Committees Named To Direct Tri County Poultry Sale
SEO Poultry Producers Association meets at Meigs County courthouse to organize a three county poultry auction covering Meigs Mason and Gallia counties. Committees will draft a group name by laws and incorporation papers. Inspectors and managers for the sale are named while plans include bird inspection lists sales terms and a seven day buyer pickup rule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Tri-County
Meigs County
Meigs
Mason
Gallia
Southeastern Ohio Poultry Producers Association
Earl Hammonds
Parkersburg
John Stiles
Commissioner of Agriculture
West Virginia
Hammonds
Laster McKenzie
Racine
SEO Poultry Producers Association
Grant Roush
New Haven
W. Va
E. A. Wingett
Crow Brothers
Letart Falls
R. W. Codner
Ralph Lambright
Ed Evans
Lester McKenzie
Langsville
Rutland
Kansas City
C. E. Blakeslee
Pomeroy Area Church Notes List Sunday Services
A compiled schedule of services across Pomeroy churches. Includes Christian Science Morning Communion 10 45 AM and sermons, Grace Episcopal 10 30 AM, First Baptist 10 30 AM, Alfred Methodist with Holy Land slides June 12 at 8 PM, United Methodist conference notes, and numerous other church meetings and prayer times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Methodist
R. M.grove
C. E. Woode
Holy Land
WSCS
Follrod-Robinson
Jehovah's Witnesses
J. S. Herring
United Methodist
Harry P. Smith
J. Leslie Kunze
Minersville
Mt. Zion
EF. Penn
Roger Moore celebrates 8th birthday with party on Liberty Ave
Roger Moore marked his eighth birthday with a home party on Liberty Ave. Guests included Charlene Hysell Terry Neimeyer Herbie Owens Dick Bodimer and many others. Ice cream decorated cakes and candy were enjoyed and prizes went to James and Charles Cheadle Sonny Lemley and Patsy Steffy.
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Middleport
Roger Moore
Liberty Ave
Charlene
Terry Hysell
Lowell Neimeyer
Herbie Owens
Dick Bodimer
Sandra Hendricks
Patsy
Richard
Rober Steffy
Deanna
Butch Zirkle
Ricky
Charles
Sonny Lemley
Carol Owens
Ginger Boyles
Dorothy
Connie
Ronnie
James
Charles Cheadle
Lloyd Jenkins
Etta Lemley
Paul Ae
Dorothy Cheace
Lemley
Patsy Steffy
Twenty year pins for Eloise Wilson and Hattie Woodard
White Rose Lodge auxiliary to the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen honored Eloise Wilson and Hattie Woodard with twenty year membership pins at Goodman Hall on a Wednesday afternoon. President Joe Turner announced the July meeting would move to July 7 and the lodge will again meet at Woodman Hall. Ice cream cake and coffee were served by Mrs. Carl Mattox Edith McNeal and Oma Nelson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Eloise Wilson
Hattie Woodard
White Rose Lodge
Brotherhood of
Goodman Hall
Joe Turner
Woodman Hall
Carl’ Mattox
Edith McNeal
Oma Nelson
Local Social Notes From Middleport and Nearby
Middleport residents share travel and visits including Mrs Bertha Archer returning from Columbus and Linda Beaver joining her grandparents in junior high commencement events. Guests include Mrs Tom Harley of Athens and Mrs James E Harley with Mrs William Huggins.
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Bertha Archer
Columbus
Linda Beaver
W. K. Beaver
Tom Harley
Athens
James E. Harley
William Huggins
Mary K. Jackson
Arnold Grate
Rutland
Charles Grovers
W. Va
Robert McDaniel
Harry
Harley
S Second
Locust St
M. C. Hobart
Timothy Lemley
Ape and Co P. K. Ae
Ughter
Paula
Huntington
Two Divorces Granted In Common Pleas Court
Judge Cedric W. Clark in Meigs County Common Pleas Court granted two divorces. Geraldine Bailey was granted a divorce from William Bailey on gross neglect of duty and extreme cruelty. Mamie LaRue was granted a divorce from Francis S. LaRue on gross neglect of duty.
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Pomeroy
Cedric W. Clark
Meigs County Common Pleas Court
Geraldine Bailey
William Bailey
Mamie LaRue
Francis S. LaRue
Squatters Occupy Cabin at Lake Tichborne
Harry M. Cross reports from his fishing lodge at Tichborne Lake that squatters have taken over his property. He notes three families of squirrels are settled in the boathouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Harry M. Cross
Tichborne Lake
Canada
Weed Control Tour Attendees Named From Pomeroy Area
Six people from Pomeroy and nearby communities will attend a weed control demonstration in Ross County near Chillicothe. Named participants include C. E. Blakeslee Hugh Custer and Carl Bilikam of Pomeroy Clair Rose and Ted Patterson of Great Bend Anderson Cross of Letart Falls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Ross County
Chillicothe
C. E. Blakeslee
Hugh Custer
Carl Bilikam
Clair Rose
Ted Patterson
Great Bend
Anderson Cross
Letart Falls
Findlay Viewed as New Post for Middleport Coach
Middleport David Winefordner, who announced his resignation as athletic coach at Middleport High School at the end of May, visited Findlay this week amid rumors he may take a job there with Findlay School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
David Winefordner
Middleport High School
Findlay
Findlay School
Winefordner
New Officers Installed By Masons
Ralph Graves was chosen as high priest of Pomeroy Chapter 80 Royal Arch Masons as new officers were elected and installed at the Masonic Temple. Installing officers were Harry P. Smith and Leo L. Vaughan. Other officers named include Charles Peoples, Ray Woodgeard, Arthur Nease, Max Ward, Lorenzo Davis, C. J. Struble, Dale Smith, and more with appointed officers and trustees. A district meeting report and auditing committee report were presented before refreshments.
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Pomeroy
Ralph Graves
Royal Arch Masons
Masonic Temple
Harry P. Smith
Leo L. Vaughan
Marshall
Charles Peoples
King
Ray Woodgeard
Scribe
Arthur Nease
Host
Max Ward
Sojourner
Lorenzo Davis
Royal Arch
C. J. Struble
Secrearied
Local Church Service Schedules Across Middleport
Church listings for Middleport detail services at First Baptist Claremont First Presbyterian Howard EF First Presbyterian Syracuse and Nazarene led by pastors Hoyt Gardner and Styers with sermons on Your Sentence of Life and Certainties of the Future. Sunday school at 9:30 am and worship at 10:30 am with evening services and youth programs noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of Christ
Fred Gardner
Modern Church
Christian Endeavor
Heaven
Pra
First Baptist
Claremont
Electa
Ray Laman
Granville
First Presbyterian
Howard EF. Ang
The
Nutmergs
Ann Baker
Mary Cundiff
Donna Jenkins
Vickie Brown
Kathryn Slack
Charlies Neuman
Heath Methodist
Louis A. Bangerter
Ohio
Lakeside
Syracuse
Howard E. Ruppelt
Church of the Nazarene
Robert Styers
Hancock Family Singers to Perform at Rutland Church
The Hancock Family Singers from Charleston Virginia a five member group will entertain at First Baptist Church in Rutland Sunday. An all day meeting includes Sunday school at 9 am morning worship at 10 45 am sermon by Rev Woods of Charleston and afternoon guest speaker Rev Nyle D Borden of Mt Moriah Church Middleport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rutland
Hancock
Charleston
First Baptist Church
Inday
Mr. Woods
Nyle D. Borden
Mt. Moriah
Middleport
Locked Bike Wheel Blamed for Mishap
A Middleport bicycle accident Thursday afternoon blamed a locked wheel for the fall. Rider Ronnie Walburn, 15, suffered facial lacerations and a cut lip and was treated by a local physician after emergency responders arrived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Ronnie Walburn
Polio Victim Graduates Through Home Study Effort
Kalamazoo Michigan report of May Lou Boucher, paralysed by polio two years earlier, completing high school at Portage High School via home studies. Her books were carried by two younger sisters as she, aged 17, finished her degree in a wheelchair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kalamazoo
Mich
May Lou Boucher
May Lou
Portage High School
Birth announcement for Daniel Negee in Racine area
Mr and Mrs Ray Midkiff of Racine announce the birth of a son Daniel Negee at a local hospital. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Okey Pull and Harley Midkiff of Guysville. Great grandmother is Mrs Annie Gilliam of Guysville. The Midkiffs also announce a daughter Linda Sue, 17 months old.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Racine
Ray Midkiff
Daniel Negee
Aeocospital
Eroy
Grants
Okey Pull
Guysville
Harley Midkiff
Annie Gilliam
Midkiffon
Linda Sue
Missouri River Seen as Main Source Over Mississippi
An historic note argues the Missouri River, about twice as long as the upper Mississippi, might have been viewed as the primary river if discovered first, with the Mississippi treated as its tributary in early geography and exploration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
Mississippi
Boys State Delegate Leaves for Camp Perry
Buddy Thomass, representing Feeney Bennett Post American Legion, departs Middleport to join Ohio youths at Camp Perry for Boys State. He will be a senior at Middleport High School next fall after being chosen to participate in the Legion sponsored program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Buddy Thomas
Feeney-Bennett Post
American Legion
Camp Perry
Ohio
the Legion
Buddy
Middleport High School
Don Roach New Commander Of Feeney Bennett Legion Post
Don Roach is named commander of Feeney Bennett Post American Legion in Middleport. Elections occurred this week. installation set for June 23 with Henry Clatworthy first vice commander and Richard Pickens second vice commander among officers. Legionnaires plan to attend the eighth conference in Athens on June 20. firing squad and color guard will parade. Meeting nights moved to the second and fourth Wednesdays each month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Don Roach
Feeney- Bennett Post
American Legion
Henry Clatworthy
Richard Pickens
Lewis Long
Chester Erwin
Charles Childs
Gene Rice
Dale Mourning
Dale Durst
Legionnaires
Athens
Flag Use Is Urged for Flag Day Observance
Middleport officials join national effort under the theme New for old glory to promote flag display and etiquette. Arthur J. Cornell urges citizens to support the program with Legionnaires across the country. Feeney-Bennett Post commander Don Roach plans village wide Flag Day observances on June 14 urging flags to fly from homes and businesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
National American Legion
Arthur J. Cornell
Don Roach
Feeney-Bennett Post
American Legion
Women's Auxiliary Bar
DAV Chapter Officers Nominated At Meigs County Meet
Meigs County chapter of the Disabled American Veterans met at Butternut Ave home to nominate officers for 8 p m Monday. Commander John Bacon reported 220 members with 89 lifetime members. dues are due this month. All war veterans with service related disabilities are invited, and the Ladies Auxiliary will join for the social hour with refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Meigs County
Butternut Ave
John Bacon
Bacon
First Bible School Undertaken by Syracuse Church
Syracuse's First Presbyterian Church launches its first Daily Vacation Bible School with help from United Brethren Methodist Nazarene and United Gospel Mission of Syracuse. Opening day June 7 drew 76 students. by Tuesday 100 and by Wednesday 114 attended. Mrs. Pearl McBride elected first dean.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syracuse
First Presbyterian Church of
United Brethren
Methodist, Nazarene
United Gospel Mission
Pearl McBride
Meigs General Hospital Admits List of Patients
Meigs General Hospital admitted Mrs. Alice Wippel from Pomeroy and several Columbus and Pomeroy residents including Thomas Taylor William Skagg Betty Cowan Earl Jenkins and Paul Huber. The report also mentions Pharoah Jones Mrs Harry Craig Mrs Clarence Andrews and a baby in its patient roster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Wippel
Pomeroy
William Fraley
Columbus
Thomas Taylor
William Skagg
Betty Cowan
Earl Jenkins
Set Sone
Eeers
Marines
Paul Huber
Pharoah Jones
Harry Craig
Clarence Andrews
Baby
Maude Ralph
Moles
Elba Bing
Pomeroy Social Notes From Federated Church Meeting
Mrs. Bax ter led the devotional on Missionary Opportunity as the Federated Circle met at the church. Reports included card sales and new books for the church while plans for a July 14 potluck and a district meeting at Pomeroy Avenue were announced along with refreshments and entertainment. Attendees included Musser and Russell families with local and Springfield connections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
W. F. Baxter
Federated Circle of the
Federated Church
Bridal Shower for Mrs Reinhart in Second Ward Firehouse
A bridal shower was held this week in the Second Ward firehouse in honor of Mrs. Robert Reinhart, the former Marlene Brown. Miss Patty Carpenter hosted with assistance from Mrs. William Reinhart and Mrs. Clyde Brown. Guests received cake, punch and mints, and gifts were displayed on a decorated umbrella-centered table.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Ae Meter
Dorothy Essoy
Mary
Barbara Coats
May Hood
Santana Mitch
Jo Chapman
Ira Chapman
Ray Evans
Rita
Nancy Bleettan
Pattie
Clyde Brown
William Reinhart
Missions in New Mexico Highlight Church Potluck Talk
Mrs. Joel Meyers led the program on The Missions in New Mexico during a World Service potluck at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frecker. Rev. Joel Myers spoke on missions and Mrs. Weeks led a short business session after supper, with numerous local attendees listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Frick
Paul Frick
Herbert Dixon
Susan
Clara Grueser
Howard McIntosh
Harriett McIntosh
Genevieve Stobart
Joel Myers
Frecker
New Meigs Aerie Install Enthrones Officers at Eagle Hall
New officers were installed this week for Meigs Aerie 2171 of the Fraternal Order of Eagles at Eagle Hall on East Main Street. Installing officer was George N. Sargeant. The sequence included a president and co president with names shown in the readable portion.
Middleport Pool Opened. Officials Laud New Facility
A village official praised Middleport for opening a new municipal pool on May 30. He said the pool gives kids a safe place to go and that extended hours will continue while there is demand, as crowds grow in the afternoons and evenings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Sales Tax Receipts Increase This Year
Meigs County retail sales tax receipts for the week ending May 29 rose about 230 from the previous year. The total was 4723.02 dollars versus 4492.25 dollars a year ago, per Roger W. Tracy, state treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Meigs County
Roger W. Tracy
Pomeroy Host Honors William Musser on 17th Birthday
A Tuesday evening party celebrated the 17th birthday of William Rudy Musser at his home with friends and family in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William
Rudy) Musser
Local Moves and Visits Reported in Gallipolis
Mrs Ed Condon and daughter Mercedes relocate from Reed property on Mulberry Ave to Grace Horton’s apartment on E Main St. Mrs Leo Vaughan and Mrs Thomas Radford visited Gallipolis for a day this week.
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Ed Condon
Mercedes
Reed
Mulberry Ave
Grace Horton
E. Main St
Leo Vaughan
Thomas Radford
Gallipolis
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Poultry Producers Association
Nelsonville
Breezeway
Crinkle Crepe
Pomeroy Church News
Christian Science
God
Man
Grace Episcopal
Don Terry
R. H. DeMott
Pee
Peniel
Bailey's Lake
Ship
Sacred Heart
Father George Adams
Rutland Community Mission
Don H. Miller
John Wyatt
Rutland Church of Christ - Plants
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Harry Bates
Laurel Cliff
Hysell Run
Church of God
T.satterfield
Carview
N. H. Jenks
Bearwallow Church of Christ
Truman Dodson
Racine Methodist
John Elwood
Jarasey
Forrest
Oak Grove
Sutton
Syracuse Racine
C. A. White
Bethany
Carmel
Pracuse
Forest Run
William Hull
Tor
B.Y.P.U
Syracuse Nazarene
MC. Larimore
Rayer
Donald Seevers
Dale H. Ratlif
Chester Methodist
R. M. Grove
Richard Fick
Middleport Social Notes
Common Pleas
Ironton
Auditing Committee
Middleport Churches
Legion Post
DAV
First Bible
Meigs General Hospital
Liberty
Theatre
Man From
Thunder River
Wild Bill Elliott
Gabby Hayes
Wig Ban Rogers and
Trigger
Jane Frazee
Comedy
Abilene
Randolph Scott
Melvin
Pomeroy Social Notes
Federated Circle
Virginia Reibel
Walter Baer
Lena Grueser
Carrie Grueser
William Musser
Larry Pickens
Larry Jacobs
Linda Moore
Betty Jo Coburn
Una Faye Gearhart
Lois Pullins
Marieen Moore
Jo Anne Swatzel
Johnny
Patricia
Ruby Musser
Boatright
Norman Russell
John Musser
Springfield
Pomeroy Personals
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Karr & van Zandt
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Allen Appliance
Mill St
N. Second & Race St
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Philco
Foreman & Abbott
Citizens Bank
National Bank “the
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Oh Mtsu Uess
Killer Ape
Johnny Weissmuller
Jungle Jim
Carol Thurston
Max Palmer
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