Christmas Mail Ahead Of Last Year In MIDDLEPORT
Postmaster Walter Waddell says Christmas mail volume is rising over last year and will be larger. He urges early mailing and following post office guidelines to speed delivery, including plain addresses, three cent first class, proper packaging, and faceing all mail the same way. Extra hours will be kept at the window on Saturday afternoon December 16.
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Middleport
Walter Waddell
Post Office Department
Post Office
Izaak Walton Production Staged for Fifth Year
The fifth annual Izaak Walton League musical production at Pomeroy Junior High School pleased a packed audience. Directors Brad Maag and Ted Wildermuth introduced a Berlin themed show with a large cast including Danny Thompson Donna Van Meter and Bob Hoeflich. The minstrel segment featured end men Eddie Romine Trell Schoenleb Ralph Fink and Chuck Grimm with a long chorus and an onstage circle of performers. The orchestra included Mrs. Ingridham and others with Harry Muller handling sound and Dan White lighting.
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Bob Hoeflich
Pomeroy
Izaak Walton League
Ed H. Condon
Pomeroy Junior High School
Brad Maag
Mr. Condon
League
Ted Wildermuth
Lena Mitch
Patty Cline
Louise Thompson
Gladdie DeVol
Donna MacDonald
Janet Frost
Julie Mitch
Harold Hinkle
Dana Walburn
Dayton Raines
Harry Keig
Charles Nesselroad
R. E. Kent
Theo Smith
Whitney Ingraham
William Beaver
William Anderson
Charles Winston
Glen Glaze
Mit White
Rena Grimm
Harry Muller
Dan White
Dale Smith
John Duerr
Aaron Zahl
Yale Party Attended By Employes Adds Christmas Cheer
The Imperial Electric Company Middleport held its second annual dinner and party at Middleport High School for about 250 employees and families. John K. Smith Jr announced company growth. Santa arrived with gifts as acts by Cap tain Ferguson and his Society Circus, acrobats Phil and Bonnie Bonta, and other entertainers delighted guests. Prizes and corsages were awarded. a full turkey dinner preceded performances and group singing.
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Middleport
John K. Smith, Jr
Imperial Electric Company
Middleport High School
Imperial
Akron
Santa Claus
Marcus Chambers
Anna Sue Wallace
Douglas Wallace
Carl Buckley
William Buckley
Clarence Norris
Leland Brown
James Cullen
Ida Lee Hartley
Darylene Ward
Lillian St
Phil
Bonnie Bonta
Ringling Brothers Circus
West Indies
Cuba
John K. Smith
Cleveland
J. K. Smith, Jr
Jeff Holder
David Gregory
Louisiana
Huntington
Cassan Hindy
Kalad Hindy
Earl Rickman
Martha
Jean
Mt. Clemens
Mich
Truck Skids On Icy Road Near Union Avenue Bridge
POMEROY Groven Swearinger escaped injury yesterday when the state highway department pickup truck he drove skidded on an icy Route 143, overturned into a creek one mile west of Union Avenue bridge. Two bystanders pulled him from the wreckage and he is resting comfortably at home after treatment at Meigs General Hospital for leg and head injuries. State highway department reported only minor damages to the vehicle.
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Pomeroy-Groven
Swearinger
State Highway Department
Union Avenue
Meigs General Hospital
Nephew of Mrs. Fisher Captains Navy in Philadelphia Victory
Mrs. William M Fisher of Minersville received clippings from Denver relatives about the Army Navy football game played in Philadelphia. Tom Bakke of Denver was captain of the Navy squad and the final score was 14 to 2 in Navy’s first win over Army in seven years.
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Pomeroy
William M Fisher
Minersville
Denver
Colorado
Army
Navy
Philadelphia
Tom Bakke
Electricity on wires and sea ice facts
Low frequency electricity flows through the whole wire while high frequency currents travel only along the surface. Sea water freezes near two degrees Celsius, producing ice that is practically salt free.
Middleport Social Notes Highlight Christmas Theme Programs
Icy highways prevented the Women’s Association speaker at First Presbyterian Church from appearing. Christmas devotionals and carols proceeded led by Mrs. Leo Beeson and Mrs. Lillian Stieff. Officers and group leaders for 1951 were announced. a charity drive and fabric updates were noted. The piece also lists hospital and social visits across Middleport, Pomeroy, and nearby towns with local figures attending events and trips.
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Middleport
Women’s Association of
First Presbyterian Church
Leo Beeson
Lillian Stieff
L. L. Heinre
John B. Downing
Association
Lowell Probasco
Downing
Dwight Wallace
Chappelle Talbott
Iva Brown
Frances Beards
G. G. Greenlee
Ray Sherman
Edgar Ervin
Karl Owen
Donald Mills
James Reese
Kermit Wiseman
GIA Elects Officers At Beech Street Meeting
Middleport residents gather at the president Mrs Charles Bennett Beech Sr home for officer elections. Mrs Bennett is re elected president with A J Beaver vice president W R Garber secretary Dea Hayes treasurer Evelyn Lewis guide George Hackett sentinel Frank McCoy chaplain Walter Harris and Tom Smith marshals named for 1951. New Headlight Pals are chosen and a gift exchange is held. Refreshments are served beside an antique cake stand decorated with Christmas ornaments and pine.
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Middleport
GIA
Charles Bennett
Beech Sr
Bennett
A. J. Beaver
W. R. Garber
Dea Hayes
Evelyn Lewis
George Hackett
Frank McCoy
Walter Harris
Tom Smith
Twilight Garden Club Dines At Little House
Thirty-one members of the Twilight Garden Club shared a three course chicken dinner at the Little House on Thursday evening. Festive decor included red asters, green tapers, snow scenes and lighted trees. Mrs. Frank Chapman read "Christmas for Mother" as Christmas carols filled the room. Miss Ethel Garland led two Christmas prayers and chair duties were noted. The club plans a holiday gift for a needy family with Mrs. Dey Hysell and Mrs. Louis Reibel on the committee. Ill members Mrs. Thomas Goeglein and Mrs. Thomas Hennessy were remembered.
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Middleport
Twilight Garden Club
Little House
Frank Chapman
Ethel Garland
Dey Hysell
Louis Reibel
Thomas Goeglein
Thomas Hennesy
Friendly Neighbors Club Plans Christmas Dinner and Exchange
POMEROY The Friendly Neighbors Club met at Mrs. Denver Thoma's home. They scheduled a Christmas dinner at Mrs. Bush's Little House on Dec 19 and a meeting with gift exchange at Mrs. Emerson Wells home. They also plan a wreath for Naylor's Run memorial playground. Prizes were awarded to Mrs. Willard Hines, Mrs. Jack Robson, and Mrs. Donley Reibel. traveling prize went to Miss Althea Reibel.
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Althea Reibel
Lester Russell
Emerson Wells
Donley Reibel
Elwood Bowers
Roy Smith
Charles Werry
Martha Karr
Charlene Smith
Pat Gress
David Ohlinger
Harold Lohse
Henry Werry
Willard Hines
Jack Robson
Mrs. Thoma
Thoma
Christmas dinner for Daughters of America branch
In Pomeroy the Past Councillors of the Daughters of America held their Christmas dinner at the Mary Jane Coffee Shop with 47 reservations. Holiday decor graced the dining room and tables. Committee members included Mabel Wolfe, Bessie Grueser, Marjory Woodard, and Jane Ann Hite. A gift was given to outgoing president Erna Jesse, and Lennie Beards became the new president.
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Middleport
Daughters of America
Pomeroy
Mary Jane Coffee Shop
Mabel Wolfe
Bessie Grueser
Marjory Woodard
Jane Ann Hite
Erna Jesse
Lennie Beards
Dr F W Mc Dermott guest preacher at First Baptist
Dr F W Mc Dermott filled the pulpit at First Baptist Church last Sunday during Rev Charles M Pomeroy's absence in Martins Ferry. He is president of Rio Grande College and was guest of Miss Virginia Mayes of Grant Street.
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Middleport
F. W. McDermott
First Baptist Church
Charles M. Pomeroy
Martins Ferry
Virginia Mayes
Grant St
McDermott
Rio Grande College
Middleport church schedules and services listed
The notice lists services for First Baptist First Presbyterian Heath Methodist Church of Christ and Christian Union in Middleport with pastors C M Pomeroy Louis A Bangerter Wert Dean and Guy F Sayre including church schools morning worship and evening services plus choir rehearsals meetings and a Christmas program following the church school
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Mohrhoff
Church OF Christ
William Morgan
Christian Endeavor
Church OF Christ IN Christian Union
H. O. Cart
Hobson
Grace Episcopal
K. C. Wilson
Hess
Christian Science
Naomi Baptist
United Brethren
W. D. Thoma
Mt. Herman
Nease
Letart Falls
Dexter Church OF Christ
Edwin Carpenter, Jr
Eden UB
Meigs County
Joppa Methodist Church
First Baptist Church
C. M. Pomeroy
C. P. Bradbury
Electa
John Mayer
L. O. Gardner
First Presbyterian Church
van Wert
Heath Methodist Church
Louis A. Bangerter
Church OF Christ — Wert
Guy F. Sayre
Naomi Baptist Church to Hold Evening Meeting Saturday
A church business meeting of Naomi Baptist Church will be conducted Saturday at 7 p.m. under the leadership of Pastor Rev. H. E. Harris. Social notes referenced on page 13.
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Pomeroy
Meigs County
Naomi Baptist Church
H. E. Harris
Pomeroy Social Notes
Meigs County Men Leave for Induction
Fifteen Meigs County men headed to Portsmouth for induction into the armed forces. Nine were to depart December 8 but stayed home a few extra days due to high water. Names include Dana Congo and Marion Hawk. Eight more will go for physicals Monday. a January 9 call for thirteen is reported.
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Pomeroy
Meigs County
Portsmouth
Dana A. Congo
Marion R. Hawk
Donald E. Wooten
Gene M. Bass
Nathan P. Hysell
Clarence E. Hawley
Seldon E. Baker, Jr
Ray J. Evans
Robert G. Hart
Wilber Joseph
Foster H. White
John H. Cline
George M. Bush
William K. Bailey
William A. McMurray
Lillian Rayburn
Miss Jean McMaster Returns From Turkey
Miss Jean McMaster, long with the state department, arrived in New York City yesterday. She served as secretary in the American legation in Turkey and is en route to Guatemala, staying with the McMasters. A Middleport High School and Ohio State University graduate, she formerly taught in local schools.
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Middleport
Jean McMaster
State Department
New York City
Harry McMaster
Miss McMaster
Turkey
Guatemala
McMasters
Paris
United States
Middleport High School
Ohio State University
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Clarice Clifford
Shirley Smith
Mila Stark
Lois Campbell
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Adrienne Mills
Charlene Williams
Margaret Bruch
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Ann Rupe
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Mona Lee Osler
Leo Picard
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Robert Jones
A. D. Wilson
Cassam Hindy
John Hardy
Bruce Lloyd
International Electric Workers of America
Parent-Teacher Association
Charles Murray
Paul Smart
Harold Chase
Robert McElhinny
Robert Coats
John Vroman
J. M. Sullivan
Walter Bunce
Henry Hennesy
Gilbert Hayes
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Walter Crooks
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Gary Bailey
Arthur Skinner
Elmer Burns
Milton Hood
Charles Walburn
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Rodney Downing
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Judy Clark
Roy
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Tracy Roberts
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Navy Grid
Middleport Social Notes
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Woodman Hall
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Your Xmas Shopping
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Middleport Ohio Member
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SAAR
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Scott N. Ford
Union Trust
Parkersburg
W. Va
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Taker's
Kris
Kringle Village
Kananga
Silver Bridge
the Fair Stores
Nelsonvilee
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Bntire
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Moses
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Liberty
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Melody
Walt Disney
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Leo L. Vaughan
Logan Monument Co
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Pomeroy-Mason Bridge
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