Blood Drawing Expected To Exceed Year's Quota
Meigs County aims to collect 80 pints to reach the yearly 600 pint quota by June 30. The June 30 bloodmobile visit at Pomeroy Junior High School auditorium runs from 12 noon to 6 pm, with 520 pints already donated from five prior visits. Red Cross officials hope the county meets and exceeds the goal.
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Pomeroy
Meigs County
Marion Ebersbach
Pomeroy Junior High School
Red Cross
Ebersbach
Pomeroy Social Notes Visitors at York Rite Conclave
Mr. and Mrs. Leo L. Vaughan attended the 19th annual conclave of the Knights of the York Cross of Honor at the Masonic Temple in Dayton. Hirt T. Leyland of Dayton ended his term as master general. The Dayton gathering marked the first conclave outside Washington, with Vaughan family visits to Columbus before returning home.
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Pomeroy
Leo L. Vaughan
Dayton
Vaughan
Knights of the York Cross of Honor
Masonic Temple
Columbus
Minersville church group names assistant secretary
Letta Spencer was named assistant secretary at the Woman's Society of Christian Service meeting of the Minersville Methodist Church. Mrs. Brooks Sayre presided as readings, prayers, and musical numbers followed a program that included birthdays and refreshments after the social hour. Guests included Miss Ethel Garland Miss Clara Garland and Mrs Cora Hitchins of Texas.
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Stella Grueser
Sayre
Frank Stewart
Brown
Stewart
Beulah Land
Leslie Mossman
Clifford Phillips
Ted Jones
Dorothy Hartenbach
Karl Renshaw
Pomeroy Bend Grange Holds Meeting at DAV Home
An aid appeal was answered as Pomeroy Bend Grange met at the DAV Home with C. L. Heaton in charge. Illness prevented the lecturer from delivering a program hour. The next meeting is July 7 with a potluck dinner and baking and sewing contests led by Mrs. Carl Smith. Prizes will be awarded. for more information contact Mrs. Smith at 207 Spring Ave.
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Pomeroy
Pomeroy Bend
DAV
C. L. Heaton
Earl Jenkins
Carl Smith
Womans Society meets at Forest Run Methodist Church
Members heard reports and programs on global missions during a Wednesday evening meeting at the home of Mrs. Lelia Flint on E Main Street. Assistant hostess was Mrs. Edmund Grueser. A hat sale fundraiser concluded the business session.
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Pomeroy
Woman's Society of Christian Service
Forest Run Methodist
Lelia Flint
E. Main St
Edmund Grueser
John Scott
Fred Nease
Mozambique
East Africa
Alfred Yeanger
Central City
Edmond Gruexer
Hanson Holter
U. S. Nease
St. Augustine
Fla
Russ Watson
India
Mark Evans
Eugene Forbes
Charles Baer
Erma Roush
Amanda Baer
Picnic gathering of Drew Webster Post auxiliary members
A 6:30 p.m. Wednesday picnic at Mrs. Owen Watson's near Racine hosted by Drew Webster Post 39 American Legion Ladies Auxiliary. Activities included a round robin card session for Elizabeth Huber and for Mrs. Lewis Stanley in sympathy for James Ehman’s death. District president William Baxter praised the auxiliary’s work and announced a September luncheon at Martin Restaurant in Middleport.
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Pomeroy
Weday
Owen Watson
Racine
Drew Webster
American Legion
Ladies Auxiliary
Eddie Smith
Elizabeth Huber
Lewis Stanley
James Ehman
Gallipolis
William Baxter
Eighth District
Martin
Middleport
Baxter
Dey Hysell
A. V. Howell
Albert Young
Jed Webster
Mayme Holmes
George Hackett Sr
C. J. Sauer
Ben Neutzling
Grace Jiiden
Minersville
Mamie Witheson
Charleston
W. Va
Fourth Division Templar Ad vancement Dinner At Lake Hope Lodge
Twelve Knight Templars and their ladies of Ohio Valley Commandery 24 attended a Fourth Division Templar Advancement dinner at Lake Hope Lodge. Harry P. Smith of Pomeroy presided until new officers assumed duties. Several members from the local commandery traveled to the event with spouses and guests.
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Pomeroy
Ohio Valley Commandery
Lake Hope Lodge
Harry P. Smith
Leo L. Vaughan
Co. J. Struble
Ralph Graves
Lorenzo Davis
Theo Smith
Alma Parker
Everett Tracy
Phil Williamson
Boney Mitchell
H. B. Smith
C E. W., Downie
Clarence Collins
Meigs County Land Transfers Highlight Local Deeds
Property transfers show Robert and Elizabeth Eblin selling to Ella Frances Rostofer in Rutland two hogsheads and eight rods. several deeds involve parcels in Sutton, Salem, Syracuse, Middleport and Olive Townships. Notable entries include Ernest L. Goff to Dennis and Jessie Palmer for 92.5 acres in Salem, and Norman Weber and Vera Weber selling to Belva L. Grace for 2 3/4 acres in Olive Township.
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Robert Eblin
Elizabeth Eblin
Ella Frances Rostofer
Rutland
Garnet Moore
Robert Moore
Clifford C. Duckler
Salisbury Township
Ernest L. Goff
Dennis L. Palmer
Jessie L. Palmer
Salem Township
Emma Duckworth
Albert Duckworth
Syracuse
Lawrence Bailey
Lucy Bailey
Wilbur Curtis
Lucy Curtis
Byron Parmalee
Wilma Parmalee
Middleport
Draper L. Goff
Farnest L. Goff
Albert
D. N. Mulford
Thelma Mulford
Ray Clark
Norman
Bible School Classes Are Now in Session
A parade of more than 200 boys and girls from the Daily Vacation Bible School marches from Central School to Middleport Roadside Park for a picnic and recreation. Each child brings a lunch. ice cream and drinks are provided. The last day includes an evening program at the high school auditorium showcasing handicraft and projects. Rev. Claremont F.E. Hoyt invites the public to attend.
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Middleport
Daily Vacation Bible School
Central School
United States
The
Christian Church
Claremont FE. Hoyt
Gilkey Divorce Granted in Meigs County Court
Judge Cedric W. Clark grants divorce to Allen Gilkey from Lethie Gilkey in Meigs County Common Pleas Court on charges of gross neglect of duty.
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Pomeroy
Allen Gilkey
Lethie Gilkey
Cedric W. Clark
Meigs County Common Pleas Court
Pomeroy Area Churches Announce Weekly Services
A long listing shows Sacred Heart High and Low Mass times and weekday hours, plus multiple churches in Pomeroy and surrounding areas with schedules for Sunday school, preaching, prayer meetings, youth programs, and special services across several congregations. Notable entries include Pomeroy Church of Christ with sermons on spiritual growth and a youth program, Rutland Community Mission, and First Baptist with guest minister Stephenson.
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Syracuse Nazarene
M. C. Larimore
Young le
Dale H. Ratliff
First Baptist
Minersville Methodist
R. M. Grove
Chester
Rocksprings
Alfred Methodist
Christian Science
R. T
Don H. Miller
Rutland Church of Christ
John Wyatt
Pomeroy
New Martinsville
W. Va
St. Paul's Lutheran
L. Mohrhoff
Neiths
Middleport picnic draws WCTU members in Middleport Park
A Middleport Roadside Park picnic hosted by the Middleport Society WCTU included blessing by Mrs. H M Cross and presiding by Mrs. L D Diles. Senator John W Bricker spoke in response to letters about the Langer Bryson liquor bill and announced public hearings set for June 21. attendees listed include Mrs Beulah White and Mrs Pearl Hoffman among others. Hostesses Florinel Talbott and Mrs Cross planned the next gathering at the Talbott home. local church ties and travel notes for the Bing family are mentioned.
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Middleport
WCTU
H. M. Cross
L. D. Diles
John W. Bricker
Langer Bryson
Marvin Kelly
Beulah White
Pearl Hoffman
Lillian Stieff
Pearl Graves
Florine Talbott
David Durst
Sara Dobbs
Florinel Talbott
Cross
Talbott
Birthday party honors June Lewis in Zanesville
Mr and Mrs Dale Durst and family along with the Johnsons visited Zanesville Sunday for the fourth birthday of their sister June Lewis daughter of Wesley and Mrs Lewis A birthday dinner and decorated cake marked the celebration with family present.
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Middleport
Dale Durst
Linda
Tina
Dale
Ray Johnson
Lora Lee
Carroll
Zanesville
June Lewis
Wesley Lewis
Mrs Davis Daughters Travel To New York City For Weekend Tour
Mrs J J Davis and daughters Charlene and Diana join Mrs Dale Dutton and daughter Ellen for a Columbus departure to a touring party in New York City. They plan to attend the Ted Mack show at Madison Square Garden. Mrs Davis hosted Mrs Sam Isa and her daughter Mary Hannah of Woodburn Oregon and D E Whitaker of London Ohio, noting shared OSU pharmacy graduations and birthdays.
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Middleport
J. J. Davis
Charlene
Diana
Dale Dutton
Ellen
Columbus
New York City
Davises
Madison Square Garden
Davis
Sam Isa
Mary Hannah
Woodburn
Ore
D. E. Whitaker
London
Ohio
Isa
Ohio State University
Middleport Conservation League Holds Yearly Picnic
Members and families gathered at Middleport Roadside Park for the annual picnic ending the year’s program. Outgoing president Mrs. Theo Neutzling and an appointed committee organized the event before the league resumes in September.
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Middleport
Child Conservation League
Theo Neutzling
Surprise Birthday Party for Mrs. Miller in Middleport
Neighbors and friends gathered Wednesday at the Miller home on S. Third Ave to celebrate Mrs. R. A. Miller. Mrs. FE. L. Hughes made the cake and arranged flowers. Miss Daisie Saunders gave a corsage. Guests included Mrs. Hughes, Miss Saunders, Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Salem and Mrs. Abbott. Mrs. Miller, recovering from illness, received gifts and cards with the celebration.
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Middleport
R. A. Miller
Miller
S. Third Ave
FE. L. Hughes
Daisie Saunders
Hughes
Birthday dinner honors Mrs Dabo at Sixth Avenue home
A birthday dinner for Mrs. Vincent Dabo was held at the home of her mother Mrs. John K. Smith on Sixth Ave. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. Vincent Dabo and daughter Jean Ellen of Pomeroy, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bing and daughter Judy of Cleveland, and the Rev. Howard E. Ruppell. Mr. Bing is Mrs. Smith's son-in-law and a former elder of First Presbyterian Church.
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Middleport
Lynnhurst Presbyterian Church
Albert Ruppelt
Ruppelt
Bings
Cleveland
Jean Ellen Dabo
Vincent Dabo
John K. Smith
Sixth Ave
Jean Ellen
Pomeroy
Charles Bing
Judy
Howard E. Ruppelt
Bing
Smith
First Presbyterian Church
Meigs Hospital Admits and Discharges Nine Listings
Admitted include Mrs. Fred Johnson of Racine, Mrs. Bertie Goff of Dexter, Mrs. Edna Hannell of Pomeroy, Lucinda Massie of Harrisonville, Mrs. Lillie Cardwell of Ewington, Virgie Hobstetter of Prome, a couple from Racine and Pomeroy welcomed two sons to the Johnson and Hannell families, Clifton Cardwell of Ewington welcomed a daughter. Discharges list Mrs. Clarice Davis, Mrs. Belva Jordan and infant, Mrs. Robert Yates and infant, Mrs. Clara Niggemeyer, Mrs. Blanch Jones, Mrs. Betty Cowan and Earl Jenkins.
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Fred Johnson
Racine
Bertie Goff
Dexter
Edna Hannell
Pomeroy
Lucinda Massie
Harrisonville
Lillie Cardwell
Ewington
Virgie Hobstetter
Prome
John Hannell
Clifton Cardwell
Clarice Davis
Belva Jordan
Robert Yates
Clara Niggemeyer
Blanch Jones
Betty Cowan
Earl Jenkins
Social Roundup of Local Families and Travelers
Middleport society notes guests and visits from Mr. and Mrs. Herman Ohblinger and Thomas Longstaff to Mrs. Luther Boger in Columbus. Mrs. Shields of Bethesda joins family to see kin before a San Francisco departure and Far East mission. Convalescence and hospital updates follow along with travel and return lists.
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Middleport
Herman Ohblinger
Thomas Longstaff
Luther Boger
Columbus
James A. Shields
Joan Hamilton
Bethesda
Shields
Mr. Longstaff
Ohlingers
San Francisco
Far East
Mr. Shields
Local Family Reunions and Travel Notes Across States
Ed Haggerty and Mrs White man join a family reunion in Oakland Md after visiting San Francisco. Lawrence Bing and wife wrap up vacation in Gatlinburg Lookout Mountain and Rock City. Rev Wilson recovering from automobile injuries. Florence Bush returns from Xenia convalescing after surgery. A W McKay visits Port Washington family. Sgt Paul Williams and family relocate to Buchner apartments as he prepares to return to camp. Clyde Kessinger and sons return home.
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Ed Haggerty
Whiteman
San Francisco
Oakland
Haggerty
Middleport
Lawrence Bing
Gatlinburg
Rock City
Tonn
Chattanooga
Lookout Mountain
Carbon
Greenfield
L. R. Wilson
Wilson
Florence Bush
Xenia
Francis Bush
Peggy
Port Washington
Jarvises
Paul Williams
Nelsonville
Buchner
N. Second Ave
Williams
Clyde Kessinger
Wallace and
George
Unclear fragments from Dayton trip mention visits to son in service
Readable text notes a family en route to Dayton after a visit in Illinois. They had been visiting another son, Don, who is in service. Proceeds imply a domestic family travel segment with no additional details.
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Dayton
Illinois
Don
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Pomeroy Church News
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Commando Cody
Federal Reserve System
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Man IN the Attic
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Rhys Williams
Sun. Mon
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Aberdeen
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SALE
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