Patrolman outlines civilian defense plan at Legion meeting
State Highway Patrol officer Richard Davis outlined civilian defense plans to the Drew Webster Post American Legion. Frank Cheesebrew reported on a Columbus meeting. About 1500 auxiliary patrolmen attended. The next local meeting is scheduled for May 28 with twenty one members present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Richard Davis
State Highway Patrol
State Patrol
Drew Webster Post
American Legion
Legion
W. Main
Columbus
Frank Cheesebrew
Village Clean Up Week Aims At April Thirty To May Nine
Mayor A Spencer announced village clean up week from April 30 to May 9 with plans to repaint pedestrian lanes mark meter parking and remove fire hazards and rubbish. Residents are urged to tidy lawns walks and alleys while a village truck will collect trash at no charge with routes published later for on time completion. No garbage will be collected before the truck's rounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Spencer
Re Spencer
Spencer
Mrs Ethie Hodge Flick Rites Held at Rawlings Funeral Home
Services for 81 year old Mrs Ethie Hodge Flick were conducted Monday afternoon at Rawlings Coata Funeral Home with burial at Middleport Hill Cemetery. Rev K C Wilson officiated. Pallbearers included Willa Michael Forrest James Haggety David O Jenkins Walter Burns Harris Donald Mills. Attending were Mr and Mrs Alvin Hodge of Charleston and Mr and Mrs M McCarthy from Florida who could not attend but were expected today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Midpoleport
Ethie Hodge Flick
Rawlings-Coata
Middleport Hill Cemetery
K. C. Wilson
Grace Episcopal Church
Willa Michael
Forrest
James Haggety
David O. Jenkins
Walter Burns Harris
Donald Mills
Funere
Alvin. Hodge
Charleston
Harry Hodge
Mankin Couple Announce Newborn Son at Mason
Mr and Mrs Kenneth Mankin of 650 Osborne Street announce the birth of a son Sunday at Mason. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Fiord Mankin and Mrs Jaden Baltic. Alt Of Potmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Kenneth Mankin
Osborne Street
Son
Mason
Fiord Mankin
Jaden
Community notes from Reedsville and nearby towns
Local residents travel to visit relatives in Washington West Virginia Marietta Columbus and Akron. Families include Barrett Knight Simiphrey Kibble and Marks. gatherings at Bartlett Bong Bottom and Joe Bissel home. Melvin Reed stationed in San Antonio may move to Wichita Falls. Robert Daugherty in the Armed Forces connected to Columbia Ohio. Mrs Atha Randolph returns from a trip with the Brooks Russell family. upcoming parties hosted by Mrs Charles Hall and Mrs Rose Thomas. visit by Guy Spencer of Mansfield to Edward Chevalier family Lacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reedsville
C. A. Barrett
Washington, W.va
Wilner Knight
G. Simiphrey
West Jefferson
Mra
Henry Schuer
Mildred Kirthie
Hazel Barton
Bartlett
Auecust
Gladys Marks
Lame Bottom
Hare
Bote Larkins
Lee Wallace
Ernest Shanks
Lock Wattended
Marietta
Raleigh
Hetzer
Varanas
Akron
Gheft
Eith
A. Hetzér
David Smith
Patricia Ann
Bong Bottom
Joe Bissel
Bisse Asin
Pomeroy
Binod
Havoid
Johnson
Columbus
Melvin
Reed
Air Force
San Antonio
Wichitm Falls
Texas
Robert Daugherty
Columbia
Atha M.‘ Randolph
Brooks Russell
Patience Russell
Charles Hall
Rose Thomas
Guy Spencer
Mansfield
Memorial info from Logan Monument Co consultant
Leo L. Vaughan of Logan Monument Co offers home visits without obligation to discuss memorials and to send tree booklets. Call 44-X or send form below for information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo L. Vaughan
Logan Monument Co
Middleport Social Notes Keep Local Clubs Active
Middleport notes from Jane Howell report a pot luck social at Mrs. Lilian Stieff home with piano solos and group singing. Birthday remembrances, memorial day planning, and prizes at games mark the gathering. Pythian Sisters events include May 1 old young party plans, honors for charter members, and upcoming inspections. Other items mention church leader attending a convention in Grayson, nurse student Joan Gilmore visiting family, and local residents in hospital or with ailments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Jane Howell
Daughters of Union Veterlang
Lilian Stieff
S. Second Ave
Della Stahl
Frances Erhs
Elizabeth Campbell
Minnie Neutgling
Mabel White
Ada Root
Winona Cook
Pearl Reynolds
Helen Miller
Lil Ne Brickles
Edith Ament
WCTU to Meet at Mrs Edward French Home
Middleport reports the WCTU set for Friday April 27 at South Second Ave home of Mrs Edward French. Members asked to bring Jayette articles for the Union project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
WCTU
Edward French
South Second Ave
Jayette
Union Project
Family marks elder Gallagher birthday in Middleport visit
Mr and Mrs Dennis Galligher and sons Gary and Terry of Charleston visited the elder Mr and Mrs C P Gallagher on Main Street for a weekend gathering. Sunday a family dinner was held in observance of the elder Gallagher's birthday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Dennis Galligher
Gary and
Terry
Charleston
C. P Gallagher
Main St
Local visitors and family notes from Logan West Virginia
Mrs Kathryn Mygatt and daughter Joanna Margaret of Logan WV visited relatives in town on Sunday. The Roy Barnes family joined them and then went to Parkersburg to see his father. Mrs Mygatt, widow of a former resident, is Mrs Archer's daughter in law. Mr and Mrs Charles Mullen visited Dayton on Sunday to see Mrs Harry Wurster who is ill after an appendectomy. Esther Gilmore, working in Cincinnati, weekended with her mother. Martha Spires underwent an appendectomy at Meigs General Hospital Monday. J O Leonard, wintering with son Paul Leonard in Oak Ridge and with Florida relatives, returned home to South Fifth Ave. Wert Dean, pastor of Church Christ, was in town with a student.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kentucky Christian College
Grayson
Springfield
The
Churches of Christ
Joan Gilmore
Cincinnati
Carl Gilmore
Athens
Robert Tewksbury
Jack Lewis
Hol Ger Hospital
Florence Rowe
Wayne Gibbons
Beecher Kessinger
Doris Hayman Sayre
N. Front St
Meigs General Hospital
Karl Beck
Kathryn Mygatt
Joanna Margaret
Logan
W. Va
J. M. Archer
William Beaver
Roy Barnes
Parkersburg
Mygatt
Archer
Barnes Areisters
Charles Mullen
Dayton
Harry Wurster
Wurster
Janet Dillard
Esther Gilmore
Minnie Gilmore
Martha Spires
Helen Spires
Leonard
Paul Leonard
Oak Ridge
Tenn
Florida
South Fifth Ave
Dean
Church Christ
Woman Celebrates 100 Wrong Birthdays in Germany
Hamburg report notes Mrs Marie Schuett of Oberdorf turned 101 but learned her birthday had been misdated for a century. Registry records show her birth as May 2, 1850, prompting a switch from March 22 celebrations to proper date observance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamburg
Germany
Marie Schuett
Oberdorf
Mangh
Paper Drive Scheduled by Pomeroy Youth Fellowship
The Youth Fellowship of Federated Church of Pomeroy will collect waste paper Thursday from 5 to 7. Residents are asked to place bundled newspapers and magazines at curbside. two trucks will cover Spring Avenue Pleasant Ridge Fisher Street Alberry Elm and back routes via Butternut Locust Oak Cole Ebenezer and Lincoln Hill Main Street. Proceeds fund a Wisconsin trip in July.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Youth Fellowship of the Federated Church of Pomeroy
Spring Ave
Pleasant Ridge
Fisher St
Alberry St
Butternut
Locust St
Oak St
Cole St
VFW Post 4736 Plans Memorial Services and New Group
A VFW meeting at EF Main St today at p.m will discuss memorial services to be conducted in the county and plans for forming a new group named Dads of Foreign Service Veterans to foster acquaintance among members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Main St
Dads of Foreign Service Veterans” Organization
Speeding Charge Fines Motorist in Pomeroy Court
A fine of five dollars and costs was levied against Robert Lehew in the mayor’s court, charged with speeding. The citation was issued last Wednesday evening by Patrolman Russell Bailey, and the case was heard Monday evening before Mayor Sidney A. Spencer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Robert Lehew
Sidney A. Spencer
Lehew
Russell Bailey
Alumni To Widen Talent Show Plans
Middleport alumni association at Middleport High School will meet this afternoon to expand plans for the Meigs County Talent Revue. Initial arrangements for the annual alumni banquet and dance will also be discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Meigs County
Middleport High School
Community Notes From Pomeroy and Rutland Rummage
Local mentions include Mrs. Bob Roberts recovering after Holzer Hospital surgery in Gallipolis with visits from family, and Elza Barton’s family caring for her in Imperial Beach California. Several others inform of hospital stays, visits, and recoveries at Meigs General Hospital and Holzer. A bake sale for the alumni music banquet is set for April 28 at the department store. Pvt. Burell Barton Jr was moved from Fort Knox to Seattle. Knights of Colubus hold a meeting at Sacred Heart School in Pomeroy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Imperial Beach
Calif
Elza Barton
Toen
Alumni Association For Music
Burell Barton, Jr
Fort Knox
Seattle
Bure Barton
Bartons
Andrew Barton
Betty Siders
Mayer Sees General Leave Tokyo
Mrs. John Mayer in Middleport recalls a letter from Staff Sgt. John Mayer stationed at Yahata Air Base in Japan describing General Douglas MacArthur's farewell in Tokyo. He witnessed a crowd of over 60 generals and admirals as MacArthur's plane and entourage passed, noting a sun break that illuminated the Bataan plane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
John Mayer
Barbara Meinhart
Yahata Air Base
Japan
Douglas MacArthur
Tokyo
Harry Truman
General MacArthur
Mayer
Bataan
MacArthur
Special Postage Stamp Goes on Sale June 5
Middleport postmaster W Waddell announced a three cent United Confederate Veterans Commemorative Postage Stamp will be on sale at the post office on or about June 5. The stamp commemorates the final reunion of the United Confederate Veterans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
W. Waddell
United Confederate Veterans
Hospital Open House Invitations Issued
Meigs Countians are invited by H. Creed superintendent of Athens State Hospital to attend an open house from May 2 to May 8. Hours are 9 am to 11 am and 1 pm to 4 pm with guided tours. Visitors may come outside these hours, but the week is set to bring hospital and community closer together.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
H. Creed
Athens State Hospital
Fees for Jurors On Hand in Meigs County Court
Clerk Virgil V. Brown reported Monday that fees for petit jurors for the January 1981 term are now available for inspection in his office at the Meigs County Courthouse.
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Pomeroy
Virgil V. Brown
Meigs County
Meigs General Hospital Birth and Marriage Notices
Meigs General Hospital reports several births and family notices including a son born to Mr and Mrs Walter Durst of Ryger and a son to Mr and Mrs Oliver Sayre of Racine. Other listed names include Mrs William Urban, Mrs Walter Darst, Mrs Julian Welch, Mrs Robert Mitch, Mrs Russell Milborn, Mrs Oliver Sayre, and Ivan Roush among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Urban
Cleveland
Ivan Roush
Racine
Walter Darst
Kyzer
Julian Welch
Middleport
Robert Mitch
Oliver Sayre
Racine RD
Earl Roush
Russell Milborn
Pomeroy
Walter Durst
Ryger
Levi Clark
Hollis Gilkey
Howard Gilkey
Russell Miltbern
Birth of Pamela Jean to Mr and Mrs Pauling in Cheshire
Mrs Wal ter Pauling Jr announces the birth of a daughter Pamela Jean at Schaeker Clinic Mason on April 19. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Joe White of Minersville and Mr and Mrs Walter Paulins Sr of Cheshire. Great grandparents are Mr and Mrs Matt Hendrix Sr of Nease Settlement and Mr Frank Halfhill of Cheshire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Walter Pauling, Jr
Cheshire
Schaeker Clinic
Mason
Pamela Jean
Joe White
Minersville
Walter Paulins
Matt Hendrix
Nease Settlement
Frank Halfhill
Rev Lewis Berger Speaks at County Youth Rally in Meigs
In Middleport at Heath Church Rev. Lewis Berger of Pomeroy urged youth to commit fully to God and live by Kingdom values. District MYF rally set for April 29 at Rio Grande College with plans for summer MYF Institute. county cabinet meeting May 25 at Letart Falls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Berger
Mr. Berger
Kingdom of God
James Roller
John Elwood
Rutland-Syracuse
Lawrence Sehmitt
Middleport
Louis A. Bangerter
Pomeroy
Racine
Letart
Portland
Jon Elwood
MYF
Rio Grande College
Lancaster
Letart Talls
Max Roller
Bruce Lievd
3. S. Schaaf
Pomeroy Social Notes Highlight Youth Fellowship Visit
Twenty six Federated Church youths joined 180 others from Columbus and Portsmouth for an afternoon Youth Fellowship at First E. & R. Church in Portsmouth led by the Baltimore group. Jim Wagner of St. Pauls Church organized recreation and supper was served by the host church. Evening sessions featured Grace E and R Church of Lancaster and sermon by Rev Oliver C Hotz of Cincinnati. Attendees included Mary Lawrence Lou Hess Nancy Binetmar Carolyn Graves June Smart Janet Smith Winifred Goble Tommy Smith Charles Hamm Bill Roush Bill Smith Manning Rioes Larry Hamm Don Thomas Manning Walker Fred Werry Charles Johnson Don Young Sue Johnson Roger Hines Ray Hise Johnny Young Bob Lehew Howard Kittjen Jr. and Dick Leifheit, escorted by Rev Harold F. Hess Althea Reibel Glennroy Ewing. CHESTER Mrs Pearl Mora hosted luncheon for Aberdeen Md chaplain R L Hegnauer and guests Donald Mora and daughter Sally, with a PTA meeting planned for May 3 at Rocksprings Grange Hall. Sacred Heart Guild will meet tonight at 7 30 p m to plan cleaning and decorating for eye Silver Tea on Sunday April.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Pythian Sisters
C. F. Hawkins
C. P. Gallagher
Meigs Temple
John Mason
L. A
Wilkesville Temple
Lancaster
Oliver C Hotz
E & R Church of
Cincinnati
St. John's E & R Church
Federated Church
Mary Lawrence
Lou Hess
Nancy Binetmar
Carolyn Graves
June Smart
Janet Smith
Winifred Goble
Tommy Smith
Charles Hamm
Bill Roush
Bill Smith
Manning Rioes
Larry Hamm
Don Thomas
Manning Walker
Fred Werry
Charles Johnson
Don Young
Sue Johnson
Roger Hines
Ray Hise
Johnny Young
Bob Lehew
Howard Kitthen Jr
Dick Leifheit
Harold F. Hess
Althea Reibel
Glenroy Ewing
Pomroy Band Boosters Plan April Dance Refreshment Booth
Mrs Carl Mitch chairs the refreshment committee aided by Mrs Floyd Spence Mrs Joe Rauh Mrs Joan Hannell Mrs Carl Moore and Mrs George Nessier for the booth at the Pomroy Band Boosters sponsored dance on Saturday evening April 28 at the Junior High building Donna Jean Van Meer leads ticket sales and Mrs William Woodward serves as general chairman for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Carl Mitch
Floyd Spence
Joe Rauh
Joan Hannell
Carl Moore
George Nessier
Pomeroy Band
Donna Jean van Meer
William Woodward
Dinner honors Mrs Jerry Frank Sr birthday in Syracuse
Mrs George Free land hosted a six o'clock Sunday dinner in Syracuse honoring Mrs Jerry Frank Sr birthday. Guests included Jerry Frank Sr and Jr, George Freeland, the honored hostess. A three course meal was served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syracuse
George Freeland
Jerry Frank Sr
Jerry Frank
Jerry Frank Jr
Rocksprings Grange to Meet for Degree Work Thursday
Pomeroy report notes the Rocksprings Grange will convene Thursday at 8 30 p m for first and second degree work in full form for several candidates The Juvenile Grange also meets at the same hour
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Rocksprings
Pomeroy Elects Officers for the New Year
Election proceedings in Pomeroy install officers for the coming year. Community members gathered to elect and swear in new leadership, outlining duties and upcoming initiatives for local governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Musical reception hosted by Miss Mercedes ae pupils
Sixty four guests attended a Sunday musical reception at Miss Mercedes ae's Mulberry Street home. Carolyn Louise Milhoan, mistress of ceremonies, introduced Bernice Sheridan, Billy Sheridan, Karen Kelton, Fay Thomas, Mary Stace, Shirley Brown, Shirley Wippel, Timmy Welker, Linda Frick, Helen Blackston, Sue Jean Raub, and Bonita Bryan who performed vocal and piano numbers. Hostesses included Linda Frick, Bonita Bryan, Helen Blackston, Samay Wippel, Sue Jean Raub, and Mary Stace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Mercedes Ae
Mulberry
Karen Kelton
Bonita Bryan
Carolyn Louise Milhoan
Bernice Sheridan
Billy Sheridan
Fay Thomas
Shirley Brown
Mary Stace
Shirley Wippel
Timmy Welker
Linda Frick
Helen Blackston
Sue Jean Raub
Samey Wippel
Meter Receipts Show Weekly Parking Revenue Decline
Mayor Sidney A. Spencer announced Monday night that meter receipts totaled 715 dollars for the period with a net collection of 215.30 dollars after city costs. Revenue figures reflect a decline in parking meter collections for the past week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney A. Spencer
Miss Kathryn Bauer Moved to Carmen Rest Home
Miss Kathryn Bauer was moved from Holzer Hospital to the Carmen Rest Home on Sunday. She is recuperating from injuries from a fall at her home about two weeks ago. Visiting relatives from Huntington and Mount Pleasant spent the weekend in Greenfield with Mrs. Fox’s sister, confined to a hospital there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kathryn Bauer
Holzer Hospital
Carmen
Miss Bauer
E. W. Schreiber
Huntington
W.va
PD. PD. Higgins
Mount Pleasant
Ohio
Bess Bentz
Walter Bentz
Herman Fox
Mire Homer Brickles
Pomeroy
Greenfield
Wake Up To More Comfort Wake Up To More Comfort Ady
Ady promotes a comfort oriented promotion inviting readers to experience improved rest and sleep quality with targeted products and seasonal discounts. The message emphasizes durable materials and value while inviting shopper engagement.
Toledo apprentice pharmacist touts Hadacol as energizer
Richard Krabill of Toledo declares Hadacol boosts energy after long hours of work and night school. He, a World War II veteran and husband with four children, says selling Hadacol in his store has attracted customers and helped him stay alert while balancing work and study.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Krabill
Murfield Road
Toledo
Ohio
University of Toledo
Hadacol
Hadacol promises relief for indigestion and tiredness
Hadacol is pitched as a new preparation that relieves indigestion stomach disturbances and general malaise due to deficiencies of vitamins iron and niacin. It claims benefits for gas heartburn sour stomach and run down feelings with a money back guarantee and trial sizes priced at 1.25 and 3.50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Horton
Houston
Texas
Lee
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Sally
Meigs County Council of
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Albert Brown
Sacred Heart Guild
Mrs. Freeland
Rocksprings Grange
PTA Council
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Richard Leo
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Stan Laurel
Oliver Hardy
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A. C. Gibson, Sec'y-Treas
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Masons
Pomeroy Dedocr
Robert Cummings
Joan Caulfield
the Petty Girl
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Urag
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Mummy
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Meigs
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