Pomeroy Council Weighs Amusement Tax and Payroll Levy
City council discussed a proposed one percent payroll tax to fund street and parking lot repairs and considered an amusement tax targeting a major operator. Helen Lyons argued against the plan, noting external trucks and chain stores as competitors, while council debated who would bear the cost and potential effects on local businesses. No action was taken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Helen Lyons
Manning Webster
Lyons
Boney
Ewing
Canaday
Local visitors and homecomings in Clifton area events
Numerous residents and relatives visit kin across Ohio towns including Point Pleasant and Mason. Notables include Lucille and Mabel Johnson with Dana Lewis and Irene Johnson returning from Toledo. Oscar Henry's mine injury recovery is noted along with visits from several families in Mason, New Haven, Columbus, and Hartford. Dorothy Van Meter signs off.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delbert Becker
Middleport
Ray Pickers
Roy Pickens
George Clark
Racine
Betty Holland
Columbus
C. Holland
Eugene McClurg
John Turnbull
Richard Turnbull
Hartford
Oscar Henry
Sam Roach
Dayton
Agatha Byers
Parkersburg
Maud
Kathleen van Meter
Allan Knapp
Dorothy van Meter
Pomeroy Social Notes Honor Guest Genevieve Moore
Miss Genevieve Moore was guest of honor at a surprise birthday dinner at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Young in Pomoroy. Attending were Hugh Davis Cincinnati, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Rogers Columbus, Margarite Moore and Charles Graveley Charleston W Va, Mrs. Alice Moore Columbus, Mr. and Mrs. C A Hummel Newport R I, and Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Young. Two large birthday cakes decorated the table.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Genevieve Moore
Thomas Young
Hugh Davis
Cincinnati
Robert Rogers
Columbus
Margarite Moore
Charles Graveley
Charleston
W. Va
Alice Moore
C. A. Hummel
Newport
R. I
Herman Kuntz
Shower Honors Betty Jean Terrell On May Wedding Day
Mrs. R C Terrell hosted a Friday evening wedding shower for her daughter Betty Jean Terrell soon to be Mrs Guy Cowen. Guests included Dena Zwilling Lucille Vaughn Charles Ebersbach Mary Watson Harold Ebersbach Willard Ebersbach and many other local women plus visitors from Rutland and Huntington West Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. C. Terrell
Guy Cowen
Betty Jean Terrell
Dena Zwilling
Lucille Vaughn
Charles Ebershbach
Mary Watson
Harold Ebersbach
Willard Ebersbach
Denver Kapple
Louise Gilmore
Eleanor Stivers
Gladys Parfitt
Dorthy Atkins
Anna Russell
Helena Brickles
Mary Kunzelman
Ben Neutzling
Gladys Mo
Local Couple Returns From Niagara Wedding Trip
Mr and Mrs Gene Yost have returned home to Racine after a week long wedding trip to Niagara Falls following their marriage on Sunday May 9 at the home of Mrs Yost’s parents Mr and Mrs Edward Foster. The newlyweds reside at Cedar Grove Dairy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gene Yost
Mary Katharine Foster
Dorothy Kuntz
Newport
R.I
Hummel
Herman Kuntz
A. R. Knight
Knight
W. B. Gall
Belington
W.va
W. P. Lochary
High St
Alice Moore
Columbus
Ralph Henry
Philadelphia
Genevieve Moore
School Week Plans Highlight Carthage-Troy High
Principal and Mrs. R. Kiracofe finalize commencement week events at Carthage-Troy High with Baccalaureate on May 23 led by Dr. Johnson of Marietta College. Class Nights set for May 25 and 27, then the graduation address by Robert Secrist of Senecaville, former Congressman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coolville
Carthage-Troy High School
R. Kiracofe
Johnson
Marietta College
Robert Secrist
Senecaville
Delphin Creeger
Rheta
Phyllis Cody
Russell Cody
Margaret Cook
Grace Reed
E. G. Alden
Doris Walden
Russell Baily
Alfred Daugherty
Methodist Sunday School
G. R. Walden
Eader
A. W. Johnston
O. R. Kiracore
J. C. Brafford
Charles Bentz
Wade Richardson
Ann Walden
E. G
L. M. Walden
Louella Smith
C. E. Snyder
Athens
Middleport High Aceclaims Highest Ranking Students
Marilyn Knopp and Lee Smith were named Middleport High School's top ranking students at Awards Night. Marilyn received a scholarship to Capital University, the Reader's Digest award, and the scholarship key. Lee received a scholarship key and a Reader's Digest subscription. Awards were presented by School officials and faculty. Also noted are other campus honors and musical performances during a 90 minute program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Marilyn Knopp
Lee Smith
Middleport High School
Marilyn
Allen Knopp
Ensemble
Capital University
Columbus
E. O. Smith
Reader's Digest
Supt
L. W. McComas
Raymond Maxwell
Lois Cecil
Nan Moore
Susan Park
Earl Knight
Ben Philson
Lucille Smith
Vinas Lee
Residence Changes Reported
Middleport reports multiple moves including G V Wallace family to Tewks bury apartment and John Bowman family moving to Ward apartment from LaSalle Hotel Mabel Tracy relocates to the county with Lewis taking the Swift apartment Osby Martin family moves to French apartment Guy Sayre buys home on S Third Ave Fenton Construction Co workers and families reside in trailers behind Powell Service Station while working on Athens County road project
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
G. V. Wallace and Son
H. L. Ward
Tewksbury
John Bowman
Sara E. Schreiner
Ward
LaSalle Hotel
Mabel Tracy
H. N. Swift
S. Third Ave
County
Lewis
Swift
Osby Martin
Bobby
S. Second Ave
Guy Sayre
S, Third Ave
Fenton Construction Co
Powell Service Station
Athens County
Two Drivers Fined for State Patrol Violations
Trudy Mayes and James Weyersmiller were brought before Justice of the Peace L. B. Higgins on state patrol charges of operating motor vehicles without due regard to the safety of others. Each pleaded guilty and was fined $15 plus costs.
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Pomeroy
Justice of the Peace
L. B. Higgins
Trudy Mayes
James Weyersmiller
Picnic honors two birthday children at Porudand park
Mr and Mrs Richard Fink and daughter Judy with Mr and Mrs Owen Fink and children Roger Dean Billy Wyona and their aunt Miss Mabel Hysell attended a Sunday gathering at Porudand historic park. A picnic dinner was served and Roger Dean will turn eight on May 18 and Judy three on May 20.
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Porudand
Richard Fink
Judy
Owen Fink
Roger Dean
Billy
Wyona
Mabel Hysell
Welch grandparents attend graduation in Gassaway
Mr. and Mrs. N. C. Welch visit Gassaway West Virginia as guests of their son and daughter in law Dr. and Mrs. H. L. Welch. They attend the high school graduation where granddaughter Jane Welch will receive her diploma.
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N. C. Welch
Gassaway
W.va
H. L. Welch
Jane Welch
Middleport Personal News Report on Zetta Butcher
Mrs. Zetta Butcher of Grant is reported improving after a serious heart attack on Friday. Weekend visitors included Miss Della Mae Vance and her fiance Raymond Sommers with Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Vance and Mr. and Mrs. William Yeager, plus James Whitlock of Kent. Robert Rawlings recently visited Detroit for business. Mrs. L. D. Diles has returned from a visit with her son-in-law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zetta Butcher
Grant
C. E. Vance
William Yeager
Della Mae Vance
Raymond Sommers
James Whitlock
Kent
Robert Rawlings
Detroit
L. D. Diles
Courthouse Roof Slated for Painting
POMEROY Meigs County Commissioners approved painting the courthouse roof with C A Tippie given the contract. All materials provided by him. Project cost set at 190. County infirmary real estate to be advertised for sale. A Case tractor and hydraulic mower will be bought from Ohio Machinery Co for 1550.
High Ranking PHS Students Recognized
Pomeroy Junior High School honored top students from each class at a morning assembly. Barbara Wehring led the Seventh Grade with the highest ranking, Stephen Hill had the top Eighth Grade scholastic average, and Ninth Grade awards went to Don Quisenberry, Don Bailey, and Don Thomas for College Preparatory Commercial and General Course respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Charles Gibbs
Barbara Wehring
Stephen Hill
Don Quisenberry
College Preparatory
Don Bailey
Don Thomas
Alice Kitchen
Joanne Jones
Danny West
John Foster
Jury Selected For Grand Panel In Pomeroy
Five of ten names drawn to serve attended as the grand jury convened in Pomeroy with ten picked at random Monday morning. Replacement jurors arrived as a land sale crowd gathered. Regular jurors listed include Dora B Heaton Elmer H Nelson Charles Radford Sr J R Cotterill and W S White. Foreman W M Cross led the Talisman group with eight others named members.
Commission Announces Postmaster Exams at Long Bottom
The U S Civil Service Commission announces open competitive exams for postmaster at Long Bottom with a salary of 2200 dollars. Applications must be filed with Washington DC before closing time on June 3. Forms and information available at the local post office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S. Civil Service Commission
Commission
Washington
D.C
Cemeteries Readied for Memorial Day in Middleport
Middleport street department crews led by Fred Collins mow rake and clean all three cemeteries for Memorial Day. Gravel Hill oldest cemetery now looks creditable and contains Revolutionary soldiers. Hill and Riverview Cemeteries have also been cleaned and beautified.
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Middleport
Fred Collins
Street Department
Gravel Hill
Hill
Riverview
No Rate Raises on Longstanding Insurance Policy
Policyholders keep their initial rate with no increases or assessments accepted when staying on the original plan. Even at age 18 the 75c children's rate remains, and the insured retains 100 days a year of surgical and operating room benefits plus anesthesia and other extras. You authorize where to send the payment.
Compare Surgeon's Fees From Five to One Hundred Fifty Dollars
The notice outlines surgeon charges rising from 5.00 to 150.00 for operations performed in home hospital or physician office. The pricing schedule applies across settings and lists different service levels.
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Pomeroy Amusement Tax
Leo L. Vaughan
Union Avenue
Ohio
Logan Monument Co
Meigs County
Pomeroy, Ohio
Logan Monument Company
George ©. Shaw
W. Main St
Logan, C
Hocking Valley Hospital
Clifton
Meigs Motor Company
Chrysler-Plymouth
Chrysler-Plymouth Engineering
Pomeroy Social Notes
Pomeroy Personals
el Din
Haifa
Israel
Holy Land
Middleport High
Jonathan Meigs
Daughters of the American Revolution
Marie Greenlee
O. P. Klein
Gleen Club
Orchestra
Kenny Sauer
Boys’ Chorus
Melodaires
Middleport Social Notes
Frank Booth
James Booth
Jimmy
Buster
Quincy
Richard Quelette
Eleanor Roush
George Ury
Mary Jane Roush
Penny
Kathleen
Horton Brown
Booths
Mary Lynn Booth
Island View Inn
Booth
Fred Bush
Louisville
Jack Covert
Jacqueline
Holzer Hospital
Gallipolis
Enzo Barsotti
Memphis
Tenn
Robert Coats
Calvin Reichman
Joe Young, Jr
Washington, D.C
Bend Theaters
Meigs Pomeroy
Hal Roach
Frances Rafferty
Larry Olsen
Kathleen Howard
Walter Abel
Margot Grahame
Barbara Bates
Donald Meek
Temple Middleport
Walter Brennan
Walter Huston
Anne Baxter
Dana Andrews
Virginia Gilmore
John Carradine
Bendvue
Paul Kelly Kay Scott
Johnny Mack Brown
West Virginia
PHS
May Pon High School
Tuppers Plains High School
Rutland High School
Harrisonville High School
Pomeroy Parking Lot
Meigs County Tuberculosis and Health Association
U.S
America
Studebaker
Wakefield Motors
Richland Ave
Athens, Ohio
White Cross Plan
Dept. AM
Bankers Life & Casualty Co
High Street
White Cross
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