Tri County Folk Square Festival Planned for Fall
POMEROY Meigs County will host a folk and square dance festival this fall inviting presidents and chairmen from Meigs Gallia and Mason Counties to a planning meeting July 20 at 2 p.m. at Pomeroy City Hall. Organizers seek to involve dance directors and the public, plan title and location, and set the Oct 11 date. The event aims to promote folk dancing including square dancing and polkas and to foster community recreation through dance.
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Pomeroy
Meigs County
Tri-County
John Hardy
Hardy
Meigs
Gallia
Mason Counties
Pomeroy City Hall
R. Bruce Tom
Ohio State University
E. L. Kirkpatrick
Marietta College
Jackson
Athens
Marietta
Gangs Target Out-of-Town Visitors at Roadside Park
Middleport officials report several local boys beat a visiting Bradbury youth at Roadside Park signaling a bias against nonresidents. Police say the incident followed complaints about out-of-town children being barred from the park and its facilities.
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Middleport
Bailey
Bradbury
Manu Code Prohibits Barbed Arrows Against Yielding Foes
An ancient Indian rule from the Code of Manu forbids using barbed or poisoned arrows to kill an enemy who has already laid down his arms, reflecting early norms on battlefield conduct and mercy.
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India
Harrisonville Grange wins district little theater prize
Harrisonville Grange 1734 won first place in the district little theater contest with Uncle Dicks Mistake at Albany. The quartet earned a spot in the Ohio State Fair state competition, with cast members Virgil Atkins Sharon Atkins Duane Stanley Mrs Norma Lee and Mrs Hazel Stanley.
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Pomeroy
Harrisonville
Albany
Virgil Atkins
Sharon Atkins
Duane Stanley
Norma Lee
Hazel Stanley
Heil French
Edwin Oberholzer
Homer Lee
Red River Valley
Larboard Watch
Oleva Cotterill
R. Bruce Tom
Ohio State University
Harrisonville Grange
Atking
Pomona Grange Rocksprings Grange
Pomeroy Social Notes Picnic and White Elephant Sale
The Friendly Neighbor Club gathered at Middleport Roadside Park Tuesday evening with Mrs. Lester Russell presiding in the president's absence. A white elephant sale occurred and the traveling prize, donated by Miss Althea Reibel, went to Mrs. Robert Arnold. Plans were set for a July fish fry at Werry's fishing camp.
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Pomeroy
Friendly Neighbor Club
Middleport
Lester Russell
Althea Reibel
Robert Arnold
Howard Christy
Roy Smith
Betty
Williard Hines
Denver Thoma
William Sheridan
Leon McKnight
George Buchanan
Jackson Robson
David Ohlinger
Donley Reibel
Donna
Henry Werry
Werry
Pvt Eugene Siders Home on 15 Day Army Leave
Mr and Mrs Leslie Siders and Donna Wildermuth visited Pvt Eugene Siders at Port Columbus after his entry into the Army January 21. He trained at Fort Ord and Camp Cook California and will return after a 15 day leave. Louise Fisher visits her aunt and uncle Gerald Wildermuth.
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Leslie Siders
Donna Wildermuth
Columbus
Pvt
Eugene Siders
Port Columbus
Siders
Army
Fort Ord
Camp Cook
Calif
Louise Fisher
Gerald Wildermuth
Driver Fined In Two Court Violations
Cecil W. Price of Cheshire Route 2 was fined 100 dollars and costs for driving under the influence and 25 dollars plus costs for driving without a license. both fines were in Mayor Delmar A Canadian’s court with charges by Patrolman William Lehew. George Rupe of Cheshire Route 2 also faced a five dollar fine and costs for intoxication charges, with the same officer filing.
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Pomeroy
Delmar A. Canadian
Cecil W. Price
Cheshire
Price
William Lehew
George Rupe
Lehew
State Bonus Deadlines Listed by Veterans Officer
POMEROY C. J. Rhodes Meigs County veterans service officer today announced state bonus deadlines for World War II veterans who resided outside Ohio during service. Deadlines listed include Montana December 31 1952 Michigan June 1 1953 North Dakota February 17 1954 Oregon December 1 1952 Washington March 31 1953 and West Virginia December 31 1952 Massachusetts New Hampshire New York and Vermont have no deadlines. Rhodes noted 600000 veterans have not applied for the NSLI first dividend though they may still collect if NSLI was in force before January 1 1948. Applications are at 110 Court St local office. bring service serial number insurance numbers and VA claim number if any. The notice covers only the first dividend. Later dividends are automatic.
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Pomeroy
C. J. Rhodes
Meigs County
Veterans Service
Ohio
Montana
Michigan
North Dakota
Oregon
Washington
West Virginia
Massachusetts
New Hampshire
New York
Vermont
Rhodes
Court St
Racine Grange Grants Degrees At Quarterly Party
Racine Grange 2606 held its second quarterly birthday party with four candidates receiving first and second degrees: Mrs Oris Smith Mildred Willis Milton Circle and Harold Circle A health program highlighted the evening with a film Meats By Approval presented by Rev John Ellwood Oris Smith Grange master secured the film through Meigs County extension service Ice cream cake and iced tea were served after the business session.
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Pomeroy
Racine Grange 2606
Grange Hall
Oris Smith
Mildred Willis
Milton Circle
Harold Circle
John Eilwood
The
Grange
Meigs County Extension Service
Visitors and Relatives Seen Around Lake Hope Area
The report lists multiple visitations and gatherings in the Lake Hope region. Names include Harold Smith and Thelma Hockenberry, Pearl Bailey, C Hupp Parkersburg, Howard Snider McArthur, Rev Ringhiser Logan, James McKibben Albany, Dale Hopkins Lake Hope, William Carrick Lancaster, Vicki O Leary Wellston, Mrs Geo Dearth Prattsville, Bert Daft Columbus, Charles Brooks ill, Onel Johnson Chillicothe, Ira Egleberry Fairborn, John Chapman family Springfield, and Mrs James McKibben. Friday June 27 marks Carrick’s 84th birthday.
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Zaleski
Harold Smith
Thelma Hockenberry
Willoughby
Lake Hope
Charles Campbell
Campbell
Pearl Bailey
C. Hupp
Parkersburg
W. Va
Howard Snider
McArthur
Ringhiser
Logan
James McKibben
Albany
J. M. Hoover
Columbus
Dale Hopkins
William Carrick
Alberta Riley
Lancaster
Carrick
Vicki O'Leary
Wellston
Geo. Dearth
Prattsville
Bert Daft
Charles Brooks
Onel Johnson
Judy
Carolyn
Johnson
Sarah Johnson
Chillicothe
C. E. Vansky
Ira Egleberry
Fairborn
John Chapman
William Chapman
Springfield
Ice Cream Social Draws Neighbors In Middleport Backyard
In Middleport a Brownell Ave ice cream social gathered 60 to 70 neighbors and children, making over 16 gallons. Planning led by Mrs. Wallace Bradford Mrs. Milton Hood and Mrs. Frank Wilson with ice and freezers handled by men, 64 eggs 32 cups sugar and 48 quarts milk prepared for the churn.
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Middleport
Frank Wilsons
Brownell Ave
Mill St
Wallace Bradford
Milton Hood
Frank Wilson
Walter Crooks
Rich Valley Dairy
Wilsons
Lois Ann Sauer
Lewis Sauer
Middleport Social Notes Highlights From Local Moves
Mr and Mrs Arthur Skinner and son Tommy left for Wisconsin for two weeks at a fishing lodge. They met Dan and Blanche Carpenter and family in Wisconsin Dells and Hayward. Mrs Farmer and Lucinda stay with David and Mrs Farmer in Columbus. Denny Cunningham returns to Lima from his grandparents. The Robsons visit and family joins Clifton Cunningham. Richard Bailey and Mrs Weimann accompany her husband to Charleston to join the river boat Rand in Marietta for two months.
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Middleport
Arthur Skinner
Tommy
Wisconsin
Dan Farmer
Lynn
Dayton
Wisconsin Dells
Hayward
Wis
Farmer
Blanche Carpenter
Lucinda
David Farmer
S. Fifth Ave
St. Francis Hospital
Columbus
Roscoe Satterfield
Denny Cunningham
William Robson
L. L. Cunningham
Lima
Robsons
Clifford Cunningham
Richard Bailey
Sherman Weimann
Charleston
Weimann
James Ashley
Marietta
Rand
Auxiliary officers miss two names in Feeney-Bennett Post list
The recently elected officers of the Feeney-Bennett Post Auxiliary are published but omit two members, Mrs. Lillian Stieff noted as pianist and Mrs. Blanche Haptonstall listed as color bearer.
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Middleport
Feeney-Bennett Post
American Legion
Lillian Stieff
Blanche Haptonstall
Jolly Bunch Sewing Club Hosts Potluck Picnic
Mrs J E Wilson and Mrs L D Diles co hosted a potluck picnic for the Jolly Bunch Sewing Club in Mrs Wilsons Beech Street yard. A surprise birthday cake and gift from Mrs Hacketts birthday buddy honored Mrs George Hackett.
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Middleport
J. E. Wilson
L. D. Diles
Jolly Bunch Sewing Club
Local outing to New Haven with family and wards
Miss Polly Karr accompanied by Mrs. Carl Jones, Polly Ann Mackinney, Nelle Maiden and two Meigs County Children's Home wards traveled to New Haven yesterday evening for swimming and a picnic.
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Middleport
New Haven
Polly Karr
Carl Jones
Polly Ann McKinney
Nelle Maiden
Meigs County Children's Home
Religious rites mark Athens church installation service
The Rev. Howard EF Ruppelt attended in Athens for the installation of the Rev. Roger Rice as pastor of First Presbyterian Church of Athens. A supper for Athens Presbytery ministers and a reception for the new pastor were on the program.
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Howard EF. Ruppelt
Athens
Roger Rice
First Presbyterian Church of
James Rickard
Billings
Mont
James Hartinger
Beech St
L. D. Diles
Columbus
Joan Terrett
Exter
Devonshire
England
Harry Mitchell, Jr
Pfe
Jackie Edwards
Tom Edwards
Korea
Ft. Monmouth
N. J
Lawrence Bing
Sidney Reese
Ethel Grimes
Carolyn
Charleston
Reese
Durbin
W. Va
Carl Brannan
West Union
Dorsey Lawson
Clarksburg
Pearl Holloway
Eaton Rapids
Mich
Robert E. Wood
Amarillo
Tex
Tom Wood
S. Third Ave
Camp Stoneman
Calif
Japan
Homer Night
Hemlock Grove Sunday School Ice Cream Supper Announcement
Hemlock Grove Sunday School Class sponsors an ice cream supper at Grange Hall on Saturday evening June 28 with proceeds for basement payment. Local visits and reunions are noted, including Mary Rawling from Nelsonville visiting Nel sonville residents and the Midkiff and Ross families at Cherry Ridge.
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Hemlock Grove
Grange Hall
Mary Rawling
Nelsonville
Avery Nelson
Paul Midkiff
Wilbur Midkiff
Porter Midkiff
Bert Romine
Midkiff
Maud Ross
Cherry Ridge
Middleport Churches Schedule and Sermon Topics
The list covers FIRST PRESBYTERIAN in Middleport with Church school at 9:30 a.m. Worship at 10:30 a.m. Sermon "How Much Bread" and Westminster Fellowship at 6 p.m. Choir practice Wednesday 7 p.m. HEATH METHODIST plans August Lancaster Institute attendance. sermon "The Perils of Summer" at 10:30 a.m. FIRST BAPTIST in Claremont Troyt with Church school 9:15 a.m. and worship 10:15 a.m. Sermon "Through Jesus Christ Our Lord" and evening topic "I Am the True Vine" with service 7:30 p.m. BUSINESS meeting Wednesday 7:30. SYRACUSE PRESBYTERIAN led by Howard E. Ruppelt with 9:30 a.m. church school and 7:30 p.m. evening service sermon "How Much Bread" plus Young People 6 p.m.
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First Presbyterian
Howard FE. Ruppelt
Westminster Fellowship
William Taylor
Fred Lewis
Heath Methodist
Louis A. Bangerter
Youth
Lancaster Institute
First Baptist
Claremont
Syracuse Presbyterian
Howard E. Ruppelt
Young People’s Meeting
Mrs Ruth Davis 78 Dies at Carman Rest Home
Mrs Ruth Davis 78 widow of Emmett Davis died Thursday afternoon at Carman Rest Home two weeks after moving from Columbus to stay with her daughter Mrs Rachel Minx. Survived by daughter Mrs Minx and sister Mrs Zetta Price of Dexter, she previously lived in Dexter. Services Sunday 2 p m at Dexter Christian Church. burial in Hugg Cemetery. Floral tributes omitted.
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Middleport
Ruth Davis
Carman
Rachel Minx
Columbus
Emmett Davis
Dexter
Davis
William and Mary Folden
Minx
Zetta Price
Rawlings- Coats
Dexter Christian Church
Hugg Cemetery
Parking Lot Topic For Monday Meeting In Pomeroy
Pomeroy council will hold a 6 p m special session at City Hall to discuss repairs to the upper parking lot and the impact on merchants. The session will also cover installing new parking meters amid merchant complaints. In unrelated note, the text mentions that few bird species have singing females.
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Pomeroy
City Hall
Delmar A. Canaday
Canaday
Local Church Schedules Across Pomeroy Areas
Numerous Pomeroy and nearby church listings outline weekly services and schedules. Churches include Forest Run Baptist, Church of Christ, Free Methodist, Naomi Baptist, Rock Springs Methodist, Rutland Church of the Nazarene, St. Pauls Lutheran, Church of God, Chester Methodist, Midway, Letart Falls, East Letart, Letart Falls, United Methodist, Federated, Christian Science, and Syracuse with times for Sunday school, worship, youth events, and midweek meetings. Several speakers and pastors are named, including Clinton Powell and J Leslie Kunze.
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Burlingham
The
Union
Forest Run
Baptist Young Peoples’ Union
Clinton Powell
Columbus
Church OF Christ
Donald Seevers
Harry Bates
Lauren Cliff
Young Peoples Meeting
Naomi Baptist
H. E. Harris
BYPU
Rock Springs Methodist
J. Leslie Kunze
Rutland Church OF the Nazarene
Lyndon A. Walls
Young Peoples
ST. Paul’s Lutheran
L. M. Mohrhoff
Church OF God
W. Main St
N. W. Jenks
Chester Methodist
Midway
Ernest Thomas
Letart Falls
Richard D. DeWitt
Apple Grove
East Letart
United Methodist
Youth Fellowship
Harold F. Hess
Christian Science
Zion
Robert E. Linter
Bethel
Salem Center
Rutland
Syracuse
Extreme heat dampens turnout at community band meeting
Middleport reports very small attendance at the first community band gathering at the high school. Director Franklin Ginther said a second meeting will be held next Thursday at 7 p m when rehearsals begin and urged all Senior Band members to attend to form the core of the venture.
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Middleport
Franklin Ginther
Ginther
Local Notes From Carbondale and Nearby Visits
Mrs. S. M. Dunlap traveled Friday to Barberton to visit relatives. Wilbur Weede and his wife from Columbus visited his mother in Duncan Falls. Olive Branch Chapter OES 251 held its 46th annual inspection in Duncan Falls on June 19 with a steak dinner for 136 attendees. The Gilkerson family, Danville, visited Mrs. Gilkerson’s parents in Carbondale and at Mrs. W. M. Brown’s home.
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Carbondale
S. M. Dunlap
Barberton
Wilbur Weede
Columbus
Lizzie Doolittle
George Barber
Granville Crow
Olive Branch
OES
Duncan Falls
William Gilkerson
Danville
Linda
Willa
Meigs County Youths Win Pauley Chicken Contest
Four Meigs County youths swept the district six Chicken of Tomorrow contest at the Crow Brothers Dressing Plant Letart Falls led by Fred Stanley near Albany. Donald Welch Harrisonville Albert Quivey Carpenter and Duane Barr Langsville placed first to fourth with fifth going to Charles Bowles Rutland. Winners will compete at Ohio State University July 8. birds judged on weight back breast thigh skin and pin feathers.
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Pomeroy
Crow Brothers
Letart Falls
Meigs County
Fred Stanley
Albany
Donald Welch
Harrisonville
Albert Quivey
Carpenter
Duane Barr
Langsville
Charles Bowles
Rutland
Ohio State University
Meigs
Fathers Cited for Vandalism Of Local Boys
In Middleport two fathers were cited in Mayor Sidney T. Russell's court for alleged vandalism by their sons. The youths reportedly broke car windows on Ronnie Miller's lot. The mayor warned of serious consequences if the vandalism continues. Earlier in court, Roy Pooler paid fines for a stop sign violation and Kenneth Searls forfeited an appearance bond on intoxication charges.
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Middleport
Sidney T. Russell
Ronnie Miller
Lower
Russell
Roy Pooler
Kenneth Searls
Mrs. Aretta Estella McGuire Dies at 87
Mrs. Aretta Estella McGuire 87 died Thursday night at her daughter’s home in Bradbury. Funeral services set for 4:30 p m Sunday at the Pierce residence with burial at Miles Cemetery. Pastor Robert Purtell of Bradbury Church of Christ will officiate. She leaves daughter Mrs. Wilbur Pierce two grandchildren and two sisters and two brothers. She belonged to Rutland Church of Christ and was daughter of Marion and Sevilla Howell.
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Middleport
Aretta Estella McGuire
Wilbur Pierce
Bradbury
Pierce
Miles Cemetery
Robert Purtell
Bradbury Church of
Dexter
Carolyn Pierce
Nellie Jacobs
Pomeroy
Bertha Neimeyer
Charles Howell
Dana Howell
Columbus
McGuire
Rutland Church of Christ
Marion and
Sevilla Russell Howell
Memorial service held by Evangeline Chapter Star
In Middleport Evangeline Chapter Order of the Eastern Star conducted a memorial for two members. Mrs L L Burford of Middleport and Mrs Emily Entsminger of Albuquerque NM formerly of Middleport were remembered. Stewart Hawkins gave the charge of obligations. Kalad Hindy presided. Lillian Stieff played Beautiful Isle of Somewhere. Mrs Harry Houdashelt and the Star Points conducted the service.
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Middleport
Evangeline Chapter
Order of Eastern Star
Ll. E. Burford
Emily Entsminger
Albuquerque
N. M
Stewart Hawkins
Kalad Hindy
Charles Bennett
Lillian Stieff
Isle of Somewhere
Harry Houdashelt
Star Points
Portsmouth SSA rep to visit Pomeroy City Hall
Elliott P. Goslee, field representative of the Social Security Administration, will be at Pomeroy City Hall from 10 30 a m to 1 30 p m on July 2 to assist residents with SSA services.
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City Hall
Pomeroy
Elliott P. Goslee
Portsmouth, Ohio
Social Security Administration
Pomeroy City Hall
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Noble Hobart Bond
Marjorie Morris
Ellen Jane Beyer
Ronnie Evans
Eddie Evans
Dwaine Jordan
Virgil Windon
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