Meigs County Dairy Service Plans Director Election
Meigs County Dairy Service Unit outlines a late February meeting to elect three directors. Outgoing directors are Clarence Price David Koblentz and Harry Holter. Reports note 1090 cows received first services in 1956 and future services Sundays by Cris Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Price
David Koblentz
Harry Holter
Cris Smith
Smith
Central Ohio Breeding Association
Columbus
Tax books open for December and June real estate tax
Notice states tax books are open for payment of December and June real estate tax and will close February 1, 1957.
Budget Being Readied For Village Council
Middleport finance committee meets at the village hall to prepare the 1957 budget. H M Cross cemetery trustees chairman joins the group to discuss the trustees budget drawn up last week. The council meeting for approval is set for Monday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Middleport Village
H. M. Cross
Bank directors elect new cashier and officers
Clayton John elected cashier and bank director at the Chesterhill meeting. John Patterson becomes vice president with C. I. Schofield as president and Mabel Bowman as assistant cashier. The audience also included Miller and family visiting relatives, and other social notices in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chesterhill
Clayton John
John Patterson
C. I. Schofield
Mabel Bowman
County To Distribute Health Forms for Tots
Sponsored by the State Health Department, the county will issue health record forms to 400 first graders across 13 elementary schools. These forms will accompany students through sixth grade to help teachers learn more about each child and tailor instruction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Health Department
Robert Bowen
Bowen
Meigs Justice Reports 1956 Case Totals and Fees
Meigs County Justice of the Peace R E Grindley of district three reports 178 criminal and 284 civil cases heard in 1956 with 29 bound for Grand Jury. He notes fines of 719.05 and 65 highway patrol plus 50 wildlife division, plus costs and wages totaling 327.30. He questions constitutionality of the setup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grindley
Meigs County
Grand Jury
Justice of Peace
Death of Frank Ingram in Charleston shocks community
Frank Ingram, about 40, died unexpectedly in Charleston where he had worked. He had lived part of the year on his farm near Columbia Chapel. Funeral and burial took place in Charleston. Also noted: visitors to Mrs. Mattie Morris of Athens. Mrs. Wallie Ogdin at Meigs Hospital moved to her daughter’s home. Laurel Grange donated to Meigs Hospital and Hungarian relief funds. John Paul and Clayton Hensler in Cleveland on business. Mrs. Myrta Bable visiting at her home and dining with W. R. Holcomb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Rock
Frank Ingram
Charleston
Columbia Chapel
Reda Harder
Basil
Flora Bolton
Howard Bolton
Athens
Mattie Morris
Wallie Ogdin
Meigs Hospital
Walter Sweet
Laurel Grange
John Paul Hensler
Clayton Hensler
Cleveland
Myrta Bable
W. R. Holcomb
J. E. Radekin
Loyal Pals Class of Church of Christ Observes 27th Anniversary
The Loyal Pals Class of the Church of Christ marked its 27th anniversary with a dinner at Martin Restaurant and a Reynolds home meeting. New officers were elected led by Mildred Hawley, and a program including a dialogue by Lotta Pain and Carnation White was performed. Hostesses were named for the year and contributions were planned for relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Church of Christ
L. E. Reynolds
Martin
Nina Russell
Reynolds
Mill St
Mabel Hysell
Audrey Frost
Louella Jenkinson
Alice Robeson
Freda Welling
Louise McElhinny
Pearl Reynolds
Mildred Hawley
Frances Roush
Rose Reynolds
Miss Russell
Miss Hawley
Mrs. Reynolds
Inlaw
Val E. Reynolds
Gallipolis
Mrs. Gardner
Ann Ieenhower
New Officers Hostess Meeting of Group 2 Women
Middleport church hosts Group 2 Women of the First Presbyterian Church with Mrs Donald Lowery chairing and plans for a summer money saving project and a BPW dinner. The gathering includes a study from The United Nations and Us and a social coffee hour. Patty Lowery helped with hosting duties. Lewis Sauer honored at birthday dinner by the Pullen and Wilson families with a movie outing for the children in the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Women’s Association of
First Presbyterian Church
Donald Lowery
Lewis H. Sauer
Fanne Erlewine
Paul Haptonstall
Joe Bailey
Gale Hoysell
United Nations
Lewis Sayers
James Pullen
Frank Wilson
Pullen
Brownell Ave
Wilson
Lewis Sauers
Lois Ann George
Carolyn
Frank Wilsons
Sharon Kay
Ann
Benny
James Pullens
Susan
Stephan
Stephanie
Fresh snowfall lights up Naylors Run for Church class meeting
The Homebuilders Class of the Church of Christ held a devotional at the Harold Lohse home near Naylors Run under moonlit hills. Lois Harris Fred I Gardner pastor and Jennifer Lohse led songs and a Bible quiz. Gifts will be given to Children’s Home residents on birthdays. Twenty one attended. Sales tax announced for next Thursday at the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Harold Lohse
Naylors Run
Church of Christ
Lois Harris
Fred I. Gardner
Jennifer Lohse
Lohses
First Presbyterian Church aids Hungarian relief drive
Mrs Karl Owen reported group 1 of the Women s Association collected clothes and materials for Hungarians. Co chairmen Mrs Carl Gilmore and Mrs Owen oversaw the effort. Pastor Rev Howard E Ruppelt and the group transported the relief goods to Point Pleasant station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
First Presbyterian Church
Karl Owen
Women’s Association
Budget Hike For Salaries In City Appropriations
City Council approved 1957 appropriations totaling 90 718 up from 87 324 in 1956. Four factors drive the increase including retirement fund, police chief, patrolmen and street workers wage hikes. City clerk Charles Legar notes no new income and calls for economy in village operations.
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Legar
Run for Youngsters and City Work Amid Snow
A winter snowfall prompted Middleport crews to salt and clear roads on Tuesday and Sunday evenings. Kids enjoyed moonlit coasting at Roadside Park and Brownell Avenue, with sleds at two popular spots.
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Brownell Avenue
Missionary Circle Leads Evening At Parmalee Home
Mrs B F Parmalee hosted the Love Joy Circle of the BH San born Missionary Society Tuesday at Lincoln Street home. Mrs Raymond Luman presided. Mrs Clemis Fox led the devotional and Mrs Elizabeth Searls presented program material. A dessert course was served to ten members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
B. F. Parmalee
Love Joy
BH. Sanborn Missionary Society
Lincoln St
Raymond Luman
Clemis Fox
Elizabeth Searls
Meigs General Hospital Admission and Discharges
Rose Molar of Rutland admitted to Meigs General Hospital. Eva Jarvis of Cheshire and Walter Kennedy of Pomeroy were dismissed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rose Molar
Rutland
Eva Jarvis
Cheshire
Walter Kennedy
Pomeroy
Youths Perform Play for March of Dimes Benefit
Five Racine youths staged a play titled Mr Gimmick the Mechanical Man at the Willford home to thank for polio shots. About 20 attendees watched and four dollars was donated to the March of Dimes. Cast included Kay and Gary Willford Terry Bradford Kay Teaford and Carol Teaford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kay Willford
Gary Willford
Terry Bradford
Clarence Bradford
Kay
Carol Teaford
Carroll Teaford
Divorce Granted for Gross Neglect in Pomeroy Case
On grounds of gross neglect, Donna Lee Goodnite of Pomeroy has been granted a divorce from Ira Clinton Goodnite whose address is unknown. They were married April 20 1950 in Hartford West Virginia and have two minor children with custody awarded to the plaintiff. Personal property jointly owned was awarded to her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Donna Lee Goodnite
Common Pleas Court
Ira Clinton Goodnite
Hartford
W.va
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County Dairy Service Plans
C. N. Jones
Clyde G. Millhone
Becky
Specia
Fresh Valentine
Art Miller
Millersburgh
Good Will
Earl Bowman
Paul
Max Donahue
Donahue
Freeman Snyder
Rushville
Meigs Justice
Ohio
Nature’s
Jimmy
Chicago
Animal Welfare League
Texas
Middleport Society
West Virginia
Owen
Walter Waddell
Marcus Chambers
Jesus
George Anderson, Jr
The
Women's Association
J. E. Harley
Arthur Lewis
Broadwell
Earl Snyder
EUB Church
Harry van Dyke
Cook van Dyke
Glouster
Frank Parsons
Mae Brown
Albert Ogg
Ladies Aid
Oak Hill
Ralph Westbrook
Donna
Marietta
Harold Garrett
Robinson
Parkersburg
Lee van Dyke
Carl Gilliland
Dale
Stark
Middleport, Ohio
City Crew
Rs. Parmalee
Meigs General Hospital
March of Dimes
RADIO
Harry A. Miller
Elberfelds
Dale Dutton
Dutton Drug Company
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Pomeroy High School
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