Harmony Restored After Middleport Council Meeting
The Middleport village council resolved a dispute over a $50 tire bill after a misunderstanding sparked by a Meigs County press account. Mayor C O Fisher and Police Chief Leroy Bartrum approved a tighter spending process and Bartrum was praised for diligence. tires were ordered replaced on the police cruiser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Middleport Village
C. O. Fisher
Leroy Bartrum
Finance Committee
Wayne Gibbons
David C. Miller
Ernest Covert
Council
Meigs
Bartrum
Miller
Fisher
Tired But Happy Seniors Return From N. Y. Trip
Middleport High School seniors completed a three day four night trip to Washington and New York City returning at 9 30 am. Thursday. They described the journey as tiring yet enjoyable with impromptu music by three student musicians aboard. Chaperones Mrs. Guy Reynolds and Mrs. Audrey Wyatt greeted by Middleport graduates in New York. Eddie Kitchen received box seats after a rainout ball game while others toured the cities and attended stage shows. Stops included Philadelphia and Pittsburgh with breakfast in St Marys West Virginia on the way home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Middleport High School
Washington, D. C
New York City
Guy Reynolds
Audrey Fultz Wyatt
MHS
Keith Anderson
John Davis
Irene Anderson
Keith
Reynolds
Donovan Allens
Esther Bradbury
Eddie Kitchen
New York Ball Park
Eddie
Maryin Roush
New York
Philadelphia
Pittsburgh
St. Marys
W. Va
Marriage License Pomeroy and Webb Couple Listed
James Lewis Pomeroy 18 of Ardmore Oklahoma USAF and Janice Elaine Webb 18 of Le Tart Falls listed for a marriage license. The notice notes their parentages and residences as provided in the public record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
James Lewis Fife
Ardmore
Okla
USAF
Janice Elaine Webb
Letart Falls
Marvin Lewis Fie
Doris Ritt
Francis W. Webb
Geraldine Roush
Meigs County Church Services Overview
Directory of area churches listing pastors and weekly schedules. Summaries include Sunday school times worship services and special activities across numerous churches in Meigs County with ministers such as Ralph C. Zundel Richard Young and others. Local Christian education and youth programs are noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisonville Presbyterian
Ralph C. Zundel
First Baptist
E. Main St
United Methodist
JOF
George Parker
Syracuse
Doreas
Richard Young
Carmel
Christian Science Society
Mulberry Ave
Alfred Methodist
R. M. Grove
Mr. Grove
Thelma Henderson
Grove
Butternut St
Dav Hall
Fred Cadle
Zion Church of Christ
Ronnie Eggleton
Salvation Army
Salvation Meeting
Glenna Rummel
Armel
Racine Warger
the Methodist Church
John Elwood
Floyd Workman
Arlie Marks
Freelana Norris
Supply Astors
Bill Orr
Victor Brown
Racine
Middleport Society Junior Choir Hosts Wiener Roast
Approximately 50 children from First Presbyterian Church Junior Choir attended a wiener roast at Rock Springs Fairground last night. Sponsored by Lewis Sauer Jr Miss Fanie Erlewine and Mrs Paul Haptonstall, with Rev. Howard E Ruppelt assisting in games and guiding the sing around the open fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
First Presbyterian Church
Lewis Sauer, Jr
Fanie Erlewine
Paul Haptonstall
Rock Springs Fairground
Howard E. Ruppelt
Middleport 4th Grade Birthday Wiener Roast
Middleport Roadside Park hosted a 10th birthday party for Suzanne Bradbury daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles A Bradbury Thursday evening. Thirty two children including Suzanne's schoolmates Asa and Mary Elizabeth participated in games directed by Eddie Kitchen and prize giving to John.
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Middleport
Suzanne Bradbury
Charles A. Bradbury
Suzanne
Asa
Mary Elizabeth
Eddie Kitchen
John
Mrs. Karr Honored At Dinner In Middleport
A Middleport appreciation dinner honored Mrs. C. R. Karr for her service as custodian of the village radio and fire siren and as a general troubleshooter. Mayor C. O. Fisher praised her, and gifts were presented as about 45 people attended the three course meal. The Karrs, longtime neighbors, plan to move to a farm on Naylor's Run Hill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
C. R. Karr
C. O. Fisher
Karr
Sidney T. Russell
Russell Mills
Firemen’s Auxiliary
Thelma Lytle
Pomeroy
Karrs
Fisher
Education Day Planned at Pomeroy Baptist Church
Education Day at Pomeroy Baptist Church will feature graduation recognition and Rio Grande College students presenting music and addresses. Betsy Field will be soloist with Zelma Northcutt on piano. Mary Mearker will speak on Christ and My Vocation and Carroll Wilson will discuss Christian Activities on the Campus during the 9 30 worship service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Pomeroy Baptist Church
Rio Grande College
Betsy Field
Columbus
Zelma Northcutt
Mary Mearker
Carroll Wilson
Jackson
Rio Grande
Meigs General Hospital Birth and Admits List
A son born to Mr and Mrs Ruben McCoy of West Columbia West Virginia. Patients admitted include Mrs Della Stace of Pomeroy Henry Klein of Pomeroy Lafe McKnight of Rutland. Discharged include Mrs Grace Jones of Syracuse Melvin Smith of Pomeroy and Ben Erwin of Middleport.
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Ruben McCoy
W. Columbia
W. Va
Della Stace
Pomeroy
W. Col
Henry Klein
Lafe McKnight
Rutland
Grace Jones
Syracuse
Melvin Smith Pomeroy
Ben Erwin
Middleport
New Trial Motion For Guides Overruled
Pomeroy Common Pleas Judge John C. Bacon overrules a new trial motion for Richard L. Gui dos, a Youngstown liquor inspector convicted of drunken driving by Cedric Clark. Clyde A Mills sues Melvin and Alvie Phalin for 850 dollars with 6 percent interest from April 1, claiming back rent owed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Common Pleas
John C. Bacon
Richard L. Guidos
Youngstown
Cedric Clark
Clyde A Mills
Melvin
Alvie Phalin
Second Graders Hold Picnic in Middleport Park
Two classes in Middleport taught by Mrs. Sara Rupe and Mrs. Flossie Allensworth enjoyed a school picnic. Leftovers from the annual picnic were served at noon with ice cream provided by teachers. Rivaling the fun shared by the children was the memorable midday event.
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Middleport
Sara Rupe
Flossie Allensworth
Middleport Park
First School Bus Ride for Local Children
The Athens area marked a milestone as children rode the new Middleport Roadside bus for their picnic. Harold Hubbard drove the bus from Pearl Street at 11:30 a.m. returning in time for afternoon classes. Mothers assisting included Denver Nelson, Millie Humphrey, Beth Pullen, Velma Rue, Eleanor Thomas, Dorothy Thomas, and Hamilton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Harold Hubbard
Pearl St
Denver Nelson
Millie Humphrey
Beth Pullen
Velma Rue
Eleanor Thomas
Dorothy Thomas
Hamilton
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Reedsville
Long
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L. M. Mohrhoff
St. John's Lutheran
Sacred Heart
Father John Turel
Great Bend
Morse Chapel
Styversville
Long Bottom
Joppa
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Keno Church of Christ
Naomi Baptist
H. E. Harris
Carleton Church
Kingsbury Road
R. A. Biddle
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H. H. Fickenscher
Danville
C. W. Proffitt
Joe Williams
Irenton
NYPS
Rutland Church of the Nava
Rene — Harold Klingel
Tuppers Plains
Freeland Norris
Bethel
Lawrence Chapel
Church of God
E. Main
Cherry Sts
N. W. Jenks
Chester House of Prayer
Edmond Life
Harry Bates
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Church of Christ—Bible School
Earl Slack
Middleport Society
Mrs. Wood
O. P. Klein
R. L. Hamilton
Chesapeake
M. P. Polan
Nancy Moore
Huntington
Austin V. Wood
Wheeling
W. T. Moore
Wood
Ogden Newspapers
West Virginia
Paul Smart
Grace Hysell
Busy Bee
First Baptist Church
B. F. Parmalee
John Lyons
Frances Beards
Charles Lewis
Emma Mathews
Sandra Miller
Charles Bennett
George Baker
Gail
Raymon Grim
L. L. Lyons
Mrs. Karr
Meigs General Hospital
Athens Messenger
Alma
Cannon
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