Dance and Barbeque Plans For Meigs Broiler Festival
Perec aia leads POMEROY-Richard Cox orchestra for a July 22 dance at Pomeroy Junior High in support of Meigs County Broiler Festival. Admission is free. a chicken barbeque at the junior high practice field will charge admission. About 1500 people expected. Emil Malinovosky of Ohio State University joined Lions Jaycees and Chamber for planning. Barbeque committee members include John Handley Charles Gibbs C C Cuckler and Fred Crow.
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Pomeroy
Richard Cox
Huntington
W. Va
Meigs County
Pomeroy Church Directory and Service Times
A detailed listing of churches in Pomeroy and surrounding areas with pastors, Sunday school times, worship hours, and midweek activities for multiple congregations including Syracuse Nazarene, Chester Methodist, Sacred Heart, and First Baptist. Includes notices for NYPS, Young Peoples, and evangelistic services across Pagan, Racine, and Forest Run circuits.
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Rutland
Syracuse
Chester
ST. Paul’s Lutheran
L. M. Mohrhoff
Bearwallow Church OF Christ
Truman Dodson
C A. White
Bethany
Carmel
Young Peoples Meeting
Kerrs Run
Troy Fields
Nelsonville
Forest Run
BYPU
Church OF Christ
Don Seevers
Young People's Meeting
Naomi Baptist
H. EF. Harris
Baptist Young People’s Organization
FeHoran
Sutton
Racine
Grace Episcopal
Richard Ash
Christian Science
Israel
Church OF ‘the Nazarene Co
Coolidge
Jesus
Young Peoples
United Methodist
J. Leslie Kunze
Philadelphia
First Baptist
R. H. de Mott
Youth Fellowship of the
Pomeroy Baptist Association
Aim
Harry Bates
Laurel Cliff
Hyseli
Dale H. Ratiiff
Auitland Even Christ
John Wyatt
Fourth Annual 4-H Boat Excursion Heads From Meigs County
About 1000 4-H Club members and guests from Meigs, Athens, Gallia, Hocking and Vinton Counties will take the Avalon steamer from Middleport at 1 p.m. next Thursday for a five hour boat excursion. Proceeds support Meigs County’s share in buying the Canter Cave camp site.
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Pomeroy
Meigs County
Avalon
Middleport
Athens
Gallia
Hocking
Vinton
Canter Cave
Clerk Receipts Total 771 for Meigs County Office
Virgil V. Brown Meigs County clerk of courts reported June receipts totaling 771.45 with activity in titles notes lien memoranda cancellations applications and certified copies. The office’s share is 531.05 and the state share 240.40.
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Pomeroy
Virgil V. Brown
Meigs County
Installation At Church Set For Sunday
Syracuse Church of the Nazarene will install a new church board and officers during Sunday evening service. M C Larimore announces officers including C L Arnold Sunday school superintendent and Helen Quillen NYPS president. Delegates Helen Quillen and M C Larimore will attend the assembly at Nazarene camp grounds starting July 13.
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Syracuse
Helen Quillen
NYPS
Louise London
Nazarene
M. C. Larimore
C. C. Coolidge
Pomeroy
Robert Styers
Middleport
Larimore
Two Storms Hit Village in Heavy Rain and Power Crews
Middleport endured two heavy rain and electrical storms yesterday with no injuries or major damage. A flooded basement and a caved-in sewer on Mill Street were reported, while power remained on as Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric crews repaired a line near Harrisonville and tree branches blocked Route 33.
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Middleport
Mill St
Columbus & Southern Ohio Electric Co
Harrisonville
Browns Film Show At Post Home In Pomeroy
Athletic coaches players and other interested persons are invited to a 9 p.m. film showing highlights of the Cleveland Browns football year at the Drew Webster Post 39 American Legion on W Main St in Pomeroy. Post officers will meet at 8 p.m. to elect new leaders. The film will be shown in the assembly room upstairs. John Will past commander secured the film.
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Pomeroy
Cleveland Browns
Drew Webster
American Legion
W. Main St
John Will
Middleport Boy Named Best Camper at Nazarene Camp
Pete Walburn son of Mr and Mrs Raymond Walburn and member of Middleport Church of the Nazarene was named best Camper and an All Star baseball player at the Central District Boy Camp in Columbus where he served as counsellor. Pastor Rev Robert Styers accompanied him. The camp hosted 137 boys and counsellors including participants from Rutland.
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Middleport
Pete Walburn
Raymond Walburn
Middleport Church of the Nazarene
Nazarene
Columbus
Robert Styers
Central District
Rutland
Firemen to Take Part in Two Fourth of July Parades
At a meeting of the volunteer firemen in Middleport it was decided to join two out-of-community Fourth of July celebrations. On Saturday morning the firemen and truck will join the Point Pleasant parade, and in the afternoon they will participate in Racine's parade. They assured adequate village protection throughout the day.
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Middleport
Point Pleasant
Racine
Oris Smith Returns To County Duties
Oris Smith of Meigs County artificial inseminator resumes duties after a two week vacation. William Swartz of Groveport filled in during the absence, and is an Ohio State University graduate. Mrs Swartz served as substitute secretary in the county extension office in place of Mrs Nonga Roberts on Thursday.
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Pomeroy
Oris Smith
Meigs County
William Swartz
Groveport
Swartz
Ohio State University
Crebses Welcome Daughter Joan Louise in West Salem
Mr. and Mrs. D. E. Crebs announce the birth of a daughter, Joan Louise, at West Salem. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. R. T. Burdette of Pomeroy Route 1 and Mr. and Mrs. Claude Crebs of West Salem. The Crebs also have three sons.
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Pomeroy
D. E. Crebs
Louise Burdette
Joan Louise
West Salem
R. T. Burdette
Claude Crebs
Critics barred from theaters in Connecticut law
Hartford reports Governor John Lodge signed a law prohibiting Connecticut theaters from banning critics who pan plays. The measure aims to protect critical reporting and ensure access for reviewers.
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Hartford
Conn
John Lodge
Connecticut
Barbers Say Razors Improve When Cold Weather Hits
Barbers claim razors lose efficiency in cold temperatures and will strop better when the weather is cold if dipped first in boiling water.
Pomeroy Social Notes and Local Visits
Pomeroy social notes show church gathering at 10 a.m. Wednesday led by Mrs. R. H. DeMott, and a parade of visits across Ohio and West Virginia. Families travel to Huntington, Zanesville, Toledo, Monclova, Columbus, Cleveland, and Springfield for hospital stays, vacations, and reunions amid Tornado damage references and holiday plans.
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Zanesville
Cleveland
Richard
Fairview Hospital
W. O. Allen
Janet
Michael
Patty
Springfield
Harriet Russell
W. Main St
Allen
Federated Circle to Meet at Federated Church
The Federated Circle of the Federated Church will hold a meeting at 7 30 p.m. Wednesday in the church social room.
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Pomeroy
Federated Circle of the
Federated Church
Racine CES Chapter 134 Plans Initiation and Memorial Service
Racine Chapter 134 of CES will hold an initiation and memorial service at 8 p.m. Monday. Members are invited to attend the ceremony honoring departed colleagues and welcoming new initiates.
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Racine
Ces
Bridge Club Honors High Score Winners During Mrs Gibbs Event
Mrs Edison Hobstetter won the high score prize and Mrs Dor Schaefer the second prize as Mrs Charles Gibbs hosted her bridge club at Mrs Marie Richman’s Butternut Avenue home. Refreshments were served to guests including Miss Richman, Mrs Hobstetter, Mrs Alfred Elberfeld, Mrs F Harmon O’Brien, Miss Marion Ebersbach, and Mrs William Potter, with Mrs Schaefer and Mrs Wyllis McMurray among the evening’s visitors.
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Pomeroy
Edison Hobstetter
Dor Schaefer
Charles Gibbs
Bridge Club
Marie Richman
Butternut Ave
Wyllis McMurray
Weekend Visits Bring Families to Cincinnati and Dayton
Local households from Cincinnati Buffalo and Columbus plan weekend visits and holidays. The Guinthers arrive Friday to stay with Mr. Guinther’s parents while other relatives head to Dayton to spend time with relatives. Visits also include Mrs. Erickson and grandchildren Bonnie and Dennis from Buffalo and Mrs. Merydith with son Nicky in Cincinnati helping care for a hospitalized relative.
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James Guinther
George and
Philip
Cincinnati
Mr. Guinther
Oris Guinther
Elmer Wickham
William Wickham
Dayton
Thereon Ohlinger
Carl Erickson
Bonnie and
Dennis
Buffalo
N. Y
Erickson
George Howell
C. M. Thompson
Columbus
Thompson
Lena Hoeflich
Condor St
Carroll Merydith
Nicky
Elizabeth Prachthauser
Merydith
L. R. Farmer
Marilyn
Mansfield
Lonnie Custer
A. H
New Officers Installed at Fides Lodge Knights of Pythias
Officers elected June 25 at Middleport were installed by J. H. Grate with help from David Darst. New leaders include Horace McElhinny as chancellor commander Homer Forest as vice chancellor commander Brad Wolfe as prelate F G Hunker as master of work J H Grate as secretary David Durst as master at arms Shirley Wolfe inner guard Leland Brown outer guard. Ice cream cake and coffee were served. Monthly meetings set for hot weather. next gathering Aug 6.
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Middleport
Fides Lodge
Knights of Pythias
J. H. Grate
David Darst
Horace MccElhinny
Homer Forest
Brad Wolfe
F. G. Hunker
David Durst
Shirley Wolfe
Leland Brown
Viotor Sales Drop in Meigs County in June
A Meigs County report shows 72 motor vehicles sold by local dealers in June, down from 99 in May. Six trucks and one trailer plus 65 cars were sold in June, versus eight trucks two trailers one motor scooter and 88 cars in May.
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Pomeroy
Meigs County
Clarence Rupp
Dance Recitals By Mrs Kloes Pupils in London Ohio
"Mother Goose Land" served as the theme for a June London Ohio recital by Mrs Margaret Riley Kloes pupils. Earlier this year her students raised 170 for the March of Dimes with a London High School recital. Some numbers from the latest show previously aired on television and at Columbus floor shows. Mrs Klees previously taught in Middleport.
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Middleport
London
Ohio
Margaret Riley Kloes
Nazarene Church Elects Officers for New Duties
The Church of the Nazarene in Middleport announced the election of officers who will assume duties on July 19. Appointments include Rev. Robert Styers as pastor, Bert Bable as church school superintendent, and Norma Jackson as head steward, among others.
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Middleport
Church of the Nazarene
Robert Styers
Bert Bable
William Jackson
Norma Jackson
Anna Smith
Edith Pooler
Mary Walburn
J. M. Durst
Joe Turner
Daniel Pooler
Estella Walburn
Muriel Rollins
Estelle Walburn
Meigs County Sales Tax Down About $600 Week End June 20 1953
Retail sales tax receipts in Meigs County for the week ending June 20 1953 fell about $600 from the prior year. The weekly report by Roger W. Tracy state treasurer shows receipts of 5040.98 versus 5610.96 for the week ending June 21 1952.
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Pomeroy
Meigs County
Roger W. Tracy
Squad Called To Aid Mrs. William Smith In Pearl Street
The emergency squad from the Volunteer Fire Company was dispatched Thursday afternoon to treat Mrs. William Smith on Pearl Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Volunteer Fire Company
William Smith
Pearl St
Middleport church services and events listed
Local church notices list services and activities for First Baptist Claremont First Presbyterian Church of Portage Heath Methodist Church of Christ Syracuse Presbyterian and Church of the Nazarene with pastors names schedules Sunday school times worship sermons and midweek events including youth fellowships and choir rehearsals.
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First Baptist
Claremont E. Hoyt
Lake Hope
Baptist Youth Fellowship
The
Pomeroy Baptist Association
Meigs County Fairgrounds
Pomeroy
Westminster Fellowship
Church OF the Nazarenfe
Robert Styers
Young People's Meeting
Heath Methodist
Louis A. Bangerter
Church OF Christ
Syracuse Presbyterian
Howard FE. Ruppelt
Residents Return From Southern Trip
Middleport clerk Hazel Van Cooney and Mrs. J. H. Smith finished a 1 day 2400 mile southern excursion. They visited Webb City in St. Petersburg Florida touted as the world s most unusual drug store. In Palmetto Florida they stayed with Mrs. Smith s son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs C Le i and the granddaughter Mrs Cantrell Brown, Mr Brown and Betty.
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Middleport
Hazel van Cooney
J. H. Smith
St. Petersburg
Fla
Webb City
Palmetto
Reed Rites Held for Mrs Theodore Reed in Pomeroy
Funeral services for Mrs. Theodore T. Reed were held at 3 p.m. Thursday at Ewing funeral home following her death Tuesday at Meigs General Hospital. The Rev. Robert E. Leake and Rev. Howard Ruppelt conducted the service. pallbearers included Cedric W. Clark and J. W. Potter Jr. Numerous out of town mourners traveled from Columbus, Gallipolis, Athens, Jackson, Canton, Logan, Wilkesville, and Cleveland to attend.
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C.M. Hennesy
Howard B. Kress
James D. Walker
Jimmy
Gallipolis
Fred Sands
Athens
J. W. Potter, Sr
Jackson
Lewis Humphrey
Edith Humphrey
Hockingport
Donald Turnbull
Lancaster
Carl Sheppard
H. B. Hobart
Akron
Elmer Scheilhase
Richard Daniels
Canton
James Wells
Logan
Howard Wells
Wilkesville
W. L. Hobart
Cleveland
Troop 249 Plans Trip to Camp Arrowhead This Weekend
Seventeen members of Pomeroy Boy Scout Troop 249 will depart at 12 30 p m Sunday for Camp Arrowhead near Huntington West Virginia to attend the tri state area council camp next week Richard Vaughan will lead the group for the week Scouts Vernon Christy Vincent Knight Jerry Welker John Beaver Nick Coates Bill Sterrett Danny Struble Bill Anderson Pat Vaughan James Lohse Ted Beegle Richard Harris John Bryant Phillip Werry James Harris Glen Cecil Robert Greene will join the trip Ralph Spencer the troop scoutmaster Lorraine Sterrett and Harold Lohse assist with transportation.
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Pomeroy
Pomeroy Boy Scout Troop 249
Arrowhead
Huntington
W.va
Tri-State Area Council
Richard Vaughan
Vernon Christy
Vincent Knight
Jerry Welker
John Beaver
Nick Coates
Bill Sterrett
Danny Struble
Bill Anderson
Pat Vaughan
Houdashelt Rites Sunday for 94 Year Old Matriarch
Mrs. William H. Houdashelt 94 died at 4 30 a m at her son's home in Middleport She survived by three sons Harry Will and Walter 11 grandchildren two great grandchildren and a sister Minnie Zardenl of Louisville Ky Funeral services are set for Sunday at 2 p m at Minersville Methodist Church Burial will be in Gilmore Cemetery Friends may call at Rawlings-Coats funeral home
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Middleport
William H. Houdashelt
Harry Houdashelt
Houdashelt
Charles
Harry
Will
Syracuse
Walter
Columbus
Minnie Zardenl
Louisville
Minersville Methodist Church
Gilmore Cemetery
Rawlings-Coats Funeral Home
Reedsville Postmaster Exam Slated Under New Rules
The first examination for the Reedsville postmaster under new eligibility rules will be open for applications until July 28. The position pays $3019 a year.
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Reedsville
U. S. Civil Service Commission
Nashville Firm Law On Floodwall Bid
Army engineers in Nashville Tennessee announce Foster and Creighton Construction Company of Nashville was the low bidder for the Pineville Kentucky floodwall protection project with a bid of 157534.40 The Maiden Construction Company of Middleport was an unsuccessful bidder according to the Huntington paper.
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Middleport—Army Engineers
Nashville, Tenn
Foster and Creighton Construction Company
Nashville
Pineville
Huntington
Maiden Construction Co
Middleport
Middleport Garden Club Picnic Disrupted by Storm
Heavy rain and an electrical storm halted a Fourth of July outing at Dr. and Mrs. E F Maags Ohio River home Long Bottom. About 50 members from the Middleport Garden Club and Amateur Gardeners were served at Middleport Roadside Park after the event was interrupted.
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Middleport
Middleport Garden Club
Amateur Gardeners Club
Ohio River
E. F. Maag
Long Bottom
Local Personal News and Hospital Updates From Widdleport
Widdleport reports Miss Lois Cecil, vocal music supervisor, moved from Meigs General to a Columbus hospital for observation. Mrs. Robert Styers, guest in Hillsdale as her husband served at a Columbus camp. Mr. and Mrs. Ball return from Cedar Rapids. extensive travel notes alongside other local families.
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Lois Cecil
Meigs General Hospital
Columbus
Robert Styers
Hillsdale
Mich
Central District
Dale Gilbert
E. O. Ball
Tommy
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Vern Darst
Carolyn Kay
Ellison Darst
Virginia
Washington, D. C
C. R. Karr
Waverly
Edward Bauer
Polly Karr
Pontiac
Carl Jones
Colleen Waddell
Phil Meinhart
Homer Jones
C. P. Gallagher
Griff Russell
Meigs Temple
No. 153
Pythian Sisters
Charleston
W. T. Autherson
McMillen Hospital
Autherson
Raymond Allensworth
Harvey
Viola
Divorce Suit Filed in Meigs County Court
Chester P. Glass files for divorce from Thelma H. Glass in Meigs County Common Pleas Court alleging extreme cruelty.
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Pomeroy
Chester P. Glass
Thelma H Glass
Meigs County Common Pleas Court
Era of Good Feeling Era Under Monroe Administration
The period of President James Monroe’s leadership is described as the Era of Good Feeling reflecting postwar political harmony and national expansion in the United States. The era denotes a time of reduced partisan conflict and growth in the early republic.
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James Monroe
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