Middleport Showboat Bill Wins Applause At 430 Fans
The Kent State and Hiram College dramatists staged You Cant Take It With You on the Majestic showboat in Middleport to a full house of 430. Prof. G Harry Wright and Prof. Robert S Pearce praised the crowd as the Sycamore family delivered an entertaining three act performance with grand finale. The Majestic then moors at Pomeroy for Tonight’s Ten Nights in a Bar Room and a routing itinerary through Racine Ravenswood Marietta St Marys W Va.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis H. Klein
Middleport
Dramatic Department
Kent State University
Kanawha
Ohio
G. Harry Wright
Kent University
Robert S. Pearce
Hiram College
New York
Sycamore
Essie
Granpa
Pearce
Wright
Kent State
West
Sain Deigo
Calif
Frank Rathburn
Majestic
Kent State University Dramatic
Whitlock
University
John Thomas
Springfield
Lester Bowers
Wick Crow
Paul and
Charles
Cleveland
Meigs County Land Transfers Across Several Townships
Perry A. Riggs and officials transfer multiple parcels totaling acres in Salisbury Pomeroy Lebanon and other towns to R C Gilmore or other buyers. Transfers include 1.94 acres 30 acres 66.6 acres 39.69 acres 95.89 acres and 19.56 acres coal and mineral parcels with several buyers and parcels named. Henry Riggs and local banks participate alongside state actions and sheriff led transfers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry A. Riggs
William H. Mundell
R. C. Gilmore
Salisbury
State of Ohio
Hobart Dillon
Ernest L
Retha P. Criner
Pomeroy
First National Bank
Wallace Hill
Sutton
Jessie Stowe
Eber M
Evelyn Stowe
Syracuse
J. B
Olive Torrence
Ray E. Adams
Olive
Rodney Downing
Marie Singleton
Lebanon
Peter Curtis
Charlies Terrell
Leo A. Seyfried
Abhie O. Shumaker
R. G. Gilmore
M. L. Corwin
Joseph N. Glover
R. C. Hutchinson
Mary A. Chase
Phoebe Hayes
Thomas
Bernice Miller
Lot
John W. Carneary
Ralph Welker
Harry Carneary
Ruda Durst
Stella R. Roush
Hobart
Fern Dillon
Billy
Patricia Ann Houck
Ww. H. Corwin
Labanon
Meigs County Attends Ohio 4 H Leadership Camp
Bill Perry of Dexter and Wilma Rice of Tuppers Plains represent Meigs County at Camp Ohio near Newark. Jean Lee of Darwin chosen as a counselor for girls, with support from the Meigs 4 H Club Advisory Council. Delegates will study camping, leadership, vesper and campfire planning, and health and safety through Saturday return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Bill Perry
Dexter
Wilma Rice
Tuppers Plains
Meigs County
Ohio
Camp Ohio
Newark
Ohie Farmers Insurance Co
Leroy
F. Ray Wilson
Jean Lee
Darwin
Wilma
Toppers Plains Busy Bakers
Bill
West End
Women Stage Grange Show at Hemlock Grove meeting
Hemlock Grange held a program led by women with 42 attendees. Readings by Rosalie Nelson and Cora Cummings, a WAC Experience by Mrs David McConnaughey, piano solos by Janice Story and Mrs Steiff, songs by Mrs James Weber, a dialogue Lem Haskins Store, and questions by Delores Nelson. Rural Life Sunday announced at Hemlock Grove Church for 8 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosalie Nelson
WAC
David McConnaughey
Janice Story
James Weber
Steiff
Cora Cummings
Delores Nelson
Lem Haskins
Hemlock Grove
Commissioners Award Road Gravel Contract in Vinton County
The Vinton County commissioners awarded the contract to furnish haul and spread 1700 tons of crushed gravel for Thompsonville Mound Hill and Cottrill roads to Eberts and Harper for 3650 dollars. They also approved Wilkesville township requests for aid on Wolfenhbarger and Mound Hill roads totaling 800 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McArthur
Vinton County
Thompsonville
Mound Hill
Cottrill
Eberts and
Harper
Vinton
Wilkesville
Wolfenhbarger
Efficient Protection Promised in Pomeroy Police Report
Pomeroy officials promise efficient protection despite a delayed repair of a police signal light out since Monday afternoon. Patrolman Wandling and merchant policeman Hazelton pledge full duties with extended shifts, as darkness noted at the rear fire house and mayoral office area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Wandling
James Hazelton
Hazelton
Wandling
Third Ward Fire Department
Walter Wolfe
Pomeroy
Third Ward
Wilbur Services Held for William A Wilbur
Funeral services were held for William Allen Wilbur a 72 year old retired railroader who died in Hamden after a long illness He was born May 11 1876 in Hamden He worked for Portsmouth Steel Corp as a locomotive engineer and belonged to Peerless Lodge Loyal Order of Moose He is survived by his wife Dora Leffler a son who died in infancy three brothers and three sisters Burial was in Hamden Cemetery at the Hamden EUB Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy
Chillicothe
Fred
Columbus
Edward
Hamden
Harry Thomas
Vance Specht
Bertha Frazee
Hamden Eub Church
Vinton Pomona Grange to Convene Monday in Plymouth Hall
The Vinton County Pomona Grange will meet Monday evening at the Plymouth Grange Hall. Blouses for the National Contest will be judged with expected contestants from each Grange in the county. Lecturer Mrs. Elva Morton prepares the program.
Community Notes From Wilkesville and Nearby Areas
Local residents report visits and travel happenings across Ohio towns. Homer Wells and C R Reed returned from a Canada vacation while Mrs. Sarah Homer and nephew William Strong visited Columbus relatives. Various families hosted guests from Logan Cleveland Wellston Langsville and Worthington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkesville
Homer Wells
C. R. Reed
Canada
Sarah Homer
William Strong
Columbus
Blanche Davis
Wayne Degdin
Logan
Ferda Vowell
Wellston
Hollis DeVault
Cleveland
A. L. DeVault
John DeVault
Lawrence Strausbaugh
Leon Strausbaugh
R. H. Woltz
Columbus Presbytery
Worthington
Woltz
James McCormick
Arthur Ewing
Delaware
J. E. Strong
Middleport Social Notes Highlight July Picnics and Visits
Four women's groups plan picnics this month with delegates meeting at the Middleport Post Office. Activities include the Business and Professional Women's Club at Lake Hope Zaleski and Amateur Gardeners Club at Fortification Hill. The Sanborn Missionary Society distributed year books. many local families and visitors from Columbus Dayton and Indianapolis are mentioned in weekend gatherings and holiday visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Business and Professional Women's Club
Lake Hope
Zaleski
Amateur Gardeners Club
Fortification Hill
Delbert Rice
Middleport Garden Club
James Titus
Meigs Temple
Pythian Sisters
T. A. May
John Mayer
Sanborn Missionary Society
Raymond Saxton
Locust St
Leo Russell
Homer Hysell
Granville
William Beaver
H. M. Cross
James Sauders
Charles Bennett
J. Q. Rice
C. H. Wise, Jr
L. D. Diles
A. R. Pullen
Beulah White
Will Haptonstail
Dana Hamilton
Victor Grimm
Family Reunion Held at Lake Alma on July Fourth
A Bradbury based gathering brought together Mr and Mrs Henry Beach and son Richard Mr and Mrs Guy Bing and sons Gene and Ernest Mr and Mrs Dell Hysell and son Milford Mr and Mrs Ernest Van Inwagen and son Jerry all of Bradbury along with Mr and Mrs Robert Burdette Jr of Laurel Cliff. Absent were Clyde Hysell of Columbus Mr and Mrs Clifford Jacobs and children Larry and Shirley of Laurel Cliff Mr and Mrs Denver Nelson and daughter Linda of Middleport and Mrs Martha Smith of Bradbury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Alma
Henry Beach
Richard
Guy Bing
Gene
Ernest
Dell Hysell
Milford
Ernest van Inwagen
Jerry
Bradbury
Robert Burdette, Jr
Laurel Cliff
Clyde Hysell
Columbus
Clifford Jacobs
Miss Hulda Klein Visits Kin Over July Fourth
Miss Hulda Klein and sister Edith Klein of New York City visited their nephew and niece Mr and Mrs William Stoecker and son Bill in Cincinnati then returned to Middleport. Miss Klein will resume vacation here before going back to New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hulda Klein
Edith Klein
New York City
William Stoecker
Bill
Cincinnati
Middleport
Miss Klein
New York
Elizabeth Davidson
Rutland
Thomas Davidson
S. Second Ave
William Phillips
Connie Sue
Rittman
Charles Walburns
Phillips
Minersville
Ruth Taylor
F & R Lazarus Co
Columbus
New Hampshire
Massachusetts
Leonard Taylor
Gene Bennett
James
Tonsil Operations at Chamberlain Clinic Reported
Recent tonsil removal operations at the Chamberlain Clinic include Jackie Osler Norma Jean Thompson Goldie McKibben and Peggy Ann Thomas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McArthur
Chamberlain Clinic
Jackie Osler
Norma Jean Thompson
Goldie McKibben
Peggy Ann Thomas
Peace At Last From Persistent Itch with Resinol Ointment
An advertisement extols instant relief from persistent itch using Resinol Ointment with six active soothing agents in a lanolin base. It promises lasting peace from irritation and urges choosing Resinol over other products.
Births Reported Near McArthur in Chamberlain Clinic
A son named Roger Dale Jordan was born July 2 to Mr and Mrs Willis Foster Jordan near McArthur. A son was born in July to Mr and Mrs John Allman near McArthur Rt both at Chamberlain clinic.
Trucker Fined After McArthur Red Light Crash
Frank M. Burroughs, 18, of Wellston, a coal trucker, was arrested by Sheriff William Brown for running a red light and speeding in McArthur. He was fined 10 dollars plus costs by Justice A. J. Jenkins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mcarthur
Frank M. Burroughs
Wellston
William Brown
A. J. Jenkins
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Meigs County Court House
Tracy Whaley
Hayes
Cleaners and Tailors
S&h
Mercedes Condon Dress Shop
Western Union
Pomeroy, Ohio
Yards Jewelers
Main
Meigies County
Hemlock Grange
W. A. Wilbur
Vinton Pomona Grange
New Haven
Arrid
Amolin
Pond's
Greyhound Bus Station
Middleport Social Notes
Year Books Distributed
Beecher Kessinger
Betty Jo
Charles Kessinger
Carol
Shayla
Clyde Kessinger
Ironton
Leo Williamson
Dayton
Mr. Williamson
Annie Williamson
Thompson Casey
Betty
Gallipolis
Williamson
Con Young
Rendville
Douglas Jackson
Mary Kelly
Cora Rupe
William Reynolds
Charleston
William R. Reynolds
Ann Arbor
Mich
Shelby King
Mary Reynolds
South Bend
Ind
Clara Reed
Maxine
Phyllis
H. J. Hysell
Crow
Cecil Grogan
Elmer Haycock
Jacqueline Grogan
Taylor Grogan
C.H. Wise
Just
DPD
S. Farmer
Mer
The
Rutland, Ohio
Ebersbach Hardware Co
RCA
Werner
Moores
Meigs Pomeroy
Harrow
Rex Harrison
Maureen O'Hara
Richard Haydn
Victor McLaglen
Vanessa Brown
Gene Lockhart
Temple Middleport
Joe Louis
Jersey
Joe Walcott
Errol Flynn
Ida Lupino
Fleanor Parker
Benuyue
Denver
Alan Lane
Little Beaver
Hoosier Hotshots
Jerry Wald and His Orchestra
L. & H. Electric
Dixie Coal
Congo Wal
Pla Sherwin-Williams
Furniture Department
McMaster
Middleport, Ohio
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