Mass Production Methods At Meigs County Poultry Plant
Crow and Company poultry dressin plant at Letart Falls uses an assembly line with shackles and conveyors to clean dress and ice pack chickens for market. The firm plans expansions to handle up to 98 000 chickens weekly with new blast freezers and holding rooms under federal inspection. New plants will add rooms and extend the conveyor system as production grows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meigs County
Crow and Company Ltry Dressin
Letart Falls
Meigs
Crow's
Thomas Crow, Jr
Pike
Jackson
Virginia
Akron
Bob Coon
Bob
Syracuse
Thomas
Two Rothers
Crow
Pomeroy Social Notes Feature Guest Dancers and Local Events
Pomeroy social notes recount a Grange program at the DAV Hall featuring two child performers, Charlesena Hess and Rodney Lucas, with Miss Erma Smith as lecturer. The event opened with the national anthem, rose favorites during role call, and encores for both children, plus readings and Father’s Day solos. Luncheon guests at noon included Rev. and Mrs. Schmitt, who left for Oak Hill where he was assigned, and a separate dinner party at the Patterson summer home in Reedsville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Charlesenna Hess
Andrew Pavlish
Rodney Lucas
Columbus
Charles Lucas
Erma Smith
Ee Bend Grange
DAV Hall
Butternut St
Charlesanna
Rodney
Homer Jones
Gravel Hill
Dogie
Miss Smith
Jotnsen
Edgar Guest
Phil Meinhart
Dad
P. Klein
Charlesanna Less
Jay Meyers
Eve Chambers
Farie Erlewine
O. ©. Patterson
Rutland
Laurence Schmitt
Winding Trail Garden Club Meets at Mrs Heaton Home
The Winding Trail Garden Club gathered June 14 at Mrs C L Heaton’s home with president Mrs Dale Smith presiding. Flower arrangements were judged by Mrs Roy Tracy, Mrs Ray Gibbs, and Mrs Raymond Harbrecht. Ribbons went to Mrs Faye Pratt, Mrs J Myers, Mrs Heaton, and Miss Emma Seitz. Games followed, refreshments were served by Mrs Heaton, next meeting a lawn picnic at Mrs Clara Koehler’s home.
Huntington Wedding Ties Curd Family to Ortman Bond
Mrs Hartwell Curd and daughter Judy joined in Huntington for the June wedding of Miss Helen Wethington and Mr William Ortman at St Josephs Church. A wedding breakfast followed at Woodlawn Club and a reception for 150 guests was held at the bride’s parents home in the afternoon. Mrs Lloyd Jenking accompanied the Curds home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Hartwell Curd
Judy
Huntington
Helen Wethington
William Ortman
St. Joseph's Church
Woodlawn Club
Curd
Lloyd Jenking
Companyra
Auxiliary Meeting Report From Pomeroy Episcopal Church
The Woman's Auxiliary of the Episcopal Church met Thursday afternoon at Mrs. George McQuige's home. President Mrs. Cedric Clark led the business session with assistance from Mrs. Arthur Carpenter Mrs. Lockary and Mrs. J Hartinger. Mrs. Clark reported on the annual convention in Cincinnati and refreshments were served by the hostess.
Community Guests Visit Local Families Across Ohio and DC
Mr and Mrs Bentley Peoples of Columbus visit Otto Loan Sr and Mrs Mary Leifheit. Mrs Mary Spencer of Logan visits daughter and son in law C F Tompkins. William J Mayer returns from vacation across Virginia Maryland Pennsylvania and Washington DC. L H Brubaker and daughters Susan and Jane toured Miss Mary Virginia Reibel. Mrs George Fulmer learns sister Betty Jo Cunningham recovering from virus influenza and throat illness. Cunningham stays with brother T Sargent and Mrs William Cunningham in Soda Fr. Ralph Campbell of Beverly spends Wednesday with Harry Ohlinger. Dr Phil Harbrecht Eric PA and Robert Harbrecht with son Michael of Columbus visit Raymond Harbrecht. Lena and Galle Guth return from visit with Aunt Sister Gonzales of Cincinnati bedfast three years. guests include Mrs Margaret Gallenstein and Mr Washington. on return stop with Mrs James R Hood and Mr and Mrs Fred Healy of Columbus. Bentley Peoples again visit Otto Loan Sr and Mary Leifheit. Mrs Theodore Reed and Ted go to Kentony to visit Robert Shellhase. Ted returns Monday. Mrs Ralph Gilmore and daughter Jo Anne visit Gilmore’s sister in Parkersburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bentley Peoples
Columbus
Otto Loan Sr
Mary Leifheit
Mary Spencer
Logan
C. F. Tompkins
William J. Mayer
Virginia
Maryland
Pennsylvania
Washington, D. C
L. H. Brubaker
Susan
Jane
Mary Virginia
Michael
Raymond Harbrecht
Lena
Galle Guth
Sister Gonzales
Cincinnati
Margaret Gallenstein
Washington
James R. Hood
Fred Healy
Bently Peoples
Theodore Reed
Ted
Kentony
Robert Shellhase
Ralph Gilmore
Jo Anne
Gilmore
Ster
Parkersburg
Photostats Granted for Large Work Volume in Meigs County
Meigs County Board of Commissioners approved photostating a large batch of recorder papers and fees, citing current workload. The $150 photostatic work covers papers from one company, with several standing bills also authorized for payment. Attending were Dan C. Hartinger, chairman, and Harry Craig.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan C. Hartinger
Harry Craig
Pvt Donald Wooten Joins Korean Infantry
Pvt Donald E Wooten son of Mr and Mrs Isaac Wooten Carpenter Route 1 Ohio recently joined the 17th Infantry Buffalo Regiment on the central fighting front in Korea He trained at Fort Knox KY and sailed for Korea after a furlough at home He has completed seven months in the Army He attended Falisburg High School
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S. Army
Korea
Donald E. Wooten
Isaac Wooten
Carpenter Route 1
Ohio
17Th Infantry
Buffalo
Fort Knox
Wooten
Falisburg High School
Local Executors Appointed in Two Meigs County Estates
Cyril George Simpson has been named executor of the estate of the late Calar Hamilton Laughlin by Meigs County Probate Court records. Elsie Decker is appointed administratrix of the estate of the late Clyde C Nease in the same proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Cyril George Simpson
Calar Hamilton Laughlin
Meigs County
Elsie Decker
Clyde C. Nease
Birth Announced in Gallipolis Hospital
Mr. and Mrs. Oris Smith announce the birth of a son Thursday morning at Holzer Hospital in Gallipolis. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Frank Smith of Portland and Mr. and Mrs. Roy Smith of Portland. This is the couple’s first child.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Oris Smith
Racine
R. D
Holzer Hospital
Gallipolis
Frank Smith
Portland
Roy Smith
County agent Blakeslee attends two day conference
POMEROY E Blakeslee county agricultural agent is at tending a two day agents conference being held at the experimental station in Waonster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
E. Blakeslee
Waonster
Girl Scouts Get Invitation to All-Day Training
Pomeroy Girl Scout Association invites members to an all-day training meeting Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Simpson Methodist Church. Mrs. Robert Roberts announces trainer Mrs. Ruth Ballantine of Charleston and training slides in a fast training film. Attendees should bring lunch. dessert and coffee provided by a local committee. The public and other area Scout groups from Athens and Gallipolis may attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Pomeroy Church Notices Highlight Local Services
A condensed church listing provides service times for Naomi Baptist, St. Pauls Lutheran, Zion Church of Christ, Hobson Church of Christ in Christian Union, Federated, Christian Science, Church of Christ, Free Methodist, Laurel Cliff, and Dexter Church of Christ. It notes Sunday schools, worship, preaching, sacraments, BYPU, youth and prayer meetings across the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naomi Baptist
H. E. Harris
ST. Paul's Lutheran
L. M. Mohrhoff
Zion Church OF Christ
Richard Bath
Hobson Church OF Christ IN Christian Union
H. C. Cart
Ona
Harold F. Hess
Christian Science
Church OF Christ
William Morgan
Bible School
Christian Endeavor
Leroy Hiett
Laurel Cliff
W. B. Pruden
Athens
Kunze Family Occupies Redecorated Parsonage
POMEROY The Rev. Leslie Kunze and family formerly of the King Ave Methodist Church in Columbus moved into the redecorated parsonage of the United Methodist Church. Inside work was supervised by Mrs. J E White and Miss Lydia Ebersbach. Exterior repairs were done under the trustees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Leslie Kunze
King Ave. Methodist Church
Columbus
United Methodist Church
J. E. White
Lydia Ebersbach
Cochairman
Hospitalized VIllage Clerk Eddie Pomeroy Ellis
Eddie Strauss, village clerk at Union Avenue, long ill with pneumonia at his home since Monday, was taken to Holzer Hospital in Gallipolis Thursday afternoon. No condition report available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Eddie Strauss
Union Ave
Holzer
Gallipolis
Busy Bee Class Meeting at First Baptist Church Middleport
The Busy Bee Class of First Baptist Church met at Mrs. J. O. Leonard's home for opening devotions led by Mrs. J. M. Mygatt with closing prayer by Mrs. J. Q. Rice. Plans were made for a July picnic and members hosted a dessert. Seventy-five members attended the Child Conservation League picnic at Middleport Roadside Park with no formal program, just recreation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
J. M. Mygatt
J. Q. Rice
Busy Bee
First Baptist Church
J. O. Leonard
Mygatt
John Mayer
James Scudera
Allen Hughes
Lillian McGhee
Manuel Stupeck
West Jefferson
Richard Palmer
Beulah White
McGhee
Leo Russell
Russell
West
Beulah
H. M. Cross
Homer Hysel
Talbott
Leonard
Rive
L. D. Diles
Child Conservation League
Grand International Auxiliary Meeting Held in Middleport
Mrs Frank Mc Coy hosted the Grand International Auxiliary of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers in Middleport with Mrs A J Beaver in charge. A traveling prize from Mrs Robert Harris went to Mrs R C Lanebury. Refreshments followed and the next meeting will be at Mrs Dea Hayes home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Anderson
Ayne Swisher
A. W. Gibbs
Frank Wilson
Francis Anderson
William Hobstetter
Howard Byers
Richard Chambers
Byers
Middleport
Frank McCoy
Grand
Iternational Auxiliary
GLA
The
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
A. J. Beaver
Robert Harris
R. C. Lanebury
Dea Hayes
Women’s Association groups plan church dinner and programs
Two groups of the Women’s Association of First Presbyterian Church met, one at the church and the other at Mrs. Edward Tewksbury’s home. Plans for a congregational dinner next Thursday and various projects were discussed, with devotionals on The Power of God and highlights of the Cincinnati General Assembly presented by Dr. Kathryn Poindexter. Guests included Dr. Poindexter, Mr. Meadows, and Mrs. Beeson, as refreshments followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Midpoleport
Women’s Association of
First Presbyterian Church
Edward Tewksbury
S. Fifth Ave
Dwight Wallace
Willard Stibers
Poindexter
R. C. Meadows
C. H. Stewart
Leo Beeson
Local Social Notes From Meigs County Area
Mrs. W A Smith visited Arlington after staying with cousin Mrs J C Leonard. L E Burford and Sam Fick released from Meigs General Hospital where both were medical patients. Eddie Strauss of Robinson's Dry Cleaners and Pomeroy village clerk was treated for pneumonia at Holzer Hospital. A family dinner at the Roush home preceded a Coca Cola plant party with Gravel Hill coworkers. Mrs William Lowe hosts Pythian Sisters club at Powell St home Monday. Rev Edward Lewis, called from New York, returned amid his mother's illness. Art Lewis of WVU also back. Lawrence Lewis reports his mother in Columbus improving. Don Ward and Margaret Wilson move to Akron. Ward's former apartment on Rutland St. Mrs Harry Sargent plans visit with daughter Louise Eider in Schenectady. Sargent moved from N Third Ave. to Mill St. Dale Werner and Lucille Mayer with son Don and John Mayer of Columbus spent the weekend. Mrs Liffian McGhee and Mrs Mayme Rainey visited Gallipolis. A R McKinney, taken to Molzer Hospital, will undergo surgery. both McKinneys have had hospital times this spring. Mrs Paul Taylor, son Paul, daughter Marlene, and Mrs Taylor's mother visited Rev John R Bolin and family in Pine Grove. Linda Kay Bolin spent the week with Mrs Gladys Griffis and Billy in Hamden. she travels to Logan to stay with grandparents Ray and Mrs McDonald. ADDITIONAL MEIGS COUNTY NEWS ON PAGE 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Smith
Arlington
J. C. Leonard
Meigs General Hospital
L. E. Burford
Sam Fick
Eddie Strauss
Robinson's Dry Cleaners
Pomeroy
Holzer Hospital
L. Roush
Coca-Cola
Gravel Hill
William Lowe
Pythian Sisters
Powell St
Edward Lewis
New York
George Lewis
Art Lewis
West Virginia University
Lawrence Lewis
Columbus
Don Ward
Margaret Wilson
Akron
A. D. Wilson
Margaret Sauer
Rutland St
Sandra Fultz
Kaaron Kelton
Harry Sargent
Louise Eider
Schenectady
N. Y
Sargent
Fisher
N. Third Ave
Shifiet
Mill St
Dale Werner
Luecille Mayer
Don
Werner
John Mayer
Liffian McGhee
Mavme Rainey
John Rf. Bolin
Pine Grove
Linda Kay Bolin
Gladys Griffis
Billy
Hamden
Linda
John Bolin
Church of the Nazarene
Logan
Ray McDonald
Restraining Order Sought Over Laurel Cliff Road Work
Meigs County Board of County Commissioners files temporary and permanent restraining orders in Meigs County Common Pleas Court against Raymond and Evelyn Spencer over land payment disputes tied to Laurel Cliff road improvements. Claims of threats to land workers and no trespassing signs accompany the action. Also cited are divorce filings and a cognovit note suit with payment demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomi
Roy
Meigs County Common Pleas Court
Meigs County Board of County Commissioners
Raymond Spencer
Evelyn Spencer
Laurel Cliff
Charles, Avery
Albert Goeglein
Imperial Electric blood donors in Meigs County
Twenty three employees of Imperial Electric Co in Middleport have enrolled as blood donors for planned bloodmobile visits to Meigs County. The first unit visited April 7, a second stop was at Sacred Heart Church, and a third trip is scheduled for July 12. Donors include Harry Bolinger Audrey Frost Jane E. Gilkey Reva Gosney Emogene Black James Cullen Gilbert Zwilling James R. Titus Norbert Neutzling Roscoe Fife William Clark Charlies Quivey Sherman Weirman Lewis Sauer Howard Harris Elson F. Spencer Ralph Shain William J. Sheridan James F.E. Norris Manning Klees Cassom Hindy Lawrence Hoffner Don Miller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James R. Titus
Norbert P. Neutzling
Roscoe J. Fife
William Clark
Charlies Quivey
Sherman Weimann
Lewis Sauer
Howard Harris
Elson F. Spencer
Ralph D. Shain
William J. Sheridan
James FE. Norris
Manning Klees
Cassom Hindy
Lawrence E. Hoffner
Don Miller
Waffle Shop Changes Hands in Middleport
Announcement this week says Middleport Waffle Shop leases to Mr. and Mrs. Loyal D. Roush from owner William Grueser, succeeding Dayton Strickland. A 24 hour service is planned. Mrs. Wilbur Ashley leaves the night shift to join Quality Coffee Shoppe. Mary Colmer takes over at the Waffle Shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
William Grueser
Loyal D. Roush
Chester Road
Dayton Strickland
Pomeroy
Wilbur Ashley
Watfie
Mary Colmer
Celebration Planned for Fourth of July in Middleport
Middleport villagers plan a July 4 celebration with a committee from the village council coordinating a fireworks display and entertainment at the high school stadium. Frank Vroman and David C. Jenking lead the committee to avoid conflicting with Racine and Point Pleasant plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Middleport Village
Frank Vroman
David C. Jenking
Racine
Point Pleasant
Cheesebrews Attend Funeral in Athens
Middleport mourners Mr and Mrs Frank Cheesebrew and Mr and Mrs Clifford Hayes traveled to Athens on Wednesday to attend funeral services for Clarence Douglas Roush 39 and his sister in law Sara Spencer Roush 31 both killed in a Sunday truck auto crash at Hooker. the mourners were related to the deceased.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Frank Cheesebrew
Clifford Hayes
Athens
Clarence Douglas Roush
Sara Spencer Roush
Hooker
Boat Club Value Seen In Search
POMEROY Practical value in an active boat club was evident this week as members of the Pomeroy Out oard Boat Club pressed their craft into action in the search for the body of Melvin Thomas 41 Minersville who drowned in the Ohio River Saturday night. Members discuss collecting data on surface returns water temperature clarity and current. They note such data could aid future rescues and that quick river dragging might save lives through immediate assistance and artificial respiration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Pomeroy Outoard Boat Club
Melvin Thomas
Minersville
Ohio River
Meigs
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the Enforcer
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Rod Cameron
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Adele Jorgens
Sugarfoot
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Pomeroy Social Notes
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Manning Webster
Harry Ohlinger
Reedsville
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K. D. Amsbury
Bill
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Ralph Campbell
Beverly
Winding Trail Club
Liberty
Middleport, Ohio
Voice of the Theatre
Hugh Beaumont
Ed Brophy
Richard Travis
Bob Baker
Calamity Jane
Gene Autry
Lynne Roberts
Alan Vale, Jr
Pat Buttram
Ralston W. Marshall
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Temple Middleport
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Chui
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United National Farm Loan Ass'n
A. ©. Gibson
Sec’y-Treas
Ohio Valley Bank Bldg
Gallipolis, Ohio
Donald E. Maiden
Elmer Maiden
Frances Marie Maiden
Eli Ebersbach, Jr
Audrey Ebersbach
James Denisoh
Clair F. Page
Betty Crocker
Middleport Book Store
Ball's
Ben Franklin
Nelsonville
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