Charleston Expert Talks Of Future Local Industry
Pomeroy Chamber of Commerce heard Marlin Geiger of WestVaco Chemical Corp discuss chlorine production and brine quality, urging a riverfront chlorine plant with soda ash and caustic soda facilities. He cited cost ranges, water needs, and nearby coal deposits while praising local labor, with questions from business members.
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Parent-Teacher Group To Meet Thursday
POMEROY The Junior Senior Parent-Teacher Association will meet at the Senior High School Thursday evening at 7 30. After the regular business session a reception and tea for new members will follow. All members urged to attend and those wishing to join but not yet developed by large chemical companies may do so.
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Pomeroy Social Notes Masked party and local notices
Thirty five members and guests of the J. O. F. Class of the United Methodist Church enjoyed a masked party hosted by the Tompkins and Ebersbach families. The group voted to donate to the National War Fund and the Pomeroy FTA. A grand march and prize awards followed a pumpkin pie repast. Local club gains and personal notices include new members, a club constitution, and several hometown arrivals and departures tied to Meigs County residents and families with military ties.
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Pomeroy Fta
Health Light Fund
Ralph Gilmore
Baney Mitchell
Legion Will Purchase Lamps for School
Pomeroy post of the American Legion presented a financial report by Frank BigWill at its Monday meeting. The post, in good financial shape with dues paid for last year, voted to donate funds to schools for germicidal lamps to promote health. Commander Erines Lallance led the gathering and refreshments followed.
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Former Resident of Meigs County Dies
Midddleport reports the death of Mrs. H. H. Hysell, former Bradbury resident, in California after a heart attack while visiting daughter Nina Kemming and husband. Survived by four children. service details incomplete.
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California
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Hysell
Bradbury
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Widow Writes Letter to Soldier on Shared Loss and Hope
The article relays a heartfelt letter reflecting on Bede's death, memories of eight years of marriage, and the impact on his wife Kath. She urges letters from home to soldiers, noting the power of correspondence amid war and loss. Also, Chester schools resume after health officer's report and student checkups.
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Fortney Rites and France Death Noted for Bellefontaine Soldier
Private Herbert L Fortney, 19, son of Clyde S Fortney of 320 Ludlow Bellefontaine, was killed in action in France on Sept 29 after overseas since June 10 1944. He served in the infantry, had been stationed in England, and was a BE H S graduate and Kroger clerk. A brother Edward Fortney is in Harlingen Texas and a sister Gertrude fortney remains at home. The Bellefontaine court house flag stood at half mast in his honor.
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Portland Briefs Ice cream social at church Friday
Portland The Basement reports Sunday School will host an ice cream social at the church Friday evening Oct. 20. Mrs. Annie Adams and her son Jason, with the Coast Guards in Florida, visit relatives here and will return with him. Mrs. Worthington and Mrs. Price visited relatives at Columbus this week.
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Peterson's Ointment Promises Quick Piles Relief
Millions over 40 years found relief from itching and smarting using Peterson's Ointment. A testimonial claims the itching eased and sleep returned. Available as a jar and 60 cent tube with applicator, money back if not delighted. Ad.
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Young People Meet at Pomeroy Church
Seventy two youths from Methodist churches across Meigs County gathered at the United Methodist Church Monday evening to conduct County Youth Fellowship business and enjoy games and refreshments. The next meeting is set for November 27 in Middport and other church activities included a masquerade at the parsonage Saturday night with forty youngsters and eight adults. The children's missionary group led by Mrs. C E W Downie undertook the event. The United Methodist Sunday School held a wiener roast and picnic at the Children's Home on Sunday evening October 15.
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Pilot Wins Combat Proficiency Award in Germany Mission
Middleport reports Captain Dwight E. Ross son of Mrs. Verne Ross of Columbus has been presented a combat proficiency award for exceptional meritorious achievement as pilot in a bombing mission over Germany. He serves as squadron flight commander.
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