Middleport Rally Closes Youth Week Observance
A 9000 rally close marked the Youth Week in Middleport with a community service at the Church of Sunday. United Christian Youth event sponsored by Mrs. C F E Hoyt and Mrs. J White featured Forrest Bachtel urging youths to be “youths together” under the theme One Fellowship in Christ. Donations of 12.16 will fund a Wilgespruit Center director near Johannesburg, Africa, to support cross race and creed gatherings.
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Hoas Takecn Oone
Middleport
United Christian Youth
C. FE. Hoyt
First Church
J White
First Ran
Wilgespruit
Jesus Christ
Barbara Scott
Church of Christ
Carole Goff
Methodist
Fred Lewis
Westministers Fellowship
Patricia Baker
Baptist Youth Fellowship
Donna McCool
Sheila Stover
Tom Kelly
Julie Probasco
Presbyterian
Ernestine Asbury
Jim van
Meetings fill Middleport week with clubs and church events
Local notices list garden club meetings at Mrs D B Hartinger home and various church activities through Friday. Activities include BH Sanborn Missionary Society tea, First Presbyterian dinner, Mt Moriah Baptist choir practice, Love Joy Circle, White Rose Lodge, Golden Rule Class, Philathea group, D A R chapter gathering, plus visits and family news from residents such as the Elberfelds and Ohlingers.
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Middleport
Middleport Garden Club
D. B. Hartinger
BH. Sanborn Missionary Society
First BaptistsChurch
First — Presbyterian Church
Mt. Moriah
White Rose Lodge
Woodman
Golden Rule
First Baptist Church
Robert Hurley
Robert Turner
Philathea Women
The
Church of Christ
Denver Rice
Jonathan Meigs
Alfred Elberfeld
Mra
Grace Horton
James Roller Receives BS Agriculture Degree at OU Commencement
In Athens Ohio James Roller, a Middleport High School graduate, earned a bachelor of science in agriculture in the College of Commerce at Ohio University and was sworn in as a second lieutenant in the U S Air Force. Relatives and friends attended the commencement and joined a Saturday evening buffet in his honor.
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Middleport
Athens
Ohio University
James Roller
Malcolm Roller
Nancy
Dick Roller
Richard Gress
Mary Martha Roller
Mamie Holmes
Frank Holmes
Robert Crow
Homer Hartley
Nancy Hartley
FE. M. Blake
Polio Fund Increase At Meigs County Sacred Music Event
The Meigs County polio fund rose by 105 dollars as a free will offering from a sacred music program at Federated Church. Performers came from Federated United Methodist and St. Pauls Lutheran Churches.
Birthday celebrations honor Gibba family kin
Mr and Mrs Ralph Gibba hosted a Sunday dinner for Gloria June birthday which falls Wednesday and Candace Ann Bahr birthday today. Guests included Mr and Mrs George Childs Janis Childs Mr and Mrs William Childs Mickey Mr and Mrs Cash Bahr Candace Ann Christine and Mrs Minnie Gilmore.
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Middleport
Ralph Gibba
Gloria June
Candace Ann Bahr
Cash Bahr
George Childs
Janis Childs
William Childs
Mickey
Candace Ann
Christine
Minnie Gilmore
Birthday celebration at Central School kindergarten
Middleport David Jenkins celebrated his birthday by treating his class at the Central School kindergarten last week. Mrs. Jenkins served cakes inscribed with his name along with ice cream and candy. Attending were Bill Davis Norma Jean Stewart Jimmy Butcher Jimmy Maiden Bobby Stewart and Billy Hysell.
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Middleport
David Jenkins
Central School
Middleport PTA Sets Special Meeting at 7 30 P M
Special meeting of the Silver Run Parent Teacher Association will be held at the school at 7:30 p m Tuesday.
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Middleport
The
Silver Run Parent- Teacher Association
Weekend Visit from Devol Family Highlights Belle Residents
Mr and Mrs Melvin Devol and daughter Carolyn of Belle West Virginia spent the weekend with the Devol family in the area, sharing time with relatives and enjoying local hospitality.
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Melvin Devol
Carolyn
Belle, W. Va
Junior Fair Board Names New Leader
Dorene Norris of Racine Future Homemakers of America was chosen as president of the Meigs County Junior Fair Board at a Saturday meeting at the county courthouse. Officers include Roger Epple vice president and Donald Hayman secretary with Doris Ann Wells as assistant secretary.
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John Elwood
C. FE. Blakeslee
Meigs CAP Begins Orientation Course For Cadet Squadron
Meigs County Civil Air Patrol held lesson one of the U S Air Force orientation course Friday evening. Capt R C Steffy announced a cadet squadron may form and card files should be completed within two weeks. Further formation details available from Robert Fisher or Steffy.
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Middleport
R. C. Steffy
Meigs County Civil Air Patrol
U. S. Air Force
Robert Fisher
Steffy
Fisher
Middleport Resident Earns Master’s at Ohio University
Miss Mary Ohlinger daughter of Mr and Mrs William Ohlinger received a Master’s degree in supervision and administration at Ohio University Saturday. She teaches at Middleport High School. Also present were Mr and Mrs William Ohlinger Mrs Joe Bailey Miss Martha Ohlinger and Al Schleicher of Cleveland Miss Ohlinger’s fiancé.
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Middleport
Mary Ohlinger
William Ohlinger
Ohio University
Middleport High School
Ohlinger
Athens
Joe Bailey
Martha Ohlinger
al Schleicher
Cleveland
Pasteeth Tooth Aid Promises Comfort and Odor Control
An advertisement urges users to sprinkle Pasteeth alkaline powder on denture plates to improve stability and comfort. It claims to prevent embarrassment from slipping dentures and to avoid sour odors without causing side effects. Sold at drug counters.
Busy Week Ahead For Solons In Ohio Legislature
MIDDLEPORT Ohio Rep George A Meinhart notes a packed week of committee meetings and duties at the capital. The session includes jokes about House Bill No 207 by Robert Zeller to add a cent tax on king size cigarettes, estimated to raise 5 to 8 million dollars. Meinhart also outlines House Bill No 202 granting county commissioners broader powers to buy and sell real property for roads and schools, with voter approval required if funds are unavailable. Meinhart returns to Columbus after a short home visit.
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Middleport
George A. Meinhart
Zeller
Meinhart
Second Ave
Columbus
Two Suits Filed in Meigs County Court
In Meigs County Common Pleas Court two suits were filed. Jean Trussell seeks divorce from Harold Trussell and custody of three minor children, charging gross neglect of duty and extreme cruelty. A second suit by Pomeroy Cement Block Co. seeks $333.63 from Robert Brown on an alleged account.
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Pomeroy
Meigs County Common Pleas Court
Jean Trussell
Harold Trussell
Pomeroy Cement Block Co
Robert Brown
Ravenswood Social Notes Highlight Travel Plans and Local Events
Mr and Mrs Curry plan a Feb 12 to March 5 trip spending three and a half days in New Orleans with headquarters aboard their boat. The Junior Society of the First Presbyterian Church hosted a party with games and refreshments in Ravenswood. The mid winter synodical executive committee meeting will include Mrs George Kilgus among 22 delegates from the state. The First Presbyterian women’s meeting featured faith mission slides from 1950 to 1954, and the Pollo club’s bridge and canasta benefit at Grace Church parish house drew prizes and a cake.
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Mrs. Curry
New Orleans
George Kilgus
Ravenswood
Synodical
Sistersville
First Presbyterian Church
Grace Episcopal Church
Kolah Club
Letha Gandee
John F Newcomb Appointed Administrator in Ohio Probate
Notice states John F Newcomb of Athens Ohio appointed administrator of the estate of John Wise deceased of Athens County Ohio. Creditors must file claims with the fiduciary within four months from February 1 1956. Roger J Jones Sr probate judge.
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John F. Newcomb
Athens
Ohio
John Wise
Athens County
Roger J. Jones
Said
Pomeroy Man Michael 52 Dies After Cerebral Hemorrhage
Pomeroy Dulban DeLiy Michael aged 52 died early Sunday at Meigs General Hospital after being taken there by the Pomeroy Emergency Squad. He lived in Minersville and is survived by wife Hazel two sons Gerald and Ralph a daughter Nora Mae Bolin five grandchildren a brother Everett two sisters and several extended relatives. Funeral services are set for 2 pm Tuesday at Ewing Funeral Home with viewing allowed prior to.
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Pomeroy
Dulban DeLiy Michael
Meigs General Hospital
Minersville
Michael
Hazel
Gerald
Ralph
Akron
Nora Mae Bolin
Middeport
Everett
Youngstown
Eliza Jordan
Harrisonville
Wilhelmina Thoma
Gilbert Michael
Elsie Wahl
Gilbert Edgar Michael
Ewing Funeral Home
Death of Mrs Louisersbach Ritchie Reported
POMEROY. News reached Sunday of the death of Mrs Louisersbach Ritchie former resident who died in Pittsburgh. She was the daughter of the late Frederick Ebersbach and is survived by two brothers Ray mond and Walter. The body arrives Mason City West Virginia Tuesday afternoon and will be taken to Ewing funeral home with services planned for Wednesday. Burial will follow at Beech Grove Cemetery.
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Pomeroy
Louisersbach Ritchie
Pittsburgh
Frederick Ebersbach
Ritchie
Raymond
Columbus
Walter
Mason City
W. Va
Ewing Funeral Home
Beech Grove
Eldon Blake Named As Administrator
Eldon C. Blake named administrator of the estate of Charles Blake and George A. Meinhart named administrator of the estate of Etna Pearl Kirby in Meigs Probate Court.
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Eldon Blake
Pomeroy
Eldon C. Blake
Charles Blake
George A. Meinhart
Etna Pearl Kirby
Meigs
Atlantic Ocean area figures from Britannica quoted
Britannica cites the Atlantic Ocean area as 31 814 640 square miles excluding dependent seas and 41 081 040 square miles including land and dependent seas, per the cyclopedia Britannica.
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Atlantic Ocean
Cyclopedia Britannica
Notice of Bids Waterloo Township Ohio February Bid Deadline
Notice to Waterloo Township trustees in Ashtabula County Ohio that bids are invited until February 25 at 7 30 p m Eastern Standard Time for a two ton new chassis with cab firefighting equipment mounted on it and for 300 ft of 2 244 in hose and 500 ft of 14 hose nylon and other grades specifications available at the clerk s office Rights reserved to reject any or all bids and to correct any errors.
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OTICE
Rereea
Waterloo
Athens County
Ohio
Pomeroy Waterworks Awaiting Health Department OK
Syracuse mayor Willam Thuener said construction on the proposed village waterworks should begin within about 30 days after State Health Department plan approval. A test well proved water safe, and 172 residents have signed up as customers.
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State Department of Health
State Health Department
Thuener
Cincinnati
Syracuse
Pomeroy Society Delinquency Discussed
A Meigs County Retired Teachers Association meeting heard a discussion on juvenile delinquency led by E. O. Saunders at the home of Mr and Mrs Baker Gordon. The next meeting is set for March 5 at the courthouse, with social hours and attendance noted.
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Pomeroy
E. O. Saunders
Meigs County
Retired Teachers Association
Baker Gordon
E. J. Tracy
Ethel Garland
Lillian Stieff
Edna Carleton
Otis Crawford
Crawford
New Brighton
Marcia Karr
Tipton
Iowa
Emma Seitz
Pomeroy Sunday School Plans Film-Strip Projector Purchase
First Baptist Church hosts a Sunday school workers conference to plan buying a film-strip projector and screen. Birthday money will fund the purchase with devotions by Dayton Strickland opening the session and Mrs. Elmer Wickham named to lead March training on Research and Preparation. Attendees include Edith Cook Joseph Cook Ray Seidenable William Holt Wickham and Rev. R. H. DeMott.
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Edith Cook
Joseph Cook
Ray Seidenable
William Holt
Wickham
R. H. DeMott
Members Entertained POMEROY
Members of the Three F Club were entertained with a social event. The report notes a gathering pattern and cordial reception among attendees led by local organizers.
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Pomeroy
Ten Room Farmhouse Destroyed in Subzero Blaze
The Middleport fire department fought a ten room farmhouse on Reynolds Lane from 10:40 p.m. Thursday for about four hours in below zero weather. Water from a nearby well ran dry and a Hobson refill trip plus a Gallipolis tanker assisted. Occupants Mrs. Lida Lucas of Columbus and residents Mr. and Mrs. Lou Fowler and Mr. and Mrs. James A. Rife with baby Debbie escaped unharmed as the house owned by Mrs. Lida Lucas burned completely.
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Middleport
Reynolds Lane
Lida Lucas
Columbus
Hobson
Gallipolis
Lou Fowler
James A. Rife
Debbie
Fowlers
Donation Given by Harvesters of Federated Church
The Happy Harvesters class of the Federated Church donated to the county chapter of the Dimes fund. The meeting at the church Friday evening was led by Mrs. Dale Smith, with Eva Hendricks giving the devotional. Prizes for games went to Mrs. Smith, Mrs. Edward Hite and Miss Anne Ebersbach. Dessert was served during the social hour by Mrs. C J Ebersbach, Miss Kate Ebersbach and Mrs. Carl Shields.
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Pomeroy
Happy Harvesters
Federated Church
County Arch of Dimes Fund
Dale Smith
Eva Hendricks
Smith
Edward Hite
Anne Ebersbach
C. J. Ebersbach
Kate Ebersbach
Carl Shields
Pomeroy Personals Weekend Travel News
Mrs. Floyd Mees returned home Saturday after a week in Columbus with son R. F. Mees and family including Michael. The group visited Mr. and Mrs. Charles Ward and Mrs. Woodrow Call Jr. entered Holzer Hospital in Gallipolis for observation. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Rosenbaum visited Sandusky with son Jack Rosenbaum and family.
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Floyd Mees
Columbus
Inlaw
R. F. Mees
Michael
Charles Ward
E. Main St
Woodrow Call, Jr
Holzer Hospital
Gallipolis
Fred Rosenbaum
Sandusky
Jack Rosenbaum
Young People Lead Postponed Services at Middleport
A Middleport Church of Christ service for National Youth Week was led by the church's youth after a postponement from last Sunday. Mrs. George Childs supervised the Christian Endeavor and Tommy Kelly delivered a sermonette on "God, Man and Monkey" while Carla Wilson read Scripture. A double duet titled "Message of Love" was performed by Marlene Knepp, Ernestine Asbury, Carolyn Hess and Janis Childs.
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Middleport
Marriage Licenses for Harvey Hayman and Mary Siders
Harvey Hayman is a 64 year old from Leon and Mary Siders 47 from wilddle are issued a marriage license. Pandtes Canaday 52 of Gallipolis and Florence M Canaday 52 of Letart Falls also receive licenses.
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Harvey Hayman
Leon
He and
Mary Siders
Wilddle
Pandtes Canaday
Gallipolis
Florence M. Canaday
Letart Falls
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Pred I. Gardner
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Middleport Society
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Kent
C. FE. Vance
Palmer St
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OES
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New Haven
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