Pomeroy Counc il Considers Sewer Plan With WPA
Pomeroy council on November 21 discussed inviting engineers to submit proposals for handling the Sugar Run sewer project. A hearing on proposals is set for December 4, with plans to consult district and national authorities about a suitable sewer type. The WPA has previously turned down a similar proposal, despite state board approval. private health board has approved construction of a storm and sanitary sewer until 1940.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MEROY
Eers
Pomeroy Council
Washon Wpa
State Board of
Alth
Vate Health Board
Meigs County High Libraries Report Lead by Chester High
A county report shows Chester High Library with 1 012 books leading Meigs County schools. Radneigh, Columbia, Rutland, and Tup is Plains follow with 900 645 500 and 490 books respectively. No librarian is employed solely for library duties. teachers handle library work alongside teaching.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Meigs County
C. O. Chapman
Library of Chester High
Radneigh
Columbia
Rutland
Tupis Plains
Pomeroy Farm Bureau Trustees Named for 1940
Meigs County Farm Bureau board lists members Mrs Fred Winn Prof George Starr Lasher Everett Colwell Mrs Dayton Tubbs Mr W A Carman Mr W D Thoma Mrs Lawrence Roush Mr J E D Hartinger Mr Henry Wippel Mrs Dana Houdashelt Mr Homer Holter and Mr Clifford Morris. The board includes one woman and two men from each of four districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy Board of Trustees
Meigs County Farm Bureau
Fred Winn
George Starr Lasher
Everett Colwell
Dayton Tubbs
W. A. Carman
W. D. Thoma
Lawrence Roush
J. E. D. Hartinger
Henry Wippel
Dana Houdashelt
Homer Holter
Clifford Morris
Local families announce weekend visits and home return
Mr and Mrs Theo Smith and daughter Columbus spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Harry Smith. Mrs Alberta Shumaker has returned to her Lincoln Terrace home after a visit in Beaver Pennsylvania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theo Smith
Columbus
Harry Smith
Alberta Shumaker
Lincoln Terrace
Beaver
Chauncey
Nina Bunce
Warren Ambulance
St. Francis Hospital
Vicks Va-tro-nol for nighttime nose relief
If your nose closes at night and hinders breathing, apply a few drops of Vicks Va-tro-nol in each nostril. This product targets the nose and upper throat to relieve transient congestion and provide noticeable relief tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vicki Vatronol
Reed and Wilson Take Over at General Electric
Reed aged 40 becomes chairman succeeding Owen D Young who retires. Wilson aged 53 becomes president replacing Gerald Swope who also retires. Reed is an attorney and electrical engineer who rose from assistant to president. Wilson joined GE at age 13 as an office boy and has served as executive vice president for two years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. E
General Electric Co
Reed
Owen D. Young
Wilson
Gerald Swope
MHS Pep Rally Precedes Thanksgiving Game
The Middleport High School pep rally for the Yellow Jacket football team takes place Wednesday night at 8:15. The MHS band will lead a parade from the high school to a bonfire in the Mill Street lot with cheerleaders Marvel Schmoll Martha Robson Kathleen Swindler Louise Winebrener and Josephine Stewart directing cheers and songs.
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Middleport
Ofa
Black
Yellow Jacket
MHS
Mill St
Marvel Schmoll
Martha Robson
Kathleen Swindler
Louise Winebrenner
Josephine Stewart
Bradbury Area Plans to Reedsville Revival Trip
Caravans from Bradbury Bradford Dexter and Rutland will travel to Reedsville Christian Church next Thursday night. Rev O W Williams of McArthur leads a two week revival at Reedsville. The Youth Rally Orchestra will perform at 7 15 PM.
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Bradbury
Reedsville
Bradford
Dexter
Rutland
O. W. Williams
McArthur
PHS Rallies For Annual Middleport Tilt
Pomeroy High students host a pep meeting and rally the eve of the Pomeroy Middleport Thanksgiving football game. Activities include a bonfire, snake dance, cheers, songs, and a loudspeaker program headlined by Tip Dye. The Purple Garter group has energized student spirit as Pomeroy seeks its first win. Middleport enters favored with a strong season and a chance at a Southeastern Ohio title.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Pomeroy High
Pomeroy-Middleport
Order of the Purple Garter
Panthers
Gallipolis
Middleport
Yellow Jackets
Jackets
Logan
Southeastern Ohio
Doctors Have New Offices
Midport reports changes in location for three local doctors. Dr. M. F. Cluff moved to a ground floor suite with X ray and short wave therapy facilities. Dr. R. E. Boice relocated into the former Rathburn home on S. Second Ave with multiple treatment rooms and a laboratory. Dr. G. C. Schaaf moved to the Rathburn home south wing downstairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
R. E. Boice
M. F. Cluff
G. C. Schaaf
Cluff
Mill St
Boice
C. F. Rathburn
S. Second Ave
Calderwood
Rathburn
Masonic Temple Dedication Tonight In Pomeroy
Visitors gather for the Masonic Temple dedication with a 6 PM banquet at the Hotel Martin. Ceremonies start at 7 30 PM at the temple, open to members. over 500 toured the temple Sunday during the open house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Masonic Temple
Workers' Alliance To Elect Officers In Pomery Meeting
Pom ery County Workers' Alliance will hold a Friday 7:30 PM meeting at Pom eroy City Hall. County Secretary George Bowers says officers will be elected and a proposal to move the county charter from Syracuse to Pomeroy will be discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy—County
Workers’ Alliance
Pomeroy City
George Bowers
Syracuse
Pomeroy
Meigs County War Memorial Committee Meeting Evening
The Meigs County War Memorial committee will meet at 7 30 this evening in the basement of the American Legion Hall. Representatives from civic and fraternal groups forming the committee are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Meigs County War Memorial Committee
American Legion Hall
Phi Delta Kappa Plans Thanksgiving Dance in Pomeroy
Final plans by Phi Delta Kappa members for their annual Thanksgiving dance set for the Junior High School Auditorium in Pomeroy. Jimmy Franck and his Ohio State University orchestra will provide music for the dancers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Phi Delta Kappa Fraternity
Pomeroy
Jimmy Franck
Ohio State University
Potts Couple Divorced in Common Pleas Court
Thomas E. Potts was granted a divorce from Mildred Potts in common pleas court on Monday. Cruelty cited as the grounds. both residents of Pomeroy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Thomas E. Potts
Common Pleas Court
Mildred Potts
Union Praise Service Set For Wednesday In Middleport
The annual Union Praise Service for the Thanksgiving season will be held Wednesday evening at 7 at the Church of Christ. All churches participate with Rev J D Ryan of First Presbyterian Church delivering the sermon. Mrs C M Hennesy of Heath Methodist presides at the organ as the Woman's Music Club, directed by Mrs Willis Aleshire, performs special choral numbers.
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Middleport
Church of Christ
J. D. Ryan
First Presbyterian Church
C. M. Hennesy
the Heath Methodist Church
Woman's Music Club
Willis Aleshire
Delta Kappa Gamma Holds November Meeting In Jackson
The Alpha Omicron Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma met at the Cambrian Hotel in Jackson for its November gathering. Five candidates were initiated and social activities included songs and a bridge party planned for December at Mrs. C. O. Chapman’s home in Rutland. A golden wedding anniversary was noted for Mr. and Mrs. Paulin of Nease Settlement.
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Middleport
Alpha Omicron
Delta Kappa Gamma
Cambrian Hotel
Jackson
Nan Moore
Mildred Hawley
Hooker Street
Lois Fling
Racine
Miss Steele
Miss Perkins
Vale Hill
C. O. Chapman
Rutland
Melvin Paulin
Nease Settlement
Edward Niewoehner
Dayton
Glenn Paulin
Athens
James Weber
Charles McNamee
Charles Wise, Jr
Virginia Joan
Niewoehner
Weber
Paulins
Dexter Ladies Aid Plans Supper
The Dexter Ladies Aid Society prepare a Thanksgiving supper at the Dexter Church on Wednesday evening November 22. The Christian Endeavor plans to meet Sunday night and there are reports of local visitors and guests including families from nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dexter
Ladies Aid Society
Dexter Church
David Walker
Millie Hagger
W. R. Amos
John Weaver
Kenneth Weaver
Trimble
Margaret Davis
New Castle
Ind
George Davis
S. C. Cook
Helen
Ashville
Happy Hustler Sunday School Class Holds November Meeting
The Racine Methodist Church class met at Mrs. Dillon Cross home with Mrs. Maxine Wingett as new president. Committees were appointed for finance publicity social visiting and Christmas party planning. A potluck lunch followed with 18 members and two guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Racine
Happy Hustler
Methodist Church
Dillon Cross
Charles Edwards
Maxine Wingett
Sybil Miles
Elsie Cross
Jessie Neigler
Laura Watson
Mina Lewis
Charles Stephenson
Claudia Schaefer
Maxine Philson
Maude Stewart
Sidney Fadely
Lavinia Simpson
Hazel Cleland
Mayme Mallory
Charles Spencer
Owen Watson
Nial Salser
Anthony Salser
George Simpson
Parkersburg
George Jackson
Mary
Chauncey
A. V. Chittenden
Rutland
Glen Simpson
Lillian Simpson
Columbus
Walter Mesher
Akron
Edna Putnam
East Liverpool
Fred Wolf
Roy Wolf
Eagle Ridge
W. F. Tanthorey
Mrs. Pendergrass Honored at 83rd Birthday Dinner
Chauncey notes mark Ida Border Pendergrass turning 83 with a three course pink and white celebration at her grandson Pete Pendergrass home in Columbus. Attending include George F. Pendergrass and several Pendergrass relatives from Chauncey Columbus Nelsonville and Athens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Ida Border Pendergrass
Pete Pendergrass
Fourth Ave
Columbus
Ida Pendergrass
George F. Pendergrass
Roy Pendergrass
Juanita Smith
Nancy
Nelsonville
Rollie Figgins
Charles Pendergrass
Middleport PTA Hosts Thanksgiving Program and Meeting
The Middleport PTA held a November meeting featuring a Grade 1 to 3 Thanksgiving program directed by Miss Vesta McCoy with songs such as Thanksgiving Day and The Harvest Song. More than 100 parents and teachers attended as three grades tied for attendance honors and the board announced flag purchases and a Meigs County War Memorial removal fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
MHS
Parent-Teacher Association
Vesta McCoy
Dana
Raymond Walburn
David Diles
John
Johnnie
Tracy LaCost
Ohio Congress of Parent and Teachers
David Entsminger
Miss McCoy
Gordon Harris
Board of Education
PTA
Band Boosters Association
William Britton
NYCRR
Flossie Frecker
Floyd Koehler
Chauncey Warner
Lewis Sauer
William Lowe
MHS Athletic Association
Meigs County War Memorial
Pythian Park
Lee Roush
J. A. Bennett
C. P. Bradbury
William Reichman
H. A. Rothrock
A. A. Secarberry
Paul Smart
Eleanor Sauders
Frank White
J. A. Young
Clyde French
O. L. Roush
Willis Anthony
Downing Roush
George Schaaf
Rose Pullin
W. R. Garber
Louise Drake
Frances S. Pettengill
M. L. French
Hockingport Social Highlights Record
Mrs. C A Cowdrey visited Parkersburg on Wednesday. Mrs J W McLaren and Mrs Pat McCaulsky attended a luncheon at the Betsey Mills Club in Marietta hosted by Miss Flora McLaren. George Norman returned from Marion. Marjorie Blake moved to Parkersburg for work. Mrs Errol Holdren of Little Hocking and Florene Frame of Parkersburg visited Friday. Lewis Humphrey and wife joined a Sons and Daughters of Pioneer Rivermen meeting at the Lafayette hotel in Marietta. Mrs Humphrey is Captain Hod Knowles daughter. Captain Way spoke on the Log of the Betsey Ann.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florene Frame
Parkersburg
Lewis Humphrey
la Fayette
Marietta
Humphrey
Hod Knowles
Captain Way
Bradbury Brief Social Mention
Mrs. Mattie Gilmore and Mrs. Willie Horden have been ill but are now recovering. Philip Russell visited Sanford Dodson. Emma Gleeckner of Hysell Run visited Bud and Martha Russell. Mrs. John Comston from Clifton visited her sister Martha Smith. Mrs. Raymond Skegs was called to Middleport for her father’s illness. James Anderson spent two weeks with his son Thomas Anderson near Dexter.
Ministers hear Retirement Plan details in Meigs County
Methodist ministers from Meigs County met at Heath Church Monday addressed by Rev. L. L. Roush of Columbus. Roush, a former Meigs County resident, explained the new provisions of the Retirement Plan now in effect for Methodist ministers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Meigs County
Heath Church
L. L. Roush
Columbus
Roush
Meigs
Stars Forecast Ambitious Goals Through Group Affiliation
Ambitious plans advance as planetary configurations favor large organizations and innovative efforts. The era highlights public issues and education with potential swift insights and high ideals guiding progress, while birthdays bring stimulation and expansive ambitions.
Chauncey Grads To Hold Holiday Dance Thursday
Chauncey-Dover Alumni Association tickets sold by Charlotte Bricker at the local Post Office for the Thanksgiving dance set for Thursday November 23 from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. at the Mayfair near Chauncey Music by Ozzie Osborne. Two basketball games between Chauncey High School teams and alumni are planned for Wednesday at the high school gym.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Chauncey-Dover Alumni Association
Charlotte Bricker
Mayfair
Ozzie Osborne
Present Two New Flags To Church of Christ
Two large silk flags the American and Christian flags were unveiled Sunday night at the Church of Christ. The flags were presented by the Church School and accepted by Daniel Johnson, president of the Church Board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of Christ
Chauncey
Church School
Pauline Agin
Paul Fiske
Jo Ann Williamson
Pearl Henry
Daniel Johnson
Church Board
Holiness Church Holds Revival Meeting
Revival services at Morris town Holiness Church feature Rev. Charles Marshall of Phillipsburg C moving to preach. Miss Garner and Miss Fars tow of Nelsonville Pilgrim Holiness Church will lead special singing with electric guitar. Services nightly at 7 o'clock. Rev. Marshall stays with Mr. and Mrs. James Mullins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Morristown
Ensign Lloyd Thomas Visits Chauncey Family
Ensign Lloyd Thomas visits his parents Mr and Mrs Rice Thomas and family in Chauncey before deployment. A Pensacola Naval Air School graduate he plans to depart San Francisco December 5 for Honolulu for three months then Santiago indefinitely. Also announced is the birth of a son to Mr and Mrs Jess Sanborn at Bean Hollow near Sugar Creek last Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Lloyd Thomas
Rice Thomas
United States Naval Air School
Pensacola
Fla
San Francisco
Honolulu
Santiago
Lloyd
Chaunceys Dover High School
Ohio University
Mrs
Jess Sanborn
Bean Hollow
Sugar Creek
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Athens Messenger
Ohio
Council
Thester High Library
Pomeroy Personals
Philip D. Reed
Charles E. Wilson
Les
Cas
PHS
Middleport Social Notes
Howard Williams
Jack Gibson
Charleston
A. V. Smith
James Stevens
Chicago
Fred Sisson
James
Bill
Bertha Stevens
George Lee Beards
Robert Schmoll
Beards
Eva. Klein
Robert Kaser
Roy Schweitzer
George Wittmer
Front St
Wittmer
John Mayer
Dale Warner
Kathryn Mayer
White Cross Hospital
Hobson Road
William Decker
Cincinnati
Bend
William Robson
Martha
Peggy
Ben Ervin
Ray Bodkin
S. Fourth Ave
W. W. Brown
J. McCarty
Harry Saxton
F. C. Folden
Walter Chase
Springfield
Christian Endeavor
Farmers Institute
Salem Center
Marion McClure
Dale Stansbury
Dyesville
L. L. Sweazy
Main St
Bert Sweazy
Roseville
Burgettstown
Charles Thompson
Harry Herman
Boone Hutchinson
Anna Crum
Fulton
Jessie Fulton
Ivan Matheny
Jean and
Larry
Elizabeth Robinett
Millfield
Hockingport Brief Social
By Genevieve Kemble
Chauncey Grads
Dover
Holiness Church
Ensign Lloyd Thomas
Kentucky
Bard's Town
Mast House
Age Bo
Bond
Bardstown Distillery, Inc
Bourbon Springs
Neon County
P.O
Bardstown
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