Canaday Reaches Cab Parking Rental Accord in Pomeroy
Mayor Delmar A. Canaday announced an agreement to rent Court St parking spaces to Pomeroy taxi cabs at three dollars per week each. Cabs will use the lower lot, with meters on Court St removed and payment collected weekly by Chief Walter E. Wolfe. a joint non-solicitation pact with Middleport drivers was also agreed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Court St
Delmar A. Canaday
Canaday
Russell Bailey
Middleport
Mayor Canaday
Gallipolis
Police Department
Walter E. Wolfe
Cannaday
Court St. Y
Meigs Achievement Day Final Plans Set for Middleport
Final plans for the Meigs Achievement Day program in Middleport at the high school auditorium on April 1 include a pageant on developments in home making, a health talk by Dr. Charles E. Holzer Jr, and a rug making exhibit. A sack lunch will be served at noon and attendees are asked to bring cups. The program aims to finish by 3 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Middleport
Geneva H. Nolan
Ohio
Charles E. Holzer
Holzer
Nolan
Paw and Taw Dance Club Hosts Parkersburg Marietta Fest
Pomeroy social notes report Paw and Taw Dance Club performing a dance demonstration at the Parkersburg Marietta fun festival in Mari etta. Harrisonville leads Mrs John Hardy directed the program. Attendees included Meigs County couples and guests from Athens and Marietta. The next meeting is set for April 15 at the Morris home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Roberts
George Mills
Athens
FE JL. Kirkpatrick
Carolyn Morton
Joan Ingraham
Marietta
Rose Garden Club Hosts Members and Guests
The Rose Garden Club met with Rose Cox and Phillis Shields recently with two guests Mrs. Lloyd Summerfield and Mrs. Grace present. Donations were made to the Red Cross and cripple children funds. Members and families will meet April 21 to begin work on the roadside park project. Prize awards went to Rose Cox Leone Babcock and Ruth Larkens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rose Garden Club
Rose Cox
Phillis Shields
Lloyd Summerfield
Grace
Neisel Weatherman
Phyllis Shields
Ethel Garland
Carol Dodderer
Red Cross
Cripple Children
Leone Babcock
Ruth Larkens
Alfred Farm Bureau Youth Council Meeting at Pleasantville
The Alfred Farm Bureau Youth Council met at Bob Midkiff’s home with officers Rose Douglas president Stanley Meeks vice president June Morris secretary Ary Lou Snodgrass treasurer Gracie Swartz news reporter and Beulah Swartz recreation leader in attendance. The group planned to hold a one day con at Pleasantville Grange and decide on activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred
Alfred Farm Bureau
POMEROY One Won One Class Hosts Meeting
The One Won One Class of First Baptist Church will meet at 7 20 p m Thursday at the home of Mrs J Edward Foster Mrs Lewis Stanley will be the assistant hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
First Baptist Church
J. Edward Foster
Lewis Stanley
Weekend visitors mingle with Buckleys and kin in town
Weekend guests included Mr and Mrs Russell Buckley and daughter Jane of New Galilee Pa at the Buckleys Mulberry Ave home. Sunday dinners featured Donald Buckley of South Charleston W V and J L Rose and daughter Annabel of Racine. Other visits included Williard Krowl and Raymond Smith families, Otto Kreinbicht from Columbus, Agnes McGreevy returning from Gallipolis, and Dr Alston Tracy visiting with Everett Tracy family. A birth announced in Columbus for Russell Hayes and Mrs. Hayes’ son at University Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Buckley
Mulberry Ave
Russell H. Buckley
Daughtrer Jane
New Galilee
Donald G. Buckley
South Charleston
W. Va
J. L. Rose
Annabel
Racine
Williard Krow
Raymond Smith
Laurel St
Otto Kreinbicht
Columbus
Agnes McGreevy
Gallipolis
Russell Hayes
University Hospital
Clarence Harbrecht
William
Hamilton
Alston Tracey
Everett Tracy
Albert Mees
Bar! Denny
Patterson in Columbus for county superintendents meeting
Pomeroy O Patterson Meigs County superintendent of schools attended a Columbus meeting Tuesday with county superintendents to discuss statewide educational matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy O. ©. Patterson
Meigs County
Columbus
Coolville Couples 50th Anniversary and Local Notes
The Coolville community marked Ira Conley and his wife’s golden wedding at the Carpenters home in Marietta with a noon dinner. Mrs. Conley, recently ill, had been hospitalized in Parkersburg and stayed with her daughter. Civic events included Oriental Shrine attendance, Friendly Garden Club meetings, Red Cross drive progress, and plans for a Junior-Senior banquet at Carthage-Troy High School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coolville
Olie Carpenter
Marietta
Carpenter
Ira Conley
Conley
Parkersburg
Harrison County
W. Va
Pauletta White
William Cook
Lawrence Walden
Jack White
Clyde White
Oriental Shrine
Personal Tax Returns Lag In Meigs County
Meigs County auditor Perry A. Riggs reports slow payment of personal taxes with 820 of about 3000 expected filers in the county by March 23. A March 31 deadline remains before penalties apply. farmers and business owners or those with securities income must pay the tax.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Perry A. Riggs
Meigs County
Riggs
Auditoir
Three Will Studs At Telegraph School
POMEROY trio set to leave Monday night for Crawfordville Indiana to attend a Western Union Telegraph Co training school for ten weeks. Dana Van Meter Margaret Bruch and Mrs Syl via Strain will study, with Van Meter formerly with a Pomeroy newspaper and Bruch employed in the law offices of James B O'Brien.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Crawfordville
Ind
Western Union Telegraph Co
Dana van Meter
Margaret Bruch
Sylvia Strain
van Meter
Miss Burch
James B. O'Brien
Doctor's Degree Won by Racine Student
Kath ryn Philson of Racine received a Doctor of Philosophy from Iowa State College Ames Iowa on Saturday. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs R R Philson and earned the degree in studies of household equipment. She will pursue research and teaching at Alabama Polytechnic Institute Auburn Alabama.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Racine
Kathryn Philson
Iowa State College
Ames
Iowa
Philson
R. R. Philson
Alabama Polytechnic Institute
Auburn
Ala
Locust Grove Rose Garden Club Meeting Notes
The Rose Garden Club met at Mrs. A. M. Cox's home with hostess assistance from Mrs. Phyllis Shields. Guests included Mrs. Lloyd Summerfield, and several members and visitors attended or were mentioned in illness or travel notes. Local residents like Mrs. Rubhal Caldwell and Mrs. H Koenig were noted for hospital and illness updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Summerfield
Rubhal Caldwell
Meigs General Hospital
H. Koenig
Pearl Koehler
Columbus
Joe Connally
Rose Cox
Margaret Gross
R. R. Gray
Robert Zumbach
Beulah Zumbach
Cleta Koehler
Brooks Summerfield
Tuppers Plains
Albert M. Cox
Chester
H Rawson
Parkersburg
Meigs County Marriage Licenses Issued
Cecil W. Spencer of Parkersburg West Virginia aged 30 wed Myrtie L. Dotson aged 33 of Long Bottom. John Chaney age 19 and Dorothy Bell age 19, both residents of Racine were issued licenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meigs
Cecil W. Spencer
Parkersburg
W. Va
Myrtie L. Dotson
Longe Bottom
John Chaney
Dorothy Bell
Racine
Emergency squad aids Herman Lohse after call in Gravel Hill
The Middleport Volunteer Fire Department emergency squad responded Monday morning to assist Herman Lohse of Gravel Hill. The report notes the rapid callout and on scene care, with no further details available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Herman Lohse
Gravel Hill
Meigs Jaycees Sponsor SEC All Stars Banquet
Meigs County Junior Chamber of Commerce hosts a Thursday 6 30 p m banquet at Middleport High School auditorium honoring 16 SEC all star basketball players. Bob Ashley of Middleport wins outstanding senior award. Paul Clifford presents. Jaycees supply trophies. association and Jaycettes organize receptions and dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Southeastern Ohio
Middleport High School
Meigs County Junior Chamber of Commerce
Middleport
Bob Ashley
Paul Clifford
Southeastern Ohio Sports Writers Association
The
Jaycees
Lois Ann Smith
Jayores
Red Cross Campaign Hits $615 Toward $2000 Goal in Middleport
Middleport Red Cross fund drive reports $615 raised so far of a $2000 goal. Rev. Claremont Hoyt says more generosity is needed as 7 districts, 3 solicitors, schools, and groups have not yet reported. Drive ends March 31 with Mrs. L E Reynolds as treasurer and district workers listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Red Cross
Claremont E. Hoyt
First Baptist Church
Hoyt
Hoyt Announc
L. E. Reynolds
Reynolds
Wayne Gibbons
Calvin Reichman
Bruce Lloyd
F. J. Murray
Dulcie Young
Lawrence Bing
Forrest Bachter
Homer Hartley
Lowell Probasco
Neils Powell
J. Clinton Fisher
Eber Lewis
Lionel Boggs
Wilbur Rowley
Middleport Pythian Sis ter convention plan noted
Middleport Society notes show District 11 Pythian Sister convention planned for Wilkesville on March 28. Staff and Officers Club of Meigs Temple 153 met at Mrs. George Childs home with hostess Mrs. Cash Bahr assisting. A 7 pm practice at the K of P Hall was announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Wilkesville
Meigs Temple
George Childs
Cash Bahr
Griff Russell
John Mayer
John Mason
Homer Kennedy
W. T. Autherson
Phil Meinhart
Lena McHkshinny
Carl Ebersbach
Christine
Candace Bahr
William Lowe
Homer Jones
Fisher daughter heads to Heidelberg with WAC unit
Middleport SFC Sara Jane Fisher daughter of Mr and Mrs C O Fisher embarked March 17 for Heidelberg Germany. She served in the WAC after duty at Fort Lee Virginia and after visiting home reports to Camp Kilmer New Jersey. Accompanying her were Mrs Fisher and son Tommy guests of Mr and Mrs Terrell and children. Jean Roush employed in Trenton joined the visit at the Terrell home. Mrs Fisher and Tommy toured New York with the Terrells and Mr Terrell’s relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
SFC
Sara Jane Fisher
C. O. Fisher
Heidelberg
Germany
WAC
Ft. Lee
Camp Kilmer
N. J
New Jersey
Trenton
Fishers
Terrell
Meeting of Westminster Youth Fellowship in Gallipolis
Rev. Howard E. Ruppelt accompanied attendees to Gallipolis for a Westminster Youth Fellowship meeting at First Presbyterian Church. Sheila Stover Nancy Rawlings Pauline Zirkle Fred Lewis and Carl Taylor attended. Ruppelt presented a program and the host group planned refreshments and recreation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Howard E. Ruppelt
Gallipolis
Westminster
First Presbyterian Church
Sheila Stover
Nancy Rawlings
Pauline Zirkle
Fred Lewis
Carl Taylor
Mr. Ruppelt
Local Families Change Homes and Visit Relatives
Mr and Mrs Gardner Wehring move from Lincoln Street to Lincoln Hall with daughters Linda Carol and Cathy Louise. Mr and Mrs B F Parmelee return home with Elza Meadows who will enter Holzer Hospital for treatment. Mrs Edison Weasa of Columbus was a weekend guest of relatives. Mrs Norman Grimshaw of Car- (text truncated)
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gardner Wehring
Linda Carol
Cathy Louise
Lincoln St
Lincoln Hall
Pomeroy
B. F. Parmelee
Huntington
Elza Meadows
Holzer Hospital
Edison Weasa
Columbus
Norman Grimshaw
Car
Rutland Motorist Fined in Local Court
Lindy Schoonover of Rutland was fined 50 dollars and costs for driving a motor vehicle while intoxicated. Rutland residents Billy Wallace and Dana Barton, passengers, were fined 10 dollars and costs each for an open flask. Cecil J. Watts, also of Rutland, paid 5 dollars and costs on a state patrol traffic charge. Ruben Schwartz of Middleport, detained by state patrol, was fined 10 dollars and costs for intoxication and jailed when unable to pay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Sidney T. Russell
Lindy Schoonover
Rutland
Billy Wallace
Dana Barton
Schoonover
Cecil J. Watts
Ruben Schwartz
State Patrol
Meigs County
Dowling Construction Moves Pool Site Equipment
The Dowling Construction Company tool shed from Williamstown West Virginia was moved to the municipal swimming pool site between Locust and Ash streets on Monday. H E Dowling, who won the pool bid on March 17, said he would begin moving equipment immediately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Dowling Construction Company
Williamstown
W. Va
Locust and
Ash Sts
H. E. Dowling
Parking meter receipts total $240.10 for week
Chief of Police Walter E. Wolfe announced that parking meter collections amounted to $240.10 for the past week. The figure reflects ongoing city enforcement and revenue from on street meters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter E. Wolfe
Rites Held for Infant Pamela Rider
Funeral services were conducted for Pamela Christine Rider infant daughter of Dwight and Dorothy Rider on March 16 after dying March 13 en route to Mercy Hospital Portsmouth. The Rev. David Bates and Rev. Carroll Chesser officiated, with music by Jeda Todd. Born October 13, 1952, she is survived by her parents and grandparents Edward B. Wolfe and Ora Rider. Burial followed at Asbury Cemetery.
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New Plymouth
Pamela Christine Rider
Dwight
Dorothy (Wolfe) Rider
Mercy Hospital
Portsmouth
David Bates
Firebrick
Carroll Chesser
Asbury
Jeda Todd
Rider
Edward B. Wolfe
Ora Rider
Asbury Cemetery
Stars S$ Horoscope for a day of change and bold choices
The day promises intriguing surprises and possible sudden shifts in plans and goals. Be wary of others interference and rely on your own judgment when obstacles arise. If tomorrow is your birthday, expect a year of unexpected changes and bold decisions with favorable real estate and social prospects.
Murray City Grad Serving in Korea
Pvt. Paul R. Dixon, son of Mr and Mrs Willard Dixon of Murray City, serves in Korea with the Second Infantry Division. The division captured Heartbreak Ridge in October 1951 and Old Baldy last July. Dixon entered the Army in August 1952 and arrived in Korea in February. He attended Murray City High and worked for Kroger in Glouster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murray City
Paul R. Dixon
Willard Dixon
Korea
Heartbreak Ridge
Old Baldy
Dixon
Murray City High
Kroger Co
Glouster
VIDDLEPORT Spring Concert and Boosters Schedule
Zand Boosters met at the high school with Wallace Bradford presiding. Franklin Guinther announced the annual spring concert on Sunday March 29. The group will travel to Columbus April 18 for state competition after earning a superior rating in Athens. Boosters will cover trip costs and parents provide transportation. A rummage sale is planned April 9-11 at the Stansbury Building Mill Street to fund activities, with Mrs. Charles Murray and Mrs. David Co. Miller in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Zand
Wallace Bradford
Franklin Guinther
Columbus
Athens
Boosters
Stansbury
Mill St
Republican
Charles Murray
Special Finance Committee
David Co. Miller
Russell Roush
Spelling Bee Set Thursday at Pomeroy High
Pomeroy students compete in a spelling elimination at 7 p.m. in the senior high auditorium to choose two representatives for the county contest at the courthouse on April 5. Contestants include students from Central Sugar Run and the Junior High with two from each grade level. Howard Knigist will pronounce words. Miss Helen Smith and Warren Winters serve as judges. Public invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
W. A. Smith
Central
Sugar Run
Howard Knigist
Helen Smith
Warren Winters
Smith
Passes Ohio Bar Exams Mil ion Smart
Milton Smart son of Mr and Mrs Paul Smart passed the Ohio bar examinations in February gaining one of 206 successful results He graduated Middleport High School in 1946 and earned degrees from Capital University and Ohio State University He will practice in Toledo with his wife a home economics teacher leaving her school term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Milton Smart
Paul
Art Lincoln Sr
Ohio
Smart
Middleport High School
U.S. Air Force
Capital University
Columbus
Ohio State University
Kappa Alpha Pi
Phi Delta Phi
Toledo
Franklin County
Meigs County Soldier Serves in Korea with Seventh Division
Middleport Pvt. Robert F. Barnhart, son of Mr and Mrs C H Barnhart of Middleport Route 1, serves in Korea with the Seventh Infantry Division. He is a wireman in a field artillery battalion and arrived overseas in February 1952 after basic training at Camp Gordon Georgia. He attended Middleport High School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Robert F. Barnhart
C. H. Barnhart
Korea
Seventh Infantry Division
Barnhart
Camp Gordon
Middleport High School
Huntington Driver Is Fined S100 Costs
Cam Henderson, 63, of Huntington West Virginia was fined 100 dollars and costs in Mayor Delmar A Canaday's court after being charged with driving a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol. Charges filed by Patrolman Patrick Hennessy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Delmar A. Canaday
Cam Henderson
Huntington
W. Va
Patrick Hennessy
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Canaday Reach Accord
Pomeroy Social Notes
June
Lewis Morris
Youth Council
Pomeroy Personals
Main St
Cool Ville
E. H. Root
Clyde Parrish
Ruby Vandell
Carthage Township
Troy
Carthage-Troy High School
D. P. Hawkins
Shirley Harper
Boys Lodge
Linda Shanks
Rebekah Lodge
Odd Fellows and
Rebekah
Coolville Briefs
J. S. Johnson
Walla Walla
Wash
Clair Linton
Centennial
Mellon National Bank
Pittsburgh
Russells
Edward Russell
Don Russell
Carl Barths
Telegraph School
Locust Grove
Meigs Jaycees
Forrest Bachtie
Charles Speer
Percy
Bill Thomas
SEC Athletic League
Writers Association
Bachtel
Harry Lackey
Athens High
Middleport Pta
Max Holler
Swisher and Lohse
Stark’s
Martin and Rollerag
Dutton Drug Store
Jaycettes
Middleport Social Notes
Norma Proffitt
Portland
Paul Kautz
Barbara
Kagtz
Maggie Pickens
Richard
Gravel
Gilbert Ervin
William Robson
Ben Ervin
Ben Ervins
Rutland Motorist
Worios
Fey Peli
Logan Monument Co
Pomeroy, Ohio
Mr. Vaughan
Pomeroy-Mason Bridge
ATOM
Lewis L. Strauss
New York
Eisenhower
AEC
Rockefeller
the Stars
S$ Ho
Murray City Grad
Viddleport
Federal Land Bank
United National Farm Loan Association
A. ©. Gibson
Sec'y-Treas
Ohio Valley Bank
John Wayne
Walter Pidgeon
Dark Command
Ann Sothern
Zachery Scott
SH ON the Wall
Betty Hutton
Ralph Meeker
Somebody Loves
George Raft
Virginia Mayo
Malaya
Claudette Colbert
Jack Hawkins
Anthony Steel
Peter Asher
Tony Curtis
Piper Laurie
Don DeFore
Spring Byington
Jack Kelly
Saw Asker
New Studebake
Studebaker
Thrills All America
Tase
Wakefield Motors
Richland Ave
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