Meigs County Graduates Hear Sermons on Sunday
Meigs County graduates from Pomeroy Middleport and Racine attended baccalaureate services in their high schools Sunday evening. Rev. Albert Bitters delivered the main address with theme Attainment of Our Highest Goals. Music by the Girls Choir and Glee Club accompanied the service along with school orchestra and band performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances H. Klein
Pomeroy
Meigs County
Middleport
Racine
Ai Pomeroy
Charles Baird
W. Luther Tracy
Albert Bitters
United Methodist Church
Holy Lands
Mr. Bitters
Jerusalem
Herod
Jaffa
Damascus
St. Stephen's
Zion
Alice Smith Nease
Dorothea Reed
Shoo
Bernard Krinke
Middleport High School
Franklin Ginther
Lois Cecil
H. L. Carr
H. A. Rothrock
Ralph Zunde
First Baptist Church
Glee Club
Phyllis Smart
Charlote Gillis
J. T. Shelton
Glee Cly
Marcelline Woodrum Buell
Aganin
Emma Jane Iiden
Pomeroy Social Notes Honor Guests and Local Birthdays
Pomeroy social notes recount a birthday party for Larry Lathey with gifts, refreshments, and Navy family connections. Other gatherings honor Navy men on furlough, a birthday dinner for Mr. Roller, and a Mother's Day corsage from a son in the Philippines. Local society briefs note church deacon meetings, class gatherings, and visits by residents to Columbus and Detroit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gene
Glenn Cecil
Pauline Zirkle
Elaine Walburn
Shirley
Philip Radford
Marlene
Billy Latney
Marvin Clinton
Bruce
Danny Zirkle
Landowners To Vote For Two Megs Soil Supervisors
Meigs County landowners face a Saturday May 28 election to elect two three year Meigs Soil Conservation District supervisors. Harold Carnahan chairs the election committee and voting will occur at the County Extension Building in Pomroy from 8:60 to 1:00 p.m. Absentee ballots available through the Extension Office or Soil Conservation Service Office for those unable to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy Meigs Mounty
Megs Soil Conservation District
Arealding
Harold Carnahan
County Age Cultural Estension Bervier
Corehouse
Pomery
Middleport
Fyerett Colwell
C.F. Humephrey
County Extension Office
Sail Conservation Service Office
Meigs County
John F Cunningham
College of Azip Cuulture
Ohio State Universi
Blood Donor Siren Marks Emergency Night in Middleport
MIDDLEPORT residents heard six blasts from the fire siren Saturday for a hospital patient in need of blood. In MIDDLEFORT, Dale Winebrenner crashed into a telephone pole on Grant Street Friday night, suffering only minor injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Helzer Hospital
Dale Winebrenner
Grant St
Winebrenner
Middleport Social Notes and Club Hostesses Update
End of term social notes from Middleport cover elementary grade celebrations at Roadside Park with birthdays for Barbara Swisher and Nancy Cara Ian Roller. Community group gatherings include Ninetnet hosting, Contract Club in Syracuse, and Pythian Sister temple events in Meigs with upcoming inspections. Local visits include Mrs Leslie honored guests, dinner parties with Mrs Tessie’s friends, and relatives from New York plus Meigs and Pomeroy connections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Virgie Major
Wayne Swisher
Gail Miller
Sidney Russell
D.C. Miller
Joe Morris
Join Vroman
Dale Mourning
Saides Murray
Barbara Swisher
Nancy Cara- Ian Roller
Ista Hines
Milley
Mary Root
Bonnin Miles
Robert Allensworth Reem
Kark
Irving Kary, Jr
Ome
Syracuse
Omes Pomeroy
Douglas Tennings
Fred Blaetinoer
Leslie
Frank Leshie
Virgil Cantonall
Coramar Joachim
Helen Boster
Mary Jane
Tessie
George Powell
New York
Meigs Temple
Woorman Hall
Hacoid Anhnson
Emma Leifheit
Lehew
Challene Smith
Pomeroy
Johnson
Sgt. Johnson
India
Active 4-H Clubs in Meigs County Meet to Reorganize
Meigs County 4-H notes show Victory So and Sew 4-H Club of Chester reorganized May 15 at Mrs. Howard Knight’s home with eight members. Happy Helpers 4-H Club of Darbyville enrolled ten members in food preservation May 17 with games and songs led by the recreation leader. K Q's of Bashan held their second meeting May 16 with eight members as Mrs. Nolan discussed preservation methods. Rose Hill Junior Girls gathered May 12 at Mrs. Harald Hilligas’s home with 42 members, refreshments by Shelby Folmer and Mary Edna Tulligas, games led by recreation leader. Pioneer 4-H Club of Reedsville met May 15 at the Reedsville School Hall with 10 of 26 members present and a physical exam by Mrs. Stewart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Meigs County
Victory
Chester
K. Q's
Kitchen Queens
Bashan
Neva Baily
Canning Club
Nolan
Rose Hill
Harald iHilligas
Shelby Folmer
Mary Edna Tulligas
Recreation Teader
Pioneer 4-H Club
Reedsville
Stewart
Young Sailor Praised By His Commander
Middleport celebrates Roy Evans son of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Evans for excellent service in the Landing Boat Group aboard the U S S Logan. The 18 year old Navy recruit left Middleport High School to enlist and saw active duty during the February 19 to 28, 1948 landing on the Volcano Islands amid heavy bombardment. Commander Foley commends his initiative energy and devotion to duty contributing to the operation’s success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Jack Evans
Roy Evans
S-l-c
Logan
Roy
Middleport High School
Navy
Wedima
Volcano Islands
RH. Foley
Haydenville Kings Daughters Class Social Notices
Haydenville report lists Bible questions readings and prayers at a party hosted by Mrs Howard St Clair on May 8. Names mentioned include Nora Skiev, Nellis, Louise Linger, Gertrude Ginther, Mrs Virgil Smith, Mrs Nell Gebhart, and others with several visits and family updates across Nelsonville, Logan, and Columbus areas. John Bailey begins six day furlough from Sampson NY, with family in Lancaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haydenville
Kings Daughters
Howard St. Clair
la J. Wyskiver
St. Clair
Christian Advocate
Cient
Nora Skiev
Nellis
Louise Linger
Gertrude Ginther
Virgil Smith
Nell Gebhart
Carl Bond
Chas, Vollmer
Kenneth Choppin
Noah Spencer
Rona Vollmer
Sturles Bond
Walter Swain
Porimen
Nellie
Louise Onlinger
John Bailey
U.S
Sampson
N.Y
Gay Bavey
Lancaster
J. Skiver
Nora
Luther Skiver
Clarence Rieder
Cal
Ralph N. Sines
Nelsonville
Jacob Ginther
Stes
Walter Mee Gee
Union Furnace
Denver Thompson
Chilaren
Rockmidge
Atis
Larey
Thomas Sinnott
Peks-End
Kenneth Abnerman
Logan
John Campbell
Johnne
Columbis
Edith Campbell
Henry Ghlinger
Daugh
Ters Louise
Bert Horn
Mt. Pleasant
I. M. Howard
DR. Skiver
Nelson Skiver
Richard
Kenneth Leroy Choffin
Kenneth Choffin
W. J. Seel
Sideney
Bobcats End Season With Even Break
Ohio University baseball team ends season with a split against Michigan State. Opening game features a chaotic hitting display and attorneys arguing at the plate. Wylie earns win in the opener while Ruszkowski and Jeric pace the Bobcats with five hits combined. second game slips away 8 7 after a late rally by Michigan State.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio University
Michigan State
East
Lansing
Bobcats
Gateher
Michigan
Mary Wylie
Durocher
Furth
Brooklyn
Frank Jeric
Chuck Horn
Jerle
Dukes
Passarella
Tra
Gené Ruszkowski
Gove Sue Nered
Supreme Court
Bern
Mackey
Palica Brothers
Lomita
Calif
Sewells
Barbie
O DiMaggios
Waners
Ambrose
Bobo
Falica Arene i
Cleveland
Ervin ‘Castadani
Gregory
Loulakiss
Dodgers
Alex
Seattle
Ernie Copeland
Hank Armstrong
Breslin
Hudenko
Minewser
jKostigan
Grant
Schuler
McCormick
Couey
Scire
Qhia
Ruszkowski
Sayre
Castallani
Horn
Barhis
Hudenka
Jeric
Wylie
Turk
Hansen
Ohin
Page
Coney
Balis
Browns Retake Lead In AL Title Chase After Doubleheader
New York Yankees suffer a pair of losses as St. Louis Browns win 10-1 and 5-2, tying Detroit for second and one behind Chicago. Browns’ Potter and Muncrief win third games, Bate Crow shines with four hits, while White Sox top Boston twice. Giants and Pirates split at the Polo Grounds as Voiselle notches eighth straight win and Roe blanks New York in the nightcap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis Browns
New York Yankees
Bronx Bombers
Browns
Detroit
Chicago White Sox
Yankees
Nelson Potter
Bob Muntrief
Potter
Muncrief
Bate Crow
Tenwaewae
Aci Whey Va Ue EuUuarus
White Sox
Boston
Red Sox
Thornton Lee
Orval Grove
Chicago
New York Giants
Pittsburgh Pirates
Polo Grounds
Giants
Bill Voiselle
Preacher Roe
New Yorkers
Graduates Honored At Service Across Middleport Churches
Middleport High School graduates were honored Sunday as Bibles were presented in multiple churches. At First Church, Supt. T W McComas presented Bibles to graduates, including Phyllis Smart and Janet Russell, with solos by Franklin Ginther and choir anthems. Other churches noted similar presentations and attendance prizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Middleport High School
Ieath Methodist Church
Harold Burk
Mary Martha Roller
Paula Jean Britton
Wanda Koehler
Lucille Werner
Supt. of Schools
Tu. Ww
Phyllis Smart
Janet Russell
Mary Mourning
Franklin Ginther
First Baptist Church
Miss Smart
Martha
Mary Ohlinger
Robert Tewksbury
First Presbyterian Church
Donald Kelly
Ohlinger Twins
Point Pleasant Bowling Scores and Baseball Scores Recap
Chicago Cubs defeated Dodgers 4-2 and 4-1 before 33 708 to rise to fourth in the National League. Paul Derringer and Hank Wyse each earned wins. Detroit beat Washington 4-1 with Stubby Overmire notching his first win. Philadelphia beat St Louis 7-6 after trailing 6-2. Whitey Kurowski homered in both Games. Vince DiMaggio hit a bases loaded single in Game 2. Cleveland and Philadelphia split as Charlie Gassaway earned his first AL win in the opener.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Cubs
Brooklyn Dodgers
Paul Derringer
Hank Wyse
Stubby Overmire
Detroit
Lefty
Washington
Marino Pieretti
Senators
al Benton
Canaan Crawford
Philadelphia Phillies
St. Louis
Redbirds
Whitey Kurowski
Vince DiMaggio
Cleveland
Philadelphia Athletics
A’s
Indians
Charlie Gassaway
Russell Funeral Held Sunday At Church Of Christ
Funeral services for 85 year old Harvey Russell were held Sunday afternoon at the Church of Christ. Pallbearers included David Darsi Sr Ou L Roush Leo Childs Wilbur Theobald Edgar Allensworth and Harry Craig. Honorary pallbearers were C H Church Thomas Long David Farmer William Theobald Edward French. Attending from Indianapolis Columbus and other areas were Rev and Mrs Edward Russell and many relatives. Attendance 18,731.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Harvey Russel
Church of Christ
David Darsi, Sr
Ou L. Roush
Leo Childs
Wilbur Theobald
Edgar Allensworth
Harry Craig
C. H. Church
Thomas Longstaff
David Farmer
William Theobald
Edward French
Edward Russell Indianapolis
Robert Archer
Frank
Clem Pierce
Evelyn
Jean
James
Donald Pierce
Mary Lindsey
Harry Thompson
Darrell Kinney
Newell
Tobin
Columbus
Standings and scores from yesterday's baseball games
National league results show New York and Pittsburgh splitting, Chicago and Brooklyn with wins, Cincinnati defeating Boston twice, and St. Louis beating Philadelphia while Philadelphia edges St. Louis. American Association tallies include St. Louis and New York frequent wins, plus Columbus and St. Paul in nine innings, Louisville over Kansas City, Milwaukee over Indianapolis, and Toledo over Minneapolis.
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Associated Press
American Association
Louisville
St. Paul
Targin
Brewers
Milwaukee
Indianapolis
Kansas City Blues
Colonels
Se Mi City
Milewaukee
Indians
Columbus
Toledo
Minneapolis
Charley Root
Saints
Chicago Cub
Red Birts
New York
Pittsburgh
Chicago
Brooklyn
Cincinnati
Boston
St. Louis
Philadelphia
American St. Louis
Cleveland
Detroit
Washington
Association
Kansas City
National Club
Cal
Aearee
Association Club Pet
Louisville Ee
Pirates Voiselle Spins Four-Hitter for Eighth Straight Win
Star pitchers Voiselle and Roe deliver strong showings with four hitters. Vince DiMaggio belts a grand slam as the Phillies defeat the Cardinals in the nightcap. Marino Pieretti blanks the Tigers with three hits and steady outpitching. Benton notes outline the game results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Voiselle
Preacher Roe
Pirates
Voiselle
Roe
Giants
Vince Dimaggio
Phillies
Phils
Marino Pieretti
Senators
Tigers
Benton
League Leaders Among Batting and Pitching Figures
A summary of top season leaders lists Cuccinello and Stirnweiss for batting and runs, Stephens of St. Louis with seven home runs, Case and Lombardi high in hits and RBIs, Holmes and Voiselle key in pitching, with Ott and Lombardi among RBI leaders and stolen bases spread across several players.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holmes
Boston
Ott
New York
Lombardi
Weintraub
McCormick
Clay
Cincinnati
Nieman
Voiselle
Receives Purple Heart Awards for Wood and Roush Family
Middleport reports Mrs. E. M. Wood accepts a Purple Heart for her late son Sgt. Leon ard Wood who died in an England air crash. Mrs. Earl Roush receives the award for her son Sgt. Marvin Roush wounded in France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
E. M. Wood
Leonard
Bill) Wood
England
Earl Roush
Sgt
Marvin Roush
France
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Pomeroy Social Notes
Eloise
Jola Fox
George Brenick
George Wagner
Harold Holter
U. S. Navy
Mrs. Fox
Opal Howell
Charles Casto
Iola Fox
Jo Anne Arnold
Roy Howell
Virginia Brenick
Ruth Fox
Olin Holter
Bob and Tom Haily
Eloise Fox
Jacob Roller
Ed. Spenser
Tapers
F. Ray Wilson
Ed. Bailey
Butternut Ave
Robert Reiber
Fred Reiber
WH Daniels
Five Points
Daniels
Paullis
C. A. Pointdexter
Anna Trimble
Daniel
Jacob Ament
Charles McNamee
Claude Darst
Gallipolis
Middleport Social Notes
James Chifford
Ninetret
Emma Lothent
Theo. Lohen
Charles Ebershach
Ethel Chifford
Meigs
Athens Messenger Messenger
Fullerton
Hugh Fullerton, JR
Matt Cooper
Cardinals
Brown
By Joe Reichler
Ohia Arrh Poal Turk
Ig Wryne
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Markey
Barbis
D Kastigan
Db Harisen
Dy Minewser
Sicfe
Piura
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Nitcher
Stele
Jeric Castallani
Point Pleasant
Aleus Dux Ocotess
Williams
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Mesner
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Walters
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Reds
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Hutchings
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Thompson's
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Eneery
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Olf Heusser
Olf Dasso
Russell
Lisenbee
Dunn, Stewart and Magerkurth
Atlenance
Mickey Rooney
Dackie Jenkins
Elizabeth Taylor
Donald Crisp
Anne Revere
Reginald Owen
Pomeroy Bend
Pomeroy Tullday Double Bill
Burma
Wally Brown
Alan Carney
Hopalong Caaskdy
William Boyd
Cuccinello
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