Certificates of Honor for Korean War Veterans Told
American Legion Drew Webster Post 39 honored 16 Korean veterans with Certificates of Honor at a Monday meeting. 13 new members were sworn in, with obligations given by Post Commander John Will. District report praised eighth district membership leadership as of February, and a future speaker was announced. Next meeting set for February 4.
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American Legion Drew
Paul Casci
Edgar Pullins
Willis Davis, Jr
Chester Knight
William Matlac
Charles R. Karr, Jr
Dick Young
Phil Ohlinger
Dick Collins
George Nesselroad
Guy Eddie Guinther
Don Hunnel
Charles Persinger
Gerald Reuter
John Will
Frank Lausche
FE. F. Robinson
William R. Davis
American Legion
Ohlinger
Young
Wayne
Blaine Milhoan
John Fultz
Mickey Williams
Frank A. Vaughan
Hunnel
Nesselroad
Collins
George Holter
Eddie Ash
Bobby Burton
Joe Struble
Davis, Jr
Guinther
Pomeroy
Korea
Americanism
Frank Cheesebrew
Cheesebrew
First Aid Class Certs Earned by Middleport Group
The American Red Cross standard first aid class in Middleport, held in the firemen's quarters, issued certificates after a Monday night session. Instructors David Ohlinger and Thomas Durst led the program with Auxiliary members and Bradbury area participants present.
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Middleport
American Red Cross
David Ohhinger
Thomas Durst
New Bradbury School
Edith Forrest
Jackie Reed
Norma
Ronnie
Peggy Russell
Larry Eblin
Catherine Russell
Doris
Eunice Eblin
Bradbury
Sidney T. Russell
Emmet Shuler
Charles Murray
Jack Bechtle
Russell Mills
Middleport society notes devotions and oblique community updates
The Loyal Berean Class of the Church of Christ held devotional services with a poem dedicated to Mrs Clyde French who suffered a recent death in Jackson. Attendees included eighteen as Mrs Allensworth and Mrs Doyle Miller hosted. Various local residents and events are listed including hospitalizations, school staff travels, and Presbytery participation.
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Middleport
Edgar Allensworth
Fred I. Gardner
George Childs
Allensworth
Clyde French
Church of Christ
Funeral Services Planned for Clyde French
Funeral services for Clyde French 57 of Jackson will be held Thursday at two o clock at the Jackson Church of Christ with burial in Jackson. Survivors include his parents Mr and Mrs Edward French and two brothers M L French and Earl French. Mr and Mrs George Hudson and Mr and Mrs O E McKinley spent Tuesday in Columbus.
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Middleport
Clyde French
Jackson
Jackson Church of Christ
Edward French
M. L. French
Earl French
George Hudson
O. E. McKinley
Columbus
Eastern Star practice session set for Thursday
Mrs. Willis Anthony, worthy matron of Evangeline Chapter, Order of Eastern Star, announces a Thursday evening practice at the Masonic Temple in preparation for ritual work.
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Middleport
Willis Anthony
Evangeline Chapter
Order of Eastern Star
Masonic Temple
Evangeline Chapter of Eastern Star to Meet at Hughes Home
Mrs William Reynolds announces a meeting of the Past Matrons of Evangeline Chapter Order of Eastern Star to be held Friday evening at the home of Mrs Allen Hughes.
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Middleport
William Reynolds
Evangeline Chapter
Order of Eastern Star
Allen Hughes
Death prompts funeral calls for Clyde French
Fred I. Gardner pastor of the Middleport Church of Christ Mrs Gardner and Mr and Mrs Edgar Allensworth were called to Jackson Monday for the death of Clyde French Homer Clark headed the meat department at the time of report.
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Fred I. Gardner
Middleport
Association Plans for Year in Meigs County Dinner
Meigs County farmers and Meigs Meigs County officers discussed year long plans for promotion and activities by the Jackson Production Credit Association at a post dinner meeting at Martin Restaurant. Clyde B Walker from the Gallia office oversees the merged Meigs and Gala offices. Speakers included Jack Grierson public relations specialist and George King secretary treasurer with local guests Mr and Mrs Sheets Karr Alkire Dean Miller and Bahr among others.
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Middleport
Jackson Production Credit Association
Meigs County Farmers’ Committee
Martin
Meigs
Clyde B. Walker
Gallia
Walker
Jack Grierson
Louisville
George King
Jackson
Charles Sheets
Harrisonville
Otho Karr
Felix Alkire
Earl Dean
Chester
Roy Miller
Pomeroy
Norman H. Bahr
Close Game Noise One Close Game Noise One
In a see-saw contest at Middleport High School gymnasium, the Athens Bulldogs defeated the Middleport Yellow Jackets 58 to 56. Pep band led by Earl Warnke set the mood, while Middleport and Athens cheerleaders cheered and chanted during the tense finish.
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Middleport
Middleport Yellow Jackets
Athens Bulldogs
Middleport High School
Athens
Earl Warnke
Jane Harris
Gail Stumbo
Betty Harris
Bonnie VanCooney
Phyllis Stanley
Athens High
Marge Ridenour
Linda Cain
Patsy Duckler
Delores McIntorf
Middleport Village Budget Set At 74628 For 1957
Middleport village council approved a 1957 budget of 74628 in a unanimous vote. The plan allocates funds across general, contingencies, safety, service, street lighting, water, sewers, parks, and bond retirement with specific line items for council, mayor, clerk, treasurer, police, firemen, insurance, and maintenance.
Autry Ranchhand Gene Autry Born in Tioga Texas
Cowboy singer Gene Autry, born in Tioga Texas, began work as a youngster on his father’s ranch. The note recalls his early life before rising to fame in music and film.
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Autry
Gene Autry
Tioga
Texas
Meigs County real estate tax books open for payment
Meigs County Treasurer Clyde G. Millhone announces tax books are open for December and June real estate taxes. The books will close February 1, 1957.
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Meigs County
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Young's Super Market
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Roy Casto
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C. P. Bradbury
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Kimberly
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