Pomeroy Class of 1942 Graduates in May Commencement
Lorin C. Staats of Ohio University selects The Supreme Objective for the Pomeroy High School 1942 commencement. 68 seniors 30 girls 38 boys will receive diplomas in the junior high auditorium at 8 15 p m Thursday May 28. Reverend Walter F. Sodt to give invocation and benediction. W. A. Smith and J. E. White will present diplomas. Class officers are David Clifton president Wilma Barnitz vice president Marjorie Forbes secretary treasurer. The class presents a new flag and funds for a public address system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willis Aleshire
W. A. Smith
J. E. White
David Clifton
Wilma Barnitz
Marjorie Forbes
Dana William Arnold
Paul Augustine
Robert Baxter
Paul Britcher
Olin Boothe
Harry Bowen
Robert Brickles
Robert Burkett
Richard Canter
John Crooks
Thomas Crow
Hugh Custer
Robert Dailey
Robert Davis
Thomas Duerr
Charlies Evans
Jay Gloeckner
Donald Hart
Kenneth Hartley
John Hawley
Albert Hendricks
Middleport
John Vance
David Holter
Paul Huber
Kenneth Byer
Charles
Judy Vance
Edna Man Kaspar
Leo King
Robbie
Gallipolis Sun- Ward
Gallipolis
Legar
Gardner Mankin
Charles Day
Moore
Lawrence Parfitt
Robert
Roush
Milton Scholl
Georgeler
E. A Schiveler
Herman Sponagle
Earl Vanco
Teaford
Calvin Will
James Wey
Ors Miller
Eurl Windon
Joe Vanco
Mabel Brown
Betty Eichinger Darst
Ruth Donahew
Louana E
Community Social Notes and Local Events Highlight Pomeroy Area
Middleport social notes list 22 relatives at the Rumfield home as Mrs Verna Rumfield’s family aids news of Mrs Lowry’s serious illness and upcoming Holzer Hospital transfer. Pomeroy hosts Daughters of Union Veterans meeting planning Memorial Day tributes and a Beech Grove cemetery service. The town shares a victory banquet at Simpson Methodist Church. local reports cover personal notes on residents and birthday or class party gatherings with family and neighbors involved.
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Lula Goeglein
Elsie Hart
Winona Cook
Mabel Wolfe
Pearl Reynolds
Della Stahl
Ella Maxwell 83 Dies in Meigs County
Mrs. Ella Maxwell aged 83 died Tuesday night at the home of her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Bernice Durst Spring Ave she had made her home there widow of William Maxwell a 45 year Hocking Valley Railroad employee He preceded her in death 17 years ago Survived by three children George M Darst Fort Wayne Indiana Mrs Bessie Bowman Los Angeles California and Mrs Denis Daret Pomeroy 12 grandchildren 9 great grandchildren Member Simpson Methodist Church Funeral Sunday at 1 30 p m Ewing Chapel burial Union Street Cemetery Athens
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Pomeroy
Ella Maxwell
Bernice Durst
Spring Ave
William Maxwell
Hocking Valley Railroad Company
George M. Darst
Fort Wayne
Ind
Bessie Bowman
Los Angeles
Calif
Denis Daret
Simpson Methodist Church
Ewing Chapel
Union Street
Athens
Harrisonville O E S Visited by Deputy Grand Matron
Harrisonville Chapter Order of Eastern Star received the Excellent rating during a Friday inspection by Ruth Funk Athens deputy grand matron District 25. Members and guests gathered in a decorated temple with flowers and taperlight, gifts were exchanged, and corsages presented to visiting dignitaries. Representatives from Athens Nelsonville Racine Cheshire Pomeroy Middleport attended.
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Harrisonville O.E.S
Harrisonville
Earl Knight
Order of Eastern Star
Ruth Funk
Athens
Harrisonville Temple
Frances Welch
Funk
Knight
Lillian Stieff
Broiler Producers To Outline 1942 Program
POMEROY Ohio. The South eastern Ohio Broiler Producers Association will meet Friday at 8 30 PM in Pomeroy City Hall. Officers and directors approved forming a marketing association and hiring a reliable salesman to bargain with buyers. The Friday meeting will detail these steps as they aim to capitalize on the improved market.
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Pomeroy
Southeastern Ohio
Broiler Producers’ Association
Pomeroy City Hall
Memorial Day Services Planned by Local Veterans
Middleport commemorates Memorial Day with Feeney Bennett Post American Legion and Meigs Chapter Disabled American Veterans organizing services at several cemeteries. Veterans meet at 8 15 a m at the Legion Hall and a state speaker is expected. Music by Gordon Harris and the school band accompanies the day including a noon dinner at the Legion Hall.
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Middleport
Feeney-Bennett Post
American Legion
Meigs
Legion Hall
Gordon Harris
Feeney-Bennett
Cheshire Cemetery
Meigs County War Memorial
Eden Cemetery
Reedsville
Legionnaires
Disabled American Veterans
Burlingham
D.A.V
Survey Details Restaurant Capacity in Pomeroy
A committee survey finds Pomeroy and area restaurants capable of serving 1705 breakfasts 2045 lunches and 2045 suppers across 21 establishments Some venues specialize in sandwiches but can handle full restaurant service if demand rises Homes are not counted for room and board for W W O W workers Most workers rent homes or apartments with some seeking home accommodations with board
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Pomeroy
W. A. Compton
Ed Condon
T. T. Reed
John B. Downing
Tom May
Tom Jones
Middleport
General Chemical Defense Corporation
Graduation Exercises To Be Today In Middleport
This afternoon and evening mark the graduations for the Junior High and High School. The Eighth Grade ceremony starts at two with Professor A. B. Sias of Ohio University as speaker. The MHS Class of 1942 will graduate at 8 with Dr. John Clark Williams as speaker. Music by Miss Lois Cecil and the school band. Both events at the high school auditorium.
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Middleport
A. B. Sias
Ohio University
Lois Cecil
MHS
John Clark Williams
Gordon Harris
Men Clean Cemetery For Memorial Day
Middleport workers led by Fred Lemley of the street department have been clearing Middleport Hill Cemetery for Memorial Day. Out of town relatives funded much of the care, with owners contacted to improve grave plots. Clerk C. P. Bradbury has received multiple grave care payments as town crews boost upkeep.
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Middleport
Fred Lemley
Street Department
Middleport Hill
C. P. Bradbury
Restaurant Reopens in Reed Building on Main Street
Dana Oliver operates the Pomeroy Riverview Restaurant reopening today in larger quarters. After years in the Crow Building on East Main Street near Sycamore, the eatery relocates to the Reed Building on Main Street between Lynn and Sycamore.
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Pomeroy — Rivervue
Dana Oliver
Crow Building
E. Main St
Sycamore St
Reed
Main St
Lynn and
Sycamore Sts
Heath Methodist Youth Fellowship Picnic Plans at Lake Breezy
Members of the Heath Methodist Church Youth Fellowship will hold a Thursday picnic at Lake Breezy. They will meet at the church at three o clock, with Group No. 2 organizing games and a picnic supper led by Gordon Harris.
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Middleport
Youth Fellowship of the Heath Methodist Church
Lake Breezy
Gordon Harris
Open New Moose Lodge in Middleport Tonight
Special public open house from 7:30 to 11:00 revealing the new Moose Lodge club rooms in Middleport. Formal lodge opening for members and guests all day Thursday with Carl Weese and Judge Willard D. Campbell among speakers. About 150 candidates are expected for Sunday initiation with Point Pleasant degree team.
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Middleport
Moose Lodge
Carl Weese
Jacob Welzer
Willard D. Campbell
Ohio State Moose Association
Point Pleasant
Ironton
Portsmouth
Charleston
Nitro
Judgment Recovered Against Westfalls in Dodderer Suit
Judgment of 1530 recovered by plaintiff E A Dodderer against R J Westfall Laura B Westfall and others. Court orders sale of defendants real estate in Olive Township to satisfy the judgment.
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Pomeroy
E. A. Dodderer
R. J. Westfall
Laura B. Westfall
Clerk of Courts
Olive Township
Pierson and Dooridge Win Marriage License in Court
Warren Pierson aged 32 of Washington D. C. H. and Ruth Dooridge aged 24 of Pomeroy secured a marriage license Monday in probate court.
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Pomeroy
Warren Pierson
Washington D. H
Ruth Dooridge
Prosbate
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L. C. Staats
Middleport Social Notes
Pomeroy Social Notes
Archie Rumfield
Verna Rumfield
Rumfield
Thomas Lowry
Marcel Ward
Chauncey
Floyd Barcus
Bonnie Jean
Elmer’ Deth
Columbus
John McMahan
First Methodist Church
Zanesville
Alice Harper
Bert Karr
Army
Fort Leonard Wood
Minersville
Harley Johnson
Holzer Hospital
Aaron Bobo
Condor Sr
Peggy Marie Dailey
Anne St
St. Joseph Hospital
Parkersburg
Dortha Miller
Doyle Miller
L. W. McComas
Main Street
Dortha
McComas’ Yard
Russell FE
Alfred Lee Roush
Lincoln St
Russell
Patty
Junior Kennedy
Ruth
Myrna Russell
Sidney
Betty Kloes
Jean Tasker
Terry Gallagher
Billy McGhee
Ruby Yeanger
Mary Null
Marilyn Miller
Jean Ann Wiseman
Danny Sanborn
Benny Skinner
Joe Bolin
Gloria Demoskey
Clifford Demoskey
Fourth Ave
Gloria
Peggy Lewis
Dempskey
Bessie Rice
Jean and
June Smart
Junie Seines
Julie An Mitch
Jo Ann Osborne
Eileen Frazer
Dorothy Greenlee
Donna McDonald
Andy Batey
Richard Rawlings
George Swindler
Elmer Miller
Franklin Clark
Charles Haskins
Billy Demoskey
Gloria Demoskéy
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Corp
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