Middleport Board Accepts $183,120 School Budget and Plans
The Middleport Board of Education accepted a 1956-57 budget of 183 120 dollars, approved textbook changes and staff appointments, and prepared for a new building program funded by a 371 000 dollar bond issue and a state grant. Janitors were hired and summer improvements on Central and high school buildings were praised by the board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mippleport
Middlepoint Board of Education
L. W. McComas
Lowel Probasco
Brice Lloyd
Paul Smart
Dorothy Peoples
Harold Hubbard
Central School
Vinas Lee
Lee
Middleport High School
Racine High School
Ohio
American Legion
State Examiner
James L. Clark
McComas
Columbus
Middleport Social Notes Missionary Group Meets
The B. H. San born Missionary Society met at Roadside Park with president Mrs. Mary Hughes presiding. A picnic preceded devotionals and business. Opening service included prayers, readings, and Dorcas Circle devotions led by Mrs. Willis Anthony. Twenty nine attended including guests Mrs. J. B. Hayes and Janice Lyman.
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Middleport
B. H. Sanborn Missionary Society
Mary Hughes
Bertha Archer
Hughes
Dorcas
Willis Anthony
J. B. Hayes
Chester
Janice Lyman
Gallipolis
Findlay Visitors Spend Weekend With Local Families
Mr and Mrs John Vanco and son Carroll of Findlay visited in Harrisburg area over the weekend and toured Gallipolis while Mr Vanco sold his former home. Miss Virginia Arnold of Huntington stayed with Mrs C E Erwin, with Ardmore and Lansbury. The group spent time with Mrs Weise and later traveled to Columbus for a visit.
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John Vanco
Carroll
Findlay
Vanco
Kennth Byer
N. Third Ave
Gallipolis
Vancos
Virginia Arnold
Huntington
C. E. Erwin
S. Third Ave
Erwin
Arnold
R. C. Lansbury
C. B. Weise
Harrisonville Road
Cedric Clark
P. F. Klein
Lenore Hobart Kent
Columbus
Firemen Re Schedule Rained Out Fete at Village Hall
Middleport Volunteer Firemen plan an ice cream social at the village hall grounds Saturday evening to replace a rain cancelled event. Local residents may donate cakes and pies for the fundraiser. Wayne Gibbons serves as chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Wayne Gibbons
Miss Naomi Ohlinger Returned Home After Hospital Care
Naomi Ohlinger age 24 2 years is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Conrad Ohlinger. She was hospitalized at Holzer Hospital in Gallipolis after suffering a skull fracture from a fall at home. Her parents brought her home Monday afternoon to recover.
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Naomi Ohlinger
Conrad Ohlinger
Holzer Hospital
Gallipolis
Red Cross Bloodmobile Visit Planned for Pomeroy
Miss Marion Ebersbach, Meigs County blood program chairwoman, announced a Red Cross bloodmobile visit on Wednesday August 22 at the Pomeroy Junior High School auditorium from noon to 6 p.m. The county aims to exceed the regular 100 pint quota after only 71 pints were collected in June. Residents wishing to donate should register at the Red Cross office in Pomeroy, phone 53.
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Pomeroy
Red Cross
Meigs County
Marion Ebersbach
Pomeroy Junior High School
Ebersbach
Miss Ebersbach
Middleport Garden Club plans Ohio convention activities
The Middleport Garden Club met at Mrs. Malcolm Roller's home for a supper meeting replacing last month's picnic. An all white gladiola memorial for Mrs. Sauer and a district speakers fund contribution were noted. 38 members and guests attended including visitors from Huntington and Pittsburgh. Mrs. Downing and Mrs. Stansbury will represent at the Athens convention September 6-7.
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Middleport
Ohio Association of Garden Clubs
Middleport Garden Club
Malcolm Roller
Athens
Rodney Downing
Garen Stansbury
E. F. Maag
M. L. French
Faye Rawlings
W. W. Hayes
Walter Harris
C. M. Hennesy
James E. Harley
Virginia Arnold
Huntington
Martha Dowd
Pittsburgh
Chesher
E. S. Schaaf
Middleport Picnic Planned by White Rose Lodge Auxiliary
The White Rose Lodge Auxiliary to the B of RT will hold a roadside park picnic on Wednesday at 6 p.m. announced by president Mrs. Branch Fleming.
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Middleport
White Rose Lodge
Branch Fleming
Romine to Leave for Europe as Cannoneer
Pvt. Ernest H. Romine of Rutland Route 1 will depart for Europe on August 15. He is a cannoneer and has been stationed at Fort Carson Colorado, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles H. Romine.
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Rutland
Ernest H. Romine
Charles H. Romine
Europe
Romine
Ft. Carson
Colo
Horticulture Emphasis Described by Speaker
MIDDLEPORT Leaders of the Ohio Association of Garden Clubs stressed horticulture’s role in club programs during a workshop at Rutland Methodist Church. Forty women from Rio Grande Gallipolis Vinton Pom eroy Chester Middleport and Rutland examined local grasses vines and growing materials and heard talks by Mrs James Jackson and Mrs A C Van Meter on program building finances and forward planning for seasons ahead.
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Middleport
Ohio Association of Garden Clubs
Rutland Methodist Church
Rio Grande
Gallipolis
Vinton
Pomeroy
Chester
Rutland Garden Club
Robert Reibel
District 11
James Jackson
Ewington
Jackson
James Titus
Victor Ries
OAGC
Garden Club
A. C. van Meter
Radcliff
van Meter
Garden Path
Rutland Club
Glouster
Beegle Family Reunion Planned at Portland Grade School
Between 200 and 250 persons are expected to attend the annual Beegle reunion at Portland grade school starting Saturday at 8 pm with a square dance. A picnic dinner in the auditorium Sunday at noon will follow with a musical program. Headquarters are Arthur Beegle residence. Arthur Banks Kentucky is president and Mrs. Robert McKelvey Belpre is secretary.
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Pomeroy
Beegle
Portland
Arthur Beegle
Arthur Banks
Kentucky
Robert McKelvey
Belpre
Apple Grove
Texans at the Alamo under Lt. Col. Travis
163 Texans fought at the Alamo under Lt. Col. William Barrett Travis according to the report. The account notes the leadership of Travis and the historic stand during the siege.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Battle of the Alamo
Col
William Barrett Travis
Two Drivers Fined In Mayor's Court
Two men were fined in weekend hearings before Mayor E. F. Robinson. David D. Mathews paid $10 and costs for speeding, while Donald Stobart Jr of Racine paid $5 and costs for driving without a muffler, with charges filed by Patrolman Henry Werry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
E. F. Robinson
David D. Mathews
Donald Stobart, Jr
Racine
Henry Werry
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