Minstrel Show Dazzles Meigs Fair Despite Rain
Professionals join amateurs for the Big Bend Minstrel Association’s 13th Meigs County Fair performance. Despite a downpour the outdoor show featured a pink and black color scheme, a live music trio, and numerous soloists including Nancy Harris and June Van Vranken. The finale closed with The Battle Hymn of the Republic and a large American flag on stage.
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Beulah Jones
Meigs
Pomeroy
Big Bend Minstrel Association
Meigs County Fair
Olive Weber
Fred Sisson
Tim Glaze
29 Churches Represented At Missionary Baptist Meeting
In Middleport the Providence Missionary Baptist Association holds its 134th annual session at Mount Moriah Baptist Church with about 75 delegates from 29 churches across seven counties in southeastern Ohio. The four day event features education night youth programs and Women’s Day led by Rev H A Ruffin and guild participants. closing sermons by Rev L H Johnson and Dr J W Parrish and ongoing officers election and reports.
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Middleport
Ohio
Providence Missionary Baptist Association
Mount Moriah
Ohio Baptist General Association
Bernice Borden
Bidwell
Ohio Baptist Guild
Zudelia Smith
Lee Williams
Columbus
Meigs Park Dedication Sunday at Forest Acres Park
A Sunday dedication event for Forest Acres Park between Rutland and Harrisonville offers activities starting at 9 a.m. A chicken barbecue, cotton candy, popcorn machines, games and rides will entertain attendees. The Meigs Local High School Band will perform in the afternoon with several dignitaries present including William Sheehan of the U S Defense Department in Washington.
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Rutland
New Forest Acres Park
Harrisonville
Rutland Volunteer Fire Dept
Meigs
William Sheehan
U. S. Defense Department
Washington
Band Buses Scheduled for Meigs County Fair
Meigs Local Band director David Bowen announces bus schedule for the group to perform at the Meigs County Fair. Buses depart Middleport High School at noon and Rutland at 11 30 a.m. Sunday the band plays at Forest Acres Park dedication near Rutland High School at 12 30 p.m. with Rutland bus leaving at noon. Emergency squad responds to a 2 37 p.m. call at Gene Morrison home on Cor Hollow Road near Rutland. Christine Brannan admitted to Veterans Memorial Hospital as medical patient.
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Middleport
David Bowen
Meigs
Meigs County
Middleport High School
Rutland
Forest Acres Park
Gene Morrison
Cor Hollow Road
Christine Brannan
Pomeroy
Veterans Memorial Hospital
Races Continue After Meigs County Fair Spills
At Meigs County Fair POMEROY races went on after a train incident and a harness racing accident. A two year old horse fell then another horse went over. riders escaped injury and resumed afternoon events. One young rider was thrown but unharmed. concern centered on the horse with no serious injuries reported.
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Pomeroy
Meigs County Fair
Blue Ribbons at Meigs Fair Highlight Local Winners
Meigs County Fair judging yielded blue ribbons for Granges from Rock Springs Harrisonville Laurel and Ohio Valley in the sheep division. Domestic arts winners include Osie Follrod Bertha Johnson Valsia Roush Patricia Jones Florence Beards and others. Steven Jones 23 Oak Hill was arrested in Pomeroy for disturbing the peace and jailed by Sheriff Hartenbach.
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Pomeroy
Meigs County Fairgrounds
Granges
Rock Springs
Harrisonville
Laurel
Ohio Valley
Osie Follrod
Bertha Johnson
Racine
Valsia Roush
Middleport
Patricia Jones
Shade
Florence Beards
Meriam Hoffman
Dexter
Frances Roberts
Grover Stout
Ruby Hysell
C. E. Blakeslee
Steven Jones
Oak Hill
Meigs County
Robert Hartenbach
Junior Dairy Winners Are Announced at Pomeroy Show
MEIGS COUNTY junior dairy show results list grand champion dairy showman Pam Henderson and reserve Ann Holter. Tony Carnahan won first year novice. Pam Henderson also won class 38 showmanship with Ann Holter. Geneva King took third year. Leé Ann Nease and Roma Nease show second year placements. Lee Ann Nease was Daily Show Grand Champion Guernsey with Daniel Nease as reserve.
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Pam Henderson
Ann Holter
Tony Carnahan
Geneva King
Roma Nease
Leé Ann Nease
Stephen Nease
Daily Show
Guernsey
Lee Ann Nease
Daniel Nease
Saturday Last Day for Meigs County Fair
Saturday marks the Meigs County Fair final day with events from 10:30 a.m. Junior Fair Parade and Achievement Program to 10 p.m. fireworks. In Pomeroy, relatives report Herb Boney, former local businessman, hospitalized in Sarasota Florida after a coronary attack.
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Meigs County
Pomeroy
Meigs Consolidated High School
Big Bend
Herb Boney
Memorial Hospital
Sarasota
Fla
Boosters To Purchase Instruments For Band
Southern High School Band Boosters vote to buy two new instruments for the band. An ice cream social is set for Sunday Aug 25 to kick off fund for a Finerglast tuba and a bass drum. A membership drive, bumper stickers, dances after home games, and Tag Day are planned. New band director Robert Shaver expresses enthusiasm and notes instruments are in good condition. Banners for trombones and trumpets are being made by a committee.
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Robert Shaver
Evelyn Hollon
Virginia Burke
Mary Lou Ihle
Five Generations Represented At Woul Reunion
Five generations were represented at the Woul family reunion held August 11 at the Dexter home of Mrs. Fay Wood. The oldest member was 92 year old Myrta Rife and the youngest Tamara Farley, with 99 years between them. Many relatives from Ohio towns such as Pomeroy Carroll Sylvania Lima Bucyrus Columbus Canal Winchester and Albany attended along with visitors Mrs. Sarah Rife and Dorothy and Mr. Fred Burcher.
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Dexter
Fay Wood
Myrta Rife
Tamara Farley
Robert Bowen
Carroll
Bill Bowen
Sylvania
Raymond Iotaal Thomas
Lima
Bernard Bowen
Bucyrus
Chuck
Sharon) Farley
Canal Winchester
David Bowen
Columbus
Sarah Rife
Dorothy
Albany
Fred Burcher
Middleport
Suspension lifted for Shenang Springs permit in Ohio
The Ohio Department of Liquor Control rescinded the suspension of Cardinal Enterprises Inc operator of Shenang Springs Route 7 after delinquent sales tax assessments were paid. In Middle Port Evangeline Chapter Order of Eastern Star plans a rummage sale August 23 and 24. donations welcomed with contacts listed.
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Pomeroy
Ohio Department of Liquor Control
Cardinal Enterprises, Inc
Shenang Springs
Middle Port
Evangeline Chapter Order of Eastern Star
Arlene Davis
Mildred Zeigler
Nine Dogs Are Judged At First Annual Junior Fair Pet Show
Nine youths and their dogs competed in the First Annual Junior Fair Pet Show sponsored by the junior fair board with Girl Scout advisors. Prizes included prettiest dog Dusty owned by Fill Cotterilla, ugliest Betsy owned by Teresa Wildermuth, shaggiest Major owned by Judy Radford, funniest Pepe owned by Milisa Rizer, and most obedient Macoma owned by Tony Vaughn. Other entrants included Leanne Sebo Fang Tammy Matlin Heidi Tammy Blake Prince and Susan Powers Humny.
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Pomeroy
Junior Fair Board
Girl Scout Advisors
Cotterilla
Dusty
Teresa Wildermuth
Betsy
Major
Judy Radford
Milisa Rizer
Pepe
Leanne Sebo
Fang
Tammy Matlin
Heidi
Tammy Blake
Prince
Susan Powers
Humny
Pt. Pleasant Woman To Attend Heart Meet
Pt. Pleasant Mrs. Walter Windsor will attend the West Virginia Heart Association annual meeting and scientific sessions in Charleston September 13 and 14 as a delegate. The two day program gathers 75 delegates for lectures and panel discussions, with officer elections closing the meeting.
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Point Pleasant
Walter Windsor
West Virginia Heart Association
Charleston
Meigs County Flower Show awards announced by Ohio official
Ohio Association of Garden Clubs judge Mrs. Robert Reibel presided at the Meigs County Flower Show. Winners in the Artistic class included St. Valentine's Day Betty Lou Dean and Ruthland entries. Holidays displays featured several residents of Pomeroy Rutland and Minersville. Junior and Invitations classes listed children and local gardeners receiving firsts and honors with a long roster of Florals and houseplants recognized.
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Pomeroy
Robert Reibel
Ohio Association of Garden Clubs
Meigs County
St. Valentine's Day
Betty Lou Dean
Route 3
James ‘Titus
Rutland
Robert Snowden
James Titus
Dean
Robert Lewis
Joe Bolin
Titus
Mary Nease
Minersville
Washington
Audrey Betzing
Fred Bilnetmar
Reva Snowden
Goldie Story
Heva Snowden
Pauline Atkins
Pearle Canaday
Rose Mary Snowden
Tammy Martin
Carol Lewis
Brenda Bolin
Abby Martin
Carel Lewis
Judith Snowden
Zinnias
Marigold
Meigs County horse show crowns winners across ten classes
In Pomeroy at the Meigs County Fair, the Wednesday program named champions in ten classes. Winners include Carolyn Jones on Shade, Cindy Gooch on Ra cine, Sharon Wilson on Dolly, and Bill Cole on Miss Timkin with multiple riders earning top spots in western pleasure, pony divisions, English and barrel racing events.
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Pomeroy
Meigs County Fair
Joe the Fairgrounds
Carolyn Jones
Shade
Susie B
Cindy Gooch
Donna Manuel
Racine
Sharon Wilson
Middleport
Dolly
Teresa Cooch
Minersville
Michael Shoemaker
Krista Beegle
Danny Whitt
Melinda Thomas
Carol Rinehart
Donna Hubbard
Natalie Lambert
Harvey Whitlatch
Sean Paugh
Charles Knopp
Eric Scites
Scotty Nease
Bill Cole
Tuppers Plains
Miss Timkin
Jeff Jones
Beauty
Terry Proffitt
Mason
Vicky
Steve Powell
Joe
Amy Houston
Syracuse
Black Jack
Vicki Cole
Jet Reed
Lucille Leifheit
Johnny Sorrel
Kethy Morgan
Pepper
Lad
Mike Jones
Little Rebel
Pleasure Pony
Vidonia Spencer
Black Stormy
Jack Hawley
Starlight
Suntan
Paul Shoemaker
Kelly
Sherrie Williams
Leather Woods
Mila Jones
Jim Dandy
Jerry Frank
Glouster
Bud
Sherry Indastod
Hawkins Allen
Westie Pearsons
Point Pleasant
Ginger
Nathan Yonker
Rex
Jerry Lewis
Clifton
Hank
Diana Guthrie
Coolville
Apache Deason
Dan Elias
Letart
Prince
Rachel
Tex
Wyat South
Stoney
Trail Horse
Sherry Jndasted
Connie
Lynn Baker
Pat
Sherri Williams
Trail Pony
Don Elias
Rocket
Gary Whitt
Wahama
Star
Miss Mora Wins Decorama At Meigs County Fair
Pomeroy Miss Rhea Mora daughter of Mr and Mrs Donald Mora Route 3 Pomeroy was named winner of the 4H Decorama held Wednesday morning at the Meigs County Fair Her entry described a Home Furnishings project focusing on a study center She is an active 4 H member of the Court House Cut Ups and Better Livestock Guernsey Jersey Jr Leaders clubs with projects including Improve Your Home with a Study Center Dress Up Dress Food Preservation Outdoor Cookery and Dairy Cattle.
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Pomeroy
Rhea Mora
Donald Mora
Meigs County
Better Livestock
Jr. Leaders Club
Rev J Gary Brown Named New Minister at Point Pleasant St Peter
The Point Pleasant St Peter s Lutheran Church announces its first minister in over a year, Rev J Gary Brown of Beaver Pennsylvania, filling the vacancy after the death of Rev Harold Knoll. Brown is a Thiel College and Gettysburg Lutheran Seminary graduate and has served as chaplain at Baltimore City Hospital.
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Point Pleasant
St. Peter's Lutheran Church
J. Gary Brown
Beaver
Brown
Harold Knoll
Thiel College
Lutheran Theological Seminary
Gettysburg
Baltimore City Hospital
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