Meigs County Red Cross Disaster Committee Formed
Meigs County Red Cross organizes disaster readiness with a county committee led by Mrs L J Heiner chairman and Floyd F Mees as Disaster Press Committee chairman. Sub committees created for Sun day Rescue Medical Shelter Food Clothing Transportation and Fund Raising with local chairs named for Pomeroy Middleport and surrounding areas.
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Roy
Red Cross
Meigs
L. J. Heiner
Floyd F. Mees
My Energy
Walter Wolfe
She W. Hoover
Fred She Atszel
Albert Woodard
Charles Ne¢fner
Herman Werry
Mid- Walmart
David O. Jenkins
George Wittmer
Charles F. G
Pete
Tedrow
David Darst
Crimin Cooney
Cour
Apr
E. F. Magg
Pomeroy
Williard M. Ashworth
Dor Schaefer
Micar Roedel
Middleport
C. H. Wise, Jr
Homer R. Cook
Reiljan
Frank White
B. F. Parmelee
Tad Bolin
Clothing Committee
Frank That Will
Rikhrald Rice
R. L. Jacobs
Virtrol Campbell
Norman N. Wayland
Charles Menblester
William H. Juhling
Transportation and Commmunication
Pomeroy Committee
Nndamed
Julius Sauvage
William Woodard
Ed Durst
Walter Vaughan
Middlejort
Arthur E. Lewis
Charles Gilfillen
Jake Betts
Sam Theiss
Wast. E. McKay
Theodore Reed
L. J. Ing Qeiner
Marbe
Local Woman Credits Vendol Relief for Soda Cravings
Esther Erber of 228 Markison Ave Columbus Ohio suffered postmeal acid rises gas and palpitations. Three weeks of Vendol laxative tablets brought relief from constipation and bloating, restoring appetite and sleep and ending soda urges. Vendol is advertised as a root herb and alkalo medicine sold locally by Athens Drug Store and Nelson Beer Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esther Rber
Markison Ave
Co- Climbus
Ohio
Athens
Armacy
N. Court St
Otherman’s Drug Store
Nelsonbeere
Adv
Man Found Injured Along Roadside Near Hobson
Middleport resident Jack Little was found by the Red Bird coal tipple roadsides after 10 p.m. Saturday. Deputies Hank Young and Charles Wise reported a possible hit and run with a broken collar bone and bruises. No witnesses or clues were found, and Little could not explain his injuries. He was taken to Holzer Hospital in Gallipolis by Deputy Young.
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Middleport
Jack Little
Little
Young
Community leaders listed across towns in regional meeting
The report names a group of officials and co chairmen from multiple communities including Middleport Rutland Minersville Syracuse Racine Letart Portland Long Bottom Hobson and Wil liam Autherson with several co chairs such as Erma Smith Lucretia Genheimer Rita Rose Mrs H O Ewing Alice Sanborn Vivienne Middleton Mrs Jeanette Waddell Mrs James Titus Miss Glenna Rummell Miss Freda Grueser Mrs Freda Duffy and Miss Gladys Crooks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Simpson
Erma Smith
Lucretia Genheimer
Rita Rose
Middleport
H. O. Ewing
Henrietta Ewing
Alice Sanborn
Vivienne Middleton
Jeanette Waddell
Rutland
James Titus
Minersville
Glenna Rummell
Freda Grueser
Syracuse
Freda Duffy
Gladys Crooks
Racine
E. A. Wingett
Miles Cross
Letart
Dan Hartinger
Portland
Harry Swan
Long Bottom
Alvin Curtis
Hobson
William Priede
Bradbury
William Autherson
Birthday honors for Middleport elder Uncle Fritz Besserer
Middleport notes mark the 84th birthday of C F Besserer known as Uncle Fritz who has long lived on S Third St. He recalls arriving from Mason City West Virginia at age four and surviving three major floods. A noon meal at Mary Jane Coffee Shop honored him with Dayton relatives and local friends attending.
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Middleport
C. F. Besserer
S. Third St
Fritz
Mason City
W. Va
Mary Jane Coffee Shop
Mr. Besserer
Roy Schweitzer
Mr. Schweitzer
George Gibbs
Harrisonville Social And Personal Mention
Mr. and Mrs. Manley Means of Pasadena visit Athens hosts. Mrs. Means formerly Mary Jane Dye. Mr. and Mrs. Pete Eggleston of near Charleston WV visit M. F. French. Ruby Diehl of Athens spending time here. A. T. Stacy bought a new car. Presbyterian members traveled to Hebbardsville for the ordination of Rev. Lewis Campbell. Campbell preaches at both Hebbardsville and Harrisonville churches. E V Atkins, Ava Gilkey and Raymond Wilson attend poultry meeting at Atkins Chick Hatchery in Pomeroy. Bobby Pickering recovering from appendicitis at Sheltering Arms Hospital. sent home. Harold Pickering attended a Smith-Hughes conference in Columbus. Clarice Waggoner and Eugene Atkins at summer school in Ohio University. Grange program included songs and recitations noted. Woodyards of Columbus visited. Ralph Jones of Pomeroy visited grandparents. Jean Campbell of Holliday visited. Ivan Cotterill, Ohio State student, visited parents. Earl Clark and family spent Sunday with G. W. Clark family.
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Harrisonville
Manley Means
Pasadena
Calif
H. C. French
Athens
Means
Mary Jane Dye
Pete Eggleston
Charleston
W. Va
M. F. French
Ruby Diehl
A. T. Stacy
Atkins Chick Hatchery
Pomeroy
Bobby Pickering
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Harold Pickering
Smith-Hughes Teachers
Columbus
Clarice Waggoner
Eugene Atkins
Ohio University
Old Mill Stream
Thelma Snyder
Don Snyder
Betsy Ross
Pauline Atkins
Evelyn Warner
George Washington
the Farmer
Owen Cotterill
Cecil Morris
Arthur Woodyard
Woodyard
Homer Welsh
Ralph Jones
W. A. Dye
Jean Campbell
Holliday
Homer Lee
Ivan Cotterill
Ohio State University
J. R. Cotterill
Earl Clark
G. W. Clark
Fathers Honored at Sunday School Hour
Special recognition at the Church of Christ Sunday school hour honored the oldest and youngest fathers and the father with the most children for Fathers Day. The program included the song That Silver Haired Daddy of Mine by Charles Walburn and white rosebuds for attending fathers. Youngest father Pearl Younger, oldest Harvey B Russell, and largest family head A Russell with eight daughters.
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Middleport
Church of ‘Christ
Charles Walburn
Pearl Younger
Harvey B. Russell
A. E. Russell
C O Head To Address Chamber of Commerce
Pomeroy monthly chamber meeting set for Tuesday evening at the new Legion Hall with dinner by the Ladies Auxiliary. Laura Armitage heads public relations for Chesapeake and Ohio Railway Co and will speak on modern problems of railroad service. She is co editor of the C and O publication and noted for her speaking. Members urged to attend promptly per President Toison Hobstetter.
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Pomeroy
Pomeroy Chamber of Commerce
New Legion Hall
Ladies’ Auxiliary
American Legion
Laura Armitage
Firemen Sponsor City Carnival and July Fourth Circus
Middleport hosts a carnival set up in the streets by Wallace Brothers Shows under the Volunteer Fire Department. Fenney Bennett Post announces Richards Brothers three ring circus for July 4 at Pythian Park, sponsored by the American Legion.
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Middleport
Parkersburg Mail Comes in 17 Minutes
Airmail from Parkersburg to Pomeroy takes seventeen minutes with a departure at 11:50 a.m. and arrival at 12:08 p.m. A letter posted at 11 a.m. reaches Pomeroy by 12:30. The one way route limits faster return delivery. letters may go by train if quicker once service improves.
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Pomeroy
Parkersburg
100 WPA Workers Join New Alliance
About 100 WPA workers joined the Workers' Alliance at a Syracuse meeting where county officers were elected and work continued to obtain a county charter. Kenneth Cheadle was named county chairman, George Bowers secretary, and Carl Hubbard treasurer. A Rutland meeting added members and a county committee will coordinate local locals. An eastern Meigs County WPA meeting was set for Long Bottom at 8.
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Miners’ Union
WPA
Meigs County
Long Bottom
Two Are Arrested After Auto Wreck on Pomeroy Bridge
Harry Snyder Jr and Charles Wagner were arrested after their car struck Vaughan Ralphs on the Pomeroy Bridge approach. Officers Neimeyer Wolfe Swatzel and Deputy Wise responded and made the arrests. Harry Snyder Sr and James Burden were also taken into custody for intoxication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Harry Snyder, S Jr
Charles Wagner
Vaughan Ralph
Pomeroy Bridge
Neimeyer
Wolfe
Swatzel
Charles Wise
Harry Snyder, Sr
James Burden
Great Bend Farmer Gored by Bull in Barnyard Attack
Pomeroy Thornt Wolfe of Great Bend was injured Saturday when attacked by a bull. The bull gored his legs, severing an artery in the right leg, and Wolfe was taken to Holzer Hospital for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy—Thornt Wolfe
Great Bend
Wolfe
Holzer Hospital
Mrs Compton Dies Saturday Mother of Five Children
Mrs. Compton mother of five children August Norbert Marcella Virginia and Carlotta died Saturday. Survived by her husband W A Compton and step sister Miss Tony Elben. Family from Cleveland was present for funeral service set Tuesday at four at the residence. Burial will be in Beech Grove Cemetery.
Inaugurate Service in Honor of Year's Dead
A memorial service at First Baptist Church honored members who died during the year. The Women's Missionary Society sponsored the annual observance with readings, flower wreaths, and a later candlelight baptismal service for two members. Names recognized included J. O. Leonard, M. J. Hamilton, John Ely, Harley Sanborn, Mrs. Emma Root, and Mrs. Louise Dennis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
First Baptist Church
Women's Missionary Society
Ruth Mather
World Wide Guild
Ivory Palaces
J. O. Leonard
M. J. Hamilton
John Ely
Harley Sanborn
Emma Root
Louise Dennis
Middleport Nine Drops Doubleheader Sunday
Middleport basketball team? Actually baseball. Middleport lost both games to Hartford 14 0 and 14 4. The team then planned a conference to prepare for Sunday when Pt Pleasant West Virginia visits.
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Middleport Nine
Middleport
Hartford
West
Wyoming Teachers Paid From Resources Taxes
Konrad Scholl, a former Pomeroy instructor now in Casper, says Wyoming funds most school expenses from a natural resources tax plus poll tax and oil-well royalties. He notes Casper’s $1.5 million high school with 10 grade schools relies on equal pay scales for all teachers, regardless of location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
State of
Wyoming
Konrad Scholl
Casper
Wyo
Scholl
Hays
Kan
Ernest Brown Dies in Pittsburgh Sudden Death
Ernest Brown aged 30, son of Captain and Mrs. Reuben Brown of Second Ave., died suddenly in Pittsburgh. His parents were summoned Sunday night and the details of the death were not known at that time. He was a nephew of Mrs. H. W. Craig of Beech Street, whose husband accompanied the Browns to Pittsburgh.
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Middleport
Reuben Brown
Second Ave
Pittsburgh
Ernest Brown
Brown
H. W. Craig
Beech St
Pomeroy Social Notes Highlights Local Gatherings
Miss Eva Simms hosted Home Missionary Society members of Simpson Methodist Church at her Mulberry Avenue home. Mr and Mrs Malcolm D Harte ley entertained the 500 card club with three tables. awards went to Mr and Mrs Lee Rudisill. Refreshments followed. Next session to be hosted by Mr and Mrs Roy Barnes in Middleport in two weeks. Mrs Norma Goodwin, long ill on Second Street, is much improved.
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Eva Simms
Home Missionary Society
Simpson Methodist Church
Mulberry Ave
Malcolm D. Harteley
Lincoln Hill
Lee Rudisill
Roy Barnes
Middleport
Norma Goodwin
Second St
Four-H Club Meets at Mrs Will Home in Flat Woods
The Flat Woods 4-H Club met at Mrs. Etta Will home with Miss Geneva Humphreys guiding girls on sewing box making and project discussions. The next meeting is set for June 21 at Mrs. Will residence.
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4-H Club of
Flatwoods
Etta Will
Geneva Humphreys
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Edward Jenkins
Barbara Seebohm Hunt
A. R. Hecox
S. Second Ave
Hunt
Claude Crawford
John Mason
J. D. Ryan
First Presbyterian Church
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H. A. Rothrock
Huntington
I. J. Kail
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Hollis Scott
Sara Louise Scott
Gallipolis
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Old Age Pension Department
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Robert E. Leake
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Cincinnati Reds
Boston
J. B. Downing
Max Roller
Charles McMaster
John Leeper
Robert Rawlings
Horton Brown
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Albert Mayer
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Charles E. Leighty
Athens County
Francis D. White
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Board of Education of
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Board of Education
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Fred Waring
Pomeroy Social Notes
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Athens County Savings & Loan CO
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