Sayre To Take Stand On 4th Day Of Trial
Fred Sayre of near Racine is expected to testify again as his Meigs County Coremon Pleas Court trial enters its fourth day. He is accused in the theft of about 340 dollars from Mrs. Corabelle Russell in Middleport, Aug. 15, with the money reportedly in a paper sack in Mrs. Russell’s car after leaving Steiner Restaurant. Sheriff Charles Russell testified for the state while defense witnesses, many character witnesses, followed. Defense witness list included Ivan Welch and Mrs. Margaret Follrod, secretary to attorney Manning Webster, who wrapped up Thursday testimony before adjournment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Fred Sayre
Racine
Meigs County
Coremon Pleas Court
Sayre
Corabelle Russell
Middleport
Russell
Steiner
Shenang Springs
Charles Russell
Ivan Welch
Frank Cleland
Howard Neigier
James Wyant
Critt Bradford
Otleaneon Gladys Roush
Freeland Norris
T. T. Shelton
Dillon Cross
John Will
Margaret Follrod
Follrod
Manning Webster
Pastor Holds Installations in Middleport and Syracuse
The Rev. Howard F E Ruppelt, pastor of First Presbyterian Church Middleport and Syracuse Presbyterian Church, conducted a series of installation and ordination services. Elders were ordained and installed February 6 in Syracuse: Tom Clark, Lizzie Lallance, Parl Niece, Karl Zirkle. Deaconesses were ordained February 13: Don Cottrill, Charles Blake, Albert Duckworth, Gertrude Duffy, Edison Guinther, Robert Harden, Walter Harris, Sam Sellars, R B Sellars, J Slack, Lloyd Spencer, Robert White.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Howard FE. Ruppelt
First Presbyterian Church
Syracuse
Edison Guinther
Robert Harden
Walter Harris
Sam Sellars
R. B Sellars
J. ©. Slack
Lloyd Spencer
Robert White
Meigs County Land Transfers Highlight Local Property Deals
A series of property transfers recorded in Meigs County involves KE Yonker and Elizabeth Yonker selling parcels in Rutland to Louise Goodwin. J L VanMeter and Emma Van Meter conveying two tracts in Olive Township to James and Virginia Carter. William Deem and Elsa Deem selling multiple parcels in Rutland Township to Dewey and Anna Wills. Other transfers include Charlies May and Julia May selling 40 acres in Columbia Township to Dolphus and Hazel Burke. Robert Brown transferring interests to Robbie Lee Brown, Helen Lee Brown and Willard Dean Brown with Jothip Tegner. A H Surtis and Hazel M. Curtis conveying right of way in Olive Township to Thomas Crow and Kenneth ey. Betty Boyd Robinson and Luther Robinson selling parcels in Middleport to Helen Boyd. Lillie McDermitt family and others to Florence Canaday via correction deed in Letart Township. Florence Canaday to George Cummins for lots in Letart Township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Yonker
Elizabeth Yonker
Louise Goodwin
Rutland
J. L. VanMeter
Emma van Meter
James Carter
Virinia Carter
Olive
William Deem
Elsa Deem
Dewey Wills
Anna Wills
Rutland Township
Charlies May
Julia May
Dolphus Burke
Hazel Burke
Columbia Township
Robert Brown
Robbie Lee Brown
Helen Lee Brown
Willard Dean Brown
Jothip Tegner
A. H. Surtis
Hazel M. Curtis
Thomas Crow
Kennethey
Olive Township
Betty Boyd Robinson
Luther Robinson
Helen Boyd
Middleport
Lillie McDermitt
Father McBride
Wright Roush
Mildred Roush
Florence Canaday
Letart
George Cummins
Auction Planned by Harrisonville PTA at High School
POMEROY An auction sale will be held under the sponsorship of the Harrisonville P T A Wednesday Feb 23 at 7 p m at the Harrisonville High School New merchandise in furniture dishes tools guns and Den and other items will be sold
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Harrisonville P.T.A
Harrisonville High School
Cars Collide Near Racine Injures Woman
An accident on Route 124 near the Racine limits left two cars destroyed. An eastbound car driven by Charlies R. Amos Jr. of Racine collided with a westbound car driven by Ralph McKenzie of Racine. Mrs Kenzie was treated locally for a fractured arm and head laceration and then taken to Holzer Hospital in Gallipolis by ambulance.
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Pomeroy
Racine
Charlies Russell
Charlies R. Amos, Jr
Ralph McKenzie
Kenzie
Holzer Hospital
Gallipolis
Grove Mothers Collect 13.26 in Polio Drive
Receipts total 13.26 for Hemlock Grove reported by Beta Sigma Phi Sorority sponsors of the Mother's March on Polio. Hemlock Grove completed reports with workers listed as Sarah Cullums Ramona Hawk and Leota Smith. A revised Portland list names Mrs Clarence Price Mrs Hubert Price Mrs Mildred Circle Mrs Elva Dailey and Miss Shirley McKelvey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Hemlock Grove
Beta Sigma Phi Sorority
Sarah Cullums
Ramona Hawk
Leota Smith
Portland
Clarence Price
Hubert Price
Mildred Circle
Elva Dailey
Shirley McKelvey
Mrs. Myers' Services Held in Pennsylvania
Mr and Mrs Claude Roy traveled to Pennsylvania after the death of Mrs Sarah Myers. Services were held at Brownlee Funeral Home in Claysville with attendees from Racine and Minersville including extended family and relatives of the Roy and Myers families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Claude Roy
Pennsylvania
Sarah Myers
Brownlee Funeral Home
Claysville
Arence J. Roy
Betty Roy
Bob Roy
Racine
Ed Myers
Mike and
Ron
Cass Rose
Minersville
Sales Tax Receipts Increase for Week
Retail sales tax receipts in the county for the week ending February 5 rose about 1200 from the prior year. The total was 4021.81 compared with 2871.39 for the week ending February 6, 1954, per state treasurer Roger W. Tracy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Roger W. Tracy
Weather Delays Crime Hearings in Middleport Court
Inclement weather slows crime activity as Mayor Sidney T. Russell reports only one case in his court over more than a week after a weather check.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Sidney T. Russell
Church notices from Pomeroy area churches
A consolidated church bulletin lists service times and topics for Pomeroy area churches including St. Paul Lutheran Congregation led by L. M. Mehrhoff with Sunday school at 9:50 and vine service at 10:30, and multiple other pastors such as Donald Seevers at Church of Christ and H. DeMott at First Baptist. It records weekly programs, Lent observances, youth groups, and mission talks across denominations in Rutland, Letart, Forest Run, Bearwaltow, Fairview, and surrounding communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul's Lutheran
L. M. Mehrhoff
Tor
Jesus
Church of Christ
Donald Seevers
Christian Endeavor
God
Father
First Baptist
H. DeMott
Orning Wera
Youth Fellowship
Federated Church
United Methodist
J. Lesie Kunze
Mary L. Willams
India
Wesley Foundation
Ohio University
Jerusalem
Ira Shanafelt
Christian Science
Church School
Richard Ash
St. Peter's Church
Gallipolis
Middleport church services and officers named
Local church listings show First Presbyterian with pastor Howard Ruppelt noting church school at 9 30 am worship at 10 30 am and sermon The Trustee plus recognition and installation of trustees Eber Lewis Roscoe Fife and William Lewis. Westminster Youth Fellowship at 6 pm rehearsing plays led by Mrs J White. Several other area churches list their service times subjects and activities for the day including Church of Christ Heath Methodist and Syracuse Presbyterian with various sermons youth groups circles and Bible studies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Start Falls
Roger D Martin
Christian Endeavor
Seventh-Day Adventist
Second St
Federated Church
Fider
Fred Cadle
Arthur D. Leach
Alfred Methodist
R M. Grove
C. E. Woode
First Presbyterian
Howard FE. Ruppelt
Eber Lewis
Roscoe Fife
William Lewis
Westminster Youth Fellowship
J White
WYF
Church of Christ
Fred J. Garder
C. BE
Bessie Ashley
C. E. Hoyt
America
Priscilla
Hoyts
Isaac
Men's Fellowship
Thursdy
Moriah
N. D. Borden
Heath Methodist
Thomas Radford
United Methodist Church
Pomeroy
Church of Christ In Christian Union
Guy Sayre
Church of the Nazarene
Robert Styers
Salvation Army
Glenna Rummel
Salvation Meeting
Turnor Legion
Syracuse Presbyterian Church
Howard FE
Colds and Sore Throats Strike Local Residents
Middleport physicians report an uptick in patients with colds sore throats and laryngitis. Illness often begins as a head cold then moves to the throat and larynx with some cases leading to sinus involvement. The season is described as severe for sinus sufferers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Scout Explorer Crew For Older Boys In Middleport
Scout Explorer Crew 245 led by Robert Fisher meets Thursdays at the Middleport Public Library Boy Scout headquarters. Open to second class scouts 14 and older, sponsored by Middleport Volunteer Firemen. Crew chief Stephen Coats and officers Keith Anderson, George Baumgardner, John Ketchka lead demonstrations on camp packing, cooking, conservation, fire building, and axe and knife care with plans for a hike.
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Middleport
Explorer
Robert Fisher
Boy Scout
Middleport Public Library
Clas
Middleport Volunteer Firemen
Fisher
Stephens Coats
George Baumgardner
John Ketchka
Keith Anderson
Stephen Coats
James Ward
James Bable
Tommy Garnes
Pomeroy Society Hosts Women’s Christian Service Meeting
Mrs Christie Baer led a Forest Run Methodist Church Woman's Society of Christian Service gathering at Mrs U S Nease’s home on Wednesday. Members discussed missionary topics and heard readings on India Pakistan Ceylon and Hindus worship. Hostesses provided George Washington birthday themed refreshments for a long list of attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Christie Baer
Forest Run
Woman's Society of Christian Service
U. S. Nease
Nease
Alfred Yeanger
Hiram Fisher
John Scott
India
Pakistan
Ceylon
Mark Evans
George Washington
Eugene Forbes
John F. Baily
Russ Watson
Charles Baer
Amanda Baer
Hanson Holter
Jacob Baer
John Elwood
Everett Damewood
David Nease
Virgil Hamm
Pomeroy PTA Sponsors Cub Scout Pack At Meeting
Salisbury Consolidated School P T A met with president Mrs Hugh Beards in charge to sponsor a Cub Scout Pack Tuesday evening. Dr John Moore headed a committee to organize the group and Founders Day activities included the national president's message tribute to past presidents and a history of the organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Salisbury Consolidated School P.T.A
Hugh Beards
John Moore
Elizabeth Evans
Robert Bowen
Roy Biffle
Joe Johnson
George Brothers
Don Slater
Charles Smith
Surprise Birthday for Mrs Curtis Wolfe in Chester
Mrs Curtis Wolfe was guest of honor at a surprise birthday party Tuesday at her Chester home. Howard Wolfe and others showed moving pictures and ran contests won by Mrs Fred Croy Gerald Violet Mrs Opal Eichinger and Purley Karr. Gifts, refreshments, and a list of attendees were noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Curtis Wolfe
Chester
Howard Wolfe
Fred Croy
Gerald Violet
Opal Eichinger
Purley Karr
Nora Wolfe
Dennis
Whiteyle
Paul Karr
Local Notices: Measles Inch Linda Will Homebound
Miss Linda Will daughter of Mr and Mrs Carl Will is confined at home on E Main Street with the measles. Sergeant and Mrs T M Cottrill and daughters Mary Jane and Judy of Nellis AFB Nevada are on a 15 day leave visiting relatives and Thorne Cottrill in Logan. They depart Wednesday for Warner Robins AFB Mason Ga Sgt Cottrill reenlisted. George Webster of Woodridge NJ visits Mrs Anna Webster on E Main Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linda Will
Carl Will
E. Main St
T. M. Cottrill
Mary Jane
Judy
Nellis Air Force Base
Nevada
J. Edward Foster
Thorne Cottrill
Logan
Warner Robbins Air Force Base
Mason
Cottrill
George Webster
Woodridge
N. J
Anna Webster
Observers Post Formed in Pomeroy
About three residents attended a Pomery City Hall meeting on forming a local ground observers post. Sgt Richard Atwood of the Columbus Air Force Filter Center showed a film and explained post functions. Mayor E F Robinson spoke as post supervisor. The Sew-Rite Sewing Club sponsored the meeting to recruit community representatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomfroy
Pomeroy
Richard Atwood
Columbus
Birth of Bonnie Dan Smith in Meigs General Hospital
Mr and Mrs Dan Smith of Racine Route 1 announce the birth of a daughter, Bonnie Jean, born Feb 12 at Meigs General Hospital. Grandparents are Lawrence and Mary Smith of Laurel Cliff and Paul and Mary Smith of Carrie. Great grandmothers are Anna Dil of Pomeroy and Nealy Hoback and Mary Smith of Portland.
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Pomeroy
Dan Smith
Racine
Route 1
Meigs General Hospital
Lawrence Smith
Laurel Cliff
Paul Smith
Carrie
Anna Dil
Nealy Hoback
Mary Smith
Portland
Bonnie Dan
Large Crowd Repeats At Pomeroy Tourney Victory
Large crowd fills the Meigs County Class B tournament at Pomeroy to see the Yellow Jacket varsity and reserve teams defeat Harrisonville. The event marks growing basketball interest in Middleport alongside its football traditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Yellow Jacket
Harrisonville
Pomeroy
Picture Shown During Middleport Pep Session
Middleport High School and junior high cheerleaders led the student body in cheers during a pre tournament pep session. A motion picture about author Louisa M. Alcott was shown to the assembled students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Middleport High School
Louisa M. Alcott
Divorce suit filed in Meigs County Common Pleas
Alberta Hartung through Dorothy Little sues Charles J. Hartung for divorce in Meigs County Common Pleas Court citing gross neglect of duty and extreme cruelty as grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Alberta Hartung
Dorothy Little
Charles J. Hartung
Meigs County Common Pleas Court
Bake Sale Planned by Methodist Youth Fellowship
Middleport reports a bake sale by the Methodist Youth Fellowship at the Tri Lustre Shop on Mill Street. Women of the church are asked to assist the youths in this project. Sale begins at 9 a.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Methodist Youth Fellowship
Mill St
Pomeroy Man Fined for Intoxication in Mayor Court
Marion Allen of Middleport, aged 43, was fined $5 and costs by Mayor E F Robinson after charges of intoxication filed by Patrolman Henry Werry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Allensworth
Middleport
E. F. Robinson
Henry Werry
First Ship Taken by American Naval Officer
The British tender Edward is noted in early American naval history for being captured shortly after the Revolutionary War began, making it the first ship ever taken by an American commissioned naval officer.
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Edward
Middleport Society Plans Missions Program and Dishes
The Middleport Ladies Aid met at First Presbyterian Church to discuss foreign and home missions. Mrs. Dwight Wallace led, with readings on Where Jesus Walks by a seminary teacher in Korea. A panel on Winning the Cities for God featured Mrs. O H Stewart and others. Hostesses served a Washington Birthday dessert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Judson White
Lowell Probasco
James E. Harry
Paul
Family and
Ilva Brown
Washington
W. H. Juhling
James Sullivan
Dwight Wallace
L. Heiner
Paul Hapteonstall
Busy Bee Class at First Baptist Meets for Patriotic Program
Mrs Raymond Larman presided as Busy Bee Class of First Baptist Church met at the church last night. Mrs C E Hoyt opened with prayer and Mrs Viola McCullough led devotion. Yearbooks were shared and Sylvia McMaster observed. Sandra Miller attended as guest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Raymond Larman
Busy Bee
First Baptist Church
C. E. Hoyt
Viola McCullough
Sylvia McMaster
John Lyons, Jr
Florence Bush
George Washington
Abraham Lincoln
Beulah White
Homer Hysell
Jesus
C. P. Bradbury
Sandra Miller
Willlis Anthony
J. M. Archer
George Baker
Frances Beards
Delbert Becker
Piano committee chosen for Heath Methodist Sunday School
Middleport reports a piano committee named to select a piano for Heath Methodist Sunday School. Members include Mrs Emerson Jones Mrs P Klein Mrs E S Schaaf and Ernest Covert from church groups. Funds will be raised in various ways including a $200 donation this week from Class No 12 Circle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Heath Methodist Sunday School
Emerson Jones
P. Klein
E. S. Schaaf
Ernest Covert
Circle
Middleport Personal Notes on Nancy Reed Florida Trip
Miss Nancy Reed returned to Middleport from Sarasota Florida with her parents Mr and Mrs E A Reed after a three week car trip stopping at sites in Alabama Florida reports unusually cold season in ten years they will stay in Florida longer. Attending flower workshop were Mrs Garen Stansbury Mrs John Kincaid Mrs James E Harley of Middleport and Mrs James Titus of Rutland. Miss Bernice Durst to visit Athens Saturday. Guest of Mr and Mrs Wilbur
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancy Reed
Middleport
Sarasota
Fla
James E. Harley
James Titus
Rutland
Gallipolis
Mildred Feeney
Central School
Bernice Durst
Athens
Wilbur
Firemen Begin Kitchen Improvements in Village Hall
Middleport volunteer firemen started preliminary work on changes to their kitchen during a night meeting at the village hall. They plan to install a new sink and add new cupboards and other improvements. Wayne Gibbons presided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Wayne Gibbons
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Boys’ & Girls
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Lipper
Grove
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MEIGS
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Sons of the Pioneers
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Grace Kelly
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Lucille Ball
William Holden
Pomeroy Church News
Harrisonville Presbyterian
Dale H. Ratliff
Astor
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Lyndon Wallis
N.Y
Harry Bates
Lauren Cliff
Hysell Run
Meeting of God
N. H
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Edward Griffith
Revene
Forest Run Baptist
Wlam Hall
Sneet
Ak Rutland
Silver Run
Robert E. Linter
Bhp
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B. L. Barrett
Caren of the
M. Larimore
Liberty
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Wild Bill Elliott
Iris Meredith
the Lone Gun
George Montgomery
Dorothy Malone
Frank Faylen
Wm, Bishop
Tab Hunter
Laurel & Hardy
Tom & Jerry
Middleport Church News
Haven Theatre
New Haven, W. Va
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Richard Widmark
Scout Explorer
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Woman's Society Meets
Henry Beaver
Charles Pyles
PTA
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Dan Smiths
Allen Appliance
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Eee
Koenig
Ernest Harper
Verne Dixon
Torch
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Dixon
Melvin Swisher
Harley Swisher
Becky
Third Ave
H. L. Dunham
Kyger Creek Power Plant
Dunham
Hyida Rice
Kyger Creek
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the Friendly Bank
Federal Reserve System
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Middleport, Ohio
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