Middleport Athletic Association canvass of business district
The MAA began a membership drive led by chairman Lewis Sauer with help from Cash Bahr Robert Haggerty and others. Donations range from one to ten dollars from local businesses and individuals to fund home game films band programs and athletic projects. The drive notes past purchases and activities funded by the association since its two year existence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Sauer
Sauer
Cash Bahr
Robert Haggerty
Ohio Valley Baking Co
Martin & Roller Drug Store
Meigs Grocery Co
Roush Shoe Store
Citizens National Bank
Rich Valley Dairy
Werner's Radio
Headquarters Tavern
Friendly Tavern
H. & R. Firestone
Evans Grocery
Cross Hardware
Dutton Drug
Robinson's
Tri-Lustre Cleaners
Quality Print
Baker Furniture
French Motor Co
McMaster Hardware and Furniture
Downing Insurance
Allen Appliance
Middleport
Pleasant Home Furnishings
Harry Barnes
Ben Franklin
Tri-Lustre
Smith Clothing Company
Schmoll's
Ohio Fuel Gas Company
Jimmie
Dickie
MAA
Association
David Winefordner
Logan
Scholarship Panel Named By Patterson
A Meigs County committee to process applications for teacher scholarships was named by O. O. Patterson, county superintendent. Members are Earl Knight, Thelma Dill, and W. A. Drake. Applications are at Patterson’s courthouse office with blanks due by Thursday for a Saturday committee meeting and state approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Meigs
Meigs County
Patterson
State Department
Booster Club Announces Pre School Events in Middleport
Mrs. Arthur Skinner, president of the Middleport Band Boosters, announces a series of pre school events. August 28 ice cream social on the high school campus followed by a 6:30 pm parade uptown and 7 pm informal campus concert. Ice cream and baked goods on sale. Executive board meets Aug. 22 and full booster meeting Aug. 24. Tomorrow the band and director Franklin Ginther attend Meigs County Fair at 12:30 pm to perform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Arthur Skinner
Middleport Band Boosters Association
Boosters
Franklin Ginther
Meigs County Fair
Birthday salute for Mrs Hysell at First Baptist
Middleport social notes report the Ladies' Bible Class honoring Mrs Electa Hysell on her 94th birthday at her home. The event included prayers, poems, gifts from the class and church members, and refreshments. Guests from Middleport and nearby towns attended, with flowers and cake among the tokens of recognition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Electa Hysell
Hysell
First Baptist Church
Lord
Yesteryear
Willis Anthony
L. L.lyons
Eva McElhinny
Struble
Logan
WSCS
Reedsville
C. A. Barnett
George Sauer
Lulu B. Murray
Nettie Cowdery
Laura Ruth
Lily Thomas
Nichols
EF. Massar
Bert Shumway
Middleport Church Homebuilders Picnic At Roadside Park
The Homebuilders Class of the Middleport Church of Christ held a picnic supper at the Roadside Park shelter house last night. Attendees included class president Russell Wilson and family, the Gruesers, Houdas, Harrises, Erwins, and other members with their children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Middleport Church of Christ
Russell Wilson
Wilson
Carla
Coleen
W. T. Grueser
Don
Debbie
Milton Houdashelt
George Harris
Tommy
George
Stewart Harris
Dickie
Chester Erwin
Michael
Theo
Four Middleport Women Planned Kentucky Tennessee Trip
Four young Middleport workers arranged a motor trip through Kentucky and Tennessee this week. The travelers are Jean Clark librarian at the Middleport Public Library Anna Howell office staff at The Columbus Southern Ohio Electric Company Jean Bennett office staff at the Bowning Insurance Co and Gerry Pullen manager of Burford's Beauty Parlor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Kentucky
Tennessee
Jean Clark
Debbie Grueser Celebrates Fourth Birthday in Middleport
Debbie Grueser daughter of Mr and Mrs W T Grueser celebrated her fourth birthday on August 12 at home on Grant Street. Neighborhood children joined in sharing cake ice cream and gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Debbie
W.T. Grueser
Grant St
Flag Display Topic Discussed By Legion Post
Paul Casci led Drew Webster Post 39 American Legion talk on when to display the American flag. A membership committee was named Casci Reino Lind Richard Davis and H E Boney to plan a drive and report at the Sept 21 meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Paul Casci
Drew Webster
American Legion
Post
Casci
Reino Lind
Richard “Cheesy” Davis
H. E. Boney
State Highway Patrol
Clifford Hayes
Guido Girolami
Richard Hayman
Letart Falls
Nease Rites Set Thursday
Howard Nease 44 died Monday evening in Toronto following a traffic accident. Survived by wife Dorothy four sons Jerry Howard Timmy and Robert at home Shirley his parents T M Nease and the late Mrs Marinda Nease Racine Ohio four brothers Don William Oren and Gerald and two sisters Mrs Lawrence Ritchie and Mrs Bessie Pickens. Funeral services at Parks Funeral Home Toronto at 10 a.m. Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shirley
Don
William
Racine
Oren
Kenton
Wash
Gerald
U. S. Army
Lawrence Ritchie
Bessie Pickens
Rochester
Grover Harris
Parks Funeral Home
Toronto
Chester High Improvements Are Completed
Pomeroy Cement Block Co and Columbus University Plumbing Co near completion of Chester High School restrooms. C. C. Reed says residents approve. Project split into unit one inside work 1952 and unit two outside work 1953. Board awarded unit two contracts and state aid details noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Pomeroy Cement Block Co
Columbus University Plumbing Co
Chester High School
C. C. Reed
Central Local School District Board of Education
Reed
Walter Brown
Marvin Norman
Vienna
W. Va
Pomeroy Cement
Brown
M. L. Bahr
Ben Buckley
Harry Lodwick
Francis Andrews
Buckley
State Department of Education
Lodwick
Bahr
Andrews
Former Meigs Woman Nellie Mundell Dies in Columbus
Nellie Mundell age 50, formerly of Pomeroy, died Sunday at University Hospital Columbus after a stroke. She leaves three daughters and husband William. Surviving siblings include Elmer Still of the Pomeroy Athens road and David Still of the Chester road, plus five sisters. Funeral services planned in Columbus with burial there.
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Pomeroy
Nellie Mundell
Columbus
University Hospital
William
Elmer Still
Athens Road
David
Chester Road
Holter Divorce Granted in Meigs County Court
Florence Mae Holter was granted a divorce from James T. Holter in Meigs County Common Pleas Court on Tuesday amid charges of gross neglect of duty and extreme cruelty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Florence Mae Holter
James T. Holter
Meigs County Common Pleas Court
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Athletic Backers Canvass Village
Middleport Athletic Association
Ohio
Booster Club
Eyal
K'S Pharmacy
Walgreen Agency Drug Store
Libby
Jack Straw
Mastercraft Waffle Iron
Mastercraft Electric Iron
Leterel Lacie Ton
Billielée
Vinson
America
Peter Pan
Tinker Bell
Disha
Mennen Sproy
Tandy
Doutle Edge
Lathy Tae
Middleport Social Notes
Marvin Kelly
Murray
James Faulkner
Hyselt
Faulkner
Clarence Clark
Charlotte Dixon
Ont
Raymond Grim
Tuscon
Riva Crans
Point Pleasant
Paul Swisher
Alice Smith
Phil Edwards
G. D. Smith
Minerva Childer
Anna Mae Jeffers
Dora McKee
Pearl Hoffman
Lafe MclKnight
Clark
Darst
Dana Hamilton
Gus Ward
Victor Grim
George Higgenbottom
A. J. Beaver
Frances Smith
Miss Smith
Neutzling
Jim
Bill
Susie
Harold Lohse
Jennifer
Willard Boyer
Barry
Brenda
Charles Hoffman
Harley Swisher
Melvin
Liberty Theatre
Voice of the Theatre
Jose Ferrer
Kim Hunter
Pomeroy and
the Farmers Bank and Savings Company
Pomeroy National Bank
Chester High
THE
Athens Messenger
Ray Milland
Hedy Lamarr
Copper Canyon
Alan Ladd
Marlene Dietrich
Arthur Kennedy
Tony Curtis
Piper Laurie
Ali Baba
Pomeroy Bend
Priday
Chariton Heston
Forrest Tucker
Rhonda Fleming
Jan Sterling
Michael Moore
Porter Hall
Stuart Randall
Rosalind Russell Paul Douglas
Marie Wilson
William Ching
Louise Beavers
Aileen Whelan
Leif Ericson
Moore
Pt. Pleasant
Ohio Valley
Dale Dutton
Dutton Drug Company
Greyhound Bus Station
Middleport, Ohio
New York Clothing House
Brenks
Oshkosh
Gabardine
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