Middleport Council Approves Sewer Plan and Property Lease
The Middleport village council approved a property lease for a new sewerage plan near Rutland Street and Elizabeth Street. The decision covered disposal permits, financing, and plans to install sewers along the Ohio River, amid concerns over bank erosion and lack of guarantees for future sewer support.
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H. M. Cross
Elizabeth St
Rutland St
Park and Borders
Cross
Ftv
Ohio
Incl
Counci
Evern
Charles Murray
Jean Lama
Cemetery Trust Fund
Apri
Jimmy Parson
Ford
Sidney T. Russell
Charles Muarray
Wayne Gibbons
Joe Young
Jitter ‘Bunce
Robert
Eihinny
Chester High School Plans To Graduate 16
Sixteen seniors will graduate from Chester High School this spring announced by Principal FR Gray. Baccalaureate on May 15 at 7:30 pm with Rev Grove and Rev Barnhart. commencement May 19 with Dr Loren Staats delivering the public address and O Patterson presenting diplomas. Seniors named include Mary Eden Andrew Janice Bailey Joyce Bailey Roger Buckley Drexel Conerly Larry Conerly Shirley Ginther Roger Keller Janet Orr Betty Ours Emerson Wooler Ralph Trussell William Ritchie Parl VanMeter Elva Young William Young.
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O. Patterson
Meigs County Superintendent of
Mary Eden Andrew
Janice Bailey
Joyce Bailey
Roger Buckley
Drexel Conerly
Larry Conerly
Shirley Ginther
Roger Keller
Anet Orr
Betty Ours
Emerson Vooler
Ralph Trussell
William Ritchie
Parl VanMeter
Elva Young
William Young
Faye Sayre
Mr Gray
RIL For
Washington, D.C
Meigs County Land Transfers Highlight Local Property Moves
Meigs County records show transfers including Renny Mutehler to Roy and Pauline Markins for a Rutland lot, Louise Bryan to Ohio Fuel Gas Co. for a Sallbury Township right of way, and multiple parcels in Olive Letart and Sutton Townships. Transfers involve Sayre heirs, Gruesers, Millhones, and Riggs across Letart, Sutton, Rae cine, and Rutland areas.
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Renny Mutehler
Tle R. Mutehler
Roy W. Markins
Pauline W. Markins
Rutland
Louise Bryan
Ohio Fuel Gas Co
Salibury
Colonel E. Woode
Sarah J. Woode
J.W. Arbaugh
Ethel Arbaugh
Olive Township
Edward Ihle
Doris Thie
Sheridan A. Scarberry
Spica Searberry
Raecine
Sayre
Ray
Letart Township
S. Hayman Sayre
Charles
Adolph W. Grueser
Clara Grueser
Clyde G. Millhone
Autie Millhone
Perry A. Riggs
Gladys Riggs
Sutton Township
ES. Thaxton
Elizabeth ‘Thaxton
Herbert J. Sayre
Doris E. Sayre
Meter Reece POMEROY Parking Meters Reported Week's Take
Franklin D. Huston, acting chief of police, reported a weekly parking meter collection of 253 dollars and 75 cents. The figures cover the past seven days and reflect street revenue.
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Pomeroy
Franklin D. Huston
Ministerial Group Meets At Church Proceedings At First Baptist Church
The Ministerial Association met Monday at First Baptist Church. They prayed, reviewed a sermon by Rev. Howard E. Ruppelt, and pledged cooperation with pastors of First Presbyterian and Mt. Moriah Baptist as they plan June and July anniversaries. A DVBS discussion led by Fred J. Gardner followed, with future services scheduled and devotional leadership arranged for June.
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Ruppelt
N. D. Borden
First Presbyterian
Mt. Moriah Baptist
DVBS
Fred J. Gardner
Borden
Styers
Parking Meters Signal Penny Supply Change
Middleport notes parking meters end penny surplus for the village bank. Richard Lee schedules a 8 pm program titled Stars Are Windows of Heaven to raise funds with a silver offering.
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Middleport
Midaveport
Parpasen Beheel Gise
Richard Lee
Divorces Granted for Neglect and Cruelty in Meigs Court
Judge Cedric W. Clark granted two divorces in Meigs County Common Pleas. Grounds cited were gross neglect and extreme cruelty. Verna Mar Glass was divorced from Ver hon G. Glass, and Emma Kathryn Irwin from Everett Erwin. The first plaintiff received custody of two children, the second plaintiff custody of one child.
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Cedric W. Clark
Meigs County Common Pleas Court
Verna Mar Glass
G. Glass
Emma Kathryn Irwin
Thelma
Nease
Everett Erwin
Crippled Child Society Names Nan Harris to Head Summer Program
Nan Harris a speech therapist from Quincy Harris Missouri? has accepted a post to head the Meigs County Crippled Children's Society summer program to be held in June. Vincent Piper Ohio field secretary says Harris will arrive June 18 and speak at the local society meeting where Piper is also expected to attend.
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Rumenuy
Mise Wine
Harris
Quincy
Tih
Meigs County
Crippled Children’s Society
Vincent Piper
Ohio
Mise Harris
Piper
Placards Distributed as Gift to Middleport Schools
Feeney-Bennett Post No 128 American Legion distributed pledge of allegiance placards to every room in Middleport Public Schools as a community service honoring Americanism per Post Commander Don Roach.
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Middleport
Feeney-Bennett
American Legion
Don Roach
Post
Roach
Vehicle Sales in Meigs County April Report
A Meigs County summary shows total vehicle sales in April as reported by county Automobile title clerk Mrs. Jack Kennedy. The breakdown lists 70 cars, 16 trucks, one house trailer, and two other vehicles.
Alumni Reunion and Pomeroy High School Event Notices
Alumni groups in Meigs and Pomeroy announce gatherings this weekend. Meigs County Retired Teachers Association meets Saturday afternoon with readings, devotions, and a final meeting invitation at Journey's End. Pomeroy High School Alumni hold a 6:30 PM reunion with advance banquet tickets and a 9 PM dance at the auditorium.
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Meigs County Retired Teachers Association
Aurthouse
Edna Carleton
Marcia Karr
O. Saunders
Jes [Se Saunders
Universi
Pomeroy
Salisbury
Middleport Society Install Officers at Heath Methodist Church
The Wor turn Society of Christian Service at Heath Methodist Church elected officers for WK-56 led by Rev A Bangerter. New officers include Ser fon Jones president Mrs Brucel Soyth VP Mrs Car all Swanson secretary Robert Hurley treasurer. Circle secretaries and chairmen also listed with pledge service, a Mother’s Day program, and a supper. Robert Tewksbury hosted a family dinner for Mother’s Day with Carl Gilmore and Charlotte Fugate among guests.
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MibpLeryrer
Worturn Society of Christian
Heath Methodist Church
A. Bangerter
Fon Jones
Brucel Soyth
Car ‘All ‘Swanson
Robert Hurley
Lass No. 12
Mary Boor
Margaret Milliame
Barbara Ones
Emerson Oones
Sharam Jones
Cherole Blake
Juanita Bangerter
Sue Night Ang
Ereen
Cathedral
Nancy Roller
Flowers Tocorst
Senor
Carole Goff
Sharon Riley
Judith “Jacobs
Max Roller
R. C. Lansbury
Clifford Elwin
Wayne Gibbons
Frieda Faehnie
Louis A. Bangerter
L. W. McComas
Middleport
Robert Tewksbury
Carl Gilmore
Carla Sue
Sally
Charlotte Fugate
Chester Garden Club Outing and Meeting Notes
The Chester Garden Club held a picnic at noon with a garden program presented by Mrs. Blakeslee and Mrs. Coats. Members received blue ribbons for flower arrangements and plans were announced for a regional meeting on June 9 with Mrs. Herman Bailey as host.
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Zome
Stemvers
Nameroy’ Benders
Athe Canters Cave
Camp Jackson
Irs
Coe Blakeslee Middleport
Robert
Clay
Mr. Davis
Chester Garden
Minada Lub
Murray
Peanette
Crooks
Danet
Mra
Vernon Weber Carpenter
Aleta Carpenter
Patty
Jennifer
Lohse
Jean
Ellen Dabo
Judy Lanier
Jennifer Blakeslee
Coats
Color Keslee
Marold
Ed Sider
Carolyn Stillivan
J.J Davis
Iver
Srs
Roy .Soltet
Buell Ridenour
Reed Young
David Koblents
Pearl Koblentz
Bart Dean
Esther Wright
Chester
Middleport Area Couples Attend District Conference and Family Visits
The notice lists Mrs Clara Murray and others visiting familiar churches and attending the Portsmouth District conference. It notes Mother's Day visits by Mr and Mrs Herbert Chambers and by Mr and Mrs Willis Aleshira of Dayton. Sharon Riley, granddaughter of Mrs Lemma Lighter of Kansas City, graduates Middleport High School, with family gathering in Columbus for the event.
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Middleport
Lighter
Columbus
Mary
Likenhaker
Riley
Sharon
Bob Ashley
C. H. Wise Jr
Paul Russell
Kayte
Russells
Russells Were Hosts To the Wises Fordia Phyllis
Emily Gothard
Thei
Lesta Gothard
Third Ave
Pomeroy WSCS Social Notes Hostess Miss Karr
Miss Marcia Karr hosted the Woman's Society of Christian Service at Asbury Methodist Church in Syracuse. Devotionals centered on Be Ye Doers of the Word with readings by Mrs Keda Fields and Miss Karr. Treasurer Lara Roberts reported the budget met. Ann Sauvage, newly elected president, reviewed a chapter from The Master Calleth For Thee. A salad course followed. The June meeting will be at Ann Sauvage's home with Nellie Weese assisting.
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Rn Meroy
Marcia Karr
Asbury Methodist Church
Syracuse
Keda Fields
Karr
Church Social Promotes New Members at Asbury
The Asbury Methodist Church hosted a Friday night supper and kitchen utensil show. New members welcomed into the church this year attended as guests. Rev. Robert E. Linter presided.
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Asbury Methodist’ Church
Robert E. Linter
Ravenswood Community Groups Elect Officers And Plan Events
Ravenswood notes report Civ Navy Mothers Club officers retained at June meeting held in Walton Memorial Building on a day with installation planned for Parkersburg. Lions Club hosted a film, members to reorganize Scout Troop 4 and FFA FHA activities noted.
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Ravenswood
Rantwaiter Stewart
Chambers
Barbara Somerville
Civ
Navy Mothers Club
Walton Memorial
Corn Methodist Church
Mander Mildred
Beryl Row
Doris Commander
Mildred Stewart
Wheeler
Etta Stanley
Darrell Fox
Eliza
Jean Richardson
Beth Casto
E. J
Leeson
Frankie Jee ‘White
Visit- Roush
Lucying
Connie Reynolds
Cora Hartley Ritchie
Hilah West
Wilma Hutchin
Elsie Son. Smith
Margaret Rowley
Parkersburg
Ravenswood Ice
River On
Lions Club
By John Hall
Stewart
Alice Mason
Alteteiure
Che
Soveake
Potomac
The
Power
Wiliam Caldwell, Robert
Company
Ritchie Realty Cole
Camden Parsons
Ravens
Ford Morrow
Wood
Kaiser Aluminum
K.” Marsh
Scout Find Chemical Corp
Paul Traster
Acetone
Eeeaees Sestonatease Tdville
Connie Laughlin
Ray
Virginia
Sue Ann Somerville
Sue Ella
Laughlin
Pi Scppa
Sane
Blaine ‘Shockey
Poreet
Gage
Guy Laughlin
Recordar
Clymore
Ann Boye” Bowhes
Jackson County
Bank Council
Carmel Robinson
Keven Roti
Paul Moore
Horse Show Set for Sunday at River View Saddle Club
The River View Saddle Club hosts a Sunday horse show at 1 p.m. featuring five western classes, three pony classes, and six English classes at Onlinger Stables. Western events include equitation and pleasure, with riders 18 and under, plus parade and keg race. English events cover equitation, three gaited classes, and English pleasure, while pony divisions cite height-based riders.
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River View Saddle Club
Onlinger Stables
Man Develops Birdlike Craft Flapping Wings
Washington reports a Russian engineer may have flown a birdlike sailplane with flapping wings. The device, linked to Kiev engineer LU Manozkow, uses a three spar catilever wing and a pneumatic cylinder driven by moving valves to flap the wings and return them to position.
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Washington
Aero Digest
LU. Manozkow
Kiev
U.S
Europe
Meigs County Postpones Polio Vaccine Shots
Meigs County health department announces indefinite postponement of the polio vaccine program for first graders as a thorough nationwide check is conducted. The next series was set for May 17 19 but is delayed. officials stress continued efforts to ensure safety.
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Meigs County
County Department of Health
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