Intense Interest in County Races Ahead of Primary
Meigs County political activity heats up as Republican and Democratic figures campaign. Chairman Oval Diddle leads last committee roundup at the courthouse while candidates finish voter contact. Gas rationing may affect turnout and polling. Herman Beards faces challenge by Diddle for clerk of court. Izora Ginther seeks write-in for recorder.
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Pomeroy
Meigs County
Republican Central
Court House
Oval Diddle
Clerk of Common Pleas
Friends
Herman Beards
Meigs County Central and Executive Committee
Beards
Izora Ginther
Meigs County Recorder
Paul Herbert
H. B
Herb) Defenbacher
Meigs
Gallia
Herb
Lucille Will
Woman's Association Group II Meet at Manse
This evening Group II of the Woman's Association of the First Presbyterian Church will meet at the manse with Mrs. R. C. McBride and Mrs. E. O. Tewksbury as chairmen. This will be the first meeting of the year. Time is 7 30 p m.
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Middleport
Woman's Association of the
First Presbyterian Church
R. C. McBride
E. O. Tewksbury
New floodlights illuminate upper lot in Pomeroy
New flood lights on the upper parking lot were used for the first time Saturday night and greatly improved the upper business block. The installation was funded by popular subscription as a Chamber of Commerce project.
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Pomeroy
Chamber of Commerce
Organ and Flags Dedicated by Lutherans in Pomeroy
A festival service at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church marked the dedication of a new organ and two flags the American and Christian. Rev. Hilmar Rosenberg former assistant director of music and staff organist at KFUO St Louis played a hour and a half recital with Bach Brahms and modern works including an improvisation period. The finale was Ralph Kinder Jubilate Amen as postlude.
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Rosenberg
Bach
Brahms
Ralph Kinder
Talented Musician Appears in Concert in Pomeroy
Pomeroy School Band directed by W. O. Aleshire opened the program with a short concert then led a parade to the Junior High School before Teyet Ramar known as Chief White Feather performed. He shared his story of conversion with Pat B. Withrow of the Union Mission of Charleston assisting. Event sponsored by the Pomeroy Council of Churches.
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Pomeroy
W. O. Aleshire
Teyet Ramar
White Feather
America
Pat B. Withrow
Union Mission of
Charleston
Pomeroy Council of Churches
Pomeroy Students Win Scholarships
Miss Rose Marie Nease of Pomeroy High School wins a scholarship to Ohio University Athens for 1940. She is a four year honor student, active in band orchestra Glee Club Shakespeare Club Wig and Mask and on the yearbook staff. Dan Rosenbaum receives the Senior boy college scholarship to Capital University Columbus. A nurse named Sellwood of Sussex England is noted as a human seismograph and tremors in Japan cause her body to vibrate.
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Rosemarie Nease
Helen Nease
Pomeroy High School
Ohio University
Athens
Nease
Dan Rosenbaum
Capital University
Columbus
Sellwood
Sussex
England
Japan
Ray Warner
Akron
Paul Smith
Mary Rose
June
Marty Scines
John Scines
McMillan Hospital
Charleston
Mary Martha Grueser
O. G. Schmoll
C. H. Wise, Jr
W. C. Tracy
Huntington
West Virginia
William Patrick McGuire
William Patrick Maguire III
Jean McMaster
C. B. Smith
Charles McMaster
McGuire
Mary Lou McMaster
Australia
U. S. Army Nurses Corps
Lawrence Bing
Ernest Richard Garvin Birthday Party Noted
Ernest Richard Garvin celebrated his birthday Saturday as guests gathered at his mother Mrs. Harley Garvin’s home on S Third Ave from 2 to 4 PM. Attendees included Roger Dillard Charlene Dillard Val Reynolds Roscie, with gifts and refreshments of ice cream cake and candy. Eight candles graced the birthday cake matching pink pale green and white decor.
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Middleport
Ernest Richard Garvin
Harley Garvin
S. Third Ave
Ernest Richard
Roger and
Charlene Dillard
Val EF. Reynolds
Roscie
Pomeroy Social Notes Highlights Local News and Visits
Pomeroy residents celebrate a surprise housewarming for Mrs. Gale Schlaubach at 238 Second St with friends and gifts. Community updates include Army and Navy family movements, church events, band gatherings, hospital visits, and local business changes in Middleport and nearby towns.
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Carey Hysell
Vernon Howell
Bert Webster
Patty Anne Kerr
Hazel Bolinger
Roy Howell
Caery Parker
Skating Party Set For Tuesday In Pomeroy Square
A skating party for youths in Pomeroy and nearby areas is planned for Tuesday at 7 30 p.m. The upper business square will be roped off for skating and dancing with Mrs. Paul Dillard directing music over the loudspeaker in Rev. Ralph Kuether’s absence.
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Pomeroy
Pomeroy and
Paul Dillard
Ralph Kuether
Hours Of Voting In Meigs Are Announced
Meigs County election hours were set from 7:30 a m to 7:30 p m local time but 6:30 to 6:30 Ohio time. Clerk Albert Gloeckner explained the confusion and said polls operate on the slow time. Notices were sent to precinct workers about opening and closing times.
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Pomeroy
Meigs County Election Board
Albert Gloeckner
Ohio
Gloeckner
Church Women To Meet In Pomeroy May Session
POMEROY The annual May meeting of the County Council of Church Women will be held at Grace Episcopal Parish House Wednesday at two o clock. Mrs Evelyn Lachs wife of the Athens Presbyterian pastor will speak on Home and Family. Mrs Ralph Zandel will lead devotions and tea will be served.
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Women's Society of Christian Service
Heath Methodist Church
Glenn Lambert
C. M
Hennesy
Middleport Firemen elect three new members
During the Thursday meeting the Middleport Volunteer Firemen elected three new members to fill vacancies. Guy Carson, Robert Coats, and Wayne Gibbons were welcomed. Refreshments followed the session.
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Middleport
Guy Carson
Robert Coats
Wayne Gibbons
Christian Family Week Observed in Local Churches
In Middleport Heath Methodist and First Presbyterian churches, Christian Family Week was observed with readings prayers and hymns. The Rev H A Rothrock and Rev H L Carr delivered sermons on The Goodly Heritage and Christian Homes in This Generation urging parents to engage more with children. Everett Duyehnick of Holland noted for creating the first stained glass in America on Long Island in 1635.
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Middleport
Heath Methodist
First Presbyterian Church
W. ©. Aleshire
Noah Haskins
Orin Smith
G. C. Schaaf
O. P. Klein
H. A. Rothrock
H. L. Carr
Everet Duyehnick
Holland
America
Long Island
Gallia Artist Eliza beth Shough to Sing at Local Concert
Miss Elizbeth Shough, supervisor of music in the Gallipolis schools and former pupil of Louis Diereks, will guest soloist at the Woman's Music Club spring concert. The Heath Methodist Church program Tuesday at 8 o clock includes two Russian groups, chorus ensembles, and other selections.
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Middleport
Woman's Music Club
Elizabeth Shough
Heath Methodist Church
Shough
Gallipolis
Louis Diereks
Ohio State University
Columbus
Endorsement and voting position in Athens County race
Questions arise whether the Athens County Republican Executive Committee chairman should ignore endorsements and whether the county chair and committee should work for Mr Stewart or his opponents after endorsing him. The speaker argues fairness and timely disclosure before Election Day, noting rural voters may not receive The Messenger before voting.
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Republican Executive Committee
Central Committee
James Garfield Stewart
Rowland
Ohio
Stewart
Tenth Congressional District
Thomas A. Jenkins
Herberts
Messenger
Columbus Dispatch
Paul Herbert
Franklin County
Athens County Republican Executive Committee
MR. Stewart
Bricker
Mr. Rowland
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