Hobstetter Elected Meigs County Red Cross Chairman
RomanuY Kawon Hobstatter, a Pomeroy banker, was voted chairman of the Meigs County Chapter American Red Cross. The chapter meeting named officers including secretary Hnce and treasurer Mit.uel Finsornai, with reports from department heads and a talk by Roth Mey, urging volunteer service and home nursing efforts. An upcoming Ohio conference and local home nursing training plans were announced.
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Romanuy
Kawon Hobstatter
Pomeroy
Meigs County
American National Red Cross
Rato
Ike’ Fort
Mireil. Heiner
Mit
Uel Finsornai
Treosurer Stra
Mio Reytava
Dalesso
Bone
Mise Bley
Etarhutiment of Rome
Charman
Stewart
Parkersburg
Nome Mars
Red Cross
Crone
Wilma Roush
Ines
Rutland
Harrison
Ile
Middleport
Tn Ces ‘Home Nursing
Ira Oscar Roedell
Mtan- Ing Webster
Gmt
Carl Shields
Messenger Carrier Dorothy Duck Retires After Seven Years
Dorothy Duckler aged 18 resigns from The Messenger route in Meigs County after seven years as a paper carrier. She began in third grade and last day on the job was Friday. Her family, Red Cross work, and local officials are noted along with ongoing community service efforts and regional volunteer programs.
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Econ
Dorothy Duck
Fendy
Hee Ole
The
Messenger
Dorothy
Bre
Frieda Duckler
Laurel St
Harold Hosts Dinner for Auxiliary Police in Midcity Fire Hall
Harold organized a folk supper for Auxiliary Police members at the Firemen’s Hall in Midcity. Guests included Mayor Broner and Emmett Shuler as speakers. Harold thanked Harold and Higgin for backing Worthy Youth projects while urging officers to uphold morals and duties.
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Auxiliary Police
Harold
Midsieport
Fet
Cromini Tewksbury
Seine
Start Hd Met
C.P. Kien
Councor
Min ‘Atty Fez
Anught Ghietandra
Broner
Srs
Shuler
Rn Kein
Jal Trama
Faher
Lie
Harold Na Faye
Midleport
Hacold
Ayeting
Plana J
Ech Hom
Aroun
Bocebel
Glenn Roush
Edward Warener
Jim Hartinger
Lionel Boggs
Chambers
Ahang
al Cn Bir
Harold Ana
Mve Higeiee
Heath Class Plans Picenic at Middleport Road Park
Mrs Swanson was named to lead a nominating committee for the event at the next meeting. Committee members include Mrs Jeorge Schaaf, Mrs Lemoyne Osborne, and Mrs David Miller. The gathering featured a program by Orin Smith with remarks on the Last Days of School, songs, and humorous anecdotes. A colorful setting and lemon sticks were served to twenty members hosted by Mrs John Kincaid.
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Mem
Chatbe
Middleport Road
Senior Party Planned by Middleport High School
Middleport High School seniors plan the annual party inviting other high school classes. The event features dancing from 9 to 11 with Dick Wiley and his orchestra providing the music.
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Middleport
Middleport High School
Dick Wiley F
Miss Folden Hostess Club Event at a Home Party
Report notes dancing by nine couples at aMiss Folden Hostess fan club gathering. Corrections add misprint in Middleport High graduates list where Edward Turner should read Warner.
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Miss Can
Patience Bringer
Mary
Vitemia Haggerty
Barbara Meinhart
Iflar Brande
Clark
Columbus
Middleport
Middleport High School
Eaward Turner
Warner
Pomeroy Social Notes Report Local Church Events
The Pomeroy Social Notes describe gatherings at Grace Episcopal and Federated Churches. Highlights include a May meeting hosted by Mrs Baxil Caries and Mrs Leo Storey, a Junior Women’s Guild gathering at the Federated Church, Ascension Day observances, and various visits by residents such as Lieut Edward Lettwel Jr and Mrs Koerner.
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Edward Lettwel Jr
John J. Leite Weiler
Carleton
Middleport Social Notes Highlights Local Visits and Parties
Piacerente is on vacation from the Feeble Minded Institute in Columbus with Mr and Mrs A J Beaver of Grant St and other relatives. Helen Vandandt and Ruby McKendrie are among staff. the institute reportedly needs more help due to wartime conditions. Birthday parties occur at Middleport roadside Park with 18 friends. Beech Street neighbors attend. Mary Smith celebrates her 12th birthday with games and treats at her parents home. Local notices mention Drury in Gallipolis hospital, a shower for Janet Stansbury, and travel plans of the Bing family to Columbus.
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Umemoy —Rsonals
Ralph Keuther
Euther
Nettle Wiecarfer
Keuther
Synodical
Wisecover
Ralston Russell
May Farnham
Otto Krebbins
U.S. Army Depot
Columbus
John
Allen
Wil
A. C. Jones
Ann F Reuter
Athens Roads
Ft “St
Charles Weed, Jr
Cleveland
Balton “Hobstetter
Hoobstetter
Lincoln Hil
Woodrow Dean
Mise Elma Smith
Chester
Carl Kauts
Chester Rona
Timmy Gloeckner
Piacerente Eres
Iylvie Meditaster
Feeble Minded Institute
Fand
A. J. Beaver
Grant St
Miss McMas
Gertrude Ginther
Haydenville
Helen Vandandt
George Vandandt
Cheshire
Margaret Gaakell
Ruby’ McKendrie
Misa
McMaster
Monared
Mary
Smith
Mra Fein
Beech. St
Angererport
W. Re Drury Giovster
Mise Vesta Mc ‘Oy
Asa "Bradbury
Middsort Busin
Orlando
Fla
Holzer” Hospital
Gallispolls
Mary Jane Brown
Mary, Dougher
Galloolin
Janet Stansbury
Janet Hecox
Ling
Miss Brown
Hecox
Miss Sougher
Charles Bing
Judith
Plan Memorial Day At Middleport
Preliminary plans announced for Memorial Day observance in Middleport with a service at Middleport Cemetery at 10 oclock on May 30. The Feeney Bennett Post will host activities at Community Square Sunday evening with participation urged from the Legion and Chamber of Commerce.
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Middleport
Feeney-Bennett Post
Legion Hi Chamber of Green
Fay
Auxiliary Pomeroy honors Meritorious Service award
Mrs Hulda Bryant presides as president of the Auxiliary of Lewis Manley Post American Legion. The district officer cites meritorious service as the Auxiliary reaches notable membership by January 1.
Bride Elect Stansbury Honored by Friends in Shower
Miss Jane Stansbury, soon to wed Mr Richard Hemmenway, was feted at a wedding shower hosted by friends. The evening featured decorations, a coffee table setting with a bridal centerpiece, and guests including Mrs. Hennesy and Mrs Kaner Ra. Hostess Mrs. Robson planned the gathering at her Broadway home with notable attendees and tributes.
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Jane Tarsbury
Mtr
Richard
Hemmenway
Wedge
Sy'tee
Mia Sarah Jane Per
Moos
Catherine Sennen
Stir Song Sews
Bary Deen Iidred
Lang
Betty” Newsman
Ria Armbruster
Dorothy Sauer Tien
Tinga White
CM. Hennesy
C0 Kaner Ra
Martha
Robson
Broadway
Miss Stansbury
Police Investigate Auto Wreck at Route 733 Junction
Chief Walter Wolfe and Deputy Clark led a Tuesday evening probe into a two vehicle crash at Route 733 and Route 124 involving Harry Levy in a coupe and Win Russell in a sedan. A settlement was reported and minor damage occurred to both cars.
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Pomeroy
Walter Wolfe
Favor Closing of Store on May 31
POMEROY The Retail Merchant Council held a luncheon meeting at the Martin Hotel on Wednesday. The group discussed a plan to close a store on May 31 and considered sharing costs for a memorial and other business items.
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Pomeroy
Reta
Counc
Wednevta SE
County Board Holds Meeting
Meigs County commissioners held two meetings on Monday May 17 at the courthouse. Morning session authorized payment of county bills including courthouse supplies and county garage expenses totaling about 1017 dollars. Evening session approved transferring 4000 dollars to the County Poor Relief Fund No 2 to cover excess on the bond account from the State Treasury.
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Carey and Jane
Return to Homes POMEROY-Recent trips in Ewing ambulance
The report details recent ambulance trips including William Shane’s return from hospitalization in Gallipolis, and Ervin Gloeckner accompanying a baby back to Clyde Norris in Letart after discharge. Also noted are Mrs Russell Lyons and a baby returning to Millport from Holzer Hospital and Werry removed from Naylor's Run to Holzer Hospital.
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Pomeroy
Ewing Ambulance
William ‘Shane
Gallipolistrs
Ervin Gloeckner
Baby Laughter
Clyde “Norris
Letart
Cet Hospital
Russell .Yons
Baby
Milleport
Holzer Helerman Werry
Naylor
Holzer Hospital
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Athens
Misssixce R. 1
Hobstetter
Meigs County Red Cross Chaptd
Lomeroy
Hobsetter
Slater
Misa Virgie
WAACS
George "Hobsetter
U.S
Florida
Albert Silver
Japan
Mel Corregidor
Ohlinger
Sec
Red Crowe
Oscar" Roe
Tee Otto “Kreinbibl
Iph. Reuther
Lorel Frang
Cart Shielda
W. A'Smith
Malcolm Hartley
D. B. Hartinger
Garen Starnbury
Tedrie Clark
Resener Zelher
Emmett Shuler
He Lerr
E. Cook
Robert Coats
L. W. McComas
A Rothrock
Ewing
Frank Gibson
Harsonville
Mra
West
Amoy
Hana K. Stewart
Das. Titus
Heiner
Rutlands
Leo Storey
Delbert Gaul
Lumher
Davis
Tuppers
Plains
Toy Smith
Portland
Sra
Charten Mayes
Syracuse
Herbert
Lara
Brenan
Norra ¢Son
Racine
Pickens
Heart of Pomeroy
SON Bros
Palm Beach
Heath
Niors Plan Party
Miss Folden
Pomeroy Social Notes
Oon
Edith Bowen
Betty” Hoftner
Federated Church
Mae ‘Ascension
Dover
E. B. Koerner
Asourg
Meer
FB. Koerner
Clarksburg, Friay
Ber Ftonnlaw
Supt
Echools
W.A. Smith
Koerner
Smiths
Middleport Social Notes
Ietiday
Oger
Dean Fink
Mex
Owen Fink
Deanie
Misa Mabel Hysel
Michael Kittle
Glouster
Terry Gallagher
Paddy Jo. Lamvert
Harold Canterbury
Bille
Winona Fink
Nancy All
Kain
Letack
Russell
Miss Span Huck
Asa. Hosking
Room 23
Aaron Zanl
Colegroves Market
Middleport, Ohio
Temple Middleport
Meigs Fomeroy
Chetniks
Bendyve
Ie of
Santor
Shane
Nelsonville
Hysell
Ney
Rathburn's Department Store
Rutland, Ohio
Victory Garden
Sherwin Williams
Kemtone
Ewing's Store
Recreation Cay
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