Grace Episcopal Church elects 1985 officers in Pomeroy
Grace Episcopal Church held a Monday night meeting at the parish house after a 6 PM dinner. Cedric Clark was chosen senior warden, Charlies Gibbs junior warden, with George McQuigg treasurer and a slate including Kenneth Ambrury Lochary Hartinger Crow Webster Kresa Hennell. A picture of Valentine Horton, Meigs County founder, was donated for display. Cedric Clark presided as reports from church organizations and the treasurer were presented. John Heiskell spoke as lay reader. dinner chair Mrs Theodore Fabersbach led the committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedric Clark
Charlies Gibbs
George McQuigg
Kenneth D Amsbury
W. P. Lochary
J. B.D Hartinger
Fred Crow
Manning Webster
J. B Kresa
Allen Hennell
Grace E Horton
Valentine B Horton
Meigs County
John Heliskell
Epoke
Theodore Fabersbach
Meigs County Real Estate Taxes Open for December 1954
The tax books are open for payment of December 1954 real estate taxes in Meigs County. Books close February 1, 1955. Clyde G. Millhone serves as Meigs County Treasurer.
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Meigs County
Clyde G. Millhone
Grandsons Christened at Federated Church
Four grandsons of Mr and Mrs John Terrell were christened Sunday morning by Rev Dale H Ratliff pastor of the Federated Church They are Kelly Michael Spencer 3 and James William Spencer 10 months sons of Charlies Spencer Michael Terrell Struble eight months son of Joe Struble and Charles William Legar six months son of Charlies Legar Aunt Miss Lila Sue Terrell was sponsor for James William Spencer and John Terrell for Michael Terrell Struble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lila Sue Terrell
James William Spencer
John Terrell
Michael Terrell Struble
Mexican tetra invades Mississippi waters
In Jackson Mississippi Wade Creekmore director of the game and fish commission reports three inch long Mexican tetra a cousin of the piranha has invaded Wade Creek. The fish does not harm humans but can gang up to devour large game fish. Biologists doubted they would survive cold weather yet they thrive and have been reported in Louisiana as well.
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Jackson
Miss
South America
Mississippi
Wade Creekmore
Game and Fish Commission
Louisiana
Streets Cindered In Slick Snow Of Middleport
Street crews worked Tuesday morning to clear side streets and hills after a light snowfall. Roads became slick as glass and motorists skidded around corners with no accidents reported.
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Middleport
Middleport circles discuss Fellowship Tea and charity plans
The Electa and Dorcas Circles of the B. H Sanborn Missionary Society met in Middleport. Fifteen to sixteen members heard devotional leadership, discussed the February 7 Fellowship Tea with Pomeroy and Mt. Moriah guests, and planned CARE package charity efforts.
Man Bakes Birthday Cake In Annual Family Custom
C R Young carried out a yearly tradition by baking and decorating a birthday cake for his wife. The event was part of a long standing family custom observed in Middleport with festive cake icing and shared celebration.
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Middleport
C. R. Young
Local Social Notes From Prattville Area
Mr and Mrs Guy Tedrow of McArthur visited James Mace Thursday evening. Mrs Carrie Morris of Columbus spent last week with her mother Mrs Marget Dougherty. Guest of Mrs George Dearth and Fannie West has been Maud Pearse. Pearl Martin returned home from Sheltering Arms Hospital. Mrs Maud Pearse and Fannie Daft visited Mrs Frank Coe. Mr and Mrs Eugene Martin spent the weekend in Columbus with Mr and Mrs Francis Martin. Mrs Alice Ogle substituted in Zaleski school for a few days. Oscar Coe of Columbus was the weekend guest of his mother. Mrs Edna Daft.
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Prattsville
Guy Tedrow
McArthur
James Mace
Carrie Morris
Columbus
Marget Dougherty
George Dearth
Fannie West
Maud Pearse
Pearl Martin
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Fannie Daft
Frank Coe
Eugene Martin
Francis Martin
Alice Ogle
Zaleski
Oscar Coe
Edna Daft
Ice melt could raise seas by about 100 feet
National Geographic Society notes that if all natural ice on Earth melted, global water would rise to roughly 100 feet. This estimate underscores potential impacts on coastlines and island nations.
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Earth
The
National Geographic Society
Middleport Plans World Day of Prayer Observance
Representatives from local church missionary groups met at Mrs L D Diles home to plan a dramatization from the National Council of Church Women for the World Day of Prayer on February 25 at First Baptist Church. Mrs Diles served tea after planning.
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Middleport
L. D. Diles
Beech St
National Council of Church Women
First Baptist Church
Diles
New Officers Installed for Berean Class at Church
Berean Class of the Church of Christ in Middleport installed new officers led by Mrs. Fred I. Gardner. Officers include Mrs. Edgar Allensworth president and L. R. Wiley vice president. The group welcomed a new kitchen table gift from Mrs. Kelly and planned activities with the Homebuilders class for Junior Choir.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Church of Christ
Fred I. Gardner
Edgar Allensworth
L. R. Wiley
Clarence Cline
Leslie Ervin
Nora Birmingham
George Childs
Homer Rice
Allensworth
Popp
Marvin Kelly
O. E. McKinley
Kelly
George Schafer
Marietta
G. F. Bailey
Fred J. Gardner
Hostesses Arrange President's Table With Red Roses
Twenty one adults and three children attended a gathering hosted by Mrs. Kelly Mrs. G F Bailey Mrs. Flossie Allensworth and Mrs. Grace Hawley. The president's table was centered with a rose arrangement brought by Mrs. Kelly.
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Mra. Kelly
G. F. Bailey
Flossie Allensworth
Grace Hawley
Auxiliary of Feeney Bennett Post marks new members
Ten women of a class of sixteen new members received their obligations as the Feeney Bennett Post American Legion Auxiliary met Monday night. Thirty new members were added to the roster during the current drive, reported a success by Mrs. Norman Wayland who presided. The group planned poppy sales in May and noted February as Americanism month, with the next meeting Feb. 28 led by Mrs. Blanche Haptonstall. The drive's president will attend the Mid-Winter Conference in Columbus Feb. 26, and 35 people attended a pot luck supper prior to meetings.
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Middleport
Feeney-Bennett Post American Legion
Peggy Durst
Dorothy Nicri
Grace Abbott
Violet Batey
Annice Ohlinger
Margaret van Cooney
Glen White
Jenny Kauff
Kathleen Davis
Pauline Gallagher
Norman Wayland
Wayland
Neil
Widdleport Personal Notices Mention Trips and Visits
Mrs L E Triplett of Gravel Hill spent last week with daughter Mrs Thomas White and family in Nitro West Virginia. Mrs C E Hoyt joined husband the Rev Mr Hoyt in Columbus for the Ohio Pastors Convention and visited daughter Mrs Claire Harmon in Middleport. Hoyt and Harmon plan to return to Columbus Thursday then go to Mentor for a visit. Hoyt is on vacation from First Baptist Church.
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L. E. Triplett
Gravel Hill
Thomas White
Nitro
W. Va
C. E. Hoyt
Hoyt
Columbus
Claire Harmon
Middleport
Mentor
Local Notes on Philippi Visits and Illnesses
The report lists visits by the Hoyts to relatives in Philippi West Virginia. Mrs Robert Cummings undergoes major surgery at Holzer Hospital and is listed as a patient. Mrs William Bradford recovers from influenza. Young Asa Bradbury of 8 Third Ave is ill at home and cannot attend kindergarten.
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Hoyts
Philippi
W Va
Robert Cummings
Cress Webb
Holzer Hospital
William Bradford
Asa Bradbury
C. A. P. Bradbury
Third Ave
Family Dinner Hosts in Covington Visit Details
Mrs Minnie Gilmore, visiting her daughter Mrs Raymond Burns in Covington Kentucky, attends a family dinner at 8 Fourth Ave. hosted by Burns and their daughter Kathy Lee. Guests include Mr Chester Er vin and sons Michael and Don, Mr Cecil Rolin and son Joe of Langsville, and Mrs Carl Miller and children of Retland.
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Minnie Gilmore
Covington, Ky
Raymond Burns
Me Burns
Kathy Lee
Fourth Ave
Chester Ervin
Michael
Don
Cecil Rolin
Joe
Langsville
Carl Miller
Retland
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Electa
Edison Baker
Dorcas
Charles Bennett
Grace Hysell
Thomas Dearest
Fielding Hawkins
Mra. Harmon
Blanche Haptonstall
Faye Mayer
Mes Clyde Winebrenner
Mra Hoyt
Mra. Hoyt
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Archer
Harmon
David Darst, Jr
Electa Circle
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Baptist Missionary Training School
Chicago
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Jack Satterfield
Hudson St
Mrs. Young
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Charles Jones
Lakin
Prattesville
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New York
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Middleport, Ohio
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Viola McCullough
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