Councils Plan To Study Pollution in Joint Meet
Middleport village solicitor Bernard Fultz was retained as the village’s attorney as Mayor C O Fisher presided over a council meeting. E S Hoyt of the Water Pollution Control Board proposed a joint Middleport and Pomeroy councils meeting to discuss a sewage disposal plant. A May 21 session in Middleport was planned if Hoyt can attend. A motor for the Fire Department tanker was purchased fromFire Equipment funds. Attendees included Mayor Fisher Clerk Charles O Murray Treasurer Jean Lama Attorney Fultz Wayne Gibbons David Jenkins L R Wiley Ernest Covert Robert McElhinney and David C Miller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Water Pollution Control Board
Middleport
Pomeroy
Robinson
Hoyt
Fire Department
Fisher
Charles O Murray
Jean Lama
Attorney Fultz
Wayne Gibbons
David Jenkins
L. R. Wiley
Ernest Covert
Robert McElhinney
David C. Miller
DVBS Plans Discussed At Association Meeting
Middleport ministers held a brief meeting of the Union Daily Vacation Bible School at First Baptist Church. Fred J Gardner presided and announced a Thursday faculty staff meeting at Heath Methodist Church with plans for an end of DVBS dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Union Daily Vacation Bible School
Middleport Ministerial Association
First Baptist Church
Fred J Gardner
Church of Christ
Association
C. E. Hoyt
L. A. Bangerter
Heath Methodist Church
Mr. Gardner
DVBS
Gardner
Patterson
Hoyt
EUB Church elects officers at Tuppers Plains meeting
Hubert Vineyard was elected superintendent of the Sunday school at Tuppers Plains EUB Church. Grace Smith named assistant superintendent and secretary. Margie Benedum treasurer and benevolence treasurer. May Venay steward and trustee. Carrie Bahr trustee. Delbert Smith class leader. Homecoming set for July 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tuppers Plains
Hubert Vineyard
EUB Church
Grace Smith
Margie Benedum
May Venay
Carrie Bahr
Delbert Smith
Woman Fined Five Dollars for Driving Left of Center
Ora Dailey of near Pomeroy was fined five dollars and costs in Mayor E F Robinsons court over the weekend on charges of driving left of center filed by Patrolman Henry Werry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Ora Dailey
Near
E. F. Robinson
Henry Werry
Who Fired Shot Mower Convicted
A Laurel Cliff home event prompted a mystery as a large bolt struck the wall during a Saturday afternoon. Authorities investigated after a neighbor using a power mower reported it was possible the mower propelled the bolt into the window and wall, not a firearm.
Mayor Fines Three on Highway Charges
Middleport mayor C. O Fisher fined Ned Call $25 and costs on a State Patrol charge of walking on the highway while intoxicated. Clarence E Taylor paid $5 and costs for speeding. Philip Hostetter charged $5 and costs for operation of a vehicle improperly registered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
C. O Fisher
Ned Call
Clarence E. Taylor
Philip
Hostetter
Local Social Notes Describe Visits and Church Circle Meetups
Joy Thaxton returns home from Holzer Hospital after eye surgery. Numerous families from Columbus Nitro Holden and Teens Run visit relatives across the area. Circles 2 and 4 at Grace Methodist share a picnic at the Chester Lees. WSCS plans a May 15 meeting at 1 30 pm with Mrs Randy Blackburn. Home Demonstration Council tours the county visiting the Chester Lees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Methodist
Harbrechts announce birth of daughter in Columbus
Mr and Mrs Robert Harbrecht announce the birth of a daughter Wednesday May 9 at University Hospital Columbus. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Norman McCullum of Minersville and Mr and Mrs Raymond Harbrecht of Pomeroy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Robert Harbrecht
University Hospital
Columbus
Norman McCullum
Minersville
Raymond Harbrecht
Portland Soldier Completes Baltic Range Target Firing
Pfc. Frank J. Ward aged 18 from Portland finished a month of firing at towed targets with his antiair artillery battalion at MATO's Baltic Sea Range in Germany. He is the son of Ed Ward of Portland Route 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Frank J.ward
Mato
Baltic Sea
Germany
Ed Ward
U S Death Rate Declines Since 1900
The United States death rate fell by about 46 percent from 1900 to the present, reflecting improvements in medicine sanitation and public health. This trend indicates substantial gains in life expectancy and overall health outcomes over the century.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Sixty-One Seniors Take Two Day Washington Trip
Sixty-one seniors from Parkersburg West Virginia depart by train with Mr and Mrs Forrest Ward for a two day tour of Washington Arlington Alexandria and Mt Vernon. They tour the Bureau of Engraving the White House FBI headquarters and the National Art Gallery with free time. They return to Parkersburg Thursday morning after overnight travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Parkersburg
W. Va
Washington, D. C
Forrest Ward
Washington
Arlington
Alexandria
Mt. Vernon
Bureau of Engraving
White House
Federal Bureau of Investigation
National Art Gallery
Dance Nets Funds For Emergency Squad
POMEROY The Pomeroy Emergency Squad received funds raised Saturday night at a round and square dance held at the Pomeroy Junior High School auditorium with music by the Green Valley Boys orchestra of Athens County. Sponsors were the Paw n Taw Square Dance Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Pomeroy Junior High School
Green Valley Boys Orchestra
Athens County
John Walter Lehew Baptised in Rites
John Walter Lehew, son of Mr and Mrs William Lehew of Columbus, received baptism Sunday evening at Trinity Lutheran Church on Butternut Ave. The Rev H H Fickerscher officiated with sponsors William Lehew, father, and Mrs Theo Lehew, paternal grandmother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
John Walter Lehew
William Lehew
Columbus
Trinity Lutheran Church
Butternut Ave
H. H. Fickerscher
Theo Lehew
4-H Club Officers and Local Social Notices
Advisers of the 4-H Club are Arvil Holter and Warden Ours. New officers are Roger Bissell president Elson Long president Delbert Bissell treasurer Robert Smith secretary and Randell Roberts news reporter. Many local families are listed visiting staying with relatives and neighbors with several trips to Meigs General Hospital for treatment on May 6.
Pomeroy Parking Meters Turn $259.90 in Week Receipts
Patrolman Lawrence Lanning reported that parking meter receipts in Pomeroy for the past week totaled 259 dollars and 90 cents. The sum reflects a steady pattern of street occupancy and revenue for local enforcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Lawrence Lanning
Sharon Riley Asheys Spring Wedding Planned in Middleport
Middleport families announce the approaching marriage of Sharon Riley to Robert Ashley. The ceremony will be held at Heath Methodist Church at 3 30 p m on Sunday May 27 with Rev L A Bangerter officiating. A reception for close family will follow at the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Thomas Riley
South Second Ave
Sharon
Robert Ashley
Wilbur Ashley
Dunbar
W. Va
Heath Methodist Church
L. A. Bangerter
Gilmore-Wilson Wedding in Middleport
In Middleport a single ring ceremony joined Miss Yvonne Gilmore and Charles Wilson with Rev. L A Bangerter presiding. Attendants were Mrs Ted Riley and Carl Wilson. The couple plans residence in Pomeroy after a wedding at Heath Methodist Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
L. A. Bangerter
Heath Methodist Church
Yvonne Gilmore
Harley Gilmore
Charles Wilson
Howard Wilson
Ted Riley
Carl Wilson
Senior dinner honors Middleport High School seniors
MIDDLEPORT The second annual senior dinner was held at the First Presbyterian Church with Westminster Youth Fellowship as sponsors. Guests were seniors and their mothers. gifts and favors included golden rulers and scarlet carnations. Mrs. Rodney Sauer chaired. Mrs. Judson White mentored. Julie Probasco moderated. The program featured solos, readings, duets, and a trio performed by students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Judson White
Westminster Youth Fellowship
First Presbyterian Church
Julie Probasco
Judy Gregg
Juanita Hawkins
Betsy Wolfe
Middleport High School
Rodney Sauer
Susan Probasco
David Lyons
Lynn Buchanan
Judith Sauer
Janice Zirkle
Becky Grueser
Milestone Birthday for Melinda Vogilesong in Ironton
Melinda Ann Vogilesong, daughter of Harold and Mrs. Vogilesong, celebrated her birthday with a family dinner at the home of her maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Allen Knopp, in Ironton on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Melinda Ann
Harold Vogilesong
Ironton
Allen Knopp
Weekend Visits And Family Reunions Across Town
Mr and Mrs Robert Turner of Bucyrus spent the weekend here with their children Michael and Debbie who had been visiting grandparents Mr and Mrs Joel Turner for two weeks. Mrs Bert Saunders formerly Laura McKinley moved to an apartment at Mrs Sallie McCormick's home in Athens. Mrs Cora Runyan of Buffalo West Virginia returned home after visiting her daughter Mrs Howard Wilson. Mr and Mrs Robert Seevers of Canton were weekend guests of Mrs Seevers parents Mr and Mrs Victor Grimm and relatives. Sunday a reunion was held at Ashville with Mr and Mrs Lewis Triplett and family. attendees included Mr and Mrs Chester Haddox and two children of Point Pleasant, Mr and Mrs Franklin Triplett and two children of Middieport, Mr and Mrs Albert Hendrix and two children of Pomeroy, Mr and Mrs Earl Edwards and two children, and Mr and Mrs Roland Edwards of Falston Pennsylvania. The Edwards family stayed with the Triplett and Hendricks families. Norman Wayland and Cincinnati trip noted, with son Charles Wayland visiting relatives in Pomeroy. Ira Taylor, former Huntington Veterans Hospital patient, returned home after eye injury left him blind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garnet Cobleigh
Barnesville
Okla
Herbert Chambers
Wellston
G. G. Werner
John Buchanan
Germany
C. O. Murray
Kenneth
Lawrence Manley
Raymond
Columbus
George Veith Sr
John Veith
Bobby
Don Leach
Storys Run
George Veith Jr
Marvin Hampshire
Frank King
Charles Quillen
Bill
Elza Wiggins
Edith Thomas
Pomeroy
Homer Kennedy
High St
Jacob Schuler
Dayton Kennedy
Waterford
L. D. Diles
Meigs General Hospital
Fred Bush
Cincinnati
Charles Jiiden
Harry Mitchell Jr
Athens
Bush
Sharon
Ohio University
Robert Fife
Robert Craig
Holzer Hospital
Fife
George Doolittle
Glenn Lambert
Sidney Ervin
Portsmouth
Lucy Fowler
Howard Holmes
Smiths Ferry
Althea Anderson
Robert Haley
Wiliam Beard
Middleport
Leland Haley
Rutland
Jerry Donahee
Harrisburg
Robert Nowles
Arlington
Michael Hackett
Dan Farmer
Blanche Carpenter
Dayton
Dave Farmer
Arthur Skinner
Tom
Patricia Steffy
Roedel Steffy
Edgar Vale
Bettina
William Wyatt
Battina
P. K. Russell
Kayte
C. H. Wise, Jr
Russell
Robert Turner
Bucyrus
Michael
Debbie
Joel Turner
Bert Saunders
Laura McKinley
Sallie McCormick
Cora Runyan
Buffalo
W. Va
Howard Wilson
Robert Seevers
Dean
David
Dicky
Canton
Albert Hendrix
Earl Edwards
Roland Edwards
Falston
Edwards
Middieport
Triplett
Hendricks
Norman Wayland
Charles Wayland
Ira Taylor
Huntingston Veterans’ Hospital
Clyde Taylor
Mr. Taylor
Chester High School Commencement Speakers Named
R L Bitters of Ohio University News Bureau will give the commencement address at Chester High School Thursday at 8. Twenty-five seniors will receive diplomas as the Eastern Local School District band directed by H Bernard Krinke performs. R R Gray will present diplomas with ministers Rev R M Grove and Rev E E Barnhart participating. Seniors listed include Darlene Bailey Gladys Barr Greta Barton Robert Bauer Orva Jean Bissell Ferra Lou Chevalier Ronald Clay Larry Cleland Roger Epple Linda Fitch Mildred Gilkey Helen Haggy Norma Hawk Dallas Marks Janet Osborne Lois Pullins Maxine Reed June Ridgenour John Riebel Louise Riebel Roger Riebel Gene Riggs Rosemary Rose Marilyn Scott Gertrude Wallace. The annual baccalaureate exercises were Sunday evening with Rev Harold Doster delivering the sermon. Girls glee club directed by Mrs Maxine White performed, with songs Agnus Dei and Lift Thine Eyes. Rev Barnhart and Rev Grove participated in the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orva Jean Bissell
Ferra Lou Chevalier
Ronald Clay
Larry Cleland
Roger Epple
Linda Fitch
Mildred Gilkey
Helen Haggy
Norma Hawk
Dallas Marks
Janet Osborne
Lois Pullins
Maxine Reed
June Ridgenour
John Riebel
Louise Rieibel
Roger Riebel
Gene Riggs
Rosmary Rose
Marilyn Scott
Gertrude Wallace
Harold Doster
Christian Church
Girls’ Glee Club
Maxine Whitehead
Meigs County Land Transfers Highlight Local Property Swaps
Meigs County records show multiple transfers. Homer Idle and Ruth Ihle move 66.32 acres in Sutton Township to James E. Simpson. Paul Watkins and Thelma Watkins swap Olive Township parcels with W F Clark and Audrey M Clark, who then convey one Olive Township acre to Carrie Watkins. Additional deeds involve the Church of the Nazarene, lots in Middleport, and several other farm and residential parcels among local residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer Idle
Ruth Ihle
James E. Simpson
Sutton Township
Paul Watkins
Thelma Watkins
W. F. Clark
Audrey M. Clark
Olive Township
Carrie Watkins
Thomas Fletcher Hendrix
Verna N. Hendrix
Church of the Nazarene
Middleport
Harry Swan
Ethel Swan
Guy F. Sayre
Betty Sayre
James H. Ferguson
Cora
Manning D. Webster
Sam Arnold
Salisbury Township
Marie Singleton
Charles R. Singleton
Thomas C. Edwards
Fern Johnson
Frederick L Johnson
Roger G. Theiss
Betty L. Theiss
Racine
Denver Smith
Bonetta Smith
Everett Michael
Mabel Michael
Middleport High School May 25 Commencement List
May 25 marks Commencement Day for Middleport High School seniors. The ceremony includes graduates Vivian Abbott Ingles, Charles Allensworth, Ernestine Asbury, Juanita Bangerter, Jerry Barth, Virginia Bayles, Jerry Beach, Cherole Blake, Ted Bryan, June Chancey Stobart, Lori Ann Chapman, Janis Childs, Helen Cline, Jack Coleman, Roger Covert, James Custer, William Dodson, Larry Estep, James Fife, Sally Gilmore, Linda Grimm, Juanita Hawkins, Lynda Helrich Johnson, Carolyn Hess, Marlene Knapp, Marilyn Knight, Marjorie Lee, Larry Lewis, Patricia Lloyd, Donna Manley, Franklin Martin, Robert Willoney, Donna Miller, Marilyn Miller, Mary Carolyn Miller, Shirley Mitchell, James Mourning, Kenneth Murray, Julie Probasco, Charles Pullins, Nancy Roller, Leah Rowley, Russell Roush, Myrna Russell, Lucile Saelens, Helen Singer, Helen Stobart, Raymond Stone, Larry Swift, Raymond Turner, James Van Cooney, Larry Varney, John Vroman, Betty Ward, Patricia Williams, Sally Wilson, Lacey, Kenneth Yeanger, Pauline Zirkle, Arthur Walker, Roxie Price, Alvin Searles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Middleport High School
Vivian Abbott Ingles
Charles Allensworth
Ernestine Asbury
Juanita Bangerter
Jerry Barth
Virginia Bayles
Jerry Beach
Cherole Blake
Ted Bryan
June Chancey Stobart
Lori Ann Chapman
Janis Childs
Helen Cline
Jack Coleman
Roger Covert
James Cusster
William Dodson
Larry Estep
James Fife
Sally Gilmore
Linda Grimm
Juanita Hawkins
Lynda Helrich Johnson
Carolyn Hess
Marlene Knapp
Marilyn Knight
Marjorie Lee
Larry Lewis
Patricia Lloyd
Donna Manley
Franklin Martin
Robert Willoney
Donna Miller
Marilyn Miller
Mary Carolyn Miller
Shirley Mitchell
James Mourning
Kenneth Murray
Julie Probasco
Charles Pullins
Nancy Roller
Leah Rowley
Russell Roush
Myrna Russell
Lucile Saelens
Helen Singer
Helen Stobart
Raymond Stone
Larry Swift
Raymond Turner
James van
Mrs. Permelia Jackson Dies At 75 In Rutland
Mrs. Permelia Jackson 75 of Rutland died Saturday at Meigs General Hospital Survivors include son George L Jackson of Bloomville three sisters Ethel Thomas Elizabeth Hoppes Nelle Herman and three brothers William Emmett and Chris Funeral services held 2 pm Monday Chase Funeral Home Rutland with Rev R A Biddle officiating A single fatality occurs per 1 000 000 000 passengers carried on British railways.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Permelia Jackson
Rutland
Meigs General Hospital
George £. Jackson
Bloomville,c
Ethel Thomas
Middleport
Elizabeth Hoppes
Columbus
Nelle Harman
Mason City
William
Chillicothe
Vol Emmett and
Chris
Rut
Chase Funeral Home
R. A. Biddle
British Railways
Dates Exports Hit 300000 Tons Annually
The country of origin ships around 300,000 tons of dates each year, indicating strong export activity in the agricultural sector. Ban export data show consistent demand in international markets and a steady production pace supporting the shipments.
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Bernard Fultz
Naw
Manning Webster
C. O. Fisher
Fultz
Ohio ‘State University
E. S. Hoyt
Quatio
Masaey
Bidwell
Joy Thaxton
Gilbert Riser
Bertha Holcomb
Nellie Topping
Jerry Phillips
Connie Sue
Sgt. Phillips
Carl Phillips
Phillips
Bertha Hanna
Earl Cromseys
Frank Woods
Arthur Frazier
Pete Stence
Nitro
Neville Baldwin
Holden
Ralph Thompson
Bill Smith
Hal Shoemaker
James Jacobs
William Knotts
Mrs. Knotts
Dance Nets
Bashan
Clarence Munday
Kingsbury
Harter
Allen Bailey
Clarence Beaver
Lehart
Schart
Arthur Morarity
Earl Morris
Marietta
al Whittaker
Kentucky
Audel
Randall
Roy Elliott
Mary McKay
Middleport Society
M. C. Wilson
Earl Knight
Sue
Knights
Curtis Wilson
Charleston
Gilmore-Wilson
Logan
Pomeroy Display
George C. Shaw
Logan Monument CO
W. Main St
Hospital
R. L. Bitters
Chester
Mr. Barnhart
Grove
Meigs County
John
Jack
Thomas
Pol, Adv
Cadillac
Karr & van Zandt
Motor Sales
Pomeroy, Ohio
Bela Lugosi
Lou Chaney
the Wolfman
Boris Karloff
the Raven
Debra Paget
Bud Abbott
Lou Costello
Tropics
Liberty
Theatre
Ohio
Jane Russell Gilbert Roland
Richard Egan
Lori Nelson
Pomeroy Bend Theatres
Vista Vision and
Technicolor
Temple
Lucy Gallant
Vista Vision
Jane Wyman
Charlton Heston Claire Trevor Thelma Ritter
William Demarest
Wallace Ford
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