Public Meeting Calls For Syracuse Water Plan Discussion
A public meeting on Syracuse water works construction is set for Friday at 8 30 p m in the Syracuse Grade School auditorium. Mayor William Thuener announced the session with Carl J Simon of Van Wert detailing construction needs and J C Muehlencamp of a Cincinnati bonding firm outlining financing. The plan could lower consumer water prices and fire insurance rates by about 33 to 47 percent.
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Pomeroy
Syracuse
William Thuener
Syracuse Council
Ayor Thuener
Carl J. Simon
van Wert
J. C. Muehlencamp
Cincinnati
Meigs Residents Attend Sesquicentennial Commencement
Meigs County residents joined Ohio University events during the Sesquicentennial weekend in Athens. Martha Ohlinger earned a Master in Education, while many others from Pomeroy and surrounding areas attended alumni luncheons, the pageant The Green Adventure, and a baccalaureate service amid garden club events and family gatherings.
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Middleport
Ohio University
Meigs
Mary Ohblinger
Mary Zahl
Pomeroy
Joe Bailey
Clarence Dicken
al Schelicher
Mra
George Schleicher
Cleveland
Fred Crow
Mc Hartinger
University Center
Crow
Art
Pappy) Lewis
West Vir
Ginia University
Morgantown
Athens Garden Club
Garen Stanabury
Middleport Garden Club
Stansry
Edward Ray
Lancaster
A. H. Carpenter
Athens
Carpenter
Professor Evans
University
Robert Bishop
Columbus
Bishop
Marjorie Stalder
Mr. Bishop
Homer EF. Cook
Pomeroy Social Notes Honor Weeks at Picnic
Mr. and Mrs. Eldon Weeks hosted a roadside park picnic on Athens Road in honor of their son and daughter-in-law Mr. and Mrs Weeks of Williamsburg. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. John Frick, Mrs. Paul Frick and children Linda Jerry Eddie and Paula, Mr. and Mrs. Howard McIntosh and daughter Harriett, Mrs. John Batey and daughter Rachel, and Mr. and Mrs. William Eichinger.
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John Frick
Paul Frick
Linda
Jerry
Eddie
Paula
Howard McIntosh
Harriett McIntosh
John Batey
Rachel Batey
William Eichinger
Middleport
D. B. Hartinger
Hew
William B. Thomas
New York City
Charleston
Dan C. Hartinger
Letart
J. E. D. Hartinger
Five Points
Frank Johnston
Mel Hartinger
Pomeroy
POMEROY GUILD NEWS SECRETARY RESIGNATION AND NEW APPOINTMENT
Mrs. Leland Sisson resigned as secretary and Mrs. Paul Cassi was appointed. Miss Martha Howell led Sacred Heart Guild, with prayer to open. Ills improve for Mrs. Bertha Conde and Frank Brandenburg. Miss Anna Howell injured in a fall. Ice cream social planned July 1. new member welcomed. Father Wisniewski introduced successor Father Riley who spoke of ten years in a Virginia parish. dessert hosted by several members during social hour.
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Pomeroy
Leland Sisson
Paul Casci
Sacred Heart Guild
Martha Howell
Bertha Conde
Frank Brandenburg
Anna Howell
Ways and Means
Stephen Chisick
Ted Wisniewski
Mason County
Father Riley
Virginia
Wheeling
Father Wisniewski
Howell
George Adams
Pomeroy Church
Howard Dalley
John Handley
Elizabeth Conde
Donald Mullen
Paul Holter
Pomero y Grange selects county princess and prince candidates
Five candidates received third and fourth degrees while a princess and prince pair were chosen for the Pomona Grange finals. Virginia Haskins and Kenneth Grover named princess and prince candidates with Janetice Roush and Jerry Snowden as alternates. County selections to state titles planned for June 27 at Rocksprings Fairgrounds.
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Gladys Morgan
Pomeroy Bend
Star Grange
Rocksprings
Averseey
Fred Leifheit
Frank Johnston
Clayton Bahr
Picnic Plans by Mary Shrine in August Event
Mary Shrine of the White Shrine of Jerusalem met at the IOOF Hall to plan an August 8 picnic at New Heaven roadside park with a potluck. The meeting recessed until September 10 for a school of instruction led by Ethel Maude Young, district deputy.
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Pomeroy
Mary Shrine
White Shrine of
New Heaven
Jesus Work Goes On Children's Day Service
Middleport plans a Children’s Day service titled Jesus Work Goes On. Sunday School presented an imaginary Alaska letter with scenes featuring Mrs May and her sons, Mary Scott prayed, Joyce Turner read, and a new Junior Choir of 16 performed in white robes with black stoles.
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Middleport
Ist Church
Mays
Alaska
May
Milton Hood
Sam
John Hood
Joyce Turner
Mary Scott
Gerald Anthony
Ethel Badgley
Paul Smart
Busy Bee
John Kauff
Freddie Houdashelt
Beulah White
Charlies Bennett
Frances Beards
Harry Houdashelt
Sara Daune Hartley
Jean Bennett
Jean Clark
Two Found Guilty Of Non Support In County Court
Cheater Kimberling was found guilty of non support and committed to county jail for $500 bond. He must pay $30 weekly for support of his wife and two children. James M. Carpenter of Lincoln Avenue pleaded guilty to non support and was jailed in default of a $500 bond.
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Point Pleasant
Kimberling
James M. Carpenter
Lincoln Ave
Justice of the Peace
A. M. Goodwin
Athena Ohio adopts storm sewer district four plans
The Athena City Council adopts the plans for Storm Sewer District No. 4 prepared by Hargess & engineers and on file with the Clerk. The ordinance confirms the plan, declares an emergency for immediate public safety, and directs a certified copy to the Auditor. Passed June 8 1954.
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City of
Athena
County of Athena
State of Ohio
Counell
Hargess & Wis
Gineers
Eee Oale Company
Athens County
State of
Ohio
Office of the Auditor
Cominesc
W. H. Herbert
G. Houck
Peter B. Seel
Middleport bridal shower for Laura Rowley features ice cream cake
At Rutland Church refreshments for Miss Laura Rowley’s bridal shower included a wedding cake made of ice cream by the bride-elect’s mother. The event, at the Walburn home, was attended by dozens of relatives and friends, with Laura Rowley set to wed John Harrison on June 20 at Bradbury Church of Christ.
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Middleport
Rutland
Laura Rowley
Wilbur Rowley
Charles Walburn
Charlene
Rowley
Middleport High School
John
Jack) Harrison
Floyd Harrison
Bradbury Church of Christ
Memorial Service for Philathea Society Members
A memorial service at the Church of Christ featured a rose placed in a basket at the altar by Mrs. Robert Reibel. The roll call listed 32 deceased Philathea Society members read by Mrs. William Reynolds, with readings by Mrs. Rethel and Mrs. Leo Childs. Organists were Barbara Scott and Jean Bennett, and Mrs. Arthur Skinner sang with The Golden Key. The service included scripture, a memorial er o, closing prayer by Fred Gardner, and flowers distributed to cemeteries by a group including Mrs. Boyd Dilgard and Mrs. Leo Childs.
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Middleport
Church of Christ
Robert Reibel
Philathea Society
William Reynolds
Rethel
Barbara Scott
Jean Bennett
Arthur Skinner
Edward French
Leo Childs
Philathena Society
Fred Gardner
Guy Reynolds
Boyd Dilgard
Ernest Lallance
Pomeroy
Cheshire
Edgar Allensworth
O L. Roush
Youth Rally of the Churches of Christ at Rutland Church
The Middleport County Youth Rally of the Churches of Christ is held tonight at the Rutland Church with a Middleport delegation attending. The Rutland group will lead the program and a county-wide men’s group is planned for next week on June 21.
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Middleport
Churches of Christ
Rutland Church
Rutland
Son Is Born in Point Pleasant to Mr and Mrs Cornell
Mr and Mrs W P Cornell Pliny announce the birth of a son Michael Andrew Saturday at Gallipolis Clinic. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs S H Cornell Buffalo and Mr and Mrs T S Watson Winfield.
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Point Pleasant
W. P. Cornell
Michael Andrew
Gallipolis Clinic
S. H. Cornell
Buffalo
T. S. Watson
Winfield
Storm Sewer District 4 Improvement Ordinance Passed
Athens Ohio adopts emergency ordinance directing Burgess and Niple to estimate costs for storm sewer work in Storm Sewer District No 4. The measure speeds construction to prevent water damage and protect public health and safety. It references plans on file since May 3 1954 and requires immediate implementation.
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Burgess & Nipie
Athens
Ohto
Thme Council
Burkees & Niple
Burgess & Niple
Thie Council
W. HH Fert
O. G. Honck
Peter BR. Seel
Lotw
Middleport Class No 12 Mothers and Daughters Picnic
Middleport Class No 12 hosts a Mother-Daughter picnic at Mrs. O P Klein home on Wednesday at 6 p m. Members should bring daughters or mothers and daughters. Picnic supper provided by listed hostesses. members bring their own table service.
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Middleport
O. P. Klein
Ted
C. M. Hennesy
Wayne Gibbons
Robert Hurley
Carl Mattox
Jane Gilkey
Roscoe Wise
D. 8
Harold
John Kete
Woman's Association Group 2 meets at Mrs Downing home
Group 2 of the Woman's Association of First Presbyterian Church will meet tonight at the home of Mrs. John B. Downing with co hosts Mrs. Rodney Downing and Mrs. Garen Stansbury assisting.
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Middleport
Woman's Association of
First Presbyterian Church
John B. Downing
Rodney Downing
Garen Stansbury
Middleport Homebuilders Class Meets at Church Tuesday
The Middleport Homebuilders Class of the Church of Christ will meet at the church Tuesday evening. Hosts include Stewart Harr is, Horace Abbott, Herman Kincaid, and Cash Bahr.
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Middleport
Church of Christ
Stewart Harrises
Horace Abbotts
Herman Kincaids
Cash Bahrs
Guests and relatives visit across multiple cities
Recent guests include Mont West Jr of Zanesville and Hood Meadows along with Harry Lundell Paul and Gregg of Roseville. Hobson’s chief electrician Mr Hennesy returns to work after three weeks ill. Other visits feature the Horden and Skinner families from Columbus Girard Buffalo Athens and Ravenna with extended travel to Charleston Arlington Coral Gables and Banff Canada's Soroptomists convention.
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Henry Hennesy
Mont West
Zanesville
Hood Meadows
Harry Lundell
Paul and Gregg
Roseville
Hennesy
Hobson
Richard Horden
George Skinner
R. C. Koehler
H. C. Horden
Greta Horden
Columbus
L. D. Horden
Girard
Robert Theal
Bob
Buffalo
N.Y
Margaret Horden
Charleston
Daisie Saunders
Laura Saunders
Howard Walden
Athens
L. E. Saunders
C. R. Denney
New Castle
Bertha Archer
Walnut St
Archer
Denney
Russell Avery
Susan
Nancy
Mary Ann
Arlington
H. O. Ewing
N. Third Ave
Ewing
Will Russell
Foster Russell
Coral Gables
Fla
Russell
Chicago
Julia Russell
Easter Russell
Banff
Canada
Sidney Snyder
Ravenna
Mabel Reynolds
Distributor Wilson Wins Top Distributor Honors in Ohio-Michigan
Wilson of the 7-Up Bottling Co. led the Jackson division to claim first place among over 400 entrants after delivering an eight minute talk at Cedar Point. Robilson of Pomeroy earned second, Marsh accompanied Wilson as division counselor, and Wilson’s wife Audrey Hayman of Racine and their daughter Bobby Kay live at 134 Butternut Ave.
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Pomeroy
Robilson
Wilson
Ohio-Michigan
Cedar Point
Jackson Division
Ohio- Michigan
We Marsh
Audrey Hayman
Racine
Bobby Kay
Butternut Ave
Couple Found Safe After Home Burns in Point Pleasant
A Point Pleasant couple believed lost after a Saturday night house fire near King's Chapel Church were found safe hours later. Neighbors and volunteers reported the blaze at 1:15 a.m. with Floyd Bowles first spotting it. Owners Mr and Mrs John Smith were not at home. losses estimated at 5000 dollars including two outbuildings. Firefighters Harry Flowers Chester Leport and Delbert Staats responded.
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Point Pleasant
King’s Chapel
John Smith
Floyd Bowles
Harry Flowers
Chester Leport
Delbert Staats
DAV Officer To Speak At Chapter 27 Meeting
Disabled American Veterans officer He Smith Jr will address DAV Chapter 27 at 8 p.m. Thursday in Mason City Hall. Commander Price Patrick says the talk covers latest congressional veterans reports and invites Meigs Mason area veterans to attend. The Auxiliary also meets. membership committee members are Dell Plantz William Pancake Patrick Bruno Casci and Ed Reuter.
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Point Pleasant
He Smith, Jr
DAV
Mason City
Smith
Price Patrick
Patrick
Meigs-Mason
Dell Plantz
William Pancake
Bruno Casci
Ed Reuter
Pomeroy
Lora Jacqueline Neal Weds Robert Ketron at St Pauls Church
Mrs Gilbert Neal of Leon announces the marriage of daughter Lora Jacqueline Neal to Robert L Ketron of Harlan Kentucky. The June 4 ceremony at St Pauls Methodist Church on Jackson Ave was officiated by Rev Ross Marrs with attendants Eugenia Marrs and Elmer Bostic. Ketron served three and a half years in the U S Air Force and was discharged June 3. The couple will reside in Topeka.
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Gilbert Neal
Leon
Lora Jacqueline
Robert L. Ketron
Harlan
St. Paul's Methodist Church
Jackson Ave
Ross Marrs
Eugenia Marrs
Elmer Bostic
Point Pleasant High School
Ketron
U. S. Air Force
Lockbourne Air Force Base
Columbus
Emanuel Ketron
Harlan, Ky
Tole
Methodist Ministers Returned to Parishes
Middleport residents note Methodist parishes received ministers without change after attendance at the Ohio conference at Lakeside. Included are Rev. Louis A. Bangerter of Heath Methodist Church, four years in place, Rev. Leslie Kunze of Pom eroy United Methodist, Rev. Robert Linter of Rutland, Rev. John Elwood of Racine and others.
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Middleport
Ohio
Lakeside
Louis A. Bangerter
Heath Methodist Church
Leslie Kunze
United Methodist Church
Pomeroy
Robert Linter
Rutland
John Elwood
Racine
Former Chester Coach Hired by Harrisonville High
Donald McKenzie, former Chester mentor, becomes athletic coach at Harrisonville High School in the Northern Local School District. Principal E A Wingett said he resigned from Chester a year ago and has not taught since. Wingett also noted Don Cottrill hired as building custodian and Irene Arnold and Stella Atkins as cooks.
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Chester
Harrisonville Pomeroy
Donald McKenzie
Harrisonville
E. A. Wingett
McKenzie
Wingett
Northern Local Board of Education
Don Cottrill
Irene Arnold
Stella Atkins
Hospitalized Meigs County aide amid illness
Mrs Georgia Williamson of Harrisonville Road and a member of the Meigs County Aid for the Aged staff was taken to Holzer Hospital Gallipolis Friday for observation after falling ill at work Friday evening. A separate note mentions Gentian the plant named after its medicinal use and the volcanic origin of Mount Hood and Mount Rainier.
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Pomeroy
Georgia Williamson
Harrisonville Road
Meigs County
Aid For the Aged
Holzer Hospital
Gallipolis
Williamson
4-H Awards Are Made At Annual Activity Day
More than 200 people attended Mason County 4-H Activity Day at the South Side camp. County Agent W. C. Roberts announced contest awards across poster safety health grooming clothing canning judging baked goods vegetable and poultry judging with multiple clubs named for top placements. Athletic events were topped by the Seneca Tribe with Delaware and three other tribes placing.
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Point Pleasant
Mason County
South Side
W. C. Roberts
Leon
Larry Joe Barr
Arthur Clark
Lucky Star
Larry Cheesebrew
Busy Bee
Paul Malcolm
Charles Stephenson
Mack Brake
Trailblazers
Jimmy Eads
Tip Top Toppers
Mary Roush
Vernon Star Dusters
Mary Sue Plants
Carolyn Haught
Janice Jordan
Kathleen Thompson
Kenneth Shaffer
Canning
Alice Mae Plants
Vicki Sue Stevens
Joe Ellen Ripley
Annabelle Sommer
Mary Newman
Joyce McCoy
Nancy
Sayre
Betty Rogers
Jericho Braves
Kay Jiiden
Judy Wilson
Leon Luckies
Jackie Capehart
Karen Stewart
Good Luck Cloviers
Sue Keener
Barbara Peters
Lovalee Stanley
Alma Stanley
Peggy Blessing
Hillbillies
Mary Kay Stephenson
Shirley Gardner
Gerald Reod
C. P. Sullivan
Kenneth Roush
H. Edwards
B. Barker
Robert Rimmey
Nancy Sayre
Pat Henry
Mike Grimes
Good Luck Clovers
Jimmy Mitchell
Lorey Anderson
Bill Wooten
Sand Hill Ramblers
Buster Rice
Dickie Herrig
Dick Austin
Russell Moore
Okeh Club
Jeff Grimm
Rev Father J O Reilly Named for Sacred Heart in Point Pleasant
The Rev John O Reilly of Wytheville Va has been assigned as pastor of Sacred Heart Church Point Pleasant and St Josephs Church Mason. He succeeds Rev Theodore Wisniewski who was temporarily at St Josephs Huntington. Wisniewski came to Point Pleasant in 1951 and trained in Baltimore Milwaukee and Washington DC.
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Point Pleasant
John O'Reilly
Wytheville
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
St. Joseph’s Church
Mason
Theodore Wisniewski
St. Joseph's Catholic Church
Huntington
Wisniewski
Baltimore
Baltimore Polytechnic Institute
Pallottine Seminary
Milwaukee
Major Seminary of the Pallottine Fathers
Catholic University of American
Washington, D.C
Catholic University
Novitiate of Thelottine Fathers
Jessup
St. Joseph's Church
Brokett
N. D
Mrs. Edith Bean Dies in Gallipolis Hospital
Edith Bean 83 a widely known Rutland resident died Sunday at Holzer Hospital Gallipolis after three weeks confinement. She was a Methodist Church member. Survived by son Paul Cleveland and several grandchildren. Chase Funeral Home handling arrangements.
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Pomeroy
Edith Bean
Rutland
Holzer Hospital
Gallipolis
Three Divorces Granted in Court Meigs County case details
Judge Cedric W. Clark granted three divorces in Meigs County Common Pleas Court. Clifford E. Brown divorced Beulah A. Brown for gross neglect and extreme cruelty with custody of two children. Opal M. Pridd divorced Robert F. Priddy with custody of one child. Yvonne Hoffner divorced Lee Albert Hoffner with custody of three children.
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Middleport Society
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Charley Spires
Lowell Vance
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Robert Fife
Clifford Hayes
Henry Clatworthy
Tom Riley
Nan Moore
Richard Bailey
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Wilbur An
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Robert King
Kenneth McElhinny
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Elwood Lewis
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Bark Morris
Cash Johnson
C. R. Karr
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Audrey Frost
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Katie Rowley
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Marie Wilkinson
Marilyn Bailey
Sally Sauer
Carol Oliver
Donna Wells
Narsa Frost
Elsie Barnhart
Charles Neal
Tom Woods
Regina Hudson
Carol
Jessie Sisson
Carl Ebersbach
Marilyn
Harry Bailey
Lawrence Stewart
Edith Forrest
Robert Purtell
Farie
Dolores
Eloise Milloan
Paul Winn
Evelyn Murray
Louise Hines
Virgil Manley
Thurman Carsey
Carrie Hall
Lula Russell
Mabel Michaels
Harry McMaster
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Charles Steele
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the Rocket Man
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