Meigs Man Talks Life At Top of World Thule Base
Lt James Lochary of Meigs County reports from Thule Greenland the vast new top of the world operation. He notes two of seven planned air strips completed quarters with running water and electricity and wind paths. Temperatures reach 40 to 50 degrees below zero and months of darkness follow. A second Meigs resident Lt William Moore serves as adjutant of the 931st Air Control and Warning Squadron. A third Meigs Countian Lt Wallace Riggs is slated to command a forthcoming LST to move supplies to Greenland. Lochary expects to stay about one year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lochary
Denmark
NATO
Meigs
William Moore
W. B. Moore
Middleport
Moore
Heath Methodist Church
Methodist
Dresden
931St Air Control and Waving Squadron
Middleport High School
Ohio University
Pomeroy High School
Meigs Countian
Wallace Riggs
Anapolis Naval Academy
LST
Riggs
Greenland
Lieutenant Riggs
Herb Riggs
Thule
Meigs County Land Transfers
Meigs County records show transfers of multiple parcels across townships including Bedford Middleport Salem Orange Columbia Letart Olive Rutland and Salisbury. Specific grants include O W Clark and Phebe Clark to Leonard and Naomi Reed and Elizabeth Rumfield and Archie Rumfield to Howard and Rachel Wilson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. W. Clark
Phebe Clark
Leonard C. Reed
Naomi R. Reed
Bedford Township
Elizabeth Rumfield
Archie Rumfield
Howard Wilson
Rachel A. Wilson
Middleport
J. H. Grate
Lenore B. Grate
Estil Johnson
Reva Johnson
Salem Township
Ernest W. Bahr
Bertha Bahr
Victor A. Bahr
Wilma Bahr
Orange Township
W. H. Cheadle
Ida Mae Cheadle
Roy E. McClain
Flora McClain
Columbia Township
Walter Canter
Ada Canter
Tom D. Pickens
Letart
Clive Quivey
Annie Quivey
Alva Spencer
Fred Spencer
Joel Shamblin
Helen Shamblin
M. L. French
Grace French
James R. Jeffers
Salisbury Township
Rosalia Fuller
Kenneth G. Fuller
Laura E. Ruth
Olive Township
Flossie Hysell
Elmer Hysell
Branch C. Fleming
Rutland
Lawsuit Filed for Divorce Custody and Support in Athens County
Laura Mae Shaw filed for divorce from Allyn Roscoe Shaw in the Court of Common Pleas, Athens County Ohio. The petition requests custody and support for minor children and other relief. Hearing set for August 31, 1953 or soon after.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allyn Roscoe Shaw
South Seventeenths St
Columbus
Ohio
Laura Mae Shaw
Court of Common Pleas
Athens County
Laura Maf Shaw
Bolin & Walker
Partition suit over Nellie White estate in Coolville
Plaintiff Jack EF White seeks partition of real estate in Coolville Troy Township Athens County Ohio. The notice targets unknown heirs and specifies Inlet 38 and half of Inlet 39 previously owned by Nellie White. Defendants must answer by September 12 1953 or judgment will be taken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde J. White, Jr
Coolville
Ohio
Fach
Jack EF. White
Court of Common Pleas
Athens County
Towit
Inlet
Troy Township
Nellie White
Therm
Clair E. Berry
Probate Court Suspends Hearings on Athens County Estates
The Athens County Probate Court suspends hearings on multiple estate accounts until August 24 1953 at 9:00 a.m. Written exceptions may be filed prior to five days before the hearing. Parties include Elizabeth G Andersch Eva Breta John Stace Lois Dunlap Lucy Gillette Walter Hoskins Carl Kincade Frances G Russe Mildred Cartin Malissie Fletcher Jaret Brown J R Martin Margaret Morris Wm Parker Walker and The Bank of Athens. Judge John F Newcomb presiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens County
Ohio
Elizabeth G Andersch
Emma M. Andersoh
Orville G. Brandeberry
Barbara F. Brandeberry
Evan Bretz
Deinon. Breta
John Stace
Freda Coyle
Lois Dunlap
Delmar Dunlap
Lucy Gillette
Arra Gillette
Walter Hoskins
Oliver Hoskins
Carl Kincade
J W Kincade
Frances G. Russe
Maud Lewellen
Bank of Athens
NBA
Benjamin F. Rogers
Crystal L. Simms
Franklin Joseph Sim
J. R. Martin
John Martin
Margaret M. Morris
William Wesley Morris
Wm. Parker Walker
Ruth Ann Schoonover
John F. Newcomb
Judy Ann Overturf Celebrates Eighth Birthday in Bradbury
Middleport notes report Judy Ann Overturf’s eighth birthday celebrated with a lawn party hosted by her mother Mrs F Overturf at their Bradbury home. Beverage, favors, and gift unwrapping followed. Prizes awarded to several guests include Patty Michael, Tommy Russell, Lee Roush, Paula Michael, Mary K Walburn, and Russell McElhinny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Judy Ann Overturf
F. O. Overturf
Bradbury
Patty
Paula Michael
Kathy McElhinny
Patty Roush
Bessie Smith
Mary K. Walburn
Lee Roush
Tommy Russell
Everett Michael
Jerry Davis
Russell McElhinny
Leonard Roush
Ronnie
Donnie Hanning
David Lewis
Susie Brooks
Jerry Jacks
Linda Craft
Sharon Payne
Wallace Russell
Marvin Roush
Naomi Overturf
Patty Michael
Mrs. Overturf
Judy
Blake Hosts Guests From Mason and Pittsburgh
Mrs. FE Mae Ingles and Mrs. L S Blettner of Mason along with Mrs Emma Maderia of Pittsburgh visited Mr. and Mrs FE Blake on Seventh Ave last night in honor of Mrs Maderia who has been their houseguest. Mrs Madeira spent Thursday afternoon with Mrs Lulu Mason on Walnut St
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
FE. M. Blake
Seventh Ave
FE. Mae Ingles
L. S. Bletner
Mason
Emma Maderia
Pittsburgh
Local residents host diverse visiting guests and family
Households across the area received guests and visitors from multiple towns. Names include Harley Gotthe, Clarence Kirkbride and their children, and Linda Poole. Visits spread from Crooksville and Roseville to Columbus, Charleston, Cincinnati, and Indianapolis with relatives from Bucyrus, Ironton, Nelsonville, Logan, and Dayton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iva Stewart
Harley Gotthe
Crooksville
Clarence Kirkbride
Coleen, Terry, Randy
Judy
Roseville
First Baptist Men to Attend Ohio Conference at Denison
Laymen from the First Baptist Church of Middleport plan to attend the Ohio Baptist Men's Conference at Denison University in Granville this Saturday and Sunday. Participants include Kalad Hindy Alifford Stimbo L L Lyon David Darst Jr Bill Darst John Kauff Dale Mourning Thomas Darst L D Diles G Reynolds Harold E Hubbard Willis Anthony and Paul Smart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
First Baptist Church
Ohio Baptist Men's Conference
Denison University
Granville
Kalad Hindy
Alifford Stimbo
L. L. Lyon
David Darst, Jr
Bill Darst
John Kauff
Dale Mourning
Thomas Darst
L. D. Diles
G. ©. Reynolds
Harold FE. Hubbard
Willis Anthony
Paul Smart
100 Degree Marks Hit Middleport
Thermometers topped 100 degrees as unofficial observers tracked heat. Children crowded the post office area pool and Bailey's Lake while teens Sidney Klees and Jack Lloyd suffered head injuries diving at Gallipolis pool. Lloyd was knocked out and rescued by a companion. both teens wore patches and bandages by Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Bailey's Lake
Gallipolis
Sidney
Hotdog) Klees
Jack Lloyd
Lloyd
Appeal Urges Aid for Fraley Family Fire Victims
Mrs. Arthur E. Strauss of the Pomeroy Red Cross appeals for clothing and other aid for the Fraley family of Carpenter who lost food, furnishings, and personal belongings when a fire destroyed their home last Friday night. Defective wiring is suspected. Five children remain and local donations may be left at the Red Cross office on E Main Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Allen Fraley
Carpenter
Arthur E. Sturass
American Red Cross
Strauss
Fraley
Red Cross
E. Main St
Union Furnace July meet and surrounding social notices
Union Furnace July meeting of Berea Class of the Presbyterian Church was at Mrs. Harold Powell's home led by Mrs. Howard White. Birthdays honored included Mrs. Sutton, Mrs. John McClain, and Mrs. Sheline with guests Brenda Powell and others. A August meeting is planned at Mrs. Klinger and Mrs. Winder will lead. A series of family gatherings and picnics occurred at Lake Hope, Stoutsville Camp Ground, Buckeye Lake, and with relatives in Worthington Kentucky, featuring numerous households and travelers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Furnace
Berea
Presbyterian Church
Harold Powell
Howard White
Sutton
John McClain
Sheline
Brenda Powell
Johnny Powell
Janet White
Karolyn Ann Redd
Randy Sinnott
Ronnie Neal
Klinger
Winder
Coolville News Highlights Local Shifts and Meetings
Kenneth Deeter left Coolville for a Cleveland plant position after the facility was shut for three weeks due to a strike. The Southwestern Ohio Promotional Association IOOF invites all Coolville area residents to the Troy meeting on Saturday September 19 to witness initiations from southwestern Ohio. Mrs G R Gunder returned from Columbus after funeral services for her sister in law Mrs Lester Parkins and others. Mrs Lou Winner visited Coolville from Stewart while at the Gunder home on Main St.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coolville
Kenneth Deeter
Cleveland
Odd Fellows
Southwestern Ohio Promotional Association
IOOF
Troy
Ohio
G. R. Gunder
Columbus
Lester Parkins
Mary Winner
Ann Baden
Lou Winner
Stewart
Oscar Gunder
Main St
Middleport Band Rehearsal Call For Musicians
Bandmaster Franklin Ginther calls senior players to report 9 am and juniors at 10 30 am next Tuesday. Majorette tryouts set for 1 pm. Rehearsals for two preschool appearances for Meigs County Fair and the high school ice cream social on August 28 at the campus. Musicians to bring instruments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Franklin Ginther
Ginther
Meigs County
Middleport Church News and Services Overview
Middleport churches present weekly schedules with multiple services. Heath Methodist and First Baptist list worship, communion, and school times. Cheshire farewell for Miss Simmons. Presbyterian notes vacation and Youth Conference Sunday. Church of Christ announces September pastoral start and school with communion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heath Methodist
L. A. Bangerter
First Baptist
Claremont E. Hoyt
B. H. Sanborn Missionary Society
Polluck
Middleport
Cheshire Baptist Church
Alice Mae Simmons
Burma
Board of Deasons
First Presbyterian
Howard Ruppelt
Wooster II
Wooster College
George Ed Greenlee
Fred Lewis
Carroll Meadows
Pauline Zirkle
Julia Ann Probasco
Jean Ann Wiseman
William Taylor
Robert Tewksbury
Church OF Christ
Fred I. Gardner
Weekend Visitors and Social Gatherings Across Ohio
Akron visitors Mr and Mrs M M Mace and Mrs Hayden Evans with son Leon of Columbus joined Chester Lee’s family for a weekend. Bidwell Church choir held a wiener roast on church lawn. Cleveland visitors Mr and Mrs Edward Sable and Mrs Homer Mossman entertained Mrs T J Moore. Ell enwood couple Lindsey Rutan and Ellenwood sisters visited Mr and Mrs Anthony Murry. Glenn Hinson and Elwood Hinson hosted in Columbus with Amos Adams and Mrs Howard Crosley as Maurice Skidmore returned home for a visit. Ironton guest Mrs Anne Bunn spent weekend with Mrs Amos Payne. Benson Bickers and John Thompson at a farm in Orangeburg S. Emma Lou Hamilton of Gallipolis visited Miss Gloria Shoemaker. Arthur Schnee milch and son Eddie of Columbus spent days with Niles Denney family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Loomis
Earl Anthony
Jack Anthony
Carl Loomis
Beverly
Car Hull
Gary
Harlen Woodruff
Janet
Lake Hope
Herschel Bennington
Benny
Don Bennington
Ricky
Stoutsville
Robert Dunn
Cindy
Worthington
Joe Sinnott
North American Union
Buckeye Lake
Robert Robinson
Hemlock Grove
Dan Jones
Paul Stevens
Clyde Dishennett
Lois
Charles Clark
Tom Stewart
St. Marys Hospital
Bill Sickles
Logan
Paul Hull
Columbus
Carley
Herman Woodruff
Karl Anthony
Beverly Loomis
Harry McGlothlin
Pvt
Thomas Sprouse
New Mexico
Rodney
Ewington
Joe Ross
Lancaster
Art Schudy
Bill King
Millie King
Inez Kern
Bobby
Ear Ball
Frank Cherry
Bidwell
M. M. Mace
Akron
Hayden Evans
Leon
Chester Lee
Bidwell Methodist Church
Edward Sable
Cleveland
Homer Mossman
T. J. Moore
Lindsey Rutan
Ellenwood
Anthony Murry
Glenn Hinson
Elwood Hinson
Amos Adams
Howard Crosley
Paul Skidmore
Maurice Skidmore
Anne Bunn
Ironton
Amos Payne
Emma Lou Hamilton
Gallipolis
Gloria Shoemaker
Arthur Schneemilch
Eddie Columbus
Niles Denney
Prattsville Residents Share News and Homecoming Plans
Orville Lewis and Murray Hutchison returned home from Chillicothe and Mt. Carmel Hospitals respectively. Extended visits include Edna Daft and Lillie Jay in Columbus, and Jene Dearth with Ruthann Clemens. Putnam Church homecoming set for August 9 with basket dinner. Elmer Allman and Doris Pearse milestones noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prattsville
Orville Lewis
Chillicothe Hospital
Murray Hutchison
Mt. Carmel Hospital
Columbus
Edna Daft
Lillie Jay
George Dearth
Vernon Lewis
Dayton
J. W. West
Will Trainer
Albany
Jene Dearth
Ruthann Clemens
H. F. Dearth
Putnam Church
Elmer Allman
McArthur
Doris Pearse
John West
Bertha Davis
Bundy
Dave Perry
Last Allied Soldier Killed in Korean War Identified
The 8th Army said an American sergeant in K Company, 3rd Battalion, 5th Regiment Combat Team was the last Allied soldier killed in the Korean War. The sergeant's name was withheld.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seoul
8Th Army
K Co
5Th Regimental Combat Team
Correction on Eastern Star treasurer named
A correction states Miss Elsie Hart is the treasurer of the Past Matrons of the Order of Eastern Stars, not Mrs Elsie Smith as previously reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elsie Hart
Order of Eastern Stars
Elsie Smith
Laurel Run Laurel Run War era notices at home
Pfc Clarence Green of Camp Lejeune North Carolina spends a 15 day leave with Mrs Green. Pvt Chester Wood of Camp Pickett Virginia spends 15 days with his parents Mr and Mrs Charles Wood and son Garry before returning to a base in Alabama. Mrs Harold Van Bibber hosted a surprise party for her son seventh birthday with Mich ael ice cream and cake. Micky Brandon of Logan visits grandparents Mr and Mrs Arthur Todd Mrs Lawrence Wolfe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laurel Run
Pfc
Clarence Green
Camp Lejeune
N. C
Mrs. Green
Pvt
Chester Wood
Camp Pickett
Charles Wood
Garry
Alabama
Harold van Bibber
Michael
van Bibber
Micky Brandon of
Logan
Arthur Todd
Lawrence Wolfe
ICC Extends 15 Percent Freight Hikes Through 1955
The Interstate Commerce Commission extended a 15 percent freight rate increase for 22 months, delaying expiry from February 28 to December 31, 1955. Railroads estimate the surcharge totals under a billion dollars annually, added to rates in effect before the extension.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Commission
Local Residents Share News of Visits and Service
Mr and Mrs Neal Jeffers and family visited Mrs Craig of Robertsburg West Virginia and Mr and Mrs Higganbotham of Hometown West Virginia for the weekend. Ralph Russell son of Mr and Mrs Ed Russell has been discharged from the Navy and returned home after service in Korea. Mrs Ray Nicholson came back from Sheltering Arms Hospital on Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dexter
Neal Jeffers
Craig
Robertsburg
W. Va
Ray Nicholson
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Carriers Seek Permanent Rate Increases Integrated
The carriers urged that the boosts be made permanent and folded into base rates. They argued the changes should be embedded in the regular pricing structure rather than treated as temporary adjustments.
Three Men Cited For Emergency Rescue Near Long Bottom
An emergency at Long Bottom Sunday involved a boat overturning and three men at risk. Fos ter White drowned while Paul Lawrence traveled to Lock 21 at Portland to obtain a grappling hook to aid the search. Marion Riggs and Norman Weber were rescued, with Charles and Dorsel Larkins noted among the rescuers.
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Meigs Man
Middleport Social Notes
Uests
Blake Home
Howard E. Ruppelt
Holzer Hospital
Charleston
James Sullivans
Willis Grueser
Linda Poole
Bucyrus
Mary Lynn McCabe
Gruesers
Roy Davidson Jr
Davidson
A. E. Erwin
Robert Stephenson
Rutland St
Louise Pierce
Nelsonville
Anna Harbarger
James Harbarger
Lyle Seegers
Toledo
Seyfried
S. Third Ave
Seegers
Bruce Scholl
Everett Denny
Jackson
C. EF. Vance
Vance
Gene Paul
Vances
Don Strauss
Ira Butcher
Stephen
Hindy
George Baker
Cincinnati
Robert Woods
Korea
Japan
Tom Woods
Wichita
Kans
Craig Reynolds
Marjory
Charles Ludwig
Cuyahoga Falls
Guy Reynolds
Montgomery, Ala
Aleshire
Mrs
Herbert Chambers
Ker
Middleport Churches
Benson Bickers
John Thompson
Te Farm
Orangeburg, S
Laurel
and Altman
Bemberg
Pinafores
Ummer
Sentinel Electric
SM. L
Polo
Casey Jones
Cannon
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