Firemen's Association Organizes in Meigs County
Middleport hosts first meeting of the Meigs County Firemen's Association to unite volunteer departs. Sidney T. Russell elected president with officers including Joseph Racine and Her les Beegle. Delegates plan mutual aid, report 172 firefighters and first aid gear, next meeting set for Feb 14 in Pomeroy.
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Middleport
Ine Mers
Kremet
County Firemen’s Association
de Dent
Sidney T. Russell
Pomeroy
Rutland
Port
Josephit Racine
Syracuse
Beegle
Racine
Her
Les
Pete Sisson
Nate Wise
William Spencer
Emerson Weir
Robert McElhiney
James Daniels
Robert McElhinney
Second Ward
Ohio State Firemen’s Association
Cleveland
Ohio
Multiple Churches in Middleport Weekly Service Schedule
Middleport churches list Sunday school times at Heath Methousss memos and other congregations. Names include Rev L A Bangerter Fred I Gardner Rev Robert Styers Howard Ruppelt and C E Hoyt with varied sermon topics Awake Thou That Sleepest So Great Salvation The Flaming Sword The N Who Came Back.
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Heath Methousss
Moneysi
L. A. Bangerter
Church of Christ
Fred I. Gardner
Christian Endeavor
Congregational ‘Meeting
Wilbur ‘Theobald
Devo
Parents Attend Middleport Cub Scout Round Table
Middleport area parents interested in the new Cub Scout pack joined the Gallia Meigs District round table at Point Pleasant Presbyterian Church. The meeting detailed The Blue and Gold Banquet during Scout Week February 6 12 and included a general Cub Scout discussion. Nelson Leach from Gallipolis served as master of ceremonies. Attendees from the pack included Mr and Mrs Milton Hood Dr and Mrs William Weaver Mrs Dwight Wallace and others. Coffee and cake were served by Pack 254 to about 30 attendees.
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Middleport
Masc
Gallia Meigs
Point Pleasnt Presbyterian Church
Thursay
Nelson Leach
Tri-County
Gallipolis
Milton Hood
William Weaver
Dwight Wallace
Theshire
Middleport Society Hosts Birthday Party At Saver Home
Frank Wilson attended Sheila Childs birthday party hosted by the PM Club at the Saver home on Brownell Avenue Lincoln Street in Middleport. Prizes were awarded to Mrs Ralph Welker. ice cream and birthday cake served. The next party will be at Mrs Gibbs home with Society plans for a project. The Philathen Society met at Mrs Lesta Gothard’s home with presiding officer Mrs Robert Reibel in Mrs Leo Childs absence due to surgery. Activities included devotional readings and a plan to order plastic hats, with volunteers and guests attending. The Rev Mr McMillen conducts services at Nazarene church and Mrs Meilllen will assist in worship. Mrs Ray Turley and others visited Mrs D E Roush for funeral services in Cheshire. Lillian McGhee on two weeks vacation from Ben Franklin store.
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Mibuuerumr
Ime Xirenjsewer
Ana Srs
Frank
William Anderson
Mrs. Gibbs
Middleport
Philathen Society of the
Church of Christ
Lesta Gothard
Robert Reibel
Leo Childs
St. Joseph Hospital
Parkersburg
Chester Erwin
Gene Norton
W. L. Memuie
Circleville
Robert Styers
Carl
McMillen
Church of the Nazarene
Meillen
Ray Turley
Aude Laham
Jeff
Dun |Ar
D. E. Roush
Cheshire
Lou Buck
Lillian McGhee
Ben Franklin
Citizens Bank Stockholders Pick Leaders
The annual stockholders meeting of Citizens National Bank of Middleport was held January 10. Directors elected: John B. Downing, Paul S. Smart, Henry N. Swift, Rodney Downing, Bertha G. Rathburn, Harold E. Hubbard, and Rose B. Reynolds, with Hubbard and Reynolds newly joining the board. Officers named: John B. Downing as viceresident and cashier Paul S. Smart, Harold E. Hubbard, and Rose B. Reynolds as assistant cashiers. Gene Grate as assistant cashier. The bank begins its 50th year in Middleport with assets totaling $3,685,000.
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Paul S. Smart
Harold E. Hubbard
Rose 8. Reynolds
Gene Grate
Middleport
Fortnite Club Meeting and Anniversaries in Middleport
Mrs Robert Mills and Miss Anna Howell entertained the Fortnite Club at the Mills home Thursday noting Mrs Raymond Klees anniversary. The next meeting will be at Mrs Gerald Anthony’s home on January 26. A dessert course was served to seven members. PM Club Entertained Middleport Mrs Lewis H.
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Fortnite Club
Middleport
Robert Mills
Anna Howell
Mills
Raymond Klees
Gerald Anthony
Charles Strauss
William Kennedy
Eldon Will
Gerrith
Lillie Hauck
Missionary Director Leads First Baptist School of Missions
Middlefort Elizabeth Snodgrass, home missionary at Rio Grande, directed the School of Missions for Adults at First Baptist Church Wednesday night. It opened the Year of Baptist Achievement with six meetings. Mrs. Edison Baker registered attendees, Mrs. Allen Hughes led devotion, and Rev. C. E. Hoyt offered opening prayer and benediction. A Q and A session followed, with Mrs. Paul Smart in charge of the children’s school and Mrs. C. E. Hoyt directing Junior and Senior Hi Youth Fellowships.
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Church of the Nazarene
Robert Styers
W. L. McMillen
Circleville
Young Peoples
McMillen
First Presbyterian
Howard Ruppelt
Westminster Youth Fellowship
First Baptist
CE. Hoyt
School of Missions
Paul Smart
P.m
C. E. Hoyt
Priscilla
Dana Hamilton
F. ‘Wort
School of Mission
Elizabeth ‘Shotstats
Eabeth
Snodgrass
Moriah
N.D. Borden
Church of Christ In Christian Union
Guy” P. Sayre
Syracuse
Howard Ruppel
West Iinster
Middlefort
Elizabeth Snodgrass
Rio Grande
First Baptist Church
Edison Baker
Allen Hughes
Jesus
Social Notes Pomeroy and Nearby Events
POMEROY It was a quiet social week with club activities and small gifts. Mrs Rita Ridenour, 87, a Chester native, died in Columbus and is survived by two sons, two grandchildren, and two great grandchildren. funeral arrangements are pending at Ewing funeral home.
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Ted
Pomeroy
Springs
Furnace Purchase Approved by Rock Springs Methodist Church
The official board, led by Edward N. Humphrey, voted to buy a new furnace for the church. New officers were elected for the Pomeroy Church of Christ Young Adult Class, with Mrs. Melvin Smith president and Claude Jones secret. Additional notes include a donation to the Cleveland Christian Home and plans to hold the February meeting at the church. Visitors and travels are mentioned, including Lt. John Robinson's return to Fort Lee and trips to Florida.
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Rock Springs Methodist Church
Edward N. Humphrey
Pomeroy
Truman. Russell
Cleveland Christian Home
Herbert Spencer
Gallipolis
John Robinson
Fort Lee
B. F. Robin
Ralph. Gilmore
Florida
Glenroy Ewing
Pomeroy High to Consider Extension Class Series
A Pomeroy A meeting to discuss an extension class by Ohio University for the second semester will be held Tuesday at 7 30 PM in room 14 at Pomeroy High School A communication notes interest in a fan art course among potential students and mentions other possible courses.
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Pomeroy
Aiscuss
Ohio University
Pomeroy High School
Church Names New Officers
POMEROY Omicers for the war s Lutheran Church have been named by the Rev. L M Mohrhoff pastor They are William Warner and Mickey Williams deacons Walter Schreiber George Stark trustees Herman Warner elder Clair Karr treasurer Mrs Raymond Boice financial secretary and L F Schoenleb recording secretary At a recent congregational meeting the 1956 budget was approved and it was decided to purchase 125 new hymnals The Rev M Mobrhoff also has first on Wednesday Feb is at 130 p m
Athen’s Marshall College Basketball Visit Noted In Card
Behe West Virginia and Pintwoods Kentucky residents, Mr and Mrs Thomas Riley and daughter Sharon were in Athens Thursday for the Marshall College game where Thomas Riley's fiancée Robert Ashley played. Meanwhile Mr and Mrs Carl Brannon and Mr and Mrs Robert Jay cut Florida trip to return home due to their mother Edith Russell’s critical illness. Funeral services for Ransom B McCoy were held Thursday at Cheshire.
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Behe
W. Va
Pintwoods
Thomas Riley
Sharon
Athens
Marshall College
Robert Ashley
Miss Riley
Carl Brannon
Robert Jay
Florida
Edith Russell
Ransom B. McCoy
Cheshire
Daughter Is Born In Columbus Area
Mr and Mrs Joy Davidson announce the birth of a daughter Cone Lee at St Ann s Hospital Columbus on Monday They also have a daughter Cathie Lynn Grandparents are Mr and Mrs A E Erwin Middleport and Mr and Mrs Roy Davidson Calum Bert Erwin Bucyrus The note ends with a non-sequitur about Hawaii congressional delegates and voting on committees.
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Middleport
Joy Davidson
Julie Evin
Olumbus
Cone Lee Athe
SEO Poultrymen Elect New Officers
The Southeastern Ohio Poultry Producers Association met in Pomeroy with election of officers for the new year. There, Thereon Johnson Racine president Curtis Johnson Racine vicepresident Marshall Miller Middleport secretary treasurer. A talk on using hot water heating for broiler houses discussed temperatures and installation costs as comparable to other methods. The group planned a future meeting on September 9 with broiler housing buildings as the topic and a speaker on the heating approach.
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Pomeroy
Southeastern Ohio Poultry Reducers Association
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