County Pupils Tour Pom eroy Junior High in Visitation Day
Over 70 ninth graders from county districts visited Pom eroy Junior High for Visitation Day with tours, student guides, and class schedules. Activities included a flag salute, scripture, various solo and group performances, a comedy skit, big sister and brother acts, and a vocal music program concluding with concert band performances.
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Pomeroy
Carol Strauss
Don Grueser
Nancy Jacobs
Barbara Swisher
Roger Hines
Jo Chapman
Earl Smith
Billy Sheridan
Janice Story
Melvin Gilley
Donna Wildermuth
Sharon Ihle
Cynthia Tompkins
Doris Wells
Marlene Brown
Shirley Hannel
Mary T. Meier
Bernice Nease
Robbie Brown
Harold Brown
Thomas Reuter
John Young
John Teaford
Aaron Zahl
Lucille Swackhammer
Ray Woodgeard
Bedford
Margaret Burnside
Eva Carl
Eileen Burson
Clara Chaney
Howard Clark
Milford Dorst
Mary Hayes
Samuel McGrath
Dana Murray
Janice Biffle
David Riggs
Robert Sloan
Ruth Stockton
Roland Baylor
Guy Thoma
Shirley Woodyard
Bradbury
William Rumfield
Harold Burt
Kathryn Rowley
Jessie Lambert
Beverly Hutton
Raymond Stone
Larry Wis
Andrew Grover
Darrell Roberts
Roberta Wogan
Genevieve Eblin
Dorothy Taylor
Robert Barton
Eugene Withee
Oren Wears
Evelyn Hysell
Shirley Roberts
Lauren Cliff
Rudy Musser
Robert Veney
Joseph Johnson
Leon Shumate
William Chapman
Robert Stone
Juanita Nelson
Linda Hatfield
Barbara Linkenhaker
Larry Mowery
Rose Hill
Gene Mitch
Linda Sue Frick
Robert Wilson
Dorothy Stobart
James Folmer
Ada Hysell
Jane Landers
Phyllis Ro
Parliament Debates Reported Despite Print Cines 1771
In 1771 newspapers began detailed reporting of English Parliament debates. Parliament tried to stop it and even had the lord mayor of London arrested for refusing warrants against printers.
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London
IOU Glee Club concert set for Sunday in Middleport
The Ohio University Men's Glee Club directed by Prof Philip Peterson will perform at Middleport High School auditorium this Sunday. Proceeds go to Meigs County scholarship funds. Notable members include James and Charles Lochary, Fred Blaettar, Merlin Ross. Advance tickets by Mrs Patrick Lochar and Ted Reed.
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Middleport
Ohio University
Middleport High School
Meigs County
Ohio University Alumni Association
Glee Club
Philip Peterson
James
Charles Lochary
Fred Blaettar
Pomeroy
Merlin Ross
Darwin
Patrick Lochar
Ted Reed
Betsy Ebersbach
Theo Smith
Fred Crow
Glenroy Ewing
Roger Morgan
Martha
Mary Ohlinger
O. P. Klein
Racine
Jacob Lee
Ernest Wingett
Chester
Ray Miller
Lucille Smith
Tuppers Plains
Lois Whitehead
Kenneth Cole Named Buckeye Boys State Delegate at Camp Perry
Kenneth Cole son of Mr and Mrs Guy Cole was chosen to represent Drew Webster Post 39 American Legion at Buckeye Boys State to be held at Camp Perry. Memorial Day services plans include cemetery observances with the post drum and bugle corps firing squad and members taking part. Parade commander Frank Will announced rehearsals on May 14 21 and 28. Commander Roy Reuter led the meeting attended by 35 members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Kenneth Cole
Guy Cole
Drew Webster
American Legion
Buckeye
Camp Perry
Legion
Frank Will
America
Roy Reuter
Two Emergency Runs By Pomeroy Squad
Captain Charles Legar reports two emergency runs by the Pomeroy Emergency Squad on Tuesday. Dillon Wilbarger was taken to Meigs General Hospital after a heart condition on W Main St. George Justis near Racine received oxygen and was moved to Meigs General Hospital then to Huntington Veterans Hospital by ambulance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Charles Legar
Dillon Wilbarger
Meigs General Hospital
W. Main St
George Justis
Racine
Justis
Huntington Veterans Hospital
Huntington Hospital
Hearing Costs Hit Clifton Resident in DUI Case
Fines totaling 110 dollars and costs were levied against For rest Johnson of Clifton after a hearing before Mayor Delmar A. Canaday. Johnson faced charges of resisting an officer and driving while intoxicated. A 10 dollar fine and costs applied to the resisting charge and 100 dollars plus costs to the DUI charge. A 14.70 dollar unpaid prior village fine was also discovered, leading to confinement in the county jail for nonpayment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Forrest Johnson
Clifton
Delmar A. Canaday
Johnson
Franklin D. Hudson
Walter E. Wolfe
Marines Use Camels in 1803 North Africa Operation
The U S Marines relied on ships planes motor transport and mules in recent operations but historical accounts note a 1803 North Africa campaign employed a force of Marines using camels.
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North Africa
Pomeroy Grange Hosts Officers and Attendees
POMEROY Meigs County. Pomeroy Grange met at Rock Springs Grange hall with Master C. N. Jones presiding and officers listed. Fifth degree candidates included Marcia Keller Roger Keller Emma Lou Ritchie Sylvia Coleman Rose Douglas Mary Lou Snodgrass. Reports from 10 granges, attendance prize awarded, plans for Gallia Pomona May 12, Rural Life Sunday May 25, and a constitutional convention talk urged a no vote. Refreshments by Olive Grange. Next meeting July 4 with Harrisonville Grange hosting.
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Pomeroy
Meigs County
Pomona Grange
Rock Springs Grange Hall
C. N. Jones
Guy Mutchler
Pauline Atkins
George Genheimer
Ted Reed
Mary Genheimer
Tom Sayre
Esther Wright
Marcia Keller
Roger Keller
Emma Lou Ritchie
Sylvia Coleman
Olive Grange
Rose Douglas
Mary Lou Snodgrass
Alfred Grange
W. M. Jones
Snodgrass
Gallia Pomona
Eno Grange Hall
Rural Life
United Methdist
George Meinhart
Virgil Atkins
Olive
Surprise birth day dinner for Wilbur Cardwell
A birthday gathering was held Sunday in Ewington for Wilbur Cardwell. Attendees included George Sherrick and Mrs. Garrett Sheets of Vinton, Ann Sprouse, the Cardwells Francis and Clifton with families, Harry MacDonald, the Sorrells, and Langsville residents Langs ville, Ward, Chalfan, Radcliff, and Roy Nelson among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ewington
Wilbur Cardwell
George Sherrick
Garrett Sheets
Vinton
Ann Sprouse
Francis Cardwell
Harry MacDonald
Daniel Sorrells
Beatrice Sorrells
Elbert Cardwell
Alice
Ray Nelson
Logan
Alice Ward
Langsville
Holland Ward
Final Junior-Senior PTA meeting in Senior High building
The Pomeroy Junior-Senior PTA hosts its last meeting Thursday at the Senior High. A three-senior panel Donna Van Meter Jean Joachim and Phyllis Meier will report on outstanding senior performances the class history and future plans including jobs vacations and further education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
PTA
Donna van Meter
Jean Joachim
Phyllis Meier
Sacred Heart Guild Meeting Scheduled for Thursday Evening
The Sacred Heart Guild will meet on Thursday at 8 p.m. in the meeting hall. Members are reminded to attend and bring any committee reports for discussion.
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Pomeroy
Sacred Heart Guild
Family Night Program at Federated Church Friday
The Women's Guild sponsors a family night during family week. A covered dish dinner starts at 6 30 p m with each family bringing its own table service. Helen J will give a program talk after the meal.
May queen named at St. Joseph School of Nursing crowning
Mr and Mrs Philip Meier of Wehe Terrace traveled to Parkersburg for the May crowning at St Joseph School of Nursing held on the hospital lawn. Patricia Meier, daughter of the Meiers, was chosen queen by three nursing classes and placed the crown on the grotto statue. she is in the Senior class set to graduate June 1 1952.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Philip Meier
Wehe Terrace
Parkersburg
St. Joseph School of Nursing
Patricia Meier
Miss Meier
Residents and visitors in brief regional notes
Agnes Russell McGreevy returns home on Butternut Ave moving into Hobstetter apartment. Miss Helen Lochary visits Columbus with Patrick Lochary. Troy Combs from Ft. Lauderdale spends weekend with Reese West, arrives by his personal plane at Athens. Joe Boney seeks medical observation at Holzer Hospital. Phyllis Meier, Pomeroy High senior, passed St Joseph School of Nursing entrance exam and will start training in fall.
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Agnes Russell McGreevy
Leo Vaughan
Butternut Ave
McGreevy
George Hobstetter
Helen Lochary
Columbus
Patrick Lochary
Troy Combs
Ft. Lauderdale
Fla
Reese West
Mr. Combs
Athens
West
Joe Boney
H. E. Boney
Wright Sr
Holzer Hospital
Phyllis Meier
Pomeroy High School
St. Joseph School of Nursing
Hospital Trustees Fail To Get Quorum
A regular Veterans Memorial Hospital Trustees meeting did not occur due to lack of a quorum. Members discussed the deposit of funds in various county banks.
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Pomeroy
Veterans Memorial Hospital
Meigs Ministers Plan Booth at County Fair
The Meigs County Ministerial Association plans a Booth of Religion at the Meigs County Fair. The meeting at Racine Baptist Church set the slate with Rev. Louis A. Bangerter presiding, and Harold Hess as president. A $10 contribution to the Ohio Council of Churches was approved along with a two month hospital chaplaincy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Meigs County Fair
Meigs County
Harold Hess
Federated Church
Pomeroy
Richard DeMott
First Baptist Church
Howard Ruppelt
First Presbyterian Church
Harry Bennett
Rutland
Ohio Council of Churches
Meigs General Hospital
Hess
Robert Linter
Rutland Baptist Church
Portland Park
William Paddock
Episcopal Army
Leslie Kunze
United Methodist Church
Milo Moore
Reedsville
Two Sons in Service from Harrisonville
Cpl Frank J King of Harrisonville now serves in France after sailing April 2 with parents informed. He spent 13 months in U S camps, arrived in France April 11 at age 23, son of Mr and Mrs Edward King. A second son Pvt Charles W King is at Camp Gordon Ga, entered the Army April 17, a Meigs County native. Four other King sons remain at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisonville
Franklin J. King
France
King
United States
Meigs County
Edward King
Charles W. King
Camp Gordon
Local Visits And Family News From Area Residents
Mrs. Dailey Wood visited with Mr. and Mrs. Leo Davidson and daughter. Jim Mahaffey spent a day with his brother in Athens. Claude Thacher visited in Marion with grandson Robert Lee Jolly. Charles Lowe took Eddie Riley to Holzer Hospital. Harley Strong resumed his school bus route. Alva Delaney hosted by their sons who work in Columbus. Mrs. D. E. Wood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dailey Wood
Leo Davidson
Jim Mahaffey
Athens
Claude Thacher
Marion
Robert Lee Jolly
Charles Lowe
Eddie Riley
Holzer Hospital
Harley Strong
Alva Delaney
Columbus
D. E. Wood
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Athens Messenger
Sacred Heart
Jack Handley
Charlies
Liberty
Ohio
Bette Davis
Anne Baxter
George Sanders
Celeste Holm
Color
Masons Drive
Ason
F Domeroy
MITA
Johnny Apollo
Margaret Chapman
Cameron Mitchell
Betty Grable Caesar Romero
the Beautiful Blonde
Bashful Bend
Paul Douglas
Jean Peters
Love
Thriftmaster
Ewing's Furniture & Appliance Store
IOU Glee Club
Kenneth Cole Boys
Pomeroy Social Notes
Chappie
Nelsonville
Swyod of
Presbyterian Church
Zenith
Lebza Imne
Martin & Roller
Rexall Store
Middlewort
Barkaloafers
H. J. Hysell Furniture Co
Pomeroy Personals
Associated Radio
Harry A. Miller
Main Street
Howard B. Mullen
Meigs
Gibson
Marhor Vou
Cardy
Stark
Ohio Valley
Moree
Elberfelds
Tatus
van Johnson
Dorothy McGuire
Ruth Roman
Louis Calhern
Ray Collins
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Walter Pidgeon
John Hodiak
Audrey Totter
Paula Raymond Thomas Gomer
Detective
Packard
Fleetmaster
French Motor CO
Walnut St
Packard Sales & Service
Panamas
Bakus
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