Meigs County Selective Service calls twelve for service
Twelve young men from Meigs County are ordered to report for army service on Wednesday. Six are volunteers and six are selected by order numbers. Names include Woodrow Engle Rutland R D 1 Charles Bradford Buckley Middleport Oscar Vernon Imboden Minersville Calvin E Imboden Minersville Madison H Perry Pomeroy Harry Junior Snyder Temerey R D 1 Robert Henry Smith Carpenter R D 1 Dale Morton Bailey Pomeroy R D 1 Max Gorby Langsville R D 1 Ernest S Foley Carpenter Merlin H Tracy Pomeroy R D 3 Francis W Foley Carpenter.
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Pomeroy
Meigs County
Robert Henry Smith
Carpenter R. D
Dale Morton Bailey
Pomeroy R. D
Max Gorby
Langsville R.D
Ernest S. Foley
Carpenter R.D
Merlin H. Tracy
Francis W. Foley
Carpenter
Funeral services for George Swisher held at Rawlings-Coats
Funeral services for George Hoadley Swisher who died Monday at the County Infirmary were held this afternoon at 2 o clock at the Rawlings Coats Funeral Home. Swisher resided on Mill Street for many years and had no close relatives.
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Middleport
George Hoadley Swisher
County Infirmary
Rawlings-Coats
Mr. Swisher
Mill St
Bus Driver Fined After Crossing Line
R. O. Pollock of Gallia County was cited in mayor's court after crossing yellow lines on W Main Street. He pled guilty and paid a five dollar fine. The incident occurred Sunday, with Patrolman H. N. Niemeyer making the arrest.
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Greyhound
W. Main St
H. H. Niemeyer
Wallace Holliday
Meigs County
Ravenswood Landing
Holliday
Pomeroy
Holzer Hospital
Division 10
Highway Department
Corning Hires Teachers and Local Society Notices
In Corning two teachers were hired to fill vacancies: Bernice Kinsel of New Lexington as commercial teacher and M. O’Neill of Pickway as coach and science teacher. Other items include church and school matters, a farewell party for Virginia Lamb, a quiet wedding at St Bernard’s, a Logan excursion and various visits among local residents.
Waugh Funeral to be Held Wednesday Afternoon
Bert Waugh, 52, of Bradbury dies Sunday after long illness. Funeral services set for 2 p m Wednesday at Rawlings-Coats Funeral Home conducted by Rev J P Miller. Interment at Middleport Hill Cemetery with his wife and several grown children surviving.
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Middleport
Bert Waugh
Bradbury
Waugh
Rawlings-Coats
J. P. Miller
Middleport Hill Cemetery
Pomeroy League Schedule And Notice Of Fees
Pomeroy Recreation League lists games this week at the Junior High field: Blue Grays vs Hoover Red Birds Tuesday Kerrs Run vs Second Ward Wednesday Kerrs Run vs Blue Grays Thursday and Second Ward vs Red Birds Friday. Managers must pay second half entrance fees to Charles Kaptina, treasurer. Darwin 4-H Club hosts ice cream social at Darwin Town House on Wednesday evening, June 25.
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Pomeroy
Pomeroy Recreation League
Blue-Grays
Hoover Red Birds
Kerrs Run
Second Ward
Red Birds
Charles Kaptina
Darwin
Darwin Town House
Notice of Appointment and Administrator Claims
Notice is hereby given that Foster B. Cornwell of Athens Ohio has been appointed Administrator of the Estate of Emily J. Riffee deceased late of Guysville Athens County Ohio Creditors must file their claims within four months or be forever barred Dated June 6 1941 Francis D White Probate Judge 6 10 41 30th notice is given that Marle M Cooper of 311 W Fourth St Port Clinton Ohio has been appointed Administratrix of the Estate of Jessie Mc Vay Straight deceased late of New Marshfield Athens County Ohio Dated June 9 1941 Francis D White
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Foster B. Cornwell
Athens
Ohio
Emily J. Riffee
Guysville
Athens County
Francis D. White
Said
Marle M. Cooper
Fourth St
Port Clinton
Jessie McVay Straight
New Marshfield
Orpha Dinsmoor
Esther A. Llewellyn
Arrange for Mayer Rites Thursday
MIDDLEPORT After a prolonged illness Mrs John Mayer died at her home on N Second Ave Monday night The former Kathryn Weiss associated with Purity Ice Cream and Bottling Co for years She is survived by her husband two daughters Mrs Gordon Gardner Mrs Dale Werner of Columbus three grandchildren a sister Mrs Ray Farmer one brother Henry Weiss St Paul two half brothers John Fischer Lorain and Peter Fischer Fennville Mich Funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon at the residence with interment at Beech Grove Cemetery
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Middleport
John Mayer
N. Second Ave
Fennville, Mich
Beech Grove Cemetery
Pomeroy Personal Notes Move and Visits
Local notices list residents planning moves from the Stark property on Sycamore Street to the Reed home on Lasley Street. Mrs. Boney Mitchell visits Charleston with her husband. several residents travel for work, church activities, and family visits.
Births and social notes from Apple Grove area
Mr and Mrs Charles Blake announce a son Rolland Allen born Sunday June 15. Mr and Mrs Silverton Devalt announce a daughter Virginia Belle born Wednesday June 18. Roy Heiney of New Matamoras visits grandparents George and Mrs Heiney. Social events include a chicken dinner at Racine and a Stork shower for Mrs Clara Mae Sargent.
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Apple Grove
Charles Blake
Rolland Allen
Silverton Devalt
Virginia Belle
Roy Heiney
New Matamoras
George Heiney
Russell Lee
Jake Lee
Racine
Ash Devalt
Baden
W. Va
S. Devalt
Charles Sharp
Jack Sharpnack
Buddy
Cincinnati
Jan Neigler
Early Roush
E. C. Shank
W.S.C.S
Clara Mae Sargent
Earl Robinson
Mabel Robinson
John Hawkins
Cheshire
Ernest Halley
Cecil Hagar
Huntington
Hiriam Sharpnack
Charles Sharp, Sr
Birthday celebration for Charles E. Rice Sr in Middleport
Charles E. Rice Sr marked his 91st birthday at home on Hobson Road with six of his nine children and relatives. The event featured a 91 candle cake and included niece Mrs. Thomas Darst who operates a restaurant on Rice land. Local visits and family gatherings followed the milestone.
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Middleport
Charles E. Rice
Hobson Road
Minnie Russell
Kate Smith
Lute Winegar
Akron
Daisy Swisher
Cheshire
Charles A. Rice
Gus Rice
Hobson
Mr. Rice
Jacob Rice
Thomas Darst
Rices
Local residents join Christian Service Camp sessions in Kentucky
Jean White Barbara Meinhart Dorothy Triplett Aldine Wine Brenner Marcella Walburn Patty Devol Mary Miller Esther Gilmore Hazel Gaffney Anna Price Anna Glaze Anna Mae Warner travel Monday to Grayson Kentucky for Christian Service Camp at Christian Normal Institute. Accompanying them Rev Don McMillin faculty member and Mrs O L Roush and Mrs Guy Reynolds return last night. Dc A Root visiting from Columbus plans a new home in Clintonville. Bills Root and Helen Root work in Columbus this summer while university-bound.
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Jean White
Barbara Meinhart
Dorothy Triplett
Aldine Winebrenner
Marcella Walburn
Patty Devol
Mary Miller
Esther Gilmore
Hazel Gaffney
Anna Price
Anna Glaze
Anna Mae Warner
Grayson, Ky
Christian Normal Institute
Kentucky
Don McMillin
O. L. Roush
Guy Reynolds
John W. Shanes Dies at 65 in Upper Racine
John W. Shanes, 65, died Monday at his home in Upper Racine after a long recovery from a past automobile accident on Main St. in Pomeroy. He is survived by his wife. Funeral services set for Wednesday at 2 PM at Plants Church with burial in Plants Cemetery.
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Pomeroy
John W. Shanes
Upper Racine
More Carpenters Needed for Pomeroy Project
K F Ermlich head of the local employment office says at least 25 more carpenters are needed for a federal housing project, a factory, and a hospital in Pomeroy. Seventeen carpenters have already been sent. wages are $1.37 per hour. Workers should report to Ermlich at Pomeroy City Hall during regular hours.
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Pomeroy
K. F. Ermlich
Pomeroy City Hall
Ethan Harper Wins Tourney At Rutland
Pomeroy golfing star Ethan Harper won a blind bogey tournament Sunday at Rutland Country Club. Harper, a tailor on Second St., earned praise for steady drives and precise putting as he finished with a net 71 after deducting his chosen number, which he preferred to remain anonymous.
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Pomeroy
Ethan Harper
Rutland Country Club
Harper
Second St
Haptonstall Named New Manager at Middleport Station
Paul Haptonstall takes over as manager of the Powell Street service station once leased by the late L. L. Carney. He previously worked at the Gilmore Service Station on N. Second Ave and is the son of Mr. and Mrs. William Haptonstall of First Ave.
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Middleport
Paul Haptonstall
Powell St
L. L. Carney
Haptonstall
Gilmore
N. Second Ave
William Haptonstall
First Ave
Slaves Perfumed Banquets In Ancient Rome
Slaves perfumed air at colorful Roman banquets with scents matching the delicacy of the served foods reflecting elaborate dining customs.
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Rome
Licensed To Marry POMEROY- Recent licenses issued in probate court
List of marriage licenses issued in probate court includes Charles C. McKelvey 28 of Portland and Bernice Harpold 22 of Racine Cecil Chevalier 23 of Middleport and Osie Halley 21 of Pomeroy James Deeter 22 of Springfield and Mildred Shirkey 17 of Tuppers Plains Roger Waldeck 21 of Sissonville W Va and Olive Neely 22 of Rutland Carl N. Spangler 37 of Columbus and Emma Rayburn 28 of Middleport
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Pomeroy
Charles C. McKelvey
Portland
Bernice Harpold
Racine
Cecil Chevalier
Middleport
Osie Halley
James Deeter
Springfield
Mildred Shirkey
Tuppers Plains
Roger Waldeck
Sissonville
W. Va
Olive Neely
Rutland
Carl N. Spangler
Columbus
Emma Rayburn
Wheat Marketing Is Discussed by Expert
Chester Township home conservation group met Friday at Locust Grove hosted by Mr and Mrs Rastus Newell. The program centered on Flag Day with pledge, songs, and a discussion led by Mrs Henry Wippel and Miss Lois Reed. Edson Roush spoke on What Marketing Quotas. next meeting set for July 18 at Pine Grove with Mr Newell chairing. Parrot fish stand upright while having their teeth picked by smaller fish.
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Chester Township Home Conservation
Rastus Newell
Locust Grove
Henry Wippel
Chester Township
Lois Reed
Wippel
Albany
Athens County
Meigs County
Roberta Lee
Edson Roush
AAA
E. E. Kautz
Arthur Young
Pine Grove
Newell
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