Home Swept by Blaze In Darwin Sunday Evening
Pomeroy Volunteer Fire Department Chief Ralph Sisson estimated damages above 5000 as a two story frame home owned by Mr and Mrs Dana Howett in Darwin burned from a basement brow torch thawing water pipes. The fire spread to the attic before control and few belongings were saved.
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Pomeroy
Ralph Sisson
Dana Howett
Darwin
Sisson
Pomeroy Department
Third Ward Co
Howett
Henry Ewing
Dairy Panel Highlights Banquet on Thursday
A Meigs Dairy Service Unit banquet Thursday at Salisbury Consolidated School features a panel on the dairy situation with topics on breeding and testing. Participants include Richard Kellogg, C L Blackman, Edson Roush, N P Swackhamer, and moderator C F E Blakeslee. Clarence Price will be master of ceremonies and Clark Thle presides over the business meeting with technician and financial reports.
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Pomeroy
Meigs Dairy Service
Salisbury Consolidated School
Richard Kellogg
Central Ohio Breeding Association
C. L. Blackman
Ohio State University
Edson Roush
Racine
N. P. Swackhamer
Mason County
C. F E. Blakeslee
Clarence Price
Portland
Clark Thle
Dairy Service Unit
Two Churches Hold Services For Youth
In Middleport during National Youth Week youth worship took place at the Church of Christ and First Presbyterian Church. Deacons at the Church of Christ included Charles Winebrenner Larry Estep Romont East Ira Butcher Michael Erwin Tommy Skinner Bill Fink and Mark Kelly. James Bailey led the opening prayer and Franklin Martin read the scripture. An evening service for the church youth was canceled due to the death in the family of their counselor Mrs George Childs. At First Presbyterian Julia Probasco led the responsive reading Sally Gilmore read the lesson and a trio sang God So Loved the World with Fred Lewig at the organ Julia Probasco welcomed the congregation and Linda Grimm announced.
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Middleport
Church of Christ
First Presbyterian Church
Charles Winebrenner
Larry Estep
Romont East
Ira Butcher
Michael Erwin
Tommy Skinner
Bill Fink
Mark Kelly
James Bailey
Franklin Martin
George Childs
Julia Probasco
Sally Gilmore
Juanita Hawkins
Sheila Stover
Nancy Rawlings
Fred Lewig
Linda Grimm
Saturday Auto Crash on Route 124 in Minersville
Sheriff report states a Racine man Garrett Circle age 55 drove east on Route 124, skidded on slick roads and a foggy morning, struck a tree and fence, demolishing the car. He was treated at Meigs General Hospital for a lacerated lip. no other accidents were reported despite slick highways.
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Pomeroy-~-Tey
Charles Russell
Harold Duckworth
Minersville
Garrett Circle
Racine
Circle
Pomeroy
Meigs General Hospital
Junior Choir of Church of Christ Party at Middleport
Middleport community event for the Junior Choir of the Church of Christ held at the church Friday evening. Event sponsors were the Homebuilders Class and the Loyal Berea Class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Church of Christ
Berea
Edgar Allensworth
L. R Wiley
Jason Schafer
Ira Butcher
Barbara Jackson
David Wiley
Judy Butcher
Janis Hauck
Jimmy Lohse
Mount Moriah Church Missionary Society Meets
The Baptist Missionary Society of the Mount Moriah Church will meet at Mrs. C. R. Young’s Hudson Street home Thursday evening. Mrs. Emma Bland will be the hostess.
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Middleport
Baptist Missionary Society of the
Mount Moriah
C. R. Young
Hudson St
Emma Bland
Loyal Pals Class of Church of Christ Meets Tuesday
The Loyal Pals Class of the Church of Christ will meet Tuesday evening at the home of Miss Frances Roush on S Fifth Ave. The gathering marks the class silver anniversary year.
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Middleport
Church of Christ
Frances Roush
S. Fifth Ave
Eastern Star Past Matrons Plan Year of Activities
New Evangeline Chapter Past Matrons Association officers met at Mrs. Harry Houdashelt’s home to outline year programs. Officers include Mrs. Will Reynolds as vice president and Mrs. L. R. Roush as secretary treasurer. Committees named for flower duties and Rest Home visitation.
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Middleport
Brownell Club Starts Aluminum Tray Project
Middleport Mrs Wayne Swisher hosted the Brownell Home Demonstration Club which began a new aluminum tray project. Demonstrator Mrs Virgil Atkins of Harrisonville led the session. Strawberry sundaes were served and plans made for the Feb 10 meeting hosted by Mrs Paul Jones. Members attending included Mrs Allen Hennell Mrs Don Becker Mrs Jamey Pullen Mrs Jack Satterfield Mrs Wallace Bradford and Mrs Lewis H Sauer.
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Middleport
Wayne Swisher
Brownell Home
Virgil Atkins
Harrisonville
Swisher
Paul Jones
Allen Hennell
Don Becker
Jamey Pullen
Jack Satterfield
Wallace Bradford
Lewis H. Sauer
United Nations Work Shop Friday in Ath ens
Middleport reports a United Nations Work Shop set for Friday at First Methodist Church Ath ens from 4 to 9 p.m. Local residents plan to attend the event and participate in the workshop activities.
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Middleport
United Nations
First Methodist Church
Athens
Local families gather for funerals and visits in Lima
Mrs. Burns Barker funeral attendance draws William Mayes family from Lima with Barbara. Guests include William and John Barker from Middletown, Clifford Cunningham and sons, and Arcia Stahlman. Franklin Ginther and daughter Vicky Lynn visit Lima. other relatives travel from Columbus and Huntingdon Valley for extended stays.
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William Mayes
Barbara
Lima
Burns Barker
Arcia Stahlman
Cunninghams
Franklin Ginther
Vicky Lynn
Columbus
W. K. Beaver
R. C. Sansbury
Ralph Hayman
Richard Hayman
Huntingdon Valley
Sansbury
Hayman
C. E. Hoyt
First Baptist Church
Clair Harmon
Harmon
Hoyt
David
David E Contosta Last Rites Held
Last rites for David Edward Contosta 20 were held at 9 30 a m Monday at St Ladislaus Catholic Church in Columbus He was the brother of Frank Contosta of Glen Summit near Vinton He died Friday at the home of his parents Mr and Mrs Andy Contosta in Columbus
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Vinton
David Edward Contosta
St. Ladislaus Catholic Church
Columbus
Mr. Contosta
Frank Contosta
Glen Summit
Andy Contosta
Deputy Returns Man in Non-Support Case
POMEROY reports Joseph Capehart, 29, was brought from Sycamore Illinois by Deputy Sheriff Leroy Bartrum and is held in the county jail on charges of non support.
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Pomeroy
Sycamore
Ill
Leroy Bartrum
Joseph Capehart
Capehart
Bulletin Board Dedicated At Mount Moriah Church
Visitors from other churches attended the Mount Moriah Church dedication of its new bulletin board. The Missionary Society led the event with talks by pastors and local leaders and a program of hymns readings and solos honoring president Mrs Kathryn Payne. The project began in 1952 with sales stamps funds and was presented to the church by Mrs Payne.
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Mount Moriah
Middleport
Bulletin Board
Mount Moritah
The
Missionary Society
Kathryn Payne
Society
N. D. Borden
Paul M. Smith
Paint Creek Baptist Church
Gallia County
Fred Jackson
Borden
Smith
Ohio
Louis A. Bangerter
Heath Methodist Church
Women's Sewing Circle
Kate Hudson
G. H. Rickman
Isabelle Bates
Jackson
William Winston
Cassell
Jesus
Campbell Harper
C. R. Young
Peggy Tinsley
Charleston
Payne
Forrest Dawn
Margaret Bowles
Pomeroy Grange Plans District Meeting in Gallipolis
Rock Springs Grange held a regular session with Homer Rice presiding. A film Belt Conveyor or Rubber Railroad will be shown February 10 at the next meeting. Mrs. Lottie Leonard lectured on fire prevention and daylight saving time. Refreshments were served at the social hour by local members and guests.
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Pomeroy
Gallipolis
Rock Springs
Homer Rice
Grange
Lottie Leonard
Phil Williamson
Dey Hysell
Frances Reibel
Patsy Lou Clark to Wed Airman Ernest Perkins in Middleport
James C. Clark announces the marriage of his daughter Patsy Lou Clark to Airman 2-C Ernest Perkins on January 25 in Middleport. Attending were the bridegroom's mother Mrs. Edward Perkins and the bride's sister Esther Coelle Clark. Ceremony officiated by Fred I. Gardner of the Middleport Church of Christ.
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Pomeroy
James C. Clark
Patsy Lou
Ernest Perkins
Middleport
Edward Perkins
Esther Coelle Clark
Racine
Fred I. Gardner
Pomeroy Eastern Star Chapter 186 Plans Tuesday Meet
A regular meeting of Pomeroy Chapter 186, Order of Eastern Star, is set for Tuesday evening. A six o'clock potluck dinner will precede the session.
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Pomeroy
Pomeroy Chapter 186
Order of Eastern Star
Baxter Dinner Guests Reported at Mulberry Avenue Home
Mr and Mrs William Baxter hosted a dinner at their Mulberry Avenue residence Saturday. Guests included Bir.
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Pomeroy
William Baxter
Mulberry Ave
Local Society Notes On Visits and Family News
Miss Eleanor Robson and Miss Genevieve Sisson returned home Sunday morning from a New York business trip. Mrs. Clarence Andrews received news that Mrs. Andrew Martin of West Alexandria had major surgery Wednesday at Miami Valley Hospital. Mrs. Martin is the former Onedra Hendricks, daughter of Arthur Hendricks of Rutland Road. Pvt. Martin McAngus and Pvt. John D. Ober of Baltimore were weekend guests of Mrs. McAngus and Mrs. Wendell Betzing. Mrs. Hubert Fair and daughters returned to Gallipolis Sunday after visiting her brother in law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Wickham. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Casey and Julia Ginn along with Mr. and Mrs. Paul Ginn and Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Ginn returned home Saturday evening after funeral services for Arthur Ginn at Ewing funeral home.
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Eleanor Robson
Genevieve Sisson
New York City
Clarence Andrews
Andrew Martin
West Alexandria
Miami Valley Hospital
Martin
Onedra Hendricks
Arthur Hendricks
Rutland Road
Martin McAngus
John D. Ober
Baltimore
McAngus
Wendell Betzing
Hubert Fair
Gallipolis
Elmer Wickham
Paul Casey
Julia Ginn
Paul Ginn
Bobby Ginn
Columbus
Arthur Ginn
Ewing Funeral Home
Soil Extension Meeting in Jackson Friday
Personnel from the Meigs County Soil Conservation Service and the county extension office will attend an all day session in Jackson. Discussion will cover the new extension service program and farm and home planning.
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Pomeroy
Meigs County Soil Conservation Service
County Extension Office
Jackson
Po Mid Wa Musicians Lauded by OSU Leader
MIDDLEPORT The Po Mid Wa Band Festival drew 67 musicians from Pomeroy Middleport Wahama schools. OSU marching band director Jack Evans praised the performers, noting excellent training and attitude. Weather limited audience size but encore followed a wide program of classics and Sousa.
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Mid-Wa
OSU
Middleport
Pomeroy
Wahama
Jack ©. Evans
Ohio State University
Fararnke
Ohio State
Ray Woodgeard
George Kooken
Glenville State Eachers College
Evans
Junior High Honor Roll Is Released
Sixty Pomeroy Junior High students earned B or higher grades on the third six weeks report Howard Knight announced. The list names ninth graders Janet Ables through Ann Wynne, seventh graders Jo Ann Bolinger through Mary Wynne, and many others across grades.
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Pomeroy
Pomeroy Junior High School
Howard Knight
Janet Ables
Dorothy Arnold
James Baker
Eddie Boney
Tommy Brown
Barton Campbell
Glen Cecil
Carole Chafin
Betty Jo Coburn
Audrey Cunningham
Larry Curtis
Thelma Davis
Patricia Douglas
Jack Fullrod
Doris Imboden
Rosalie Nelson
Rachel Roush
Julia Seyler
Sue Smith
William Sterrett
Bernice Thoma
Fay Thomas
Larry Tracy
Charles Wagner
Doris Wells
Carolyn White
Marilyn White
Robert Will
Ann Wynne
Bill Anderson
Patty Blakeslee
Jim Carpenter
Janet Carpenter
Paul Folmer
Robert Jacobs
Carolyn Milhoan
Pat Vaughan
Marlene Scholl
Sheila Strauss
Charles Swisher
Connie Woodgeard
Jerry Welker
Jo Ann Bolinger
John Bryant
Dorothy Cheadle
William Coates
James Ebersbach
William Gibbs
Lula Belle Hurst
Delores Koenig
Johnora Lambert
Judith Lanier
Barrie Phillips
Sue Phillips
Sandra Potts
Charles Biffie
Gail Stivers
Jean Webster
Jack Welker
Mary Wynne
Farewell Salute for LA Colonel Seiler in Cincinnati
A farewell salute honors Col and Mrs Paul D Seiler of the Salvation Army Southwest Ohio Northeast Kentucky Division in Cincinnati Citadel Corps Auditorium. Attendees include Captain Glenna Rummell Major Dowdell and Captain Envoy Olmstead. The Seilers served in 1936 in Special Efforts before moving to Western Pennsylvania. event featured luncheon, afternoon program, and Citadel Band music.
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Middleport
Paul D. Seiler
Salvation Army
Ohio- Northeast Kentucky
Cincinnati
Citadel Corps
Glenna Rummell
Dowdell
Ronnie
Envoy
Olmstead
Seilers
Southwest Ohio
Northeast Kentucky
Pennsylvania
Cincinnati Citadel Band
Last Rites Held for World War I Vet Charles Childs
Charles Childs, WWI veteran and commander of the Feeney-Bennett Post American Legion, died Saturday in Huntington’s U S Veterans Hospital. Rites were held at Rawlings-Coats funeral home with Legion and Masonic services. Interment planned at Cheshire Gravel Hill Cemetery.
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Middleport
Charles Childs
U. S. Veterans’ Hospital
Huntington
Rawlings-Coats
Feeney-Bennett Post
American Legion
Childs
Middleport Lodge
F & AM
Legion
Cheshire Gravel Hill Cemetery
Barker Rites Conducted
Funeral services for Burns Barker 62 a former Middleport resident were held at Rawlings-Coats funeral home. The Rev Louis A Bangerter officiated with interment in Middleport Hill Cemetery. Masonic services preceded the funeral. He was a member of Middleport Lodge F and AM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Burns Barker
Lima Memorial Hospital
Rawlings-Coats
Louis A. Bangerter
Heath Methodist Church
Barker
Middleport Hill Cemetery
Clifford Cunningham
Lima
L. L. Cunningham
Lewis Sauer
George Meinhart
William Hamm
Middleport Lodge F & AM
William Mayes Roseann Barker
William Barker
John Barker
Middletown
Arcia Stahlman
William Longstaff
East Fultonham
George Berg
Athens
Tractor Maintenance Club Meets at County Extension Office
Tractor dealers, club members, and their fathers are invited to a 7:30 p.m. Wednesday meeting at the county extension office to organize the Meigs County Tractor Maintenance Club for the year.
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Pomeroy—Tractor Dealers
County Extension Office
Meigs County Ractor
Jackie L West At Navy Air School
Jackie L West airman USN, son of Mrs Helen L Smith of 120 Laurel Street, is attending Air Controlman School at Naval Air Station Olathe Kansas. The program trains personnel to meet the Navy need for approach controllers in air control towers and aboard ships.
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Pomeroy
Jackie L. West
USN
Helen L. Smith
Laurel St
Naval Aifir Station
Olathe
Kan
Navy
Naval Air Stations
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W. W. Hayes
Earl Knight
Walter Bunce
Marion Allensworth
Reynolds
Hackett
Sohio Service
Widdleport Personals
David E. Contosta
Communist Party
Pravda
Russia
Pomeroy Society
Harry Saddler
Bridgeport
Bentz Wolfe
Mrs. Saddler
Wolfes
Pomeroy Personals
Soil
Pleasant Valley
Hanson
Ohio River
Dale Harrison
Mart T. Meier
Janice Story
Linda Frick
Howard Cecil
Linda Moore
Gene Crooks
Fred Lewis
Roger Williams
Stephen Coats
Russell Roush
Bill Davis
John McGrew
Lola Roush
Ruth Sayre
Carroll Knight
Paul Joe Grinstead
MacDowell
Bagley
Hill
Terry Gallagher
Sousa
Wisconsin
Bill Duer
St. Marys
W. Va
Ray Woogeard
Bill Darst
Ohio State Marching Band
William Yoho
Point Pleasant
Mr. Childs
Tractor Maintenance Club
Navy Air School
Meigs County Fish & Game Association
Wilbur F. Hanning
Liberty
Proudly
Voice of the Theatre
Robert Stack
Coleen Gray
Richard Arlen
Julie Bishop
All Pictures
Meigs
Gene Kelly
van Johnson
Vista Vision and
Technicolor
Temple
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