Easter Egg Hunt Draws 500 Children In Mild Surprise
Middleport held its 11th annual Easter Egg Hunt at Roadside Park despite poor weather. Rotary Club sponsored the event with help from volunteers including the Fire Department. Emmett Shuler and others numbered eggs and prize certificates were awarded. Dozens of children from toddlers to 12 years found eggs before wind chilled the crowd.
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Middleport
Middleea
Rotary Club
Plunteer
Emmett Shuler
Robert Coats
R. C. Tuckerman
Clinton Fisher
Meigs County
Jack
C. L. Tannehill
Norman Price
Dale Miller
Charles Hargraves
Paul Smith
Terry Oblinger
Sidney Little
Eva Haning
Kenneth Searls
Peter Lalich
Darla Sc
Wanda Arnold
Bobby Harris
Raymond Fife
Richard McKee
Billy Fife
Carol Scott
Sandra Miller
William Blake
Carol Mathews
Paul Moore
Bill Lynch
Martha McDaniel
Don Grueser
Bill Pettit
Billy Jean Hoppess
Susan Harris
Minnda Murray
Riley
Jenifer Blakeslee
Pomeroy Rehabilitation Explored for Rural Telephone System
At a Meigs United Telephone System shareholders meeting in the courthouse, President Homer Lee asked John Lusher of Gallipolis to explain the REA plan under which his Buckeye Rural Electric Corp operates. The Meigs system has deteriorated, subs remain at 1100 from 2500, and repairs could cost at least 300000. Farmers doubt financing the reconstruction, while Lusher described REA loans used by power cooperatives. Proposals from other utilities and REA options were discussed as the group weighs next steps to salvage service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lusher
Meigs United
Gallia County
Bell Telephone Co
Lee
Ohio Utilities’ Commission
REA
Large Crowds Attend Church Easter Services in Middleport
Easter Sunday drew large congregations across Middleport churches from sunrise to sunset. Services featured processions, choirs, infant baptisms, and special anthems, with flowers donated in memory of the deceased and delivered to the ill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Church of Christ
Arthur Skinner
Guy Reynolds
Makers of the Cross
Chester Erwin
CERTA-VIN Proven To Relieve Stomach Gas
An Athens advertisement touts CERTA-VIN as a pre meal remedy for severe stomach gas. It claims the formula with ten herbs vitamin B and iron aids digestion ensures better energy and nerve strength, and lists Athens Pharmacy court Nelsonville Betts Cut Rate and nearby druggists as outlets.
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Athens
Court
Nelsonville
Betts
Easter Dismissals and Community Notices in Corning
Corning records show Easter dismissal for schools on April 6. Obituary notes Steve V. Toth, 74, a Congo resident born in Hungary, buried at Maplewood Cemetery after services at St. Bernard Church. Local births, visits, parties, illness, and church cantata entries round out a day in the town.
Movies Resumed at Pomeroy Church with Five Little Peppers
Free film screenings resume at the United Methodist church next Saturday showcasing Five Little Peppers and How They Grow for local families and residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
United Methodist Church
Mrs. Anna Michl 65 Dies in Middleport
Mrs. Anna E. Michl, 65, died Sunday at Meigs General Hospital. Survived by husband William Moore, daughters Mrs. Charles Archer and Marjorie Michl, Mrs. Fred Wherley of Cleveland, son Joe Michl of Steubenville, and brother Roy Moore of Hartville. Funeral 3:30 p.m. Tuesday at Rawlings-Coats. burial Riverview Hill. Rev. W. B. Moore officiating.
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Middleport
Anna E. Michl
Meigs General Hospital
Michl
William Moore
Charles Archer
Marjorie Michl
Fred Wherley
Cleveland
Joe Michl
Steubenville
Roy Moore
Hartville
Brush - Moore
Heath Methodist Church
Evangeline Chapter
Order of Eastern Star
Rawlings-Coats
Riverview Hill
W. B. Moore
Meigs General Hospital Admits Local Patients
Meigs General Hospital admits William Boyer Pomeroy Mrs Lee Clark Cheshire L L Cunningham Middleport Thomas Hubbard Pomeroy Emma Smith Shade Albert Weaver New Haven Rose Mary Arnold Pomeroy Emma Hill Letart Falls Fannie McMurray Pomeroy Karen Ward Cheshire Clyde Clark Letart W Va Rich Powell Racine Kenneth Russell Racine Roger Roush Letart Falls Births Mrs Horton Arnold Pomeroy a son Mrs Lee Clark Cheshire a daughter Charles Burri James Biggs Mabel Sellers Mrs Edna Walker and son Mrs Geraldine Spencer and daughter Lillie Williams Thomas Williams Jennie Watson
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William Boyer
Pomeroy
Lee Clark
Cheshire
L. L. Cunningham
Middleport
Thomas Hubbard
Emma Smith
Shade
Albert Weaver
New Haven
Rose Mary Arnold
Emma Hill
Letart Falls
Fannie McMurray
Karen Ward
Clyde Clark
Letart
W. Va
Rich Powell
Racine
Kenneth Russell
Roger Roush
Charles Burri
James Biggs
Mabel Sellers
Edna Walker
Geraldine Spencer
Lillie Williams
Thomas Williams
Jennie Watson
Confirmation Class Members Received at Federated Church
The Federated Church received into the church members of a confirmation class: Mary Drake, Ronald Smith, Winifred Goble, William Smith Jr., and Joanne Wildermuth.
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Pomeroy
Federated Church
Mary Drake
Ronald Smith
Winifred Goble
William Smith, Jr
Joanne Wildermuth
Middleport Social Notes Highlight Local Figures and Events
Former Meigs Countians in Columbus news include Gilbert Ervin premier dancer with Jorg Fasting Ballet and alumni from Middleport High School. Also noted are Uppr Arlington High School band concert led by Gordon K. Harris and Hilltop Minstrel Show participant Leo Phillips with family links to Middleport.
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Middleport
Meigs
Columbus News
Gilbert Ervin
Jorg Fasting
Leo
Chuck) Phillips
Phillips
John Phillips
Pomeroy
Hilltop
Ray O’donnell
Margaret Davis
Elizabeth Guild
Sherwood Road
Dominican Sisters of the Sick Poor
Neil House
O'Donnell
W. G. Davis
Middleport Tuesday Meeting Schedule Highlights Local Clubs
A slate of Tuesday evening gatherings includes the Business and Professional Women's Club at First Presbyterian Church with senior girls from Middleport and Rutland High Schools as guests. The Ladies Bible Class of First Baptist meets at 7 30 p.m. at Mrs. Florence Bush’s home. Cub Scouts convene in Heath Methodist Church basement at 7 30 p.m. with scouts and parents attending.
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Calvary
Old Rugged Cross
Edgar Allensworth
Edward French
Arthur Skinner
the Temple
First Presbyterian Church
Homer G. McMillen
Raymond E. Hindy
Joe Hindy
George Lewis Sauer
Lewis Sauer
Middleport
David Michael Kesterson
Richard Kesterson
Ginny Allensworth
Port Clinton
Christopher Anthony
Richard Canaday
Dorothy French
Columbus
First Baptist Church
C. M. Pomeroy
Heath Methodist Church
C. M. Hennesy
N. P. Swackhammer
Arthur Strauss
Forquer
Business and
Rutland
Florence Bush
Easter Visit By McElhinny Family In Dresden
Mr and Mrs Kenneth McElhinny and children Russell and Cathy of Dresden were Easter guests of their parents Mr and Mrs Russell Bailey and Mrs Will Struble. Mr McElhinny was pre-
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Kenneth McElhinny
Russell
Cathy
Dresden
Russell Bailey
Will Struble
Mr. McElhinny
Rutland Notes on Visits and Funeral Rites
Rutland area social rounds list relatives and friends visiting or staying with families including Mrs. Richard Del mar and Mrs. Bertha Martin. Funeral services were held for G. O. Will at the Christian Church with local clergy officiating and involvement by Grafton Stout and Leona Musser.
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Elza Michael
John Williamson
Charleston
Kitzmiller
Grafton Stout
Leona Musser
Pearl Will
Ruth Will
Alta Casandorph
Columbus
Hubert Deem
Sharon
Jane
Lester Hill
Frankfort
Ohio
Ray Phillips
Donald
Lancaster
Pomeroy WSCS Adjusts Meeting Time for Glee Club Concert
The WSCS of the United Methodist Church will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday instead of 7 30 p.m. so members may attend the Pomeroy High School glee club concert after the meeting.
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Pomeroy
WSCS
United Methodist Church
Pomeroy High School
Pomeroy Church Women Plan Meeting and Elections
The Women's Missionary Society of the Pomeroy Baptist Church will meet Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. at the church. The annual election of officers will be conducted by president Mrs. Aten Shain. Mrs. Carol Cook will lead the devotional.
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Pomeroy
Women's Missionary Society of the
Weekend Visits Across Ohio Highlight Family Gatherings
Columbus couple visited Mrs. Roger’s parents the Youngs while Dayton and Amesville residents spent Easter with relatives. Several students from Ohio State and Ohio University returned home for Easter break. Notables include Joe Foster from Dayton, Carlos Henry of Amesville, and Roy Blakeslee’s family from St. Johns Michigan among many other local family visitations.
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Robert Roger
Columbus
Roger
Thomas Young
Joe Foster
Dayton
Edward J. Foster
E. Main St
Richard Elberfeld
Jackson
Leo Smith
C. E. Blakeslee
Mr. Blakeslee
A. H. Blakeslee
Bernice
St. Johns
Mich
Willard Ashworth
Corinne
Kent
Ohio
Mr. Ashworth
Dayton Ashworth
Oma Lee Templeton
James Haley
Lena
Katie Guth
Mulberry Ave
Huntington Man Fined On Charge of Speeding
POMEROY The State Highway Patrol reported the arrest of Marshall Collins 57 Huntington W Va on Route 7 on a charge of speeding He was fined 5 and costs in the court of Mayor Sidney Spencer Saturday when he pleaded guilty The patrol also arrested Thomas Baldwin 50 Rutland on a charge of improper use of farm auto license His case will be heard by Justice of Peace Dunfee in Rutland Monday at 3 30 p.m.
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Pomeroy
State Highway Patrol
Marshall Collins
Huntington
W. Va
Sidney Spencer
Thomas Baldwin
Rutland
Justice of Peace Dunfee
Community Visits Chronicle in Parkersburg and Nearby
Portand area residents and relatives visited family members in Parkersburg and nearby towns including Slaughter McKelvey Deen and Larson family figures. Spent weekends and evenings catching up with mothers sisters and daughters among Belpre Ravenswood Racine Grand Rapids and Salineville.
Local Listings of Residents Known in Dexter and Rutland Areas
A compact notice lists individuals with ages and occupations across Dexter Kenna Racine Rutland and Reedsville. Names include Jack Nelson Donald Ray Petty Donna Jean Roush Margaret Foster Nathan Wise Joan Bartrum and others with their stated ages and hometowns.
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Jack Nelson
Dexter
Mary Lee McKinney
Donald Ray Petty
Riverman
Belleville
W. Va
Donna Jean Roush
Reedsville
Carroll D. Clark
Kenna
Margaret D. Foster
Racine
Nathan J. Wise
Rutland
Joan Bartrum
Early Swedes Traced From Sixth Millennium B C Settlement
The article notes a hunter and fisherman settlement in eastern central Sweden dating to the sixth millennium BC with earliest peasant culture traces around 3000 BC. It outlines long human presence in the region and early cultural development.
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Sweden
Man Struck By Auto In Front Of Home
POMEROY Windsor Stivers of 746 East Main Street was treated for facial lacerations after being struck by a westbound car about 11 pm Saturday in front of his home. He was returning from downtown and had stepped from a taxi. Roy Betzing, the driver, stopped to aid him. no blame assigned. Stivers is the son of late W L Stivers, a prominent Democrat.
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Pomeroy
Windsor
Stivers
E. Main St
Meigs General Hospital
Main St
Charles Russell
Roy Betzing
Betzing
W. L. Stivers
Mrs. Stewart Dies at 107 in Middleport
Nancy Stewart died Sunday at age 107 at the home of Mrs. Charles Manley on Pearl Street after five years of care. Born a slave in Malden West Virginia, she lived in Middleport 75 years and is survived by her son George Theodore Stewart of Columbus and many grandchildren. Her body was taken to Rawlings-Coats funeral home and services were pending the arrival of her son.
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Middleport
Nancy Stewart
Charles Manley
Pearl St
Malden
W. Va
Stewart
George Theodore Stewart
Columbus
Rawlings-Coats
Mrs. Rosa Brechtel Dies at Home in Middleport
Rosa Brechtel 74 lifelong Middleport resident died Sunday at her Storys Run home. Survived by husband Guss, two daughters Mrs. John Martin Cheshire and Mrs. James Smith Charleston, six grandchildren, one great grandchild, four sisters and a brother. Services Tuesday 2 p.m. with Rev. Archie Holcomb. interment Gravel Hill Cemetery Cheshire.
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Middleport
Rosa Brechtel
Storys Run
Lafayette
Martha Hoffman Reed
Brechtel
Guss Brechtel
John Martin
Cheshire
James Smith
Charleston
Chauncey Werner
Hobson
Glad. Gaul
Athens
Rio Grande Neighbors News and Personal Updates
Charlie Hutchinson suffered a heart attack and is seriously ill. The Clarence Fisher family moved to a new farm purchased from cousin Wilbur Sheets on Baulaville Road. They sold their restaurant to Mr. and Mrs. Frank Denney. Rio Grandiani held two musical events a Calvary Baptist choir recital at the Missionary Tea and a Methodist church choir cantata at Simpson Church. College classes were dismissed for Easter week. Mrs. James Clark recuperates after surgery. Mrs. Wade Evans teaches for Mrs. Henning who teaches for Mrs. John Wickline whose daughter Deanna was ill.
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Rio Grande
Charlie Hutchinson
Clarence Fisher
Wilbur Sheets
Baulaville Road
Frank Denney
Rio Grandiani
Calvary Baptist Choir
Methodist Church
Simpson Methodist Church
James Clark
Wade Evans
Henning
John Wickline
Deanna
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Hattie Reuter
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Charles DeWeese
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Linda Ebersbach
Bill Kitchen
Gay Ann Rorfeny
Allen Durst
Pearl Hawthorne
Stephen Coats
Junior Casto
Jerry Daniels
Stephen McCullough
Ellsworth Ward
David Molden
Carl Taylor
Richard Blake
Tommy Duncan
Lucy Varney
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Bob Tripp
Oscar Smith
Dickie Little
Doris Fife
Tommy Anderson
Charlene Hysell
Ronnie Fultz
Joep Chapman
Jimmie Guinther
Arlene Boyles
Billy Rathburn
Wayne Hubbard
Tommy Garnes
John Ash
Gene Searls
Fay Wallace
Kenneth Langer
Carl Miller
Gary Wayland
Ronald Justice
Chas
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Clarence Boyles
James Dell
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Herman Gafney
Marie Fife
Dorothy
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Ronnie McPeek
Allensworth
Christy
Barbara Snyder
Ronnie Gillilian
Jerry Stewart
Junior Little
Keith Anderson
Louis Pullins
Melton Wayland
Sue Manley
Larry Price
Carol DeVol
Charles Wayland
Tem
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Alvine
Norris
Pol, Ady
Corning
Henry Hermey
John Dower
Point Pleasant
Gail Wallace
Charles
Jessie Richardson
Gusta Nichols
Gail E. Wallace
Hutson Dew
Ethel Weuscher
Flora Briggs
Eastern Stars
Adams St
Beulah Craig
J. R. Richardson
Rawlings
Home For Funerals
Horton Arnold
Dick Turner
SEA Service
M. Meg. U
PAT
Middleport Social Notes
Dresden Lion's Clubs
Leonard Taylor
Jack Howells
Herman Mattox
South Charleston
Elmer Mattox
Gravel Hill
Paula Jean Bennett
John Scines
James Whites
Perry Mitchs
George Faris
Lucille Dutton
C. P. Dutton
Warren Bennett
Warren Stephen
Charles Bennett
Beech St
Lois Ann McMillen
Canal Fulton
Presbyterian Manse
Franklin Richards
Faye Richards
Pomeroy Social Notes
Pomeroy Personals
Portland
Tom Wagner
James Slaughter
Charles McKelvey
Hope
van McDade
Parkersburg
Henry Deen
Belpre
D. Lee
A. M. Deen
Ray Larson
Salineville
Clara Larson
Lawrence Hilldore
Hope College
Grand Rapids
George A. Meinhart
George A. Meinpart
St. Pomeroy
As Capital Finance Corp
Liberty
Middleport, Ohio
Rita Hayworth
Gene Kelly
Square Dance
Spade Cooley
Don Red Barry
Mary Beth Hughes
Wally Vernon
Max Terhune
Cowboy Copas
FOX Hunt
Tonsa
Ule, Sa
Pomeroy Cement Block CO
Plymale Wagner CO
Gallipolis
Rardin Bros. CO
Pomeroy Bend
Meigs Pomeroy
Randolph Scott
June Nigh
Bill Williams
Victor Jory
Temple Middleport
Humphrey Bogart
Alexander Knox
Florence Marly Sessue Hayakawa
Rhys Williams
Jerome Courtland
Bendvue Pomeroy
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