Grand Jury to Study Five Additional Cases in Ohio
Meigs County prosecutor James B. O'Brien reports that a special Friday grand jury will review five extra cases alongside the investigation into the death of four year old Joseph Santosotti. cases include Roger Hayman driving while intoxicated Roy Meadows breaking and entering William Rice non support Dennis Adkins petty larceny and a possible new indictment against Ralph Grashel Jr for receiving stolen property. Gavin received stolen property plea case prompted the new action. The panel aims to examine circumstances surrounding the Cleveland boy's March 1 death at Holzer Hospital Gallipolis related to Gavin's Middleport business establishment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Joseph Santosotti
Cleveland
James B. O'Brien
Meigs County
Roger Hayman
Cated
Roy Meadows
William Rice
Dennis Adkins
O’ Brien
Ralph Grashel, Jr
Portsmouth
Grashel
O’brien
Lawrence E. Gavin
Middleport
Common Pleas
Gavin
Ohio
O'Brien
Grand
Grasher
Holzer Hospital
Gallipolis
Pythian Sisters Plan For May Inspection
Gallipolis Temple invites Pythian Sisters to a reception on April 29 honoring the grand chief. The announcement came at the Mergs Temple meeting held Tuesday evening at the K of P Hall led by Miss Erma Smith, most excellent chief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Gallipolis
K. of P. Hall
Erma Smith
Riverbank crowds view Sprague passing through Pomeroy area
Residents along the Middleport Pomeroy riverfronts lined up to see the Sprague as the towboat Lehigh carries the vessel toward Pittsburgh. A May 18 inspection was planned with committees named for reception, gift, decoration, and refreshments. A rummage sale was scheduled for April 16 17 18 in the former Dr Cluff building sponsored by temple members and Fides Lodge with donations expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Middleport
James Ray Hill
Letart Township
Lehigh
Pittsburgh
William Altman
Fred Mack
Griff Russell
Horace McElhinney
Miss Smith
Cash Bahr
Phil Meinhart
Nathan Biggs
Homer Jones
Alfred Biggs
Arthur Gilmore
Ben Neutzling
Karl Owen
Myron Miller
George Ebersbach
Paul Haptonstall
Opal Kelly
Leland Brown
Bertie Watts
George Childs
Bertha Mae Hysell
F. M. Cluff
Temple
Fides Lodge
Sale Location Moved For Middleport Seniors Club
The rummage sale hosted by the Middleport Senior Mothers Club will take place at the Dr Cluff Building corner of Cole Street and Second Avenue instead of the former Dutton Building, announced Mrs Fulton Manley today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Middleport Senior Mothers Club
Dutton
Dr. Cluff
Cole St
Second Ave
Fulton Manley
Three Features Added For Community Day In Middleport
Middleport Park Association wart plans for a pet parade beauty contest and jitterbug contest join the already planned Community Day events at Middleport Park on May 30. The fundraiser aims to buy playground equipment with donor plaques to honor contributors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Middleport Park
Middleport Park Association
Village Hall
Pearl Reynolds
Walter Moelier
Curtis Jenkinson
Treasury
Minstrel Plans Completed for Thursday Night At Letart Falls
Pomroy reports the second annual Laff-a-Lott Minstrel at 7:45 p.m. Thursday in Letart Falls Grade School featuring eighth graders and other pupils. Mrs. Chlorus Grimm directs with Miss Sue Knight and others assisting. About 40 pupils participate in dances, skits, and musical numbers including Mexican Hat Rock and Philadelphia U S A, with Henry Hill as mascot and a patriotic finale.
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Sue Knight
Roy Buck
Howard Roush
Janie Miller
Bob McNickel
Billy Wood
Larry Houston
Terry Roush
David Fox
Henry Hill
Linda Hill
Lillian Hail
Peggy Glenn
Ruth Bennett
Carol Shain
Russell Cundiff
Kathey Connelly
William Goat
Lil Liza Jane
Harold Kiser
Don Braden
Garden Club Plans Route 7 Tree Planting
Middleport Garden Club met at Mrs. Walter Harris home with 22 members. A nominating committee was appointed to lead a coming term and a project to plant trees at the lower entrance of Middleport on Route 7 was announced. The regional meeting in Gallipolis is set for May 7 with registrations 9 to 10 am and a noon luncheon.
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Allman
William Lowe
Marvin Miller
Middleport
J. E. Harley
Albert C. Poole
Methodist
C. A. Emmish
Ceer Fund
Garen H. Stanbury
Civic Committee
John Kincaid
James Titus
Stansbury
Huntington
W. Va
Lawrence Bing
Lazarus
Columbus
Max Roller
Frieda Faehnle
Walter Hayes
David Entsminger
Harley
St. Francis
Meigs County Land Transfers Highlight Coal and Church Deeds
Transactions show United Methodist Church passing to Federated Church and multiple coal and acreage transfers in Salem Two Orange Two and Columbus. Notable parties include Ohio Power Co. acquiring coal rights and transfers among the Thompsons and Barkers in Orange Two.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Methodist Church
Federated Church
Pomeroy
Clair V. Shultz
Betsy M. Shultz
Clifton E. Smith
Alta Jean Smith
Orange
Floyd Longstreth
Clarice Longstreth
Ohio Power Co
Salem
Lewis McCaskey
Flora E. Chase
Truman P.brewer
Margaret M. Brewer
Suits Dismissed in Meigs County Court
Several cases in Meigs County Common Pleas Court were dismissed including a money suit by Emmett W. Shuler et al against A V Howell a divorce action by Lawrence Yeanger against Kizzie Yeanger a money suit by Thelma Snider against Janet Hinkle and a divorce case by William Reed against Louise Reed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Meigs County Common Pleas Court
Emmett W. Shuler
A. V. Howell
Lawrence Yeanger
Kizzie Yeanger
Thelma Snider
Janet Hinkle
William Reed
Louise Reed
Heath Church Members Attend WSCS Meeting
In MIDDLEPORT the annual district meeting of the Woman's Society of Christian Service drew about 400 people at the Gallipolis Methodist Church. Heath Methodist Church sent 13 officers and members including Mrs. Harry Chesher Mrs. Clarence Casey Mrs. Earl Knight and the Rev and Mrs Ramon Konk right among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Woman's Society of Christian Service
Gallipolis Methodist Church
Heath Methodist Church
Harry Chesher
Clarence Casey
Earl Knight
Noah Haskins
Bess Sanborn
B. N. East
Bruce Lloyd
C. B. Forrest
Frieda Faehnie
M. L. French
O. P. Klein
Ramon Konkright
Reverend Palmer to Visit Kentucky for Church Services
Middleport article notes Rev. Robert Palmer left today for Kentucky to conduct services for several days. In his absence Rev. J. S. Brannon of Point Pleasant will serve as pastor of the Middleport Church of the Nazarene. Palmer will resume services at 7:30 p.m. each evening through Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Robert Palmer
Kentucky
J. S. Brannon
Point Pleasant
W. Va
Plans Made For Schools By WCTU In Middleport
Middleport WCTU has completed plans for youth temperance education week in local schools from April 12 to 18. An April 15 high school assembly will feature Rev. Warren M. Hulburt and senior Miss Carol Jean Hudson presenting from High School Hurdles. Sixty copies of the studybook were given to the library.
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Middleport
Warren M. Hulburt
First Baptist Church
Carol Jean Hudson
Middleport Union
McNeal
Margaret Sauer
WCTU
Brush Fires Show Need For Law In Pomeroy
Pomeroy firemen urged village council Monday for stronger brush fire laws after five brush fire calls in Pomeroy and Meigs County on Tuesday. Firemen, who volunteer, blame careless behavior for the blazes and say the high number of calls costs them work time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Meigs County
Minstrel Rehearsal Set Beside Big Bend Show Opening
All cast members of the Big Bend Minstrel Association rehearse at 8 p.m. Thursday at the Drew Webster Post 39 American Legion Home. The group plans final practice before the April 16 Middleport opening of the fifth annual minstrel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Big Bend Minstrel Association
Drew Webster
American Legion
Middleport
Four Local Residents Named in Court Notice
William Neil Alison aged 29 of Parkersburg West Virginia and Patricia Sue Hall aged 26 of Reedsville are listed alongside James Joseph Guinther aged 21 of Pomeroy and Mary Alberta London aged 20 of Syracuse in a separate court notice detailing involved parties and residences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Neil Alison
Parkersburg
W. Va
Patricia Sue Hall
Reedsville
James Joseph Guinther
Pomeroy
Mary Alberta London
Syracuse
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St. Paul's Episcopal Church
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Wayne Gutierrez
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Russ Martino
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Don Allen
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Charles Clarkson
Middleport High School
Philadelphia
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Ruby Red
Charles Hupp
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John Pierce
John Johnson
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Ohio Association of Garden Clubs
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Heath Church
Rev. Palmer
METRO
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Tom Ewell
Fats Domino
Little Richard the Platters
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