Middleport Boy Reported Slightly Wounded in Action on Italian Front
The Athens Messenger reports that Pytland Covert, son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Covert of Middleport, was slightly wounded in Italy. His brother Pfc. Jack Covert, injured in a motor cycle accident at Sheppard Field, Texas, has nearly recovered and is on furlough with his parents. The piece notes Hennepin explorations of the Upper Mississippi in 1680.
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Athens Messenger
Athens
Middleport
Arthur Covert
Pyt
Wayland Covert
Italy
Pfc
Jack Covert
Sheppard Field
Texas
Middleport Woman Joins Red Cross Foreign Program
Miss Gladys L. Miller, formerly with the W W O W Ordnance Department in April 1942, has been assigned as a Hospital Staff Aide in the American Red Cross foreign program. She reported May 29 in Washington D C for three weeks orientation before overseas orders. Her sister is Mrs Walter Bynce and her brother is a prisoner of war in Germany.
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Middleport
Gladys L. Miller
Ordnance Department
W.W.O.W
American Red Cross
Washington, D. C
Miss Miller
Rt. 1
Walter Bynce
Germany
Middleport Personal Notices Highlight Local Visits and Moves
Mrs. Clarence Root and Gallipolis grandmother were guests of Mrs. Cora Root and Miss Mary Root. Mrs. Harry Mills recovers from ankle injuries after a fall. Max Sanborn on business in Columbus. Misses Jean Luman Ginny Wise and Jean Werner return from Gallipolis visit. Estie Heines' Norfolk trip ends with granddaughter Barbara Swisher. Ensign Swisher transfers to New York. Charles Swisher stays in Columbus. Seabee Charles Gardner visits from Camp Endicott to Camp Parks. Mrs. Jack Cowie of Massillon visits Burford family. Maxine Mankin visits Columbus today.
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Clarence Root
Gallipolis
Cora Root
Mary Root
Harry Mills
Max Sanborn
Columbus
Jean Luman
Ginny Wise
Jean Werner
Estie Heines
Ensign
Wayne Swisher
Norfolk
Barbara Swisher
Charles Swisher
Swisher
Agnes Swisher
Ensign Swisher
New York
R. L
Camp Parks
Cal
Vermont
Jack Cowie
Massillon
L. E. Burford
Maxine Mankin
Picnic Moves Indoors For Moose Women Event
The Women of the Moose planned picnic at Middleport Roadside Park but held it at the Martin Hotel due to bad weather. After supper, a business meeting was led by Mrs. George Meinhart, senior regent.
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Pomeroy
the Moose
Middleport
Martin Hotel
George Meinhart
Birthdays Observed At DUV Meeting
Members of Jane Howell Tent Daughters of Union Veterans honored birthdays since January 1 at a potluck supper at the hall. A large cake and flowers decorated the table. Mrs John Duerr presented potholder favors. Mrs Julia B Davis of Gallipolis received the war bond and Miss Elsie Hart the defense package.
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Hart
Lulu Googlein
Portland
Caddie Wickham
Kroger Staff Dines with Charleston Branch Leaders
Members of the Kroger Super Market in Parkersburg were guests of the Charleston Kroger branch at a dinner last night. C. F. Tompkins, manager, led local employees including Louise Rosenbaum Kathleen Wild ermuth Betty Ohlinger Katie Guth Arlene Swisher Bob Detrich and Ernestine Hoffner in attendance at the Stratford Hotel celebration.
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Pomeroy
Kroger
C. F. Tompkins
Charleston
Kroger Company
Parkersburg
Stratford Hotel
Mr. Tompkins
Louise Rosenbaum
Kathleen Wildermuth
Betty Ohlinger
Katie Guth
Arlene Swisher
Bob Detrich
Ernestine Hoffner
Fellowship Meeting Scheduled Friday at First Baptist
The First Baptist Church will host the first Family Fellowship meeting Friday at 6 30 pm. Rev Ralph Zandel of Middleport Baptist Church will speak and report on the Northern Baptist Convention in Atlantic City. Entertainment committee members include Mrs Caryl Cook Miss Edith Cook J Edward Foster James H Stephenson Mr and Mrs Dale Wippel and others. The program begins with a covered dish supper, each guest bringing their own table service.
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Edith Shain
Myra Stephenson
Dayton Strickland, Sr
William Watson
Meigs County Court Records Detail Marriage Licenses and Transfers
Meigs County Court notes four marriage licenses issued since June 10 to Kyle Spencer Silvia Green Ed Gall and Onida Withrow Charles Brown Sylvia Jones. Probate Court lists estate value of G C Joa chim at 11498 with inheritance tax 31.53. Transfers include multiple property deeds and certificates of transfer among residents of Lebanon Rutland Olive and Salisbury. Judge Edgar Ervin absent. Miss Wilma Roush vacation from County Superintendent office.
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Pomeroy
Court House
Kyle Spencer
Richwood
W. Va
Silvia Green
Ed Gall
Huntington
Onida Withrow
Middleport
Charles O. Brown
Hockingport
Sylvia Jones
Reedsville
G. C. Joachim
Meigs County
George Meinhart
C. Y. Rose
Delbert Ours
Robert VanMeter
Lebanon
Delbert
Violet Ours
Robert
Ida VanMeter
Clint Birch
Chester
Gladys Barnett
T. T
Helen Newland
Tuppers Plains
E. G. Kimes
Ward E. Kimes
George L. McCullough
Maybelle V
Margaret J. McCullough
Margaret McCullough
Maybelle McCullough
Perry
Jennie Davis
Esta Davis
Salisbury
William M
Lucy Cowdery
C. A. Barnett
Olive
J. C
Della Phillips
F. W
Adria Wilcox
Rutland
Lelia
Robert Rumfield
J. W
Robert and
Louise Holter
Etta Shain Wolfe
Edgar Ervin
Wilma Roush
CC. O. Chapman
Officers Installed By Missionary Society
Missionary Society of Church of Christ in Middleport installed 18 members Tuesday night. Mrs Edward French served as installing officer. Agnes Theobald as president Frances Roush vice president Opal Kelly secretary Beulah Roush treasurer Mildred Hawley program chair Gertrude Russell business chair. Devotions led by Mrs William Bradford and Mrs C C Chapmans group provided refreshments. Mite boxes opened with $63.30 contributed for the year.
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Middleport
The
Missionary Society
Church of Christ
Edward French
Agnes Theobald
Frances Roush
Opal Kelly
Beulah Roush
Mildred Hawley
Gertrude Russell
William Bradford
C. C. Chapman
Pomeroy Community News Highlights Forest Run Picnic
Pomeroy residents gather for a Forest Run Sunday School picnic with many attendees listed including Roush, Yeanger, Nye, Scott and Clen families. Several service members on furlough visit relatives while locals travel for visits and duties to Columbus Cincinnati and Camp Howze Texas.
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John Bailey
Forest Run
Dana Cleland
Racine
Susie Andres
Roseville
Dan Griffith
Stella Ebersbach
Elberfeld
Holzer Hospital
Former Mayor Bound Over To Grand Jury In Exposure Case
William Robson former mayor of Middleport was bound over to the Meigs County Grand Jury after a hearing in Mayor C O Fisher s court on charges of resisting arrest and indecent exposure He pleaded not guilty and is held on 200 bond represented by L Crary Davis Arrested at the month s start by Night Patrolman Paul Johnson hearing postponed until Chief L B Higgins returned from vacation Village represented by L Perry Bales Gallipolis attorney Witnesses reportedly ready to counter the charges
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William Robson
Meigs County Grand Jury
C. O. Fisher
Robson
L. Crary Davis
Paul Johnson
L. B. Higgins
Vacaton
L. Perry Bales
Gallipolis
Middleport Youth Has Article Published
Joseph A. Young of Middleport received payment from The Infantry Journal editors for an article he sent in response to a lieutenant's piece on infantry. He stressed that all service branches and support personnel are vital to battle success and noted soldiers endure hardships in combat zones and rationing. He sent the check to his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Young.
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Middleport
T-5
Joseph A
Joe) Young
England
Infantry Journal
Joe
States
J. A. Young
S. Third Ave
Weekend Meeting Planned at Hi Land Chapel
Plan for a week end gathering at the Church of Christ and Christian Union Hi land Chapel June 16 17 18 with speaker Rev Charles Brewbaker of Akron age 17 at 830 pm and special singers.
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Pomeroy
Church of Christ and Christian Union
Hiland Chapel
Charles Brewbaker
Akron
Lieut Dwight Ross Receives Air Medal in War Service
Middleport reports Lieut Dwight E. Ross son of Mrs Verne Ross of Columbus has earned the Air Medal while piloting a B 17 Flying Fortress. A Middleport native and Racine High School basketball alumnus, he was employed at the Ohio Farm Bureau before entering the service.
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Middleport
Dwight E. Ross
Verne Ross
Huron Ave
Columbus
Dwight
Racine High School
Ohio Farm Bureau
Governors Seek Address at War Time Conference
Republican and Democrat gubernatorial contenders will speak to township trustees and clerks in Columbus at the War Time Conference June 29 and 30. Gilbert Weeks, local president, announced the event.
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Pomeroy
Columbus
Gilbert Weeks
Mrs Bradford Hosts Sewing Club Gathering
Mrs William Bradford entertained members of her sewing club at her home on Brownell Avenue Wednesday afternoon. The social event featured refreshments and a light, sociable afternoon for the women.
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Middleport
William Bradford
Brownell Ave
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