Railroad's Sewer Bid OK'd by Pomeroy Council
The Pomeroy village council approved Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad's bid of 3630 dollars to construct 55 feet of 58 inch tunnel lines under Naylor's Run as part of the sewer project, with extra work at cost plus 15 percent and completion deadlines of 30 starting days and 40 days after. The meeting also approved a state mutual fire aid agreement with Middleport and discussed truck parking meter violations, delivery vehicle stickers, and other village needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Naylor's Run
Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad
Main St
Naylor's
Middleport
E. F. Robinson
Walter E. Wolfe
Council
Henry Werry
Beech ‘Grove
Norman Kiloes
Kioes
Joseph Hood
Taxi Committee
Cub Scouts Plan Meetings in Meath Church
The Cub Scouts and parents met at Meath Methodist Church to approve substituting two outings per month for ten meetings. Rev. Louis A. Bangerter led the regular pack meeting. Membership cards and pins were promised to Billy Verney, Jimmy Hood, Kit Neal, and Stephen McCullough. Attending Cubs included Michael Clifford, Larry Mitch Rush, Philson, and Dale Miller. Mothers bringing sandwiches and cookies for social hour were Mrs. G. G. Werner, Mrs. Paul Clifford, Mrs. Ben Philson, Mrs. Perry Mitch, Mrs. Milton Hood, and Kit Neal’s grandmother Frances Beards. An outing at Roadside Park is planned for June 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis A. Bangerter
Billy Verney
Jimmy Ood
Kit Neal
Stephen McCullough
Michael Clifford
Larry Mitch Rush Philson
Dale Miller
G. G. Werner
Paul Clifford
Ben Philson
Perry Mitch
Milton Hood
Frances Beards
Pvt Werry Is Honored
Pvt John Werry of Fort Knox Ky was named honorary orderly during special military proceedings. Colyman W Curtis Hq Division Artillery Third Armored Division sent Mrs Werry a letter praising his soldierly appearance knowledge and courtesy and noting his day observing regimental training operations and staff functions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
John Werry
Fort Knox
Patrol Auxiliary Legion To Hold Joint Meeting In Gallipolis
Drew Webster Post 39 American Legion members who serve in the State Highway Patrol Auxiliary will attend a joint meeting in Gallipolis on Monday June 2. Attendees report at 7 15 p m at the Legion home for a program featuring a film about the atomic bomb by patrol members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Drew Webster
American Legion
State Highway Patrol Auxiliary
Joint Patrol
At & Pom
Gallipolis
Legion
State Highway Patrol
Pomeroy Social Notes From Pomeroy Ohio
Pomeroy chapter of the Eastern Star held its annual inspection June 14 with 125 in attendance led by Deputy Grand Matron Mattie Jacoby of Athens. The meeting featured officers and past matrons, a vocal selection, patriotic floral decor, and a social coffee service. the event preceded a dinner hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Robert McKelvey in Apple Grove. Also noted were a fortieth wedding anniversary at Minersville for Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Baer, a countywide picnic at Mrs. R. T. West’s country home, and a birthday party for Donald Spencer with many Pomeroy families in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Racine
Order of Eastern Star
Mattie Jacoby
Athens
West Virginia
Hazel Atkinson
Proctorville
Grand Lodge of
Ohio
F and
Harry P. Smith
Lula Nease
Frankie McKelvey
Firnul
Agnes Price
Ruth Barnitz
Mayme Hartenbach
Firm Gaul
Martha Lou Beegle
Cora Birch
Ethel Euler
Stella Beegle
Genevieve Powell
Beulah Stobart
Emma Salser
Naomi Brinker
Laura Johnson
Louise Stewart
Alice Beegle
Bernice Carpenter
Chlorus Grimm
Isabel Simpson
Evelyn McKelvey
Robert McKelvey
Apple Grove
Jacob Baer
Baer
Minersville
Des- Court
Kerns Roush
Manning
Rachel
Hiram Richardson, Jr
Helen Frances Bas
Pomeroy Shower Honors Ed Smith Wedding Couple
Mr and Mrs Ed win Smith recently married were honored Friday evening with a shower at the home of Mr and Mrs Edward J Smith. The home featured rose decorations and a three tiered cake with a miniature bride and bridegroom. Pink candles and streamers adorned the table as guests enjoyed cake ice cream and beverages. A large list of attendees included Mrs Mason Fisher Mrs Theresa Fisher Mrs Doris Grueser and many others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Edwin Smith
Edward J. Smith
E. J. Smith
Thurman Carsey
Smith
Mason Fisher
Theresa Fisher
Doris Grueser
Alfred Ruschel
Grace Fisher
den Price
Jane Jordan
Allie Grueser
Albert Smith
Ellen
Chi
Anna Ellis
Carol Pierce
Betty Kirby
Pearl Smith
Betty Dempsky
Belva Myers
Eleanor Myers
Carl Denny
Dena Zwilling
Ray Glaze
Dwight Hysell
Clara May
Emma Carol
Elsie Smith
Edward Parker
Charles McNamee
Lewis Smith
Carvey
Delegates and alternates named for Legion district meet
Drew Webster Post 29 announced delegates Frank Cheesehrew Paul Canci John Will and Roy Reuter with alternates Eddie Burkett Malph Gilmore Clifford Mayes and Dor Schaefer for the Eighth District American Legion convention in Lancaster. Color Guard plans include participation with Duke Dusseau as principal speaker. registration starts at 9 am at the Pelefield Post of American Legion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomergy
The
American Legion
Yeest Lancaster
Poly
Drew Webster
Duke Dusseau
Pelefield Post
Weekend Visits and Family Picnics Across Ohio and West Virginia
A long list of family gatherings and weekend visits spans Belpre and multiple Ohio towns including Pomeroy Gallia County and Germantown plus Point Pleasant and Logan in West Virginia. Notable attendees include Jed J Webster Mrs C Chapman rodney Spencer and the Foster family with extended relatives in Dayton Athens and Logan. Several trips reference Camp Miami and visits to relatives in nearby communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jed J. Webster
Pomeroy
C. ©. Chapman
Rutland
Bessie Wells
Wilkesville
Belpre
Ohio
Thorn Cotterill
W. Cotterilll
Logan
Joe Thorell
Nease Settlement
Charles Brunner
Joan
Guyahoga Falls
Estella Skinner
Edward Foster
Sally Foster
Glenn Chase
Dayton
Mirs
John Chase
P. Lochary
Rodney Spencer
Gallipolis
Aaron Kelton
Carrine
Hea Ann Gears
Jay
Charolette Knight
Miami
Germantown
Oho
Miss Gears
George Shiveler
Frank Lambert
Athens
Marty Thompson
Kenilworth Nease
Helen Nease
E. Main St
John Lambert
Johnora
John L. Lambert
Dickinson
W. Va
Troy Russell
Point Pleasant
Joe Foster
Clarence Strubie
Otto Nes
Local Church Social Potluck and Garden Club Picnic Reported
Mrs Laura Ruth hosted WSCS members for a potluck at her home as Rev John Venezia moves to Allen County. Garden Club held annual picnic at Buffington Island State Park with 11 members and five guests. Various locals visit relatives, and J B Torrence farm sale to C E Humphrey links adjacent holdings. High school student Howard Kitchen Jr undergoes tonsillectomy at Meigs General Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reedsville
Laura Ruth
WSCS
Methodist Church
John Venezia
Westminister
Allen County
Vivian Humphrey
Portland Park
Garden Club
Buffington Island State Park
C. E. Humphrey
Belleville
E. J. Humphrey
J. B. Young
Minneapolis
Nettie Cowdery
Tuppers Plaing
Cora Hamilton
Ruth Ann Burris
Rose Marie
Greenfield
Harold Johnson
Joyce Newell
Reno
Bert Shumway
Alice Fouliy
3. M. Smith
Thelma Dutton
George Smith
Marietta
Larry Barton
J. B. Torrence
Humphrey Farms
Harley Smith
Wooster
Lucy Kibble
Pomeroy
Howard Kitchen, Jr
Pomeroy High School
Meigs General Hospital
4-H Advisers Meet at State Conference in Columbus
Meigs County 4-H advisers will attend the State Advisers Conference in Columbus from August 7 to 16. Meigs County quota is five advisers. interested advisers should contact the county extension office. Attendees will be chosen by ratings and interests, with names due in Columbus by July 15. The program theme is Leadership Opportunities for Today and Tomorrow. Registration occurs at Mack Hall on Ohio State University campus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meigs County
Columbus
Mack Hall
Ohio State University
Motor Fire at Riverine Restaurant in Pomeroy
POMEROY The Comeroy Volunteer Fire Department answered a call early Monday when a motor in the restaurant's refrigeration unit caught fire. The motor was removed and the fire contained with no further damage. Fire Chief Henry Werry reported the motor demolished and no other damage. Monday night search teams used spotlights to comb the river area near Kerr's Run for Melvin Thomas, who drowned Saturday night. the search yielded no body.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Comeroy
Melvin Thomas
Kerr
Anti Noise Ordinance Copy Is Received
John C. Bacon of Memphis Tennessee reports officials have forwarded a copy of the Memphis Noise Abatement Ordinance, claimed to be the nation’s best of its kind. He says village officials or residents in Meigs County interested in creating or strengthening such ordinances should contact his office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John C. Bacon
Memphis
Tenn
Bacon
Meigs County
Pomeroy Man Given 30 Days Imprisonment
Clarence Ash 62 of Pomeroy was sentenced to 30 days in the Dayton workhouse for intoxication in a hearing before Mayor Sidney A. Spencer. Charlies Maggard 42 was fined five dollars with costs suspended if he leaves town. Robert Rwangs of Middleport was fined five dollars with costs for reckless operation. all actions were brought by Patrolman Russell Bailey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Clarence Ash
Dayton
Sidney A. Spencer
Charlies Maggard
Maggard
Robert Rawngs
Middleport
Russell Bailey
Children Present Program At Baptist Church Services
Children of the Baptist Church School taught by Freddie Houdashelt Bouiahite and several Mrs. Charles Bennett and Mrs. John Kauff presented a program of songs and recitations during combined church school and church services at 9 15 a m in MIDDLEPORT.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
the Baptist Church School
Freddie Houdashelt
Bouiahite
Charles Bennett
John Kauff
L. ©. Gardner
Meigs General Hospital Admits and Discharges Summary
Meigs General Hospital admitted Howard Kitchen Jr of Pomeroy Mrs Clyde Smith near Racine and Sam Fick of Middleport. Births reported to Mr and Mrs Clyde Smith Great Bend a daughter. Discharges include Mrs Carroll Johnson and daughter Mrs Robert Moran and daughter Mrs Otis McClintock and son Mrs Charles Sprouse Wayne Russell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Kitchen, Jr
Pomeroy
Clyde Smith
Racine
Sam Fick
Middleport
Great Bend
Carroll Johnson
Robert Moran Ard
Otis McClintock
Charles Sprouse
Wayne Russell
Hearing Set for Ova Didddie Case in Meigs County
Judge Emmett W. Peoples of the Meigs County Common Pleas announced Monday that the civil service hearing for Ova Didddie has been rescheduled to Friday after delays of several months.
View Already Processed May Enlist POMEROY
The U S Army and Air Force recruiting stations in Jackson authorized to accept enlistment applications from those already classified and processed by their Selective Service Board who volunteer for service before July 15 1951. Army and Air Force recruiters will be at the Gallipolis Post Office Mondays to Wednesdays 10 AM to 2 PM and at the Pomeroy Post Office on the same days 2 20 PM to 4 PM.
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Pomeroy
U.S. Army
Air Force
Jackson
Selective Service Board
Army
Gallipolis
Two Divorces Granted In Meigs County Cases
Two divorces have been granted and two other suits filed in Meigs County Common Pleas Court. Ruth Larson and Betty Baker were granted divorces for gross neglect of duty and extreme cruelty. Reva Palmer sues Morgan Palmer for divorce on gross neglect and wilful absence. Goldie Jewell seeks $905 plus costs from Leonard Jewell, alleging support ordered at $20 monthly since October 23, 1938 has not been paid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Meigs County Common Pleas Court
Ruth Larson
Lewis Larson
Betty Baker
Howard E. Baker
Reva Palmer
Morgan Palmer
Goldie Jewell
Leonard Jewell
Plainoiff
4-H Club Activities And Meetings Report
Bedford Busy Workers and multiple 4-H clubs held meetings with 10 members at Woodman hall and others at Grange and high school venues. Reports on safe drinking water, boat trips, camp plans, and project demonstrations were given. Next meetings planned for June with a wiener roast, June 21, and July 9 noted. News reporters and club secretaries named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford
Busy Workers
Woodman Hall
Milford Dorst
Chester Farm Boys
Allen Brown
Eugene Long
Larry Cleland
Hemlock Grove Grange Hall
Hoyttown
P.m
Meigs County Medical Society Auxiliary Meets at Little House
The Meigs County Medical Society Women’s Auxiliary met in June at the Little House on South Fifth Avenue with a luncheon at one. New president Mrs Selim Bilazewicz led the meeting and a heart fund drive report was given by Mrs J J Davis. Next gathering set for July 16 with similar venue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
The
Meigs County Medical Society
Little House
S. Fifth Ave
Selim Bilazewicz
J.J. Davis
KE. F. Maag
Davis
Florence Bush
Fink Family Guests Attend Aleshire Cookout at The Plains
Mr and Mrs Owen Fink with children Winona Bill and Dean and Miss Mabel Hysell visited the Dave Aleshire family in The Plains Athens County on Sunday for a hamburger cookout in the yard which now features a picnic table and seats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Owen Fink
Winona
Bill and
Dean
Mabel Hysell
Dave Aleshire
the Plains
Athens County
Aleshire Yard
Reese family honors birthdays in Point Pleasant visit
Mr. and Mrs. James Reese and children Letha and Billy stayed with relatives in Point Pleasant on Sunday to celebrate Letha's eighth birthday and Mrs Ada M Fisher's birthday. The Fisher home hosted the event with a cake inscribed for Mrs Fisher and her granddaughter. Also attending were Darsel Fisher and his son Junior of Point Pleasant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
James Reese
Letha
Billy
Point Pleasant
Ada M. Fisher
Reese
Fisher
Family Father's Day Dinner at Rice Home in Middleport
A family dinner was held Sunday at the home of Mr and Mrs Gerald Rice and Mrs Boyd Dilgard in Middleport to honor Father’s Day. Guests included Mr and Mrs Russell Rice Billy and Danny Rice Mr and Mrs Gene Rice Doris and David Mrs Cora Bennett the hosts and the Rice children Michael Stephen John and Mary Louw Rice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Gerald Rice
Boyd Dilgard
Russell Rice
Billy
Danny Rice
Gene Rice
Doris
David
Cora Bennett
Rices
Michael
Stephen
John
Mary Louw Rice
Dinner honors aunts as Murray and Spencers host guests
Middleport residents Mr. and Mrs. Charles Murray and son Kenneth were guests Sunday of Mayor and Mrs. Sidney Spencer and children for a dinner honoring Mrs Murray's and Mrs Spencer's aunt Mrs Sam Buchan of Logan. Other attendees included John Buchanan and Mrs Frank Majewski. Midvilleport notes a change in hosting plans as Mrs DaReuben Beck will welcome P.M. Club members Wednesday at her N Third Ave home instead of Mrs Howard Byers.
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Middleport
C. B. Weise
R. C. Lansbury
E. S. Schaaf
Sally
Gallipolis
Farmer's Hotel
Charles Murray
Kenneth
Sidney Spencer
Murray
Spencer
Sam Buchanan
Logan
John Buchanan
Buchanan
Nore Devi
Pomeroy
Frank Majewski
DaReuben Beck
P.M. Club
N. Third Ave
Howard Byers
Busy Bee Class Meeting at First Baptist Church
The Busy Bee Class of First Baptist Church in Middleport will meet Thursday evening at Mrs. Z Leonard's home on Fifth Ave with Florine Talbott and other hostesses assisting. If rain halts the Heath Methodist Church picnic at Roadside Park, attendees will move to the church at 6 pm. Dessert and beverages will be provided. Mrs. S. T. McCarthy and her sons John and Robert visited Cincinnati before returning home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
First Baptist Church
Z. ©. Leonard
Fifth Ave
Florine Talbott
H. M. Cross
J. Q. Rice
Homer Hysebi
Heath Methodist Church
Social notices of Point Pleasant families visit relatives
Neighborhood entries list Mrs. E W Stevens and children Vicki Sue and Diana Lynn visiting relatives in Point Pleasant and South Charleston, plus extended family travels and schooling updates. Mentions Budd Drenner enlisting in the U S Air Force, ROTC training for Lee Smith in Baltimore, and multiple Sunday visits among local households in Marietta Huntington Port Clinton and Knoxville with extended family events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. Stevens
Vicki Sue
Diana Lynn
Point Pleasant
Kenneth Byer
N. Third Ave
Stevens
Martin
Wil Te
Janis
Jimmy
William Bakers
P i
J. HL Grate
Grate
W. Ramsey
Walter Rainey
Luther
Harry Ramsey
Huntington
Rodney
FE. A. Vance
Robert
Vance
Byer
Joe Vance
W. W. Leonard
Columbus
Chappelle Talbott
Noel Hyseil
Talbotts
Hysells
Port Clinton
Vivian Leonard Allensworth
James E. Simpson
Sandra
D. Scotteft
Georgia
Scott
Maurice Walker
Sergeant Walker
Klees
Filey
London
William Stansbury
Knoxville
Tenn
Garen Stansbury
Grant St
Magazine Stall Men To Attend Fish Fry
Obie Conservation Bulletin editor Erwin A. Bauer and staff photographer Walter Lauffer will attend the annual Meigs County Fish and Game Association fish fry and trap shoot on Thursday. Traffic plans were set by district game protectors for heavy crowds at the Jo achim farm Gun Club six miles north of core on Route 33. The event draws 500 sportsmen yearly as the association promotes wildlife restocking and protection with proceeds benefiting county sportsmen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Erwin A. Bauer
Obie Conservation Bulletin
Walter, Lauffer
Meigs, County Fish and Game Association
John With
Will
Pomerly Gun Club
Joachim Farm
Core
Route 33
Tri-State
Gun Club
Russell's
Scouts Given Drill Training in Military Style
MIDDLEPORT Scouts of Troop 45 met Monday at the American Legion Hall for drill training and valuance instruction led by Mit White, a former U S Army infantryman and scoutmaster. They will continue scrap paper drives, with home collection. News mentions Leon LeMaster’s transfer to Rutland a new troop being organized. George Baumgardner returned from Columbus after surgery. Scribe Charles Vroman, treasurer, could not take minutes due to an injured arm from a fall from a tree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
O'Grady
American Legion Hall
Mit White
U. S. Army
Leon LeMaster
Rutland
George Baumgardner
Columbus
Charles Vroman
Informal Meeting of Middleport Councilmen Held
In the mayor Sidney T. Russell office last night councilmen Frank Vreman Horton Brown Wayne Gibbons and John Zerkle met in informal session to discuss various items including the hiring of a chief of police.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Sidney T. Russell
Frank Vreman
Horton Brown
Wayne Gibbons
John Zerkle
Wake Up To More Comfort from Doan's Pills
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Dean’s
Doan
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Pat Will
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Pfe
Malcolm Cotterill
Om Fariough
Pomeroy Social Notes
R. T. West
Roger Epple
Patty Bailey
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Francis Frazier
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Pomeroy Personals
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Middleport Social Notes
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Ellen Dutton
Dale Duttons
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Widdleport Personals
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Holzer Hospital School of Nursing
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S. Second Ave
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Cleveland
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South Charleston
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Logan Monument Co
Pomeroy, Ohio
Pomeroy-Mason Bridge
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Middleport, Ohto
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Blazing Technicolor
Danny Kaye
Virginia
Hubert Hughes
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Mason
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Ohio Valley Bank Bldg
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