Minstrel crowd packs Bend County Fair show
More than 1000 attend the seventh annual Big Bend Minstrel Association performance at the county fair grandstand. The show features a Love theme with encores and a large cast including John Layne, Bill Young, Bob Hoeflich, Carla Wilson, June Van Vranken, Donna Reibel and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Big Bend Minstrel Association
John Layne
Ralph Werry
June van Vranken
Mike Werry
Coleen Wilson
Charleen Hoeflich
Bob Hoeflich
Dick Nease
Roberta Kraueter
Bill Young
Carla Wilson
Young
Charlesana Hess
Donna Reibel
Alice Nease
Kathy Wolfe
Prisoner
Donna Crow
Miss Hess
Susie Parker
Jonnie Sue Thompson
Brenda Potts
Forrest Bachtel
Bob Kautz
Charlesana Hes
Lucky Old Son
Kathryn Crow
Irene Grueser
Esther Sylvester
Gloria Buck
Carolina
Carla
Jean Hayman
Judy Riggs
Majorette
New Mexico
New York
John Lisle
James Mees
Bob Crow
Olive "Ngraham
Farrell Shuler
Charles Hoffman
Donley Reibel
Edgar Arnold
Henry Reibel
John Case
Eric Chambers
Charlene Davis
Tom Rall
Pete Walburn
Payne wins three blue ribbons in Meigs County flower show
At the Meigs County fair flower show 168 entries were judged. E C Payne of Vinton Route 2 earned three blue ribbons in the artistic arrangements class, including Song of the Pines Lazy Bones and Day Dreams of the East. Additional wins highlighted junior division and horticulture sections with multiple exhibitors earning top honors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Baer
Reid Young
Norman McCain
E. C. Payne
Vinton Route 2
Pearl Mora
Near Pomeroy
Minersville
H. C. Waugh
Gallipolis
Robert Reibel
Ohio Association of Garden Clubs
Alan Holter
Star Route
Pomeroy
Grandmother’s House
Linda Lee Baer
Peggy Milhoan
Theodosia Frecker
Homer Holter
Norman Will
Robert J. Lewis
Jean Smith
Middleport
Roy Holter
Pomeroy Star Route
Twilight Harness Card At Meigs County Fair
Harness racing fans were offered a full racing card at the Meigs County Fair twilight program. Winners included Juliet G. B. of New Holland in the 2:26 trot heats, Eva's Lind and Evergreen Ivan in the 2:18 pace heats, Spicea Bud Porgie Dares and Arrivederci in the 2:26 pace, and Reds Champion Dot C Ginny Holdup in the second division. Twilight racing follows at 5 p.m. with ponies at 1 p.m. Saturday’s schedule includes pony and horse races at 4 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Meigs County Fair
Juliet G. B
New Holland
Champaign Lady
Croton
Hide-Away
Florian
G. G. Smith
St. Albans
W. Va
Champaign
Eva’s Lind
Frank W. Jenk
Washington, D. H
Evergreen Ivan
L. D. Pugh
Marietta
Bert Mon
William Smith
B. McKinney
Middleport
Spicea Bud
G. Hall
McConnelsville
Porgie Dares
G. A. Aide
East Rainelle
Arrivederci
En-Mar Stables
New York
Arrivederic
Pace Reds
Ray Newhart
Dot C
Robert L. Pugh
Ginny Holdup
Charles McAfee
Meigs Fair Winners Announced at 99th Event
Meigs County fair judges awarded blue ribbons across school displays poultry and horse conformation events. Top school display went to Letart Falls Elementary, with Salisbury and Salem Center following. prizes ranged from 30 to 15 dollars. Poultry honors went to Guthrie and Dean among others. horse and pony classes saw multiple winners led by Western Meeks and Parsons among regional exhibitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Meigs County
Salisbury Elementary
Salem Center
Tuppers Plains
F. M. Guthrie
Athens
Earl Dean
Chester
C. E. Blakeslee
Plymouth Rocks
Sharon Jewell
Rutland
Roy Holter
Gary Stewart
Mason
W. Va
William B. Downie
Near Pomeroy
Don Foglesong
Mrs. W. A. Morgan
Heavy Truck Overturns on Routes 7 and 33 in Pomeroy
A tractor trailer loaded with steel pipe overturned at the Routes 7 and 33 intersection in Pomeroy on Thursday morning. Driver Everett Hinkle, 31, Danville Kentucky, said the vehicle’s standard snapped as he turned causing the load to shift. Workers spent hours unloading and righting the rig. Mr and Mrs Jack West and son Mark Gregory have returned to Norfolk Virginia after visiting with Raymond Smith in Laurel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Everett Hinkle
Danville
Hinkle
Route 7
Jack West
Mark Gregory
Norfolk, Va
Mr. and
Raymond Smith
Laurel
Grandstand Attraction Highlights Local Horse Show
A Thursday horse show drew a large crowd with lead-in ponies drawing praise. Young riders named include Sharon Wilson Barbara Douglas Kathie Harris Robbie Harris Kimberly Williams Bill Chaney Julie Gooch Susan Gooch Marty Harrison Patty Pullins Cindy Frank Lesa Thomas Cindy Meeks. Winners included James Hawley Johnny Allensworth and top placers in three gaited horse Western pleasure pony and driving events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sharon Wilson
Barbara Douglas
Kathie Harris
Robbie Harris
Kimberly Williams
Bill Chaney
Julie Gooch
Susan Gooch
Marty Harrison
Patty Pullins
Cindy Frank
Lesa Thomas
Cindy Meeks
James Hawley
Johnny Allensworth
Jerry Frank
Nelsonville
Western Pleasure Pony
Donna Allen
Athens
Sancho
Marie Smith
Harnes
Greg Meeks
Rockett
Bridal Shower Honors Miss Judith Chase in Middleport
A bridal shower for Miss Mary Judith Chase, planning a September 9 wedding to Jerry Ray Miller, was hosted recently by Mrs. Weber Theobald and Mrs. Carl Morris at the Theobald home. Guests and relatives attended while gifts rested on a satin panel decorated table with a miniature bride and groom and gladioli arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Mary Judith Chase
Jerry Ray Miller
Rutland Methodist Church
Weber Theobald
Carl Morris
Theobald
Clar
Local residents relocate and visit relations in Brock Way PA
Mr and Mrs Danny West and sons moved from Rock Springs to Brock Way Pennsylvania where Mr West took new employment. Mr and Mrs Gerald Powell of Orlando Florida and children Stephen and Mila are visiting for two weeks with relatives and friends. Mrs Catherine Welsh and daughter Pamela Welsh visit relatives for two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danny West
Rock Springs
Brockway
West
Gerald Powell
Orlando
Fla
Stephen
Mila
Catherine Welsh
Pamela Welsh
Junior fair placings announced in cattle poultry and rabbits
Pomero y June fair officials announced junior fair placings after Thursday judging. Dairy A grades went to Thomas Hysell et al and many others. B grades to David Mora Terry Hoffman and Larry Circle. Poultry A grades listed Sharon Jewell Jennifer Blakeslee Duane Tuttle Francis Frecker Michael Barr. Rabbit A grades awarded to Peggy Folmer Mary Thompson Darrel Chevalier and others. B grades to Peg ery Folmer Darrell Chevalier Jerry Cogan and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Koblentz
Patricia Koblentz
Don Rose
Nancy Yost
Ann Holter
James Hamm
Judy King
Eric Parker
Duane Tuttle
Rodney Tuttle
William Tuttle
David Mora
Terry Hoffman
Larry Circle
Sharon Jewell
Jennifer Blakeslee
Francis Case
Charles Frecker
Michael Barr
Vernon Cleland
Mike Elberfeld
Richard Gilkey
Ronnie Gorby
Richard Koblentz
Joey Bailey
Harry Cleland
Jackie Spencer
Pegery Folmer
Darrell Chevalier
Jerry Cogan
Danny Grueser
Charles Lee
Larry Lee
Larry Bailey
Ronnie Wagner
Gardeners Plan Civic Plantings in Middleport
Middleport Amateur Gardeners met at Mrs. Bruce Lloyd’s home to plan civic plantings. They voted to plant a Christmas tree at Meigs County Children's Home, donate $10 to a Meigs Memorial Hospital project, and secure plant materials for the hospital outdoor planter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Bruce Lloyd
Lloyd
Civic Committee
Meigs County
Meigs Memorial Hospital
Elizabeth Fisher
Clarence Archer
Akron
Edgard Reynolds
Guy Reynolds
Edward Burkett
Robert Burkett
Earl Knight
Walter Crooks
Forrest Bachtel
Wesley Fry
Machtel
Meigs County Fair attendance tops prior year two days
Meigs County fair drew 2463 attendees over two days, up from 2343 last year. Grandstand admissions rose from 339 daytime and 930 evening to 398 and 1020 respectively. Queen and king of junior fair Sue Ann Myers and Richard Koblentz were introduced, along with Gallia Junior Fair Queen and attendants. Mrs John Hardy returned from Canter's Cave 4H Camp after leading square dance classes for Jackson and Lawrence counties campers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Meigs County Fair
Big Bend Minstrel Association
Sue Ann Myers
Richard Koblentz
Gallipolis
John Hardy
Canter’s Cave
Jackson County
Jackson
Lawrence
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Blanche Haptonstall
Lorraine Rice
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Bill Williamson
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Carrie Stansbury
David Jenkins
William Buck
Roger Phillips
George White
Ethel Nelson
Carl Nichols
James Nelson
Bruce May
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Joe Bolin
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Clarence Price
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Howard Neal
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Judson White
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John Colwell
C. C. Chapman
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Eli Denison
Wayne Turner
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Nate Wise
Howell Pope
Giles Smith
Herman Grate
Ed Thomas
Robert Nelson
Catherine Shenefeld
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Lawrence Smith
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Rex Bentz
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Wayne
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Flatrock
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