Corliss Becker Addresses Annual Farm Bureau Meet
POMEROY The Meigs County Farm Bureau annual meeting opened with devotional songs led by The Rev. Earl Cowan and piano by Mrs. Earl Cowan. Corliss Becker, the evening speaker, urged farmers to organize noting wartime production rose 35 percent and individual farmers are powerless without collective action. He advised buying wholesale and selling retail and cited current retail pricing for feed versus stock sales. Ada Hoskins reviewed the Farm Womens Camp activities with ten Meigs County attendees. The Farm Bureau and Grange discussed a health program for Meigs Schools. Early Downey announced proposed bylaws amendments. Refreshments followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Becker
Ada Hoskins
Meigs County
Farm Bureau
The
Grange
Meigs
Downey
Divorces Granted to Pomeroy and MacDonald Couples
Florence Sidders wins a divorce from Clyde Sidders with custody of four minors on extreme cruelty and gross neglect. John V. MacDonald is granted a divorce from Clara Louise MacDonald for extreme cruelty and gross neglect with custody of two children.
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Pomeroy
Florence Sidders
Clyde Sidders
John V. MacDonald
Clara Louise MacDonald
Weekend visitors and dinner guests in Carbondale
Weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. P. O. Mace included Mr. and Mrs. Richard Burkett and others from Barberton. Mrs. Gertie Evans of Columbus visited four days with her brother Allison Cox and sister Mrs. George Barber. Recent dinners at Mr. and Mrs. Ported Sweazy’s featured Mrs. Carlie Prichard Bennie Charlemene Ellwood Barstow and Beverly Ann, all of Columbus, and Mrs. George Barber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carbondale
P. O. Mace
Richard Burkett
E. J. Stanley
Leslie Howson
Barberton
Gertie Evans
Columbus
Allison Cox
George Barber
Ported Sweazy
Carlie Prichard
Bennie Lee Charlemene
Pomeroy Bride Honored With Mixed Shower at Mulberry Ave
Mrs Dana Oliver hosted a miscellaneous shower for Mrs Lawrence Hoffner widow bride at her Mulberry Avenue home Friday evening. Assisted by daughter Mrs Allen Eichinger and Mrs Herman Hoffner, guests enjoyed fall floral decor and an umbrella centerpiece. Refreshments served to a list of attendees and gift-givers including Mrs Mary Stace and Mrs Charles Hoffner. many could not attend but sent gifts.
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Pomeroy
Dana _ Oliver
Lawrence Hoffner
Mulberry Ave
Allen Eichinger
Herman Hoffner
Mary Stace
Charles Hoffner
Ernest Grimm
Edward Ebersbach Jrr
Althea Reibel
Jessie Jones
Edith Shain
Joe Evans
Bertha Oliver
Leifheit
Edna Hoffner
Edna Reibel
Addie Graeser
Gladys Wilkins
Frances Brown
Esky Hill
Anna May Thomas
Florence Gilmore
Mildred Schuster
Dale Wippel
Frankie Wippel
Bonnie Eichinger
Polly Eichinger
Rose Hartenbach
Gordon Wolfe
Robert Lewis
Eileen Johnson
Wanda Motley
Faye Pratt
Roy Betzing
Clifford Ebersbach
Lee Albert Hoffner
Margaret Murray
Sanborn
Floyd Bogard
Fern Dillon
Otho Murray
Janet
Mary Hill
George McClintock
Vincent Dabo
Hattie C. Russell
Logan
S. Third Ave
Local Social Notes Involving Charleston Minersville and Lincoln Hill
Dorothy Jones of Charleston spent the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs Roy Jones in Minersville. Mr and Mrs James Kauff of Columbus visited at Mrs Kauffs aunt Bessie Bentz in Lincoln Hill. Mrs Clarence Struble to host Methodist Women tea at 2 pm on West Main St bring out grown clothing for Round the World Relief. Fred Mescher has taken work in London Kentucky and plans to move his family soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Jones
Charleston
Roy Jones
Minersville
James Kauff
Columbus
Fred Mescher
London
Ray O'Donnell
D. Collis Dawson
Cecil Grogan
Jackie
Taylor Grogan
Short
Fourth Ave
C. H. Wise
N. Third Ave
Martha
Mildred Ann Ohlinger
Ohio University
William Ohlinger
James Nale
Joy
Huntingdon
Floyd Daniels
Jack Cowie
Wilmington
N. C
L. E. Burford
Cowie
Theo Neutzling
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Athens
Gravel Hill
J. J. Davis
Max Sanborn
Cleveland Clinic
Sanborn
Lenore Giles
Menlo Park
San Francisco
Charles McDaniel
Woman Arrested on Disturbing the Peace Warran t
Jennie Eblin was arrested by constable Ross Evans on a warrant charging disturbing the peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Jennie Eblin
Ross Evans
Hartford Social Roundup Notes Weekend Guests
Hartford area residents host and visit relatives across several towns. Numerous appearances include Mrs. Charles Oblinger of Buffalo and Mrs. Jennie Stone, trips to Huntington and Athens for events, and plans for a Halloween party at the Methodist church with a November radio show to benefit the Hartford PTA.
Middleport Social Notes Celebrate Eastern Star Events
Members of the Order of Eastern Star held social functions last week culminating in Evangeline Chapter’s Thursday ritualistic ceremony and a program honoring past matrons and patrons. Gallipolis shrine members staged musical numbers and skits at the Legion Hall, with 25 attending. Past Matrons met at Mrs. R. A. Miller’s home, where 16 enjoyed games and prizes. Other notes include visits, travel, and illnesses among local women and outgoing news of relatives from Columbus, Athens, Huntingdon, and Cleveland Clinic patients.
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Middleport
Order of Eastern Star
Evangeline Chapter
Mary Shrine
White Shrine of Jerusalem
R. A. Miller
James Weber
Lillian Stieff
Gallipolis
the Mary Shrine
Legion Hall
Harry Hurn
Kitchen Kabinet Orchestra
Wayne Lutz
Meigs
Griff Russell
Delbert Chase
Marion French
Harry Houdashelt
Chase
Women’s Association and Young Adult Class Gather at First Presbyterian
The Woman’s Association met Thursday at the church for the October program with 30 attendees including guests. Activities included business hour led by president Mrs A A Dillard, missionary project talks by Mrs L J Heiner and Mrs Homer G McMillen, and a dessert hour. The Young Adult Fellowship Class hosted a Halloween party with masked guests, games, a grand march, and a social hour chaired by Miss Farie Erlewine. The group plans to meet the third Tuesday each month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Association of
First Presbyterian Church
A. A. Dillard
L. J. Heiner
Homer G. McMillen
Charles McMaster
Ray McClure
James Buchanan
Cassam Hindy
George Anderson
Paul Haptonstall
Vivienne Middleton
Elizabeth
Phyllis Joachim
Leo Beeson
Anna Weed
Margaret Sauer
Japan
Farie Erlewine
Judson White
Noell Hysell
McMillen
Lucy Gregg
Chappelle Talbott
Lynn
Hubert Taylor
Helen
Billy
Carl
Karen
Judith
Louise Hoyt
Jimmy
Jane
Carl Gilmore
Carla
Sally
Johnny
Suzanne
Marie Gilbert
C. H. Wise, Jr
Clifford Hayes
Elizabeth Joachim
Bartletts and guests visit Lama home in Nelsonville
Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Bartlett of Nelsonville were guests Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. E. R. Lama on S. Second Ave. Ernest Jones of Columbus also visited the Lamas. His wife Mrs Alice Louise Lama is staying for an extended visit. Mrs. W. G. Davis has returned.
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C. H. Bartlett
Nelsonville
E. R. Lama
S. Second Ave
Ernest Jones
Columbus
Lama
Alice Louise Lama
W. G. Davis
Pennsville WCTU meeting and local social notes
The Pennsville County WCTU met on Oct. 16 with Mrs Effie Michener presiding. Norman and Mrs Norman Scott hosted a potluck at their home last Sunday. Frank Hann of Charleston visited Cecil Martin and Wayne Geddes. A surprise 23rd wedding anniversary party for Mr and Mrs Harold Best was held at their country home with many relatives present. Harold Wagoner and wife spent a weekend in Lewisburg W Va due to the death of his cousin Owen Carr. Rodney McInturf, son of George and Mrs McInturf, injured head after a skating fall. L L Daugherty of Siloam Springs Ark and Fred M Daugherty of Cincinnati came for Dennis Laugherty’s death. Sue van Fossen visited Bernita Benjamin Tuesday. Golda van Fossen
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Pennsville
WCTU
Effie Michener
Norman Scott
Frank Hann
Charleston
Cecil Martin
Wayne Geddes
Harold Best
Hobart Miller
Dallas Kane
Russell Miller
Henry Abel
Frank Medley
Henry Best
Oliver Miller
Raymond Miller
Donna Davis
Vera Crawford
Dorothy Best
Harold Wagoner
Lewisburg
W. Va
Owen Carr
Rodney McInturf
George McIinturf
L. L. Daugherty
Siloam Springs
Ark
Fred M. Daugherty
Cincinnati
Dennis L. Daugherty
Sue van Fossen
Bernita Benjamin
Golda van Fossen
Final Halloween Jamboree Set in Middleport
Middleport residents and nearby communities are invited to the final Jamboree of the season on Halloween night October 31 on N Second Ave. The event is co sponsored by the volunteer fire company and local merchants with Charles McMaster at the microphone. Prizes will be awarded in a grand march and costume party. Round and square dancing on the streets features Denver Rice and his Rice Krispies with Whitey Beegle directing figures.
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Middleport
N. Second Ave
Charles McMaster
Denver Rice
Whitey” Beegle
Middleport Schools Close Friday for Long Weekend
Middleport schools will dismiss Thursday evening for a long weekend as teachers attend the SEO Education Association meeting in Athens. Many families plan holiday travel. No football games are scheduled for Thursday or Friday in Middleport or Pomeroy.
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Middleport
Athens
SEO Education Association
Pomeroy
Auxiliary To Meet At Post No 39 Meeting
The Ladies Auxiliary of POMEROY-Drew Webster Post No 39 will meet Tuesday for a potluck supper at 6 30 p m. Officers will be installed during the event.
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Pomeroy
Drew Webster
Ladies Auxiliary
Eureka People Visit, Family News From Gallipolis Area
Eureka notes a flurry of visits and family events across Gallipolis and nearby towns. Residents share moves and milestones including births, hospital stays, anniversaries, and travel between Springfield Crown City Bladen and Clipper Mills with many relatives named. Keith Edward born Oct 19 at Holzer Hospital, grandparents listed.
Pioneer Living In Middleport Then And Now
An account by a pioneer’s granddaughter recalls early land sales at 60 cents an acre and log cabins with earth floors, then notes 1947 Meigs County prefabricated home on the riverfront with two bedrooms and modern amenities. Weather and local happenings include garden blooms, flooded streets, pigs for sale, and a church mice moment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
River Front
Robert Coats
Meigs County
Bob
Middleport Musings on War Prices and Local Happenings
Middleport correspondent reflects on postwar inflation, rising prices, and frugal living. She notes repairs postponed, skirts altered, and difficulties with materials affecting projects like Pomeroy’s athletic field and local hospital. Weather woes hit SEC League game in Nelsonville, while Mule Pond swims beguile students and anglers boast big bass tales.
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Middleport
Nelsonville
Middleport High
Mule Pond
Rutland Way
Hamden M c Claskey, cemetery caretaker, dies at 64
John Herman McClaskey, longtime Hamden Cemetery caretaker, died at his home on October 19 after a period of declining health. He was 64, born October 18, to James Sprague and wife, and survived by wife Fannie Pond McClaskey, son Charles of Hamden, sisters and other relatives. Funeral services were held at the EUB Church with burial in Hamden Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamden
John Herman McClaskey
David
Martha Lowery McClaskey
Fannie Pond McClaskey
Charles
Alta Scurlock
Jackson
Alma Faye
Sadie Arbaugh
Ratcliff
Eub Church
A. B. Maley
Hamden Cemetery
James Sprague
Holzer Hospital
Gallipolis
Edward Napper
Pearl Robbins
Dalpha Perry
John Thompson
Thompson
Charles Salts
George Geiger
Lancaster
Margaret Calvin
Amanda
George Scott
Janet Miller
Michael
Flint
Mich
Wm. Miller
West Virginia
D. M. Bryson
J. S. Huhn
Miller House
Flora Campbell
McArthur
William Simmons
Pearl Eberts
Donne Sue Eberts
Athens
Clyde Harper
Columbus
L. E. Harper
Kermit Ward
Fred Clark
Ray
Ohio
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Corliss Becker
Elberfelds
Lux
Pomeroy Social Notes
Pomeroy Personals
Hartford
N. O. Wein
Charles Oblinger
Buffalo
N. Y
Jennie Stone
Emil Knight
W. T. Stone
Dorothy Marie
Classroom Teachers Association of
Mason County
Helen Jenkins
Henry Jenkins
James McKnight
Arthur Wayland
Esther Meerr
Huntington
Robert Embleton
Jim Bob
Norfolk
S. I. Dunlap
Dayton
F. A. Chapman
H. Juhling
D. A. Smith
A. K. McClung
Sarah Kelly
Marshall College
T. M. Johnson
Mason
Charles Johnson
W. B. Capehart
William Lee
New Haven
Alice May van Meter
West Columbia
W. S. Fiber
Donald Bulmer
Blanche Robbins
Faith Mission Church
Point Pleasant
Edward Soulsby
Leon
Pratt
J. W. Kell
Addie McKnight
William McKnight
Everett Laudermilk
Okey Laudermilk
Sarah Laudermilk
John Sayre
Harry Sayre
Comer Bentz
Letart
William Gibbs
Akron
Harry C. Gibbs
Albert Pearson
Edna Griffith
Bashan
Michael Bentz
Agnes Bentz
S. W. Wilhelm
Herbert
Gordon Skelton
Newell
Rebecca Mae
Virginia
Carleton
Middleport Social Notes
Presbyterian
Ira Warner
Earl Heibel
Marietta
LeRoy Skipton
Detroit
P. J. Mahoney
E. C. Ryan
Springfield
Karl Bletner
Morgantown
Anna Mees
Sadie Sherman
J. D. Hammock
Becky
Gibbstown
Don Lewis
Harry Laudermill
Triadelphia
Pauline Roush
Jack Roush
Raymond Workman
Parkersburg
Roy Harless
Eddie Blake
E. Mae Ingels
Leonard van Meter
Russell van Meter
Win Turnbull
Carolyn
Adamsville
Andy Joe
Kenneth Lieucart
H. O. Jeffers
Herman Bletner
Belle
Ed Howell
Monongahela, Pa
Richard Krautter
Charles la Rue
Larry
E. C. la Rue
Ruth Lovette
J. F. Isenhower
Sylvia Stewart
Emma Ryan
Tarzan and the Huntress
Johnny Weismuller
Johnny Sheffield
Brenda Joyce
Patricia Morrison
Barton McLane
Stallion Road
Deanna Durbin
Tom Drake
William Bendix
Walter Catlett
Adolphe Menjou
Franklin Pangborn
Bendvue Pomeroy
Three IN the
Tex Ritter
Stepchild
Donald Woods
Blondie
Yukon
Middleport News
Eureka
Joe Rice
Gomer Donaly
R. A. Lewis
Raymond Hally
Crown City
Garnet Greene
Belle Fisher
Clarence Fisher
Rio Grande
Blanche Nibert
R. O. Gilmore
John Chambers
Garnet Green
Danny
Noah Clark
Bladen
Claude Miller
Freddie
Claudie
Della Bodimer
Lewis
Grant Johnson
Nora Montgomery
J. E. Lanier
Harry Cromlish
Andy Henry
Willie Caroll
Clipper Mill
Harold Criner
Clara Barcus
Nola
Edward Cotteral
Keith Edward
Ray Gothard
Nellie Stover
Dewy Montgomery
General Armstrong
Ohio River
Jim White
Glenn Nichols
Audrey Theobald
Harry Craig
Shorty
Craig
Locust St
By Francis H. Klein
Yo-Ag
Jones Memorial Hospital
Minnie Gibson
Athens, Ohio
Pomeroy, Ohio
Court and
Second St
Williamson Heater Company
Williamson Triplife
K. R. Morton
G. H. Martin & Son
Richland Ave
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