Community Day Slated For Playground Funds
Middleport Park Association plans a May 30 Community Day at the park to raise funds for playground equipment. Chair Bill Childs will lead, with events including an ice cream social a band concert athletic games and game booths. Clarkson leads entertainment and purchase of the first item a slide is planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Middleport Park Association
Pearl Reynolds
Bill Childs
Reynolds
Mabel Hysell
Bruce Lloyd
John Thompson
Charles Clarkson
Lewis Sauer, Jr
Curtis Jenkinson
Clarkson
Hysell
C. O. Fisher
Chester Garden Club March Meeting Highlights
The Chester Garden Club met at Mrs. Theodore Mora’s Chester Road home for its March session. Judge panel included Mrs. David Rob Jentz and others. topics covered Ornamental Evergreens Uses and Care and spring garden cleaning. Awards went to Mora and Koblentz for blue ribbons. red went to Knight. A door prize, silent auction, and Easter themed refreshments followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Kautz
Homer Holter
Theodore Mora
Pearl Koblentz
Howard Knight
Esther Wright
Paul Baer
Ernest Knight
David Koblentz
Lawrence Milhoan
Pearl Mora
Donald Mora
Mora
Robert Wood
Central PTA St Pats Day Program Presented
Central PTA met at the school for a St Patrick's Day program chaired by Mrs. Donley Reibel. Group singing Irish songs accompanied by Mrs. Lucille Swackhammer and a kitchen band with jokes by several parents. President absent due to pneumonia. Charles S. Gibbs announced a school sink installation next week. Bake sale planned at Kroger's on March 28. April hostesses named. Penny match award went to Miss Mary Virginia Reibel's second grade. refreshments by Monkey Run parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Donley Reibel
Central Pta
Lucille Swackhammer
Cher
Oliver Michael
Charles Hayes
Leonard van Meter, Jr
Harold Lemley
Franklin D. Hudson
Orval Wiles
Meigs General Hospital
Charles S. Gibbs
Kroger’s
W. Main St
Coalport Group
Mary Virginia Reibel
Monkey Run
Pomeroy Personal News Highlights Local Visits and Family Updates
Mrs. James H. Rogers of Pomeroy Road returns from Dayton Springboro and Franklin visits. Dale Hysell and family from Columbus guest his parents. The Hysells sister and brother in law visit Ray Rife in Gallipolis. J C Russell ill with mumps at Union Avenue home. Harley Mossman and newborn Harley Dale Mossman Jr. return home from Schackle Clinic Mason W Va. Rodney Spencer of Columbus spends weekend with relatives. Carl Bilikan and Fred Rosenbaum vacation in Florida. Paul Houdashelt arrives for 30 day furlough from Nova Scotia Barrington Air Base. Next assignment to Fort Lee Virginia. Johnny Wolfe improving at home in Minersville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James H. Rogers
Pomeroy Rd
Dayton
Springboro
Franklin
Dale Hysell
Columbus
Harley Hysell
Bradbury
Truman Russell
Ray C. Rife
Gallipolis
J. C. Russell
Union Ave
Harley Mossman
Harley Dale Mossman, Jr
Brick St
Schackle Clinic
Mason
W. Va
Rodney Spencer
Carl Bilikan
Fred Rosenbaum
Florida
Paul R. Houdashelt
Gladys Taylor
Helen Jane Houdashelt
Houdashelt
Barrington Air Base
Nova Scotia
Canada
Fort Lee
Johnny Wolfe
Minersville
Rollin Wolfe
New Ostrex Tonic Promises Pep and Youth
Abbreviated ad touts Ostrex Tonic as a iron and high potence vitamin B blend that boosts energy and youth. Claims include quick revitalization for husbands and wives at a low price, with bulk savings and availability at all druggists.
Pomeroy Considers Bids for New Police Cruiser
Pomeroy officials advertised for bids on a new police cruiser after a weekend crash on Sprigg Ave. A car driven by Phyllis Spaulding struck the cruiser and a parked car owned by Betty Roush, causing minor injuries to Patrolmen John McKenzie and Charles Werry and to Spaulding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Phyllis Spaulding
Betty Roush
Sprigg Ave
John McKenzie
Charles Werry
Miss Spaulding
Middleport Personal Notes Highlight Local Visits and Travels
Nancy Roller of St Josephs Hospital Parkersburg spent the weekend with her parents the Rollers. Several families including the Fultzs and Linns visited in Williamsport and Van Wert County. Leslie Green Athens attended his brother Frank Greens funeral in Snowville. Militaryand hospital news includes Lt Peter F Klein of Norfolk admitted to Portsmouth Naval Hospital for surgery. Millard Pierce at University Hospital Columbus visited by wife and Dixie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancy Roller
St. Joseph's Hospital
Parkersburg
Max Roller
Bernard Fultz
Fultz
Roy Linn
John Eakin
van Wert County
Bill McOmber
Williamsport
Leslie Green
Athens
Frank Green
Snowville
Homer Rice
Rutland St
Val Well
Gene
Star Route
Chester
H. E. Henry
Herman Ohlinger
Charles Capehart
Charleston
Luther Boger
Columbus
Ohlinger
John W. Kincaid
Arlington
Col
William K. Kincaid
National Guard
Washington, D. C
Peter F. Klein
U. S. Naval Hospital
Portsmouth
Lt. Klein
Norfolk, Va
Millard Pierce
University Hospital
Dixie
Wright Family Dinner Honors Husband and Daughter
Mrs. Wright hosted a Sunday dinner at the Wright home to celebrate the birthdays of her husband and daughter Rebecca Sue. Guests included Mrs. Josie Turner of Pomeroy, Mr. and Mrs. Milton Hood and sons James John and Sam of Middleport, and Mr. and Mrs. Wright with children Michael Benny and Rebecca.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Mrs. Lloyd Wright
Wright
Rebecca Sue
Josie Turner
Milton Hood
James
John
Sam
Middleport
Michael
Benny
Rebecca
Damage Suit Filed After Pomeroy Vehicle Collision
George J. Korn of Pomeroy sues Paul Clark of Middleport in Meigs County Common Pleas for 115.90 for vehicle damage from a March 11, 1957, collision alleging Clark operated negligently and seeking repair costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Meigs County
Church Class Sees Slides Of Florida
Mrs Francis Glazier showed slides of a trip to Florida when the Intermediate Sunday school class of the Morning Star EUB Church met Saturday evening at the church. Miss Leta Mae Krauter is a teacher of the class. Potluck refreshments were served.
Middleport Man Forfeits Bond On Failure To Appear
Ike Wilt of Middleport forfeited a $15 appearance bond in Mayor C O Fisher s court Monday night after missing his scheduled court appearance on intoxication charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Ike Wilt
C. O. Fisher
Auxiliary meet set for Middleport at Woodman Hall
White Rose Lodge auxiliary of the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen will meet at 1 30 p.m. Wednesday at Woodman Hall in Middleport for a regular session and plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
White Rose Lodge
The
Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen
Woodman Hall
Meinhart Reports On State Legislation Actions
State Rep George Meinhart summarizes weekly General Assembly actions in Pomerday notes. Bills included pay equity for female workers, a uniform property conveyance act, jail work credit, and budget/tax proposals. The governor's budget calls for increased spending. minimum wage bills face committee review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomerday
Meigs County
George Meinhart
General Assembly
Meinhart
House
Senate
House Labor and Industry Committee
Labor and Industry Committee
Four men sentenced in Meigs County pleas case
Judge John C. Bacon sentenced Milton Little to one to five years in the Ohio Penitentiary for jail escape. Francis H. Wilt drew one to 20 years for auto theft. Harold Durst received one to 20 years in the Mansfield Reformatory for forgery. Charles Keller got one year probation for forgery due to it being his first offense. James B. O'Brien noted Durst’s prior charges influenced the harsher term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bacon
Milton Little
Middleport
Meigs County
Ago
Ohio
Francis H. Wilt
Bob White Patrol Elects Officers and Maintains Emblem
Officers were elected for the Bob White Patrol of Troop 249 at Jerry Arnold's home. New officers include Don Mayer as assistant patrol leader Bobby Buck as scribe and Dick Knight as quartermaster. The group kept the patrol emblem and voted to meet on the first Sunday of each month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Bob White
Troop 249
Jerry Arnold
Don Mayer
Bobby Buck
Dick Knight
Lawrence Gavin Trial Slated for March 30
POMEROY The jury trial of Lawrence E. Gavin 22 of Middleport who last week pleaded innocent to breaking and entering before Judge John C. Bacon in Meigs County Common Pleas Court has been set for 9 a.m. March 30 Gavin remains free on $500 bond per charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
John C. Bacon
Meigs County Common Pleas Court
Lawrence E. Gavin
Middleport
Meigs County
Big Bend Minstrel Sets Next Rehearsal
POMEROY The next rehearsal for the fifth annual Big Bend Minstrel Association show is at 7 30 Thursday evening at Central School. All adults expected to take part are asked to be present to finalize the adult cast lists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Big Bend Minstrel Association
Central School
Rock Springs Grange Bowling Team Enters State Meet
The Rock Springs Grange bowling team traveled to Sandusky on Saturday to enter the state level bowling tournament. Members include Philip Collins William Radford Robert Bowen Harold Blackston and George Wagner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Rock Springs
Chester Council Daughters of America meet Wednesday
Past Councilors of Chester Council, Daughters of America, will meet Wednesday evening at the home of Mrs. Es sie Warner with Mrs. Elizabeth Hayes as co hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Chester Council
Daughters of America
Essie Warner
Elizabeth Hayes
Shrine to elect Pomeroy officers and meeting notices
Pomeroy Rock Springs year officers to be elected at 7 45 p m Grange meeting follows at 8 p m Friday at the hall A Mary Shrine meeting Thursday at the IOOF hall includes a program and refreshments served White Shrine of Jerusalem will meet with program and refreshments at the hall
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Shrine
Pomeroy
Rock Springs
Grange
White Shrine of
Jerusalem
Twenty youths attend Bradford Church meeting
Twenty young people attended the Bradford Church of Christ Christian Endeavor meeting Sunday evening. Peggy Russell presided as vice president, Anna Murray led the song service, Harry Hendrick gave the prayer, Roberta Hoover presented the secretary's report read by Catherine Russell, and the meeting closed with the Christian Endeavor prayer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Bradford
Church of Christ
Christian Endeavor
Peggy Russell
Anna Murray
Harry Hendrick
Roberta Hoover
Catherine Russell
Easter Seals campaign may aid Meigs County children
Dr J J Davis medical director of the Meigs County Crippled Children's Society says one in seven Meigs County residents may join the Easter Seal Society case list in 1959. He notes accidents and injuries push many toward rehabilitation and 60 percent of his patients can be rehabilitated. The 1959 appeal began last week and runs through Easter Sunday March 29.
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Middleport
Easter Seal Society
J. J. Davis
Meigs County
Crippled Children’s Society
Davis
Crippled Children's Society
Junior CE Elects Officers at Middleport Church
The Middleport Church of Christ Junior Christian Endeavor elected officers Sunday evening for the year. Judy Wildermuth became president, Charles Bush vice president, Neda Bradford secretary, and Carol Scott pianist. Mrs. Wallace Bradford is adviser with Mrs. Ron Springer as assistant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Middleport Church of Christ
Judy Wildermuth
Charles Bush
Neda Bradford
Carol Scott
Wallace Bradford
Ron Springer
Judy Butcher
Carol Hudson
New Auditor Takes Office in Meigs County
Gordon Caldwell was sworn in as Meigs County auditor and began duties Monday. Deputies Grace Whaley and Dollie Hayes of Tuppers Plains area will assist in the auditor's office, serving during the term of former auditor Perry A. Riggs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Meigs County
Gordon Caldwell
Tuppers Plains
Grace Whaley
Dollie Hayes
Perry A. Riggs
Polio fund drive progress reported in Meigs County
Contributions to the annual Meigs County polio fund reach 4679.46 dollars. The latest fundraising event was a record hop at the junior high auditorium sponsored by Don's Varsity Club. Teens attended as Steve Allen of Gallipolis spun the records and the event raised 100 dollars toward an unofficial 6000 dollar goal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Meigs County
Victor Young
Don’s Varsity Club
Steve Allen
Gallipolis
Meeting Place Changed for Hearthstone Class
Middleport residents learn the First Baptist Church Hearthstone Class will meet tonight at the home of Mr and Mrs Edison Baker instead of the previously announced location at Mr and Mrs Willis Anthony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Hearthstone
First Baptist Church
Edison Baker
Willis Anthony
Union Good Friday Services Planned
Middleport plans for a community Good Friday service at First United Presbyterian Church at 7 30 p.m. led by Rev. Fred I Gardner Rev. Everett C Delaney and Rev. Raymond Kankright. The group also scheduled a union vacation Bible school for the second week in June with Rev. Hulburt as dean and Mrs Ray Pickens assisting as assistant dean.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Middleport Ministerial Association
Church of Christ
First United Presbyterian Church
Fred I. Gardner
Everett C. Delaney
Church of Christ In Christian Union
Raymond Kankright
Robert Palmer
Union Daily Vacation Bible School
Warren Hulburt
Konkright
Ray Pickens
Bible School
Mr. Hulburt
Class Meets At Pomeroy
POMEROY The Daughters of Ruth Class of the United Methodist Church met Monday afternoon at the home of Mrs. George Joachim. In the absence of the president, Mrs. Joachim, vice president, presided and the meeting opened with an Easter thought. A bible quiz was conducted by Miss Nelle Bing and refreshments with a Saint Patrick's Day theme were served by Mrs. Joachim with assisting hostess Mrs. Albert Young. Those present included Mrs. Earl Oliver, Mrs. Mart Crary, Mrs. C. E. W. Downie, Miss Carrie Yeager, Miss Lydia Ebersbach, Mrs. Thomas Goeglein, Mrs. George H. Parker, Mrs. Young, Miss Bing, and Mrs. Howell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Daughters of Ruth
United Methodist Church
George Joachim
Joachim
A. V. Howell
Jacob Gloeckner
Augusta
Ada Genheimer
Nelle Bing
Albert Young
Earl Oliver
Mart Crary
C. E. W. Downie
Carrie Yeager
Lydia Ebersbach
Thomas Goeglein
George H. Parker
Young
Bing
Howell
R And AM Lodge's Inspection Set Tonight
Hugh P. Custer worshipful master announces Pomeroy Lodge 164 R and AM annual inspection at 7 30 this evening in the temple. Jerald B. Hall district deputy grand master will inspect. All Master Masons invited. Pomeroy Chapter 186 Order of Eastern Star serves refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Hugh P. Custer
Pomeroy Lodge
Temple
Jerald B. Hall
Ironton
Pomeroy Chapter
Order of Eastern Star
Bike Accident Fractures Leg In Middleport
Carlos Clark ten year old son of Mrs Marie Clark of Pearl Street suffered a fractured leg when his bicycle overturned on Locust Street. Police say he attempted to ride over a curb. He was transported by the Middleport Emergency Squad to a local physician and then to Holzer Hospital in Gallipolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dolores
Hollywood
New York
Bob Hope
Middleport
Carlos Clark
Marie Clark
Pearl St
Locust St
Herbert Gilkey
Holzer Hospital
Gallipolis
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Chester Garden Club
St. Pats
Pomeroy Personals
Mrs. Wright
Rowley and Reed
McCullough
Rowley
Lawrence Gavin
Big Bend
Dr. Says
Karr & van Zandt
FORD
Victoria
Union Good
R and AM
Lodge
Haven Theatre
New Haven, W. VA
Jesus
Iqis O
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