Safe Driver Prize Awarded by National Safety Council
National Safety Council Safe Driver Awards were presented to Columbus & Southern Ohio Electric Company employees in Middleport and Columbus. Recipients earned one or two year honors for driving 1500 miles with no accidents in the prior year, with mileage figures listing individuals such as W. E. Blackwood, James Fugate, E. E. Sisson, and many others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
National Safety Council
Columbus & Southern Ohio Electric Company
Frank J. Shay
Chillicothe
Southern District
Shay
Profes
W. E. Blackwood
James Fugate
E. E. Sisson
Alfred Breth
Raymond Hoce
Carl Norton
Fred Smith
John Thomas
Lloyd Blackwood
William Boyer
Dale Barnhart
Ernest Barnhart
Edward Kings
C. E. Limle
T. A. May
Edward Myers
Millard Pierce
Guy Roush
Harry Stover
C. W. Allman
Harry Bailey
M. ©. Davis
Raymond Fisched
T. F. Hendrix
Demonstrators Plan Annual Lunch Meeting in McArthur
Thirty five Meigs County homemakers register for the District Home Demonstration Council luncheon in McArthur on May 1 at the Methodist Church. Get Acquainted games start 10 a.m. followed by a 10 30 a.m. program including a panel on International Peace with E O Saunders as moderator. Mrs Emma Salser will sing Brahms Lullaby with Mrs Lillian Steiff on piano and play Wagner’s Wedding Hymn from Lohengrin in the skit. Jessie Saunders serves on the nominating committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Meigs County
District Home Demonstration Council
McArthur
E. O. Saunders
Germany
District No. 12
Emma Salser
Brahm
Lillian Steiff
Meigs General Hospital Admits List
Meigs General Hospital admits Okey F Kiser Letart Falla Lester Hawk Mrs Vivian Stephenson Harry Hines Henry Beech George Lemley and others. Discharges include Mra A R McKinney Delmar Wallace Georgann Jeffers and Mrs Robert Mitch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Okey F. Kiser
Letart Falla
Lester Hawk
Long Bottom
Vivian Stephenson
Harry Hines
Albany
Henry Beech
Middleport
George Lemley
Cheshire
A. R. McKinney
Delmar Wallace
Georgann Jeffers
Robert Mitch
Huge Tractor-Trailer Upsets On Route 33
A semitractor-trailer loaded with boiler and equipment overturned on Route 33 near Burlingham, WV, after noon on Monday, causing about $5000 in damages. The southbound truck swerved to avoid a pedestrian and rolled into an eight foot embankment into a wheat field, with driver Jay Spice of Barberton escaping with minor injuries. One-way traffic persisted until 8:30 pm as three tow trucks cleared roughly 30 tons of equipment and wreckage. the Myers Motor Transport Co. of Barberton owned the vehicle.
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Philip Sporn
Graham Station
W. Va
Burlingham
State Highway Patrol
Jay Spice
Myers Motor Transport Co
Barberton
Meigs County Land Transfers Report
Meigs County transfers list multiple deeds with names and parcels. Luther Barnhart deceased transfers to Car L Barnhart in Olive Township. Warren M Kasler and Eleanor Kasler to Leslie Hawley and Allie Hawley. Lois McKenzie to Dale McKenzie and Lida McKenzie 15 acres in Sutton Township. Elizabeth Jenkins Anne Jenkins VanAtta Stanley L VanAtta Daniel C Jenkins Katharine M Jenkins to Jean Bennett lot 162 in Pomeroy. Norman Hysell Dora Hysell to Raymond Killinger 75 acres in Pomeroy. E W Downie Flora B Downie to Ernest C Wright Rosalee M Wright 83.5 acres in Salem Township. Clarence B Cash executor Howard W Carr to Graf ton PD Stout four acres in Scipio Township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther Barnhart
Car L. Barnhart
Olive Township
Warren M. Kasler
Eleanor K. Kasler
Leslie C. Hawley
Allie Hawley
Lois McKenzie
Dale McKenzie
Lida McKenzie
Sutton Township
Elizabeth Jenkins
Anne Jenkins VanAtta
Stanleyl. VanAtta
Daniel C. Jenking
Katharine M. Jenkins
Jean Bennett
Pomeroy
Norman Hysell
Dora Hysell
Raymond Killinger
E. W. Downie
Flora B Downie
Ernest C. Wright
Rosalee M. Wright
Salem Township
Clarence B. Cash
Howard W. Carr
Grafton PD
Meigs Marriage License for Swatzel Potts Couple
William Swatzel aged 31 and Teresa Potts aged 33, both residents of Pomeroy, obtained a marriage license. A following note mentions prior practice of protecting horses’ hooves with socks or sandals before horseshoeing.
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Meigs
William Swatzel
Teresa Potts
Pomeroy
Social Security Rep To Visit Pomeroy City Hall
A representative from the Portsmouth SSA office will be at Pomeroy City Hall between 11 30 a m and 1 30 p m on Wednesday. Claims for retired workers dependents and survivors will be taken and social security cards issued. Information leaflets on amended act will be distributed. The new law allows monthly benefits to wives of retired workers regardless of age, with claims to be filed in Meigs County.
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Pomeroy
Portsmouth
The
Social Security Administration
Pomeroy City Hall
John R. Chatfield
Meigs County
Chatfield
Final Planning Slated For Talent Revue
Meigs County Talent Revue plans and stage decoration setup will be discussed by the Middleport Alumni Association at a 7:30 p.m. meeting at the school. Patricia McKinney, decorating committee chair for the annual banquet and dance, asks committee members to attend to finalize May 30 banquet decor themes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Meigs County
Middleport Alumni Association
Patricia McKinney
Maag Receives Gift From Meigs Auxiliary In Club Luncheon
Middleport notes report Mrs E F Maag, longtime Auxiliary president, was presented a group gift at Little House luncheon and business meeting. New president Mrs Selim Blazewicz summarized Cincinnati convention. Birthday cake honored Mrs William Jeric with Florence Bush leading song as spring centerpiece decor brightened the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
E. F. Maag
Meigs County Medical Society
Little House
Selim Blazewicz
Cincinnati
William Jeric
Florence Bush
Gardeners Club sets Guest Night date at Stace home
Middleport committee chairs met at Mr and Mrs Peter Stace home Garfield Ave with Mrs L E B Reynolds in charge. They selected May 28 for the annual affair at Mrs Walter Crooks home and will report at the Wednesday Garden Club meeting at Mrs Howard K Ewing's Main St. A beverage and candy were served by Mrs Reynolds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Amateur Gardeners Club
Peter Stace
Garfield Ave
L. EB. Reynolds
Stace
Reynolds
Walter Crooks
Ben Philson
Robert Rawlings
Forrest Bachtel
S. Schaaf
Robert Coats
C. P. Klein
Crooks
Garden Club
Howard K. Ewing
Main St
Middleport Engaged: Mary Lou Allensworth to Daniel Swisher
Announcement from Mr. and Mrs. Carl Allensworth of Pearl Street announces the engagement of daughter Mary Lou Allensworth to Daniel E. Swisher of Cheshire. Mary Lou, a Middleport High School and Holzer Hospital School of Nursing graduate, is a registered nurse and works with Dr. J. J. Davis. The wedding is set for June second.
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Middleport
Carl Allensworth
Pearl St
Mary Lou
Daniel E. Swisher
Erman Swisher
Cheshire
Middleport High School
Holzer Hospital School of Nursing
J. J. Davis
Swisher
Cheshire Academy High School
Mrs Mills Back From Chillicothe Guest of Patrol Family
Mrs Harry Mills returned from Chillicothe where she visited her son-in-law and daughter State Highway Patrolman Sgt and Mrs Max Lambert as son Max Richard At a layette shower for her daughter Mrs Lambert at the cabin of Mrs Harry Jennings Mrs Truman Jenks Mrs Sheila Wallace and Mrs Mary Manamon on the Scioto River Twenty three guests attended the shower
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Middleport
Harry Mills
Chillicothe
Max Lambert
Max Richard
Four sisters celebrate birthday at Bradbury home
Four sisters gathered Sunday for Mrs. Wayne King’s birthday at the Bradbury home of Mr. and Mrs. Vint King. Attending were the Wayne Kings, Leslie Ervins, and Mrs. Edna Russell. L. D. Hartinger drove 915 miles over the weekend to visit two WWII buddies in Hillsville Virginia and Shelby North Carolina, with Foster Little Jr. Also visiting were Mr. and Mrs. William Kennedy and sons Billy and Ricky of Columbus, guests of Mr. and Mrs. A. R. McKinney. Mrs. Kennedy had been a patient at Meigs General Hospital. George Reynolds and wife spent the weekend with Will Reynolds in Charleston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Wayne King
Vint King
Bradbury
Wayne Kings
Leslie Ervins
Edna Russell
L. D. Hartinger
Grady Wade
Hillsville
Hershel Deam
Shelby
N. C
Foster Little, Jr
William Kennedy
Billy and
Ricky
Columbus
A. R. McKinney
George Reynolds
Will Reynolds
Charleston
Bedspread Drive By Pomeroy Youth Class
The United Methodist Church Young Adult Class in Pomeroy plans a bed spread project to furnish Meigs County Children's Home dormitories. They seek used bedspreads and will pick up donations county wide, aiming to create a more home like atmosphere for the children. Call 363-Y or 528-Y to donate.
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Pomeroy
United Methodist Church
Meigs County
James Roush
Hayman Barnitz
Class Play Is Friday at Rutland High School
The Junior Class presents Everything Happens to Us a three act comedy Friday evening in the high school auditorium. Cast includes June Patterson Ada Mae Harrison Ainslee Wilson Jane McKinney Helen Rice Wanda Foster Bob Dennison Bob Black Charles Schoonover David Clench James Oller Ronald Williams. Miss Faye Pickens directs with Arnold Grate handling sets. Jack Harrison Clyde Harrison and Bill Bowen are stage managers. David Clench handles advertising and J W Vandal oversees sound effects.
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Pomeroy
Rutland High School
June Patterson
Ada Mae Harrison
Ainslee Wilson
Jane McKinney
Helen F Rice
Wanda Foster
Bob Dennison
Bob Black
Charles Schoonover
David Clench
James Oller
Ronald Williams
Arnold Grate
Jack Harrison
Clyde Harrison
Bill Bowen
J. W. Vandal
Cub Scouts Entertain Parents With Circus at Heath Church
Middleport Cub Scout Troop 45 staged a circus in the Heath Methodist Church recreation rooms. The show featured acts such as a strong man a fat lady hairless dog Siamese twins and sharp shooters. A covered dish supper followed with flowers on the tables. John Shank received a gift from the Cubs for his service as Scoutmaster. Attending dens included Mrs E M Blake Mrs Paul Clifford and Mrs F S Schaaf among others and seven parents joined the audience.
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Middleport
Heath Methodist Church
Strong Man
Hairless Dog
John Shank
Cubs
Bobby T. Hennesy
Denner
E. M. Blake
Paul Clifford
Daughter Is Born In New Orleans To Mr and Mrs Ray
Mr and Mrs S G Ray formerly Maxine Russell of Pomeroy announce the birth of a daughter at the Toure Infirmary in New Orleans on Saturday. The child is named Carolyn Marie.
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Pomeroy
S. G .Ray
Maxine Russell
Toure Infirmary
New Orleans
Carolyn Marie
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Electric Co
Meigs General Hospital
Liberty
Theatre
Ofto
Voice of the Theatre
William Powell
Mark Stevens
Betsy Drake
Adolph Menjou
Jean Hersholt
Handsome Chen
Middleport Social Notes
Mrs. Maag
Second Ave
Albert Lee Hoffner
Findlay
Addie Bitters
Joe Sherman
Barbara Lee
Marilyn
Graham
Minnie Pecora
Peggy
David Ashley
Hoffner
Miss Root
Mary Root
Brownell Ave
Meigs General
Clarence Root
Harvey Joe Hoffner
Rs. Mills
Widdleport Personals
Cub Scouts
Eddie Blake
Michael Clifford
Stephen McCullough
Don Grueser
Judson Pomeroy
Ronnie Wilt
Rush Philson
Larry Mitch
Robert Hock
Jimmy Wood
Billy Werner
Kit Neal
Dick Roller
John Lyon
Mrs. F. S. Schaaf
Juanita
Everett Bangerter
John Hood
Tommy
Linda Lyon
Roger Wilt
Kim Neal
John
Martha
Delma Hock
Malcolm Roller
Waldo Hock
Milton Hood
Perry Mitch
Richard Wilt
Viola McCullough
G. G. Werner
Terry Moore
Ben Johnson
Mighty Joe Young
Wanda Hendrix
Edmund O'Brien
Admiral
George Raft
Fila Raines
Allee
Leon Errol Doe
Kirkwood
Humphrey
Federal Land Bank
United National Farm Loan Assn
A. C. Gibson, Sec'y-Treas
Ohio Valley Bank
Gallipolis, Ohio
Etter
Buick
Roadmaster
Veomrs
Athens Buick CO
N. Court and
Carpenter Sts
Athens, Ohio
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