County Youths Ordered To Report For Army Examinations
Pomeroy Meigs County registrants total sixteen directed to report today for pre induction physicals by the selective service board. Names include Harry Eugene Boggess Clyde Cross Clarence Frant Randolph Beith Marion Words Donald Francis Cone Robert Grueser and others with assignments in Adams Albany Pomeroy and Long Bottom areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Meigs County
Selective Service Board
Harry Eugene Boggess
Dunbar
Albans
Clyde Zhu Cross
Columbus
Clarence Frant Randolph
Flora Clair Biba Tegte
Hemlock Grove
Clifford Kirk
Middleport
Beith
Marion Words
Rrd
Racine
Marvin Gus Lite
Park St. Middleport
Donald Francis Cone
RFD
Carpenter
Bands Offer Real Show at Stadium in Middleport
Middleport staged a dual marching band show before the football game featuring Wellston Golden Rocket and MHS bands. Led by coach Luthor Bates and director Patricia Carpenter, the event opened with a national anthem and included baton twirling by Bruce Bingham and majorette routines, highlighting a festive halftime with flag bearers and acrobatic stunts. A Holland connection note mentions Miss Betts Mulford receiving word from Sir Robert Gandall about a wounded-in-action friend in France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Wellston Golden Rocket
MHS
Luthor “Pop” Bates
Jackson
Bernard Krinke
Patricia Carpenter
Wellston
Middleport Band
Ahe Bingham
Wellstan
Miss Carpenter
Bruce Bingham
Churches Schedule Sunday Services in Pomeroy Area
Readable directory style notice lists church services across Pomeroy area. Grace Episcopal Youth, United Methodist, St Paul Lutheran, First Baptist, Salvation Army and others announce times, venues, and speakers for Sunday and weekly events, with extra notes on district meetings and revival services. Public notice at end covers a utility certificate transfer in Nelsonville.
Pomeroy Social Notes President Leads Legion Auxiliary
Mrs Dora Stanley is new president of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Crew Webster Post American Legion. New chairmen and committees were named at the Legion Hall meeting. Donations supported National War Fund PTA health rights for school and public library. Christmas party plans and dues reminders noted. treasurer reports praised. Hostesses listed. dinner hosts at Eldon Weeks home celebrated with Halloween decor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Dora Stanley
Ladies Auxiliary
Webster Post
American Legion
Legion Hall
Zana Baxter
Dey Hysell
National War Fund
PTA
Public Library
Emma Hoff- ‘Mer
Evelyn Cook
Stanley
Margaret Sinclair
Margaret Lallance
Marie Hauck
J. M. Thornton
Ruth Keisling
Caroline Miller
Delphos Hayman
Ella Mannum
Virg
John Weeks
Charles Stanley
Jack Rosenbaum
Aged Woman Dies at Home of Daughter in Middleport
MIDDLEPORT. Funeral services for Mrs. B. Campbell, who died Thursday morning at her daughter Mrs. William Haptonstall's home, will be Sunday at 2 30 PM. Rev. Ralph Zandel will officiate and interment will be in Middleport Hall. Mrs Campbell had been an invalid six years and left a daughter and a son, 15 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Her husband died a year ago and two daughters and a son preceded her. Grandchildren include Sgt. Paul Haptonstall and several local names. Body remains at Finsterwald's Funeral Home in Rutland until Sunday. Mrs Campbell was an active First Baptist Church member. Had she lived until Christmas Day she would have been 86.
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Middleport
B. &. Campbell
William Haptonstall
Ralph Zandel
Middleport Hall
Campbell
Haptonstall
James FE. Snyder
Columbus
Ing Anderson
Emma Owens
Frank Snyder
Vicinity
Paul Haptonstall
Hubert Taylor
Car Gil. More
Clarence Chase
Judson White
Thomas Anderson
Finsterwald
Rutland
First Baptist Church
Services in Middleport Churches Sunday Oct 29
Middleport churches announce services for Sunday October 29. First Baptist Church lists Sunday School at 9 15 am with superintendent Paul Smart and morning worship at 10 15 am, plus evening worship at 7 30 pm. Church of Christ presents Bible School at 9 15 am with Willam Theobald, then communion at 10 15 am and worship at 7 pm. First Presbyterian schedules Sunday School at 9 30 am, morning worship at 10 20 am, with Rev BL Carr delivering the sermon. Heath Methodist Church offers Sunday School at 9 30 am, and worship at 10 30 am with evening youth fellowship at 6 pm. Mt Moriah Baptist Church holds church school at 9 15 am and BYPU at 6 30 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
First Baptist Church
Paul Smart
Ralph Zuntel
Church OF Christ — Bible School
Willam Theobald
Christ
Chrisian Endeavor
First Presbyterian
Willam
Carr
Kingdom
A.m. Church
Lena Reese
P.U
Emma Bland
Russell Davis Killed in France on Oct 4
telegram to Pomeroy parents confirms Russell Davis died in action in France October 4. He was born December 22, 1924, son of Robert A and Elizabeth I Davis of Rosetti, Pomeroy. A 1943 Pomeroy High graduate, he worked at West Virginia Ordnance Works before enlisting April 16, 1943, later shipping overseas after Camp Shelby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. V. Howell Pomeroy
Russell Davis
France
Robert Russell Davis
Dan
Pomeroy
Robert A
Elizabeth I Davis
Rosetti
Army
Ft Hayes
Columbus
Infantry
Camp Shelby
Miss
England
Pomeroy High School
West Virnia Ordnance Works
Point Pleasant
Wiliam Richard
Pimples Vanish Overnight With Klgeret and Klestex
Advert Promises rapid acne relief using Klgeret a medicated dry up formula and Klestex with 54c price. Endorsers claim clear complexions and new confidence. Guaranteed refund offered if not effective. Sold and recommended locally.
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Klgeret
Klestex
Pomeroy Eagles Social Draws Big Attendees and Floor Show
A large turnout of Eagles and their guests from Pomeroy and nearby towns attended the Meigs Aero club anniversary dance in Pomeroy. Columbus entertainers performed a floor show, a turkey prize went to Mrs. Harry Watson, proceeds totaling 35.25 were earmarked for the National War Fund, with William Lowe and Harold Long organizing the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Meigs Aerue
Columbus
Leslie Price
Harry Watson
National War Fund
William Lowe
Harold Long
Two Communities Reach Drive Quota in Meigs County
POMEROY Meigs county parts report two more communities have reached their quotas. Reedsville chaired by Mrs Ambrose Kibble and Minersville led by Mrs Hiram Fisher were cited by W A Sath national war fund drive chairman. American Legion Post and Auxiliary of Rutland contributed 4200 dollars, reported by chairman Mrs James Titus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
W. A. Sath
National War Fund Drive
Reedsville
Ambrose Kibble
Minersville
Hiram Fisher
American Legion Post and Auxiliary of
Rutland
NWF
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. Attending were David Ross president Ray Weaver treasurer Walter Adkins secretary and Dale Cowdery reporter ET No 2.
Durst Rites Held for Pomeroy Coalman John Durst
Local relatives attended the funeral of John Durst age 59 held at Pilgrim Church in Zanesville with Rev Lamers of Newark officiating. Durst a former Pomeroy citizen died at home on Riverside Drive after a weeklong illness. He served in local council, worked as mine foreman for Holbein Coal, and was member of Riverside Grange and Pilgrim Church. He leaves a wife six children and several siblings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
John Durst
Zanesile
Pilgrim Church
Lamers
Newark
Mr. Durst
Riverside Drive
Zanes.ville
Jacob
May Durst
Hennessy and Durst
Zanesville
Holbein Coal Company
Durst
Pulgrim Church
Riverside Grange
Alice M Durst
Hilda
Cincinnati
Lillian
Carol
Ruth
Imogene
Cleveland
Norman Joof
Monmouth
N. J
Charles F
France
Richard E
Lincoln
Neb
Anna Dunst
Hart Smuth
J. E Roye Pomeroy
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 had been reported missing in action in Germany since October 3. Powell has another son Phillip in service and Earnest recently discharged. A brother George Ines stays at the family home in Chester. The mother is a widow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester
Anna Powell
War Department
Homer Powell
Germany
Powell
Phillip
Earnest
George Ines
Democratic Club potluck meeting at Wise home
Large turnout for Women’s Democratic Club potluck at Mrs Gaynelle Wise residence. After supper a brief business session led by president Mrs Dale Carl. donations approved for Radio Fund and State County Headquarters. Prizes awarded in games to Mrs Tate, Mrs Helen Neutzling and others.
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Democratic
Downie Bidg
Second St
Rachel McBride
Hazel Clark
Ella Nease
Laura Crocks
Eva Vargars
Maime Holmes
Mary J. Watson
Emma Duckworth
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