Middleport Council Studies Obstruction at Brownell and Gish
Middleport Village Council discussed alleged obstruction at Brownell and Gish where posts placed by nearby property owners hindered turning vehicles. Clerk to send registered letters to Peter Feeney and Mildred Feeney to remove the posts while Wayne Gibbons voted no.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Brownell and Gish
Harry McMaster
Charles Murray
Peter Feeney
Mildred Feeney
Wayne Gibbons
Middleport Garden Club Holds Floral Themed Meeting
Twenty five members answered roll call with Native Wildflowers as the group met at Mrs. Walter Harris home on S Second Ave. Mrs Leo Beeson led in the absence of president Mrs John Duerr. Paper on How To Beat Small Seedlings presented by Mrs Clifford Erwin. Plans for a daffodil show this spring were discussed. Mrs D B Hartinger thanked the library board for redbud tree donations planted before the library. Frank Collins and crew were praised for planting trees citywide. Daffodils and forsythia were arranged from Mrs Lewis Sauers yard. Harris served homemade candies. Amateur Gardeners Club to meet Wednesday at Mrs Dulcie Youngs N Second Ave with hostesses Mrs L E Reynolds and Mrs Robert Rawings. Members to settle Household Guide accounts port in April. Mrs Edison Baker and circle decorated the pot luck supper table. Thirty six attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Middleport Garden Club
Walter Harris
S. Second Ave
Leo Beeson
John Duerr
Clifford Erwin
D. B. Hartinger
Library Board
Frank Collins
Lewis Sauer
Harris
Amateur Gardeners Club
Dulcie Young
N. Second Ave
L. E. Reynolds
Robert Rawings
March
Bing Dinner Honors Ludwig Boschardt In Middleport
Mr and Mrs Lawrence Bing host a turkey dinner at their S Second Ave home honoring Ludwig Boschardt of New York City who lives with the Bings while employed as a construction engineer for the Philip Sporn plant. Guests include Mr and Mrs H J Russell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Lawrence Bing
S. Second Ave
Ludwig Boschardt
New York City
Bings
Philip Sporn
H. J. Russell
Miss Elizabeth Snodgrass speaks at Rio Grande mission meeting
Middleport notes Miss Elizabeth Snodgrass the new field missionary succeeding Miss Alice Simmons at Rio Grande spoke to the B. H. Sanborn Missionary Society gathering last night at First Baptist Church. She outlined church work in mission fields and was presented with a corsage and a gift. Plans include attending the Granville House party May 1 and the Cheshire association meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Elizabeth Snodgrass
Alice Mae Simmons
Rio Grande
B. H. Sanborn Missionary Society
First Baptist Church
Snodgrass
Baptist Missionary Training School
Chicago
Ohio
Dorcas Circle
Beulah White
Sanborn Society
Paul Smart
C. P. Bradbury
White
Paul Haptonstall
Charles Bennett
Harry Cross
David Durst, Jr
Willis Anthony
White Cross
Granville House
Association
Cheshire
Harry Houdashelt
John Kauff
Harold
Public sale of real estate in Trimble Township Ohio
Probate Court of Athens County schedules March 17 sale of 0.29 acre tract in Trimble bounded by the 42.75 acre parcel. Property conveyed from Lida Curtis to Patrick Curtis in 1937, appraised at 500 dollars, minimum bid two thirds of value, cash on sale day. Roger J. Jones administrator. Attorneys for Plaintiff listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde Gillett
Lida Curtis
Patrick Curtis
Athens County
Ohio
Roger J. Jones
de 3 &J
Platones
Ainrite P
Philsons Host Birthday Dinner for Mrs. Lewis
Mr and Mrs Ben Philson and their son Rush hosted a birthday dinner Sunday with a cake and flowers as the centerpiece. Guests included Mrs Gomer Lewis of Racine and Mr Lewis along with Mr and Mrs Fred Philson of Racine.
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Middleport
Ben Philson
Rush
Philson
Gomer Lewis
Racine
Mr. Lewis
Mr. Philson
Fred Philson
Bennetts Host Family Birthday Dinner in Beech Street Home
Three birthdays were celebrated Saturday evening at Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bennett’s Beech Street home. Honored guests included Mr. Bennett his son Warren and grandson Stephen joined by Mrs. War ren Bennett, Stephen and Miss Maxine Bennett from Columbus.
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Middleport
Charles Bennett
Beech St
Mr. Bennett
Warren
Stephen
Bennetts
Jean
Warren Bennett
Maxine Bennett
Columbus
Athens Families Gather for Weekend Visits and Travel
Elena and Tom Jividen return to Athens from Watt Street after visiting grandparents L. D. Diles and family joined by Otis Mc Clintock of Racine. Other items note funeral services for Bertha Caste Noble, Amelia Ellis relatives visiting, and local residents with hospital or employment updates.
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Elena
Tom Jividen
Charles Jividen
Athens
L. D. Diles
Watt St
Otis McClintock
Racine
Bertha Caste Noble
the Heights Eub Church
Minerva Childers
Freda Welling
L. D. Hartinger
Jane
Ruth Ellis
W. S. Ellis
Columbus
Austin Bowen
Jack and
Dee
Roseville
Kalad Hindy
St. Joseph's Hospital
Parkersburg
Gus Ward
S. Second Ave
Randolph Ward
Ravenswood
Ernest Jones
Alice Louise Lama
New York City
Jones
Holzer Hospital
John Seines
New York Central Railroad
Fire pacts renewed with two townships
Lebanon and Rutland Townships and the Pomeroy Volunteer Fire Department renewed their contracts. The fire department will receive 50 dollars for each fire call within the designated townships. The agreements run for one year as announced by Mayor Delmar A. Canaday.
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Pomeroy
Lebanon
Rutland
Delmar A. Canaday
Elwood to Screen Doctors for Racine Village
POMEROY The Rev. John Elwood was elected to a screening committee to interview physicians for a potential Racine village role, clarifying that Rev. John L. Wood is not the chosen candidate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elwood
Wood
Pomeroy
John Elwood
Racine
John L. Wood
Birth Announced by Springfield Couple
Dr and Mrs John Harley of Springfield Ohio announce the birth of a son on Monday March 3 They also have twin daughters Ann and Frances Grandparents are Mr and Mrs James Harley of Zanesville and Mrs Margaret Keehne Davis professor of housing at Ohio University All are former Meigs Countians
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Middleport
John Harley
Springfield
Ohio
Harleys
Ann
Frances
James Harley
Zanesville
Margaret Keehne Davis
Ohio University
Meigs
Mayor Pomeroy Receipts Report for February Totaled 282 94
The Mayor Delmar A. Canaday Office reports February receipts totaling 282.94 dollars. The breakdown shows fines 215.45 licenses and permits 2 admissions tax 61.49 and turnkey fees 4.00.
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Pomeroy
Delmar A. Canaday
Fined for Disturbance in Hearings Before Mayor Canaday
Clair B and Ward Bing of Hemlock Grove were fined $10 and costs each for disturbing the peace in hearings before Mayor Delmar A. Canaday. The report also lists marriage licenses: Donald Ray Bell and Lois Lucille Hill. Nald Lee Saxton and Wanda Rawson.
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Pomeroy
Delmar A. Canaday
Clair B
Ward Bing
Hemlock Grove
Meigs
Donald Ray Bell
Racine
Lois Lucille Hill
Letart Falls
Nald Lee Saxton
Grim's
Mayor Frees 2 Meigs Men
Charges filed by the State Highway Patrol against two Meigs County men were dismissed Monday in hearings before Mayor Delmar A. Canaday. Joseph E. Carsey, 37, Harrisonville, Route 1, faced a license number violation, and James J. Buckley, 25, Reedsville, was accused of operating a motor vehicle without registration. A patrolman said the two trucks shared a set of license plates, with one plate on each vehicle at the citation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
State Highway Patrol
Meigs County
Delmar A. Canaday
Joseph E. Carsey
Harrisonville
James J. Buckley
Reedsville
Ex Bradbury Resident Irene Smith Dies at 80
Irene Elizabeth Smith 80, formerly of Bradbury, died Monday afternoon at Carman Rest Home where she had resided two years. Widow of Owen Smith, she was daughter of Nathan and Lola Kennedy. Survived by two sons Denver and Herbert, a brother Theodore Kennedy, and five grandchildren including Mrs. Austin Russell. Services to be announced after arrival of friends from California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Mres
Irene Elizabeth Smith
Carman Rest Home
Bradbury
Owen Smith
Nathan
Lola Phelps Kennedy
Denver
St. Clairsville
Ohio
Herbert
Los Angeles
Theodore Kennedy
Langsville
Austin Russell
Rawlings Coats
California
No Arrests Made After Auto Accident in Middleport
Minor damage occurred when Fred Perry of Genoa West Virginia attempted to pass Ernest Powell of Pomeroy Ohio on S Third Ave near Main St. Powell had turned left from S Third Ave to Main St. Chief Russell Bailey investigated. no arrests were made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
S. Third Ave
Main Sts
Fred Perry
Genoa
W. Va
Ernest Powell
Pomeroy, RD
Main St
Russell Bailey
Annual Inspection Of Lodge Is Tonight
Middleport Lodge 363 F and AM will hold its annual inspection tonight at 7 30 p m in the Masonic Hall. District Deputy Grand Master Harry Smith of Pomeroy will inspect. The Entered Apprentice degree will be conferred. Refreshments will be served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Middleport Lodge
F & AM
Masonic Hall
Harry Smith
Pomeroy
F H A and F F A Banquet Attendee List Prattsville
Attendees at the F H A and F F A banquet at McArthur School include Harold Perry, Roger Perry, Margaret Perry, Dale Allman, Roger Allman, Arthur West, Tom West, Lawrence Gaft, Gary Gaft, Ralph Dearth, and Edna Daft. Cecil Mace of Columbus and Mr and Mrs C P Mace of Athens were recent guests of Mr and Mrs James Mace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prattsville
F.H.A
F.F.A
McArthur School
Harold
Roger
Margaret Perry
Dale
Roger Allman
Arthur
Tom West
Lawrence
Gary Gaft
Ralph Dearth
Edna Daft
Cecil Mace
Columbus
C. P. Mace
Athens
James Mace
Coe Dearth
Karen
New Marshfield
Wayne Moore
Frank Hayes
McArthur
H. A. Lockwood
Mary, Hamden
Eddie Dearth
Cable Line Reels 1264 Mile Span Between Lands
A cable steamer extended a 1264 mile topeline from Newfoundland to the Azores to measure the distance between the lands. The line consisted of a fine tool plane wire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newfoundland
Azores
Amiable Parrot Bill Delights Visitors At Union Avenue Home
Mrs. R. H. Rawlings hosts her amiable parrot Bill a colorful talking bird with a long family history. The bird recalls names from relatives and imitates voices and phonograph tunes while greeting visitors with thanks and playful quips. A local bird dealer predicts Bill may live about 90 more years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill
Woman Fined for Drunk Driving in Middleport
Mrs. Dorothy Higgins pleaded guilty to operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated and was fined 100 dollars plus costs after allegedly tearing down a fence and colliding with two parked cars Saturday night. Glenn Priddy and Sheridan Russell also faced fines on intoxication charges, with Russell receiving a suspended jail sentence contingent on staying out of Middleport.
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Middleport
Dorothy Higgins
Sidney T. Russell
Meigs County
Meigs General Hospital Notes Births and Discharges
Births include Everett and Racine Roush twins and several newborns from Smith Cline Wright and White families. Discharges list Pauline Morarity Sigman Fauber Buckley Swan Hayes Stethem Watson Decker Wines Baker and Schuster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Quickle
Portland
Mer Collins
Jackson
Martyn Swan
Pomeroy
Mary Sigman
Cheshire
Harry Bratton
Albany
Philson Norris
Ralph Cline
Everett Roush
Racine
Thomas White
Chester
Warren Wright
Betty Landers
Gallipolis
Frank Smith
Betty Fauber
Langsville
Henry Kautz
Minersville
Eugene Buckley
Ella White
Syracuse
Diana Watson
Bertland
Pauline Morarity
Marilyn Swan
Frank Hayes
Ruth Stethem
Cliff Decker
Earl Wines
Jessie Baker
Gerald Schuster
West Columbia Social and Family Visits Roundup
Local residents from West Columbia and nearby towns visit relatives in Point Pleasant Mason and New Haven. The report lists multiple families including Foreman Young Lynes Blessing Stewart Thabet Booth and Russell with illness notes and travelers visiting relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Columbia
Lester Foreman
Point Pleasant
Alburtis Young
Jess Lynes
James Lee
Paul Blessing
Fred Thabet
U.S. Army
Thabet
Joy
N. Thabet
William Young
New Haven
Young
Lester Stewart
Pam
Mason
Emery Booth
Middleport Man Fined For Drunk Driving
Harry Beabout, 49, of Middleport, was fined $100 and costs in Justice Percy L. Peoples court after a Route 7 collision. Beabout, arrested Saturday night for driving under the influence, allegedly pulled from a side-road into the path of a jeep driven by Andy Sayre. Minor injuries were treated at local hospitals, and Sayre was later discharged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Court of Justice of the Peace
Percy L. Peoples
Harry Beabout
Middleport
Beabout
Andy Sayre
Cheshire
Beachout
Paul Johnson
Local WSCS Meets at Methodist Church for Devotions and Study
The Plains WSCS gathered at the Methodist Church with Stella Frame in charge of program and devotions. Carrie Nida presented the Acts study book. Dorothy Cade led the business session and a list of officers and members attended. Next meeting set for March 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Plains
WSCS
Methodist Church
Stella Frame
Carrie Nida
Dorothy Cade
John Ator
G. R. Shafer
Elizabeth Burleigh
Rosa Cade
Mary Horn
Violet Bryan
Betty Dearing
Pauline Knowlton
John Donelson
Gilbert Hartman
Ralph Hartman
Ellen
Dana Graham
Camp Chaffee
Ark
Gus Graham
Alaska
Aaron McGrath
Roseville
Lloyd Emery
Bernice Keeton
Mary Evans
Mary Shafer
Methodist Ladies Aid
Gertrude
Carolyn Kyle
White Hall
Ruth Liggett
Albert Lebo
Columbus
Kovalcik
John
R. Koik
Former Met Singer Amy Kingsland Dies at 73
Mrs. Amy Whaley Kingsland of Court Street dies Monday aged 73. A mezzo soprano trained at Cincinnati Conservatory and in Chicago, she performed with the Metropolitan Opera in New York and toured nationally. Survived by son Edmund III and daughter Amy Jones. funeral Wednesday at Ewing, burial Beech Grove Cemetery.
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Pomeroy
Amy Whaley Kingsland
Court Street
Ewing
Kingsland
Meigs County
Cincinnati Conservatory of Music
Chicago
New York
Metropolitan Opera Company
United States
Edmund Wilkenson Kingsland
Edmund Wilkenson Kingsland, Jr
Amy Jones
Meigs County Pioneer Society
Beech Grove
Drew Webster Post 39 Honors Past Commanders Night
One hundred two members of Drew Webster Post 39 American Legion observed past commanders night at the post home. Dr J Rhodes introduced 13 past commanders and presented a brief history. Each gave an impromptu talk about events during his term. Films from the 1951 Miami convention were shown including General Douglas MacArthur. A second sports film followed. Bob Neiderhouse presented the films. A fish fry was served by Paul Casci and assistants. Roy Reuter is commander.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Miami
Fla
Ino
Douglas MacArthur
Bob Neiderhouse
Schenley Industries
Columbus
Paul Casci
Roy Reuter
Pomeroy Council Lets Crow Probe Damage Costs
Council authorizes Crow to investigate damages from the dam raising water levels by 10 to 14 feet. He cites rainfall data and predicts potential recovery for merchants and Pomeroy. Ewing praises the council, while beer permit talks wait. Police pension fund and Lehew’s patrol status discussed. two-week continuation allowed. Several bills approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crow
U. S. Weather Bureau
Pomeroy
Glen
Roy H. Ewing
Canaday
Ewing
Police Pension Fund
William Lehew
Lehew
Walter E. Wolfe
Police Department
Wolfe
Dale Smith
Howard Kitchen
Hollie Green
Pat Will
Theo Lehew
Ted Downie
Edna Schoenleb
Twenty Five Meigs Men Scheduled for Pre Induction Exams
Twenty five Meigs County men will travel to Ashland Kentucky for pre induction physicals as part of the draft process. Names listed include Harry O Dell Henry Ro mines Carl D Davis Grover Salser Jr Billy Wallace Thomas Stewart Joe Manuel Robert Varian Jack Phillips Gerald Simpson Victor Randolph Jimmie King Paul Grueser Paul E Kauff Guy Hysell Dohr man Reed Thomas Rose William Wilson Paul Sig man John Chaney George Cun diff John Edmonds Thurman Martin Jr Willard Fortney and Dale Priddy. A second call for March induction of two more men is noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Henry E. Romines
Carl D. Davis
Portland
Grover Salser, Jr
Racine
Billy E. Wallace
Thomas O. Stewart
Joe S. Manuel
Robert M. Varian
Jack E. Phillips
Rutland
Gerald G. Simpson
Victor C. Randolph
Hemlock Grove
Jimmie G. King
Pomeroy
Paul
POMEROY Grace Episcopal Guild to Meet at Parish House
The Pomeroy Grace Episcopal Church Guild plans a Wednesday evening meeting at the Parish House with Mrs. Everett Hayes and Miss Vida Ihle as hostesses Lenten services will precede the gathering. The Federated Church Youth Fellowships held a splash party at Ohio University Natatorium in Athens with many attendees and chaperones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Grace Episcopal Church Guild
Everett Hayes
Vida Ihle
Birthday Party Honors Dick Smith At Lincoln Hill Home
Dick Smith aged nine was honored at a birthday party hosted by Mr and Mrs W A Smith on Lincoln Hill. Cowboy themed decorations featured pipe cleaner cowboys balloons and a cake with nine candles. Attendees included Benny Ewing Charles Downie Allen Downie Mark Alan Noble Judy Jennings Nancy Woodgeard Dor Coates Charlesanna Hess Larry Hess and the guest of honor. Terry Knight and Billy Hess could not attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Dick Smith
W. A. Smith
Lincoln Hill
Benny Ewing
Charles and
Allen Downie
Mark Alan Noble
Judy Jennings
Nancy Woodgeard
Dor Coates
Charlesanna Hess
Larry Hess
Terry Knight
Billy Hess
POMEROY Chapter 186 OES To Meet Tuesday Evening
The Pomeroy Chapter 186 Order of the Eastern Star will hold a meeting Tuesday evening. Members are asked to attend and participate in the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
OES
Delores Epple Weds David Holter in Racine Home Ceremony
Delores Epple and David Holter married February 23 at a Racine home with Rev Elwood officiating. Attendants included Russell Bailey and Nola Epple. The bride, a Chester High School graduate, formerly worked for the American Motorcycle Association in Columbus. The groom, Pom eroy High School graduate and World War II veteran, works for Holderman Construction Co. They reside at 303% N Seventh St Cambridge Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
John Epple
Minersville
Delores
David Holter
Hanson Holter
Elwood
Racine
Russell Bailey
Middleport
Nola Epple
Athens
Holter
Chester High School
American Motorcycle Association
Columbus
Pomeroy High School
Holderman Construction Co
Seventh St
Cambridge
Ohio
Local Social Notes Highlight Ohio Visits and Family Time
Pomeroy residents share updates from four months with relatives in Cleveland to weekend visits by Bess Proctor of Parkersburg and Virginia Dill of Columbus. Weekend guests include Betty Custer, Eileen Goodwin, Loren Caverlee, and Columbus visitors Rosenbaum couples. A hospital stay marked Mary McCellan’s illness as Georgia Williamson and Ben Elberfeld call on relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. O. Smith
Cleveland
W. A. Smith
Bess Proctor
Parkersburg
Ralph Graves
Virginia Dill
Columbus
Win McMurray
Alonzo Custer
Betty Custer
Eileen Goodwin
Loren Caverlee
Huntington
W. Va
Jack Rosenbaum
Victor Harbrecht
Fred Rosenbaum
Georgia Williamson
Ben Elberfeld
Mary McCellan
Rice Deem Divorces Granted by Peoples
Two divorces were granted by Judge Emmett W. Peoples in the Meigs County Common Pleas Court Monday. Hylda V. Rice was granted a divorce from Delbert B. Rice for gross neglect of duty with custody of three minor children. Goldie Deem was granted a divorce from George Deem on gross neglect of duty and extreme cruelty with custody of one minor child.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Emmett W. Peoples
Meigs County Common Pleas Court
Hylda V. Rice
Delbert B. Rice
Goldie Deem
George Deem
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