Five Persons Injured In Weekend Accidents
Five people were injured in three Meigs County highway crashes over the weekend. Deputies report a Bashan Keno Road collision between Ernest Bowles and Ray Bowles, a Route 143 Bradbury crash involving Kermit Bostic, and a Route 33 accident injuring Rev. Richard Morgan who is hospitalized with head injury and multiple broken ribs.
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Pomeroy
Meigs
Howard Frank
Bashan-Keno Road
Ernest Bowles
Long Bottom
Ray Bowles
North Rumley
Frank
Racine
Rebecca Bowles
Janice Bowles
Donna Bowles
Meigs General Hospital
Bradbury
Kermit L. Bostic
Middleport
Bostic
Richard R. Morgan
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Athens
Morgan
Athens-Meigs
Legal Help Is Partner Of Farmer
William P. Smith explains how farmers face rising legal complexities and risks. He urges early legal guidance for real estate contracts insurance claims injuries and property damage plus the importance of a will and choosing a lawyer to avoid costly issues.
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William P. Smith
Gallia County
Three-F Club Hosts Saturday Party at Gordon Home
A Three-F Club gathering was held Saturday night at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Baker Gordon. Dinner was served at 6 30 followed by a social hour and gift exchange. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Wickham Miss Ada Hoskins Asa Hoskins Mrs. George H Parker and Mr. and Mrs. Gordon.
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Pomeroy
Baker Gordon
Elmer Wickham
Ada Hoskins
Asa Hoskins
George H. Parker
Gordon
Tuberculosis Association Meets in Meigs County
Meigs County Tuberculosis and Health Association schedules its semi annual meeting for 7 30 pm Tuesday at Heath Methodist Church. Mrs Wallace Bradford executive secretary announced today.
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Middleport
Meigs County
Tuberculosis and Health Association
Heath Methodist Church
Wallace Bradford
Grange Meeting in Racine Holds Christmas Program
Racine Grange met with Earl Cross in charge for a Christmas program by local children and a contest won by Bob Smith. A box for Athens State Hospital was sent and a basket prepared for a needy family. Plans set for January 11 with Marie Koblentz speaking and potluck refreshments. Quarterly birthdays observed.
Squad Answers Call In Middleport
The Middleport emergency squad responded to a call at 12:35 p.m. Saturday for James Mathews on N Second Ave. Mathews, ill for weeks, was transported to Mason Clinic in Mason West Virginia for treatment.
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Middleport
James Mathews
N. Second Ave
Mathews
Mason Clinic
Mason
W. Va
Funeral services for Blanche Jividen in Rutland Church
Blanche Jividen 81 Meigs County resident died Saturday at Meigs General Hospital. Services set for 2 p.m. Wednesday at Rutland Methodist Church with Rev. George Davis and Rev. Carl Herring officiating. Burial in Beech Grove cemetery. Survived by daughter Mrs John Smith and two grandchildren of Deland Florida, three brothers J M Dye D F Dye and C H Dye. Funeral home calling hours through services.
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Pomeroy
Blanche Jividen
Meigs County
Meigs General Hospital
Rutland Methodist Church
George Davis
Pioneer
Carl Herring
Beech Grove
Chase Funeral Home
Infant christened Paula Jane Ashley at Heath Methodist Church
Infant Paula Jane Ashley daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert Ashley of Middleport was christened during Sunday service at Heath Methodist Church. Rev Ramon Konkright officiated.
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Middleport
Paula Jane Ashley
Robert Ashley
Heath Methodist Church
Ramon Konkright
Grange Program Set at Rock Springs Grange Meeting
A Grange program will be presented at 8 p.m. Thursday when Rock Springs Grange meets. Women are asked to bring pies for refreshments.
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Rock Springs Grange
Middleport Chamber of Commerce to Meet Friday
The Middleport Chamber of Commerce will hold a meeting at 7 30 p m Friday in the Middleport village hall. The gathering aims to discuss local business matters and community progress with members invited to participate.
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C. OF
Middleport
Middleport Chamber of Commerce
Middleport Village
Meigs General Hospital Notes Birth and Admits
Rev. and Mrs. Eugene Gill announce a daughter at Meigs General Hospital. Admitted: Reena Sanders Reedsville John E Dailey Pomeroy Louise Partlow Pomeroy Frank Martin Middleport A D Morrison Carpenter Mrs Betty Hobstetter Rutland Joseph Smith Middleport J R Ritter Reedsville Donald Roush Pomeroy Mrs Zora Rockwell Pomeroy Discharged: Donald Swartz Mrs Donald Williams George Searles William Landers Mrs Linda Vines William Lynch Rollin Stewart Bobby Johnson Mickey Williams Jr Mrs Iola Wilson.
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Eugene Gill
Pomeroy
Reena Sanders
Reedsville
John E. Dailey
Louise Partlow
Frank Martin
Middleport
A. D. Morrison
Carpenter
Betty Hobstetter
Rutland
Joseph Smith
J. R. Ritter
Donald Roush
Zora Rockwell
Donald Swartz
Donald Williams
George Searles
William Landers
Linda Vines
William Lynch
Rollin Stewart
Bobby Johnson
Mickey Williams Jr
Iola Wilson
Sister Injured in Friday Fall at Mansfield
Mrs. Alonzo Custer reports her sister Mrs. L R Farmer of Mansfield fractured her right arm after a fall on Friday. Farmer, formerly Frieda Miller and a former Pomeroy teacher, is hospitalized and recovering.
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Pomeroy
Alonzo Custer
L. R. Farmer
Garden Club to Meet at Wood Home Arranging Dried Materials
Members of the Winding Trail Garden Club will gather at 8 p.m. Thursday at Mrs. Patrick Wood's home. Attendees are instructed to bring arrangements of dried materials and weathered wood.
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Pomeroy
Winding Trail Garden Club
Patrick Wood
Southeast Ohio Guernsey Breeders Meet Set at Racine
The Southeast Ohio Guernsey Breeders Association plans a meeting at Racine High School at 8 p.m. Thursday, featuring a potluck dinner and a business session.
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Pomeroy
Southeastern Ohio Guernsey Breeders Association
Racine High School
Youth Rally Set for Meigs County Churches of Christ
The monthly youth rally by Meigs County Churches of Christ will be at 7:30 p.m. Monday at the Bradbury Church in Middleport.
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Middleport
Meigs County
Churches of Christ
Bradbury
Village Officials Face Election Terms And Public Notices
Officials weigh nominating runs with two year mayor treasurer and clerk terms. council terms vary two and four years to stagger leadership. Primary chances loom if enough petitions are filed by February first. Also noted are local business moves and a 1902 community snapshot including club, lodge and social bits.
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Kenneth McElhinney
Charlotte Perrin
Tagasurer
William Childs
Lee Smith
A. A Scarberry
Scarberry
Ernest Covert
Delegate drink touted for convention crowds
L. S. Mc Candless reports a new beverage invented by a Los Angeles bartender. The drink named The Delegate is aimed at convention-goers and is said to loosen the speaker when two are consumed.
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Craig
Colo
L. S. McCandless
Los Angeles
Middleport Family and Friends News
Middleport residents share visits and relocations. Mr and Mrs C E Slater of Jacksonville visit their son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs William Slater. Mrs Raymon Konkright returns from Springfield after three weeks with son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs Ottie Konkright. Sunday guests include Merlyn Ross family and Leo Smith family. Mrs J W Dawson returns to Vienna after weeks visit with Forrest Bachtel family. Business visitors in Columbus include Mrs Max Roller Mrs Nancy Cale and Mrs Forrest Bachtel. Russell Mills move to N Second Ave. George Sauer rebounds from brain concussion. Mrs George Sauer is at Mason Clinic in fair condition. Miss Helda McClung visits from Charleston W Va. Mrs E R Steffy convalesces at home after Mason Clinic stay.
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C. E. Slater
Jacksonville
William Slater
Raymon Konkright
Springfield
William Everson
Merlyn Ross
Leo Smith
Kenny
J. W. Dawson
Vienna
Forrest Bachtel
Columbus
Max Roller
Nancy Cale
Russell Mills
Charleston
W. Va
George Hudson
E. R. Steffy
Mason Clinic
Mason
DAR Members Will Hear Area Agent
William R. Miller area resource development agent will speak at the Return Jonathan Meigs Chapter DAR meeting at Mrs. Irving Karrs home in Mason West Virginia Friday afternoon. Wahama High School students will provide American music during the program hour. Mrs. A R Knight regent asks committee chairmen to present annual reports.
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Middleport
William R. Miller
Jonathan Meigs
Daughters of the American Revolution
Irving Karr
Mason
W. Va
Wahama High School
Charge Is Filed Against Jan Darst In Middleport
A charge of disturbing the peace was filed against Jan Darst of Middleport on Saturday. Darst posted bond for release and is to appear in court before Kenneth McElhinney Monday night, according to Police Chief Gilkey.
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Middleport
Jan Darst
Darst
Kenneth McElhinney
Gilkey
PTA Meeting in Syracuse Features Buzz Session
An old fashioned buzz session will be a feature at 7 30 Tuesday evening when the Syracuse PTA meets at the school. Refreshments will be served.
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PTA
Pomeroy
Syracuse Pta
Congregation to Meet at Middleport Church
The Middleport First United Presbyterian Church holds its annual congregational meeting on Wednesday at 7 30 p m at the church.
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Middleport
First United Presbyterian Church
Shrine Meeting Cancelled Plan For Pomeroy Event
Mary Shrine, White Shrine of Jerusalem, will meet at 8 Friday evening at the IOOF Hall. A ceremonial plan for the event has been cancelled.
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White Shrine of
Jerusalem
IOOF
Harvesters Class Meets Builds Fund With 100 Vote
The Happy Harvesters Class of the Federated Church met at the church and voted 100 toward the building fund. They also reported funds to purchase new sanctuary carpeting. Mrs. Waldo J. Bartels led a dew period on Unity in Personal Relationships.
Guild Board Entertained at Federated Church Dinner
Mrs Waldo J Bartels and Mrs I B Weed hosted a six o'clock dinner at the Federated Church for the Federated Guild board. Mrs Dale Smith led a business session reviewing the year’s program slated for presentation to the guild at 7 30 Tuesday. Attendees included Mrs Neutzling Miss Erma Smith and other guild members.
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Lawrence Lanning
Max Meinhart
Roy Seyfried
Dale Smith
Cleland Hines
Phil Meinhart
Gladys Duckler
Weed
Louis Reibel
Neutzling
Ernest Rhodes
Hines
Smith
Albert Woodard
Charles Strauss
Phil Williamson
Mary Virginia Reibel
Fred Blaettnar
Breakfast Meeting With Robert Terhune in Columbus
A breakfast is set for 9 am Thursday at the Deshler Hilton in Columbus. Ohio agriculture director Robert Terhune will lead his annual meeting, with Meigs County fair board representative Roger Morgan attending the breakfast and meeting.
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Pomeroy
Deshler-Hilton
Columbus
Robert Terhune
Ohio
Meigs County Fair Board
Roger Morgan
Meigs Township Trustees Set Annual Meeting Friday
The Meigs County Association of Township Trustees and Clerks will hold its annual meeting at 8 p.m. Friday at the Second Ward firehouse. Bernard Fultz, prosecuting attorney, will speak and refreshments will be served.
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Pomeroy
Meigs County Association of Township Trustees and Clerks
Second Ward
Bernard Fultz
Hospital Admission for Ted Pomeroy in Gallipolis
Floyd Ted Pomeroy has been admitted to Holzer Hospital in Gallipolis for observation and treatment. He is reported somewhat improved and is in room 204.
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Pomeroy
Floyd
Ted) Mankin
Holzer Hospital
Gallipolis
Vegetable Growing Meeting Scheduled in Racine High
A Meigs County meeting for commercial vegetable growers is set for 8 p.m. Wednesday in Racine High’s vocational agriculture room. The event is sponsored by the school’s vocational agriculture department and the Meigs County Extension service. Speakers include extension horticulturist William Brooks extension plant pathologist Robert Partyka and extension worker Robert Holdsworth Jr.
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Pomeroy
Meigs
Vocational Agriculture Room
Racine High School
Vocational Agriculture Department
Meigs County Extension Service
William Brooks
Robert Partyka
Robert Holdsworth Jr
Divorce suit filed in Meigs County for Jessie Haynie
Jessie Haynie of MiddleportRoute 1 files for divorce from Robert Haynie at Meigs County Common Pleas Court charging gross neglect of duty and extreme cruelty. Plaintiff seeks custody of two minor children.
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Pomeroy
Jessie Haynie
Middleport
Robert Haynie
Meigs County
Philo Theatre Society to Meet at Middleport Church
The Philo thea Society will hold a meeting at 7 30 p m Thursday at the Middleport Church of Christ.
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Middleport
Philothea Society
Officers to Meet Pomeroy
The officers and directors of the Izaak Walton League will meet at 7 30 tonight at their club house.
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Pomeroy
Izaak Walton League
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Wichita
Kan
Cash Bahr
Rodney Downing
N. Second St
Smith Clothing Store
Cash
Ladies Literary Club
Dan Hartinger
Dell Hartinger
A. M. Lodge
D. Sisson
Robert Beeson
Fred Davis
Fred Radford
D. A. Rowley
Ben Flesher
John Glover
J. E. Powell
C. F. Besserer
Vint Hartinger
Hartingers
California
Dr. Boschee
Ottie Konkright
DAR
A. R. Knight
Harvesters
Speedway
Firestone
Burylaire
E. Second St
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