Youth Center Plans Progress in Pomeroy
POMEROY youths secure a room in the Upper business block and plan decoration and equipment. They seek spare chairs and card tables, asking residents to call Mary Goodwin at 313. Also reported are a 30 day furlough for Pfc Morris P Neutzling and insurance compliance notes from the New Brunswick Fire Insurance Company with Ohio figures and a Columbus date in 1948.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomekoy
Mary Goodwin
Srata
Ohio
Tosurance
NEW Brunswick Fire Insurance Company
New Brunonwick
New Jersey
Ourplus
Columbus
Walter Dressel
Ina
Obi
Middleport approves emergency taxicab licensing ordinance
Middleport Village Council passed an emergency ordinance to license and regulate taxicabs, repeal Ordinance No. 684, and declare an emergency. The measure, approved unanimously aside from one absent member, cites postwar conditions, lack of licensed cabs, and recent court actions. A twenty five dollar license per taxi is set, expiring September 20, with applications due to the village clerk for council review. Also note a Meigs County Fair demonstration by Powelson and his border collies Roy and Nellie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Harry Houdashelt
Pomeroy
L. S. Powelson
Carpenter
Roy
Nellie
Meigs County
Mr. Powelson
Archer Ends Long Service For County
Vernon Lee Archer steps down after eight years as Meigs County treasurer. A Democrat, he was defeated by Clyde Milhone and had served as deputy under H J Blackmore and George Daniels. Miss Etta Gardner will be his successor’s assistant. Walter Vaughan, Ruth Moore, Anna Margaret Wylie Scott, and others are linked to taxicab licensing and office changes. Village council contemplates tax policy, cemetery matters, and bond actions as local finances are reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Archer
Court House
Etta Gardner
Walter Vaughan
Ruth Moore
Mit
Office of War
Sage
Anna Margaret Wylie Scott
Uies
Vorneil
B. & L.tee
Ecouncil
Burts
Meigs County Common Pleas Court
Russell
Burton
Ohio Supreme Court
Councilmenty
Riverview Cemetery
Vilage
Craig Davis
Riverview
Citizens National Bank
C. P. Bradbury
Marietta Hosts Rare Horse Owners at Washington County Fair
Marietta welcomed rare horse owners including Warner and Gatewood Gomer this week as their horses were entered in the Washington County Fair speed races. The event showcased noted owners from Meigs County and surrounding areas competing in fast timed events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marietta
Pomeroy
Meigs County
Irs
Herman “Warner
Gatewood Gomer
Washington County Fair
Orion Flesher Dies Monday in Huntington
Private funeral services were held for Orion Flesher former Middleport resident who died Monday evening at Memorial Hospital Huntington. He leaves his wife Dena Lantz four sisters and several nieces and nephews. A Middleport High School and Ohio University graduate he taught French at Huntington High School and studied at Sorbonne University in Paris. The Fleshers planned to move to Florida after wintering in Florida and arranging their Ohio business affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Orion Flesher
Memorial Hospital
Huntington
R. L. Hamilton
Chesapeake
Flesher
B. T. Flesher
Dena Lantz
McArthur
Hamilton
W. T. Moore
M. G. Brown
Austin ¥. Wood
Wheeling
C. P.klein
Middleport High School
Ohio University At
Athens
Sorbonne University
Paris
France
Huntington High School
Fleshers
Florida
Ohio
Pomeroy Social Notes Highlight Local Visits and Weddings
Mrs Glenn Jarvis of Port Washington and Mr. Robert McKay host a 30th birthday for Miss Laurie McKay. Hazel Johnson and Harry Coughenour wed in Gallipolis. Mary Virginia Reidel returns to Marysville to teach. James Ward to Ohio State University. Local families report illnesses and Labor Day visits. Meigs County Fair attendance noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meigs
Robert McKay
Robin and
Beth
Buwis Aes Green
Glenn Jarvis
Port
Washington
Wel McKay
Laura McKay
Laurie McKay
Pomeroy
Hazel Johnson
Harry Coughenour
Gallipolis
Marrage
Justice of the Peace
Steve Martin
Mary Virginia Reidel
Marysville
Jacob Reibe
James Ward
Columbus
Ohio State University
R. E. Boice
Ramora
Dunking Rite Highlights Middleport Freshmen
Warm weather drew a crowd as Middleport High School freshmen were dunked in the Ohin River by upperclassmen in a traditional annual event. The chase began at seven with groups and car participants. by 10:20, all but two students had completed their baths without incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Middleport High Schoo
Ohin Rover
Peterson's Ointment Promises Quick Pile Relief
Short, persuasive ad touts Peterson's Ointment as a fast cure for piles with a 40 year track record. Claims cooling soothing action and itching relief, available in a 35 cent box or 60 cent tube with applicator, with money back guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peterson
Fintner
Adv
Marriage Licenses Issued in Meigs County Probate Court
Ronald Aitchings aged 22 of Mass'ticn and Hannah Gaher aged 2 of Pomeroy received licenses. Stanley Harris aged 24 of Marietta and Colleen Schenkel Cheshire were also issued licenses in Meigs County Probate Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Meigs County
Ronald Aitchings
Mass'ticn
Hannah Gaher
Stanley Harris
Marietta
Colleen Schenkel Cheshire
Award ballots awarded to Middleport Printing Company
Meigs County Election Board met to award the printment of ballots for the November election with Middleport Printing Company named as the sole bidder. Amateur Gardeners' Club meeting postponed to a later date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Meigs County Election Board
Middleport Printing Company
Middleport
Amateur Gardeners' Club
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Morris P. Neutzling
Minnie Neutzling
Ed Dempsky
Mary Fick
Neutzling
Germany
Belgium
Archer
General Electric
Ewing
Pomeroy Ohio
Ayla
Suge Sa Re
Stylepark
Manhattan
Stetson
Mothers’ Club
Lydia E. Finkham
Pinzhem
Pathan
Janet Ross Kdea
Gibson
Stark's Pharmacy
Pomeroy, Ohio
Bendyue
Little Ped Riding Hood
The
Robert Young
Loraine Day
Bill Williams
Ann Harding
Coney Island
Technicolot
Mermakd
Spencer Tracy
Smatharines Hepburn
Lucille Ball
Keenan Wenn
Patrick Morrison
Felix Bransart
Ted Shoe
Flams
Barbary Coast
Reno
Bill Elliott
Little Besger
Charles Barnett
Leland Peoples
Lester Fanber
Marguerite Meier
Percy Peoples
William Griffith
Fanbers
the Peoples
Fauber
Griffith
Miss Meier
Logan
Labor Day
Ralph Poston
Vivian Peoples
Frances Craig
Daugh
NEW Radio
Associated Radio Sales and Service
Main & Sycamore Pomeroy
Elberfelds
Elberfeld
Losba Torre Ladt
Gait - Ben Aggote Starr
Tom
Gadomixesag
Toveg
Ava
Wiligooon Et Danol
Berns
Apace
Tan
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