Middleport council criticizes water board at Columbus hearing
Middleport officials accuse the Ohio Water Pollution Control Board of bias and leaving during testimony as they report on a Columbus hearing about extending a permit to dump refuse into the Ohio River. The meeting also authorizes a fire protection renewal with Cheshire township and Rutland and discusses fire hose needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport Council
Water Pollution Board
Charlene Hoeflich
Middleport
Columbus
Ohio Water Pollution Control Board
Ohio River
Kenneth McElhinney
William Childs
Bernard Fultz
Dick Seyler
Childs
Cheshire Township
Rutland
Thomas Durst
Hereford Show and Local Events Highlight Meigs County
Meigs County and surrounding areas feature hereford cattle activity with Hiram Slanter of Middleport routing 1 to attend the 27th annual West Virginia Hereford Breeders Association show at Jackson's Mill. The event gathers 16 consignors with 45 bulls and 10 females from Ohio Pennsylvania and Maryland alongside notable guests from Purdue University and the American Hereford Association. Also noted are local business social updates from Economy Loan Co staff awards in Wellston and a humorous Meigs Messenger classified anecdote about a bunk bed sale. The column closes with theater news announcing the Ohio Valley Summer Theater season opening June 29 with Auntie Mame.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southeastern Ohio Hereford Association
Meigs County
Hiram Slanter
Middleport Route 1
Southeastern Ohio Group
Slanter
West Virginia
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Maryland
Herman R. Purdy
Pennsylvania State University
Hereford
Eng
Paul Swaffer
Kansas City
American Hereford Association
Purdy
West Virginia Hereford Breeders’ Association
Main St
Spencer
W. Va
Mame
Rosalind Russell
Ohio Valley Summer Theater
Middleport Personal News Highlights and Visits
Robert T. Hennesy, employed in Portsmouth, spent the weekend with his mother Mrs. Henry Hennesy. Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Roush were in Parkersburg on business Saturday. Earl Knight visited relatives in New Haven on Sunday. Mrs. George Van Zandt stayed with her son-in-law and daughter Mr. and Mrs. Manning Webster and Mrs. Margaret Coughenour of Cheshire. Roscoe Fowler and Don Thomas with Margaret Rickman were weekend guests in Toledo and Springfield respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert T. Hennesy
Portsmouth
Henry Hennesy
Oscar Roush
Parkersburg
W.va
Earl Knight
New Haven
George van Zandt
Manning Webster
Margaret Coughenour
Cheshire
Roscoe Fowler
Toledo
Don Thomas
Margaret Rickman
Springfield
Carrie Cassell
Judge Peoples levies fines against four in Meigs County
In Meigs County Judge Emmet W. Peoples fined four men on Monday. Earl J. Brooks paid 100 dollars and costs and received three days in jail for driving while intoxicated. William Black and Delmar Hawley paid 2 dollars and costs each for disturbing the peace, and David Eugene Roush paid 15 dollars and costs for driving left of center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meigs County
Emmet W. Peoples
Earl J. Brooks
William Black
Delmar Hawley
David Eugene Roush
Annual Pomeroy High Reunion Set For May
POMEROY The annual reunion of the Pomeroy High School Alumni Association is set for May 27 at the junior high school. Mrs Roy Mayer president announced today. The event begins at 6 30 p m with a dinner served by the Salisbury PTA. A program and a dance will follow with music by the Five Saints Orchestra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Pomeroy High School Alumni Association
Roy Mayer
Salisbury Pta
Five Saints Orchestra
Middleport Garden Club to meet at Hallie and Nellie Zerkle home
The Middleport Garden Club will meet at 7 30 p m Thursday at the home of Hallie and Nellie Zerkle. Hostesses include Mrs C A Emmish Mrs David Entsminger Mrs J E Harley and Mrs Will H Juhling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Middleport Garden Club
Hallie
Nellie Zerkle
C. A. Emmish
David Entsminger
J. E. Harley
Will H. Juhling
Springfield man attends birthday dinner in observance
James Newell of Springfield attended a dinner Sunday at Mrs. Frank Carpenter's home honoring birthday anniversaries of Mrs. Carpenter Mrs. John A. Carpenter of New Haven W Va and Worthy Daylong of Gallipolis Ferry. Newell's name was omitted from a prior account.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
James Newell
Springfield
Frank Carpenter
Meeting Cancelled for Rock Springs Grange Event
Pomeroy A meeting of Rock Springs Grange scheduled for Thursday night has been cancelled. On Wednesday evening the grange will visit Racine Grange and will present the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Rock Springs Grange
Grange
Racine Grange
Personal Motivation Niagara Falls Dogs Steal Licenses
Patrolman Roy Daubney conducts a personal investigation after a string of thefts since last November. Four licenses and collars belonging to his English setter have been stolen, prompting police attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Niagara Falls
N. Y
Roy Daubney
Children Of County Home Entertained
MIDDLEPORT The Syracuse First United Presbyterian Church deaconesses entertained 19 Meigs County Home children Sunday evening. Rev. Howard Ruppelt led song service and program directed by Mrs. Robert Crow. Special music by a junior choir and piano by Mrs. Donald Lisle complemented refreshments served by deaconesses and assistants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Syracuse
First United Presbyterian Church
Meigs County
Howard Ruppelt
Robert Crow
Donald Lisle
Patricia London
Pam Sylvester
Sharon Cottrill
Craig Cottrill
Eleanor Schneider
Keith Lisle
Bobby Crow
Johnny Lisle
Roseann Lisle
Donna Phelps
Immy Cros
Tommy Smith
Jim Osler
Lisle
Don Cottrill
Gertrude Duffy
Charles Blake
Frankie Mumaw
Ada Slack
Agnes White
Esther Sylvester
Perry County Court Notes Estate Details and Bequests
The Perry County Court notes report multiple probate items. O T Vansickle of Somerset has 28000 in real estate with a will leaving everything to his wife and provisions for his son David. Other estates include Mary Shelly Thornville with 4000 in real estate, Esther May Guy Roseville with 13000 personal and 7000 real estate, and J Calvin Henry Junction City detailing resid enc to his widow Ada and two daughters plus other bequests. Names listed include Harry Price, Audrey May Abram Carney, and residents from Canton New Straits ville Crooksville and New Lexington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. T. Vansickle
Somerset
David
Esther May Guy
Zanesville
Emma May Short
Roseville
J. Calvin Henry
Junction City
Logan Street
Ada
Anna Tharp
Helen Smith
Appeal Filed Over Board and Industrial Commission Rulings
Bennie Stickhorn of Corning Route appeals a Board of Review and Industrial Commission decision denying his claim based on an injury dated January 11, 1958 while employed by Claycraft Co. at Shawnee. Nancy Jane Phillips seeks divorce from Ronald Phillips alleging neglect and cruelty with three children, custody and support claims, and division of personal property. husband is in the Marines. Wayne C. Caton of Roseville is appointed deputy by Clerk of Courts Ned Watts. Mary Lightle of Junction City sues Emily Spurlock executrix of Shirley Lanier's will for 830 dollars plus interest for services from July 3, 1957 to Lanier's death December 9, 1960.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bennie Stickhorn
Corning
Board of Review
Industrial Commission
The
Claycraft Co
Shawnee
Nancy Jane Phillips
Roseville
Ronald Phillips
Wayne C. Caton
Ned Watts
Mary Lightle
Junction City
Emily Spurlock
Zanesville
Shirley Lanier
Lanier
Key Women Meet Plans for May Fellowship Day
The key women and officers of the County Council of Church Women will meet at 1 30 p m Thursday at Heath Methodist Church to plan May Fellowship Day observed on May 5 Mrs Bruce Lloyd and Mrs Earl Knight head plans for the affair
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
County Council of Church Women
Heath Methodist Church
Bruce Lloyd
Earl Knight
Farley Rites Planned for Mason Resident
Raymond Farley of McKeesport Pa died at home. He was son of the late Harry and Bertha Farley and is survived by his wife five children four sisters and a brother. Funeral services will be held in McKeesport and then at the family homeplace for a 2 PM Wednesday service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason
Raymond Farley
McKeesport
Farley
Harry
Bertha Farley
Rachel Major
Groveport
Ernest Barker
Charleston
Jean Farley
Kathleen Greathouse
Greathouse
Man Aided After 24 Hours Alone
Irving Hand, 86, of Dexter, was admitted to Meigs General Hospital after a fall at his home. Middleport emergency squad found him semi conscious on the floor, having lain for more than a day due to a hip injury,Neighbors alerted authorities when activity stopped at the residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dexter
Meigs General Hospital
Middleport
Hand
Jolly Sewing Club Hosts White Elephant Sale
The Jolly Bunch Sewing Club met at Mrs. Beatrice Robson's home in Middleport with Mrs. Edna Mattox assisting. A white elephant sale was held and refreshments served to a list of guests including Mrs. A. R. Cox and many others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Jolly Bunch Sewing Club
Beatrice Robson
Edna Mattox
A. R. Cox
B. N. East
Noah Haskins
Laura Seines
Kenneth Byer
Perry Mitch
Rhode Hackett
Blanche Haptonstall
Mae Bailey
Ethel Hughes
Mayor fines two in Middleport court action
Mayor Kenneth McElhinney presided as Gregory William Chute of Middleport was fined 10 dollars plus costs for reckless operation. Dorsa E Parsons, 42, of Racine was fined 5 dollars plus costs for failing to yield right of way.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Kenneth McElhinney
Gregory William Chute
Dorsa E. Parsons
Racine
Will Plan Banquet Syracuse
All Syracuse eighth grade mothers are requested to attend at the school house Wednesday at 2 p.m. to discuss plans for the eighth grade commencement and banquet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syracuse
Two Divorce Suits Filed In Meigs County Court
Meigs County Common Pleas Court saw two new divorce actions. Lynda Helrich Johnson of Middleport sues Paul Leslie Johnson of Pomeroy for divorce alleging gross neglect of duty and extreme cruelty and seeks custody of a minor child. Evelyn Durst of Middleport sues Winfred Durst for divorce citing gross neglect of duty and requests custody of a minor child.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Meigs County Common Pleas Court
Lynda Helrich Johnson
Middleport
Paul Leslie Johnson
Evelyn Durst
Winfred Durst
Betty J. Riggs
Earl W. Riggs
D. L. Beck
Kelly Manufacturing Co
Emergency Squad Responds To Middleport Injury
Middleport emergency squad was summoned to Leading Creek Road where Charles Carmichael lay along the road. He suffers severe back muscle spasms and was taken to Holzer Hospital Gallipolis for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Leading Creek Rd
Charles Carmichael
Carmichael
Holzer Hospital
Gallipolis
Surprise Party for Central School Teacher at Birthday Event
The second grade pupils of Central School held a surprise party Friday at the school honoring their teacher Miss Mary Virginia Reibel on her birthday. After she opened gifts, refreshments were served from a table decorated with spring flowers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Central School
Mary Virginia Reibel
Reibel
Restoration of Mason-Dixon Line Markers Approved
Congress and the Maryland and Delaware legislatures have passed acts restoring the historic Mason-Dixon Line markers in both states to preserve borders and historical alignment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Maryland
Delaware
Mrs Sauer to Lead Community Vacation Bible School
Mrs Harold Sauer of the Middleport First United Presbyterian Church is named dean of the two week Bible school starting June 5. Middleport Ministerial Association led planning at a meeting. An April 18 teachers meeting at Heath Methodist Church and a pre opening banquet are planned. Rev Fred Gardner led a devotion and preached on Truth and Grace. Treasurer Nyle Borden reported $75.28 and announced an April 11 to May 9 mental health workshop at the Gallipolis State Institute sponsored with Ohio Mental Health Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Harold Sauer
Nyle Borden
Treasury
Gallipolis State Institute
Ohio Mental Health Association
Daughters of Ruth Class Entertained at Mulberry Ave Home
Miss Ada Genheimer and Miss Augusta Genheimer entertained the Daughters of Ruth Class of the United Methodist Church at their Mulberry Avenue home Monday afternoon. Mrs. Jacob Gloeckner presided with Ada Genheimer leading devotions on Keep Thy Heart With All Diligence. Mrs. George H. Parker presented When the Lights Are Low. A report on cards sent to county infirmary residents was given. A salad course was served to members and guest Mrs. Eugene Brown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Ada
Augusta Genheimer
Ruth
United Methodist Church
Mulberry Ave
Jacob Gloeckner
Ada Genheimer
George H. Parker
Eugene Brown
Hostess At Party For Bradbury Reveals Lavera Piersall Demo
Mrs Wayne King hosted a party where Lavera Piersall of Parkersburg demonstrated. Attendees included Mrs Letha Russell Mrs Alice Johnson Mrs Edna Russell Mrs Ken Clark Petty Sue Clark Mrs Oleva Cottrill Mrs Etta Mae Norton Mrs Naomi King Mrs Kathryn Ervin Mrs Bessie King Mrs Mildred Hipell and Eleanor Hoover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bradbury
Wayne King
Lavera Piersall
Parkersburg
Letha Russell
Alice Johnson
Edna Russell
Ken Clark
Petty Sue Clark
Oleva Cottrill
Etta Mae Norton
Naomi King
Kathryn Ervin
Bessie King
Mildred Hipell
Eleanor Hoover
Convocation Planned by Pomeroy Chapter at Temple
POMEROY Chapter 80 RAM will meet in a stated convocation at 7 30 p m Wednesday at the temple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Ram
Emergency Squad Drive Reaches One Third Of Goal
RACINE The Racine Emergency Squad fund drive for a new truck has reached 1080 of the 3000 goal James Roush reports. 1250 letters were sent to residents in Lebanon Sutton and Letart Townships and 82 have returned with 350 collected. Roush asks for prompt returns to complete the drive and contributions may be mailed to Box 33 Racine. The squad is not answering calls as the emergency truck is out of commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Racine
James Roush
Roush
Lebanon
Sutton
Letart
Birthday Party Honors Five Year Old Jon Michael Freeman
Mrs. Richard Freeman hosted a Lincoln Heights birthday party for her son Jon Michael Freeman turning five. Guests enjoyed games and party activities with favors of Japanese umbrellas balloons small cars and balloons for the boys. Assisting host was Jon’s aunt Bet y Garlesky. Attendees included Stephen and David Singer Stephen Gerlach Brian Mullen Duane Knapp Bobby Michael and Kenneth Goldsberry Donna Goldsberry Sherri Cook Patrick Soulsby and Joseph Freeman. Mothers present were Mrs. Robert Goldsberry of New Haven West Virginia and Mrs. Douglas Singer of Point Pleasant West Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Goldsbery
Kenneth Hoffman
Sherri Cook
Donna Goldsberry
Patrick Soulsby
Joseph
Robert Goldsberry
New Haven
W. Va
Douglas Singer
Point Pleasant
Driver Cited After Mishap In Middleport
Dorsa E. Parsons of Racine was cited for failure to yield after a minor crash on N Second Ave. Parsons' vehicle struck Dale Edgar Harrison's car as he pulled from the curb. Harrison suffered $35 in damages, Parsons $25. Patrolman Ed Haggerty led the investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Gilkey
Parsons
Dale Edgar Harrison
Pomeroy
Harrison
Ed Haggerty
Junior Girls Meet At Regular Monthly Church Session
At the Junior Girls Church monthly meeting scriptures were read the Bible quiz conducted and a brief business session held. Refreshments were served by Debra King and Luetta Fridley for Downy Lewis Candice Hutton Callie Lewis Carol King Kay Bing Mrs. Alberta Wagner and Mrs. Wilbur Rowley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bradbury
Debra King
Luetta Fridley
Downy Lewis
Candice Hutton
Callie Lewis
Carol King
Kay Bing
Alberta Wagner
Wilbur Rowley
Hunters to Meet Pomeroy in Meigs County
The Meigs County Coon Hunters Association will meet at 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Racine American Legion hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Meigs County Coon Hunters Association
Racine American Legion Hall
Pomeroy Boy Finishes 15th in State Spelling Bee
Thomas McGowan representing Pomeroy schools placed 15th in the Ohio state spelling bee in Columbus. He reached the top third of finalists after the written round and competed in the afternoon oral contest. His parents Dr and Mrs Thomas McGowan traveled from Mason West Virginia to support him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gowan
Pomeroy
Columbus
McGowan
Thomas McGowan
Mason
W. Va
Meigs General Hospital Notes
Victor Grim and several residents are listed in hospital notes from Meigs General Hospital including Mrs. Carman Evans Mrs. Rose Cleland J R Ritter Mrs Lola Caldwell Wesley Belles Simon Powell Lawrence Smith Jesse Rummel Mrs Zana Baxter Lewis Johnston Bertha Wilson Minnie Cappel and others. Birth reported for Mr and Mrs Melvin Cleland of Pomeroy with a 49neter noted. Dismissed list includes Emma Cleland Earl Shuler Mrs Arlie Green Harry Laudermill Roger Brewer and Frank Martin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor Grim
Middleport
Carman Evans
Pomeroy
Rose Cleland
J. R. Ritter
Reedsville
Lola Caldwell
Long Bottom
Wesley Belles
Racine
Simon Powell
Portland
Lawrence Smith
Chester
Jesse Rummel
Zana Baxter
Lewis Johnston
Minersville
Bertha Wilson
Minnie Cappel
Emma Cleland
Earl Shuler
Arlie Green
Harry Laudermill
Roger Brewer
Frank Martin
Dr Caldwell's Senna Laxative for Family Use
Medical authorities favor prompt natural relief for temporary constipation suitable for youngsters and adults. Dr Caldwell's Senna Laxative uses a gentle senna extract, is liquid for easy dosage, and has a pleasant taste for the whole family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Caldwell
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Fultz
Fred Crow
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Meinhart
Conservation Committee
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Hamilton St
Fourth St
Third Street
Charlotte Perrin
Frank DiCicco
Economy Loan Co
Sands Hotel
Wellston
R. F. Urich
Capital Finance Co
W. D. Martin
Kalad Hindy
Shirley Beegle
Helen Fields
Bruce Bingham
Don Becker
Miss Beegle
Mrs. Fields
Bernie Boney
Messenger
C. F. Tompkins
Kroger
Earl Brown
Florida
Howard Bailey
Brown
Claude Husted
Raymond Tomlinson
Husted
Tomlinsons
Pomeroy High
County Home
Perry County
George Snider
Everthing
Mary Shelly
Thornville
Harry Price
New Straitsville
Audrey May Abram Carney
New Lexington
Lester Fry
Canton
Francis Scott
Thomas Swanger
Mae Mumford
Crooksville
Mr. Farley
Irving Hand
Ies
Jolly Sewing Club
Cadillac
Oldsmobile
Mrs. Sauer
Bible
Hunters
Pomeroy — Thomas Mc
Melvin Cleland
Meigs
Salisbury Township
Fairgrounds
Meigs County Agricultural Society
Frank H. Johnston
Charles Radford
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