Sidney Russell Enters Middleport Mayoralty Race
Sidney Russell declares candidacy in Middleport mayoral race as Republican Ston Fisher and Democrat write in Richard Folden join the field. Russell, former fireman and local resident, filed last week. Folden may stay in the contest. race could hinge on party split.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Sidney Isell
Ston Fisher
Nomine
Richard Folden
Russell
Messenger
Mid- Art
Donna Tuckan
C. Tuckerman
Donna Ruth
Myrna
Clinton Fisher
American Legion
Will
Fisher
Folden
New York Central Railroad
Hobson
Eber Willock
Salisbury Township Education Appoints New Teachers
The Meigs County schools announce teaching appointments in Salisbury Township and surrounding districts. Rose Hill Ray Whaley and Grace Hawley receive grades assignments. Edith Biffle teaches early grades. Geneva Joachim covers Rocksprings. Laurel Cliff gains Robert Bowen and Nellie Tracy. Silver Run gets Thelma Dill and Norma Wilson. Genevt Karr serves Cheshire. Bradbury adds Edith Forest Sadie McElhinney Lillian Smith Audrey Theobald. Vocal music post filled by Gladys Kerr Will. Home economics instructor named Lucinda Carman at Columbia Township High School. Vocational agriculture positions still open at Tuppers Plains and Chester high schools. Chester Racine seek vocal music instructor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Wilma Roush
C. O. Chapman
Meigs County
Salisbury Township
Rose Hill
Ray Whaley
Bedford
Grace Hawley
Middleport
Edith Biffle
Geneva Joachim
Laurel Cliff
Robert Bowen
Gladys Kerr Will
Lucinda Carman
Columbia Township
Tuppers Plains
Chester
Racine
U S Farm Uses of Electricity Reach Four Hundred
The Department of Agriculture has tabulated four hundred distinct applications of electricity on American farms. The survey highlights new labor saving and productivity ideas across diverse farm operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Department of Agriculture
U.S
Coal Mine Inspector Posts Open
POMEROY Informs of Civil Service exam for coal mine inspector positions with salaries from 4149 to 4902 yearly. Applications due by Sept 9. requires six to seven years of progressive coal mining experience, with specialized years for each post, plus mandatory medical checks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
George Paulsen
Pomeroy Buco
U.S. Civil Service Commission
Washington
D. C
Man Arrested Jailed Over Old Fine Payment
Pomeroy Ohio resident Wel ch Emmet Wimpy Welch was jailed Friday afternoon by Pomeroy police on an intoxication charge. He was arraigned Saturday afternoon before Mayor George Howell on failing to pay an old fine, pled guilty, and remained jailed to serve the old fine before another arraignment on the intoxication charge dated August 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Emmett
Wimpy) Welch
Harrisonville
Pomeroy City
George Howell
Marriage Licenses Issued by Meigs Probate Court
The Meigs Probate Court issued marriage licenses on Saturday and Monday to several couples including Roy Sims Jr. of Dayton and Patricia Ann Stoves of Dexter, Hunter Waggoner of Parkersburg and Anna Hayes of Middleport, and others such as Earl H. Wilson and Mildred Smith, Eddie Shartinger and Waltha Ratcliff, Charles Williams and Eloise Bellville, Charles DeLong and Edna Cornell, Arthur McKibber and Grace Hart, and Ralph Oberholtz with Aldena Johns plus Jason Adams and Ruth Strauss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Meigs Probate Court
Roy Sims, Jr
Dayton
Patricia Ann Stoves
Dexter
Hunter Waggoner
Parkersburg
W.va
Anna Hayes
Middleport
William B. Swain
Long Bottom
Glenna Eynon
Earl H. Wilson
Huntington
W. Va
Mildred Smith
Eddie Lee Shartinger
Cheshire
Waltha Ratcliff
Charles Williams
Gallipolis
Eloise Bellville
Charles DeLong
Portland
Edna Cornell
Arthur McKibber
New Marshfield
Grace Hart
Krennie Lee
Laura Elliott
Middle
Divorce Suit Filed by Thomas A. Phalin
A divorce petition was filed August 9 by Thomas A. Phalin against Jessie Pearl Phalin. The plaintiff accuses the defendant of gross neglect of duty and extreme cruelty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Thomas A. Phalin
Jessie Pearl Phalin
Outing Planned for Middleport High Students to Cora Dam
Middleport will host a church group outing when the high school class from First Baptist Church travels with Mrs. Willis Anthony to Cora Dam Thursday afternoon. The group departs Middleport at 2 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
First Baptist Church
Cora Dam
Willis Anthony
Local social notes from Mineral and surrounding towns
Mr and Mrs Joseph Buckley hosted the Rev Mr Scott, Mr Webb, and Mr Snyder in Mineral. Clarence Penrod marked his 65th birthday August 7. Mrs Max Schulz of Baltimore visits Mrs Avery Nell Schulz and son Karl Schulz. D B Lowry and wife of Carbondale visit G K Lowry with Ed Lowry's widow. J P Snyder improves after illness. Paul Coley visits. Russell McAfee and Owen McAfee visit Doe McAfee. Mrs David Stephenson and Mrs G K Lowry travel to Athens. Eileen Steel visits from Indiana as Martins Ferry guests Mr and Mrs Raymond McWhorter. Mrs C V Hester signs off.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mineral
Joseph Buckley
Mr. Scott
Webb
Snyder
Washington, D. H
Scott
Mission Church
Clarence Penrod
Max Schulz
Baltimore
Avery Nell Schulz
Karl Schulz
D. B. Lowry
Carbondale
Ed Lowry
B and O
G. K. Lowry
J. P. Snyder
Paul Coley
Russell McAfee
New York
Owen McAfee
Dayton
Doe
McAfee
David Stephenson
Athens
Eileen Steel
Indiana
M. G. Woods
Raymond McWhorter
Martins Ferry
J. H. Sickels
C. V. Hester
Middleport Social Notes Highlight Local Swimming and Picnics
Middleport and Gallia County residents flock to the Galli polis pool and Cora Dam picnic facilities. Sunday gatherings included families led by Paul Smarts, Harold Chases, Martin Abbotts, Orin Smiths, Gene Rices, plus youths Mary Lou Smith Ina Louise Rupe and Betty Joe Matthews with guests from Cheshire Columbus and Pomeroy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Gallia County
Gallipolis
Cora Dam
Paul Smarts
Harold Chases
Martin Abbotts
Orin Smiths
Gene Rices
Mary Lou Smith
Ina
Louise
Rupe
Betty Joe Matthews
Cheshire
Tommy Stelzer
Charles Gest
Columbus
Richard Schwab
Pomeroy
Frances Pickens
Suit Involves Oil Territory In Bedford Township
A civil suit filed August 11 in Meigs County Common Pleas Court by Edyth Weed against Ellea R. Nelson and others seeks appointment of a receiver, an accounting, recovery of 10000 dollars and equitable relief. The petition accuses H B Walker and H B Walker and Co. of exploring and developing oil and gas property in Bedford Township since 1943 without plaintiff consent or agreement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford Township
Land Transfers in Meigs County Summary
Harvey S Mourning and Fannie F Mourning transfer parcel in Middleport to Harold M and Anna K Brown. Sarah Epple transfers affidavit of property in Pomeroy to Leonard and Dana I Epple. Dana I Epple and Alice Epple transfer parcel in Pomeroy to Samuel N and Ruth E Arnold. Paul and Charles Peck transfer parcel in Columbia Township to Leonard K Brooks. C L Brooks and Maud M Brooks transfer Lots 81 and 82 in Middleport to Donald and Wilma Gosney. Denison heirs transfer affidavit of property in Salem Township from Nora O Denison to J E Denison and others. J E Denison et al transfer parcel in Salem Township to Frank D and Mattie Nelson. Bolton administration transfers 120 acres in Columbia Township to Harry Crippen. Flora A Bolton transfers 120 acres in Columbia Township to Harry Crippen. Ross S Reynolds and L E Reynolds transfer Lot 40 in Pomeroy to Wilbur C and Mary Lou Hood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey S
Fannie F. Mourning
Harold M
Anna K Brown
Middleport
Sarah Epple
Leonard
Dana I. Epple
Pomeroy
Alice Epple
Samuel N
Ruth E. Arnold
Paul and
Charles Peck
Leonard K. Brooks
Columbia Township
C. L. Brooks
Maud M. Brooks
Donald
Wilma Gosney
Nora O. Denison
J. E. Denison
Carl Denison
Reva Mills
Salem Township
Effie Denison
Carl L. Denison
Marcia M. Denison
Vernon Mills
Frank D
Mattie Nelson
William Howard Bolton
J. M. Bolton
Harry Crippen
Hospital Entries From Martz Notes
August records show Mrs. Maxine Rock of Reedsville in hold and later noted, Victor Hamm of Minersville under observation, James Fell of Five Points scheduled for tonsillectomy, Harold Davis of Pom eroy under medical care, with multiple August entries for the same individuals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maxine Rockhold
Reedsville
Victor Hamm
Minersville
James Fell
Harold Davis
Pomeroy
Observation
Birth of son announced for Pomeroy couple
Mr. and Mrs. Harold Hite of Pomeroy announce the birth of an eight and one half pound son at Mason Clinic on Tuesday. Grandparents are Alva Hite of Pomeroy and George Branch Sr. of Apalachicola Florida. Great grandmothers are Mattie Branch of Sumatra and Mary Hite of Gore Ohio and Leanie Gregory of Sumatra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Harold Hite
Mason Clinic
Alva Hite
George Branch
Apalachicola
Fla
Mattie Branch
Sumatra
Mary Hite
Gore
Ohio
Leanie Gregory
Fife Welcomes Daughter in Middleport Birth Notice
Mr. and Mrs. Roscoe Fife of Brownell Avenue announce the birth of a daughter at Holzer Hospital on Sunday August 3. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs Chauncey Werner of near Middleport and Mr. and Mrs. Ross Fife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Roscoe Fife
Betty Werner
Brownell Ave
Holzer Hospital
Chauncey Werner
Near
Ross Fife
Informal Dance Planned at Middleport Center Friday
Jack Bachner president of the Middleport Recreation Center announces an informal dance at the Center on Friday night replacing the planned formal event. Chet Haddox and his orchestra will perform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Jack Bachner
Middleport Recreation Center
Chet Haddox
Pomery Man Scalded at Salt Works on Sunday
Harold Davis Pomeroy on crutches Tuesday after a foot and leg were scalded while working at the Excelsior Salt Works Sunday. He was taken to Martt Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Harold Davis
Excelsior
Martt Hospital
Marietta Paints Distributed by Regional Firms
Marietta paints are distributed by Bardin Bros. Co. in Athens Pomeroy Cement Block Co. in Pomeroy and Plymale Wagner Co. in Gallipolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marietta Paints
Bardin Bros. CO
Athens
Pomeroy Cement Block CO
Pomeroy
Plymale
Wagner CO
Gallipolis
Miss Virginia Hughes Sings With Oslo World Conference Choir
Miss Virginia Hughes, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Hughes of S. Second Ave, regional delegate to the World Conference of Christian Youth, Oslo, Nor way, sings with the conference choir. The 70 nations attending form the choir. The Hughes, former Gallipoli residents, moved here after opening an electric shop on N. Second Ave. Their daughter has worked in Dayton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Hughes
E. L. Hughes
S. Second Ave
World Conference of Christian Youth
Oslo
Norway
Hughes
Gallipolii
N. Second Ave
Dayton
Birthday Picnic Honors Richard Fink at Palmer Street
In observance of Richard Fink's birthday Mrs. Fink hosted a yard picnic and family gathering. A pink and white birthday cake was presented to the honoree by his wife as guests including the Fink family and Mabel Hysell and P A Hysell attended from Columbus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Fink
Byer Anniversary Family Dinner Held at Pearl Street Home
A 20th wedding anniversary celebration was hosted Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Byer on Pearl Street. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Gomer Martin and their sons Robert and Charles from Middleport, Mr. and Mrs. John Vance and daughters Carol and Betty from Gallipolis, and Martha Jane Smith of Point Pleasant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Byer
Pearl St
Gomer Martin
Byer
Robert
Charles
Middleport
John Vance
Carol
Betty
Gallipolis
Martha Jane Smith
Point Pleasant
Welsh family visits Chester after Athens graduation joy
Mrs J H Welsh of Chester PA visited neighbors in town after attending Ohio University graduation exercises in Athens. Her son Jack Welsh earned a B S in commerce and played on the Middleport High School football team. The Welshes had lived here during Mr Welsh’s WVOW wartime employment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Welsh
Chester
Ruth Drake
Fourth Ave
Athens
Ohio University
Jack Welsh
Jack
MHS
Middleport High School
Welshes
Welsh
WVOW
Allenstown family plans Michigan fishing trip details
Mr and Mrs Robert Allensworth and son John Harvey, plus John Frecker and Mr and Mrs Floyd Koehler, travel to Michigan for a two week fishing trip. Eddie Frecker and Ralph Frecker from Columbus join at the camp by plane later this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
Robert Allensworth
John Harvey
John Frecker
Floyd Koehler
Eddie Frecker
Ralph Frecker
Columbus
Franklin Ginther on Terminal Leave After Army Service
Franklin Ginther visits with grandparents Mr and Mrs Frank Ginther during terminal leave. He was stationed at West Point New York and served in the Army band at the Military Academy. Previously a member of a dance band he played with Chet Haddox orchestra Friday night at the Middleport Recreation Center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin Ginther
Frank Ginther
Franklin
West Point
N. Y
Military Academy
Ginther
Chet Haddox
Middleport Recreation Center
Widdleport Personals and Local Visits
Robert Wood of Gulfport Mississippi joined his family at Mrs. Delbert Rice's home on S Second Ave where they have been guests the past week Perry Graves remains ill at his S Fifth Ave home Don Vance of Richmond Indiana visits his parents on Palmer Street The Vances and William A Yeager attended the Vance reunion at Lake Hope Mrs Lilly Grimm spent Thursday at Coney Island Frances Pickens accompanied her mother Mrs Sidney Pickens and Mrs Cora Bennett to Cincinnati for state convention sessions
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Wood
Gulfport
Miss
Delbert Rice
S. Second Ave
Perry Graves
S. Fifth Ave
Don Vance
Richmond
Ind
C. E. Vance
Palmer St
Vances
William A. Yeager
Vance
Lake Hope
Lilly Grimm
Coney Island
Frances Pickens
Sidney Pickens
Cora Bennett
Cincinnati
Legion Auxiliary Attends Ice Carnival and Visits Coney Island
Community notes describe Legion Auxiliary members attending the Ice Carnival and a Coney Island visit. The column lists residents with illness news, family visits, and travel, including Ottmer Phillips in Florida and several families from Watertown Point Pleasant Parkersburg Akron Xenia and Cleveland visiting or staying with relatives.
Local visits span Columbus and California
Mrs. James Faulkner accompanied by her daughter visited Columbus. Gene Bennett returned from Columbus after surgery at his mother Alberta Bennett’s home. Mrs. J F Churchill and Catherine Hennesy visited the Hennesy family on Garfield Ave. Leona Steele of Santa Rosa joined the visit. Ward Tedder, who stayed with the Clarence Clarks at Gravel Hill, has returned to Marion Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
James Faulkner
Gene Bennett
Alberta Bennett
J. F. Churchill, Jr
Catherine Hennesy
Mr. Churchill
James Frank Churchhill
Leona Steele
Santa Rosa
Calif
C. M. Hennesy
Garfield Ave
Ward Teddar
Clarence Clarks
Gravel Hill
Marion
Ind
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Middleport News
Sidney Russell
Associated Radio
Harry A. Miller
Main & Sycamore Pomeroy
Salisbury
Catalina
BRUT
Middleport Social Notes
Meigs
Seta
Marietta
Elberfelds
Elberfeld
Widdleport Personals
Frank Kanouse
Florida
Fred Kanouse
W. FE. Hanna
Carroll Edwin Meadows
S. Third Ave
Marvin
Ernest Barger
Lee Dent
South Charleston
Francie Bush
Bush
Mill St
Bargers
Letort
Budd McQuillen
Michael
Pat McQuillen
Cleveland
Badger Construction Co
Fred Mees
Leah Kaye
Fred Jr
UM Mla Hd
E. Main St. Pomeroy
Aly Rc
STARK
Pomeroy, Ohio
Dixie
Sherwin-Williams
West Virginia
Venus
McMaster Hardware & Furniture Co
Middleport, Ohio
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