Middleport Ex-Resident Named National Education Leader
Middleport native and former Lakewood public school superintendent Martin Essex has been elected to the executive committee of the American Association of School Administrators for 1955 to 1959. The honor places him among U.S. education’s top leaders. conventions attract about 28,000 attendees. Essex, who led Lakewood schools since 1947 after starting as high school principal, also chaired the National Education Association tenure and academic freedom committee and contributed to the Ohio School Survey Study.
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Middleport
Martin Feassex
Lakewood
American Association of School
United States
Association
Easex
East Liverpool
National Education Association
Cleveland
Ohio
Plant Varieties Found in Red Desert of Southwest Wyoming
More than 100 plant varieties grow in the Red desert region of southwestern Wyoming, indicating rich biodiversity amid arid conditions. The study notes numerous shrubs and hardy flowering species adapted to desert soils and climate.
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Red Desert
Wyoming
Pythian Sisters Meigs Temple Plans March Activities
Middleport Society holds fall meeting as Erma Smith leads. March 1 renewals and staff practice precede May 12 inspection. Temple anniversary celebrates three charter members. Meigs Temple to host district convention in fall. hall redecorations under way. Numerous committees named for attendance, ways and means, house and flower efforts.
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Mise Erma Smith
John B. Downing
Lula Mason
Susie Thomas
Mei
Meinhart
Mildred Lowe
Margaret Jones
Virginia Owen
Dorothy Gibbs
Edith Russell
Carrie Neutzling
Jane Johnson
Elizabeth Allman
Marcella Snowden
Genevieve Farmer
Childs
Helen Russell
Birdie Watts
Sadie McElhinny
Pauline Gallagher
Odeila Mack
Frances Long
Grace Luman
Roma Hawkins
Marcel Sancorn
Margaret Sauer
Emma Bissett
Huth Mack
Liliandwell
Mary Skinner
Francis K. Kiein
Stielfreag
Abraham Lincoln
Helen Nusseil
Meigs County Land Transfers Middleport
The Meigs County land transfers list includes Ira Reed and Howard Reed to Virginia Grimm for lot 640 in Sutton Township and multiple parcels in Salisbury and Middleport among others. Other transfers include David Ward to Alvin and Martha Haggy for 41 acres in Salisbury Township and Wayne Turner to Howel Henney and Pearl Denney for several tracts in Rutland.
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Ira Reed
Howard H. Reed
Virginia Grimm
Sutton Township
David C. Ward
Alvin Haggy
Martha Haggy
Salisbury Township
Joseph D. Powell
Vivian Powell
Louise P. Hilbert
Gene Hilbert
Neils C. Powell
Isabelle Powell
Catherine P. French
E. H. French
Ross
Powell
Middleport
Detroit Mining Co
Goegiein Coal Co
Wayne Turner
Melva Turner
Howel Henney
Pearl Denney
Rutland
John B. Downing
Grace Downing
Ruth Geary
Cora May Soulsbby Carman
W. A. Carman
William Thomas Soulsby
June Rose Soulsby
Luncheon Planned by Heath and First Presbyterian Women
Eighteen reservations have been made for a luncheon to be served Thursday to Eastern Star School of Instruction attendees. Heath Methodist and First Presbyterian Churches host in two groups at Masonic Temple with Mrs. Charlies Bennett as hostess. Luncheon coordinators include Mrs. Stewart Hawkins and others. chairs at Heath are Mrs. Malcolm Roller and Mrs. E. M. Wood with several assistants. at First Presbyterian, Mrs. Karl Owen and Mrs. James KE Harley lead with floral and dining room staff.
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Middleport
Heath Methodist
First Presbyterian
Eastern Star School of Instruction
Masonic Temple
Eastern Stars
Charlies Bennett
Evangeline Chapter
Stewart Hawkins
Dea Hayes
Leslie Ervin
G. FP. Belley
Heath Church
Malcolm Roller
E. M. Wood
Bruce Lloy
Emerson Jones
Ben Philson
Noah Haskins
Cariattox
Forrest Bachtel
Rs. E. M. Blake
E. S Schaaf
Carroll Swanson
Buford East
Fundraising Scales Tie Coins to Child Weight
In Columbus a March of Dimes effort used a coin balance scales designed by engineer John Beeson to match a child’s weight with coins. Beeson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Leo Beeson, is an Ohio State University graduate in engineering.
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Middleport
Columbus
John Beeson
Beeson
Leo Beeson
S. Fifth Ave
Lincoln St
Ohio State University
Three Seek May Primary in Pomeroy and Middleport
Three men filed petitions for the May primary in Pomeroy and Middleport. Earle Teaford entered as a Republican for village clerk, Charles Leger also ran for clerk as a Republican, and R Wiley filed as a Republican for a seat on the Middleport village council. Early reports indicate more petitions may follow before the filing deadline.
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Pomeroy
Middleport
Mey County
Board of Free Eo
Earle
Teaford
Charles Leger
Alo
Leger
Terday Weal
R. Wiley
M Port
Toda
New Bulletin Describes Local Church News and Teachings
Middlesport weekly church bulletin shows a sanctuary image with caption Enter to Worship Depart to Serve. It lists the New Testament Church minister Fred Gardner parsonage 674 High St and phone, plus service schedule. The independent congregation emphasizes Christ as creed and the New Testament as rule, seeking unity by restoring the New Testament church.
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Middleport
Church of Christ
Fred Gardner
High St
Heath Methodist Church carpet fund gift designated
A church committee met to arrange new carpet for Heath Methodist. A gift of one thousand dollars from John B. Downing of Citizens National Bank was designated for the carpet. Committee members include Mrs. C. M. Hennessy, Mrs. Robert Harris, and Mrs. Ben Philson.
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Middleport
Heath Methodist
John B. Downing
Citizens National Bank, Insurance
C. M. Hennessy
Robert Harris
Ben Philson
Indian War Veteran Ix Seriously Ill In Ohio Home
Edward Fitzgerald, a veteran of the Indian Wars and one of Ohio’s few remaining, lies seriously ill at Henry Wippel’s home in Five Point where he has resided for three years. He has been bedfast for four weeks.
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Pomeroy
Edward Fitzgerald
Ohio
Henry Wippel
Five Point
Mr. Fitzgerald
Student Breaks Arm In Skating Party Fall
Romont East, a sophomore at Middleport High School, broke his left arm in a skating party trip to Rutland on Sunday. He fell while exploring a frozen area near a mine and was accompanied by Thomas Skinner Stephen Coats and Mrs Arthur Skinner. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Buford East of Gravel Hill.
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Essex
Lakewood
Middleport
Boyd Dilgard
Marvin Freeman
Florida
Esex
Romont East
Rutland
Thomas Skinner
Stephen Coats
Arthur Skinner
Romont
Mid- Meport High School
Buford East
Gravel Hill
Band Number 167 Prompts Correction in Po Mid Wa Concert
Musicians from Poveroy Middleport and Wahama performed in the third annual Po Mid Wa band concert in Middleport auditorium. A misprint listed the band as 67. the correct designation is 167. Jack Evans of Ohio State University served as guest conductor.
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Middleport
Poveroy
Wahama
Middleport Auditorium
Jack ©. Evans
Ohio State University
Central Final Spellers for Keb 9 Named
Pomeroy Piraketa will represent the Central Local School district in the annual all county spelling bee to be held February 6 at Lansbury Consolidated School. Named are Lawrence Hayman and Mary Alice Karr eighth graders at Long Bottom School after district elimination contest judged by Roger Gray.
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Pomeroy
Piraketa
Lansbury Consolidated School
Lawrence Hayman
Mary Alice Karr
Long Bottom
Roger Gray
Prince
Groundhog Day Hope Stir Tidings From Middleport
Weather on Tuesday night produced rain and snow causing colds and flu in residents. Tradition suggested the groundhog would not see his shadow and signal an early spring. Monday's warmer spell brought birds with a reliable report counting 16 bluebirds in a Minersville yard.
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Middleport
Citirens
Minersville
Two From Widdleport Graduate From OU
Two residents of Widdleport graduate from Obie University with significant honors. Mine Oblinger earns a Master of Education in special subjects while Rotler Oblinger earns a Bachelor of Science in Education with an agriculture major. Heales will be commissioned as a second lieutenant and enter Air Force service.
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Rem Miieport
Ares
Obie University
Joneverciaes
Ary Oblinger
Middiapers
Janea
Mine Oblinger
Talen
Rotler
Heales
Air Force
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