April Showers Theme At Bottom School Council Meeting
Attorney Fred Crow Jr advised Pomeroy village to prepare for dust control at the Coal Tipple. Residents and council discussed nuisance concerns from coal dust and dirt during a regular city hall session, with complaints cited and legal steps considered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long Bottom School Pupil Council
Study of
Rutland High Prom
Swisner Comisiain
St Remaent
Mux
Reading
Tipple
Pomeroy Village
Fred Crow, Jr
de Hipple
Crow
Manning Webster
Councilmen Told of Need Of Athletic Equipment
Middleport village officials were told by Coach Charles McDonald that this summer recreation program will run June 6 to August 12 with Cornell providing financial help for equipment. Needed items include baseball and softball balls, bats, cork balls, footballs, basketballs, archery sets, ping pong, darts, and golf clubs. Children from seventh to high school age will participate. golf clubs no longer in use are sought. McDonald will supervise the municipal pool and discuss pool and building needs alongside the council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Middleport v Village Council
Charles McDonald
Cornell
McDonald
Pomeroy Club Hosts Third Friday Banquet and Social
Pomeroy residents report the Third Friday Club gathering at Anne Street, with Haddox orchestra music from 8:30 to 11:30. Senior Mona Smith sang two numbers as juniors presented each guest a red rose bud. Martha Ohlinger led decorations and Ruth Lloyd supervised sponsors. Local club activities, PTA plans, and a Wiener roast at the Welker farm were also noted, with attendees from Rutland and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haddox
Equest
St Louis
Mrs. Tuttle Dies at 80 in Chester and Prom Queen Honor
Mrs J M Tuttle 80 of Chester died Sunday at Homaer Hospital Gallipolis. Linda Basnett was chosen post prom queen at Pomeroy Junior High School dance in the auditorium. Funeral 2 p m Wednesday Chester House of Prayer with Rev Edmund Lite. Burial Chester Cemetery. About 300 attended the post prom event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jymenoy
J. M. Tuttle
Chester
Homaer
Gallipolis
Pomeroy
Linda Bas
Basnett
Archie
Enid Zew
Pomeroy Junior Yet
Baltimore
Sur High School
Chester House of Prayer
Edmund Lite
Ling
High Chester
New Officers Installed By Middleport Boosters
Middleport Band Boosters hold a high school meeting installing Mra Walter Crooks as president and Mrs Emerson Jones as first vice president. Mrs Childs becomes second vice president, Mrs Francis Anton secretary, and Mrs Arthur Skinner treasurer. A junior band party is planned with Mrs Eber Lewis as party chair. A committee selected a new drum major outfit and spats for band members. Crooks has three children in the senior and junior bands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aivens
Middleport
Walter Crooks
Emerson Jones
Childs
Francis Anton
Arthur Skinner
Eber Lewis
Mra. Skinner
Charles Murray
Mra. Anderson
Crooks
Gene F
Jeannette Crooks
Edward Crooks
Eighth Grade Presents Play At Auditorium
Eighth grade students at Lafart Falls Grade School staged Raspberry Hed Thursday evening in the auditorium. Mrs. Chorus Grimm led the cast with Tom Royal, Jimmy Adame and Cueat, while Gene Reese James Pullen and Jack Cumbers were among readers. Virginia Johnson played the Salad, with sandwiches prepared by Nadine Roush. The next meeting features a post-Easter hat parade and a sale of old hats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lafart Falls
Chorus
Grimm
Jimmy Adame
Ana Cueat
PM. Club
Kite Stover
Middleport
Sidney Donald McDade
Tom Royal
Stoser
Jane Harris
Stele Sharpnack
Joy Foster
Joan
Walte
Sir
Shirley Mill
Betty ‘Neater
Ieee
Allon
Ronald
James Riffle
Allen Sayre
Boo Forreste
Wedding Anniversary Celebration Attracts Attention
Middleport group of friends gathered Friday evening for the wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Faci Bachner. A decorated anniversary cake featured among the inner guests including Mr. and Mrs. J. Ack Bachner, Miss Sally Sehnet, and John Parsons. Unable to attend were Mr. and Mrs. James Rolle. Cards were presented to the couple. Mrs. Simmett Shuler entertained her card club at her North Street home Thursday evening with prizes and a coffee hour. Guests included Clinton Hates, McMaste, Mix, Crooks, Salad and Sanichan. The next meeting will be hosted by Mrs. Cash Bahr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maddleport
Anna Howell
Grant St
Jack Sen
John Pultz
Howell
Clarence Lacey
Robert Tewksbury
Faci Bachner
J. Ack Bachner
Sally Sehnet
Ohn Parsons
James Rolle
Vun Port Mra
Simmett Shuler
Priz
Clinton
McMaste
Mix
Local Society Notes On Entertaining and Marital News
Mrs Phil Meinhart will entertain staff and officers Monday at her home with Mrs Faye Mayer assisting. Miss Janet Manley’s marriage to Richard Anderson is announced. Airman Rader heads to Germany after graduation. Residents from Bridgeport and New Matamora visit. Scott to transfer with A and P.
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Newt
Janet Manley
Walton Manley
Richard Anderson
J. K. Wilson
Bridgeport
W. V
Middleport High School
Theidesroom
Bridgeport High School
Air Force
Hhis
Middleport
Rader
Germany
Christening Ceremony Held for Baby Girl Rosenbaum
A christening for Karen Lee Rosenbaum, infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Danny M Rosenbaum of Columbus, was conducted during Morning worship at St Pauls Lutheran Church. Rev M Mohrhott officiated, with Dr and Mrs Ple Stanley as sponsors. Karen Lee is the only child of the family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Karen Lee Rosenbaum
Danny M. Rosenbaum
Columbus
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
M. Mohrhott
Ple
Stanley
Karen Lee
AH Moverbaum
Lloyd Re-Elected as Recreation Director in Middleport
Middleport council meeting re-elects Lloyd as recreation director. Officials Forrest Bachtt and Chasen McBonsit recognized. Tas teens and community programs discussed. Bruce Lloyd presides at village meeting with Satna Vilage council present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd
Middleport
Bruce Lloyd
Mothers Asked To Aid With Bang Banquet Planning
Junior and senior students at Middle Port High School prepared for the upcoming Junior-Senior banquet. Mrs EM Blake served as banquet chairman with Mrs John Hawking Jr as co chair. Volunteers are asked to report at 1 PM for food preparation or at 6 PM to serve and clean up.
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Middle Port High School
EM. Blake
John Hawking, Jr
Marriage Licenses Listed For Henry and Baird Couples
The notice lists Paul Otis Henry age 21 and Keen Baird age 20 of Gallpolis Ferry as a marriage pair, with Henry son of Robert and Sylvia Henry and Baird daughter of James and Nellie Kinnaird Baird. Also named are Robert Lewis Higginbotham age 25 and Janet Lanier age 16 of South Side, with Higginbotham son of Floyd Williams and Gracie Marie Higginbotham and Lanier daughter of Hunter and Emma Louise Lanier. Additionally a New furmiturns woman, Mrs Batty, underwent recent surgery at Hocking Hospital in Logan.
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Paul Otis Henry
Keen Baird
Gallipolis Ferry
Robert
Sylvia Henry
James
Nellie
Kinnaird Baird
Robert Lewis Higginbotham
South Side
Janet ‘Lanier
Floyd Williams
Gracie Marie Higginbotham
Hunter
Emma Louise Lanier
Salk Delay Lets More Get Shots
Meigs County Health Department says Salk polio vaccinations for first and second graders can be taken despite delayed arrival. Parental consent slips are accepted for one more week, increasing eligible children receiving the free shots. 690 of 1,165 expressed consent. First shots now begin April 28 at the scheduled time.
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Meigs County
Conservatory Scholarship Is Awarded to Turner
MIDDLEPORT Miselle Turner, a Rutland High School graduate in May, won an Ohio region conservatory scholarship in Cincinnati. One of 16 selections from Ohio West Virginia Kentucky and Indiana, she sang He Shall Feed His Flock and Handel Messiah. Turner trained solely by public school music teacher Mix Co Chapman and plans to enter the conservatory next fall.
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Middleport
Mise
Marily ‘Turner
Rutland High School
Conservatory of Music At
Cincinnati
Mist ‘Turner
Meige County
Charleston
W. Va
Ohio
West Virginia
Kentucky
Indiana
Flocek
Avin
Firestone Hour
Last Auction Is Wednesday at Mindicort Park Benefit
Middleport Rotary Club aired a community auction to aid Mindicort Park Association. Saturday sale brought in 1229 dollars. final auction planned for Wednesday evening at the Hysell building with John Handley auctioneering. Items listed include an electric refrigerator, chairs, tables, stoves, and utensils.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
C.F. Hibbs
Middleport-Pomeroy
Hysell_ building
John’ Handley
Meigs County land transfers and a local intoxication case
The Meigs County notices list several land transfers including 12 acres in Salisbury Township to Willian W Radford and Louise Radford and lots in Middleport to Henrietta O Brien, Bertha Rathburn, and others, plus 333 acres in Rutland Township transferring to Dentord C Douglas and Harry J Douglas. An affidavit of transfer mentions Edna V Jubling and Kathryn E Tucker. The page also records Lewis Morrison and family, and a $20 fine plus costs for Oliver Mitch on an intoxication charge issued by Mayor Sidney J Russell in Middleport.
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An Pete
Stephen
Lae Gime
Ring
New Matamora
Howard
Stover
Joan of
Aa? 7 Co
BF. Parma
A&p
Willian W. Radford
Louise Radford
Salisbury
Middleport
Bertha Randolph
Russel
Charles P. Zinn
Oliver Township
Harry A. Bailey
Henrietta O'Brien
Henrietta O Brien
Bertha B. Rathburn
Helen R
Milo Clapp
Tion
Rutland
Harry Douglas
Ruth Douglas
Dentord
C. Douglas
Harry J. Douglas
Robert Te Coats
Maxine
Fred A. Shiflet
Joseph Grueser
Sherman Elie
Kathleen Tilia
William H. Juhling
Edna V Jubling
Kathryn E Tuckerman
Edna V. Jubling
Kathryn FE
Tucker
Stoves
Lewis Morrison
Francis D. Morrison
Harry K. Morrison
Transom
Migr County
Oliver Mitch
Sidney
Russell
Group Gifts Watch to Glockner at Union Dinner
Amenes muvers sanmenn’s a worker at the Parkersburg and Reel and clerk of the Meigs County board of elections for a number of years. He received a calendar watch Sunday evening at the annual dinner meeting of the molders and foundry workers union. Mr. Gloeckner, a retired Parkersburg Rig and Keel employee, was honored after 32 years of service in Pomeroy. Orin Williams presented the watch on behalf of Local 415. Guests included Hartley Washburn, Roy Betzing, Wayne Swisher, Charles Russell and Dor Schaet.
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Amenes—muvers Sanmenn
Parkersburg
Meigs County Board of Elections
Molders ‘and Foundry Workers Union
Gloeckner
Parkersburg Rig and Keel
Pomeroy
Orin Williams
Jocal 415
Point Pleasant
Detroit
Hartley Washburn
Cincinnti
Roy Betzing
Wayne Swisher
Charles Russell
Dor Schaet
Cancer Drive Chairman Appointed in Middleport
Mrs. Guy C. Reynolds, longtime member of the Jelgs County American Cancer Society, has been named chairwoman for this year’s Cancer Drive in Middleport. Cedric Clark, chapter president, announced the kickoff and the house-to-house canvass will begin immediately with workers needed in the Fourth and Fifth Wards. Contacts for volunteers include Mrs. Reynolds and numerous ward coordinators across the village.
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Asiddleport
Guy C. Reynolds
Jelgs County
American Cancer Society
Heve
Mindell
Mir Cedric Clark
Red Cross Fund Drive Totals in Meigs County
A total of $2196.85 has been raised in Meigs County toward the American Red Cross drive. The count covers about two thirds of the county including Middleport, which was not in an earlier report. The county goal is about $5600 and workers are urged to complete the drive and submit funds promptly.
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Rumekut
Meigs County
American Red Cross
Middleport
McElroy Last Rites Held in Dawson Funeral Home
Funeral services for Arthur Henderson McElroy 64 of East Liverpool were held at 10 30 a m Wednesday at Dawson funeral home. He died last week at his residence and played for years in a pottery in East Liverpool. He is survived by three sisters Mrs Maggie Shain Mrs Mary Circle and Mrs Hattie Powell of Racine.
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Pomeroy
Arthur Henderson McElroy
East Liverpool
Dawson
McElroy
Maggie Shain
Mary Circle
Hattie Powell
Racine
Bible School Teacher Meeting Delayed at Diveron
A Daily Vacation Bible School DVBS meeting of workers from all churches has been postponed until Monday at 7 PM at the church. Volunteers to assist with the school are urged to attend. DVBS begins the week of June 6 with Fred Unter, pastor of Mt Christ, serving as dean.
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Diveron
DVBS
Freddner
Mt Christ
Pomeroy Reports Parking Meter Receipts Reconciled
Chief Walter E. Wolle reports the past week's parking meter receipts totaling 241 dollars and 50 cents were reconciled today. The update confirms proper collections and accounting by the police department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter E. Wolle
Meigs County Reappoints Apiary Inspector Holman
Holman reappointed as Meigs County Apiary Inspector by the Meigs County Board of Commissioners. He will be paid 10 dollars per day plus 65 cents mileage. The Sutton Township trustees may spend up to 900 dollars for a motor grader. Board members are William Harti Ira Beegie and C Jake Gaul. The meeting also approved several standing claims for payment.
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Jumeroy
Everett Hoi Jr
Glouster
Meigs County
Meigs Country Board of Commissioers
Holman
Meigs
Ira Beegie
C. Jake Gaul
County Agencies Plan Farm Field Day Tour
Meigs County agricultural agencies announced a May 17 field day from 10 30 a m to 3 30 p m with a farm tour and demonstrations. Activities include home freezing of foods and construction of a concrete farm water tank.
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Pomeroy
Meigs County
Motion for New Trial Heard in Mew County Court
Charles Quillen of Middleport faced a motion for a new trial after his February grand larceny conviction. Judge Cedric W. Clark presided, and Judge Clark heard the motion Monday. A ruling is not expected for several days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark Pomeroy
Charles Quillen
Middleport
Cedric W. Clark
Clark
Mew County
Unclear Personal Notices from Pomeroy Column
Fragmentary entries mention Mary Spencer and Albert Ate Ted, with references to relatives and a hospital admission at University Hospital. Names include Nor an Ardaser and Racine, with scattered locations and a Columbus attendance note. Sentences are garbled, but suggest a society or personal notices column.
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Somes
Noran “Ardaser
Mary Spencer
Acne
Tnnoune Ag
Nir
Sembor Apel
End
Albert
Ardaeer
Anche Erson
Myre Long
University
Hosni
Acer
Kise
Walter Baker
Hidacco Schuler
Columpus
Nepe Jock Senna
Bribury PTA Plans Meeting and Talent Show Postponement
The Bribury PTA will meet Wednesday at 7:30 pm at Middleport School. A talent show originally set for April 22 is postponed to April 19 and will be open to all entrants featuring singing dancing or variety acts.
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Middleport
Bradbury Schools
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Srucind
Sidney T. Russell
Ded
Cha Vayne Gibbons
Joe
Swisher
Common ‘Pleas Court
Billham Yard
Lincoln Height
Mai
F. F. Robinson
Dale’ Smith
Finance Committee
Charles Legar
Steet Department
Robinson
Finance ‘Committee
Firman
Hollie Green
Pat Will Ray Betzing
T's. Downie
ARKAY
Banque. Com
Farmers’ Hotel
Orenias Wens
Shirley Ann McKelatory
Science
Engley
Portland
Mary Alict
Donna Will
Bowe
Andra Pierce
Judy Stewart
Ida Buck
Marilyn ‘Turner
Dorothy Warner
Will
Marilyn Turner
J. W. Vandall
Barboursville
Vandall
Charlen Stewart
Als”erie Seow
Vandallie
Barbourwile
Pomeroy Society
Ben Neutsling
Anrlena Smith
mem|Pbersbach
Kate Ebersbach
Ry” Edward Hite
Bents
Anne St
Ever Wolfe
Alfred Ebersbach
Co Emil Ball
Baker Gordon
Ada
Asa Haskins
George H. Parker
Bbs
Mr. David and
Don
Salisbury Pta
Present Dalley
Lansburylementary School
PTA
Twin City Card Club
Nease
Eleanor
Joan Branthan Raiande
Boome Freezler
Lois Ann Knopp
s'Racine
Lanna Turner
Minervvile
Lightfoot
Esther
Grover
Syracuse
Domini Ia
Eine CP. Gallagher
Paul ‘Dexter
Richard Nelson
Grueser
Mire
Rollin Beards
Mise Er Me
Mies Bernice Darn
Mia
Alfred
Alfred Grange
Rock Springs Grange
Cifton Stout
William, Taylor Sale
Fisit
Harrisonville
Orange
Rural Life
Orange ‘Christian Church
King Grange
Linda Basnett Prom Queen
Mrs. Mayer
Middlepor
Meigs ‘Temple
Pythian ‘Sisters
Mets
Faye Mayer
Main’ St
GP. Gallagher
Milton ‘Russell
Getewe
John Downing
Nea
Willins
Prit
Gallagher
Phil Meinhart
Milton ¢ Russel
Homer Kennedy
Card Club
T Society
New Furmiturn
Poe Batty
Hocking Horpital, Logan
Salk
Conservatory
Glockner
Cancer Drive
Cedric Stark
Mins
Nina Jusseil
Kenneth Byers
Florence Rowe
Irving Baungardner
Wayne Gibbons
Ed Haggerty
James Euler
Warren Daxvis
Matcus Chambers
Margaret Sauer
John Zerkle
Milton Hood
Judson White
Marion Allensworth
Dwight Wale
Leland Brown
Sauer
Mabel Hysell
Harold E Hubbard
Roger Morgan
Clifford Stumbo
Richard Gress
David Ohlinger
James Jobb
Clyde’ Ingles
James ‘Thoman
Gall Miller
C.H. Wise
M. I. Kelly
Francis Anderson
Claude Ashley
J. D. Childs
Nty
Rive Total
Meigs Hall of
Meigs Apiary
Southeastern Ohio
Pomeroy Personals
Psnettlaplaay
Lela S. Wier
Arbor
Eckson
Pomeroy Bend Theatres
Meddie Morrell
Temple
Liberty Theatre
Seddleport
Kathryn Grayson
Gordon MacRae
Karr & van Zandt
Oldsmobile
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