Parking Meter Survey Is Approved by Council
Middleport village council approved a survey for parking meters by five votes to one after discussion of parking problems and the town’s image as a meterless hamlet. The meeting also set first reading for Lincoln Street vacating, heard sewer and street concerns, and noted budget details including July receipts and expenditures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Wayne Gibbons
Joe Young, Jr
Walter Bunce
L. R. Wiley
Robert McElhinny
David O. Jenkins
Kgger Creek
Lincoln St
Front St
Wiley
Bunce
Frank Booth
State Pollution Board
Ohio River
Ohio State Firemen's Association
Youngstown
St. Third
S. Second Avenues
Mill St
F. Third-Mill St
State Highway Department
Middleport man pleads innocent in disturbin g peace case
Wayne Little of Middleport pleaded innocent to a disturbing the peace charge in Mayor Sidney T. Russell's court. The case was continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Wayne Little
Sidney T. Russell
Pomeroy Hochstetter Family Elects Officers at Reunion
Mrs Clara Gluesencamp of Charleston W V was elected president of the Hochstetter family reunion at Rocksprings Fairgrounds where the event also set Aug 14 for next year’s meeting. J W Lee Racine and E J Strauss Sek treas held offices for the new year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Clara Gluesencamp
Charleston
W. Va
Hochstetter
Gluesencamp
Rocksprings Fairgrounds
J. W. Lee
Racine
E. J. Strauss
Lee
Ksprings Fairgrounds
Hemlock Grange 2049 Holds Third Degree Ceremony
Hemlock Grange 2049 met with Delores Ruth and C N Jones present for annual inspection. Officers and members performed third degree work, Scout Troop 250 opened with ceremony, 4 H girls sang, readings by Leo Storey and a safety talk followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jessie Curtis
Vickie Clark
Ruth Stockton
Flora
Linda Stockton
Peres
Piva Carl
Pomona
Leona Story
Helen Carper
Edna Clark
Clara Paulsen
Kingsbury Boy Scout Troop
Olan Harrison
Leo Storey
Darst Family Returns From California and Mexico
Mr and Mrs 5 lL Darst and Cr W Darst of Fort Recovery returned home Thursday after a two week trip to California, visiting relatives in Springfield Missouri Riverside Hollywood Whittier San Diego Los Angeles and Mexico. They also visited Crawfordsville and Portland with Mrs Darst's parents. Russell and John Darst are brothers and Mrs Loren Adams and Mrs George Gobrumge are sisters of Darst.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Ll. Darst
Mr. Darst
Cr. W. Darst
Fort Recovery
California
Springfield
Riverside
Russell Darst
George Gobrugge
Norman Evans
Lester Gobrugge
Hollywood
Loren Adams
Chauncey-Dover School Names New Secretary
Patricia Dehman has taken the secretary post in the Chauncey-Dover School Board. She began duties Monday August 9 in the office of Superintendent S. L. Darst.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Patricia Dehman
Chauncey-Dover School Board
Supt
S. L. Darst
Work night slated at Chauncey church
The Taylor Ridge Church of Christ will hold Wednesday as work night to continue floor repairs and improvement work at the church facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Taylor Ridge
Nicholson reunion held at Indian Rock Park near Marietta
The annual Nichol son reunion was held August 1 at Indian Rock Park near Marietta under President Dale Nicholson. Minutes were read by secretary treasurer Seth F Nicholson with officers re elected for 1955. Location committee selected the roadside park in Middleport for 1955. Attendees included numerous Nichol sons and daughters from Marietta, Canton, Columbus, Dayton, Rutland and Magno lia, along with many spouses and children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Edna Anderson
Parkersburg
Lennah Chidester
Russell Chidester
Herbie
Kenneth Chidester
Chilldren
Kenneth Jr
Franklin
Sandra Kay
Wilbur Muntz
Norma Jean
Cathy Joe
Charlotte Brady
Kathryn Townsend
Regis Thomas
David
Carol
Larry
Stanley
Marietta
Mra
Kate Nicholson
Ross and
Marshall
George Chidester
Ronald
Harold
Beverly
Diane
Canton
Charles Nicholson
Nellie
Donald Nicholson
Karen Sue
Jerry Nicholson
Carolyn Comber
Magnolia
Francis Nicholson
James
Gloria
Bill
Daisy Nicholson
Dayton
Tressie Gourley
Albert Gourley
Ronnie Lee
Columbus
Dale Nicholson
Carolyn Sue
Middleport
Dana Epple
Kermit
M. A. Nicholson
Seth F. Nicholson
Rutland
Church Society Meeting In Tuppers Plains
The Woman's Society of Christian Service met at Mrs. Eunice Haulsey's home with Mrs. Gladys Violet in charge. Ten members and two guests attended as readings were given. The group sent $25 to foreign missions and $1 to the March of Dimes, and elected officers for the next meeting at Mrs. Gladys Violet's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Niesel Weatherman
Gladys Violet
Walk-In Garden Club Holds Aug Meeting at Story Home
Pomeroy garden club members and guests met August 5 at Leona Story’s home. A county fair flower display was planned, a garden quiz won by Jessie Curtis and Lutchie Riggs, and Rosalie Nelson demonstrated flower arrangements. Prizes went to Bertha Williams gladiolus, Belva Willard zinnias, and Edna Lee roses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Leona Story
Helen Carper
Jessie Curtis
Lutchie Riggs
Rosalie Nelson
Bertha Williams
Gladious
Belva Willard
Zinnias
Edna Lee
Peggie Carper
Deloris Ruth
Federated Circle to Meet Wednesday Evening
The Federated Circle of the Federated Church will meet Wednesday at 7 30 p m in church rooms All members should bring an old hat wrapped to conceal its contents said Mrs W F Baxter
Buckley Reunion Attends Enterprise Church Picnic
Mrs Clara Karr of Cleveland joined the Enterprise EUB Church annual picnic at Rocksprings Fairgrounds Sunday. She is a guest of Mr and Mrs Thomas Bowen and family of Mulberry Ave. The Buckley family from Beaver Falls and New Brighton, Pa attended as well, with Jane Buckley and Barbara Ann Buckley among the relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enterprise Eub
Rocksprings Fairgrounds
Clara Karr
Cleveland
Karr
Thomas Bowen
Eugene Buckley
Joyce
Sue Ann
Kenny
Mulberry Ave
Russell Buckley
Jane
Beaver Falls
Jack Buckley
Barbara Ann
New Brighton
Buckley
Portland Park
Mrs. Electa Hysell, 94, Dies in Middleport Rites Friday
Middleport obituary for Electa M. Hysell widow of Civil War veteran Strander Hysell who died at 6 a.m. at her Hysell Street home. She would have turned 95 Aug 18. Survived by son Lord and Vernon. long-time member of First Baptist Church. involved in Daughters of America Pythian Sisters and Royal Neighbors. Funeral Friday at 2 p.m. at First Baptist Church. burial Middleport Hill Cemetery. Friends may call at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Electa M. Hysell
Hysell St
Strander Hysell
Vernon
Hysell
First Baptist Church
Daughters of America
Pythian Sisters
Camp Group Wins Merit Award At Lancaster Institute
Middleport youths earned a merit bar for meeting institute requirements during a week at the Methodist Camp at Lancaster. Kenneth Murray led the group as counselor with Mrs. Louis A. Bangerter and Mrs. John Ketchka supervising the cottage. Attendees include Patricia Lloyd Juanita Bangerter Carole Goff Shirley Roush Edward McComas Roger Covert John Ketchka Judy Hurley Warren Hurley and Carol Criswell. The Rev Louis A. Bangerter taught "The Life of Christ."
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Youth Fellowship Institute
Lancaster
Kenneth Murray
Louis A. Bangerter
John Ketchka
Middleport Myf
Patricia Lloyd
Juanita Bangerter
Carole Goff
Shirley Roush
Edward Lee McComas
Roger Covert
Judy
Warren Hurley
Carol Criswell
Institute
Life of
Christ
Trial Set For Tonight in Pomeroy
James McHaffie 22 Midd charged with larceny faces tonight court in Mayor E F Robinsons court. Wolfe police chief says McHaffie admitted stealing $30 from a Pomeroy business cash drawer Sunday morning. He was arrested after a taxi chase during which part of the money was discarded. The admission was signed Monday after questioning by Chief Wolfe and County Prosecutor James B. OBrien.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
E. F. Robinson
James McHaffie
Midd
Walter FE. Wolfe
Wolfe
McHaffie
Henry Werry
Werry
James B. O’brien
Meigs General Hospital Notes and Births
Meigs General Hospital lists patients from Racine Chester Middleport and Pomeroy with births to Gail Buck and Bradley Pooler. Outpatient treatment includes injuries from falls auto wrecks and lacerations while discharges note several patients and infants going home.
Birthday Dinner Honors Sandra Smith in Chauncey
Mr. and Mrs. Dan Johnson hosted a Sunday dinner honoring Sandra Smith. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Robert Smith, Patricia and Sandra of The Plains, Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Hoar and Marcia of Columbus, Mr. and Mrs. Russell Johnson and Leslie Ann, Chauncey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Dan Johnson
Sandra Smith
Robert Smith
Patricia
Sandra
the Plains
Melvin Hoar
Marcia
Columbus
Russell Johnson
Leslie Ann
Newspaperman Recalls 90 Year Old Surgeon
The piece recalls Dr. James P. Kerr a 90 year old surgeon who saved a patient with heart stoppage and treated Jack Cowie in an emergency appendectomy at St. Marys Hospital years ago Cowie describes Kerr as having capable hands and steady hands during surgery and notes his calm response after revival
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Associated Press
James P. Kerr
Jack Cowie
Cowie
Pittsburgh
St. Mary's Hospital
Fund Drive Is Scheduled for Pomeroy Firemen
Pomeroy firemen plan a block of dimes fundraiser Saturday in Meigs County during the Emergency March of Dimes. A white line will run from Blue and Grey Restaurant to New York Clothing Store as residents donate dimes to create a continuous path. Firemen start at 10 am with equipment and a loudspeaker to complete the line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Meigs County
Jack Thomas
New York
Thomas
Hendrix Family Faces Hospital Stays in Middleport
Middleport report details ongoing medical events for the Hendrix family. Winifred Hendrix Clark received treatment for breathing muscle spasms and was taken to Meigs General Hospital by the local emergency squad. Thomas Hendrix (Doty) was hospitalized after a Rutland car accident, also via the Middleport squad. Their father Thomas Hendrix, manager of the Columbus & Southern Ohio Electric Middleport division, recently left hospital care, while Mrs. Hendrix endured a lengthy prior winter hospitalization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Hendrix
Winifred Hendrix Clark
Meigs General Hospital
Thomas Hendrix
Doty
Rutland
Middle
Meigs County Land Transfers Ledger Notes Deals
Meigs County records list Henry E. Koehler and Zelda Koehler transferring parcels to Excelsior Salt Works Inc. and to various buyers. Transfers include three Olive Township parcels to Elia Mae Newton, several Pomeroy parcels to Excelsior Salt Works, Inc., 75 acres in Rutland to Ralph H. and Shirley E. Andrick, and 5 acres in Olive Township from Hazel M. and A H Curtis to Seldon R. and Ida V. Fleming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry E
Zelda Koehler
Excelsior Salt Works, Inc
Pomeroy
Harry R. Barnes
Edward and
Lettie Young
Middleport
Charles B. Bailey
Delilah Mays
Allie Mays
Harvey Bailey
Ella Bailey
Clarence Key
Emma Bailey
Bertha McDonald
Edward McDonald
Philip Schlaegel
Flora Schlaegel
Clarence Schlaegel
Irene Schlaegel
Alice Hamilton
Otho Hamilton
Ruth Schlaegel
Elia Mae Newtan
Olive Township
Zelda
Henry E. Koehler
Charlies H. Amos
Ralph H
Shirley E. Andrick
Rutland
Hazel M
A. H. Curtis
Seldon R
Ida V. Fleming
Chauncey Personals and Visiting Guests Review
Chauncey area notes show guests and travels. Mr and Mrs Mathew Killpatrick of Columbus hosted a week with Mr and Mrs Karl Gardner. Larry Bell, son of Mr and Mrs Lawrence Bell, underwent another spinal operation at Bainbridge Navy Hospital and is reported to be doing nicely. Forest Meighen visiting Akron. Richard Reed in the Army in Japan to return home this week. Wilma Ferrell of Glouster dined with her mother Mrs Elizabeth Ferrell. Elizabeth Ferrell hosted Elmer Ferrell of Athens. Charles Sanders of Millfield and Bill Riggs of Fairmont WV recently returned from a vacation trip visiting Blue Hole Castalia and lake Michigan to Wisconsin and other places in Illinois and Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mathew Killpatrick
Columbus
Karl Gardner
Larry Bell
Lawrence Bell
Navy Hospital
Bainbridge
Forest Meighen
Akron
Richard Reed
Elza Reedy
Japan
Wilma Ferrell
Glouster
Elizabeth Ferrell
Elmer Ferrell
Athens
Charles Sanders
Millfield
Bill Riggs
Fairmont
W. Va
Blue Hole
Castalia
Lake Michigan
Wisconsin
Illinois
Indiana
Storm frequency varies by region across the United States
The article notes that no area is storm free while the Pacific coast sees few electrical storms. It states that thunderstorms are twice as common in Ohio as in northern New England, reflecting regional differences in storm activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Pacific Coast
Ohio
New England
Meigs County voters face ten levies and two bonds in November
Meigs County voters will decide ten school district levies and two bond issues totaling 63000 in November. The Columbia Local bond seeks 55000 for modernization and land, plus fireproofing, over 20 years, while Racine asks 8000 for fire equipment over 10 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Meigs County
Albert Cleckner
County Board of Elections
Columbia
Racine Village
Western
Middleport
Olive Orange
Central
Syracuse Village
Northern
Salisbury
Southern
Bedford
Bedford District
Columbia District
First of Rosemary Fisher wedding showers in Middleport
The Middleport society hosted the first shower for Miss Rosemary Fisher daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. O. Fisher. She will wed Harold Moore Sept 5 at Heath Methodist Church. Attendees included Sigma Kappa members from Athens and Middleport and guests Joan Kircher Bonnell Carla Clark and Cedric Clark. Fisher works as a dietitian at Howard Hall after Ohio University graduation last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Rosemary Fisher
C. O. Fisher
Harold Moore
Heath Methodist Church
Ohio University Center
Sigma Kappa
Miss Fisher
University
Athens
Rodney Downing
Paul Bonnell
Joan Kircher
Columbus
Cedric Clark
Pete F. Klein
Carla Clark
Howard Hall
Ohio University
Injured NYC Caller Struck By Car In Middleport
A. W. Smith, longtime New York Central Railroad caller, was hit by an automobile Friday afternoon near Young’s Super Market on Locust Street. The laundry truck rear ended by Smith’s bicycle contributed to the crash. he was taken to Meigs General Hospital for x rays and observation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
A. W. Smith
New York Central Railroad
Young’s
Super Market
Locust St
J. P. Joachim
Smith
Nitro
W. Va
Meigs General Hospital
Three Hurt In Mishaps In Weekend Accidents
Sheriff Charles Russ reports three injuries from weekend crashes. Earl Watkins of Syracuse drove off Route 124 eight miles north of Racine injuring passenger Tom Barnhart with lacerations bruises and an ankle injury. On North Texas Road near Chester Mrs Roy Pooler and her daughter Phyllis suffered leg lacerations when her car collided with a second car driven by Roger Epple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Watkins
Syracuse
Racine
Tom Barnhart
Roy Pooler
Pomeroy
Phyllis
Ex Millfield Resident Completes Medical Technology Studies
Chauncey Miami Valley Hospital at Dayton held graduation exercises for the 1954 Medical Technology class after a 6 30 dinner. Graduates included Mrs. Imogene Mayhew of Dayton Rosemary Kurek of Elyria and Gordon Mingus a former Millfield resident from Columbus who has joined the Miami Valley Hospital staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Miami Valley Hospital
Dayton
Medical Technology
Imogene Mayhew
Layton Dr. Dayton
Rosemary Kurek
Elyria
Gordon Mingus
Midland Ave
Columbus
Mingus
Millfield
Chauncey-Dover High School
Miami Alley Hospital
Chauncey Dover Lions sponsor watermelon booth at fair
The Chauncey Dover Lions Club hosts a watermelon booth at the Athens County Fair to raise funds and engage community members. Local volunteers staff the stand offering slices and promotional materials during the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Chauncey Dover Lions Club
Athens County Fair
Local families visit relatives across Ohio in late summer travel notes
A string of short returns and visits across Ohio are recorded. Robert Turner and family went back to Bucyrus after visiting Mr and Mrs Joe Turner. Edith Elder of Columbus travels to assist her mother Lucy Elder at Roy Tracy Jr’s home. Earl Knight and daughter Marilyn returned from Euclid Beach with Fair Haven friends and Newark Cleveland baseball outings. J D Smith visits with Eugene Stone family and Groveport relatives. Virginia Smith of Logan visited Stella Ely Smith’s granddaughter. Patricia Smith of Logan hosted this week. John Kauff returned from Nebraska with family. Betty Koehler nurses at Holzer Hospital joined in Groveport visit. Charles Haskins from Fort Knox spent weekend with Noah Haskins. Lewis Skiles of Akron visiting Ada Cray. Earl Sansbury and children with Findlay and Gardner families. K T Wagner Virginia Russell and family head home to York Pa. Marilyn and Bill Swan visiting grandparents while parents vacation. George Skinner and children vacationed Buckeye Lake. Richard Horden visited Columbus relatives. C C Chapman and grandsons spent weekend in Columbus with Adrian LeFevre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith Elder
Columbus
Lucy Elder
Roy Tracy, Jr
Earl Knight
Marilyn
Euclid Beach
Cleveland
Faire Harbor
Newark-Cleveland
J. D. Smith
Eugene Stone
Robert Eugene
Charles King
Groveport
Stella Ely Smith
Elizabeth LaRue
Virginia Smith
Logan
Patricia Smith
John Kauff
Max Hickman
Nebraska
Lewis Koehler
Ada Cray
S. Third Ave
Earl Sansbury
Martha and
Jerry
Sanbury
Florence Gardner
Wayne Gardner
Mark Gardner
Findlay
K. T. Wagner
Virginia Russell
Karen
Tommy
Griff Russell
York
Bill Swan
Harry Swan
Long Bottom
Marvin Swan
George Skinner
Buckeye Lake
Skinner
Richard Horden
Cecil Horden
Miss Gretta Horden
C. C. Chapman
Carl Alfred
Buddy
Adrian LeFevre
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Council
Federal Land Bank
The
United National Farm Loan
A. ©. Gibson
Ohio Valley Bank
Gallipolis
Pomeroy Social Notes
Edison Hobstetter
FE. Price
Charles M. Price
Donald Strauss
Lascille Price
W. G. McMaster
Edward Wells
Richard Neutzling
Jason Adams
Delray Beach
Fla
Ores Ruth
Amanda Eastman
Sam Leman
Bernard Paulsen
Magnetic Springs Polio Foundation
C. N. Jones
Jones
Hemlock Grange
Grange Group
Darst
Pomeroy Bend
Meigs
Guy With A Grin
James Stewart
Rosalind Russell
Charles Ruggles
Genevieve Tobin Allyn Joslyn
Louise Beavers
Crazylegs
Flroy Hirsch Lioyvd Nolan Joan Vohs
Los Angeles Rams
Nicholsons
WSCS
Walk-In Garden Club
Church Circle
Pomeroy Personals
Lena Belles
Henrietta Robinson
Gerald Powell
Caryl Pooler
Chester
Winifred Clark
Frank Jennings
Floyd Spence
Bennett Roush
Ruby Russell
L. Smith
New Haven
W. A
Gladys Cooper
Minersville
Homer Hartley
Helen Blake
Mansfield
Fred Clark
Estil Collins
Oo R. Minger
Harrisone
Langsville
Gail Buck
Route 3
Bradley Pooler
Betty Klein
Henry Klein
Michael Taylor
Mason
Homer Robinson
Washington, D. C
Sunoco Station
Fred Lemley
Margaret Miller
James Woodyard
E. C. Jordan
Dexter
Ida Taylor
Irene Randolph
Arthur Roush
Earl Custer
Stanford Denney
George Helvert
Leo. Dailey
Curtis Barker
Herman Michael
Robert Alkire
Melody Roush
Harold Watson
Vaughn Price
Amily
Middleport Society
Nyc
Charles Russ
Trimble Church of Christ
Quick's
Robert Turner
Michael
Deborah
Bucyrug
Joe Turner
BUICK
Century
Karr & van Zandt
Pomeroy Ohio
Monument Institute Be
Logan Monument Co
W. Main Street
Monument Institute of America
Logan, Ohio
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