Joint Assembly Tops Education Week Program
Parents, friends and students attended an hour and a quarter program at Pomeroy High School Auditorium closing American Education Week. The assembly featured displays, performances by the 65 piece band and glee clubs, dances, speeches on school organizations, and a skit satirizing study distractions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
PHS
Harry Bennett
Charles S. Gibbs
J. E. White
William Knight
Joe Foster
Student Activities Association
Gerald Nummi
Pomeroy High School
Marcellene Buell
Muscle-Rub Heals Rheumatic Pain In Three Days
Robert Jordan of Colon Michigan suffered severe sciatic pain and could not sit or work. After trying many remedies he used Muscle-Rub as directed and within three days the pain eased, he returned to work, and the product offers a money back guarantee at Quick's Cut Rate and Athens Pharmacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mere
Robert Jordan
Colon
Mich
Mr. Jordan
Athens
Mason City Woman Dies at 81 in Pomeroy
Mrs. Cora Seighest aged 81 died Sunday after a two week illness at her Mason City home. Survived by daughter Louisa Bergholdt of Lancaster California son Hubert of Roanoke Virginia two brothers a sister and two grandchildren. Body at Finsterval funeral home Pomeroy pending arrival of son from Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Cora Seighest
Mason City
Louisa Bergholdt
Lancaster
Calif
Hubert
Roanoke
Finsterwald
Virginia
Defendant Claims Pay Misunderstanding In Court
POMEROY Lewis Tribbett of Reedsville told Judge Edgar Ervin in Common Pleas Court he believed he should pay $10 per month for both children in the Meigs County Children's Home, instead of $10 per month per child. He agreed to pay the difference and was freed on a $500 bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Lewis Tribbett
Reedsville
Edgar Ervin Friday
Common Pleas Court
Meigs County
Decoration Completion By Tuesday Predicted
Pomeroy decorations arrived Saturday by truck. Olan Goodwin, chairman, expects the village to be completely decorated by Tuesday. He is donating his time, as last year, and began decorating Saturday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Olan Goodwin
Goodwin
Funeral Services Held For Mrs Elvina Searls
MIDDLEPORT Here to attend funeral services for Mrs. Elvina Searls were Thad Searls and daughter Lulu Hardesty of Parkersburg Mr and Mrs H R Searls Mount Vernon Ohio Mr and Mrs James Searls Huntington Mr and Mrs Charles Hysell Carroll Ohio Mr and Mrs Luther Searls and children Mr and Mrs Maurice Russell of Columbus Leo Searls Dunbar W V Fred Bragg Morgantown W Va and Mr and Mrs John Sewell of Marietta Pallbearers were Homer Clark Carl Searls L D Hartinger Carl Allensworth Edward Spencer Aisel Searls and Clark VanCooney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Elvina Searls
Thad Searls
Lulu Hardesty
Parkersburg
H. R. Searls
Mount Vernon
Ohio
James Searls
Huntington
Charles Hysell
Carroll
Luther Searls
Maurice Russell
Columbus
Leo Searls
Dunbar
W. Va
Fred Bragg
Morgantown
John Sewell
Marietta
Homer Clark
Carl Searls
L. D. Hartinger
Carl Allensworth
Edward Spencer
Aisel Searls
Clark VanCooney
Dairymen Meet at Chester Highlights Milk Production
One hundred fifty Meigs County dairymen attended a Chester High School meeting sponsored by the Meigs County Dairy Service Cooperative Association and the Sugar Run Mill. The program covered milk production science, artificial insemination demonstrations, and proper milking and feeding practices to boost lactation. Speakers included Walter Brown, Claude Montgomery, and Ed Thomas, who cautioned that insemination is not a cure for breeding troubles. Theo Smith and Johnny Wilson supplied refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Meigs County
Chester High School
Meigs County Dairy Service Cooperative Association
Sugar Run Mill
Walter Brown
Meigs County Association
Claude Montgomery
Ed Thomas
Central Ohio Breeding Association
Thomas
Theo Smith
Sugar Run
Johnny Wilson
Pomeroy Birth Day Tea Honors Barbara Riley
Pink and white birthday cake celebrated Barbara Riley turning four with a party at Mr. and Mrs. Chester Riley’s Lincoln Heights home. Games entertained guests and refreshments of ice cream cake and pop were served for Jimmy Strickland Jimmy Ingram Edward Smith Virginia Smith Mary Ann Check Carolyn Collins Mrs Edward Smith Mrs George Check Mrs Virgil Collins and Barbara Riley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Barbara Riley
Chester Riley
Lincoln Heights
Jimmy Strickland
Jimmy Ingram
Edward and
Virginia Smith
Mary Ann Check
Carolyn Collins
Edward Smith
George Check
Virgil Collins
Mulberry Couple Attains Seventh Degree at State Grange
Mr and Mrs Jacob Roller of Mulberry Ave attended the State Grange convention in Columbus where they received the seventh degree. An estimated 6000 people were present to take the degree. Mrs Luke Casto returned home on Nye Ave after a 10 day stay with relatives in Huntington West Virginia. Mrs Rachel Joachim of 826 EF Main St has been ill at home with a heart condition. Dorothy Jones returned to her parents home in Minersville from Charleston where she worked the past three months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Roller
Mulberry Ave
Columbus
Luke Casto
Nye Ave
Huntington
W. Va
Rachel Joachim
Main St
Dorothy Jones
Roy Jones
Minersville
Charleston
PTA Meeting Tonight at Middleport High School
The November PTA meeting is set for 7 30 p m at the high school auditorium in Middleport. Program chair Mildred Hawley and Mrs Lenore Kent plan a health program with a panel discussion a short health playlet by students and health education films.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Parent-Teacher Association
Mildred Hawley
Lenore Kent
Pupils Celebrate Birthdays With Schoolroom Party
Third grade pupils at Central School enjoyed ice cream and cake in a birthday party for Mary Alice Andrews and William A. Woodard. Teacher Mrs. Helen Nease received the treats, served by Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Andrews and Mr. and Mrs. William Woodard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Central School
Mary Alice Andrews
William A. Woodard
Helen Nease
Clarence Andrews
William Woodard
Local relatives visit auntillness in Gallia County
Mr. and Mrs. Tom Blaine and Mrs. Lillian Roush of Mason were called to Holzer Hospital in Gallipolis by the illness of their aunt Mrs. Minnie Parkins of Mason.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Tom Blaine
Lillian Roush
Mason
Holzer Hospital
Gallipolis
Minnie Parkins
Funeral service for St. Fred Gears held in Goshen Ohio
Relatives who attended the funeral returned home after services at the Methodist Church in Goshen Ohio, corrected from an earlier report placing Goshen Ind. The service honored St. Fred Gears with attendees noting the location adjustment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
St. Fred Gears
Goshen
Ohio
Ind
Student Nurse Mary Martha Roller Undergoes Appendectomy
Mary Martha Roller, a Holzer Hospital student nurse in Gallipolis, was stricken with acute appendicitis and underwent an appendectomy Saturday evening. She has been reported satisfactorily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Mary Martha Roller
Holzer Hospital
Gallipolis
November Philathea gathering at Church of Christ
Mrs. Pearl Graves hosted the November Philathea Women of the Church of Christ meeting with 25 attendees. Assisted by Mrs. Charles Walburn’s group, devotionals were led and plans set for youth revival and a December Christmas party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Pearl Graves
Philathea Women
Church of Christ
Charles Walburn
Graves
Russell Wilson
Ida Casdorph
Bessie Biggs
Garnet Shafer
Audrey Frost
O. L. Roush
Engagement and Upcoming Marriage of Evelyn Lemley Ward
Mrs Bertha Lemley Ward announces the engagement of her daughter Evelyn Lemley to Mr Max Hayes of Pine Grove West Virginia. The marriage will take place Saturday afternoon November 29 at Federated Church Pomeroy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha Lemley Ward
Evelyn Lemley
Max Hayes
Pine Grove
W. Va
Federated Church
Pomeroy
Hawley Walker nuptials announced in Cheshire and Mason
Mr and Mrs James Hawley of Cheshire announce the forthcoming marriage of their daughter Georgia to Mr Charles Walker son of Mrs Lillian Walker of Mason West Virginia. The wedding is set for November 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Hawley
Cheshire
Georgia
Charles Walker
Lillian Walker
Mason, W. Va
Homebuilders Class Plans Christmas Party and Year
Co. E. Shepard and Mrs Shep ard guests of the Homebuilders Class meeting Tuesday evening at Mrs. George Skinner's home. Mrs. Carl Brannan assisted. Mrs. Chester Ervin led devotional. Mrs. William Grueser presided over business, outlining plans for the annual Christmas party and the year ahead. Officers include Mrs. Alfred Roush vice president Mrs. Russell Wilson secretary and Mrs. Erwin treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Co. E. Shepard
Church of Christ
Shepard
George Skinner
Fourth Ave
Carl Brannan
Chester Ervin
William Grueser
Alfred Roush
Russell Wilson
Erwin
Girl Scout Troop Hosts Sharon Riley Birthday Party
A decorated birthday cake centered with the Girl Scout emblem highlighted Sharon Rileys tenth birthday on November 8. Yellow and green refreshments complemented favors of fancy nut cups and bubble gum as Megan Cluff Barbara Scott Paddy Jo Lambert Kay Van Cooney won prizes. Other guests included Sheila Stover Janis Grate Nancy Rawlings Ruby Yeanger Jacqueline Rice Jean Ann Wiseman Ruth Ann Powell Yvonne Hackett Elaine Walburn May Bailey Patricia Baker Ann Frazier Shirley Evans Mary Jane Williams Janice Ward Nancy Hartley Iris Van Cooney Charlene Dillard all members of Sharons Intermediate Girl Scout troop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sharon Riley
Megan Cluff
Barbara Scott
Paddy Jo Lambert
Kay van Cooney
Sharon
Sheila Stover
Janis Grate
Nancy Rawlings
Ruby Yeanger
Jacqueline Rice
Jean
Loyal Pals Class Plans Youth Revival at Armistice Day Meeting
The Loyal Pals Class of the Church of Christ met at Mrs. Dwight Frost’s home for the November session with Mildred Hawley presiding. Plans were made to assist Pastor C. E. Shepard with this week’s youth revival while Mrs. L. E. Reynolds led the program. Hostesses served chicken salad, hot rolls, and cakes decorated in red white and blue for twelve members and their teacher Mrs. Edward French.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of Christ
Dwight Frost
J. A. Young
Mildred Hawley
C. E. Shepard
L. E. Reynolds
Edward French
Volunteer Fire Auxiliary Plans Christmas Banquet
Auxiliary to the Volunteer Fire Company met at their hall on Wednesday evening to plan a Christmas banquet and party with the firemen. Mrs. Charles Murray presided and announced the date later. During the social hour the group visited the Snack Bar for refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Murray
Birthday party marks three year old Hysell daughter
The Gale Hysell home on Gravel Hill hosted a pink and white decorating theme for the three year old daughter’s birthday. Three candles were lit on the cake as guests including Charlene Davis Roberta Kay Hysell Roger Kemper Clara Mae Hysell Michael Stephen Rice Wallace Paul Hysell and several adults attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gale Hysell
Gravel Hill
Hysell
Charlene Davis
Roberta Kay Hysell
Roger Kemper
Clara Mae Hysell
Michael
Stephen Rice
Wallace
Paul Hysell
John Brickles
Sherman Kemper
Robert Hoover
Dwight Hysell
Noel Hysell
Hoover
Birthday Dinner Honors Paul Kennedy at Price Home
A party at the Rutland home of Mr. and Mrs. W M Price celebrated Paul Kennedy of Glouster. Relatives joined a family dinner and the large cake was served with dessert. Guests included the Kennedys and numerous Youngs from Dayton Pomeroy and surroundings with extended family members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Kennedy
Glouster
W. M. Price
Rutland
Price
Kennedys
Robert Young
Dayton
Wilson Young
Susie
Pomeroy
Frank Young
Patty
J. W. Young
William Buck
Nancy
Bill
J. A. Young
J. A. Young Jr
Etta Hart
Bess Holt
Heath Methodist Pastor Leads Sunday Service
The Rev. W. B. Moore of Heath Methodist Church occupied the pulpit for the morning service, delivering a sermon to parishioners and visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Moore
Heath Methodist Church
First Presbyterian Church Announces Classes and Talks
The Worthwhile Class led by Mrs Homer G McMillen meets Tuesday evening at the church and the Women’s Association gathers Thursday evening with Miss Irene McDowell home missionary as guest speaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Presbyterian Church
Homer G. McMillen
Women's Association
Irene McDowell
Local News Briefs on Visits and Travel
Mr and Mrs Lawrence Hoffner of Mulberry Ave spent Sunday at the home of Mrs Hoffners parents Mr and Mrs Gordon Wolfe of Apple Grove. Mr and Mrs D W Pease were visitors in Pomeroy last week. Mrs Howard Cummins of Lincoln Heights left Wednesday to visit her parents in South Carolina. Mr Cumming will join her for Thanksgiving and return home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Hoffner
Mulberry Ave
Sgt Lenley Booth Returns From Japan
Sgt Lenley F Booth returning from eighteen months service in Japan after sailing October 21. He visited his grandparents Mr and Mrs Frank Booth Gravel Hill then went to his parents Mr and Mrs James Booth in Dickinson. He recently received the radar instructor rating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Lenley F
Buster) Booth
Japan
Frank Booth
Gravel Hill
James Booth
Dickinson
Booth
Plans To Be Formed For New Legion Post
A meeting of war veterans is called for tonight at 7 30 in the William Michael building N Second Ave to discuss plans for organizing an American Legion Post World War II veterans are expected to lead the effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
William Michael
Second Ave
American Legion
Gene Conde Injured Playing Football at Pomeroy High School
Gene Conde former Pomeroy High School varsity football player suffered leg lacerations after falling on a piece of pipe during a Sunday game in Middleport. The incident left Conde with injuries requiring medical attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Gene Conde
Pomeroy High School
Conde
Mrs. Durfee Obtains License as Broker
Mrs Made line K Durfee of 2123 R Jefferson Blvd said Saturday she has secured a real estate broker license from the state department. She plans a downtown office soon but will continue to operate her business from home for the present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Madeline K. Durfee
Jefferson Blvd
State Department
Pennsville Community News Highlights Local Visits and Illness
Miss Agnes Drake returns home after two weeks with Kenyon Morin in Stockport. Mrs. Alice Drake and Mrs. C. B. Morin visit, noting illness and need for help. Grant Gilmore relapsed with flu. C. H. Wilson spends a day in McConnelsville. Virgil William and infant Eleanor visit relatives. Mrs. Dwight Graham and sons stay with sister in Columbus. Gertie Hooper visits Dale and Mrs. Best. Mrs. Russell Best and Mrs. George Niceswanger travel to Columbus for husband’s operation, condition satisfactory. Ellen Humphrey visits mother Jennie Dougan in Columbus. Pennsville cheerleaders named Sue Van Fossen, Evelyn Jordan, Shirley Hilaman. Youth Fellowship attends Booth Festival in New Lexington. Ervin Hall and son Royal visit Mrs. Hall’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Williams, Golda Van Fossen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsville
Agnes Drake
Kenyon Morin
Stockport
Alice Drake
C. B. Morin
McConnelsville
Dwight Graham
Dick and
Dale
Columbus
Gertie Hooper
Dale Walker
Russel Best
George Niceswanger
Ellen Humphrey
Jennie Dougan
Sue van Fossen
Evelyn Jordan
Shirley Hilaman
New Lexington
Ervin Hall
Royal
Hall
Jess Williams
Golda van Fossen
Early Work on Lake Project in Meigs Began in 1930
The 1948 start for Forked Run dam follows 1930 negotiations led by Rev. Fr. E. F. Dunn Jed Webster A H Joachim and others. Local clubs aided. 1 200 acres secured with 700 more needed for the lake area. Legislation earmarked 100000 for construction funded after land purchases. Title work in Columbus proceeded last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meigs
Pomeroy
E. F. Dunn
Jed Webster
A. H. Joachim
Ruel Finsterwald
Edison Hobstetter
C. E. Myers
Long Bottom
Pomeroy Gun Club
Iza
O. A. Alderman
Dor Schaefer
Oscar Roedel
Ernest Duerr
Charles Myers
Mr. Finsterwald
Forked Run
Tom Jones
Columbus
Theodore Reed
Edgar Ervin
George Lasher
District DAR Leader Gives Talk Friday
Mrs. G. Reed Grimsley, southeast district DAR director, spoke to Return Jonathan Meigs Chapter at Mrs. Patrick Lochary’s home. She urged preservation of records, education, patriotism, and readiness to oppose indifference, noting the Walschmidt restoration project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
G. Reed Grimsley
Daughters of the American Revolution
Jonathan Meigs
Patrick Lochary
Lincoln Hill
Grace Horton
Grimsley
Patient Improves at Cleveland Clinic Sanborn Ready for Home
Max Sanborn, a patient at Cleveland Clinic for a month, is responding to treatment. Mrs. Sanborn says he expects to return home by ambulance at the end of the month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Max Sanborn
Cleveland Clinic
Mrs George Reynolds and son Attend Akron Funeral
Mrs. George Reynolds and her son Guy traveled to Akron on Thursday to attend the funeral services for Mary Ellen Clark, the mother in law of Madge Reynolds Charles Ludwig.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
George Reynolds
Guy
Akron
Mary Ellen Clark
Swamp Root Ad Promises Fast Relief for Urinary Discomfort
An advertisement touts Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root as a quick remedy for burning sensations and acidity from urinary issues. It claims immediate benefit, offers a refund if not satisfied, and urges careful directions for use.
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Joint Assembly
Toe Foster
Asa A. Hoskins
Foster
James Lochary
Patty Jesse
George Dalls
Juanita Teaford
Earl Paulsen
Anna Tree Warner
Betty Genheimer
Glee Club
George Dallas
Pearl Williams
Junior Shakespeare Club
Purchases
Dallas
Gibbs
Marion Ebersbach
Katherine Miller
Joyce Fischer
Martyn Swatzel
Joyce Phillips
Mary Ann Clifford
Polly Dill
Herndon Wilks
Martin Meshenberg
PHS Dramatics
William Neutzling
Richard Russell
Gene Yeanger
Bobby Barnitz
Colon, Mich
Battal
Hawk
Errol Flynn
Brenda Marshall
Claude Rains
Michigan
Jon Hall
Victor McLaglen
Rita Johnson
Andy Devine
Bendvue
Edgar Bergen
Charlie McCarthy
W. C. Fields
Border Badman
Buster Crabbe
Destry
Nor Bucs Sav
M. Adverttseing CO
Pomeroy, Ohio
Court and
Second St
Chester
Pomeroy Social Notes
Pomeroy Personals
PTA
Middleport Social Notes
First Baptist Church
Charles Pomeroy
Cheshire Baptist Church
Zeta Chi
Harry Houdashelt
Grant St
Young Women’s Missionary Society
John Lyons
Chestnut St
Mrs. Dwight Frost
Willow
Kaiser
Kaiser Custom
Frazer Manhattan
Karr & van Zandt
W. Main St
Sgt
Lenley F. Booth
Legion
Mrs. Durfee
DAR
Walschmidt
Cincinnati
DAR State
Lenore Giles
Charles Baird
M. E. Rathburn
Lochary
Faye Will
America
Charles McDaniel
Menlo Park
Earl Titus
Richard Elberfeld
William Smith
O. P. Klein
N. P. Swackhammer
Miss Will
Zemo
Beaco
THE
F. J
Beasley CO
Dusty Nelson
Sunshine Valley Boys
Huntington, W. Va
WPLH
Williams! New LI A
Williamson Heater Company
Williamson
Wm. Riedel
G. H. Martin & Son
Richland Ave
Athens, Ohio
Big Yank
Alina
Florida
Red Rose
Evans
Dixie Brand
San He Se
Dan Bartlett
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