Middleport Welcomes New Pastor Rev Ruppelt
Howard Rup pelt thirty one of Degraff Ohio accepted the call of First Presbyterian Church and will arrive May seventeenth to begin his pastorate. He is unmarried and educated in Ohio with seminary study near Degraff. Licensed and ordained recently in Marion Presbytery, he succeeds Dr Homer G McMillen who retired earlier this year.
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Middleport
Howard Ruppelt
Degraff
Ohio
First Presbyterian Church
Marion Presbytery
Ruppelt
Athens
Marietta
Homer G. McMillen
Lincoln Heights Road Bid To Be Discussed Tonight
Mayor Sidney A. Spencer invites Lincoln Heights residents to a special village council meeting tonight at 7 39 p m to discuss a proposed road improvement bid from the Highway Improvement Co of Athens after an investigation to ensure it meets specifications. The meeting will also hear recommendations from the parking meter collections committee of Richard Vaughan Dale Smith and Howard Kitchen.
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Pomeroy
Sidney A. Spencer
Lincoln Heights
Highway Improvement Co. of
Athens
Heights
Miss Mae Vale Dies At 82 In Point Rock Area
Miss Mae P Vale 82 died early Thursday at Meigs General Hospital She was daughter of Samuel Vale and Kathryn Calvin Vale of Point Rock Born and raised in Point Rock she moved to Florida later She survives a niece Mrs Charles F Stewart Carpenter and a nephew Roy Ewing Vale Doctor of Divinity Indianapolis Funeral services Saturday at 2 pm in Columbia Chapel Church Point Rock with burial in Caster Cemetery Friends may call at Ewing Funeral Home until services
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Caster
Ewing Funeral Home
McCracken Rites Today for Mrs Herbert McCracken
Funeral services for Mrs. Herbert McCracken age 68 from 71 Jenkins Ave Columbus were set for two o'clock this afternoon with burial beside her late husband. She survived by son Lester of Columbus and niece Mrs. A J Strauss of Middleport. A brother Dana Pfarr and Mrs Pfarr of Florida were expected for the funeral.
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Middleport
Herbert McCracken
Jenkins Ave
Columbus
McCracken
Emma Pfarr
Lester
A. J. Strauss
Dana Pfarr
Local notices and church schedules from Middleport area
The column lists church services in Middleport with service times at Bradbury, Dexter, Burlingham and Chesterhill, plus a Marion High School paper drive, bids for a used Galion motor drawn road tractor, and a series of public notices including a special organizational meeting, probate inventories, and a sheriff's real estate sale in Athens County Ohio scheduled for May 1951.
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Tria
Pi Pipes
Pie Chapter House
Ohio
Athens County
Feos
Jones
Stella Creamer
Court House
Athens
D. H. Moore
Richland
Sons Avan, & Jo
Jay
Sa Geo Rge
Bateman
Comey
Dorothy Jone Jones
Juese
Sotw
Pomeroy Social Notes
Pomeroy WSCS meeting at United Methodist Church led by Miss Augusta Genheimer with devotion by Mrs. Boney Mitchell. potluck supper May 27 to honor Rev. and Mrs. Berger and daughter. Convention of Women’s Missionary Society postponed to May 27 at Mt. Moriah Baptist. Hemlock Grove Grange names Etta Cullums as home economics chair and discusses theater contest. play Mrs. O’Leary’s Cow bought. Others note attendance at rural life services and local visits. Freddy Sisson recovering from tonsillectomy. various relatives visiting Minersville and Portsmouth areas.
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Pomeroy
Hemlock Grove
Etta Cullums
Home Economics Committee
Sylvia Midkiff
Goldie Story
Harry Ohlinger
Columbus
Karl Rauch
Harry Smith
C. F. Tompkins
Augusta Genheimer
Lewis C. Berger
Portsmouth
Freddy Sisson
Leland Sisson
Electa Circle
the Missionary Society
Talbott
H. M. Cross
Edison Baker
Gravel Hill
William Beaver
Thomas Durst
Land Park
Heath Methodist Church
Dr. J. B. McClure Dies at 79 in Marietta
Dr. J. B. McClure of Marietta died aged 79 at Memorial Hospital after a stroke. He practiced medicine there for over 50 years, served as radiologist, city health commissioner for 30 years, and Washington County coroner. Born in Marietta, he studied at Marietta College and University of Cincinnati College of Medicine. Survived by his wife and a brother Charles R. McClure of Portland. brothers Frank and J. Harry, and sister Miss Ella McClure preceded him. He was honored by the Ohio State Medical Association in 1950. He was known in the Harrisonville area.
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Middleport
C. P. Dutton
J. B. McClure
Memorial Hospital
Marietta
John Brown McClure
James McClure
Sara Ane Greene McClure
Newport
Marietta Academy
Marietta College
College of Medicine
University of Cincinnati
Washington County Medical Society
Ohio State Medical Association
Marietta Memorial Hospital
Washington County
Charles R. McClure
Portland
Frank McClure
J. Harry McClure
Ella McClure
McClure
Harrisonville
Middleport Personal Notes Highlight Local Moves and Travel
Mr and Mrs Webb Smith of Columbus are guests of Mr and Mrs M C Hobart with Mrs Smith Shd Hobart sisters. The Wilsons move to Akron with children Bobby Mary and Linda. Their son John serves in the U S Navy at Norfolk. The Wards visit Mothers Day weekend. Derby attendees include Rue Smoak Russell. Nancy Reed travels to Florida with E A and Mrs Reed. Mildred Hawley escorts her class to Gallipolis for a picnic. Pastor Wert Dean spoke in Grayson Ky at Kentucky Christian College convocation. Mrs Shirley Mills and Mrs Gail Miller visit Holzer Hospital for observation.
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Webb Smith
Columbus
M. C. Hobart
Don Ward
Rutland St
Everett. Bangerter
L. A. Bangerter
Thomas Rue
Roger Smoak
Homer J. Russell
Nancy Reed
Emma Springer
Tuppers Plains
Florida
E. A. Reed
Sarasota
Middleport
Mildred Hawley
Church of Christ
Fortification Hill
Gallipolis
Wert Dean
Grayson
Kentucky Christian College
Shirley Mills
Gail Miller
Sandra
Sandy
Hol|zer Hospital
County Dance Opens 4-H Camp Fund Drive at Pomeroy
An all county dance to open the 4-H camp fund drive will be held this evening at the Pomeroy Junior High School auditorium from 7 pm to midnight. Round and square dancing will be featured with a grand march and a cake walk as special features.
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Pomeroy
Pomeroy Junior High School
Birth Notice for Michael Edward Caruthers in Middleport
Announcement of birth of a son to Pfe and Mrs Levi E Caruthers on April 27 naming Michael Edward. Grandparents Mrs S A Caruthers of Middleport Route 1 and Mr and Mrs Bernard Hall of Alexandria VA. Private Caruthers stationed in Korea Meigs County. Also lists marriage licenses for Gerald Kelly and Jean Eichinger, Pamella Miller and Gladys Phillips in Washington and Long Bottom.
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Middleport
Pfe
Levi E. Caruthers
Michael Edward
S. A. Caruthers
Bernard Hall
Alexandria
Caruthers
Korea
Meigs
Gerald Kelly
Mason
A Jean Eichinger
Pamelia Miller
Washington
Ohio
Gladys Phillips
Long Bot
Tom
Comedy Play At Rutland High School Friday And Saturday
Rutland Athletic Association sponsors a two night comedy at the Rutland High School Auditorium with an all male cast playing multiple roles. The Pomeroy Night Court Review features a list of performers including Jack Cowle Roy Segler Norman Hysell Ronnie Smith and many others with Miss Vinn Lizza directing and Betty Brown as pianist. Proceeds fund athletic equipment for the school.
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Pomeroy
Rutland High School Audiitorium
Rutland Athletic Association
Jack Cowle
Roy Segler
Rutland Belles
Norman Hysell
Ronnie Smith
Sour Puss
Fred George
Sam
Grafton Null
Vinn Lizza
H. M. Rickard Company
Betty Brown
Rev Walter Leaves Sunday Church Elects Officers
POMEROY The annual church meeting elected officers at the First Baptist Church. Nine additions were reported and the church debt free with strong missionary giving. Rev M R Walter resigns to become pastor at Top Baptist Church Sunbury Co. He organized Bend Ministerial Association and weekly Bible clubs for children averaging 100.
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Walter Wolfe
James Stephenson
Dayton Strickland
Elmer Wickham
Carol Cook
Frankie Wipple
Ed Foster
Aten Shain
B. F. Turner
John Foster
Norman Wince
Vernon Wince
Norman Smith
Edith Cook
George Shivier
Harry Bailey
Hugh Daniels
Lorain Sterrett
Dale Wipple
B. ¥. Turner
J. H. Stephertson
Hugh Danis
M. R. Walter
Top Baptist Church
Sunbury
Walter
Bend Ministerial Association
Mason, Hartford
New Maven
Mothers Day Observed in Middleport Churches
Mothers Day observances announced across Middleport churches. First Baptist plans 10:15 a.m. service with sermon "A Stone for a Loaf" by Rev. Charles M. Pomeroy. choir to sing "A Mother's Prayer" by Wilson. evening sermon "On Knowing How to Abound" at 7:30. Heath Methodist reports 10:30 a.m. worship, outreach events, and WSCS changes. other churches list services and activities for the day.
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Middleport
First Baptist Church
Charles M. Pomeroy
Wilson
Meigs County Land Transfers
Vergie Pickens Krider transfers 86 acres in Sutton Township to Cana. Kenneth Krider and Betty Krider join Krider in transferring parcels in Sutton Township to Dana Salser. Dey Hysel transfers parcels in Salisbury Township to Lyle W. Hysell. Laura B. Waugh transfers lots in Middleport to Bessie A. Waugh.
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Vergie Pickens Krider
Sutton Township
Ergie Pickens Krider
Kenneth Krider
Betty Krider
Dana Salser
Dey Hysel
Lyle W. Hysell
Salisbury Township
Laura B. Waugh
Bessie A. Waugh
Middleport
Vacation Bible School Set For June 4 Through 15
POMEROY educators prepare a community Vacation Bible School directed by Rev. Harold Hess. Classes run 9:00 to 11:30 each morning June 4 to 15 at Federated Church parish house and two Methodist church buildings for beginners preschool through intermediate ages.
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Pomeroy
Community Vacation
Harold Hess
Federated Church
Lodwicks announce birth of son Richard Malcolm
Mr and Mrs Harry Lodwick Jr of Chester announce the birth of a son at Holzer Hospital on Tuesday May 8 This is their first child and he is named Richard Malcolm Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Harry Lodwick the Rev and Mrs John Bolin all of Chester Mrs Lodwick is the former Juanita Bolin and formerly lived in Middleport with her parents
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Middlepoft
Harry Lodwick, Jr
Chester
Holzer Hospital
Lodwicks
Richard Malcolm
Harry Lodwick
John Bolin
Lodwick
Juanita Bolin
Middleport
Birth of Son to Mr and Mrs John Remenar in Battle Creek
Announcement from Middleport notes the birth of their first child a son named Charles Stephen to Mr and Mrs John Remenar with Elizabeth Swindler as a parent and grandparents Mrs Wyatt Swindler and Charles Swindler of Middleport.
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Middleport
John Remenar
Elizabeth Swindler
Battle Creek
Michigan
Charles Stephen
Wyatt Swindler
Charles Swindler
June Whaley Places Sixth in Regionals
June Whaley, who won first in the Meigs County Talent Revue in Middleport, placed sixth in the WLW regional star search at the Murphy Theater Wilmington. Winners were chosen by audience applause, poise, presentation and showmanship. Master of Ceremonies was Dick Whittie of Cincinnati. The top five advance to semi finals in Dayton this evening.
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Pomeroy
June Whaley
Meigs County
Middleport
WLW
Murphy Theater
Wilmington
Dick Whittie
Cincinnati
Dayton
Social Security Help at City Hall on Wednesday
A Portsmouth Social Security Administration representative will visit Pomeroy City Hall on Wednesday from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. to assist retired workers, dependents, and survivors with claims and to issue social security cards. Informational leaflets on the amended act will be distributed. John R. Chatfield notes that under the new law retired insured workers may earn up to $50 monthly in covered work and still receive benefits. If earnings exceed $50, report it. no benefit if over $50 and wages. If beneficiary is over $75, there are no earnings restrictions.
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Pomeroy
Portsmouth
The
Social Security Administration
Pomeroy City Hall
John R. Chatfield
Meigs
Chatfield
OPS Talks On Price Stabilization Panel At Pomeroy
Four OPS analysts will lead a 2 pm Wednesday panel in Pomeroy to discuss how OPS regulation affects industries and business. A previous meeting was canceled by a location misunderstanding, and Meigs County merchants will hear from a four member panel led by Edward F. Wagner. Speakers: Raymond Hudson foods, Edwin W. Sanner automotive, Samuel H. Rowe food, W. Ray McNamara fuel and chemicals.
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Pomeroy
Office of Price Stabilization
Meigs County
Edward F. Wagner
Columbus
Raymond
Hudson
Restaurant and Foods
Edwin W. Sanner
Automotive
Samuel H. Rowe
Food
W. Ray McNamara
Fuel and Chemicals
Daughter Reported In Critical Condition
MIDDLEPORT the condition of Cinda Lou Perez 19 months old daughter of Mr and Mrs Quentin Perez of Jackson and niece of Mrs John Bolin remains unchanged at Holzer Hospital in a critical condition as an aftermath of whooping cough She has been in the hospital four weeks.
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Middleport
Cinda Lou Perez
Quentin Perez
Jackson
John Bolin
Holzer Hospital
Bolin
Pomeroy Baccalaureate to Be Held May 20
Pomeroy High School will hold the seventy fifth baccalaureate services May 20 at 7 30 p m in the Junior High Auditorium. W A Smith superintendent announced Rev Harold Heig will deliver The Valley of Dry Bones. Chairing and prayers will be by Rev L M Mohrhoff and Rev William Morgan. Forty one seniors will be honored. The Brass Choir Mixed Choir and Girls Choir will perform. Commencement follows May 24 at 8 p m with Roger Barrett of Ohio University delivering the address.
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Pomeroy
Pomeroy High School
Harold Heig
Federated Church
L. M. Mohrhoff
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
William Morgan
J. E. White
Ray Woodgeard
Nolan Swackhamer
Riegger
Haworth
Roger Barrett
Ohio University
Pomeroy Church News Highlights Local Services
A collection of church schedules from Pomeroy area parishes lists services, Sunday schools, and minister names across St Pauls Lutheran Hobson Church of Christ in Christian Union Christ Church Naomi Baptist ERATED Christian Science Zion Church of Christ Syracuse Nazarene Pomeroy Hartford Baptist Parish and more. Details include service times, themes, youth programs, and midweek gatherings across multiple congregations.
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Hobson Church OF Christ IN Christian Union
H. O. Cart
Cna Cae
Church OF Christ
William Morgan
Naomi Baptist
H. E. Harris
BYPU
Wednesee
Deer Meeting
Erated
Harold F. Hess
Youth Fellowship
The
Methodist Church
Friendly Circle
Pomeroy
Middleport
Minersville
Christian Science
Zion Church OF Christ
Richard Bain
Eugene Kitzmiller
Rutland
Syracuse Nazarene
Hartford
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Bradbury Church OF
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Dexter Chu
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Burlingham
A. N. Maxwell
Chesterhill
Marion High School
Lodi Township
Ruth
S. CE
Shade
Almira P. Hanning
Thomas Hardy
John W. Jackson
Sabra G. Reigner
John F. Newcomb
Pomeroy Social Notes
Pomeroy Personals
Howard Cline
Thomas Chalker
Bobbie
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Akron
Lewis Walker
Virgil Walker
Hibla Terrell
Jeanne
Sharpsburg
Butch
Sharon Walker
Baptist Youth Fellowship
WSCS
Mary Root
M. L. French
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J. R. Gentry
Rodney Downing
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L. W. Hysell
Vacation Bible School
Whaley
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Voice of the Theatre
Proudly
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Wabash Avenue
Betty Grable
Victor Mature
Buffalo Stampede
Church News of
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L. M Mohrhoff
Ponte
Masons Driveinz
John Wayne
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Ernest Tubbs
Rafe Davis
Charles Starrett
Smiley Burnette
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Zachery Scott
Disney
Joan Evans
Farley Granger
OUR Very Own
Erret Flynn
Patricia Wymore
Rocky Mountain
MGM
Goodyear West
Endico Guaranti
Jhnson
the Fair Stores
Nelsonville
Pomeroy Bend
Rex Allen
Deff
Donnell “Alfalfa
Switzer
MY True Story
Helen Walker Willard Parker
Sun. Mon
Patricia Neal
Ward Bond
Philip Carey
Temple Middleport
Purple Hills
Gene Autry
de Dennison
Pat Buttram
Don Beddoe "Revenue Agent
Douglas Kennedy
Dean Willes
Onslow Stevens
Lyle Talbot
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ARMY
Bendvue Pomeroy
Shadow OF the West
Wilson Andy Clyde
State Penitentiary
Warner Baxter
Karen Booth
Robert Shayne
Rick Vallin
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