Plans Set For Meigs County 4-H Camps At Canter's Cave
Meigs County announces junior and senior 4-H camps at Canter's Cave with about 100 youths. Junior camp runs July 14–18 for ages 10–13, senior camp July 18–22. registration by July 8 at $8.50 includes meals and lodging. Cortland Highland and Gallia counties join. A counselors camp July 13–14 and a women’s camp in late June were also announced. An Avalon river excursion for 1000+ youths and guests departs Middleport at 1 pm Thursday, with tickets via extension office.
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Pomeroy
Meigs County
Canter’s Cave
Highland
Gallia
Mrs Warner 66 Dies at Chester
Mrs Essa Warner aged 66 was found dead at her Chester home Sunday morning. Death believed natural. She lived alone and was born in Bedford Township. Survived by daughter Elizabeth Hayes and granddaughter Esther Hayes, plus three sisters. Funeral 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Chester Methodist Church. burial at Lee's Chapel Cemetery. Friends may call until noon Tuesday.
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Chester
Essa Warner
Warner
Bedford Twp
Charles Pullins
Amanda Spencer Pullins
Chester Methodist Church
Chester Council
Daughters of America
Councillors Club of
Elizabeth Hayes
Long Bottom
Esther Hayes
Martha McElroy
Minersville
Ollie Biggs
Almeade Whipple
Pomeroy
L. E. Buell
Lee’s Chanel
Basha
Divorce actions filed and granted in Meigs County court
A divorce suit was filed by Ralph Swan of Langsville against Fre da Swan of Middleport Route 1. The plaintiff cites gross neglect of duty and extreme cruelty and seeks custody of three minor children. Lassie Justice from Virgil Justice was granted a divorce by Judge John C. Bacon on grounds of gross neglect of duty and extreme cruelty.
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Pomeroy
Meigs County Common Pleas Court
Ralph Swan
Langsville
Freda Swan
Middleport
John C. Bacon
Virgil
Candidacy Petitions Available By Mail
Meigs County election clerk Albert Gloeckner is laid up at home after surgery at Holzer Hospital. Petitions of candidacy may be requested by mail, with Gloeckner sending the petitions to applicants. He expects to return to duties soon.
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Pomeroy
Albert Gloeckner
Meigs County
Bridal Shower Honors Miss April Shasteen at Home
Roses decorated the home of Mrs. Albert Smith as she and Mrs. Ronald Smith hosted a bridal shower for Miss April Shasteen bride elect of Thomas E. Smith. Guests enjoyed games and prizes while gifts were given by a long list of attendees.
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Pomeroy
Albert Smith
Ronald Smith
April Shasteen
Thomas E. Smith
Harold Ebersbach
H. C. Brickles
Guy Russell
Norbert Neutzling
Dale Smith
L. L. Roush
Denver Kapple
Jacob Ebersbach
Willard Ebersbach
W. R. Shasteen
Mary Kunzelman
Anna Durst
Ben Neutzling
Earl Denny
Dena Zwilling
Ellsworth Rowe
Albert Ebersbach
Marvin Burt
Joe Glockner
Clemente Menchini
Renzo Menchini
Emmett Blackburn
Walter Hamm
Harry Watson
Chase Funeral Home to Continue Operation in Rutland
Operation of the Chase funeral home in Rutland will continue with Harley Strong remaining on staff for eight years. Mrs. Clarence Chase, widow of the founder, will serve as manager of the establishment.
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Pomeroy
Chase Funeral Home
Rutland
Harley Strong
Clarence Chase
Chase
Marriage Licenses Reported in Letart Falls Middleport and Dexter
Lists the latest marriage licenses including Darrell Badgley 25 and Ella Meadows 16 of Letart Falls. Robert Neal 70 and Lorena L Barrett 61 of Middleport. James Brant Parker 21 Butler Ind and Leah Kathryn Rowley 20 Middleport Route 1. Delmar Ralph Masten 24 and Mary Jean Patterson 16 Dexter. Larry Marshall Smith 2 of Pomeroy and Janet Alberta Custer 22 Middleport.
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Darrell Badgley
Ella Meadows
Letart Falls
Robert Neal
Lorena L. Barrett
Middleport
James Brant Parker
Butler
Ind
Leah Kathryn Rowley
Delmar Ralph Masten
Mary Jean Patterson
Dexter
Larry Marshall Smith
Pomeroy
Janet Alberta Custer
Glenn Lawson Dies At 20 In Letart Falls
POMEROY Glenn Lawson 20 died Sunday morning at his parents home in Letart Falls after a lingering illness. Survived by eight siblings Wilda Irene Dorothy Ann Hazel Evelyn Cindy Mae Robert Lee David Franklin Harold Eugene Edward Arthur, grandfather John Lawson of Racine. Funeral 2 p.m. Tuesday at Letart Falls Methodist Church. Burial in Letart Falls Cemetery. Friends may call at the residence.
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Pomeroy
Glenn Lawson
Charles Lawson
Letart Falls
Mr. Lawson
Wilda Irene
Dorothy Ann
Hazel Evelyn
Cindy Mae
Robert Lee
David Franklin
Harold Eugene
Edward Arthur
John Lawson
Racine
Letart Falls Methodist Church
Floyd Workman
Expense filing near deadline for May primary candidates
All candidates in the May primary for Meigs County must file statements of receipts and expenditures with the Meigs County Board of Elections by 4 p.m. June 19. Noncompliance voids a candidate's filing for five years. Petitions now issued for township and school board positions in the county, with an Aug. 5 deadline.
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Pomeroy
Middleport
Meigs
Top Flocks Weighed For Chicken Contest
POMEROY The annual weighing of five county entries in the junior chicken contest was held today. Officials weighed the flocks and the 10 top birds advance to Columbus for district competition. County contestants include Juanita Smith Portland Miriam Smith Portland Janet Caldwell Tuppers Plains Paul Nelson and Dwight Nelson Langsville.
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Columbus
Juanita Smith
Portland
Miriam Smith
Janet Caldwell
Pastor and Wife Attend Ohio Methodist Conference
Rev and Mrs Raymon Konkright left today to attend the Ohio annual conference of Methodist Churches at Lakeside. Youth delegate Sandra Brewington joins them and will attend sessions through next Sunday. A Children's Day program will replace the regular worship service next Sunday.
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Middleport
Raymon Konkright
Ohio
Lakeside
Sandra Brewington
Konkright
Middleport Park Association Meeting Move
The Middleport Park Association meeting moves from village hall to 7 30 next Monday evening June 15. Bill Childs general chairman will give a detailed report on the Memorial Day observance in which over 400 dollars was raised.
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Middleport
Middleport Park Association
Village Hall
Bill Childs
Notice to Contractors State of Ohio Department of Highways
Ohio announces sealed proposals for two U S Route 50 improvement projects in Athens and Vinton counties. Bids due June 16 1999 with a $1650 bid guarantee. Prequalification required and plan on file with the Department of Highways. Director reserves right to reject bids.
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Ohio
Department OF Highways
Columbus
State Highway Director of
Athens County
Lee ‘Township
Vinton County
Knox Township
Highway Credit Examiner
Department of Industrial Relations
State Highway Department
Sehae
Tai
Doris Kenney Craig
Harrower Court
Simonsdale
Virginia
H. B. Gall, Jr
Melvin V. Kenney
Athens Township
Melvin Kenney
Mellie Kenney
Robert Williams
Selma Williams
Doris
Bible School program to feature 190 students at Middleport High
About 190 students enrolled in the annual community Bible school will present a 7 30 p m program at Middleport High School auditorium. Three departments will show demonstrations with a crafts display then an awards ceremony by Rev Warren M Hulburt. Full attendees get gold stars on certificates nine sessions silver for nine. A picnic at Middleport Roadside Park will follow Wednesday classes with the high school band leading the march.
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Middleport
Middleport High School
Warren M. Hulburt
Nic of the Bible School
Auto Skids and Strikes Post in Dexter Road Incident
A car driven by Robert Molden 46 of Dexter struck a fence post after skidding 92 feet on Grass Run Road as he braked to avoid Joan Masten 27 also of Dexter. Levi Partlow 30 of Pomeroy Route 3 was released on 30 bond after intoxication and parking charges. Additional intoxication arrests included Emmett Welch 50 Harold Hysell 24 and Marvin Howell 41 all of Pomeroy.
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Pomeroy
Robert Molden
Dexter
Kenneth Grover
Molden
Joan Masten
Grass Run
Levi Partlow
Pomeroy Route 3
Emmett Welch
Harold Hysell
Marvin Howell
Ohio's Young Defies Critics With Civil Defense Attack
Freshman Ohio Democrat Stephen Young rattles officials by slamming Civil Defense as wasteful. He boasts blunt style helped beat Bricker, cites Truman support and self funded campaign costs. He vows to oppose Ohio Governor ONeill for a federal judgeship reflecting his defiant, independent stance.
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Stephen M. Young
Ohio
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Fair Deal
Harry Truman
Truman
Young
Bricker
Agricultural and Space Committees
Cleveland
Frank J. Lausche
Congress
Lausche
C. William O'Neill
Graveside Rites Held for Peter Grant of Flatwoods
Graveside services for Peter Grant of Flatwoods who died in Athens last week were held Saturday at the Catholic Cemetery in Long Bottom with Rev. Father John Turel officiating.
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Pomeroy
Peter Grant
Flatwoods
Athens
Long Bottom
Father John Turel
Woman fractures wrist in Chester Road fall
Mrs William Mat of Pomeroy fractured her right wrist Saturday afternoon when she fell from a ladder while cleaning windows at her home on Chester Road. A Pomeroy physician placed the arm in a cast and she was sent home Saturday evening.
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William Matlack
Chester Road
Auxiliary Meet Set Syracuse Fire Department
The Ladies Auxiliary of the Syracuse Fire Department will meet at 7 30 p m Monday at the Town Hall. Members are asked to bring dish towels for the kitchen and plans for the July 4 parade will be discussed.
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Syracuse
Syracuse Fire Department
Youth Rally Planned by Meigs County Churches of Christ
The Meigs County Churches of Christ youth rally meets at 7 30 p m Monday in the Bradford Church of Christ. A panel discussion on Common Problems will be featured.
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Middleport
Meigs County
Guest Night Planned by Amateur Gardeners at Grate Home
The Amateur Gardeners announce their annual guest night at 8 p.m. Wednesday at Gene Grate's home. Hostesses Mrs. Arthur Skinner and Mrs. Paul Davis will greet guests. A program will be presented and refreshments served.
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Middleport
Amateur Gardeners
Gene Grate
Arthur Skinner
Paul Davis
Athens County Land Transfers
Glendon Palmer of Athens County transfers three tracts in Millfield to Frank Schumway. Harry McDaniel of Athens County transfers Inlet 2504 to Ruth B. Stratton. Clarence Farrow of Nelsonville transfers three tracts to Frank L. Standall. Roy Walsh of Athens County transfers Inlets 262 263 and 282 to Carl Michael in Albany.
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Glendon Palmer
Athens County
Frank Schumway
Millfield
Harry 0. McDaniel
Ruth B. Stratton
Inlet
Athens
Clarence Farrow
Nelsonville
Frank L. Standall
Roy E. Walsh
Carl Michael
Albany
13 Attend Training Meet Pomeroy Meigs County 4-H
Thirteen Meigs County residents attended a training session for 4-H advisors and junior leaders at Canters Cave Friday. Wayne Roush led the entomology class with planning by Mrs Orion Roush and Gary Clark.
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Pomeroy
Meigs County
Canters Cave
Wayne Roush
Orion Roush
Gary Clark
Everett Turner
Melva Faye Jordan
Rebecca Dye
Rose Greenlees
James Teaford
Janice Teaford
Nancy Eichinger
Jessie Cotterill
Chester L. Tannehill
Geneva H. Nolan
C. E. Blakeslee
Sheep dipping unit to visit Meigs County growers
For the convenience of Meigs County sheep growers a commercial shee p dipping unit will visit within the next two weeks. Growers interested should contact the county extension service officer at once.
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Pomeroy
Meigs County
Services Held For Native Of Meigs County
Funeral services for Carrie E. Faris 86 long time Meigs County resident were held at King Funeral Home Youngstown. Born February 10 1873 in Pomeroy she married Jacob M Faris in 1896 and worked at Youngstown Sheet and Tube Co as maintenance supervisor until 1937 retired as assistant to the vice president. She belonged to First Presbyterian Church Women s City Club Cinema Club and Mahoning Garden Club. Survived by two sisters Bertha Durst Middleport Ada Wolfe Cleveland and local relatives Paul Davis Middleport Floyd Mees Pom Ebersbach Pom.
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Middleport
Carrie E. Faris
Meigs County
King Funeral Home
Youngstown
Faris
First Presbyterian Church
Board of Women's City Club
Cinema Club
Mahoning
Purchases Authorized By Happy Harvesters
Plans for church social room upgrades were approved by the Happy Harvesters Class of the Federated Church. Mrs. Henry Reibel led the vote to buy two lampshades, cooking utensils, and redecorations. Awards went to Mrs. Addie Grueser Miss Thelma Grueser Mrs Bentz Wolfe and Mrs Cleland Hines. Refreshments were served by several hosts.
Philothea Society to Meet at Mrs Rice’s Home
The Philothea Society of the Middleport Church of Christ will gather at 7 30 p.m. Thursday at the home of Mrs Denver Rice. The session aims to discuss outreach and fellowship efforts.
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Middleport
Philothea Society
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