Meigs County projects hinge on West Virginia bridge plan
Ohio Department of Highways negotiates with West Virginia on Racine Locks and Dam and Route 33 relocation. Max Farley says a racine dam bridge and shared river facility costs depend on WV cooperation, with current plans for a Route 33 bypass and possible ties to Routes 124 or 338. Construction not expected before fall 1962.
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Meigs County
Ohio Department of Highways
West Virginia
Division 10
Max Farley
Marietta
Racine
Ohio
Racine River
Pomeroy
Middleport
Farley
Meigs
Ohio Highway Department
Everett S. Preston
Williamstown
W. Va
Racine Dam
Meigs-Gallia Development Assoc
Meigs-Gallia
Meinhart Installed as Conductor in Daughters of America meeting
Carrie Meinhart was installed as conductor by Helen Miller at IOOF Hall for Theodorus Council, Daughters of America. Velsia Roush led the meeting as councilor amid illness reports for Elizabeth Rathburn Meda Gibbs and Emma Davis. Doris Darst underwent surgery at Holzer Hospital and is recovering.
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Nettie Hayes
Marjorie Woodard
Margaret Seidenabel
Party Marked Sixth Birthday At Middleport School
In Middleport a kindergarten party celebrated Scott Walton sixth birthday. Guests included Jyl Beaver, Nancy Buskirk, Jeffrey Durst, Richard Bailey and Sharon Wilson. Mini racing cars and rings served as favors with snowman cupcakes.
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Middleport
Scott Walton
Kermit Walton
Pomeroy
Scott
Jyl Beaver
Nancy Buskirk
Jeffrey Durst
Richard Bailey
Sharon Wilson
Three Named To Committee For World Service Group
The Women's Society of World Service at Enterprise EUB Church named Mrs. Dwight Logan, Mrs. Claude Housted, and Mrs. Herbert Dixon to the nominating committee. The meeting at Mrs. Frances Hannel's home included a devotional led by Mrs. Dixon and a drama titled Gods Purpose in Our Destiny. Plans were outlined for the World Day of Prayer service on Feb 17 at 2 p.m. at the Federated Church, with roles assigned and a dessert served.
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Genevieve Stobart
Selim Blazewicz
Phil Ohlinger
Federated Church
Theft of $35 From Pocketbook In Unlocked Car
POMEROY Theft of $35 from a pocketbook left in an unlocked car belonging to Terry Phalin was reported Tuesday night. The victim Miss Sandra Smith said the money vanished after a movie. Earlier a break in near Pomeroy Junior High School stole several items from Joyce Kennedy’s car.
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Pomeroy
Sandra Smith
Terry Phalin
Death of Aunt Mrs Jessie Brown Humphrey Survives Five Daughters
Middleport Mrs Mabel Grogan Marshall reports the death of her aunt Mrs Jessie Brown Humphrey formerly of Middleport and Norwalk sister of the late Mrs Taylor Grogan. She leaves five daughters and a son. Funeral services will be held in Norwalk at 2 p m Thursday.
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Middleport
Mabel Grogan Marshall
Jessie Brown Humphrey
Norwalk
Humphrey
Taylor Grogan
Pomeroy Garden Club February Meeting Canceled
The February meeting of the Pomeroy Garden Club has been canceled.
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Pomeroy
Emma Bland Elected Delegate to Missionary Convention
Mrs. Emma Bland was elected delegate to the Women s Missionary Convention to be held in Rendville by the Mount Moriah Missionary Society meeting at the church. Mrs. Margaret Bowles and Julia Reese attended, with devotion by Mrs. Oscar Hardaway. The next meeting is planned for March 5 at Mrs. Bland s home.
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Middleport
Emma Bland
Rendville
Mount Moriah
Arlena Reese
Valentine
Damage Set At $200 In Apple Grove Fire
A fire at the Howard Robinson residence in Apple Grove Letart Two caused $200 in damages to the one story frame house. The Racine Fire Department answered at 11:55 a.m. and cleared the scene by 1 p.m. An electrical cord sparked the blaze which damaged a floor and some furniture. Mrs. Robinson sustained a burn while assisting in firefighting and was treated by a local physician.
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Pomeroy
Howard Robinson
Apple Grove
Letart
James Roush
Racine
Sweetheart Swing Dance Set at Middleport High School
A Valentine dance titled Sweetheart Swing will be held Saturday evening in the Middleport High School auditorium. The event is sponsored by the majorettes of the Middleport High School marching band with Leon Hysell and Kenny Jordan in charge. Prizes will be awarded during the evening.
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Middleport
Middleport High School
Jays
Leon Hysell
Kenny Jordan
Funeral and birthday notices from Steubenville to Cumberland
Mr and Mrs Erwin Cain and Mrs Bertha Randolph return from Steubenville after attending the funeral of Marshall Robinson in Cumberland Md Burial took place there Recent guests at the Randolph home included Mr and Mrs W C Randolph Mr and Mrs John Webb of Parkersburg Debra and Tonya Keebaugh of Chester to celebrate the birthdays of Mr Randolph and his daughter Clarestene
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Erwin Cain
Bertha Randolph
Steubenville
Marshall Robinson
Cumberland, Md
P. B. Randolph
W. C. Randolph
John Webb
Parkersburg
Debra and
Tonya Keebaugh
Chester
Mr. Randolph
Clarestene
Middleport Guest List Note
Wednesday overnight guest of Mrs. A A Dillard was Mrs. Low ell Probasco of South Charleston West Virginia.
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A. A. Dillard
Lowell Probasco
South Charleston
W.va
Class Will Help Clean Zion Church
Zion Live Wire Class met at Zion Church of Christ in Middleport to plan a weekly cleaning schedule. Larry Johnson and Don Arms were chosen to clean the church, a kitchen table was to be bought, and March 6 with a barbecue followed. Participants were asked to contribute 15 cents toward expenses. Anna King and Betty Arnold named to the March devotional committee. Dorothy Arnold led a devotional after the business session with refreshments by Mrs. Paul McElroy and Anna King.
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Middleport
Zion
Zion Church of Christ
Larry Johnson
Don Arms
Anna King
Betty Arnold
Peale Book Is Reviewed by Middleport Group
The Loyal Pals Class of the Middleport Church of Christ met at Mildred Hawley’s home to review Norman Vincent Peale’s The Secret of Continuous Vitality. Mrs. Guy Reynolds presided as business meeting host, discussed savings banks for church funds, and led a Bible literature talk. Mrs. Reynolds won the traveling prize.
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Middleport
Norman Vincent Peale
Mildred Hawley
Middleport Church of Christ
Hawley
Guy Reynolds
Girl Scouts Help Brownie Troop In Middleport
Three middleport girl scouts guided Mrs. Charles Bradbury and Mrs. Charles Edwards brownies in songs and games at the Bradbury home on Monday afternoon. Visitors were Marjorie Harris Kay Ault and Sandra Humphries. The brownies made valentines and refreshments were served.
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Middleport
Charles Asa Bradbury
Charles Edwards
Bradbury
Marjorie Harris
Kay Ault
Sandra Humphries
Violator Sentenced In Meigs County Probation Case
James L. Brewer was found guilty of violating probation terms by Judge John C. Bacon in Meigs County Common Pleas Court. Brewer was sentenced to 30 days in county jail of a 90 day term and will be placed back on probation after completing the jail time.
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Pomeroy
James L. Brewer
John C. Bacon
Meigs County Common Pleas Court
Brewer
Driver fined for intoxicated driving in Meigs County
James Ritchie was fined 100 dollars and costs and sentenced to three days in county jail after a hearing before Meigs County Judge Emmet W. Peoples on driving while intoxicated charges.
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Pomeroy
James Ritchie
Meigs County
Emmet W. Peoples
Chamber to Meet in Middleport Friday Evening
The Middleport Chamber of Commerce will hold a meeting at 7 30 Friday evening at village hall. President Donald Stivers announced the gathering as Bob Springer of Mount Vernon was a weekend guest of Mr.
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Middleport
Middleport Chamber of Commerce
Village Hall
Donald Stivers
Bob Springer
Mount Vernon
Rev. Tibbs Elected Secretary Treasurer of Meigs County Ministry
The Rev. Ira M. Tibbs was chosen secretary treasurer to replace Rev. Howard Ruppelt at the Meigs County Ministerial Association meeting held at Rock Springs Methodist Church. The Rev. Francis H. Glazier officiated and the Rev. Robert Card led devotions on Unity in Christ. Future meetings and the Meigs County Fair program on Aug. 15 were discussed. A mental health clinic will run Tuesdays 9:30 to 11 from April 11 to May 9 at Gallipolis State Institute, led by Rev. N. D. Borden with talks by specialists invited. The Rev. J. P. Miller was named chairman of the CROP program and Rev. Paul Hooks of the Prince of Peace contest, with Rev. Card assisting, as the March 6 event at Middleport Church of Christ was noted.
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Pomeroy
Ira M. Tibbs
Howard Ruppelt
Meigs County
Rock Springs Methodist Church
Francis H. Glazier
Robert Card
Gallipolis State Institute
N. D. Borden
J. P. Miller
Paul Hooks
Mr. Card
Middleport Church
Middleport Board agrees on fire protection course
Middleport Board of Education will cooperate with the village council to provide a basic firemanship course for Middleport Volunteer Fire Department members. Fire Chief Thomas Darst explained the 30 hour class is needed to meet Ohio Bureau of Inspection requirements to retain Class 6 insurance. Financial aid for an instructor is available from the Trade and Industrial Education Services. The course starts this spring and the 1961 financial outlook was reviewed with Bruce Lloyd presiding.
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Middleport
Middleport Board of Education
Darst
Bruce Lloyd
Scout Week Proclaimed in Middleport
A proclamation by Mayor Kenneth McElhinney designates February 7 to 13 as Boy Scout Week. Troop 245 members Tommy Lyons and David Jenkins presented the proclamation to the mayor as MGM district activities were reported. Scoutmaster Robert Mills and assistant Hershel McClure lead the troop which will attend services at Middleport First Baptist Church Sunday evening.
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Middleport
Kenneth McElhinney
McElhinney
Tommy Lyons
David Jenkins
Mgm
Robert Mills
Hershel McClure
Middleport First Baptist Church
Talent Show Plans Near Completion at Rutland High
Northwestern Local PTA to finalize plans for a March 3 talent show in the Rutland High School auditorium. Cash prizes of 5 3 2 dollars will be awarded to winners. Proceeds fund cement work around school buildings. Program to be presented by the first four grades of the elementary school.
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Middleport
Rutland
Northwestern
P.T.A
Carroll Snowden
Salisbury Troop 6 Welcomes Three New Members
Salisbury Girl Scout Troop 6 welcomed Linda Kirkland Nancy Burns and Ruth Ann Bailey at Monday’s meeting at the school. Plans for a camp out a cookie sale and family night were made and the group enjoyed games and refreshments.
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Pomeroy
Salisbury Girl Scout
Linda Kirkland
Nancy Burns
Ruth Ann Bailey
Salisbury PTA Plans Blue and Gold Banquet
The Salisbury PTA dinner committee will meet at the school Thursday at 1 p.m. to plan the Blue and Gold banquet for Pomeroy Cub Scouts. Both the dining room and kitchen committees are to report for the planning session.
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Pomeroy
Salisbury Pta
Pomeroy Cub Scouts
Divorce Suit Filed for Carolyn Priddy Against Raymond Priddy
Carolyn S. Priddy a minor by her next of friend Ethel Priddy files for divorce from Raymond Donald Priddy in Meigs County Common Pleas Court claiming extreme cruelty.
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Pomeroy
Carolyn S. Priddy
Ethel Priddy
Middleport
Raymond Donald Priddy
Meigs County
Bedford Honor Roll and Perfect Attendance List
The Bedford School announces the honor roll for the last six weeks with students achieving a B average or better across grades four through eight. Names include Wendy Carper Kenda Chaney Edward Smith Sandra Bailey Janet St. Clair Dawn Carper Sharon Smith Carol Hall Robert Whaley Geraldine Hayes Nancy O'Brien Charlotte Lambert Jeanett Butcher Bob Smith Mike Mulford Phill Swindell. Perfect attendance honors go to Janette Betsing Pam Burson Carolyn Brickles Alvin Smith Cherry Ann Biggs Mary Brickles Darla Cadle Richard Dean Mary King Nancy St. Clair Becky Swindell Wayne Well Mike Williams Harold Barker Carol Derenberger Lynn Hazelton Grace King Bill Riggs Russell Well Earic Wood.
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Bedford
Bedford School
Wendy Carper
Kenda Chaney
Edward Smith
Sandra Bailey
Janet St. Clair
Dawn Carper
Sharon Smith
Carol Hall
Robert Whaley
Geraldine Hayes
Nancy O'Brien
Charlotte Lambert
Jeanett Butcher
Bob Smith
Mike Mulford
Phill Swindell
Janette Betsing
Pam Burson
Carolyn Brickles
Alvin Smith
Cherry Ann Biggs
Mary Brickles
Darla Cadle
Richard Dean
Mary King
Nancy St. Clair
Becky Swindell
Wayne Well
Mike Williams
Harold Barker
Carol Derenberger
Lynn Hazelton
Grace King
Bill Riggs
Russell Well
Earic Wood
Dinner Set By Auxiliary in Middleport for March 7
The Middleport Volunteer Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary planned an anniversary dinner for March 7 at the Martin Restaurant. A potluck dinner at the firehouse was also planned for March. Prizes were awarded to Mrs. Russell Mills and Mrs. O E McKinley during the evening. Refreshments were served to several named members.
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Middleport
Martin
Parmelee
Kenneth McElhinney
Gerald Anthony
David Jenkins
Robert McElhinney
Everett Bachner
John Vroman
Enterprise EUB Youths Attend Rally at Corning
Eleven members of the Enterprise EUB Church attended the western district EUB youth rally in Corning on Mon. Attending were Paul and Peggy Folmer, Dottie Lou Brown, Bill and Marjorie Bentz, Norma Jean Beards, Karen Walker, Joyce Davis, James Carleton, Carolyn Bell, Mary Grueser, and accompanying the youths were the Rev. and Mrs. Francis H. Glazier, Miss Helen Davis, Mrs. Orville Brown and Mrs. Thomas Bentz.
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Pomeroy
Enterprise Eub
EUB
Corning
Paul
Peggy Folmer
Dottie Lou Brown
Bill
Marjorie Bentz
Norma Jean Beards
Karen Walker
Joyce Davis
James Carleton
Carolyn Bell
Mary Grueser
Francis H. Glazier
Helen Davis
Orville Brown
Thomas Bentz
Senior Class To Hold Sweetheart Dance
Wilkesville Wilton High Auditorium hosts a Sweetheart Dance on February 11 from 8 to 11 pm with round and square dancing to music by the Green Valley Boys of Athens. Refreshments will be sold. The event is open to the public.
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Wilkesville
Wilton
Wilton High
Green Valley Boys of
Athens
Aid Driver Responds To Beech Street Garage Call
An emergency squad answered a call to Joe Hood's garage on Beech Street at 3 45 a m Tuesday to aid cab driver Carmichael who was suffering back muscle spasms. He was taken to a local physician for treatment.
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Middleport
Joe Hood
Beech St
Charles Carmichael
Carmichael
Letter From 1913 Flood Echoes Through Local Memoir
A 48 year old letter recounts the 1913 flood with first names Helen and Blanche. It describes martial law, soldiers guarding provisions, flooded towns like Middleport and Naylors Run, damaged buildings, and residents moving to upper floors. The piece also notes a car break in and missing documents.
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Robert Reibel
Helen
Blanche
Pomeroy
Reibel
Leading Creek Road
Middleport
Barcof
Sugar Run
Mama
Blaetmars
Mrs Ed French Honored On Birthday At Home
Mrs Ed French of Middleport, an octogenarian, marks her birthday today at home. The Middleport Church of Christ members and friends sent cards and gifts including flowers from the Loyal Pals Class as part of a home birthday acknowledgement.
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Ed French
Middleport
Paynter Attends Pipeline Milking Equipment Course
Paul Paynter of Portland attended a three day advanced training course in the planning installation and servicing of pipeline milking equipment and milking parlors at St Charles II.
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Portland
Paul Paynter
St. Charles, II
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