Child Labor Widespread In Meigs County School Chief Says
County Supt. O. O. Patterson says child labor is widespread in Meigs County and that a full investigation is planned. Attendance officer Woodrow Wilson notes more truancy cases tied to minors who have taken jobs without proper permits and certificates.
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Meigs
Pomeroy
O. O. Patterson
Woodrow Wilson
Harmon O'Brien
Superintendent of Schools
Patterson
Mr. Patterson
Middleport Band Festival Set At Middleport High
About 200 musicians from 11 high schools gather at Middleport High School for a Southeastern Ohio band festival. The event, directed by W. C. Fingerhut, runs morning rehearsals and an 8 p.m. concert open to the public with an admission fee. another festival occurs in Ironton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Middleport High School
Southeastern Ohio
Ironton
Southeastern Ohio Music Teachers Association
W. C. Fingerhut
Athens
Herbert Pepper
Gallipolis
Grimm Rites Conducted
Funeral services for Caroline Grimm 86 who died in Portland Saturday afternoon were to be conducted at the Plants church at 1 p.m. Monday. Burial will be in Plants cemetery. Surviving are her husband Lafe Grimm and children from a previous marriage to Carleton Pickens deceased: Daish Beaver Antiquity Sidney Pickens Middleport Mrs Roy Thorne East Liverpool Mrs Darraugh Javen Racine Pa Jess Pickens East Liverpool and several grandchildren and great grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Caroline Grimm
Portland
Plants Church
Plants Cemetery
Lafe Grimm
Carleton Pickens
Daish Beaver
Antiquity
Sidney Pickens
Middleport
Roy Thorne
East Liverpool
Darraugh Javen
Racine
Jess Pickens
Mrs Bradbury Ill in Port City Family Home
Mrs. A H Bradbury is seriously ill and was moved from Powell Street to her daughter Mrs. James Arnold on Chestnut Street. Arnold’s daughter Judy is also ill with influenza.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
A. H. Bradbury
Powell St
James Arnold
Chestnut St
Blood Starvation Victims Urged to Try Hematonic Cure
Advert promotes CERTA-VIN a two liquid hematonic formula claimed to restore red blood cells, iron and vitamin B. It promises faster digestion, less gas, energized nerves and improved vitality within days. Sold at Athens Pharmacy Nelsonville and Betts Cut Rate and by local druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
S. Court
Nelsonville
Betts
Rotary Club Reviews Book The Road Ahead
The Mid dleport Rotary Club met at Heath Methodist Church to hear Rev. Charles M. Pomeroy review John T. Flynn’s The Road Ahead focusing on the tenth chapter The Kingdom of God. H E Cook reported on furnishing a recreation room for Meigs County Children’s Home and related donations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
John T. Flynn
Charles M. Pomeroy
Heath Methodist Church
Edison Baker
WSCS
Pomeroy Couple Wed in United Methodist Church
Miss Viola Pullins and Robert Hartenbach were married in Pomeroy by Rev. Lewis C. Berger. Attendants included Otto Hartenbach and Dorothy Hartenbach. The bride wore a green suit and red roses. They will live at 111 Butternut Ave. Hartenbach works at the Philip Sporn plant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Viola Pullins
Robert Hartenbach
United Methodist Church
Lewis C. Berger
Otto Hartenbach
Charles Russell
Dorothy Hartenbach
Polly Karr
Butternut Ave
Hartenbach
Philip Sporn Plant
Pomeroy Third Friday Dinner Club Meets at Durst Home
The Pomeroy group gathered Friday evening at Abbie Durst's East Main Street residence for a 6 p.m. aluck dinner. Green shamrock decor and mint favors marked St. Patrick's Day. Carrie Meinhart led the business session and announced a white elephant sale for the next gathering. Carrie Neutzling and Meinhart performed a vocal duet as 13 members joined games. The next meeting is slated for Edna Reibel's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Abbie Durst
E. Main St
Carrie Meinhart
Carrie Neutzling
Edna Reibel
Pomeroy Hostesses Bridge Club Evening
Mrs. Fred Blaett ar entertained her bridge club Tuesday evening at her Spring Avenue home. Guests included Mrs. E. M. Woods Mrs. R. L. Jacobs Mrs. Richard Tobias and Miss Marguerite Meier. Club prize went to Mrs. Albert Coates and guest prize to Mrs. R. L. Jacobs. A salad course followed the games.
Legion Party Attended by Pomeroy Residents
Those from Pomeroy who attended a birthday party of the American Legion and the Auxiliary of Racine at the Racine Baptist Church Thursday evening were Mrs. Jane Ann Hite, Mrs. Zana Baxter, Mrs. Fern Gilmore and Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
The
American Legion
Auxiliary of
Racine
Racine Baptist Church
Jane Ann Hite
Zana Baxter
Fern Gilmore
Eddie Smith
Friendly Circle Meets at Federated Church Parish House
The Friendly Circle of the Federated church will gather in the parish house on Tuesday at 8 p.m. for their regular meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Friendly Circle
The
Federated Church
James Murray Rites Held
Military rites were conducted at the grave Sunday afternoon by Feeney-Bennett Post for James Murray a Spanish American war veteran following services at the residence on Grant Street He died Friday morning at Meigs General Hospital The Rev Charles M Pomeroy officiated and sang in a trio with Paul Smart and L D Diles Pallbearers were C O Fisher Charles McElhinny Tad Bolin Leo Carroll John Kauff and Pearl Van Cooney Many relatives and friends attended including Mr and Mrs Randolph Ward of Ravenswood Mr and Mrs William Murray of Worthington Ky Mrs Nellie Seckman and others from East Liverpool Reedsville Charleston and Ironton
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Feeney-Bennett Post
Legin
James Murray
Grant St
Murray
Meigs General Hospital
Charles M. Pomeroy
First Baptist Church
Paul Smart
L. D. Diles
C. O. Fisher
Charles McElhinny
Tad Bolin
Leo Carroll
John Kauff
Pearl van Cooney
Randolph Ward
Ravenswood
William Murray
Worthington, Ky
Nellie Seckman
John Klein
East Liverpool
Josephine Pickens
Harry Pickens
Faye Pickens
Otie Massar
Harold Massar
Anna Randolph
Reedsville
Marvin Devol
James Ward
Charleston
M. M. Jackson
J. Stark
Ironton
Meigs County Land Transfers Highlight Property Deals
Marjorie and Herschel Manuel transfer 24 acres in Syracuse to Fred and Nell Shumway. Arthur and Lydia Wandling convey a lot in Pomeroy to Otis and Mildred Spencer. John R. and Ruth Blosser sell Lot 294 in Middleport to Oscar and Beulah Roush. George E. and Carla Parker transfer one half acre in Sutton to Mary A. Parker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marjorie
Herschel Manuel
Fred
Nell Shumway
Syracuse
Arthur
Lydia Wandling
Otis
Mildred Spencer
Lot
Pomeroy
John R
Ruth Blosser
Oscar
Beulah Roush
Middleport
George E
Carla Parker
Mary A. Parker
Sutton
Woman Revived by Middleport Emergency Squad
MIDDLEPORT The emergency squad of the Middleport Fire Department was called to the A A Scarberry home on Broadway St at 1 a.m. Sunday to revive Mrs Gerald Jenkinson who remained unconscious after a fainting spell. Mrs Jenkinson her husband and daughter Pamela Gay of Rock Springs were weekend guests of the Scarberrys when Mrs Jenkinson became ill. Unable to find a physician the Scarberrys summoned the fire department who gave first aid. The Jenkinsons returned home Sunday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Solicitors Named for Red Cross 1950 Fund Drive
POMEROY Meigs Chapter of the American Red Cross has announced its campaign committee for the 1950 fund drive. Chairwoman is Mrs. Hyatt Parsons with committee members Mrs. Paul Sayre Mrs. Hubert Price Mrs. William McElvoy Mrs. Harry Swan Mrs. Cora Hilton Mrs. McLaughlin Mrs. Roy Smith and Mrs. Maxine Durst.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy — Meigs Chapter
American Red Cross
Hyatt Parsons
Paul Sayre
Hubert Price
William McElvoy
Harry Swan
Cora Hilton
McLaughlin
Roy Smith
Maxine Durst
Visits Bring Together St Louis Guests and Local Families
Roy Howell Bert House returned from St Louis to visit Skippy House of Vallejo California who is there to see Bert House. Joe Ohlinger visited his Columbus parents over the weekend. Roger Jones and daughter Susan of Angola Indiana arrived to visit Mrs Jones' parents the Fishers. W F Baxter was a Columbus visitor and Mrs Homer McBrayer of Corbin spent the weekend with the Yeangers. The Meigs County Council of Religious Education will meet Monday at 7 30 in the Federated church social rooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Howell
Bert House
St. Louis
Skippy
Vallejo
Calif
Joe Ohlinger
Columbus
Harry Ohlinger
Roger Jones
Susan
Angola
Ind
Homer McBrayer
Corbin
W. Va
Alfred Yeanger
Pomeroy
Meigs County Council of Religious Education
Federated Church
Charles McElhinny
Patricia McElhinny
R.N
Athens
Cincinnati
R. B. Loughead
William Bradford
Kansas City
Harold Harrison
Douglas
Doris
Charleston
New Haven
Hugh McMillen
McMillen
Leroy Lyons
Magnetic Springs
Joe Lavely
Akron
Max Sanborn
Sanborns
Hubert Blevins
Portsmouth
Vance Jones
St. Mary’s
Arthur Skinner
Cleo Kerns
Peggy Robson
Judy
Virginia
Sgt. Kerns
Ft. Eustace
Kerns
William Robson
Gravel] Hill
Robsons
Milton Hood
John
James White
Joe Young Sr
M. E. Stratton
Charles Beach
Meigs General Hospital
Lenten Topic At Pomeroy Service
At the midweek Lenten Service Rev Lewis C Berer will preach next Wednesday at 12 25 pm on The Cross of Certainty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Lewis C. Berer
Marriage of Miss Anna Theibert to John Beeson form Broad Street Church
Announcement of the marriage on Saturday March 18 at Broad Street Presbyterian Church Columbus between Miss Anna Josephine Theibert and Mr. John Daniel Beeson. The service was officiated by Dr Ganse Little, with a white floral decor and formal bridal procession. The wedding party and family are listed, and the couple plan to reside at 99 N Hampton Rd Columbus after March 28 while Beeson completes studies at Ohio State University.
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Middleport
Anna Josephine Theibert
Franklin Park South
Columbus
John Daniel Beeson
W. Leo Beeson
Lincoln St
Broad Street Presbyterian Church
Ganse Little
Warren Eisenhuth
New Kensington
Richard Theibert
Morgantown
Robert Beeson
June Bull
Carolyn Jean Theibert
Kate Greenaway
William Beeson
Chicago
John Theibert
Richard Thiebert
William Sutton
Beeson
Mr. Beeson
Hampton Rd
Ohio State University
College of Mechanical Engineering
Ohio State Marching Band
Busy Bee Class Met at First Baptist Church MIDDLEPORT
The Busy Bee Class of First Baptist Church met Thursday evening at the church. Hostesses included Mrs. John Kauff and others. Devotions were given by Mrs. Homer Hysell, with Mrs. John Mayer presiding. A velvet drapery project for the choir loft was discussed and funded by a penny-a-meal plan over three months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
First Baptist Church
John Kauff
Wyatt Swindler
Jacob Turner
Willis Anthony
B. F. Parmalee
Homer Hysell
John Mayer
C. P. Bradbury
Harry Houdashelt
Bradbury
Florine] Talbott
Allen Hughes
Hysell
L. C. Gardner
Houdashelt
Manuel Stupeck
Harold Roush
A. R. Pullen
Leo Russell
Turner Priddy Wedding Unites Middleport and Nitro
Mr and Mrs Jacob Turner announce the marriage of Opal Marjorie Turner to Robert Francis Priddy at a St Albans West Virginia ceremony conducted by Rev Meyers. The couple will reside in Nitro where they are employed. Attendants included Raymond Dodson and Betty Ann Hudnall.
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Middleport
Jacob Turner
N. Fourth Ave
Opal Marjorie
Robert Francis Priddy
Nitro
W. Va
Meyers
St. Albans
Miss Turner
Middleport High School
Raymond Dodson
Betty Ann Hudnall
Priddy
William K. Priddy
Middleport Personal Notes Include Cadet Chambers Visit
Cadet Robert Chambers first classman at West Point spent the weekend with his parents Mr and Mrs Marcus Chambers, traveling to Columbus by chartered plane. Several local residents and visitors are noted, including illness reports for Charles Kitchen and Mrs Harry Craig, and gatherings in Albany Wellston Charleston Columbus Athens and Cincinnati.
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Robert Chambers
United States Military Academy
West Point
Marcus Chambers
Chambers
Columbus
Scott Willock
Murray and
Stanley
Albany
Middleport
Racine
Firemen Plan Harvest Festival in September
Middleport firemen outlined plans for the Harvest Festival to be held September 12 to 16 on town streets. David Jenkins, advertising chairman, said Jones Greater Shows are under contract for the week with a free act each evening and seven modern rides. Local merchants garden clubs and school groups will display booths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
David Jenkins
Pomeroy High School Grads Enter Weather Observer Class
Pfc. Walter L. Green has arrived at Chanute Air Force Base Illinois and, with Pfc. Oscar L. Wince Jr, will attend the Weather Observer Class at Chanute Field. The course ends July 15. Both graduates of Pomeroy High School class of 1949.
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Pomeroy
Walter L. Green
Chanute Air Force Base
Ill
Green
Oscar L. Wince, Jr
Chanute Field
Pfc. Green
Mitchell Field
N.Y
Vince
Pomeroy High School
Women’s Association Meets at First Presbyterian Church
Mrs James Sullivan and Mrs Dwight Wallace co hosted a Wednesday evening gathering of Group I of the Women’s Association of First Presbyterian Church at the Sullivan home on North Fourth Avenue. Devotional by Mrs George Anderson Jr. Business session led by Mrs Paul Haptonstall with prizes awarded to Mrs Haptonstall and Mrs James Buchanan. Dessert course featured St Patrick’s Day colors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
James Sullivan
Dwight Wallace
Women's Association of
First Presbyterian Church
Sullivan
N. Fourth Ave
George Anderson, Jr
Paul Haptonstall
Fifth Antiques Show Opens Friday in Charleston Hotel
The fifth annual Antiques Show, hosted by the Charleston Chapter of the National Secretary's Association, runs Friday to Monday at the Daniel Boone Hotel ballroom in Charleston West Virginia. It starts at noon with proceeds aiding charitable projects. Dealers from seven states exhibit and sell items. past president Mrs Bernard Sweeney notes last year surpassed expectations. Mrs Sweeney and family visited Middleport to celebrate her birthday on St Patrick's Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Charleston
National Secretary's Association
Daniel Boone Hotel
W. Va
Bernard Sweeney
Julia Mae Wilburn
Sweeney
W. P. Wilburn
Hudson Sr
Middleport High Students Earn Top Ratings in Athens Auditions
Two Middleport High School entries, Donna Ruth Russell and Jean Searls, received excellent ratings at the Southeast Ohio music auditions in Athens. Russell, pianist and pupil of Mrs. Homer Grant, performed March Wind by McDowell after a holiday recital and service as accompanist. Searls, a protege of Miss Lois Cecil, sang Cadman's By the Land of the Sky Blue Water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Middleport High School
Ohio
Athens
Donna Ruth Russell
Sidney Russell
Jean Searls
Leo Searls
Miss Russell
Homer Grant
McDowell
Searls
Lois Cecil
Cadman
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Grimm
Mrs. Bradbury III
Rotary Club
Pomeroy Social Notes
Bridge Club
Legion Party
Rawlings-Coats
Middleport, Ohio
Meigs County
Woman
Emergency Squad
Red Cross
Pomeroy Personals
Middleport Social Notes
Martha McKenzie
Meigs Temple
Erma Smith
Marcella Snowden
Ida Edwards
Mildred Lowe
Nora Kennedy
Grace Stace
Sylvia Burford
Lillian Stieff
Mabel
Earl McKinley
Clarence Stewart
Martha Spires
Bonnie VanCooney
Raymond Kloes
James Buchanan
McKinley
John Allensworth
Lynn Buchanan
Gary Ray Cooper
Donnie Dillon
Bobby Morris
Roland Morris
John Ball
Iva Stewart
Bonnie van Cooney
Martha’ Spires
Jerry Spires
Sue Swindler
Karen McElhinny
Judy Stewart
Jimmie Hood
Margaret Sauer
Gus Hamm
Leona Kohl
George Sauer
Robert Winebrenner
Jack Canice
Brooks McKinley
Aaron Sheets
Magnolia Temple
Odd Fellows Hall
Complete Insurance Service
W. Main
Bonds Automobile Health
Charles Kitchen
Harry Craig
Carl Brannan
Jessie Mae Russell
Clarksburg
Mr. Brannan
Ostrander
Firemen
Illinois
Women’s Association
W. 2Nd St. Pomeroy
Goonor Savings & Loan CO
Liberty
Fussin
Fightin
Egg and I
Marjorie Main
Percy Kilbride
Nelson Eddy
Susanna Foster
Claude Raing
Leo Carillo
Hume Cronyn
J. Edward Bromberg
Pomeroy Bend
Meigs Pomeroy
Alan Ladd
Donna Reed
June Havoc
Irene Hervey
Arthur Kennedy
Temple Middleport
Doll
June Havec
Mark Stevens
Sakall
Charlotte Greenwood
Bendvue Pomeroy
Audrey Totter
Richard Basehart
Cyd Charisse
Barry Sullivan
Lloyd Gough
William Conrad
Presbyterian Church
Marietta
Elsie Penfield
Pat W
Uns
Pomeroy Cement
Plymale
Rardin
Elberfelds
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