Pomeroy Council OKs New Mercury Vapor Street Lights
POMEROY VILLAGE COUNCIL approved installing 21 mercury vapor street light fixtures from Pomeroy Junior High on E Main to Crow's Steak House on W Main. Lights to be installed by Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric. date not yet set. Mayor Legar announced a water rate hearing for Meigs Water Co in Columbus May 1 at 10 am.
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Pomeroy
Pomeroy Junior High
E. Main St
Crow’s
W. Main
Pomeroy Village
Columbus and
Southern Ohio Electric
Charles Legar
Meigs Water Co
Columbus
Legar
Jeff Gibbs Tops Spelling Bee at Pomeroy Junior High
Jeffrey Gibbs, eighth grader, won the Pomeroy Junior High spelling bee with 23 finalists. Peggy Hoffner finished runner up. Gibbs will compete in the state contest May 12 in Columbus.
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Jeff Gibbs
Pomeroy Junior High
Pomeroy
Jeffrey Gibbs
W. A. Gibbs
Pomeroy Junior High School
Peggy Hoffner
Lawrence Hoffner
Lincoln Heights
Hoffner
Gibbs
Charles S. Gibbs
Martha Husted
Helen Smith
Theodosia Frecker
Earl Young
Jane Johnson
Michael Roush
Phyllis Blazewicz
Barbara Jo White
Jeffrey Mankin
Belinda Scott
Joyce Aleshire
Gregory Goodnute
Charles Mullen
Jennifer Menchini
Patrick Story
Jennifer Blakeslee
Terri Fultz
Ronald Logan
Susan Lytle
Kay McGowan
Christopher Tompkins
Sean Mullen
Janette Scott
Barbara Kennedy
Cheryl Hood
Columbus
Miss Hoffner
Meigs County Elections Office Extends Afternoon Hours
The Meigs County Board of Elections will be open 1 to 4 p.m. daily until after the May 8 primaries. Service members on leave and their wives may vote at the office in the Masonic Temple. Ballot requests for servicemen not present before then may be filed during hours. Beginning next Monday, disabled and absentee voting will begin.
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Pomeroy
Meigs
Ex-Resident Anna Marie Olinger Dies at 78
Anna Marie Olinger 78 former resident died at her home 117 E Beck St Columbus Saturday She is survived by brothers Leonard Hess Pomeroy Arthur Hess Middleport a sister Clara Spencer Pomeroy two nephews four nieces Funeral services set for 1 p m Wednesday at O R Woodyard Co chapel State St Burial in East Lawn cemetery
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Pomeroy
Anna Marie Olinger
E. Beck St
Columbus
Leonard Hess
Arthur Hess
Middleport
Clara Spencer
O. R. Woodyard Co
State St
Eastlawn
Tim Falkner Birthday Party Given by Middleport Couple
Mr. and Mrs. Cash Bahr entertained Sunday for the first birthday of their nephew Timothy Falkner of Columbus. Timmy received many gifts including a rabbit replica cake. Attendees included Ralph Gibbs Jr and family from New Haven, Martha Childs, Minnie Gilmore, Christine and Candace Bahr of Middleport. Pomeroy Catholic Women Meet Nearby after Church service.
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Middleport
Cash Bahr
Timothy Falkner
Columbus
Timmy
Joe Falkner
William Childs
Ralph Gibbs
Gloria and
Gregg
New Haven
Martha Childs
Minnie Gilmore
Christine
Candace Bahr
Church Band Rally Led by Middleport Group in Rendville
Members of the Middleport Mount Moriah Baptist Church children's band joined Rendville First Baptist Church for the Hocking District Children's Band annual rally. Mrs. Don Young presided. counselor Mrs. Margaret Bowles accompanied. Participants included Wanda Peterman Marsha Bowles Lou Christine Robinson Shirley Sally Powell Paula Gomer with escorts Florence Richards Paul Gomer and Mary Baumgardner. Rendville Middleport and Glouster bands performed in the afternoon program.
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Middleport
Mount Moriah
Rendville
Hocking
Don Young
Rendville First Baptist Church
Margaret Bowles
Wanda Peterman
Marsha Bowles
Lou
Christine Robinson
Shirley
Sally Powell
Paula Gomer
Florence Richards
Paul Gomer
Mary Baumgardner
Glouster
POMEROY Man Receives 30 Day Jail Term and Probation
Morgan Henry of Long Bottom drew a 30 day jail term for pettit larceny and was placed on two years probation for breaking and entering. Information was filed by Prosecuting Attorney Bernard F. Fultz. Judge John C. Bacon handed down the sentences in Meigs County Common Pleas Court.
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Pomeroy
Morgan Henry of
Long Bottom
Henry
Pettit
Bernard F. Fultz
John C. Bacon
Meigs County Common Pleas Court
Easter services listed for First Church of the Nazarene
A period of pre Easter services begins at 7 30 p m Sunday at the First Church of the Nazarene in Chester announced by Rev Edmond Life pastor. Services are open to the public.
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Pomeroy
Church of the Nazarene
Chester
Edmond Life
Middleport High Band to Perform Spring Concert
Middleport High School junior and senior bands present a 3 p.m. Sunday concert in the high school auditorium featuring jazz and classical selections. The program includes The Original Dixieland Concerto, Ballin the Jack medley under Eugene Gherke, Beethoven symphonies excerpts, Drummers Madness, a trumpet trio with Judy Wildermuth David Wiley and Jack Satterfield performing Buglers Holiday, and solo trumpet by Wiley. Junior pieces include Erie Canal and Military Escort March while the seniors perform The Oregon Trail Concert March Over ture in Miniature and Swedish Folk Suite.
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Middleport
Ballin
Jack
Eugene Gherke
Beethoven
Judy Wildermuth
David Wiley
Jack Satterfield
Buglers
Wiley
Son Hurt On Visit In Gallipolis Fall
Bruce Lloyds two year old son gathered with the James Lloyd family in Middleport visiting the Bastiani family in Gallipolis when he fell and suffered a month laceration treated at Holzer Hospital. The party also called on Mrs A S Lloyd recently discharged from Holzer Hospital. Wendy Bastiani stayed overnight with her grandmother.
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Middleport
Bruce Lloyd
James Lloyd
Holzer Hospital
Oscar Bastiana
Gallipolis
Michl
Oscar Bastiani
A. S. Lloyd
Wendy Bastiani
Judge Fines One, Suspends Two Terms
In Meigs County Judge Emmet W. Peoples court Clifton Fraley Jr and Richard Lee Fraley received 90 day suspended jail terms for stealing. Clifford Adams was fined five dollars and costs for burning without a permit.
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Pomeroy
Meigs
Emmet W. Peoples
Clifton Fraley, Jr
Richard Lee Fraley
Clifford Adams
Job's Daughters Attend Church Service in Pomeroy
Members of Beth el 62 International Order of Job's Daughters attended the United Methodist Church service. Patricia Blakeslee played organ, Rev. C Melvin Alkire delivered the sermon on Go and Do Likewise. Alita Carpenter is honored queen of Job's Daughters.
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Pomeroy
Bethel 62
International Order of Job's Daughters
United Methodist Church
Patricia Blakeslee
C. Melvin Alkire
Alita Carpenter
Job
Middleport Social Notes Big Weekend Visits and Hospital Update
L R Wiley is reported in satisfactory condition after surgery at University Hospital Columbus with room 805. Several families and visitors travel between Middleport and Columbus including Mrs Fred I Gardner Mrs Edward Stobart and Karolea Miami Fla. and others from Williamsport Chillicothe Pittsburgh and Parkersburg.
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L. R. Wiley
University Hospital, Columbus
Fred I. Gardner
Wiley
Columbus
Edward Stobart
Karolea
Miami
Fla
Guy Shuler
Party Planned at Kilger Creek Employer Club Saturday
Middleport plans a party for Saturday at the Kilger Creek Employer Club to be announced Sunday night by the senior youth fellowship at Heath Methodist Church. Guests may attend. departure from the church is at 7 30 p.m. A Lent breakfast is set for 7 a.m. with all senior youth invited. Fund raising ideas include selling candy. Tom Ball gave the devotional. Forrest Bachtel Jr. and Sarah Bechtle performed a skit.
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Middleport
Kgger Creek
Heath Methodist Church
Tom Ball
Forrest Bachtel, Jr
Sarah Bechtle
No Interest, No Girl Scout Day Camp In 62
POMEROY. Mrs. Roy Grueser key organizer says no scout day camp this year unless demand exists. A meeting for leaders and parents is set for 1 p.m. April 24 at the Girl Scout cottage in Middleport to plan the camp with Mrs. A. R. Knight as director and Mrs. John Hunnell JT as assistant.
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Pomeroy
Roy Grueser
Middleport
A. R. Knight
John Hunnell
Humphreys Announce Birth Of Son
Mr and Mrs Norman Humphreys of Middleport announce the birth of a son named Jack born Saturday morning at Holzer Hospital Gallipolis Grandparents are Mr and Mrs O R Brizendine of New Castle VA and C A Humphreys of Paint Bank VA
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Middleport
Norman Humphreys
Jack
Holzer Hospital
Gallipolis
O. R. Brizendine
New Castle
C. A. Humphreys
Paint Bank
Spurriers Head to Paris via Columbus Flight
Mr and Mrs Clarence Spurrier Sr of Pomeroy took their daughter-in-law Doris Spurrier and son Dennis to Columbus to board a flight for Paris France. They will join T Sgt Clarence Bud Spurrier Jr who has been stationed in Europe since December 14 1961. Bruce Lloyd returns from Geneseo Co sales convention in Nashville Tennessee. A Western unit youth fellowships rally of EUB churches will be held at 730 pm Monday at Lott Ridge Church with Rev Amos Sweet as guest speaker.
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Sharon Cleland
Carol Sargent
Columbus
Earl Sisson
Beverly Ann Wilcox
Raymond Wilcox
Bernard Fultz
Barbara
Becky
Beth
Bill McOmber
Williamsport
John Fornash
Chillicothe
Hazel VanCooney
Middleport
Ruth Wise
C. H. Wise
Charles Settle
B. Y. McCormick
St. Albans
W. Va
Pomeroy
Clarence Spurrier Sr
Doris Spurrier
Dennis
Chester
Bruce Lloyd
Nashville, Tenn
Geneseo Co
Lloyd
Cedar Crest
Western Unit of Youth Fellowships
EUB
Lottridge
Amos Sweet
Chester Price
Dyesville
Ernest Molden
Dale Nicholson
Rosalie Davis
Cincinnati
Kenneth Davis
Rodney
Roger
Leroy Hiatt
Ava
Clarence Carman
Floyd Longstreth
Langsville
Ira Barker
Hilah Barker
Lawrence Casebolt
Darlene Wolfe
Sonja
Chris
Ronald Crossen
Joyce Wolfe
Ira Wolfe
Sheryl
Dana Hoffman
Harvey Erlewine
Pearle Canaday
Iola Bartrum
Eastern Star
Gallipolis
Methodist Church
Pomeroy Landmark Plans Open House
Pomeroy Landmark announces its annual Open House for April 5 6 and 7 with prizes for the whole family. State wide prizes plus refreshments entertainment and souvenirs will accompany the event.
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Pomeroy
Pomeroy Landmark
Middleport rural carrier praised for 32 years of safe driving
Neise Powell of the Middleport Post Office received a National Safety Council certificate and lapel pin for 32 years of safe driving with no preventable accidents. Presentation was by acting postmaster Maxine Allensworth on Monday. Leslie W. Scarbrough and Ruth Ann Wyers, Henry A. Salser and Mildred M. Dill listed for marriage licenses. The Mount Moriah Baptist Church missionary society plans to meet Thursday evening at Mrs. Oscar Hardaway’s home.
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Middleport
Neise Powell
National Safety Council
Maxine Allensworth
Meigs
Leslie W. Scarbrough
Long Bottom
Ruth Ann Wyers
Reedsville
Henry A. Salser
Syracuse
Mildred M. Dill
Racine
The
Missionary Society of the
Meigs County Sixth Grade Pupils To Present Cantata
Meigs County sixth graders from 15 elementary schools will present the cantata Alleluia Christ Is Risen at the county vocal music festival Friday evening in the Middleport High School auditorium. Several hundred high school vocal music students will join the performance.
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Middleport
Middleport High School
Meigs County
Pomroy Friendly Neighbors Club Observes 15th Anniversary
The Friendly Neighbors Club marked its 15th anniversary with a potluck at Mrs. Henry Werry’s home. Mrs. C. E. Clark led the meeting in the president’s absence and plans were made to visit the county infirmary on April 16. Members wore homemade Easter hats and played games with prizes for several members.
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Pomeroy
Friendly Neighbors Club
Henry Werry
C. E. Clark
Meigs County Land Transfers Highlight Local Deeds
Public notices list transfers in Meigs County including Branch Fleming and Frances Fleming to Salisbury Two parcels and Pomeroy parcels, Lester and Catherine Russell to Robert and Beverly Chapman for 2175 acres, George Rayburn to Harry and Dolores Johnson for 126 acres, Cecil and Marilyn Rice to George and Velma Stobart in Antiquity, and Riley and Daile Pigott to Marietta Electric Co. right of way in Olive Two. A family birthday observance honors Polly Karr and Rodney Karr at Mr. and Mrs. Charles R. Karr Sr. home.
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Lester Russell
Catherine Russell
Robert R. Chapman
Beverly A. Chapman
Pomeroy
George Rayburn
Harry E. Johnson
Dolores Johnson
Salisbury
Cecil W. Rice
Marilyn Sue Rice
George D. Stobart
Velma Stobart
Riley Pigott
Daile Pigott
Marietta Electric Co
Olive Two
Polly Karr
Rodney Karr
Charles R. Karr
Edward T. Bauer
Polly Ann
Richard Karr
Jeffrey
Rodney
Zanesville Funeral Attends Mrs Allen Wolfe
Mrs Walter Bentz Mrs Bertha Schreiber and Mrs Bentz Wolfe attended funeral services in Zanesville for Mrs Allen Wolfe who died unexpectedly Friday morning at her home. Mrs Wolfe was formerly Lina Powell of Long Bottom.
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Pomeroy
Walter Bentz
Bertha Schreiber
Bentz Wolfe
Zanesville
Allen Wolfe
Women's Society meeting at Enterprise EUB Church
WSWS Tonight the Women's Society of World Service will meet at 7 30 p m Tuesday in the church social room. Mrs Philin Smith hosts and Mrs Thomas Bentz leads the program in charge.
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Pomeroy
Women's Society of World Service of the Enterprise
EUB
Philin Smith
Thomas Bentz
Big Bend Minstrel Covers Fire Truck Debt and Dues
Racine firemen and the Southern Local Athletic Boosters split profits from a Friday show by the Big Bend Minstrel. Firemen received 178.86 dollars and boosters 178.87 dollars as the 170 dollar balance on a new emergency truck was paid. At a Monday meeting volunteers planned the July 4th event and agreed to a code system for dispatch calls, with dues of 1962 requested from firemen.
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Ance
Racine
Racine Fire Department
Southern
Rutland Social Notes From Various Local Visits
Rutland social notes detail numerous household visits and guest stays. Families from Langsville Belle Vernon Columbus Cincinnati Ava and Middleport are listed among those visiting, plus church event coverage and a local turkey dinner success.
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Tuppers Plains
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Big Bend Minstrel
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Kentucky
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Springfield
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Big Bend
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