Burley allotment filings due February in Meigs County
Meigs County farmers may apply for 1956 burley tobacco allotments before February 1 at the ASC office in the Masonic Temple. Eligibility requires five years of minimum burley experience, farm ownership or operation, sole farm status for 1956 allotment, and income primarily from farming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy Meigs County
Wayne Chase
Pomeroy Agriculture Stabilization and Conservation Committee
Chase
ASC
Masonic Temple
Sacred Heart Pupils Present Yale Program
Sacred Heart School primary grades presented a Christmas program in the church auditorium at 1 p.m. The decor featured a lighted tree and stars. Students wore angel costumes and performed A Child's Christmas Song and Jacob's Reward with listed participants. Father Turel received a gift from the children. Santa Claus distributed gifts as Mrs. John Bacon supervised the program.
Santa to Visit Village at 5 Christmas Eve
Santa Claus will start giving out treats at 5 p.m. on Christmas Eve at the Legion Hall Fourth Avenue for local children. The event runs until 7 a.m. sponsored by the Retail Merchants and Feeney-Bennett Post No 128 American Legion. A large lighted tree greets attendees and recorded carols are broadcast.
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Middleport
Santa Claus
Middleport Church News Highlights Local Services
The section lists church schedules for First Baptist, Heath Methodist, Church of Christ, First Presbyterian, Mt Moriah Baptist, Nazarene, and Church of Christ in Christian Union. It covers pastors, Sunday school times, morning worship, sermon topics, midweek activities, choir practices, and Christmas programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist
C. FE. Hoyt
Heath Methodist
Church of Christ
Fred J. Gardner
Our Bethlehem
First Presbyterian
Howard
Ruppelt
Church of the Nazarene
Robert Styers
Church of Christ In Christian Union
Guy F. Sayre
Christmas Activities and Closures Around Corning
The Corning library will close December 24 through 26 and December 31 to January 2 with Miss Anna bell Plant covering during Mrs. Jessie Fry's absence. Travel prayer group members visited Mr. and Mrs. William Longstaff of East Fultonham and others. The EUB Youth Choir, directed by Mrs. Ruth Harper, gave a 24 member Christmas cantata at the Zanesville church. Church of God held a Christmas service last Sunday with a playlet. Open-church wedding vows will be exchanged December 31 by Bob Holland and Miss Betty Ann Kessel, with a reception in the church parlors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corning
Annabell Plant
Jessie Fry
William Longstaff
East Fultonham
Murray Brown
William Zarley
Alice Brown
Mae Rodgers
Raymond Lemity
Allan
Harold Voglesang
Clyde Martin
Paul Stockman
EUB
Ruth Harper
Sarah Wright
Zanesville
W. Stockman
Church of God
Aubrey Mitchell
Iva Canoles
Jessie Richardson
Bob Holland
Betty Ann Kessel
Dena Johnson
Macon
Joe Fry
Waco
Tex
Ly Age Hol
Candlelight Service Planned at First Presbyterian
Middleport reports Rev. Howard Ruppelt of First Presbyterian Church to lead a candlelight communion at 7 30 p m on Christmas Eve in the church sanctuary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Howard Ruppelt
First Presbyterian Church
Man Held for Jury in Pomeroy Case
POMEROY Bound over to the grand jury under a 1000 dollar bond in the court of justice of the peace. Gerald Reuter reports Paul Gibbs of Wellston charged with breaking and entering and grand larceny for entering Emma Cline's home in Dyesville and stealing a television set. Sheriff Charles Russell notes minor damages from a Route 23 collision that morning between Michael Evans, 16, of Pomeroy and Henry Durst, 30, of Middleport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Court of Justice of the Peace
Gerald Reuter
Paul Gibbs
Wellston
Gibbs
Emma Cline
Dyesville
Charles Russell
Michael Evans
Henry Durst
Middleport
Russell
Company promotes former resident
Chester M. Brown, former Pom eroy resident, has been promoted to president of the General Chemical Co. effective Oct. 31. Brown, who lived on High Street in Pom eroy, previously managed the West Virginia Ordinance Works operated by the General Chemical Co. during the last world war. The Brown family currently resides at Hilltop, N.Y.
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Pomeroy
Chester M. Brown
General Chemical Co
Brown
High St
West Virginia
General Chemical C
Hilltop
Tax receipts show retail sales down statewide
Meigs County weekly report by state treasurer Roger W. Tracy shows retail sales tax receipts for the week ending December 10 totaling 4372.11 dollars, down from 5263.28 dollars for the year-ago week ending December 11.
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Pomeroy
Meigs County
Roger W. Tracy
Two Runs Reported By Fire Department
Middleport fire crews responded to a broken steam pipe at the Ohio Hotel filling the basement with steam. Later, the Emergency Squad treated Mrs James White on Hamilton Street for a heart attack. A physician was summoned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Ohio Hotel
James White
Hamilton Street
Visitors Gain Weeklong Guests at Multiple Homes
In Asbury several households hosted guests over a weekend and weeklong visit. Clarence Johnson entertained Lloyd Chesser Dana Hunter and their families while Johnsons also hosted Dianne Debbie and Donald James. Clinton Walker welcomed Jerale Senit and George Denny hosted Harold Denny. Rita Klinebriel spent time with Ruth Kennedy and Leo Nutt visited Russell Klinebriel Jr. Web ster Newlun hosted Frances Stump family Elmer Taugh Leo Nutt and the Dennys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asbury
Clarence Johnson
Lloyd Chesser
Dana Hunter
Robert Johnson
Dianne
Debbie
Donald Johnson
Donald James
Johnnie Johnson
Lestil Collins
New Marshfield
Clinton Walker
Jerale Senit
George Denny
Harold Denny
Floyd Arnold
Vernon Arnold
Wilbert Hartman
Shirley
Lester
Rita Klinebriel
Ruth Kennedy
Leo Nutt
Russell Klinebriel, Jr
Webster Newlun
Frances Stump
Elmer Taugh
Jerry
Tom Denny
Sydia Newlun
Cheshire Mayor Fines Man for Traffic Violation
Cheshire Mayor Sid Ney Russell fines Alonzo Durst of Cheshire five dollars and costs for a traffic violation in Middleport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheshire
Middleport
Sidney Russell
Alonzo Durst
Meigs Man Named VP At Columbus and Southern Ohio
Robert J. Grueser of Pomeroy is named vice president of the Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co. in Columbus. Effective January 1 he will lead commercial operations after serving as assistant to the president since 1950.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Robert J. Grueser
Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co
Columbus
Martha Class Christmas Party at Bradbury Church
Middleport notes Mrs Griff Russell led the Martha Class Christmas party at Bradbury Church of Christ. The program featured Luke scripture verses and a Christmas reading, closing with carol singing. A turkey dinner preceded the program, tables lit with red taper lights, and gifts were exchanged under a star-tree. T W Auther Jr supplied red carnations and white chrysanthemums for the buffet. Miss Nina Russell attended the dinner with members and their husbands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Griff Russell
Martha
Bradbury Church of Christ
T. W. Autherson
Nina Russell
Farewell Party for Carolyn Sowards in Middleport
Carolyn Sowards said goodbye to Middleport as she moved to Cleveland this week. Guests attended the Jackson-Middleport game and the FHA Christmas dance, then gathered at Janis Childs home where refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Carolyn Sowards
Cleveland
Janis Childs
Legion Auxiliary Christmas Party In Le gion Hall
Feeney Bennett Post Auxiliary held a Christmas party after a regular meeting at the Legion Hall in Middleport. President Mrs Dale Mourning led. Mrs Norman Wayland reported on Ohio veterans hospital rehabilitation. The program featured carols with pianist Mrs Paul Haptonstall, readings by Mrs Judson White, and a poem by Mrs H M Cross. Gifts were exchanged beside a lit tree. hall decor was red and green with holly centerpieces and refreshments served by several members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Feeney-Bennett Post
American Legion
Legion Hall
Dale Mourning
Norman Wayland
Veterans
Ohio
Paul Haptonstall
Judson White
H. M. Cross
Pomeroy
Ben Neutzling
Drew Webster Post 39
Charles Sauer
Ida Gault
Dayton
Elizabeth Huber
Gallipolis
Jed Webster
Neutzling
A. V. Howell
Mayme Holmes
George Mowrey
Heath Methodist Youth Fellows Go Caroling and Parties
Middleport reports the combined Senior and Junior Youth Fellows of Heath Methodist Church caroled Thursday evening visiting 15 homes before parties. Junior counselors Mrs. L A Bangerter and Mrs. John Ketchka hosted Christmas cookies and hot chocolate at the church. The Senior YF visited Mary Carolyn Miller's home for a party where 30 were served sandwiches, hot chocolate, and cookies by Mrs. David Miller, Mrs. E M Blake, and Mrs. Robert Coats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Heath Methodist Church
L. A. Bangerter
John Ketchka
Mary Carolyn Miller
David Miller
E. M. Blake
Robert Coats
Class Goes Caroling in Middleport
The Loyal Sons and Daughters Class of the Church of Christ held a caroling party Wednesday evening at Mrs. Stewart Harris home. Rev. Fred I. Gardner and Mrs. Gardner, and Mrs. George Childs teacher of the class, accompanied the group who were served barbecue potato chips and hot chocolate by Mrs. Harris with help from her mother Mrs. Lesta Gothard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Sons and Daughters
Church of Christ
Stewart Harris
Fred I. Gardner
George Childs
Harris
Lesta Gothard
Middleport and Annapolis Holiday Guests Notice
Middleport social notes list Mr and Mrs Stephen Shullee and Mrs Mary Criswell of Bridgeport as holiday guests of the latter's son James Criswell Sr. and Mrs P F Klein with their son Peter in Annapolis Maryland. Clarence Ebersbach recently ill at home was taken by ambulance to Holzer Hospital Thursday. Albert Husa a North American Aviation Columbus foreman and Ted Thompson Larry Sellers and Ed Packard coworkers of Cecil Grogan at North American attended Mr Grogan's funeral in Columbus after he died of a heart attack Sunday at his home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephen Shullee
Mary Criswell
Bridgeport
James Criswell
P. F. Klein
Peter
Annapolis
C. P. Klein
Cedric Clark
Clarence Ebersbach
Holzer Hospital
Albert Husa
North American Aviation
Columbus
Ted Thompson
Larry Sellers
Ed Packard
Cecil Grogan
North American
Mr. Gropan
Birth Announcement for Michael William Mattox
Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Mattox Nitro announce the birth of a son Michael William. The couple also have two daughters. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs Carl Mattox Middleport and Mr. and Mrs R R Anderson Florida. Mrs Elmer Ord Henderson W Va is a great grandmother.
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Middleport
Leonard Mattox
Nitro
Michael William
Carl Mattox
R. R. Anderson
Florida
Elmer Ord
Henderson
W. Va
Pomeroy Church News Highlights Local Services and Schedules
A compiled list of church services across Pomeroy and nearby towns detailing pastors, Sunday schools at 9:30 a.m., morning worship at 10:30 a.m., evening services, prayer meetings, and midweek activities. Includes Church of Nazarenes, Church of Christ, Church of God, St. Pauls Lutheran, and multiple Methodist, Baptist, and Episcopal congregations with their weekly timings and special services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of God
E. Main and
Cherry Sts
N. W
Danville Pilgrim
W. V. Gilkerson
Pomeroy
First Baptist—Church
Chester House of Prayer
Edmond Life
Sun School
Laurel ‘Aut Free Methodist
Harry Bates
Kossen
P.m
Letart Falls
Emmabelle F. Sopher
Apple Grove
East
Letart
Alfred Methodist
R. M. Grove
Millard Swartz
Naomi Baptist
H. E. Harris
Pomeroy Social Notes Holiday Club Gatherings
Social notes from Pomeroy record United Methodist Come-Double Class gathering with 6:30 potluck, carol singing led by Charles Downie and Patricia Blakeslee, devotionals by Frank Vaughan on What Are We Looking For, pecan-sales report, and plans for next meeting. Gifts exchanged. hostesses named for future meetings.
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J. Leslie Kunze
John Moore
T. A. Downie
Charles Blakeslee
Charles Swatzel
Downie
Thomas Radford
Pomeroy Women of the Daughters of Union Veterans Meet
Jane Howell Pomeroy Tent of the Daughters of Union Veterans will hold a Monday evening meeting at the DAV Home. A gift exchange is planned and refreshments will be served.
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Pomeroy
Jane Howell
Daughters of Union Veterans
DAV
Colonel Easterday Graduates From Staff College
Lt Col David M Easterday of Racine Route 1 has completed the Army Command and General Staff College associate course at Fort Leavenworth Kansas. He is assigned to the artillery and guided missile school at Fort Sill Ohio and is a 1938 Ohio State University graduate. Seven British railway stations in London handle 887 incoming and outgoing passengers on 5215 trains daily.
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Racine
David M Easterday
Carl J. Easterday
Army
Command and General Staff College
Fort Leavenworth
Kan
Easterday
Fort Sill
Ohio
Fasterday
Ohio State University
London
Bend Grange Meets At DAV Post Home
Bend Grange 2741 met in regular session at the DAV Home with Charles Legar in charge. Pomona Grange was announced for Jan. 6 at the Letart school. Several boxes of food and toys were donated for the Meigs County Junior Chamber of Commerce Christmas program. Members enjoyed carols, a Christmas poem, and a meal.
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Pomeroy
Pomeroy Bend
Ralph Welker
Holzer Hos
Ex Meigs Countian Edna Davis Dies in Columbus
Former Meigs County resident Mrs Edna Hern Davis 10 of Darbyville Ohio died in a Columbus hospital Wednesday Survivors include son Fred Jamestown NY daughter Lillian Grimm Columbus seven grandchildren two great grandchildren and sister Mrs Gusta Barton Pomeroy Funeral services set for 2 30 Saturday at Woodyard Funeral Home Columbus with burial at Green Lawn Cemetery Columbus
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Pomeroy
Meigs County
Edna Hern Davis
Darbyville
Ohio
Columbus
Fred
Jamestown
N. Y
Lillian Grimm
Gusta Barton
Woodyard Funeral Home
Green Lawn
Son Born to George Dallas Family in Columbus
Announcing the birth of a son named William David at Holzer Hospital in Columbus today to Mr. and Mrs. George Dallas. Grandparents include Mr. and Mrs. William Matlack of Pomeroy and Mr. and Mrs. Forrest Bachtel of Middleport, with great grandparents listed as Mrs. Grace Bachtel of Erie and Mrs. J. W. Dawson of Vienna and Dayton Ashworth.
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Middleport
George Dallas
Katherine Bachtel
Columbus
William David
Holzer Hospital
William Matlack
Pomeroy
Forrest Bachtel
Salisbury
Grace Bachtel
Erie
J. W. Dawson
Vienna
W. Va
Dayton Ashworth
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Sacred Heart
Yale
Middleport Church News
Fire Department
Meigs
MR. Grueser
Middleport Social Notes
Pomeroy Church News
Syracuse
Hysell Run
Rock Springs
Ft. M. Grove
WSCS
Harold C. Doster
Reedsville
Keno
Father John Turel
Kingsbury Road
R. A. Biddle
Doreus Eub
Carmel
Carleton
Bradford
Christian Science
Pomeroy Social Notes
Logan Monument Co
Logan, Ohio
Hocking Valley Hospital
Bend Grange
DAV Post Home
C. L. Heaton
Cleland Hines
Carl N. Smith
Meigs Countian
Huntz Hall
Leo Gorcey
Bowery Boys
Richard Long
Faith Domergue
Cult OF the Cobra
Marilyn Monroe
Liberty
Theatre
Lash LaRue
Fuzzy St. John
Tenderfoot
Guy Madison
Wild Bill
Andy Devine
Jingles
Columbia
Billy
Phenix City
Rock Springs Methodist Church
Pomeroy Bend Theatres
Nevada
Roy Rogers
Dale Evans
Lloyd Corrigan
Trigger Sons of the Pioneers
Green Buddha
Wayne Morris
Mary Germaine
SUN
William Holden
Jennifer Jones
Torin Smather
Temple
Island Earth
Jeff Morrow
Faith Comergue
Rex Reason
Russell Johnson
Richard Long Marshal Thompson
Kelly Sun
Gene Kelly
Dan Datley
Cyd Charisse
Jess
Children’s Oxfords
UTD
Cleaners
LRD & Main
Point Pleasant
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