Middleport Council OPPOSES Belt Conveyor Measures
Middleport village council voted against two Ohio bills SB 150 and HB 628 that would grant eminent domain to a private conveyor project proposed to run from Lorain and Cleveland to East Liverpool. The action followed a letter from M C Hobart of the Pomeroy Coal Operators Assn and a report on a 103 mile belt conveyor by NYC’s Probasco.
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Middleport
Middleport Village
Ohio
Oscar Patterson
Tom W. Jones
Charles Murray
M. C. Hobart
Pomeroy Coal Operators Ass'n
Lake Erie
Lorain
Cleveland
Ohio River
East Liverpool
New York Central Railroad
Probasco
Sidney T. Russell
C&o
NYC
Pomeroy Borrd
Wayne Gibbons
That Strange Country Alaska Talk At Heath Class
Belford Nelson former Ohio University psychology professor spoke to Heath Methodist Class 12 on That Strange Country Alaska detailing independence and liberty. He urged individual thinking and warned of societal traps as he contrasted Alaska’s freedom with modern life.
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Middleport
Alaska
Heath Methodist Church
Belford Nelson
Ohio University
Clyde J. Ingles
Chestnut St
Pomeroy
Roy Hawk Investment Co
Midnight Sun
Nelson
America
Americans
Frieda Faehnle
W. B. Moore
Max Roller
Rotary Club
Charles Swisher
Herman Bolon
Bess Sanborn
Lucille Smith
Ingles
D. C. Miller
John Kincaid
Frank White
Liquor Store Clerk Begins New Duties in Pomeroy
Richard T. Gross started work Wednesday as clerk in the Pomeroy state liquor store, according to local manager John Will. Will received notice of the appointment Wednesday morning.
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Pomeroy
Richard T. Gross
Pomeroy State
John Will
Will
Hindy announces birth of son at St. Joseph’s Hospital
Mr. and Mrs. Kalad Hindy announce the birth of their first son at St. Joseph’s Hospital Parkersburg on March 16. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. George Baker and Mr. and Mrs. O Hindy of Middleport with great grandparents Mrs. Maria Baker of Middleport and Mrs. W I Gibbs of Ravenswood West Virginia.
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Middleport
Kalad Hindy
Mary Baker
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Parkersburg
George Baker
O. Hindy
Maria Baker
W. I. Gibbs
Ravenswood
W. Va
Middleport Beta Sigma Phi hosts reception for prospective members
Athens chapter holds reception at Mary Jane Coffee Shop for Middleport and Pomeroy prospective members. New president Marjorie Kidd and vice president Ben Spaulding attend with a large Athena group. Plans include a preferential tea in April and a get acquainted party.
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Middleport
Beta Sigma Phi
Athens
Mary Jane
Marjorie Kidd
Ben Spaulding
Pomeroy
Don Stivers
Velma Dion
Roger Morgan
Bettie Wise
Norma Koehler
Edith Young
Virginia Mayes
Freddie Houdashelt
G. A. Profita
G. D. Profita
E. B. Severs
Georgia Campbell
John Kincaid
Beth Jerik
Eleanor Farrell
Nauvice Kirkpatrick
Spaulding
Zelma Dion
N. Fourth Ave
Middleport Reading By Stella Owens At Child Conservation League Meet
Mrs. L J Hein er, guest of the Child Conservation League, read The New ness of Life an Easter story by Stella Owens at a Wednesday meeting at Mrs. Walter Crooks home. Guests included Mrs. Mary Berry Mary Ruttencutter Mason and others.
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Middleport
L. J. Heiner
Child Conservation League
Walter Crooks
S. Fourth Ave
Stella Owens
Heiner
First Presbyterian Church
League
Mary Berry
Mary Ruttencutter
Mason
Edward McIntosh
Francis Curtis
Busy Bee Class Makes Red Cross Contribution
A Busy Bee Class made a contribution to the American Red Cross in Middleport as part of a community service effort. The donation supports disaster relief and aid programs organized by the Red Cross in the region.
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Middleport
American Red Cross
Busy Bee
St Patrick’s Day themed G LA meeting at Mrs McCarty’s
Mrs M J McCarty hosted G LA members on S Third Ave with a Middleport St Patrick’s Day theme. Green decorations and treats included two Irish girls a snake and green candies. Mrs Lee Roush led business and plans for May inspection. traveling prize went to Mrs George Hackett. 13 members attended. next meeting at Mrs Hackett’s home.
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Middleport
St. Patrick's Day
M. J. McCarty
G.la
S. Third Ave
Lee Roush
Roush
George Hackett
Marriage of Mary Kathrine Kelly to Charles Fick in Russell Ky
Mr and Mrs Marvin Kelly announce the marriage of daughter Mary Kathrine to Charles Fick son of Mr and Mrs Dana Fick of Chester. The ceremony took place in Russell Ky on February 11. Mary Kathrine is a 1945 Middleport graduate with highest honors and Holzer Hospital School of Nursing alumna who passed state boards in 1948. Charles Fick is a Chester High School graduate and a U S Army veteran of World War II. They reside at 432 First Ave Gallipolis.
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Midleport
Marvin Kelly
Grant St
Mary Kathrine
Charles Fick
Dana Fick
Chester
Russell, Ky
Middleport
Holzer Hospital School of Nursing
Gallipolis
Holzer Hospital
Fick
Chester High School
First Ave
Birthday Surprise for Mrs. Martin Abbott at Beech Street Home
Relatives gathered Thursday evening at Beech Street to celebrate Mrs. Martin Abbott’s 31st birthday. A pink and blue three tier cake was served as guests including J B Miller Rutland Hobart George Cheshire Minnie George Cheshire R L Miller and children Donna George Nancy Middleport along with Mr and Mrs Abbott and children Vivian and Gene.
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Middleport
Martin Abbott
Beech St
J. B. Miller
Rutland
Hobart George
Cheshire
Minnie George
R. L. Miller
Donna
George
Nancy
Abbott
Vivian
Gene
Variety Guild Hosts St Patrick Day Theme Meeting
Middleport society notes say the Variety Guild gathered Thursday at Mrs. Elsie Barnhart's home with Mrs. Louise Lewis as co host. Table decor reflected St Patrick's Day. Mrs. Wallace Russell and Mrs. Richard Reuter planned to host the next meeting.
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Middleport
Variety Guild
Elsie Barnhart
Louise Lewis
Wallace Russell
Richard Reuter
Sewing Club Social at Mrs Boggs Home
Mrs Lionel Boggs hosted her sewing club at Pearl Street residence on Wednesday evening. A dessert course was served and Miss Mary Lou Allensworth is named as the next hostess.
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Middleport
Lionel Boggs
Sewing Club
Pearl St
Mary Lou Allensworth
Past Chiefs of Pythian Sisters Meet Monday
Middleport notice says the Past Chiefs of the Pythian Sisters will meet Monday evening at the home of Mrs. John Mayer. Mrs. C P Gallagher, the assisting hostess, is president of the group.
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Middleport
The
Pythian Sisters
John Mayer
C. P. Gallagher
Past Presidents Parley Attended by Local Auxiliary Leaders
Mrs. George Hackett Mrs. Charles Sauer and Mrs. George Beards attended the Past Presidents Parley at Mrs. William Young's home in Pomeroy. The Drew Webster Post American Legion Auxiliary is the group behind the gathering. Robert Duckworth of Evans Market meat department is ill with a hand and arm infection. Twin sons welcomed by Rev. and Mrs. Raymond Tucker of Winchester Indiana to their cousins Mr. and Mrs. Robert Coats. Mr. and Mrs. Edward McIntosh and Kay Frances and Eddie are visiting John Curtis. McIntosh returns to Dayton while wife and children stay two weeks. Hazel VanCoonery to Columbus for postal clerk exam with Mrs. J. H. Smith as her escort. VanCoonery is a local post office clerk. Lawrence Bradford and wife of Columbus visited Mr. and Mrs. Will Bradford Brownell Ave and returned home with Mrs. Bradford.
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George Hackett
Charles Sauer
George Beards
Parley
William Young
Pomeroy
Drew Webster Post
American Legion Auxiliary
Robert Duckworth
Evans Market
Robert Coats
Raymond Tucker
Winchester
Ind
Edward McIntosh
Kay Frances
Eddie
Dayton
John Curtis
Jack Mumford
van Cooney
Lawrence Bradford
Columbus
Will Bradford
Brownell Ave
Pomeroy Social Evening Observes Saint Patrick Theme
Mrs Roy Strickland hosted the Friendly Circle of Federated Church at Main St with Mrs Rolland Neutzling assisting. Thirty attended as topics on Who Is My Neighbor were discussed led by Mrs W A Smith. Prizes went to four members and local staff attended, with several illness and travel notes throughout the area.
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Pomeroy
Roy Strickland
The
Federated Church
Main St
Rolland Neutzling
W. A. Smith
W. A. Gibbs
Thomas Clark
Marvin Finlan
Robert Roberts
Thomas Young
Ed Baer
Robert Hegnauer
Dinner honors Mr Howard S and S Roush birthday
Mrs. Howard S and S Roush hosted a Sunday dinner to celebrate the birthday anniversary of her husband. Attending were Mr and Mrs Bert Bridgett, Mr and Mrs Maurice Lott, Jon, Mr and Mrs Roush, and Bennett.
PTA Meeting Schedule Set at Senior High
Pomeroy Junior-Senior PTA to hold an 8 p.m. Thursday meeting in the Senior High School auditorium. The session will be directed by PTA officers and open to members.
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Pomeroy
PTA
Luther Tate Services Held in Kyger Methodist Church
Funeral services for Pvt. Luther Tate 22 were held March 13 at Kyger Methodist Church with Rev. Andrew Perry presiding. Military rites were provided by Legion Posts 128 and 467, burial at Gravel Hill Cemetery. Tate enlisted Oct. 22, 1941 from Perry County and is survived by parents Harry and the late Mrs. Tate, brother Wallace, and grandparents Nora Tate Ryger and Horton Rife.
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Kyger
Kyger Methodist Church
Luther Tate
North Africa
Andrew Perry
Legion Post
Middleport
Rutland
Charles Murray
Charles McElhenney
Walter Roush
Richard Pickens
Austin Russell
Julius Schmoll
Gravel Hill
Tate
Perry County
Harry Tate
Wallace
New Lexington
Nora Tate
Ryger
Horton Rife
Cheshire
Admits and Births Recorded at Mason Clinic
Admission notes list Gloria Jean Buck Debia Donahue Etta Norton Aurelia Bing Gertrude Graham Josie Pickens and multiple couples for births including Linda Charlene Ted Ernest and a series of listed names. Dates range March 12 to March 14 with minor surgeries noted for Etta Norton and Aurelia Bing.
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Gloria Jean Buck
Pomeroy
Decia Donahue
Mt. Alto
Etta May Norton
Aurelia Bing
Hemlock Grove
Gertrude Graham
Dexter
Josie Pickens
Racine
Bradford to Stay A Week. Family Visits Zanesville
Mrs. C. P. Gallagher travels to Zanesville to see her nephew C. C. Burns, a Bethesda Hospital heart attack patient. Mrs. Boyd Dilgard visits Lakewood, staying with son-in-law Dr. Marvin Freeman and wife, as Mr. Dilgard recovers from surgery at Lakewood Hospital.
Senior Class Play Chosen Cast Named at Pomeroy Junior High
The Imaginary Invalid by Moliere has been chosen for the senior class play at Pomeroy Junior High Auditorium for 8 15 p m April 1. Richard Tobias announces cast after auditions. Bennett Rice Argan Jean Zahl Toinette Betty Hawley Angela Patsy Shields Mr Fleurant Leo Smith Dick Young.
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Pomeroy
Moliere
Pomeroy Junior High
Richard Tobias
Dramatics
Tobias
Bend
Dramatics Publishing Co
Chicago
Bennett Rice
Argan
Jean Zahl
Toinette
Angela
Betty Hawley
Mr. Fleurant
Patsy Shields
Ann Cottrill
Beline
Mr. Goodfaith
Leo Smith
Dick Young
Leon
Oscar Vince
Mr. Deforest
John Hannell
Thomas Deforest
Patricia Meier
Louisa
George Dallas
Beralde
Rollin Daniels
Purgon
Shawnee Hosts Guests From Athens Canton and Columbus
Mr and Mrs Ed Peterson entertained Mrs Jennie Jones and Charles Mills of Athens. Mr and Mrs Dewhite Browning of Canton visited Mr and Mrs Lew Morgan. Mr and Mrs John Crawford of Columbus spent a day with Mrs Mattie Crawford. Erma Morgan is convalescing from chicken pox. Mrs Charles Hush of Columbus visited her mother Mrs Margaret Hoodlet. Mr and Mrs Joe Hatem and son Mike of Columbus spent a weekend here.
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Shawnee
Ed Peterson
Jennie Jones
Charles Mills
Athens
Dewhite Browning
Canton
Lew Morgan
John Crawford
Columbus
Mattie Crawford
Erma Morgan
Charles Hush
Margaret Hoodlet
Joe Hatem
Mike
Margaret Hopkins
Pomeroy Chapter Marks Fifth Birthday With Banquet
The Izaak Walton Pomeroy Meigs unit celebrated its fifth anniversary with a banquet for 75 members and guests at Rocksprings Grange Hall. Treasurer J Ed Foster presented a minstrel show financial report. The chapter outlined a tree planting plan and heard remarks on Ohio's wildlife refuge program from state officials.
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Pomeroy
Meigxs
Sanak Walton League
Rocksprings Grange Hall
Clay Bryan
J. Ed Foster
Byron Hayman
Midport Church Week of Dedication Closes with Membership Day
Heath Methodist ends a Week of Dedication with Membership Day at 10:30 a.m. sermon Man's Greatest Challenge. Church school at 9:30 a.m. Evening service 5 p.m. Sermon Advance or Perish. Midweek service resumes 7:30 p.m. Membership class 6:40 p.m. for ages 10 and up. Church of Christ holds Bible study 9:30 a.m. worship 10:30 a.m. bus to Zion 1:20 p.m. service at Reedsville 2 p.m. C E 6:30 p.m. worship 7:30 p.m. sermon God Speaks to Wives Today. Youth Fellowship at parsonage after evening service. First Baptist at 9:15 a.m. worship 10:15 a.m. sermon Displaced Persons. No youth meetings. Rev Paul Nye to preach Sunday evening.
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Zion
Reedsville
Christian Endeavor
First Baptist
Charles M. Pomeroy
Paul Nye
Pomeroy Baptist Church
Christian Science Society
Mulberry Ave
Israel
Church OF Christ IN Christian Union
Middleport
H. Cart
Eagle Ridge
Weber Thoma
Naomi Baptist
H. EK. Harris
Paul W. Nye
Women's Missionary Society of the
Oe Baptist Association
Middleport Parrist
THE
United Church
Lewis C. Berger
New Frontier’ Youth Fellowship
Tapie
Don Drenner
Mary Reed
WCTU
Shakespeare Club
George F. Bovie, Jr
United Brethren
C. P Hinton
Mt. Hermon
Letart Falls
Bunker Hill
Services Held For G. E. Bunce In Middleport
Relatives and friends from Athens and Gallipolis attended funeral services for G. E. Bunce Thursday at Rawlings-Coats funeral home. The Church of Christ minister C. F. Shepard officiated. Pallbearers included Harry Miller Hubert Miller Earl Mink G Brinker Budd Price Ada Clark. Others attending were Merrill Bunce Max Bunce Byron Bunce Jennings First Ella Vance Glenn and family members.
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Middleport
Athens
Gallipolis
G. E. Bunce
Rawlings-Coats
C. F. Shepard
Church of Christ
Harry
Hubert Miller
Earl Mink
G. Brinker
Budd Price
Ada Clark
Merrill Bunce
Max Bunce
Byron Bunce
Jennings
Ella Vance
Glenn
Drive tops Red Cross drive in Columbia Township
Eddie Lou Howdrey reports all collections complete for the Red Cross drive in Columbia Township. The district went over the top and Mr Howdrey managed the campaign across the township with no assistance.
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Pomeroy
Eddie Lou Howdrey
Red Cross
Columbia Township
Mr. Howdrey
Birth of Daughter for David Yost and Margaret Marshall
Margaret Isabelle Marshall announces the birth of a daughter at Mason Clinic. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Fred Marshall and great grandmother is Mrs Taylor Grogan.
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Middleport
David Yost
Margaret Isabelle Marshall
Mason Clinic
Fred Marshall
Taylor Grogan
Pomeroy Church Directory Delivers Local Worship Schedules
The church list outlines services and events for multiple parishes including Evangelical United Baptist, Christian Science, Church of Christ in Christian Union, St. Pauls Lutheran, Eagle Ridge, Naomi Baptist, First Baptist, United Church, and community groups. It notes pastors, Sunday schools, worship times, prayer meetings, ordinations, youth activities, and special programs across Pomeroy and surrounding areas.
Funeral Rites Held for Nelson Gardner in Charleston
Mr and Mrs L Gardner attended funeral services in Charleston for Nelson Gardner nephew of the couple. Nelson died serving overseas with the armed forces in 1945 and was the son of Mr and Mrs Ernest Nelson.
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Middleport
L. ©. Gardner
Charleston
Nelson Gardner
Ernest Nelson
Honor Pupils Are Listed By Principal
POMEROY Ralph Spencer principal of Central Elementary School announced honor roll students for the fourth six weeks period. First Grade names Jo Ann Bolinger Frederick Rows Barbara Makew Becky Sue Cheveser Albert Martin James Norton Barrie Phillips Sontra Sue Potts Reva Ren Janice Richards Pau Roush James Smith Donald Spencer. Second Grade lists Barbara Arnold Judy Curd Nancy Davidson Freda Dill Michael Fisher Sandra Kay Tnehram James Lohse Madelyn Martin Carolyn Milhoan Rathburn Marlene Schoell Lf Smith John Thomas Deanna Watson. Third Grade includes Larry Baker Florence Beards Johnny Beaver Jack Braley Tommy Brown Glen Cecil Diana Deniels Marcel a Grueser Jane Harman Roger Hysell Benny Peoples Charles Nease Helen Roush Lawson Higgins Billy Sterrett Danny Struble Fay Thomas Danny Zerkle. Fourth Grade Edward Grueser Linda Lou Moore Dan Moria Nora Schaefer Judith Spencer Janet Steuble Lila Sue Terrell Ruth Ann White. Fifth Grade Howard Cecil Toanne Deck Margaret Hawk Iris Qualls Tommy Reuter Billy Sheridan Jane Spencer. Sixth Grade Nancy Blaetmar Mariene Brown Jimmie Joe Guinther Roger Hines John Ringsell Marjorie Smith Cynthia Thompkins.
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James Lohse
Madelyn Martin
Carolyn Milhoan
Rathburn
Marlene Schoell
Lf Smith
John Thomas
Deanna Watson
Hird Geatle
Larry Baker
Florence Beards
Johnny Beaver
Jack Braley
Tommy Brown
Glen Cecil
Diana Deniels
Marcela Grueser
Jane Harman
Roger Hysell
Benny Peoples
Charles Nease
Helen Roush
Lawson Higgins
Billy Sterrett
Danny Struble
Fay Thomas
Danny Zerkle
Edward Grueser
Linda Lou Moore
Dan Moria
Nora Schaefer
Judith Spencer
Janet Steuble
Lila Sue Terrell
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Council
Harold Chase
Mill St
Middleport Social Notes
First Baptist Church
Wyatt Swindler
Florence Bush
Homer Hysell
Charles Bennetts
George Bakers
Tovey
Hill
Knopp
Joe Wilson
Mary Lyon
Althea Miller
Nelle Werner
Bush
Cora Pullen
C. H. Wise, Jr
Father
L. L. Diles
Kathryn Jordan
Texanna White
Sue Swindler
Iva Turner
Katie Anthony
Jennie Kauff
Lillian McGhee
Authe Onn
Come
Mrs. Boggs
Army
Navy
Fred Kennel
Washington, D.C
Wilbur Brooks
Charles J. Dorigan
Pomeroz
Mrs. Strickland
Gerald Nummi
Asa Hoskins
Pomeroy Personals
Bert House
St. Joseph Hospital
Leona White
Jesse Brewster
BE. Second St
Minnie Eiselstein
Anna Reuter
Georgie
Pontiac
Mich
Harley Saylor
Indiana
James Ingram
Lincoln Heights
Jim
Sam Walters
the Evans Market
Charles D. Yost
Portland
Linda Charlene
Gilbert Beegle
Miamisburg
Ted Ernest
Lawrence Lieving
Glen Thompson
Doris Ruddick
Etta Hart
Glenn Tuttle
Carl Watson
Ethel Hite
Amanda Buckner
David E
2Nd Ave
Izaak Walton
William Watson
Trank Walton Farm
Wallace Bradford
Conservation Committee
Bradford
Co. FE. Webb
Wild Life Division
State Department of Conservation
Walter Ridge
Department of Conservation
Middleport Church News
Mom Ute
Meigs
Jimmy Wakeley
Cannonball
Taylor
Secret Service
Lloyd Bridges
Lynne Roberts
Olivia DeHavill
Mark Stevens
Leo Genn
Temple Middleport
Lawless Valley
George O’brien
Kay Sutton
Eddie Acuff
Tom Conway
Margaret Hamilton
Tex Granger
Duke, the
Wonder Dog Sun
Mon
Johnny Belinda
Vendvue
Triple Bill
the Law
Bob Steele
Rex Bell
Robert Kell
Peggy Stewart
Buzz Henry Smith
Ballew Sun
Fabulous
TEXAN
Church News of
Evangelical UB Circutitthe
L. R. Carmichael
Enterprise
Carmel
Morning Star
Liberty
Theatre
Evelyn Ankers
Carroll Naish
Acquanetta
Shadow Valley
Eddie Dean
Roscoe Ates
Captain Silver
Buster Crabbe
Gallant Ross
Middleport Book Store
Russ Blake
Featuring
Sweet
Barbara
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