Automobile Rams Wall injures Middleport residents in crash
A Middleport area crash sent a couple to Meigs General Hospital with injuries after their car struck a cement wall and steps on West Main Street. Police reported heavy damage to the vehicles and two drivers charged with driving under the influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Russell
Clair Might
Middleport
Sam Cook
Dexter
Cook
Russell
Lawrence Barton
Columbus
Barton
Mt Vernon Visit Marks Silver Anniversary of Rev Eugene Dunn
Mr and Mrs C E Smith and families Harrie Marie and Jane joined others including Mrs Walter Harris and Mrs R O Fowler in Mt Vernon Sunday to honor the silver anniversary of the Rev Father Eugene Dunn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
C.E. Smith
Harrie Marie
W. B. Harris
Jane
Walter Harris
R. O. Fowler
Mt. Vernon
Eugene Dunn
Middleport BPW Marks Fifth Anniversary Celebration
Freda Smithberger state president spoke at the Waverly BPW fifth anniversary dinner at Lake White Club. Middleport BPW led attendees with officers and members from Athens Portsmouth Ironton, and the Waverly club with 17 members contributed over $400 to the Community Chest and other projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Freda Smithberger
Toledo
Business and Professional Women's Club
Waverly Bpw
Lake White Club
Lake White
Middleport Bpw
Ralph Pratt
Virginia Mayes
Freda Wellings
Nellie and
Hallie Zerkle
Nina Russell
Frances Roush
Bess Sanborn
Ruth Drake
H. J. Russell
Allen Jenkinson
C. B. Forrest
Bridge Fall Injures Man in Pomeroy
Emmett Tracy of Pomeroy was rushed to Meigs General Hospital with a severe head laceration after falling from the Union Ave bridge. He was transported by the Pomeroy Emergency Squad. after the fall he returned home before the squad’s call. Larry Knott, 7, was treated at Meigs General Hospital for injuries after running into the side of a car driven by Clarence Hayman of Logan Bottom. witnesses said he ran into the car while playing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Meigs General Hospital
Emmett Tracy
Union Avenue
Tracy
Larry Knott
Clarence Hayman
Logan Bottom
Neglect Is Charged In Divorce Petition
Vivian Harmon through her next friend Vandora Knight ing sues Harold J. Harmon for divorce citing gross neglect and extreme cruelty. She seeks custody of a minor child. A second suit by Pomeroy National Bank seeks foreclosure of a real estate and charter mortgage against Edward Howell Jr Betty Howell George W Donahue and Clyde Millhone treasurer of Meigs County for 2143.25 due.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Vivian Harmon
Vandora Knighting
Harold J. Harmon
Pomeroy National Bank
Edward Howell, Jr
Betty Howell
George W. Donahue
Clyde Millhone
Meigs County
Rutland residents attend district Sunday school convention
RutlandMiss Betty Brown Mrs Edith Luckadoo and Dorothy Warner attended a two day district convention of Sunday school and Baptist training unions. Miss Brown served as pianist and Mrs Luckadoo is sub district president of the Hocking union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rutland
Betty Brown
Edith Luckadoo
Dorothy Warner
Divorce Granted in Meigs County Court
Luella Lee was granted a divorce from William Henry Lee by Judge Emmett W. Peoples in Meigs County Common Pleas Court. The plaintiff received custody of three minor children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Luella Lee
William Henry Lee
Emmett W. Peoples
Meigs County Common Pleas Court
Weekend Visits and Local Notices From Ohio Communities
Akron residents Mr. and Mrs. M. V. Tillett visited relatives, while Mrs. Mattie McMillin died in Kent prompting calls from William Yeager. Several weekend guests included Ruth Humphrey of Wheelersburg and Dan McNaughton of South Point. The Fugates hosted an open house after a Future Stars revue, and local moves included Everett Bangerter starting work at Master Mix. Other items mention trips to Hawks Nest and picnics, plus visits by Jane and Ruth Ellis and the Wise family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. V. Tillett
Barry
Tom
Akron
M. R. Sanborn
William Yeager
Kent
Mattie McMillin
Louise Dow
Third Ave
Ruth Humphrey
Wheelersburg
Dan McNaughton
South Point
M. K. Fugate
Marsha
Athens
O. P. Klein
Frank Fugate
Pomeroy
Dr. Fugate
Fugates
Mr. Fugate
Hulda Klein
C. R. Gilbert
Columbus
Coolville
Master Mix
Middleport High School
Mary
Martha Ohlinger
Howard K. Ewing
Diana
Natalie
Michael
Clearwater
Fla
Ohio University
Hawks Nest
W.va
Wilbur Ashley
Bob
James
David
Ruby McKendree
Sharon Riley
Francis Bush
Xenia
Florence Bush
Roger
Bush
Cr. Rhodes
Chillicothe
Jane and
Ruth Ellis
W. S. Ellis
James Souders
Bettie Wise
Miami
Roscoe Wise
Meigs County Land Transfers Affects Multiple Parcels
Land transfers recorded in Meigs County involve FE W Peoples and Katherine Peoples selling parts of lots 430 and 431 in Middleport to C E Walters and Kath leen M Walters. Other transfers include Badgley to Hayes parcels in Middleport, Zeiglers in Bedford Township, Wolfe to Farra in Racine, Sears to Stoops in Orange Township, Hart family parcel in Pomeroy, Bentz to Bentz Schreiber in Pomeroy, and Renshaw to Hudson in Salisbury Township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FE. W. Peoples
Katherine S. Peoples
C. E. Walters
Kathleen M. Walters
Middleport
Vannie A. Badgley
Sylvia Badgley
Arnold W. Hayes
Nettie M. Hayes
Charles F. Zeigler
Lilly Zeigler
G. H. Zeigler
Mamie Zeigler
Bedford Township
Iva L. Wolfe
Floyd Farra
Mona Farra
Racine
Edward W. Sears
Mae A. Sears
Frank Stoods
Emma J. Stoops
Orange
Barnetts Attend Relative’s Funeral. Garden Club Picnic Held
Mr and Mrs C A Barnett traveled to Clarksburg for a relative’s funeral. The Reedsville WSCS met at Mrs Lillian Pickens home. The Reedsville Garden Club picnic was held at Middleport Park with many members attending and guests listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reedsville
C. A. Barnett
Clarksburg
WSCS
Lillian Pickens
Gladys Williams
Ruth Anne Williams
Maxine Whitehead
Vivian Humphrey
Nettie Cowdery
Grace Pickens
Leona Smith
Virginia Lee Sisson
St. Joseph Hospital
J. W. Emrick
Lancaster
Irene Shaver
Alvin Norris
Pomeroy
Milo Moore
Lakeside
Mary Kibble
Alexandria
A. C. Stewart
Christy-Young Reunion Draws 87 Attendees in New Lexington
The third annual Christy-Young Reunion gathered 87 relatives at Waterworks Park New Lexington Ohio on June 8. Officers elected for the 1953 reunion include George Christy president Verne Christy vice president and Mrs James Christy secretary treasurer. The 1953 gathering is set for the second Sunday in June at New Lexington Park with attendees from Ohio Michigan Iowa Pennsylvania and beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Lexington
Christy-Young
Waterworks Park
Ohio
Michigan
Iowa
Pennsylvania
George Christy
Verne Christy
James Christy
Columbus
Richard Christy
Orville Christy
Howard Christy
Pomeroy
New Lexington Park
Garrett Christy
Ed Lamp
Tipton
Neil Cartensen
Neil, Jr
Laverne
Olin
Joseph Young
Youngstown
Joseph ‘Young, Jr
Lake Milton
Don Miller
Newark
Don Hartley
Hamilton
Dallas
Charles Young
Massillon
Gregory
Robert Stalter
Larry
Roy Christy
Bonita Hepler
Harold ‘Christy
Frank Grigsby
Ada Mae Grigsby
Somersets
Norma Gottke
Junction City
Verne Christy Land Rodney
Floyd Christy
Jimmie
John
Raymond Christy
Frank Wolfe
Myron Martin
Jimmy
Charles Martin
Athens
Carolyn
Vernon
Carl Barnhill
Dorothy
Ruth Ann
Clyde Headley
Donald
Tuppers Plains
Janet
Edith Betzing
Near Tuppers Plains
Naomi Class Met At Loretta Henrys Home
The Naomi Class of the Methodist Church met at Loretta Henrys home with Marie Michael leading devotions. Family members and guests were served refreshments. A picnic is planned for July 10 at Athens State Hospital grounds for members and families. Mr and Mrs Joe Charney and Verna and Margaret Sabo visited Steve Charney family. Mr and Mrs Robert Evans of Crystal Lake, UL, are parents of a son Henry Tod. grandparents Henry Evans and A D Powell. Mrs Ray Mulford of Cheshire is hospitalized for a heart condition. her mother Mrs Clarence Kerns has been with her. R Kovalcik.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Plains
Naomi
Methodist Church
Loretta Henry
Marie Michael
Helen
Elva
Alta Cooper
Margaret Mace
Helen Meeks
Betty Robbins
Helen Alton
Mary Erans
Thelma Luiscott
Helen Kittle
Lucy McDonald
Ida Davies
Nellie Lee
Stella Frame
Bernice Keeton
Pete Nida
Rosa Cade
Jeanette Tipton
Cynthia McDonald
Clarence Kerns
Varied Program Marks Church Choir's Concert
Federated Church choir directed by Mrs. Alice Nease presented sacred and secular numbers to about 150 attendees in the church auditorium. Soloists included Lois Ann Burt and James Lochary with organ, piano, and violin performances plus three Negro spirituals. A social hour followed amid spring flowers and pastel decor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haydn and Mussorgsky
Ben Neutzling
Dorothy Lavey
Guin
Joshua Fit de Battie
Jericho
Ava Maria
Yourflaws
Pomeroy Social Notes Honor Layette Shower Guests
Mrs Harold Blackston was honored with a layette shower at the home of Mrs Maxine Arnold with co hostess Mrs William Radford. Prizes went to Mrs Laurence Leonard Mrs William Grueser Mrs Patsy Radford and Miss Sally Bartles. The event featured pink and blue decor and a dessert course, with tiny umbrella favors and pastel mints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Harold Blackston
Maxine Arnold
William Radford
Laurence Leonard
William Grueser
Patsy Radford
Sally Bartles
Arnold
Donald Collins
Carl Sheilds
Rollin Radford
Leo Smith
Dick Finlan
Fred Leifheit
Laurence Leonhard
Clifford Leihheit
Robert Scott
Gene Grueser
Lewis Grueser
Frank Grueser
Hugh Beards
Eugene Collins
Patricia
Amos Leonard
Homer Radford
Arlee Abbott
Horace Abbott
Danny
William Morgan
Oliver Unree
Geneva Joachim
Clermont Arnold
Avery Goeglein
Howard Bolin
Roy Holter
Wilbur Bailey
William Gruegser
William Collins
Edward Humphrey
William Bartles
Billy Leonard
Clara Humphrey
Jean Joachim
Helen Collins
Fred Goeglein
Roy Riffle
Harley Brown
Roger Spencer
John Hartune
Aaron Zahl
Roy Grueser
James Smith
Wyatt Radford
Harry Smith
Alice Euler
Jessie Saunders
Reedsville Church Hosts Harris Grossnickle Wedding
Miss Margaret Harris and Herman Grossnickle wed at Reedville's Joppa Methodist Church on June 8 officiated by Rev. Roy Deeter. The ceremony featured pink peonies and red roses with a reception at the Harris home. The couple will reside in Columbus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reedsville
Joppa Methodist Church
Margaret Harris
Claremont Harris
Herman Grossnickle
Columbus
Roy Deeter
Harold Brannon
Marie Moore
Rockland
Ohio
Russell Barr
Parkersburg
Charles Crider
Eileen Crider
John Stace
Mercer
Youth Council Meeting Held in Chester Farm Bureau
Chester Farm Bureau Youth Council hosted Adult Council No 3 with ten youths and six adults present. Larry Roush led the discussion while John and Mrs Heiskell attended. Refreshments were by O Shirley Summerfield and Esther Hayes. A July 14 meeting is planned at the Windon home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester
Chester Farm Bureau Youth Council
John Heiskell
Larry Roush
O'Shirley Summerfield
Esther Hayes
Virginia
Vrgil Windon
Sacred Heart Alumni Association Meeting Planned
Pomeroy group the Sacred Heart Alumni Association will hold a meeting Tuesday at 8 p.m. at the usual gathering place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Sacred Heart Alumni Association
Local families visit in Wellsville and Columbus
Mr and Mrs Ray Crumbley and family joined Dr W S Hart and Miss Elsie Hart for weekend and Sunday visits with Mr and Mrs James Russ of Columbus and Eva Russ of Wellsville. Eva Russ stayed longer. Norma Lee returned home from New York City. Aaron Kelton works in Kingston North Carolina and his family will join him there part of the vacation. Mrs Carrie Kennedy has ac-
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Crumbley
Mary Ruth
Billy
Glenn Rutledge
Wellsville
Ohio
W. S. Hart
Elsie Hart
James Russ
Columbus
Eva Russ
Harts
Russ
Norma Lee
New York City
Aaron Kelton
Kingston
N. C
Carrie Kennedy
Five Towns Represented At Event
Churches from Pom eroy Middleport Glouster Chilli cothe and Rutland attended the First Baptist Church homecoming. Rev. Frank Cleveland led morning worship with the Glouster Senior Choir. Afternoon included a welcome, history, solos, and assists from area pastors and choirs. Out-of-town visitors included residents from Columbus and Chilli cothe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rutland
Pomeroy
Middleport
Glouster
Chillicothe
First Baptist Church
Frank Cleveland
Glouster First Baptist Church
Gertrude Butler
Mt. Zion Church
Eva Price
Laura Young
Fred Jackson
H. E. Harris
Clair Chapel Choir
Columbus
Rutland Church
Emma _ Bland
Betty Brown
Evelyn Warner
Cora Pearson
Edith Fleming
Edger Rose
Oliver Warner
Floyd Fairrow
Edwin Price
Langsville 4-H Go-Getters Plan Joint Ice Cream Social
The Langsville Go-Getters met at adviser Edward Evans home with 11 members and two visitors. Miss Imogene art represented the Langsville 4-H Girls Club and outlined plans for a joint ice cream social to benefit members attending 4-H Camp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Langsville
Edward Evans
Imogene Art
Theft of a Sail Boat Reported to Police
Police received word Sunday of the theft of a 16 by 4 foot sail boat valued over 700 dollars from the New Haven shore in Pomeroy. The white hull with red interior trim, named Shinn Apotis Bandon, was taken between Saturday night and Sunday morning. Owner's name not disclosed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
New Haven
W. Va
William Lehew
Children from Two Churches Stage Day Programs
Two church groups marked Children's Day with recitations music and plays. First Presbyterian under Miss Marie Erlewine featured a cradle roll promotion and a flower garden stage setting. First Baptist presented a Junior Department play He Cares For You and a Junior Chorus performance with multiple young participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middlepor
First Presbyterian Church
First Baptist Church
Marie Erlewine
Lillian Stieff
Russell Lyons
William Morris
Hubert Taylor
Lucy Gregg
John Talbott
Fred Lewis
Robert Tewksbury
Howard Ruppelt
Erlewine
Nancy Ann
James Buchanan
Lois Ann
Lewis Sauer
George Lewis Sauer
Leland Eugene Brown
John Jobb
Susan Probasco
David Lyons
Judy Sauer
Janice Zirkle
Karen Sue Gregg
Carolyn Russell
Becky Wiseman
Jamie Jobb
Helen Taylor
Sandra Hysell
Seren
Olita Lewis
Carla Gilmore
Paul Hysell
Edith Haptonstall
Lucinda Sauer
Rodney
George Sauer
Michael Morris
Kerma Wiseman
Cinda Morris
Pauline Zirkle
Paul Smart
Ethel Badgley
Kay Darst
Martha Spires
Billy Werner
Ronnie Wilt
Raymond Kloes
John Hercules
Archdeacon Conducts Communion at Grace Church Pomeroy
The Venerable William Crittenden, bishop-elect of Erie, presided at Grace Episcopal Church grace service in Pomeroy as part of his Southern Ohio tenure since 1948. The 44 year old cleric, visiting monthly since the parishes lacked a rector, prepares for his upcoming ordination journey to Springfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio University
Cedric Clark
Bishop Crittenden
Germantown
Young People of Episcopal Churches
Grace Church
Roger Willoughby
Jay Kelton
Frank Sisson
Janice Story
Charles Speer
Bexley Hall
Kenyon College
Ingraham To Attend District Farm Bureau Meeting
Mr and Mrs F Whitney Ingraham travel to Indian Lake for a district Farm Bureau managers meeting from Sunday through Tuesday. Their daughters Sandra Kay and Brenda Sue accompany them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
F Whitney Ingraham
Indian Lake
Ingraham
District Farm Bureau Managers
Sandra Kay
Brenda Sue
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Middleport Social Notes
Golden Rule
Bailey's Lake
William Beavers
Frank Cheesebrews
Clifford Hayes
Thomas Darsts
David Darst, Jr
Milton Smarts
Linda Fiering
Christine
Ronnie Beaver
White Rose Lodge
B of
Woodman Halls
Ben Turner
James Lewis
Howard Byers
Mill St
Marynelle Newton
Alan W. Clark
R. L. Clark
Mr. Clark
Marietta
First Methodist Church
Betsy Mills Club
FE. D. Scheider
Father Dunn
Sacred Heart Parish
Heath Methodist Church
Electa
The
Baptist Missionary Society
H. M. Cross
Florine Talbott
BPW
Christy- Young
Pomeroy Social Notes
Stiffler
Red Anchor
Robert Wells
Lynn
Evanston
Ill
Youth Council
Pomeroy Personals
District Farm
Liberty
Oleport
Voice of the Theatre
Texas Rangers
George Montgomery
Gale Storm
Noah Berry, Jr
Towsa
Dan Dailey
Corine Calvet
Willie
Vera Ellen
David Niven
Chevrolet
Garanteed
Studebaker
Oldsmobile
Dodge Meadowbrook
Buick
Kaiser
Plymouth
Junker
Karr & van Zandt
Motor Sales
Pomeroy, Ohio
LOG Cabin
Nite Club
Vicki Sellers
Eddie Fife
Bill Ratliff
Hobson
Zemo
Howard B. Mullen
Paomvs
Meigs
Just This Once
Janet Leigh
Peter Lawford
Lewis Stone
Douglas Fowley
Marilyn Erskine
Henry Slate
Benny Rubin
Apache Pass
Ethel Barrymore
Keefe
Brasselle
Gary Cooper
Nancy Davis
van Johnson
Gene Kelly
Marjorie Main
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