Landers in Military Jail Spencer at Large
POMEROY Ohio sheriff reports a jailbreak case near completion as Orville Landers surrendered at Fort Knox and Frank Spencer remains at large. Authorities traced the escape from the county jail after an attempted break and a prior escape by removing a bar lock, with Spencer later placed in a mental deficiency facility and Landers sent to Lancaster industrial school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Knox
Orville Keith Landers
Louisville
Landers
Frank Spencer
Hartenbach
Spencer
Russell
Meigs County
Jed Webster
Lancaster
Soldier Calls From Europe During Holidays
The Jennings Wayland family in Middleport spoke with son Pfe Gary Wayland, stationed in Baumholder Germany, in a Christmas New Year call. A 10 pound fruit cake and gifts sent by the family arrived in good condition. The call united Gary with his parents and younger brother Milton. another brother Jennings serves in California. Wayland plans to return to the United States in September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Jennings Waylands
Pfe
Gary Wayland
Baumholder
Germany
Jennings
California
Wayland
Boy Sets Record For Tonsils and Adenoids
Syracuse pediatric case reports Billy Francis son of Mr and Mrs William E Francis underwent removal of tonsils and adenoids at Holzer Hospital. surgeons said the tonsils and adenoids were the largest ever seen there. Billy shared a hospital room with a boy from Hysell Run who had the same first name age and father’s name as Billy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syracuse
Billy Francis
Billy
William E. Francis
Holzer Hospital
Hysell Run
FASTEETH Alkaline Powder for Secure False Teeth Ad
An old advertisement touts FASTEETH powder to keep dentures in place and reduce plate odor. It claims the alkaline formula helps dentures feel firmer and more comfortable, promising embarrassment-free wear and easier insertion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ady
Funeral services for Tina Louise Wolfe
Funeral services for Tina Louise Wolfe daughter of Gene Dayton Wolfe and Esther Mae Pierce Wolfe were held today at Ewing funeral home with burial in Beech Grove Cemetery. The infant girl died at birth in Meigs General Hospital Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Tina Louise Wolfe
Gene Dayton Wolfe
Esther Mae (Pierce) Wolfe
Ewing
Beech Grove
Meigs General Hospital
Belpre and area visits and family gatherings noted
Dorcas Carpenter and Linda Beegle brought Punky Carpenter home from Belpre. Robert Beegle returned to Ohio University after holidays with Clifford Beegle. Isabelle Carnahan, Jean Alkire and Jenni fer visited Guy Beegle. Verne Water son Racine visited. Judye and Ronnie Beegle hosted a New Year’s Eve party with Karen Avis Arlene Theiss. I C Casto of Fairplain visited relatives in Ohio and West Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorcas
Jim Carpenter
Linda
Judy Beegle
Belpre
Punky Carpenter
Bob Kelvey
Robert Beegle
Ohio University
Clifford Beegle
Isabelle Carnahan
Jean Alkire
Jennifer
Guy Beegle
Verne Waterson
Racine
Judye
Ronnie Beegle
Karen
Avis
Arlene Theiss
I. C. Casto
Fairplain
W. Va
Dwain Casto
Kathy
Samuel Fowlkes
Point Pleasant
Jim Jackson
Beaver Falls
Arthur Beegle
Ray Beegle
Ramona
Frank Cox
Linda Lou
Wesley
Blythe Theiss
Gallipolis
Nina Theiss
Pomeroy Welch Couple Granted Marriage License
Robert Chasteen Pomeroy 25 of Waynesfield Ohio and Dorothy Welch 16 of Albany Route 2 Albany route 2 Albany, daughter of Noah and Mattie Gadd Chas teen and son of Raymond and Gertrude Ferrell Welch seek lawful nuptials in a standard county ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Robert Chasteen
Waynesfield
Ohio
Dorothy Welch
Albany Route 2
Noah and
Mattie
Gadd) Chasteen
Raymond and
Gertrude (Ferrell) Welch
Keeney Rites Conducted for Middleport Resident Peter Feeney
Funeral services for Middleport's 98 year old resident Peter Feeney were held Saturday morning led by Rev. Father John Turrel of Sacred Heart Church. Interment followed at Middleport Hill Cemetery with relatives and friends from Fox Lake Illinois Columbus Akron Athens attending. Feeney was the father of Cornelius Feeney the World War I casualty after whom Feeney Bennett Post is named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Peter Feeney
John Turrel
Sacred Heart Church
Middleport Hill Cemetery
Roy Ritner
Fox Lake
Ill
George Nissley
Columbus
Earl Feeney
Earl, Jr
Akron
Frank Porter
Kathy
Athens
Mr. Feeney
Cornelius Feeney
Feeney-Bennett Post
Candidates Must File Before February 6 In Ohio
Pomeroy and Middleport candidates for offices must file by February 6 according to Clerk Albert Gloekner of the Board of Elections. Township offices school boards and village posts for Rutland Syracuse and Racine are shifted to late summer with August 7 as the deadline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Middleport
Albert Gloekner
Board of Elections
Gloekner
Rutland
Syracuse
Racine
Local holiday visits span Ohio to Florida
Mrs Sadie Brown and Harold Brown families vacation in Florida. Pearl Philips visit her son William in Rittman Ohio. Vic Stewart and family join Frank Stewart and Ashton Sayre in St Albans and Dayton visits. Several Christmas gatherings bookmark travels across Columbus Athens Gallipolis and Findlay with relatives from Ontario Canada to Washington DC.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl Philips
William
Rittman
Ohio
Frank Stewart
Vic Stewart
St. Albans
W. Va
Ashton Sayre
Dayton
Charles Gleckner
Ontario
Canada
Norman McCollum
Florida
Florida To Visit Mrs. Gleckner’s Parents. Miss Marilyn Grueser
Columbus
Karl Grueser
Ethel
Clara Garland
McCollum
Robert Halbrecht
Grace Stone
Washington, D. C
Laura Hayman
Armada Parker
Essie Mossman
James Shaner
Newark
Don Rea
Charles Faulkner
Cathy
Ernest Rea
Harlan Wehrung
Pomeroy
Margaret Howdashelt
Ernest Morris
Stella Grueser
Bradford Maag
John Howdashelt
Bradford Mang
Harold Wiggins
Mt. Vernon
Fannie Kasper
Walter Baker
Eleanor
Myrtle Watson
Leroy Watson
Athens
Clover Farm Stores
Reva
Donna Rea
Grover Erb
Edward Parker
Holzer Hospital
Gallipolis
Adolph Grueser Sr
Dave Thomas
Crooksville
Jeanne Hines
Ed Hines
Earl Roush
Findlay
Nora Roush
Charles Withrow
Poplar Ridge Church Plans Saturday Evening Service
The Poplar Ridge Baptist Church will hold service Saturday at 8 p m with Rev. Darrell Chapman in charge. Numerous local residents and visitors are listed as guests or attendees, including families from Poplar Ridge, Leading Creek, and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poplar Ridge
Poplar Ridge Baptist Church
Darrell Chapman
Ross Taylor
Africa Road
Fonzo Taylor
Dorothy Hawley
Wilbur Wilcox
Millard Swartz
Darrell
Leading Creek
Stanley Spires
Poplar Ridge Road
Bob Gunnells
Prestonsburg
Lee Merritt
Arley Davis
Davis
Watson Davis
Gary Higgenbotham
Weirton
W. Va
Clarence Reitter
Ford Howe
Gallipolis
Creed Beck
Creed Jr
Arthur Coughenour
Mark
Langsville
Cora Rothgeb
Ira Baird
Little Ryger Road
Glenn Baird
Nora Cremeans
Northup
James Cremeans
Floyd Chapman
Johnny Crumm
Columbus
Sadie Yates
White Oak
O. W. Fitzwater
Cora Lemley
Allie James
Edward Spaulding
Ryger
Marvin Loveday
Clinton Jones
Anne de Vault
Kenneth Nichols
Proctorville
Laura Peck
Bill
Ward Road
Clyde Davis
Cabin Creek
Junior McComas
Leewood
Anne DeVault
Reatha McKee
Porter
Gerald Swisher
Christmas visits color Laurel Cliff area residents
Mrs. Georgia Huff and son Allen and niece Karen Turner of Florida visited Mrs. Hoff’s mother Mrs. Josea Turner. The Langfords and numerous kin from Columbus McArthur Pomeroy Ashland St. Petersburg and Ft. Worth gathered for meals and greetings during the holiday period. A radar school entry and travel to Ft. Worth were noted for Sgt Parker and family as well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laurel Cliff
Georgia Huff
Allen
Karen Turner
Florida
Hoff
Josea Turner
Robert Bowen
Gomer Bowen
Minnie
McArthur
George Martin
Columbus
Marvin Roush
Lower Thomas Fork
Charles Diehl
Vern Story
Clarence Ackley
Athens
Norman Schaefer
Kenny Lanford
North Carolina
Thomas Parker
Ft. Worth
Texas
Sergeant Parker
Parkers
Dayton
Indiana
Pearl Jacobs
Cedric Parker
Ft. Bragg
N. C
Pearl Parker
Bell Hilt
Ruth Wilson
Bud Hilt
Bates
Santa Claus
Carmen
Rock Springs
Meigs County Infirmary
George Renshaw
George Wright
George Howell
Pomeroy
Visitors and Family Gatherings Across Hemlock Area
Local residents and relatives from multiple towns visited over Christmas and holidays. Families from Somerset Fort Myers Belleville Columbus Mount St Mary hospital Nelsonville and New Straitsville joined residents in Hemlock and nearby communities for celebrations and hospital calls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hemlock
Harry Tharp
Vernon Tharp
Hilliards
Lloyd Hendry
Fort Myers
Fla
Charles Bope
Somerset
Bernard Hodgson
Charles Kehl
Belleville
Jessie Lehman
Columbus
Glenna Williams
Jack
Mount St. Mary Hospital
Nelsonville
W. A. Eayle
Jackie Williams
Ruth Alice McDonald
Buchtel
Styers Return From Ohio Holiday Visit
The Rev. and Mrs. Robert Styers and son return from a holiday trip visiting central and northern Ohio relatives. They spent Christmas in Van Wert with Dale L. Gilbert family and New Year’s Day in Toledo. The Rev. Styers resumes preaching at the Church of the Nazarene on Beech Street and midweek prayer moves to Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. White Rose Lodge Auxiliary to the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen meets Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. New officers were installed at the December meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Robert Styers
Ohio
Styerses
Church of the Nazarene
Beech St
Styers
van Wert
Dale L. Gilbert
Toledo
Mr. Styers
Charlotte Styers
Newark
White Rose Lodge
Brotherhood of Railway
Local Couple Plans January Morgantown Wedding
Middleport Wayn e Bracky Wood of Ripley and his fiancee Dr Ilza Mylius of Porto Alegre Brazil were guests of Mr and Mrs E M Wood in Morgantown. The couple will marry January 19 in Morgantown West Virginia. Wood is a senior in West Virginia University College of Engineering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Wayne (Bracky) Wood
Ripley
Ilza Mylius
Porto Allegre
Brazil
Mr. Wood
E. M. Wood
S. Fifth Ave
Morgantown
W. Va
Wood
College of Engineering
West Virginia University
Mitch Birthday Dinner Noted for Mrs Mitch and Norman Foss
A Sunday evening gathering at Mr and Mrs Perry Mitch home celebrated the birthday of Mrs Mitch and her brother Norman Foss of Point Pleasant. Attending included the Mitches daughter Miss Julie Mitch of
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Perry Mitch
Mitch
Norman Foss
Point Pleasant
Mitches
Julie Mitch
Automobile Victims Leave Meigs Hospital
MIDDLEPORT Released from Meigs General Hospital Saturday were Mrs. Homer Jones and her mother Mrs. Lena McElhinny. They had been patients since December 27 after an automobile accident. Visiting their relatives over the weekend were the couple’s son in law Charles Lucas and daughter Marjorie, of Caledonia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Meigs General Hospital
Homer Jones
Lena McElhinny
Joneses
Weavers Return from Holidays to Great Lakes
Harold Weaver and his family returned to the Great Lakes Naval Training Center Saturday after celebrating with relatives in Syracuse. The Weavers, his wife and two children, were accompanied by Mrs. Roy Winebrunner and Mrs. Harold Weaver, Sr., both of the local area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syracuse
CPO
Harold Weaver
Great Lakes Naval Training Center
Roy Winebrenner
Visiting families and health updates in Columbus area
Mr and Mrs George Hudson and daughter Carol were visitors in Columbus Thursday. Mrs R C Steffy improving after a fall at home. Mrs Clarence Ebersbach spent New Year with her son and had as guests Mrs Lalich and Ted until Saturday. Mrs Emma Bissett convalescent after illness at daughter Thelma Pratt. Mrs David Entsminger returned from Bethlehem Pa and attended the Wilson funeral in Nelsonville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Hudson
Carol
Columbus
R. C. Steffy
Clarence Ebersbach
Peter Lalich
Lalich
Alyce Ebersbach
Ted
Emma Bissett
Thelma Pratt
David Entsminger
Bethlehem
Kenneth Entsminger
Wilson
Nelsonville
Santa Clauses Surprise Popcorn Stand Donor
Middleport firefighters, who run a Saturday popcorn stand in the business district, sold a 10 cent sack, then watched a man leave a $20 donation. The donor wished to remain anonymous and said he wanted to add his two cents to support the firemen. The pair of statements sparked humor as they reflected on the generous act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Santa Claus
New Officers Installed At Church
New officers for 1957 were installed at First Baptist Church in Middleport during a Sunday morning service led by Pastor Rev. Claremont E. Hoyt. Officers announced include deacons L D Diles Robert Mills Clifford Stumbo. deaconesses Mrs James Pullen and Mrs T F Hawkins. trustees Edison Baker Owen Bratton John Kauff and Mrs David Durst. treasurer Florine Talbott. clerk Mrs John Fultz. missionary treasurer Mrs Frank Cheese brew. Sunday school superintendent Gerald Anthony. assistant supervisor Frank Cheese brew. secretary Marcella Taylor. assistant David Darst. treasurer Mrs Henry Hull Jr. finance committee Frank Cheese brew Kalad Hindy and Mrs Harry Houdashelt. Board of Christian Education members Mrs Allen Hughes Clifford Stumboushers Eugene Coleman Robert Mills Owen Bratton Malcolm Miller Gerald Anthony William Walters James Pullen Clemis Fox Mrs C P Bradbury organist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
First Baptist Church
Claremont E. Hoyt
L. D. Diles
Robert Mills
Clifford Stumbo
James Pullen
T. F. Hawkins
Edison Baker
Owen Bratton
John Kauff
David Durst
Florine
Board of Christian Education
Allen Hughes
Clifford Stumboushers
Eugene Coleman
Malcolm Miller
Gerald Anthony
William Walters
Clemis Fox
C. P. Bradbury
Prayer Week Opens at First Baptist Church Tonight
Prayer Week of prayer services begins at 7 30 tonight at the First Baptist Church in Middleport. Host pastor is the Rev Claremont E Hoyt with Rev M Hoyt presiding and Rev R C Kank of Heath Methodist Church preaching assisted by the Heath choir.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport — Union
First Baptist Church
Claremont E. Hoyt
M. Hoyt
R. C. Kankright
Heath Methodist Church
Heath Choir
Elementary Standards Outlined for Schools
Dr. William Chase outlined proposed standards for elementary education including philosophy, objectives, organization, policy, admissions age, census records, programs, certification, materials, libraries and facilities. The Racine High School enrollment exceeds capacity, and band and vocal rooms lack proper space. The Southern Local survey will reconvene January 17 to continue reviewing district facilities and needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
William Chase
Ohio University Center For Educational Service
Letart Falls
Chase
Racine
Portland
Syracuse
Charles Hayman
North Central Association of Secondary Schools and Colleges
John Elwood
Mail Call notices for service members published
The Messenger invites readers to submit military service addresses for Mail Call. Include full address, town, and sender name. An example lists Kent George R., Pvt. US 52403840, Hqs & Has. Co. 7802, Pers. MVMTS, APO 69, New York NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Messenger
the Messenger
Athens
Ohio
Kent
Pvt
George R
Cheshire
Hqs. & Has. Co
MVMTS
APO
New York
N. Y
Construction Work Topics for Middleport Board Meeting
Middleport Board of Education meets tonight in the superintendent's office to discuss construction problems of the new elementary school and the high school addition. Contracts for both buildings were awarded at a recent special meeting, with alterations to plans disappointing the board as they seek to maximize value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Middleport Board of Education
Supt. L. W. McComas
Meigs General Hospital Admits and Discharges
Frank Murray of Lodi New Jersey Richard Difrichio of Fombell Pennsylvania Mrs Reva Vaughan of Pomeroy Mary Janes of Portland admitted. Discharged are Mrs Earl Lansbury of Middleport and Mrs Claire Boso of Portland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Murray
Lodi
N. J
Richard Difrichio
Fombell
Reva Vaughan
Pomeroy
Mary Janes
Portland
Earl Lansbury
Middleport
Claire Boso
Chamber of Commerce to Meet in Middleport
The Middleport Chamber of Commerce will meet January 25 to elect officers and discuss plans for increased activity, according to secretary Edison Baker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Middleport Chamber of Commerce
Edison Baker
Miller son arrives safely in Korea in materiel office
Mr and Mrs Lewis Miller report their son Airman Second Class Donald E Miller has arrived in Korea He is assigned to the office of the director of materiel confirming his safe arrival and assignment
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Letart
Lewis Miller
Donald E. Miller
Korea
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