Middleport Village Council votes against parking meters
The Middleport Village Council, five to two, rejected installing parking meters after John Zerkle and David Jenkins supported the idea. A demonstration by Chillicothe service officer Ward highlighted meter income, while Chase and Gibbons opposed absent a public lot. The panel plans a street map to limit parking and will consult the village solicitor on an ordinance. The council also approved a revolving broom for a tractor and authorized paying Dale Nichols for tractor operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
John Zerkle
David Jenkins
Horton Brown
A. A. Dillard
Harold Chase
Wayne Gibbons
Ward
Chillicothe
Chase
Gibbons
Dale Nichols
Rutland
Village Council Plans Cemetery Equipment and Bond Investment
Trustees to buy a roller and tarpaulin for the cemetery. After treasurer Jean Lama reported $24,990.89 on hand, Horton Brown urged investing $10,000 in government bonds. Bank balances as of March 31 show $23,848.10 in general, plus small cemetery funds. gas tax and motor vehicle overdrafts cited. Mayor Russell announced dog control enforcement and accepted $233.50 in fines. council will attend Lions Club dinner in Pomeroy to discuss street marking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean Lama
Horton Brown
Miss Lama
Brown, Lewis and Burnell
Plete
Pearl St
Sidney T. Russell
Marold Chase
Wayne Gibbons
Lions’ Club
Pomeroy
Lake Condemnation Suit argued before court in Ohio
Two motions in Meigs County Common Pleas Court arise from condemnation for a lake project in Forked Run district. The Baker Wood Preserving Co. seeks Devlin property. state contends timber value deducted from offer. A hearing was set for April 20 after briefs are filed. Judge Ervin overruled a motion on necessity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Common Pleas Court
W. M. Summers
Marietta
Manning D. Webster
Ih Oelan
Teresa Devlin
Rowland
Athens
Baker Wood Preserving Co
Fred Wilke
James D.D. Kearns
State Superintendent of Public Works
Miss Devlin
Forked Run
Devlin
Summers
Wilke
Meigs County Common Pleas Court
Franklin County
Ervin
County Radio Fund Reaches $189. Pomeroy Target $4000
POMEROY police chief Walter Wolfe reports $139 on day one for a county two way radio system. Sheriff Charles Russell adds $50, total $189 with no other community receipts. Wolfe says 12 firms solicited and hopes Pomeroy will fund its share of $4000. Also, Woman's Republican Club meets Saturday at 2 PM at the courthouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Walter Wolfe
Meigs County
Charles Russell
Wolfe
Television Reception Reported in Kerrs Run
Harry Miller of Associated Radio said he received a TV program from station WNBK Cleveland at his Kerrs Run home Sunday night claiming it was the first in the area. He said sound from WLWC Columbus arrived with no pictures and that Cleveland sent sound and pictures without distortion for an hour before the images faded. Miller expects stronger stations in Columbus within two months and improved results in the Bend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Harry Miller
Associated Radio Shop
WNBK
Cleveland
Kerr
Miller
WLWC
Columbus
Burlingham Resident Benjamin Blackwell Dies at 85
Burlingham resident Benjamin Franklin Blackwell aged 85 died unexpectedly Monday at 3 p.m. at his Burlingham home. Survived by wife Elizabeth and daughters Mrs E W O'Brien Shade and Mrs D D Taylor Dallas, Texas, and brother Samuel Blackwell Dover Ohio. Daughter Mrs D E Grimes Columbus predeceased him. Funeral services tentatively set for Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Burlingham Methodist Church with burial in Burlingham Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlingham Cemetery
Out-of-Town Guests Attend Funeral for Mrs. Frankie Gaylord
Marie Bush Marcus and Marcus family from Detroit arrive with relatives to attend the funeral for Mrs. Frankie B. Gaylord, longtime Meigs County school teacher. The service is Wednesday at 11 a.m. at Rawlings-Coats Funeral Home following her death Sunday after a long illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Marie Bush Marcus
Marcus
James
Detroit
N. P. Swackhammer
Mason
P. A. Joiden
Rutland
Frankie B. Gaylord
Meigs County
Rawlings-Coats
Gaylord
Inspector Approves Middleport Schools Visit Report
State building inspector read a favorable report to the Middleport board of education. Minor improvement suggestions were noted. The board discussed next year’s projected enrollment, approved textbook changes, and rented facilities for events by Andrew Pavrish and Disabled American Veterans. Next meeting is June 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Board of Education
Supt
L. W. McComas
Andrew Pavrish
Foster Family Observes Joe Foster Birthday Dinner
Mr and Mrs J Ed ward Foster hosted a family birthday dinner for son Joe on Sunday Attendees included J B Foster Mrs Malcolm Cottrill Joe John Sally Ira Foster Estella Skinner and Mr and Mrs Gene Yost of Racine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
J. Edward Foster
Joe
J. B. Foster
Malcolm Cottrill
John
Sally
Ira Foster
Estella Skinner
Gene Yost
Racine
Legion Auxiliary Guests at Drew Webster Post Demonstration
The American Legion Auxiliary of Drew Webster Post will attend a demonstration at the Ohio Power Co. office Wednesday at 8 30 p.m. The demonstration will be conducted by Mrs. William Warner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
American Legion Auxiliary
Drew Webster
Ohio Power Co
William Warner
Grace Episcopal Guild Hosts Wednesday Social
Pomeroy Grace Episcopal Guild will be entertained at the home of Mrs. A R Knight Wednesday evening with Mrs Edwin Jones and Mrs Howard Kress assisting as hostesses.
WCTU Broadcast Planned by National Leader Tuesday
Mrs. G H Ewing announces that national WCTU president Mrs. D Leigh Calvin will broadcast Tuesday at 4 30 p m over WHKC Columbus station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
G. H. Ewing
WCTU
D. Leigh Calvin
WHKC
Columbus
Burkett Family and Friends Spend Weekend in Village
Mr and Mrs Robert Burkett and son Robert David Alley W Va and Floyd Vaught Charleston spent the weekend with Mrs Mary Burkett Mulberry Ave Mrs William Reifel of Ann Arbor Mich is visiting here Carol Evans and Evelyn Cook returned to Columbus after visiting relatives and friends Mr and Mrs Pearl Jacobs spent the weekend in Cincinnati with their daughter and son in law Miss Annette Seyfried Columbus spent Monday here with her father Christian Seyfried Mr and Mrs Harold Bartels and children Homer and Carolyn of Youngstown spent the weekend here with relatives
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Burkett
Robert David
Alley
W. Va
Floyd Vaught
Charleston
Mary Burkett
Mulberry Ave
William Reifel
Ann Arbor
Mich
Carol Evans
Evelyn Cook
Columbus
Pearl Jacobs
Cincinnati
William Jacobs
Annette Seyfried
Christian Seyfried
Harold Bartels
Homer
Carolyn
Youngstown
Ruth Nease Leaves Hospital To Resume Nursing Studies
Ruth Nease, employed at Meigs General Hospital, left Thursday to resume studies at White Cross School of Nursing in Columbus. She expects to graduate with the September class. She left last spring to care for her brother Stanley Nease, who is improving at his parents’ home, Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Nease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Ruth Nease
Meigs General Hospital
White Cross School of Nursing
Columbus
Stanley
Vernon Nease
Birth Announced for Syracuse Couple’s Son
Mr. and Mrs. Cecil E. Cook of Syracuse announce the birth of a son. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. George W. Cook of Syracuse and Mr. and Mrs. George Smith of Beaver Falls Pennsylvania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Cecil E. Cook
Syracuse
George W. Cook
George Smith
Beaver Falls
Relapse Reported in Huntington Veteran Patient
Guy Carson, a patient at Veterans Hospital Huntington, is reported to have relapsed and is again in serious condition. Mrs. Carson has been called to the hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Guy Carson
Veterans Hospital, Huntington
Carson
Council Meeting Postponed for Illness Rumor
Pomeroy council meeting scheduled for Monday evening was postponed until Wednesday after several councilmembers reported illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Middleport Garden Club Hosts Flower Show Plans
The Middleport Garden Club and Amateur Gardeners Club announce their third annual Spring Flower Show for April 23 and 24 at the R. H. Rawlings Garage. Mrs. John Duerr serves as chairwoman as 26 members met at Mrs. James Titus home in Rutland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Middleport Garden Club
Amateur Gardeners Club
R. H. Rawlings
John Duerr
James Titus
Rutland
Walter Harris
Garen Stansbury
Stansbury
Rockwell and
Grayson
W. H. Juhling
E. M. Wood
E. R. Tompkins
Titus
Middleport Literary Club Meeting Change
The Middleport Literary Club will meet at Mrs. Dale Dutton's home instead of April 13 due to Holy Week. Dutton substitutes for Mrs. N C Welch as host.
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Middleport
Middleport Literary Club
Dale Dutton
N. C. Welch
Heath Methodist Church Rummage Sale Items Donated
Middleport residents note clothing and various articles were contributed by women of Heath Methodist Church for the rummage sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Heath Methodist Church
Title Office Fees Show Gain in March
Clerk of Courts Virgil V. Brown reports March title office fees at 624.50, up from 584.45 a year earlier. The 1949 March figure nears the combined January and February total of 678.05.
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Pomeroy
Virgil V. Brown
Forestry Men Attend Forked Run Lake Hearing
State Forester C A Alderman of Wooster and Assistant State Forester Jim Wells of Logan visited Pomeroy Monday for the Forked Run lake case hearing and to confer with Theodore T Reed president of the State Forestry Association on the organization's activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
C. A. Alderman
Wooster
Jim Wells
Logan
Forked Run Lake
Theodore T. Reed
State Forestry Association
Operetta Jeannie to be staged Friday at Harrisonville
Harrisonville High School announces the operetta Jeannie to be presented Friday at 8 p.m. under the direction of Mrs. Mildred Roush with Oren Smith as principal.
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Harrisonville
Middleport
Orin Smith
Harrisonville High School
Jeannie
Mildred Roush
Meigs Temple 153 Pythian Sisters Meet Tuesday
Inspection of Meigs Temple 153 Pythian Sisters will be held Tuesday evening at Woodman Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Meigs Temple
Woodman Hall
P. M. Club to Meet at Mrs Hobstetter Home
Middleport reports the P. M. Club will gather Wednesday evening at Mrs William Hobstetter's home on N Third Ave assisting hostess Mrs William Anderson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
William Hobstetter
N. Third Ave
William Anderson
Amateur Gardeners Club to Meet at Miss Joachim Home
Middleport residents learn the Amateur Gardeners Club will gather Wednesday evening at Miss Elizabeth Joachim’s residence on S. Third Ave. Mrs. Bruce Lloyd will assist as hostess.
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Middleport
Amateur Gardeners Club
Elizabeth Joachim
S. Third Ave
Bruce Lloyd
Middleport Personal News From Local Families
Mrs. Vernon Weber and her son Dennis Lee returned from Meigs General Hospital to the Weber home of her parents. Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Milhoan. Mr. and Mrs. William Lowe plan to travel to Rochester Minnesota for Mayo Clinic treatment. Fred Shifler returns after wintering in Florida. Joe Wilson Sr. moved to Holzer Hospital for treatment. Wilson, a NYCRR employee, has been in ill health. Mr. and Mrs. John Morgan of St. Louis and Mr. and Mrs. Warren Stewart with daughters Natalie and Linda Sue visited Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bennett in recent days. Beach St Ward reports Leland Crans, hospitalized in Cincinnati, is seriously ill. He is the son of Mrs. Riva Crans and brother of Mrs. Willis Grueser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon Weber
Dennis Lee
Meigs General Hospital
John Morgan
St. Louis
Warren Stewart
Natalie
Linda Sue
Leon
W. Va
Charles Bennett
Beach St. Ward
Leland Crans
Cincinnati
Riva Crans
Willis Grueser
Meigs County Probate News Summary of Estates
Charles McMaster as administrator of C B Smith estate files first and final account. Court approves inventory of Asa H Bradbury estate from Laura Bradbury executrix. Homer C Jones administrator files first and distributive account for Jonathan H Jones estate. E L Giles executrix files second and final account for Minnie L Kaueff estate.
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Charles McMaster
C. B. Smith
Asa H. Bradbury
Laura Bradbury
Homer C. Jones
Jonathan H. Jones
E. L. Giles
Minnie L. Kaueff
Body of Sgt. Dailey To Arrive in Pomeroy
Body of S Sgt Thurman L Dailey of the U S Army will arrive in Pomeroy at 1 15 p m Thursday according to word to Ewing funeral home from Columbus General Depot. Mr Dailey is survived by Mr and Mrs Opha Dailey of Portland Route 1. Funeral arrangements will be announced.
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Pomeroy
Thurman L. Dailey
U. S. Army
Ewing
Columbus General Depot
Dailey
Opha Dailey
Portland
Boy Struck by Bike in Weekend Mishap
Ronnie Wills, son of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Wills of S Front St, was struck by a motor bike Saturday while running into its path. He sustained minor injuries including face and knee abrasions and is recovering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Ronnie Wills
Roy Wills
S. Front St
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Charles Murray
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Lee Aia
Shirley Temple
Franchot Tone
Honeymoon
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Ray Francis
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Roy Rogers
Jane Frazee
Lawrence Tierney
Devil
Oger Dean
Miracle Service
Roger Dean
Ohio
Burlingham
Pomeroy Social Notes
Pomeroy Personals
Michael Anthony Brinkman
Hollywood
Jeanne Crain
Paul Brinkman
Middleport Social Notes
Dutton’s Drug Store
WSCS
R. C. Lansbury
C. F. Hawkins
W. W. Hayes
Robert Harris
Liberty
Theatre
Joe Palooka
Joe Kirkwood, Jr
Elyse Knox
Leon Errol
Maxie Rosenblum
Leo L. Vaughan
Logan Monument Company
Union Avenue
Logan Monument Co
Pomeroy, Ohio
George C. Shaw
Main St
Logan, Ohio
Pribate News
Sgt
A. G. Shaver
Cheshire, Ohio
Federal Land Bank of Louisville
United National Farm Loan Ass'n. A. C. Gibson, Sec'y-Treas
Ohio Valley Bank Bldg
Gallipolis, Ohio
Meigs
EYES
Texas
Lynne Roberts
Andy DeVine
Bob Nolan
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Temple Middleport
Cornel Wilde
Linda Darnell
Richard Greene
George Sanders
Glenn Langan
Richard Haydn
Anne Revere
John Russell
Bendvue
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George Raft
Denver
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