Uhrig Brothers to Sing At Bethel EUB Homecoming
Uhrig Brothers Quintet of Chillicothe will sing at both morning and afternoon services for the South Bethel EUB Church homecoming in Silver Ridge on Sunday July 22. The day features a 10 30 a m dedication and a 1 45 p m song fest with other singers including the Christy family of Grove City and local church groups. A noon picnic lunch is planned in the grove near the church. Rev Roy Gearhart is pastor.
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Pomeroy
Uhrig Brothers
Chillicothe
South Bethel Eub Church
Silver Ridge
Clayton F. Lutz
Columbus
Uhrng Brothers
Christy
Grove City
Roy Gearhart
Skin Test Deadline Set For Gallia County Fair Work
Last day for tuberculin skin tests for foodhandlers at the Gallia County Junior Fair is Saturday July 28. Health Dept says applicants must have a negative test to receive a food handler card. Fifty-eight people have been tested for 4-H restaurant and main fair operations. Police report Charles Lee Lambert 21 arrested on non support charges filed by his wife Betty. He faced a Municipal Court hearing.
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Gallipolis
Gallia County
Gallia
Hannan Trace Boosters Club
False Teeth Reform Powder Promises Non Slip Fit
An old newspaper note touts a dental powder claimed to keep false teeth firm without sliding taste or pasty feel. It is described as an improved formula that secures upper or lower plates with no gummy residue and is sold at drug counters.
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Ges Asteeth
Meigs County iced sweet corn season ends with county harvest
Last Thursday closed the 1962 iced sweet corn season in Meigs County. Harvest shipped 19 000 bags or 95 000 dozen ears mainly to Pittsburgh and Cleveland, with 190 tons of ice used and 4500 paid to local labor. Pickens Buckley and Humphrey farms participated. The Big Bend minstrel group prepares for August shows at the county fair, costuming totaling about 100 for a three minute finale. Ohio Governor DiSalle will speak at an open luncheon in Pomeroy Tuesday at Circle's Restaurant.
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Meigs County
Pittsburgh
Cleveland
Pickens
Buckley
Humphrey
Reedsville
Chicago
Broadway
Ohio
Michael DiSalle
Pomeroy
Circle’s
Bond Forfeited in Gallia County Traffic Fatality
Gallia County court forfeited a $50 bond on a State Highway Patrol charge of left of center against Earl Angell 68 Crown City Route 2 after a two car head on collision near the Gallia County junior fairground. Five people were injured including Roy Green who died later from injuries.
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Gallipolis
Earl Angell
Crown City
State Highway Patrol
Gallia County
Angell
Roy Green
Vinton
Anna Mae Perroud
Thurman
William H. Jones
Donald Gillenwater
Anlta Shockley
Scottown
Meigs General Hospital Births and Admits Notes
Births list a daughter for Mr and Mrs Frank Imbo den of Pomeroy and a son for Mr and Mrs Edward Kennedy of Pomeroy. Anna Barnhart of Racine admitted. Jay Myers and Donna Hay man dismissed.
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Frank Imboden
Pomeroy
Edward Kennedy
Anna Barnhart
Racine
Jay Myers
Donna Hayman
Kennedy couple announce birth of David Craig Kennedy
Mr and Mrs Edward Kennedy of Pomeroy announce the birth of a son named David Craig born Saturday at Meigs General Hospital. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Charles Strauss of Pomeroy and Mr and Mrs William Kennedy now living in Grove City. The couple also has three other children Debra Cheryl and Charles Edward.
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Pomeroy
Edward Kennedy
Meigs General Hospital
Charles Strauss
William Kennedy
Grove City
Route 7 Business Victimized
POMEROY The Wyatt and Idle Store, once Dana Gatewood’s business, on Route 7 near Middleport was broken into over the weekend. Entry was gained by breaking a west side window and a storeroom door latch. Stolen items included $21 in change 28 cartons of cigarettes and some cigars. Sheriff Hartenbach also reported the return of Calvin C. Tolly from Pamplin Virginia to face non support charges and Emmet Welch of near Pomeroy was arrested on probation violation charges.
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Pomeroy
Wyatt and Idle
Dana Gatewood
Middleport
Route 7
Robert Hartenbach
Hartenbach
Calvin C. Tolly
Pamplin
Emmet Welch
Near
Sheriff's Department
Seven Attend Butler Camp
Seven youths from the Middleport Church of Christ left Sunday for Butler Springs camp near Hillsboro. The group was taken by Mr and Mrs William Grueser and Mr and Mrs Dale Nicholson. Members include Debbie Grueser Christine Bailey Martha Nicholson Bill Hysell Michael Gerlach Jim Butcher and Don Nelson. Denver Nelson and Ira Butcher families will drive to Hillsboro Saturday to join them.
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Middleport
Middleport Church of Christ
Butler Springs
Hillsboro
William Grueser
Dale Nicholson
Debbie Grueser
Christine Bailey
Martha Nicholson
Bill Hysell
Michael Gerlach
Jim Butcher
Don Nelson
Denver Nelson
Ira Butcher
Meigs County Land Transfers and Local Club Meeting
A list of Meigs County property transfers includes multiple parcels exchanged among DeLong, Ritchie, Patterson, and other families. Transfers occur in Lebanon Two Portland Racine Pomeroy Syracuse Chester Two Rutland and Middleport. The River view Garden Club in Reedsville schedules a Friday meeting at Mrs Donald Myers home with Mrs Walter Brown assisting.
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Meigs County
Dora Blosser
Icie Blosser
Charles DeLong
Edna DeLong
Lebanon
Violet G. Ritchie
Lawrence A. Ritchie
Charles Henry DeLong
Portland
Corbett L. Patterson
Daisy Patterson
Charles H. DeLong
Edna V. DeLong
Racine
Leo Hill
Helen M. Hill
Fulton-Thompson Tractor Sales
Pomeroy
Millard van Meter
Vera van Meter
Milton E. Roush
Sara E. Roush
Syracuse
Gladys Goeglein
Avery Goeglein
Carolyn Sue Goeglein
Chester
Helene F. Goeglein
Chester Two
William J. Hobstetter
Elizabeth Hobstetter
Charles L. Spires
Rutland
Dwight Haley
Eulonda Haley
Floyd O. Harris
Middleport
Richard Sellers
Mattie Sellers
Lowell Greer
Mary K. Greer
A. Grimm
Truman Grimm
Martyn L. Farmer
Charlotte Farmer
Benjamin F. Harvey
Mary E. Harvey
Salem
Reedsville
Riverview Garden Club
Donald Myers
Walter Brown
Plans Set for Meigs County Fair Annual Horse Show
Plans are ready for the 99th Meigs County Fair horse show with 10 classes and world competition. Cash premiums go to top five in each class, rosettes for all but lead-in pony which gets a trophy. show at 1 p.m. Thursday August 16 with 4-H horsemanship, Western and English events, and driving classes.
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Pomeroy
Meigs County
William B. Downie
Middleport Folks Share Weekend Visits and Travel
Middleport residents host and visit relatives across several towns. The Robin son family from Woodstock Virginia traveled home from Denver after attending the National Education Association convention. Others include David Konkright from Ironton visiting friends, and the Will family from Canal Winchester with Vicki Jo. Weekend guests include Nolan Carson of Cincinnati with Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Gibbons and Evelyn. The Halley family from Columbus visited Earl Knight’s family and a birthday dinner for Mrs. Halley was held. Additional visitors include Mrs. M. C. Wilson of New Haven and grandchildren Gloria June, Gregg Gibbs visiting Martha Childs and Minnie Gilmore. Mrs. Gail Miller returned from Fort Lauderdale with Gene Coleman and family. the Smiths plan to reside there with Timmy and Susie. The Hamm family leaves for Sarasota Florida for a visit with relatives Malcolm Cottingham. Mark Jones of Columbus visited Hommer Jones at Gravel Hill.
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W. W. Robinson
Barbara
Jean
Woodstock
George McGee
Frieda Faehnle
Robinson
Denver
Colo
National Educational Association
David Konkright
Ironton
Midport
Victor Will
Vicki Jo
Canal Winchester
Glenn Lambert
Wayne Gibbons
Evelyn
Nolan Carson
Cincinnati
Roland Halley
Columbus
Earl Knight
New Haven
W.va
Martha Childs
Minnie Gilmore
Gail Miller
Fort Lauderdale
Fla
Gene Coleman
Smith
William ‘Hamm
Sarasota
Malcolm Cottingham
Mark Jones
Hommer Jones
Gravel Hill
Birthday Dinner Observes Mrs How ard Anniversary
Dr. R. R. Pickens hosted a Saturday evening dinner for the birthday anniversary of Mrs. F. L. Howard. Guests included Mrs. Pickens and Ray III, Mrs. Mary Shafer, F. L. Howard, Linda Foreman, and Mr. and Mrs. O. P. Klein.
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Middleport
R. R. Pickens
F. L. Howard
Pickens
Ray III
Mary Shafer
Linda Foreman
O. P. Klein
Pomeroy minor dam ages after car collision on Spring Ave
Pomeroy police reported a crash on Spring Avenue involving a car driven by 26 year old Donna Biffle of near Pomeroy and another car driven by Carolyn Jean Vaughan. Minor damages occurred to both vehicles with no further injuries reported.
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Pomeroy
Donna Biffle
Carolyn Jean Vaughan
Spring Ave
Firemen Avert Explosion at Middleport Ice Cream Plant
Middleport firefighters averted a possible explosion after a motor on a gasoline pump caught fire at Rich Valley Ice Cream Co. They arrived at 11:30 p.m. and, within about 15 minutes, using hand extinguishers, doused the blaze. Fire Chief Gerald Anthony said lightning likely struck the pump owned by Standard Oil Co.
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Middleport
Rich Valley Ice Cream Co
I. R. Neal
Gerald Anthony
Standard Oil Co
Eighth Birthday Party for Neutzling Twins
The eighth birthdays of Darla and Marla Neutzling were celebrated at the Neutzling home with a party on Saturday. Balloons hats and whistles were favors. Games awarded prizes. Refreshments of ice cream and cake served by Mrs. Neutzling assisted by Jonnie Sue Thompson Pamela Neutzling and Betty Jean Hobstetter to a list of young guests. Adults present were Mrs. Clyde Winebrenner and Mrs. Daniel Thompson.
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Mike Cullums
Bobby Titus
Tony Vaughan
Ricky Seyler
Susan Andrews
Nancy Greenlee
Audris Russell
Robin Crew
Kathy Shepherd
Maralynn
Caralynn Tracy
Nancy Thompson
Edith Mees
Ressa Boothe
Becky Wright
Irene Barnes
Opal Berry
Jo Ellen Diehl
Clyde Winebrenner
Daniel Thompson
Teen-Age Girl Unhurt In Rutland Road Accident
Eighteen year old Sandra Brewington of Middleport escaped injury after a late Sunday crash on State Route 124 two miles west of Rutland. Police report she lost control on a wet road while turning left, veered into a ditch, rolled over, and ended upside down on the north berm. Garden club picnic set for Wednesday at Mrs. C. L. Heaton’s home in Pomeroy.
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Gallipolis
Sandra Brewington
Middleport
Rutland
State Highway Patrol
Miss Brewington
Garden Club
Pomeroy
Windinng Trail
C. L. Heaton
Two Weekend Crashes Leave Drivers Unhurt in Ohio
The Messenger reports two one vehicle accidents on Route 124 near Racine and near Langsville. Corbett Cleek, 33, suffered a facial laceration but escaped the flipped car. Sandra Brewington, 18, and two passengers were uninjured after the vehicle hit an embankment and rolled over.
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Pomeroy
Howard Frank
Racine
Corbett Cleek
Ohio River
Cleek
Meigs General Hospital
Langsville
Sandra Brewington
Middleport
Miss Brewington
Frank
Reception Honors Rev Dowson in Middleport Community
About 125 people attended a Sunday night reception at Heath Methodist Church for Rev Marvin Dowson who began at the church earlier this month. Bernard Fultz led welcomes, with responses from board members and commission chairmen. Special recognition went to I E Miller age 91 and organist Mrs C M Hennessy.
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Middleport
Marvin Dowson
Heath Methodist Church
Dowson
Heath Church
Bernard Fultz
I. E. Miller
C. M. Hennesy
Dawson
Canada
Fred I. Gardner
Church of Christ
Gardner
Howard Ruppelt
First United Presbyterian Church
Eleanor Circle
Methodist Youth Fellowship
Glenn Lambert
Mrs Cook Reports On Missionary Society Members
Mrs Joseph Cook president spoke on the Ohio Baptist Woman's Missionary Society at Pomeroy First Baptist. Mrs Aten Shain led prayers for missionaries and Mrs Loraine Sterrett dedicated the love gift. Hawaii theme noted by Mrs William Watson with article by Mrs J H Stephenson on state and missions.
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Pomeroy
Joseph Cook
Ohio Baptist Woman's Missionary Society
Society of the Pomeroy First Baptist Church
Aten Shain
Loraine Sterrett
William Watson
Hawaii
J. H. Stephenson
Sterrett
Daisy Jasper
J. E. Foster
George Skinner
Ruth Circle
Albert Smith
Ralph C. Zandel
Elmer Wickham
Recovering After Surgery In Ohio Home
Michael Hackett, recovering from back surgery in Dayton, stays with his parents Mr and Mrs George Hackett Sr. His father and Thomas Scally drove to Dayton. his wife Lucille and children from Fort Myers will join today. In Middleport, teachers and officers meet at 7 30 Thursday night at the church.
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Middleport
Michael Hackett
Dayton
George Hackett
Thomas Scally
Lucille
Fort Myers
Mr. Hackett
Workers’ Conference of Teachers and Officers
Middleport Church of Christ
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Harley E. Johnson
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William Baronick
George Haley
Happy Hollow
Nora Mash
Holzer Hospital
Page St
Walter Crooks
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Keith Goble
FORD
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George Johnson
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Cathy
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Moundsville
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Tommy
Ted Stewart
Icy Miller
Veneda Powell
Etta Young
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Darren
Michel Callan
Rainbow Goldr
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William Inge
Warner Bros
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Sey Iy
John Wayne
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