Villages advance highway plans and purchase in county vote
Meigs County commissioners pass a resolution to allow state takeover of a section of Highway C 25 for rerouting Route 124 while a separate action ties effective date to hot mix work or $20 000 in damages. They also approve buying a model 44 Allis Chalmers towed road grader for about $4820 and appoint Everett Holmes as county Ruralpiary Inspector for 1957. Middleport and Pomeroy agree to a joint street sweeper purchase on a fifty fifty basis and discuss seal coating and sewage extension with the Ohio River.
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Pomeroy
Meigs County
Pomeroy Corporation
J. E. D. Hartinger
Allis Chalmers
R. E. Neutzling
Everett Holmes
Glouster
Girls Industrial School
Delaware
Jerry Warner
Rutland
H. W. Craig
Dan Hartinger
James Arnold
Charles Murray
Ohio River
State Water Pollution Board
Pomeroy Council
William Montgomery
Grant St
L. R. Wiley
D. C. Miller
David Jenkins
Council
Sally Fisher
C. O Fisher
Point Pleasant
Middleport Community Notes Lounging Luncheon and Parties
Middleport reports a noon luncheon for French Dry Cleaners employees celebrating Miss Thelma Boyer’s birthday with a cake by Miss Florence Rowe and flowers from Mrs. Lula Woodyard. Also, Ellen Dutton hosts a 30-guest birthday at Roadside Park with games and a picnic supper. Home Builders Class meets at W T Grueser home with Karl Krautters and Carl Brannans assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Robinson's
Rutland St
Thelma Boyer
Boyers
Florence Rowe
Lula Woodyard
Lavada Woodyard
Billa Lewis
Helena Baker
L. D. Hartinger
Mrs. Dutton
A. H. Carpenter
Ellen
O. B. Stout
Barbara Stout
Peter F. Klein
Peter F. Klien, Jr
Middleport Church of Christ
W. T. Grueser
Grant St
Karl Krautters
Carl Brannans
Name Origin of Pana ma Based on Abundant Fish
An Indian word meaning abundance of fish inspired the name Pana ma. The origin ties the place to rich aquatic resources and local linguistic heritage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panama
Sauer Family Birthday Dinner Celebrated in Middleport
A Saturday birthday party for Richard Sauer was held at Mr. and Mrs. George Sauer's home on Powell Street Middleport. Attendees included Harold Sauer Mary Ruth Fugate Addie Fugate Ferhan Meadows William Sauer Clara Miller and Bucyrus. The blue and gold cake was baked by Harold's sister-in-law Mrs. Harold Sauer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
George Sauer
Powell St
Richard
Harold Sauer
Mary Ruth
Addie Fugate
Ferhan Meadows
William Sauer
Bucyrus
Clara Miller
Pomeroy
Middleport Socials Honor Rosenbaums at Lincoln Heights
In Middleport Fred Rosenbaum and Orin Smith hosted an outdoor supper Sunday at their Lincoln Heights home with relatives including Richard Rosenbaum and Joey. Also in Middleport Three Circles of the B H Sanborn Missionary Society of First Baptist Church announce meetings tonight hosted by Electa Love Joy and Dorcas Circles at local homes.
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Middleport
Fred Rosenbaum
Orin Smith
Richard Rosenbaum
Lincoln Heights
Richard Schwab
Susan
Ivan
Joey
B. H. Sanborn Missionary Society
First Baptist Church
Milton Hood
Electa
Dana Hamilton
Love Joy
James Sauders
Dorcas
Charles Bennett
The Ancient Craft of Winemaking Traced to Lost Ages
A study notes wine making dates back to prehistoric times with no definitive inventor. Archaeological finds across regions reveal early vessels, fermentation methods, and trade that shaped how societies valued fermented grape beverages.
Pomeroy and Middleport Committees Move Toward Street Sweeper
Pomeroy and Middleport councils appoint joint committees to draft a contract and ordinance for purchasing a street sweeping machine. Middleport may lease-purchase with funds from the Auto and Gas Tax Fund. next meeting set for Wednesday at 8 p.m. Action includes Route 124 improvements and a dust control plan on Childrens Home Hill.
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Pomeroy
Middleport
Bernard Fultz
Middleport Council
Wayne Swisher
Don Mullen
Rich Jones
Dale Smith
Roy Betzing
Betzing
Council
Mullen
Jones
Swisher
Local families host gatherings before Florida move
Mr and Mrs Frank Jones and daughter Judy Akron visit Ira Kincade and relatives. Elma Ladd weekends with Mrs T F Fredi and Mrs Edith Humphrey Albany. Vernon Levering Toledo stay with Louella Smith and Emmett Levering. Philip Harris and children attend a farewell gathering for Sterling Lamp and daughter Susie in Center Before. Orville Brandeberry visits Richmonds Madison Wis Bruce and Shannon return home to spend summer with grandparents. Jesse Baker returns home after Parkersburg hospital stay.
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Frank Jones
Judy Akron
Ira Kincade
Elma Ladd
T. Fredi
Edith Humphrey
Albany
Vernon Levering
Toledo
Louella Smith
Emmett Levering
Corning
Philip Harris
Philip
Betsy
Everett Abel
Sterling Lamp
Susie
Florida
Orville Brandeberry
David Richmond
Bruce
Shannon
Madison
Wise
Jesse Baker
Parkersburg
Misunderstanding over patrolman appointment sparks council clash
A Middleport village council meeting reveals a dispute over the appointment of Fred DeWees as a special relief officer. Council members say DeWees’ bond was not approved, and Bartrum states he would not deploy him without bond protection. Mayor Fisher was unavailable due to his mother's death.
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Middleport
Fisher
Fred DeWees
Everett Bostic
DeWees
Leroy Bartrum
Point Pleasant
Bartrum
Scott Shank
Downing Insurance Agency
Shank
Council
J. R. Neal
Herbert Gilkey
Letart Falls Community Notes Round Up
Letart Falls items note the Faithful Circle Sunday School class planning a June 25 picnic at Syracuse roadside park and serving refreshments to a dozen members. The Golden Rule class sponsored an ice cream social at the Community Building. Several residents visit relatives in Charleston, Portsmouth, New Brighton, and Cincinnati while NYC established the first American clearinghouse in 1853.
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Letart Falls
Faithful Circle
Rose McDade
Syracuse
Man. E. Barrett
Blairsville
Edward Miller
Methodist Church
John Kearns
Hanford
W. Va
Philip Donovan
Dale Robin
Youth Fined After Hub Cap Theft Ring
An 18 year old, London Adkins of Harrisonville, pleaded guilty to assisting in stealing hub caps from cars on Laurel Cliff Rd and was fined 25 dollars plus costs. Two other youths and a 21 year old woman were detained. the woman faced no charges. Deputies responded after a resident fired a shotgun toward the group.
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Pomeroy
Laurel Cliff Rd
London Adkins
Harrisonville
Justice of the Peace R. FE
Ernest Powell
Howard Frank
George Hicks
Hartenbach
Laurel Cliff
Play Equipment Removed From Park Grounds
Middleport villagers react as playground gear near the roadside park is ordered removed due to rusted swing chains worn steps and a damaged slide. Recreation committee planned to inspect the site to decide on repairs or replacement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Middleport Village
Railroad Man Caps Grand Handicap Title
Emery Cole, a 57 year old Bucyrus railroad conductor, won the Grand Handicap title with a 98 of 100 in the Ohio Trap Shoot Tournament. He missed his 59th and 60th targets from the 20 yard line in the final windup. Also noted, pecan trees can yield 400 to 500 pounds annually, with a record of 3,000 pounds.
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Middletown — i
Bucyrus Railroad
Ohio
Emery Cole
Florish Shop and Greenhouses Closed for Vacation
The Florish Shop and Greenhouses will close from June 17 through July 5 for a long-needed vacation. A skeleton staff will water, repair, and accept bill payments. Funeral orders and hospital cases will not be accepted. normal service resumes after the break.
Parking meters yield $218.85 in week reports
Middleport Police Chief Le Roy Bartrum says meter collections remain high with $218.85 collected for the past week, reflecting steady downtown demand and enforcement.
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Leroy Bartrum
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C. Q O. Fisher
ST. Louis
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Eorge Montgomery
Peter Graves
Canyon River
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Miss Brooks
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Man From
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Anthony Quinn
Kato Jurado
Running Target
Doris Dowling
Arthur Franz
Tom and Jerry
Pomeroy Bend Theatres
Temple
Judy Holliday
Richard Conte
Salvatore Baccaloni
Esther Minciotti
Bob Evans
Steak House
Gallipolis
Atle
The
Pomeroy Cement Block Company
Ernest Covert
David Miller
Dave Jenkins
Fultz
Miller
Meigs Water Co
Childrens Home Hill
Water Committee
Robinson
E. F. Robinson
Coolville
S&h
Madgeline Cunningham
Charleston
Clifford Wolfe
Sue Miller
Portsmouth
Ted Wildermuth
William Wilson
Dayton
Ralph Chap
Henry Phelps
Thomas Quick
Mildred Chapman
Ohio University
Elmer Quick
Canaanville
Ray McDade
Norman Arnath
New Brighton
Herman Reese
Cheshire
Norma Shamblin
Rio Grande
Alice Howard
New Haven
Elizabeth Pullins
Mack Howard
Helen Biffle
Hartford
William Varian
Cincinnati
New York City
Columbus
Athens
Abi
Meigs County Fish & Game Association
Pomeroy Gun Club
Dolph Joachim Farm
Route 33
Railroad Man Caps
Shumway Florists
John Richmond
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Starfire
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Karr
van Zandt
Cadillac
Pomeroy, Ohio
Goodyear
Goodyyear
Rizer Oil Company
Goodyear Tire
E. Main St
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