Pomeroy Chamber hears experts on agriculture and locker plants
More than 80 members and guests attended the Pomeroy Chamber of Commerce dinner at the Hotel Martin. Ohio State University professors L E Kunkle and C G McBride spoke on livestock development and year round locker plant operations with moving pictures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
The
Chamber of Commerce
McBride
George Lasher
Agricultural Committee
Kunkle
Roy Smith
Frank Stone
Columbus
Edison Hobstetter
M. D. Hartley
Opera House
Second St
Wesley Green
Meigs County
Green
Ohio State University
Funeral services for George Joachim planned in Rock Springs
Funeral services for the late George Joachim of Rock Springs will be held Thursday afternoon at two o'clock at the Rock Springs Church. Rev. Ward Radford of Pleasantville will officiate. Burial will be in Beech Grove Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
George Joachim
Rock Springs
Ward Radford
Pleasantville
Beech Grove Cemetery
Racine Mayor Fines Two Men in Court
Ernest Carnahan of Racine was fined five dollars and costs for disturbing the peace in mayor's court Tuesday. Raymond Hartley, also of Racine, was fined one hundred dollars and costs for carrying a concealed weapon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Ernest Carnahan
Racine
Raymond Hartley
Reedsville A junior garden club organized at home of Fay Pickens
A junior garden club formed in Reedsville at the home of leader Miss Fay Pickens on a Saturday afternoon. Officers elected include Ellen Louise Sisson as vice president Fay Miller as secretary Frances Miller as treasurer Ruth Anne Williams as recreational leader Doris Barnett as news reporter and Maxine Pickens as member. Other members listed are Grace Pickens Betty Bailey Fern Hamilton and Mary Helen Buckley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reedsville
Fay Pickens
Ellen Louise Sisson
Fay Miller
Frances Miller
Ruth Anne Williams
Doris Barnett
Maxine Pickens
Grace Pickens
Betty Bailey
Fern Hamilton
Mary Helen Buckley
The Message of the Master study course at Asbury Church
A Thursday study course on the life of Christ titled The Message of the Master is taught by Rev. L D Phipps at Asbury M E Church using pictures and charts with scriptural references. Easter is set as the climactic focus of the course.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syracuse
Christ
Asbury M. E
L. D. Phipps
David Flanagan
Athens
A. L. Flanagan
Marvin Roberts
Bellefontaine
Gallipolis
Holzer Hospital
Grace Weese
C. B. Weese
Robert Roush
Dan River
Asbury M. E. Church
Florence Fields
Akron
John W. Fields
Irving Karr
Eleanor Karr
Cincinnati
Patricia Ann Karr
Adams- Williamson
First Presbyterian Church
Parkersburg
Adams
Karr
Robert Roberts
Pomeroy
Ira Fleming
John McBride
William McBride
Carleton Cemetery
Syracuse A. B
Charles Taylor
Frank Capehart
Margaret Swearingen
Prison Movie Event At Middleport School
Middleport students in grades and high school attended an Ohio Penitentiary themed film show in the school auditorium. A former inmate lectured and described prisoner made articles displayed before the screening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Ohio Penitentiary
Clean Sewers Cleaned Ahead of Spring Rains
MIDDLEPORT street department crews began spring cleaning by clearing manholes and sewers citywide in preparation for expected rains. Workers in all districts swept out debris and ensured drainage was ready for the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Vendol touted by coal loader for relief from constipation
Andrew H Kolons a Chauncey resident and coal loader for Sunday Creek Coal Co says Vendol and Vendol laxative tablets relieved years of constipation. He details improved sleep appetite and digestion and urges others to try the remedy available at Athens Pharmacy Hickmans Nelsonville and other druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vendol
Andrew H. Kolons
Sunday Creek Coal Co
Chauncey
Athens
N. Court St
Hickman’s
Nelsonville
Birthday Parties Highlight Middleport Social Notes
Twenty boys were invited to Charles Walburn’s home for his 10th birthday with Chinese checkers and games. John Fred Fultz and Mitt White won two awards. Martha Durst, aged 14, hosted a separate party with prizes for Ann Kelly Wanda Lee Thomas and Florence Clark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Walburn
John Fred Fultz
Mitt White
Charles
Marcella
Charlene
Janet Frost
Billy Cheatham
Bob Mills
James Arnold
James Whitlock
Frank Talbott
Edward French
Harold Burk
Billy
John Fultz
Tommy Fultz
Don Becker
Leon McMillin
Robert Evans
Gerald Anthony
Buddy Devol
Bob Te
Martha Durst
Ash St
Martha
Ann Kelly
Wanda Lee Thomas
Florence Clark
Vernon Darst
Cressa Webb
Dorothy Clatworthy
Wanda Darst
Dorothy French
Yvonne Graham
Lois Ann Roush
Marjorie Diles
Jean Ann Young
Miriam Kauff
Jeanette Stewart
Mary Rose Seines
Patricia Devol
Donna Maguire
Elma
Wilma Spears
Dorothy Ashley
Anna Glaze
Ruth Taylor
Guild meets as Anna Wiley plans county youth convention
Miss Anna Margaret Wiley leads World Wide Guild sessions with Junior and Senior groups at her home to outline plans for entertaining Meigs and Gallia County youths visiting First Baptist Church during a week in March. Supper chaired by Mrs Roy Barnes served at Heath M E Church with Rev C W Graham and Mrs Graham as guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
GUILD
Anna Margaret Wiley
World Wide Guild
Meigs
Gallia County
First Baptist Church
Roy Barnes
Heath M. E
C. W. Graham
Graham
Logan
Entertains at Bridge by Mrs J B Downing
Mrs J B Downing hosted her Contract Club Tuesday evening, entertaining members with bridge games and social time following a dinner hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridge
J. B. Downing
Taylor Ridge Social Notes
Taylor Ridge notices detail visits and travels of local families and guests including Rev and Mrs Haapanen from Hancock Michigan touring Eastern Lutheran churches. Residents Geraldine Mulpas recovering from appendicitis with father Rolland Mulpas. several local visits to Columbus Jacksonville and Bishopville mentioned. A Manila earthquake line notes telegraph news reaching America before seismology stations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor Ridge
Haapanen
Hancock
Mich
Redtown
Geraldine Mulpas
White Cross
Columbus
Rolland Mulpas
Blaine Chalfant
Steubenville
Chalfant
P. B. Chalfant
Manila
America
Auxiliary bake sale to fund kitchen at Chambers Grocery
Miss Olivia Reed of Columbus visiting Miss Dorothy Sauer attended a chili supper at the Sauer home along with Misses Josephine Emmish and Jean Clark. The Auxiliary of the American Legion will sponsor a bake sale at Chambers Grocery on Saturday April 1 to support the kitchen fund. Mrs. C W Cooper is president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of Christ
Herman Ohlinger
Don McMillin
Lawrence Reed
Charles Howard
Mulford
Howard
Olivia Reed
Columbus
Dorothy Sauer
Miss Sauer
Josephine Emmish
Jean Clark
Pomeroy
American Legion
Fourth St
Auxiliary
Chambers Grocery
C. W. Cooper
Local Notes Include Moves Visits and Funeral in Pomeroy Area
Mrs. Helen Batey and family move from near the corporation line in Pomeroy to the Chambers property on S Third. James Ward attends Shrine meeting in Charleston. Chicago visitors Mr. and Mrs. Richard Hayman visit relatives, with Mrs. Hayman remaining longer. Beavers return from Richmond Indiana with Clarence Howell. McCoy and Crosley plant employment noted. Ohio Fuel Gas Co. reps John McElroy and Don Barr visit. Funeral services for Mrs. T J Sharpley at Huntington attended by Harris and Duffy families from Pomeroy with interment in Sunset Memorial Cemetery Charleston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Ward
Charleston
Richard Hayman
Chicago
Roy Lansbury, Mill Sr
Racine
Hayman
A. J. Beaver
Richmond
Ind
R. O. Fowler
Walter Harris
Robert Harris
Walter Burns Harris
Majorie Harris
Robert, Gordon
Gene Harris
Edward Duffy
Pomeroy
T. J. Sharpley
Huntington
Sunset Memorial Cemetery
Youth Rally Held at Church in Rutland
The Bradbury Bradford Rutland and Dexter Churches of Christ held a quarterly youth rally at Rutland on March 15. Speakers were J P Miller and Gene Wyatt. The banner was presented to Bradford youths, 46 attended, total attendance 165. Next rally set for Dexter Church in June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bradford
Bradbury
Rutland
Dexter Churches of Christ
J. P. Miller
Gene Wyatt
Middleport
Dexter
Miller
Wyatt
Wallace Russell
Dexter Church
Girl and father injured in shotgun incident
In Reedsville a five year old boy shot his seven year old sister Leda and wounded their father Verde Smith at the family home. Leda died next day at St Joseph Hospital in Parkersburg. the mother had died earlier and was buried with the baby. The father has returned home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reedsville
Junior Smith
Leda
Verde Smith
St. Joseph Hospital
Parkersburg
Sam E. Wilson
Reedsville Cemetery
George Will Dies at Home Of His Son
George Will age 81 died at his son Dayton Will’s home on Mulberry Avenue following a long illness. He left behind his wife and two sons Dayton of Pomeroy and Henson of Cuyahoga Falls, plus five sisters and three brothers. Funeral services are set for Thursday at Mt Hermon Church with burial in Mt Hermon Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Meigs County
W. S. White
Syracuse
Albert Fahenle
Middleport
Florence Keener
Ironton
E. D. Will
Lincoln Hill
W. A
Mike Will
Mt. Hermon Church
Sharp
Mt. Hermon Cemetery
Pomeroy Girls Organize Candy Sale Prep and Meetups
Pomeroy Girl Scout Troop 3 met at Federated Church with leader Miss Edith Bowen. Guests Betty Mae Couch and June Sayre attended. Troop 2 organized a candy sale for Saturday March 25 at Simpson Memorial Church with leader Miss Frances Dye. Members and attendees listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Girl Scouts
Pomeroy Girl Scouts
Federated Church
Edith Bowen
Betty Mae ‘Couch
June Sayre
Pomeroy
Benefit sales set by Simpson M E Lend A Hand Society
Mrs Albert Young vice president announces rummage sale opening Friday and bake sale Saturday to aid the Simpson M E Lend A Hand Society. Also notes local visits and a divorce suit in common pleas court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Young
Simpson M.E., Lend-A-Hand Society
Junior High Basketball Tournament Postponed
Middleport reports the junior high basketball tournament postponed due to illness of coach Marshall McCuen who is confined at home with influenza.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Marshall McCuen
Meigs County Receives $21 027 Surplus Goods Relief
The Meigs County Board of Commissioners received a report on the operation of the Federal Surplus Commodities Corporation supplying relief goods valued at $21 027 88 for Meigs County during 1939. Goods included apples beans cabbage carrots celery wheat cereal and more totaling hundreds of thousands of pounds. County costs for gathering distribution and labor totaled $1 450 18 in cash plus $1 225 in estimated in kind labor and 676 hours of relief labor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Federal Surplus Commodities Corporation
Meigs County
United States
Ivalyan Skating Club Hosts St Patrick Party At Tuppers Plains
The Ivalyan Skating Club held a St Patrick celebration at the Tuppers Plains Skating Rink Friday night March 17 with 45 members present. Nine new members were welcomed eight from Belpre and one from Athens. Prizes were awarded to Fae Swartz Lloyd Dean Harold Watson and Thomas Smith. Next club night March 24 features a kid party with gingham dresses for girls and overalls for boys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tuppers Plains
St. Patricks
Ivalyan Skating Club
Belpre
Athens
Fae Swartz
Lloyd Dean
Harold Watson
Thomas Smith
Lenten Service at Trinity Lutheran Church Tonight
Public invited to attend a special Lenten service at Trinity Lutheran Church this evening with Rev. Paul Frisch delivering the sermon.
Appointment to Liquor Store Is Withdrawn
Middleport reports the withdrawal of David O. Jenkins as a clerk at the State Liquor Store in Pomeroy. No clerk will be selected at this time, per the State Liquor Control Department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
David O. Jenkins
Pomeroy
State Liquor Control Department
Death services held for Oliver Dean at Carpenter Church
The late Oliver Dean died after a several days illness of pneumonia and was laid to rest this afternoon at two o'clock in Carpenter Church with interment at Dyesville Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Oliver Dean
Carpenter Church
Dyesville
Also Mentioned on This Page
Joachim
News Notes of
Vendul. Man
Middleport Social Notes
Taylor Ridge Social Notes
Helen Batey
Corporation Line
Chambers
S. Third
Ray Manley
George Will
Pomeroy Social Notes
Mary and
Ann McCroba
F.D.C
Ruth Ann Bauer
Freda Marie Parker
Mary K. Vaughan
Jeanette Young
Mary and Ann McCroba
Drew Webster
Old Legion Hall
Raymond Eiselstein
Kimble Hite
Foord Coombs
Findley College
John Hite
West Main St
George Parker
Marion Radford
John Senkus
Senkus
Jesse
Pomeroy Personals
A. D. Russell
Carl Schaefer
Marguerite Durst
E. Main St
Common Pleas
Home Owners Loan Corporation
May Florence Smith
August V. Smith
Kathryn Poindexter
George Elmer Lewis
Belva Lewis
Lewis
Mr. and Mrs. Poultryman
Beaco
F. J. Beasley Co
Athens, O
Meigs Co
Clarksburg
Washington
Dayton
New York
Louisville
Chillicoth
Semple
Greyhound
TNION
Union St
Ohio
Messenger Insurance
Fred Martin
Messenger
Glumbus Mutual Life Insurance
Ohio National Bank
Athens Messenger
Columbus Mutual Life Insurance Company
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!