Turner to Lead Meigs County Scrap Metal Drive
Benjamin F Turner Condor Sr a World War veteran and leader in Meigs Chapter Disabled American Veterans was named salvage chairman to head a scrap metal drive across Meigs County Pomeroy officials announced. Civilian defense leaders say the drive requires no training just effort from every resident to gather scrap metal with 180 pounds per person as a national target.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Benjamin F. Turner
Condor Sr
Meigs County
M. D. Hartley
Turner
Meigs
Youth Knocked Out At Filling Station
Middleport reports George Shorty Hackett attendant at Chase Service Station was knocked unconscious by one of three companions while guiding a map and the trio fled the scene without attempting a robbery. The incident occurred about nine o clock Sunday night. Hackett, a local high school freshman and son of Mr and Mrs George Hackett, was in charge temporarily. Night Officer Higgins and Sheriff Beards investigated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Wheeling
W. Va
George
Shorty) Hackett
Chase
Young Hackett
George Hackett
Lower Corporation Line
L. B. Higgins
George Beards
Candle Light Devotional Service Ends Meeting
In MIDDLEPORT a candle light devotional service led by Miss Lois Ann Roush closed the Loyal Sons and Daughters first meeting of the year at the Church of Christ. Miss Nelle Childs presided. flower committee includes Marcella Walburn and Susan Allensworth. games led by Wanda Thomas. refreshments by Mildred Rawley and Mrs Edgar Allensworth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Lois Ann Roush
Loyal Sons and Daughters
Church of Christ
Nelle Childs
Marcella Walburn
Susan Allensworth
Wanda Thomas
Mildred Rawley
Edgar Allensworth
Christian Endeavor
Marcella Wal
Camp Hood Dedication Honors 40,000 Soldier Headquarters
Relatives of Private Thomas Mankin learn Camp Hood Texas was dedicated Saturday as a new base intended to house 40,000 soldiers. Mankin, former Meigs Photographic Society president, now serves in photography duty at the camp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Thomas Mankin
Camp Hood
Texas
Mankin
Meigs Photographic Society
Heath Methodist Youth Fellowship Hosts Potluck Supper
The Heath Methodist Church Youth Fellowship held a potluck supper in the church dining room after a devotional led by Gordon Harris. Miss Elizabeth Moore's group organized the supper hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
The
Heath Methodist Church
Gordon Harris
Elizabeth Moore
Turner Named Chair of Meigs County Scrap Drive
Benjamin F. Turner of Pomeroy was named today as chair man of the Meigs County drive for scrap metal. Turner a World War I veteran and active in local civic affairs leads the effort to collect metal for wartime needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin F. Turner
Pomeroy
Meigs County
Mr. Turner
Birth Announcements From Columbus And Rose Hill Families
Mr and Mrs Roy Strickfaden announce a seven pound son born at White Cross Hospital Friday. Mrs Betty Chase is the mother and maternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs Clarence Chase of Rutland. Arnold is the name of a second seven pound son born to Mr and Mrs Arthur Evans at Holzer Hospital Friday morning. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Ed Arnold of Rose Hill. Numerous local residents and visiting relatives are noted, including Hysell, Cottrel, Spencer, Zwilling, and Mitch, with several travelers and students mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Strickfaden
Columbus
White Cross Hospital
Betty Chase
Clarence Chase
Rutland
Chase
Arthur Evans
Rose Hill
Holzer Hospital
Arnold
Ed Arnold
Paul Davis
Nitro
W. Va
Frank Will
Kenneth Hysell
Ruth Cottre
Herbert Spencer
Rolla Young
Dale Wm. Hysell
Walter Zwilling
Charleston
Andrew Zwilling
Locust St
J. S. Hartenbach
Zanesville
FE. Main St
Harold Bartels
Frederick Bartels
Youngstown
Chester Knight
Canton
D. W. Ashworth
Court St
Dana Mitch
Massillon
Arthur Klees
Liberty Ave
H. D. Boney
Lincoln Hill
Marietta
David
Edwin Boney
Union Ave
DP. H. Stage
Eugene Tyree
Kankakee
Roger Morgan
Ohio State University
Wm. Morgan
Athens Road
Jacqueline Maag
Minersville
Capital University
Jewell Burnette
Gallipolis
Thomas
Nnessy
Mulberry Ave
Alva Hite
W. Main St
Charles Legar
Fisher St
Marietta Manufacturing Co
First Aid Class Opens Tonight in Middleport
The Red Cross sponsored Standard First Aid Course holds its first session at 7 30 this evening at the Heath Methodist Church. Everett Davis is the instructor guiding participants through the initial class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Red Cross
Heath Methodist Church
Everett Davis
Marriage of Capt. Dumble Bryan and Miss Mary Campbell
Middleport notes announce the Sept. 1 marriage at Ft. Moultrie Charleston of Capt. Joseph Dumble Bryan and Miss Mary Campbell of Birmingham. The Episcopal service was at the Post Chapel with Lt. Col. Swank officiating. The bride is a Birmingham teacher. the groom a World War I veteran and veteran of World War II who recently served overseas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Meigs County
Joseph Dumble Bryan
Mary Campbell
Birmingham
Ala
Ft. Moultrie
Charleston
S.C
John C. Swank
Miss Campbell
Captain Dumble
William E
Fan Dumble Bryan
Kansas City
Chicago
Bryan
Local social notes span visits and moves in region
Community figures share weekend visits and relocations. F G Hanker enjoys a two week vacation from Citizens National Bank. Roy Barnes travels between Parkersburg Logan and Brooklyn with family. Chemists Kilmar Butler move to the Clark home. Ray Werner spends weekend at home in Brooklyn. The Armbrusters and Rita Armbruster visit relatives in Zanesville. John Dixon, Charleston, pursues Front Street property concerns. Others host and visit in Pt. Pleasant and Athens as towns update on family and work ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. G. Hanker
Citizens’ National Bank
C. F. Hawkins
S. Second Ave
Roy Barnes
Franklin
B. F., Barnes
Parkersburg
Roy
Logan
W. Va
Frank Armbruster
Rita Armbruster
Zanesville
Henry Kilmar
Richard Butler
Cedric Clark
Dan Barker
Pt. Pleasant
Ray Werner
C.C.S.C
W.V.O.W
Brooklyn
Warren
Joanna
Lucille Werner
John Dixon
Charleston
Front
Earl French
Athens
Edward French
Raymond K. Lutz
LaSalle Hotel
E. B. Badger & Sons Company
W.W
John M. Mygatt
Columbus
William Beaver
Robin McKay
R. E. McKay
R. A. Martin
Miss Martin
Rutland St
Mason City
Real Estate Transfers in Meigs County
Meigs County records show numerous land transfers and certificates including parcels in Rutland Chester and Orange townships. Notable transfers include Joseph Grueser to Faye Harrison and Ethel Orr, 2 acres to Ray Smalley, and Syliva Burford to Arthur Atherton et al.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton A. Parr
Lebanon Township
Cora L
Chas. H. Bryan
Rosalind F
Robert H. Parr
Eliza S. Burnell
Pomeroy
Harriett B. Sterrett
John Thomas Burnell
Minnie B
W. E. Matlack
Y Acre
Orange Township
E. F
Caryl H. Matlack
Lewis T. Stobart
Sutton Township
Ola O. Stobart
W. M
Lucy Costery
Olive Township
G. S
Virginia J. Kimes
Verlin
Bertha Jacks
Rutland Township
Jennie
Earl Jacks
Eldon
Evelyn Gaul
Chester Township
Ross
Erma Cleland
Alzena Cain
Bedford Township
Oliver E. Cain
Dorsey Interment To Be Made in Pomeroy
Funeral services for James F. Dorsey aged 75 of Mr. Sterling and formerly of Columbus will be held Wednesday at 10 a m at Spears Funeral Parlor Columbus He was a retired stone mason and member of Odd Fellows Rebekah Lodges Brick Sayers Masons and Plasterers Union He is survived by three daughters two sons a brother a sister and six grandchildren Interment will be in Pomeroy
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
J. L
Frank A
Columbus
Carl Dorsey
Sebring
Minnie Harvey
Akron
Spears
Pomeroy
Fewer Wartime Plant Reports in Meigs Area
Reports and comments on new war plants near Pomeroy Bend have diminished in recent weeks though no official changes are evident. The Navy yard closure is cited as a key factor affecting sentiment and local buying, while housing plans in Pomeroy proceed to attract workers from nearby plants including The General Chemical Defense Corp and Badger Co seeking less crowded living areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meigs
Pomeroy
Pomeroy Bend
U. S. Navy
Point Pleasant
Marietta Manufacturing Co
West Virginia Ordnance Works
Ordnance Works
General Chemical Defense Corporation
Badger Company
Local Pythian delegates to Grand Lodge sessions
Mrs. J. B. Downing past grand chief and past supreme representative Mrs. L. E. Burford grand junior and Mrs. Lillian Steiff representing Meigs Temple depart Middleport for Zanesville to attend Grand Lodge Pythian Sisters sessions and will be away several days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Zanesville
Grand Lodge
Pythian
J. B. Downing
L. E. Burford
Lillian Steiff
Meigs Temple
New Pomeroy High School Staff Introduced at Assembly
At a Friday assembly in Pomeroy High School new teachers were introduced. Joan Huck from Lowell Ohio will teach home economics and Latin I. Ray Pigman, Georgetown College graduate and former senior class president, will teach biology and physical education and coach football. Alice Smith, Pomeroy High School alumnus, will supervise vocal music. Other faculty introduced included Eth el Garland, Mrs. Margaret Chapman, and several others as the school outlined an accelerated program and war effort goals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Pomeroy High School
Joan Huck
Lowell, O
Ohio University
Huck
Kappa Delta Pi
Phi Epsilon Omicron
Classical Club
Women's Athletic Association
Ray Pigman
Georgetown College
Pigman
Kentucky
Alice Smith
White
Miss Smith
Meigs County
Hartford
W. Va
Denison University
Chester High School
Columbia University
University of Colorado
Denver University
Ethel Garland
Margaret Chapman
Marion Ebershbach
Charles Gibbs
Edith Bowen
W. A. Drake
Smith
Lois Neutzling
W. A. Smith
Also Mentioned on This Page
Athens Messenger
Ohio
B. F. Turner
Pomeroy Social Notes
Pomeroy Personals
Middleport Social Notes
Charleston Gazette
Thomas W. Field
Field
Kanawha County
New York Central Railroad
John Emory
Josephine Jones Field
Democratic County Committee
William Stoecker
U. 8S. N
Dorsey
Henry A. Wallace
Mexico
Miguel Aleman
Los Angeles
Pomeroy School
P.H.S
Gertrude Meyer
Addie Mate Sen Jed
F. J
Beasley CO
Ae Mel
Army
Navy
Marines
Coast Guard
B. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company
Winston-Salem, North
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