Pomeroy Mayor vows action after palmist tent destruction
Mayor Sidney A. Spencer said strong action will be taken against those found guilty of destroying a licensed palmist tent near Pomeroy. The incident followed a divorce suit filed in Meigs County by Carl E. Nelson against Vernice Nelson. Police Chief Walter E. Wolfe conducts a full investigation as the mayor promises thorough pursuit of the guilty parties.
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Pomeroy
Sidney A. Spencer
Material Street
Walter E. Wolfe
Spencer
Attendance Perfect For 64 at Racine
Sixty four Racine school pupils earned perfect attendance certificates for the 1950 51 year. County Superintendent C O Patterson announced the list of names including Nancy Johnson Carl Parsons Chester Rose Carl Walton Jean nette Cole John Cleland Betty Devis Robert Theiss Raymond Cole Don Wolfe Marilyn Ky Cleland Shirley Salser Janice Wolfe Larry Holter Bobby Persons Aleta Russell Robert Davis Philip Beards Ralph Rose Ann Carleton Mary Cleland Ricky Sargent Joann Van Meter Lucille Morris Jimmy Wickline Bobby Birch Dale Smith Jerry Lee Jackie Lyons Lena Neville Patricia Roush Mary K Walton Joann Wickline Donald Conkle Shelva Arnott Earl Creek Jane Gilmore John Gilmore Douglas Johnson Jr Franklin Lewis Madge McNickle Janet Neville George Ofutt Mary Osler Shirley Powell Betty Rose Barbara Roush Brian Simpson Dorsal Wilson Larry Wolfe Dwaine Casto Elizabeth Diddle Bertha Foreman Yvonne Heiney Eileen Wickline Critt Bradford Ronald Gillilan Janice Hayman Bill McNickle Joe Swain Mary Bradford Rose Easterday Carrie Manuel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancy Johnson
Carl Parsons
Chester Rose
Carl Walton
Jeannette Cole
John Cleland
Betty Devis
Robert Theiss
Raymond Cole
Don Wolfe
Marilyn Ky Cleland
Shirley Salser
Janice Wolfe
Larry Holter
Bobby Persons
Aleta Russell
Robert Davis
Philip Beards
Ralph Rose
Ann Carleton
Mary Cleland
Ricky Sargent
Joann van Meter
Lucille Morris
Jimmy Wickline
Bobby Birch
Dale Smith
Jerry Lee
Jackie Lyons
Lena Neville
Patricia Roush
Mary K. Walton
Joann
Wickline
Donald Conkle
Shelva
Arnott
Earl Creek
Jane Gilmore
John Gilmore
Douglas Johnson, Jr
Franklin Lewis
Madge McNickle
Janet Neville
George Offutt
Mary Osler
Shirley Powell
Betty Rose
Barbara Roush
Brian Simpson
Dorsal Wilson
Larry Wolfe
Dwaine Casto
Elizabeth Diddle
Bertha Foreman
Yvonne Heiney
Eileen Wickline
Critt Bradford
Ronald Gillilan
Janice Hayman
Bill McNickle
Joe Swain
Mary Bradford
Rose Easterday
Carrie Manuel
Elva Young Tops County Test in 8th Grade
Elva Young of Ches school won first place in the county eighth grade test series. O C Patterson, county superintendent, Monday announced results. top ten finishers included Frank Goebel Janet Sue Orr Roger Buckley Don Edward Wolfe James Faircloth Janice Story and Dollie Boring. High score 165, low 45, median 91.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Elva Young
Chest School
O. C. Patterson
Frank Goebel
Olive-Orange
Janet Sue Orr
Chester
Roger Buckley
Reedsville
Don Edward Wolfe
Racine
James Faircloth
Letart Falls
Juanita Channell
Shirley Ginther
Janice Story
Bedford
Dollie Boring
Lt Chambers Returns Home From Korea Leave
Lt Robert Chambers second Meigs County veteran to rotate home from Korea has visited relatives in Rittman and Dayton after staying with his parents since last Wednesday. He traveled with his aunt Mrs Robert Harris to Rittman on Monday. A Middleport High School and West Point graduate he has been invited to civic groups including the Rotary Club and the Memorial Day observance. He will be on leave for a month before being stationed in California.
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Middleport
Robert Chambers
Meigs County
Korea
Rittman
Dayton
Robert Harris
L. Chambers
Middleport High School
Military Academy
West Point
Rotary Club
California
Gas Station Uses Mower To Run Pump
Middleport witnesses ingenuity as a service station kept gasoline flowing during a two hour power outage amid an electrical storm. An electric pump was operated by the mower’s motor, allowing patrons to fill vehicles.
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Middleport
Real Estate Tax Books Open for Payment in Pomeroy
County treasurer Clyde Millhone announced that the real estate tax books are open for second half payments for June 1951. The deadline is July 21. Payments may be mailed or made in person at the courthouse from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily except Saturdays when the office closes at noon.
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Pomeroy
Clyde Millhone
Rocksprings Grange set meeting Thursday at 8 30 pm
Pomeroy reports the Rocksprings Grange plans a Thursday meeting at 8 30 p m with Worthy Master Emi Ball announced on Tuesday. Also on the agenda is the Juvenile Grange with Juvenile Matron Lucille Leifheit present.
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Pomeroy
Rocksprings Grange
Emi Ball
Juvenile Grange
Lucille Leifheit
Divorce Granted in Meigs County Court
Helen L. Hysel was granted a divorce from Kenneth W. Hysel in Meigs County Common Pleas Court on Tuesday afternoon. The plaintiff cited gross neglect of duty and extreme cruelty. Custody of one minor child was awarded.
Pomeroy Theodorus Council Daughters of America Meet
Theodorus Council of Daughters of America met Monday evening at the IOOF Hall with Mrs. Olin Goodwin presiding. District deputy Mrs. Caddie Wickham inspected the council. Forty members attended. A pot luck supper followed, honoring May birthdays, with spring flowers decorating the hall.
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Pomeroy
Theodorus Council
Daughters of America
IOOF
Olin Goodwin
Caddie Wickham
Pomeroy Social Notes Grange events dominated weekend
Pomeroy Bend Grange 2741 presided by Master Charles Legar at last week’s meeting, Rural Life Sunday observed May 20 at St. Paul Lutheran Church with members present. An apple cupcake contest announced for July first meeting. Olive Grange to visit June 7 and present literary program. Officers’ practice set for May 31. Members asked to bring a pie to next meeting. Lectures Erma Smith led games won by Earl and Shirley Smith, Edward Foster. Mr. and Mrs. John Hardy led folk dancing. Polly Segar and Blanche Roller observed birthdays. Refreshments served by several couples. Local residents Henry Ewing and son Benny. Edward Bauer and family visiting relatives in Toledo area. Pfc. John Buckley returns to Ft. Bragg after six days with parents.
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Pomeroy
Charles Legar
Pomeroy Bend
Olive Grange
Edward Foster
Hugh Daniels
Aaron Kelton
Pomeroy Eastern Star Met With Notables In Attendence
The Pomeroy Order of Eastern Star met at the Masonic Temple with Mrs. Margaret Will presiding. A dinner preceded the meeting and tables showed spring flowers. Distinguished guests included Mattie Jatoby Eva Foulke Hazel Atkinson and Eugene Jacoby among others. Refreshments served to 60 members and 95 guests.
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Pomeroy
Pomeroy Order of Eastern Star
Masonic Temple
Margaret Will
Mattie Jatoby
Eva Foulke
Manitoba
Hazel Atkinson
West Virginia
Kathaleen Ables
Roush Bride Barbara De Lores Weds Jay Honchell
Miss Barbara De lores Roush daughter of Frank G. Roush and Mrs Emma M. Roush became the bride of Mr Jay S. Honchell son of Mrs Autie Honchell Jan 25 at the E Eighth Avenue Evangelical United Brethren Church Parsonage with Rev J Paul Jones officiating. Miss Betty J. Hawkins was maid of honor and William B Coyle best man. The bride wore a navy two piece dress suit with navy accessories and a corsage of red roses. The couple will reside at 25 Catalpa Street Covington Kentucky.
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Pomeroy
Barbara Delores Roush
Frank G. Roush
Middleport
Erma M. Roush
Minersville
Jay S. Honchell
Autie Honchell
Tl Euctid Ave
Columbus
Ohio
E. Eighth Avenue Evangelical United Brethren Church
J. Paul Jones
Betty J. Hawkins
William B. Coyle
Howell
Pennsylvania
Rabee Me Honcell
Catalpa St
Covington
Kentucky
J.O.F. Class Meeting Sets Picnic Plans
The J.O.F. Class met at the United Methodist Church with 12 members and six guests. Mrs. Jed Webster Sr. led devotion while Mrs. Anton Locke presided at the business session, arranging a picnic next month at the West farm home. Hostesses were Mrs. J. E. White, Mrs. Gerald WildDermuth, and Mrs. Wytlis McMurray.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
J.O.F
United Methodist Church
Jed Webster
Anton Locke
R. T. West
J. E. White
Gerald Wildermuth
Wytlis 'McMurray
Birthday Dinner Honors Miss Marguerite Leifheit
Mrs. Mary Haggy and Mrs. Laura Sachaefer hosted a birthday dinner Sunday at the Leifheit home for Miss Marguerite Leifheit. Attendees included Mr. Clyde Winebresner, Dan and Jonnie Sue Thompson of Middleport, Richard Neutzling, Eddie Gordon, Dale and Frankie Shirley Wipper, Walter Leifheit and sons Keith and Sidney, Kenneth Haggy, Hugh Leifheit, and others from Pomeroy.
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Mr and
Keith
Kenneth Haggy
Hugh and
Sidney Leifheit
Pomeroy
Residents and guests share weekend visits around town
Mrs. Carl Stalder returned home from Meigs General Hospital after a few days as a patient. Pfc and Mrs Charles Yeanger, stationed at Fort Eustis, Va, were weekend guests of Mr and Mrs L E Piersall. Mr and Mrs Howard Logan of Springfield spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Henry Reibel. Mrs Charles Hoffner with her daughter and son in law Mr and Mrs George Stace of Findlay visited Mr and Mrs Harvey Pierce. Mr and Mrs Edward Leitweiler returned to Lorain Ohio after visiting his parents on W Main St. Mr and Mrs Louis Melcher and Miles Turner of Portsmouth visited Sunday with Mr and Mrs
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Carl Stalder
Pleasant Ridge
Meigs General Hospital
Pfc
Charles Yeanger
Fort Eustis
Yeanger
L. E. Piersall
Howard Logan
Springfield
Henry Reibel
Charles Hoffner
George Stace
Findlay
Harvey Pierce
Edward Leitweiler
Lorain
Ohio
John Leitweiler
W. Main St
Louis Melcher
Miles Turner
Portsmouth
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Meigs County Common Pleas Court
Carl E. Nelson
Vernice Nelson
Sonia Johnson
Palmist
Johnsons
MEIGS
Daniel E. Swisher
Cheshire
Mary Lou Allensworth
William Seyfried
Pomeroy RD
Maxine L. Smith
Davis Beauty Shop
Betty Davis
Polly Hysell
Phone J Pomeroy
Phillips
Styl Court
Hamilton
Elgin and
Bulova
Syracuse
Heisey
Jewelers
POLO
Jems
Becky
Lt. Chambers
Grange
Lodge
Irene Dunne
Vred MacMurray
Wiliam Demarest
Andy Devine
Gigi Perreau
Natalie Wood
Temple Middleport
the Milkman
Jimmy Durante
Donald O’ Connor
dJoryce Holden
William Conrad
Bendvue Pomeroy
Whip Wilson
Andy Clyde
Havana
Desi Arnaz
Mary Hatcher
Ann Doran
Pomeroy Social Notes
Pomeroy Bend Grange
Henry Ewing
Benny
Edward Bauer
Breezy Heights
Don Hart
Toledo
Clifford Bauer
John Buckley
Ft. Bragg
N.C
Chris Buckley
Butternut Ave
George
Charleston
OES
Rand
Hartley & Bennett
Shoe Store
Associated Radio
Harry A. Miller
Elberfelds
Ium
Bailey's
Liberty
Theatre
Onto
Proudly
Voice of the Theatre
Criss Cross
Burt Lancaster
Yvonne de Carlo
Dan Duryea
Stephen McNalily
Lizabeth Scott
Jimmy Lydon
Hot Rod
Gordon MacRae
Jane London
Leo Gorcey
Hunts Hall
Tom & Derry
Hanes
Klanes
Pome
Roy
NEW York Clothing House
Swisher & Lohse Drugs
Pomeroy National Bank
Farmers Bank & Savings CO
Pomeroy Pastry Shop
Toni Todd
Vicky Vaughn
Pomeroy Personals
Ohio Valley
W4eh
MATS
Ibe
Eastman Kodak
Simmons Studio
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