Auto Somersaults Driver Escapes Hurts
Middleport teen James Wilson seventeen of Pearl Street escaped serious injuries when his car overturned and landed top side up after plunging over a bank at Shotgun Hollow Bradbury Patrolman Herbert Gilkey reported the accident Wilson said it happened about 145 a m Sunday the car struck loose gravel Two other wrecks Sunday involved Virgil Wolfe Charleston and Leonard Jewell at Pearl Street near Park Street and Harley Musser at Hysell Run investigated by the State Highway Patrol.
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Middleport
James Wilson
Pearl St
Shotgun Hollow
Bradbury
Herbert Gilkey
Wilson
Virgil Wolfe
Charleston
Leonard Jewell
Park St
Fred Schroath Dies at 49 in West Virginia
Fred Schroath a 49 year old businessman from the Bridgeport Clarksburg area died of a heart attack while playing golf near Bridgeport West Virginia. He was a partner in the S S Chevrolet Agency and planned to open an Oldsmobile agency in Clarksburg this month. He is survived by his wife a daughter Ann 20 a son and a sister and brother in law. Funeral services are set for Wednesday at 10 a.m. at the Davis funeral home Bridgeport with interment in Bridgeport Cemetery.
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Middleport
Bridgeport
W. Va
Fred Schroath
Clarksburg
Clifford Edwin
Frederick
Rick
Schroath
Carol Louise Erwin
Carol Louise Erwin, Mr. Schroath
al Schroath
S&s
Chevrolet
Oldsmobile
Mr. Schroath
Ann
University of West Virginia
Morgantown
Ward Stone
Malden
Bradbury PTA to spend 180 on new school projects
Bradbury Parent-Teacher Association earmarks 180 for improvements after a school talent show that drew a large audience. Linda Forrest won 10 dollars for first place singing Old Fashioned Girl, with Margaret Haggy and Norma Chapman placing second and third in a lively evening sponsored by the PTA, with Principal Gerald Rupe greeting attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Bradbury Parent - Teacher Association
New Bradbury
Kenneth McElhinny
McElhinny
Bradbury Pta
Lillian Stieff
Stephen Coats
Leo Kennedy
Linda Forrest
Linda
Margaret Haggy
Norma Chapman
Phyllis Ihle
Cash Bahr
William Turner
Myrna Maag
Bradford Maag
Sunflower Minstrels
Robert Morris
Wilbur Rowley Sr
Wilbur Pierce
Vera Rupp
Richard Osler
Cullum
Hershel Gulkey
Orville Napper
Charles Fridley
Lee Clark
Guy Russell
Nathan Biggs
del Hysell
Horace McElhinny
Biggs
PTA
Gerald Rupe
Minister to Have Surgery in Local Hospital
The Rev. Eugene J. Brown of 211 Mulberry Ave enters Holzer Hospital today for a planned surgery on Tuesday.
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Pomeroy
Eugene J. Brown
Mulberry Ave
Holzer Hospital
Officials Attend John Berry Rites in Middleport
A group of Middleport officials planned to attend John Berry’s funeral at Ewing Funeral Home. Berry had served as village cemeteries sexton since last fall and earned officials’ esteem for his efficient service. Mayor C O Fisher said Middleport lost a real workman and a progressive planner in his death.
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Middleport
John Berry
Ewing Funeral Home
Berry
C. O. Fisher
Land Buyout Puzzles Letart Falls Area in Meigs County
Land acquisition mystery surrounds Letart Falls as Edward J. McConnaughey, acting for Fred Link, options 1865 acres across 14 owners and 12 farms. About 1341 acres have options exercised with 670-acre stretch near the cemetery already tied to purchase, while 16 parcels remain unoptioned including Theron Johnson’s large holdings. Some farms are leased back and purchases may proceed with announced options to be exercised.
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Letart Falls
Meigs
Edward J. McConnaughey
Bridgeport
Ohio
Fred Link
St. Clairsville
Link
John’s Run
Theron Johnson
Engagement announced for Deanna Leber and Robert Allensworth
The Middlport society announces the engagement of Miss Deanna Leber of Sandusky to Robert Buddy Allensworth of Sandusky and Middleport. The wedding is set for May 18 at 7 30 p m at Emanuel Evangelical Church Sandusky with a reception at Bloomingville Oxford Grange Hall.
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Middleport
Deanna Leber
Robert Russell
Sandusky
Robert Allensworth
George VanMeter
Marion Allensworth
Emmanuel Evangelical Church
Frederick Zimmerman
Bloomingville
Oxford Grange Hall
Girl Jailed on 3 Counts in Local Court
Violet Joane Ohlinger 20 of Middleport was fined and jailed on three counts after a Friday arrest by Special Deputy Lyons. She received 25 dollars plus costs for resisting arrest and 100 dollars plus costs for intoxication and disturbing the peace, with 10 days in jail. James Eddie Taylor 22 of Long Bottom, a car passenger from the Route 124 chase, was released by Justice Grindley after serving time for intoxication.
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Pomeroy
Alfred Lyons
Violet Joane Ohlinger
Middleport
R. E. Grindley
James Eddie Taylor
Long Bottom
Robert Hartenbach
Grindley’s Court
Taylor
Picnic Time Arrives Early at Middleport Park
Crowded Middleport Roadside Park hosts families from Charleston, Gallipolis, Ironton and Pomeroy as a record early spring picnic fills tables and shelter. Russell Thomas and James Johnsons lead visiting groups with the Lanes, Finleys and Cald wells among guests at several tables.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Charleston
Russell Thomas
Gallipolis
James Johnsons
Warren Lanes
Ironton
Kenneth Finleys
Lincoln Hill
Pomeroy
Gordon Caldwell
Tuppers Plains
Chester School Plans May Day Program
Mrs. Alice Nease announces a May Day program of folk songs dances and maypole wrapping for May 1 at 1 45 p m by Chester School grades 1 5. Eight teachers assist and invited are parents and friends.
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Pomeroy
Alice Nease
Chester
Helen Samuels
Grace Weese
Eleanor Knight
Wilma Herrmann
Thelma Orr
Augusta Barnhart
Fannie Belle Brown
Bertha Smith
First Ward Collection Ovens Cleanup Week
Middleport begins cleanup week with First Ward collection today by street foreman Lewis Ellis. Other wards will be visited on successive days as Rub bish and debris are placed at curbs or in alleys.
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Middleport
First Ward
Lewis Ellis
Ellis
Cubs and Parents Plan Night Outing at Scout Cabin
Middleport Cub Scout Pack and their parents plan an evening outing at the Scout Cabin near Chester. They will meet at First Baptist Church at 6 p.m. Those without transportation will be taken to the camp with a wiener roast featured, said Cubmaster Richard Wells.
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Middleport
Chester
First Baptist Church
Richard Wells
Meigs General Hospital Daily Admissions and Discharges
Admissions include Edward Myers from Minersville Mrs Earl Frazier of Columbus Guy Springer from Tuppers Plains Mrs Maud Bridget from Pomeroy Route 2 and Mrs Etta Brooks of Pomeroy Discharges list Frances Ride and infant Walter Hudson Roger Chancey Nancy Thompson Mr June Griffin and infant all from various localities including Middleport Reedsville Racine and Middleport again
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Edward Myers
Minersville
Earl Frazier
Columbus
Guy Springer
Tuppers Plains
Maud Bridget
Pomeroy
Etta Brooks
Frances Ride
Middleport
Walter Hudson
Roger Chancey
Racine
Nancy Thompson
June Griffin
Reedsville
Pythian Sisters to Inspect Temple and Welcome Deputy
Middleport Meigs Temple 153 Pythian Sisters prepare for their annual inspection Tuesday evening at the K of P Hall. Neighbor temples invited. social hour to follow. District deputy grand chief Mrs Nelle Patton of Nelsonville will make her first official visit. Special meeting planned for balloting on new members with a rehearsal afterward.
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Middleport
Meigs Temple
K. of P. Hall
Nelle Patton
Nelsonville
Nelle Bahr
Piano recital and social visits feature Mt Hope crowd
Relatives and friends gathered for the McComas piano recital as Seren and Olita Lewis performed. Ohio Valley Guidance Council member Sally Schaaf attended a recent spring conference at Ohio University Student Center. Weekend visits included the Hawley family from Walbridge and many others joining hunts, dances, and a Mt Hope High School band festival appearance.
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William Lewis
Seren
Olita
N. Third Ave
R. W. Jenkins
Sam Jenkins
Fanny
Wellston
Theodore Michael
Myra
Jackson
McComas
Michael
William Michael
Sally Schaaf
Ohio Valley Guidance Council
Ohio University
Ernest Molden
Rutland
Dale Nicholson
Carolyn
Martha
James Hawley
Jimmy
Linda
Ricky
Jacke
Debbie
Walbridge
Harrisonville Road
C. B. Weise
James Euler
Ben Philson
Rush
Hallie
Nellie Zerkle
Nan Moore
Mildred Hawley
Bess Sanborn
M. L. French
Schaaf
R. C. Lansbury
Clifford Erwin
Ralph Hayman
Racine
Janet Parrish
Mt. Hope W. Va
Middleport
Cassam Hindy
David Hindy
Miss Parrish
Hindy
Gail Stumbo
Richard Hovatter
Carole Owen
Roxie Price
Cleveland
Meigs County Bow Hunters Organize With 30 Members
The Meigs County Bow Hunters club is forming with 30 members and a meeting set for Tuesday at 7 30 p m at the Izaak Walton Farm. Officers include C S Wolf Chester president, Harry Bailey Pomeroy secretary, and J A Young Sr Middleport active in the group.
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Bow Hunters
Izaak Walton
C. S. Wolf of
Chester
Harry Bailey
Pomeroy
J. A. Young, Sr
Middleport
Young
Meigs County 4-H Club Meets at Mossman Home
Meigs County 4 H Activities Minersville Buckeyes 4 H Club gathered at the Mossman home with Carolyn Bell presiding. A business meeting covered sewing demonstrations led by Judy Wehring Darlene Watson Donna Rea and Reva Rea. Members showed sewing boxes as examples. Pin cushions named as next project. Recreational leader Patty Parker organized games. refreshments were provided by Mrs Don Rea and Mrs Elsie Mossman.
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Carolyn Bell
Judy Wehring
Darlene Watson
Donna Rea
Reva Rea
Patty Parker
Don Rea
Elsie Mossman
Pomeroy Society Hosts Third Friday Club Meeting
Mrs Grover Erb welcomed members with Mrs Max Meinhart presiding in Mrs Henry Reibel's absence. Prizes were awarded to several members and a road A class project discussed. A dinner theater party honored Patty Blakeslee on her 16th birthday with a lavender and gold theme then attendees went to a movie.
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Dorothy Long
John Smith
James Will
Roger Spencer
Roger Bishop
Myrtle Long
Harley Brown
Ralph Spencer
Ben Buck
Norma Jean Beards
Clara Grueser
Pomeroy
Patty Blakeslee
Charles Blakeslee
Lincoln Heights
Patty
Pomeroy Senior High School
Janet Carpenter
Carolyn Meier
Connie Woodgeard
Jo Ellen Follrod
Jean Ellen Dabo
Marlene Scholl
Sheila Strauss
Rose Horak
Nan Thompson
Cheshire
Blakeslee
Mrs Julia Smith Observes 91st Birthday at Locust Street Home
On Locust Street Mrs Julia Smith marks her 91st birthday while reported to be improving after a period of illness. Her son Albert Smith of Huntington and other family members join the celebration. Arthur of Chauncy Erma and the couple Mr and Mrs Phil Meinhart who reside with her are also present.
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Pomeroy
Julia Smith
Locust Street
Pomeroy EUB Willing Workers Meet On Fund for Pipes
A Friday night meeting of the Enter prise EUB Church Willing Workers Class at Mrs. Herbert Dixon's home on Rocksprings approved a vote to purchase new pipes for a hot water heater.
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Pomeroy
Enterprise Eub
Jaycees Plan Session for Fourth Annual Horse Show
Pomeroy president Roger Morgan called Meigs County Jaycees meeting for Wednesday at 7 p.m. to organize the fourth annual horse show at the county fair grounds. Fifteen classes offer trophies and cash prizes. trophies were received Friday and are on display in the Ohio Power Co office window. A barbecue will be held under Jack Seelig and William Woods.
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Pomeroy
Roger Morgan
Meigs County
Jaycees
Morgan
Ohio Power Co
Jack Seelig
William Woods
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Hysell Run
State
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Jack Lemon
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Mister Roberts
Margaret Lindsay
Walter Reed
Robert Ryan
Robert Stack
House OF Bamboo
Bud Abbott
Lou Costello
Robinson
Pomeroy & Middleport
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Alcoa
Andrew Cross
Cross
Clarence Chapman
Albert Hill, Jr
Emma Sargent
Dan Hartinger
Hartinger
Middleport Society
Bazley Meat Market
Cradle of Liberty
Grace Episcopal Church
Jennifer Lohse
Dale Dutton
Sally Foster
Nancy Skinner
Nancy Titus
Susan Probasco
Sandra Brewington
Charlene Davis
Sharon Jones
Frank Titus
Barbara Jones
Everett Hayes
Guy Neigler
Grace Horton
Meigs General Hospital
Widdleport Personals
Liberty
Theatre
Alan Freed
The
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Flamingoes
Cornell Automotive
New York City
C. S. Wolf
Clarence
Wolf, Jr
George
Bailey
Bow Hunters Club
Minersville Buckeyes
Mossmans
Spring Hill
Pomeroy Society
Pomeroy Bend Theatres
Tab Hunter
Natalie Wood
Jessie Royce Landis
Jim Backus
Henry Jones
Temple
Solid Gold Cadillac
Judy Holliday
Paul Douglas
Fred Clark
John Williams
Neva Patterson
ZARAK
Sohio
Psycron
U. S
K&m
Sohio Service
Manning Klues
Mike Mullen
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