Nelsonville hospital briefing at Meigs TB group meeting
Meigs County Tuberculosis and Health Association elected officers led by Henry Null at Salisbury School while Dr. Harold Cashman outlined the new Nelsonville tuberculosis hospital. The 77 bed, self sustaining facility will open with first patient in April and feature central outpatient services and a complete care complex.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Woodgerd
Harold Cashman
Medical Direc
Tor
Nelsonville
Cashman
Ohio
County Association
M. D. Hartinger
George Parker
Ben H. Philson
H. B. Powell
Nelle Bing
Harold K Woodgerd
Wayne Gibbons
Charles Mullen
Orchids Found Northward to Alaska and Greenland
Encyclopedia Britannica notes certain orchid species extend their range into Alaska and Greenland, indicating the plant group reaches far into northern latitudes beyond typical tropical habitats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alaska
Greenland
Building Remodeling and Redecorating at Bradbury Building
Middleport Clinton Fisher of Clinton Fisher Company renovates the Bradbury building at S. Second and Main. The main room now spans 50 feet after a partition removal. Fluorescent lighting runs the length of the room for merchandise display while a rear workshop stores supplies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Clinton Fisher
Clinton Fisher Company
Bradbury
S. Sec
Fisher Company
C. P. Bradbury
Dan White
Fisher
Middleport Society Aims Bazaar For Firemen Truck Fund
The Auxiliary of the Middleport Firemen met at Mrs. Sidney T. Russell home to sew for a bazaar aiding firemen and a new emergency truck. Mrs. Russell presided. Mrs. Russell Mills becomes president next meeting. Hot doughnuts and coffee were served. Twenty eight attended the Staff and Officers Club turkey dinner at Woodman Hall with families present. Mrs. William Allman led the post-dinner meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Sidney T. Russell
Robert McElhinny
Russell
Russell Mills
Meigs Temple
Woodman Hall
Birthday Dinner Honors Mrs. Cross In Racine
A dinner at the home of Mr and Mrs Dillon Cross in Racine Sunday celebrated Mrs Crosss birthday. Family members attended including Clifford Roush and his three Columbus children and other Dixon area relatives.
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Middleport
Dillon Cross
Racine
Court of Honor Held for Scouts
A court of honor was conducted Monday evening for Boy Scouts of Troop 245 in Middleport. Participants included Charles Wise Jr chairman Kenneth McElhinny committeeman Robert Mills Scoutmaster and assistants Larry Rice Gene Coleman and Leonard Gwiazdowsky. Merit badges were awarded and rank advancements given. A candlelight service was conducted by Scoutmaster Mills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Boy Scouts
Charles Wise, Jr
Kenneth McElhinny
Robert Mills
Larry Rice
Gene Coleman
Leonard Gwiazdowsky
Mills
Police report shows weekly meter collections total
Middleport police chief Leroy Bartram said meter collections for the preceding week totaled 184 dollars.
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Middleport
Leroy Bartrum
Farmer Dies When Tractor Overturns in Pine Grove
George Arthur Young of Pine Grove was killed Monday when his tractor overturned on a hillside between two trees. His death was ruled a broken neck by coroner Henry Ewing. The urned machine fell on him after he was thrown from the tractor. Funeral services are to be announced by Ewing's Funeral Home.
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Pomeroy
George Arthur Young
Pine Grove
Reed
Ewing's Funeral Home
Charles Ward Dies Monday in Columbus
Charles Ward of Columbus, a Pomeroy native and longtime resident, died Monday at 9:45 a.m. in White Cross Hospital after being taken there Sunday night. He moved to Columbus two years ago and previously ran a local business. Survived by wife, son James of Columbus, daughters Mrs. Victor Miller of Chicago and Rosemary Ward of Columbus, daughter-in-law Mrs. Charles Marion Ward, sister Agnes Lineham of Massillon, Ohio, and sister Katherine Robinson of Pittsburgh who died last week. Rosary tonight at 7:30 in Ewing’s funeral home. Funeral 9 a.m. Wednesday at Sacred Heart Church.
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Massillon
Ohio
Katherine Robinson
Pittsburgh
Ewing
Sacred Heart Church
Marine Lands On Luzon In Major Far East Operation
Pfc. James W. Lee son of Malven Lee of Pomeroy joined the Third Marine Division in a ship to shore assault on Luzon Philippines. The landings marked the largest Far East exercise since World War II.
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Pomeroy
James W. Lee
Malven Lee
Philippine
Luzon
Third Marine Division
Far East
Lions Favor Plains and Scrub Over Jungle Habitat
The text notes that lions are not common in jungles but prefer plains and scrub or thorn forests for habitat. It emphasizes their affinity for open areas rather than dense jungle environments.
State Revenue Report Shows Area Decline
POMEROY Meigs Gallia Vinton and Hocking Counties saw declines in prepaid sales tax receipts for the week ended March 9 versus 1956. Athens County rose by 526.54 to 11704.94. Year to date totals: Gallia largest loss 16112.02 to 183395.62. Meigs down 14308.66 to 162877.11. Hocking down 3374.86 to 238307.70. Athens down 10510.13 to 422654.44. Vinton up 2245.35 to 52415.13 in gains since July 1.
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Pomeroy
Meigs
Gallia
Vinton
Hocking
Roger W. Tracy
Athens County
Vinton County
Athens
County Births and Health Activities Reported for 1956
POMEROY The Meigs County Health Department reports 188 births in 1956 and 186 deaths with three births stillborn. Tuberculosis admissions were 57, with 20 guidance visits. The mobile unit conducted 1738 small X rays and 66 large X rays. Six chest clinics were held and 62 new suspects, cases or contacts were seen, plus 102 old cases or contacts.
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Pomeroy
Meigs County
Susan Young Dies at 87 in Meigs County Rural Notice
Susan Catherine Young 87 a native of Meigs County died at her son Edward's home Monday at 4 p.m. Survivors include Homer and Arthur both of Minersville and daughter Mrs Mabel Weber Long Bottom. Funeral Thursday 2 p.m. at Ewing's with burial Pine Grove Cemetery beside husband Noah.
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Pomeroy
Susan Catherine Young
Meigs County
Edward
Homer
Arthur
Minersville
Mabel Weber
Long Bottom
Ewing
Pine Grove
Noah
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Cashman Briefs Group
Nelsonville Hospital
Waldo J. Bartels
Henry Wippel
Milton Houdashelt
Lucy Kibble
Dean Barnitz
Lola Jean Null
Harriet Neigler
Marcia Denison
Virgil Atkins
Macel Smith
Catherine Shaverinsky
Edna K. Stewart
M. E. Rathburn
Clarence Chase
Wallace Bradford
Violet Grimm
Fred Kilgust
Jamestown
Godspeed
Susan Constant
New World
James River
Jamestown Festival Park
Bob Evans
Drive
Eastern Ave
Gallipolis
Van
S&h
Pomeroy, Ohio
Plymale-Wagner CO
Gallipolis, Ohio
Bardin Bros. CO
Athens, Ohio
Karr
van Zandt
Cadillac
Oldsmobile
Middleport Society
McElhinny
William Allman
Homer Jones
Phil Meinhart
Ralph Gibbs
New Haven
George Childs
Lois Cecil
Albert Gardner
Amesville
Miss Cecil
Huntington
James Sauders
Martin Restaurant
Clarence Clifford
Leo Clifford
Cecil Clifford
Patricia Clifford
Corning
Leo Kiener
Moxahala
Allen Knopp
Harold Vogelsong
Melinda
B. S. Vogelsong
Ora Erksine
Ironton
Gertie Coughenour
Florence Buck
John Fultz
Anita Marie
William Swisher
David
Lowell Probasco
New York Central
Hobson
Vernon Rogers
Jean Ben
John Richmond Ee Parking
Rom Main ST
Pomeroy Cement Block
Fatie
Addon
the Pomeroy Cement Block CO
Charles Ward
Marine
Philippines
Susan Young
Ott
Vean Re Lilyz
Sonny
Rizer Oil Company
Goodyear Tire
E. Main St
Zane Grey
Forrest Tucker
Scott Brady
Audrey Totter
Tues
Fats Domino - Life
Marla English
John Litel
Pomeroy Bend Theatres
Canyon River
George Montgomery
Marcia Henderson
Peter Graves
Richard Eyer
Alan Hale
Temple
VistaVision & Technicolor
Audrey Hepburn
Henry Fonda
Mel Ferrer
Vittoria Gassman
Anita Ekberg
Oscar Homolka
John Mills
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