Wind Symphony Brightens Point Pleasant Centennial Event
Several hundred attended a Sunday wind symphony performance at Tu-Endie-Wei Park featuring the West Virginia Epic written for the state centennial. A 2 pm children's concert included Good Soldier Schweik Serenade and Sandpaper Ballet followed by a fireworks finale. Community sponsors and volunteers supported the event.
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Point Pleasant
Tu-Endie-Wei Park
West Virginia
Wind Symphony
City Ice and Fuel
M. T. Epling
Holzer Clinic
Celanese Corp
Central Operating Co
Sporn
Citizens National Bank
Mason County Motors
Dr. Oliver Eschenaur
Goodyear Tire and Rubber, Chemical Division
Marietta Manufacturing Co
Gallipolis Rotary
Three Men Hurt in Rear-End Crash at Jefferson Blv
Three men were cited after a two car collision on Jefferson Boulevard Sunday at 4 15 p m. Clarence Hatfield 44 of Rutland suffered an eye cut and elbow injury Lenton Sickels 54 of Athens Route 5 had knee and arm abrasions and Paul Reeves 29 of Albany Ohio nose injury All were treated and released from Pleasant Valley Hospital Hatfield was arrested for failing to keep his car under control while Sickels and Reeves faced public intoxication charges Pamela Buffett on Jefferson Boulevard was southbound and struck by Hatfield driven car owned by Sickels
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Point Pleasant
Jefferson Blvd
Clarence Hatfield
Rutland
Lenton Sickels
Athens
Paul Reeves
Albany
Ohio
Peasant Valley Hospital
Hatfield
Sickels
Reeves
State
Sheriff's Department
Pamela Buffington
Jefferson
Park Dinner Successful at Krodel Park
Lonnie Safford, chairman of the Krodel Park board, reported that Sunday's buffet dinner was a great success raising over 250 dollars in a silver offering to complete ongoing park projects. Most food was donated and prepared by park board members and others.
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Point Pleasant
Lonnie Safford
Krodel Park Board
Park Board
Missionary Group Reports From Pomeroy First Baptist
Mrs Edward J Corcoran of Connecticut spoke on missionary work at the Women s Missionary Society meeting in Pomeroy First Baptist Church Mrs J E Foster president gave the scripture lesson Mrs Ralph C Zandel led devotions and reports on a three day women s conference in Granville with contributions from Mrs Dale Wippel Mrs Dana Oliver and Mrs Elmer Wickham Lor aine Sterrett dedicated the love gift and potluck refreshments were served.
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Pomeroy
Edward J. Corcoran
Connecticut
Women’s Missionary Society of the
Pomeroy First Baptist Church
J. E. Foster
Ralph C. Zandel
Granville
Dale Wippel
Dana Oliver
Elmer Wickham
Churches Of Christ Plan August Meets
A Meigs County Churches of Christ group schedules youth meetings the week of August 5. Guest speaker to present at Zion Church Monday Bradford Tuesday Middleport Rutland and Pomeroy on successive days. The Gelwicks of Cleveland visited relatives locally.
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Middleport
Meigs County
Churches of Christ
Zion Church
Bradford
Rutland
Pomeroy
Mothers Recognized at Middleport Cradle Roll Day
Middleport Church of Christ observed Cradle Roll Recognition Sunday with roses presented to mothers of children under four. Recipients included Mrs Norman Yeanger with son Kevin and others. Mrs Thelma Boyer led the ceremony with Wendell Gerlach assisting. corsage given to Mrs William Bradford for 40 years of teaching.
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Middleport
Middleport Church
Reda Jo
Charles Hamilton
Sandra Jo
Brian David
Lowell Beaver
Joy Don
Raymond Klees
Paula Rae
June Glaze
Ricky
Thelma Boyer
Wendell Gerlach
William Bradford
Bradford
Pomeroy Meetings at Middleport Church of Christ
The Homebuilders Class will meet Tuesday evening at Richard and Mary Pickens home. A workers conference is set for 8 30 p m at the church Wednesday after the prayer service. Past Presidents of the Ladies Auxiliary Drew Webster Post 39 American Legion meet 730 p m Wednesday at Mrs Paul Casci home.
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Middleport Church of Christ
Richard Pickens
Ladies Auxiliary
Drew Webster
American Legion
Paul Casci
Camp Of Church Of God Attendees Return From Webster County
Twelve children from New Haven Church of God returned from a week at Camp Caesar in Webster County. Names listed include Eddie Hudson and others. In Middleport, Mr and Mrs Richard Long announce the birth of daughter Melinda Jane at Holzer Hospital with Joan White and Harold Long as grandparents.
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Point Pleasant
New Haven
Middleport
Richard Long
Melinda Jane
Holzer Hospital
Joan White
Harold Long
L. E. Triplett
Freeman Couple Welcome Daughter Sara Marge
Mr and Mrs David Lyn Freeman of Ellicott City Maryland announce the birth of a daughter Sara Marge June 30 in a Baltimore hospital Paternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs Ralph Freeman Hogsett They have a daughter Shasta Kaye age 4
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Point Pleasant
David Lynn Freeman
Ellicott City
Baltimore
Sara Marge
Ralph Freeman
Hogsett
Freeman’s
Shasta Kaye
Donald Shinn to Receive State Farmer Degree
Donald R. Shinn of Point Pleasant will receive the State Farmer Degree at the West Virginia FFA convention in Jackson’s Mill July 28. The 35th annual event runs July 25 to 27 with contest finals in public speaking creed and other activities. Wayne Rogers of Point Pleasant is state treasurer.
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Point Pleasant
Donald R. Shinn
Future Farmers of America
Point Pleasant High School
West Virginia
Learn Swimming Class Completes in Middleport
Forty residents completed the adult swimming course at the Middleport pool. Instructor Mrs. Larry Wiley led the program with participants including Sue Seelig Margaret Follrod Lila Ridenour Jean Warner Linda Reuter Linda Warner Pat Winebrenner and many others.
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Middleport
Larry Wiley
Sue Seelig
Margaret Follrod
Lila Ridenour
Jean Warner
Linda Reuter
Linda Warner
Pat Winebrenner
Chris Tompkins
June van Vranken
Dorothy Lacey
Suzy Parker
Joan May
Joan Snowden
Betty Rawlings
Maxine Moore
Pauline Brewer
Shelley Davis
Shirley Priddy
Brenda Toney
Patricia Kloes
Sara Owen
Arlene McDaniel
Annabell Houdashelt
Janice Gibbs
Anita Houdashelt
Martha Eschleman
Velma Rue
Mary Hindy
Marilyn Fultz
Mary Lu Boggs
John Hysell
Ann Barnitz
Lucille Ridenour
Doris Ratliff
Linda Gilkey
Linda Ratliff
Pearl Welker
Bob Snowden
Ann Thomas
Jim Lambert
Firemen Respond To Lakin State Hospital Shaft Fire
Fire department answered an alarm at 7 30 a m Sunday at Lakin State Hospital to a shaft on the third floor sustaining 100 damage to plumbing. Male patients were evacuated without incident.
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Point Pleasant
Lakin State Hospital
Two Hurt In W Main Street Crash Near Crow's Steak House
Two Point Pleasant residents were hospitalized after a crash near Crow's Steak House on West Main Street. Charles Brewer sustained contusions and Dwight Greenlee suffered multiple facial lacerations.
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Pomeroy
Point Pleasant
Meigs Memorial Hospital
W. Main
Charles Brewer
Dwight Greenlee
Three men file petitions for township trustee seats
Meigs County Board of Elections reports three candidates have filed for November township trustee posts. Latest to file are Charles Beegle for Sutton Township trustee, David Koblentz for Chester Township trustee, and Richard Rowe for Letart Township trustee.
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Pomeroy
Meigs County Board of Elections
Charles Beegle
Sutton Township
David Koblentz
Chester Township
Richard Rowe
Letart Township
Pony Rescued From 12 Foot Cistern In Racine Area
Firefighters pulled a pony owned by Howard Norris from a 12 foot deep cistern in the East Letart area after it fell through boards. The animal swam underwater for a time and was brought to the surface with minimal injuries. Also noted were updates on local centennial parade planning, parade marshal changes, and ongoing fair preparations with multiple high school bands to perform.
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Racine
Letart
Howard Norris
Shower Held For Newlyweds
POMEROY Mr and Mrs John Ground were guests of honor at a shower at the home of Rev and Mrs H C Stanley Dexter. Prizes for games went to Mrs Ernest Powell and Miss Marjorie Hoffman. Refreshments were served and gifts given.
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Pomeroy
John Ground
H. C. Stanley
Dexter
Frank Fheltz
Ernest Powell
Marjorie Hoffman
Meigs Memorial Hospital Discharges List Residents
Discharged patients include Clara Larson William Hayman Barbara Coates Clarence Norris Franklin Whaley Annie Hartley and Mary Ann Pope. Names listed come from the Meigs Memorial Hospital notes for Racine Pomeroy Clifton and Point Pleasant West Virginia with Alfred Stitt Walter King Dwight Greenlee Diana Cundiff and Robert Lee Arnold among attendees.
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Alfred Stitt
Racine
Walter King
Pomeroy
Charles Brewer
Point Pleasant
W. Va
Dwight Greenlee
Nora Wolfe
Diana Cundiff
Clifton
Robert Lee Arnold
Clara Larson
William Hayman
Barbara Coates
Clarence Norris
Franklin Whaley
Annie Hartley
Mary Ann Pope
Meigs County Land Transfers
Meigs County land transfers listed include Wilson Roach deceased transferring to Raymond and James Roach in Bedford Two. Maude Ross to Kenneth E Thompson in Bedford Two. Kenneth E Thompson to Alfred and Helen Gloeckner in Bedford. Paul and Esta Grim to Victor and Anna Grim part of lot 13 Middleport. Laurence F Boyd administrator and Ernest Sutton deceased to Harry and Charlotte Pickham four acres in Rutland. Orville Holliday deceased to Eugene and John Holliday in Columbia Two. Albert Faircloth to Helen, James, Mary Kathryn and William Faircloth in Letart. Dana H Blumenauer and Edna M Blumenauer to David Cumings and Gladys Cumings 12.5 acres in Salisbury Two. Mamie Parker to E D Parker parcels in Olive Two. John S Riffle deceased to Della M Riffle, Lilian V Vickers, Charles E Riffle, Clarice Jean Riffle and Jane Maxine Reuter in Bedford Two.
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Wilson Roach
Raymond Roach
James Roach
Bedford
Maude Ross
Kenneth E. Thompson
Alfred Gloeckner
Helen Gloeckner
Paul Grim
Esta Grim
Victor L. Grim
Anna A. Grim
Middleport
Laurence F. Boyd
Ernest Sutton
Harry D. Pickham
Charlotte E. Pickham
Rutland
Olive Two
John S. Riffle
Della M. Riffle
Lillian V. Vickers
Charles E. Riffle
Clarice Jean Riffle
Janice Maxine Reuter
Middleport Personal Notes Reach Various Relatives and Visitors
Local residents and relatives in Middleport and nearby towns are named among recent visitors and travelers. Albert Hendricks and wife from St Albans WV were en route to Suitland MD to visit Chet Haddox. Thomas Skinner left Holzer Hospital after finger surgery. The Boone family and others spent weekends visiting kin in Manchester Conn and Cincinnati.
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Albert Hendricks
St. Albans
W. Va
L. E Triplett
Suitland
Chet Haddox
Gerald Anthony
Harold Chase
Raymond Leiving
Columbus
Walter Chase
Middleport
Edna Burdette
Leon
Bridgenorth
Ontario
Canada
C. E. Childers
Reynolds
Dan Farmer
Lynn
Kevin Brandenburg
Dayton
David Farmer
Arthur Skinner
Thomas Skinner
George Boone
Manchester
Conn
Allen Roush
Bradbury
Cincinnati
Lee
Southern Ohio College
George Dallas
Stevie
Billie
Michael
South Charleston
Ohio
Forrest Bachtel
William Matlack
Chester Rd
Morgan's Raid in Meigs County near Portland and Buffington Island
Raiders camped near Portland before the Buffington Island battle on July 18 1863. The narrative recalls Morgan's Creek Morgan's Hollow and a rear guard. It notes a raid near the Middleswart farm Bogard family scenes an old bread scene and a man shot at Middleswart School. Details of Morgan's headquarters are promised next.
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Morgan
Portland
Buffington’s Island
Sarah Watson Barringer
Nellie Gluesencamp
Morgan’s Creek
Morgan’s Hollow
Middleswart Farm
Portland Bottom
Middlesw«rt
Middleswart School
Williamson
Buffington’s
Ohio
Lemuel Bogard
Buzz’ Bogard
Bogard
Mr. White
Tunis
PTA Holds First Session On Manual
POMEROY Mrs Harold Lohse southeast district director conducts a study course on the PTA Manual at Pomeroy Senior High School. Additional sessions will be at 730 p.m. on Wednesday and July 24. Attendees include Mrs Anna Wheeler Mrs Julia Norris Mrs Nora Cross Letart Falls Mrs David Davis Mrs James Will Salisbury Mrs Betty Lou Johnson Mrs J A Smith Mrs D E Van Meter Racine Mrs Henry Swartz Mrs Ziba Midkiff Bedford Mrs Robert Wood Chester Mrs Charles Hayes Mrs G R Thompson Mrs Don McKenzie Pomeroy Arthur Lee Miller Rutland Mrs Willis Leadingham Mrs Margaret Rose Mrs Margaret Cottrill Mrs Elma Louks Syracuse Mrs Don Betzing Hemlock Grove and Richard Vaughan Pomeroy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Harold Lohse
Southeast
PTA
Anna Wheeler
Julia Norris
Nora Cross
Letart Falls
David Davis
James Will
Salisbury
Betty Lou Johnson
J. A. Smith
D. E. van Meter
Racine
Henry Swartz
Ziba Midkiff
Bedford
Robert Wood
Chester
Charles Hayes
G. R. Thompson
Don McKenzie
Arthur Lee
Barker Herd Tops DHIA Test Listing in June
Barker Herd of South Side led the DHIA honor roll for June with 63 cows on test producing 1190 pounds of milk per cow, butterfat 3.7, and 44 fat. Named on the honor roll are Huntington State Hospital Barboursville Rolfe Lee Gallipolis C. L. Cottrill West Columbia Frank Yester Gallipolis Ferry T. A. Williamson South Side Olivier Lieving West Columbia Edward Bumgarner Letart Marcus Weaver Letart C. C. Fowble Apple Grove Elmer Newberry Letart Ray Crank Henderson David Roush Robert Hoffman Letart Edison Mayes Jr Mayes and Hayman Apple Grove Delmer Newberry Letart Howard Rust West Columbia John McNeill Point Pleasant Gerald Rood Letart Albert Roush. Woodrow Brown led May EDP honor roll with 39 cows averaging 1220 pounds milk and butterfat 3.6 fat 44, plus 27 cows on test averaging 1165 pounds milk and butterfat 3.5 fat 41. Other names on the May group include Leslie Rayburn Letart D A Smith Hartford Cliff Carson Mason Old Town Farm Unit No 2 Point Pleasant G C Sommer South Side Old Town Farm Unit No 1 Point Pleasant Clarence Thomas Letart Phrl Burris Mason Otis Randolph Leon J H Morgan and son Pliny.
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Point Pleasant
W. A. Barker
South Side
DHIA
Huntington State Hospital
Barboursville
Rolfe Lee
Gallipolis
C. L. Cottrill
West Columbia
Frank Yester
Gallipolis Ferry
T. A. Williamson
Olivier Lieving
Edward Bumgarner
Marcus Weaver
Letart
C. C. Fowble
Apple Grove
Elmer Newberry
Ray Crank
Henderson
David Roush
Robert Hoffman
Edison Mayes, Jr
Mayes
Hayman
Delmer Newberry
Howard Rust
John McNeill
Gerald Rood
Son
Albert Roush
Woodrow Brown
Golden Rule Class Hosts Sunday Picnic at Forked Run Lake
The Golden Rule Class of the Middleport First Baptist Church and families held a picnic Sunday at Forked Run Lake. Attendees included Tony and Marc Fowler, Bert Bodimer and Elinor, Cindy Conde, John and Anita Fultz, Mark and Valerie Searles, Harold and Teresa Thomas, Haskell White family, Jeri Sue, Crystal, and Rev Donald Boone with his wife and children Jeannie and David.
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Middleport
Picnic of Catholic Women’s Club Held on Chester Road Lawn
The Catholic Women’s Club held its annual lawn picnic at Mr. and Mrs. Paul Simon on Chester Road. Evening shows featured films from the ordination of several priests at Sacred Heart Church. The August meeting was canceled and September hostesses were named.
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Catholic Women's Club
Paul Simon
Chester Rd
Sacred Heart Church
Circles Set VMeetings Circles Set VMeetings
Circles of the B H Sanborn Missionary Society of the Middleport First Baptist Church plan meetings at 7 30 p m Tuesday Dorcas Circle hosts Mrs Charles Bennett Love Joy Circle meets at Mrs Harold Chase Electa Circle with Mrs Gerald Anthony Busy Bee Class picnic at 6 p m Thursday at Mrs Lettie Roush home Members bring their own table service
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Middleport
B. H. Sanborn Missionary Society
Pleasant Valley Hospital Notes Names families and locations
Pleasant Valley hospital notes list Mrs. Virgil Scantlin of Leon Mrs. Gene Osler of Mason Mrs. Ronnie Holley of Ashton and son Mrs. Paul Rayburn of Point Pleasant and son Mrs. Hubert Gibbs of Hartford and son.
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Virgil Scantlin
Leon
Gene Osler
Mason
Ronnie Holley
Ashton
Paul Rayburn
Point Pleasant
Hubert Gibbs
Hartford
Five Charged After Weekend Alcohol Arrests in Point Pleasant
Booked on intoxication charges were George Varju 35 Ragland West Virginia Henry McDaniel Point Pleasant John Furst Gallipolis Route 1 and Ellen Perry Kanauga. James Oliver Kanauga was held on a non support charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
George Varju
Ragland
W. Va
Henry McDaniel
John Furst
Gallipolis
Ellen Perry
Kanauga
James Oliver
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Art Gelwick
Cleveland
A. C. Gelwick
Harry Rhodes
Gelwicks
Reliance Co
Gelwick
Anna Plymale
Bellemeade
Ervin Plymale
Pamela
John Carpenter
Steve
Larry
Connie
Mary Ann
E. Second ST
Pomeroy, Ohio
Church of God
Kathleen Benjamin
Bloomfield Township
Mich
Donald Shinn
Wayne Rogers
Lakin Hospital
Bill Childs
Bill
William B. Downie
Rock Springs
Childs and
Downie
Eastern
Mary
Fritz Buck
Bob
Bucks
Alaska
Fairbanks
Gordon Perry
Jess Proffitt
James Sayre
Ernestine
Susan Tracy
Miss Hoffman
Edna Fauber
Margaret Allen
Ann
Everett McClanaham
Samuel Lewis
Marvin Markins
Roger Biggs
Bertha Ground
George
Eliza Estep
Alfred Walsh
Dean Blackwood
Garnet Moore
Alice Walsh
Sandra Butcher
Daisy Markins
Robert Alkire
Sarah Perry
Archie McKinney
Buffington Island
Watson House
Ruda Durst
Stiversville
Barker Herd
Golden Rule
Pleasant Valley Hospital
Labor Department
Washington
C. A. MacRae
EF. L. Hallman
John Gaherin
J. E. Wolfe
Afl-Cio
George Meany
Willard Wirtz
Commerce
Luther Hodges
Stuart Saunders
Norfolk and Western Railroad
Harold Heiss
Jess L. Shattuck
A. F. Zimmerman
Standing
James J. Reynolds
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