Gorby Addresses PTA on Music and Teachers Salary Bill
Charles Gorby spoke at a PTA meeting stressing music as life’s color and endorsing House Bill 48 for a minimum teacher salary. The event, led by Miss Mary Ohlinger, featured a student quartet and remarks by L. W. McComas on the bill, amid committee reports and election of delegates for the district conference.
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Charles Gorby
PTA
Middleport
Mase Howe
Ohio University
John Dilard
Carl Glaze
Dana Walburn
Myron Duff Feild
Stone
Leis Cecil
L. W McComas
Iona
Ely Testlers
Arid Erreniarion
Honda Podiawitig
Fis duNsiot
George Meinhart
Colins Ana
Piackimirn
Charles Murray
George Chiuds Desecate
Tn- Shien
Peretoy
Mareth Wagan Pees Dy
Meigs
FTA
Winnang
Pomeroy
Mera Mott
Geneve Chita
Guy Reynolan
Ohio
Yuianti
Rieke
Paul Smart
Fiarsid
Chase
Patre
Jack Bechtel
Clarence Clark
Homer Tinge
Leste Gothard
Héddin
Marietta
Eetme
Rosert
Myre
Frank Witten
Loch Saver
Richard
Body of Robert Phillips Recovered From Ohio
The body of Robert Phillips was recovered after a drowning on the Ohio river near Buffington Island. Phillips and companion Clarence Triplett, 18, Portland, were returning to the Portland farm rented by Phillips when their skiff, described as in bad condition, overturned about a third of a mile from the island. Triplett clung to the overturned boat and was rescued by a Tri-State Materials Corporation employee. Phillips was not seen after the accident. The Bradbury family confirmed the island farm had been sold recently and stored corn on the island. Phillips had planned to gather all the corn. The incident is investigated by Sheriff Russell. funeral services for Phillips are announced for Wednesday at 10 a.m. at the local church.
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Phillips
Clarence Triplett
Portland
Buffington Island
Phillipe
Tripplett
Antil
Employex
Tri-State
Materials Corporation
Russell
Teipplett
Desit Bradbury Midaiepert
Istand
Hiatio
Mr. Bradbury
Bradbury
Tate
Philips
Pradbury
Parland
Marie
Jane Y
Erisa
Ge Ree Chive
Pomeroy Social Notes Highlight Easter Grange Program
Meigs County social notes show 56 attendees at a Grange Easter program led by Lucille Leifhelt and Mildred Betzing. The event featured songs, poems, and a birthday tableau, with an Easter parade and several juvenile performances. Various local residents and guests attended church services and gatherings through the weekend, including families from Columbus, Athens, Parkersburg, and Huntington, with numerous visits and meals noted.
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E Peanis
Peter Cotterstall
Juvenile Grange
Joan Smith
Danny Serkis
The
Grange
Jane
Jane Anroe
Mae Gruber
Aarti Contetieces
Mia Fiat Teiltedt
Clayian
Bake
Sire Frank
Johnston
Letart Area Civil Defense Organized
Civil defense organizers in the Letart area form a local group to coordinate safety measures and emergency response plans. The effort aims to prepare residents for potential disasters and improve community readiness through meetings and training sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Letart Area Civil Defense
Two Meetings Held At City Hall Tonight
City Hall hosted two meetings this evening with attendees from local groups. Officials moderated discussions on community issues and upcoming public hearings.
Family Milestones and Visits Mentioned in Local Notes
Fragmented OCR from a local society page notes a Carpenter family visit to Columbus and Newark for meetings, with extended kinship mentions. It lists several relatives and birthdays, including Miss Calin Tive and Janie Jemn, plus a gathering at a Virginia residence and distant kin in West Virginia and Ohio.
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Carpenter
Daugshter Tinea
Columbus i
Newark
Parentia
Calin Tive
State Iversity
Afis
van Buzzard
Pea Chevalier
Chasieston
Marl Hentiet
Janie Jemn
Dunbar
Reneehke Gillogly
Max
Riba von Mela
Bal Gast
Baring
Ithe
Farence Vues Soca, McArthur
Arthur
Crabtree
Son Curpenter Baptist
Ant
Mrs Gerald Arnold Hosts Easter Dinner Party In Pomeroy
A large Easter gathering honored Mrs Gerald Arnold with her guests from Mason and nearby towns. The afternoon included games, Easter egg hunts, baskets, and hats while relatives and friends from Postland Athens Road and Columbus area joined the celebration.
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Pomeroy Mita
James
Mir
Cheries Eliott
Ana
Ana Lariee
Eliort
Athens Road
Robert
Schott
Seattwy
Trom
Charleston
Ashined
Kyi
Inchara
Mire
Rosert
Borkett
Alin
Burkett
Mary Burkett
Ama
Harold
Columes
Eastor
Ane
Homer Fhysel
Breevy
Heights
BA Kine
Athens
MPR
Mary
Bea
Patani Fon
Ohio
Ray Meek
Toneer
Charlotte
Edward
Band Boosters Name Nominating Committee
Band boosters announce a nominating committee for the April meeting listing Bis Sidney To Rael and Mrs Beene Laity as members with roles in the election of officers. The note shows a partial roster and probable positions within the association.
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Band Boosters Name Nominating Committee
Bis
Nan
Stew
Percy
Raranatine Committee
Sidney
Rael
Beene
Rand's New Drums Displayed in Window
Rand's new gold flash drums are on display in Midlaport window. The Band Mecaters Association will present a band concert Sunday afternoon April 1 at three o'clock with members of both Junior and Senior bands. awards will be presented.
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Middlaport
Middleport
Sennel Ban
Mecaters Association
Trading Post
Servier
Mira, Francer
Hse
Fag One Num
James Larson
FREAD
Meigs General Hospital Admits and Discharges
Admitted Charien Howell of Pomeroy Lee Syracuse and others including Max Bowers of Kankakee and Edith Wyers Comlville. Births reported for Mi and Mix Potert Jobb with a daughter. Discharges include Mary Swelley Eddie Russell Mrs Milind Haley and daughter, with other names listed in scattered notices.
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Charien Howell
Pomeroy
Lee
Syracuse
Max Bowers
Kankakee
Wyers
Cossville
Edith Wyers
Comlville
Mary Swelley
Eddie Russell
Milind
Haley
Wo- Yar
Spears
George Harter
Racbowell Prabases
Sirs
Hen Paget
Ant Mon
Sire
Nisa Vaughan
Mra
Everett Day
Two Named in Meigs County Probate Records
Leia Rite is listed as an administratrix of the estate of Figd 2 Rittle and Mae Daten as administratrix of the estate of Anna Stour White, per Meigs County Probate Court records. The notices confirm appointments and roles in ongoing estate administration.
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Mae Daten
Anna Stour White
Meigs County
Easter Social Notes From Middleport Kept Family Ties Bright
Middleport residents shared Easter weekend visits with relatives and friends across Vine Street and nearby towns. Notables included Rev. Paul Taylor and family, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Bailey and Violet Jean, Delia Turner, Pvt. Carl See on furlough from Ft. Knox, and Mrs. See’s son on active duty in Korea. Numerous local families welcomed guests, marking a busy holiday with extended gatherings and family dinners.
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Middleport
Joe Turner
Vine St
Paul Taylor
Church of the Nazarene
Taylor
Marlene
Paul
Paul Bailey
Violet Jean
Bailey
Delia Turner
Racine
Billy Woodard
Pomeroy
Mary See
Robert J. Turner
Luther Harris
Bucyrus
Turners
MIDDLEPORT Community Birthday Celebration at Erlewine Home
Two families gathered Sunday at Mrs Minnie Erlewine’s home to honor Judy Ann Grege age nine and Bob Shirk age thirty six. Guests included Stevo HM Shirk and other relatives from Springhill and Springton as they shared dessert and well wishes.
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Middleport
Minnie Erewine
Granny St
Judy Ann Grege
Bob Shirk
Stevo HM Shirk
Ineia
Boab
Rusdell Dad Patria
Springhield
Cor
Gate Matis
Erlewine
Janet
Burks
Mr. Shirk
Springton
Lacy Erlewine Gregg
Jude Are
Rasen
Briewine
Three Fines Assessed In Local Court
Three men faced fines for vehicle related violations as the State Highway Patrol cited operating without proof of an operator’s license. Sidney Spencer William Weerner and others were fined or scheduled for hearings after failing to appear. two affidavits were filed but arrestees did not appear.
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Sidney AL Spencer
Wee Teesarge
William Weerner
Pamerdy
Ara Beye
Porrerc
Lelose
Two PFrucks Collide In Route 33 Accident
POMEROY residents report a highway collision near Route 32 north of Pomeroy at 5 am yesterday involving two PFrucks. Virgil Brown backed a pickup from a driveway into a drive and was struck by a northbound truck driven by Willard Daft of Athens. Sheriff Bus Sell said the driver was winded but no arrests were made as an external vehicle traveling opposite direction could not avoid the backing truck.
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Pomeroy
Pam
Charen Bassett
Virgil
Brown
Cal
Willard Daft
Athens
Bussell
Russell Sale
Street To Be Blocked For Bloodmobile Visit
Mayor Sidney A. Spencer announced that Lynn Sr. will be blocked off on April 1 from 9 am to 4 pm to provide a suitable location for the American Red Cross Bloodmobile. This marks Meigs County's first bloodmobile visit.
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Pomeroy
Sidney A. Spencer
Lynn Sr
American Red Cross
Meigs County
Pomeroy Parki Meter Receipts Revealed by Mayor
Parki meter receipts totaling 243.50 for the past week were presented last night by Mayor Sidney A. Spencer. The figures highlight municipal revenue activity and reflect ongoing city maintenance funding.
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Pomeroy
Sidney A. Spencer
Doans Pilly for Kidney Trouble Relief
Personal discomfort from frequent urination backache and fatigue may stem from minor bladder irritations. If symptoms persist, try Doan's Pills, a mild diuretic used successfully for over 54 years. Many report relief from urinary and kidney discomfort, with easier waste elimination.
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Dean
Attendance Records Halted by Illness and Absence
Sunday and Monday disrupted attendance at the Carpenter school and the Sunday school as 15 year old Dave Wilson, son of Woodrow Wilson, missed Easter services due to rheumatic fever threat. This caused a rare lapse in his near perfect four year attendance, his first absences in five years at school.
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Pomeroy
Dave Wilson
Woodrow Wilson
Carpenter
Dale
Daie
Spring Note to Refreshment Table Attendance Note
Large attendance marked the spring gathering as Thomas Robinson's Eighth Grade led the crowd. Mrs EL Si Schaaf served as secretary. Mrs Robinson the pianist could not appear due to illness.
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Thomas Robinson
EL Si Schaaf
Robinson
Hinexs
Talent search program announced for Meigs County youths
Meigs County residents eight youths from the area will audition Friday night at Pomeroy Junior High School auditorium under the Drew Webster American Legion post for a state level contest. Winners receive a Hollywood style prize. top entries advance to a later statewide event. Names listed include Jeaneste Moore Jud Jacob and others from Middleport Pomeroy and Portland. Interested residents may contact Isascar Paden at S89-7 to register.
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Pomeroy
Meigs County
Pomeroy Junior High School
Drew Webster
American Legion
Craties Aoe
Middleport
Auxilary
Sauer
Stern’ Comtest
Ivan
Ford
Elighia Ty
Jeaneste Moore
Jud
Jacob
Weth
Mar- Wa
Tayner
Huthead
Pater Mesure
Pet Vaughan
Bill Smith
Dougist Strain
Hit-Skip Charge Filed Driver Jailed in Middleport
George Quillen, 74, of Middleport, was fined 50 and costs and Sentenced to 15 days in the county jail on a hit and run charge. State Highway Patrol said Quillen was involved in a Route 7 accident two miles south of Middleport Saturday. Vehicles were damaged and the fleeing driver left the scene after the collision.
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Pomeroy George Oe
Middleport
Sidney Russel
State Highway Patrol
Quillen
Devincance
Ed Spencer
William
School Leaders Study Legislative Action in Pomeroy
A discussion session at Pomeroy Senior High School, with Middleport High School of It aly present, explored legislative action and the aims of education policy. Rep. Gente Av Membart spoke on goals and the need to promote ideas for improving minimum wake guidelines.
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Pomeroy
Middleport
Italy
Gente Av Membart
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Robert Phillips
Pomeroy Social Notes
Pearl Jacobs
Tuppers Plains
Neilie Jacobs
Pat Jones
Marvin Burt
Jeffrey Lynn
Bir Burt
Herman Burt
Lockland
Charles J. Kapteina Jr
Fort George Meade, Md
Wat Chaweson
Cleo Pekrds
Columbus
Koebler
Belle
W. Va
Wa Hees
Hellaire
Harold Hess
Florida
Ruth Hess
Leland Peoples
Peoples
Percy. L. ‘Peoples
Ds Feuber
Marguerite Meier
George Powell
Parkersburg
Persiy L. Peppter
Mee
Mik
Karl
Raven
Colombus
Reed
Biatey
Ernest Bigiey
Huntington
Mix Reed Bigiey
Carie
Yonger
Mise
Willa
Obinger
Middieport
Howard Dailey
Bevin
Daley
Riverett Dailey
Breens Haewha
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ToLton
Lowa
Robert Furnen
Sne
Robert Misitet
Rawley Rouah
Millwood
More Willer
Ateon
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Chin
Paul Tewk
Hse Saige
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Mere
Chatiey
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Raver
Mes
Wah Price
Postland
Amite Dinher
Pes
Frani. Young
Ausedd
William Boon
Bei Hon
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Pinon
H. Chirch
Warriageows
Pomeroy Clare
Pomeroy Personals
Rand
Meigs General Hospital
Mix Potert
Mins
Opeilie
Middleport Social Notes
Maggie Pickens
Richard Pickens
Paul Kautz
Ruth Pickens
Barbara
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Bruce
Hillards
Warren Pickens
Dayton
Ralph Pickens
Mason City
Tom Pickens
Willian Pickens
Baltimore
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Charles Bradbury
Third Ave
Janet Russell
B.N
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Lincoln St
David Farmer
Arthur Skinner
Dan Farmer
Lynn
Farmer
Blanche Carpenter
Lucinda
Harry Mills
Dana Lambert
Max Lambert
Lambert
Max Richard
Ralph Pratt
E. O. Smith
Clifford Cunningham
Donnie
Cunningham
Lima
William Robdsons
L. L. Cunninghams
Bernard Sweeney
Pat
Clarksburg
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Kesterfor
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Courner
Hartt Pace
Cama le SA
Hemer
Jaroesy White
Ofer
Mt and
Mig
Giadys Lewis
Panne Dean
Gateon
Cotemivasg
Bark Mauck
Gaithpoits
Dre
Ming Allie Mauck
Meigs Crewern Hospital
Sia Arie
Netoh Dulierd
Mires Larg Witater
Janet ‘Dillard
Marie Hauckata
Ian
Janice
Webb
MS Ant
Springfield
Charles Lucas
Rodney
Mariecie
Homer
Thi Igard
Mik Gernda Rice
Masiev
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Guru
Fischer
Holzer Hrepitas
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Jerry
Bow
Decker
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Hayes
Central School
Fi. Wiley
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Tyrone Power
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Ceetle Aubry
Jack Hawkins
Robby Blake
Dames Whitmore
Nancy Davis
Gary Gray Deff
Corey Lilian Bronson
Art Smith
Hiness
Wilkie Sargon
Isaca Larson
Hothoof
Janet Frost
Heth
Mickey Wiliegs
Rurland
Martha Jane Karr
Pomercy
Zemo
Liberty
Olor
Gary Cooper
Wayne Morris
Walter Brennen
Bruce Bennett
Alten
Tom and Jerry
Federal Land Bank Loans
United National Farm Loan Ass'n
Gibson
Sec'y-Treas
Ohio Valley Bank
Gallipolis, Ohio
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