Mrs. Stella Walburn Celebrates 79th Birthday Dinner
The 79th birthday of Mrs. Stella Walburn was honored with a dinner Sunday at the home of her son-in-law and daughter Mr. and Mrs. Eber Lewis. Attendees included family members from Columbus Athens Crooksville Pomeroy Middleport and Raymond Walburn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Stella Walburn
Inlaw
Eber Lewis
Augustine
Athens
Herbert Riggs
Brenda
Crooksville
Lester Walburn
Gene Snyder
Darlene Eblin
Geraldine Lightfoot
Jeff
Pomeroy
Harold Thomas
Theresa
Raymond Walburn
Dale Walburn
Eldon Walburn
Keith McCool
Carrie
Gary
Sandra
Lewis Rand
Janice
Pomeroy Social Notes Plans for Christmas Meeting
Past Officers Club of Racine Chapter Order of Eastern Star met at the Barnitz home. President Bernice Carpenter led a session with prayer and readings. A Dec 19 Christmas meeting at the Stewart home in Athens was announced. A $10 donation to Gifts for Yanks Who Gave was approved and a humorous gift shower honored Mrs. Webb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Webb
Martha
Ohio
Stewart
Barnitz
Carpenter
Nease
Bert Grimm
William Stewart
Charles Hensley
Hazel Cleland
Helen Johnson
Gretta Simpson
Pastor Harold Hook Honored at Tuppers Plains Church Dinner
The congregation of Tuppers Plains EUB Church held a reception and dinner at the church honoring Pastor Rev. Harold Hook. Church matters were discussed and future plans made. The pastor received a number of gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Tuppers Plains
EUB Church
Harold Hook
Pomeroy Post 602 Meeting Includes Honor Tea
POMEROY Racine Post 602 meets at 7 30 Tuesday evening at the post home. At 8 p m a tea honors members of the ground observer corps and Mr and Mrs Wallace Weaver for service as post supervisor and chief observer. Representives from the Charleston air filter center are expected to present awards. The firemen's ladies auxiliary and the Boy Scouts are invited.
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Pomeroy
Racine
Ground Observer Corps
Wallace Weaver
Charleston
W. Va
Weaver
Firemen’s Ladies Auxiliary
Boy Scouts
Pomeroy and Taylor to keynote Mason DAV meeting
James Greer Pomeroy state commander of Rupert and Zella Taylor auxiliary commander from Beckley will be special guests at the DAV Chapter 27 monthly meeting in Mason. The event starts at 8 this evening at the DAV home and welcomes all chapter members.
Mrs Fugate to undergo major surgery in Columbus
Mrs. Frank M. Fugate, confined to a Columbus hospital for weeks, will have major surgery Tuesday at University Hospital in Columbus. Visiting family from Cincinnati and Athens included her husband, daughter and son in law William Stoecker and son Bill, and son Dr M K Fugate.
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Frank M. Fugate
Columbus
University Hospital
Fugate
William Stoecker
Bill
Cincinnati
M. K. Fugate
Athens
Mary Dennis
George Hoeflich
Dennis
Hoeflich
Proctorville
Gerald MclIntosh
Bert Grimm
Robert Grimm
Sherd Hostetter
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Gladys Taylor
Helen Jane White
Union Ave
Charles E. Wears
New Salem
Pleasantville
Middleport Union Thanksgiving Service Planned
The annual Middleport Union Thanksgiving Service will be held at 7 30 Wednesday evening at the First Baptist Church. Under Mrs. Clarence Lacey the choir will perform. The Rev Howard Ruppelt of the First United Presbyterian Church will be the speaker with other local ministers assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Sturgeon Reaches Century Milestone In Ontario Catch
A sturgeon weighing 170 pounds was caught in Ontario. Researchers estimate the fish’s age between 125 and 150 years, noting the species grows about one pound annually. The finding highlights the long lifespan of this freshwater giant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ontario
Racine Man Gives Talk On Europe
Don Johnson of Racine spoke on his travels to Germany for world plowing matches and the Brussels World's Fair. At Forest Run Methodist Church Family Night featured a potluck, Thanksgiving decorations, a vocal duet, and a question session with about 50 attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elwood
Edmund Grueser
John Elwood
John Scott
Johnson
Cub Scouts Visit Point Pleasant for Monument Trip
Rutland Pack 240 Cub Scouts visited Point Pleasant West Virginia to see the battle monument as part of their theme see it and do it. Den mother Elsie Sutherland and den fathers Keith Sutherland and Ernest Nicholson accompanied the group. List of scouts includes Billy Nicholson Randy Carpenter Sammy Larkins David Rice Dennis Weber Billy Tucker Raymond Sutherland Ernest Hawkins Eddie Hutton and Johnny Grate.
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Pomeroy
Rutland Cub Scouts
Point Pleasant
W. Va
Battle Monument
Elsie Sutherland
Den
Keith Sutherland
Ernest Nicholson
Billy Nicholson
Randy Carpenter
Sammy Larkins
David Rice
Dennis Weber
Billy Tucker
Raymond Sutherland
Ernest ‘Hawkins
Eddie Hutton
Johnny Grate
Masonic Group Plans Meeting in Pomeroy
The York Rite Masonic fraternity of Pomeroy schedules an educational and social meeting at 7:30 PM Thursday December 4 at the Masonic Temple. Members of Pomeroy Chapter Royal Arch Masons Bosworth Council and Ohio Valley Commandery with Blue Lodge members and their ladies are invited. There will be entertainment a distinguished Masonic speaker and refreshments. The York Rite Cooperation committee includes Lorenzo Davis Paul Darnell Charles Radford Leo L Vaughan Theo Smith Ralph Graves Phil Meinhart and Clarence Struble.
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Pomeroy
York Rite Masonic Fraternity of
Masonic Temple
York Rite
Royal Arch Masons
Bosworth Council
Ohio Valley
Knight Templars
Blue Lodge
Middleport
Racine
Harrisonville
Shade River
Chester
Silone Lodge
Cheshire
Pomeroy Lodge
York Rite Cooperation Committee
Lorenzo Davis
Paul Darnell
Charles Radford
Leo L. Vaughan
Theo Smith
Ralph Graves
Phil Meinhart
Clarence Struble
Middleport Couple Celebrates Fifth Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Frank Vrooman marked their fifth anniversary at home on Sunday. Weekend visitors included Mr and Mrs John Mock and daughter Gayle of Columbus. Sunday callers list featured several families from Waverly Glouster Caledonia Newark Greenfield Barnesville and Newark hospital. A turkey dinner was served and many relatives spent the weekend in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Frank Vrooman
John Mock
Gayle
Columbus
James Justice
Dana
New Holland
James Tackett
Janet
Sarah
Diana
Waverly
Paul Cooper
Beverly
Lynn
Karen
Westboro
Ohio
Walter B. Harris
Jill
Jane
Walter Harris
Margaret Croushore
C. H. Lucas
Rodney
Marjorie
Caledonia
Homer Jones
Roscoe Fowler
Newark
L. E. Richardson
Glouster
Birthday Party Honors John Krawsczyn Jr at Middleport Home
Mrs. John Krawsczyn Sr hosted a Saturday party at her Middleport residence for her son John Jr. turning seven. Guests enjoyed games and prizes with gifts and refreshments for attendees including John Ingels Mark Haley Sharon Hoschar Mary Wolfe Ruth Ann Kathy Lavely Martha Kay Hubbard and others.
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Middleport
John Krawsczyn
John, Jr
Krawsczyn
Warner Morgan
Richard Osler
Ricky
Reuben Collins
Robert Haggerty
John Ingels
Mark Haley
Sharon Hoschar
Mary Wolfe
Chesterhill Social Notes Highlights Community Life
Herbert G. Davis, rural letter carrier, was taken to Camden-Clark Hospital Parkersburg for treatment of a chest virus. Several local residents attended visits and events including Thanksgiving dinners, hospital gifts to Athens State Hospital patients, and family gatherings with multiple households noted. Nina Whitacre succeeded Daryl Daniel as Pennsville school principal and was back home recently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chesterhill
Herbert G. Davis
Camden-Clark Hospital
Parkersburg
Barbara
Mina Niceswanger
Fred Phillips
Marcella Newburn
Good Will
Athens State Hospital
F. H. Calendine
Thelma Parks
Francis Starling
Todds
Ralph Calendine
Athens
W. C. Hill
Main and
Mill Sts
Hill
Eugene Parsons
Hills
Hi Hart Farm
Murray Carr
Danny Carr
Esther Circle and Ruth Circle Meet in Racine Notes
Social notes recount Esther Circle meeting at Mrs Edward Simpson home with co host Mrs Chester Simpson. Devotions by Mrs Emma Salser with Thanksgiving theme For the beauty of the earth. Alaska program by Mrs Bertha Sayre. Baptist World Day of Prayer planned. Twelve members attended. Ruth Circle met at Mrs Ollie Mae Cozart home with devotions by Mrs Betty Salser. members tied a comfort and worked on stuffed toys. Ice cream and cake served. Birthday party honored Mr Ward Roush on his 85th birthday with family and friends attending. Several visits and guest notes follow including hospital stays and holidays around November 26 service plans.
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Esther Circle
Edward Simpson
Chester Simpson
Emma Salser
Bertha Sayre
Alaska
Ollie Mae Cozart
Betty Salser
Edna Pickens
Ward Roush
Roush
Mason Spencer
Oval Diddle
James Sayre
Bernard Diddle
Tom Diddle
Jerry Powell
Driver Fined Jailed By Judge Peoples
Edward Warner Pomeroy was sentenced to three days in jail and fined 100 dollars plus costs in Meigs County Court by Judge Emmet W. Peoples for driving while intoxicated. Noah Hess received 25 dollars plus costs for intoxication. Harry Lee and Carroll White were each fined 100 dollars plus costs for stealing motor vehicle parts.
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Pomeroy
Edward Warner
Meigs County
Emmet W. Peoples
Noah Hess
Harry Lee
Carroll White
Judge Peoples
Health Group Reports Lag In Seal Sales
Meigs County Tuberculosis and Health Association reports $914.50 raised in the Christmas seal sale. Executive secretary Mrs. Wallace Bradford said receipts trail last year by $91.25 and letters by 112. Three sheets of seals were sent to boost revenue amid rising program costs.
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Pomeroy
Meigs County Tuberculosis and Health Association
Wallace Bradford
Mrs. Beck Dies At 78 In Chesterhill
Mrs. Minta Woolman Beck 78 of Chesterhill died Monday at the Drake Rest Home after six months there. Born 1880 in Marion Township to George and Emma Woolman, she was widow of Harvey Beck. Survives sister Mrs. Earl Killey and niece Mrs. Duane Sells. Funeral Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Faucett Stone Funeral Home with Rev. Max Donahue officiating. burial in Chesterhill Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home.
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Chesterhill
Minta Woolman Beck
Drake Rest Home
She
Marion Township
George
Emma Carty Woolman
Harvey Beck
Fairview Grange
Earl Killey
Duane Sells
Marietta
Fawcett-Stone Funeral Home
Max Donahue
Chesterhill Cemetery
Secretary Returns From Ohio Tuberculosis Meeting
Mrs. Harriett Neigler recording secretary of the Meigs County Tuberculosis and Health Association returns from Columbus after attending the semi annual meeting of the Ohio Tuberculosis and Health Association. She is accompanied by Mrs. Elza Birch and Mrs. Erma Wilson.
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Pomeroy
Harriett Neigler
Meigs County Tuberculosis and Health Association
Columbus
Ohio Tuberculosis and Health Association
Elza Birch
Erma Wilson
Baptist Junior Guild Initiates Three Girls at Mt Moriah Church
Miss Janice Richards led a Mt Moriah Baptist Church Junior Guild ceremony in Middleport Sunday afternoon initiating Carolyn Ervin Phoebe Harper and Jeannine Bowles. New officers Alma Baumgardner president Susan Singer vice president Jeannine Bowles secretary Janice Richards assistant secretary and Marcella Ward treasurer were installed by Mrs William Smith. Mrs Allen Hampton spoke briefy. offertory prayer and benediction by Rev Nyle Borden. Ervin Baumgardner played piano. a fellowship tea followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Janice Richards
Mt. Moriah Baptist Church
Carolyn Ervin
Phoebe Harper
Jeannine Bowles
William Smith
Pomeroy
Guild
Providence Association
Alma Baumgardner
Susan Singer
Marcella Ward
Allen Hampton
Hocking Missionary Convention
Nyle Borden
Ervin Baumgardner
PTA Names Committee For Treats At Sugar Run
Sugar Run PTA session names the Christmas treat committee Mrs James B O Brien Mrs R L Jacobs and Mrs Paul Werner for dad's night and Christmas program set for Friday December 19 Rita Ball and David Goodwin receive thanks and second grade wins attendance award Beatrice Reinhart notes training in spending and saving with an allowance discussion led by Chester Knight and participants Leo Crew Robert Roberts Donald Mullen Danny Thompson Roy Reuter and Calvin Simpson handle refreshments by several volunteers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo Crew
Robert Roberts
Donald Mullen
Knight
H. E. Boney
Ralph Campbell
Frank Vaughan
Leo Vaughan
Robert Vaughan
Leslie F. Fultz
Kenneth Finley
Olan Booth Danny Thompson
Roy Reuter
Calvin Simpson
Racine Man Enlists in Navy as Electronics Seaman Recruit
Racine resident Charles Thomas Curtis has enlisted in the Navy as an electronics field seaman recruit. Recruit training will last nine weeks at the Great Lakes Training Station in Illinois. Curtis is a Racine High School graduate who worked for the Pittsburgh and Lake Erie Railroad Co. before joining the Navy.
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Charles Thomas Curtis
Racine
John E. Amnah
Navy
Curtis
Harry Edwin Curtis
Great Lages
Great Lakes
Racine High School
The
Pittsburgh and Lake Erie Railroad Co
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Max Ewart
Stockport
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Pennsville
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Holzer Hospital
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