Meigs County Youths Ordered to Report for Army Exams Today
Sixteen Meigs County registrants are summoned by the draft board to report for pre induction examinations. Names include Harry Eugene Boggess Clyde Cross Clarence Randolph Elba Zeigler Clifford Kirk Marvin Little Donald Cone Robert Grueser Gerald Congo Charles Cozart James Heilman John Donnell Donald Miller and others with destinations listed in St Albans W Va Columbus Hemlock Grove and Long Bottom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Meigs County
Selective Service Board
Harry Eugene Boggess
Dunbar
W. Va
St. Albans
Clyde Elihu Cross
Columbus
Clarence Ernal Randolph
Flora Clair
Elba Zeigler
Hemlock Grove
Clifford Kirk, Jr
Middleport
Keith Marion Woods
RFC Racine
Marvin Gus Little
Park St
Donald Francis Cone
RFD
Carpenter
Robert Earl Grueser
Minersville
Gerald Gene Congo
Long Bottom
Charles Robert Cozart
Denzse Culbert
Stanley
Albany
James Lewis Heilman
E. Main St
John Wilbur Donnell
Wilkesville
Donald Wilson Miller
Services in Pomeroy Churches Brighten Sunday Schedule
POMEROY church listings show morning services across several congregations including Grace Episcopal United Methodist St Paul Lutheran First Baptist Salvation Army and Enterprise U B with various sermons Sunday School and youth activities. A public notice details a certificate transfer proposal before the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio involving J E Newman and Clarence Kelley with October 18 filing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Public Utilities Commission of Ohio
J. E. Newman
Clarence Kelley
Columbus
Ohio
Nelsonville
Pomeroy Ladies Auxiliary Elects New Chairs and Plans Holiday Events
Mrs Dora Stanley became president of the Drew Webster Post American Legion Ladies Auxiliary as new chairmen and committees were appointed. Dues are due by Nov 11, donations were made to National War Fund PTA Health Rights Public Library and books for National Book Week. A Christmas party for members and Legionnaires will be held the first Wednesday in November at the Legion Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zana Baxter
Dey Hysell
National War Fund
PTA
Public Library
National Book Week
Emma Hoffner
Evelyn Cook
Stanley
Margaret Sinclair
Margaret Lallance
Marie Hauck
J. M. Thornton
Ian Buckley
Leona Myers
Estella Torrence
Fannie Adams
Clara Larson
Nadames Laura Watson
Mes Lois Bradford
Virginia Brown
Gladys Crooks Hayman
Aged Woman Dies at Home Of Daughter
Middleport obituary reports Mrs. E. E. Campbell died Thursday at her daughter's home Mrs. William Haptonstall. Funeral services set for Sunday at 2 30 PM with Rev. Ralph Zandel officiating. Interment at Middleport Hill. She would have been 83 on Christmas Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
E. E. Campbell
William Haptonstall
Ralph Zandel
Middleport Hill
Campbell
Haptonstall
James E. Snyder
Columbus
Ina Anderson
Emma Owens
Frank Snyder
Middleport and
Vicinity
Paul Haptonstall
Hubert Taylor
Carl Gilmore
Clarence Chase
Judson White
Thomas Anderson
Finsterwald
Rutland
Services listed for Sunday at Middleport churches
Middleport churches announce Sunday services for Oct 29. First Baptist Church offers 9:15 Sunday School with 10:15 worship and 7:30 evening service on "The Great Judgment Day." Church of Christ sets 9:15 Bible School and 10:15 Communion with sermons "A Memorial for Christ" and "The Night of Repentance." Presbyterian plans 9:30 school and 10:30 worship with H L Carr preaching "Another Substitute for the Kingdom." Heath Methodist 9:30 school and 10:30 worship with "Re-digging the Wells Deeper" and 6 youth session on Bible. Mt Moriah Baptist lists 9:15 church school and 6:30 BYP U.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
First Baptist Church
Paul Smart
B.Y.P.U
Ralph Zandel
Church OF Christ — Bible School
William Theobald
Christ
Christian Endeavor
First Presbyterian
William Grate
H. L. Carr
Heath Methodist Church
H. A. Rothrock
Lee McComas
MT. Moriah Baptist Church
Dinner Hosts Highlight Halloween Style At Weeks Home
John Weeks Charles Stanley and Jack Rosenbaum hosted a dinner at the home of Mr and Mrs Eldon Weeks. Guests included Misses Barbara Scholl Elaine Young and Eunice Hill. Decorations matched a Halloween theme.
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John Weeks
Charles Stanley
Jack Rosenbaum
Russell Davis Killed in France October 4
A telegram to Mr and Mrs Robert A Davis of Rose Hill Pomeroy reports Russell Davis killed in action October 4 in France. Born January 22 1924 he enlisted April 16 1943 in Pomeroy and served in Infantry at Camp Shelby before sailing overseas in May. He attended Pomeroy High School class of 1942 and worked at West Virginia Ordnance Works prior to the Army. He is survived by parents, three brothers and four sisters with several relatives referenced among them.
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A. V. Howell Pomeroy
Russell Davis
France
Robert Russell Davis
Pomeroy
Robert A
Elizabeth Davis
Rose Hill
Ft. Hayes
Columbus
Camp Shelby
Miss
England
Pomeroy High
West Virginia Ordnance Works
Point Pleasant
William Richard
Ft.Riley
Kansas
David
Reunion of Marines Ends Two and a Half Year Separation
Sir Marvin Davis stationed on the Russell Islands meets Staff Sgt. Max Davis at Bougainville after two and a half years apart. Their parents, Mr. and Mrs. St Davis, learn of the reunion. Marvin traveled from the Russell Islands to Bougainville for the gathering.
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Pomeroy
Sir Marvin Davis
Russell Islands
Max Davis
Bougainville
St Davis
Marvin
Reunion
Kleerex Pimples Vanish Overnight Says Advertisers
An ad promotes Kleerex as a safe medicated liquid that dries pimples overnight. It claims quick, clear results for users who apply before bed, with testimonials praising confidence. The spot offers a 50 cent price and a money back guarantee.
Many Attend Social Meeting of Eagles in Pomeroy
A large crowd from Pomeroy and nearby towns attended the Meigs Aerie anniversary dance and social, featuring a Columbus floor show with singers dancers and comedians. A turkey donated by Leslie Price was won by Mrs. Harry Watson after a playful chase on the dance floor. Proceeds totaling $55.25 will go to the National War Fund, announced William Lowe. Harold Long led the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Meigs Aerie
Columbus
Leslie Price
Harry Watson
National War Fund
William Lowe
Harold Long
Two Communities Reach Drive Quota
POMEROY Meigs County reports two more communities have met their quotas. Reedsville led by Mrs Ambrose Kibble and Minersville led by Mrs Hiram Fisher reached the target as W A Smith announced. The Rutland American Legion Post and Auxiliary contributed 42 dollars, reported by chairwoman Mrs James Titus.
Olive-Orange FFA Officers Attend Training School
Officers from the Olive-Orange Chapter of Future Farmers of America attended the FFA officers training school at McArthur recently. Attending were David Ross president Ray Weaver treasurer Walter Adkins secretary and Dale Cowdery reporter.
Attend John Durst Rites in Zanesville
Local relatives who attended the funeral of John Durst aged 59 at Pilgrim Church in Zanesville report the rites were conducted Monday by Reverend Lamers of Newark. Durst, a former Pomeroy citizen, died October 20 after a weeklong illness. He was a coal business partner, village council member, and later a mine foreman for Holbein Coal in Zanesville, survived by his wife Alice and five daughters and three sons plus siblings and in laws.
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Pomeroy
John Durst
Zanesville
Pilgrim Church
Lamers
Newark
Mr. Durst
Riverside Drive
Jacob
May Durst
Hennessy and Durst
Holbein Coal Company
Durst
Riverside Grange
Alice M. Durst
Hilda
Cincinnati
Lillian
Carol
Ruth
Imogene
Cleveland
Norman J
Ft. Monmouth
N. J
Charles F
France
Richard E
Lincoln
Neb
Anna Durst
Harry Smith
J. E. Rowe
Fred R
Val P
Erie
Chester Soldier Reported Missing in Action in Germany
Mrs. Anna Powell received a War Department message stating her son Sergeant Homer Powell has been missing in action in Germany since October 3. Powell is one of several family members in military service. brother George lives at the family home in Chester and another son Phillip serves while Earnest recently left the Army. The mother is a widow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester
Anna Powell
War Department
Homer Powell
Germany
Bands Offer Real Show at Stadium
At Thursday night’s game in Middleport the Wellston Golden Rocket Marching Band and the MHS Marching Band performed a halftime program and joined for opening exercises. Luther Bates directed both bands with Bernard Krinke as local manager. Patricia Carpenter led Wellston with majorettes and flag bearers while Bruce Bingham guided Middleport. The national anthem and flag-raising opened the ceremony, followed by Carpenter’s acrobatic stunts and Bingham’s baton twirls and majorette dance.
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Middleport
Wellston Golden Rocket
MHS
Luther “Pop” Bates
Jackson
Bernard Krinke
Patricia Carpenter
Wellston
Middleport Band
Bruce Bingham
Miss Carpenter
Army man wounded in action honored by Purple Heart
Miss Betty Mulford's son SSgt Robert L Goodall served with an infantry unit in Holland and was wounded in action in France on July 27. His mother Mrs E M Deweese received his Purple Heart as news arrived. Mulford recently returned from Bucyrus where she worked and lives with her aunt Mrs Fremont Fegler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Betty Mulford
Ssgt
Robert L. Goodall
Holland
France
E. M. Deweese
Democratic Club Potluck and Meetings at Downie Building
The Women’s Democratic Club gathered at Mrs. Gaynelle Wise’s home for a potluck supper followed by a brief business session led by president Mrs. Dale Carl. Donations were approved for the Radio Fund and for State and County Headquarters. Prizes were awarded in games to Mrs. Tate and Mrs. Helen Neutzling among others.
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Downie Bldg
Second St
Rachel McBride
Hazel Clark
Ella Nease
Laura Crooks
Eva Vargars
Mayme Holmes
Mary J. Watson
Emma Duckworth
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Rothrock
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L. M. Mohrhoff
First Baptist
W. Luther Tracy
Caryl Cook
Baptist Youth Fellowship
Boy Scouts of Troop 47
Covenant
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Shook
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Jinx
Kroger
Enterprise U. B
John L. Morgan
Agnes Weeks
Ladies Aid
Morriset Pen and Ink
Middleport Book Store
Dongen
Western Front
Te Breda
Netherlands
Elst
Arnhem
Boxmeer
s’'Hertogenbosch
Tilburg
Breda
Pomeroy Social Notes
Pomeroy Bend
Meigs
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Hidden Valley Outlaws
Bill Elliott
Gabby Hayes
Ghost Catchers
Overland Mail
Scarlet
Claw
Basil Rathbone
Nigel Bruce
Fuzzy Knight
Edger Kennedy
Ralph Morgan
SUN
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Hoot Gibson
Ken Maynard
Bob Steele
Texas Kid
Johnny Mack Brown
THE
Desert Hawk
Gilbert Roland
Kansas City
Athens Pharmacy
N. Court Bt
McArthur
Becky
Baby Shop
Tommy Tucker
Vicks VA
Liberty Theatre
Middleport, O
Walt Disney
George O’brien
June Carlson
Fifi D’orsay
Teala Loring
Charlie Chaplin
Universal News
Thomas E. Dewey
Seattle
Washington
Dewey
U. S. Department of Labor
United States
Seattle, Wash
Bricker
Athens County
Republican Executive Committee
J. W. Wilson
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