Middleport High School Honors Recognize Student Helpers
Middleport High School held a recognition assembly awarding 77 students from high school, junior high, and elementary grades for yearlong service in safety patrols, cheerleading, orchestra, and intramurals. Certificates went to 37 safety patrol members. cheerleaders received letters. seniors earned medals in the orchestra. and glee club participants were praised as the alma mater sung.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Middleport High School
Supt
M. W. Essex
M. A. White
Central School
Mr. White
Charles Rayburn
Sam Hamer
David Wolfe
Charles Saxton
Charlies Scott
Malcolm Miller
Selmar Webb
Mit White
Harry Surface
Dick Snyder
Jack Werner
Jack Kelly
Lee Smith
Oscar Vince
Jack Bachner
Jimmie Whitlock
Bobbie Turner
Louise Winebrenner
Kathleen Swindler
Lois Cecil
Gordon Harris
Denver Rice
Marjorie Miller
Ruth Hamilton
Lois Bailey
Bob Hoeflich
Bill Riley
David Ohlinger
James Egner
Helen Jane Root
Betty Brown
Jean Bennett
Doris Bailey
Carmen Jackson
Della Mae Vance
Nina Triplett
Iris Winebranner
Sylvia Mayer
Esther Michl
Miss Cecil
Glee Club
Reena Autherson
Clarice Gibbs
Catherine Hennesy
Freddie Houdashelt
Dorothy Mankin
Cressa Webb
Earth's Movements and Ceaseless Northward Travel
The text states that Earth spins on its axis every 24 hours and orbits the sun yearly, and also travels ceaselessly in a northerly direction at 43,200 miles per hour. It presents a concise overview of planetary rotation, revolution, and a rapid polar drift.
Tragedy Strikes Williamson Family in Collingswood Fire
In Collingswood New Jersey a two year old Marjorie Lou Williamson died as flames swept the second floor apartment while parents were away. Older sisters Beverly six and Marcella four escaped with injuries after the blaze alarmed neighbors and patrolmen. Marjorie was found in her crib as rescuers failed to reach her. The victim is the daughter of Arthur Williamson a Middleport native and pianist who recently opened a Collingswood music store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Arthur Williamson
Marjorie Lou Williamson
Williamson
Collingswood
N. J
Herbert Williamson
S. Fifth and
Main Sts
Scottsdale
New York
Marjorie Lou
Marcella
Beverly
Columbus man dies in hospital after brief illness
Mid the Columbus scene Frank Russell aged 58 a Columbus resident and brother of Griff Russell of Bradbury died last night in a Columbus hospital He is survived by three cousins in Athens Mrs Harry Trout Mrs Neva Cross and William Smith
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Frank Russell
Columbus
Griff Russell
Bradbury
Athens
Harry Trout
Neva Cross
William Smith
Racine Social Notes Include Transfers and Visits
Racine notes report Ralph Shain and three Ohio youths moved from Kelly Field Texas to Chanute Field Illinois. Ivan Watson, previously at Chanute, visited with his parents and was joined by Mrs and Mrs Watson and Miss Marjorie Eynon for a Columbus excursion. Virginia Ann Wilcoxen visits grandparents Rev and Mrs Shelton. Happy Hustler class to meet May 21 at church annex. Mrs Harry Langley of Columbus visits with son-in-law Marion Pickens. Pickens recovering from illness. Mentions early night baseball at Lynn Massachusetts and Fort Wayne Indiana with historic lighting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Racine
Ralph Shain
Ohio
Kelly Field
Texas
Chanute Field
Lil
Ivan Watson
Owen Watson
Watson
Marjorie Eynon
Columbus
Virginia Ann Wilcoxen
Frederick Wilcoxen
T.T. Shelton
Methodist Church
Church Annex
Harry Langley
Marion Pickens
Mr. Pickens
Alva Robinson Released On $300 Bond After Jail Stay
Alva Robinson of Athens was released from Meigs County Jail on a $300 cash bond after being arrested Wednesday by Constable Ronald Grindley on a charge of transporting stolen property. The case ties Robinson to stolen goods moved from Downington to Logan, allegedly taken by Ray Oliver Nelson from the Jordan farm. Nelson, arrested near Logan, had household goods and farm implements found at his home. Jordan of Chillicothe reported the theft occurred about three weeks earlier. Deputy Sheriff Clint Jewell aided the investigation. Both Nelson and Robinson appeared before a Justice of the Peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Alva Robinson
Athens
Ronald Grindley
Meigs County
Robinson
Downington
Logan
Ray Oliver Nelson
Ray Jordan
Nelson
Grindley
Jordan
Chillicothe
Clint Jewell
Justice of Peace
Roush Herd Sets High April Butterfat Record
April dairy report shows Edson E. Roush’s Guernsey herd produced three cows over 40 pounds of butterfat for the month while Everett Colwell’s Jersey herd had one 40-pound cow. The Meigs County herds of Harold Carnahan and Norman Rose are new testers. Wayne Roush leads the present association covering Meigs Gallia Athens and Jackson counties. In unrelated items, a grand jury case involves Frank Stowe and Nelson whose bond is set at 500 dollars. Nelson, a former WPA employee, vanished from the county after quitting his job. A note adds that the sun emits more heat in one second than Earth receives in 60 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Stowe
Grand
Nelson
WPA
Franklin Ginther Honored With High Contest Rating
In Flint Michigan Frank Johnston learned Franklin Ginther placed in Division Two in a national music contest as cornetist, earning an excellent rating. The Middleport brass quartet also received a No 2 rating, the top for sextet entries. Ginther is the son of Mrs. Frank Johnston and grandson of Mr and Mrs Frank Ginther.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Flint
Mich
Frank Johnston
Franklin Ginther
Middleport Brass Quartet
Ginther
Frank Ginther
NYA Completing Courthouse Project
NYA workers will finish painting the Meigs County Courthouse courtroom within days. The walls are cream and the ceiling white, with a new rear wall passage to the county engineer’s office barely noticeable. A modern jury box is being built.
Judge’s bench rebuilt with wood paneling back supports
The bench has been rebuilt with wood paneling behind it to harmonize with the surroundings. The modification creates a cohesive, traditional courtroom appearance and may affect acoustics and visibility for participants.
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Messenger
Recognition
Smaz Halifar
Lord Halifax
June Challis
Kansas City, Mo
Earth
Evie
Horton
van Heusen's
MEIGS
the Friendly Men's Store
E. Main St
Pomeroy, Ohio
Portis
Lynn
Mass
Fort Wayne
Ind
Sextet
NYA
Rathburn
Department Store
Rutland, Ohio
Berkshire
Clover Farm Apricots
Clover Farm
Nancy Hank
Kieffer
Gap Area
America
California
Raspberries Clover Farm
Campbell
Bisquick
Hi-Ho
Glendale
Clyr. Fm
Sweet Peas Clover Farm
Sweet Peas
Yen
Clvr
Tbs
Penn
Clover Farm Stores
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