Middleport Officials Plan Two Columbus Trips on Sewage Issues
Middleport village council discussed two planned trips to Columbus to push a bill shielding small communities from mandatory sewage disposal plants. A message from the Ohio Water Pollution Control Board urged attendance April 6 to explain why the village’s raw sewage permit should be renewed.
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Middleport
Charlene Hoeflich
Columbus
Ohio Water Pollution Control Board
Ohio River
Oher
Kenneth McElhinney
Bernard Fultz
Floyd G. Browne
Marion
Thomas Darst
Middleport Volunteer Fire Department
Council
Robert Fry
Trade and Industrial Vocational Education Service
State Department of Education
Darst
Emmett Shuler
Everett Bachner
Howard Dailey
Gallia County
McElhinney
J. J. Davis
Martin-Roller Drug Co
Village Hall
Wayne Gibbons
King Construction Co
Auction Planned By Reedsville Woman's Society
Reedsville The Reedsville Woman's Society of Christian Service met at the home of Rose and Lillie Thomas for an all day gathering. Fifteen members and two guests attended with a potluck dinner at noon. Officers were elected and an upcoming auction was announced.
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Reedsville Society
Reedsville
Woman's Society of Christian Service
Rose
Lillie Thomas
Mary Nichols
Vivian Humphrey
Dorotha
Chairman Named for Meigs Salvation Army Fund Drive
H E Boney was named chairman of the Meigs County Salvation Army fund drive announced by Lt. Col. William E. Chamberlain. About 100 volunteers from all areas will participate. The drive runs March 15 to April 1 with Eldon Weeks, William Hochsetter, Paul Smart and Vera M. Beegle serving as treasurers at local banks.
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Pomeroy
H. E. Boney
Salvation Army
Meigs County
William E. Chamberlain
Boney
Eldon Weeks
Pomeroy National Bank
William Hochsetter
Rutland
Paul Smart
Citizen’s National Bank
Middleport
Vera M. Beegle
Racine Home Bank
Racine
Judge Fines Six In County Court
Six individuals were fined by Meigs County Judge Emmet W. Peoples. Delbert Finley and Robert Finley each paid 100 dollars plus costs for disturbing the peace. Jay Devore Jackie Devore and Wayne Terry paid 50 dollars plus costs with 10 dollars suspended in each case for disturbing the peace. Nora Muller paid 25 dollars plus costs with 15 dollars suspended on intoxication charges.
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Pomeroy
Meigs County
Emmet W. Peoples
Delbert Finley
Robert Finley
Jay Devore
Jackie Devore
Wayne Terry
Nora Muller
Hearings Held For Juvenile Drivers
Two juveniles faced traffic violations in Meigs County Juvenile Court before Judge F Harmon O’Brien. Offenses were noted on licenses and future violations may lead to suspension. Both drivers had high scholastic standings, preserving but not guaranteeing license status.
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Pomeroy
Meigs County
F. Harmon O’brien
O’brien
Scipio PTA to Sponsor Dance at Harrisonville School
The Scipio PTA will sponsor a dance at Harrisonville School Friday at 8 30 p m with Cliff Byers providing music. Proceeds will be used to purchase gymnasium curtains.
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Pomeroy
The
Scipio Pta
Harrisonville
Cliff Byers
Middleport Literary Club Plans Wednesday Meeting
The Middleport Literary Club will meet Wednesday afternoon at Mrs Arthur Strauss's home. Mrs J E Harley and Mrs D E Hartinger will lead the program. Roll call will be Things I Like About America.
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Middleport
Arthur Strauss
J. E. Harley
D. E. Hartinger
America
Trip Talk Planned by Bradbury PTA
MIDDLEPORT The Bradbury PTA will meet at 7 30 Wednesday evening at the school. Mrs Wen dell Frecker will show slides of a trip in Europe and refreshments will be served after the meeting.
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Middleport
Bradbury Pta
Wendell Frecker
Europe
Correction on Jenny Holter’s hospitalization report
A Racine Emergency Squad report misstated Jenny Holter of Racine as being hospitalized in Gallipolis for convulsions. Later records clarify the hospitalization was for high blood pressure, not convulsions.
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Pomeroy
Racine
Jenny Holter
Gallipolis
Hart couple and partners secure marriage licenses
Robert Stanley Hart 54 New er and Morris 21 along with Judith K Hart 21 both of Pomeroy are issued marriage licenses. The filing lists Hart and Hart as applicants with ages 54 and 21 respectively. The hometowns are given as Pomeroy and New er.
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Robert Stanley Hart
Pomeroy
Dan &, Morris
Judith K. Hart
Yost Service Held Sunday in Middleport
Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Yost of Middleport were held at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Ewing funeral home with Rev. Howard Ruppelt of the Middleport First United Presbyterian Church officiating. Burial followed in Gilmore Cemetery at Minersville. Attending relatives from out of county included James and Patricia Gilbert of Zanesville, Earl French and Herbert Noel of Columbus, Kenneth French of Fort Wayne, William Lithopolis, Bessie Sturgeon of Point Pleasant, Pat Roush of Mason, George and Milford Mowrey of West Columbia, all in waiving condolences and paying respects.
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Middleport
Mary Yost
Ewing Funeral Home
Howard Ruppelt
First United Presbyterian Church
Gilmore Cemetery
Minersville
James Gilbert
Howard J. Gilbert
Zanesville
Earl French
Herbert Noel
Bonds Forfeited In Mayors Court
Three men forfeited bonds in Mayor Kenneth McElhinney s court after failing to appear. William W. Fout of Rutland had a $20 bond for reckless operation, Fred Dean of Harrisonville a $20 bond for intoxication, and Junior Hale of Rutland a $25 bond for intoxication.
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Middleport
Kenneth McElhinney
William W. Fout
Rutland
Fred Dean
Harrisonville
Same
Junior Hale
Public Invited Pomeroy Operation Forward Observed
The Racine Grange will observe Operation Forward at 8 p m on March 22. The public is invited to attend.
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Pomeroy
Racine
Pomeroy Eastern Star Meeting Scheduled Tuesday Night
Session planned by the Pomeroy Harrisonville Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star will meet in regular session at an evening hour. Initiatory work will be exemplified.
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Pomeroy
Harrisonville
Order of Eastern Star
Six Bonds Forfeited In City Court
Ten persons were fined or forfeited appearance bonds in Mayor Charles Legar's court. Defendants included Robert T. South fined $10 and costs for reckless operation, Ben Batey $25 and costs with charges of assault and threats suspended, Cecil Craig $200 bond forfeiture for driving while intoxicated, William J. B. Paul $28.70 on speeding, Robert L. Dugan two forfeitures totaling $100 for reckless operation and leaving the scene, Levi H. Hicks $15 for disturbing the peace, Richard L. Hogg for intoxication, Shirley Barker $5 and costs for intoxication, and Robert Gibbs $5 and costs for defective muffler and $13 for speeding with costs in the first case suspended.
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Pomeroy
Charles Legar
Robert T. South
Ben Batey
Cecil Craig
William J. B. Paul
Robert L. Dugan
Levi H. Hicks
Richard L. Hogg
Shirley Barker
Robert Gibbs
Syracuse Third Wednesday Club Meeting Plans
The Syracuse Third Wednesday Club will meet tomorrow at Mrs. John Sauvage's home. The project is Color in the Home in Use of Accessories with leaders Mrs. Sauvage and county agent Geneva Nolan. A potluck lunch will be served at noon and attendees should bring their own table service.
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Syracuse
John Sauvage
Sauvage
Geneva Nolan
Mrs E M Blake to Undergo Surgery at Holzer Hospital
Mrs E M Blake was admitted to Holzer Hospital in Gallipolis on Monday for upcoming surgery later this week. Meanwhile, Mr and Mrs Fred Hoffman of Dunbar W Va visited friends over the weekend and are former Middleport residents. The Hoffmans joined several local families on a Florida vacation trip that included visits to baseball camps and reunions with relatives in Bradenton and Winter Garden.
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E. M. Blake
Holzer Hospital
Gallipolis
Fred Hoffman
Dunbar
W. Va
Hoffman
Middleport
Gail Miller
Gene Coleman
Jerry
Janie
Florida
John Bowen
John Gilmore
Bradenton
Elmer Haskins
Winter Gardens
Trip To Kansas City Is Career High Point
Wanda Wagoner reports on the Lake Logan 4-H workshop at Coshocton Ohio where teens, teachers and volunteers explore recreational leadership. Attendees hear demonstrations, crafts, folklore and dances and gain ideas for integrating recreation into family and community living. Roger and the writer received scholarships from the Hocking County 4-H Advisory Council and the Ohio 4-H Federation.
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Kansas City
Buckeye Recreation Workshop
Ohio
4-H Club
Seaace
First Presbyterian
Coshocton
Roger
Hocking County
4-H Advisory Council
Ohio 4-H Federation
Farm Bureau Youth Council
Scholl Calvert Vows Exchanged In Rites
Miss Rita Ann Scholl and Ronnie Lee Calvert exchanged wedding vows at Federated Church in Pomeroy in a double ring ceremony at 7 30 p m The bride wore a floor length gown of white brocaded silk with a chapel train and pearl and crystal neckline Her attendants included Mrs William J Harrah Matron of Honor and Miss Marlene Scholl The couple resides in Gallipolis and the bride is a Holzer Hospital School of Nursing graduate The groom attended Pomeroy High School Class of 1957 and works at Blaetmar Auto Co The ceremony featured snapdragons palms and seven branch candelabra with nuptial music by Mrs Ben Neutzling and Joseph Struble
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Pomeroy
Rita Ann Scholl
Oscar Scholl
Ronnie Lee Calvert
James Laughlin
East Liverpool
Ralph C. Calvert
Federated Church
Waldo J. Bartels
William J. Harrah
Vandalia
Marlene Scholl
Harrah
Dale Harrison
Fred Brown
Ralph C. Calvert Jr
Ben Neutzling
Joseph Struble
Nellie Brown
Lila Sue Mitch
Mary Lou Hood
Roger Hood
Linda Davis
Kay Clark
Nancy Blain
Gallipolis
W. H. Jones
Vienna
W. Va
Robert Wilson
Jackson
Mary Dennis
Glen Gilkinson
H. M. Hartenbach
Gerald McIntosh
Athens
William Harrah
Calvert
Pomeroy High School
Holzer Hospital School of Nursing
Holzer Hospital
Blaetmar Auto Co
First Ave
Legion Birthday Observance Set by Drew Webster Post
The American Legion birthday will be observed by Drew Webster Post 39 in Pomeroy with a 7 30 p m party. The auxiliary will host a program and serve as hosts for the affair. Department and district guests and speakers will attend the meeting open to legion members and families.
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Pomeroy
American Legion
Drew Webster
Auxiliary of the Post
Legion
Legion Post 128 Birthday Dinner and Music Event
Feeney Bennett Post 128 marks its birthday with a Wednesday evening dinner at 6 30 in the hall dining room followed by a musical program. All legionnaires auxiliary members and families are invited to attend.
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Middleport
American Legion
Feeney-Bennett Post
Hall
Legionnaires
Correction issued on Albany accident driver identity
The record corrects an earlier report. It states that Robert E. Rose of Logan was driver of the first car in the collision and Mrs. Harvey Chesser of Albany had no connection to the incident.
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Logan
Harvey Chesser
Albany
J. Albert McGraw
Robert E. Rose
Chesser
Columbus Woman Rescued From Ohio River
Emma Jean Shuminsky 37 of Columbus was saved from the swollen Ohio River after entering from the levee. Leo Crew placed a wire, a rope lowered from the wall, and emergency squads pulled her into a boat and to Meigs General Hospital where she was treated and discharged. No motive for the jump was provided.
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Pomeroy
Ohio
Emma Jean Shuminsky
Columbus
Paul Kloes
Robert Hartenbach
Leo
Divorce Granted in Meigs County Court
Ruthann Pomeroy Lock ett of Middleport was granted a divorce from Earl D. Lock ett by Judge John C. Bacon. The complaint cited gross neglect of duty and Ruthann’s maiden name Zirkle was restored.
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Pomeroy
Ruthann Lockett
Middleport
Earl D. Lockett
John C. Bacon
Meigs County Common Pleas Court
Zirkle
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