Harvest Festival Plans Launched by Middleport Firemen
Middleport firemen and the Chamber of Commerce announce preliminary Harvest Festival plans for Oct 13 to 18. A volunteer committee led by George Hoeflich invites county groups to operate concessions and welcomes various entertainments with small electricity charges. Contact Emmett Shuler at The Ohio Fuel Gas Co. to express interest.
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Middleport
George Hoeflich
Avlimuit PU T
Hoeflich
Emmett Shuler
Ohio Fuel Gas Co
Robert McElhinny
Frank Vroman
Sidney Russell
C. P. Bradbury
Immunization Drive Planned Across Meigs County
The Meigs County Health Department opens diphtheria and smallpox immunizations next week. Whooping cough vaccines available at the county office. Measles treatment supplies distributed to physicians and also at the health office. Mothers may bring school age children to schools during immunization. Schedule lists Spiller School and others with dates in September.
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Pomeroy
Meigs County
Spiller
Portland
Long Bottom
Reedsville
Eden
Tuppers Plains
Glenn Mott Dies at 67 in Ceredo West Virginia
Glenn Ford Mott, 67, former newspaperman and author of Push Boat, died Tuesday at his home in Ceredo West Virginia. He served as mayor of Ceredo and during World War II worked in Point Pleasant, living with Earl and wife at their home.
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Glenn Ford Mott
Ceredo
Middleport
W. Va
Mott
Earl McKinley
Point Pleasant
McKinleys
Motts
Pomeroy Social Notes: Harvest Shower Honors Mrs Wilkins
The Federated church social room hosted a Happy Harvester Class shower for Mrs. Robert Wilkins (Gladys Greuser). Prizes went to Mrs. Charles Ebersbach, Mrs. Helen Neutzling, and Mrs. Edna Reibel. A mock marriage was staged by Mrs. Bentz Wolf. Ice cream and cake served to 35 guests.
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Pomeroy
Happy Harvester
Federated Church
Robert Wilkins
Gladys Greuser
Charles Ebersbach
Helen Neutzling
Edna Reibel
Bentz Wolf
Methodist Youth Plan Wiener Roast September 29
Pomeroy Meigs County Methodist youth will host a wiener roast at Pine Grove Lutheran Church on Monday evening September 29 at 7 pm. Chester youth will serve as hosts. Rev W B Moore of Middport will speak followed by singing games devotionals and refreshments. About 120 youths from churches across the county expected.
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Pomeroy
Meigs County
Pine Grove Lutheran Church
Chester
W. B. Moore
Middleport
Edward I origin of Prince of Wales title
Edward I created the Prince of Wales title in the 13th century after conquering Wales and naming his infant son as its prince, establishing the heir to the throne in Welsh principality.
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Edward I
Prince of Wales
Wales
Airlines carry over 13 million passengers in 1946
U S airlines carried more than 13 million passengers in 1946, nearly doubling their previous load. The report highlights a sharp postwar rebound in air travel with strong growth across carriers and routes.
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U.S
Middleport Pastors List Sunday Plans
Middleport churches announce Sunday worship details. First Presbyterian led by Dr. Homer G. McMillen offers Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. and worship at 10:30 a.m. Topic is The Glow of Christian Expectancy. Other churches list services, sermons, youth groups, and midweek meetings.
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Middleport
First Presbyterian
Homer G. McMillen
McMillen
J. H. Grate
Presbyterian
Athens
Gallipolis
Robert Hegnauer
Church OF Christ
C. E Shepard
Bible
N. T. Faith
Bible School
Tri-state Evangelistic Association
Ironton
School Band To Make Debut Friday Night
Middleport fans will meet the new Middleport Marching Band at the Wahama Middleport football game tonight. Raymond Maxwell debuts as band director after two weeks guiding the corps. The program includes a flag-raising pre game and a halftime show with the 60 member ensemble. Game time is 8 p.m. with the band arriving around 7:30 and marching at 7:45.
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Middleport
Raymond Maxwell
Uptown
Notice to estate heirs and creditors of inventories filed
Probate notice announces inventories and appraisements filed for seven estates including Andrick Grace Lowry McDaniel Ohlinger Redpath Wood. Hearings set for September 29, 1947 at 9 a.m. Exceptions may be filed before five days prior. Francis D. White, Probate Judge. 9-12-47 2 otw
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B. M. Andrick
J. H. Grace
Charlies O. Lowry
Thomas N. McDaniel
Alice Ohlinger
Sarah Redpath
Thomas A. Wood
Francis D. White
R. W. Finsterwald
William T. Starkey
William VanMeter
Ida VanMeter
I. M. Weatherby
Dorsey E. Bolin
Flora C. Bolin
Elmer EF. Jacobs
William N. McHenry
Bank of Athens
N.B.A
Mary E. Rich
Closing Out Sale at Peoples Trailer Headquarters
Our entire line of Karmak Trailers including all steel dump trucks will go immediately. The focus is on four types of house trailers including the low priced Trotwood designed for cross country touring. Peoples Trailer Headquarters at Butternut Avenue foot of Lincoln Hill Pomeroy Ohio.
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Peoples Trailer
Butternut Avenue
Lincoln Hill
Pomeroy
Ohio
Telephone
Salvation Army Plans Rally Day Program
A Rally Day program will be presented during Sunday school of Salvation Army services. Children will recite and music and instrumental numbers will be performed. Public is invited. CSM Ray S. Wining is the local officer in charge.
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Pomeroy
Salvation Army
CSM
Ray S. Wining
Indianapolis
U.S. Army
Berry
Athens
Howe
Church News Announced By Pastors
Pomeroy area church notices list services for Christian Science United Methodist Grace Episcopal Evangelical U B and other congregations. Details include service times Sunday school sermons morning worship and special events across Pomeroy Carmel Laurel Cliff Hysell Run Naomi and local Baptist and Salvation Army activities.
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Pomeroy
Christian Science Society
Mulberry Ave
United Methodist
Albert Bitters
Grace Episcopal
Charles G. Baird
Holy Communion
Germantown
Camp Miami
U. B
L. R. Carmichail
Enterprise
Christian Endeavor
Carmel
Morning Star
Laurel Cliff Free Methodist
Leroy Hiett
Marguerie Leifheit
Percy L. Peoples
H. FE. Harris
Salvation. Army
Eloise Adams
First Baptist Church
Paul W. Nye
Baptist Youth Fellowship
Rutland First Baptist
Meigs County
Mount Olive Church
Probate Court Suspends Hearings on Numerous Estates
In Athens County Ohio probate court hearings for multiple estates are suspended for publication and objections until October 6 1947 at 9 00 a m. Executors and administrators listed include Cora Tignor Byron A Wolfe Ralph W Parks R W Finsterwald Wm B Morris Herb J Hoskinson Evelyn H Dunfee Dorcas A Johnson Robert W Ohlinger Golda L Kasler Roy W Robinson and others with dates of filings in September 1947 August 1947 and September 1947.
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Athens County
Ohio
Cora Tignor
Jennie Badwell
Ralph W. Parks
Maggie Craig
R. W. Finsterwald
Taylor Founds
Wm. B. Morris
Anna Gibson
Herb J. Hoskinson
Hoyt Hoskinson
Evelyn H. Dunfee
Fannie M. Huggins
Dorcas A. Johnson
Dana B. Johnson
Robert W. Ohlinger
W.w.a
Martin P. Ohlinger
Golda L. Kasler
Roy W. Robinson
William D. Robinson
Loyal Berean Class Sees 29 Members At September Meeting
The Loyal Berean Class of the Church of Christ met at the church Tuesday evening with 29 members present. Hostesses were Mrs Edward Price's group including Mesdames Leonard Van Meter Lawrence Reed Arnold Oddson Homer Rice and Edgar Allensworth. Mrs Floyd Daniels led as president as plans for the year including a Halloween party were discussed. Games were played prizes awarded to C EF Shepard pastor and Charles Walburn. Ice cream and cake were served during coffee hour.
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Middleport
Berean
Church of Christ
Edward Price
Mesdames
Leonard van Meter
Lawrence Reed
Arnold Oddson
Homer Rice
Edgar Allensworth
Floyd Daniels
C. EF. Shepard
Charles Walburn
Big crowd at Middleport Stadium for Pomeroy Chauncey game
A steady flow of cars moved through Middleport from 7 to 8 p.m. and 10 to 10:30 p.m. Thursday as fans traveled to and from Middleport Stadium where the Pomeroy Chauncey football game was played. It was described as one of the largest crowds for a non-SEC league game.
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Middleport
Middleport Stadium
Teacher Feted By Baptist Church in Middleport Farewell
A surprise farewell party honors Miss Margaret Houdashelt as she departs Friday for Franklin College Indiana. The First Baptist Church hosted the event with Sunday school and congregation representation plus a gift from the church and a Zeta Chi Class present. A brief thank you followed ice cream and cake, with decor and many attendees listed among leaders and families.
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Middleport
Margaret Houdashelt
Franklin College
Franklin
Ind
First Baptist Church
Houdashelt
Leo Russell
Zeta Chi
Paul Smart
David Durst, Jr
Charles Bennett
Beulah White
William Beaver
George Bakers
Leo Russells
David Darsts and Son
Billy, Mesdames T. A. May
Homer Hysell
Alice Williams
Francis Bush and Sons
Roger and
David
Victor Grimm
James Murray
James Souders
Florence Bush
George Conde
J. O. Leonard
Gus Ward
Thomas Darst
Shirley Mills
L. O. Gardner
Delbert Rice
C. H. Wise, Jr
C. P. Bradbury
Eddie Kitchen
Charles Mayes
Downing Roush
William Haptonstall
Ray Saxton
John Mayer
Jean Smart
Nora Hamilton
J. Q. Rice
Charles M. Pomeroy
Judson
Marcus
Gregory
Death Reported in Florida Listed Relative of Local Family
Relatives of Charles Ely learned of his death in Florida this week. Ely was a nephew of Mr and Mrs Clyde Winebrenner and had been their guest at various times on Second Ave.
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George Wittmer
Will Wittmer
Phoenix
Ariz
Lettie Gibbs
Dayton
American Legion Auxiliary
Nina Russell
Columbus
Cleveland
Harry Laing
Wallace
Joe
Laings
Miss Russell
Edna Laing
Middleport
Richard Folden
New York Central
Hobson
Rainelle
W.va
Downing Roush
Dickinson
Geraldine
Gerry) Pullen
Palmer St
Mary Adeline Smith
Glenn Smith
Frances Smith
Robert Smith
Second Ave
Ravenna
Dorothy Caldwell
R.N
Huntington
A. A. Dillard
Gravel Hill
C. W. Clark
Charleston
H. W. Clark
Howard Longstaff
Minneapolis
Luther Boger
Thomas Longstaff
Herman Oblinger
Charles McNamees
Melvin Paulin
James Weber
George McGhee
Belle
Marcella Fraser
Edgar @rvin
Meigs County Court of Common Pleas
Middlesport
Charles Ely
Florida
Clyde Winebrenner
Quilters Honor Member With Birthday Gift and Ice Cream
The Pomeroy Church of Christ quilters celebrated a member's birthday with a gift and ice cream cake. The following week the group gathered at Mrs. Flora Steffy's home for a dinner.
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Pomeroy
Young Adult Class Meeting At Pomeary Church
The Young Adult Class of the Pomeary Church of Christ met at Mrs. Marie Leifheit’s Union Ave home. A program was prepared by Mrs. Vazie Lee and refreshments were served by her helpers.
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Pomeary Church of Christ
Marie Leifheit
Union Ave
Vazie Lee
Local social notes include visits and staffing changes
Ralph Davis of Youngstown visits his father Ernest Davis in Ramona Allen resigns from the recorder’s office and Ethel Shain of Racine fills the vacancy. Claire Titus visits home from Johns Hopkins hospital nursing training. Earl and Mrs Titus host. Tippie and Eloise Adams attend Salvation Army services in Athens after visiting Mr. and Mrs. Mansfield.
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Ralph Davis
Youngstown
Ernest Davis
Chester Road
Ramona Allen
Recorder's Office
Ethel Shain
Racine
Claire Titus
Johns Hopkins Hospital
Earl Titus
Lincoln Hill
Eddie Guinther
Radnor
Pomeroy
C. A. Tippie
Eloise Adams
Harry Mansfield
Athens
Salvation Army
Freshman Ernest H. Anderson Enrolled at Kirksville College
Ernest H. Anderson son of Mr and Mrs Roy Anderson has enrolled as a freshman at Kirksville College of Osteopathy and Surgery in Kirksville Missouri.
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Langsville
Ernest H. Anderson
Roy Anderson
Kirksville College of Osteopathy and Surgery
Kirksville, Mo
Opportunity for gratifying results via mailing address
A fragment urges readers to act quickly for satisfying outcomes and provides a mailing address at P O Box 5233 E Michigan St Station Indianapolis Indiana for response.
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P.O
Michigan St
Indianapolis
Ind
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Chamber of Commerce
Pomeroy News
Pomeroy Social Notes
Methodist Youth Plan Wiener
Marietta Shieldcote
Marietta Paints
Bardin Bros. CO
Pomeroy Cement Block CO
Plymale Wagner CO
Ohioervice Tation
Pomeroy, Ohio
Meigs
Devil's Playground
William Boyd As
Hopalong Cassidy
Sunset Pass
Zane Grey
James Warren
Henry Fonda
Barbara Bel Geddes
Vincent Price
Bamboo Blonde
Frances Langford
Jesse James
Clayton Moore
Linda Sterling
John Compton
Roy Barcroft
SUN
Mon
California
Bendvue
RIO Grande Raiders
Sunset Carson
Bob Steele
Sioux City Sue
Fall Guy
Byron A. Wolfe
W. A. Carpenter
Widdleport Personals
Kincaid
S. 7Th Ave
Middleport Social Notes
Middleport, Ohio
Wild Bill Elliott As
Red Rider
Little Beaver
Hoot Gibson
Son OF
Zorro
George Turner
the Blue Dahlia
Alan Ladd
Veronica Lake
William Bendix
Danny Kaye
Baptist Church
The
Kaylong
West Virginia
Baby Books
Vember
Pomeroy Personals
Geo, L. Howe
Tion
Altman
Altman's Thrifty
Jacquard
Pelzer Sheets
Nima
Heart OF
Sol A
OHTO
Brown Kid
Marguerite
Shoe Shop
Marguerite Meyer
Pomeroy Ohie
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