First Girl Enters Messenger Bicycle Race at Rocksprings Fair
Janice Elaine Stobert four year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Herbert Stobert of Syracuse becomes the first girl to enter The Messenger bicycle and tricycle racing program. She qualifies for the 30 yard tricycle race for four year olds at Rocksprings Fairgrounds on August 17 as part of 13 events open to Messenger area children ages three to 12. Other events include the newspaperboys paper throwing race and elimination race open to Messenger newspaperboys aged 12 to 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janice Elaine Stobert
Herbert Stobert
Syracuse
Messenger
Janice
Rocksprings Fairgrounds
Newspaperboys
Sanborn Missionary Society Potluck Notes
Middleport Sanborn Missionary Society held a 6 p.m. potluck at Roadside Park with an arrangement of flowers at the refreshment table. Mrs. Leo Russell presided as reports from home and foreign missions and the Granville House Party were read. Donor Donovan Allen of Buffalo pledged 50 000 dollars toward Rio Grande College if another 50 000 can be raised. The society voted to donate its reposed quota to the Baptist college. attendees listed include Mrs. Florence Bush and Mrs. A. R. Pullen among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Sanborn Missionary Society
Leo Russell
Home and Foreign Missions
Granville House
A. R. Pullen
C. P. Bradbury
Harry Houdashelt
Florence Buah
Paul Smart
Leola Black
Alice Mae Simmons
Mary Beth Dixon
Beulah White
Donovan Allen
Buffalo
Rio Grande College
Sanborn Society
Baptist Colege
Charles Pomeroy
J. M. Mygatt
W. K. Beaver
Ronnie
Christine Beaver
James Sauders
Homer Hysell
Florine Talbott
Boys Attend Ball Game in Cincinnati Trip
Middleport Meigs Countians traveled to Crosley Field for a Sunday double header with students from Middleport High School including Charles Haskins Fred Hoffman and Lowell Price. The Clatworthys visited relatives Martha Robson and Clifford Cunningham then shared flowers with the group before Mrs. Davis chaired plans for the Aug 1 annual picnic at Mrs. John Kincaid's yard with a tea hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Meigs
Cincinnati
Crosley Field
Charles Haskins
Fred Hoffman
Lowell Price
Middleport High School
James Clatworthy
Henry Clatworthy
Ralph Robson
Clatworthys
Clifford Cunningham
Martha Robson
Lima
Walter Harris
John Kincaid
Davis
J. Clinton Fisher
Margaret Croushore
Columbus
Lenore Giles
T. H. Davis
Middleport Council Approves Civic Projects and Safety Measures
The Middleport village council unanimously approved two civic projects including a public rest room at the village hall and an enlargement of the building to include rest rooms for women prisoners and a public meeting room. They also approved safety measures at the Coal St. levee with guards, roped-off areas, and benches along the lawn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Coal St. Levee
John Zerkle
A. A. Dillard
Horton Brown
Harold Chase
David Jenkins
Wayne Gibbons
Jenkins
Division of Traffic and Safety
S. Third and Locust Sts
Safety and Traffic Committee
Gibbons
Fred Collins
Emmett Shuler
Middleport Fire Company
Ohio State Firemen's Convention
Canton
Zerkle
Dillard
Lois Pickens Weds Ernest E. Whitehead in Reedville Garden Ceremony
Lois Maxine Pickens and Ernest E. Whitehead were married at a lawn ceremony on June 26 in Reedville. Rev Showalter officiated as the couple exchanged vows beside greenery and lilies. The bride, a Ches ter High School graduate and Ohio University music major, wore white with a yellow and aqua bridal party. The groom is a Parkersburg jeweler. they will reside at 12 Ave S, Parkersburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reedsville
Lois Maxine Pickens
Harry Pickens
Ruth Pickens
Ernest E. Whitehead
William H. Whitehead
Reedaville
Showalter
Church of Christ
Martins Ferry
Fay
Grace
William H. Whitehead, Jr
Allen Barnett
Berl Barnett
Whitehead
Warren Pickens
William Whitehead
Josephine Pickens
William Meredith
McKeesport
Bert Barnett
Ruth Anne Williams
Denver Weber
Niagara Falls
Michigan
Chester High School
Ohio University
Parkersburg High School
J. Wetherell and Son
Parkersburg
Ave. S. Parkersburg
General Hospital Notes And Births In Pomeroy Area
Admitted cases include Sayre Apple Grove medical Gerald Eblin Pomeroy Route 2 and Marilyn Scott Pomeroy Route 3 for tonsillectomies. Births recorded for Mrs C E Smith Middleport a daughter and Mrs Joseph Ross Racine a son. Discharges include Mrs Retha Nutter Portland Route 1 and others in Dexter Racine New Haven W Va and Pomeroy area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Hospital
A Sayre
Apple Grove
Gerald Eblin
Pomeroy
Marilyn Scott
Mabel Googlein
C. E. Smith
Middleport
Joseph Ross
Racine
Retha Nutter
Portland
Gertrude Nelson
Dexter
Mildred Donohue
Sarah Hoffman
New Haven
W. Va
Mary Nelson
Eddie Weeks
Milton Hood
No Meeting Is Called By City Council
Pomeroy notes the July 4 holiday prevented the first July council meeting. A hoped for special meeting Monday night did not occur. Mayor Spencer told The Mes sanger no pressing business existed, so the council would reconvene July 18 at the next scheduled meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Spencer
57 Cars Defective in Safety Check on East Main Street
Sheriff Charles Russell Deputy C H Wise Jr Police Chief Walter Wolfe and officers checked 230 cars on East Main St Monday evening. Fifty seven vehicles were found needing mechanical corrections and safety stickers were denied until repairs. A follow up road check is planned for Friday evening with Sheriff’s Office cooperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Charles Russell
C. H. Wise Jr
Walter Wolfe
Duckworth and Terrell
Jed Webster Jr
East Main St
Wolfe
Sheriff's Office
Middleport reports 401 of 587 cars defective
Chief of Police C. E. Parker announced that 401 of 587 cars checked in the current drive in Middleport were found defective. Defects must be corrected before safety stickers can be issued, with Parker aided by two service stations in the inspection effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
C. E. Parker
Parker
Childs Child Ill After Bee Sting Infection
Middleport reports Janis Childs daughter of Mr and Mrs George Childs ill after a bee sting infection. Penicillin and tetanus shots have been administered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Janis Childs
George Childs
Court Suits Are Filed
Docket lists divorce petitions by Eileen Logan against Clinton A. Logan with Cedric W. Clark for the plaintiff. George McKenzie sues the State Industrial Commission seeking participation in the state insurance fund, attorney Fred W. Crow for defense. Freda Deeter seeks divorce from Ivan Deeter married in 1924, five of nine children home in Reedsville Route 1, D. H. Peoples attorney. State Division of Aid for Aged sues Florence R. Smith administratrix of W. D. Curry estate for 1239.80 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. H. Peoples
State Division of Aid For Aged
Florence R. Smith
W. D. Curry
Delay arraigned in stabbing case. bond set at 1000
Charles Delay faced common pleas court on an indictment charging him with cutting Richard A. Eblin with a pocket knife after a May 15 fight on West Main Street. Delay, previously free on 300 bond, pled not guilty and was held on 1000 bond with a trial date to be set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Charles Delay
Common Pleas
Richard A. Eblin
W. Main St
Eblin
Delay
del A
Edgar Ervin
Pomeroy Women's Republican Club Picnic Highlights
Mrs. Lila Black of Avon Village spoke on Better Government and Leadership at the Meigs County Women’s Republican Club picnic held at the Hemlock Grove home of Mr. and Mrs. Avery Nelson. Seventy-nine members attended with six out of town guests. The next meeting is set for August 13 at the courthouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Lila Black
Avon Village
Ohio
Eigs County Women’s Republican Club
Hemlock Grove
Avery Nelson
Nelson
Mabel Wolfe
Meigs County Club
Nora Atkinson
Athens
Maude Ashcraft
Sarah Hines
West Liberty
Courthouse
Rutland Couple Announce Engagement of Janet Theobald
Mr and Mrs Weber Theobald of Rutland announce the engagement of their daughter Janet to Pfc Carl E Morris son of Mr and Mrs Marvin Morris of Langsville Ohio University Athens has been attended by Miss Theobald Morris is stationed with the Air Force at Chanute Field Illinois marriage planned for the fall
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rutland
Weber Theobald
Janet
Pfe
Carl E. Morris
Marvin Morris
Langsville
Rutland High School
Theobald
Ohio University
Athens
Morris
Air Force
Chanute Field
Minois
Grace Guild to Meet at Parish House Wednesday
Grace Guild of the Grace Episcopal Church will convene at the Parish house on Wednesday evening with hostesses Mrs. Earl R. Titus, Mrs. Frank Titus, and Miss Grace Horton assisting.
Reed family weekend visit noted in Canton noting relatives
Ted Reed spent the weekend at the home of his brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs Robert Schell hasé of Canton. Mrs George Parker returned to her home on Mulberry Ave after a two weeks visit in Marietta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ted Reed
Robert Schellhasé
Canton
George Parker
Mulberry Ave
Marietta
Church Arrangements Shown by Middleport Garden Club
Mrs A A Dillard demonstrated church arrangements using giladioli double larkspurs and lilies at the Middleport Garden Club meeting hosted by Mrs G Davis. Mrs Walter Harris and Mrs C M Hennesy contributed arrangements including gardenias.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
A. A. Dillard
Middleport Garden Club
Als
G. Davis
N. Third Ave
White Rose Lodge Auxiliary Meets Wednesday
Middleport session of the White Rose Lodge auxiliary to the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen will assemble Wednesday afternoon at the Woodman hall. Hostesses named are Mrs. Alma Miller, Mrs. Bernadine Meier, and Mrs. Eloise Wilson. The president, Mrs. Ben F. Turner, made the announcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
White Rose Lodge
Brotherhood of Railroad
Woodman Halk
Alma Miller
Bernadine Meier
Eloise Wilson
Ben F. Turner
Funeral services held for Mrs. Lucille Donahue Leaper
First Baptist choir members Mrs. C. P. Bradbury organist and several couples sang at the Ewing Funeral Home Sunday. The Rev. Charles Pomeroy officiated. Leaper was a member of the local church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
First Baptist Choir
C. P. Bradbury
Paul Smart
J. Q. Rice
Harold Rice
Beulah White
George McGhee
Shirley Mills
H. M. Cross
Lucille Donahue Leaper
Ewing Funeral
Charles Pomeroy
Leaper
Weekend cottage visit to Conkle's Hollow noted
Relatives spent the weekend at a cottage in Conkle's Hollow near Old Man's Cave and returned home Monday. They included Mrs. Albert Faehnle and daughter Frieda of Middleport, Mr. and Mrs. H. P. Smith, Frank Will, John Will of Pomeroy, Mrs. W. 3. White of Syracuse, and Mr. and Mrs. H. D. Detenbacher (Lucille Will) of Columbus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Conkle’s Hollow
Old Man's Cave
Albert Faehnle
Frieda
H. P. Smith
Frank Will
John Will
Pomeroy
W. 3. White
Syracuse
H. D. Detenbacher
Lucille Will) Colurabtus
Johnsons Return From Springfield Visit
Mr and Mrs Harold Johnson returned to their home in Springfield Sunday evening after visiting Mrs Emma Leifheit and other relatives. They were guests at a family reunion at the Leifheit home on Prospect Hill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Harold Johnson
Springfield
Emma Leifheit
Johnsons
Leifheit
Prospect Hill
Park Is Picnic Scene In Roadside Park
A weekend of picnics unfolded at Roadside Park with Mrs. William Ohlinger hosting family groups. Attendees included Mary and Martha Ewing Deanna Natalie and Mike Ewing Mary Schaaf and Karen Bachner, along with Mr. and Mrs. Willis Anthony and their son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
William Ohlinger
Mary
Martha
Deanna
Natalie
Mike Ewing
Mary Schaaf
Karen Bachner
Willis Anthony
PM Club to Meet at Mrs Chambers Home
Middleport notices say the PM Club will meet Wednesday evening at the home of Mrs. Richard Chambers on Mill Street. Also listed is a Sunday picnic trip to Long Bottom with Mr. and Mrs. Russell Ilson and family, and other local couples and children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Richard Chambers
Mill St
Long Bottom
Russell Ilson
Carla
Coleen
Wallace Bradford
Carolyn
Bruce
Neda
Don Meyers
Billy
Frank Bailey
Numerous East End Residents Visit Relatives and Attend Clubs
A Missouri Valley style social notice lists Mr. and Mrs. Claude Buskirk and relatives visiting in Columbus after returning from Michigan a Jolly Bunch Sewing Club gathering in Gravel Hill includes Mrs. Norman Foss and Mrs. Perry Mitch. Other guests include Maxine Smith from Athens with H E Rice Rutland Street, and Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth McElhinny with Russell and Kathy Dresen. Additional visits feature Mrs. Clara Conroy Rose of Akron with L E Reynolds and George Stace Minersville, Frances Pickens from Columbus with Maxine Durst, and Pearl Muggins staying five weeks with William and Mary Huggins in Mingo Junction. Further entries note D J Burkey and daughters from Marietta visiting C A Emish on Fifth Ave, Joe Wilson Sr. seeking treatment at McMillen Hospital in Charleston, and B F Fultz visiting with former neighbors alongside Matilda Fultz Hoffman of Chicago and Dorothy Fultz Askren of Bellefontaine. Mrs. Robert Croushore and son Robert arrive from Columbus to visit Cath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude Buskirk
Michigan
Guy Walters
Sherman Buskirk
Columbus
Norman Foss
Point Pleasant
Perry Mitch
Jolly Bunch Sewing Club
James Weber
Gravel Hill
Maxine Smith
Athens
George Stace
Minersville
Frances Pickens
Maxine Durst
Pearl Muggins
William Huggins
Mingo Junction
D. J. Burkey
Marietta
Local families host visitors and travel notices across regions
Residents and relatives from Rutland to Columbus and Welch entertain guests and report travels. Several families, including Burns and Cronshore households, plus the Suters, Millers, Downings, and Bartels, are hosting relatives from Ohio and West Virginia while others visit Ocean City and Tampa. A child underwent surgery in Columbus with a lengthy cast planned.
Kellogg's All Bran Promises Help for Constipation
A 79 year old Chicago resident reports relief from long standing constipation after starting Kellogg's All Bran daily. The ad claims quick results with one ounce daily and ample water, offering a money back guarantee if not satisfied after a box.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Wenig
Mich. Ave
Chicago
Ill
Kellogg's
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Middleport Social Notes
Middleport Council
Robert McKinhinny
Cc. R. Karr
State Highway Department
Sidney Russell
Middleport Hill
Mill and
7Th Sts
Pear St
Jean Lama
H. D. Brown
L&z
Main St. Ph
Lois Pickens
United National Farm Loan Ass'n. A. C. Gibson
Ohio Valley Bank Bldg
Gallipolis, Ohio
Pomeroy Bend
Meigs Theatre
Meigs County
Frick Company
Waynesboro
Meigs Pomeroy
Adventures of
Don Juan
Errol Flynn Viveca Lindfors
Robert Douglas
Alan Hale
Ann Rutherford
Temple Middleport
Puddin' Head
Judy Canova
Robert Taylor
Barbara Stanwyck
Victor McLagren
Brian Donlevy
John Carradine
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Council
Middleport, Ohio
Evelyn Ankers
Vince Barnett
Acquanetta
The
Congo
Ona Munson
Stuart Erwin
Peasy Moran
Don Terry
Turhan Bey
Liberty
Pomeroy Social Notes
Pomeroy Personals
Leo L. Vaughn
Union Avenue
Logan Monument Co
Pomeroy, Ohio
PM Club
Rennselaer Johnson
Martha Jane Downing
Ervin Baumgardner
Geer
Children’s Hospital, Columbus
Earl Knight
Lincoln St
St. Joseph's Hospital
Gene Bennett
Paula
Bennett
George Hackett
John Alsher
Decatur
George Downing
Tampa
Fla
Florida
Harold Bartels
Harold Homer
Edna Bartels
Homer Might
Chillicothe
Virginia Easter
Frank
Larry Lee
Eric
George Hobstetter, Jr
Pamela
Nelsonville
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