Meigs Meigs County Reports Tenth Polio Case In Rutland
The Meigs County health department reports the tenth polio case, a Rutland Township victim Tommy Buck 12, diagnosed at Holzer Hospital Gallipolis and moved to Columbus Children's Hospital. A second case, Richard Lee Williams 6 of Shrewsbury West Virginia, arrived to visit relatives here and was treated at Holzer and Columbus Children’s Hospital as an out of county case. Gamma globulin given to four household contacts and officials monitor all contacts. Public Health Service and State Health Department watch the outbreak with gamma globulin and inoculation considerations discussed by Ravenholt.
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Pomeroy
Meigs County
Rutland Township
County Health Department
Columbus
Meigs
Tommy Buck
Mary Larkins
Rutland
Holzer Hospital
Gallipolis
Children’s Hospital
Richard Lee Williams
Elbert Williams, Jr
Shrewsbury
W. Va
Wayne Harrison
Children's Hospital
Public Health Service
State Department of Health
Ravenholt
Troy
Miami
Ray Ravenholt
Meigs General Hospital Notes List of Patients Named
A compilation from Meigs General Hospital lists patients including Daniel Biffle Racine Route 2 Mrs Helen Hartman Columbus James Brewer Portland Oliver Sayre Syracuse Mrs Paul Sargent Coolville Route 3 Miss Sarah Dunn Middleport Mra Rolland Stethem Norman Jurgens Sharon Jean McDaniels Deanna Casey Mrs Robert Beegle and baby Grace Landers Mrs Helena Hartman Harley Stalnaker Miss Patricia Burns and Mrs Godwin Heck.
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Daniel Biffle
Racine
Helen Hartman
Columbus
James Brewer
Portland
Oliver Sayre
Syracuse
Paul Sargent
Coolville
Sarah Dunn
Middleport
Mra Rolland Stethem
Norman Jurgens
Sharon Jean McDaniels
Deanna Casey
Robert Beegle
Baby
Grace Landers
Helena Hartman
Harley Stalnaker
Patricia Burns
Godwin Heck
Campaign names omitted in Cancer Drive volunteer report
Midpleport announces that several volunteer names including Mrs Bradford Mang Mrs Miners ville Ladia Ebersbach Mrs M Daniels and Mrs Ruby Baer were omitted from the 31953 Cancer Campaign report according to campaign chairman Mrs Homer J Russell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Midpleport
Bradford Mang
Minersville
Ladia Ebersbach
M. 8. Daniels
Ruby Baer
Homer J. Russell
Pomeroy to Appeal County Tax Allocation in Columbus
Mayor Delmar A. Canaday announced an appeal will be filed with the state tax commission in Columbus seeking a larger share of Meigs County taxes for Pomeroy. He cited a roughly $2400 shortfall in 1953 54 under the 10 mill limit and rising village costs hindering street and sewer projects amid resident complaints.
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Pomeroy
Meigs County
State Tax Commission
Columbus
Delmar A. Canaday
Canaday
County Tax Commission
County Budget Commission
Commission
Wyllis Hill
Union Avenue
Coalport J
Tax Commission
Boy Missing as Police and Scouts Search Mill Street Home
Local police Scout Troop 245 neighbors and friends search for John Robert Motley ten from Mill Street missing since 9 am Friday. Five scouts and leaders with Chief Russell Bailey comb Bone Hollow Till and the Ohio Valley Baking Company area for clues, no trace found.
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Middleport
John Robert Motley
Mill St
John Henry
Hank) Motley
Don Mills
Charlies Vroman
Robert Mills
Russell Bailey
Bone Hollow
Bailey
Ohio Valley Baking Company
Charles Russel
Mills, Former Merchant Hero, Dies in Akron
P. S. Mills, longtime merchant in Middleport, died Sunday morning in an Akron hospital after six months as a patient. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at Adams funeral home in Akron. He ran The Clock and Watch Shop with wife Ruth Mills and previously worked at Sanborn Jewelry Store. He leaves Ruth Mills of Akron, his mother Mrs. Carrie Mills, and sister Mrs. Ruth Ames of Akron.
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Middleport
M. R
Akron
Ruth Mills
Henry St
Carrie Mills
Ruth Ames
Storm Damage Reported At Several Residences
Lightning struck Middleport Sunday morning as a heavy wind and rain swept the area. At the Millard Wildermuth home on Pearl Street two windows broke and plaster fell from a wall. The storm cut church attendance and by afternoon a drizzle brought residents out seeking warmth.
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Middleport
Millard Wildermuth
Pearl St
Canton grid clinic keeps coach from home in Ohio
Middleport coach David Winefordner travels to Canton this week for the Ohio High School Football Association coaches clinic. He will also attend the North South game where Bob Ashley of Middleport and Hubie Boho of Chauncey are set to play, while Mrs. Winefordner and their son visit relatives in Athens.
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Middleport
David Winefordner
Canton
Ohio High School Football Association
Bob Ashley
Hubie Boho
Chauncey
Winefordner
Son
Athens
Pomeroy and Area Families Enjoy Weekend Visits
Weekend social notes record multiple travels and visits across Ohio. Fred and Jacquelyn Rosenbaum vacationed at Buckeye Lake with son Jack and family. Carl Jacobs of Columbus visited Val Reuter. Various others, including the Glazes, Roushs, and Meinharts, traveled to Akron, Junction City, Charleston, and Lockbourne for leisure, family time, and stock car racing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Rosenbaum
Buckeye Lake
Jack Rosenbaum
Jacquelyn
Local Visitors and Birth Announcement Highlight Burr Oak Scene
Dorothy Adkins and family of Columbus spent a weekend in Burr Oak. Fidton Duncan of Michigan visited Dale Dew and Faust Dennis and son Glenn of Hemlock visited Grace D. Weaver. Deborah Kaye born to Oliver White and family in Dayton. Odessa Duncan family and Eva Ivers hosted Grace Weaver. Homer Vess Jr. of Cleveland spent a weekend with his parents.
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Burr Oak
Dorothy Adkins
Columbus
Fidton Duncan
Michigan
Dale Dew
Faust Dennis
Glenn
Hemlock
Grace D. Weaver
Jean Toth
Dwight Hatfield
Oliver White
Dayton
Deborah Kaye
William White
Odessa Duncan
Liberty Hill
Eva Ivers
Grace Weaver
Homer Vess, Jr
Cleveland
Homer Vess
Pomeroy Social Notes Dinner Hosts and Guests
Mr and Mrs Charles Eskew and Mrs Florence Burnside hosted a Sunday dinner at their W Main St home. Guests included Mr and Mrs Harry Becheler and the Rutherford family from Huntington. Calling in the evening were Athens residents. United Methodist Church meeting postponed due to weather. rescheduled at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday with local hostesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Methodist Church
John Chase
Clara Bing
Nellie Bing
Jacob Mees
Mollie Oliver
Pomeroy Farm Bureau Discusses Fairs Health at Meeting
Farm Bureau Council No. 3 met at the Bolin home on the Athens road with Earl Humphrey in charge of discussions on county fairs and health. Ice cream cupcakes and coffee were served to members including the Guthries Kautzs Parkers and Humphreys. The next meeting is planned for September 6 at the roadside park on the Pomeroy Athens road.
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Pomeroy
Farm Bureau Council No. 3
Howard Bolin
Athens Road
Bolin
Earl Humphrey
Harry Guthrie
Elmer Kautz
Wilber Parker
Martha Parker
C. E. Humphrey
Eric Parker
Harry Pickens
Warren Pickens
Pomeroy- Athens Road
Pomeroy Bend Grange Plans Fair Booth at Rock Springs
Members met at the Disabled American Veterans Home with Floyd Spence presiding to organize the booth for the county fair at Rock Springs Fairgrounds. Christine Lake, Mrs Herman Warner, and Carl Smith were named to lead the booth chores. A drill team practice followed the session and the next meeting is set for September 3.
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Pomeroy
Rocksprings
Pomeroy Bend
Picnic Postponed for Women’s Society of Christian Service
The WSCS picnic at Middleton Roadside Park, planned for Tuesday evening, has been postponed. Members of the Women’s Society of Christian Service in Pomeroy were to attend the event.
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Pomeroy
Middleport
Women's Society of Christian Service of
The
Women’s Society of World Service Meets Tuesday
The Women’s Society of World Service of the Enterprise EUB Church will meet Tuesday evening at the home of Mrs. Eldon Weeks with Mrs. Herbert Dixon as program leader.
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Pomeroy
Women's Society of World Service of the Enterprise
EUB
Eldon Weeks
Herbert Dixon
Happy Harvester Class conducts brief Federated Church meeting
Mrs Henry Reibel presided in the absence of Mrs Dale Smith as Happy Harvester members met at Federated Church. Games awarded prizes to Bentz Wolfe Kate Ebersbach Grover Erb and Max Meinhart. Mrs Carl Shields led the games. Hostesses served apple pie ice cream and coffee with Mrs Cleland Heines Willard Heines Ernest Rhodes and contributing hostess Mrs Dale Smith.
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Pomeroy
Henry Reibel
Happy Harvester
Federated Church
Dale Smith
Bentz Wolfe
Kate Ebersbach
Grover Erb
Max Meinhart
Carl Shields
Cleland Heines
Willard Heines
Ernest Rhodes
Youth return from Lancaster church camp
Several United Methodist youth finished a week at Lancaster camp and traveled home Saturday with families including the Struble and Davis groups. The Rev J Leslie Kunze and his son David also attended the camp and planned to join relatives in Cardington for a vacation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerry Davis
Marilyn Sue Davis
Thomas Radford
J. Leslie Kunze
United Methodist Church
David
Cardington
Amateur Gardeners Club Meets in Middleport
Mrs. O. P. Klein hosts Middleport Amateur Gardeners Club gathering on Wednesday at 6 pm with a buffet supper before the meeting. Mrs. James Titus of Rutland discusses plans for the flower show co sponsored with the Middleport Garden Club and the fall regional conference to be held in September.
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Middleport
O. P. Klein
Amateur Gardeners Club
James Titus, Sr
Rutland
Middleport Garden Club
Mra
Ben Philson
Amateurs’ Club
Bruce Lloyd
After-Concert Guests at Wellston Choral Club Event
After the Wellston Choral Club concert Sunday night guests included Mr and Mrs Edward Tewksbury and family. Edward Tewksbury, Wellston businessman and Rotary member, is listed under women’s clothing retailing.
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Middleport
J. H. Grate
Gene Grate
O. P. Klein
Wellston Choral Club
Edward Tewksbury
Grate
Tewksbury
Wellston
Rotary
Middleport Women’s Club Plans Old-Fashioned Picnic
Members of the Middleport Business and Professional Women’s Club will host an old-fashioned picnic at the Middleport location. The event invites members to enjoy a social gathering with food, games, and community camaraderie.
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Middleport
Middleport Business and Professional Women’s Club
Middle
Racine Man Fined Fifty Dollars for DUI in Syracuse
Dale Roush of Racine was fined 50 dollars and costs in Mayor William Thuener's court in Syracuse Saturday night on charges of operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol. Charges were filed by Constable Alfred Lyons.
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Pomeroy
William Thuener
Syracuse
Dale Roush
Racine
Alfred Lyons
Amesville Grange and Esther Class Meet at Local Venues
Amesville community notes report the Amesville Grange TOR meeting at the high school with Juvenile Grange inspection. Esther Class at the church includes devotions by Stella Hamilton and hostesses Louise Linscott Myrie Vernon and June Vernon. Various residents and visitors are listed visiting or returning from trips and gatherings.
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Amesville
Amesville Grange
V. M. Moshier
Alene King
Robert Marsh
Kenneth Quinn
Esther
Stella Hamilton
Louise Linscott
Myrie Vernon
June Vernon
Denzil Robinson
Crowe Lake
Marmora
Ontario
Canada
Sally Robinson
Max Robinson
Akron
James Breeze
Athens
Gene D. Robinson
Charleston
S. C
Alva Delaney
Wilkesville
Roy Zeigler
Norma Jean
Weekend visits and travels of regional residents
Miss Laura Hutchinson of Parkersburg spent the weekend with her niece Mrs A W McKay and Miss Laurie McKay. Dr Kathryn Poindexter returned from Columbus where she stayed with relatives. Numerous families from Athens Cincinnati Akron Wellston Kent Racine and Gallipolis toured cities and Lake Jackson for visits vacations and outings.
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Laura Hutchinson
Parkersburg
A. W. McKay
Laurie McKay
Kathryn Poindexter
Columbus
George Daniels
Roland LeVaughn
David
Memphis
Tenn
Cincinnati
LeVaughn
Gene Grate
LeVaughan
Grate
Cincinnati Redlegs
William Stoecker
Bill
M. K. Fugate
Marsha
Athens
Frank Fugate
Hulda Klein
Lake Pike
Waverly
Mise Klein
Columbus & Southern Electric Company
J. H. Grate
William Baker
Tewksbury
Robert Tewksbury
Edward Tewksbury
Wellston
Lake Jackson
C. B. Forrest
Russell Balsizer
Fremont
Balsizers
R. C Lansbury
McCoy
Forrest
Clarence Rupe
St. Petersburg
Fila
Ralph Graham
Georgeann Hartenbach
Mayme Hartenbach
Kent
James FE. Simpson
Sandra
Racine
Fred Whitlock
Jimmy
William Yeager
C. E. Vance
Whitlocks
Pomeroy
William Betz
Gallipolis
Wellston Rotary Choral Club Holds 21st Summer Concert
The Wellston Rotary Choral Club moved its 21st annual summer concert to Wellston Presbyterian Church due to rain. Vocalist Betty Danda Stewart headlined with a 28 member chorus directed by Pauline Gillen, accompanied by Mrs. Gillen, and featured soloists Tom Peters and Mary Lou Riepenhoff among others. The event drew about 200 attendees from Middleport Pomeroy Athens and Zanesville with roses presented to Mrs. Gillen and Stewart.
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Middleport
Wellston Presbyterian Church
Wellston Rotary Choral Club
Pauline Gillen
Betty Danda Stewart
Wellston
Athens
Pomeroy
Zanesville
Gillen
Ivy
Rossini
Tom Peters
Jackson
Old Mother Hubbard
Mary Lou Riepenhoff
Maxine Zimmerman
Wellston Choral Club
Fred Sellers
Pauline
Harold Baedecker
C. B. Nye
Foster
G PR McKinnis
Four Meigs County crashes injure four over weekend
Meigs County deputies report four people were hurt and four vehicles demolished in four weekend crashes. A Route 7 three car collision near Tuppers Plains injured three, with Raymond Lilly Elyria and William Pullin Parkersburg riders. Nadine Taylor fractured leg in Racine crash. Route 38 and Route 33 incidents caused extensive damage and arrests followed.
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Raymond Lilly
Elyria
William Pullin
Parkersburg
W.va
Lilly Auto
Lilly
Pullin
Caldwell
Meigs General Hospital
Nadine Taylor
Holzer Hospital
Gallipolis
Pomeroy
G. T. Carleton
Pomeroy Route 3
Racine
Lowe Named As Delegate
POMEROY Meigs Aerie 2171 of the Fraternal Order of Eagles will send William Lowe as delegate to the 55th annual F OF E convention in Indianapolis August 13 to 16. About 10 000 delegates and visitors will attend with Grand Worthy President Ray Rohde of Peoria presiding. George Craig Indiana governor will speak. Delegates come from across the United States Canada Alaska Hawaii Guam and the Philippines.
Wrestling Show Tickets On Sale In Pomeroy For Benefit
Tickets for a charity wrestling show at 8 p m Friday in the Pomeroy Junior High auditorium are on sale at Swisher and Lohse Drug Store Stark s Pharmacy Pomeroy Motor Co Gloeckner s Cafe in Pomeroy and Martin and Roller Drug Store and Headquarters in Middleport Kyger Creek Cafe Ali Pasha Edmund Francis Nick Roberts Bill Miller and a women's match headline the card.
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Pomeroy
Swisher and Lohse
Stark's Pharmacy
Pomeroy Motor Co
Gloeckner’s Cafe
Martin and Roller Drug Store
Middleport
Kyger Creek
Nick Roberts
Bill Miller
Ali Pasha
Edmund Francis
Scouts Plan Week-Long Trip At Middleport Library
Scouts of Troop 245 meet at the Middleport Public Library basement tonight to organize a week of camping. Scout master Don Mills announces plans and coach David Winefordner will lead a full athletic program for the camp.
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Middleport
Boy Scouts of America
Middleport Public Library
Don Mills
David Winefordner
Mrs. Fruth Joins Care After Daughter Injured in Auto Crash
Mrs. Henry Fruth of Buffalo travels to assist her daughter Mrs. Walter Crooks who was injured in a Saturday night automobile accident while driving toward Pomeroy.
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Middleport
Henry Fruth
Buffalo
Walter Crooks
Pomeroy
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