Rate Increase Outlined For General Telephone Customers
Pomeroy Meigs County residents would face higher local rates if the Public Utilities Commission approves General Telephone Co of Ohio rate adjustments. Homes and businesses would see jumps from 6 to 7.25 dollars for single lines and higher costs for two and four party services along with rural and eight‑phone party lines. Company president Clare E. B. Williams cites revenue relief and uniform tariffs across Ohio operations.
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Pomeroy
General Telephone Co. of
Ohio
Meigs County
Public Utilities Commission of
Middleport
Rutland
Racine
Letart
Falls
Portland
Commission
Clare EB. Williams
Marion
Public Utilities Commission
Obituary: Lewis Humphrey 86 Dies in Pomeroy Ohio
Lewis Humphrey 86 former Maples and Torch Orchard owner died Tuesday at his daughter Edith Reed's home in Pomeroy after illness. Born Coolville Nov 23 1872 he attended Ohio University class of 1893 and was a Beta Theta Pi member. Buried at family farm cemetery. rites in Parkersburg.
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Pomeroy
Lewis Humphrey
the Maples
Hockingport
Ohio
Theodore T. Reed
Emily Cole
Shepherd Humphrey
Humphrey
Coolville
Athens Ice and Storage Co
Indian Run
Athens
Meigs
Greenbrier
Ohio University
Beta Theta Pi
Maryland
Edith
State Teachers College
Frostburg
Grace Knowles Humphrey
Theodore Reed, Sr
Leavitt Funeral Home
Parkersburg
Mrs. Barnitz Named Meigs County Auditor
Mrs. Dean Barnitz, longtime clerk of the Meigs County Board of Commissioners, was named to fill the unexpired term of Perry A. Riggs as Meigs County auditor. She will serve until March 9 when Gordon Caldwell, the newly elected auditor, takes office. Riggs resigned Jan. 1 and will be replaced as sanitarian by J. M. Thornton after about 20 years.
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J. M. Thornton
Meigs County
Thornton
Caldwell
Barnitz
Middleport Woman Suffering Hip, Head Injuries After Huntington Crash
Mrs. C. H. Addie Fugate of Middleport is listed in satisfactory condition at Cabell-Huntington Hospital after being struck by a truck in Huntington. She suffers a fractured hip and head injuries. visited by Mr. and Mrs. Harold Sauter.
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Middleport
C. H
Addie) Fugate
Cabell - Huntington Hospital
Huntington
W.va
Harold Sauter
Fugate
Student Is Pledged To Methodist Group
Miss Jeanette Crooks a freshman at Ohio University has been pledged to Kappa Phi a Methodist sorority and named chaplain of the pledge group. She is spending the holiday period with her parents Mr and Mrs Walter Crooks and has visited Larry Barker at Lake White. Gene Crooks a student at Ohio State University and marching band member is also spending the holidays with his parents.
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Middleport
Jeanette Crooks
Ohio University
Kappa Phi
Miss Crooks
Walter Crooks
Larry Barker
Lake White
Gene Crooks
Ohio State University
Columbus
Conkle Family Share Holiday Dinner
Mr and Mrs Robert Conkle hosted a holiday dinner at their home with children Sheila and Mike. Visiting were Mr and Mrs J M Conkle of Cheshire Route 2 and Mr and Mrs Lawrence Willis of Middleport and Mr and Mrs James Conkle of Kyger.
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Middleport
Robert Conkle
Sheila
Mike
J. M. Conkle
Cheshire
Lawrence Willis
James Conkle
Kyger
Haskins Attends History Convention as Ohio Univ Delegate
Charles Haskins son of Mr and Mrs Noah Haskins travels from Ohio University to Williamsburg Virginia for a history convention as a history club delegate. He briefly visits Washington DC en route to Williamsburg.
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Middleport
Charles Haskins
Noah Haskins
Willamsburg
Ohio University History Club
Washington, D.C
Williamsburg
Wilkes Grange and local society events in Wilkesville
Wilkes Grange 2716 met in regular session with Worthy Master Zelda Hall in charge. A ham dinner, literary program, gift exchange and children’s treats followed. The Ladies Circle of the Presbyterian Church visited the Emerson Duffy home. Multiple members attended various gatherings and guests, with absent and visiting names noted. Wilkes Grange plans first and second degree work for Jan 5 while Wilkesville schools reopen Jan 5.
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Wilkesville
Wilkes Grange
Zelda Hall
The
Presbyterian Church
Emerson Duffy
Clara Phillips
Lena Cray
Anna Ogdin
Ada Strawsbaugh
Lelia Betz
Betz
Vivian Lape
Mildred Strawsbaugh
Leona Davis
Mary Ogdin
Gertrude Strawsbaugh
Hazel Duffy
Joha Colwell
Phillips
Danna Midkiff
Earl Beckley
Paul Montgomery
Joe Strong
Harley Strong
Paul Kuntz
Galloway
Ohio
WSCS
Dorothy Long
John Davis
Blain Polling
Vinton
Eugene Vanover
Vernon Vanover
Viola Bobo
Dayton
Jerret Bobo
Ralph White
Bob White
Georgia Gray
Columbus
Frank
Elva Gray
Alva Mahaffey
Harold Cottrill
Loyal Help Class Christmas Dinner at Weeses Home
The Loyal Help Class of the Methodist Church held its annual Christmas dinner at Mr and Mrs Carl Weese home. The event featured greenery candles and a gift exchange. Attending were a long list of local residents including Mr and Mrs Dan Rizer Mr and Mrs William Houdashelt and others. Sixteen members attended the Golden Rule Class Christmas dinner at Martin Restaurant then at the Smith home for a party and gift exchange.
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Syracuse
The
Methodist Church
Carl Weese
Everett Roush
Racine
Glen Cundiff
N. R. McKinney
Middleport
Ruth Cundiff
Frankie Mumaw
Gallipolis
Albert Duckworth
George Schneider
Eleanor Kay
Rittman
Sumner Durst
el Paso
Texas
Tresa Koester
Harold Davis
Schackel Clinic
Ross Stewart
Minersville
Douglas Davis
Pomeroy
Cecil Craig
Columbus
G. W. Aimes
Thomas Davis
Mary Hubbard
Malcom E. Guinther
Guy Guinther
Ashland
U. S. Navy
J. S. Quick
Margaret Cottrill
Sharon Sue
Craig
Mildred Chapman
Letart Falls
Harold Smith
Fire Run Causes Minor Damage at Williams Home
Middleport fire crews responded to a Tuesday morning chimney blockage at the Williams residence on Pearl Street. Soot backed up the chimney but limited damage was reported.
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Middleport
Williams
Pearl St
Marriage Licenses Sealed In Meigs County
Larry David Cleland 20 of Meigs County and Sharon Louise Roush 18 of Bradley. Larry Eisel Casto 18 of Meigs County and Barbara Jean Little 16 of Pomeroy. Amedee Lionel Lefebre 28 of Fort Worth Texas and Rachael Lee Burbridge 19 of Meigs County. Lawrence Lee Balser 30 and Shirley Ann Blackwell 21 both of Meigs County.
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Pomeroy
Larry David Cleland
Meigs County
Sharon Louise Roush
Bradbury
Larry Eisel Casto
Barbara Jean Little
Amedee Lionel Lefebre
Fort Worth
Tex
Rachael Lee Burbridge
Lawrence Lee Balser
Shirley Ann Blackwell
Pomeroy Social Notes Yule Party and Birthdays
The Daughters of Union Veterans hosted a belated Christmas party with a chicken supper and a birthday gift exchange. Birthday gifts were given to several women including Elizabeth Durst and Clara Zier, with prizes awarded for games. Mrs. Elizabeth Campbell and others visited Bashan Road.
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Gladys Duckler
Lula Goeglein
Evelyn Clark
Minnie Neutzling
Elizabeth Campbell
Meiss County Pomona Grange Set for Friday Meeting
The Meiss County Pomona Grange will meet in regular session at 8 p m Friday at Rock Springs Grange Hall with Alfred Grange members as hosts. A program will be presented.
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Pomeroy
Meiss County
Pomona Grange
Rock Springs Grange Hall
Alfred Grange
Birthday Dinner Honors Don Anderson in Pomeroy
Mr. and Mrs. William Anderson hosted a Lincoln Hill dinner Monday night for their son Don on his sixth birthday anniversary. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Elberfeld of Pomeroy, Mrs. George Anderson of Middleport, grandparents, Miss Mary Laughead of New York City, and the Andersons’ other sons Bill John and James.
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Pomeroy
William Anderson
Lincoln Hill
Don
Alfred Elberfeld
George Anderson
Middleport
Mary Laughead
New York City
Anderson
Bill
John
James
Rutland Couple Hosts Weekend Socials
Mr and Mrs Sherman Butler of Rutland were Friday guests of Mr and Mrs Campbell Harper. Miss Carolyn Erwin of Milford was a weekend guest of Miss Seba Harper. Miss Mary Dennis of Columbus was also mentioned in the social notes.
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Sherman Butler
Rutland
Campbell Harper
Carolyn Erwin
Middleport
Seba Harper
Mary Dennis
Columbus
Meigs County Land Transfers Highlight Local Property Moves
Meigs County records show transfers including Laura and Wesley Circle to Freda Welling for 75 rods in Sutton Two and a reciprocal transfer to Laura Circle and Wesley Circle. Other deeds cover 25 acres in Salisbury Two, 72 acres in Salem Two and Olive Two, and various lots in Carpenter Middleport and Pomeroy with entities like Ohio Power Co and Pomeroy Cement Block Co involved.
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Laura Circle
Wesley A. Circle
Freda Welling
Sutton
Burdell Black
Helen Black
Robert DeWees
Emogene DeWees
Salisbury
B. F. Curry
Della Curry
Harold Proffitt
Eula Proffitt
Lebanon
Charmion C. Dean
Helen P. Miller
Orange
Archie
Ora F. Hoffman
Salem
Marion F. Reynolds
Eleanora M. Reynolds
State of Ohio
Olive Two
Harry B. Stevens
Florence L. Stevens
Nellie Pearl Rucker
Middleport
Helen Waddell
Verner H. Lee
Iva M. Lee
Robert H. Young
Audrey L. Young
Pomeroy Cement Block Co
Pomeroy
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Dutton Drug
Coats Bldg
Downie
Santa Monica
Calif
Lita Baron
Rory Calhoun
Tami Diane
Methodist
Haskins
Rall
Ben Franklin
Valley
al Red
Pomeroy Social Notes
Mrs
George Hoeflich
Bashan Rd
Pomona Grange Plans
Pomeroy Personals
Meigs County Land
TV and
Clelana
E. Mai Pomeroy
Lappy
Mey
Hartley & Bennett
Shoe Store
Frigidaire
Spruce
Mason, W. VA
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