Pomeroy Mason Bridge Becomes Toll Free in Ceremonies
The Pomeroy Manson Bridge becomes toll free in ceremonies with Rev W L Gearhart delivering the invocation and W A Smith mayor of the bridge freeing committee chair giving the welcome. Rep Thomas A Jenkins praises cross state cooperation and Congressman Hubert Ellis of West Virginia joins in the event noting regional unity and economic prospects.
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Athens Messenger
Athens
Ohio
Pomeroy
Mason Bridge
W. L. Gearhart
W. A. Smith
Bartow Jones
Pt. Pleasant
Papers Are Taken From Woman's Billfold
MIDDLEPORT An announcement over the public address system at a bridge freeing ceremony stated that a billfold bearing the name Mrs. Helen Sayre had been turned in and could be claimed after identification. Mrs. Sayre recovered the billfold finding only a pass to Lockbourne Air Base Columbus and her identification card, noting $14 and important papers had been taken from her room at the Ohio Hotel the night before.
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Middleport
Helen Sayre
Pomeroy Mason Bridge Dedication Honors Corridor Builders
Judge C F Schaber chairs Ohio Bridge Commission praising Walter A Compton and W F Reed of Pomeroy for 18 years of effort in creating the Pomeroy Mason Bridge, dedicated 1928 11. The ceremony cites record carrying capacity and state highway stewardship. WV and Ohio officials note toll removal aids midwest traffic. Navy air show plans face weather delays as boats and launch burnings provide color.
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C. F. Schaber
Ohio Bridge Commission
Walter A. Compton
W. F. Reed
Pomeroy
Pomeroy-Mason Bridge
Schaber
Ohio River
Pittsburgh
Cairo
Pomeroy-Mason
State Highway Department of
Ohio
Edgar Ervin
Pomeroy Bend
Dravo Construction Co
Ervin
Beauchamp
U. S. Navy Air Base
Virginia Beach
Burning Springs
Huntington
John R. Sharp
U. S. Corps of Engineers
Middleport Pastors List Sunday Rites
Sunday services announced for Middleport area churches. Heath Methodist Church led by Rev. H A Rothrock with 10 30 a m worship and 9 30 a m church school. United Methodist Church in Pomeroy hosts Rothrock at Sunday evening. Church of Christ led by Marvin O Brown with 9 30 a m Bible school 10 30 a m worship and 7 p m evening service. First Presbyterian with Dr Homer G McMillen holds 9 30 a m Sunday school and 10 30 a m worship. First Baptist led by Charles M Pomeroy with 9 15 a m school 10 15 a m worship and 7 30 p m evening service.
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Middleport
Heath Methodist Church
H. A. Rothrock
Cc. M. Hennesy
United Methodist Church
Pomeroy
Church of Christ
Marvin O. Brown
First Presbyterian Church
Homer G. McMillen
Baptist Youth Fellowship
Christ
Grace Episcopal
Charles G. Baird
Naomi Baptist
H. E. Harris
Pomeroy WU. B
L. R. Carmichael
Enterprise
Christian Endeavor
Carmel
Morning Star
United Methodist
Rev. Schmidt
Ward Radford
Frank Beuscher
Navy
Christian Science Society
Mulberry Avenue
First Baptist
Paul W. Nye
C. A. Cook
Rutland Baptist
C. A. Swick
Tuppers Plains United Brethren
W. A. Frost
Lottridge
South Brethren
Orange Christian Church
Tuppers Plains Christian Church
Coal Company Injunction Dates From Pomeroy Court
A temporary restraining order issued October 30 by Judge Edgar Ervin in Common Pleas Court, Seyfried Coal Company as plaintiff, blocks 72 Meigs coal miners and four UMW officials from assaulting workers, picketing, patrolling the highway near the mine, damaging property, or making statements about a strike or unfair labor practices. It also bars interference with lawful entry and exit from the mine.
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Pomeroy
Edgar Ervin
Firemen Debut New Caps At Middleport Festival
Middleport volunteer firemen overseeing the Halloween festival wore newly purchased dark blue caps with silver badges. Fire Chief Brad Hudson bears a gold badge and band, while former chiefs Henry Hennesy Tom Mills Sidney Russell and John Vroman also have gold bands on their hats in addition to the silver badges.
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Middleport
Brad Hudson
Henry Hennesy
Tom Mills
Sidney Russell
John Vroman
First Aid Squadmen Stationed at Bridge
Middleport Volunteer Fire Department first aid squad was in Mason City on Thursday to be ready for any emergency during the bridge freeing ceremony. Firemen have completed several Red Cross first aid courses.
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Middleport
Lausche Meadows Aides Attend Luncheon Before Bridge Freeing
Visiting dignitaries including Governor Lausche and West Virginia Governor Clarence Meadows and members of the bridge freeing committee attended a noon luncheon at the Federated Church Pomeroy prior to a 2 PM program. The event featured patriotic decor, thanks from the pastor, and welcomes from Edgar Ervin. State patrols and officials managed traffic with no accidents reported. Congressman Hubert Ellis and Mrs Ellis joined others in the procession from Pomeroy to Mason County for the ceremony marking the freeing of the first interstate Ohio River bridge.
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Pomeroy
Frank J. Lausche
Clarence W. Meadows
West Virginia
General Committee
Pomeroy-Mason Bridge
Federated Church
Edgar Ervin
W. A. Smith
Hubert Ellis
Mason County
Standard Oil
Middleport
Thomas A. Jenkins
Ironton
Ohio River
Bride Kathleen Prince Weds Clarence E Dean In Chester Church
Pomeroy notes a double ring wedding at the Chester Methodist Church. Kathleen Prince of Long Bottom and Clarence E Dean of Chester exchange vows at 2:30 with Rev E Miller presiding. Attendants, music by Kathryn Baum and Richards, and reception at the Prince home follow. Bride, a Chester High School alumna, becomes Mrs Dean. groom a Chester High School graduate, Navy veteran, now with DuPont near Parkersburg.
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Pomeroy
John Lodwich
Columbus
Earl Dean
Wayne Prince
Wanda Pickens
Bertie Lou Prince
Betty Jean Prince
Betty Dean
Richard Fick
Chester
Laura Ruth
Rose Thomas
Dean
Chester High School
Birthday Dinner Honors Mrs Whaley and Her Daughter
A birthday dinner honoring Mrs W L Whaley and her daughter Mrs Dale Carl was held at Lincoln Hill Pomeroy last Sunday. Attendees included relatives and friends from Delaware Athens Russells Point Middleport Harrisonville Minersville Wilmington and Pom eroy with Dale Whaley unable to attend.
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W. L. Whaley
Dale Carl
Lincoln Hill
Pomeroy
Linnie van Meter
Delaware
Whaley
D. O. Whaley
Dale Downington
Margaret
Athens
Fredric Whaley
Terry
Welby Whaley
Merbert Herdman
Tracie Ann
Russells Point
Frank Calbetter
Akron
Karl Grueser
Marilyn
Larry
Minersville
Russell Wilson
Carla
Colleen
Middleport
Louis Lindsey
Harrisonville
W. F. Young
Tracy Whaley
June
J. H. Duckler
Addie Hostettle
Merle Bahr
Dale Carr
Carl
Dale Whaley
Wilmington
Earl Story Dies at 51 in Plain City
Obituary notes Earl Story born in Meigs County died in Plain City on October 22 after a stroke burial occurred October 24 in Plain City Cemetery Story aged 51 moved to Union County in 1923 works as a carpenter surviving wife three sons Wilber Dwight Earl Jr a daughter Avis Mae Evans father William Story three brothers Earnest Jewell and Harland two sisters Laura Guthrie and Geneva both of Meigs County and Athens respectively
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Earnest
Columbus
Jewell
Meigs County
Harland
Athens
Laura Guthrie
Genevieve
YMCA leaders attend Athens Presbytery youth rally in Marietta
Dr H G Mc Millen accompanied Bill Swisher Charles Tewxsbury and William Taylor to Marietta Sunday afternoon for the Youth Rally of the Athens Presbytery held at the First Presbyterian Church,ward.
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Middleport
H. G. McMillen
Bill Swisher
Charles Tewxsbury
William Taylor
Marietta
Athens
First Presbyterian Church
City
Pomeroy Church Plans and Weekly Services
POMEROY church listings include Grace Episcopal Naomi Baptist United Methodist Carmel Morning Star Enterprise Carm el and other congregations with times for Sunday School worship and activities. Special events note missionary meetings revival services and guest ministers across multiple denominations.
Halloween Social at First Presbyterian Church
Middleport notes describe a young men and women class event at First Presbyterian Church taught by Mrs. Homer G. McMillen. Edgar Tuckerman presides. Prizes went to Mrs. Bernard Krinke and guests James Buchanan and Mr. Krinke. Autumn decor, doughnuts, cake and cider served.
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Middleport
First Presbyterian Church
Homer G. McMillen
Edgar Tuckerman
Bernard Krinke
Krinke
James Buchanan
Bond Issue for Pomeroy Sanitation Backed by Local Writer
A letter from D. A. Canaday urges voters in Pomeroy to approve a bond issue to fund sewerage improvements. He cites an open sewer within city limits, health risks, and years of neglect, arguing only a few mills per property owner on the tax duplicate are needed to fix the problem. Canaday hopes for a victorious outcome to keep Pomeroy’s future bright and sanitary.
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the Messenger
Pomeroy
Butternut Avenue
United States
Bridge Superintendent In Meigs for Ceremony
Meigs district notes arriving Wednesday night for the Pomeroy Mason bridge freeing celebration are Mr and Mrs R C McAllister and daughter Barbara of near Pittsburgh. McAllister was superintendent of the bridge when it was built in 1928. They will be guests of Mr and Mrs D C Miller.
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Middleport
Pomeroy- Mason Bridge
R. C. McAllister
Barbara
Pittsburgh
McAllister
McAllisters
D. C. Milller
Halloween Party At Church Of Christ For Local Youth
Three Sunday School classes and guests enjoyed a Halloween party at the Church of Christ on Tuesday evening. Prizes went to Richard Rawlings Paddy Jo Lambert Roberta Conley and Lowell Price. More than 50 attendees were served cookies cider and candies after the games period.
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Homer Rice
L. R. Wiley
Frances Pickens
Church of Christ
Richard Rawlings
Paddy Jo Lambert
Roberta Conley
Lowell Price
Delta Kappa Gamma Holds October Meeting At Park Home
The Delta Kappa Gamma honorary sorority met Monday night at Miss Susan Park’s home after dinner at Mary Jane Coffee Shop. Dr. R. E. Boice discussed the Meigs County Veterans Memorial Hospital levy to be voted next Tuesday. Mrs. Mildred Hoppess led the business session with members present listed.
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Delta Kappa Gamma
Susan Park
N. Second Ave
Mary Jane
R. E. Boice
Meigs County Veterans’ Memorial Hospital
Levy
Mildred Hoppess
Lois Cecil
Marceline Buell
Avis Roush
Lucille Smith
Mildred Hawley
Ruth Drake
Ethel Garland
Ruth Gorsuch
Margaret Parsons
Freda Wood
Nan Moore
Hoppess
Miss Park
County Visitors and Local Updates From Parkersburg
County Commissioner and Mrs Charles Walburn visited Parkersburg on Monday. Kathryn Jordan a beautician at Ruby's Shop is ill with pneumonia at her Mace apartment home. C E Handley Laura Mc Master of Glouster guests of Mr and Mrs Charles McMaster and C B Smith. Clarabelle Miller injured her ankle and returned to school with crutches. Local residents mentioned include C M Hennesy Mrs Chester Tannehill Mrs James Weber and Mrs Paulin Wilbur Ashley and family attending uncle's funeral.
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Charles Walburn
Parkersburg
Kathryn Jordan
Ruby
Mace
C. E. Handley
Laura McMaster
Glouster
Charles McMaster
C. B. Smith
Clarabelle Miller
C. M. Hennesy
Chester Tannehill
James Weber
Paulin
Wilbur Ashley
James
Claude Ashley
Local Social Notes From Langsville And Nearby
Marion Phelps hosted in Langsville on Monday. Mrs. Santi Barsotti of Nitro is visiting relatives in Middleport and Pomeroy.
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Marion Phelps
Langsville
Santi Barsotti
Nitro
Middleport
Pomeroy
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