Croquette players gather nightly at Robert Coats home
A July evening photo shows croquette players at the Coats residence on Front Street beside the Ohio River. The group rests between games under river and West Virginia hills views, with James E. Simpson Bruce Bingham Deputy Sheriff C H Wise Jr John Mullin Stephen Coats Robert Coats father Kenneth Sauer and Robert Durst identified. Bingham and Sauer are Ohio University students home for the summer. Bingham is head drum major of the university band.
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Middleport
Robert Coats
Front St
Ohio River
West Virginia
James E. Simpson
Bruce Bingham
C. H. Wise, Jr
John Mullin
Stephen Coats
Kenneth Sauer
Robert Durst
Bingham
Sauer
Ohio University
Gallipolis School Board approves pay raises and hires new staff
Gallipolis administrators and special teachers received about a 10 percent pay rise for 1950 51. Football coach Wayne Gibson offered resignation. Maurice H. Fowler hired as assistant coach. Several principals and teachers boosted salaries. Two new teachers to GAHS Washington School added with salaries and credentials listed. Coal bid accepted, budget hearing set for Aug 6, and school projects include air recirculation, roof repair, new floor proposals, restroom remodeling. Je hovah s Witness convention opposed in Washington School Auditorium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Washington
Gibson
Maurice H. Fowler
Marshal D. Boggs
Nelgence Pegg
Betty Lou Baker
Mary Lou Saunders
Margaret Davis
Clyde Porter
Chauncey Thivener
Frank Washington
Hill
Charles
J. Morrison
Ross Henri Fleming
Marshall College
Vanderbilt University
Fleming
Twin High School
Bournesville
Ada Jean Raine Bryan
Nelsonville
Ohio University
Washington School
Edenville
Condee Coal Co
Hatfield-Dana Coal
GAHS
Ohio Grand
Freedom remarks mark Gallipolis Rotary meeting led by Lintz
U S Chamber official Harry A Lintz spoke at the Gallipolis Rotary Club dinner at Farmers Hotel urging strong defense and wary of big government. He warned of a communist era risk to minds and urged letters to congressmen to address parity plans education aid and socialized medicine while noting federal payrolls and subsidies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Harry A. Lintz
U. S. Chamber of Commerce
Gallipolis Rotary Club
Farmers Hotel
Lintz
America
Korea
Congress
Senate
Rotarians
Clyde Mitchell
Mark Magnussen
Mitchell
Rotary
Rotary International
George Kale
Columbus
Wayne Foster
Gallipolis State Institute
Sparrow Invasion Shocks Gallipolis Library
Gallipolis Public Library faced a commotion monday as a small sparrow invaded the main room. Miss Janet Gregg the librarian said staff spent time trying to capture the bird which eluded them several times before finally being caught.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Gallipolis Public Library
Janet Gregg
Foreclosure Filed Over Chattel Mortgage in Gallipolis
In Gallipolis the clerk of courts records an action to foreclose a chattel mortgage for $250. The mortgage was dated February 24, 1951, and involves Cary B. Wilson of Bidwell Route 1 as the defendant and Claude Reeves of Bidwell Route 1 as the plaintiff. Wn d W. P. Cherrington registered the plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Clerk of Courts Office
Cary B. Wilson
Bidwell
Claude Reeves
W. P. Cherrington
Two Autos Collide In Morning Route 7 Crash
Homer A. Baker, 60, of Gallipolis, pulled from a Wallace service station onto Route 7 and collided with Lois Radekin, 68, of Marietta, at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday. State Highway Patrol reports minor property damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer A. Baker
Gallipolis
Wallace
Lois Radekin
Marietta
State Highway Patrol
River Traffic at Gallipolis and District Locks Summary
River traffic reports from Gallipolis Locks show multiple barges moving up and down the Ohio and Kanawha rivers with elevations and times listed. Upper gauge at 18.3 feet, lower 9.9 feet, rollers 3% feet, Kanawha Falls 1.37 feet, all rising.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Alice
Semet
Reliance
Solvay
Kanawha
Kenna
Marmet
Edna
Cook
Winfield
Patsy Chotin
Stevenson
Keystone
Patriot
Keely
Jean Marie
Orleanian
Cherokee
Atlas
Boggs
Bayless
Tennessee
Dolle
Sohio State
Kanawha Falls
Births and admissions at Holzer Hospital notes
Birth announcements list Mrs Foster Tucker from Grimms Landing West Virginia a daughter and Mrs Lee Otis Blain from Gallipolis Ferry West Virginia a son Also numerous admissions including Mrs Nona Criner Gloria Norris ae G Somerville Donald Nelson Mrs Mark Daniels Mrs William Thomas Lockard Frank E Dwight Mrs Willie Kaylor Robert McClure Mae George A Pickens Mrs C E Haney B S Paynter Charles R Hill and others Discharged patients include Howard Scott Mary McCain Emzie Shafter Sidney Leifheit Anna Morgan Robert Morgan Ralph Young Richard Thomas and Walter Farrell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foster Tucker
Grimms Landing
W. Va
Lee’ Otis Blain
Gallipolis Ferry
Nona Criner
Gallipolis
Gloria Norris
Racine
Ae G. Somerville
Huntington
Donald Nelson
Langsville
Mark Daniels
William Thomas Lockard
Wellston
Frank E. Dwight
Bidwell
Willie Kaylor
Letart
Robert McClure
Crown Ty
Harry Sanders
Jackson
John A. Thomas
O— Mae George
Vinton
A. Pickens
Leonie Boggs
Gallia
C. E. Haney
Hartford
B. S. Paynter
Charles R. Hill
Fugate
Pomeroy
W. R. Drury
Glouster
Howard Scott
Mary McCain
Emzie Shafter
Sidney Leifheit
Anna Morgan
Robert Morgan
Ralph Young
Richard Thomas
Walter Farrell
Gallia 4 H clubs meet for tag day and demos
The Happy Go Lucky 4H Club met at Louise De Lille’s home on July 12 and cut out tags for tag day and mowed the church lawn with their adviser. The next meeting will be a judging meeting. The Eno Sail On Club gathered July 9 with Ella Belle and Nannita Dobbins for a program of music jokes and readings. Ella Belle Dobbins demonstrated tomato canning. Selling 4-H tags to raise funds for Canters Cave camp was discussed and distributed to members. The Flying Stitchers met at Doris Roush’s home where Myrna Thomas demonstrated dart making and Janice Yeanger demonstrated binding a buttonhole. The next meeting will be at Janice and Joyce Yeanger’s home. The Cheerful Leaders 4-H Club met in the GSI school room with Florence Main directing a program that included a story read by Main, songs by Nancy Steiner and Donna Byers, and poems read by Ibara Staltzenburg, plus a Donna Middaugh demonstration on buttonhole smoking. Delores Toth reported. The Kgger Happy Workers met at Patsy Skeen’s home with roll call naming favorites colors. A picnic and swimming party at Lake Jackson at Ardath Spires’ home on August 1 was planned. Ardath Spires was the host. Artie Rupe was news reporter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louise de Lille
Frances Armstead
Eno
Ella Belle
Nannita Dobbins
Ella Belle Dobbins
Canters Cave Camp
Sue Palmer
Doris Roush
Myrna Thomas
Janice Yeanger
Janice
Joyce Yeanger
GSI
Florence Main
Nancy Steiner
Donna Byers
Ibara Staltzenburg
Garnet Osborne
Donna Middaugh
Delores Toth
Kgger
Patsy Skeen
Lake Jackson
Ardath Spires
Artie Rupe
Divorce suit filed by Edna Cochran Patriot
Edna Cochran Patriot sues Raymond Cochran in Gallia County court seeking dissolution of marriage. The couple wed in Ironton in 1943 and have seven children. Edna also requests alimony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Clerk of Courts’ Office
Edna Cochran Patriot
Raymond Cochran
Patriot
Ironton
Edna Cochran
Letart Falls guests visit with family in quick trip
Don Terry and Richard De Witt of Letart Falls were guests Tuesday of Richard De Witt’s mother Mrs. Howard Feustel and daughter Jenny Lou. Mrs. Feustel and Jenny Lou visited the two men at Letart Falls today. Mrs. Margaret Reid returned home Tuesday from Cleveland after a two week stay with her daughter Mrs. Charles Mimmarino and spent Monday night in Columbus with her brother Shirly Jarvis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Terry
Richard de Witt
Letart Falls
Howard Feustel
Jenny Lou
Feustel
Margaret Reid
Cleveland
Charles Mimmarino
Columbus
Shirly Jarvis
Garden Club Notes From Pomeroy Meeting
Pomeroy Chester Garden Club met July 11 at Mrs Roy Miller's home with Mrs Paul Baer assisting. Eighteen members attended as plans were made to attend the Athens Garden Club convention September 13 and 14. Two members resigned, a picnic planned for September, and awards were given for flower arrangements. A paper on Summer Care of Roses was presented and slides of Ohio state parks shown. Ice cream and soft drinks were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Vernon Weber
Howard Knight
Pearl Mora
Pearl Koblentz
Esther Wright
Eighth District Legion Auxiliary convention attendees named
At New Straits ville on Tuesday four women attended the Eighth District American Legion Auxiliary convention: Mrs Sue Jeffers Mrs Gladys Mowery Mrs Eulalie Webster and Miss Jenny Sue Eis stein. Webster chaired the place committee and Jeffers served on the resolution committee. Webster was appointed to represent the Eighth District Unit Activity Committee at the Department Convention in Columbus August 10 11 and 12.
Local residents update from Ohio communities
Miss Margaret Werry returns to work in Dayton after visiting her parents Mr and Mrs Charles Jerry over the weekend. Miss Eileen Sauvage stays in Pomeroy to care for her ill mother Mrs Jules Sauvage. F Whitney Ingraham visits business rounds in Columbus. Mrs A Bell Grosso and daughter Marguerite of Baltimore visit Suehes. Jennie Watson hospitalized at Mt Carmel Columbus for burns. Visiting Sunday were Leroy Watson Sr Jauline and family and Mary K Hood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Werry
Dayton
Charles Jerry
Eileen Sauvage
Pomeroy
Jules Sauvage
F. Whitney Ingraham
Columbus
A. Bell Grosso
Marguerite
Baltimore
Suehes
Jennie Watson
Mt. Carmel Hospital
Leroy Watson Sr
Jauline
Leroy Watson
Mary K. Hood
Columbus Brickles
Birth of Helen Johnston in Tyler Texas
Mr. and Mrs. Rensselear Johnston announce the birth of a daughter named Helen on Thursday July 12 in Tyler Texas. The Johnsons have another daughter. Grandparents are Eater Downing Grant Sr and Mrs Chudleigh Long of Philadelphia, and Mr and Mrs R R Johnson of Cleveland. Great grandparents include Mr and Mrs John B Downing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Rensselear Johnston
Martha Jane Downing
Tyler
Texas
Helen
Johnsons
Eater Downing
Grant Sr
Chudleigh Long
Philadelphia
R. R. Johnson
Cleveland
John B. Downing
Don Allens Honored In Article
In a feature in the DA s newspaper the Don Allen organizations honor Mr and Mrs Allen on their twenty fifth wedding anniversary. Pictures show the Allens and their anniversary cake and Don Allen receiving his Doctor s degree in Business at Rio Grande College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Da’s
Don Allen
Albany
Buffalo
Lockport
New York City
Allen
A. H. Bradbury
Powell Place
Mr. Bradbury
Auto Struck By Train Near Parking Lot Crossing
Mrs Kath leen Grimm of Letart drove into the path of a west bound C and O freight at a crossing near the lower parking lot entrance. The right side of the auto was heavily damaged but both Mrs Grimm and passenger Genetta Grimm were uninjured. Chief Walter E Wolfe led the investigation and said Mrs Grimm did not see the train.
Veteran to Return to Overseas Duty
Corporal Charles Lewis of Pomeroy to leave for overseas duty after nine years in the Army. He enlisted at 18 and served three years overseas, according to his parents Mr. and Mrs. William Lewis of Pomeroy Star Route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Charles Lewis
William Lewis
Lewis
First Aid Equipment Demonstrated by Shuler
Middleport residents watch Emmett Shuler, first aid chief, demonstrate the inhalator, resuscitator, and respirator for the weekly class at the Firemen's quarters in the Village Hall. Firemen from Pomeroy and several Boy Scouts of Troop 45, Middleport, are among the participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Emmett Shuler
Basketball Court Gift to Meigs County Home
In Middleport last night the Men's Fellowship of Churches of Christ in Meigs County donated a basketball court and basketballs to the Meigs County Children's Home as part of a new recreational program. Helpers included Roscoe Satterfield Homer Rice Wilbur Pierce Lester Bailey Bob Purtell Bradbury Church of Christ James Reed Bradford Church of Christ Robert Reed Kenneth Hill Ray Russell Kenneth Wyant and Zion Church of Christ.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Men’s Fellowship of Churches of Christ
Meigs County
Roscoe Satterfield
Homer Rice
Wilbur Pierce
Lester Bailey
Bob Purtell
Bradbury Church of Christ
James Reed
Bradford Church of Christ
Robert Reed
Kenneth Hill
Ray Russell
Kenneth Wyant
Zion Church of Christ
Pratt Beauty Salon Open House Saturday
MIDDLEPORT Open house for new Pratt Beauty Salon in the Ohio Hotel will be held Saturday with the public invited to visit Middleport s newest business establishment. Mr and Mrs Ralph Pratt will operate the salon with Mrs Violet Gosney as manager. Mrs Pratt recently completed cosmetology training and awaits exams. Mr Pratt will finish his course in November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
New Pratt
Ohio Hotel
Ralph Pratt
Violet Gosney
Austin-Marinello
Columbus
Pratt
State Board
Ice Cream and Bake Sale Slated at Darwin School
The PTA of Darwin School will hold an ice cream and bake sale on Friday July 20 instead of the previously announced July 13. The change corrects an earlier publishing error.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darwin
PTA
Parents Warned of Danger Of Leaving Keys in Autos
POMEROY Chief of Police Walter E Wolfe warned parents to remove ignition keys when leaving children unattended in cars after an intoxicated man tried to start a car moments after a parent left two kids in the vehicle. Store employees intervened and the man was arrested. Wolfe cautioned such acts could lead to tragedy if an intoxicated person drives off with children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Walter E. Wolfe
Wolfe
Youthful Leaders Run Church School Exercises
At First Presbyterian MIddleport on Sunday morning the Westminster Youth Fellowship Camp Indianola participants led opening exercises. James Buchanan presented attendance pins. Jeanne Ann Wiseman served as acting superintendent. Carol Meadows spoke on recreation. Fred Lewis on religious training. Neida Stivers on missionary work. Jean Ann announced daily camp schedule. several members received pins for 3 months to 9 years of service with names listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
First Presbyterian Church
Westminster
Indianola
James Buchanan
Jean Ann Wiseman
Charles Hess
Danny Sanborn
Jean Ann
Carol Meadows
Fred Lewis
Neida Stivers
Sharon Evans
Daisie Saunders
Peter Stace
Pauline Zirkle
Jack Coleman
Janice Zirkle
Harold Sauer
James Sullivan
Dorothy Sullivan
Dee Sauer
Leo Beeson
Ann
David
Carol Ann Lyons
Judy Sauer
Betsy Wolfe
J. H. Grate
Sheila Stover
Judy
Karen Gregg
Becky Wiseman
Helen Taylor
Anna Weed
Carl Taylor
Helen Buchanan
Lynn Buchanan
Bill Taylor
Doa Hayes
Martha Ohlinger
Arthur Lewis
Fanie Erlewine
Kenneth Sauer
Robert Tewksbury
John Fultz
Col Ballentine joins Ridgway staff in Korea
Col Smith E Ballentine of the U S Marine Corps has been appointed to Gen Matthew Ridgway's staff in Korea. He will depart September 1 for the new assignment. Ballentine's home is Marietta, where C H Wise Jr stayed during his city employment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
C. H. Wise Jr
Col
Smith E. Ballentine
U. S. Marine Corps
Matthew Ridgway
Korea
Col. Ballentine
Marietta
Wise
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Howard B
Mullen
2Nd St. Pomeroy
Marietta Paints & Varnishes
Pomeroy Cement Block CO
U.S. Chamber of Commerce
Sparrow
Holzer Hospital
Elberfelds
Pomeroy Social Notes
Chester Garden Club
Pomeroy Personals
Ohio Valley
Jane Ace
Don Allens
Shuler
S. E. Ballentine
Ridgway
Jarman
Hartley & Bennett
Associated Radio
Harry A. Miller
Hamilton
Elgin and
Bulova
Syracuse
Heisey
Main
Hotpoint
Thriftmaster
Ewing's Furniture & Appliance Store
Pomeroy Leek
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