Local Churches Mark Mother's Day and Pentecost in Middleport
Middleport churches held services blending Mother's Day and Pentecost with floral tributes to eldest and most-prolific mothers. Church groups led Sunday School, prayers, poems, and music. First Baptist marked Rev. Pomeroy's fifth anniversary. Heath Church featured solos and choir numbers. youth groups later visited Fortification Hill for an outing and supper.
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Middleport
Church of Christ
Guy Patay
Reynolds
Joe Young, Jr
Hawiley
George Russell
Marvin Kelly
Lesta Gothard
First Presbyterian Church
William Atkins
Alice Williams
Lowell Ob
Youth Fellowship
Nan Moore
L. A. Bangerter
Fortification Hill
Gallipolis
Middleport Social Notes Highlights Local Club Hosts
Middleport reports a Canasta Club gathering hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Edison Baker with guests including Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Russell and others. Russell won high score. Also notes a birthday shower for Peggy Darst at Mary Jane Coffee Shop with a California husband en route to Korea. Other items cover Florence Buch’s return from Xenia for grandson David Bush’s birthday, who celebrated despite mumps, plus church group meetings and memorial planning discussions at local venues.
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Middleport
Edison Baker
Wallace Russell
Robert Tignor
Joe Jindy
Russell
Dale Darst
Peggy Lewis
Mary Jane Coffee Shop
California
Korea
U. S
Florence, Buch
Xenia
Francis Bush
David Bush
David
Comic Play Is Presented At Rutland
Rutland High School auditorium hosts Night Court Revue a comedy with judge Jack Cowle and many Meigs County men in male and female roles. Cast includes Segier Fred George Howard Strong Robert Hill Cash Bahr Bob Dennison Junior Hofman Bill Graham John Richman Mickey Williams J. W. Vandall Henry Ewing Bob Nelson Eddie Romine Dallas Wallace Frank Cheesebrew Roy Snowden Jim Thomas Paul Morris Henry Null Garen Stout Miss Betty Brown director Missinn Ligza of H. M. Rickard Company. Proceeds benefit Rutland Athletic Association for new equipment.
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Rutland
Rutland High School
Meigs County
Jack Cowle
Segier
Fred George
Howard Strong
Robert Hill
Cash Bahr
Bob Dennison
Junior Hofman
Bill Graham
John Richman
Mickey Williams
J. W. Vandall
Henry Ewing
Bob Nelson
Eddie Romine
Dallas Wallace
Frank Cheesebrew
Roy Snowden
Jim Thomas
Paul Morris
Henry Null
Gra*en Stout
Betty Brown
Missinn Ligza
H. M. Rickard Company
Rutland Athletic Association
Miss Badgley Receives Three Year Attendance Pin
In Middleport Ethel Badgley of First Baptist Church Sunday School earned a three year attendance pin for missing only one Sunday in two years. She serves as recording secretary in the Junior Department and pianist. Also honored was Judson Pomeroy, son of the Rev and Mrs C M Pomeroy, with a three year pin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Ethel Badgley
First Baptist Church
Badgley
Friendly Circle Meet Planned at Federated Church Tuesday
The Friendly Circle of the Federated Church meets at the church Tuesday evening. Hostesses Mrs Marie Houck Mrs Pauline Mayers and Mrs Edna Miller will host. A book review by Mrs Charlotte Lawrence is part of the program.
Ohio road contract bids sought for multiple projects
Sealed proposals in Columbus Ohio are invited for three road improvement contracts on State Route No 10 and others in Ames Morgan Homer and Union area. Proposals 1 and 2 form one project with a combined scope and funding. Proposal 3 covers additional sections. Bid dates and wage rules are outlined with right to reject any bid.
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Ames
Oute 100
Berm
Morgan County
Ohio
Homer
Union
Maine
Tes
Department of Industrial Relations
State Highway Department
Tace Renate
Bbeputy Direct
Saa Kau
Ae Dirseter
Seventh Grade Junior Band Have Parties at Middleport
Seventh graders and Junior Band members of Middleport School enjoyed a weekend of events. Friday's Seventh Grade party at the high school gym featured games and square dancing, led by chairman Miss Mary Ohlinger and co-teachers Thomas Robinson Robert Christel and John Shank. Saturday's Junior Band picnic at Portland State Park drew 35 members, with co-chairmen Mrs. Bruce Lloyd and Mrs. Sidney T. Russell directing bands boosters. Special guests included James Larson band director and several mothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middle Port
Middleport
Mary Ohlinger
Thomas Robinson
Robert Christel
John Shank
Portland State Park
Bruce Lloyd
Sidney T. Russell
James Larson
Larson
Cedric Clark
David C. Miller
Leo Kennedy
Willard Stivers
Lloyd
Russell
Legion Auxiliary welcomes four high school artistes at Rutland
The Rutland American Legion Auxiliary met at the Legion hall with four high school girls Alberta Snowden Barbara Delaney June Patterson and Darlene Wolf providing entertainment Refreshments were served A follow up meeting is planned for May 21 Several local families and relatives visited one another over the weekend including Thelma Mickles from Columbus visiting relatives in Rutland and other neighbors Cpl Dana Barton arrived on furlough and Pvt Victor Cremeans plans a Seattle return after a 10 day furlough Numerous Saturday and weekend visits to and from Marion Columbus Genoa Piketon Roseville and Diamond are noted along with local residents and teachers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawwence Schmitt
Paul Swick
Ernest Burk, Jr
Charles Greer
Adeline Snowden
Alberta
Claude Janey
Barbara
Nancy
Betty Siders
Marion Nicolson
Ethel Snowden
Cpl
Dana Barton
Burel
Barton
Victor Cremeans
Seattle
Wash
James Haley
Haley
Edgar Wolf
Diamond
W. V
Eugene Kennedy
Columbus
Charles Kennedy
Tra Wolf
Roseville
Wolf
Dewey Bently
Hazel Carr
Gallipolis
Birthday Party Observed for Randy Sue Mantey
A Middleport family celebration marked Randy Sue Mantey’s eighth birthday at her grandparents home Emmett and Mrs Mantey. Guests included Calista Searls Ruth Ann Edwards Tulle Edwards Eddie Yeanger Ronnie and Carol Jacobs Colleen Wilson. Games were played and Ronnie Jacobs won a prize. Randy Sue’s Akron parents Mr and Mrs Randall Mantey attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Emmett Mantey
Randy Sue Mantey
Calista Searls
Ruth Ann Edwards
Tulle Edwards
Eddie Yeanger
Ronnie
Carol Jacobs
Colleen Wilson
Ronnie Jacobs
Akron
Randy
Sue
Randal ‘Maniey
Visitors and Mother's Day Guests Around Masonee Area
A rundown of visitors and relatives spending Mother's Day weekend and nearby days in Masonee and surrounding areas. Guests include Mrs. Julius Fischer and Mrs. Harry Kelly at 8 Third Ave, Colum bus travelers, Dayton relatives, Albany Georgia visitors, Akron and Columbus residents, and others visiting local families through Mother's Day with many staying into the week.
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FE. R. Lama
Third Ave
Julius Fischer
Harry Kelly
Anna Kentner
Nelsonville
Joe Longstreth
Phillip of Thimiway
Kenneth McElhinny
Russell
Rusel Bailey
Will Struble
Richard Quelette
Andrea
Columbus
Robert Harris
Maurice Walker
Dorothy Scott
Albany
L. D. Scott
Masonee
Sergeant Walker
WU. S. Army
Randall Manley
Randy
James Ashley
Akron
Charles Lucas
Marjorie
Rodney
Homer Jones
Lena McElhinny
Harry Frazier
Charleston
Elizabeth LaRue
Pearl St
Stella E. Smith
Salem Center
William Yeager
Kent
C. E. Vance
Palmer St
Vances
Vance
Nile Price
Clarence Kunze
Grace Johnson
Hez Root
Kunze
Miss Johnson
David C. Miller
Athens
Oscar Fulter
Miller
Pulton
Dorothy C 13
Ironton
Newspaper Carriers Seek Congress Participation
The campaign invites readers to support newspaper boys running for the National Carrier Boy Congress to be held in Washington, D C on June 21. Carriers will deliver and collect 25 million Defense Bond pledges as part of a public service effort, with White House honors and tours of Pentagon and Capitol included.
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U. S. Treasury Department
Minuteman
America
U. S. Defense
Washington
White House
Pentagon
Capitol
Congress
Meigs County 4-H Club notes summarize May activities
Meigs County 4-H groups held meetings in May with clubs electing secret pals, planning boat excursions, and welcoming new members Gloria Swindell and Eileen Burson. Activities included demonstrations on deviled eggs, games, a Wiener roast, and a softball team formation. Next meetings set for May 14 22 and 28 at various members’ homes and Grange Hall.
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Burlingham
Bedford Trimble
Patricia Jones
Gloria Swindell
Eileen Burson
Grace Jones
Alfred
Grange Hall
Robert Robinson
Jolly Girls
Carolyn _ Sisson
Chester So and Sew Club
Howard Knight
Madalyn Browne
Betty Nelson
Chester
Four Arrests Are Reported Over Weekend
GALLIPOLIS The State Highway Patrol reports four arrests over the weekend with three awaiting trial Monday before Judge William H. Jones. Robert L. Jones, 26, Gallipolis, in County Jail for unsafe operation, pending a hearing after a Saturday $25 fine for petty larceny. sought in Point Pleasant for a hit and run. Charles P. Fry, 51, Middleport, held on physical control of a motor vehicle while intoxicated. Ruben Swartz, 67, Chesire, arrested for intoxication. Willard Blankenship, 22, Vinton, arrested for insufficient brakes, fined $10 and costs.
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Gallipolis
State Highway Patrol
William H. Jones
Robert L. Jones
Point Pleasant
Charles P. Fry
Middleport
Ruben Swartz
Cheshire
Willard Blankenship
Vinton
Maurice Grover
Local Social and Visit News From Parkersburg and Nearby
Mrs Earl Jewett travels to Parkersburg for sister Mrs Alice Williams illness at Camden Clark Hospital Von Adams returns from Parkersburg with Mrs Earl Jewitt Charles Neuman Syracuse visits Inca friends Ed Fields and son return to Newell after visit with Mrs Fields father James Slaughter R S Henderson Coolville visits mother Mattie Henderson Prof Earl Henderson Wheeling guests Agnes Price Evelyn McKelvey attend OFS Racine Marvin Swan and family visit Swan parents Harry and Mrs Swan Clara Larson returns from Portsmouth Kenneth McDade Chester W Va calls on relatives Ours and Gerald Ours families Sardis Huntington visits with Van McDade Harolds Johnson Reedsville dine with Van McDade escort Ours to Huntington Marjorie Sarson Cottageville visits Clara Sarson
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Portland
Earl Jewett
Parkersburg
Alice Williams
Camden Clark Hospital
von Adams
Earl Jewitt
Charles Neuman
Syracuse
Ed Fields
Newell
W. Va
Mattie Henderson
Earl Henderson
Wheeling
Agnes Price
Evelyn McKelvey
Racine
Marvin Swan
Victim Beaten and Stabbed in Meigs County Attack
In Gallipolis the sheriff reports Charles Ross McCloud aged 22 of Middleport was beaten stomped and stabbed likely with a screwdriver early Sunday. Three Little suspects from Pity Me were arrested for questioning as McCloud recovers at home. authorities search for motive and possible liquor prohibition links.
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Gallipolis
Charles Ross
Pete” McCloud
Fourth St
Middleport
George Ehman
McCloud
Ehrman
Meigs County
Golden Little
Wayne Little
Milton Little
John E. Halliday
Common Pleas Court
Common Pleas
Ehman
Madline Brickles
Pomeroy
Kyger
Cloud
Sheriff's Office
Sheriff Ehman
Theodore Ehman
Gordon Fisher
Health Association Officers at Meeting
Officers of the Meigs County Tuberculosis and Health Association attend the National Tuberculosis Association meeting in Cincinnati at the Netherland Plaza Tuesday and Wednesday. Going to Cincinnati are Mrs. George Parker president Mrs. M D Hartinger representative director Mrs. Ben Philson executive secretary Mrs. Wayne Gibbons board member.
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Middleport
Meigs County Tuberculosis and Health Association
Netherland Plaza
Cincinnati
George Parker
M. D. Hartinger
Ben Philson
Wayne Gibbons
VEW Meet Features Army Navy Pictures
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4736 will meet Tuesday in regular session at p.m. A movie of the Army Navy football game will be shown with public invited per adjutant Hobart Raub.
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Pomeroy
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post
Hobart Raub
Mother's Day Guests at Gilkeys and Local Rot ary Night
Mother's Day guests at the Queen Bee Hotel in Gallipolis include daughters and sons in law Jerry Parker Dorothy Sueden James Sueden and Viola. In Middleport Lt Donald Mills James Boggs and daughter Jackie were in Columbus for a two week Air Force training period. The Rotary guest night attendees in Middleport omitted Edison Bakers' names from the report.
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Gallipolis
Dale C. Gilkey
Queen Bee Hotel
Jerry Parker
Dorothy
James Sueden
Viola
Ira Shato
Middleport
Donald Mills
James Boggs
Jackie
Iig
Columbus
Airforce
Picture Gift Given by Kindergarten Class
Special Mother's Day gift from Mrs. Guy Reynold's kindergarten class to their mothers. A class photo mounted on flower-decorated paper made by the children. Each child contributed to the gift creating a personal keepsake for mothers.
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Middleport
Guy Reynold
School Levy Vote Promises Heartbreak for the Loser
Gallipolis voters face a tight primary on Tuesday as a special election requires a 60 percent pro vote to pass the school levy. With turnout uncertain and 21 percent of voters typically automatic, both sides fear heartbreak depending on who braves the polls. Voting sites include Judy Motor Sales, Wallace Building, City Building, and multiple school and precinct locations across Gallipolis.
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Gallipolis
Ents
Friends of the Schools
Judy Motor Sales
Wallace
City
W. B. Robinson
Washington
Alexander
Casey
Olive
Fast
Mrs Switzer Aged 82 Dies At Home In Gallipolis
Alice May Simmons Switzer 82 died Sunday at her home 469 First Ave after a year of illness and a brief critical period. Wife of Robert M. Switzer Gallipolis civic leader and former congressman, she was active in Grace Methodist Church and local clubs. Born May 11, 1869 in Aid Lawrence County she was the youngest of fourteen children. Survived by four sons Paul Los Angeles Robert M Jr Chicago Roger S and John Edward at home. Funeral planned Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Grace Methodist or Miller home with Rev. L A Donnally officiating. burial in Mound Hill Cemetery.
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Gallipolis
Alice May Simmons
Switzer
First Ave
Thursday Club
Aid
Lawrence County
Charles W
Phoebe Shattuck Simmons
Berlin
Huntington
Pittsburgh
Bandbooster Meeting Scheduled for 7 30
POMEROY The Band Booster Association will meet this evening at 7 30 p m Fred Blaetmar announced Sunday evening. A canvass of business and professional men for the purchase of new uniforms will be planned.
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Pomeroy
Pomeroy Bandbooster Association
Fred Blaetmar
Births at Holzer Hospital Note New Increments
Holzer Hospital notes report births for Mrs Eugene McManus Jackson a daughter and Mrs Everette Cox Gallipolis a daughter. The admissions list includes Mrs Frank Leach Wellston Fred Shelton Oak Hill Mrs William T Smith Letart W Va and others.
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Eugene McManus
Jackson
Everette Cox
Gallipolis
Frank Leach
Wellston
Fred Shelton
Oak Hill
William T. Smith
Letart
W. Va
Charles A. Queen
Gallipo
Fire Destroys Car in Gallipolis Wreck
A car owned by Ray Morris, a Lafayette Hotel clerk, was reportedly destroyed by a 2:45 am fire on Vine Street near Fourth Avenue. The blaze followed a minor Saturday collision at Sycamore and First involving a Charleston mail truck driven by 26 year old Wendell Green and a 51 year old driver, Charles Parker Williams of Middleport.
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Gallipolis
Ray Morris
Vine St
Fourth Ave
Lafayette Hotel
Charleston
Wendell Green
Sycamore
Charles Parker Williams
Middleport
River traffic at Gallipolis and Kanawha locks
River bulletin lists boats passing the Gallipolis locks on Sunday including Bruce up at 8 am and E Hatfield up at 10 am with several others by times. Kanawha River traffic shows Solway up London and Jennies up Marmet among boats at Marmet and Winfield with times reported. Ohio River idle at upper end with gauge readings roller 33 feet, upper 18.0, lower 20.4 feet. Kanawha Falls 4.42 rising.
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Gallipolis
the Bruce
E. Hatfield
Diesel
Walker
Tampico
Pete
Leila
Kenna
Jones
Titan
Orlenian
Monitou
Kanawha
Solway
London
Jennies
Marmet
Trade
Chris Up
Winfield
Semet
Stevenson
Lehigh
Pennsylvania
Atlas
Hoagland
Ayres
Cherokee
Jeanette E
Sohlo State
Ohio River
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Middleport Social Notes
Bakers
Mrs. Bush
Martha
Martha Clase
Bradbury Church of Christ
William Autherson
Jessie Sisson
Leona Ebersbach
Marie Wilkinson
Helen Russell
Edith Russell
Dora Russell
Hazel Russell
Iris
Valley Lilies
Grace King
Letha Russell
Lula Russell
Edna Laing
Ruth Carsey
Mabel Hysell
Carrie Hall
Teresa Autherson
Philathea
Philathea Society
The
Denver Rice
Broad St
Jacob Schafer
Charles Walburn
G. F. Bailey
Ernest Lafrance
L. E. Burford
Edward French
Rice
J. A. Young
Irwin
A. A. Chappelle
White Rose Lodge
Brotherhood of Locomotive Trainmen
Woodman Hall
L. D Diles
W. W. Hayes
O. C. Greenlee
Quality Coffee Shop
Mrs. Lyons
Leroy Lyons
Mr. Lyons
John Lyons
Tommy
Linda
Johnny
Bernard Brook
L. L. Lyons
Arthur Groppenbacher
Carr, Shirley
Betty Lyons
National Carrier Boy Congress
Washington, D. C
Lanna Turner
Avanella Radek
Norma Gail Holliday
Thomas Jefferson Montgomery
Roy Eads
Clark County
Eads
Health Association
VEW
Holzer Hospital
Lis
Addison Crabtree
Oak Hill. Co
G. P. Musgrave
Clyde Brubaker
Levi Plants
David Beard
Shirley Franklin
Michael Evans
Geor Price
Carl Knox
John Philson
Sarvell
Claudette Colbert
Robt
Ryan 'the Secret Fury
Jack Carson
Lola Albright
Liberty
Ohnto
Voice of the Theatre
Burt Lancaster
Joan Fontaine
Robert Newton
Tex Williams
Smokey Rogers
Deuce Spriggins
Pee Xe
Frazer
Bargain
GMAC
Karr and
van Zandt
Ohie
Pomeroy Bend
Meigs
Milkman
Jimmy Durante
Donald O'Connor
Joyce Holden
William Conrad
Temple Middleport
Steve Cochran
Virginia Grey
Robert Webber
Wally Cassell
Bendyue Pomeroy
Edge OF Doom
Farley Granger
Dana Andrews
Robert Keith
Mala Powers
Dean Evans
Adele Jergens
John Ridgeley
Douglas Fowley
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