Daughter Is Born to Mr. and Mrs. Koehler Jr
Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Koehler Jr announce the birth of a daughter on March 1 at Cambron Hospital Bryan Ohio. The baby shares the birthday of the Koehlers’ three year old daughter Carol. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Lewis Koehler Bryan Place and Mr and Mrs Frank Davies Shawnee. Irvin Koehler of New Lexington is the great grandfather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Lewis Koehler, Jr
Cambron Hospital
Bryan
Ohio
Koehlers
Carol
Lewis Koehler
Bryan Place
Frank Davies
Shawnee
Irvin Koehler
New Lexington
Three Musical Events Listed by Middleport High
Middleport High School music department announces the Glee Club Concert on March 18 and music contests at Athens on March 26 plus the band concert on April 3. Lois Cecil and Raymond Maxwell lead the concerts and contests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Middleport High School
Athens
Lois Cecil
Raymond Maxwell
Red Cross Plans Made For 1948 Campaign
Plans for the annual Red Cross drive were formed at a BPW Club meeting at Mrs. L. E. Burford’s home. Members including Mrs. H. J. Russell Mrs. M. R. Sanborn Mrs. John Zerkle and Mrs. C Wise Jr prepared materials and assigned helpers for the upcoming campaign in Middleport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Red Cross
L. E. Burford
Business and Professional Women’s Club
H. J. Russell
M. R. Sanborn
John Zerkle
C. #. Wise, Jr
Rabies Vaccination Push Sparks Public Doubts in City
A reader questions an August rabies vaccination ordinance for dogs, noting minutes lacking a published copy and claiming unclear enforcement. He cites reports of 250 dogs already vaccinated and a planned clinic for 300 or more, while health officials prepare supplies as the deadline approaches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poice
Perven
John Norman
Court House
Rebekah Lodge Meeting and Local Notes
The Rebekah Lodge met on February 22 with refreshments provided by Mrs. George Brown Mrs. Elza Armstrong and Mrs. Ray Coler. Leroy Funk enlisted in the navy for three years and will leave for Great Lakes Illinois soon. Mr. and Mrs. Jim Carpenter are ill and Mrs. Maggie Wilson helps care for them. Roy Totman and wife left for Florida for three weeks with Walter Totman in Athens. Frank Thomas and wife of Columbus visited Mrs. Thomas' father Charles Ewart over the weekend. Lloyd Totman of Columbus visited relatives here for a weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Carpenter
Maggie Wilson
Lloyd Totman
Columbus
Pomeroy Board Seeks State Funds for School Projects
The Pomeroy Board of Education approved submitting rehabilitation projects to the state education department for financial aid. Planned work includes rest room entrances upgrades, new exterior doors at the Junior High, gym floor tiling, and exterior window frame repairs and repainting. A bid deadline of April 4 was set for athletic field construction and tiling, with bids opened at 7 30 p.m. in the Senior High. The Elks Lodge donated six film strips on the Story of our Freedom for citizenship teaching. Emma Seitz was reappointed to the Pomeroy Library Board for a seven year term ending Dec 31 1955.
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Pomeroy
State Department of Education
Pomeroy Board of Education
Sugar Run
Central
State Department
Elks Lodge of
Gallipolis
Emma Seitz
Parking Meter Receipts Compare February and January Totals
February receipts are similar to January with a weekly average around 225 dollars. Both months reflect four weeks, and January shows a six day erosion in December while February aligns with the standard four week period.
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Pomeroy
Gore Gore Home Workers Class Meets In Eckhart Home
The Home Workers Class gathered at Mrs. Wavelean Eckhart home with Mrs. Zareida Owings leading devotions and Faith Beck presiding over the business session. Attendees included Sur dela Starr Maxine Barnes Betty Backus Ida McMannis Quince Summers Ruth McMannis Dotty Tucker and Etta Mae Eckhart. Guests from nearby towns joined the gathering and extended visits followed.
Pomeroy Eastern Star Chapter Holds Social and Banquet Events
Pomeroy POMEROY Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star met at the Masonic Hall with Worthy Matron Norma Parker and Worthy Patron Thomas King presiding. A Memorial service honored deceased members and plans were laid for a mother and daughter banquet in April. A skit titled Alumni of OBS was staged under Lucille Swackhamer’s direction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Order of Eastern Star
Masonic Hall
Norma Parker
Thomas King
Iowa
Elsie Smith
OBS
Lucille Swackhamer
Helen Cyee
Mary E. Anderson
Martha Chars
Virgie Hobstetter
Marcia Hobstetter
Maxine Hobstetter
Margaret Risettner
Lula Nease
Marie Miller
Helen Nease
Kathryn Peoples
Jean Hart
Bess Weed
Nellie Tracy
Edna Schenkeb
Carrie Nye
Maude Greuser
Homer Carleton
Harry Smith
Everett Tracy
Fred Biaettner
Legion and Auxiliary Meet at Mt Moriah Church
The American Legion Post 263 and Unit 283 and the Women’s Auxiliary met at Mt Moriah Baptist Church in Middleport last Sunday. Mrs Olive Ailstock of Athens eighth district president, Wendell McCoy of Oak Hill eighth district commander and Mrs Edna Williams attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Lewis-Manley
Women's Auxiliary Unit
American Legion
Mt. Moriah Baptist Church
Middleport
Olive Ailstock
Athens
Wendell McCoy
Oak Hill
Edna Williams
Lineman Hurt At Toledo
Mrs. James Hawley and sister in law Miss Mildred Hawley traveled to Toledo to see their husband and brother James Hawley who fell from an electric power line pole. The New York Central Railroad electrician suffered a broken leg ribs and shock and is hospitalized at St Vincent Hospital. Also accompanying were his son James Hawley Jr and Robert Allensworth.
Election delay halts Ohio and Kanawha masters election
Captain John R. Douglas, president of the Ohio and Kanawha Masters and Pilots Association, remains in Florida delaying the annual election of directors and officers. He has held the office for several years. Marines restrict March enlistments to 18 year olds and a limited number of women, delaying broader intake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
John R. Douglas
Ohio and Kanawha Masters and Pilots Association
Florida
Marines
Washington
Marine Corps
Mrs James Gibbs Hosts Sunday School Class
Mrs James Gibbs hosted the Church of Christ Sunday School class at her home. Mrs Pearl Welker led the program with devotionals by Mrs Vazie Lee. Mrs Pauline Kennedy spoke on Lot life and will host the April meeting with refreshments by the hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
James
Gibbs
Church of Christ
Pearl Welker
Vazie Lee
Pauline Kennedy
Lot
Canaries Hear Only Narrow Frequency Band
Britannica notes canaries hear a restricted range of frequencies, limiting their ability to perceive ordinary conversation. The fact highlights how bird auditory systems differ from humans and affect communication.
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Market and Se
Locust Middleport
Stove Headquarters
Dixie Gas
Norwalk
Velour
Axminsters
McMaster Hardware & Furniture Co
Middleport, Ohio
Locust Street
Gan Bay
Ade
Ender Delicio
Welch
Sfeecats
U. 8
Belmont
Oleo
BAUER
Crisco
Peck
New Texas
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Nes Doz
White Cross
Doz
Young's
Gallia County
By Dann O. Taber
Chesterhill
School Board
Gore
Pomeroy Social Notes
Ross W.hams
Charlene Donney
Ariena Reeve
Anna Morrison
Helen Harper
Effie Venable
Legion, Auxiliary
Toledo
Meigs
Aula
Bendvue
Danny Kaye
Virginia Mayo
Benny Goodman
Tommy Dorsey
Hugh Herbert
Felix Bressart
Louis Armstrong
Tyrone Power
Gene Tierney
Reginald Owen
Lucille Watson
Gene Lockart
Three ON
William Boyd
Hopalong Cassidy
Whirlwind Horseman
Ken Maynard
Tex
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Farm Bureau Co-op Mills
Meigs County Farm Bureau
Co-operative Association
Pomeroy, Ohio
Main Street
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