Pomeroy Children Win War Stamps for Scrap Drive
Forty two Pomeroy school children won War Stamp awards in a poster slogan contest tied to the Junior Command scrap drive. Central Elementary, Sugar Run Elementary, Junior High and Senior High winners earned 25 cent top prizes or 10 cent second prizes for posters and slogans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
W. A. Smith
Central
Corena Collens
Gladys Lewis
Albert Ruschel
Kathryn Miller
Mildred Obermeier
Gladys Kesterson
Betty Tedrow
Ruth Curtis
James Lochary
Dorothy Bolinger
Paul Litecky
Peggy Lewis
Horton Thomas
Lavonne Feiger
Nancy Sisson
Dorothy Fischer
Maxine Radford
Edgar Atkins
William Harper
J. D. Kirkland
Ethan Hampton
Junior Seyfried
Earl Foit
Joan Watson
Frances Gibson
Betty Custer
Beulah Kesterson
Jeanette
Elaine Young
Rose Marie Nease
Patricia Watson
Middleport Woman Honored by Lodge
At the Marietta district convention of the Daughters of America Marguerite Werner of Middleport was elected district oracle. She will preside with officers Blanche Roller of Pomeroy and Charles Howard district deputy at Riverview Camp in Middleport. The meeting drew 68 members from Mound Camp Marietta and large attendance from Middleport Pomeroy Marietta and McConnelsville.
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Middleport
the Daughters of America
Marietta
Marguerite Werner
Blanche Roller
Pomeroy
Charles Howard
Riverview Camp
Howard
Mound Camp
McConnelsville
Band Boosters Supper Slated at High School
Mrs. E. O. Tewksbury leads the Band Boosters supper at the high school Tuesday from 6 to 7 39 p m. Open to the public, tickets are sold by members for band projects. Committee includes Mrs. George Childs as ticket chair and Mrs. D E Miller with Mrs. Fred Fulitz as kitchen co chairs plus Mrs. M L French dining room chair.
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Middleport
E. O. Tewksbury
George Childs
D. E. Miller
Fred Fulitz
M. L. French
Eagles Vote To Buy $100 War Bond Each Week
POMEROY The Fraternal Order of the Eagles voted to buy a $100 war bond each week at a meeting held recently at the F O E Hall.
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Pomeroy
Order of the Eagles
F.O.E. Hall
Funeral Attendees Gather From McKeesport and Pomeroy
At Asbury Funeral in Middleport a funeral for the late James Asbury Smith drew relatives and friends including Mr. and Mrs. George Smith and Mr. and Mrs. James Evans of McKeesport Pa. Guests included Mrs. C. A. Poindexter and Mrs. Anna Trimble and other kin. Friday evening hosts were Mr. and Mrs. Wilson Hudson at the Home Restaurant. Also present were Mrs. Belle Smith and Mrs. Martha Hudson. In 1884 86 Thomas Stevens rode around the world pedaling 13500 miles on a high wheeled bicycle.
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Middleport
James Asbury Smith
Pomeroy
George Smith
James Evans
McKeesport
C. A. Poindexter
Anna Trimble
Wilson Hudson
Helen Smith
Hudson
Evans
Belle Smith
Martha Hudson
Thomas Stevens
Carey Hysell
Ravenna
Harrisonville Road
Dan P. Coll
Patsy
Mary
Jackson
J. O. Roedel
E. Main St
Pomeroy-Jackson
Merin Long
Dorothy Long
Charlotte Murray
Parkersburg
Myrtle Long
Athens Rd
Otho Murray
Mulberry Ave
E. Blakeslee
Geneva Humphreys
Opal McKeeman
Waverly
H. B. Smith
Lincoln Hill
W. S. White
Syracuse
Freda Faehnle
Huntington
Charles Otto
Charles Bengel
Marietta
C. E. W. Downie
Albert Mees
Anne St
L. C
Bendvue Theater
Wilkesville
Stars Say For Tuesday October 13
The星 planetary configurations on this day are conflicting with adverse aspects yet promise progress for the public and influential figures. Sudden change or rash speech pose danger. those born on the day face a year requiring discretion and careful plans for lucrative progress. Deal tactfully with authorities and avoid impulsive writings.
Middleport Social Notes Highlight Town Visits and Farewells
Middleport residents gather for farewell events as Bill Robson leaves for Meigs County draftee duties. Families travel to Charleston and Huntington visiting relatives while others attend Ohio State games and Logan Middleport events. Local society notes include church program at Heath Methodist Church this evening.
Volunteer Solicitors To Collect for USC
M G Brown, chairman of the local U S O drive, released a list of volunteer house to house solicitors for the campaign this week. The names include Mrs Leonard Henry Mrs Robert Coats Mrs Hubert Mace Mrs Cora Root Mrs Bruce Lloyd Mrs George Childs Miss Maxine Mankin Mrs Sidney Pickens and many others plus Rotary Club members as sponsors.
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Middleport
M. G. Brown
U.S.O
Funds
Leonard Henry
Robert Coats
Hubert Mace
Cora Root
Bruce Lloyd
George Childs
Maxine Mankin
Sidney Pickens
W. R. Garber
George C. Schaaf
Stanley Dickard
Rotary Club
A Message to Every Driver by Rubber Director
A wartime urging from William M. Jeffers Rubber Director advises drivers to conserve rubber by driving only when necessary, staying under 35 miles per hour, keeping tires inflated, regularly inspecting them, and sharing cars to aid the war effort.
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William M. Jeffers
Middleport Native Promoted in New York
Middleport notes Sidney Coe native of Middleport has been promoted to assistant vice president of Irving Trust Company in New York City. He has worked with the firm since 1929. Sidney’s brother Donald Coe is a field representative for another New York trust company. Sidney’s wife Nancy Hogg and their young son are wintering with relatives in Pt Pleasant.
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Middleport
M. G., White
Sidney Coe
Margaret Rowley Coe
Sidney P. Coe
Irving Trust Company
New York City
Coe
Donald Coe
Nancy Hogg
Pt. Pleasant
Ohio Heroes Lead War Effort From Center of Industry
The piece profiles two Ohioans guiding World War II efforts. Ernest J. King, a Lorain native and U S Naval Academy graduate of 1901, serves as Commander in Chief of the U S Fleet. Cleveland born General George H Brett, a Virginia Military Institute alumnus and deputy Allied Forces commander in the western Pacific, previously led aviation work at Wright Field. The article cites Ohio industry and farms as critical to sustaining the war, feeding the armed forces and fueling production.
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Lorain
Ernest J. King
U. S. Naval Academy
U.S. Fleet
Cleveland
Cleveland Public Schools
Virginia Military Institute
Orge H. Brett
Brett
Western Pacific
King
U. S
Seven Seas
Orient
Philippines
Wright Field
Dayton
Air Corps
Ohio
Pomeroy Social Notes Marriage Announcement and Local Happenings
Pomeroy notes reveal the engagement of Leah Ann Crites to Lieut. James Harold Bracey with a wedding set for October 31 at Simpson Methodist Church. Bracey is stationed at the West Virginia Ordnance Works, and Crites previously worked for General Chemical Co. Numerous social events, visits, and hospital notes follow, including births, dinners, travel, and community activities across Syracuse, Jackson, Huntington, and nearby towns.
Meigs County residents subpoenaed in Burton case
Several Meigs County people received subpoenas as witnesses in the Everett Burton case to appear before the Jackson grand jury on Oct. 19. Burton was arrested in Jackson County for robbing a filling station, according to reports.
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Pomeroy
Meigs County
Everett Burton
Jackson Grand Jury
Burton
Jackson County
Meigs County Committee For Service Men Announced
A county wide committee to aid in locating Meigs County service members is listed with members named for precincts outside Pomeroy and Middleport. The article names volunteers including Mrs Neva Pierce, Miss Gladys Anderson, Mrs Vona Russell, Miss Hazel Townsend, Mrs Jean Lee, Miss Vada Paulsen, Mrs Louise Stewart, Mrs Lucile Duckworth, Mrs Wanda Neigler and many others across Salisbury Columbia Salem Dexter Scipio Chester Orange Rutland Olive Langsville Letart and surrounding areas.
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Pomeroy
Meigs County
United States
A. V. Howell
Ohio War History Commission
Middleport
Salisbury Township
Neva Pierce
Bradbury
Silver Run
Marie Frazier
Gallia
Cheshire R.D
Porstroy
Edna Howell
Marion Howell
Pomeroy R.D
Rock Springs
Eldon Weeks
Enterprise
Columbia Township
Columbia
Blanch Gorby
Guy Gorby
School Lot
Carpenter
Dyesville
Nellie Vale
Dyesvile
George Paulsen
Hemlock Grove
Sutton Township
Racine Village
Louise Stewart
Racine
Guy Beegle
Dorcas
Beegle
Syracuse Village
Lucile Duckworth
Syracuse
Wanda Neigler
Reed Eynon
Carol Neigler
Republicans Attend County Wide Meeting in Meigs County
Fifty seven Republicans attended the county wide meeting Friday evening at the Meigs County Republican headquarters on Court St. Plans for the general election were discussed and several nominees gave short talks.
Young People Hold Service At City Park
Middleport reports a Christian Endeavor Society event at Roadside Park titled In the Glow of the Camps fire. Members sang read poems and prayers around a large campfire after evening worship at the Church of Christ.
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Middleport
Christian Endeavor Society
Church of Christ
Jesus
Anna Glaze
Wanda Thomas
Vivienne Vance
Dorothy Blosser
Abna Glaze
Esther Gilmore
Carmen Jackson
Patricia Devol
Paul
James Redman
Woman Rescued After Alleged Attempted Self Harm
Mrs. Genesvieve Sheets 42 of Ash Street Middleport swallowed disinfectant contents and was treated by the Fire Department first aid squad and a local physician before transfer to Holzer Hospital. The alleged attempt occurred late Sunday afternoon.
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Middleport
Pythian Sisters Meet to Hear Grand Temple Report
Members of the Meigs Temple Pythian Sisters are urged to attend Tuesday evening’s lodge meeting. A report from the Grand Temple held in Zanesville this fall will be presented along with a special program. Wilkesville lodge is invited and refreshments will be served.
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Middleport
Meigs Temple Pythian Sisters
Grand Temple
Zanesville
Wilkesville
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