Eastman Hearing Set in Pomeroy July 7 Over Home Superintendent Status
Dozens of witnesses will testify July 7 before the Civil Service Commission of Ohio in Pomeroy regarding former Children’s Home superintendent J. H. Eastman. Seven charges filed by the Board of Trustees will be weighed to decide if Eastman should be replaced. Avon Jones would remain superintendent if Eastman is not returned. The hearing, delayed from this week, is expected to draw a large crowd.
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Avon Jones
Eastman
Williamson Mystery Remains Unsolved
Lafe Williamson remains unconscious and in critical condition after emergency brain surgery to remove a blood clot at Holzer Hospital in Gallipolis. He was found on Main Street with a skull fracture and left-side paralysis, and officials say he was struck by a soft instrument with no visible marks. investigators have followed every clue but made no progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williamson
Sheriff's Office
Pomeroy
Infant Daniel Sanborn Christened at First Presbyterian
Clarence Daniel Sanborn infant son of Mrs. Alice Sanborn and the late Clarence Sanborn was christened at Sunday afternoon Vesper Services at the First Presbyterian Church. J Philip Joachim Jr was presented a Bible in honor of his high school graduation at the same service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Clarence Daniel Sanborn
Alice Sanborn
Clarence Sanborn
First Presbyterian Church
J. Philip Joachim, Jr
Pomeroy Social Notes Highlights From Local Visits
Pomeroy social notes record Joe Gloeckner returning to Ohio State University after a weekend with his parents, plus numerous visits and gatherings among residents including relatives in Logan Columbus Akron and Zanesville. Revival meetings and church events are noted along with picnics and attendance at Christian Youth conference in Lakeside.
Braley Strauss announce marriage in Catlettsburg Ky
Evelyn Braley Condor Sr and Charles Strauss Ebenezer Sr wed in Catlettsburg Kentucky on June 25. Mrs. Strauss, a Pomeroy High School graduate, works at Sugar Run Flour Mill. Mr. Strauss works at Robin son Laundry in Pomeroy. They will reside at the Braley home on Condor Street. Also noted: several relatives and visitors listed from Georgetown PA The Plains and Rock Springs were guests of Mrs Homer Roush in Minersville. Additional locals welcomed visitors from Harrisonville Martins Ferry and Second Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Braley—Strauss
Evelyn Braley
Condor Sr
Charles Strauss
Ebenezer Sr
Catlettsburg
Strauss
Pomeroy High School
Sugar Run
Robinson Laundry
Pomeroy
Braley
Condor St
W. C. Warwick
Georgetown
Katie Ogden de Vore
the Plains
Anna Brown
Rock Springs
Homer Roush
Minersville
Woodrow Goff
Harrisonville
Lilly Mae Woods
Martins Ferry
Harold Hilligas
Second St
Orin Smith
Mary Lou
Lois Ann
Mr. Smith
Athens
Smith
S. J. Hamer
Sammy
Washington, Pa
Hamer
E. R. Tompkins
S. Second Ave
Leon Boucher
Dickie
William Brucker
Cordelia
Willis Anthony
S. Second
Ave
Martha Jane Downing
Philadelphia
Rodney Downing
J. B. Downing
Downing
Charleston
Reverend Snyder
Harold Rusk
Wellington
Ashland
Bradford Maag
William Grueser
Millard Wildermuth
Kathleen Brown
Flora Dell Russell
West Virginia
Hawks Nest
Edgar Reynolds
Philip Stace
Lookout
W. Va
Sybil McCoy
Will Drury
Glouster
Miss McCoy
the Drurys
Muskingum River
Celebrate Wedding of Mr and Mrs Val Brown
Mr and Mrs Val Brown celebrated their thirtieth wedding anniversary at the Gun Club with a chicken dinner. Out of town guests included A H Chute and grandson Bobby of Glouster, Frank Binderbasin Jr and Jack, Frank Binderbasin Sr of Jacksonville, W F Hermey of Glouster, Josephine Hedfelt, Andrew Ginnan, and Mrs Clarence Willis of Jacksonville, P H McKinley and grandson Pete Young of Athens, and Lucille Jesse and son Pat. The honored couple received an Aladdin bridge lamp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Val Brown
Gun Club
A. H. Chute
Bobby
Glouster
Frank Binderbasin
Jack
Jacksonville
W. F. Hermey
Josephine Hedfelt
Andrew Ginnan
Clarence Willis
P. H. McKinley
Pete Young
Athens
Brown
Lucille Jesse
Pat
Gloeckner Harris Marriage An nounced in Columbus
The marriage of Miss Mary Elizabeth Gloeckner to William S Harris of Buffalo New York was solemnized June 19 in Columbus. Mrs.
Simpson Church Unit Plans Thursday Lunch
Regular meeting of the J.O.F. Class of Simpson M E Church will be held Thursday at 6 30 PM. After business, a pot luck lunch will be served. The evening will focus on polishing pews and volunteers have washed walls previously. Members should bring buckets and cloths.
Pomeroy Councilmen Fail To Reach Quorum Again
Pomeroy council struggled with attendance as only four members were present for a budget meeting. Duerr Finsterwald Durst and Person attended while Fugate was away and Dr H D Brown could not be located. With Mayor Hess ill at least five members are needed to convene a meeting. Members planned another attempt tonight.
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Pomeroy
Duerr
Finsterwald, Durst
Person
Fugate
H. D. Brown
C. J. Hess
Complete Repairs To Worley Howell Home
Extensive repairs on the Worley Howell residence at Grant Street are finished. The exterior is fully covered with an insulating bricklike material, and a new veranda spans the front. The buff brick finish complements the home set back in the yard with a tree lined approach.
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Middleport
Worley Howell
Grant St
Secretary duties reassigned during Downing leave
In Downing’s absence on a three month leave, Dorothy Sauer of the graduating class will assume the duties of secretary to John B. Downing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Dahlia Pauley
John B. Downing
Dorothy Sauer
Local Couple Plans Move After College and Work
Harris and wife from Monkey Run and Springfield share backgrounds. Harris daughter of Jacob Gloeckner and a 1928 Pomeroy High School graduate who also attended Office Training School in Columbus and worked at Kauffman Lattimer Wholesale Co. in Columbus. Mr Harris, son of Co J Harris of Springfield, is a Ohio State University graduate and with Bethlehem Steel in Buffalo, N Y.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harris
Jacob Gloeckner
Monkey Run
Pomeroy High School
Columbus
Kauffman Lattimer Wholesale Co
Co. J. Harris
Springfield
Springfield High School
Ohio State University At
Bethlehem Steel Corporation of
Buffalo
N. Y
Middleport Social Notes Highlights Attending Visits
Mrs Katharine Rathburn returns from Chesapeake after pre nuptial parties for Miss Sarah Jane Watson married Saturday in Journey's End garden. Many local residents and visitors travel, visit relatives, and share family events across Middleport and nearby towns.
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Middleport
Katharine Rathburn
Chesapeake
Sarah Jane Watson
Journey’s End
Ruth Lutz
F. M. Cluff
Akron
Cluff
Ruby Byers
Louise Burford
Lutz
Sally
Mrs Gil Hosts Rutland Garden Club Meeting
The Rutland Garden Club was entertained at Mrs Grover Gil's home with president Mrs George Lasher presiding. Guests included J A Meadows of Huntington visiting his daughters Mrs Dea Hayes and Mrs M J McCarty while recovering from illness. William Suter of Welch West Virginia visits his aunt Mrs W FE Stansbury. he will be joined by his mother Mrs Guy Suter.
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Gil
Rutland Garden Club
Grover Gil
George Lasher
J. A. Meadows
Huntington
Dea Hayes
M. J. McCarty
William Suter
Welch
W. FE. Stansbury
Guy Suter
Eva
Cycle to Clarksburg POMEROY
Tracy Goodwin and Bobby Crow left Pomeroy after noon Sunday for a tandem bicycle tour to eastern cities. They spent Sunday night in Parkersburg and began Monday toward Clarksburg West Virginia, aiming to reach Washington D C by Wednesday evening, a 323 mile run from Parkersburg.
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Pomeroy
Parkersburg
Tracy Goodwin
Bobby Crow
Clarksburg
W. Va
Washington, D. C
Fancy Workers of Flatwoods Meet at Will Home
The second meeting of the Fancy Workers of Flatwoods was held at Etta Will's home. Several girls cut out aprons, dresses, and other sewing objects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Fancy Workers of
Flatwoods
Etta Will
Weekend Visitors Counted at Haptonstall Home
Haptonstall hosted guests over the weekend including Mr. and Mrs. Ben Fultz Sr and their party, Mrs. Paul Figgins and daughter Dorothy, and Charles Kent and son, sharing social time at the residence.
Hartinger Family Guests Attend Lincoln Hill Steak Fry
Mrs. D. B. Hartinger and daughter Mrs. William Thomas visited cousin Mrs. Wright McCroba at Lincoln Hill for a steak fry prepared at an outdoor fireplace. The event honored Mrs. Thomas whose husband is vacationing with relatives here and in Charleston.
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D. B. Hartinger
William Thomas
Mr. Thomas
Belmont
Mass
Wright McCroba
Lincoln Hill
Thomas
Charleston
Spelling Bee Set for Carpenter Schools Circuit
The annual reunion of the old Spelling Bee Circuit of Schools including Bowers Sugar Grove Carpenter Sharps Welsh Pegtown and Reeves will be held Sunday July 4 at State Farm Grove Carpenter. A noon basket dinner follows with an afternoon program featuring talks by Mrs H L Atkins on Athens and Miss Martha Welsh recently returned from years as a teacher in the Philippines. A spelling bee, led by announcer J L Rawlings using an old McGuffey Speller, is highlighted. Attendees are asked to bring old books pictures and school souvenirs. All welcome even if not from the seven schools.
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Carpenter
Ree Union
Bowers
Sugar Grove
Sharps
Welsh
Pegtown
Reeves
State Farm Grove
H. L. Atkinsson
Athens
Martha Welsh
Philippine Islands
J. L. Rawlings
McGuffey
Canning Demonstration Set for Thursday in Tuppers Plains
Mrs. Gladys Muilenburg Ayars of Muncie Indiana will lead a canning demonstration Thursday at 10 o clock in the Tuppers Plains Home Economics Kitchen.
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Pomeroy
Tuppers Plains
Gladys Muilenburg Ayars
Muncie
Ind
Also Mentioned on This Page
Civil Service Group
Pomeroy Social Notes
Joe Gloeckner
Ohio State University
Charles Gloeckner
Mulberry Ave
Charles Lytle
Logan
Bob
Butternut Ave
E. W. Hysell
Homer Hysell
Roy Wilson
Zanesville
Elizabeth Chafin
Rex. Logan
Lafe Williamson
George Daugherty
Earl Holter
Nease Settlement
Louis Kautz
Edgar
Fred Fick
Herman Warner
Will
Aline
Victor Hamm
Holter
John H. Heilman
Bunker Hill
Arnold
Nancy
Rose Hill
Buckeye Lake
Guy Mutchler
Foreign Missionary Society of the Simpson M. E
Rutland
Virginia Arnold
William Matthews
Pearl Hysell
Harrisonville Road
Isobel Thomas
Corning
Nial Hysell
Bessie Bentz
C. L. Arnold
Athens Road
Robert Richards
Pleasant
Ruth Richards
Gerald Arnold
Paul Healy
Gallipolis
The
Federated Church
State Experiment Farm
Anthony Wolf
Wyllis Hill
Eva Russ
Anne St
Wolf
Youngstown
Dorothy Reibel
Verda Klein
Lakeside
Hamilton Karr
William King
Kingsbury
George Krider
Morning Star
Lyle McCarty
Elma Grace
A. K. Oliver
Simpson Church
Middleport Social Notes
Jane Ellis
Holzer Hospital
W. S. Ellis
Ellis
R. W. Nutting
New York Central Lines
Hobson Terminal
Nutting
Shenandoah Valley
Heath M. E. Church
Chester
H. E. Cook
McCroba
Grats
Batiste
Licestr & Myzas Tonacco Co
Cslila
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