Policemen Miss Meeting So Children Get Eats
In Middleport the Meigs Gallia Jackson FOP served ice cream and cake to village children and officials after policemen failed to attend a meeting. Chief Leroy Bartram and Patrolman John McKenzie organized the treats. officials and kids gathered on the village green despite absences.
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Middleport
Leroy Bartram
John McKenzie
Pomeroy
Meigs-Gallia-Jackson Fraternal Order of Police
FOP
Bartrum
C. O. Fisher
John Tayior
McKenzie
Everett Bostic
Herbert Gilkey
Polly Bauer
Carolyn
Martha Nicholson
Sara Bechtle
Karen
Connie Bachner
Dick Hayes
Seren
Olita Lewis
Meigs Kar Vo Open On Religious Note
Meigs County Fair opens August 13 with a religious service led by Rev. Clyde Rogers of Columbus and hosted by the Meigs County Ministerial Association. Rogers, a statewide figure, directs the Town and Country Department of the Ohio Council of Churches and has traveled in Korea and the Middle East. A church tent will display photos of over 100 Meigs County churches with daily ministerial presence. Rev. John Elwood of the Racine Parish is general chairman of religious services and exhibits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Meigs County
Ohio Council of Churches
Korea
Middle East
Columbus
Rogers
Nebraska Conference
The
Methodist Church
Lincoln
Neb
John Elwood
Racine
Services Held In Ironton for Mrs Green
MIDDLEPORT Funeral services were held today in Ironton for Mrs William Green. The Greens resided in Middleport for years, with Mr Green working in construction at the Ohio Valley Electric Corp Kreger Creek. They lived on Brownell Ave and later on the Walter Crooks property on S Fourth Ave. Mrs Green, active in local clubs, had been ill for six months. She improved briefly then was taken to Ironton where she suffered a cerebral hemorrhage. In Middleport she attended Sacred Heart Church at Pomeroy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Ironton
William Green
Green
Ohio Valley Electric Corporation
Kreger Creek
Brownell Ave
Walter Crooks
S. Fourth Ave
Covert announces birth in Holzer Hospital
Mr and Mrs Ernest Covert announce the birth of a son on Thursday at Holzer Hospital. Grandparents are Mrs Charles Mayes of Middleport and Arthur Covert of Zanesville, with great grandparents Mrs Elizabeth Kirby and Joe Kirby of Middleport.
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Middleport
Ernest Covert
Virginia Mayes
Holzer Hospital
Charles Mayes
Arthur Covert
Zanesville
Elizabeth Kirby
Joe Kirby
Middleport Churches Weekly Schedule and Events
Church listings for Middleport outline services at Church of Christ, Heath Methodist, and First Baptist. Include Bible school times, morning worship, sermons such as Up Drafts and Down Drafts and The Best Last, prayer meetings, and youth and deacon activities. Camp registrations for Lancaster due by Tuesday. Lake Alma gathering of Rio Grande Baptist Association proceeds with all-day event and Elder/choir activities noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of Christ
Fred J. Gardner
Heath Methodist Church
C. R. Konkright
Lancaster Camp
First Baptist Church
Claremont
Love Joy Circle
Meigs County Infirmary
The
Rio Grande Baptist Association
Lake Alma
Jackson
Fred
Gardner
Heath Methodist
Raymon Konkright
St. Paul’s Lutheran
L. M. Mohrhoff
St. John’s Lutheran
Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ, Latter Day Saints
Old Town Flat
C. W. Proffitt
Joe Williams
Irenton
Rutland
Farewell Sermons for Nazarene Church Leader
The Rev. Robert Styers will preach farewell sermons at the Church of the Nazarene in Middle Port. After more than five years here he accepts a call to West Lafayette. Sunday School starts 9:30 a.m. with worship at 10:30 a.m. The sermon will be Sights Beyond the Veil. Youth meet 6:45 p.m. and evening service is 7:30 p.m.
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Middle Port
Robert Styers
Church of the Nazarene
West Lafayette
Gans Family Guests From Galion Visit Fred Gans
Mr. and Mrs. Carl Gans and daughter Kay of Galion are guests of Carl Gans' father Fred Gans and family on Lasley Street.
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Carl Gans
Kay of
Galion
Mr. Gans
Fred Gans
Lasley St
Five flags which flew over New Mexico narrated
The Pueblo Indian Revolt from 1680 to 1692 saw five flags over New Mexico Spain Mexico the Confederacy the United States and an Indian flag representing each sovereign era in the territory.
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New Mexico
Spain
Mexico
Confederacy
United States
Walkers Visit Parents After Springfield Crash
James Walker visited his parents Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Walker in Mercy Hospital in Springfield where the injured trio, including Penny Russell, are recovering after a four car crash Saturday near Springfield. Mrs Walker sustained a severe facial, leg and chest injuries while Penny has been released and the Walkers plan to bring their parents home when able.
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Middleport
James Walker
Springfield
Lawrence Walker
Mercy Hospital
Walkers
Penny Russell
Richard Russell
Neva Russell
Walker
Penny
James Walkers
Three Calls Answered by Middleport Rescue Team
Middleport emergency squad answered three calls Thursday. Audrey Frost, cut over eye and shoulder, treated at The Imperial Electric Co. James Kenneth Seekes, bleeding, transported to Meigs General Hospital. A child near Hobson in Shady Cove area, head wound, also taken to Meigs General Hospital. No name listed on report.
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Miedleport
Middleport
Audrey Frost
Imperial Electric Co
James Kenneth Seekes
Meigs General Hospital
Shady Cove
Hobson
Middleport piano pupils perform recital at Mrs Erwin home
Thirteen piano students under Mrs Chester Erwin presented two pieces each at a Thursday afternoon recital on South Fourth Avenue. Anita Houdasheltz opened with three numbers and Susan Ohlinger sang with Debra Grueser's accompaniment. Maida Roush closed with Bertini and Imhoff pieces amid audience praise.
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Middleport
Chester Erwin
S. Fourth Ave
Anita Houdasheltz
Susan Ohlinger
Debra Grueser
Maida Roush
Imhoff
Kathy McElhinny
Wayne Davis
Karen Thomas
Christine Bahr
Marilyn Swan
Diana Wilcox
Judith Wildermuth
Sandra Miller
Dianne McComas
Kenneth McElhinny
Local guests and church honors noted in brief
Mr and Mrs Malcolm Cunningham of Saratoga visited this week with Mae Michael’s family in Sara sota. Rev Robert Styers, leaving Middleport for West Lafay ette Nazarene Church after six years, was honored last Sunday with three pieces of luggage from his congregation including the Sunday School class he teaches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malcolm Cunningham
Mae Michael
Sarasota
William Michael
Clarence Hamm
Robert Styers
West LaFayette
Square Dance Group To Make TV Debut
POMEROY Jo Hardy a noted square dance caller and teacher will lead her exhibition group The Swing-Alongs in their television debut on the Hoe down Variety Show at 5 30 p m Saturday over WTAP TV Channel 15 Parkersburg Partnerships in the group include Mr and Mrs Bernard Spaulding Mr and Mrs Russell Hall Athens and Mr and Mrs Smalltree and Mr and Mrs Shaffer Parkersburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Jo Hardy
Wtaptv
Channel 15
Parkersburg
Bernard Spaulding
Russell Hall
Athens
Smalltree
Shaffer
Meigs County Churches Listing Highlights Local Faith
A detailed church directory for Meigs County lists services, schools, and pastors. Entries include Dexter Church of Christ with minister B H Morris and Ninth Sun schedule, Federated Evangelical Reform with Waldo J Bartels, and Syracuse Church of the Nazarene led by Roy K Williams, among many others.
Work Penalty Is Suspended For Mitch And Ohlinger
Oliver Mitch received a suspended six month workhouse sentence and a $40 fine plus costs after pleading guilty to an intoxication charge. Wesley P. Ohlinger was fined $5 and costs for intoxication and arranged to pay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Oliver Mitch
C. O. Fisher
Mitch
Fisher
Wesley P. Ohlinger
Meigs General Hospital Notes Admits Several Patients
Admitted patients include Mrs Harold Lemley Pomeroy Mrs John Gilmore Syracuse Mrs Jerry Higley Rutland John Buckner Middleport Herbert King New Haven Discharged are William Beard Middleport Kenneth Wyatt Rutland Leah Graham Racine A daughter and a son born July 10 to Rutland and Pomeroy couples respectively
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Harold Lemley
Pomeroy
John Gilmore
Syracuse
Jerry Higley
Rutland
John Buckner
Middleport
Herbert King
New Haven
William Beard
Kenneth Wyatt
Leah Graham
Racine
Grace Landers Funeral Rites Set Saturday
Grace Landers 52 died Thursday noon at her Rose Hill home after a lingering illness. Funeral services will be Saturday at 2 pm at Ewing Chapel with burial in Rocksprings Cemetery. Survivors include sons Robert Columbus and Berthel Bluefield WV nine daughters Sally Ann Pon ery Sandra Lee at home Martha Jean Syracuse Margaret Joan Albany Ellen Jane Columbus Wanda Columbus Violet Albany Katherine California and Charlott Louise Leaver in France mother Annie Hudson six brothers two sisters and 15 grandchildren. Her husband John R. Landers preceded her in death in 1943. Friends may call at the funeral home until service time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Grace Landers
Rose Hill
Landers
Ewing Chapel
Rocksprings
Robert
Columbus
Berthel
Bluefield
W. Va
Sally Ann Landers
Poneroy
Sandra Lee
Martha Jean Landers
Syracuse
Margaret Joan Landers
Albany
Ellen Jane
John R. Landers
Pomeroy hosts Bailey Reunion across five generations
The Bailey family reunion was held July 7 at Howard Russell’s Wolfpen home, spanning five generations from 93 year old Mrs. Harvey Woodard to young descendants. Attendees traveled from Pomeroy Columbus Middleport Cadiz and Vinton with many relatives photographed. The event plans a similar gathering next year at the Russell home.
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Marty
Terry
Cadiz
William Woodard
Billy
Pomeroy
Harvey Woodard
Lillie Hauck
Donald Hauck
Donna Marie
Roy Maver
Donnie
Nancy Jo
William Russell
Carolyn
Don
Ron
Brenda
Maurice Ed Veney
Harry Johnson
Linda
Christy
Rickey
Columbus
Charles Strauss
Charlene Jane
James Roberson
Earl Coverdale
Luther Frederick
Vinton
Mildred Ward
Bidwell
Grace Black
Eileen Venoy
Loraine Grover
Robert Venoy
Loretta Hanning
Phyllis Herdman
Middleport
Russell
Wolfpen
Racine Chapter OES Picnic Planned at Baileys Lake
Pomeroy reports the Racine Chapter OES will hold its annual picnic Monday at 6 p m at Baileys Lake. All members and families are invited. Mrs Naomi Brinker is Worthy Matron of the Chapter.
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Pomeroy
Racine
Baileys Lake
Naomi Brinker
Local families share picnics and visits across Ohio
Mr and Mrs Dan Humphrey of Columbus visit Mr and Mrs Bert Grimm and relatives in Letart Falls. At Forked Run Lake a Sunday picnic includes Darrell Chevlier and son Darrell Keller Keller Ritchie and Ritchie families. Darrell Chevlier and Larry Ritchie return from a Florida vacation. Ellis McCoaha and son Larry of Parkersburg spend Sunday evening with Freda Ritchie and family for an outdoor barbecue.
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Dan Humphrey
Columbus
Bert Grimm
Letart Falls
Forked Run Lake
Darrell Chevlier
Darrell
Gerald Keller
Bob Ritchie
Bobbie
Freda Ritchie
Roger
Larry
Larry Ritchie
Florida
Ellis McCoaha
Parkersburg
Pomeroy Man Held After Nightclub Fracas
Aaron Hysell 26 of Pomeroy is jailed on resisting arrest and malicious destruction of property charges after a disturbance at a Route 7 nightspot. A warrant was issued for Jo Ann Olinger of Middleport for resisting arrest. Also jailed Thursday were Clarence Rupt 67 of Middleport on non-support and Ervin Smith 46 of Reedsville on intoxication.
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Pomeroy
Meigs County
Aaron Hysell
Robert Hartenbach
Aite
Hartenbach
Jo Ann Olinger
Middleport
Hysell
Clarence Rupt
Pomeroy Wife Seeks Divorce and Child Custody
Edith Maude Sisson of Pomeroy files for divorce from Ralph Miles Sisson alleging gross neglect and extreme cruelty. She seeks custody of their son Harold Ralph Sisson born July 7 1956 and a court order to prevent interference with her living quarters furnishings and automobile.
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Pomeroy
Edith Maude Sisson
Ralph Miles Sisson
Margaret Ellen Norton
Addison
Harold R. Norton
Harold Ralph Norton II
Norton
Forked Run Sportsmen Plan New Club House
Forked Run Sportsmen's Club members announce immediate construction of a 24 by 48 foot club house at the Forked Run Lake grounds. The group also plans a small private lake and clay pigeon traps on the 17 acre tract donated by Dr. T. A. Hewitt. The club has 33 members.
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Pomeroy
Forked Run
Meigs County 4-H youth projects highlighted at Lions Club
Mrs Geneva Nolan, Meigs County home demonstration agent, spoke to Lions Club at Federated Church noting 196 boys and 379 girls active in 689 4-H projects. She outlined home economics duties and was introduced by John C Bacon. Ernest Covert presided. Rev Robert Styers from Middleport attended and will move to a Lafayette church.
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Pomeroy
Geneva Nolan
Meigs County
Lions Club
Federated Church
Paw n Taw Dancers Plan Summer Square Dance Program
Paw n Taw Square Dance Club holds meetings on the second and fourth Saturdays in July and August at John Hardy's Harrisonville Road home. The new club year starts Sept 14 with a beginner-friendly meeting in DAV Hall Butter Nut Ave. Interested persons may contact Jo or John Hardy.
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Pomeroy
John Hardy
Harrisonville Road
DAV
Butternut Ave
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Edward G. Robinson
Hell ON
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van Heflin
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Ray Milland
Maureen O'Hara
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Middleport Churches
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Pomeroy Personals
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Middleport Women’s News
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B. H. Morris
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Butternut St
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Freeland Norris
Bethel
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Chester House of Prayer
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Carmel
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Arlie Marks
Freelana Norris
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Victor Brown
Sutton
Antiquity
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Artie Marks
First Baptist
Main St
Ralph C. Zunderl
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Delaware
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R. M. Grove
Christian Science Society
Mulberry Ave
P.m
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Elmwood
Eleanor Boyles
Pomeroy Women’s News
Dumont & Zenith
Allen Appliance
E. Main ST
Bendyue Theatre
Pete Hendrix
Ervin Smith
Reedsville
Duke Cleaners
Pomeroy Gallipolis
PT. Pleasant
Liberty
Ohio
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Brad Crawford
Noah Beery, Jr
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Pomeroy Bend Theatres
Meigs—Pomeroy
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Temple
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Aldo Ray
Robert Keith
Vic Morrow
GIANT
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Elizabeth Taylor
Citizens National Bank
Middleport, Ohio
Federal Reserve System
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
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