Banquet Honors Izaak Walton League Members
Middleport Meigs Chapter of the Izaak Walton League held its third annual banquet at Middleport High School Gymnasium with 150 members present. Dan Taber praised regional resource strengths and the $20 million Graham Station power plant while noting the Ohio West Virginia Tri County Industrial Association's efforts to boost local industry.
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Middleport
Dan Taber
Ohio Development and Publicity Commission
Meigs
Izaak Walton League
Middleport High School
Southern Ohio
Graham Station
Pomeroy Bend
Ohio
Taber
Gallia
Mason
W. Va
Tri-County
Ohio- West Virginia
Tri-County Industrial Association
Rue Tuckerman
Tracy Whaley
Paul Smart
Charles Blakeslee
Ed Foster
Wallace Bradford
Frank Will
Frances Klein
Tuckerman
Waltonians
Marriage Licenses Issued by Meigs Probate Court
Marriage licenses issued Wednesday by Meigs Probate Court include Robert Bowen 23 of Middleport and Iris Holland 21 of Middleport. Ray Miller 22 of Elk Run West Virginia and Helen Bowen 21 of Middleport. Teddy Yeates 21 of Frost and Hazel Minard 16 of Coolville.
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Meigs Probate Court
Robert Bowen
Middleport
Iris Holland
Ray Miller
Elk Run
W. Va
Helen Bowen
Teddy Yeates
Frost
Hazel Minard
Coolville
Meigs Pastors Announce Sunday Plans
Local church listings outline Sunday services across Meigs and nearby towns. Programs span First Baptist in Pomeroy Rutland Grace Episcopal United Methodist Nazare ne Laurel Cliff Free Methodist Hyssel Run Free Methodist and Pomeroy Church of Christ with times for Sunday school morning worship and special services plus midweek activities and lectures.
Middleport Church News Highlights for Sunday March 23
First Baptist led by Rev. Charles Pomeroy returns from Cincinnati and offers morning and evening sermons. First Presbyterian with Dr. Homer G. McMillen resumes Lent themes at 10:30, plus 4:30 Young People. Nazarene Church led by Rev. E E Cox schedules Sunday School at 9:30, services at 10:30 and 7:30 with 6:45 Young People and 7:30 prayer. Thursday evening activities listed.
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Pomeroy
First Baptist
Paul W. Nye
Baptist Youth Fellowship
Women's Missionary Society of the
Pomeroy Baptist Association
First Baptist Church
Middleport
WCTU
Methodist Church
Rutland
Grace Episcopal
C. G. Baird
Holy Communion
Lord Jesus
United Methodist
Albert Bitters
County Youth Fellowship Meeting
Syracuse
Wesley Foundation
Athens
Church OF the Nazarene
Racine
Albert J. Shea
N.Y
Charles Pomeroy
Cincinnati
Paul Smart
First Presbyterian
Homer G. McMillen
McMillen
E. E. Cox
Young People's Meeting
Middleport minister ill with influenza at home
The Rev. Charles Pomery, back this week from Cincinnati where he held special meetings, is ill with influenza and confined to his home on South Sixth Avenue. Mr. and Mrs. J. Q. Rice led the prayer meeting at First Baptist Church in his absence.
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Middleport
Charles Pomery
Cincinnati
Sixth Ave
J. Q. Rice
First Baptist Church
Mrs H W Craig to Undergo Mayo Clinic Operation
Mrs H W Craig was scheduled for an operation at Mayo Clinic on Thursday. Her brother is a member of the medical staff at the clinic.
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Middleport
H. W. Craig
Mayo Clinic
Four Towns Surpass Red Cross Campaign Quota
Meigs County communities report early success in the 1947 Red Cross Drive led by County Chairman Frank H. Johnston. Carpenter, Dexter, Harrisonville, Reedsville, and others exceed their quotas while several towns await final tallies with under a week remaining.
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Pomeroy
Meigs
Frank H. Johnston
Carpenter
FE. L. Howery
Reedsville
Lucy Kibble
Dexter
Harrisonville
Laurel Cliff
Johnston
Middleport
Racine
Chester
Eldon Gaul
Rutland
Edna M. Swick
Letart
Geraldine Webb
Dayton Will
Hobart Dillon
J. O. Roedel
Edith Ament
Ernc Jesse
Leo Bryan
B. F. Turner
Pat Locahry
George McQuigg
Glen Swatzel
A. H. Rosenbaum
Claude Darst
Ruth Barnitz
Robert Roberts
Veda Lehew
Leona Smith
V. D. Edwards
Ray Gibbs
Carrie Nye
Julius Smith
Charles Hoffner
Ernest Lallance
George Beards
Joe Fleming
Laura Boyd
Pearl Hysell
Gaul
Fred Rice
James van Meter
Goldin Wolfe
E. R. Hayes
Evelyn Brickles
Clyde Calvert
T. W. White
Allen Bailey
Thelma Orr
Marion Wood
Willis Frost
Ernest Levacy
M. L. Bahr
G. A. Young
Denver Holter
D. E. Spencer
Raymond Pullins
Roland Beards
Oris Guinther
Miss Swick
Elsie Deem
B. H. Beard
W. A. Folan
Clair Lamp
E. L. Howery
Roger Burke
Clayton Morris
Wanda Stansbury
Alfred Walsh
Claire Dudgeon
Celia Dye
Louise Perry
Betty Radekin
Garnet Starkey
Letha Whittington
Webb
Norman Arnott
Jean Miller
Verna Grimm
Marge Grimm
Playlet Wider Than the Heart to be staged at church
Climaxing the stewardship emphasis at Heath Methodist Church since the start of the year the playlet Wider Than the Heart will be presented Sunday at 7 30 p m directed by Mrs Nan Moore Participants include Kitty Bachtel Mrs Eleanor Schaaf Miss Bess Sanborn Mrs M L French Mrs H A Rothrock the choir and organist Mrs C M Hennesy Morning worship at 10 30 a m features Rev H A Rothrock sermon The Perfect Steward
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Middleport
Heath Methodist Church
Nan Moore
Kitty Bachtel
Eleanor Schaaf
Bess Sanborn
M. L. French
H. A. Rothrock
C. M. Hennesy
Middleport Social Notes Highlight Local Moves and Visits
Middleport readers report social activity including Mr and Mrs Thomas Durst arriving from Spokane after a marriage in the Presbyterian Church with Rev Baten officiating. Durst, discharged from the U S Army after 18 months, and his wife reside with his mother Mrs Robert White. Also noted are local visits, household moves, and community members traveling to Parkersburg Marietta and Cleveland for work, church, and relief efforts.
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Middleport
Spokane
Wash
Thomas Durst
Presbyterian Church
That City
Baten
Charles Fiering
Lois Fiering
Darst
Beulah White Darst
Washington
U. S. Army
Middleport High School
NYC Railroad
Hobson
Bridal Shower for Mrs. George Johnson Held at Talbott Home
A miscellaneous shower for Mrs. George Johnson, formerly Joan Talbott, was hosted by her sister in law Mrs. Chappelle Talbott at the Talbott home on S Third Ave. Neighbors and friends of the Talbotts attended, with decorations, a dessert course after gift opening, and assistance from Mrs. Hysell and Mrs. Ihle.
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George Johnson
Chappelle Talbott
Talbott
S. Third Ave
Johnson
Joan Talbott
John Talbott
Talbotts
Mesdames
Fred Thomas
R. B. Laughead
J. O. Leonard
Paul Leonard
James Sauders
Edward Parsons
O. H. Stewart
George Sauer
A. A. Chappelle
Noel Hysell
Clarence Idle
Leroy Brown
H. M. Cross
B. E. Talbott
Vivian Allensworth
Charles McElhinny
John Dillard
H. J. Russell
Florinel Talbott
Patricia McElhinny
Alpha Somerville
Ella Crowell
Hysell
Ihle
Bettty Jean Snowden Weds Homer P Parker at Rutland
Dr. Homer G. McMillen, pastor of First Presbyterian, officiated the double ring marriage of Betty Jean Snowden of Rutland and Homer P. Parker Monday evening at five at the manse. Attendants included Parker’s brother and Miss Fink of Rutland. The bride worked as a Canaday Market clerk. the groom is a Chester area farmer. they will reside there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer G. McMillen
First Presbyterian Church
Betty Jean Snowden
Rutland
Homer P. Parker
Presbyterian Church
Parker
Fink
Chester
Marriage notice for Nellie Blackwell to J A Lockett
A telegram to Robert Blackwell at 747 Oliver Street from his daughter Nellie Jean announces her marriage to J A Lockett of Cincinnati. Nellie Jean Blackwell is a former student of Pomroy and Middleport high school.
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Robert Blackwell
Oliver St
Nellie Jean
J. A. Lockett
Cincinnati
Miss Blackwell
Pomeroy and
Middleport High School
Brush party and demonstration at Mrs. Theobald home
A brush party and demonstration were held at the home of Mrs. Wilbur Theobald on S Second Ave Monday night. Guests were members of the Homebuilders Class of the Church of Christ. Naomi Smith presented the project. A potluck dinner followed with a large shamrock cake baked by Mrs Theobald. Mrs Hazel Wilson, president, led the business session.
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Wilbur Theobald
S. Second Ave
Church of Christ
Naomi Smith
Theobald
Hazel Wilson
Janet Ruth Stobart Celebrates Sixth Birthday Party
Janet Ruth Stobart marked her sixth birthday with a party at Central School kindergarten. Guests included her mother Mrs. Stobart and brother Billy, Mrs. Helen Russell, Mrs. Truman Russell and Anita Sue, and Mrs. Howard Stover. Ice cream cupcakes and candy were served to the kindergarteners.
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Janet Ruth Stobart
Central School
Stobart
Billy
Helen Russell
Truman Russell
Anita Sue
Howard Stover
Pomeroy Man Arrested For Intoxication Fined
Charles Derry Pomeroy of Harrisonville was arrested Wednesday by Pomeroy Police and jailed on intoxication. He appeared before Mayor George Howell on Thursday, pled guilty, and was fined five dollars plus costs.
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Pomeroy
Charles Derry
Harrisonville
Meigs
George Howell
Auxiliary to Meet Pomeroy Meeting Notice
The American Legion Auxiliary Drew Webster Post will meet Tuesday at 7 30 P M.
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Pomeroy
American Legion Auxiliary
Drew Webster Post
Plastic uses rise as chemicals blend with wood fibers
Plastics built from combining specific chemicals with wood cellulose or wood flour are increasing in daily use across various products.
Mrs. Howell Honored At Party in Rutland
Mrs Howard Howell was guest of honor at a surprise birthday dinner March 16 hosted by her daughter Mrs Walter France in Rutland. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Bernard Howell Elaine of Springfield Mr and Mrs Bur dell Black and sons Bill and Bobby Emogene of Middleport Mr and Mrs Warren Black and sons Jerry and Ronnie Rutland Mr and Mrs Willie Black Calvin Black Columbus and Miss Susanne France.
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Rutland
Howard Howell
Walter France
Bernard Howell
Elaine
Springfield
Burdell Black
Bill
Bobby
Emogene
Middleport
Warren Black
Jerry
Ronnie
Willie Black
Calvin Black
Columbus
Susanne France
Pomeroy Legion Softball Team Formed for Bend League
At Drew Webster Post American Legion Legion Hall meeting Ernest Lallance said he gathered players for the Pomeroy Legion softball team to join Pomeroy Bend League next summer. Four new members Jack Lewis William E Stivers James A Shank and Charles Larkins joined. Frank Will reported J M Thorton spoke on Legislation of Interest to World War II Veterans. Commander Frank H Johnson said post has 335 members. Oris Harris Ray and Roy Reuter prepared food for 55 members.
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Pomeroy
Drew Webster
American Legion
Legion Hall
Ernest Lallance
Pomeroy Legion
Pomeroy Bend
Jack Lewis
William E. Stivers
James A. Shank
Charles Larkins
Frank Will
J. M. Thorton
Frank H. Johnson
Oris Harris
Ray and
Roy Reuter
Mrs. Lucinda Marshall Dies At 84 In Rutland
POMEROY Mrs Lucinda Marshall 84 died at her daughter Mrs Worley Reeves Rutland Thursday afternoon Survived by three sons Edward Moundsville W Va Pearl Sandusky Clarence Marion and daughter Mrs Worley Reeves Twenty grandchildren and five great grandchildren also living Friends may call at the Finsterswald funeral home in Rutland Funeral services will be conducted at 2 pm in the Methodist Church Albany Burial in Hebbardsville Cemetery DIVORCE PETITION FILED POMEROY A petition for divorce was filed Monday in the Meigs Common Pleas Court by Vermont Smith against Fred Batey Smith The plaintiff charged gross neglect and extreme cruelty
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Pomeroy
Lucinda Marshall
Worley Reeves
Rutland
Edward
Moundsville
W. Va
Pearl
Sandusky
Clarence
Marion
Finsters Wald
Methodist Church
Albany
Hebbardsville Cemetery
Meigs Common Pleas Court
Vermont Smith
Fred Batey Smith
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Meigs Izaak Walton League
PTA
Karl Owen
June Martin
Virginia Schaaf
Jo Ann Wood
Betty Dempskey
Etta Mae Burrell
Joyce Miller
Beatrice Murray
Charlene Neal
Helen Roush
Helen Davidson
Beulah Howard
Ginny Allensworth
Thelma Ebersbach
Ginny Lambert
Jean Ashley
Ginny Grogan
Clara Belle Gilmore
Ed Rinehart
Pitman-Robertson
Ohio Department of Conservation
Rinehart
Joseph Ferguson
Hosey Wick
Jackson
League of Ohio Sportsmen
H. E. Starkey
Meigs County Grange
Vernon Nease
Meigs Farm Bureau
Forrest Miles
Meigs State Forester
F. L. McKnight
Fred Rosenbaum
K. D. Amsbury
J. H. Grate
Byron Hayman
William Watson
William Stewart
Clay Bryan
Charles Baird
A. M. Smith
L. S. Powelson
W. P. Lochary
Willis Anthony
Lodge
Cheyenne
Bill Elliott
Little Beaver
Mexico
Gerald Mohr
Eric Blore
Sheila Ryan
Triple Bill
Russell Hayden
The
Phil Terry Ann Savage
Peter Cookson
Janet Shaw
Paul Guilfoyle
Errol Flynn
Bendvue
Gene Autry
Smiley Burnette
Tim McCoy
King OF the Forest Rangers
SUN
Border Patrol
Athens County Agents Association
Cameron and VanDyke
Donald K. Barstow
O. G. Houck
C. B. Dillon
Seiple
Kempton
F. R. Murphey and Son
Oscar Fulton
C. M. Gill
D, M. Goddard
Oakley and
Oakley
Nelsonville
O. Dwight H. Rutherford
E. R. Walker
Leroy Hiett
Tina Jacobs
Hysel Run
Dorothy Bailey
Christian Science Society
Colossians
Pomeroy Church OF Christ
James Walker
Middleport Church News
Court St
Middleport Social Notes
Widdleport Personals
M. C. Morrison
M. L. Fretch
Parkersburg
Williamstown
Marietta
Claude Durgee
Durgees
Geoffry
Durgee
Lewis Sauer
William Yeaguer
Covert Baking Co
Kenneth Boster
Gallipolis
Arthur Covert
Robert Darst
William Robson
William Robson, Jr
Clifford Cunningham
Denny
M. W. Tillett
Akron
Cleveland
Harold Sauer
Men
Ohio University
Powell St
Mrs. Johnson
Snowden-Parker
Beaco
F. J
Beasley CO
Mrs. Howell
Ton & Minor
Thornton & Minor
Elief
Rick
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