See Flower Show 8 Groups Get Ribbons
The Sea Flower Show by the Garden Club drew over 100 visitors. Mrs. Curtis, Carroll Ohio judge, praised the entries including a miniature garden. Awards across ten classes honored members such as Mrs. Titus, Mrs. Johnston, Mrs. Reibel, and Mrs. Colwell with blues, reds, and whites. Visitors came from Hartford New Haven Middleport Pomeroy Racine and several other towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garden Club
Curtis
Carroll
Ohio
Cash Johnston
Robert Reibel
James S. Titus
Cecil Bolin Red
Grace Colwell
Roy Stone
Johnston
James B. Titus
Grace Thomas
Webb Hall
Vernon Weber White
Betty Hobstetter
Goldie Anderson
Ray Biddle
Bertha Amos
Paul Winn
James
Titus White
Titus
Charles Lewis
Marcia Denison
Robert Reidel
Colwell
Frances Larkin
Carla Miller
Winding Trail Garden Club
Verna George
James W. Myers
Vinton Friendship Gi Club
Lowell McCariey
Vinton Friendship Club
MIDDLEPORT Widow Lena Hoeflich Dies at 88
Lena Hoeflich lifelong Pomeroy resident and widow of coal miner George Hoeflich Sr died Sunday after a hospital stay and nursing home care in Columbus. She leaves a daughter Alma Thompson of Columbus, three sons Roy and Edward and George of Pomeroy, two sisters, four grandchildren, and five great grandchildren. Funeral services are set for 2 p.m. Wednesday at Ewing Funeral Home with visiting hours anytime. Burial will be in Beech Grove Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U Meroy
Lena Hoeich
Pomeroy
Columbus
Meigs General Hospital
George Moeflich
Hoeflich
Hcr
Alma’ ‘Thompson ’ J
Royalof Columbus
Edward
George
Clara
McCallum
Carrie P Grimes
Rosedale
Ind
St the
Ewing Funeral Home
Beech Grove
Middleport Emergency Squad Records Two Accidents
In Middleport, Graham of near Middleport was treated for minor injuries after a 950 sedan driven by her son Larry Graham 24 was struck by a pickup driven by Harold Evans 43 at 1145 a.m. Sunday. The truck left the road and damaged an outbuilding on Edgar Ensworth property. No charges. At 225 p.m. Emergency Squad took Mary Rita Duffy to Meigs General Hospital after being knocked down by a car driven by Thomas Neaty 16 whose car stalled then lurched onto the sidewalk. Duffy had shock and scratches. no charges were filed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Ars. Saage Graham
Jones Memorial Clinic
Larry Graham
Harold Evans
Giham
Brownell Ave
Seventh St
High
Ash ‘Reets
Mary Rita Duffy
Don Duffy
Meigs General Hospital
Thomas Neaty
Kelly
Bailey
High St
Ash
Pomeroy Society Installations and Local Notices
The Pomeroy area reports a Frid ay evening installation of officers by Mary Shrine with Edith Hutsinpiller and Nellie Tracy leading the ceremony. Additional notes list officer names, honorary officers, guests, and committee appointments along with various local club meetings and community events across Meigs County including PTA plans, Grange convening, and a tea at Hotel Martin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Mary Shrine, White
Shrine of Jerusalem
Edith Hutsinpiller
Nellie Tracy
Bernice Winn
Elsie Smith
Jalla Nease
Ethel Maude Young
Lillian Stieff
Essie Jiiden
Eunice Winn
Harry P
Smith
Banner Warer
Stella Atkins
Courier
Florence McGuffin
Madonna
Della Mack
Ruth Mack
Ingels
Gladys May
Flower Girl
Jernice Winn
Elsie Dart
Thelma Dill
Florence Jracy
Lorine Harless
Materons of
Flossie Dixon
Athens
Worthy
Sup
Sup ‘Eme: Obituary Committee; T Bel Washburn, Athens and Asta Reese
Laylayette
Clarence Washburn
W. R. Dixon
C. W. Rife
Shepherds
Ave Raber
Larlayete
Dev
Rothy Polley
Ashland
George Polley
Elsie’ Smith
Zella Cross
Edith Maude Young
Lula’ Nease
Mary Shrine
Harry Pmith
EA. Wingatt
Brett Tracy
Shepherds of Mary Shrine
Pauline Atkins
Snalf
Mariel Mawkins
Lear
Shrine
Martin
Meigs County
Women's Republican Club
Marian Blair
State Central Committee
Warren
Thomas A. Jenkins
Oakley Collins
Della Windsor
Downington Visitors Share Time with Local Families
Multiple local residents and relatives from Downington to Athens attend gatherings at the Stotts and surrounding homes. Notable visitors include Mrs. Blanche Stanley, her son Denzie, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Ross, and families from Salt Rock W Va, with other guests listed among Mrs. John L. Clark and Mrs. Mae Dixon circles. Weekenders note upcoming entertainments at Pomeroy and Portland, with Hemlock Prix and guests from Rantoul invited to events at the Alents school auditorium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
Blanche Stanley
Denzie
Harry Ross and Sons
Salt Rock
W. Va
Wilda Haning
Harold Dean
Maize Brickles
Douglas Clay
Pomeroy
Great Bend
Franklin Hen‘ange
Hemlock Prix
Rantoul
Everange
Portland
Ade
Alents
Woodrow
Hendrix
Spring Green Rd
Syracuse Social Notes and Navy discharge shared row
Syracuse Social Notes reports gatherings at Evangelical United Brethren Church with Mr and Mrs George Rreeland hosting the Adult Class and Mrs Char les Neuman presiding. Varian receives honorable U S Navy discharge at Long Beach California after serving aboard the Hamilton County. Various local visits and births noted including John Andrew Jenkins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Rreeland
Evangelical United Brethers Church
Charles Neuman
Hershel Diddle
Rutland Honors 24 on High School Honor Roll
Rutland High School named 24 students to the honor roll for the fifth six weeks. Freshmen Lanna Turner Elaine Steele Richard Nelson Allen Page Mary Hysell Judy Gallion Sophomores Judy Chase Dorothy Combs Emma Figsell Tommy Williamson Donna Martin Juniors Jim Cremeans Jack Denison Gene Long Joan Rife Sodenee Joyce Wolfe Seniors Sandra Pierce Harold Carson Donna Will Janet Turner Paul Nelson Charles Stewart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Summner
Twany
Rutland High School
Lanna Turner
Elaine Steele
Jack Denison
Gene Long
Joan Rife
Sodenee
Joyce Wolfe
Sandra Pierce
Harold Carson
Donna Will
Janet Turner
Paul Nelson
Charles Stewart
Phyllis Blosser Weds Billy Gene Grant in Middleport
Middleport society notes announce the marriage of Phyllis Blosser to Billy Gene Grant, performed April 14 at the parsonage by Rev. Fred J. Gardner. Attendants were Richard Beach and his wife, with details on attire and corsages. Phyllis and Billy Gene are connected to Imperial Electric Co. and have military and schooling backgrounds noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Raymond Blosser
Phyllis
Billy Gene Grant
Delbert Grant
South Third Ave
Fred J. Gardner
Church of Christ
Richard Beach
Beach
Grant
Middleport High School
Imperial Electric Co
Kingston School
West Virginia
Frank Cheesebrew
Lewis C. Waugh
Columbus
Bradbury
Doctors Hospital
Pomeroy
Dale Darst
Phyllis Kathryn Blosser
North 19
Second Avenue
Langsville
R. C. Collins
Dayton
Middleport Personalities Attend Columbus Baseball Games
Local residents and families from Middleport and nearby areas traveled to Columbus for weekend events. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Wayland and son Charles, Mr. and Mrs. Terry Dawson and children, Penny and Terry Jr, Mrs. Wayne Watts, and others. They saw the New York Yankee Cincinnati game and the Boston Milwaukee game, with several visits to relatives and hospital checkups noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Powell
Wayland
Columbus
New York
1-H Club Activities Highlight Busy Girls and Wide Awake Chapters
Diana Stumbo presided as Busy Girls 4-H Club met at Maida Roush home while planning a work meeting at Mrs. Joe Wilson Jr. April 2¢ for an apron project. Wide Awake 4-H Club at Evelyn Gibbons home, Karen McElhinney presiding, worked on tea towel project with Mrs. L. W. McComas directing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diana Stumbo
Busy Girls 4-H Club
Lynn Buchanan
Maida Roush
Diana
Joe Wilson Jr
Evelyn Gibbons
Karen McElhinney
L. W. McComas
Barbara Covert
MeComas
Methodists Honor Ladies at UM Church Event
The Methodist Men of the United Methodist Church hosted a Sunday evening ham dinner prepared by Leo Crew and others. Kenneth Finley presided as various church officers spoke on the functions and accomplishments of their groups including Dr. Thomas Radford lay leader Frank Vaughan and Mrs Evelyn Locke among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Methodist Church
Leo Crew
Victor Hannahs
Max Ward
Earle Teaford
Ray Winston
Kenneth Finley
Thomas Radford
Frank Vaughan
Evelyn Locke
C. F. Tompkins
Theo Smith
Board of Education
Harry P. Smith
J. Leslie Kunze
Gerald Wildermuth
Dey Hysell
Middleport Bandsmen Praised by Judges
Middleport bandsmen earned superior I ratings and medals at the Washington Court House regional solo and ensemble contest. Gene Crooks and Mary Carolyn Miller led coronets and clarinets with several ensembles receiving high marks under Band Director Earl Warnke and accompanying staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleporl
Shaarep Vs
Washington Court House
Earl Warnke
Gene C Crooks
J ‘Riscilla Harpee
Stephen Coats
Bistine Coats
Gene Crooks
Jack Kelly
Cor James Oblinger
Sornet
Arthur Skinner
Mary
Olyn Miller
Sharon Jones
Myrna Russell
Edward Crooks
Mary Carolyn Miller
James van
Nancy Roller
Kay Darst
Russell Roush
Tind Helrich Johnson
Gene ‘Ooks
Kenneth Murray
James ‘Cooney
Mark Kelly
Girl's Glee Club
Cherole Blake
Ancy Roller
Myrna Russel
Juanita Bangerter
Juanita Hawkins
Oliva Hemmons
Helen Stewart
Mary C. Miller
Warnke
L. W. Meomas
Carmen Denis
Dave Farmer
Walter Crooks
Robert Coats
Local Son Appears On TV For Kelly Rainer Nuptials
Maron J. Rife, OC3, son of Mr and Mrs Arthur Rife of near Cheshire and brother of Mrs A E Wells of Middleport, is chosen to serve as one of the U S Naval Honor Guard for the international Kelly Rainer wedding. He is stationed on the USS Herrmann and has invited his family to watch the telecast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mwvleport
Maron J. Rife
OC3
Arthur Rife
Cheshire
A. E. Wells
Middleport
U.S. Naval
Rife
Herrmann
Boy Receives Forty Stitches After Glass Cut
Freddy Sheward eight, of Mr and Mrs William Lowe, fell on broken glass while playing in leaves near his home. He was taken to Jones Memorial Clinic where more than forty stitches were required for the arm injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eport
Freddy Sheward
William Lowe
Mr. Lowe
Jones ‘Memorial Clinic
Meigs County teen put on probation for theft charges
A Meigs County teenage youth was placed on probation on theft charges Saturday morning by Judge John C. Bacon in the Meigs County Juvenile Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meigs County
John C. Bacon
Columbus Girls Lodge to Visit Eastern Stars
Middleport Ohio April 20 Eastern Stars and Bethel No 1 Job's Daughters Columbus unit to host at Masonic Temple. Miss June Joachim, granddaughter of local residents, is honored queen. Event open to all Eastern Stars and Job's Daughters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Middleport
Evangelie Chapter
Ces
Bethel
Job's Daughters
Masonic ‘Temple
June Joachim
Henry Joachim
Meigs County
A. B. Bingham
George Joachim
Pomeroy
Birth Announced for Brent Roland Davis
Mr and Mrs Robert Davis of Point Pleasant announce the birth of a son, Brent Roland, at Holzer Hospital on Friday April 13. Grandparents are Mrs Helen Davis of Middleport and Don Davis of Charleston, Mr and Mrs Cecil Oliver of Point Pleasant. Great grandparents include Mrs Clarence Ebersach and Ralph Davis of Middleport, Mr and Mrs C C Eckard of Southside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Midleport
Robert Davis
Point Pleasant
Brent Roland
Holzer Hospital
Helen Davis
Middleport
Don’ Davis
Charleston
Cecil Oliver
Clarence Ebersach
Ralph Davis
Middlewort
C. C. Eckard
Southside
Divorce suit filed in Meigs County court
Irene Gilkey of Pomeroy files for divorce from Bernie Gilkey in Meigs County Common Pleas Court citing gross neglect of duty and extreme cruelty. Local briefs note a herd-improvement meeting in Pomeroy with Ohio State University's Ralph Porterfield as speaker and a police report of intoxication charges in Middleport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Irene Gilkey
Bernie Gilkey
Meigs County Common Pleas Court
Ralph Porterfield
Lairy
Ohio State University
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K&m
SOHIO
Manning Klors
Mike Mullen
Edgarensworth
Russell Bailey
Pomeroy Society
Chester Pta
Chester High School
Bend Grange
Pomeroy Bend Grange
DAV
Hemlock
Run
Syracuse
Geneva Holan
Herbert Parker
Charles Lisle
Orville Slack
Carroll Norris
Willis Leadingham
Edison Guinther
Donald Lisle
Holly Friend
Nolan
Parker
Slack
Pomeroy Personals
Bainbridge
Dorothy Douglas
Ray Hines
Marie Chapman
Wil
Hines
Ed Kennedy
Toledo
Tr. Retinase
Colmus
Iley Hannell
the Waves
Ross Williams
Ak Hill
Irs
W. F. Baxter
Baxter
Bentz Wolfe
Harry Sadier
Bridgeport
Gerald McIntosh
Huntington
George Hoefich
Downington
Syracuse Social Notes
Robert Milton Varian
U.S. Navy
Long, Beach
Calif
Varian
Hamilton County
Japan
Petie) Cundiff
Baby
Washington D. C
Ruth Cundiff
Maurice Moore
Moore
Hartford
Abelen Moore
Water St
Charles Hall
Anni McCoy
Sand Road
Edmond Doone
Eddie and
Christy
Mary Kelly
Cleveland
Fred Jenkins
John Andrew
Mason Clinic
Cecil Kirk
Mason
Fred Jenkins, Sr
Sixth St
George Jenkins
Cincinnati
K. B. Sellers
Fourth St
Lawrence Sellers
Larry
David
Sellers
A. L. Flanagan
Third St
Wilkie Larson
Francis Ritter
Worchester
Floyd Grimm
Reece Grimm
Melvin Grimm
Fifth St
Spring Hill
Rutland
Middleport Society
Phyllis Blosser
Heath Methodist Church
Church
Circle
the Heath Methodist Church
R. R. Picksens
Ben Philson
Jamet
Middleport Pta
Crary Davis
Todaro
Guy Reynolds
Carmen Deems
George Hackett Jr
Women's Association
First Presbyterian Church
Paul ‘Laptonstall
Leland Brown
Carl Gilmore
Judson White
Letart
Milo. van Eter
Harold Hubbard
Gallipolis
Leslie Hubbard
Floyd Darby
Florida
Lawrence Milfoe
John Surgenor, Jr
Brooklyn
Elizabeth Bumgardner
Bethesda
Kentucky
Christian College
Grayson
Albert Ross
Jamil
Corning
Norman Wayland
Charles
Methodists
Asefearies
Meigs Dairy Service
County Extension Orvice
Ohio Valley Keystone
W. Main St
Pomeroy, C
Liberty Theatre
Pomeroy Bend
Charles Drake
Temple
Scott Brady
Forrest Tucker
Lee van Cieet
Zane Grey
U.S
Edmund Pardum
Prodigal
Pomeroy & Middleport
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