CAP Officer Outlines Civil Defense Measures At BPW Talk
Middleport CAP 1st Lt. Donald Mills told the Middleport Business and Professional Women's Club that air attacks are possible and outlined defense steps. He urged readiness, listing water and gas valve locations, emergency supplies, a fire extinguisher and basement escape as common sense precautions. The event included nominations for district positions and a report on the Heart Association drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Donald Mills
Meigs Sqd
Civil Air Patrol
Mills
C. B. Stout
National Security Committee
Heath Methodist Church
Wesley Fry
Guy Reynolds
BPW
Reynolds
Dorothy Johnson
Athens
Guy Shuler
Shuler
S. Third Ave
Frey
L. E. Reynolds
Holzer Hospital School of Nursing
E. O. Ball
Nan Moore
RR. Pickens
Wsn
Heath Church
Fry
Charlotte Perrin
Red Cross
Susan Park
Heart Association
Heart
Everett Davis
Harry Chesher
Will Reuter
John Ketchka
Raymon Ko
Virgil Adkins Re-Elected To County Health Board
Virgil Adkins of Harrisonville was re-elected to a five year term on the Meigs County Health Advisory Board Tuesday night at the county health department offices. The meeting reviewed health department programs with county health commissioner Dr B Allison and administrative officer Mrs Arthur Strauss. Attending were township trustees and village mayors from across the county. Pom ery and Middleport villages and several townships were not represented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virgil Adkins
County Health
Arthur Strauss
Department of Health
Harold Proffitt
Lebanon
Joe Stobart
Racine
C. W Henderson
Orange
Kenneth Cundiff
Syracuse
Freemont Stevens
Salem
Charles Amos
Rutland
F. E. Dunfee
Charles Curry
Columbia
Julian Hill
Letart
Henry Spencer
Charles Bissell
Chester
Granville Reeves
Scipio
Pearl Jacobs
Salisbury
Pomeroy
Middleport
Olive
Bedford
Sutton
Mayor Legar Fines Five And Forfeits Bond
Five individuals were fined in Mayor Charles Legar’s court on Thursday night for motor vehicle and driving violations. Raymond Prof fitt of Portland and John Hunt of Chester paid $5 plus costs for lacking mufflers. Norman Evans of Racine faced $10 plus costs for reckless operation. Charles Collins of McArthur paid $5 plus costs for driving left of center. Maude Young of Racine paid $5 with costs suspended for driving with out assured clear distance ahead. Paul Darst of Leon forfeited a $25 appearance bond for failing to appear on speeding charges. James Eblin of Pomeroy remained jailed after intoxication charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond A. Proffitt
Portland
John L. Hunt
Chester
Norman Evans
Racine
Charles A. Collins McArthur
Maude W. Young
Paul M. Darst
Leon
W. Va
James Eblin
Pomeroy
Miss Lama's Uncle Dies in Columbus
Miss Jean Lama treasurer of the village learns of the death of her uncle Dr. Edward H. Sauvage 77 formerly of Chesterhill and Columbus. Surviving are two sisters and two nieces including Miss Lama. Funeral services set for Friday at Leach Funeral Home Columbus Parkview and Main. Burial at Beech Grove Cemetery Pompeoy follows at 2 30 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Jean Lama
Edward H. Sauvage
Columbus
Sauvage
Chesterhill
Bessie
Grace Sauvage
Harry E. Hoagland
Ernest A. Jones
Bexley
Miss Lama
Leach Funeral Home
Parkview
Main
Beech Grove
Pomeroy
Wreck Near Bailey's Run Causes Minor Injuries
A car driven by 84 year old Adam D. Smith of Rutland left the road near Bailey's Run while turning from 124 and entered a ditch and field. Smith and passenger Willard Nelson of Rutland sustained minor injuries including bruises and cuts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Adam D. Smith
Rutland
Bailey’s Run
Robert Hartenbach
Smith
Willard Nelson
Hartenbach
Workshop Cancelled On School Lunch Plans In Meigs County
A Pomeroy workshop on school lunch programs scheduled for Tuesday March 18 at Kgger Creek School has been postponed per an announcement to county superintendent O. O. Patterson. Meigs County school cooks officials and board members were invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Kgger Creek
O. O. Patterson
Meigs County
Pomeroy 4-H Club Elects Officers for New Year
Racine Junior Jolly Neighbors 4-H club held its first meeting of the year at adviser Mrs Harriett Neigler s home. Elected were Joan Brinker president Kay Teaford vice president Kay Wilford secretary Terry Bradford treasurer Barbara Cleland and Dianne Elwood demonstrators Gloria Autherson recreation leader Carol Teaford news reporter. Mrs Eva Teaford is the assistant adviser of the group. The next meeting will be March 22 in the annex of the Methodist Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Racine Junior Jolly Neighbors 4-H Club
Harriett Neigler
Joan Brinker
Kay Teaford
Kay Wilford
Terry Bradford
Barbara Cleland
Dianne Elwood
Gloria Autherson
Carol Teaford
Eva Teaford
Methodist Church
Rutland Junior Garden Club March Meeting At Weber Home
The Rutland Junior Garden Club met at Mrs. Vernon Weber’s home with 10 members and two guests Cheryl Niday and Diana Little. Jean Siders and Betty Sprouse named to April refreshment committee. Sammy Larkins and Dennis Weber named April recreation leaders. Meeting set for second Wednesday each month after school. scrapbook work continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rutland Junior Garden Club
Vernon Weber
Cheryl Niday
Diana Little
Jean Siders
Betty Sprouse
Sammy Larkins
Dennis Weber
Weber
Salem Center PTA Pancake Supper Arranged
The Salem Center PTA hosts a pancake supper at the school from 5 30 to 7 30 Saturday evening. Mrs Meriam Hoffman is general chairman and Mrs Olive Ingraham will present solo selections during the meal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem Center Pta
Meriam Hoffman
Solovex
Olive Ingraham
Golden Rule Class Meets at Hayes Home in Middleport
Middleport report says the Golden Rule Class of First Baptist Church will hold a meeting Thursday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Hayes. Co hosts are Mr. and Mrs. James Daniels and Mr. and Mrs. Earl Bouyer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
First Baptist Church
Clifford Hayes
James Daniels
Earl Bouyer
Clark Rites Set Thursday
Funeral services for Mrs Homer Clark 57 will be at 2 p m Thursday at Rawlings Coats funeral home with Riverview cemetery interment. She died Monday midnight at home after a heart attack. Survivors include husband Homer Clark daughter Carolyn Bachner son Roger Nichols stepdaughter Clyde Belcher and five siblings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Homer Clark
Mabel Gladys Raines
Rawlings-Coats
Riverview Cemetery
Clark
Pearl St
Young’s Market
Jack
Carolyn) Bachner
Roger Nichols
Orlando
Fla
Clyde Belcher
Charleston
Homer Raines
William of
van Dyke, Mich
James
Leonard
Wilbur
War
W. Va
D. G. Smith
Dunbar
Man Awaits Sentence After Pleading Guilty
John Wilt from Pomeroy pleaded guilty in Meigs County Common Pleas Court to non support of minor children. He was returned to the county jail and awaits sentencing by Judge John C. Bacon on Thursday after an indictment by the January grand jury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
John Wilt
Clarence Shields
Columbus
John C. Bacon
Meigs County
Pomeroy Woman Bound Over for Forgery in Syracuse Case
Wanda Guinther Pomeroy of Syracuse bound over to the grand jury on forgery charges with $1000 bond after a hearing before County Judge Emmet W. Peoples. The plaintiff pleaded innocent to the forged instrument charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Wanda Guinther
Syracuse
Emmet W. Peoples
Youth Fellowship Skating Party At Skate-a-Way
The Pomeroy First Baptist Church youth fellowship held a skating party at the Skate-a-Way near Chester on Monday night. Rev. and Mrs. Ralph C. Zundel and Richard Finlaw organized transportation and chaperoned the group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Pomeroy First Baptist Church
Chester
Ralph C. Zundel
Richard Finlaw
Shrine to elect POMEROY officers for new year
Mary Shrine of the Order of White Shrine of Jerusalem will hold a Friday meeting at the IOOF Hall. Mrs. Stewart Hawkins, worthy high priestess, announced that election of officers for the new year will take place and a potluck supper will follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Mary Shrine
Order of White Shrine of Jerusalem
IOOF
Stewart Hawkins
Chapel to Meet in Middleport for C A R Chapter
Cradle of Liberty Chapel of the Children of the American Revolution will hold a meeting on Saturday March 22 at the home of Mrs Dale Dutton senior president The session was moved from February 22 due to postponement and will gather members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Cradle of Liberty Chapel
Dale Dutton
Area Meeting Set Friday in Meigs County Plan
A reminder for residents of nine Meigs County communities Racine Antiquity Letart East Letart Apple Grove Bashan Long Bottom Portland and Reedsville to attend a public meeting at 8 p m Friday at Racine High School. Rev John Elwood will chair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Meigs County
Racine High School
Racine
Antiquity
Letart
East Letart
Apple Grove
Bashan
Long Bottom
Portland
Reedsville
John Elwood
Mayor Reports City Work By Middleport Street Crew
Mayor C O Fisher praised Middleport street department for cleaning river banks from Rutland Street to Pearl Street and cutting a large tree on South Second Avenue. Crews dug graves, filled others, sowed grass seed, and covered park banks with gravel and tile while continuing to clean all village streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Page St
Hill
Riverview
Lower Middleport
Beta Sigma Phi Plans Dinner Meet In Gallipolis
Ohio Eta Phi chapter met at Ohio Fuel Gas Co in Middleport to plan a dinner for husbands. The event set for 7 15 p m March 21 at the Farmers Hotel in Gallipolis. Lena Nessel raad led the cultural program Express Yourself with Donna Jones Sally Sauer and Lois Ann Rosenbaum serving refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Ohio Eta Phi
Beta Sigma Phi Sorority
Ohio Fuel Gas Co
Middleport
Farmers Hotel
Gallipolis
Lena Nesselraad
Donna Jones
Sally Sauer
Lois Ann Rosenbaum
Friends Deliver Card To Hospitalized Boy
A card bearing scores of names from Middleport friends was taken to Columbus for Marvin Boyles a Middleport High School sophomore who had surgery for the amputation of his left arm Marvin is the son of Mr and Mrs Clarence Boyles Mr Boyles returned to Middleport after several days in Columbus
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Columbus
Janice Boyles
Ronnie Miller
Marvin Boyles
Middleport High School
Marvin
University Hospital
Clarence Boyles
Boyles
Past Officers Club to Meet at Masonic Temple
The Past Officers Club of Racine Chapter Order of Eastern Star will meet Thursday evening at the Masonic Temple instead of the earlier planned location. Potluck refreshments will be served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Racine
Order of Eastern Star
Masonic Temple
Federated Church Plans Sunday Nursery School
Federated Church council met to plan a Sunday nursery during worship with Mrs Blaettar named chairwoman and a regular attendant to be secured. Robert Coates returned home from major surgery. Upcoming events include One Great Hour of Sharing March 16 and a Good Friday devotional service noon to 3 pm. Communions and union services announced for Easter and April 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Antone Locke
Joe Harbrecht
Marvin Burt
Chester Knight
Evelyn Fick
Waldo J. Bartels
United Methodist Church
Three Feted At Dinner In Middleport Farewell
Lily Girolami Guido Girolami and son Frank honored at a farewell dinner hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Paul Casci in Middleport. They depart from New York on the S S Constitution Thursday for six months in Italy with relatives and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christi
Gregory
Mark
Brenda
Bassilio Girolami
Clemente Menchini
Angela Casci
Guido Girolami
Pomeroy
Leonard Gwiazdowsky
Wallace Bradford
Remo Nieri
Zita
Remi
Tina
David
Arthur
Theresa
Rita
Ida
Biggses Announce Birth of Son Denver Bay
Mr and Mrs Dorsel D Biggs announce the birth of a son Thursday at Meigs General Hospital. The infant named Denver Bay has grandparents Ollie Biggs and Willis Hill of Pomeroy, and Raymond and Grace Randolph of Chester Route, with Charles Randolph as great grandfather. An uncle Otho Young and great uncle Milo Biggs are noted. the couple already has three daughters and two other sons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Dorsel D. Biggs
Meigs General Hospital
Ollie Biggs
Wyllis Hill
Raymond Randolph
Chester
Star Route
Charles Randolph
Denver Bay
Otho Young
Milo Biggs
Pomeroy School Board Holds Brief Session
The Pomeroy Board of Education met briefly Tuesday night. Bills were paid and plans were made for a special meeting when Superintendent Charles S. Gibbs can attend. Gibbs is home ill and confined to his residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Thieves Enter County School in Overnight Break
Thieves entered the Eastern Local High School overnight gaining only 2 to 3 dollars in cash while causing 200 to 300 dollars in damages. They broke a rear door glass, pried open other doors, rifled desk drawers, and tried to open the vault without success. A hammer near the vault was turned over for evidence as Deputy Howard Frank and Sheriff Robert Hartenbach continue the investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Howard Frank
Robert Hartenbach
Hartenbach
Poultry Short Course Planned at Racine High School
An adult short course in poultry will be held Thursday evening in the vocational agriculture department at Racine High School. The session covers processing and marketing of eggs and poultry, recent changes in marketing practices, and handling and packaging. Speakers on marketing are expected to attend. The event is the next to last in the series, with a final program and a chicken barbecue planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Vocational Agriculture Department
Racine High School
Illinois Meat Production Rise Across 380 Plants
Illinois livestock are processed and packed in more than 380 meat plants across the state. The report highlights the scale of meat production in Illinois during the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens Messenger
Illinois
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CAP
Middleport Business and Professional Women’s Club
Legar
Charles Legar
Liberty
Middleport, Ohio
Walt Disneys
Pomeroy Bend Theatres
Meigs—Pomeroy
Yuma
Glenn Ford
van Heflin
Felicia Farr
Peter Cushing
Hazel Court
Christopher Lee
Thunderbird
Thurs
Preston Motors
South Third Ave
Pomeroy Women’s News
Hers
Patrick M. Cardillo
Everett
Mass
Cardillo
Shrine To Elect
Beta Sigma Phi
Federated Church Plans
D. D. Biggs
Virginia Field
Les Brown & Orchestra
Rock-A-Billy Baby
Mark Damon
Lilli Gentle
Young & Dangerous
Also Cartoon
Dean Martin
Eva Bartok
Scott Brady
Anne Bancroft
Restless Breed
Ed Wise We
RADIO
Cleland
W. Main Pomeroy
General Electric
H&r Firestone
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