Pomeroy and Middleport Councils Consider New Fire Equipment
Pomeroy officials discuss funding for a new fire truck from the Second Ward Fire Company and request for additional hose. The council also approves a $25 appropriation for the Northwest Territory Celebration and contemplates bonds to cover past water and light debts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Second Ward Fire Company
Pomeroy Council
Second Ward
Herb Giles
A. V. Howell
E. F. Will
Alvin Norris
Meigs Savings and Loan Co
Pomeroy Social Notes Highlights Community Gatherings
The Pomeroy community reports a large Person family reunion at near Coolville with Mrs. Carleton presiding and plans for annual reunions. A Past Chiefs of Magnolia Temple gathering at Minersville is announced, and Ruby Miller weds Walter Reibel at the Federated Church. Socials include hotel wedding party details, visits, and local greetings. An automobile collision on the Pomeroy Athens Road involved Paul French and Charles Davis with no serious injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Harry Carleton
Coolville
Carleton
Brazil Person
J. B. Person
A. A. Person
Athens
Huntington
L. A. Person
Clarence Swartz
Lottridge
E. A. Person
Murray City
Harvey Person
Guysville
Jean and
Lena Schoechle
Clara Wintringham
Marion
Ohio
Paul French
Middleport
Pomeroy- Athens
Rock Springs
French
Charles F. Davis
Arthur A Sayre Named Executor of Edith W Sayre Estate
Arthur A Sayre of 767 Union Commerce Building Cleveland Ohio appointed Executor of Edith W Sayre deceased of Athens County Ohio. Creditors must file claims within four months or be barred. Probate judgePeleg 8 20 8R 30tw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur A Sayre
Union Commerce Building
Cleveland
Ohio
Edith W. Sayre
Athens County
Mnpioval Binot
SIU
Peleg
Truck Turned Over to City By Firemen
Middleport council accepted a donated modern fire truck presented by George Hoe flick on behalf of the Middleport Volunteer Fire Company. Mayor William Robson accepted the gift. Charles Wise Jr. led fundraising efforts. A sewer assessment dispute involving Ernest Burton was referred for adjustment. The mayor's monthly financials showed receipts of 76.90 with payments for patrol, services, and bills approved for payment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
George Hoeflick
C. L. Brooks
C. P. Bradbury
Burton
O. H. Stewart
Stewart
Fides Lodge No. 210
Knights of Pythias
C. E. Peoples
Finance Committee
Russell Auto Sales
Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric
Carson's Restaurant
Ohio Standard Telephone Company
Sidney Russell
Columbus Blank Book Company
Middleport Review
Meigs Water Company
R. A. Miller Lumber Company
H. R. Barnes
James Taylor
Stanley Mulford
Ray McCullough
L. Manley
Leo Hysell
Bailiff Marks Twenty First Year In Meigs Court
POMEROY Edgar Morris, bailiff of Meigs County Common Pleas Court, observed his twenty first anniversary in the position Saturday. He recently resigned as custodian of the court house but remains bailiff, while Lon Custer was appointed custodian. Morris has participated in all major cases over two decades and recalls mine strikes and murder trials from his memory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Edgar Morris
Meigs County Common Pleas Court
Morris
Lon Custer
Common Pleas Court
Band Drills for Middleport Meet with Wellston
Middleport High School band under Gordon Harris drills formations for the upcoming game against Wellston in two weeks. Drum major Jack Abbott leads the band likely to accompany the team to Wellston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Middleport High School
Gordon Harris
Yellow Jackets
Wellston
Jack Abbott
Corn Husking Contest At Harrisonville Oct 15
A regulation 80 minute corn husking contest will be held Oct 15 at the Harrisonville School Fair to determine the Meigs County champion. Applications are filed with the state corn husking committee via The Ohio Farmer. The first prize helps the winner pay expenses to the state contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisonville
Ohio
Meigs County
Northwest Caravan Banquet Planned by Local PTA
The Northwest Caravan Banquet at the high school Tuesday Oct 11 will be served by the local PTA. An estimated 150 plates have been guaranteed. Committee chair Mrs M L French and members including Mrs E R Lama Mrs M W Essex Mrs Lee Mc Comas and many others met with President Mrs David Entsminger to finalize the menu and dinner details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
PTA
M. L. French
David Entsminger
French
E. R. Lama
M. W. Essex
Lee McComas
Frank White
Ruth Turley
Delbert Becker
O. H. Stewart
R. C. McBride
Paul Smart
O. L. Roush
Willis Anthony
Frank Simms
James Harley
John Dillard
William Robson
Fred Whitlock
Earl Owens
Lawrence Milhoan
Charles Wise, Jr
Edgar Allensworth
William Bradford
Cline Mathews
Orin Smith
Lee Roush
Herman Bailey
Homer Rice
Charles Bennett
C. M. Hennesy
Cecil Root
Court Clerk's Office In Pomeroy Is Moved
POMEROY The portion of the Clerk of Courts office where automobile certificates are issued has been moved from the corner of the courtroom adjoining the clerk's office to the rear room of the courtroom. At the start of this year a partition was built for the new title work and has now been removed. The title certificate work is handled by Miss Virginia Brown and Miss Sarah Williamson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Clerk of Courts
Virginia Brown
Sarah Williamson
William Kent Dies At Middleport Home
Funeral services for William Kent a colored man who died suddenly Monday afternoon are not announced. Kent about 40 lived alone off Grant Street native of Lincoln Hill Pomeroy attended public school there and worked on the WPA since spring. He attended a baseball game at Pythian Park Sunday in apparently good health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
William Kent
Mr. Kent
Grant St
Lincoln Hill
Pomeroy
WPA
Kent
Pythian Park
Pioneer Celebration Ball Tickets On Sale In Northwest Territory
Tickets for the Pioneer Celebration Ball honoring the Northwest Territory Caravan will be available for advance sale. Distribu ted through fraternal and civic organizations, the event takes place at the Pomeroy Junior High School Auditorium on Monday October 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Northwest Territory
Pomeroy Junior High
Middleport Social Notes and Weekend Guests
Mrs Alfred Elberfeld hosted the Contract Club at her Lincoln Hill home with high scores by Mrs Dorr Schaeffer and Mrs Edison Hobstetter. Several locals and visitors were noted weekend guests and attendees including Charles McMaster Kelly Grogan Horton Brown Vearle Tuttle William Anderson Margaret Ella Hysell Larry Gardner Roy Barnes Denzil Marteney Mrs McKay Laura Hutchinson Mrs C B Wells H E Cook Wallace Bradford and Murial Whaley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Elberfeld
Contract Club
Lincoln Hill
Dorr Schaeffer
Edison Hobstetter
Charles McMaster
Kelly Grogan
Horton Brown
Vearle Tuttle
William Anderson
Margaret Ella Hysell
Mansfield
Harry Hysell
Broadway St
Larry Gardner
Charleston
Roy Barnes
A.W. McKay
Parkersburg
B. F. Barnes
Denzil Marteney
McKay
Laura Hutchinson
C. B. Wells
H. E. Cook
Arthur Stuart
Wiletta Emmish
Columbus
C. A. Emmish
Emmish
Ruth Pfann
R. N
Holzer Hospital
Harold Root
Clarence
Harold Lohse
Shelby
Mrs. Lohse
Wallace Bradford
Murial Whaley
Marriage Licenses Issued in Probate Court
Licenses were issued to Herman Osler 59 of Pom eroy and Carrie Shuler 56 of Rutland. William Bradford 23 of Middleport and Muriel Whaley 17 of Flora obtained licenses. Percy Lambert 23 of Langsville and Ruby Farley 16 of Langsville also received licenses. The text notes 15 365 miles of railways within Mexico.
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Pomeroy
Herman Osler
Carrie Shuler
Rutland
William Wallace Bradford
Middleport
Muriel Claire Whaley
Flora
Percy R. Lambert
Langsville
Ruby Faye Farley
New Officers Presented as Middleport Garden Club Form Year
Middleport Garden Club ends year 1938-39 with new president Mrs C F Rathburn delivering a welcome address and verse. Officers introduced at Mrs Garen Stansbury home as district director presided and treasurer Mrs John Duerr reported. Members heard reports from delegates on the state conference at Zanesville and roll call responses October Reminders. A gavel from Rutland presented to the club by Mrs Rathburn and returning president Mrs Stansbury praised cooperation. New year books and flower show plans noted including joint plans with Woman's Music Club and a living Christmas tree project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Middleport Garden Club
C. F. Rathburn
Garen Stansbury
Ffternoon
John Duerr
John Cranston
Ironton
Ohio Association of Garden Clubs
Zanesville
James Harley
Rutland
Rathburn
Beegles and Beards Return From 2300 Mile Auto Trip
Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Beegle and Clerk of Courts Herman Beards return to Pomeroy after a 2300 mile auto journey through 10 states. They visited relatives in Dorcas near Racine Oklahoma including Arthur Beaver Bethany Purcell and Waldo Beaver Oklahoma City. Bethany impressed them with its 3000 population no picture shows saloons jail alcohol or tobacco Nazarene Church seats 1800.
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Pomeroy
Elmer Beegle
Herman Beards
Oklahoma
Dorcas
Racine
Arthur Beaver
Bethany
Okla
Austin Beaver
Purcell
Waldo Beaver
Oklahoma City
Beards
Nazarene Church
Homecoming Observed By Chauncey Church
Trimble Church of Christ held annual homecoming with three services. Sunday School counted 117, music by the children's chorus. Rev. Gilbert Courtney delivered the homecoming sermon. Basket dinner followed, with 1 30 program featuring the Young People's choir and readings by Mrs. Gertrude Rainey. Former members greeted guests and Rev. Paul Runk delivered an address.
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Chauncey
Trimble
Paul Runk
First Church of Christ
Zanesville
Returning Pastor Given Welcome by Many Friends
The four M. E. Circuit churches Chauncey Millfield Trimble and Jacksonville held a reception in Jacksonville to honor the return of Rev and Mrs Robert Lawrence for another year. About 75 people attended including Chauncey residents Mrs E Fennell Mrs Bertha Border Mrs Nell Jorden Mrs Alma Staflinger Mrs Bess Nicholson Mrs Lizzie Howery Mrs Ruth Smith Mrs Lizzie Canter Mrs Sue Preston Miss Frances Harvey and Thomas Buckley.
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Chauncey
M. E
Millfield
Trimble
Jacksonville
Robert Lawrence
Lizzie Howery
Ruth Smith
Lizzie Canter
Sue Preston
Frances Harvey
Thomas Buckley
Joseph Matthews Dies at Delaware
Chauncey relatives report the death of Joseph Mathews at his Delaware home after a two week illness. Funeral and burial are set in Delaware on Wednesday with several Chauncey relatives planning to attend. He and wife Phernie celebrated their 50th anniversary last February. Survived by wife, son Garland of Delaware, and three daughters Mrs. Donald Jones Mrs. Fred Genthner and Mrs. Lon Flickinger of Boston.
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L. C. Sommerville
Robert Richards
Duerr
Margaret Keehne
James Hood
Columbus
Fred Guth
Lena
Katie Guth
Maud Kohl
Leona
West Main St
M. C. Gibbs
Middleport
Gibbs
Albert Mees
Paul Shaw
Chauncey
J. E. Tracy
Union Ave
Eddie Smith
Mary
Martha
Ann
Wehe Terrace
Floyd Tracy
Floyd
Elmer Windon
Burhl
Rock Springs
Joseph Mathews
Bert Daugherty
Delaware
Mathews
Phernie
Garland Mathews
Donald Jones
Fred Genthner
Lon Flickinger
Boston
Chauncey Area Socials and Meetings Report
Chauncey hosts and visits across families with weekend gatherings in neighboring towns. Local residents attend church events and planning meetings at Zion Church and Dover Grange.
Chauncey Church Plans Important Wednesday Meeting
The Official Board of Chauncey M. E. Church will hold a meeting at the church Wednesday at 7 p m. All members are requested to be present.
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Chauncey
Chauncey M. E. Church
Quilting Day Held by Chauncey Ladies Aid
The Ladies Aid Society of the M. E. Church met on Thursday for an all day quilting session and soup dinner at the church. Present were Mrs. Bess Nicholson Bertha Borden Ruth Smith Mary Dew Lydia Spearry Lizzie Harvey Myrtle Pidcock Effie Fennell Lizzie Canter and Sue Preston.
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Chauncey—Ladies Aid Society
M. E. Church
Bess Nicholson
Bertha Borden
Ruth Smith
Mary Dew
Lydia Spearry
Lizzie Harvey
Myrtle Pidcock
Effie Fennell
Lizzie Canter
Sue Preston
Walters Family Weekend Guests In Columbus Area
Mrs. Walters entertained Chauncey with weekend guests including her sister in law Mrs. Ralph Hostetter a niece Mrs. Jake Molnar and daughter Dorothy and Mrs Walters daughter Mrs Edgar Wingett Columbus. Charles Walters son of Mrs Bessie Walters spent the weekend in Nelsonville visiting his aunt Mrs Lama Hostetter and Robert Rardian.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Bessie Walters
Ralph Hostetter
Jake Molnar
Dorothy
Walters
Edgar Wingett
Columbus
Charles Walters
Nelsonville
Lama Hostetter
Robert Rardian
Misneres Welcome Beverly Jean In Millfield Home
Mr and Mrs Pearl Misner announce the birth of a daughter Beverly Jean at their Millfield home on Sunday October 2. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs William Misner and Mr and Mrs John Bescoe of Millfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Pearl Misner
Lucy Bescoe
Beverly Jean
Millfield
William Misner
John Bescoe
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Athens Messenger
Ohto
M. D. Hartley
Ralston Russell
T. A. Downie
U. S. Army Engineers
Hartley
U. S
Eureka
War Department
Board of Trustees of Public Affairs
Lineal St
Bell & Bolgot
J. J. Morgan
East Broad St
Pomeroy Social Notes
Allie Fisher
Jane Ann Hite
Magnolia Temple
Minersville
Federated Church
Ruby Miller
Walter Reibel
Ralph Kuether
Pleasant Ridge
Seakus Hotel
Albany
Pomeroy Personals
Young People’s Church
Warren Bright
Pomeroy Union Christian Youth
Burnell Stephenson
David Goodwin
Sophia Blazewicz
Bank
Action Reviewed
Robert Birch Foster
Portsmouth
Heath M. E. Church
William Longstaff
Corning
New York Central
Burns Barker
John Wesley Longstaff
Middleport Social Notes
Mexico
Middleport Club
Chauncey Church
Rev. Lawrence
Joseph Matthews
Earl Shaner
Jimmy
Lancaster
George Keck
Pauline
Daniel Fulton
James Carroll
Thomas
Jennie Ruth
Jackson
John Sharick
Dwight
Basil Buchanan
Cove
W. Va
John Shafer
Victor Grinstead
Betty Lou Sands
Elmer Bingman
Claude Grinstead
Logan
Robert Hixson
Addie Tippett
Catlettsburg
Ashland
O. M. Russell
Mothers Bible
Zion Church
Lower Plains
Ollie Gabriel
Dover Grange No. 2642
Chauncey K. of P
Floyd Nye
High St
Loyal Woman's Bible
Church of Christ
Mrs. Walters
Nelgar Pharmagal Co., Inc
Bn.bc. Bldg
Obie
Fishbaugh
W. Union Street
Hanes
Navy
SUEDE
Brown
Packard
Arrang
Athens Motorisis
Algeo Motor Sales
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