Postmaster Job Opened for Applicants in Pomeroy
The U S Civil Service Commission announces an open competitive exam for the Pomeroy Post Office postmaster. Applicants must be U S citizens or have allegiance, reside in or near Pomeroy for at least one year, be in good health and within age limits. Applications due by April 10 with final nomination by the President after Senate confirmation.
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Pomeroy
United States Civil Service Commission
Congress
Helene Mullen
Charles Allen
United States
Civil Service Commission
Senate
Pomeroy Post Office
Washington
D. C
Office of the Commission
Pomeroy St Patrick Party Honors Robert Hill
Mr and Mrs Allen Hill hosted a St Patrick Day party for son Robert with hats and pipes as favors. Guests included Robert Hill Stephen Hill and Sue Struble led games while refreshments were served by Mrs Hill assisted by Mrs Russell Brown and Miss Struble.
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Pomeroy
Allen Hill
Beech St
Robert
Stephen
Sue Struble
Billy Sheridan
Thomas Willoughby
Bobbie Brown
Harold Brown
Charles Pullins
John Young
Jack Handley
David Boney
Eddie Boney
Frank Gheen
Robbie Roberts
Thomas Smith
Stephen Hill
Dorothy Stark
Jane Spencer
Barbara Spencer
Donna Jo Strain
Bee Jay Lyons
Janet Nesselroad
Mary Ann Hatcher
Linda Lous Atkins
Kathryn Finley
Bernice Nease
Barbara Donovan
Sheila Strauss
Diana Hennessy
Russell Brown
Robert Hill
Hill
St. Patrick’s
Birthday Dinner Honors Mrs George Joachim
Mrs George Joachim was celebrated with a birthday dinner hosted by her daughters Mrs Grace Holter Mrs Mildred Rice and Mrs Ceward Calvert. Attending were Mr and Mrs Henry Joachim and daughter June Ann of Columbus Mrs Rice and son Benny Mr and Mrs Ceward Calvert and son Ceward and Mrs Holter and daughter Mary Ann.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
George Joachim
Grace Holter
Mildred Rice
Ceward Calvert
Henry Joachim
June Ann
Columbus
Rice
Benny
Ceward
Holter
Mary Ann
Auxiliary meeting called for Eagles Meigs Aerie 2171
A special meeting of the auxiliary of the Eagles Meigs Aerie 2171 is scheduled for 8 p.m. Thursday at the Eagles Hall on East Main Street. The session is called by president Mrs. Clytie Terrell to discuss plans and arrangements.
Appointments Made In Meigs County Probate Court
Several administrators and administratrixes were appointed in Meigs County Probate Court. Audry E. Wood was named administratrix of Wallace D. Smith's estate, Thelma Chase administratrix of Kate W. Chase, Bretna M. Davis administratrix of Gilbert Weeks, Branch C. Fleming administrator of Ira Fleming, John D. Thomas administrator of William F. Cross.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thelma Chase
Kate W. Chase
Bretna M. Davis
Gilbert Weeks
C. Fleming
Ira Fleming
John D. Thomas
William FE. Cross
Hunting Discussion Set For Wednesday Night
Pomeroy residents and farmers are invited to an open meeting at City Hall at 8 p.m. Wednesday to discuss 1951 hunting and trapping regulations. The session, held annually with the State Wildlife Division, invites proposals to improve current rules for sportsmen and farmers alike.
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Pomeroy
State Wildlife Division
Rutland Notices of Illness and Family Visits
Mrs. Cora Hutten is ill and Mrs. Clare Barrett is critically ill. Jessie Greaser spent a day with her parents. The Durant family and Rebecca Sue visited Mitt Spires who is ill with asthma. West visits, Leo Marshal stays with his mother, and Ernest Burks Jr. is ill. Ethel Snowden returns home improved after quitting her job. William Sewards visits relatives in Kentucky. Diehl and Phillips families visit in Chillicothe and Middleport.
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Clare Barrett
Jessie Greaser
Robert Durant
Rebecca Sue
Day West
Ravenswood
W. Va
Homer West Okey
Baltimore
Homer West
Leo Marshal
Logan
Bessie Wise
Ernest Burks, Jr
Geraldine Burks
Ethel Snowden
Dorothy Taylor
Harry Snowden
Snowden
William Sewards
McRoberts
Charlie Green
Chris Diehl
Chillicothe
Diehl
Kelson Phillips
James Pullens
Middleport
Pomeroy Rocksprings Grange to Meet Thursday Evening
Pomeroy Rocksprings Grange will convene at 8 p m with Worthy Master Emil Ball presiding. A Juvenile Grange program will be presented and members are to bring eggs for an egg supper served after the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy—Rocksprings
Emil Ball
Rose Hill PTA to Meet Tuesday Evening
POMEROY The Rose Hill PTA will hold a meeting on Tuesday at 7 30 pm at the school. President Albert Brown announced the gathering.
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Pomeroy
Rose Hill
PTA
Albert Brown
Weekend Visits Across Families Span Several Towns
Verna Mae and Ruth Ann White joined grandparents Mr and Mrs Matt Hendrix of Nease Settlement on Sunday along with Sam Gibbs William Hendrix and Herb Whaley. Jeanne Hines of Columbus stayed with Edward and Mrs Hines of Minersville for the weekend. Roy Mayer and son Donny with Lillie Hauck visited C J and Mrs Strauss in Columbus. Selim Blazewicz and spouse visited John and Mrs Smith in Wheeling. Carson Hayes Sr and sons Bob Bill Virgil and Charles traveled to Ashville North Carolina where Carson Jr remains hospitalized.
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Verna Mae
Ruth Ann White
Matt Hendrix
Nease Settlement
Hendrix
Sam Gibbs
William Hendrix
Herb Whaley
Jeanne Hines
Columbus
Edward Hines
Minersville
Roy Mayer
Donny
Lillie Hauck
C. J. Strauss
Selim Blazewicz
John Smith
Wheeling
Carson Hayes, Sr
Bob
Bill
Virgil
Charles
Ashville
N. C
Mr. Hayes
Carson, Jr
Boy Scouts Progress With Lift From Eagle Scout Frank White
Middleport Troop 45 members passed first class tests with help from Frank T. White an eagle scout home for Easter from Ohio State University He also aided compass tests four tenderfoots joined the troop A scrap paper drive will continue and proceeds go to a cabin fund for the scouts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Boy Scouts
Frank T. White
Frank White
Lincoln St. Frank
Ohio State University
Mrt White
William Wyatt Receives Farewell for Military Service
A farewell dinner and party was held Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Tom Edwards for William Wyatt who leaves for military service soon. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Sonny DeLay, Mr. and Mrs. Jed Stewart, Mr. and Mrs. Whitey Davis, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Casto, Mr. and Mrs. Everett Young, Mr. and Mrs. Dale Higgins, Ralph Francis, Mrs. Virginia Estep, Mrs. Ruth Riggs, Marvin Gothard, Mrs. Louise Adkins, Clarence McDaniel, the Wyatts, the hosts and their daughter Betty.
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Middleport
William Wyatt
Tom Edwards
Sonny DeLay
Jed Stewart
Whitey Davis
Paul Casto
Everett Young
Dale Higgins
Ralph Francis
Virginia Estep
Ruth Riggs
Marvin Gothard
Louise Adkins
Clarence McDaniel
Wiliam Wyatt
Mrs. Edwards
Betty
Heart Fund Reaches 350 With New Gift
The Meigs County Heart Fund reaches 350 dollars after a 30 dollar contribution this week from The Imperial Electric Company of Middleport. Mrs. J. J. Davis chairs the drive, organized by the Auxiliary of the Meigs Medical Society.
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Middleport
Meigs County Heart Fund
Imperial Electric Company
J. J. Davis
Meigs Medical Society
Davis
Miss Mary Maffett Wedding Attended by Local Residents
Mrs. Mabel Kim and Mrs. Emma Springer attended the wedding of Miss Mary Maffett in Tupper Plains. Olive Orange High students join a history contest as Daughters of America prep for initiation and a district rally locally. C G Williams Grange met recently. Mamie Headley ill but recovering.
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Tuppers Plains
Mabel Kim
Emma Springer
Mary Maffett
Olive Orange High School
Daughters of America
C. G. Williams Grange
Mamie Headley
Phyllis Newland
Meters Collect 240.50 From Week’s Receipts in City
Parking meter receipts totaling 240.50 were reported by Mrs. Truman Russell, secretary to Mayor Sidney A Spencer, as the city’s weekly collection.
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Pomeroy
Truman Russell
Sidney A Spencer
Meigs Marriage License Granted to Keck and Denney
John Keck of Evington Route 2 aged 33 and Leela Denney of Rutland aged 28 received a marriage license.
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Meigs
John Keck
Evington
Leela Denney
Rutland
Council backs home owners in TM session invite
Pomeroy reports house-to-house calls in Lincoln Heights to inform residents of a special council meeting at City Hall this evening at 7 30 for the proposed road construction. Mayor Spencer says all home owners should attend whether for or against. Engineer Lafe McKnight is expected to attend. A regular session last night was canceled due to the absence of mayor and council president.
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Pomeroy
Lincoln Heights
City Hall
the Heights
Sidney A. Spencer
Lafe McKnight
P.m
Spencer
E. F. Robinson
Ed Strauss
Ten Meigs Men Go For Pre Induction Physicals
Ten Meigs County men left Pomeroy for Portsmouth for pre induction physical exams for armed forces. Names include Joseph E. Foster Jr James F Will Kirtley Spencer Jr Donald E Trussell Eugene W Ritchie William F E Miller Robert A Wilcox Harley E Grate Charles F Pyles and Everett Erwin. Local board clerk Lillian Rayburn announced the office in the Masonic Temple will be closed all day Friday and Saturday.
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Pomeroy
Meigs County
Portsmouth
Joseph E. Foster, Jr
James F. Will
Kirtley Spencer Jr
Sumner
Donald E. Trussell
Eugene W. Ritchie
Long Bottom
William FE. Miller
Letart Falls
Robert A. Wilcox
Harley E. Grate
Langsville
Charles F. Pyles
Chester
Everett Erwin
Middleport
Lillian Rayburn
Masonic Temple
Three Marines From Middleport Promoted at Parris Island
Three Marines from Middleport were promoted to private first class after basic training at Parris Island South Carolina and granted a ten day home leave. The new Marines are Roland Karr George W Nash and Harold L Hinkle sons of local families. They trained in drill first aid hygiene and field tactics and qualified with the Garand rifle while also firing the 45 caliber pistol carbine and Browning rifle. They witnessed machine gun mortar and flame thrower demonstrations and will return to Parris Island for advanced training with a Marine Corps unit in the United States.
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Middleport
Parris Island
S.C
Rines
Roland
Karr
Otho Karr
George W. Nash
Edith Nash
Harold L. Hinkle
George Hudson
Marine Corps
United States
Meigs General Hospital Admits and Birth Announcements
Meigs General Hospital lists admissions including Mrs Richard Grueser Rutland Mrs Everett Day near Pomeroy Laurence Gruesencamp Portland James Durst Cheshire Mrs Claire St John Syracuse Mrs John Clark Middleport Virgil Perkins Letart Johnny Stephenson Middleport Mrs Charles Lawson near Racine Frank White Middleport Births announced for Mr and Mrs Charles Lawson near Racine a daughter Mr and Mrs Claire St John Syracuse a son others include Walter Lottridge Carl Moore Mrs Ernest Wood Mrs Frank Hays Laurence Gluesencamp Mrs Dennis Douglas Mrs Cynthia Quivy Ray Clark Mrs Paul Freshour Ruth White.
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Richard Grueser
Rutland
Everett Day
Pomeroy
Laurence Gruesencamp
Portland
James Durst
Cheshire
Claire St. John
Syracuse
John Clark
Middleport
Virgil Perkins
Letart
Johnny Stephenson
Charles Lawson
Racine
Frank White
Walter Lottridge
Carl Moore
Ernest Wood
Frank Hays
Laurence Gluesencamp
Dennis Douglas
Cynthia Quivy
Ray Clark
Paul Freshour
Ruth White
Pomeroy VFW Meeting Tonight at East Main Street Hall
A Veterans of Foreign Wars meeting will be held today at 8 p.m. at their quarters on East Main Street. The gathering invites members to attend and participate in the local post activities.
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Athens
Pomeroy
Veterans of Foreign Wars
East Main St
Bolinards Engage Leota Marie to Reed Young in Chester
Middleport social notes announce the engagement of Leota Marie Bolin to Reed Young. Leota is a junior at Chester High School and previously attended Middleport Schools. Reed Young, son of Arthur and Mrs Young of Miss, is Chester High School graduate, class of 1947. A date for the wedding has not been set. The item lists several local relatives.
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Middleport
John R. Bolin
Chester
Leota Marie
Reed Young
Arthur Young
Minersville
Miss Bolin
Chester High School
Mr. Young
Legion Birthday Dinner Honors Gus F Boop At Little House
A three course chicken dinner was served at the Little House in Middleport Monday at 6 pm honoring Gus F Boop department service officer American Legion V A of Cincinnati Mrs Boop and their son Donald a veteran and student in Dental College Ohio State University Boop spoke at the Drew Webster Post annual birthday party Dinner guests included Mr and Mrs J M Thornton Mr and Mrs Ralph Gilmore Raymond Harbrecht John M Will Frank B Will and C J Rhodes.
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Middleport
Little House
Gus F. Boop
American Legion
V. A
Cincinnati
Boop
Donald
Dental College
Ohio State University
Drew Webster
Ralph Gilmore
Raymond Harbrecht
John M. Will
Frank B. Will
C. J. Rhodes
Middleport Couple Wed In Simple Ring Ceremony
Vows spoken by Rev Louis A Bangerter at Heath Methodist Church set of at his home united Miss Edith Palmer of Racine and Mr Lester Click of Mt Alto WV. Miss Juanita Bangerter witnessed the ceremony and the couple reside in Middleport for now.
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Middleport
Louis A. Bangerter
Heath Methodist Church
Edith Palmer
Racine
Lester Click
Mt. Alto
W. Va
Juanita Bangerter
Click
Churches Plan Easter Sales At Mill Street Shop
Two pre Easter sales are set by the Women's Society of First Presbyterian Church at Robinsons Tri Luster Shop on Mill Street Friday afternoon. Easter baskets colored eggs and candy will be on sale. Saturday morning a bake sale and apron sale will follow.
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Middleport
Women's Society of
First Presbyterian Church
Robinson
Mill St
Past Matrons Club Meeting Postponed to March 30
The Evangeline Chapter Order of Eastern Star Past Matrons Club gathering at Mrs. Walter Bunce’s home was postponed from this week to March 30 due to Good Friday.
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Middleport
Electa Circle of First Baptist Meets at Talbott Home
Middleport Electa Circle of First Baptist Church is meeting this evening at Miss Florinel Talbott's home. The group will discuss church activities and plan upcoming events.
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Middleport
Electa
First Baptist Church
Florinel Talbott
Weekend visitors and illness noted around Huntington
Mrs J H Smith and Miss Ha er VanCooney were visitors in Huntington. Mr and Mrs Fred Philson of Racine stayed with Ben Philson and family amid the elder Mrs Philson’s illness. Numerous visits to and from Huntington area accompany illness and temporary absences.
John Wilson Assigned To Aircraft Carrier
Mr and Mrs A D Wilson of High Street announce their son John has completed Navy boat training and is now an apprentice photographer. He left Norfolk aboard the Coral Sea and is assigned to the USS Franklin Roosevelt, on duty in Italy.
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Middleport
A. D. Wilson
High St
John
Navy
Norfolk
Coral Sea
Franklin Roosevelt
Italy
Women’s Association Group 1 meets at Anderson home
Group 1 of the Women's Association of First Presbyterian Church meets Thursday evening at the home of Mrs. George Anderson with Mrs. John Buchanan assisting hostess. Mrs. Dwight Wallace is group chairman.
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Middleport
Women's Association of
First Presbyterian Church
George Anderson
John Buchanan
Dwight Wallace
Birthday party honors Millard Pierce in Easter themed celebration
A Saturday night party at Mr. and Mrs. Millard Pierce home on Fourth Ave. celebrated Millard Pierce birthday. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Harry Stover, Sheila and David, Mr. and Mrs. Elmo Rollins, and Patty of Wellston, with pastel eggs and candies decorating a large cake.
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Middleport-A
Millard Pierce
Fourth Ave
Harry Stover
Sheila
David
Elmo Rollins
Patty
Wellston
Chester Soldier Harold V Parker Assigned to Fort Sam Houston
Private Harold V Parker son of Mr and Mrs Ralph Parker of Chester has been assigned to the Medical Replacement Training Center at Fort Sam Houston Texas He is a Chester High School Class of 1946 graduate instructed to report for training at the Texas post
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Chester
Harold V. Parker
Rarph Parker
Fort Sam Houston
Texas
Parker
Chester High School
Church Services Replace Week's Social Activities
In MIddleport with few social events planned, churches shift focus to Holy Week services. Heath Methodist conducts nightly services with Maundy Thursday communion, First Baptist holds candlelight communion Thursday at 7 30, and Union Church of Christ hosts Good Friday service with choir under Mrs Arthur Skinner and organist Mrs Chester Erwin.
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Middleport
Heath Methodist Church
Munion
First Baptist Church
Stainer
Baptist Choir Plans Cantata He That Liveth at First Baptist
The First Baptist Church choir in Middleport will present the cantata He That Liveth by Ira B. Wilson on Easter Sunday evening at 7 30 led by pastor Charles M. Pomeroy who directs the work with organist Mrs C P Bradbury Public invited Opening number Receive This Wounded Arm features Mrs Paul Smart solo Other pieces include The Seven Last Words Forth We Go Shine Down the Stars Fling Wide the Door The Valley of the Shadow I Am He That Liveth and The Resurrection and the Life with various soloists and choir members named in the program
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Middleport
Ira B. Wilson
First Baptist Church
Charles M. Pomeroy
C. P. Bradbury
Paul Smart
H. M. Cross
Homer Hysell
William Beaver
L. D. Diles
David Diles
Sunrise Service Planned by Church of Christ in Middleport
In Middleport the Church of Christ announces a sunrise service at 6 a.m. on Easter Sunday. Music directed by Mrs. Arthur Skinner features Mrs. Chester Erwin and Mrs. Harold Lohse on organ and piano, with choral works and solos including Day of Anenish Ride On in Majesty Christ Arose He Lives Again Let Not Your Heart Be Troubled and The Old Rugged Cross. Pastor Wert Dean delivers a sermon on The Crucifixion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Church of Christ
Arthur Skinner
Chester Erwin
Harold Lohse
Christ
Cross
Also Mentioned on This Page
Pomeroy Social Notes
Mrs
Joachim
Cora Hutten
Grange
PTA Meeting
Pomeroy Personals
Heart Fund
Krom County
Meigs General Hospital
Middleport Social Notes
Kenneth Russe
Aleta
Kenda
Carl
Eugene Norton
Carl Norton
Jimmy
Carla
J. H. Smith
Haer] VanCooney
Huntington
Fred Philson
Ben Philson
Philson
Fostoria
Pearl St
W. S. Ellis
Hardie Wilson
Barboursville
A. PD. Wilson
Charles Neal
Charlene
George Ray
Ray Flanagan
Edward Thompson
N. Fourth Ave
Kelly Grogan
Richard Grogan
Dee Gay
Charleston
Robert Stephenson
Rutland St
Gay
Stephenson
Waverly
Mont) Miller
Third Ave
H. Wise, Jr
Bucyrus
Youngstown
Ernest Russell
George McAllister
Lizzie Zuspan
Anthony Shuler
Jacob Shuler
Linda
John Wilson
Domeroy
Thelma, Gordon
Franchot Tone
Sfie
Tokyo
JOE Ee
Mary Grseee
Yeti
Federal Land Bank
United National Farm Loan Ass'n
A. C. Gibson
Sec'y-Treas
Ohio Valley Bank Bldg
Gallipolis, Ohio
Baptist Choir
Liberty
Theatre
Ohio
James Stewart
Jane Wyman
Aeeas
Ms Ra
PVP
MTN
Omfide Ria
Ws Air Forney Information
Mark Stevens
Alex Nicol
Robert Douglas
Don Taylor
Joyce Holden
Gig Young
Harold Medford
George Sherman
Aubrey Scienck
Universal International
Lionel Hampton
Zemo
Thear
Whitmore
Hutton
Pert
Demarest
Showdown
William Elliott
Walter Brennan
Marie Windsor
Henry Morgan
Rhys Williams
Jim Davis
Temple Middleport
Lew Agers
Teresa Wright
Victor Jory Duncan Renaldo Barry Kelly
Bendvue Pomeroy
David Bryan
Marjorie Reynolds
John Archer
Warren Douglas
John Morgan
Qinte
Lovella Parsons
Cosmopolitan
Erskine Johnson
Triumph
Louis Carer
Ann Standing
Meigs CO
Zane
Carl Kautz
Pioneer & Red Comb
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