Action Expected On January Indictments In Meigs County
Indictments returned by the January term grand jury are to be acted on soon. Richard Lewis faces non support. Ralph Butcher and Thomas Eblin charged with breaking and entering after a Baker’s Store theft. Detainers issued for John Wilt and J R Tyo. Tyo paroleed salesmen. Nola Bolin, 26, Middleport, jailed on intoxication charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Richard Lewis
John C. Bacon
County Common Pleas
Ralph Butcher
Thomas Eblin
Grand
Butcher
Eblin
Baker’s
Middleport
Robert Hartenbach
Columbus
John Wilt
Wilt
Zanesville
J. R. Tyo
Marietta
Hartenbach
Tyo
Tye
Middlepot
Nola Bolin
Wrecked Train Crew From Bend Area Identified
Middleport reports say the New York Central freight wreck near Malden West Virginia involved crew from Bend area. Engineer George Hackett Sr. and flagman R E Rollins Logan Sr. among crew members. Damage esti mated between 50 000 and 100 000 dollars with no injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
New York Central
Charleston
Bend
George Hackett Sr
S. Second Ave
R. E. Rollins Logan Sr
Hobson
Deisel
Malden
W. Va
J. H. Thomas
R. E. Rollins
Charles Smith
Mission Pledge Increase Approved at Pomeroy WSCS
Minersville WSCS of the Minersville Methodist Church met at the home of Mrs. William Russell to vote an increased mission pledge. The meeting featured prayer, scripture, and two program segments with multiple members participating. A $5 contribution was approved for the Lancaster campground repair fund and a report on a cleaning pads sale was given.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ing
Essie Mossman
Frank Stewart
Mossman
Charles Grueser
Clifford Phillips
Dorothy Hartenbach
Otto Hartenbach
Brooks Sayre
Adolph Grueser, Sr
Russell
Earl Renshaw
Albert Alward
Brad Maag
Eugene Forbes
Norman McCallum
Sadie Brown
Stella Grueser
Edward Parker, Sr
Haggerty Family Celebrates 33rd Wedding Anniversary
Middleport honors mark a family dinner at the E. C. Haggertys on Hudson Street. The couple celebrations include Mr. Haggerty's birthday and their son James Haggerty's birthday. Attending were James Haggerty family from New Haven and relatives from Gallipolis and Cleveland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
E. C. Haggerty
Hudson St
Haggertys
Mr. Haggerty
James
James Haggerty
Cathy
Connie
Cindy
Carla
New Haven
James Hackman
Martha Haggerty
John
Gallipolis
James Bringard
Mary Virginia Haggerty
Kim
Teri
Jill
Cleveland
Marriage Licenses Reported for Several Couples
Jerry Graham Jr of Vienna West Virginia and Dorothy Lou Harris age 17 of Pomeroy. Brad F Hudson age 62 and Pauline Sisson age 49, both of Middleton. Earl Thomas age 28 of Pomeroy Route 2 and Patsy Burnside age 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerry Graham, Jr
Vienna
W. Va
Dorothy Lou Harris
Pomeroy
Brad F. Hudson
Pauline Sisson
Middleport
Earl Thomas
Patsy Burnside
Emergency squad responds to Rutland fall injuries
Middleport emergency squad called to Rutland at 7 p.m. Sunday to aid Mrs. Marion Woods after a fall. She was transported to Holzer Hospital by squad members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Rutland
Marion Woods
Holzer Hospital
Weekend Visitors Reach from Fairborne to Williamstown
Mr. and Mrs. Ashton Sayre of Fairborne and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Stewart hosted guests here. William Stewart of Athens visited, while Brenda Sue and Sandra Kay Ingraham spent time in Marietta and Wil liamstown with Ralph Bowen and the Hill family. Mrs. Olive Ingraham brought them home Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Ashton Sayre of
Fairborne
Mrs
Frank Stewart
William Stewart
Athens
Brenda Sue
Sandra Kay Ingraham
Marietta
Ralph Bowen
Williamstown
W. Va
Dean Hill
Olive Ingraham
Open House Highlights New Meigs County Infirmary Office
About 150 Meigs County residents attended a Friday and Saturday open house in Pom eroy marking National 4-H Club Week March 1 to 8. Tours showcased the new infirmary building offices and upstairs resident facilities with 4-H and home demonstration members assisting as guides and hostesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Meigs County
Meigs County Extension Service
QO. O. Patterson
Clifford Jacobs
County Board of Education
Meigs County 4-H Club
County Home Demonstration Council
Arnolds Visit For Birthday
Mr. and Mrs. James Arnold of North Hampton spent the weekend in Middleport with their parents and Addi son relatives to honor Mrs. A. H. Bradbury age 81 on March 1. Saturday marked the Arnolds wedding anniversary with Ruth Bradbury and their daughter Judy as dinner guests of Bernard Fultz and daughters Beth and Barbara.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
James Arnold
North Hampton
James Arnold, Sr
Addison
Arnold Eubanks
Mr. Arnold
A. H. Bradbury
Powell Place
Ruth Bradbury
Judy
Bernard Fultz
Beth
Barbara
Third Friday Club Plans Annual Dinner
The Third Friday Club met at Mrs. Ben Neutzling's home to plan the March annual dinner and a party at Mrs. Dale Smith's home. Miss Kate Ebersbach hosted, gifts were given, and Mrs. Henry Reibel presided with the meeting opening in prayer. Prizes went to Mrs. Max Meinhart, Mrs. Albert Ebersbach, and Mrs. Addie Grueser. Refreshments were served by the hostess with help from Mrs. Neutzling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Addie Grueser
Neutzling
Lodge Meeting Set at Pomeroy Temple
POMEROY Lodge 164 F and AM will hold a regular session at 7 30 Wednesday evening at the temple. Third degree work will be presented and refreshments will be served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Pomeroy Lodge
F&am
Temple
River Traffic and Dam Conditions Report
River gauges show rising water on Kanawha and Ohio rivers with dams down from London to Marmet. Barges report mixed moves at multiple locks including Lock 11 14-4 down and Lock 18 3-9 up while boats on Kanawha and Gallipolis list several up and down readings throughout the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Montgomery
Kanawha Falls
Hinton
Pomeroy-Mason
Point Pleasant
Kanawha River
London
Marmet
Winfield
Ohio River
Creditor
Pennsylvania
Pittsburgher
Indiana
Beckford
C. F. Hood
Paul Blazer
Reba Jane
Helen
Sally Ann
David Moran
Fred W. Olcott
Robert P. Bonnie
Kanawha
Solvay
Beaver
Past Chiefs to Meet Thursday at Magnolia Temple
Past Chiefs of Magnolia Temple and Pythian Sisters will gather Thursday evening at the home of Miss Thelma Grueser with Miss Lena Grueser as co host.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Magnolia Temple
Pythian Sisters
Thelma Grueser
Lena Grueser
Square Table Discussion At Heath Methodist Youth Meet
A "square table" youth discussion at Heath Methodist Church in Middleport marked the second Young Adults meeting. George Dallas chaired. Sally Schaaf led recreation planning with a committee including Mrs. Dallas and others. Next hosts listed for April 13 include the Morgans, Byers, Schaaf, and Bachtel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Fellowship of Heath Methodist Church
George Dallas
Dallas
Warner Morgan
Jack Bachner
Sally Schaaf
Methodist Youth Fellowship
Charles Byer
Carol Bachtel
Jack Nachner
Lee Smith
Turnout Exceeds 2000 At Bakers Open House
A Baker Furniture open house drew an estimated crowd of over two thousand adults and hundreds of children across three floors. TV star Miss Carol and Micky Banga mingled with guests for four hours. autographs, favors, and Do Be cards entertained attendees. The event featured Baker family owners Edison and John, their father M C Baker, and staff including Friday Kessinger and Ernest Fraser. Floral baskets added festive air as the store relocated Jan 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carol
Micky Banga
WSAZ
Huntington
Charles Swatzel
Swatzel
Bakers
Edison
John Baker
M. C. Baker
Edison Baker
Tommy
Friday Kessinger
Ernest Fraser
Middleport Numbers of Weekend Visits and Illness Notes
Middleport social items list weekend visits from Larry Barker of Waverly to Jeannette Crooks and family in Jackson with dinner hosts at the Colonial, plus gatherings involving Darst Moore Lanham and other locals. It notes Mrs. Lanham’s return from a July fall injury, hospitalization for Margaret Lovett, and a Florida vacation by the Grueser family with relatives in Sarasota, Daytona Beach, and Bradenton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry Barker
Waverly
Jeannette
Gene
Edward Crooks
Larry
Walter Crooks
Jackson
Milford Barker
Colonial
Roy Darst
Ralph
Leon
W. Va
Lee Moore
Keith
Gallipolis
Joe Turner
Robert Lee
Darst
Moore
Lee
Inlaw
Turner
R. C. Lanham
Roy
Georgia Moss
Dunbar
Jack Bechtle
Lanham
Susan Probasco
Charleston
Doris Rice
Joe Tribble
Kimberly
South Charleston
George Hackett
Hackett
Clara Phillips
Columbus
Spen
Lawrence Milhoan
Neils Powell
Fort Myers
Florida
Powells
John Dowler
Ruth Ann Powell
Athens
Harold Vogelsong
Melissa Ann
Ironton
Allen Knopp
Clarence Fisher
Bucyrus
O. Fisher
Margaret Lovett
Hudson
Race St
Meigs General Hospital
W. T. Grueser
Sarasota
Daytona Beach
Fla
Adolph Grueser
Charles McMaster
Bradenton
Missionary from Peru speaks at First Baptist class
The Rev. Edwin H. Lauriault, a returned missionary from Peru, spoke to the One Won One Class at the First Baptist Church. He showed slides of Peru, described challenges in converting Indigenous peoples, wore a Peruvian costume, and displayed native crafts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellen Couch
Dale Wipple
Dana Oliver
J. E. Foster
Loraine Sterrett
J. H. Stephenson
T. T. Shelton
Ralph C. Zandel
Daisy Jasper
William Holt
Elmer Wickham
William Watson
Pomeroy 4-H Bend ers Junior Club Formed
The Pomeroy Benders Junior 4-H Club organized to observe National 4-H Week met at the Blakeslees’ home in Meigs County. Officers elected for the year include Carole Green president and Jennifer Blakeslee vice president. plans call for a March 15 meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Meigs County
Pomeroy Benders
C. E. Blakeslee
Patricia Blakeslee
Carole Green
Jennifer Blakeslee
Peggy Hoffner
Opal Offutt
Mary Francis
Barbara Williams
Sharon Freeman
Janet Headin
Nancy Titus
Terry Fuitz
Miss Blakeslee
Blakeslee
Miss Harris Is Married in Quiet Home Ceremony
Dorothy Lou Harris and Jerry Graham Jr exchanged vows in a single ring ceremony at the bride’s parents home in Middleport. The Rev Howard E Ruppelt of First Presbyterian Church officiated at 11 o’clock. Mr Graham is the son of Mr and Mrs Jerry Graham of Parkersburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
James Cheadle
Dorothy Lou Harris
Jerry Graham, Jr
Howard E. Ruppelt
First Presbyterian Church
Mr. Graham
Jerry Graham
Parkersburg
S P McNaught Speaks To Heath Congregation
S P McNaught former Ohio Temperance League superintendent and retired lawyer spoke at Heath Methodist Church about his Quiz Book facts on beverage alcohol. He noted free distribution to thousands of Ohio high school students and trips for county winners. McNaught described last year’s Florida trip for 46 contest winners. Supt. L W McComas presented and led opening devotionals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
S. P. McNaught
Ohio Temperance League
Heath “Methodist
Ohio
Lewis C. Berger
Columbus
United Methodist Church
Pomeroy
Hemlock Grove Club Elects New Officers
Hemlock Grove Home Demonstration Work Club elected new officers at an all day meeting hosted by Mrs Avery Nelson. Officers include President Mrs Don Betz ing, Vice President Mrs Clara Paul sen, Secretary Mrs Stanford Stockton, Publicity Chairman Mrs Opha Offutt, First Councilor Mrs Ziba Midkiff, Second Councilor Mrs Kenneth Romine. Meeting topic was Growing Old Gracefully with a March 7 gathering planned at the grange hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Hemlock Grove
Avery Nelson
Jessie Saunders
Don Betzing
Clara Paulsen
Stanford Stockton
Opha Offutt
Ziba Midkiff
Kenneth Romine
Grange Hall
Meigs Tractor Club Sets Wednesday Meeting
The Meigs County Tractor Maintenance Club will meet at 8 p.m. Wednesday in the offices of the Meigs Equipment Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Meigs County Tractor Maintenance Club
Meigs Equipment Co
Garden Club To Meet in Middleport
The Amateur Gardeners Club will meet Wednesday at The Ohio Fuel Gas Company office. Miss Betty Newton of the Home Service Department will demonstrate cooking. Foods for varying weights will be prepared and served. Hostesses Mrs. C. E. Blakeslee and Mrs. E. M. Blake will lead coffee hour after the business session with Mrs. Robert Reibel presiding. Meeting starts at 7:30 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Amateur Gardeners Club
Ohio Fuel Gas Company
Betty Newton
Home Service Department
Newton
C. E. Blakeslee
E. M. Blake
Robert Reibel
Officers To Attend Athens Crime Clinic
Plans are made for county and village officers to attend a crime clinic in Athens Thursday. A deputy sheriff will be selected to attend, with John McKenzie Jed Webster and George Hicks from Pomeroy, and Chief Leroy Bartrum plus other Middleport officers and special deputy B F Parmalee expected to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Athens
Pomeroy Force
John McKenzie
Jed Webster
George Hicks
Middleport
Leroy Bartrum
B. F. Parmalee
Fire Destroys Sayre Residence in Pomeroy
POMEROY The two story frame home of Mr and Mrs Robert Sayre on Brick St was destroyed by fire about 8 p m Saturday. Neighbors saw the blaze and the Sayres were away. Cause undetermined fire chief said and losses over 5000 with 5000 insurance on the house. All three Pomeroy fire trucks fought the blaze and prevented a second house from burning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Robert Sayre
Brick St
Jack Thomas
Thomas
Pomeroy Department
Plates Issued In One Day At Middleport
117 automobile licenses were issued on the first day by deputy registrar Freddie Houdashelt aided by her mother Mrs. Harry Houdashelt and Vernon Weber at The Quality Print Shop. Most licenses sold before 5 p.m. and the office remains open until 9 p.m. for the rush.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Freddie Houdashelt
Houdashelt
Harry Houdashelt
Vernon Weber
Two Divorces Filed in Meigs County Court
Two divorce suits were filed in Meigs County Common Pleas Court on Saturday. Eleanor Powell of Pomeroy sues James Powell of New Haven West Virginia for custody of two minor children amid charges of gross neglect of duty and extreme cruelty. Marjorie June Roush of Middleport sues Walter Damon Roush for custody of three minor children on the same grounds. A third suit, Gwendolyn Wolfe against Bernard Wolfe, was dismissed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Meigs County Common Pleas Court
Eleanor Powell
James Powell
New Haven
W. Va
Marjorie June Roush
Middleport
Walter Damon Roush
Gwendolyn Wolfe
Bernard Wolfe
Jill Harris Celebrates Fifth Birthday in Middleport
A family dinner marked Jill Harris's fifth birthday Saturday at Middleport. Attending were Mr and Mrs Walter B Harris and Jane Harris of St Josephs Hospital School of Nursing Parkersburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Jill Harris
Walter B. Harris
Jane Harris
St. Joseph's Hospital School of Nursing
Parkersburg
February receipts for Meigs County Clerk of Courts
Pomeroy report shows Evelyn Locke, Meigs County clerk of courts, collected 36.50 in February. Office activities include 420 certificates of title issued, 167 lien notations, 95 memorandums, 127 lien cancellations, 157 applications and affidavits, and six certified copies, with state share 155.10 and clerk share 481.40.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Evelyn Locke
Meigs County
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Bend Area
Pomeroy Social Notes
Minersville
WSCS
Mr. Geography
Harold Helper
Gilbert Grosvenor
National Geographic Magazine
Mar.k
Family Weekly
Sunday Messenger
Pomeroy Personals
Geneva H. Nolan
County Extension Service
Pauline Atkins
Meigs
C. G. Hall
Huntington, W. Va
Henry Ewing
Adam Fredomsky III
St. Alexis Hospital
Adam
Francis Martina
Carlie
Arnolds
Peru
Miss Harris
Heath
Hemlock Grove Club
Garden Club
Athens Crime Clinic
Eyes
Sayre
Chester
Lewis Miller
Faste
Sacco
Bill Lewis
Kathleen Crowley
Jeff York
Huntz Hall
The
Bowery Boys
MGM
Pomeroy Bend Theatres
Jerry Lewis
David Wayne
Phyllis Kirk
Richard Widmark
Richard Basehart
Dolores Michaelis
April Love
Sohio Service
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