Meigs Gas Theft Ring Reported Wiped Out
Meigs County Sheriff says a gas stealing ring along the Racine to Reedsville river road has been wiped out. Three men were sentenced to 30 days and fined about 161 dollars each after confessions. one pleaded innocent and two more suspects, including a juvenile, face grand jury action. The thefts involved farmers tanks and vehicles, with East Letart Falls hardest hit.
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Pomeroy
Meigs County
Robert Hartenbach
Sheriff’s Department
Court of
R. E. Grindley
Racine
Reedsville
Alva Holsinger
Ernest Reed
Reedville
Ronald E. Barber
Reeds
Hartenbach
Letart Falls
Howard Frank
Goat Case Remains Unsolved in Willis Hill
Chief of Police Frank Hudson failed to solve the incident as three goats evaded capture during lunch hour. A Willis Hill resident demanded removal, but ownership remained unaddressed and no tracks or vehicle details were found, leaving the case unsolved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Frank Hudson
Hudson
Willis Hill
Bonus Bill For Veterans Discussed
In Middleport Feeney-Bennett Post members discussed the Korean bonus bill and its impact on veterans. Commander Roscoe Fife led the meeting and outlined county‑wide outreach to inform veterans of benefits and assist with application blanks now available. Reservations for the Legion Birthday Banquet on March 15 were requested, with speaker C. J. Rhodes set to address attendees.
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Middleport
Feeney-Bennett Post
Roscoe Fife
Fife
Legion Auxiliary
Legion Hall
C. J. Rhodes
Meigs County
Parker brothers called due to mother’s illness at Holzer
Ed Parker Jr of Cleveland and William Parker of Columbus were summoned Wednesday because their mother Mrs Ed Parker Sr of Minersville was admitted to Holzer Hospital Tuesday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Ed Parker, Jr
Cleveland
William Parker
Columbus
Ed Parker
Minersville
Holzer Hospital
Elvis mimicry stirs Gallipolis minstrels charity night
City Hall buzzes over Charles Legar dubbed Elvis by crowds at the Big Bend Minstrel audition in Gallipolis. Legar, once reluctant to join, drew cheers and encores as the Minstrel group performed for a full house to benefit the Boy Scouts of America.
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Pomeroy
Big Bend
Gallipolis
Elvis
Legar
Charles
Elvis) Legar
Big Bend Minstrel
Association
Boy Scouts of America
Fertilizer Uses Highlight Wildwood Garden Club Meeting
The Wildwood Garden Club met at Mrs. Mark Evans home to discuss fertilizer uses led by chairman Mrs. Fred Nease and president Mrs. Edison Hollon in charge. President Holton spoke on forcing flowering shrubs and trees as three contests awarded prizes to Mrs. William Nease, Mrs. Norman Fisher, and Mrs. Milhoan.
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Pomeroy
Wildwood Garden Club
Mark Evans
Fred Nease
Edison Hollon
Dwight Milhoan
Homer Holter
James Titus
Tuppers Plains High School
Holton
William Nease
Norman Fisher
Milhoan
Christy Baer
Hiram Fisher
Karl Grueser
Paul Fisher
Denver Holter
David Nease
Lawrence Rose
John Ihle
Stanley Jones
Joe Thoren
Kenneth Harris
Meigs County Court Appoints New Shorthand Clerk
Carol Taylor of Gallipolis named assistant shorthand reporter for the Meigs County Court of Common Pleas. The appointment of Pomeroy based clerk enhances court recording duties and supports official proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Carol Taylor
Gallipolis
Meigs
Rutland community notes celebrate 89th birthday
Marion Wood marked his 89th birthday with a Feb 22 dinner attended by Jesse Wood Rhoda Atkins Ira Barker Hilah Barker and his daughter Mrs Ernest Stansbury who stayed several days. Also listed are visitors and trips involving Mrs Charles Siders Mrs Ethel Snowden John Montgomery and other Rutland residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rutland
Marion Wood
Jesse Wood
Rhoda Atkins
Ira Barker
Hilah Barker
Mr. Wood
Ernest Stansbury
Charles Siders
Florida
Ethel Snowden
Harry
John Montgomery
Columbus
Robert Snowden
Mr. Snowden
Robert Wyatt
Parkersburg
Wyatt
Church of Christ
Earl Slack
Garfield Sizemore
Edd Thomas
Ed Molden
Pear
Harold Saxton
Logan
Garnet Williamson
Ethel Snowder
Grade School Tournament Matches Told
POMEROY The Portland Grade School basketball tournament for junior high students starts March 5 in Portland School. Matchups include Rutland versus Cottageville at 7 p.m. and Syracuse against Portland at 8 p.m. Final rounds run March 9 to 16 with winners advancing to March 16 finals.
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Pomeroy
Portland
Rutland
Cottageville
Syracuse
Letart
Wahama
Racine
Coolville
Pomeroy O E S Members Contribute At Mason Meeting
Contributions to heart and polio funds were made by Past Matrons of Pomeroy Chapter 186 O E S at Mrs. Nolan Swackhammer home in Mason West Virginia Tuesday evening. Elsie Hart president led the program. Mrs. Carl Shields to host next meeting in the Masonic Temple.
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Pomeroy
Nolan Swackhammer
Mason
W. Va
Elsie Hart
Carl Shields
Masonic Temple
PTA Talk on Preschool Health Checkups in Racine
Pomeroy Racine PTA members plan a 7 30 p m meeting at Racine Grade School to hear Dr H M Boocks county health commissioner speak on preschool child health checkups. Mothers of children who will start next fall are invited to attend.
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Pomeroy
Racine Pta
Racine
H. M. Boocks
Dr. Boocks
American Legion Post Plans For Future In Meeting
Drew Webster Post 39 American Legion to discuss post constitution plans for election of trustees and birthday party at the regular meeting Monday at 8 p m Commander Richard Davis urges all members to attend A luncheon will follow the meeting Mrs Russell returns from California trip to Santa Monica where she has been working since September
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Drew Webster
American Legion
Richard Davis
Mrs. Russell
Hattie Russell
Anne Sr
Santa Monica
Calif
Leaves and Visits Crowd Local Towns in Ohio
West Jefferson Harris family and Clyde Harris of Columbus hosted guests from Cleveland Lancaster and Well Summit among others. Nearby Cemeteries and churchgoers noted as families visited relatives in Racine and Marietta with extensive out of town attendance at a funeral and multiple weekend visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Plymouth
Dale Harris
West Jefferson and Clyde
Glen Harris
Columbus
Harry Harris
Lloyd Hopkins
Martin Miller
New Straitsville
Herbert Harris
Athens
Tom Pietrocini
Cleveland
Everett Dicken
Dwight Harris
John Archer
Yarth Harris
Charles Fuller
Tom Fuller
Lancaster
Raymond Fuller
Ray Barnes
Well Summitt
Hazel Turner
William Gibbons
Joe Lindsey
L. FE. Lindsey
Aurora
Colo
Carl Lentz
Salina
Kan
Bill Bodycomb
Leadville
Col
Don Redarourtez
Clayborn McQueen
Ralph Conley
Miamisburg
Merrill Maxwell
Dayton
Cloyd Spees
Clarence Baechler
Lima
Local Residents Share Visits and News Across Counties
Reynoldsburg Reverend and Mrs Johnnie Morgan Jr and family visited Mrs M organ s parents Mr and Mrs John Lanning. Lancaster and Glouster visitors frequent area towns as relatives and friends travel for church events and family gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murray City
Johnnie Morgan, Jr
Reynoldsburg
Loyal Women of Church of Christ Meet at Middleport
Middleport Society Loyal Women’s Class met Thursday night at the Church of Christ. Mrs. O J Roush led the program with devotions by Mrs. Roscoe Satterfield and Mrs. Minnie Gilmore. They voted to donate to the heart fund and firemen’s emergency truck bake sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Women of the Bible
Edward French
Church of Christ
O. J. Roush
Roscoe Satterfield
Minnie Gilmore
Heart
Jolly Bunch Club
Leo Childs
Satterfield
Roush
Jacob Betz
Lesta Gothard
Miller-McKay Circle Opens Devotional Meeting at Heath Church
The Miller-McKay Afternoon Circle met at Heath Methodist Church with Mrs. Hattie Fisher Smith leading solo and devotions from E Stanley Jones and works on The Church in Southeast Asia. Attendees included Mrs. W W Hayes and Mrs. F E Schaaf with pianist Miss Bess Sanborn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Hattie Fisher Smith
E. Stanley Jones
George Washington
Miller- McKay
Heath, Methodist Church
Smith
W. W. Hayes
FE. S. Schaaf
Bess Sanborn
Southeast Asia
U.S.A
Everett Davis
Ralph Radcliffe
P. L. Mitch
C. P. Gallagher
Carl Mattox
Lawrence Milhoan
Birthday Dinner Highlights Local Families
Mrs. Thomas Hayman hosted a birthday dinner for grandchildren Barry Gary and Henry Hart. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Carl Gothard and Mrs Luther Moore of Bidwell, Mr and Mrs Gilbert Hart and children of Racine, and Mrs Lela Rivley. The visit extended to Mr and Mrs Earl Shank and others from the area. Charles ton residents E B Lynch and daughter Cindy spent a weekend with H B Powell. Delphia Cummins vacationed in Florida with Cassius Canaday of Gallipolis. Henry Balser and Carroll Balser of Mansfield visited relatives. Otis Lewis of Cleveland, a former resident, died recently. sister Elsie Adams resides in Pomeroy. Emma Hayman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Letart Falls
Thomas Hayman
Barry
Gary
Henry Hart
Carl Gothard
Luther Moore
Bidwell
Gilbert Hart
Racine
Lela Rivley
H. S. Fadley
Rio Grande
Earl Shank
Cindy
Elsie Adams
Pomeroy
Emma Hayman
Middleport Honor Roll List Highlights 65 Students
The Middleport High School honor roll includes 65 students with B or better grades and attendance marks. Seniors total 21, juniors 21, sophomores 21, freshmen 20, with 8th graders also listed. boys outnumber girls in several groups.
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Middleport
Middleport High School
New York
Keith Anderson
Okey Carr
Bruce Bradford
Arthur Clark
Stephen Coats
Jane Harris
Eddie Grueser
Olivia Hemmons
Robert Hennesy
Richard Hovatter
Tom Kelly
Junior Kennedy
Kenneth Lewis
James Mills
Robert Morris
Carroll Mowery
Judith Murray
William Rice
Marlyn Roush
Kay Stiles
Janet Valentine
Patricia Barth
Carol Blaker
Vera Covert
Gene Crooks
Jeanette Crooks
Kay Durst
Sharon Roush
Stanley Saunders
Tom Skinner
Phyllis Stanley
Fred Thomas
Janice Asbury
John Bacon
Tom Clark
Edward Crooks
Jennifer Daniels
Wade Herrmann
Carol Hudson
Mark Kelly
Sonny Knapp
Roger Lightfoot
Carol Manley
Patricia Michael
Carolyn Milhoan
Dale Miller
Linda Nelson
Robert Nel
Methodist Men Outline Future Activities at Middleport
The Middleport Methodist Men met Tuesday at the church to discuss upcoming activities and form committees. Ralph Radcliffe presided and Rev. R. C. Rankright was named chairman of the devotionals committee. other program and projects, attendance and publicity committees were listed. A color film strip titled Symbols of the Church was presented to the church film library by Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Young, and pie and coffee were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Ralph Radcliffe
R. C. Rankright
Homer E. Cook
Bernard Fultz
James Thomas
C. M. Hennesy
Charles McElhinny
James Euler
R. W. Harris
I. E. Miller
Emerson Jones
H. K. Woodgerd
C. E. Young
Two Are Initiated In Pythian Ceremony
William Turner and L R Wiley became Brother Knights after ritual work by Fides Lodge 210 Knights of Pythias and Naomi Lodge Gallipolis at the Middleport castle hall last night. A new class started. page rank to be awarded next Thursday by Pythians led by chancellor commander Paul Haptonstall. Refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
William Turner
L. R. Wiley
Fides Lodge 210
Knights of Pythias
Naomi Lodge
Gallipolis
Middleport Castle Hall
Pythians
Paul Haptonstall
Meigs County Land Transfers Highlight Local Property Deals
A series of land transfers in Meigs County lists multiple buyers and parcels. James S. and Tannie De wees transfer two acres in Salem to Lawrence W. and Audrey D. McQuaid, while Claude Cunningham sells half of Lot 10 in Syracuse to Abolene Moore. Other deeds cover 26 acres in Sutton, 39.8 acres in Rutland, and various parcels in Salisbury and Sutton townships. The Zeiher family and others appear in several transfers, with an affidavit noted for Sutton Township transfers involving Doreas Zeiher deceased.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James S
Tannie J. Dewees
Lawrence W
Audrey D. McQuaid
Salem
Claude
Margie Cunningham
Abolene
Nettie Moore
Syracuse
Glen G. Johnson
Douglas
Elsie Circle
Sutton
T. W
Dessie Kendrick
Bailey
Lydia Kendrick
Rutland
Hobart
Inez George
James A. Werner
Salisbury
H. D
Alma Godfrey
Denver W
Violet P. Nutt
Olive Township
Thomas
Clara
Frank
Violet
Herbert
Vera Zeiher
Ada
Elwood Engle
Eva
Ed Hymrod
Henry Zeiher
Sutton Township
E. W
Vera Holcomb
Kenneth Erickson
Columbia Township
J. E. Mittie
Max S
Maxine Nelson
Archie McKinney
Dexter
Salem Township
William Fred Smith, Jr
Nancy Smith
John Carter Smith
Salisbury Township
Berry
Christine Branham
Manning D. Webster
Sam Arnold
Scipio Township
Doreas M. Zeiher
Henry
Hubert Zeiher
Ada Engle
Eva Hymrod
Rites Held for Ward Carleton Arnold 80 in Pomeroy
Services for Ward Carleton Arnold aged 80 were held in Pomeroy Tuesday. A large group of out of town attendees joined relatives from Point Pleasant Gallipolis Minersville Racine Syracuse and Athens for the funeral with several traveling to Warsaw Indiana for the service.
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Pomeroy
Ward Carleton Arnold
Point Pleasant
Edna Gettles
Clair
John E. Brown
Jerry Rogers
L. C. Somerville
George Somerville
Billie Gunn
Everett Sayre
Gallipolis
M. T. Epling
Miles Epling
Alfred Arnold
Gerald
Charles
Robert Richards
Minersville
George Baer
Elmer, Frecker
Roger
Anna Frecker
Earl Frecker
William Frecker
Donna
Sharon
Wendell Frecker
Racine
Cecil Nelson
Ross Cleland
Larry
Charles Reed
Norman McCain
Sherry
Chester
Henry Taylor
Syracuse
Howard McIntosh
Ralph Spencer
Laura Grueser
Claremont Arnold
Gerald K. Arnold
Susanna
Athens Rd
Warsaw
Ind
Local residents list from Ohio and Florida visits
Mr and Mrs Malcolm Cottingham moved from Zanesville to Sarasota Fla and bought property. Mrs Cottingham is Mae Michael daughter of William Michael. Athens guests include Mr and Mrs Earl Knight at a basketball tournament and Marilyn Sue Knight a freshman at Ohio University. Visitors from Springfield and Columbus join relatives for weekend plans and hospital stays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malcolm Cottingham
Zanesville
Sarasota
Fla
Cottingham
Mae Michael
William Michael
Earl Knight
Athens
Knight
Marilyn Sue Knight
Ohio University
J. E. Harley
Margaret Keehne
Davis
Holley Martin
John Harley
Springfield
Peter Lalich
Lancaster
Clarence Ebersbach
Holzer Hospital
Everett H. Surber
Surber
Walter Howell
Howell
Kaiser Aluminum Plant
James O’brien
R. L. Jacobs
Columbus
N. P. Rothgeb
Fielding Hawkins
Dale Allens- Wirth
Cheshire
Robert E. McKay
Bowling Green
A. W. McKay
Darst Rites Conducted for Blanche McKay Darst
Committal services were held in Sunset Memorial Park for Mrs. Blanche McKay Darst 94 who died while visiting her daughter Mrs. Frank P Corbin in Morgantown. She lived in Palm Beach Florida for 25 years was widow of J S Darst born in Portland a first cousin of Laura McKay and aunt of Mrs. Edward M Nye a Ravenswood DAR Chapter member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Sunset Memorial Park
South Charleston
Blanche McKay Darst
Frank P. Corbin
Morgantown
Palm Beach
Fla
J. S. Darst
Darst
Portland
Laura McKay
Middleport
Edward M. Nye
Charleston
Ravenswood Dar
Business Visitors Pomeroy Ed and Ebersbach in Town
Mr. and Mrs. Ed gar Ebersbach of Sarasota Florida owners of the Martin Hotel are in Pomeroy on business. They are shown touring local sites and meeting with merchants as part of a business visit to the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Edgar Ebersbach
Sarasota, Fla
Martin Hotel
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