Yule Season Plans By Churches In Middleport
Churches in Middleport prepare for Christmas with music and stories this month. Special rehearsals by choirs and church school youth will lead to programs the week of Dec 21 with services on Sunday Dec 7 including Bible school, worship, cantata practice, youth events, and Evangelistic Hour. Deer sightings near Dorcas in Meigs County noted by Allan Eichinger of the state highway department.
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Middleport
Cc. E. Shepard
Middleport Church of Christ
Christian Endeavor
First Baptist
Charles M. Pomeroy
George Baker
First Presbyterian
Homer G. McMillen
Church School
Methodist Youth Fellowship
Leo Kennedy
Meigs County
Allan Eichinger
State Highway Department
Dorcas
Pomeroy Church News from Local Pastors
Pastors in Pomeroy announce services at Christian Science Society 104 Mulberry Ave includes Sunday school at 9 30 am and morning service at 10 45 am with the lesson subject God the Only Cause and Creator and the Golden Text Hebrews 3 4.
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Pomeroy
Christian Science Society
Mulberry Ave
Mrs. R. C. Tuckerman Undergoes Surgery
Mrs. R C Tuckerman of Middleport, owner of Tuckerman's Grocery, had surgery at Holzer Hospital Thursday morning. Edgar Tuckerman of Athens came to be with his mother, accompanied by his daughter visiting her maternal grandparents. The note sits among church notices and community events listed for Advent services across local congregations.
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Middleport
R. C.tuckerman
Tuckerman's
Holzer Hospital
Edgar Tuckerman
Athens
W. H. Juhling
Pomeroy Council of Churches to Present Golgotha
Two showings of the religious motion picture Golgotha will be shown to Pomeroy students in the senior high school auditorium with free admission for morning and afternoon sessions. A public evening showing in the junior high auditorium begins at 7 30, with admission charged. This is a sound picture.
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Pomeroy
Pomeroy Council of Churches
Three Hunters Fined Ten Dollars Each
Pomeroy residents E R Manley Emmett Manley and Herman Gaffney were fined ten dollars and costs for hunting on the Experimental Farm at Carpenter without permission and for refusing to depart when ordered. They were also arrested on intoxication charges with fines of five dollars and costs. Lonnie Kesterson near Pomeroy handled the case.
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Pomeroy
E. R. Manley
Emmett Manley
Herman Gaffney
Justice of the Peace
P. S
Baptism of Susan Jo Hite Reported at Grace Episcopal Church
The infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Kimble Hite was baptized at Grace Episcopal Church after Sunday service. Rev Charles G Baird conducted the ceremony and the baby was named Susan Jo. Sponsors were Mrs Leona Graham and Mr and Mrs Fred Rosenbaum. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs John Hite of Lincoln Terrace, the Hites’ other child is Rickey.
Loyal Women of the Church Meet at Gravel Hill
Middleport report notes the Loyal Women of the Church of Christ met at Mrs. Leo Childs home in Gravel Hill with 22 attendees. Mrs. L E Burford presided and nominating committee named Minnie Gilmore Leo Childs and Katie Easter. Devotional prayer by Mrs. George Russell and sick remembrance by pastor C E Shepard.
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Middleport
Church of Christ
Leo Childs
Gravel Hill
L. E. Burford
George Russell
C. E. Shepard
Estella Roush
Val Reynolds
O. L. Roush
Perry Graves
Estella Byers
Charles McNamee
Otho Watts
Ruth
Paul Shepard
Burford
Minnie Gilmore
Katie Easter
David Durst
David Farmer
John Lyons III Celebrates Fifth Birthday at Kindergarten
John Lyons III entertained his kindergarten class this week for his fifth birthday. Refreshments were provided by his mother Mrs. John Lyons and Mrs. Pearl Reynolds. Guests included kindergarten teacher Mrs. James Brewington and her daughter Sandra.
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John Lyons III
John Lyons
Pearl Reynolds
James Brewington
Sandra
Niece Charmaine Rose Weds Lee Winters in Columbus Church
Mrs. Boyd Dilgard attended the wedding of her niece Charmaine Rose who married Lee Winters Sunday evening at 8 50 in the Federated Reformed Church Columbus.
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Boyd Dilgard
Charmaine Rose
Lee Winters
Federated Reformed Church
Columbus
Russell Wilson Home Party Honors Carla Kay Wilson
A Saturday party at the Russell Wilson home honored Carla Kay Wilson on her sixth birthday November 29. Guests played games and enjoyed a refreshment service with prize winners Vicky Sue Stevens and Edward Yeanger. Attending were Edward Yeanger, Nancy Rawlings, Billy Don Grueser, Billy Werner, Karen Walker, Billy Jean Hoppes, Sheila Strauss, Jennifer Sue Daniels, Lynn Buch-
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Russell Wilson
Wilsons
Carla Kay Wilson
Vicky Sue Stevens
Edward Yeanger
Nancy Rawlings
Billy Don Grueser
Billy Werner
Karen Walker
Billy Jean Hoppes
Sheila Strauss
Jennifer Sue Daniels
Lynn Buch
Wildwood Garden Club Plans Christmas Party
Pomeroy notes say the Wildwood Garden Club met at Mrs Christy Baer home with Mrs Hiram Fisher assisting hostess. Mrs John Scott led the program. Plans were made for the annual Christmas party and dinner at Mrs Homer Holter’s home on Dec 19 at 6 30 pm. A surprise package donated by Mrs Karl Grueser was won by Mrs Harry Roush.
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Pomeroy
Wildwood Garden Club
Christy Baer
Hiram Fisher
John Scott
Homer Holter
Karl Grueser
Harry Roush
Weekend visits and moves noted across families in Ohio Kentucky
The report lists multiple families from Lincoln Heights Canton Gallipolis Tuppers Plains Mari etta Harrisonville and Albany visiting relatives in Pomeroy Ohio. It mentions Mr. Ridello and family moving to London Kentucky for strip mining work and records various trips including Thanksgiving game between Pomeroy and Middleport.
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Jack Ridello
Lincoln Heights
London
Ridello
Ian Bennett
Canton
Walter Stantz
Bennett
Lera Bennett
Verl Tuttle
Gallipolis
Pomeroy
Lena Keller
Tuppers Plains
Leslie Blough
Eugene
Marietta
John Painter
Charles
Sadie Mille
Albany
Errol Dawson
Belle
W.va
Dayton Strickland
Middleport
D. W. Ashworth
Columbus
J. L. Gest
Suzanne
Jake Ament
Carl Pullins
Flatwoods
Merchants Complete Yuletide Decorations in Middleport
Merchants along Walnut to Rutland in Middleport plan and complete decoration for Yuletide observance. Pine trees stand before each store and a large tree with lights fills the vacant Buckeye Electric Crary lot. Christmas carols broadcast from the tree.
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Middleport
Walnut St
Rutland St
Santa Claus
Buckeye Electric Company
Crary
Thanksgiving visits populate local families
A long list of residents shared Thanksgiving with relatives in various towns. Earl Rickman and others returned home after holiday visits in Springfield Fairmont Huntington Gallipolis and Charleston while several families hosted relatives including the Franks Dillards Woodrums Rumfields and others.
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Earl Rickman
Springfield
Lorene Price
Fairmont
W. Va
Clifford Hayes
G. W. Frank
Jerry
S. S. Frank
Nelsonville
Dorothy Caldwell, R.N
Huntington
A. A. Dillard
Walter Schoonover
Wanda
Bobby
Gallipolis
Woodrow Daugherty
Charles T. Campbell
Middleport- Pomeroy
James Clatworthy
NYCRA
Barnes Hospital
St. Louis
S. Third Ave
Arthur Strauss
Columbus
Shirley Mills
Ruth Eberschbach
Jimmy
Val Reynolds
Holzer Hospital
Reynolds
L. E. Reynolds
Thomas Blaine
Minnie Parkins
John Reuter
Akron
Lucille Smith
Middleport High School
Chester
Ferne Barker
Carolyn
Jessie Powell
New Haven
Carl Powell
Indianapolis
Powells
Barkers
William Keith Kincaid
University of Chicago
Kincaid
Bill
Tom
Dayton
Charles Pickens
Hilliards
Maggie Pickens
Band Tag Day Called Success by Boosters
Band Tag Day, held Saturday November 22, was judged a success by the Band Boosters Association at the high school. Proceeds will fund a band uniform a new instrument if needed. Mrs Karl Owens praised the committees and plans for a band party on January 17.
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Middleport
Band Boosters Association
Karl Owens
Dinners Served by Mt Moriah Church Annual Event
The Junior Missionary Society of Mount Moriah Baptist Church in Middleport serves dinners to the public from noon to 4 p.m. This is an annual project announced by the committee.
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Middleport
Junior Missionary Society of
Mount Moriah
Funeral rites for Pfc Elmer Dailey held at Ewing
Funeral services for Pfc Elmer Dailey were conducted at Ewing funeral home by Rev H B Hegnauer with Veterans of Foreign Wars Disabled American Veterans and American Legion in attendance. Military rites were given at Le Tart cemetery. Dailey born in Lebanon township Meigs County. son of Oliver and Lucy Dailey. enlisted May 26 1944 and killed in action March 3 1945 in Germany. He trained at Fort Benjamin Harrison and Fort McClellan and served overseas landing in France December 1944.
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The
American Legion
Letart Cemetery
Elmer Cecil Dailey
Lebanon Township
Meigs County
Oliver
Lucy Gonger Dailey
Racine
Pfc
Dailey
Ebersbach Construction Co
Tampa
Fla
Carlotta Dailey
War Department
Pfe, Dailey
Germany
Pfe. Dailey
Ft. Benjamin Harrison
Indiana
Ft. McClellan
Ala
Ft. George G. Meade
France
Carlotta Weaver
Syracuse
Eleanore
Swamp-Root advertised as kidney relief remedy
Ad claims Kilmer's Swamp-Root relieves nocturnal urination and burning by flushing kidneys and reducing acidity. Urges immediate use with a money back guarantee if no improvement after first bottle. Caution: follow directions.
Bernard C Williams Dies in Michigan City
Bernard C Williams 54 a lifelong resident of Middleport died recently at Lapeer Michigan He is survived by his father Clark C Williams Middleport his wife Helen Hawke six children two brothers Herschell of Indianapolis and Raymond of Toledo and a sister Mrs H R Anderslund Pasadena Md
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Middleport
Bernard C Williams
Lapeer
Mich
Clark C. Williams
Helen Hawke
Herschell
Indianapolis
Ind
Raymond
Toledo
H. R. Anderslund
Pasadena
Long Bottom Crette h To Be Rededicated
LONG BOTTOM The Methodist Church here will rededicate its 52 year old building after repairs costing more than 1000 dollars. Rev E Parker West will lead 11 a.m. services with Holy Communion. A basket lunch will follow at noon. Former pastors speak at 2 p.m. Special music and a church history chronicle accompany the celebration.
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Long Bottom
Methodist Church
E. Parker West
Ernest E. Fowler
Watts Elected Justice By Write In Ballots
Middleport residents elected Otho Watts as justice of the peace in November via write in ballots. Watts, a local railroad man on Mill Street, received more than a dozen votes without his knowledge, according to Clerk of Courts Albert Gloeckner.
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Middleport
Otho Watts
Justice of the Peace
Albert Gloeckner
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