Meigs Junior Fair Plans Are Reported Complete
Plans for the Meigs County junior fair during the week of August 16 are finalized in conjunction with the Meigs County Fair. Exhibits graded A B or C will earn cash awards with transportation paid for livestock. Entries due by July 29. Trophies funded by local sponsors.
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Meigs
Pomeroy
Meigs County
Vocational Agricul
Ture Boys
Farmers Bank and Savings Co
Pomeroy Motor Co
Kroger Co
Atlantic and Pacific Tea Co
Pomeroy High School
Shirley Summerfield
Thomas Ebersbach
Doreen Norris
Judy Hoyt
Roy Holter
Howard Nolan
John Elwood
Mrs Brower Rites Arranged After Dayton Death
Mrs A B Brower formerly Florence Giles of Dayton died Monday evening at Miami Valley Hospital after an extended illness. She was a Middleport native and nurse, active in First Baptist Church Dayton and Heath Methodist Church in Middleport. Survived by husband Dr A B Brower son Bruce M Brower two granddaughters Emily and Carolyn and five sisters Lenore Giles Charlies McDaniel H P Brown E R Titus and Crary Davis. Services in Dayton Wednesday with 3:30 p.m. interment at Riverview Cemetery Middleport. Rev Louis A Bangerter to officiate locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
A. B. Brower
Florence Giles
Dayton
Miami Valley Hospital
Heath Methodist Church
Bruce M. Brower
Emily
Carolyn Brower
Lenore Giles
Charlies McDaniel
Menlo Park
Calif
H. P. Brown
Bronxville
N. Y
E. R. Titus
Pomeroy
Crary Davis
Riverview
Louis A. Bangerter
Heath Church
Giles
Brown
Clarice Giles
Brower
Davia
Seven Take Draft Exams in Ashland for Induction
Seven men from Racine Harrisonville Middleport and nearby areas traveled to Ashland Kentucky for pre induction physical examinations for armed forces entry. August pre induction tests are set for five men on August 2 and four to be inducted on August 4 per local selective service notices.
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Cene —— Meigsty
Ashland
Steaving
Dwaine O. Casto
Charles L. Kiser
Racine
Aaron Hysell
James W. Lee
Melvin R. Lilly
Kermit Epple
Harrisonville
John E. Searles
Middleport
Selective Service Office
Jaycee Ettas Plan Ice Cream Social in Pomeroy
The Meiga County Jayceeettes plan an ice cream social Friday on the school lawn. Ice cream cake and pie will be sold with proceeds supporting charitable projects of the organization.
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Pomeroy
Meiga County Jaycee-ettea
Boys Reprimanded in Middleport Firecracker Incident
Three boys aged 15 and 16 appeared in Mayor Sidney T. Russell's court on a disturb ing the peace charge for throwing a lit firecracker at the A. V. Smith home on July Fourth. They receive six months probation with parents held responsible for future conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Sidney T. Russell
A. V. Smith
Russell
Smiths
Middleport High School
Smith
Two Actions Filed in Meigy County Court
A damage suit for 191.79 and a divorce case were filed Monday in Meigy County Common Pleas. Jay Hall Jr. stands accused of negligence in parking and striking a rear vehicle on January 9, seeking damages to the plaintiff’s car. Frank L. Jones sues Myrtle Aileen Jones for gross neglect of duty and extreme cruelty in a divorce action.
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Pomeroy
Meigy County
Ith
Jay Hall Jr
Frank L. Jones
Myrtle Aileen Jones
Pomeroy Social Notes Annual Reunion Held at Lake Hope
The descendants of William and Sofia Reuter met for their annual reunion Sunday at Lake Hope. Attendees included L. D. Dixon of Toronto, Chester Couch, Leo H. Reuter of Columbus, Ralph Zink and daughters Donna and Gail, Earl Zink, Clara Zink, Harold Johnson of Springfield, Walter Hails and son Bob by Lee, Ted Neutzling and sons Dave and Timmy, Scott Neutzling, Harry Neutzling and Virginia, Gertrude Neutzling, Dave Neutzling, Rose Southerland, Paul Neutzling and Marilyn, Homer Lawkins, Richard Leifheit, Donna Parfitt, Emma Leifheit, Veda Lehew, William Lehew and Teddy, Walter Reuter of Pomeroy, and William Thuener of Syracuse.
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Pomeroy
William
Sofia Reuter
Ball Run
Lake Hope
L. D. Dixon
Toronto
Canada
Chester Couch
Leo H. Reuter
Columbus
Ralph Zink
Donna
Gail
Earl Zink
Clara Zink
Cincinnati
Harold Johnson
Springfield
Walter Hails
Bobby Lee
Ted Neutzling
Dave
Timmy
Scott Neutzling
Harry Neutzling
Virginia
Gertrude Neutzling
Dave Neutzling
Rose Southerland
Paul Neutzling
Marilyn
Athens
Homer Lawkins
Richard Leifheit
Donna Parfitt
Emma Leifheit
Veda Lehew
William Lehew
Teddy
Walter Reuter
William Thuener
Syracuse
Federated Circle Picnic Set at 6 30 P M Wednesday
Mrs W F Baxter announces the Federated Circle of the Federated Church will hold its annual picnic at 6 30 pm Wednesday at the church. Leaders say the event will feature fellowship and a chicken supper in a community gathering.
Pool and Sewer Debate As Middleport Council Meets
Middleport village council discussed plans for a municipal swimming pool including funding and user charges, and debated a proposed sewage disposal plant amid open sewer concerns. An intercity mutual fire protection agreement with Pomeroy was signed for three years, to start June 18, with 30 days’ notice to terminate. Mayor Sidney T. Russell and Treasurer Jean Lama led the meeting. June reports showed $534.40 in fines and licenses and $12,254.22 in receipts with $6,566.57 in expenditures and a $14,032.31 balance.
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Middleport
Sidney T. Russell
Jean Lama
Charles Murray
Albert Gordon
Vine St
Pomeroy
Russell
Miss Lama
Fred I. Gardner
Middleport Engagement Noted For Miss Jane Welch and Edward Arrasmith
The engagement of Miss Jane Welch daughter of Dr and Mrs H L Welch of Gassaway West Virginia to Edward Arrasmith son of Mr and Mrs H L Arrasmith of Gassaway is announced. Welch attended West Virginia University and Richmond Professional Institute and works at Schorr Ketner Furniture Co. Arrasmith studied at Davis and Elkins College and is employed by General Motors.
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Middleport
Athens
Jane Welch
H. L. Welch
Gassaway
W. Va
Edward P. Arrasmith
H. L. Arrasmith
Welch
N. C. Welch
Mr. Welch
Jacob Sherman
West Virginia University
Richmond(Va
College of William and Mary
Schorr-Ketner Furniture Co
Miss Welch
Lelia Sherman
Arrasmith
Davis and Elkins College
Elkins
Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity
General Motora Co
Relatives Visit Mattox Family in Middleport
Recent guests of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Mattox of Broadway included Mrs. Vernon Blakeslee of Medina, Lawrence Mattox and son Philip from Cham, and Lawrence Mattox’s family. Also visiting were Mr. and Mrs. Eustace Wilson and son Andy of Point Pleasant and Karen Mattox of Nitro, West Virginia, along with Mrs. Mattox’ parents, Mr. and Mrs. Milton Lewis Jr. of Niles.
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Middleport
Carl Mattox
Broadway
Vernon Blakeslee
Medina
Lawrence Mattox
Philip
Cham- Lawrence
P M Club Meeting Planned at Mrs Becks Home
Middleport reports the P M Club will meet this week at Mrs DaReuben Becks residence on N Third Avenue with Mrs Howard By ers assisting as hostess.
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Middlebport
P. M
DaReuben Beck
Third Ave
Howard Byers
Family reunion at Wolfe home includes relatives from multiple towns
During the recent holidays, Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Wolfe hosted a family reunion. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Wolfe and Betty of Point Pleasant, Mr. and Mrs. Asel Pearce with Juanita Wolfe of Milwaukee, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Martin and Larry of Diamond, W. Va., and Mr. and Mrs. James Eats Jimmy and Connie of Round.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Edgar Wolfe
Eugene Wolfe
Betty
Point Pleasant
Asel Pearce
Juanita Wolfe
Milwaukee
Carl Martin
Larry
Diamond
W. Va
James
Jimmy
Connie
Round
Local folks share visits across Columbus area
Mr. and Mrs. Claude Buskirk and son Danny returned to Columbus after visiting Mr. and Mrs. Guy Walters. Mr. Ira Hill of New Waterford and Mrs. Hill stayed with Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Radcliff, sister of Mr. Radcliff. Wilbur Koenig and son Reed stayed with Mrs. Harry Hanger at Buckeye Lake and with Mr. Eugene Dickson in Columbus, attending the Wild Bill Emfort show at the Columbus Fair grounds. Charles Lucas and family returned to Caledonia after visiting Homer Jones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude Buskirk
Danny
Columbus
Guy Walters
Ira Hill
New Waterford
Ralph Radcliff
Hill
Mr. Radcliff
Wilbur Koenig
Reed
Harry Hanger
Buckeye Lake
Eugene Dickson
Wild Bill Emfort
Columbus Fairgrounds
Charles Lucas
Marjory
Rodney
Caledonia
Homer Jones
Horse mounting positions in equestrian practice
The text explains that a horse is mounted or harnessed from the left side, referred to as the near side. It notes traditional handling and safety considerations for mounting from the near side and its consistency across disciplines.
Katherine Bachtel Weds George Dallas
Katherine Lynn Bachtel daughter of former Middleport coach Forrest Bachtel and Mrs Bachtel wed Pfc. George Dallas son of Mrs. William Matlock Pom eroy and George Dallas Sr. Salisbury Md at Heath Methodist Church. The ceremony featured family decorated altars and a reception at the Bachtel home. The couple left for Paradise Valley Mount Pocono Pa with a large guest list and later stories connect the families through WVW ties.
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Middleport
Kathrine Lynn Bachtel
Middleport High School
Forrest Bachtel
Bachtel
Pfc
George Dallas
Camp Hood
Texas
William Matlock
Pomeroy
Salisbury
Heath Methodist Church
Kitty
Carol
E. R. Tompkins
Rosemary Fisher
Robert Tewksbury
Max Roller
Walter Crooks
L. W McComas
Sally Schaaf
Dallas
Paradise Valley
Mount Pocono
Miss Schaaf
David Reemsnyder
Akron
Forrest
WVW
Dave
West Virginia Wesleyan
Katherine Curran
Juanita Dawson
Bachtels
Katherine
Ken
Katherine III
Katherine I
Howard Bachtel
Bruce
Janet Timmons
Barberton
Thelma Howard
Diane
Clarksburgh
W. Va
David
Buckhannon
Sue Ellen
Philbert Hitch
Willard Ashworth
Kent
Meigs General Hospital Admits List and Births
Meigs General Hospital reports admissions including Mrs. Mary Rankin Guyaville Clarence Lightfoot Pomeroy Mrs Ward Hayman Racine Route 2 Tommy Diddle Racine Fol Swick Pomeroy Earl McCallister Culloden John Goble Pomeroy Route 3 Mrs Thomas Scott Pomeroy Route 3 Hiomer Campbell Wheelersburg Bob Salser Racine Clifford Decker Racine George Hedwort T V McCumber Wilkesville Adolph Grueser Minersville Homer Glaze Middleport and births for Morris Rankin Guysville a son plus several new babies to Vaughan Luster Victor Young Jr Bessie Johnson Homer Campbell Homer Glaze Richard Dean TV McCumber Adolph Grueser Lester Thom Betty Rupe Mike Rose Vernon Howell.
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Mary Rankin
Guyaville
Clarence Lightfoot
Pomeroy
Ward Hayman
Racine
Tommy Diddle
Fol
Swick
Earl McCallister
Culloden
John Goble
Thomas Scott
Hiomer Campbell
Wheelersburg
Bob Salser
Clifford Decker
George Hedwort
T. V. McCumber
Wilkesville
Adolph Grueser
Minersville
Homer Glaze
Middleport
Kenneth Grover
Harvey Still
Homer Baxter
Morris Rankin
Guysville
Vaughan Luster
Victor Young, Jr
Bessie Johnson
Homer Campbell
Richard Dean
Lester Thom
Betty Rupe
Mike Rose
Vernon Howell
Parking Meter Receipts Reported by Police Chief
Chief Walter E. Wolfe announced the past week's parking meter receipts totaling 222 dollars. The report covers the city collection period and reflects the local enforcement status.
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Pomeroy
Walter E. Wolfe
Marriage License for Layman Johnson and Cleas Stowers
Layman Johnson age 40 and Cleas Stowers age 33, both of Dexter, obtained a marriage license.
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Layman Johnson
Cleasby Stowers
Dexter
Meigs Court Suspends Jail Term
Gerald McDaniel of Rutland received a 30 day suspended jail sentence and suspended $100 costs and fine in Meigs County Common Pleas Court for driving while under the influence. He was ordered to serve the mandatory three day jail term. McDaniel was the eastbound driver on Route 143 who sideswiped a Maiden Coal Co truck, with substantial car damage and minor truck damage. Deputy Harold Duckworth said other arrests included Robert C. Stone released to military authorities for AWOL, John Motley 33 Middleport, Joseph Capehart 41 Fort k, contributing to delinquency and non support, Robert Lucas 24 Pomeroy Route 2, and William Reeves Pagetown on intoxication charges. Mayor E F Robinson fined Zeadie Matheny of Pensacola Florida for reckless operation.
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Pomeroy
Gerald McDaniel
Rutland
Meigs County Common Pleas Court
Harold Duckworth
James B. O’brien
McDaniel
Maiden Coal Co
Duckworth
Robert C. Stone
Camp Pendleton
Calif
John Motley
Middleport
Joseph A. Capehart
Ft. K
Robert Lucas
William Reeves
Pagetown
E. F. Robinson
Zeadie Matheny
Pensacola
Fla
Pool Ticket Donors Listed
Middleport Bruce Lloyd chairman of the Recreational Commission reports names of groups and individuals who provided season tickets for children who otherwise would not have pool access this summer. Donors include the Rotary Club the Business and Professional Women's Club the Merchants Association and several residents. Lloyd thanks the donors and invites readers to visit the pool on a hot afternoon to see the children enjoy their tickets.
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Middlepport
Bruce Lloyd
Recreational Commission of
Middleport
Middleport Rotary Club
Middleport Business & Professional Women's Club
Middleport Businessmen’s Association
Robert Coats
Frank Vroman
D. S. Harold
Guy Reynolds
H. S. Roush
Fred Russell
David Winefordner
Elbert (Buck) Smith
William Smith
C. P. Klein
Lloyd
Pomeroy Area Man Re-Enlists in U S Air Force
Henry M. Hedrick of Pomeroy Route 1 re enlisted in the U S Air Force after five awards for prior service. Hedrick served in England during 1944 45 with the Army and re enlisted in 1947, serving in the United States until 1953. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Joseph W Rockwell of Pomeroy.
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Pomeroy
Henry M. Hedrick
Hedrick Is
Joseph W. Rockwell
England
Air Force
United States
Chester High School
Two Men Fined for Disturbing the Peace in Pomeroy Court
Aaron Hysell and James Wisemiller, both of Pomeroy, were fined five dollars and costs in Mayor Sidney T. Russell's court for disturbing the peace.
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Middleport
Aaron Hysell
James Wisemiller
Pomeroy
Sidney T. Russell
Recreation Park Dream Stage In Middleport Plans Progress
Middleport Memorial Park committee members Bruce Lloyd and K D Agnusbury say a recreation park and community center on land by the Municipal Pool remains in the dream stage though a recent visit to New Martinsville West Virginia suggested a compact, ideal design. Lloyd noted New Martinsville’s one block park includes tables fireplaces equipment and sports space and could be financed locally. He traveled with Mrs Lloyd and Mr and Mrs C F Hibbs to study the Rotary sponsored park in nearby St Clairsville while noting differences with the larger Rotary project and local planning challenges.
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Middleport
Bruce Lloyd
Middleport Memorial Park
New Martinsville
W. Va
Lloyd
C. F. Hibbs
St. Clairsville
Named Administrator Named for Annie B. Sayre Estate
Francis E. Morris has been named administrator of the estate of the late Annie B. Sayre of Sutton Township, per records of the Meigs County Probate Court.
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Pomeroy
Francis E. Morris
Annie B. Sayre
Sutton Township
Meigs County
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Jaycee-ettes
Connecticut
Federal Land Bank Loan
The
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National Farm Loan
A. C. Gibson
Sec
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Ohio Valley Bank Bldg
Gallipolis, Ohio
Pomeroy Social Notes
Church Circle
Chrysler
Saratoga
Oldsmobile
Karr & van Zandt
Pomeroy, Ohio
Middleport Social Notes
Widdleport Personals
Katherine Bachtel
By Francis H. Klein
Ben Philson
Butch
George
Terry Knight
E. S. Schaaf
Paul Nease
Ray Proffitt
Mason
O. P. Klein
James Fergusson
Cuyahoga Falls
Frank Vaughn
John Robinson
Patrick Hennessy
Carol Bachtel
Katherine Reemsnyder
West Virginia Wesleyan University
Maid of Honor
Meigs General Hospital
Meigs Court
Pomeroy Area
Donald Oct Onner
20Th Century-Fox Presents
Beach Head
Tony Curtis
Frank Lovejoy
Mary Murphy
Skip Homeier
Alan Wells
Gypsy Colt
Donna ( Orceran
Ward Bond
Frances Dee Lee van Cleet
Monroe
Bluegrass Boys and Quartet
Grand Ole Opry
Judy Canova
WAC
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Drive IX
Tonite & Wed
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Easy
Esther Williams
Johnson Ron Martin
Joanne Dru
Rose Ee Ron Majestic
Hiram College
Pleasant
Gallipolis
Huntington
Ironton
Portsmouth
Ohio Valley Summer Theatre
Schine
Athena
Warner Bros
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William A Wellman
CinemaScope
Warner Colo
John Wayne Ceaire
Trevor -Laraine Day
Robert Stack Pe Lune An Et Oy
the High and the Mighty
20Th Century.fox Presents
Anna
Susan Hayward
Charles Bracke
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