Blood Donors Set Record Mark at Pomeroy Drive
In Meigs County 156 residents donated 134 pints at Pomeroy Junior High School, surpassing the previous 122 pint March record and topping the 100 pint quota. The drive aided gamma globulin and serum albumin production for polio and shock treatment, with 48 pints headed to the Office of Defense Mobilization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Meigs County
Pomeroy Junior High School
American Red Cross
Huntington
W. Va
Marion Ebersbach
Red Cross
Office of Defense Mobilization
Office of Defense Mobilizattion
Pomeroy Social Notes Camp Return And Local Events
Ten members of the Junior Youth Fellowship of the Federated Church returned from Camp Presmont on Lake Piedmont after a week with the Presbyterian youth camp. The group traveled in three cars with families including Virgil V. Brown and others. Adult advisor is Bob Wilson. Nearby events include a Wiener feast at Bailey's Lake for a General Telephone Company of Ohio employee and a layette gift for a newborn son. Several residents spend weekends visiting relatives in Logan Lancaster and Letart Falls. others attend local visits and picnics at Forked Run Lake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilford Hysell
April Shasteen
Bila Sue Terrell
Rita Scholl
Rita Neutzling
Dorinda Wilson
Jeddie Brown
Lennie Taylor
Jimmy Norton
Bob Wilson
Pomeroy
General Telephone Company of Ohio
Bailey's Lake
Rosalyn Armell
Margaret Lardner
Dorothy Long
Dorothy Watson
Margaret Renshaw
Hazel Ball
Nancy Neuman
Martha Ward
Carol Evans
Wanda Rizer
Pat McKnight
PTA Bake Sale Set for Kroger in Pomeroy
The Salisbury Consolidated School PTA announces an all day bake sale at Kroger in Pomeroy on Saturday August 1. Funds support PTA programs and student activities. Local volunteers will organize concessions and deliveries throughout the event. Proceeds benefit school projects and student services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Salisbury Consolidated School Pta
Kroger
Minersville Woman’s Society Ice Cream Social Set
The Minersville Women's Society of Christian Service will hold an ice cream social at 7 30 p m this Thursday evening at the Paul Fisher welding shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Minersville Women's Society of Christian Service
Paul Fisher
Pomeroy Group to Meet at Lincoln Hill Home
The Past Matrons of the Pomeroy Order of Eastern Star will convene at 7 30 p m Tuesday evening at the Lincoln Hill home of Marsha Hobstetter for a regular gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Pomeroy Order of Eastern Stara
Marsha Hobstetter
Lincoln Hill
Harbrecht Family Visit and Sherrill Vacation Stop
Mr and Mrs Raymond Harbrecht spent Sunday with the Harbrecht family in Columbus. Mr and Mrs Robert FE Sherrill of Chicago New Jersey arrived Monday for a two weeks vacation with Mr and Mrs W F Baxter. Mr and Mrs Clarence Struble joined the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Harbrecht
Robert Harbrecht and
Columbus
Robert FE. Sherrill
Chicago
W. F. Baxter
Clarence Struble
Rizer Oil Co bid accepted for county gasoline
Meigs County Board of Commissioners accepted the Rizer Oil Co bid to furnish premium gasoline at 20.55 cents a gallon and regular gasoline at 19.25 cents for 90 days. The board also transferred funds to aid programs and approved several payments. Attendees included Dan Hartinger Harry Craig and Roy Proffitt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Hartinger
Harry Craig
Roy Proffitt
Brown Heads for Conclave
Virgil V. Brown, Meigs County Jaycees former president and current Ohio national director, leaves Wednesday for Columbus to board a plane to Tulsa for the National Junior Chamber of Commerce executive board meeting. Accompanied by Mrs. Brown and Mrs. Joan Childs, they will vacation at Indian Lake before returning to Columbus and then home.
Mrs Arthur Taylor Services Conducted
Funeral services for Mrs. Arthur Taylor mother of the Rev. Paul Taylor were held at Richwood this afternoon. She died Saturday after surgery at University Hospital Columbus and is survived by her husband Arthur Taylor of Radnor three sons including the Rev Mr Taylor three daughters and 23 grandchildren. The Rev and Mrs Taylor and family attended the services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Arthur Taylor
Paul Taylor
Sycamore St
Richwood
Parking meter receipts posted by police chief
Chief of Police Walter Wolfe reported a weekly parking meter collection of 244 dollars. The figure covers the past seven days and reflects the city’s meter revenue stream.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Walter FE. Wolfe
Recreation vents Listed Recreation vents Listed
Middleport announces a weekly schedule for the summer recreation program led by Coach David Winefordner. Activities include girls and boys golf at Chester, Little League games against Pomeroy and Pirates, basketball practices and games, touch football, and softball with Yankees, Indians, and local teams competing through Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
David Winefordner
Chester
Pomeroy
Indians
The
Rums
Muskrats
Gluetrotters
Pirates
Gallipolis
Yankees
Twin City Card Club Members Motor to Kentucky
Members of the Twin City Card Club took a Sunday motor trip to Huntington West Virginia dining at Charlies Hotel visiting Camden Park and Dreamland then to Catlettsburg and Ashland Kentucky returning via Ohio to Fortification Hill and Gallipolis for dinner. Participants included Mrs Alva Hite Mrs Jacob Ament and several others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenn Dill
William Fisher
Bernice Darst
Rollin Beards
Police Receiver Tip In Pocketbook Theft
Local police await an out of state sheriff call in a pocketbook theft case from a Midway store. The sheriff says two women fit the description but neither was found. A pocketbook holding a large sum of money and items was tossed from a black car into a Gallia County creek Saturday and recovered by two boys who saw the vehicle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Russell Bailey
Gallia County
Athletic Association Meet Slated Tonight
Middleport is set to host a Middleport Athletic Association meeting at the high school this evening at 7 p.m. President Forrest Bachtel urges full attendance to finalize plans for the coming school year and to ensure momentum before football season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Middleport Athletic Association
Middleport High School
At & P.m
Forrest Bachtel
Bachtel
Man Suffers Burns In Rutland Brush Fire
Lawrence Hysell of Rutland sustained second and third degree facial and arm burns when gasoline used to burn brush at Fleming chicken farm exploded. He is confined at Meigs General Hospital in satisfactory condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Meigs General Hospital
Lawrence Hysell
Rutland
Hysell
Fleming Chicken Farm
Fifth Birthday Party for Johnny Jay Guinther in Middleport
Red white and blue decorations highlighted a celebration at Middleport Roadside Park for Johnny Jay Guinther’s fifth birthday. A tri color drum held favors and names, guests included Melvin Swisher Rodney Sauer Carolyn Russell and many relatives with cake by Mrs Lewis Sauer and party guests.
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Middleport
Johnny Jay Guinther
Shirley Ginther
Lewis Sauer
Melvin Swisher
Rodney Sauer
Carolyn Russell
Joy Freeman
Alice Freeman
Chucky Wagner
Steve Wagner
Jackie Wagner
Syracuse
Jean Wells
Pomeroy
Billy
Bobby Smith
Beaver Falls
Stephen
Stephanie Pullen
James Pullen
Judy Sauer
George Sauer
Cinda Sauer
Harley
Baxter Is Elected Legion Auxiliary District President
Mrs. W. F. Baxter of Drew Webster Post 39 auxiliary in Pomeroy was installed as president of the eighth district at the 35th annual state Legion and auxiliary convention in Cleveland. She received gifts and an orchid from district auxiliaries while guest speakers and local representatives attended the event. Memorial services, an installation, and banquet followed with national officers and local members present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
W. F. Baxter
American Legion Auxiliary
the Legion
Cleveland
Baxter
Drew Webster Post 39
ldAnn Perry
Girls State
Linda Wilson
Annie Canaday
Edward J. McCormac, Jr
Jerome F. Duggan
Xenia Soldier and Sailors Orphans Home
Sidney
Drew Webster Post
Paul Casci
Frank Cheesebrew
Middleport
Leona Orme
Jacksonville
Plans Listed for Songfest at Pomeroy Church
Christian Endeavor of the Pomeroy Church of Christ set a singspiration for 7 30 p m next Sunday after a Sunday meeting. A 7 p m practice was scheduled this evening. Topic Meet Barnabus the Pioneer was led by Miss Elizabeth Duffy with participants Michael Ohlinger Bonnie Bryan Janet Nesselroad Carolyn White and Mrs Donald Seevers. Janice Nesselroad selected a hymn with Brenda Strauss on piano.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Pomeroy Church of Christ
Barnabus
Elizabeth Duffy
Michael Ohlinger
Bonnie Bryan
Janet Nesselroad
Carolyn White
Donald Seevers
Janice Nesselroad
Brenda Strauss
Condition of William Hawley Is Critical
William Hawley is reported in critical condition at Holzer Hospital with pneumonia. Mrs. William Autherson was scheduled for a fifth operation at McMillen Hospital in Charleston, where she has been a patient about three months. Mrs. David C. Miller, after surgery at Holzer Hospital, has been returned home on Seventh Ave. Mrs. George Wittmer of Front St was taken to Holzer Hospital Monday for observation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
Aaron Kelton
Beverly
Gallipolis Hospital
Letart Falls
Blanche Chanin
Alvin Smith
Rocksprings Road
Middleport
William Hawley
Holzer Hospital
William Autherson
McMillen Hospital
Charleston
David C. Miller
Seventh Ave
George Wittmer
Front St
First Baptist baby class marks Debbie Lyons birthday
The Middleport church held a baby class party for Debbie Lyons second birthday. Teachers Freddie Houdashelt and Mrs. John Kauff organized ice cream decorated cup cakes lollypops and balloons. Guests included Barbara Mayes Lima Chery and Sylvia Roush Sammy Hood Jeffrey Hurley Bernard and Linda Lyons and Bobby Priddy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
First Baptist Church
Debbie Lyons
John Lyons
Freddie Houdashelt
John Kauff
Barbara Mayes
Lima
Chery
Sylvia Roush
Sammy Hood
Jeffrey Hurley
Bernard
Linda Lyons
Bobby Priddy
Weekend Visits Span Many Families Across Region
A flurry of social calls and visits is recorded as families from Cincinnati Athens and surrounding towns spent time with relatives in several locations. Names include Fred Bush Sharon Judith Martha Ann and others visiting aunts uncles and grandparents in Athens Middleport Laurelville and Columbus. The gatherings feature travel to Hartford and Toronto with extended family connections in Beaver Falls and Portsmouth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Bush
Sharon
Judith
Martha Ann
Cincinnati
Millie Pickens
Ethel Price
Clifford Hayes
St. Albans
W. Va
James Ward
Charleston
Gus Ward
S. Second Ave
Charles
Pearlie Stansbury
Albany Rest Home
Sara Kerwood
William Hill
Luna
Forrest Frazier
Irene Mona Lou
Dale
Donna Jane
Laurelville
Paul Haptonstall
Smoky Mountains
William Chisler
Ann
William Snyder
Billy
Mary Phillips
Carnegie, Pa
Yvonne Hoffner
Tommy
Marilyn Maiden
Deborah
Minnie Graham
Philip Pheifer
Pheifer
Elaine
Philip
Victor Grim
Rae Ann Mills
Ralph Nagle
Portsmouth
Russell Mills
Rae Ann
Roscoe Fowler
Columbus
Canada
Charlotte Dixon
Toronto
A. J. Beaver
Sylvia McMaster
Lula Russell
Frank Ginther
Dan Ginther
Waterford
Ginther
New Rutland Names POMEROY Pastor John Wyatt Chosen
John Wyatt of Cincinnati named pastor of the Rutland Church of Christ and to arrive Friday. He and his wife have three children a six year old, an eight year old and a eight week old daughter. A hymn sing at 2 p m next Sunday with Robert Purtell leading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
John Wyatt
Cincinnati
Rutland Church of Christ
Wyatt
Robert Purtell
Bradbury Church
Three Men Fined in Weekend Court Session
Fines of five dollars and costs were imposed on Hoyt Heightland of Pomeroy Ruben Sturgeon of Columbus and Carl L Jeffers of Mason West Virginia in weekend hearings before May or Delmar A Canaday on intoxication charges filed by Patrolman William Lehew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Delmar A Canaday
William Lehew
Hoyt Heightland
Ruben Sturgeon
Columbus
Carl L. Jeffers
Mason, W.va
Youngsters praised for poultry growing results in Letart Falls
The Chicken of Tomorrow contest at Letart Falls produced 19 entries with meat yields from 359 to 242 pounds over ten weeks. Feed costs ranged $31 to $61.25, with feed per pound of meat from 194 to 125. Labor income per pound and per head varied, reflecting differing selling prices and efficiencies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Letart Falls
Middleport Jails Three For Street Racing
Three drivers were jailed and fined after a speeding crackdown led by village official Frank Vroman. Jack K. Spires and Richard Jacks, both 23, were jailed for racing from Hobson station to Middleport's main street at 2:30 a.m., with $5 fines and costs. Margaret Smith, 38, faced a cohabitation charge and was released on bond. Elmer Sisson, 42, paid $5 fine on intoxication. James F. Tally forfeited a $15 bond after a passing at a railroad crossing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Frank Vroman
Sidney T. Russell
Jack K. Spires
Danville
Richard Jacks
Langsville
Meigs County
Hobson Station
Stewart Harris
Margaret Smith
S. First Ave
Elmer Sisson
James F. Tally
State Highway Patrol
Middleport Seeks Doctors for Hospital Clinic
Middleport Chamber of Commerce promotes a free temporary hospital or clinic in the late Senator Jones home on S Third Ave Route 7. A brochure to Ohio physicians notes a population near 4000 with two doctors and a nearby Kyger Creek plant project that will create 2500 jobs six miles away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Tom W. Jones
S. Third Ave
Ohio Medical Association
Committee On Medical Activities of
The
Chamber of Commerce
Homer E. Cook
U. S. Navy Reserve
Kyger Creek Electric Co
Cheshire
Portsmouth
Six To Take Draft Exams In Meigs County
Six Meigs County men will depart August 3 for Ashland Kentucky for pre induction physical examinations while three others will leave August 5 to be inducted. The men listed include Gilbert Fitzwater Langsville Donald Thomas Pomeroy Denver Persons Chester Fred Jenkins Jr Syracuse Roger Dillard Middleport Clarence Oiler Cheshire Route 2 for the exams and Roy Beegle Franklin Keith Weaver Dexter Isaac Wilt Middleport for induction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Meigs County
Ashland
Armed Forces
Selective Service
Gilbert Fitzwater
Langsville
Donald Thomas
Denver Persons
Chester
Fred Jenkins, Jr
Syracuse
Roger Dillard
Middleport
Clarence Oiler
Cheshire
Roy Beegle
Franklin
Keith Weaver
Dexter
Isaac Wilt
Ice Cream Social Planned by 4-H Club Boys
The 4 H Club Boys sponsor an ice cream social at Flatwoods on Wednesday evening. The event was announced to attract community participation and youth involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Flatwoods
Boys
Local 4-H Groups Report July Activities
Nine members and two visitors attended Alfred Clover ettes meeting at Grange Hall with Mrs Geneva Nolan present as home demonstration agent. B&E 4-Hers hosted by Mrs Golda Krackemberger with ten members and one visitor. Carmel Friendship Club met at Ruth and Joyce Carson for project judging with eight members and one visitor and safety play planning. Nolan judged projects. Syracuse Sunshine Girls met at Rita Cunningham and Jane Teaford homes with a Plain Seam Overcasted demonstration by Rita Largent. Chester Farm Boys met at Town Hall with adviser Ross Cleland. entertainment by Everett Castle James Ridenour and Richard Gaul. next meeting July 30. Leading Creek Rockies toured Vance's Woods studying trees led by Russell Carson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geneva H. Nolan
Alfred Cloverettes
Grange Hall
Janice Swartz
Carmel Friendship Club
Ruth
Joyce Carson
Syracuse
Sunshine
Rita Cunningham
Jane Teaford
Rita Largent
Jean Teaford
Chester
Ross Cleland
Everett Castle
James Ridenour
Richard Gaul
James Kimes
Chester 4-H Club Sets New Judging Date
The Chester So and Sew 4-H Club met at Madalyn Brown home with seventeen members present. The group announced the judging date for the club had been changed to August 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester So
Madalyn Brown
Columbia Make-It Club Meeting Notes
The Columbia Make-It Club met at the Jeffers residence and the Stan eart home. Demonstrations were given by Rebecca Dye and Patricia Tally. Donna Nelson was appointed to take flowers to the church. Linda Cheadle served as devotional leader. Mary Suzanne Dye.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia Make-It Club
Jeffers
Staneart
Rebecca Dye
Patricia Tally
Donna Nelson
Linda Cheadle
Mary Suzanne Dye
Harrisonville Honor Girls Demonstrate Cookies and Pies
The Harrisonville Honor Girls met at the Grange Hall with eleven members and ten visitors. Carol Cline presided as Helcie Clark and Rachael Burbridge demonstrated making chilled butterscotch cookies. Carolyn Welsh, Carol Cline and Sharon Atkins baked one crust pies for judging. Mrs Nolan, home demonstration agent, attended as guest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisonville
Grange Hall
Carol Cline
Helcie Clark
Rachael Burbridge
Carolyn Welsh
Sharon Atkins
Pioneers 4-H Club hears project reports
The Reedsville Pioneers 4-H Club met recently with each member presenting project work reports. Shirley Myers served as program chairman and one visitor, Lydia Belle Channels, attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reedsville Pioneers
Shirley Myers
Lydia Belle Channels
Barbara Grueser Hosts Rutland Busy Bees Meeting
Barbara Grueser was hostess to the Rutland Busy Bees. Fight members and two visitors attended. A wiener roast was planned at Patty Young’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbara Grueser
Rutland
Fight
Patty Young
New Officers Installed in Feeney Bennett Auxiliary
Middleport reports the American Legion Auxiliary officers for 1953 54 were installed at a brief meeting in the Legion Hall with Mrs Warren Davis serving as installing officer. A social at Bechtle Dairy Shop followed and no August meetings were set. Officers named include Cora Bennett president and Charles Bennett vice president among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
American Legion Auxiliary
Feeney-Bennett Post
American Legion Hall
Warren Davis
Bechtle
Cora Bennett
Charles Bennett
Lawrence Bing
C. A. Poindexter
Sidney Pickens
Phil Edwards
H. M. Cross
West End Stars Plan Ice Cream Social and Future Club Events
Eight members met at Bob Wooten's home to discuss an ice cream social and other future plans for the West End Stars club. John Montgomery will host the club in August with Owen Hoffman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West End Stars
Bob Wooten
John Montgomery
Owen Hoffman
Wolfpen Boys Meet At Club House Demonstrations
Eight members played ball and watched rope demonstrations by Handley and Hatfield. Joseph Johnson and eight Snowville Willing Workers attended a meeting at George Hart's home. Dick Bradley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wolfpen
Handley and
Hatfield
Joseph Johnson
Snowville
George Hart
Dick Bradley
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Theodore Ebersbach
Blanche Fasterday
Sylvia Poole
Jane Brown
Virginia Hubbard
Norma Amsbury
Nellie Bing
Frances Brewington
D. H. Tammen
Pearl Welker
F. J. Murray
William Collins
Frank Johnston
Edith Mallory
Eleanor Schaaf
Dorothy Dillard
Erwin Gloeckner
Paul Huber
Betty Hartung
Pomeroy Social Notes
Camp Presmont
PTA
Ast
Pomeroy Personals
Bette
Federal Land Bank Loan
United
National Farm Loan
A. C. Gibson
Sec’ y-Treas
Ohio Valley Bank
Ohio
Rizer
Brown
Mrs. Arthur Taylor
Telephone Pomeroy
Logan Monument Company OF
Pomeroy, Ohio
Pomeroy-Mason Bridge
Leo L. Vaughan
Recreationvents
Card Club
Kentucky
Middleport Social Notes
Swisher
Carol and
Debrah Guinther
Mrs
Shirley Guinther
Johnny Jay
Vrs. Baxter
Legion Head
New Rutland
EB. Blakesler
Golda Krackemberger
B&e
Helen Haggy
Vance's Woods
Russell Carson
Moore
Stewart Granger
Wendell Corey
Anthony Steel
Ivory Hunters
Bud Abbott
Lou Costello
Africa
Marilyn Monroe
MacDonald Carey
Teresa Wright
John Craven
Dolores Moran
Adele Mara
Jack Flam
Anne Baxter
Richard Conte
Ann Sothern
Deff Donnell
Nat “King” Cole
Raymond Burr
Comencas Mott
Studebaker
Wakefield Motors
Richland Ave
Athens
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