Van Duyn Place: One of Middleport’s Oldest Homes
The 1852 brick Van Duyn Place at 175 S Second St Middleport is among Meigs County’s oldest homes. Built by the Van Duyn lineage linked to early settlers Dr W B Van Duyn and John Boudinot, it recalls Johnny Appleseed visits and frontier stories.
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Paul French
Second St
Middleport
City
Meigs County
van Duyn
Benjamin Smith
Ohio
Elizabeth Smith
Benjamin
W. B. van Duyn
John van Duyn
Jeanette Boudinot
Elias Boudinot
Dover Township
Johnny Appleseed
Elizabeth
New Jersey
John Boudinot
Elias
John
Ohio Country
Gravel Hill
Bangor
Maine
French
Kansas
A. H. van Duyn
Hill City
James Smith
Leading Creek
Marietta
Roxbury
Mass
Amy Barker
Isaac Barker
Athens County
Marietta Stockade
Smiths
Barker
Murray
Harris
Nye
Phelps
Hubbell
Monroe
Stow
Meigs
Gallia
Project Committee Ready For Blitz at Harmon Field
Harmon Field project committee moved into the doing phase ahead of the blitz weekend. About 25 members reported progress on field relocation, indoor toilets, and site grading while committees readied resources including 600 concrete blocks, 1500 firebricks, and hauled shale and slag. A new finance panel aims to raise 500 dollars as donations already total 69 dollars.
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Point Pleasant
Harmon Field Project Committee
Harmon Field
Pete Steenbergen
W. W. Smith
Camp Conley Center
Virgil Love
L. W. Holley
Hutchinson
Grover Childress
Carroll Kennedy
Kenneth Roush
Miles Downing
George Kenney
Charles Hornbeck
F. H. Capehart
Ovens
M. C. Clark
West Virginia Coal and Transportation Co
W. W. Dixon
Harry Rhodes
Keystone Equipment Co
Childress
Junior Woman's Club
O. E. Easley
Carpenters’ Union
CLU
D. W. Rothgeb
Smith
Rothgeb
L. W. Getty
Dewey Windsor
Miles Dowling
Four Boys C captured After Chase in Auto
Four teens from Lakin Industrial School were jailed in Mason County after a late Monday thefts and a 15 mile chase by city police. The group identified as Rollin Banks Vernon Willis Chester Teet and Charles Dowell. Teet drove a 1941 car from Meigs County to Point Pleasant before being stopped by Officer Geiger and civilian Darst in rain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Lakin Industrial School
Mason County
Ohio
Meigs County
Rollin Banks
Waverly Willis
Chester Teet
Charles Edward Dowell
Mason
Middleport
Dowell
Willis
Pomeroy
Blaettner Motor Co
Teet and Banks
Blaettner
Teet
Fifth and Viand
Geiger
Franze Darst
Shadle Bridge
Huntington
Darst
PT Pleasant Social Notes Lambda Chi Omega Plans State Conven
Lambda Chi Omega sorority organized plans for a state convention to be held in September at the American Legion building. Mrs. Woodrow Kapp led a business session with several members present. Delegates for Charleston are Mrs. D. G. Wilfong and Mrs. Stanley Waldie. Additional attendees included Mrs. Wilfong, Mrs. Waldie, and others, discussing a home talent show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lambda Chi Omega _ sorority
American Legion
Woodrow Kapp
J. A. Shinn
Gene Crow
Dan Nickell
Franklin Martin
Nelson Park
C. L. Head
J. W. Burdette
Casby Meadows
Charleston
D. G. Wilfong
Stanley Waldie
Wilfong
Waldie
Roush
W. E. Dunn
George Keener
Howard Erwin
A. E. Masters
Grover Hite
Jerry Rodgers
T. F. Yost
Foglesong
Dirt Carrier Collision Near Point Pleasant Involved Flagman Signal
Gene F. Elmore of Spencer West Virginia collided with an empty dirt carrier owned by Herring Construction Co of Pomeroy at 3 45 p m on Route 62 one half mile from Point Pleasant near the B and O viaduct The driver says the flagman did not signal while the company insists a signal was given
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Gene F. Elmore
Spencer
W. Va
Elmore
Herring Construction Co
Pomeroy
Vernon Star Dusters 4-H Club meeting report
The Vernon Star Dusters 4-H Club met at the Vernon school with vice president Miss Ruth Roush calling the meeting to order. Muyoma Donahue led the devotional. Ten members attend 4-H camp this week at the recreation center. Poems were read by Walden Thompson Blain Staats Ralph Thompson and Larry Leiving. Club reporter is Miss Kathleen Thompson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon Star Dusters
Vernon School
Ruth Roush
Muyoma Donahue
Walden Thompson
Blain Staats
Ralph Thompson
Larry Leiving
Kathleen Thompson
Local Carpenter Auxiliary 529 installs new officers
Mrs. L. W. Holley presided at the meeting at 9 Main St. New officers installed include president Mrs. Holley, vice president Mrs. Clarence Cheesebrew, warden Mrs. Guy Minturn, conductor Mrs. Wirt Robbins, and treasurer Mrs. Miles Dowling. Other attendees were Mrs. Virgie Stewart, Mrs. Eugin Johnson, Mrs. Pickens, Mrs. Louis Bumgardner, Mrs. Lillian Bumgardner and Mrs. Dora Kapp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. W. Holley
Carpenter Auxiliary
Main St
Clarence Cheesebrew
Guy Minturn
Wirt Robbins
Miles Dowling
Virgie Stewart
Eugin Johnson
Pickens
Louis Bumgardner
Lillian Bumgardner
Dora Kapp
Man Back in Jail Following Release
Charles Kelly Sayre was sentenced to 60 days in Mason County Jail and fined $100 after being released three months earlier for intoxication. Leroy Miller failed to appear before Justice S A Simmons on a driving while intoxicated charge, forfeiting a $57.50 appearance bond and paying $50 plus costs in his absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Charles Kelly Sayre
Mason County
Leroy Miller
Justice of the Peace
S. A. Simmons
Miss Purdum Hosts Bridge Party on Main Street
Betty Purdum hosted a Monday night bridge party at her Main Street home. Guests included Mrs. Samuel Roush Mrs. James Shadle Miss Patty Ingraham Mrs. William Stanley Miss Barbara Burdette Miss Libby Lasley Miss Martha Moore Miss Marilyn Putz and Miss Doris Becky. Mrs. Roush won high score with Mrs. Shadle second and Mrs. Stanley lowest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Purdum
Main St
Samuel Roush
James Shadle
Patty Ingraham
William Stanley
Barbara Burdette
Libby Lasley
Martha Moore
Marilyn Putz
Doris Becky
Roush
Mrs. Shadle
Stanley
Local residents share visits and travel notes
Mrs Wirt Robbins and daughter with Mrs Okla Riddle and Mary Ann spent Tuesday with Mrs Robbins' parents Mr and Mrs John Ord of Gallipolis Ferry. Ed and Hempton Lunsford of Columbus visit Mr and Mrs Perry Sayre in Arbuckle. Mrs Junia Amos of Leon learns her brother J D Ferguson of Salinas California is critically ill from a heart attack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wirt Robbins
Okla Riddle
Mary Ann
Main St
James Hall
Terry
Natalie
Charleston Road
Wadear Thabet
Johnnie, Jones Sr
Lake White
Stolen Manhole Lid Found in Auto
A vandal took a manhole cover from 24th and M streets last night. Street Commissioner R V Robbins reported the lid was found propped under the driver's seat of a resident’s car at the same intersection, suggesting the prowler may have been playing games or frightened.
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Point Pleasant
24Th
M. Vernon
R. V. Robbins
Robbins
Boat Instruction Given To Life Saving Class
Nelsonville reports the senior life saving class of six members traveled to Lake Hope Saturday for boat instruction. Martha Betts and Ted Thomas, Red Cross water safety instructors, led the session with the group accompanying the outing.
Simpson Family Vacation Spares Time in West Virginia Kentucky
The Rev and Mrs Raymond Simpson recently returned from a week long vacation with friends visiting West Virginia and Kentucky. They visited his father Joe Simpson and brother Lane Simpson in West Union and spent time with friends in Flemingsburg Kentucky.
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Raymond Simpson
West Virginia
Kentucky
Joe Simpson
Lane Simpson
West Union
Flemingsburg
Bowen Leads In Centennial Queen Contest
Loisene Bowen Swan Township holds first place with 67 400 votes in the Vinton County Centennial Queen contest. Clara Jane Crow McArthur remains second with 40 950 votes, Ruth Dickman Hamden climbs to third with 33 050, passing Francis Waldron McArthur RFC who falls to fifth behind Rhea Burt Londonderry rt 1. The field includes Freida Reynolds McArthur route 1 Anna Lightfoot Dundas Ann Rutherford McArthur Irma Bolen Zaleski Margaret Thompson McArthur Phylis Bales Allensville Julia Loretta Collins Radcliff Rita Cornell Wilkesville, with votes listed. Chairman J W Saltz says voting closes midnight July 29 and winners receive a Washington DC trip or $50 cash.
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McArthur
Loisene Bowen
Swan Township
Vinton County
Clara Jane Crow
Ruth Dickman
Hamden
Francis Waldron
McArthur Rfc
Rhea Burt
Londonderry Rt. 1
Freida Reynolds
Anna Lightfoot
Dundas
Ann Rutherford
Irma Bolen
Zaleski
Margaret Thompson
Phylis Bales
Allensville
Julia Loretta Collins
Radcliff
Rita Cornell
Wilkesville
J. W. Saltz
Washington, D. C
Five More Bodies Found in Army Plane Crash Toll 39
Myrtle Beach South Carolina officials report that 39 deaths are confirmed from an Army Air Force transport plane crash near the city. The tally rose from 34 after five more bodies were recovered, described as probable military hitch hikers.
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Myrtle Beach
S. C
Army Air Force
Here
Air Force
Recreation Committee Schedules Pet Show
Nelsonville reports plans for another pet show to be held likely in the second week of August at the athletic field. Last year’s event drew wide participation and large crowds, and interest for this year is rising. A definite announcement will follow soon.
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Nelsonville
Nelsonville Couple In South America
Dr and Mrs J L Webb of Nelsonville travel to Argentina for the International College of Surgeons meeting in Buenos Aires. They visit Miami Panama Lima Santiago Rio de Janeiro and New York City en route and plan to return August 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
J. L. Webb
South America
International College of Surgeons
Buenos Aires
Argentina
Miami
Fla
Panama
Lima
Peru
Santiago
Chile
Sao Paulo
Rio de Janiero
Brazil
New York City
Motorist Fined For Crossing Center Line In State Highway
Edward Andell of Cleveland pleaded guilty at arraignment before Mayor Earl Hilleary after crossing a freshly painted center line on a state highway. He was fined 10 dollars plus costs by the court. Haircut prices in Cleveland union shops rose to 1.25 dollars and shaves to 75 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
State Highway Patrol
Edward Andell
Cleveland
Earl Hilleary
Missionary Society To Meet Thursday
Nelsonville Presbyterian Missionary Society will hold its regular July meeting in the church social rooms Thursday at 7 30 PM. Hostesses are Mrs C W Backus Mrs J L Evans and Mrs F S Lowry. Mrs J D Knight will lead devotions and Mrs H J Ong will present the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Presbyterian Missionary Society
C. W. Backus
J. L. Evans
F. S. Lowry
J. D. Knight
H. J. Ong
Worstell Addresses Rotarians on Rotary Education
Lawrence G. Worstell, Athens Rotary Club past president, spoke to Nelsonville Rotarians on Rotary Education. He traced Rotary’s 1905 Chicago roots, its philosophy of life, and inclusive membership. He highlighted the Paul Harris Foundation and international university scholarships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Rotary
Lawrence G. Worstell
Athens Rotary Club
First Presbyterian Church
Charles Walker
Paul Harris
Chicago
Worstell
Shangri-la
Weed Mowing Urged for City
Nelsonville officials urge residents to mow weeds on empty lots as city crews work to reduce disease breeding spots. Sanitary officer Homer Adams and George E. Johnson say vacant lots attract growth and threaten health. owners must destroy weeds or the city will and bill the cost to the county for tax collection.
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Nelsonville
Service
Homer Adams
George E. Johnson
Second Moonlight Swim Planned for Thursday
Nelsonville announces a second moonlight swim at the community pool Thursday night. The event opens at 8 p.m. and runs until 11 30 p.m. or later if interest remains, with 275 attendees at the first event and a full staff of attendants on duty. Regular admission prices apply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Sam Howe
Mount St. Mary Hospital Notes Admits and Discharges
Charles Robinson and Ruth Graham admitted to Mount St. Mary Hospital in Nelsonville along with Mrs. Edward Evans. Discharges include Mrs. George McKibbons and daughter and Mrs. Lloyd Gibbons and daughter from Nelsonville. Sharon Keiffer and David Lewis Dresher also noted.
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Mount St. Mary Hospital
Charles Robinson
Nelsonville
Ruth Graham
Edward Evans
George McKibbons
New Plymouth
Lloyd Gibbons
George Dishong
Sharon Keiffer
David Lewis Dresher
Union Furnace
Soil Exhibit Planned for Vinton Centennial Events
Arrangements are set for a soil conservation exhibit during the Vinton County Centennial from July 30 to August 5. The exhibit, sponsored by the Vinton Soil Conservation District, uses photographs and color slides to show local soil conservation practices. The event coincides with Agriculture Day August 1, featuring a Holstein call sale. The Methodist Youth Fellowship will meet August 1 at 6 30 p m and visit Pine Forest at Carbondale.
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Trict
Vinton County
Soil Conservation Service
R. B. Will
Board of Supervisors
SCS
4-H Club
Ben Laverty
Gordon Riley
Ashland
Ohio
Ohio Holstein-Friesian Association
All Star Tilt Draws Nelsonville Fans to Toledo
Nelsonville football fans plan a caravan to Waite Stadium in Toledo on August 18 for the North South all star game. Clarence Whitey Tyo will play on the South team after starring at fullback for the local high school. About 50 tickets were available with roughly 30 spoken for, and organizers urge interested fans to contact Miller Abel or Linton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Toledo
Waite Stadium
Clarence “Whitey
Tyo
Charles Miller
Miller
John Abel
Max Linton
1514 Admitted To City Pool Week Summary
Attendance at the Nelsonville city pool for the week ending July 23 totaled 1514. Admissions included 69 adults 965 children and 480 season ticket holders. July 18 had the highest attendance with 362 visitors. Total collections were $107.55.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Sam Howe
Fiskes Visit Keplars in Zanesville on Tuesday
Mr and Mrs Arley Fisk were Tuesday guests of Mr and Mrs Ross Keplar at Zanesville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Arley Fisk
Ross Keplar
Zanesville
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C. H. Harris
Orpheum
THU
Willam Holder
Movietone News and Cartoon
Legion Auxiliary
American Legion Auxiliary
Lena Foglesong
Marjorie Waldie
Chester A. Roush
Paul F. Thomas
Miss Purdum
Bowen
Recreation Committee
Discover New Horizons
James H. Wilson
First National Bank Bldg
Nelsonville, Ohio
L.G. Worstell
ATG
Vinton
Methodist
Paul M. Niswander
Pine Forest
Carbondale
All Star Tilt
Cooper
Public Sq
Gowze
Sterling
Glen D. Thomas
Towle
Towle Sterling
Glen D. Thomas, Jeweler
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