Winter No Bar To Boat Lovers In Middleport
Area residents discuss forming a boat club at Preston Ford Motor Co in Middleport as near zero temps persist. Willis Leadingham chaired the meeting with members from New Haven Minersville Syracuse Pomeroy and Middleport planning an organizational session by late January. They cited 40 to 76 miles of Ohio River waterway as the appeal and noted needs for a dock and boathouse.
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Mometer
Preston
Willis Leadingham
New Haven
Minersville
Syracuse
Pomeroy
Middleport
Ohio River
Leadingham
Pictures Show Of Speeding Consequences In Pomeroy
Five local establishments display safety campaign pictures after a fatal speeding crash on a bridge. An intoxicated driver struck a truck, killing one and injuring three. Chief Frank Hudson urges drivers to Read Heed and Dont Speed at the police station, bus station, high school, Stark's Drug Store, and G and J Auto Parts.
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Pomeroy
Meigs County
Frank Hudson
Pomeroy High School
Stark’s Drug Store
G. & J. Auto Parts
Western Auto Store To Close for Repairs
Western Auto Supply on Main Street will close for about two weeks for remodeling by Pomeroy Cement Block Co. Edgar H. Florian, manager, says work includes a new front and windows and a slightly raised concrete floor and aims to start next week.
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Pomeroy
Western Auto Supply
Main Street
Pomeroy Cement Block Co
Edgar H. Florian
Florian
Troy Ohlinger
Western Auto
Amy Jones
Athens
Meigs County Red Cross Board to Meet at Eight
Members of the Meigs County Red Cross Chapter Executive Board will hold a meeting at 8 p.m. today in the chapter room.
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Pomeroy
Meigs County Red Cross Chapter
Drunk Driving Charge Follows Pomeroy Accident
Ambrose Louis Flannagan, 44, Syracuse, was cited in Mayor E F Robinsons Court after a Saturday crash at Court and Main. He received the minimum fine of 100 dollars plus costs and a three day jail sentence for driving while intoxicated after rear ending Jed Webster Jr 40 Pomeroy whose car sustained minor neck injuries and $220 damage was recorded.
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Pomeroy
Ambrose Louis Flannagan
Syracuse
E. F. Robinson
Court
Main
Flannagan
Jed Webster, Jr
Three Special Deputies Serve Under Sheriff
Three special deputies who will serve under the newly elected Sheriff Robert Hartenbach are D. W. Morris Columbia Township Alfred Lyons Racine and Richard Jones of Pomeroy. Howard Frank Racine is the sheriff's chief deputy. By error yesterday's edition stated that the above named special deputies would serve as chief deputies.
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Pomeroy
Robert Hartenbach
D. W. Morris
Columbia Township
Alfred Lyons
Racine
Richard Jones
Howard Frank
Grocery Acting Head Is Former Gallia Man
Paul Waugh, a former Gallipolis resident, has served as acting manager of Kroger’s here since Christmas. He and his wife and two children live on Lincoln Hill in the Glenroy Ewing property and he will remain on Kroger’s regular staff as head clerk.
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Pomeroy
Gallipolis
Paul Waugh
Kroger
Glenroy Ewing
Lincoln Hill
Waugh
Pvt Ralph Snider in War Hawk exercise in Germany
Middleport soldier Pvt Ralph R. Snider 22 participated with the 8th Infantry Division in the War Hawk field training exercise in Germany. His wife Connie Ann resides at 189 Ash Street Middleport. his parents Mr and Mrs Charles E Snider live on Union Avenue Pom eroy.
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Middleport
Ralph R. Snider
Connie Ann
Ash St
8Th Infantry Division
Germany
Charles E. Snider
Union Ave
Pomeroy
Laing Couple Announce First Son Richard Keith
Mr. and Mrs. Joe Laing announce the birth of their son Richard Keith, their first child. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Harry Laing of Cleveland and great grandmother is Mrs. Edna Laing Bradbury.
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Middleport
Joe Laing
Richard Keith
Harry Laing
Cleveland
Edna Laing
Bradbury
Middleport ministers organize at First Baptist Church
New officers take charge of the Middleport Ministerial Association during a Monday meeting at First Baptist Church. President Rev R C Konkright Heath Methodist, Vice President Rev H E Ruppelt First Presbyterian, Secretary Rev Robert Styers Church of the Nazarene, Treasurer Rev Hoyt First Baptist. Committees named for February report. Frank Cheesebrew 8th District American Legion outlines Back to God month observance and bulletin/back and prayer reminders for public places. Refreshments served by Fred I Gardner and Rev Ruppelt.
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Middleport
First Baptist Church
R. C. Konkright
Heath Methodist Church
H. E. Ruppelt
First Presbyterian Church
Robert Styers
Church of the Nazarene
Hoyt
Frank Cheesebrew
The
American Legion
Legion
Cheesebrew
Fellowship Tea Planned at First Baptist Church
Middleport social notes report a Missionary Society meeting at First Baptist in which Mrs. Raymond Luman was named chairman of the February Fellowship Tea. Donations were made to the Infantile Paralysis Foundation and to Miss Elizabeth Snodgrass. The Love Joy Circle served dessert to 28 members and one guest.
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Middleport
C. P. Bradbury
Allen Hughes
B. H. Sanborn Missionary Society
First Baptist Church
Edison Baker
Dorcas Circle
Raymond Luman
Association of Baptist Churches
Infantile Paralysis Foundation
Elizabeth Snodgrass
Beulah White
John Kauff
T. F. Hawkins
Love Joy Circle
J. B. Hayes
Charles Searls
Islands in the Community sermon at Heath Methodist
Miss Bernice Bowen the Meigs County education instructor led the WSCS program on Islands in the Community focusing on youth isolation and shut ins. Mrs Nan Moore reviewed Opening Doors and Mrs Bruce Lloyd presided as gift of 25 dollars voted to Rev R C Konkright for Ohio Pastor's Convention expenses.
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Middleport
Bernice Bowen
WSCS
Bruce Lloyd
R. C. Konkright
Ohio
Konkright
Lawrence Milhoan
P. L. Mitch
Noah Haskins
Kenneth Byer
Thomas Riley
Mr. Konkright
Emergency squad aids Mrs Casto after heart attack at Oiler home
Middleport reports the Volunteer Firemen emergency squad was summoned to the Dave Oiler residence at 5 a.m. Monday. They provided first aid to Lulu Casto who appeared to have suffered a heart attack and she was taken to Meigs General Hospital.
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Middleport
Dave Oiler
Lulu Casto
Survey Meeting Set by Southern Local District Leaders
Mrs William Downie announces a survey meeting for the Southern Local School District to be held at Portland Grade School on Thursday at 7 30 p m.
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Pomeroy
William Downie
Portland
Pomeroy Society and Grange Schedule Meetings
A Pomeroy First Baptist Peniel class meets Saturday at 7 30 p m in the church with refreshments. Pomeroy Bend Grange 2741 gathers at the DAV Hall Wednesday at 7 30 p m. officers are urged to attend, meeting at Mrs W R Carpenter's home. Sunday attendees include Mr and Mrs Charles Hensley Fred Swan and others.
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Pomeroy
First Baptist Church
Peniel
Pomeroy Bend
DAV
Charles Hensley
Fred Swan
William Stewart
Wilson Carpenter
Bert Grimm
Ralph Webb
Clayde Andrews
Helen Johnson
Edward Simpson
Jess Brinker
Ben Price
W. O. Barnitz
Eastern Star Past Officers Held Dinner in Middleport
Racine Chapter 134 members and invited guests attended an annual dinner in Middleport on Sunday at 1 p.m. The report notes the January meeting was replaced by the event and mentions plans for February 11.
Young People Meet In Bradbury Church
Meigs County Churches of Christ youth gathered at the Bradbury Church in Middleport last night with 53 in attendance. Norman Hysell presided and Earl Slack led the opening devotion. Special music was presented by Ann Ienhower and Patty Michael in a Bradford girls quartet.
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Middleport
Meigs County
Homemade Candy Sale to Aid Middleport Senior Class
Middleport High School hosts a homemade candy sale Wednesday evening as a project of the Senior Class. Mrs. Russell Mills, in charge, asks senior mothers to bring candy to the auditorium between 7 and 7:30 p.m. for the Sunflower Minstrel event.
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Middleport
Middleport High School
Russell Mills
Local Visitors Reported Across Murray City Area
A stream of visitors and travelers is noted in Murray City and nearby towns. Families including the Dixons and Mathenys visited relatives in Shadyside Logan Akron Nelsonville and Columbus. Other attendees include the Sabo and Kozik households and multiple residents traveling for business and social calls.
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Murray City
Thomas Dixon
Arlene
Shadyside
Mr. Dixon
Willard Dixon
Dan Matheny
Logan
Mr. Matheny
Fauna Matheny
Matheny
Claude Lopez
Engagements and social notes from New Lexington area
New Lexington reports announce the engagement of Miss Ocie Marie Glover to Richard Kelly. Donna Jolly wed Lester Hanning at New Lexington Methodist Church with Rev. Niswinder officiating. Social circle events include the Garry C. Myers circle dinner at Somerset and club gatherings at the Weaver Tea room.
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G. C. Glover
Glenford
Ocie Marie Glover
Richard Kelly
Harry Kelly
Dayton
Miss Glover
Glenford High School
Gale Institute
Minneapolis
Richard Belford
Leon Keller
Don Holt
George Foose
Newsburg
N. Y
Charles A. Smith
Crawfordsville
Ind
Weaver Tea Room
Eric Burg
WSCS
Methodist Church
John Hoy
Lloyd Whitehouse
Earl Pace
Ray Foose
Hammond
POMEROY VISITORS AND LOCAL GATHERINGS REPORT
Mr and Mrs David Bumgardner of New Martinsville and Mr and Mrs Elwood Bowers of Pomeroy spent the weekend with their parents in Pomeroy and Mason West Virginia. Mrs Allen Hampton attended the Ohio Baptist General Association board meeting in Columbus. Mr and Mrs Dean Hill and daughter Judy and Jeannette Pratt of Williamstown visited Mrs Olive Ingraham on Sunday for supper.
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Pomeroy
David Bumgardner
New Martinsville
W. Va
Elwood Bowers
George Bumgardner
Mason
Love Zion Baptist Church
Columbus
Allen Hampton
Ohio Baptist General Association
Dean Hill
Judy
Jeannette Pratt
Williamstown
Olive Ingraham
Spring Street
Eastern Star Rites Planned for Mrs Beegle in Ewing Chapel
Racine Chapter 134 CES will hold services for Stella Beegle at 7 30 p m in Ewing Chapel today. Mrs Beegle died at her Ra cine home Sunday afternoon at age 63.
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Pomeroy
Naomi Brinker
Racine
CES
Stella Beegle
Ewing Chapel
Beegle
First Baptist Church Announces Solvency
POMEROY The First Baptist Church reports a redecorated sanctuary and strong finances as the new year begins. Officers and trustees are reelected or newly chosen, including deacons, deaconesses, and church school leaders, with continued plans under the World Wide Attendance Movement.
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First Baptist Church
Pomeroy
Bulletin
Elmer Wickham
James Stephenson
Lorain Sterritt
J. Edward Foster
Harry Bailey
Dana Oliver
T. T. Shelton
Richard Owens
William Watson
Bill Sterritt
Joe Cook
Children
Frankie Whipple
Edith Cook
Orval Wiles
Chester Zirkle
Aten Shain
Home Department
Meigs Visitor Dies in Clinic in Ohio
Meigs County man Harlen Glenn, died Sunday at Mason Clinic after a week of confinement. He arrived to pick up wife Lucy Glenn who aided her mother Nancy Miller. Survived by wife four children Eugene Pataskala George in Italy Harold in California and Mrs Harley Frickett. Funeral Wednesday at 2 p.m. in Johnstown Ohio.
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Pomeroy
Meigs County
Harlen Glenn
Mason Clinic
Pataskala
Ohio
Lucy (Miller) Glenn
Nancy Miller
Rutland Rd
Eugene
George
U. S. Navy
Italy
Harold
California
Harley Frickett
Alexandria
Johnstown
Lions Club Luncheon and Benefit Supper Wednesday
Lions Club members will meet at the Federated Church at noon for a luncheon and hear Marty Weill former Rocky Marciano manager speak at 6 45 pm during a bean soup and corn bread supper. Proceeds benefit the March of Dimes tickets from any member. He will take questions on boxing.
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Pomeroy
Lions Club
Federated Church
Marty Weill
Rocky Marciano
Marty
Kroger Store Manager Returns After Training
After weeks away for special training and guidance, C. F. Tompkins the Kroger store manager has resumed duties. Meat department staff Elza Gilmore Jr Chester Young and Guy Guinther attended classes on meat service with Gilmore and Guinther aiding in Marietta for a new store opening. Victor Hannahs the produce manager is in Marietta for on the job training as part of the store renovation plans.
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Marietta
Street Crew Paves City With Salted Cinders After Snow
Approximately 18 miles of hard surfaced streets and hill roads were covered with salted cinders by four street crew men who worked all night Sunday into Monday. Mayor Robinson praised their efficient work as only one complaint was received and two weekend accidents occurred before the snow began.
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Pomeroy
Lincoln Hill
Robinson
Meigs General Hospital Notes Admits and Discharges
Admitted at Meigs General Hospital are Mrs. Dora Mark and Carpenter Walter W. Kennedy, both of Pomeroy, and Mrs. Lulia Casto of Middleport. Discharged are Mrs. William Ratliff and infant, of Middleport, and Mrs. Frank Vaughan of Pomeroy.
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Dora Mark
Walter W. Kennedy
Pomeroy
Lulia Casto
Middleport
William Ratliff
Frank Vaughan
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