Meigs firemen to request out of town run policy
Fire in a vacant one story house at Minersville caused 500 to 600 dollars in damage. Fire Chief Herbert Giles outlined future plans to keep one Pomero y truck in reserve and questioned who should handle outside calls. Traffic control during the blaze was managed by Police Chief Walter Wolfe and Lt. Jed Webster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Lettie Caldwell
Minersville
Herb Giles
Second Ward
Third Ward
First Ward
Henry Werry
Werry
Walter Wolfe
Jed Webster
Missionary Society social notes at Mt Moriah Church
Kathryn Payne hosted the Mt Moriah Baptist Church Missionary Society on Oliver Street. The group planned the year, drew Secret Pals, and shared a St Patrick’s Day themed salad course. Guests included Mary Sheron Nancy Barnett Carrie Cassell Florence Richards Nellie Winston Relena Reese Martha Lewis Anna Morrison Laura Young B O Jackson Julia Reese Beatrice Payne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Kathryn Payne
Missionary Society of
Florence Richards
Nellie Winston
Relena Reese
Martha Lewis
Anna Morrison
Laura Young
B. O. Jackson
Julia Reese
Beatrice Payne
Winston
Second Ave
Marshall announces birth of daughter Mary Anna
Dr and Mrs J B Marshall announce the birth of a seven and one half pound daughter Mary Anna born March 17. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs John Bailey of Minersville and Mary Marshall of Elkins West Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
J. B Marshall
Mary Anna
John Bailey
Minersville
Mary Marshall
Elkins
W. Va
Norito Promises Quick Relief for Rheumatism Pain
Thousands sufferers of rheumatism sciatica lumbago neuralgia and neuritis cheer NORITO relief formula that speeds muscular pain relief. The ad claims rapid action with a money back guarantee if the first three doses fail to relieve pain. See your druggist today under the guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norito
Birthday Dinner Honors Mrs. Eugene Brickles
Mrs. Morris Haning hosted a birthday dinner Thursday evening for Mrs. Eugene Brickles. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Brickles, Mrs. Raymond Jewell and daughter Nedra, and Mr. and Mrs. Norris Haning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris Haning
Eugene Brickles
Brickles
Raymond Jewell
Nedra
Norris Haning
Widdleport Social Notes Mention Guests of Mrs Downing Roush
Thursday guests of Mrs Downing Roush included Mr and Mrs Paul in a brief society item noting local social arrivals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Downing Roush
Mrs. Paul
Vocal Music Program At Pomeroy Junior High
A Friday morning assembly featured a vocal music program directed by Mrs Marcellene Buell at Pomeroy Junior High School The Girls Glee Club performed The Evening Prayer and The Black Mantilla Accompanist was Anna Lee Warner The audience joined in group singing and the flag salute was led by Earl Bitters and Robert Landers
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Marcellene Buell
Pomeroy Junior High School
Anna Lee Warner
Buell
Earl Bitters
Robert Landers
Terry Michael Knight Wins Quiz Kids Radio
The Quiz Kids awarded a $250 radio to Terry Michael Knight five years old after initials from Chester Knight. Announcer noted the winner as Terry Michael Knight, with his mother Annette Ashworth, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dayton Ashworth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terry Michael Knight
Quiz Kids Radio
Pomeroy
Chester Knight
Knights
Columbus visit features two county officials on Saturday
Dolph Joachim a game conservation officer from Meigs County and Arnold Snowden a deputy mine inspector were visitors in Columbus Saturday highlighting state oversight roles during the trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Dolph Joachim
Meigs County
Arnold Snowden
Columbus
Mobile Crime Lab to Tour Pomeroy City Hall
POMEROY Ohio the new Mobile Crime Laboratory will be on display at City Hall Tuesday from 6 to 9 p.m. Sheriff Ralph Welker announced. The vehicle cost 15000 and was funded by the Buckeye State Sheriff's Association with Ohio Moose Lodge. Police chiefs mayors marshals and the public are invited to view.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Ohio
Ralph Welker
Buckeye State Sheriff's Association
Ohio Moose Lodge
Sheriff Welker
Welker
Nurse speaks on nursing careers at Pomeroy High
Pomeroy Senior High School students heard Miss Charline Harner from Holzer Hospital School of Nursing discuss nursing career opportunities. She outlined admission requirements, fees, and exams while Principal J. E. White noted the session's aim to provide up-to-date information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Pomeroy Senior High School
Charline Harner
Holzer Hospital School
Three Men Honored At Birthday Party In Pomeroy
A birthday party in the Second Ward Fire House Saturday evening honored Henry Werry assistant fire chief Arnold Snowden deputy mine inspector Meigs County and L G Gribble Pomeroy physician whose birthdays occur this month The event was sponsored by the men of the Second Ward Community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Henry Werry
Second Ward
Arnold Snowden
Meigs County
L. G. Gribble
Project Chosen by Rocksprings Youth Group
The third Rocksprings Youth meeting at Grange Hall had 22 members present. The year’s project is to keep the church yard clean. Afterward, games and refreshments followed. The next meeting is set for April 2 at 7 30 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Rocksprings
Grange Hall
Young Couples Named in Coal Valley Listings
Names and ages of several couples appear in a local social register: Roger Whittington, 21, Grimm's Landing, steamboat man, with Joy Lynn Flint, 21, Pomeroy. Lesley Roush, 21, New Haven, clerk, with Eva E. Russell, 21, Racine, dress factory worker. William Hendrickson, 19, Parkersburg, butcher, with Laura Taylor, 17, Rutland. Bobby G. Holcomb, 22, Beckley, mechanic, with Helen V. Kirk, 21, Minersville. Okey R. Woodrum, 28, Chester, coal miner, with Luenina Fleshman, 24, Chester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roger Whittington
Grimm's Landing
W. Va
Joy Lynn Flint
Pomeroy
Lesley Roush
New Haven
Eva E. Russell
Racine
William Hendrickson
Parkersburg
Laura Taylor
Rutland
Bobby G. Holcomb
Beckley
Helen V. Kirk
Minersville
Okey R. Woodrum
Chester
Luenina Fleshman
Funeral services held for Magdalena Evans in Columbus
Attendees included Mrs. Clarence Kent and Mr. and Mrs. Roy Rife of Columbus along with Mr. and Mrs. Eben Swartzwald er and Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Swartzwalder, all of Columbus. Pallbearers were Eben and Edwin Swartzwalder Eugene Wyatt Elmer Ihle John Rife and Charles Swatzel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Magdalena Evans
Clarence Kent
Roy Rife
Columbus
Eben Swartzwalder
Edwin Swartzwalder
Eben
Eugene Wyatt
Elmer Ihle
John Rife
Charles Swatzel
Powell announce birth of son Joseph Frederick
Mr and Mrs Edward M Powell announce the birth of a son named Joseph Frederick on March 19 Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Joe Boyd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Edward M. Powell
Joseph Frederick
Joe Boyd
Columbus Visitor Party From Pomeroy and Middleport
Rosenbaum and Gribble of Pomeroy and Miller of Middleport were business visitors in Columbus recently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Pomeroy
A. H. Rosenbaum
L. G. Gribble
Robert Miller
Middleport
Pomeroy Mrs Spence Chapman Attends Athens Tournament
Mrs Spence Chapman and her daughter Mary attended the tournament in Athens Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Spence Chapman
Mary
Athens
Annual Easter Kee Hunt Slated for Next Sunday
Middleport Rotary Club sponsors a three part Easter Egg Hunt at Roadside Park Mill St next Sunday at 2 30 p m Rain postpones one week Live rabbits release at 2 30 p m and two age groups for eggs Children from Middleport and nearby communities will hunt colored eggs Some eggs bear numbers exchangeable for awards cards Exchange rewards for merchandise or cash Donors and volunteers aid with prizes Ward of the Children s Home will receive a treat Special guests include residents from the Children s Home and local police and volunteers act as helpers Clay Bryan and Wayne Gibbons chair the event
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Clay Bryan
Wayne Gibbons
Fire Company
Seventeen Girls Graduate Cooking Class At Pomeroy
In Pomeroy seventeen girls received diplomas at a short graduation for Girl Scout Troop 1 finishing cooking school classes at the Ohio Power Co. campus. Leaders Eve lyn Knight and Nonga Roberts. A tea followed with Mrs. Jane Kress pouring. other council members attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evelyn Knight
Nonga Roberts
Jane Kress
Mildred Stanley
Ray Graves
Troop 6
Lucy Amsbury
Marilyn Ashworth
Sylvia Atkins
Bonnie Bryan
Patty Carpenter
Barbara Coates
Fern Colmer
Carol Ebersbach
Mary Theresa Meier
Jolie Meier
Janet Smith
Carol Strauss
Donna Wildermouth
W. A. Smith
Mary Anderson
Troop 2
Paul Nye
John Hardy
Marline Brown
Janet Bowers
Shirley Hunnel
Margaret Ann Hysell
Mary Jo Hawk
Delores Kitchen
Myrtis Parker
Peggy Persinger
Cynthia Tompkins
Bernice Sheridan
Shirley Smith
Miss Jessie Crary Funeral Rites Held
Funeral services for Miss Jessie L. Crary 71 of Columbus were held Saturday at the O Shaughnessy funeral home with interment in Huntington West Virginia. The nurse resided with sister in law Mrs Mary Crary widow of Dr Herman Crary and was a cousin of Mrs W G Davis Mrs C M Hennesy and Fred Crary. She died Wednesday in Grant Hospital Columbus after a short illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Jessie L. Crary
Columbus
O'Shaughnessy
Huntington
W.va
Middleport Worker Loses Finger at Hobson Shops
James White machinist at the New York Central Railroad Shops in Hobson suffered the loss of the middle finger of his left hand while operating a drill on Sunday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
James White
New York Central Railroad
Hobson
Property transfers list from Scipio to Pomeroy and Olive areas
Numerous deeds list transfers of land and certificates among residents in Scipio Sutton Pomeroy and Middleport including 1.55 acres 2.29 acres 68 acres and 83.6 acres with buyers and sellers such as Irvin Davies J B Torrence Weltha Bryson Clifford Duckler Edna Carleton Margery Ferlet Emmet McCaskey Rachel Persinger and many others with locations Scipio Sutton Pomeroy Olive Middleport and Syracuse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irvin
Ella E. Davies
Leonard P
Kate Woodyard
Scipio
J. B
Olive Torrence
Luther Barnhart
Olive
John R. Boggess
Edda
Harold G
Charles R. Boggess
Orange
James W
Opal Hollon
Charles L
Margaret K. Bissell
Sutton
Mary E. Ohlinger
Martin J
Marcella Chapman
Pomeroy
John
Alberta Sauvage
Jack
Elizabeth Sharpnack
Jasper
Faye Powell
R. F. Cuckler
C. C
Edith H. Cuckler
Weltha Bryson
Clifford Duckler
Wayne Powell
Michael Powell
Racine
Ralph Welker
Sheriff
J. E. Carleton
Salisbury
Clarence C
Wallie Ogden
Emmet
Evelin McCaskey
Columbia
Edward and
Lavina French
Joseph and
Rachel Persinger
Middleport
Harold and
Iva Massar
State of
Ohio
Donald E
Pauline Myers
State of Ohio
Olive. Mae and
F.N. Darst
Charles FE
Ara E. Myers
William N
Tressa Swain
Wayne R
Bernice Prince
Henrietta S
O. R. Faris
John O. Roe
Pomeroy Personal News Highlights Local Visits
Dr and Mrs McElfresh and Mrs McElfresh sisters Bertha Reed and Winnie Chase of Point Pleasant visited relatives in Pomeroy and Chester Thursday. Carolyn Smith returning from Seattle visits family and mother Florence Smith. Harriet Russell of W Main St returned from Caldwell after illness and death of Mr Chamberlain. Chamberlin accompanied home for visit. William Halley hosted by Alfred Yeanger in Minersville. Kenneth Hysell and daughter Carolyn Ann spent days in Columbus. Wolfe and son attended Ohio State Pharmacy graduation. Otha Keenan and Homer Hysell traveled to Charleston on business. A E Alward and William Meyers with daughter Melinda Lee visited in Pomeroy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McElfresh
Bertha Reed
Winnie Chase
Point Pleasant
Pomeroy
Chester
Carolyn Smith
Seattle
Florence Smith
Butternut St
Harriet Russel
W. Main St
Alice Chamberlin
Caldwell
Chamberlain
Chamberlin
William Halley
Alfred Yeanger
Minersville
Kenneth Hysell
Carolyn Ann
Columbus
Walter Wolfe
Wolfe
Ohio State University
Otha Keenan
Homer Hysell
Charleston
A. E. Alward
William Meyers
Melinda Lee
Glouster
Errett Eddy
Joanne Amesville
Mr. Eddy
Agnes Eddy
Lalla Danford
Harold Kinney
Lillie Kinney
Kinney
Kinneys
E. LeFever
C. A. King
Mae Putnam
Blanche Ridgley
Parkersburg
W. Va
Marietta
Lawrence Gillett
Orpah Ayers
Athens
New Marshfield
Dorothy Russell
James Williams
Jacksonville
Dayton
William James
William James. Mr. Williams and Daughters, Ruth and Ann, and Anna Marie Lowery
Mrs. Williams
Charge Withdrawn in Embezzlement Case
Charges of embezzlement were withdrawn by the plaintiff in Justice of the Peace L B Higgins' court against James Cheadle. The case was dismissed and Cheadle paid the court costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Justice of the Peace
L. B. Higgins
James Cheadle
Cheadle
Early Activities Started By Glouster Gardeners
Glouster gardeners began early plantings as temperatures reached 81 degrees at 2 p m. The soil remains too wet to work fully, but some have spaded higher ground and started onion and lettuce beds. Others worked soil last fall and await warmer days to finish bed preparation for early vegetables.
Glouster Personal News Highlights Local Visits and Illness
Glouster area residents share health updates and social visits. Eddy family members care for ill mother Agnes Eddy while others travel to Columbus and Dayton for funerals, hospital care, and family gatherings.
Street Lights Broken Reward Offered in Me morial Park Incident
GLOUSTER Mayor Thomas Williams announced a $50 reward for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of those who broke the street lights near Memorial Park a few nights ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glouster
Thomas Williams
Memorial Park
Malaria Sidelights on a Cincinnati Seminarian
William Strausbaugh, a former serviceman studying at God's Bible School Cincinnati, endured several malaria attacks. He told his parents Roy and (Mrs.) Strausbaugh he hoped to visit them for Easter if travel possible from Cincinnati.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glouster
William Strausbaugh
God's Bible School
Cincinnati
Roy Strausbaugh
Home Study Group Meets at Mrs Lohse's Home
The Home Study Course Group of the Central School PTA will meet at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the home of Mrs Harold Lohse on Cave Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Central School
PTA
Harold Lohse
Cave St
Appointment of George B Spring as Administrator in Ohio
George B Spring of Albany Ohio is appointed Administrator of the Estate of Arvilla Spring deceased of Albany Athens County Ohio. Creditors must file claims with the fiduciary within four months or be barred. Dated March 13 1948 Francis D White Probate Judge of said County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George B Spring
Albany
Ohio
Arvilla Spring
Athens County
Francis D, White
Said County
Hearing Set For Parole of Ohio Prisoner George Evener
Notice states George Evener now confined in the Ohio Penitentiary Columbus Athens County convict May 1947 for Operating Motor Vehicle Without Owner Consent serving 1 to 20 years eligible for parole hearing on or after May 1 1948 before the Pardon and Parole Commission. By R G Fogle Parole and Record Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Evener
Ohio
Columbus
Athens County
Pardon and Parole Commission
Ee and Parole Commis
R. G. Fogle
Parole and Record Clerk
Community Mourns Dr. E. LeFever at Glouster Church
Glouster Church of Christ auditorium and classrooms were filled as neighbors and friends paid last respects Sunday to Dr. E. LeFever. The Rev. Daniel K. Teater delivered the sermon after reading Abide With Me. Burial followed at Glouster Cemetery with local pallbearers and Eugene Gordon of Columbus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glouster
Glouster Church of Christ
E. LeFever
Daniel K. Teater
Dr. LeFever
Glouster Cemetery
W. H. Stahl
L. E. Richardson
Harry Richards
J. H. Elias
James Johnson
Robert Gamwell
Russell Love
Eugene Gordon
Columbus
Pre-Easter Playlet at Jacksonville Methodist Church
A pre-Easter playlet titled What It Means To Be a Good Church Member was presented at the Jacksonville Methodist Church during Sunday service by Mrs Wah neta Exenkamper’s Sunday School pupils. Youth Fellowship meets Monday at 7 pm at Miss Josephine Campbell’s home and Easter pageant practice follows Tuesday at 6 pm in the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glouster
Jacksonville
Wahneta Exenkamper
Josephine Campbell
Gillott Undergoes Major Surgery at Marietta Hospital
Lawrence Gillott was taken to Marietta Osteopathic Hospital Thursday and underwent major surgery Friday morning. His condition is reported favorable. Mrs. Gillott accompanied her husband to the hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glouster
Lawrence Gillott
Marietta Osteopathic Hospital
Mrs Roy Strausbaugh Fractures Arch Foot After Slip
Mrs Roy Strausbaugh fractured a bone in the arch of her foot when she slipped while alighting from an automobile a few days ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glouster
Roy Strausbaugh
Committees Named By Council At Women's Church Meeting
The Women's Council of the Church of Christ in Glouster met in the church social rooms. Mrs. Bess Henshaw opened with scripture and prayer. The president formed Receiving Calling and other committees and presented readings and musical numbers by members including Mrs. Ola Eddy Mrs. Kate Vaughn and Mrs. Sibyl Kittle. Refreshments were served by Mrs. A. A. Gessell and Mrs. John Henry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glouster
Women's Council
Church of Christ
Bess Henshaw
James Duncan
Kate Vaughn
Louise Gladden
Mary King
Grace Myers
Evelyn Vernon
Cassie Vaughan
Felda Stansberry
Flo Henry
John Waldeck
Agnes Eddy
Carl Love
Mary Cartwright
Temple Jones
Ola Eddy
Sibyl Kittle
Patience Wallace
Susie
Wanda McAllister
Jesus
Elsie Galloway
Beverly Galloway
A. A. Gessell
John Henry
Also Mentioned on This Page
Meigs
Middleport Social Notes
Mrs. L. W. McComas
Main St
Billy Alls
Widdleport Personals
Rocksprings Group
Rotary Club
Miss Jessie Crary
John M. Richmond
Agt
Pomeroy, O
E. Main St
Accident & Health
Angung Brook Circus
M Advertising Co
Zemo
Clark Gable
Vivian Leigh
Leslie Howard
Olivia DeHavilland
SEA Wolf
Edw. G. Robinson
John Garfield
Ida Lupino
Gene Lockhart
Barry Fitzgerald
Bendvue
Jean Porter
Jimmy Lloyd
June Preisser
Rick Vallin
Judy Clark
Sweet Genevieve
Burton-Dixie
Hi Lo
Fawcetti
Chesterhill
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