Middleport Mothers Seek Dresses Shoes for Needy Children
Middleport room mothers organize clothing and shoe drive for indigent students. Volunteers mend garments and half-sole shoes as needed. Donations requested through Mrs. L. D. Diles, Mrs. Harold Chase, or Mrs. Schaaf at listed Beech Street and South Second Avenue addresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
George Schaaf
Parent-Teacher Association
L. D. Diles
Beech St
Harold Chase
Schaaf
S. Second Ave
Delinquent Tax Bond Sale Planned in Athens County Ohio
Sealed proposals are invited by the Athens County Commissioners for the sale of delinquent tax bonds totaling 58000 dollars. Bonds mature from 1941 to 1948 with 4 percent interest, payable semiannually, issued to fund poor relief under Ohio law. Bids must include par and accrued interest with a 600 dollar certified check and may cover any number of bonds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens County
Athens
Ohio
Board of County Commissioners
County of
Board of County Commissioners of
O. Gibson
Pomeroy Garden Club Hosts Elegant Thursday Dinner Affair
Members of the Pomeroy Garden Club gathered at the Ralston Russell home on East Main Street for a four table dinner event. The formal dinner featured purple petunias and amethyst serveware, with luncheon, breakfast, and outdoor tables displaying colorful, informal centerpieces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Ralston Russell
E. Main St
Pomeroy Garden Club
Cheseldine
J. O. Roedel
Helen Russell
Victor Reiss
Ohio State University
Edison Hobhstetter
Russell
Cotton Plant Display Grows in Meigs County Schools
R. B. Carson known as the Sage of Leading Creek presents a large open cotton plant with pods at Central, Junior and Senior High Schools in Middleport. Carson brought the plant from Leading Creek for grandson Robert Martin Carson and other students to study.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
R. B. Carson
Meigs
Leading Creek
Carson
Robert
Martin Carson
Athens Eastern Stars Feted in Pomeroy
Athens Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star, with 65 members, was entertained in Pomeroy by the local chapter. Grand Marshal Flossie Killan spoke and sang, joined by Velma Geary and Mr. and Mrs. Willis Aleshire. Officers wore white formats and a drill was performed, with Mrs. Everett Tracy leading. Refreshments followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Athens
Order of Eastern Star
Flossie Killan
Velma Geary
Willis Aleshire
Everett Tracy
Middleport Social and Literary Club Activities Report
The Middleport Literary Club met at Mrs. L. J. Heiner’s country home near Rutland, with remarks by outgoing president Mrs. Frank White and new president Mrs. M. L. French. A paper on The New Spirit in American Literature was read by Mrs. H. E. Cook and refreshments were served. The Sew and So Club held a meeting at Mrs. Milton Hood’s home with elections and birthday celebrations. Several residents were noted in local social visits and travels, including trips to Cincinnati and the Smoky Mountains, with ongoing community events at the First Presbyterian Church and local clubs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Middleport Literary Club
L. J. Heiner
Rutland
Frank White
M. L. French
H. E. Cook
Roll Call
Marcus Chambers
Brown
Jack Warner
M. G. Harnick
Garen Stansbury
Edgar Ervin
Geneva Humphries
Alpha Summerville
Margaret Coe
Westfield
N. J
Milton Hood
Brownell Ave
Beulah White
Hood
White
Edith Sauer
L. R. Wilson
Greenfield
Lawrence Bing
J. J. Schmoll
Norma Lippi
Cincinnati
Robert Rawlings
Robert Coats
Athens
Walter Cluff
Kansas City
F. M. Cluff
Lasca Torbett
Doctor
Paden City
W. Va
Linda Lou Helrich
Lloyd Helrich
Gallipolis
T. H. Davis
Missionary Society of the
First Presbyterian Church
N. Third Ave
Edward Tewksbury
Gene Wyatt
Zanesville
Wyatt
B. F. Fultz
Ohio Writer
WPA
Ohio
Frank Vroman
Skyline Drive
Smoky Mountains
Vromans
West Virginia
Virginia
Oh Doctor shines in volunteer firemen play in Middleport
A four day rehearsal Triangle Producing Company presents Oh Doctor under the Volunteer Fire Company, drawing strong laughs and praise. nan fisher wins Fireman’s Sweetheart cup, with runner ups jean ann young and betty lou hartinger. cast features sheldon stevens, anna lou abry, chester rice, thelma snyder, harold hubbard, clifford cunningham, betty and bob hoeflick, dorothy barsotti, charles entsminger, joan wood, and a 3 to 8 year old quartet. vocal numbers by the wealds family and forties-style performances entertain a large audience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. F. Parmelee
Fisher
Joe French
Jean Ann Young
Betty Lou Hartinger
Sheldon Stevens
Jim
Anna Lou Abry
Patricia
Stevens
Chester Rice
Mr. Eddens
Thelma Snyder
Harold Hubbard
Clifford Cunningham
Betty
Bob Hoeflick
George Hoeflick
Johnson
Penelope
Charles Wood
Kitty
Aged Woman Breaks Arm in Fall
Mrs. Margaret Stanbery ninety seven year old Pomeroy resident fell Wednesday evening and broke her right elbow. She is reported favorable today and will observe her ninety eighth birthday in December. She lives on Osborn Street with her son Hart Stanbery president of the Pomeroy National Bank.
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Pomeroy
Margaret Stanbery
Stanbery
Osborn St
Hart Stanbery
Pomeroy National Bank
Council Returns Cabs To Court St
POMEROY council meets in adjourned session and votes to move taxis from Lynn Street to Court Street to ease traffic. New rules create four to five spaces on the west curb side and two spaces on the east side with six reserve spots on the parking lot as a trial solution.
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Pomeroy
Court St
Lynn St
Jackets Visit Jackson for Third Game
Middleport reports the MHL Yellow Jackets travel to Jackson for their third league game against the Ironmen. Dixon Jackson, a standout senior, is expected to cause trouble on defense while Jackson aims to rebound after a 27-0 loss to Gallipolis. The team practices nightly with band members adding a halftime show before the trip to Jackson. A separate note: Gordon Spies, 23, of Marietta, and Betty Bules, 21, of Chester, secured a marriage license in probate court.
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Middleport
MHL
Yellow Jackets
Jackson
Ironmen
Jackets
Gallipolis Blue Devils
Dixon
Logan
Henry
Chapman
Booth
Chillicothe
New Boston
Wellston
Gallipolis
Bill Wood
Orville
O.T
Middleport Field
Pomeroy
Gordon Spies
Marietta
Betty Bules
Chester
Blue Devils Favored For Win Over Pomeroy
Large crowds from Pomeroy and Gallipolis head to the Panth er Blue Devil game at Middleport Stadium. The visiting Blue Devils are favored on the heels of their strong record, while Pomeroy hopes to counter with latent power and a focused effort after a defeat to Athens.
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Pomeroy
Gallipolis
Middleport
Blue Devils
Panthers
Athens
Pomeroy Boys
Temporary restraining order blocks Angeletti county engineer bid
In Pomeroy a temporary restraining order prevents the election board from listing George Angeletti as a candidate for county engineer. A hearing in common pleas court Saturday at 9 will decide if the order becomes permanent or is withdrawn. Hartinger, Republican nominee, is serving by appointment to complete Theodore Beegle’s term. Angeletti is the Democratic nominee. Hartinger contends Angeletti is not a registered engineer or surveyor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore Beegle
Angeletti
Hartinger
Wahama High School hires Mrs. Schneider in Harris absence
Mrs. Clarence Schneider who is Edith Jordan has been engaged to teach at Wahama High School during the forced absence due to Mrs. Andrew Harris illness. Schneider is the niece of Mrs. Robert Harris and related to Herbert and Marcus Chambers and previously taught at Pt. Pleasant High School.
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Middleport
Clarence Schneider
Edith Jordan
Wahama
Andrew Harris
Musser Visits Grangers at Chester Grange Meeting
Chester Grange held its annual inspection with Deputy Master Harley Musser present. Mrs. George Mora served as acting master and Mrs. Pearl Mora attended. The event featured a Ladies Degree, a 4-H and Grange program, and a potluck lunch after a 72 attendees.
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Chester
Chester Grange
Harley Musser
George Mora
Pearl Mora
Columbia Grange
Mary Mora
August Weber
Grange
Blakeslee
Esther Frecker
Ruth Weber
Howard Knight
Elma Smith
Carl Kautz
Eileen Hayes
Rock Springs
Olive
Harrisonville
Methodist Church Announce Services in Pomeroy
Simpson Methodist Church schedules 10:30 Sunday worship with Sunday School at 9:15 guest Sunday. Rev. Warren H. Bright will preach The Good Neighbor and Remember Jesus Christ at 7:00 p.m. Activities next week include J.C.F. Class Monday, official board meeting Tuesday 7:15, prayer meeting Wednesday 7:15, Epworth League Thursday, and choir practice Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Simpson Methodist Church
Warren H. Bright
Jesus Christ
J.C.F
Epworth League
Pomeroy High Latin Club Elects Officers
POMEROY The Latin Club of Pomeroy High School elected officers under Richard Elberfeld. Ernestine Rea was named president, Wilma Barnitz vice president, and Jack Matson secretary. The program featured a piano solo by Edward Stark and readings. SCARLET FEVER RACINE Eight year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Hayes Mee Murray is ill with scarlet fever and quarantined by the health officer Dr W S Ellis. the county reports this is the only case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Latin Club
Pomeroy High School
Richard Elberfeld
Ernestine Rea
Wilma Barnitz
Jack Matson
Edward Stark
Angie Shain
Abbie Warner
Racine
Hayes Mee Murray
Racine-Portland
W. S. Ellis
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Middleport Social Notes
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Patricia McElhinney
Susan Allensworth
Paula Jean Britton
Frances Pickens
Ginny Jo Wise
Wenona Kerwood
Connie Lee
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New
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S. Court St
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Methodist Church
Pomeroy High Latin Club
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Fidelity CO
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