Purchase of Lot Is Odd and Alley Vacating Planned
Middleport Village Council approved buying a 30 by 110 foot lot from Rich Valley Dairy Co for 650 to be used for a flood relief and storage building. The meeting also advanced Ordinance 784 to vacate an alley on Gravel Hill and approved roof refinishing for the town hall for 190. The panel budgeted sewer work, queried taxi service, and reviewed park and parking issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Rich Valley Dairy Co
Gravel Hill
Homer Jones
Jack Satterfield
Edison Baker
G. H. Douglas
The
Evangeline Roof Construction Co
Charleston
W. Va
Brown
Hudson
Pre Easter Concert Set By Middleport High Glee Club
Middleport High School's Girls Glee Club, under Miss Lois Cecil, rehearsed for an 8 p.m. pre Easter concert at the high school auditorium. The group earned a superior rating at the Southeast District contest in Athens and will travel to Columbus for the state finals. One warm up piece was God So Loved the World. Notice of Appointment: F L Thomas of Amesville named Administrator with will annexed of Jessie Lortz estate in Athens County. Creditors must file claims within four months. Dated March 17 1950. John F Newcomb Probate Judge.
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Middleport
Middleport High School
Lois Cecil
Athens
Ohio Music Education Association
Columbus
F. L. Thomas
Amesville
Ohio
Jessie Lortz
Jessie H. Lortz
Athens County
John F. Newcomb
Doan’s Pills Offer Kidney Relief For Backaches
This old عرض advises Doan’s Pills as a mild diuretic to ease nagging backache and urinary discomfort linked to aging stress cold and dietary issues. It claims Doan’s has helped millions for over 50 years by flushing kidney tubes and filters and urges readers to get Doan’s pills today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
Doan
Vehicle Sales Increase in Meigs County March Results
Meigs County reports a rise in new car and truck sales in March compared to February. March sold 62 passenger cars and 29 trucks, while February saw 55 cars and 21 trucks. Recorded title office activity included 698 certificates of title, 263 liens notations, 178 memorandum titles, 190 lien cancellations, 310 applications and affidavits, and 30 duplicate titles, yielding total receipts of 872.70 with 619.30 to the county and 253.40 to the state.
Lodge To Meet Knights of Pythias Set Thursday
Middleport Fides Lodge No. 210 will hold a meeting Thursday night at Woodman Hall. The rank of Knight will be conferred on candidates, announced F G Hunker master of work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Fides Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Woodman Hall
F. G. Hunker
Certa-Vin Sparks Massive Uptake Across Athens and Nelsonville
Thousands report immense relief from gas and bloat with Certa-Vin as sales surge to historic highs in Athens and Nelsonville. Advertised benefits include reduced waistline by inches, easier breathing, better sleep, and added vitamins, with claims from local druggists of strong endorsements and nationwide affordability.
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Athens
Nelsonville
Betts
Pomeroy Social Notes: Karen Sue Kelton Baptized
Karen Sue Kelton daughter of Mr and Mrs Aaron Kelton was baptized Palm Sunday at Grace Episcopal Church with Rev Kenneth Wilson officiating. Godparents were Mr and Mrs Delmar Canaday followed by a dinner at the Canaday home with Rev and Mrs Wilson, the Keltons, Jay Kelton, Anne Canaday and the guest of honor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Karen Sue Kelton
Aaron Kelton
Grace Episcopal Church
Kenneth Wilson
Delmar Canaday
Canadays
Karen Sue
Wilson
Jay Kelton
Anne Canaday
Guild of Grace Episcopal to Meet April 12
The Guild gathers at the home of Mrs. A. R. Knight on April 12 replacing the earlier date of April 5. Mrs. Edw. Jones and Mrs. H. B. Kress serve as assisting hostesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Guild of the
Grace Episcopal Church
A. R. Knight
Edw. Jones
H. B. Kress
Pomeroy Chapter CES Holds Evening Initiation
Pomeroy Chapter CES will meet in the chapter room this evening for initiation led by matron Geral Dine Young. The gathering aims to welcome new members and advance their lodge activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Ces
Geraldine Young
Family visits and travel notes from Ohio and Pennsylvania
Mrs. Ruby Remsberg returns to Ypsilanti after helping with Jesse Brewster. Gruesers visit Monessen and Belle Vernon relatives. Dana Bailey and Blanche Schaefer visit Florence Burnside in Columbus. Huddlestons attend a funeral in Ironton for Mrs. Huddleston’s mother, Mrs. Ralph Murray. Mrs. Earl Whitt of Cleveland visits her mother, former Pomeroy High School faculty member, Mrs. Laura Bowen. William Matlack and others accompany George Dallas and Rollin Daniels home for spring vacation after a Granville trip.
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Ruby Remsberg
Ypsilanti
Mich
Jesse Brewster
Allie Grueser
Andy Grueser
Kate Grueser
Orin Vince
Monessen
John Grueser
Belle Vernon
Dana Bailey
Blanche Schaefer
Columbus
Florence Burnside
W. Main St
Jack Huddleston
Ironton
Huddleston
Ralph Murray
Earl Whitt
Cleveland
Laura Bowen
Whitt
Pomeroy High School
William Matlack
Probate Court Notices Set Hearings In Four Wills
POMEROY The will of Robert E. Krider of Racine has been filed for probate with a hearing set for April 6. The will of Della C. Joachim also is filed for probate with a hearing on April 5. The will of J. B. Adams has been admitted to probate. The court reports the final account for George C. Pullins by administrator W. H. Pullins and the first and final account for Clinton A. Roberts by administrator Avery M. Roberts.
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Pomeroy
Robert E. Krider
Racine
Della C. Joachim
J. B. Adams
George C. Pullins
W. H. Pullins
Clinton A. Roberts
Avery M. Roberts
Embalmers Exam Set By Ohio Board in Columbus
The Ohio Board of Embalmers and Funeral Directors will hold an embalmer examination to license embalmers on Wednesday April 19 1950 at 8 00 A M in the Deshler Wallick Hotel Columbus Ohio Notice published under Ohio law C L Stout secretary treasurer. John S Blower of Glouster named administrator of Sarah Yarger estate creditors must file claims within four months or be barred Dated March 24 1950 Probate Judge John F Newcomb 4 4 50 Sotw
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Board of Embalmers and Funeral Directors of
Ohio
Deshler Wallick
Columbus
G. C. of
C. L. Stout
John S. Blower
Glouster
Sarah Yarger
Athens
John FL Newcomb
Ministerial Group Hears Pure Easter Heritage in Meigs County
The Meigs County Ministerial Association met at First Baptist Church in Middleport. Rev Lawrence Schmitt spoke on Pure Easter Heritage and Rev Charles M Pomeroy led devotions. a nominating committee was named including Rev Robert Hegnauer and Rev Homer G McMillen. next meeting May 1 at Middleport Presbyterian Church will cover Problems of Law Enforcement with a county officer as guest speaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Meigs County
Bond Issue Discussed at Middleport Board Meeting
Middleport Board of Education met at the high school with L. D. Diles presiding. They planned to publicize a proposed 60,000 bond issue and discussed fencing the A. V. Smith property to the school. Superintendent L. W. Mc Comas was told to contact property owners. The board hired Mrs. Everett Davis as school enumerator and approved use of the auditorium for the Junior Music program on May 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Middleport Board of Education
L. D. Diles
A. V. Smith
L. W. McComas
Everett Davis
Rites Are Conducted For Lt. George Hayman
The Rev. DeLoss Smith led funeral services for Lt. George Hayman at Apple Grove Methodist Church in Middleport. Military rites were provided by American Legion Post No. 602 of Racine and the Meigs Chapter, Veterans of Foreign Wars. Attendees included Burl Wolfe and Ruby Hayman with Rhonda, M S Richardson of Port Huron, Lewis Ours of Clinton, and Sidney Carpenter of Aliquippa.
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Middleport
DeLoss Smith
George Hayman
Apple Grove Methodist Church
American Legion Post No. 602
Racine
Meigs
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Burl Wolfe
Ruby Hayman
Rhonda
M. S. Richardson
Port Huron
Mich
Lewis Ours
Clinton
Sidney Carpenter
Aliquippa, Pa
Engineers Attend Ohio Highway Conference on Campus
Engineers from Meigs and Gallia counties attended the Ohio Highway Engineering conference and Road show opening Monday in University Hall at Ohio State University. Participants named include Kermit Wiseman Middleport John Sauvage Robert O Malley of Pomeroy and Lloyd Niday of Gallipolis.
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Middleport
State Highway Department
Meigs
Gallia
Ohio Highway Engineering
University Hall
Ohio State University
Kermit Wiseman
John Sauvage
Robert O'Malley
Pomeroy
Lloyd Niday
Gallipolis
Birth Announcement for Robert Craig Hysell
Mr and Mrs Robert Hysell announce the birth of their son Robert Craig on April 2 at Mason Clinic. The couple also has a daughter Sharon Lynn. Grandparents are Homer Hysell Breezy Heights and E W Hysell Pomeroy Pearl Huggins Middleport and Rev and Mrs E L Miller Coal ton Ohio.
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Pomeroy
Robert Hysell
Anne Miller
Robert Craig
Mason Clinic
Hysells
Sharon Lynn
Homer Hysell
Breezy Heights
E. W. Hysell
Pearl Huggins
Middleport
E. L. Miller
Coalton
Ohio
Bazaar Planned for Easter Sale in Middleport
The Bradbury PTA sponsors an Easter bazaar and bake sale at Tri-Lustre Cleaners on Saturday April 8. Mrs. Arthur Eblin serves as chair of the finance committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Tri-Lustre Cleaners
Bradbury Pta
Arthur Eblin
Minister to Speak at Pomeroy Good Friday Services
The Rev. M. R. Walter of the First Baptist Church will speak at Union Good Friday services at the Federated Church in Pomeroy at 2 p.m. on April.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
M. R. Walter
First Baptist Church
Federated Church
Rutland Woman Joins Hoover Report Secretariat
Miss Phyllis Burson of Rutland began duties March 9 as private secretary to Robert S. Rosencrans, executive director of The Ohio Citizens Committee for the Hoover Report. Daughter of H. O. Burson, she is a 1949 Rutland graduate and recently completed stenotypist training in Columbus.
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Rutland
Phyllis Burson
Robert S. Rosencrans
Ohio Citizens Committee
Huntington Bank Ridg
Columbus
Burson
H. O. Burson
Vacation Duties Listed for Students
Sacred Heart School pupils will be dismissed after Wednesday morning sessions and return the Tuesday after Easter. Students must attend Mass on Holy Thursday morning and join a procession. On Good Friday, grade and high school pupils attend services from noon to 3 p.m. per Rev. Fr. William J. Riley.
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Pomeroy
Sacred Heart School
William J. Riley
Holy Week Services Begin at Heath Methodist Church
Holy Week services start at Heath Methodist Church with a 6 30 p m service for children led by Rev W B Moore. Adult services follow at 7 30 p m on Wednesday and Thursday with Holy Communion Thursday night. Union Good Friday services are at First Baptist Church Friday at 7 30 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Heath Methodist Church
W. B. Moore
Union
First Baptist Church
Local Visit Notes From Cheshire and Nearby Homes
Miss Imogene Barnett of Cheshire spent a weekend with Anneille Schuler. Sunday guests at Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Ward included Mrs. Lowell Swisher and son Michael and Mrs. Oliver Hail and daughter Sandra of Cheshire. Weekend visitors at Mr. and Mrs. Homer Abbott’s were William Abbott, Donald Abbott and Denver Abbott of Columbus. Weekend guests at Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Plantz were Leonard George of Charleston West Virginia and Earnest Plants.
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Imogene Barnett
Cheshire
Anneille Schuler
Wesley Ward
Lowell Swisher
Michael
Oliver Hail
Sandra
Homer Abbott
William Abbott
Donald Abbott
Denver Abbott
Columbus
E. E. Plantz
Leonard George
Charleston, W. Va
Earnest Plants
Middleport Bake Sale Postponed By Alumni Association
The Middleport Alumni Association postponed the bake sale that was set for Saturday April 8. The event will be rescheduled and details will be announced by the association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Middleport Alumni Association
Pomeroy Council Reviews 16900 Light Bill Debt Issue
City officials examined unpaid 16900 bill owed to Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co from 1942 while one mill bond funds misallocated to general fund. Officials plan to consult with State Auditor Ferguson on funding from general fund. Other actions included street work bids and parking space fee proposal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Columbus & Southern Ohio Electric Co
Sidney Spencer
State Auditor's Office
Spencer
Joseph T. Ferguson
W. W. Williams Co
Columbus
Reckless Driving and License Violations In County Court
Kenneth Lee Pomeroy, 29, Charleston, pleaded guilty to reckless operation on Route 7 and was fined $50 plus seven days in county jail. Mayor Sidney Russell heard four intoxication cases. Rufus Bartels and Don Stobart paid $5 and costs, Bert Louden's case was dismissed for lack of evidence, William Reeves received $100 fine and seven days jail. Shirley Hatten, 25, Clay Ashworth, 28, and Wilbur Eppele y, 38, Huntington, admitted fishing with wrong licenses. after explaining they bought resident licenses late, they were fined $15 and costs with suspension on condition of future Ohio license rules. game protector G. D. Parsons urged leniency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Kenneth Lee Bailey
Charleston
W. Va
Court of Justice of the Peace
Percy L. Peoples
Sidney Russell
Rufus Bartels
Don Stobart
Bert Louden
Long Bottom
Louden
William Reeves
Albany
Shirley Hatten
Clay Ashworth
Wilbur Eppeley
Huntington
Miles Nelson
Dexter
Nelson
Ohio
G. D. Parsons
Rutland
Judge Edgar Ervin Improving After Major Surgery
Judge Edgar Ervin is making a fine recovery at Holzer Hospital after major surgery. Visitors are discouraged, but his family says he may return home late this week. The Ervins’ daughter Mrs Jack Stewart and son Barry from Chicago are visiting, with Mrs Ervin visiting daily.
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Middleport
Edgar Ervin
Holzer Hospital
Ervins
Jack W. Stewart
Barry
Chicago
Ervin
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