Cheesebrew elected Eighth District American Legion commander
Middleport resident Frank Cheesebrew of S Fourth Ave was unanimously elected commander of the Eighth District American Legion at the Lancaster spring conference. He has served as district vice commander and was chosen as a delegate to the national convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Frank Cheesebrew
S. Fourth Ave
Drew Webster
American Legion
Pomeroy
Lancaster
Cheesebrew
Legion
The
Feeney-Bennett Post
Joe Young, Jr
Donald Roach
Henry Clatworthy
Lewis Long
Darrell Collins
Gene Coleman
Roscoe Fife
Okey
Alfred Searberry
Pickens
Ralph Greaven Feeney
Bennett Post
Bell
Robert Schmoll
Home League To Be Formed In Middleport
First meeting for a Middleport Salvation Army Home League invites women 18 and older in Meigs County to join. Capt Glenna Rummel says the group aids homemakers spiritually educationally and for recreation. Mrs Lily Deck and Mrs Jack Shaw attended a recent Home League Camp in Delaware.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Nation Army
Salvation Any
Second Ave
Meigs County
Glenna Rummel
Salvation Army
Captain Rummel
Lily Deck
Jack Shaw
Salvation Army Home League
Delaware
Deck
Shaw
Middleport- Pomeroy Corps
Pony League Meets Daily In Middleport Sports Program
William Scarberry announces daily pony league practice at the high school stadium for three boy teams from grades seven to nine. Pomeroy girls form a softball team with games planned at Pearlie's Park against Minersville Sunday afternoon. Scarberry also manages the Fun American League baseball team with a summer schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
William Scarberry
Charles McDonald
Village Recreation
Pomeroy
Scarberry
Minersville
Pearlie’s Park
Searberry
Board Meets Tonight in Middleport Village Hall
Bruce Lloyd president says the recreation board of the village will convene this evening at the village hall to discuss community activities and plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Bruce Lloyd
Middleport WSCS Picnic to Honor Korea Missionaries
Middleport WSCS plans a July 6 night supper and program at Heatheo Church honoring Rev and Mrs George Sidwell, missionaries to Korea, who will soon depart for their mission. The Sidwells received a jeep donated by Methodist districts at the Ohio Annual Conference. Bishop Hazen Werner and Paul Chiles participated in the ceremony. Sidwells sail for Korea in September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport - Te Os
Heatheo
Emerson Jones
WSCS
George Sidwell
Sidwell
Korea
Rio Grande
Portsmouth Mansfield
Ohio
Lakeside
Hazen Werner
Si 1
Paul Chiles
Portamouth
Sidwells
Children hold special day programs at two churches
At First Presbyterian and the Church of the Nazarene in Middleport children from Sunday schools presented special day exercises last night. Recitations and songs were performed with the junior choir led by Lewis Sauer Jr. Pianists included Mrs Haptonstall Mrs Erlewine Mrs Taylor and Sheila Stover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
First Presbyterian Church
Church of the Nazarene
Lewis Sauer, Jr
Earie Erlewine
al Haptonstall
Hubert Taylor
Russell Lyons
Haptonstall
Sheila Stover
Church of Christ Groups Meet This Week in Middleport
Local Church of Christ units schedule gatherings across the week. The Home Builders Class will meet Tuesday evening at Mr and Mrs Ei Neutzling on Ash Street. The Loyal Women's Class attends at Mrs Boyd Dilgard on Broadway Thursday evening. The Men’s Group travels to Rutland tonight for the county rally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Church of Christ
Ei Neutzling
Ash St
Boyd Dilgard
Broadway
Rutland
Women’s Association Meeting at First Presbyterian Church
The Women’s Association of First Presbyterian Church will meet Thursday at 7 30 p m at the church. Hostesses include Mrs Dea Hayes, the Misses Challis Elizabeth Joachim Mary and Susan Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Women's Association of
First Presbyterian Church
Dea Hayes
Challis
Elizabeth Joachim
Mary
Susan Park
Family Dinner Hosted by Miss Hulda Klein and Miss Edith Klein
Miss Hulda Klein and Miss Edith Klein hosted a family dinner at their Pearl Street home Sunday evening. Guests included Dr. and Mrs. M. K. Fugate and daughter Marsha of Athens, and Mrs. Frank Fugate who had returned from Cincinnati after visiting her daughter Mrs. William Stoecker for a week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oak Hill
Coleman
Holzer Hospital
Lincoln St
Edith Klein
New York City
Iner
Ilulda Klein
Lowell Protas
New York Central
A Hiveson
Mer Prasco
S San
Julia Ann
Probasco
Westerville
Provasco
Synod of Ohioer
E. 3. Shotts
Sedalia
Probascos
Middleport
Hulda Klein
Pearl St
M. K. Fugate
Marsha
Athens
Frank Fugate
Cincinnati
William Stoecker
Family News In Annapolis and Nearby Towns
Arthur Clark and sister Mrs. Peter Klein and family return from Annapolis after two weeks away. Sgt. Max Lambert, Mrs. Lambert and son Joe visited their relatives the Dana Lamberts and the Harry Millis. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Sharp of Mechanicsburg visited son-in-law and daughter Mr. and Mrs. Paul Haptonstall and attended Children’s Day at First Presbyterian Church. Edith and Billy Haptonstall were among the youngsters. Henry Fruth of Eleanor West Virginia visited daughter Mrs. Walter Crooks and family. Eastern Star inspection in Harrisonville drew Mrs. Jack Bechtle, Mrs. Lillian Stieff, Mrs. Paul Winn and Mrs. Edith Russell. William Lewis and daughter were also noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Clark
Annapolis
Peter Klein
Max Lambert
Lambert
Joe
Dana Lamberts
Harry Millis
Robert Sharp
Mechanicsburg
Paul Haptonstall
First Presbyterian Church
Edith
Billy Haptonstall
Henry Fruth
Eleanor
W. Va
Walter Crooks
Eastern Star
Harrisonville
Jack Bechtle
Lillian Stieff
Paul Winn
Edith Russell
William Lewis
Volunteers Needed to Tear Down Middleport Fence
Bruce Lloyd of the Park Association asks volunteers to meet at the high school stadium Tuesday at 5 p.m. to tear down the old wood fence around the athletic field. Crowbars and claw hammers welcome as lumber salvaged will fund cement-work at the recreation park near the swimming pool.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Board of Education
Middleport Park Association
Bruce Lloyd
The
Park Association
Children’s Home Seeks Help Redecorating Effort
Meigs County groups invited to assist in decorating the county children’s home as remodeling continues. Executive secretary Mrs Henrietta O'Brien cites budget gaps for necessities and requests draperies and TV room furniture. Contact Mrs O'Brien to participate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Meigs County
Henrietta O'Brien
Meigs County Child Welfare Board
O'Brien
State Seeks Property of Meigs Countian
The State of Ohio files a petition to take property owned by John Stanley near Route 68 Meigs County for road use after the owner refused the state offered payment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Stanley
Meigs County
Ohio
Social News Briefs From Hemlock Area
Mrs and Mrs Harry Tharp hosted a birthday visit with Dr and Mrs Bope of Somerset. The group toured Hilliard visiting Vernon Tharp. Several families from Barberton Shawnee Columbus and nearby areas visited local residents including Charles Campbell Gibbs and family. A son named David Lee was born to Jerald White and wife in University Hospital with maternal grandparents Homer and Mrs Tharp visiting Hemlock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yellow Springs
Robert Hughes
Russell Faires
Michigan
Evelyn Brown
Corning
P. B. Osenbaugh
Jack Williams
Clem Craig
Shawnee
Albert Williams
New Straitsville
Lyman Dawson
Cornacwee
Donald Knies
Darrell
Columbus
Paul Roberts
Francis and
Jerry
Charles Campbell
Jerald White
University Hospital
David Lee
Homer Tharp
Hemlock
Two Pastors Take Parts In Lancaster Camp Assembly
Logan ministers participate in the Lancaster Camp Meeting and Assembly Association opening at the Methodist camp ground. Dr. R. B. Wilson serves as chaplain for the season through Aug. 14, delivering the opening sermon. Rev. Stanley T. Benton heads the Chillicothe District intermediate camp starting June 26 and supervises adult counselors. About 300 youths, including several from Logan, plan to enroll for the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
Logan Methodist
Lancaster Camp Meeting and Assembly Association
Lancaster
R. B. Wilson
First Methodist Church
Chillicothe District
Stanley T. Benton
Meigs County Land Transfers List Highlights Local Deeds
In Meigs County many parcel transfers appear across Rutland Scipio Bedford Lebanon Sut ton and Orange Townships. Transactions include Floyd Harrison Lola Harrison to Elmer Hatfield Pearl Hatfield and O D Parsons Addie Parsons. Ed Welch Anna Welch to George Heilman. John Heitzer from Dora Heitger. Hazel Throckmorton Helena Conner Lenna Chase. John Heitger to Helena Conner Haze Throckmorton Lenna Chase. William A McKelvey Hazel I McKelvey to Robert A McKelvey Frankie McKelvey. Joann Wolfe John T Wolfe to Carol Eugene Sayre Faye Sayre. George H Prall to Hollis Searls Searls. Ruby Grueser Charles F Grueser to Aaron K Kelton Iris G Kelton. Edda Boggess deceased to Harold G Boggess Charles R Boggess. certificate of transfer in Orange Township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd Harrison
Lola Harrison
Elmer
Hatfield
Pearl Hatfield
O. D. Parsons
Addie M. Parsons
Rutland Township
Ed Welch
Anna Welch
George Heilman
Scipio Township
Dora Heitger
John Heitzer
Hazel Throckmorton
Helena Conner
Lenna Chase
Bedford Township
John Heitger
Haze ‘Throckmorton
Meigs County
William A. McKelvey
Hazel I. McKelvey
Robert A. McKelvey
Frankie McKelvey
Lebanon Township
Joann H. Wolfe
John T. Wolfe
Carol Eugene Sayre
Faye Sayre
Sutton Township
George H. Prall
Hollis Searls
Searls
Rutlan
Ruby Grueser
Charles F. Grueser
Aaron K. Kelton
Iris G. Kelton
Pomeroy
Edda Boggess
Harold G. Boggess
Charles R. Boggess
Orange Township
Death Notice of James Wright at Dayton Veterans Hospital
Word was received Sunday of the death of James Wright at a Dayton veterans hospital. His mother Mrs Beatrice Brown of Pomeroy received the notice. The death was described as unexpected. The body will be returned to Ewing funeral home for funeral arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
James Wright
Dayton
Beatrice Brown
Wright
Ewing Funeral Home
Bailey's Lake
Ernest Rhodes
Spring Ave
Henry Reibel
Max Meinhart
Meinhart
Anne Ebersbach
Grover Erb
Gold Pass Presented to NYC Car Inspector Dana Hamilton
Dana Hamilton, a car inspector at New York Central yards in Hobson, received a Gold Pass from Fred Russell, general foreman of the car department, honoring 50 years of service with the company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Dana Hamilton
New York Central
Hobson
Fred Russell
Howard Frank Named Mayor of Racine
Howard Frank, an employee at the county courthouse, was chosen by the village council to fill the vacant Racine mayoral post. He will replace resigning mayor Henry Bentz Jr, with the appointment announced today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Howard Frank
Racine
Frank
Henry Bentz, Jr
Sheep Dipping Drive Seeks Grower Contacts in Pomeroy
Meigs County sheep growers wishing their flocks dipped for lice and flies are asked to contact the county extension service office in Pomeroy at their earliest convenience for the planned late June to early July dipping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Meigs County
County Extension Service
Soldiers support summer training at Camp McCoy
HELPS TRAINEES CAMP McCOY Wisconsin Corporal Harold F. Clark 20 son of Mr and Mrs Herbert Clark Pomeroy Route 1 is among 3000 soldiers aiding the summer program at Camp McCoy Wisconsin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Mccoy
Wis
Harold F. Clark
Herbert Clark
Pomeroy Route 1
Fred C. Pomeroy named executor of Radford estate
Fred C. Crow has been named executor of the estate of the late Marion Radford of Pomeroy in the Meigs County Probate Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Fred C. Crow
Marion Radford
Meigs County
First Election Petitions Filed for Ohio County Offices
The Hocking County Board of Elections reported an early trickle of candidate petitions for township village and school board seats. Petitions due by August 10 will place candidates on the non partisan ballot for the November 8 election. Names mentioned include Raymond Amos and H W Snyder and Merle Beougher, with vacancies expected on multiple boards and city offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
Hocking
Raymond Amos
Falls Township
H. W. Snyder
Rockbridge
Laurel Township
Merle Beougher
West Hock
Ing District Board of Education
Logan Board of Education
County Board of Education
East Hocking
West Hocking
Starr-Washington
Murray City
Laurelville
Three Logan residents arraigned on drunken and disorderly charges
Three Logan offenders faced arraignment before Mayor Joseph Phillips after pleading guilty to fighting and disorderly conduct. James Vandagriff and Lawrence Platt each fined ten dollars plus costs for quarreling and intoxication, while Carl Nelson also paid ten dollars for driving without an operator's permit. Clarence Cox received a similar fate on intoxication and disorderly conduct charges. A 19 year old boy received juvenile court handling after using the sidewalk as a vehicle path with no permit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James R. Vandagriff
Laurelville
Rence W. Platt
Logan
Costa
Clarence Cox
Rockbridge
Salvation Army Opens Vacation Bible School for Children
The Salvation Army Hall in Middleport hosts a two week Vacation Bible School from June 20 to July 1, daily 9 30 to 11 30 a m. Capt Glenna Rummel announces the faculty with Rev Jack Shaw as dean and Mrs Jack Shaw leading beginners. Assistants include Janice Deck Helen Haning and Sally Landers. Miss Haning serves as secretary and Mrs Moore as pianist. The program is open to all children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Bible School
The
Salvation Army
Salvation Army Hall
Glenna Rummel
Jack Shaw
Mary Louise Moore
H. D. Cunningham
Janice Deck
Helen Han
Joke Turns Sour as Boy Drowns in River
Liberty Texas reports Charles Jenkins 16 drowned in the Trinity River after friends dragged him into deep water and mocked him to swim or perish. Deputies say witnesses recall the janed version of the fatal joke and a search failed to recover the body.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liberty
Tex
Charles Jenkins
Trinity River
Benny Williams
Jenkins
School Head on National TV Contest in New York
O. O. Patterson, county superintendent of schools, appeared as a contestant on the national show On Your Account in New York City. He answered the four questions correctly and won 300 dollars for a future contestant, plus an expense paid trip to the city for the appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
New York City
O. O. Patterson
Patterson
New York
Police Investigate Minor Auto Crash in Logan
Logan police investigated a minor auto crash Sunday afternoon at the intersection of East Main and South Culver. Vehicles were driven by Phyllis V. Simms, 29, of Cuyahoga Falls, and Donald L. Shultz, 19, of 466 Henrietta Avenue, Logan. Simms was northbound on Culver and stopped for the Main Street signal. Shultz was turning from Main onto Culver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
E. Main
S Culver
Phyllis V. Simms
Cuyahoga Falls
Donald L. Shultz
Henrietta Ave
Simms
Culver
Main
Shultz
Two Autos Collide on Route 124 Causes Minor Damage
Minor damage reported after a weekend collision on Route 124 in Syracuse involving William Cross aged 20 of Racine and Sampson Hall 23 of Latart Falls. Deputy Leroy Bartrum investigated the scene as Hall attempted a left turn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Leroy Bartrum
Syracuse
William Cross
Racine
Sampson Hall
Latart Falls
Hall
Hocking Valley Hospital Notes Admits and Dismissals
Admitted: Linda Kienzle Gloria Mace and Ruth Eileen McGrath all of Logan. Dismissed: Mrs. Robert Schein and daughter Logan. Ruth Eileen McGrath also Logan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linda Kienzle
Logan
Gloria Mace
Ruth Eileen McGrath
Robert Schein
Dinner honors Miss Elsie Hart in Pomeroy gathering
Miss Elsie Hart entertained at a Sunday dinner hosted by her father Dr W S Hart. Guests included Mr and Mrs H E Cooper of Tampa Florida, Mr and Mrs Williams and sons Mike and Butch of Strongville Ohio, Mr and Mrs Renzo Menchini and children Mickey and Jennifer, and Mr and Mrs Dan White and daughter Barbara Jo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Elsie Hart
Dr. W. 8S
H. E. Cooper
Tampa, Fla
Williams
Mike
Butch
Strongville, O
Renzo Menchini
Mickey
Jennifer
Dan White
Barbara Jo
Pastor Carl Mohrhoff marked 10th anniversary at St Luke's
The Rev. L. M. Mohrhoff preached at St Luke's Lutheran Church in Zanesville on Sunday as the 10th anniversary of his son Rev. Carl Mohrhoff’s ministry at the same church was observed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
L. M. Mohrhoff
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
St. Luke’s Lutheran Church
Zanesville
Carl Mohrhoff
Golden Rule Sunday School Ice Cream Social
The Sunday School class of Lettart Falls Methodist Church will host an ice cream social Friday evening at the community hall in Letart Falls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Lettart Falls Methodist Church
Letart Falls
Weekend Visitors and Travelers Reach Across States
A long list of local residents hosted and visiting relatives across West Virginia Ohio and Maryland. Names include L C Karr Mickey Williams Margaret Duerr Roy Reuter Raymond Reuter Charlene Nichol Don Nicholson Jim Bill Blazewicz Rita Neutzling Judy Ward Tom Susan Ward Rose Mary Ward Al Watson Robert Roush William Cooper B Turner Martin McAngus Susan Rebecca Lydia Hysell Phil Globokar Roger Hight John Hardy and others. Attendees attended a Baptist layman's convention and a tri state square dance jamboree in Huntington with Mrs Hardy elected regional vice president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Nicholson
Charlene
Don Nicholson
Stephen
Chester
William Hobstetter
Jim Bill
Selim Blazewicz
Tampa
Fla
Homer Cooper
William Neutzling
Bethesda
Rolland Neutzling
Rita
Victor Miller
Judy
James Ward
Columbus
Charles Ward
E. Main St
Ward Home
Charles M. Ward
Tom
Susan
Rose Mary Ward
Ivan Watson
al . Mich
Robert Roush
East Live
Owen Watson
Racine
William Cooper
Strongville
Dan White
Barbara Jo
Bill Watson
B. F. Turner
Granville
Pfc
Martin McAngus
Baltimore
James Lochary
Susan Rebecca
W. P. Lochary
Lester Hart
St. Joseph Hospital
Parkersburg
Allie Grueser
Abe
Randy Mauck
Manessa
Lydia Hysell
Huntington
Phil Globokar
Roger Hight
John Hardy
Six Counties 4 Her Clubs Plan Boat Trip
Six counties Meigs Athens Jackson Vinton Mason and Hocking will join the annual 4 H boat excursion Thursday leaving Middleport at 1 30 p m and arriving Point Pleasant at 5 pm returning to Middleport at 5 then heading again to Point Pleasant arriving at 6 30 pm About 600 people are expected to participate Tickets are available from club leaders or the extension service offices
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Cr. Blakeslee
Meigs
Athens
Jackson
Vinton
Mason
Hocking
Blakeslee
Middleport
Point Pleasant
Extension Service
Rites Held For Infant Whitmer in Logan
Graveside services were held at 2 p.m. today for Cynthia Lou Whitmer day old daughter of Mr and Mrs Walter Whitmer Logan Route 4 who died Sunday morning at Hocking Valley Hospital Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery New Lexington conducted by Rev John Hickman The infant is survived by the parents three brothers Kenneth Eugene Clarence Douglas Bruce Wayne and one sister Connie Sue and by grandparents Mr and Mrs Walter Whitmer Sr Junc tion City Route 1 and Mrs Hazel Abran New Lexington Route Leonard funeral service.Age details and further party arrangements not provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
Cynthia Lou Whitmer
Walter Whitmer
Hocking Valley Hospital
Kenneth Eugene
Clarence Douglas
Bruce Wayne
Connie Sue
Walter Whitmer Sr
Junction City
Hazel Abran
New Lexington
John Hickman
Maplewood Cemetery
Leonard Funeral Service
Birth of John Wesley Roush in Middleport
Mr and Mrs Richard Roush of Railroad Street announce the birth of their son John Wesley on June 16. Grandparents are Mrs Della Roach and Mr and Mrs Dobbin Roush.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Richard Roush
Railroad St
John Wesley
Della Roach
Dobbin Roush
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Schmoll
OVEC
Kyger Creek
Roach
Legion Hai
Richard Pickens
Pony League
Worthington Decorators
2Nd Ave
Middleport Society
Billy Wells
A. A. Scarberry
Sara Carter
John Wells
Clifford Jacobs
Laurel Cliff
Hysell St
Harry
Cap) Fleming
Danny Sanborn
Middleport High School
Ohio State University
United States Army
Jackson, S.C
Bethel Coleman
NYC
Joseph Phillips
Pomeroy Society
Vacation Bible School
Miss Hart
Pomeroy Personals
L. C. Karr
Mickey Williams
Margaret Duerr
Charleston
Nitro
W.va
Roy Reuter
Tommy Reuter
Bennett
Iowa
Raymond Reuter
Mrs
Gloria Vennerbitt
Ayds
K&m
SOHIO
Zemo
Atv
Hackett’s Safety Service
Pomeroy, Ohio
Mason Drive
Widmark
Dana Andrews
Richard "the Frogmen
Broderick Crawford
Ruth
Roman
Middleport, Ohio
King OF the
Khyber Rifles
Tyrone Power
Terry Moore
Michael Rennie
Pomeroy Bend Theatres
Vera Cruz
Anchors Aweigh
Gene Kelly
Frank Sinatra
Kathryn Grayson
Prise
W. Main St
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