Pomeroy Village Council Rejects Columbia Gas Rate Increase
Pomeroy Village Council unanimously voted down a proposed 16 percent rate increase for Columbia Gas Co presented by Al Leonard. Council members called the hike outrageous and out of reason and discussed possible voter action or resubmission. The contract expired August 1 and Leonard said the company may propose a new rate. parking meter ordinance changes were also discussed.
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Pomeroy
Pomeroy Village
Columbia Gas Co
al Leonard
Leslie E. Fultz
Ohio Utilities Commission
Leonard
Meigs County Fair to Host Horse and Pony Pulling Contests
The 102nd Meigs County Fair announces evening grandstand events with horse pulling on Aug 18 in three weight classes and pony pulling on Aug 20 in two classes. Cash prizes top five in horse pulling and top four in pony pulling. conformation judging Aug 18 at 10 am. world class horse show Aug 18 at 1 pm with multiple classes and trophies for top entrants.
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Meigs County Fair
Pomeroy
Meigs County
Fair Board
Fred C. Leifheit
Hugh P. Custer
Uckeye Horse Pulling Association of
Ohio
Tom R. Reuter
H. E. Shields
Reuter
William B. Dow
Nie
Johnson Criner Rite Announced
Middleport Mr and Mrs William Criner Beech St Middleport announce the marriage of their daughter Anna Darlene to Kenneth Johnson son of Mr and Mrs Joseph Johnson Pomeroy Vows were exchanged at the home of the bride's parents with Rev Howard Ruppelt officiating The couple resides on North Third Avenue.
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Middleport
William Criner
Beech St
Anna Darlene
Kenneth Johnson
Joseph Johnson
Pomeroy
Howard Ruppelt
Middleport First United Presbyterian Church
Larry Johnson
James Johnson
Beverly Johnson
Pomeroy Area
Robert Langley
Wilkesville
Charles Bush
Johnson
Middleport High School
Pomeroy High School
N. Third Ave
Meigs County Land Transfers Highlight Property Changes
Property transfers across Meigs County include Mabel E Powell to Louis D Lee and Janice Lee for 50 acres in Sutton Two, and several other conveyances in Sutton Two Middleport Olive Two Ruth Salisbury Two and related parcels. A divorce suit is filed for Bahr and Clayton Carr a minor by Mary Bone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabel E. Powell
Louis D. Lee
Janice Lee
Sutton
Joseph Beegle
Cora Beegle
Shirley Yvonne Beegle
Arthur Harold Beegle
Lavina G. Siders
Jack Siders
Hobart
Joe Cozart
Ann Cozart
Lebanon
Laurence E. Hysell Jr
Rosemary Hysell
Middleport
Leonard Mack Lyons
Iola Lyons Howell
Leonard Lyons, Jr
Leonard C. Lyons
Nellie H. Tracy
Avery Goeglein
Albert Goeglein
Charles Goeglein
Salisbury
Robert C. Hartenbach
James R. Parsons
Olive Two
John E. Brown
Alma Brown
Clifford E. Brown
Scott E. Brown
Ruth Citizens National Bank
Peyton J. Dudley
Dianne Dudley
Bahr and
Clayton
Carr
Mary Bone
Middleport Board Hires New Clerk Mrs Sigman
Middleport Mrs Ho bart Sigman of High St has been employed as clerk for the Board of Public Affairs. The board also hired temporary clerk Mrs Betty Durst for two weeks to assist. Duties include billing and collecting sewage charges for the village.
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Middleport
Hobart Sigman
High St
Board of Public Affairs
Sigman
Betty Durst
Chambers
Durst
Red Cross Pins Awarded To Middleport Swimmers
Meigs County Red Cross and the Middleport Pomeroy Rotary Club presented pins certificates and patches to 52 youngsters completing swimming lessons at the Middleport pool. Awards were given by instructor Mrs. Thomas Scally to a list of advanced beginners intermediates and beginners with names including Mary Burkett Linda Hackett Marcia Hackett Charles Clark III Ricky Triplett Kathy Halley and Becky Fultz.
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Middleport
Red Cross
Meigs County
The
American Red Cross
Middleport- Pomeroy
Thomas Scally
Mary Burkett
Linda Hackett
Marcia Hackett
Charles Clarkson III
Nancy Buchanan
Dennis Hackett
Michael Mullen
David Swisher
Melanie Hackett
Kent Kloes
Ricky Triplett
Mary Werry
Bill Vaughan
Marty Vaughan
Anita Fultz
Diana Carsey
Melinda Amsbury
Beth Fultz
Mary Hoffman
Kenny Hoffman
Jackie Carsey
David Fife
Terry Grogan
Betsy
Daylight Savings Petition And 39 Candidacy Petitions Filed
Meigs County voters see petitions for daylight saving time on the ballot as well as 39 candidacy filings for county offices. Names include Ohlinger Harris Roy Roseberry Hill Sovel N Hill Pyles Circle Radford Haning Denison Fink Davis Thompson Snowden Eads Weber White Willford Connolly Bright Hoffman Neiger Kraueter Wolfe Fitch Williams Duckworthy Holman Atkins Kautz Perry Snowden Bolen Morris Orr Two trustees to be elected per township with school boards and village officials in other districts.
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Pomeroy
Meigs County
West Virginia
Meigs
David W. Ohlinger
Eugen M. Harris
Middleport Board of Education
Claude W. Roy
Racine Council
Cecil Roseberry
Lebanon
Sutton
Rollin B. Radford
Salisbury
Donna Haning
Bedford
J. E. Denison
Rutland Village
Eugene Fink
Bruce Davis
Board of Public Affairs
Rutland
J. W. Brown
Eugene Thompson
Robert F. Snowden
Vernon Weber
George White
Theodore Willford
William Connolly
Olive
Worthy Bright
Salem
Lauren Hoffman
Albert Hill
Racine
Harriet S. Neiger
Eldon R. Kraueter
Larry Wolfe
Robert Fitch
Charles Williams
Richard Duckworthy
Syracuse Village
Julian Hill
Middleport Board Hires Two Custodians and Cooks
Middleport Board of Education hired two-year custodial contracts for John Taylor and Joe Shavorinsky. Margaret Butcher Ethel Lowery and Margaret Gerlach received two-year cook contracts. Mrs. E. O. Ball will represent the board at the Ohio State School Board Association meeting in Columbus November 10 and 11. September meeting date set for September 13 due to Labor Day. The Middleport Public Library reopened with standard hours 2 to 4 30 p.m. and 6 30 to 8 30 p.m. under Librarian Mrs. Henry Null.
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Middleport
Middleport Board of Education
Clarence Thompson
John Taylor
Joe Shavorinsky
Margaret Butcher
Ethel Lowery
Margaret Gerlach
E. O. Ball
Ohio State School Board
Columbus
Henry Null
Middleport Personal News Highlights Weekend Visits
Jeffrey Darst returned after a two week visit with his father Thomas Darst and family in Akron. Friday guests of Mr and Mrs Harry S Moore included Mr and Mrs F H Lyle Mrs G H Wheatley Ashland Ky Mrs Franklin Moore and Laura Ellen Lexington Ky. Mr and Mrs Herbert Moore Pomeroy joined the group. Mrs Herbert Moore is recuperating after an illness following hospitalization at St Marys Hospital in Huntington W Va. Mr and Mrs William Everson and family South Charleston were weekend guests of Mr and Mrs Leo Smith and children. Miss Carol Bachtel accompanied the Eversons to South Charleston to visit Mr and Mrs George Dallas and family. Mrs George Lasher Rutland and Miss Frieda Faehnle Middleport were Sunday guests of Rev George E Davis formerly Rutland minister. POMEROY Receipts for Meigs County clerk Evelyn Locke July automobile activity totaled 1285 with 789 titles issued 260 lien notations 182 memorandums 185 cancellations 480 applications and nine duplicate titles. County share 1009.75 state share 25.25.
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Jeffrey Darst
Thomas Darst
Akron
Harry S. Moore
F. H. Lyle
G. H. Wheatley
Ashland
Franklin Moore
Laura Ellen
Lexington
Herbert Moore
Pomeroy
St. Marys Hospital
Huntington
W. Va
William Everson
South Charleston
Leo Smith
Carol Bachtel
Everson
George Dallas
George Lasher
Rutland
Frieda Faehnle
Middleport
George E. Davis
Evelyn Locke
Meigs County
Mayor I Fines 2 Men Third Forfeits Bonds
In Pomeroy mayor court Robert Lisle fined 100 dollars plus costs and jailed three days on driving while intoxicated and 50 dollars on assault. Clyde Brown of Harrisonville fined 10 dollars plus costs for intoxication. Clifford Beaver forfeits 50 dollar assault bond and 25 dollar intoxication bond. Middleport church services announced with lay leadership in absence of Rev. Howard Ruppelt.
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Pomeroy
Charles Legar
Robert Lisle
Clyde Brown
Harrisonville
Clifford Beaver
Middleport
First United Presbyterian Church
Howard Ruppelt
Meetings In Meics and Local Organizations
Fe eney Bennett Post 128 American Legion holds a special meeting Thursday night at 7 30 to discuss the new kitchen project with Albert Roush urging trustees officers and others to attend. Southern Local High School band meets Wednesday at 1 pm for instrument handover with Danny Witherspoon. Northwestern Athletic Boosters meet 7 30 pm at Rutland gym for football program input. Pomeroy Lodge 164 F AM meets 7 30 pm Wednesday at the temple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Feeney Bennett Post 128
American Legion
Albert Roush
Danny Witherspoon
Northwestern
Rutland
Pomeroy Lodge
F&am
Temple
Veterans Memorial Hospital Admits and Discharges
Jeanette Johnson Pom eroy Tony Johnson Pom eroy Richard Gilkey Middle port and Vera Roberts Columbus admitted. Marjorie Schoonover Zora Walker discharged.
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Jeanette Johnson
Pomeroy
Tony Johnson
Richard Gilkey
Middleport
Vera Roberts
Columbus
Marjorie Schoonover
Zora Walker
Meigs General Hospital Notes Card
Nancy Harris of Middleport Reese Williams of Pomeroy Douglas Johnson of Racine Edward McCain and Mrs Jes sie Parsons are listed in hospital notes from Meigs General Hospital.
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Meigs General Hospital
Nancy Harris
Middleport
Reese Williams
Pomeroy
Douglas Johnson
Racine
Edward McCain
Jessie Parsons
Two Defendants Fined by Meigs County Judge
James H. Cunningham was fined 15 dollars with 10 suspended and 30 days probation for fishing with too many units. Wilbur T. Molden was fined 5 dollars plus costs for disturbing the peace.
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Pomeroy
Meigs County
Frank W. Porter
James H. Cunningham
Wilbur T. Molden
Middleport Boy Treated After Illness at Home
Mike Mc Daniels ten year old son of Mr and Mrs George Mc Daniels of Middleport Route 1 was treated by a local physician after becoming ill at his home. The Middleport emergency squad was called to the McDaniel residence at 6 47 a m Monday.
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Middleport
Mike McDaniels
George McDaniels
McDaniel
Rummage Sale Set By Legion Women
The Ladies Auxiliary of Feeney Bennett Post 128 American Legion in Middleport will host a rummage sale on Friday and Saturday at the N Second Ave building previously used by A and P. A bake sale will run on both days. Donations may be arranged with Mrs. Dale Mourning or Mrs. Albert Roush.
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Middleport
Ladies Auxiliary
Feeney-Bennett
American Legion
N. Second Ave
Dale Mourning
Albert Roush
Dog Owners Warned By Middleport Police Chief
Middleport Chief Herbert Gilkey warned residents that dogs must be leashed or fined under village ordinance. He cited several complaints about loose dogs and urged enforcing the leash rule.
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Middleport
Herbert Gilkey
Weber family reunion set for Sunday at Rock Springs
The Weber family reunion will be held Sunday at the Rock Springs Fairgrounds with a noon basket dinner. Attendees should bring their own table service. The event welcomes family and friends.
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Pomeroy
Rock Springs Fairgrounds
Syracuse EUB rummage sale in Pomeroy village hall area
The Syracuse EUB Church schedules a rummage sale Friday and Saturday at the Second Street building across from the Pomeroy village hall. Meigs Marriage License Daniel Wayne McCoy age 19 of Athens and Barbara Ann Smith age 16 of Reedsville are noted.
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Pomeroy
Syracuse
EUB Church
Second St
Meigs
Daniel Wayne McCoy
Athens
Barbara Ann Smith
Reedsville
Crary Reunion Observed
The Crary family gathered at the Rock Springs Fairgrounds for a reunion hosted by Mrs. Mart Crary and the late Mr. Crary. Attendees included numerous Shumaker Fink Smith Fish er Wildermuth and Wamsley relatives from Pomeroy Colum bus Reedsville and nearby towns. George Crary of Atlanta was absent due to recent surgery.
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Pomeroy
Mart Crary
Mr. Crary
Rock Springs Fairgrounds
Crary
Earl Shumaker
Robert Shumaker
Kelly Ann
Stephen
Delbert Robinson
Dean
New Lexington
Donald Fink
Don Donnie
Dale
Cathy Jones
James Smith
Melissa
Norman Fisher
Thomas Fisher
Senecaville
Pete Nibert
Tina
Todd Gallipolis
John M. Crary
Tucson
Ariz
Grant Smith
Terry
John
Mike
Reedsville
Reed Crary
Long Bottom
Bill Amos
Coolville
Bobby Wood
Chester
Gerald Wildermuth
Bob Wamsley
June
J. R
Pearl Mora
Donald Mora
Sally
David
Mark
Mary
Mrs Whiteheads Piano Pupils Present Recital
A piano recital by Mrs. Ernest Whitehead’s pupils was held at her home in Reedsville with refreshments served. Participants performed pieces such as Tammy Ruth, Buffy and Tuffy, Comin Round the Mountain, The Waltzing Parakeet, Paper Doll Parade, Down South, Space Flight and The Jenny Lind Polka. Sandra Newtun was scheduled but unable to attend By a Blue Lagoon.
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Reedsville
Ernest Whitehead
Tammy Ruth
Buffy
Tuffy
Ruth Green
Vickie Green
Iris Pigott
Jane Whitehead
Cherley Dicken
Cathy Pickens
Rickey Proffitt
Bobby Grossnickle
Becky Proffitt
Jenny Lind
Rachel Pigott
Janet Frank
Sandra Newtun
Pennyroyal Fair Player Wins Big Twice
Hopkinsville Kentucky Jack Brown won 1000 dollars on the penultimate night and returned for the final night and drew his number again for a 3000 dollar semifinal prize at the Pennyroyal Fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hopkinsville
Jack Brown
Brown
Sorority Couples Swim Party at Royal Oak Park
Ohio Eta Phi chapter members of Beta Sigma Phi held a Friday evening swimming party and wiener roast at Royal Oak Park in Middleport. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. James Wisecup, Curtis McDaniel, Marvin Keebaugh, Frank Eschleman, Richard Hovatter, Edward Moore, and Richard Rawlings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Ohio
Carmel EUB Church Plans Homecoming Event
Carmel EUB Church announces a homecoming service on Sunday starting with Sunday school at 10 a.m. a basket dinner at noon and an afternoon service at 1 30 p.m. Rev. Charles Hicks of Columbus will speak. Also Love Reunion at Clarks Chapel Church at 12 30 p.m. attendees asked to bring table service.
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Pomeroy
Carmel Evangelical United Brethren Church
Charles Hicks
Columbus
Clarks Chapel
Carr School Fourth Annual Reunion At Alfred
The fourth annual Carr School reunion will be held Sunday in the Wooded Grove at Alfred. All former teachers, pupils and their families are invited.
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Alfred
Carr
Woode Grove
Downington Social Guests Visited by Noted Local Couples
Recent visitors to Downington households include Mr and Mrs James Clark hosting Rob ert Russell Powers of Ore Carolyn Summerfield of Kankakee Ill and Clyde Dilcher of Columbus. Other visits involve Mrs John Clark with Racine guests and multiple moves among Columbus Harrisonville Marion Snowville and Middleport community members with various host homes.
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Charles Allen
Dena Janice
Carol Haning
Columbus
James Clark
Ernest Perkins
Marion
C .A. Bolen
Paul Stanley
Snowville
Harry Bolin
Middleport
Glen Jewell
Nerva Howell
Miss Phillips Birthday Celebration Held at Phillips Home
Debbie Swearingen of Athens returned home after visiting Rita Lou Phillips. A birthday party for Rita was held at the Phillips residence with guests including Cindy Spengler Shellie Buck Che Shire Irene Barnes Pomeroy Kathy Sherrie King Bradbury Donna Weber Rutland Rick Hawley and Randy Phillips from Middleport.
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Middleport
Debbie Swearingen
Athens
Rita Lou Phillips
Roger Phillips
Miss Swearingen
Phillips
Rita
Cindy Spengler
Shellie Buck
Che- Shire
Irene Barnes
Pomeroy
Kathy
Sherrie King
Bradbury
Donna Weber
Rutland
Rick Hawley
Randy Phillips
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Nings
Rose Sisson
Mulberry Ave
Alan Wallace
U.S. Navy
Great Lakes, Ill
Dwight Wallace
Board
Village Hall
C. O. Fisher
Don Mullen
Richard Gres
Daylight Savings Petition
Aberdeen
Jimmy
Cathy
Maggie
Mary Ann
Margie
Curtis Publishing Company
Veterans Memorial Hospital
Blaine J. Turner
Morgan W. Turner
Sheppard Air Force Base
Tex
Turner
Lackland Air Base
Rutland High School
Rio Grande College
Legion
Webers
Carmel
Downington
Vesta Robinson
Miss Phillips
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