Civilian defense medical network eyed for whole county
Pomeroy Defense Council backed a county wide civilian defense emergency medical service led by Dr Raymond Boice. He urged two casualty stations in the American Legion Halls at Pomeroy and Middleport with seven or eight first aid posts at an estimated 225 and 170 dollars respectively. A special Pomeroy council meeting followed focusing on housing and transportation for defense workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Civilian Defense
Pomeroy Defense Council
Raymond Boice
Boice
County Defense Council
American Legion
Middleport
State Defense Council
Frank Carson
Lincoln Hill Cross Removed for Repairs
POMEROY The electric cross on Lincoln Hill has been temporarily removed due to a leaning pole from recent wet weather. It will be repainted and repaired and is expected back in place before Easter, according to Rev. Ralph Reuther.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln Hill Cross
Pomeroy
Lincoln Hill
Ralph Reuther
ACP Checks Available For Farmers In Meigs County
Most 1941 ACP checks have been received and will be distributed at county meetings and the AAA office. The County AAA Committee will meet Saturday at 10 a.m. in the county office to hear farmer concerns. All 1941 ACP applicants must have forms signed by March 31. Checks will be distributed at listed township meetings today and next week in Sutton, Columbia, Scipio, Harrisonville, Salem, Chester, Olive-Orange, Rutland, Bedford, Lebanon, Letart, and Darwin communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Meigs County
AAA
AAA Committee
Sutton Township
Racine High School
Columbia Township
Scipio Township
Harrisonville High School
Salem Township
Salem Center School
Chester Township
Chester High School
Olive-Orange Township
Olive-Orange High School
Rutland Township
Rutland High School
Bedford Township
Darwin Town Hall
Lebanon Township
Great Bend
Letart Township
Letart School House
Baptismal Service at Simpson Methodist Church
POMEROY The sacrament of baptism will be administered and new members received during the 10 15 Sunday morning worship at Simpson Methodist Church Rev Nobel M Rompel will preach Christ Our Leader Emil Ball is church school superintendent Youth Fellowship hour is 5 30 Sunday afternoon The Sunday evening service at 7 features The Light of the World as a Lenten meditation and candle lighting service
Announce Services For U. B. Churches
POMEROY Sunday School opens at 9 30 with worship at 10 30 at Enterprise United Brethren Church Rev S J Nihizer announces mid week prayer Wednesday 7 30 Woman's Aid meets Thursday Revival services ongoing at Syracuse U B Church Sunday School 9 30 prayer and praise 10 30 evangelistic service 7 30 week long services continue through the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Enterprise United Brethren Church
S. J. Nihizer
Woman's Aid
Syracuse U. B
Lynch announces birth of son in Cheshire couple
Mr and Mrs Arthur Lynch of Cheshire Route announce the birth of a son on Tuesday March 24. Mrs Lynch is the former Margaret Ashey and the baby is the family's first son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Arthur Lynch
Cheshire
Circle No 1 WSCS Meets in Middleport with Talks and Music
Middleport notes report a WSCS gathering at Mrs. C M Hennesy home featuring readings on How To Read the Book and a talk by Dr Rollin Walker, plus a quiz by Dr. William Phelps. Easter music, an apron project raising 4.25, and gifts to Southside Settlement and Harpst Home noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Rollin Walker
William Phelps
H. A. Rothrock
Circle No. 1
Women's Society For Christian Service
Methodist Church
C. M. Hennesy
R. A. Miller
Norman Foss
Robert Harris
Gordon Harris
M. L. French
Ida Mourning
Clifford Ervin
Willis Aleshire
O. P. Klein
Ervin
Southside
Columbus
Akron Woman's Visit and Local Renovations Noted
Mrs. William Hobart of Akron hosted by her father Will Reed and other relatives in Gallipolis. Mrs Cedric Clark entertained her at dinner Wednesday. Charles McMaster oversees redecorating at the Mrs C B Smith store room on N Second Ave formerly Jude's Cafe. William Robert Brickles, US Army Private, recovering from major operation in Aberdeen Md hospital. Brown couple of Rutland St plan Mayo Clinic visit in Rochester Minn for observation and treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown
Rochester
John Will
Gallipolis
WSCS
Grace Methodist Church
Middleport
Ed. Mankin
Mill St
Addie Branch
Front St
R. R. Boice
Florida
Chillicothe
United States Army
Meigs County
Lester Boice
R. E. Boice
Louis Seyfried
Main St
Pomeroy
Don Davis and Sons
S. Fourth and
Palmer Sts
Coal St
Robert Clark
Lancaster
Mulford
S. Fourth Ave
William Hobart
Akron
Will Reed
Cedric Clark
Charles McMaster
C. B. Smith
N. Second Ave
Jude
John Brickles
William Robert Brickles
Aberdeen
Aberdeen Proving Ground
M. G. Brown
Rutland St
Minn
Mayo Clinic
Scout Troop 40 Dines at Chester Cabin
Scout Troop 40 of Koy Scouts of America hosted supper and games at the Chester Scout Cabin this week. Lee Kennedy Frank White and guest Richard Featherstone led activities with his brother Harry also a troop member. Troop 40 is sponsored by the Metho dist Church and meets weekly. Troop 48 of the Presbyterian Church met at the high school grounds for softball and games, with an exploration hike planned for Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Koy Scouts of America
Lee Kennedy
Frank White
Richard Featherstone
Ohio State University
Lee Featherstone
Chester
Featherstone
Harry
Methodist Church
The
Presbyterian Church
Pomeroy Social Notes Highlight Local Students and Visitors
Russell Reuter on furlough from Fort Leonard Wood with his parents Mr and Mrs Val Reuter from Naylors Run. Amy Kingsland leaves Columbus for Napoleon for a week’s vacation. Chauncey Shumaker visits his mother Mrs Alberta Shumaker in Pomeroy. Mrs George Morris visits Cleveland with Dr and Mrs Co B Miller. Roger Morgan returns to Columbus to resume studies at OSU after spring break with his parents. Several other local residents travel or host visitors including trips to Parkersburg and Ashland Virginia. Dr Roland Boice arrives from Camp Blanding Florida for a short hometown visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Reuter
Fort Leonard Wood
Val Reuter
Naylors Run
E. W. Kingsland
Court St
Columbus
Amy
Miss Kingsland
Napoleon
Pomeroy
Chauncey Shumaker
Richmond
Alberta Shumaker
E. Second St
George Morris
E. Main Sr
Co. B. Miller
Cleveland
Effie Mae Fender
Middleport
Miller
Roger Morgan
Ohio State University
William Morgan
Pomeroy-Athens Road
Don Mathews
Elmer Wickham
Mulberry Ave
Emil Ball
Wehe Terrace
Parkersburg
Effie Warren
Reedsville
Cora Roberts
Union Ave
DAR
Presbyterian Church
Gertrude French
Ashland
M. E. Bing
Roland Boice
United States Army
Camp Blanding
Fla
Pt Pleasant Social Notes Point Pleasant Personals
Local social notes show busy activity with visits and travels. Junior and Senior class plans for a banquet and a square dance fund raiser at Central Grade School PTA.
Palm Sunday Plans Across Middleport Churches
Middleport churches announce Palm Sunday services as they begin summer schedules. Heath Methodist Church welcomes 30 to 40 new members from a Home Visitation movement with Rev. H A Rothrock delivering themes and a choir anthem, followed by a 5 p.m. potluck Youth Fellowship. First Presbyterian hosts The Cross in Story and Song with Rev. H L Carr. First Baptist observes Palm Sunday with morning sermon The Marks of a King and an evening Did Christ Die as a Victim or a Victor. Church of Christ covers Today if Ye Hear His Voice in the day and The New Testament Plan of Salvation in the evening. Mt Moriah Baptist’s Rev B R Smith preaches Preparedness and Great Things Jesus Can Do. Junior Senior and Intermediate Christian Endeavor groups meet. summer schedules begin 7 30 p m services citywide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Heath Methodist Church
H. A. Rothrock
Hattie Smith
Rothrock
First Presbyterian Church
H. L Carr
First Baptist Church
Ralph Zandel
Jerusalem
Christ
Margaret Houdashelt
Don McMillin
Church of Christ
New Testament Plan of Salvation
B. R. Smith
Mt. Moriah
Churches Cooperate During Holy Week Programs
Bethany and Simpson Methodist Churches join for Holy Week services from Monday to Thursday at 7 30 PM at designated churches. Readings include Christ Betrayed Denied On Trial and Crucified led by Rev. John Elwood Rev Nobel M Rompel. Union Good Friday services Friday 2 to 3 PM at Federated Church with Rev W Luther Tracy and Rev John Elwood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethany Church
Christ
Rompel
Union
Federated Church
W. Luther Tracy
John Elwood
Tuesday Final Day For 1941 Licenses
The final day for operation of automobiles on 1941 licenses is next Tuesday. Many cars have new licenses installed while others still operate on 1941 plates. Charles Spencer the local deputy registrar of motor vehicles said he is preparing for a rush during the last days of the month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Charles Spencer
Editor returns to army with rank of major
POMEROY R M Cheseldine former editor of a Pomeroy newspaper has returned to army service as a major. He moved from Lon don Ohio where he owned a paper and came to Pomeroy to work at The Tribune Telegraph and The Sentinel before leaving for military duty.
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Army
Pomeroy
R. M. Cheseldine
Cheseldine
Zanesville
London
Tribune Telegraph
the Sentinel
Recreation facilities urged for defense workers in Pomeroy
Martin A. Koonts WPA district supervisor urges more recreation for defense workers at a Pomeroy Recreation Commission meeting held at Mrs. Margaret Collins office. Rev. Ralph Kuether reports repairs at centers and proposes public skating parties with Main Street block closed for skaters. Collins expects an opening date soon. WPA program continues in five counties including Meigs due to defense area status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Martin A. Koonts
WPA
Pomeroy Recreation Commission
Margaret Collins
Ralph Kuether
Main Street
Collins
Koonts
Meigs
Divorce Granted in Common Pleas Court
Mildred Baker of Osborn was granted a divorce in common pleas court per a clerk of courts entry. Rattlesnakes bring forth live young. An adv promotes a free earth based psoriasis and skin ailment remedy with a Chicago address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Pleas
Mildred Baker
Osborn Baker
Clerk of Courts
P. O
Chicago
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Grandma
Mother Gray
Mother Gray Co
LeRoy, N. Y
Isaly
Italy
Athens Messenger
Athens
Ohio
U. B
Middleport Social Notes
Par
Jonathan Meigs
Daughters of the American Revolution
Willford Smith
Ohio University
Frances Pullin
R. O. Fowler
Margaret Davis
Marion Leitweiler
Henry Priode
Delbert Becker
Betty Jane
Don
Wilbur Compson
Clifton
Marilyn Miller
Gail Miller
Scout Troop 40
Pomeroy Social Notes
Point Pleasant
C. W. Reynolds
Marmet
Okey Roush
Robert Harper, Jr
A. B. McCulloch
Eunice Beller
Oe University
W. H. Bardin
Edward Owens
Pittsburgh
Frank Roush
Jack McGreevy
Roushes
Owens
Mrs. McGreevy
Roush
Lee Pratt
10Th St
John Elmer Pratt
Hawaii
Aaroh Turman
Charleston
Homer Fisher
Huntington
J. Freemont Miller
Upland
Riley F. Blessing
Ed Blessing
Blessing
Garnett Aten
Letart
Bird C. Blain
Henderson
Earl H. Arnett
Vera Fadeley
Central Grade School
PTA
Stanley Johnson
R. H. Ferguson
William H. Bardin
Giles
Earl Gibbs
Wirt Meadows
St. Mary
Louisville
R. H. Melrose
W. F. Machir
Carol Sue
Gail Faires
Kathryn Evelyn McCulloch
Juliet Smith
Jack Cochran
C. O. Wiessenburger
Harold Sayre
C. O. Durfee
Roy F. Price
Lester Getzloe
Tol Stribling
E. E. Heiner
Holzer Hospital
Kelley'’S
Elliott ST
Gulf Service Fresh Meats — Produce
Crisco
Camay Soap
Middleport Churches
Palm Sunday
Aerstiar
Beaco
F. J. Beasley CO
Rauch's Bakery
V. M
Columbus & Southern
Ohio Electric Company
General Electric
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