Meigs County Junior Fair honors awarded to four groups
The 92nd Meigs County Fair recognized county youth from four groups with trophies for outstanding work. Recipients included Earl Stevens and Janet Story of 4-H, Ruby Holter of Future Homemakers of America, and James Deem of Future Farmers of America, with state-spotlight selections and various champion awards across dairy, livestock, sewing, and home arts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smerol
Meigs County
Earl Stevens
Janet Story
Ruby Holter
Future Homemakers of America
James Deem
Future Farmers of America
Motor Co
4 Bank and Savings Co
Donna Lewis
Phyllis Cozart
Janet
Janet Detfers
Doris-Ann Wells
Connie Carssey
Janice Teaford
Maxine
Carol Flous
Rose Greenlees
Anna _ Leefi Brewer
Betty Ti Leonard
Pauline Gibson
Larry Gray
Ayrshire
del Hill
Guernsey
Anna Jean Rose
Holstein
Eleanor Well
Jersey
Larry Cray
Inor Well
Lone
Dairy Aimal
Sonny ‘Sawter
Meigs County mm Bureau
Pomeroy al Bae Dwaine
Armers of ‘America Group
Rac Income “Bank
Jensen Deven
Rampion
James
Philip Bearde
Smatoes
Deem
Dale Hart
FFA
Eddie Evane
PFA
Grace Cline
Fita
Ruth “Ann Carson
County Fair Racine Grange Winners Highlight Poultry And Livestock Judging
At the County Fair in Middleport various granges hosted booths with food and beverages while judging crowned top animals. Sherwood Costen led poultry awards. Freda edged rival granges. The Hereford and Jersey classes produced grand and reserve champions, with notable exhibitors from Millses, Ho vatters, Wildermuthe, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester Grange
Freda
Marshall College
Ull
Vernon Little
Happy
Bree Mar- Hollow
Gallipolis
Lebby
Middleport
Rawin
Edgar_Allens
Stewart Air Force Base
N.Y
James
Flattinger
Busy Bee Class meets at First Baptist Church in Evening Session
Si members and guest Mrs Stewart Adams attend as Mrs Ray Lyman presides and reads Sharing. Devotionals led by Mrs Grace Hysell focus on companionship. Carpet fund donations noted while August birthdays for local members are observed. Fielding Hawkins hosts quizzes before social hour with volunteers serving refreshments and festive table decor. Visitor Martha Downing visits Middleport relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stewart Adams
Jessie Hundley
Pittsburgh
Busy Bee
First Bapist Church
Ray Lyman
Mra Grace Hysell
H. M Crom
C. P. Bradbury
LD. Diles
George Baker
J. @. Rice
Clyde Winchbrenner
Jacob Turner
Dana Hamilton
Es. Fielding Hawkins
Alten Knopp
Leonard
Dale Teaford Dies at 38 in Ohio obituary notice
Dale Teaford, 38, son of Mr. and Mrs. Delbert Teaford of Racine, died Wednesday at the Cleveland Clinic. He was a World War II veteran and belonged to the Racine American Legion Post. He is survived by his wife Allan Hall Teaford, two children Dale Jr. and Vada Rae, seven brothers and two sisters. Funeral services are set for 2 p.m. Saturday at the Charen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wumen
Latenford
Mer
Delbert ‘Teaford
Racine
Cleveland Cline
Wie
Allan Hall Teaford
Dale, Jr
Vada Row
Lawrence
Augusta
Carroll
Reine
Bert
Pomeroy
Fritz
Jack Junior
Morris
Lucille White
Warren
Hildred Grafton
Ravenna
Teaford
Racine American Legion
Syracuse
Middleport Church News and Local Notices
Middleport church notes list events for several congregations with worship times and sermons. It also profiles visits by local families and highlights a fire department official and naval reserve personnel traveling for duties. Personal notices mention travel and family gatherings in the area.
Middie Volunteer Fire Chief Denies Fair Statement
Charles sure ray, first aid chief, refutes a newspaper claim that Midd iemonganey squad refused to attend the Meigs County Fair for full time first aid. Murray says the squad was not contacted and would have refused if asked to serve full time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Sure Ray
Middie‘Volunteer Fire Company
Middiemonganey Stradet
Melas County
Fair
Pomeroy Group
Pomeroy Squad
Murray
Meigs County
Open Church Wedding Planned for Reedsville Bride
Miss Shirley Sprague and Arthur Hetzer plan a Sunday August 28 wedding at Reedsville Methodist with a double ring ceremony performed by the First Christian Church pastor. Mrs Harold Johnson will be organist and Zeta Buckley will attend as bridesmaid. Best man is Arthur Hetzer Jr., of Little Hocking, with a total wedding guest list of about 40 from Reedsville Alfred and nearby communities noted in separate report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reedsville
Miss Shirley
Prague
Aegh Hater
Mins
Zeta Buckley
Arthur Lait Hetzer
Little Hocking
Alfred
Perona
Bester ‘Charge Methodist
Rock Springs
Svester
Illnersvile
Rock Spring
L. M.grove
Charles ‘Paylor
Chester
Pomeroy Society Union Hosts Ice Cream Party
A Pomeroy Society union event at Wede W Sherre Lane featured Harold Blackaton and Marin as hosts serving ice cream and cake. Parents and friends attended, with refreshments provided to attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union
Lane
Parenta Mtines
Harold Blackaton
County Tax Receipts Show Large Yearly Increase
The weekly tax receipts for Meig County for the ending August 1988 rose nearly $3000 over the corresponding week last year. State treasurer Roger We Tracy reported totals around 381449 for the week ending August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ramesgt—Nevau
Rein
Meig
Ae Ig
Roger We Tracy
Eit
Rutland Social News Guests and Gatherings Listed
Rutland society notes guests visiting local families including Mr and Mrs Henry Koch of Homestead Park PA Mrs Carl Hy sell Mrs Ethel Nelson and daughter Mrs Maude Rawlings Mrs Leano Musser Mrs Ross Shier Wanda Coy Betty Sears Phyllis Snowden and Alex Shuler Cheshire also Mrs William Larkin New Boston OH visits with the Shuler family Mr and Mrs James Schuler and sons Stix A C Coy Hebron OH hosted a Rutland senior 4 H club hayride and roast with entries in a pony race at Meigs County Fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rutland
Henry ‘P. Koch
Homestead Park
Carl Hysell
James Schuler
Ross. Shuler
and. Stix A
Firemen Head to Cincinnati for State Gathering
Widdleport Volunteer Fire Company plans a weekend trip with fourteen members led by Fire Chief Raymond Russell and First Aid Chief Mayor Sidney Russell. The group leaves in shifts from 2 AM to noon and will join hundreds of firefighters from across the state for instruction and enjoyment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iddleport Personals
Raymond
Ruth “Humphrey
Wheelersburg
Middleport
Widdleport Volunteer Fire Company
Raymond Russell
Charles Murray
Sidney Russell
David Ohlinger
James Daniels
Tom Mills
John Vroman
Emmett Shuler
Cancer fund drive totals discussed at Lancer Society meeting
The Lancer Society met in the Supt. L W Mc Comas office to report fund contributions for the Dorothy Dillard Memorial Fund and the Cancer Society drive. Treasurer Russell compiled figures showing about 57942 raised to date and 2538.45 collected in the focal campaign with plans for an Ohio Division budget.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lancer Society
L. W. McComas
Dorothy” Dillard
Nine Russell
Racing Delights Draw Fans at Rock Springs Fairgrounds
A full day of harness and pony racing drew enthusiastic crowds at the Rock Springs Fairgrounds. Roy Eichinger of Pomeroy led a six-horse pace in the second race while Linda Williams and Virgil Hill claimed top finishes in the 32 inch class. Eileen Burson of Shade and Christine Guthrie of Guysville won the lower 36 inch pony race, with Max Coy and Dick Dugan also placing. Crowds packed the grandstand for Midwestern Hayride events as night shows featured a horse pulling contest and a Saturday actor pulling contest set for 7 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oenne
Iain
Meigs
Fale
Goer
Rae
Rock ‘Springs Fairgrounds
Cel
Neato Ierect Omnes
Roy Eichinger
Pomeroy Ball
Dowage
I. Farrington
Waverly
Wampie
Parrson
Martha
Georgia Gayle
Dixanoa Farm
Pick
Sangam
Harnese
Fan
Linda
Tiamat
Harrisonvile Road
Veith Fisonville
Virgil Hill
Guycie
My Lady Ue
Max Coy
Middleport
Don Guthrie
Coolville
Linda Williams
Herrisonville
Eileen Burson
Shade
Christine Guthrie
Guysvile
Glace Sinners
Max "Coy
Stradieport
Dick Dugan
Middlepore
Pomeroy Church News Highlights Local Services
A list of area church activities includes Syracuse Church of the Svmem led by Pastor Larimore with schedules for Sunday school at 9:30 and services through the day, various churches such as Church of Christ led by Donald Seevers, Church of God led by E Main and Cherry St, St Pauls Lutheran, Danville Pilgrim, Sacred Heart, Grace Episcopal noting August service gaps, and a revival set to begin September 11 with Rev Barnette. The Letart Falls and United Methodist groups also show their worship times and events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syracuse
Church of God
E. Main
Cherry Ste. N. W
Lanewn
Mine le
Danville
W. V. Gillgerson
Fisher John Turel
Chester House of Prayer
Edmond Lite
Sum Day School
Atland Mt. Zion
I.E. Harris
Tor
Cristian Science— Morvice
Grace Episcopal
United Methodist
J. Leslie
Letart Falls
Emmabelle F. Sopher
Plants
le Grove
East Letari
Wursday
Pomeroy
Cass
Ellon Couch
Helen Holt
Hantesses Christian Science
Corinth
Barnette
Huntington
Bed Fire Threatens Man in Middleport Pool Room
Smoke from an upper story bed at the Lyons Pool Room in Middleport drew Midport firefighters yesterday evening. Otho Tracy of Pomeroy, reportedly asleep, was jailed after a mattress fire in the adjoining Liberty Theatre building sparked a minor blaze. Tracy faces an intoxication charge after being taken to the village jail by Officer Everett Bostic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyons Pool Room
Middleport
Pomeroy, and
Liberty Theatre
Tracy
Everett Bostic
Meigs County Land Transfers Summary
Meigs County land transfers list parcels in Rutland Township Middleport and Salisbury Township. Transfers involve Alice Tucker Gladys Reara Kathryn Gaibert Hay Vaughn Price Jesse MIDDLEPORT Bruce Bradford Rena Collins Herman Wilboras broken collarbone incident at a school touch football game. Shares Frederick Reiber Wain Taguemer Manning D Webster Edwin Sellers Clara Seles to Hers and Sel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice C. ‘Tucker
Gladys C. Reara
Beatine
George A. Bingham
Rutland ‘Township
William Priode
Toort
Kathryn Gaibert Hay
Middleport
Vaughn M. Price
Jesse C
Taguemer
Manning D
Yellow Jackets
Pere
D. Webster
Charles Prederick Reiber
Sylvia L. Reiber
Chester
Sutton
Seles
Clara Seles Seer
Edwin Sellers
Sel- Hers
Lebanon
Band Members Dress Informally for Fair
The Melgin County fair featured a school band of about 50 members who arrived by bus and wore Bermuda shorts. They occupied the grandstand from 1 p.m. and played at intervals until around 3 p.m., directed by Eart Warnke, with television pictures taken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middlepor
Melgn
Membe
Jeant
Eart Warnke
Picures
Swanson Family Welcomes Daughter in Middleport
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Swanson of Wayville Ohio announce the birth of a daughter named Thursday The Swansons also have a son David Charles The grandparents are Mr and Mrs Zarroll Swanson of Middleport and Mr and Mrs William Asman of Marynville The article lists several其他 names and places with partial, unclear details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Charles
Rusty) Swanson
Warysville
Ohio
Swansons
David Charles
Local Official Fines Pair for Intonation Charges
A mayor ordered fines against two individuals for intonation related charges. One entry lists a $15 fine plus costs for George A Russell. another shows a $5 fine plus costs against Sidney T Russell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George “A Russell
Sidney ‘T. Russelln
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Foreman & Abbott
Mui St
Ee Haven Theatre
New Haven
W. Va
West OF Zanzibar
Technicotor
Liberty
Rove Ford
Donne Hayden Rorke
George and
Shetlad Graham
Wilds of
Alaska
Columbia
Olling
Star Bargains Stores
Athens - Nels
Cottons
Indier & Children Values
Oxfords
Middlepo Agim Durronr
Neier Puter Pan
Sid Mills
Millses
Robert Schmolis
Robert’ Millses
William
County Fair
Racine Grange
Ean Leint
Herman Harman
McConnelavile
Burkhurst and ‘Sons
Penneville
Farold Carnahan
Johnson Brothers
Mis
Noro
Johnson ‘Brothers
Ner
Rodney Downing
Downing
John
Johnson
Martha Jane Downing
Marty Legs Helen
Huth Ann
New
Benny Wilson
Frank Wilson
Yankees
Ohio Valley Bend
James Hood
David Hindy
Randall Bowles
Dale Teaford
Middleport Church News
Robert Tewksbury
Nem Rea
Garser
Bible Schoo
Father Tath
John Pirst Baptist
Ronald B. Downing
Mincheon
Martin Resta
Claremont
Church School
Bertram Payne
Nancy
Bingleton
Rodney
Charleston
Fachtet
Louis A
First Presbyterian
Howard E. Ri
Salvation Army
Rummel
Salvation Meeting
MYF
Mally
Exrmunsnars
Sherrie Layne
Phurax
Josephine Davis
Columbus
Davis Jones
John Ron
Elwood
George Brewer
Landa
Kuhn
Racine Methodist Church
Larry Birch
Charles Kirsch
Hyde Park
Pomeroy Society
Rev. Elwood
Cincinnati
Pomeroy Church News
Audie Murphy
Walter Brennan
Ahem Mitzie Gaynor
Dennis Day
Felix the Cat
Rock Hudson
Julia Adame
Joseph Cotton
Teresa Wright
Pomeroy Bend Theatres
John Wayne
Lana Turner
David Farrar
Temple
SUN
Peter
Richard Todd
Jean Peters
Marjorie Rarbeau
Melis
Crosley
Bendix
Allen Appliance
E. Main ST
Bendvue Theatre
Citizens National Bank
the Friendly Bank
Federal Reserve System and
Federal Deposit Insurance Corp
Karr & van Zandt
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