Pomeroy Council Sets Special Meeting for Fire Truck Payment
The Pomeroy First Ward fire truck impounded over unpaid payment was returned to the ward and later released after a satisfactory arrangement with Harry Sutphin and Associates. The village council will meet in special session Monday night to finalize the payment, with two thousand dollars already paid at purchase. Mayor Delmar A. Canaday criticized the council for delays and noted a related bank issue involving a post-appointment check. Government Day for Pomeroy High School will be held Tuesday with mock elections for village jobs.
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Pomeroy
Pomeroy First Ward
Esterday
Delmar A. Canaday
Canaday
Harry Sutphin
Pomeroy Bank
Gerald Reuter
Reuter
Justice of the Peace Court
EF. J. Strauss
Philathea Society elects officers for new year in Middleport
Mrs Faonent Lallance was re elected president at the Philathea Society meeting in the Church of Christ. New officers include Mrs Will Reynolds vice president Mrs Will Bradford secretary Mrs Duilcie Young assistant secretary and Ira Butcher treasurer. Members plan May hosting duties for Harp er.
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Middleport
Faonent Lallance
Philathea Society
Church of Christ
Will Reynolds
Will Bradford
Duilcie Young
Ira Butcher
Cancer Fund
American Red Cross
Young
O. L. Roush
Supf
Childs
O. I. Roush
Minerva Childers
Lallance
Mary Jane Young
Mother's Day program planned by Mount Moriah Society
Mount Moriah Missionary Society met at Mrs Emma Bland's home to plan a May Mother's Day event and a church musicale. Committee members include Mrs Will Winston Mr Campbell Harr Mrs Odessa Layne with Mrs Kathryn Payne presiding and Mrs Fred Jackson serving as devotional leader.
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Middleport
Mount Moriah
Middleport youths begin journey to air force duty in Ashland
Three Middleport teens Gene Osler Jack Harrison and Leon Hovatter left Tuesday night for Ashland Kentucky as the first leg of their active duty in the L and Air Force Eloise Chapman and daughter Lois Ann hosted a chicken dinner honoring Osier an outstanding Middleport High School athlete and varsity football basketball and baseball member Guests included his parents Mrs George Osler Mona ie Oiler and other family members
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Middleport
Ashland
L. & Air Force
Gene Osler
Jack Harrison
Leon Hovatter
Eloise Chapman
Lois Ann
Oller
Middleport High School
George Oller
Mona Inc E Oiler
P M Club Hosts Canasta Evening at Lincoln Hill Home
Mrs William Anderson entertaining the P M Club at her Lincoln Hill residence Wednesday night with Mrs Ralph Welker assisting. Canasta winners named include Mrs Lewis Sauer Jr Mrs Welker Mrs Howard Byers Mrs DaReuben Beck and Mrs Francis Anderson. traveling prize awarded to Mrs George Hobstetter.
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Middleport
William Anderson
P.M. Club
Lincoln Hill
Ralph Welker
Lewis Sauer
Mra. Welker
Howard Byers
DaReuben Beck
Francis Anderson
George Hobstetter
Dorens Circle of First Baptist to Meet at Hoyt Home
Middleport reports the Dorens Circle of First Baptist Church will gather Monday evening at Mrs Claremont F E Hoyt's residence. Mrs Mayer leads the group.
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Middleport
Dorens
First Baptist Church
Claremont FE. Hoyt
Mayer
Virgil V. Brown Visits Toledo During Thursday
Meigs County clerk of courts Virgil V. Brown made a business visit to Toledo on Thursday to conduct official duties and meet local officials.
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Pomeroy
Virgil V. Brown
Meigs County
Toledo
Veterans of Foreign Wars Chapter 4726 Install Officers
Mr and Mrs Howard Graham installed as commander and president of VFW post 4726 and its auxiliary at a Tuesday installation. Officers include Graham commander Thomas McKay senior vice commander Paul Hauber junior vice commander and others. Refreshments followed as the ladies auxiliary hosted the event.
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Thomas McKay
VFW
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Glee Club To Present Racine Operetta Tonight
The Racine High School girls glee club performs Girls Will Be Girls tonight at 4 8 p m in the auditorium under Mrs Marcellene Buell. Principal roles go to Rebecca Shockey Barbara Roush Eileen Wolfe Marion McIntosh Shelva Arnott Marion Shields Jo Ann Brewer Ruby Parsons Bonnie Boyd Grindley Fannie Timmons Janet Neville Evelyn Cummins.
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Marlene Shields
Jo Ann Brewer
Ruby Parsons
Bonnie Boyd Grindley
Fannie Timmons
Janet Neville
Evelyn Cummins
Spring Storm Follows Day of Balmy Weather
For the second straight morning residents were awakened by light wind and thunder as a new storm moved in between 4 and 5 a.m. The prior day had been balmy with porch and lawn furniture brought from winter storage and cleaned for use.
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Middleport
6th Grade Religious Education Pupils to Present Service
Middleport residents are invited to a Sunday 3 30 pm worship at the Church of Christ. Pupils from the public school will perform under Mrs Bernice Bowen county religious education teacher supervision.
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Middleport
Church of Christ
Bernice Bowen
Middleport Man Completes Fort Lee Training
Worley A. Rife, son of Mr and Mrs Rife of Middleport, completed basic training at the Quartermaster Replacement Training Center Fort Lee on April 11.
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Middleport
Pyot
Worley A Rife
Mrs Rife
Quartermaster Replacement Training Center
Fort. Lee, Na
Deadline Set for Entries In Annual Poultry Contest
The Southeastern Ohio poultry association schedules the third annual contest in Pomeroy. Entries due by April 18 are submitted to C. E. Blakeslee or local agricultural agents. Youth 19 to 21 enrolled in 4-H FFA or Future Homemakers may enter multiple times with 100 straight run chicks per entry.
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Blakeslee County
Bill Smith
Gallia County
FFA
Homemakers of America
Church News of Pomeroy Faithful gather at many local churches
Calendar of services for multiple congregations across Pomeroy area lists churches, pastors, and weekly hours. Notable entries include Nazarenes with M C Lattimore, Sacred Heart with Father Voytke, United Methodists with J Leslie Kunze, First Baptist under R H DeMott, and many others detailing Sunday schools, worship times, midweek prayers, and youth activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Household OF Faith Mission
Church OF God
Wn. H. Jenks
Syracuse Church OF the Nazarene
M. C. Lattimore
Sacred Heart
George Voytke
Naomi Baptist
H. E. Harris
Young Peoples
Chester
Gallia Clinic Open To Meigs County Children
The Crippled Children's annual clinic at Grace Methodist Church Gallipolis on Monday April 20 from 9 30 a m to 3 39 p m is open to Meigs County children J H Grate president of the Meigs County Crippled Children's Society said today Anyone seeking examination for a child or knowledge of a crippled child needing care may contact Mrs Catherine Shavorinsky or Nelle Bing health nurses The clinic is sponsored by the Ohio Department of Welfare city and county health departments and the Gallia and Meigs Crippled Children's Societies
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Middleport
Grace Methodist Church
Gallipolis
Meigs County
J. H. Grate
Crippled Children’s Society
Catherine Shavorinsky
Nelle Bing
Guild meeting at Grace Episcopal House in Pomeroy
The Guild of the Grace Episcopal Church met at Mrs. Charles Speer’s home with 27 members and a guest, Mrs. Harry Moore of Idddeport. Devotional leader J E D Hartinger spoke on Our Difficulties as Christians as Carrie Nye presided and plans for a rummage sale at the Parish House next Wednesday were discussed.
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Harry Moore
Iddeport
Pastor Cites Labor Study at Middleport Joint Meeting
The Rev. How ard E. Ruppelt of First Presbyterian Church Middleport spoke at a Brotherhood and supper gathering at St. Marks Church Upper Flats. He discussed studies from the Presbyterian Institute of Industrial Relations in New York and argued Southeastern Ohio participates in decentralization of industry. The event honored Rev. George Weirick, leaving his parish April 15.
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Middleport
Howard E. Ruppelt
First Presbyterian Church
Mason County
Ruppelt
Ohio Synod
Presbyterian Institute of Industrial Relations
New York City
Ohio
Werrick
Fred Ritchie Services Set
Fred Ritchie 67 of Portland died Thursday at Holzer Hospital Gallipolis after a cerebral hemorrhage. He retired after 27 years with locks and dams on the Ohio River. Survived by wife Nona, son Fred E. Ritchie, brother Lawrence, granddaughter Joyce Ann. Funeral 2 pm Sunday Portland Methodist Church. Friends may call at Ewing funeral home until Saturday morning and then at the residence. Burial Portland Cemetery.
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Pomeroy
Fred Ritchie
Portland
Holzer Hospital
Gallipolis
Ritchie
Ohio River
Nona Ritchie
Fred E. Ritchie
Lawrence
Letart Falls
Joyce Ann Ritchie
Portland Methodist Church
Ewing Funeral Home
Portland Cemetery
Sales Tax Receipts Increase This Year In Meigs County
Retail sales tax receipts in Meigs County rose about 800 this week ending March 28 compared with a year ago. The weekly report by state treasurer Roger W. Tracy shows receipts totaling 3256.46 versus 2482.20 for the week ending March 29, 1952.
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Pomeroy
Meigs County
Roger W. Tracy
Middleport Churches Schedule Emphasizes Gideon Society
Local churches in Middleport publish a busy week of services and activities. First Baptist and First Presbyterian note Gideon Society speakers during morning worships. Church of Christ, Heath, and Syracuse Presbyterian list Bible classes, youth groups, and evening services with sermon topics and midweek events.
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First Baptist
Claremont E. Hoyt
Gideon Society
Women's Missionary Society
Church OF Christ
Christian Endeavor Societies
First Presbyterian
Howard E. Ruppelt
Westminster Fellowship
Heath Methodist
Louis A. Bangerter
WSCS
Syracuse Presbyterian
Langsville 4-H Club Elects Officers and Plans May Meeting
The Langsville Sewing Shop 4-H Club held its first meeting at adviser Mrs. Alpha Barr's home. Officers elected include Sandra Pierce president Judy Morris vice president Patsy Lee secretary Linda Lee treasurer Patty Crouser news reporter. Members listed are Leta Longstreth Sharon Pickens Helen Barr and Mary Lee. Next meeting set for May 27 at 1 pm at Mrs. Barr's home. girls ten years or older invited.
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Langsville
Alpha Barr
Sandra Pierce
Judy Morris
Patsy Lee
Linda Lee
Patty Crouser
Leta Longstreth
Sharon Pickens
Helen Barr
Mary Lee
Alfred Cloverettes 4 11 Club Holds First Meeting
The Alfred Cloverettes 4-11 Club met at Alfred Grange Hall with eight members and the adviser. Officers were elected: Beulah Swartz president, Janice Caldwell vice president, Janice Swartz secretary, Grace Swartz treasurer, Josephine Spencer news reporter, Addie Mae Randolph, Doris Caldwell, Christine Guthrie recreation leaders. Helen Bentz safety chairman. Jeannie Spencer health chairman. Mrs Geneva H Nolan home demonstration agent. Next meeting set for April 11.
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Alfred Cloverettes
Alfred Grange Hall
Beulah Swartz
Janice Caldwell
Janice Swartz
Grace Swartz
Josephine Spencer
Addie Mae Randolph
Doris Caldwell
Christine Guthrie
Helen Bentz
Jeannie Spencer
Geneva H. Nolan
Chester Sound Sew Club Holds Third Meeting at Summerfield Home
The Chester Sound Sew Club met at Shirley Summerfield's home with 19 members present as June Ridenour led the session. Committees reported by laws and program, with assignments for Joyce Pongonacsead and Katryn Smith on demonstrations while others read books. June Ridenour to host next meeting. Alfred Boys 4-H Club gathered at Grange Hall March 31 with full attendance and year organization completed. project books chosen. Harrisonville Honor Girls 4-H Club met April 1 at Harrisonville School for organization. officers elected and projects chosen. next meeting April 13 at Carol Cline's home.
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Chester Sound
June Ridenour
Alfred Boys
Grange Hall
Clarence Atherton
Harrisonville
Harrisonville School
Carol Cline
Sharon Atkins
DAY Unit Auxiliary to Meet Monday Night
The Disabled American Veterans will meet Monday at 8 p.m. at the DAY Home on Butternut Ave. Several bonds will be retired, refreshments will be served at the close. The DAY Auxiliary will also meet Monday evening with refreshments.
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Pomeroy
Mason Countians Move Business to Middleport
Two Mason County ventures relocate to Middleport Ohio side of the river. Myrl Coakley takes over Hysell Furniture Store on N Second Ave while J O Casto leads Casto Lumber Co successors to Priode Lumber Co on S Third Ave. Casto outlines 20 years in construction and mill work. plans for ground opening to be announced.
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Middleport
Mason County
Point Pleasant
Ohio River
Myrl Coakley
Pleasant Home Furnishing
H. J. Hysell
N. Second Ave
J. O. Casto
Casto Lumber Co., Inc
Priode Lumber Co
S. Third Ave
Casto
Priode Lumber Company
Leo Beeson
Casto Lumber Co
New Trinity Methodist Church
Epworth
Ripley
W. Va
Putnam County
West Virginia
Prince Lumber Co
Howard Stewart
Albert M. Cox
Route 7
Chester
Ohio
Altman Concern
Hysell
Alvin R. Altman
Canton
Kenneth Coakley
Logan
Middleport Garden Club to Host Noncompetitive Flower Show
The Middleport Garden Club will stage a noncompetitive flower show at the Public Library this Saturday and Sunday chaired by Mrs. Leo Beeson with co chairs Mrs. Walter Harris and Mrs. Robert Harris and assistor Mrs. W. H. Juhling. Public hours are 1 to 3, 3 to 5, 5 to 7, and 7 to 8 p.m. on Saturday and 1 to 3, 3 to 5, and 5 to 7 p.m. on Sunday with hostess teams listed for each slot.
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Middleport
Middleport Garden Club
Middleport Public Library
Leo Beeson
Walter Harris
Robert Harris
W. H. Juhling
Middleport Club
H. J. Russell
Clifford Erwin
C. M. Hennesy
D. B. Hartinger
Crary Davis
Roscoe Meadows
R. A. Miller
James Titus
M. L. French
Nellie
Hallie Zerkle
C. A. Emmish
Garen Stansbury
R. B. Laydig
David Farmer
A. A. Dillard
Daisie Saunders
Dea Hayes
Lewis Sauer, Sr
R. C. Sansbury
Auditorium Curtain Upgrade At Middleport High School
Middleport High School begins installation of a new velvet curtain and window draperies in the auditorium. Vernon Weaver of Janson Industries oversees the project funded by Catherine Watkins Memorial Fund interest, PTA donations totaling 200, and board-approved costs over 2000. Aluminum track about 76 feet will reduce noise from curtain movements, with garnet velvet and gold fringe featuring the MHS monogram.
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Middleport
Middleport High School
Vernon Weaver
Janson Industries
Canton
Board of Education
Catherine Watkins
Parent-Teacher Association
MHS
Suit Filed Over Money Owed To Appliance Co
Tri State Appliance Co of Huntington West Virginia filed a suit in Meigs County Common Pleas Court Thursday seeking 2395.71 from H A Cole Lumber Co of Tuppers Plains for an alleged debt and unpaid merchandise.
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Pomeroy
Meigs County Commonations Court
Tri- State Appliance Co
Huntington
W. Va
H. A. Cole Lumber Co
Tuppers Plains
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