Thanksgiving Dinner Planned for Rural Residents at Legion Hall
Capt Walter of the American Christian ity announced a Thanksgiving dinner at the American Legion Hall for rural residents. Chicken and holiday fare will be provided via Army generosity. Capt Carson asks county residents to contact Legionnaires. school buses will transport groups to the hall. Mason County is invited as well.
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Jleport
Walter On
American Christianity
American Legion Hall
Army
Carson
Mason County
Capt. Carson and Associates
Farmers' Institute To Hear State Speakers
State speakers L. Rummell from Columbus and Mrs. W. S. Ferguson of Morrow County will address the Farmers' Institute on December 3 at the Hemlock Grove Grange Hall. Quilts, fancy work, and a balanced meal will be on display. Exhibit committee includes Mrs. Mina Smith, Mrs. Nellie Smith, and Mr. Dayton Tubbs. exhibitors urged to bring items early. RACINE No Foolin postponed due to cast illness. Junior Class of Racine High School postpones performances originally set for November 22 and 23.
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Pomeroy
L. _. Rummell
Columbus
W. S. Ferguson
Morrow County
Farmers’ Institute
Hemlock Grove Grange Hall
Mina Smith
Nellie Smith
Hemlock Grove
Dayton Tubbs
Pratts Fork
Racine
Racine High School
Taylor Grogan Dies at Residence on Tuesday
Taylor Grogan 64 died at his home on S Fourth Ave following a heart attack. A Midlport native, he was active as a Republican central committeeman and served as caretaker at Pearl St School. Survived by his wife four children four grandchildren and one great grandchild. Funeral services set for 2 30 p m Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Taylor Grogan
S. Fourth Ave
Grogan
John Grogan
Republican Central
Frank
Fred Marshall
Margaret Quivey
Cecil Grogan
Messenger Replies To Critics Over Williamson Fowler Trial
In a rare column reply the newspaper defends its trial coverage of Lafe Williamson's death and Sheriff Roscoe Fowler case. It praises the Williamson family, Dr. C F Holzer, Judge Acton, and Prosecuting Attorney Manning D Webster for integrity and fairness amid public critique.
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Dana R. Roush
Pomeroy
Roscoe O. Fowler
Lafe Williamson
Roush
L. Crarg Davis
Roscoe Fowler
The
Messenger
Fowler
Williamsons
Phil Williamson
Lafe
Georgia Williamson
Jeanne
Phil
Mrs. Williamson
Miss Williamson
Acton
Manning D. Webster
Pomeroy Social Notes Highlights Local Happenings
Pomeroy social notes list troop and church activities at Simpson M. E. Church and Magnolia Temple. Plans for a potluck at Emma Gloeckner’s on Mulberry Ave Nov 22 at 5 30 p.m. are announced. Several residents visit relatives, attend events, or travel to Gallipolis Athens Rock Springs and Parkersburg.
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Pomeroy
Simpson M. E. Church
Bob Roberts
Emma Gloeckner
Mulberry Ave
Allen Eichinger
Will Eichinger
Rock Springs
Fowler Friends Hold Post Trial Reception in Middleport
Following the trial last night, many friends of Mr. and Mrs. R. O. Fowler gathered at their S Fourth Ave. home for an informal reception. Athens visitors included Prosecuting Attorney Harold Rose and Attorney Russell Finsterwald. Clarence Fisher of Pt Pleasant, a Fowler cousin, also attended.
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Middleport
R. O. Fowler
S. Fourth Ave
Athens
Harold Rose
Russell Finsterwald
Clarence Fisher
Pt. Pleasant
Fowler
Firemen Honor Team With Rabbit Supper
Middleport firemen hosted a rabbit supper at the American Legion Home in the basement for the Middleport Firemen Baseball team and several guests. About 50 men attended as the team enjoyed a successful season this year.
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Middleport
American Legion
Legion
Middleport Firemen
Portland Epworth League Wins Booth Festival Award
Rechecks show the Portland Epworth League won first prize at the Bethesda Hospital booth festival in Middleport. The Portland display valued at 165.14 dollars surpassed Rutland, which was listed as first prize earlier with 150 dollars.
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Portland
Epworth League
Bethesda Hospital
Middleport
Rutland
Churches Announce Sunday Services in Middleport
In Middleport notices list First Baptist Church morning worship Grounds for Thanksgiving and evening symbol Hope s Symbol. Heath M F church morning We Are His Witnesses evening Why One Man Is Thankful. Church of Christ Rev McMillen morning Plan of Salvation evening Christian Unity.
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Middleport
First Baptist Church
Nationally known musicians to perform at local churches
Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Fish will perform Monday evening November 22 at Syracuse Church with piccolo cowbells musical glasses and accordion. They will bring an xylorimba saxophone and vibra harp. On Tuesday November 23 they appear at Rutland Church. A roast pork dinner precedes the Rutland show in the church basement.
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Pomeroy
Wilbur Fish
Syracuse
Rutland
Pythian Sisters Hold Turkey Dinner in Middleport
Middleport reports the Past Chiefs of the Pythian Sisters enjoyed their annual turkey dinner at the Knights of Pythias Hall with card games after. Honorees included Mrs. Lulu Mason and Mrs. Co P Gallagher for bridge and Mrs. Eben Bowen and Mrs. Emma Sisson for Five Hundred.
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Pythians
Turkey Middleport
Pythian Sisters
Knights of Pythias
Gallagher
Bowen
Margaret Hawkins
Elizabeth Hawkins
Pomeroy Bridge Club Hosts Evening at Harrah Home
The Pomeroy Bridge Club met at Mrs. Max Harrah's home on N Fourth Ave Wednesday evening. Guests included Mrs. Lewis Johnston and her son from Norfolk Virginia visiting Mr. Johnston's grandmother Mrs. Julia Gerber. Mr Johnston to join for the holiday. Irving Karr Jr as a Columbus business visitor. Frances Pullin visiting relatives in Charleston. John Lyons moved with wife to Byers apartment on S Third Ave. Dana Daniels, Columbus NY Central Railway store room employee, returned to his home on N Second Ave. Mrs. Howard Yount and Mrs. Clara Critchfield of Columbus are noted locals.
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Herman Burt
Parkersburg
Peoples
Butternut Ave
Burt
Pomeroy
Clarence Will
Guy
Kingsbury
Athens
George Meinhart
Bucyrus
Edgar Ervin
Columbus
Floyd Mees
Tom
J. C. Rhodes
Minersville
Rhodes
E. W. Dole
Gundenhutten
Doles
Florida
Alice Smith
Charleston
Margaret Jones
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Miss Jones
Sauvage
Pierre Smith
Harry Feiger
Harry Ohlinger
John Stace
Andrew Smith
Harold Brown
Lewis Johnston
Norfolk
Mr. Johnston
Julia Gerber
Johnston
Irving Karr, Jr
Frances Pullin
John Lyons
Byers
S. Third Ave
Dana Daniels
New York Central Railway
Sponges Vary From Pinhead Size to Giant Growths
Sponges range in size from a pin head speck to large growths taller than a man, illustrating vast natural diversity in form and scale.
Vendol credited for stomach relief and weight gain
John T. Bowman of Sunnyside Drive reports his stomach issues eased after using Vendol. He gained 23 pounds, now eats well, has less gas and no indigestion, and feels stronger. The ad cites Athens Pharmacy and Hickman’s Pharmacy as sellers of the 12 roots and herbs remedy.
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John T. Bowman
Sunnyside Drive
Vendor
Athens
N. Court St
Nelsonville
Hickman’s Pharmacy
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Middleport Christian Leader
Elberfeld's
By Malcolm D. Hartley
Renee Milk OF
Sic
Sie
Colonial Club
Bay Rum
Nelson
Soc
Quick’s Cut Rate Drug Store
Pomeroy Social Notes
Magnolia Temple
K. of P. Hall
Hazel Milhoan
Keno
Ira Foster
O.H.E
Gallipolis
E. Main St
Middleport Social Notes
Henry Fultz
Fourth Ave
Perry Graves
Fred Fultz
Suzy Q'S
Suzy Q
Shiflet
Cavaliers
Margaret Riley
Lorena Gardner
Dorothy Major
Clara Griffith
Amy Bowen
C. P. Gallagher
Frances Bowen
Kanawha Valley Hospital
Dennis Gallagher
W. P. Ohlinger
Pearl Yeanger
Ruby Annice
Mrs. Ohlinger
Lorain, O
Lorain
Bridge Club
Pomeroy Bridge Club
Max Harrah
N. Fourth Ave
Madeleine Carroll
Francis Lederer
Asterfield
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