Graduation events set for Meigs County Schools
Meigs County schools announce 94 seniors will graduate this year across six district high schools. Carpen ter HS lists Burke Morris Stansbury. Chester HS has 22 graduates including Bailey and Cross. Harrisonville HS to graduate seven. Racine HS hosts 26 graduates. Tuppers Plains HS has 17 graduates. Rutland HS schedules 19 graduates tonight.
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Pomeroy County
C. O. Chapman
Carpenter High School
Roger Burke
Clayton Morris
Wanda Lou Stansbury
Chester High School
Audrey Bailey
James Bailey
Betty Buckley
Paul Cross
Phyllis Dill
Alfred Frank
Roger Frecker
Donna Gaul
Dwight Milhoan
Rita Petty
Grace Pickens
Bertie Lou Prince
Betty Linn Prince
Charles Pyles
Eileen Riebel
Eugene Ritchie
Gail Smalley
Avis Spencer
Kathleen Torrence
Donald Russell
Junior White
Howard Wolfe
Harrisonville High School
Helen Alkire
Mervin Chase
Bertha Douglas
Cecil Haning
Leroy Lambert
Esther Ross
Maxine Starcher
Racine High School
FHA Elects Officers Plans Future Events
Fu ture Homemakers Association elected officers for 1948 49 at a May 11 meeting in the high school. Betty Demp sky is president and Mary Gilmore vice president with Wilma Price secretary and Grace McDonald treasurer. Grace Montgomery is district vice president and Julia Wilt is news reporter. Grace McDonald named song leader and Patricia Kennedy pianist. A picnic at Roadside Park is set for June 10 and a swimming party at Gallipolis on July 21. The group plans an exhibit at the Meigs County Fair with Mary Gilmore as exhibit chairman.
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Middleport
Future Homemakers Association
Betty Dempsky
Mary Gilmore
Wilma Price
Grace McDonald
Grace Montgomery
Julia Wilt
Patricia Kennedy
Gallipolis
Meigs County Fair
James Weber Services Scheduled Sunday
Funeral services for James Weber who died at his home in Keno Ohio will be held Sunday at 2 p m at the residence Burial will be in Ridenour cemetery Friends may call anytime at the Keno residence Ewing Funeral Home directs the arrangements
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Pomeroy
James Weber
Keno
Ohio
Ridenour Cemetery
Ewing Funeral Home
Louella Conde Granted Divorce From Robert Conde
Louella Conde and Robert Conde are divorced per Common Pleas Court records. Louella Quillen was restored as her maiden name. The action cites gross neglect of duty as the grounds.
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Pomeroy
Louella Conde
Robert Conde
Common Pleas
Louella Quillen
Senior girls guests of BPWC at Middleport meeting
Senior girls of Middleport High School were honored guests at a Business and Professional Women's Club meeting at First Presbyterian Church. Mrs. H L Ward spoke on opportunities after high school, and delegates to the Akron state convention were appointed. Reports on Cancer Society fundraising were given by chairmen.
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Middleport
Middleport High School
First Presbyterian Church
Women’s Association
Lillian Lewis Stieff
Susan Park
BPWC
H. L. Ward
MHS
Homer G. Russell
Akron
Cancer Society
Pomeroy Church News Highlights Local Services
The Pomeroy area churches list weekly schedules for Bible school worship and services. Churches include Pomeroy Church of Christ, Christian Science Society, Church of the Nazarene Syracuse, First Baptist Pomeroy, First Baptist Rutland, Pomeroy U B Circuit with Mt Herman, Bunker Hill Nease Chapel and Letart Falls.
Meigs County Land Transfers Highlight Local Property Moves
Meigs County land transfers show multiple deeds across Rutland Letart and Pom eroy. Transfers include Sherman Bobo to Bid Bobo and Earl Van Zandt 51 acres plus 11 acres to Rutland. Additional parcels change hands among Amberg erger Harper McMurray Hawk Bailey Nichols and others.
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Geraldine
Warren Hague
Helen Daugherty
Alphous R. Hague
Fannie
W. M. McMurray
J. Willis McMurray
Pomeroy
Horace E
Susie Kibble
Bernard
Eva Adams
Olive
Harry
Lillian Findley
Vincent Hawk
Orange
Forest A
Margaret A. Bailey
Wilbur B
Lelia K. Bailey
Chester
Cyrus Cash Nichols
Minnie Nichols
Cora L. Buckley
Salem
Former Pomeroy Dentist Dies in Lexington
Dr. Charles J. Zimmer, former Pomeroy dentist, died at his Lexington home on May 12. He is survived by his wife Mary, son Charles, daughter Elizabeth, and three grandchildren. Zimmer retired from practice years ago due to ill health.
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Pomeroy
Charles J. Zimmer
Lexington
Mary
Charles
Elizabeth
Zimmer
Local Social Notes Track Mirth and Memorials in Middleport
The Ladies Bible Class met at Mrs. Charles Mayes home with Mrs. Elizabeth Kerby assisting. Donations to the cancer drive were approved. Numerous guests attended including Mrs. Riva Crans and Mrs. H. M. Cross. A Mother’s Day dinner was hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Wines. Local members attended hospital events in Lakin West Virginia and Columbus trips filled the week with visits from relatives and out‑of‑town guests.
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Middleport
Ladies Bible
First Baptist Church
Charles Mayes
Grant St
Elizabeth Kerby
Victor Grim
Harry Hysell
Kirby
Frank Guinther
Riva Crans
Point Pleasant
H. M. Cross
Virginia Mayes
Wilbur Wines
Cheshire
Lonnie Farley
Marietta
Eddie Boyer
Marvin Yeanger
Richard Fink
Judy
Gatewood Gomer
Lakin State Hospital
Lakin
W.va
Charles Gomer
C. L. Wood
Charleston
Carl Gilmore
Joan
Judson White
Columbus
Dallas Blevins
B. F. Parmalee
Trinidad
Parmalees
Jack Rothwell
Rawlings-Coats Funeral Home
Robert Sever
Robert Dean
David Michael
East Canton
Baptist Church Names New Officers in Middleport
At First Baptist Church in Middleport a vote elected new officers including trustees George Baker H M Cross Harry Houdashelt Paul Smart Leo Russell and T A May treasurer Florine Talbott organist Ferne Bradbury Sunday school treasurer Jean Bennett Sunday school secretary Ferne B Roush and superintendent George Baker assistant superintendent Mrs A R Pullen missionary treasurer Mrs Willis Anthony clerk Mrs Harry Houdashelt finance committee Mrs Charles Bennett Mrs L O Gardner and Mrs George Baker ushers Willis Anthony Kalad Hindy Leo Russell James Pullen David Darst Jr and deacons George Baker Clarence Clark Vaughn McKnight J Q Rice Harold Roush Paul Smart Harry Houdashelt deaconesses Mrs Charles Bennett Mrs George Baker Mrs L O Gardner Mrs Dana Hamilton Mrs J O Leonard and Mrs A R Pullen.
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Middleport
First Baptist Church
George Baker
H. M. Cross
Harry Houdashelt
Paul Smart
Leo Russell
T. A. May
Florine Talbott
Ferne Bradbury
Jean Bennett
Ferne B. Roush
A. R. Pullen
Willis Anthony
Charles Bennett
L. O. Gardner
Kalad Hindy
James Pullen
David Darst, Jr
Clarence Clark
Vaughn McKnight
J. Q. Rice
Harold Roush
Dana Hamilton
J. O. Leonard
Pomeroy Couple Wed In Panama City Church Ceremony
Ruth Ann Goetz daughter of Mrs Gertrude Goetz Hightower Panama City Florida married Beverly K Berry of Little Rock Arkansas in a February 14 ceremony at St Andrews Presbyterian Church Panama City Rev R D Daffin officiated The bride wore turquoise gabardine suit with white roses corsage Maid of honor Martha Ann Stevens wore pink velvet Best man Carl Corley The couple plans to live in Little Rock Berry will resume studies as nautical engineer at the University after Navy service The bride formerly lived in Middleport and attended Bay County High School in Panama City The notes also report a Women’s Society of World Service annual Mother and Daughter dinner at Enterprise church with fourteen members and 22 guests and a WSWS convention report and program notes
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Martha Ann Stevens
Carl Corley
Middleport
Florida
Bay County High School
Panama City
Fla
Berry
Sugar Run
Pomeroy
Women's Society of World Service
Evangelical
UB Church, Enterprise
E. N. Arnold
WSWS
Portsmouth
Ohio
Eldon Weeks
Herbert Dixon
Albert Brown
Gilkey hosts Sunday guests from area families
Guests of Mr. and Mrs. Dale Gilkey of Gallipolis included his parents Mr. and Mrs. Charles Gilkey of Harrisonville Road Henry Jenkinson of Pomeroy Mr. and Mrs. James Luellen of Gallipolis and Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Walker of Canal Winchester.
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Dale Gilkey
Gallipolis
Mr. Gilkey
Charles Gilkey
Harrisonville Road
Henry Jenkinson
Pomeroy
James Luellen
Jerry Walker
Canal Winchester
Rea Birth Notice for Roger William in Kirksville
Dr and Mrs George W Rea announce the birth of a son Roger William on May 7 in Kirksville Missouri Grandparents are Mr and Mrs George Rea of Syracuse New York.
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Pomeroy
George W. Rea
Kirksville
Roger William
George Rea
Syracuse
Middleport Church News Highlights Weekly Services
Middleport HEATH METHODIST Church led by Rev. W B Moore schedules Sunday School at 9 30 a m and a 10 30 a m worship with Pentecost theme Youth Fellowship at 6 p m WSCS postponed to June First Baptist Church under Rev Charles Pomeroy holds 9 15 a m school 10 15 a m worship with sermon Things Spiritual Jr Hi and Junior Society at 6 30 p m Evening service at 7 30 p m Sting of Sin sermon A nursery is being established at First Presbyterian under deacons wives for parents with young children Syracuse Presbyterian Church hosts 9 30 a m Sunday School led by Robert Harden Miss Irene McDowell addresses the class Evening worship at 7 30 p m is delivered by Dr Homer G McMillen of Middleport
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Heath Methodist Church
W. B. Moore
First Baptist Church
Charles Pomeroy
George Baker
Jr-Hi
Kal
Mary Hindy
Betty Darst
Beulah White
First Presbyterian Church
Homer G. McMillen
James Buchanan
Syracuse Presbyterian Church
Robert Harden
Irene McDowell
Middleport
Reedsville Resident Dies at 80
Charles Chevalier 80 who died at his home near Reedsville Wednesday night will be buried in the adjoining cemetery after funeral services Saturday at 2 p m at Reedsville Church. Survived by wife Minnie six sons Vera at home C W Chevalier New Lexington Herman Ivan Sam all of Reedsville Roy Hockingport and a daughter Nelma Lancaster.
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Reedsville
Charles Chevalier
Mr. Chevalier
Minnie
Vera
C. W. Chevalier
New Lexington
Herman
Ivan
Sam
Roy
Hockingport
Nelma
Lancaster
Mason Clinic Admits Several Patients in May Briefs
Harold Kauff of Middleport was admitted for minor surgery on May 6. Michael Swatzel of Pomeroy and Robert Shinn of Hemlock Grove were admitted in May for tonsillectomy. Mr and Mrs Guy Priddy of Cheshire welcomed a son on May 7. Mrs Irving Karr Jr of Syracuse was discharged May 8. Oscar Henry of Clifton, W Va was discharged in May.
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Harold Kauff
Middleport
Michael Swatzel
Pomeroy
Robert Shinn
Hemlock Grove
Guy Priddy
Cheshire
Irving Karr, Jr
Syracuse
Oscar Henry
Clifton
W.va
Grand Jury Planned for May Session
The May term of the grand jury will be called into session Monday May 17, as reported on Thursday.
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Pomeroy
Covert Couple Announce Birth Of Daughter Jacqueline
Mr. and Mrs. Jack Covert announce the birth of a daughter, Jacqueline, at Holzer Hospital Thursday morning. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Covert and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Swindler of Middleport. Great grandparents include Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Ramsey of Middleport and Mr. and Mrs. T. P. Hall of Buffalo, W. Va.
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Middleport
Jack Covert
Jacqueline
Holzer Hospital
Arthur Covert
Charles Swindler
C. W. Ramsey
T. P. Hall
Buffalo
W. Va
Patient Returns Home to Laurel Cliff
Mrs Leroy Hiett wife of Rev. Mr Hiett was discharged from Holzer Hospital and returned to her home in Laurel Cliff Thursday afternoon.
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Pomeroy
Leroy Hiett
Mr. Hiett
Holzer Hospital
Laurel Cliff
Well-Cast Senior Comedy Staged For Middleport Crowd
The Fighting Littles a three act senior class comedy at Middleport High School drew a full audience with two thirds showtime attendance. Cast centered on the Littles led by Filmer and Goody with Lee Smith Iris Palmer and a host of classmates. The evening featured student performances, special acts by the school orchestra and Boys Quartet directed by N P Swackhammer with piano by Mrs. Swackhammer.
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Middleport
Goody
Iris Palmer
Olita
Mary Louise Thomas
Littles
Ham Ellers
Harry Featherstone
Antoinette
Filmer
Marie Greenlee
Henrietta
Marilyn Knopp
Norman Peel
James Haggerty
Harpeddle
Norman
Kenny Sauer
Raymond Maxwell
Kenneth Sauer
James Roller
Adrienne Mills
Grace MacDonald
June Seines
Charles Tewksbury
Glenn Glaze
Roger Dillard
Robert Richards
Jean Searls
Bruce Bingham
David Diles
Harold Rice
Charles Walburn
N. P. Swackhammer
Lime Dealers Meet To Discuss 1948 Program Prices
Lime dealers interested in furnishing lime under the 1948 program will meet in the AAA offices on Tuesday May 15 at 8 p.m. to discuss prices.
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Pomeroy
AAA
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Meigs County
Betty Pullins
Melvin Reid
Iris Mae Rice
Bertine Sealy
Virginia Lee Sisson
Robert White
Rutland High School
Dana Barton
Max Bolen
William Buck
Hazel Burney
Ruth Cross
Thomas Donahue
James Grueser
Naomi Graham
Beulah Canaday
Leroy Kessinger
Donna Luckoo
Geraldine Minor
Carl Morris
Bill Perry
Betty Preston
Ronald Siders
Ralph Swan
Janet Theobald
Esther Tillis
Liberty
Middleport, Ohio
Hollywood
Ernest Tubb
King of the Hillbillies
Lori Talbott
Helen Boyce
Earl Hodgking
Frontier Fighters
Buster Crabbe
al “Fuzzy
St. John
Bruce Edwards
Betty Grable
Dan Dailey
Mona Freeman
Sara Allgood
Brenda Joyce
Donald Woods
Terry Austin
Daisy
Donald Duck
Donald
Big Red
Citizens National Bank
the Friendly Bank
Federal Deposit Insurance Corp
FHA
Church OF Christ
Church of Christ A. D
Church of Christ! Bible School
Ralph Pollock
Christian Endeavor Hour
Mrs
Margaret
Merry Men
Pomeroy Bend
Dance
B&epw
Church News of
Church OF the Nazarene
Clare St. John
First Baptist
Paul W. Nye
Hi Baptist Youth Fellowship
Pomeroy Baptist Association Women’s Society
Pomeroy Church
Rutland
Pomeroy UB
C. P. Hinton
Mt. Herman
Christian Endeavor
Bunker Hill
Nease
Letart Falls
Middleport Social Notes
White Rose Lodge
Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen
Ellen Souders
John Dilliard
Mary Jane Coffee Shop
Allen Knopp
Clyde Winebrenner
Baptist Church New
Pomeroy Social Notes
Pomeroy Personals
Middleport Church News
Grand Jury
Meigs
Cripple Creek
Allan Lane
Little Beaver
Dick Tracy's
Ralph Byrd
Lyle Latell
Temple Middleport
Son OF
Roaring Dan
Johnny Mack Brown
Crimson Key
Kent Taylor
Ralph Byrd Lyle Talbot Sun
Voice OF the Turtle
Ronald Reagan
Eleanor Parker
Bendvue Pomeroy
Boomtown
Jack Hoxie
Frances Gifford
Tom Neal
By Francis Klein
Helen Gilkey
Bessie Glaze
Joan Kircher
Don Becker
Bob Turner
Etta Mae Burrell
Vivian Karr
Bill Moore
Malcolm Miller
Bill Russell
Colleen Waddell
Mary Rolins
James Ervin
Ruth Pratt
Dorothy Don Duffield
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Middleport Book Store
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