Trunk and Auto Crash Near Lakin Leads to Magistrate Hearing
Trucker Harry Nease of Mason City and Clyde Ferguson of West Columbia were in a collision on Route 62 at Lakin Thursday at 7 15 am. Ferguson pulled from a side road as Nease passed. Both cars damaged and milk cans overturned. Ferguson ordered to appear before a local magistrate at 10 am Saturday on a charge of refusing to give right of way.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Harry Nease
Mason City
Clyde Ferguson
West Columbia
Lakin
R. C. Dilley
Ferguson
Nease
Dilley
Permanent Onto Ye on 17 ic ynad revival shaped in Pomeroy
A core group from the Izaak Walton minstrels formed a permanent organization at a Federated Church meeting to sustain the show. Founders include Frank Cheesebrew and Belford Nelson with other cast members, after successful runs in Middleport Pomeroy Gallipolis and Athens. The group plans monthly meetings in the Odd Fellows Hall starting May 6 to add talent and keep the act vibrant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Izaak Walton
Condon
Middleport
Pomeroy
Gallipolis
Athens
Odd Fellows Hall
Junior-Senior Banquet and Prom Set for Tonight
Members of the Class of 1949, teachers and guests attend the Junior Class run event in the high school home economics room at 6 30 p m. Mrs Karl Owen and Mrs E S Schaaf co chairmen. Raymond Maxwell band instructor toastmaster. Fred Hoffman junior class president welcomes. Frank White senior president gives response. A program of class will, prophesy, musical numbers and skits precedes the dance after intermission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karl Owen
E. S. Schaaf
Raymond Maxwell
Fred Hoffman
Frank White
Pomeroy Church News for Local Congregations
The notice lists services and activities for multiple churches in Pomeroy and surrounding areas. It covers First Baptist United Methodist St. Pauls Lutheran Syracuse Church of the Nazarene Christian Science Society Mt Olive Baptist Pomeroy Church of Christ Church of Christ in Christian Union Grace Episcopal and Burling ham with pastors, Sunday schools, worship times, youth groups, choir practices, and meeting schedules.
Meigs County Land Transfers
Series of property transfers in Meigs County including1 acre parcels in Letart and Lebanon 99 acres in Columbia and 93 acres Olive to John M Wells and multiple affidavits of transfer among heirs and church trustees for various towns such as Racine Salisbury Pomeroy Middleport and Olive
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Sharpnack, Jr
Elizabeth Sharpnack
Letart
Reed Gandee
Morse Chapel
Lebanon
Matilda Walton
Sidney
Edna Stobart
Racine
Anna Lee Peters
James Ralph Peters
Salisbury
American Legion Auxiliary
Feeney-Bennett
Emma and
Thomas Eblin
Mary Sapp Archer
Lillian E. Thorne
George
Clara L. Paulsen
Pomeroy
Delmar Byers
Rayangel C. Byers
Charles Grueser
Winifred
Catherine
Agnes A
Clara F
Christina Grueser
Emma Broderick
Transfer
Asa Newtan
Esther
Jasper
Amanda
Frank E
Ida
William
Semon
Belle Newlan
Olive
Lula
Clifford
Fred
Chester
Edward Newlan
Nellie Connolly
Ruth Powell
Wilda Smith
June Griffin
John M. Wells
Pomeroy Couple Announce Birth of Son
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Rue announce the birth of a son at Helzer Hospital Gallipolis on Wednesday. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Hobart Dillon of Pomeroy and Mrs. John R. Rue of Gallipolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Thomas Rue
Helzer Hospital
Gallipolis
Hobart Dillon
Pombroy
John R. Rue
Truster
Fred W. Crow
Holzer Foundation
Holzer Hospital
Middleport Church News
Heath Methodist W B Moore minister. Church school 9:30 morning worship 10:30 sermon The Church of Jesus Christ. Training Class Wednesday 6:30 prayer meeting 7:30. County Youth Fellowship final session before summer vacation Monday 7:30 Rocksprings Church Chester charge. Eastern Division Methodist Youth Fellowship Mid Year Institute Grace Church Gallipolis Saturday Sunday. registration 9 a.m. flood threat postponed Heath Church January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heath Methodist
W. B. Moore
Church of Jesus Christ
County Youth Fellowship
Rocksprings
Chester
Eastern
The
Methodist Youth Fellowship
Grace Church
Gallipolis
Heath Church
Middleport Flower Show Site Changed
Mrs John Duerr and Mrs Howard K Ewing co chairs for the Third Annual Flower Show of the Amateur Gardeners and the Middleport Garden Club held a pre show meeting for last minute prep The show room and office were moved from Rawlings Garage to an adjoining space The event features hooked rug displays by Mr and Mrs L Z Larkins Long Bottom Route 1 and runs 2 to 9 Saturday and 2 to 6 Sunday with free admission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
John Duerr
Howard K. Ewing
Middleport Garden Club
Rawlings
L. Z. Larkins
Long Bottom Route 1
Nelson Is Speaker At Lions Club Meeting
Nelson Belford Pomeroy spoke at a Lions Club meeting on the topic Service. An informal discussion covered Layne the master magician’s upcoming appearance at the Junior High School auditorium next Wednesday, sponsored by the Lions Club to raise funds for eye care for needy children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Belford Nelson
Lions Club
Layne
Gyp Artist Reported Working in Middleport
Local officers were alerted this week for a gyp artist suspected of working the business district in Middleport. The man visited a local hardware store seeking fishing supplies and claimed to be a GI teacher across the river teaching hunting and fishing. He could not be located after his reported activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Gyp
G.I
Defendant Sentenced On Charge of Neglect
Francis Douglas Pomeroy appeared before Judge Edgar Ervin in the common pleas court and was sentenced to one to three years in the Ohio Penitentiary on a charge of neglecting minor children, per a clerk of courts record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Francis Douglas
Edgar Ervin
Common Pleas Court
Ohio
Clerk of Courts
Daughter Born to Mr and Mrs Guy Bing in Bradbury
Mr and Mrs Guy Bing announce the birth of a daughter Roberta Darlene Tuesday at Meigs General Hospital. The Bings have two sons Gene and Ernest. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Henry Beach and Mr and Mrs Albert Baer. Great grandparents include Mrs Dena Epple and Mrs Martha Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Guy Bing
Bradbury
Roberta Darlene
Meigs General Hospital
Bings
Gene
Ernest
Henry Beach
Albert Baer
Minersville
Dena Epple
Martha Smith
Middleport Social Notes Highlight Local Visits and Meetings
District Deputy Caddie Wickham led the Middleport Council inspection and Daughters of America event at the Legion Hall. Guests from several nearby Councils attended as illness limited local attendance. Prizes were awarded to Mrs. Hez Root, Mrs. Peter Stace, and Mrs. Everett Davis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Wickham
Pomeroy
Middleport Council
Daughters of America
Legion Hall
Edna Mattox
Hez Root
Peter Stace
Everett Davis
Lenna Beards
Lucile Hawkins
Blanche Roller
Charles Sauer
Davis
Root
Charity Council
Ryger
Pete Duffy
Syracuse
Busy Bee Class program at First Baptist Church
Readings and musical numbers by Busy Bee Class members were featured Thursday night at the church. Mrs. Florence Bush opened with prayer, group hymns were sung, and Mrs. H M Cross accompanied on piano.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Busy Bee
First Baptist Church
Florence Bush
H. M. Cross
J. O. Leonard
Lakeland Baptist Church
Fla
Mabel Roush
Cross
L. D. Diles
J. E. Wilson
Am the
Resurrection
Rice
Grumble
Bush
Leonard
Leo Russell
Meigs Temple 153 Pythian Sisters Meet Monday Night
The Staff and Officers Club of Meigs Temple 153 Py thian Sisters will hold a meeting Monday night at the home of Mrs. John Seines with Mrs. Marcella Snowden assisting hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Meigs Temple
Pythian
John Seines
Marcella Snowden
G A Mets Meet. Plans May Auxiliary Inspection
The G A M E T A met at Mrs. Charles Bennett's Beach Street home Thursday afternoon with Mrs. Lee Roush in charge. Plans were laid for the annual Auxiliary inspection at Mrs. Robert Harris's home in May followed by a luncheon at the Mary Jane Coffee Shop. Twelve members attended and were served a dessert course.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
G. Tit. A
Charles Bennett
Beach St
Lee Roush
Robert Harris
Mary Jane Coffee Shop
Mrs Pullen and Mrs Mills Take Former Twin
Mrs James Pullen and Mrs Shirley Mills took the former's twin in a social column note. The item records a light community encounter and references the two women as hosts or participants in a local event. No further details are provided in the readable text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Pullen
Shirley Mills
Pomeroy Man Finishes Training at Fort Knox
Pvt Morris Dale Snider the Pomeroy son of Mr and Mrs C E Snider has finished training at Fort Knox Ky He will spend 14 days in California before heading overseas after a 10 day visit with his parents and friends in Pomeroy
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Pvt
Morris Dale Snider
C. E. Snider
Union Ave
Fort Knox
California
Mason Clinic Admits and Births Report
Mason Clinic notes list admissions including Mrs Jonas M Conkle Cheshire Route 1 on April 16 for surgery and Miss Nita Cole Tuppers Plains on April 19. The Births line records Mr and Mrs Harold Hanson Middleport a daughter on April 17. Discharges include Mrs Harold Proffitt and daughter Patricia Wendlette of Portland on April 16. Also notes Charles Cundiff Mason W Va treated for severe burns after falling into hot water on April 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jonas M. Conkle
Cheshire
Decia Donohue
Letart
Glenn Goodman
Point Pleasant
Nita Cole
Tuppers Plains
Ella Shinn
Hemlock Grove
Harold Hanson
Middleport
Harold Proffitt
Patricia Wendlette
Portland
Charles Cundiff
Mason, W. Va
Tax Distribution Totals for Pomeroy and Meigs County
The State auditor’s department distributes motor vehicle tax receipts with Pomeroy receiving 2269 dollars and Meigs County getting 20995 dollars as its portion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Meigs County
State Auditor's Department
Farm Pond Day Set for April 29 in Meigs County
Meigs County USDA County Council announces Farm Pond Day to be held Friday April 29 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Norman Rose and Elmer Kautz farms. The event, sponsored by the USDA County Council and Bulldozer Operators of Meigs County, aims to teach farmers dam construction methods for farm ponds with participation from Ellis Donahue E R Carr Doyle Shuler Raymond Duckler James Jobb and H A Cole.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Duckler
James Jobb
H. A. Cole
Usda County Council
H. E. Shields
Carl Bilikam
C. E. Blakeslee
Wayne Chase
Meigs County
PMA
George Beattey
Meigs County Soil Conservation District
Bake Sale Saturday Supports Middleport Glee Club Trip
The Girls Glee Club of Middleport High School and mothers sponsor a bake sale at Tri-Lustre Cleaners Saturday morning. Proceeds defray expenses for a trip to Springfield for state music contests. The Glee Club, directed by Miss Lois Cecil, earned a superior rating at district contests in Athens. Those wishing to contribute may take donations to the shop Saturday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Girls Glee Club
Middleport High School
Tri - Lustre Cleaners
Springfield
Glee Club
Lois Cecil
Athens
Rutland Junior Play Postponed for Week
Rutland The junior play at Rutland High School was postponed due to illness of dramatics coach Miss Faye Pickens. The production will be staged one week later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rutland
Rutland High School
Faye Pickens
Pt Pleasant Church News
The article notes services at Pt Pleasant Christ Church with Holy Communion at 9 a.m. Church School at 9 40 a.m. Morning prayer and sermon at 11 a.m. On Monday April 25 the Feast of St Mark Holy Communion at 10 a.m. Bruce Chapel Church school at 10 a.m. Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ Church
Robert Findlay Thomas
Mark
Bruce Chapel
Guthrie Bill Endorsed By Teachers
Middleport teachers endorsed the Guthrie Bill urging legislative approval. The plan would impose a 3 percent gross receipts tax on all taxable sales with the cost passed to customers. Proponents cite $50 million in state savings on stamps and increased revenues to fund schools and public services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
After Prom Dance Slated at Pomeroy Junior High
Pomeroy school officials announced an after prom dance in the Junior High School auditorium next Saturday night. Sponsored by the student council and the high school dance band, a 15 piece group led by Gerald Nummi will perform. Proceeds go to the two sponsoring organizations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Gerald Nummi
Pomeroy High School
Labor Dispute At Bridge Cleared After Work Resumes
In Point Pleasant Kanawha Street Bridge operations halted Wednesday due to labor troubles. AFL pickets of the local iron workers union disrupted the tunnel work. Contractors Price Construction Co. cited non union welders and steel erectors as the grievance. Work resumed Thursday with no change in conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Kanawha Street Bridge
A.F.L
Iron Workers Union
Price Construction Co
4 H Group Holds Meeting in Roosevelt School
American Leaders 4 H Club met at Roosevelt School Ripley Road Tuesday evening with Miss Eloise Holland as vice president. The program included scripture reading, poems, sewing and dress measuring demonstrations, and a charting project planning a charting school with Mrs Girard Fowler as teacher.
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Point Pleasant
Roosevelt School
Ripley Road
Eloise Holland
Lucky Star Club
Girard Fowler
Jane Cheesebrew
Lucy Rice
Junior Deweese
Owen Eads
Jo Ann Plants
Billy Deweese
Jackie Lucas
Billy
Lettie Deweese
Alice
Ann Lee
Jane
Sammy Cheesebrew
Lettie
Junior
Flsie
Chester Holland
Eddie Love
Jackie
Harry Lucas
Phyllis Kincade
Alice May
Charles Stephenson
Robert Newell
Richard White
Clark Hoffman
Mr. McCulloch
Sam Taylor
Junior Condee
Harold Parsons
Melvin Pullins
Mary Kay
Bobby Stephenson
King couple announce birth of daughter
Mr. and Mrs. Ray mond King of Hysell Run announce the birth of a daughter on April 18. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Wayne King.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Raymond King
Hysell Run
Wayne King
Pt Pleasant Resident To Speak At ASCE Meeting
J N Wallace of 135 Park Drive will address the spring meeting of the American Society of Civil Engineers at the Chancellor Hotel Parkersburg. Wallace serves as president of the state association and will speak at 11 am Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
J. N. Wallace
Park Drive
American Society of Civil Engineers
Chancellor Hotel
Parkersburg
Wallace
State Association
Rock Springs Methodist Youth Fellowship Meeting
Pomeroy Meigs County Methodist Youth Fellowship will meet at Rock Springs Methodist Church Monday at 7 30 p m. Rev Clarence Boyer and the church youths will lead the program and entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Meigs County
Local Notes on Visitors and Illness Reach Readers
Cpl Charles Lewis of Fort Eus tis Virginia is vacationing with his parents Mr and Mrs Will Lewis. Mr and Mrs Roy Pooler and children Jean Phyllis and Emerson and Demary Sisson were guests Sunday of Mr and Mrs James Borgan Harrisonville. Pomeroy Mrs Kenneth Hysell deputy in the office of the county recorder has been ill at her Union Ave home this week. Her physician pronounces the illness virus pneumonia.
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Stephen Ross
Holzer Hospital
Eugene Daniels
Columbus
Flossie Jordan
Charles Cameron
Gertrude Varian
J. E. Wilson
Jo Ann
F. O. Jackson
Lima
Robert Turner
Springfield
Robert Durst
Cleveland
Darst
Robert Bell
New York Central Railroad
James Weber
New Paris
Melvin Paulin
Virginia Arnold, R.N
Huntington
Clifford Ervin
Elmer Grueser
Point Pleasant
Pomeroy
Della Carnahan
Sanborn
Palmer St
Cpl
Charles Lewis
Fort Eustis
Will Lewis
Roy Pooler
Jean
Phyllis
Emerson
Demary Sisson
James Borgan
Harrisonville
Kenneth Hysell
County Recorder
Union Ave
Families Move in Point Pleasant Neighborhood
Mr and Mrs G W Heater moved from 2212 Garfield Ave to 1710 Jefferson Blvd in Point Pleasant. Mr and Mrs Fred A Starrick, formerly of Weston, have moved into the property vacated by the Heat family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
G. W. Heater
Garfield Ave
Jefferson Blvd
Fred A. Starrick
Weston
Heater
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Liberty
Theatre
William Boyd
Hopalong Cassidy
Russell Hayden
Ken Maynard
Silver
Cecilia Parker
Buster Crabbe
Middleport Book Store
Monty Cy Son
Domeroy
J. M. Brown
Tex Ritter
Leon Errol
Fe, Risdon
Mama
Popa
Claudette Colbert
John Wayne
Wally Brown
Alan Carney
Girl Rush
Nelsonville
Coats
Church News of
First Baptist
Paul W. Nye
Junior Baptist Youth Fellowship
United Methodist
Lewis C. Berger
God
Lawrence Stone
Gallipolis Methodist Church
MT. Olive Baptist
Oris Dixon
Mr. Thorn
Hobson
Grace Episcopal
Edward H. Davidson
Church School
Burlingham
Edward White
Middleport Church News
Middleport Flower Show
Nelson
Lions Club Meeting
U.S. Army
Seattle
Wash
E. Chatel
Pfc
K. Logan
I. Orenstein
L, Lebuc
Pfe
C, Gardner
Harry Katzman
Middleport Social Notes
Daisy Jasper
Ralph Zandel
Troy
Allen Knopp
A. R. Pullen
John Mayer
Harry Houdashelt
L. O. Gardner
Pomeroy Man
Ft. Knox
Pt. Pleasant Church News
Pt. Pleasant
Pomeroy Personals
Meigs
Bandits OF
Dark Canyon
Lane Steele
Violence
Nancy Coleman
Michael O'Shea
Robert Mitchum
Barbara Bel Geddes
Robert Preston
Phyllis Thaxter
Temple Middleport
George O’brien
James Lydon
Lois Collier
Jim Bannon
Virginia Belmont
Anthony Warde
SUN
Mon
Bendvue Pomeroy
Triple Bill
Zane Grey
James Warren
Kirby Grant
Frank and
Jesse James
Clayton Moore
Steve Darrell
Angel
Amazon
L. M
Bernie” Hyatt
Marietta
Church of Christ
Bible School
Christian Endeavor
Ieee AL
National Bank “the Friendly Bank
Member
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
OHTO
Blorsheim
Ben Franklin Co
W. Va
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