Rev Van Meter Opens Meigs County Fair at Pomeroy
About 200 people attended the Meigs County Ministerial Association service to open the Meigs County Fair in the association tent at the midway. Rev Dale Van Meter formerly of Meigs County now in Boston spoke of his local ties and current work. The service included invocations readings from old and new testaments and an offertory featuring a rabbit and a tomato basket. An anthem titled Harvest Song was performed by a combined choir from Heath Methodist and Federated Church Pomeroy directed by Ben Philson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Meigs County
Sally Mora
Larry Montgomery
Lee Hysell
Janice Holter
Heath Methodist Church
Middleport
Federated Church
Ben Philson
Ben Neutzling
Nyle D. Borden
Births at Holzer Hospital listed by families and towns
The Holzer Hospital Births section lists numerous newborns with families and hometowns such as Pomeroy Gallipolis Ironton Ashland Bidwell Point Pleasant Wellston Ravenswood and Kathy related names. The long roster names parents including Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Roush Mrs. James Spencer Mrs. Gerald Straten and many others across Ohio and nearby areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh Roush
Pomeroy
James Thomas Spencer
Gallipolis
Gerald Straten
Columbus
Honeymoon Exposed as Nugents Dine at Emerald Beach Hotel
Report on Pat and Luci Johnson Nugent honeymooning in Nassau Bahamas where newsmen waited outside their villa. Nicki Kelly of the Nassau Tribune saw the couple at the Emerald Beach Hotel and noted the guests’ arrival at an alternate table. The Nugents reportedly joined in with entertainers and chatted with American guests before leaving via a back entrance.
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Pat
Luci Johnson Nugent
Bahamas
Nicki Kelly
Nassau Tribune
Emerald Beach
Tawes Hosts Governors Invitational Marlin Tournament
Maryland Governor J Millard Tawes hosts the Governors Invitational Marlin Tournament in Ocean City Maryland as part of a seaside fishing event attracting participants and spectators.
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Tawes
Ocean City
Charles L. Terry
Delaware
Terry
Gov. J. Millard Tawes
Maryland
Miss Coleen Wilson Honored At Shower
Miss Coleen Wilson of Logan honored at a bridal shower hosted by Mrs. Harvey Van Vranken in Athens with co hostesses. Wilson, daughter of Mr and Mrs Russell Wilson, will wed Terry W Ohlinger Sept 3. Entrance prizes and gifts decorated in daffodils and yellow decor. Pomeroy council brief adjourned after street committee chair Don Collins was named to plan fall street repairs. bills paid.
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Pomeroy
Coleen Wilson
Logan
Harvey van Vranken
William Lehrer
Athens
Miss Wilson
Middleport
Russell Wilson
Terry W. Ohlinger
Herman Ohlinger
Paul Tribe
Geoffrey Willson
Dale Harrison
William Ohlinger
Debbie
Kim
Steve Ohlinger
Phil Ohlinger
Olan Harrison
Tracy Whaley
Gladys Duck
Don Collins
Where The Waters Mingle
William McKinley, 65, of Point Pleasant, has returned from Scotland after reuniting with his sister for the first time. The visit, marred by the death of his brother in law, followed a six week stay with Mrs. John McCormick at 72. McKinley noted a plane strike delayed travel, taking seven hours by air to New York and 24 hours by bus to Point Pleasant.
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William McKinley
Scotland
McKinley
Ohio St
John McCormick
McCormick
Fred
Fannie McKinley
Pittsburgh
Ireland
Frederick
Ing
Wilmington
Del
New York
Point Pleasant
Six Fined On Expired Car Stickers
Six persons were fined 10 dollars and costs each before Justice of the Peace Boy Kincaid for expired inspection stickers. Names include Gerald Mollet and Barbara Cruickshank from Point Pleasant, George Knapp of Letart, Terry Midkiff of Huntington, and others from Point Pleasant, Willard Coats, and West Columbia. Additional fines were levied for speeding, no license, excessive muffler noise, assault and battery, and improper turning.
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Point Pleasant
Justice of the Peace
Kincaid
Gerald D. Mollet
George E. Knapp
Letart
Barbara Cruickshank
Willard Allen Coats
Terry Max Midkiff
Huntington
Ronald Dale Brinegar
Baltimore
Kenneth Carroll Keefer
Leon
Jackie Miller
West Columbia
Larry Allen Stephens
Mount Alto
Marceline Schultz
Dale Woods
Pleasant Valley Hospital Birth and Admits Summary
Birth announced for Mr and Mrs Eunice Rollins of Leon a daughter. Patients admitted include Charley Litchfield of Point Pleasant Roy Click of Mount Alton. Discharged are Norman Lieving Theodore Schiffler Mary Layton Mrs John Hickman and Shelia Ann Greer.
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Eunice Rollins
Leon
Charley Litchfield
Point Pleasant
Roy Click
Mount Alton
Norman Lieving
Theodore Schiffler
Mary Layton
Mrs
John Hickman
Shelia Ann Greer
Unlawful Cohabitation Filed In Gallia County
A man and woman were arrested Monday by the sheriff's department on charges of unlawful cohabitation. Dorothy Jean Winters of Point Pleasant and Donald Taylor 33 109 Fifth St both formerly of Gallia County were taken into custody.
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Point Pleasant
Sheriff’s Department
Dorothy Jean Winters
Donald Taylor
Fifth St
Gallia County
Parole Board Revokes Baldwin and Warrants Pending
The parole board revoked Lindy Allen Baldwin aged 26 of Pomeroy and he was returned to Moundsville State Penitentiary for parole violation. The sheriff’s department reports Delbert Wendell Clench age 35 of Point Pleasant was taken to Akron on bad check charges.
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Point Pleasant
Lindy Allen Baldwin
Pomeroy
Moundsville State Penitentiary
Sheriff's Department
Delbert Wendell Clench
Akron
Grandma McKinney Memorial Day Observation Aug 28
The program at Mount Zion Church on Thomas Ridge will feature a speech by Rev. William Gibbs of Point Pleasant. A picnic lunch will follow the service for attendees.
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Point Pleasant
Grandma McKinney
Mount Zion Church
Thomas Ridge
William Gibbs
Grandstand Attractions At Meigs County Fair
POMEROY An exhibition by Bib Bend Twirlers opens the Meigs County Fair grandstand program at 7 p.m. followed by the Rotroff all girl auto thrill show at 8 p.m. Wednesday includes kiddies day from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with midway rides, a horse and pony conformation at 10 a.m. and a horse show at 1 p.m. on the new Meigs County Riding Club track, free of charge. The horse pulling contest with cash prizes for top five teams is 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, fireworks at 10 p.m. are by Racine Fire Department.
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Pomeroy
Bib Bend Twirlers
Meigs County Fair
Rotroff
Meigs County Riding Club
Racine Fire Department
Letart WSCS Plans Sept 7 Leadership Workshop
East Letart Women s Society of Christian Service announced a leadership workshop for September 7 in Middleport. The meeting featured devotionals, prayers, a missionary report, and work on a mission box for clothing sent overseas.
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Pomeroy
Middleport
East Letart
Mary Roush
Hazel Fox
Barbara Adams
Mildred Donahew
Mabel Shields
Lith Birthday Party for Andrew B Vaughan
Mr. and Mrs. Frank A. Vaughan hosted a party for their son Andrew B. on his 11th birthday. Guests enjoyed games and dancing before refreshments were served to a list of attendees including Linda Rupe Brenda Taylor Rosa Boothe Lu Ann Sebo Peggy O'Brien Shelly Mankin Jo Ellen Diehl Marla Neutzling Darla Neutzling Becky Wright Brenda Barton Rick Miller Robin Pahlin Doug Phalin Scott Van Vranken Danny Stone Steve Story J D Story John Dillar Marl Dillar Tony Vaughan Joe Welker Marty Vaughan Gary Fife Vickie Lynn Pamela Jean and Jo Vaughan.
Garden Club Members Conduct Flower Show
Rose Garden Club members in Tuppers Plains held a flower show at Mrs. Clarence Headley’s home. Judge Mrs. Robert Reibel of Middleport offered arranging tips. Mrs. Doris Davis chaired the event. The September meeting will be at Mrs. Carl Barnhill’s home.
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Tuppers Plains
Rose Garden Club
Clarence Headley
Robert Reibel
Middleport
Doris Davis
Carl Barnhill
Train Crash Averted At Last Moment
A B and O freight train stopped in Moonville Ohio after an oncoming work cart placed on the rails by juveniles was seen in time to trigger emergency brakes. Sheriff Harold Steele said the two youths abandoned the cart and fled as the train halted without collision. Authorities seek the boys involved.
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B&o Police
Sheriff's Department
Heights ELB Youths To Visit New Haven
Heights ELB Church youth group plans travel to New Haven Church for a youth fellowship meeting Tuesday at 7 30 p m. They should meet at Main St Church at 6 45 p m. A Win One Class picnic follows Friday at Harmon Park at 6 30 p m.
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Point Pleasant Heights
ELB
Point Pleasant
New Haven
Main St
Harmon Park
Hidden Valley Women Plan Tournament
Mrs. Lillian Greene, president of the Women s Golf Association of Hidden Valley Country Club, announced a weekly tournament to be held Wednesday with a pot luck luncheon. The regular ladies round will start at 10 a.m. followed by the luncheon. Luella Morgan won last week s match.
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Point Pleasant
Lillian Greene
Women’s Golf Association
Hidden Valley Country Club
Luella Morgan
Weekend guests of Mrs. Frank Carpenter Sr. listed
Weekend guests in Point Pleasant include Mrs. Kate Day Long and Worthy Daylong of Gallipolis Ferry Jimmy Carpenter of West Columbia Mrs. Mary Voiers George Voiers Shirley Voiers and John Smith of Cleveland Mr and Mrs. Don Davis Pam of Dunbar Mr and Mrs. Raleigh Garvin Mrs. Lucy Rollins Carrie and Sam Taylor Mrs. Walter Carpenter and son Keith Mrs. Larry Sayre and daughters Lisa and Tammie of Point Pleasant Mrs. Alice Sprouse and son Randy of Rutland Mrs. Hobart Daniels and son Troy Lee of Gallipolis Mrs. John Carpenter and children Connie Jo Mary Ann Larry and Stevie of New Haven John A Carpenter of New Haven is a patient at St. Marys Hospital in Huntington in room 4011 and listed in serious condition.
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Frank Carpenter Sr
Bellemeade
Kate Daylong
Worthy Daylong
Gallipolis Ferry
Jimmy Carpenter
West Columbia
Mary Voiers
George
Shirley Voiers
John Smith
Cleveland
Don Davis
Pam
Dunbar
Raleigh Garvin
Lucy Rollins
Carrie
Sam Taylor
Walter Carpenter
Keith
Larry Sayre
Lisa
Tammie
Point Pleasant
Alice Sprouse
Randy
Rutland
Hobart Daniels
Troy Lee
Gallipolis
John Carpenter
Connie Jo
Mary Ann
Larry
Stevie
New Haven
John A. Carpenter
St. Mary's Hospital
Huntington
Community Corner shows big plans for Meigs County Minstrel
Charlene Hoeflich reports the Big Bend Minstrel cast rehearsed in Pearl Street space for the Meigs County Fair performances on Thursday and Saturday. Veterans mentor newcomers as the author, a longtime needleworker, reflects on staged roles and a humorous ambition to sing on stage.
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Big Bend
Middleport
Pearl St
Meigs County Fair
Reibel
Neases
Kathryn Crow
John Lise
The
Strubles
Bill Young
Ralph Werry
Allan Harris
Olive Weber
Middleport Social Notes Highlight Diverse Family Visits
Betty and Joni Koehler from Columbus visit aunt Sally Schaaf and great grandmother Lansbury in Middleport. Christine joins later with siblings and cousins from Dayton Nelsonville Pomeroy and Huntington. Other trips include Moore family from Ashland at hospital and I E Miller home move to Grant Street with school administrator Russell joining Guernsey County.
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Betty
Joni Koehler
Richard Koehler
Columbus
Sally Schaaf
R. C. Lansbury
Christine
Jon Schaaf
Dayton
Michael Ohlinger
Michael II
Julie
Nelsonville
Conrad Ohlinger
Pomeroy
Leo Kennedy
Middleport
Ohlinger
Kennedy
Springfield
David Entsminger
Charleston
W. Va
Wendell Miller
Fred Zimmerman
Harry S. Moore Jr
Ashland
Harry S. Moore Sr
Moore
St. Marys Hospital
Huntington
Test Hole Bids to Drill McArthur Water Wells
McArthur Board of Public Affairs to open bids Wednesday noon for a test hole in the new well field north of town off Route 93. If water is adequate, the winner will drill two more wells under village engineers Burgess and Niple of Columbus. Five bid blanks issued. aims to satisfy expanding water needs and industrial growth. DURST REUNION SET AT GERLACH PARK Sun at Rayburn Road. precine dinner planned for 1 p.m. local time.
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Mcarthur
McArthur Board of Public Affairs
Burgess and Niple
Columbus
Russell Wallar
Wallar
Durst
Point Pleasant
Gerlach Park
Rayburn Road
Racine Legion Auxiliary Installs New Officers at Meeting
Louise Stewart installed officers for Racine Post 602 Ladies Auxiliary during a hall meeting. New officers include Leora Young president Opal Diddle first vice president Margaret Houdashelt chaplain Mary Roush secretary Myrtle Walker treasurer Frances Roberts historian Ernie Brinker sergeant at arms with Blanche Spencer and Frances Roberts as color guards.
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Frank H. Johnston
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Samuel R. Anderson
Hartford
Lance Sullins
Bidwell
Lloyd Baker
Mason
Thomas Stewart
Ironton
Jack Lehman
Kenneth Fuller
Minnie Chaney
Firebrick
Christine A. Collins
Wellston
Oakley Malone
James C. Mitchell
Richard Ballengee
Jackson
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Glen Cecil Hall
Edwington
Lee Roy Mayes
Henderson
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Charley Wilson
Oak Hill
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Donald Craycraft
Charles Monroe
Vernon Cogar
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Cheshire
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Gene Mullins
Vinton
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Henry C. White
Fred A. Samsel
Frances Treadway
Scottown
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Jean P. Mees
John Straten
Farrell Miller
Wilbert Bailey
Ewington
Bernard Bartlett
Lester Brisker
William Claar Jr
Donald Click
Joseph Cozard
James Gabbert
William A. Gardner
Forrest Gillenwater
Walter Kennedy Jr
Oren Lightner
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Linda Joyce Johnson
Ronald Hannan Riffle
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Charles Lytle
Mary Eblin
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Portland
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Athens Road
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