Fifty Meigs Countians Drawn For Grand Jury Duty
Names of fifty Meigs Countians drawn for possible service on the January term grand and petit juries were selected Wednesday in the Meigs County clerk of courts office. The list includes residents from Pomeroy Racine Middleport Langsville and Syracuse among others with many RD and Carpenter addresses. Jury commissioners Everett J. Tracy and Frank Cleland, Sheriff Charles Russell, Judge Emmett W. Peoples, and Clerk Virgil V. Brown oversaw the process.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Meigs
Virgil V. Brown
Meigs County
O. G. Shields
Racine
Geraldine Young
Virginia K. Smith
John Spires
Rutland
A. O
Lcoxen
Albert Bolin
Howard Hysell
Stella Adkins
Harrisonville
Flora Beaver
Middleport
Paul Bailey
Delilia Mulford
Cheshire
Everett Howell
Sarah Gibbs
Geneva Nolan
L. A. Gluesencamp
Portland
Kathleen Scott
Minersville
Laura Bell
John W. Sheppard
Carpenter
Autie Millhone
Lucille B. Hawkins
Hugh W. Miller
Nancy Miller
L. M. Bard
Elizabeth Ohlinger
Estella Holter
Roscoe Fowler
Everett J. Tracy
Frank Cleland
Charles Russell
Emmett W. Peoples
Common Pleas Court
Clerk Brown
Jaycees Form Non-Profit Corp In Middleport
The Junior Chamber of Commerce moves toward non profit status after filings with the Secretary of State. At a Middleport meeting, president Virnie E. Brown thanked Bill Childs for toy distribution to county children. The group backed the March of Dimes drive starting January 2 and discussed candy machine loans for charity. New members Miles Shilling and Wilbur Hood were elected. next meeting is January 9 in Middleport village hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Junior Chamber of Commerce
John C. Bacon
Meigs County
Jaycees
Middleport Village
Virmi E. Brown
Bill Childs
Court House
Miles Shilling
Wilbur Hood
Kaspars mark fifty fourth wedding anniversary in Pomeroy
Mr and Mrs William Kaspar quietly celebrated their fifty fourth anniversary at their Lasley and Brick streets home. They wed December 26 1897 at St Pauls Lutheran Church. Kaspar ran a plumbing and electrical business in Middleport and Mrs Kaspar is Christina Hamm daughter of the late Martin and Mrs Hamm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
William Kaspar
Lasley
Brick Streets
Alfred A WSCS Meeting Postponed for Weather
The Alfred A WSCS meeting and Christmas event, postponed due to bad weather, will be held Friday evening at Helen Woode's home. Husbands and members' families are being invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred
WSCS
Helen Woode
Roush and Cole Attend Athens Christmas Dinner Event
Mr. and Mrs. L. L. Roush and Mr. and Mrs. Guy Cole were in Athens Saturday evening for the Christmas dinner and printing event of The Peoples Insurance Co. agents. Roush and Cole are agents and their families joined the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
L. L. Roush
Guy Cole
Athens
The
Peoples Te Insurance Co
Mr. Roush
Mrs. Cole
Christmas Guests Across Ohio In Holiday Visits
Mr and Mrs Richard Rupe of Columbus visited relatives in Wehe Terrace Rutland and Akron with the Lathey family hosting. Mr and Mrs Lewis Miller of Columbus stayed with Aten Shain and family for Christmas. The Rev William H Covert of Albany joined relatives with Mrs Lathey. Henry Korn of Marion Ohio also mentioned in the holiday notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Rupe
Columbus
Eddie Smith
Wehe Terrace
Wayne Rupe
Rutland
Lewis Miller
Patty
William H. Covert
Albany
R. S. Lathey
Henry Korn
Marion
Ohio
Meigs General Hospital Admits and Discharges List
Meigs General Hospital admitted Kenneth Russell Burlingham Charles Marcinko and others. Discharged Guy Boggess Billy Dodderer Mrs Don Kennedy and daughter Mrs Lawrence Napper Donna Lewis Sam Roach and several others including mothers and infants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Russell
Burlingham
Charles Marcinko
Long Bottom
Guy Boggess
Tuppers Plains
Mary Baumgarner
Racine
Billy Dodderer
Virgie Major
Middleport
Don Kennedy
Lawrence Napper
Donna Lewis
Sam Roach
I. R. Neal
Lewis Sauer
Jane Spencer
Albert Faehnle
Marriage Licenses Filed in Multiple Pairings
Several couples from nearby towns listed marriage licenses: Ernest Barnhart and Ruth Johnson. Ronald Lippert and Patricia Jordan. Thomas Birch and Joyce Wallace. Paul Patterson and Rose Slanter. Samuel May and Joan Snowden. The text also notes the nutria beaver as a South American fur source.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Barnhart
Middleport
Ruth Johnson
Pomeroy
Ronald E. Lippert
Columbus
Patricia Ann Jordan
Thomas Birch
Portland
Joyce Wallace
Racine
Paul Patterson
Rutland
Rose M. Slanter
Samuel Bruce May
Langsville
Joan Snowden
Apple Grove Mishap Damages 2 Vehicles
Minor damages were incurred to two vehicles in a collision on Route 338 in Apple Grove. Sheriff Charles Russell reported the accident occurred when a 1 ton truck driven by Olden A. Thaxton turned into the path of a second vehicle driven by Cris A. Johnson as Johnson was attempting to pass. No charges were filed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Apple Grove
Charles Russell
Olden A. Thaxton
Letart
Cris A. Johnson
Waverly
W. Va
Johnson
Two Divorce Actions Filed in Court Here
Pomeroy wife Garnet Eloise Mankin sues Kenneth F. Mankin in Meigs County Common Pleas Court for divorce with custody of a minor child. In a second case Edna A. Park seeks divorce from Robert Wellington Park on gross neglect of duty and restoration of her maiden name Edna A. Bradford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Garnet Eloise Mankin
Kenneth FE. Mankin
Meigs County Common Pleas Court
Edna A. Park
Robert Wellington Park
Edna A. Bradford
Two Named Administrators in Meigs County Probate
POMEROY Leonard Jewell Jr named administrator of the estate of Leonard Jewell Sr. Linnie H. Bratton named administratrix of the estate of Oliver Bratton according to Meigs County Probate Court records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Leonard Jewell, Jr
Leonard Jewell
Linnie H. Bratton
Oliver Bratton
Meigs County
Local Christmas News: Shuler Family and More At Home
Clarence Shuler home on 10 day leave from Chanute AFB in Illinois. Several local families and relatives listed visiting, Christmas activities noted. Mrs Mayer reports husband stationed at Parris Island for Marine Corps basic training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parris Island
Pomeroy
William J. Mayer
S. C
United States Marine Corps
New Year's Ball Set by Pomeroy Fire Department
The 53rd annual New Year's Ball will be held Monday from 9 30 p m to 2 30 a m at the Pomeroy Junior High School auditorium. Merrymakers perform Sunday at 10 a m. Firemen decorate for the event and association membership cards for the new year will be distributed at morning meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Legar
Detective Story Marks 110th Anniversary in April 1951
The detective story genre celebrated its 110th anniversary in April 1951, marking a milestone in its evolution from early detective fiction to a staple of modern literature. The observance highlighted the genre's enduring appeal and influence on contemporary writing.
VFW to Meet Tuesday in Pomeroy
The Veterans of Foreign Wars will meet Tuesday evening in Pomeroy as no meeting occurred this week due to Christmas Day. Adjutant MHobari Raub announced the upcoming gathering.
Investigation Incomplete In Leonard Jewell Death Case
Meigs General Hospital treated Leonard Jewell who died after gunshot wounds found at Norma Wilson's home. Police Chief Walter E. Wolfe said the investigation was not finished and should be completed Thursday morning. No official statement on whether the wounds were personal safety related has been issued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Leonard Jewell
Meigs General Hospital
Norma Wilson
Walter E. Wolfe
Wolfe
Pfe Virgil Manley Home on Furlough
Pfe Virgil Manley of the U S Air Force stationed at Sheppard Field Texas was met Friday night in Columbus by his parents Mr and Mrs Walton Manley and Miss Kay VanCooney who accompanied him to Middleport where he will spend a holiday leave Mrs Manleys brother Sgt William Mason a Korea veteran also is here for a holiday leave
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothea Mees
Columbus
Helena Mees
Harold Hysell
Edward
Homer Hysell
Anne St
Edward King
Rock Springs
V. V. Lathey
Meigs General Hospital
Lathey
Ed Romine
Tom Goeglein
Homer E. Hysell
Rodney
Otho Keenam
Mary Stace
Dey Hysell
Robert Harbrecht
Raymond Harbrecht
Pomeroy
Norman McCallum
Minersville
George Parker
Dora Wilson
Marietta
Dorothy Reible
Carl Baker
Gallipolis
Louis Reible
Mary Laughead
Fordham University
New York
Richard Laughead
Alfred Elberfeld
Richard Elberfeld
Robert
Richard
Hillsboro
Lincoln Hill
Corless Jacobs
Nancy
Emma Evans
Robert E. Jones Jr
Wellston
Louise Conde
Pittsburgh
Joe Conde
Conde
Bertha Conde
Clarence Shuler
Chanute Air Force Base
Rantoul
Ill
Guy Shuler
Middleport
Pfe
Virgil Manley
U. S. Air Force
Sheppard Field
Texas
Walton Manley
Kay VanCooney
Manley
William Mason
Korea
Also Mentioned on This Page
Pomeroy Social Notes
Anthony Korn
Mary Louise
Anthony Jr
Coal Fork
Mary Korn
George Korn
George Or
Pomeroy Personals
Liberty
Middleport, Ohio
Buccaneers
Warner-Pathe News
Bugs Bunny
South America
Claudette Colbert MacDonald Carey Scott Barbara Bates
Michael Rennie
Patricia Neal
Hugh Marlowe Sam Jaffe House Peters
Letart Falls
Rae Stratton
Miami Beach
Soeanes
Nelson
Infant's Cotton Training
Aemedianes
Endicott - Johnson
Ghiille
VFW
Doc Susie
Fraser, Corp
Susan Anderson
Bena
S. Court St
Lentheric
Rubinstein
Tussy
du Barry
Angelique
Coty
Lenthéric
Bovelier
Yue
Colgate Dental Cream
Rose
Halo
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