Meigs Jaycees 25 Entries in Christmas Lighting Contest
Meigs County Junior Chamber of Commerce reports over 25 entrants in the Christmas lighting contest including 18 residences three apartment owners and four business or industrial concerns. Entries may still be submitted through Meigs JCs with blanks via Pomeroy offices and the December 23 closing date. Prizes include United States savings bonds cash and an official photo with winners advancing to GE Lighting Diamond Jubilee featuring a $5000 prize.
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Pomeroy
Meigs County Junior Chamber of Commerce
Virgil V. Brown
Ers
Brown
Mel County Junior Chamber of Commerce
Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co
Middleport
Ohio Power Co
United States
General Electric Light
Report Contest National Winner Brown States Judging Points
National winner Brown announced as judges from out of county will evaluate entries on artistic merit originality ingenuity light techniques and display workmanship Residents are urged to complete application blanks promptly for participation in the contest.
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Brown
Pomeroy Eastern Star Holds Annual Christmas Party
The Pomeroy Chapter 186 Order of Eastern Star hosted its annual Christmas party at the Masonic Temple with a 6:30 p.m. turkey dinner. Members exchanged gifts, shared Christmas thoughts, and Delia Windsor read two pieces. Attendees included Mrs. E. J. Tracy and many neighbors and friends.
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Pomeroy
Order of Eastern Star
Masonic Temple
E. J. Tracy
Delia Windsor
Tracy
Nolan P. Swackhamer
H. E. Smith
Carl Shields
Glenn Dill
Helen Nease
Della Windsor
C. E. Nease
Ada Hoskins
H. P. Smith
Edison Hobstetter
Mise Maude Grueser
Pomeroy WSCS Guests Visit Wilkesville Meeting
Members of the Woman's Society of Christian Service of the United Methodist Church hosted guests in Wilkesville on Wednesday evening. Mrs. Harry F. Smith and Mrs. C. F. Tompkins spoke briefly. Attending from Pomeroy were numerous members and officers, including Mrs. Eddie Smith and Miss Lydia Ebersbach.
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Pomeroy
Woman's Society of Christian Service
United Methodist Church
WSCS
Wilkesville
Harry F. Smith
C. F. Tompkins
Children’s Work
Pomeroy Group
Eddie Smith
Dwight Parker
George Parker
Co. E. W. Downie
Lacy Gibbs
Gerald Wildermuth
Allen Eichinger
Clifford Ebersbach
J. Leslie Kunze
Arthur Hoyt
Lydia Ebersbach
Augusta Genheimer
Lucretia Genheimer
Smith
Tompkins
Rock Springs Grange Holds Officers Conference
Homer Rice presided at the Grange Hall for the officers conference of Rock Springs Grange. Committees were appointed and plans made for the coming year. During social hour Roy Eastman’s 79th birthday was observed with cake and gifts. Cookies and coffee were served.
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Pomeroy
Homer Rice
Rock Springs Grange
Grange Hall
Roy Eastman
Pomeroy Chapter 186 Eastern Star to Install Officers
POMEROY Chapter 186 Order of Eastern Star will meet at 7 45 p m Tuesday at the Masonic Temple for an officer installation.
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Pomeroy
Order of Eastern Star
Masonic Temple
Mrs Fred Blaetmar Hosts Bridge Club Night
Mrs Fred Blaetmar entertained her bridge club at Spring Ave residence on Wednesday evening. Guests included Mrs Carl Bilikam and Miss Margaret Meyer, with the traveling prize awarded during the event.
W H Ervin Dies at 74 in Middleport
William E. Ervin 74 died Thursday. Funeral services set for Sunday at 2 p.m. at Rawlings-Coats with burial at Hebardville Cemetery. Survived by wife three daughters, three brothers and Masonic Lodge member. He worked 47 years as electrician at New York Central shops in Hobson before retirement and moving to Albany with his wife.
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Middleport
William E. Ervin
Rawlings-Coats
Hebardville
Ervin
New York Central
Hobson
Albany
Frank Hall
Matocka
W. Va
Howard Hoffman
Letart
Thomas Husted
Delmar and
Glouster
Creely
Creola
The
Masonic Lodge
Men's Fellowship Meets This Evening
MIDDLEPORT The Tri State Men's Fellowship of the Kyowa District will meet this evening at Russell Kentucky. Representatives from the Middleport Church of Christ include the Rev Fred L Gardner David Durst Sr Walter Bunce Wilbur Theobald and perhaps James Bailey.
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Middleport
Tri-State Men's Fellowship
Kyowa
Russell, Ky
Fred L. Gardner
David Durst
Walter Bunce
Wilbur Theobald
James Bailey
Middleport Church of Christ
Special Session Called By Middleport Mayor
Mayor Sidney Russell requests a special city council session Monday at 7 30 p m to discuss urgent matters impacting Middleport. The meeting will be held at the council chambers with attendance open to the public and local officials.
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Middleport
Sidney Russell
Mayors Protest Plan to Rezone Meigs County Aid Funds
Pomeroy Rutland and Middleport mayors met at City Hall and agreed to send immediate protests to the State Department of Health over a proposal to place Meigs County in the Gallipolis area for federal hospital aid funds. The move followed actions by the Meigs County Veterans Memorial Hospital Board of Trustees.
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Pomeroy
Meigs County
State Department of Health
Gallipolis
Meiga County
Veterans Memorial Hospital Board of Trustees
Rutland
Middleport
R. E. Boice
Critt Bradford, Sr
Veteran Hospital Board
Meigs
George Meinhart
Vergil Hayes
Meigs General Hospital
E. F. Robinson
Eli Dennison
Sidney T. Russell
Middleport Churches Schedule in Brief
Local church notices list services across Middleport including Church of Christ with Bible School at 9:30 and morning worship at 10:30 led by Rev Fred Gardner, and evening sermons on "Partakers of Divine Nature" and "At the Gate of Sodom" plus weekly meetings. Heath Methodist, First Baptist, First Presbyterian, Church of the Nazarene and others share service times, youth fellowships and choir practices.
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Church of Christ
Fred Lt. Gardner
Sodom
Heath Methodist
L L. A. Bangerter
Russell Dugan
The
Ohio Temperance League
First Baptist
C. E. Hoyt
Jesus
B. H. Sanborn Missionary Society
Board of Trustees
First Presbyterian
Howard Ruppelt
Church School
Westminster Youth Fellowship
Sally Gilmore
Nell Maiden
Church of the Nazarene
Robert Styers
Bible School
Young Peoples’ Meeting
Mt. Moriah
N. R. Borden
M. Church of Christ In Christian Union
Guy F. Sayre
Howard Ruppert
VTA Meeting to Discuss Bradbury School Bond Issue
The Middleport Silver Run PTA will convene December 7 at 7 30 p m at the school to hear Patterson county schools superintendent Edward King school board president and other education officials discuss and explain the bond issue for additional Bradbury School rooms.
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Middleport
Silver Run
Parent Teachers Association
Patterson
Edward King
Board of Education
Salisbury and Bradbury
PTA
Bradbury
Daughter Dianna Lynn Cundiff Born in Bethesda Navy Hospital
Mr. and Mrs. George W. Cundiff of Washington announce the birth of daughter Dianna Lynn Cundiff at the Naval Hospital in Bethesda Maryland. Grandparents are Ruth Cundiff Maurice and Mrs. Maurice Moore of Syracuse. Great grandparents are Mrs Lillian McBride Sean Moore of Syracuse and Mr and Mrs John Berry of Summerlee West Virginia.
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Pomeroy
George W. Cundiff
Washington, D.C
Dianna Lynn Cundiff
Naval Hospital
Bethesda
Ruth Cundiff
Maurice Moore
Syracuse
Lillian McBride
Sean Moore
John Berry
Summerlee
W.va
Mrs. Charles Bennett Installed As Worthy Matron In Evangeline Chapter
Mrs. Charles Bennett was installed as worthy matron of Evangeline chapter with Mrs. Dea Hayes as installing matron. New officers include James Clatworthy, Mrs. James Clatworthy, Allen Hughes, Mrs. Willis Anthony, and others. The ceremony occurred at the Masonic Temple with a dessert reception for members and guests afterward.
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B. F. Parmalee
C. H. Church
Sentinel
Lillian Steiff
Star Ints
Harry Kidd
Ada
Theo Neutzling
Ruth
Fielding Hawkins
Esther
Roberts Coats
Martha
Robert McElhinney
Electa
Masonic Temple
James Pullen
Milton Hood
Freddie Houdashelt
Jerry Pullen
Gerald Anthony
Jean Bennett
Mission Circle funds aid Yokohama church rebuild
The Afternoon Circle of Heath Methodist Church voted to send a contribution to Yokohama Japan for a new church rebuilt by Rev Yoshio Ito and former classmate Rev L A Bangerter. They also approved purchasing Korean Tuberculosis seal sales stamps while a meeting opened with an article on celestial music and prayers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Yokihama
Japan
Yoshio Ito
L. A. Bangerter
Heath Methodist Church
Maude Beck
M. L. French
E. S. Schaaf
Reader's
Peter Marshall
A. W. McKay
Stephen Neill
C. A. Emmish
Hattie Smith
Students Illustrate High School Paper at Middleport
The December issue of the Middleport High School paper features student drawings. Robert Delay provides the Madonna and child as frontispiece, Priscilla Harpole contributes a Thanksgiving sketch titled For These We Are Thankful, and Gordon Guthrie signs the Horsefeathers cartoon along with basketball sketches that head the basketball schedule.
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Middleport
Robert Delay
Priscilla Harpole
Gordon Guthrie
Bake Sale Held by Mt Moriah Guild in Middleport
The Ma trons' Guild of Mt Moriah Baptist Church Middleport will hold a bake sale at the Dutton building on N Second Ave the former White and later Karr Markets store room.
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Middleport
Mt. Moriah Baptist Church
Dutton
N. Second Ave
Carla Wilso n celebrates 13th birthday in Middleport
The 13th birthday of Carla Wilson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Russell Wilson, was celebrated on Saturday. Dancing and games were enjoyed, with a prize to Leah Jane Hoyt. Hosts included Mrs. Wilson with helpers Mrs. Harvey Van Vranken and Mrs. Arthur Nease, serving cake, soft drinks, and ice cream.
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Middleport
Carla
Russell Wilson
Leah Jane Hoyt
Jane Hoyt
Jeanette Crooks
Janice Asbury
Karen Walker
Gail Maiden
Yvonne Osler
Polly Thomas
Mary Scott
Arthur Nease
Becky Jane
Harvey van Vranken
Gene Crooks
Jennifer Daniels
Purtell Family Exits Bradford Church of Christ Past Four Years
The Middleport Bradbury community held a farewell party for Rev. Robert Purtell his wife and children John and Deborah as they prepare to move November 3 to West Mansfield for a new pastorate. T. W. Auther presented a gift from the Martha Class and other church classes followed suit. Refreshments were served by the church women.
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Middleport
Bradbury
Robert Purtell
John
Deborah
Purtell
West Mansfield
Bradford Church
Funeral for Alfred Randolph Held in Reedsville
Mrs James Murray attended the funeral of her oldest brother Alfred Randolph in Reedsville this afternoon. The 83 year old Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital death in Parkersburg Wednesday marked the fifth death in her immediate family in 30 years. Survivors include his wife a son Alfred E and a daughter Betty Jane all at home four sisters Mrs Murray Mrs Nellie Seckman Mrs Josephine Pickens and Mrs Ella Fellows. Services were at Reedsville Methodist Church with burial in Reedsville Cemetery.
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Oliver Unroe
Mt. Airy
N.C
Mra. Unroe
Unroe
Evang
Nesselroad
Dcllen
Janet
Cpl
Charles Quivey
Fort Knox
Quivey
Cleland Heines
Ernest Rhodes
Canton
Ohio
Manning Walker
Bert Coburn
Columbus
Coburn
Betty
Chester Road
Ben Neutzling
James Clatworthy
Eleanor Robson
Paul Klees
Parkersburg
Ann Rendo
Cincinnati
A. Unree
Mt Airy
N. C
Elmer Ashworth
Ruth Cundiff
Evelyn Moore
Syracuse
Washington, D. C
G. W. Cundiff
Diana Lynn Cundiff
Middleport
James Murray
Alfred Randolph
Reedsville
Randolph
Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital
Alfred E
Betty Jane
Murray
Nellie Seckman
East Liverpool
Josephine Pickens
Reed
Elders and Trustees Meet on Presbyterian Budget
The Elders and Trustees of First Presbyterian Church Middleport met Tuesday in the pastor's study to discuss a new church budget to be presented to the congregation later. Rev. Howard Ruppelt opened with prayer as a stewardship film, A Stranger in the House, was shown. Attendees included Rodney Sauer Clinton Fisher Judson White Harold Sauer Susan Park Karl Owens Russell Lyons Mrs Arthur Lewis Mrs L J Heiner Mrs Dea Hayes J H Grate James and George Buchanan Mrs Iva Brown Leo Beeson.
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Middleport
First Presbyterian Church
Howard Ruppelt
Rodney Sauer
Clinton Fisher
Judson White
Harold Sauer
Susan Park
Karl Owens
Russell Lyons
Arthur Lewis
L. J. Heiner
Dea Hayes
J. H. Grate
James
George Buchanan
Iva Brown
Leo Beeson
Canasta Club Christmas Party Held at Mills Home
The Tuesday Canasta Club met this week for a Christmas party hosted by Mrs. Edward T. French. Prizes went to guest Mrs. Robert Hysell of Pomeroy and club members including Mrs. Charles.
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Canasta Club
Donald Mills
Edward T. French
Robert Hysell
Pomeroy
Charles
Local Society Names Honor Guests at Event
Mrs. Bradbury, Mrs. Robert Schmoll and Mrs. Katheryn Thompson attended with Mrs. Lionel Boggs and Mrs. Joe Young Jr. as key guests, joined by Mr. Donald Milla and others in a formal gathering.
Local Residents News and Short Travels in Middleport Area
The column lists local residents and relatives in military service and travel. Bruce Bingham is stationed at Fort Lee Virginia, Va.. Charles Haskins serves in Pusan Korea. Lillian Steiff hosts relatives in Middleport. others visit family, attend Baptist meetings, or plan weddings and church events. Henrys, Smiths, and Hartlingers share hospital visits and dismissals. several families report relocations and planned trips to Columbus Springfield and Nelsonville for duties, ceremonies, or work.
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Pfe
Bruce Bingham
A. B. Bingham
Fort Lee
Virginia Sheets
Gallipolis
Middleport
Lillian Steiff
Noeh Haskins
Pvt
Charles Haskins
Pusan
Korea
Agnes Steiff
Dan Price
Holzer Hospital
Claremont
E. Hoyt
Frank Cheesebrew
L. L. Lyon
Jackson
Robert Stevenson
Columbus
Carl Brannon
Robert Haley
Carolyn Sue Board
Alaska
W. 5
Baker's Grocery
Locust Street
Jesse May
Hooker Street
Lawrence Hart- Inger
Garland Lanier
Bidwell
Cpl
Keith Riggs
Japan
Ruth Lansbury
Hawaii
B. E. Conroy
Hugh
Mr. Long
Akron
Edgar Reynolds
Val
Chester
William Foss
Pomeroy
Perry L. Mitch
Foss
Fred
Nelsonville
Alice Smith
Francis Smith
Mary Fisher
Hattie Smith
John Hawkins, Jr
Boney Mitchell
Arthur Skinner
Gilbert Hayes
Jo Ann Wilson
Springfield
J. E. Wilson
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Imperial Glass
Cape Cod Candlewick
B. H. Sanborn
Optometrist
Middleport, Ohio
Voice of the Theatre
Lash Larue
Furry St. John
Stan Laurel
Oliver Hardy
Heroes OF the Regiment
Warnercolor
John Wayne
MGM
Nelsonv
MOLE
SALE
Pomeroy Social Notes
Albert Coates
Binetmar
R. L. Jacobs
Fred Crow, Jr
Rolland Neutziing
Pomeroy Personals
Grange
Bridge Club
W.H. Ervin
Middleport Church News
VTA
Crosley
Allen Appliance
Mill St
Middleport Society
OES Installa Officers
Mra. L. E. Roush
Hayes
Bennett
Lee Roush
Worthy
Allen Hughes
M. J. French
Zella Cross
Evelyn Lewis
Harry Houdashelt
Kalad Hindy
Robert Harris
Co. P. Gallagher
C. M. Hennesy
Donald Curren
Betty Koehler
C Betts
Chrysler
Desoto
DODGE
Karr & van Zandt
Motor Sales
Teddy Service
Philco
Federal Reserve System
Federal Deposit Insurance
Urp
Palm Springs
Edison
John Baker
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