State Officials Discuss Area's Sewage Problem
Middleport mayor Robinson and the Pomeroy Council met with County officials to hear Earle S Hoyt and G A Hall discuss sewage plant needs. They urged a single plant owned by Middleport with Pomeroy paying treatment rates and warned of strict enforcement and limited federal funds. A street cleaning machine purchase was also discussed for joint use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Robinson
Pomeroy
Fisher
Earle S. Hoyt
State Department of Health
G. A. Hall
Water Pollution Control Board
Columbus
Hoyt
Ohio
Hook
Muskingum
Tuscarawas
Werr
Hall
Coune Tmen der Schafer
Wayne Swisher
Roy Betzing
Dale Smith
Mullen
Robert Coats
E.R
Tempkin Bruce Lloyd
H. M. Cross
Wayne Kons
David Jenkins
Ernest Covert
L. R. Wiley
Robert McEhinney
D. C. Miller
Bernard Fultz
Charles Murray
Russell Baile
Omitted names noted at Middleport social notices
Middleport personals list guests and visitors from numerous towns including Columbus Akron Washington Court House and Zanesville. Notable items include an omission corrected for Jan Long son of Mr and Mrs Louis Long and the engagement of Harold McAdow named superintendent of Springfield District. Visitors include Mrs Louise Musridge Mrs Stella Hoffma Grant Sr and Miss Bettie Wise with travel to Port Huron Miami and Belgium planned for June 1
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jan Long
Louis ‘Long
George McGhee
Belle
W. Varr
Harold McAdow
Zanesville Methodist Church
Springfield
McAdow
The
Heath , Methodist Church
L. A
Paul Kautz
Columbus
Richard Pickens
Clifford Cuntsham
J. 1
Cunningham
William Robson
Ale Everett Bangerter
Salina Kane
L.A. Bangerter
Justita Bangerter
Middleport High School
Edison Wesse
John
J. E. Hull
Washington, D. C
T. H. Davis
Sara Jones
Davis
Robert Jones
Greenfield
Detroit
New York City
Randall Manley
Akron
Afr
Manley
Wilbur Ashley Dunbar
Ruby
McKendrie
David Ashley
Homuer Hospital
Ben Philson
Rush
Gomer Lewis
Racine
Parkersburg
James Thompson
Kay Ellen
Mrr
Robert Tewksburg
Thompson
Tewks
Holzer Hospital School of Nursing
Ernest Kennedy
Judy
Edith Thomas
Noah Haskins
Cora Rupe
Edward Young
Cheshire
Cedric Clark
State Bar Association
Toledo
Robert Hayth Columbus
Hall
Utica
Ohio
Sidney Z. Russell
Myrna
Claremont Hoyt
David
Hunter Hardman
Huntington
L. D. Diles
Meigs Gental Hospital
Wen
University Hospital, Columbus
Diles
Hey
L.A. Ban- Beereft
Port Huron
Mich
Kanauga PTA Ends Year With Bazaar and Picnic
The Kanauga PTA met for the last time until fall, hosting a children’s program and a bazaar that netted $40. Refreshments were served, a May 23 picnic was announced as the last day of school approached, about 100 attended, and notes on local residents and visitors were included. Mike Adams returned with his father from Philadelphia for an operation and is reported to be doing well. Allen Wright is on leave from the army with his parents, Mr and Mrs Berkley Wright. Mrs Effie Taylor of Huntington visits her sister Mrs Elizabeth Bishop. Mrs Katie Casto of Point Pleasant visited Mrs Ray Allison. Christine Black.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annice Ohlinger
Richard Vaughn
Bill
David Ohlinger
Sandra
Susan
Sonya
Silver Run
Ronnie Manley
George Stitts
Ricky Little
Robert Carruthers
Tommy Miller
Lou E. Saunders
Charles Prior
Linda
Marion
Nancy
Columbus
Daisie Saunders
David Sherwood
Katheryn Hickman
Washington
Sherwood
Stella Hoffma Grant Sr
Florida
Roscoe Wise
Bettie Wise
Point Pleasant
Miami
Fla
Ross , Wise
L. D. Hartinger
John Cunningham
Buffalo
Bernard Fultz
van Wert
Ernest Covert
van Company
Deshler-Hilton
Claude Durgee
Jeff
Ann
Pitsburgh
Durgee
Lewis Sauer
S. L. McCarthy
Mariemont
Grove
HE. Carpenter
Dale Dutton
Ellen
George Faris
Robert Goodall
Logan
W. Va
Rebecca
Janice
Terry Allis
Helen Bryant
Muddleport
Russell Bolin
Susan and
Russell Jr
Akron
Bolin
H. J. Russell
North Seeland Avenue
Bolins
New York
Bel‘gium
Belgium
Kanauga
Kanauga Pta
Mike Adams
Philadelphia
Allen Wright
Berkley Wright
Effie Taylor
Huntington
Elizabeth Bishop
Katie Casto
Ray Allison
K. D. Black Ad
Middleport Annexation To Rutland Approved
Meigs County commissioners approve annexation near Rutland, allowing villagers to access water service. The action includes properties owned by Sam and Alta Dyke, Chris and Binda Diehl, Mayml and Lawrence Heiner, Worle and Zetta Kennedy, Thomas and Helen Whitington, Bertha Lasher, Robert and Evelyn Hill, Bernice Hoffman, Carroll and Vert Seowden, Wiles and Imogene Dean, and Joseph Grueser. Special session also approves several standing bills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Meigs County Board of Commissioners
Rutland
Thosts
Sam
Alta Dyke
Chris
Binda Diehl
Maym«l
Lawrence Heiner
Worle
Zetta Kennedy
Thomas
Helen Whitington
Bertha L Lasher
Robert
Evelyn Hill
Bernice Hoffman
Caroll
Vert Seowden
Wiles
Imogene Dean
Pomeroy Social Notes Highlight Farewell for Parker Couple
The Peniel Class of First Baptist Church planned a farewell dinner for Rev. and Mrs. Edward Parker who will soon depart. Members discussed clothing needy families and cleaning the church social room. Committees were named for the farewell event and a fan bulletin board. Several local residents were noted for visits, travel, and family news across Columbus Bain Cross and Huntington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rumenur
Edward Parker
Peniel
First Baptist Church
Jack Sorden
Parker
Richard Owens
Harold Lemley
Harry Lee Bailey
Wrge
Estate Administrator Named for Meigs County Estate
In Meigs County Probate Court Emmett E. Jomero y was appointed administrator of the estate of the late George Douglas of Scipion Township. In related actions D C Whaley Darrell Haning and Jesse Reeves were named appraisers for the Douglas estate and D C Whaley K C Welch and Harold Dean were named appraisers for the late Gath Townsend estate.
Lions Club Plans Ladies Night at United Methodist Shore
The Pomeroy Lions Club will observe ladies night at 6 20 p m tonight at the United Methodist Shore. A magic act by Frank Buhle of Glouster and helpers will entertain, with group singing led by Judy But and Debbie Dewsnie tl poeneet nese!aeme ers. Rev C E Hoyt serves as program chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fomeroy
Pomeroy Lions Club
United Methodist Shore
Frank Buhle
Glouster and My Butcher
Debbie Dewsnie
Judy Butther
C. E. Hoyt
Profram
Eighth Grade Commencement at High School Auditorium
Eighth Grade Commencement exercises will be held Thursday May 2 at the High School Auditorium in Middleport with guest speaker John Finch Elementary Principal of the Jackson Schools. Special music by the Junior High Band directed by Earl Warnke and the Eighth Grade chorus directed by Miss Carmen Deanis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iddleport
John Finch
Jackson
Earl Warnke
Carmen Deanis
Divorce Suit Filed in Meigs County Court
Ruth E. Robinson of Middletonport files for divorce from Earl W. Robinson in Pleasant West Virginia in Meigs County Common Pleas Court. She seeks custody of one child and cites gross neglect of duty and extreme cruelty in the filing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Ruth E. Robinson
Mid. Hleport
Earl W. Robinson
Pleasant
W. Va
Meigs County Common Pleas Court
Workman Treated After Fainting in Middleport Home
MIDDLEPORT The Middleport Emergency Squad was called at 7 50 p m Monday to treat Mrs William Dempsky who fainted at her home on Hamilton and Short Fourth Streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
William Dempsky
Hamilton and
Short Fourth Sts
Local Marriage Licenses Listed For Four Couples
William Everett Petty age 21 and Janice St Clair age 20 of Reedsville. Robert Grayson Ashley age 20 and Sharon Layne Riley age 18 of Middleport. Antonio Hizon age 33 of Columbus and Hazel Butler age 33 of Pomeroy. Route details not provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Everett Petty
Janice St. Clair
Reedsville
Robert Grayson Ashley
Sharon Layne Riley
Middleport
Antonio Hizon
Columbus
Hazel Butler
Pomeroy Ir
Pair Fined Five Dollars Costs By Pomeroy Court
POMEROY Two men were fined five dollars and costs each in the court of Mayor E F Robinson over the weekend on charges of reckless operation. Roy Bogard Long Bottom and Robert Lee Biffle Middleport were named. Charges were filed by Patrolman Henry Werry and Acting Chief of Police Franklin D Hudson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
E. F. Robinson
Roy Bogard
Long Bottom
Robert Lee Biffle
Middleport
Henry Werry
Franklin D. Hudson
Middleport Teachers Hold Last Meeting
The Middleport Teachers Association held its final meeting of the school year after class, presided by Mrs. Wilson Carpenter, a resident. Mrs. Guy Reynolds presented Mrs. Ernest Covert, formerly Virginia Mayes, with a silver Stradivarius pattern wedding gift from the teachers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allydleport
Middleport Teachers’ Association
Wilson Carpenter
Guy Reynolds
Ernest Covert
Virginia Mayes
Woman Fires Rifle During Home Break-In in St Louis
In St Louis a man broke into Mrs. William Harbi son’s kitchen. She grabbed her husband’s .22 rifle and fired once. The shot went wild as the intruder fled. Mrs Harbison fainted after pulling the trigger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St, Louis
William Harbison
Ninety-Five Compete In Local Horse Show
Ninety-five entries have been received for the third annual Meigs County Riding Club horse show sponsored by the Meigs County Junior Chamber of Commerce. The event at Rock Springs Fair Grounds Sunday plans 14 classes with trophies cash awards and ribbons for winners. Judges include George McGee and G D Selby. Jaycees will provide a chicken barbecue prior to the show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meigs County Riding Club
Meigs County Junior Chamber of Commerce
Rock Springs Fair
George McGee
Caldwell
G. D. Selby
Portsmouth
Bill Cooper
Ohio Valley Horse Show Association
Meigs County Clu
Jaycees
Jack Seelig
Chamber ‘of Commerce
Ohio
Kentucky
West Virginia
Alumni Banquet and Prom Set for Saturday at Midport High
Alumni of Midport High School plan a dinner and prom this Saturday with John Mayer as master of ceremonies. Robert Byer and officers lead the committee. tickets are sold at local drug stores and by alumni. Music by Chet Haddox and his orchestra from $12. Sixty two seniors will attend the dinner and dance. decorations to be finished after Friday graduation exercises with Anne Howell chairing the committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Middleport High School
John Mayer
Robert Byer
Martin & Roller Drug Store
Dutton’s Drug Store
Quality Print Shop
H&r Firestone
Chet Haddox
MHS
Anne Howell
Engagement Plans Highlight Middleport Scout News
The Middleport area reports an engagement between Elhyr Louise Moore of Piketon and John Reginald Ray of Zanesville, both Ohio University students with ties to Jefferson High School and Zanesville High. The wedding is set for mid summer. The column also covers a WCTU meeting in Middleport with Rev. Fred Gardner as speaker and social highlights from the gathering, plus Scout troop plans for a July camp at Camp Arrowhead and officer objectives for the current year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
William B. Moore
Piketon
Ohio
Elhyr Louise
John Reginald Ray
John G. Ray
McIntire Avenue
Zanesville
Miss Moore
Jefferson High School
Dresden
Ohio University
Ray
Zanesville High School
Pomeroy
Tbs
Arowhead
Hartington Worth
Rock Springs
Ray Testo
Niles
Lsu
Oman
Salae See
Tonnes Brown
Fae Vatous Groupe
Eas Geomeae
Aiddleport
Arromhendaery Club
Beenttan
Rodney Downing
Ter’ Neak
Basan
William Faulk
Two Men Pull Fines For Traffic Violations
In Middleport Mayor C C Fisher fined George Neal five dollars and costs for speeding on a State Patrol charge. Charles Wes, Parkersburg, faced five dollars and costs. Martin W Essex of Akron will attend a reception as guest of honor at Grateview, hosted by meat program head Gene Grater, on Friday evening. The Essexs, former Middleport residents, will visit as part of the commencement exercises where Essex will be speaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
C. C Fisher
George Neal
Charles Wes
Essex
Middeport
L. W. MeComas
Leo Kennedy
Guy Reynolds
Na Moore
Susan Park
Mildred Hawiey
Robert Alensworth
Grater
Committee Picks Head At Organizing Session
Democratic Central Committee met Friday evening at the Second Ward firehouse for an organizational session. Named to offices on the executive committee were Emmett G. Will chairman, Robert Coleman vice chairman, Gordon Caldwell secretary, and Clifford Phillips treasurer. Seniors in Washington Pomeroy Senior classes of the Chester and Racine High Schools left Sunday evening for trips to Washington D C where they will visit points of interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Pomeroy
Chester
Racine
Washington, D. C
Pomeroy Parking Meters Net $240.40
Patrolman Lawrence Lanning reports weekly meter receipts totaled 240 dollars and 40 cents. City records show the collection period ending last week with meters across Pomeroy producing the total.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Lanning
Surprise Birthday Party For Mrs Charles Lewis
Mrs Charles Lewis planned a surprise birthday party for her husband Saturday evening at their Beech Street home. Refreshments were served to about 40 guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middlefort
Charles Lewis
Meigs County Land Transfers Summary
Meigs County land transfers list multiple parcels and buyers. Transfers include Argit A. Woon to Darrell and Evelyn Good in Selem Township, three acres in Salisbury Township to Chemical Corp., and several names such as Charles V. Strauss and family in Rutland and Emerson Hysell parcels. Additional transfers: Lona Roecher to Shade River Lodge Building Committee in Chester Township, Von A Miller to Clair O. Xson and Eleanor Nelson, 102 acres and 100 rods in Rutland Township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Argit A. Woon Ang
Darrell Good
Evelyn Good
Selem
Pael' Ami Chemical Corp
Salisbury Township
Charles V. Strauss
Evelyn ‘Strauss
Award J
Strauss
Eileen Strauss
Herman Strauss
Madge Strauss
Donald Gstrauss
Juanita Strauss
Ruth Adams
Jason Adam Swuber
Marley Swisher
Mire Sean Wells
Edward Weils
Richard Neutzling
Dorothy Neutzling
Theo Neutzling
Virg Wuizling
George W. Grindley
Sadie H. Grindley
Pomeroy
Emerson Hysell
Leatie Hysell
Avery Goeglein
Albert Goeglein
Charles Goeglein
Rutland Township
Lona H. Roecher
Shade River Lodge Building Committee
Chester Township
Anna Pest Brogden
Jerrieart
Rutland
von A. Miller
Clair 0. Xson
Eleanor Nelson
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Kanalga
Christine Black
Pomeroy Social Notes
Pomeroy Personals
Erna Jesse
William Jacobs
Pearl Jacobs
Earl Preston
Clifford " Jacobs
Arthur Roush
Salem Center
St. Joseph Hospital
Stephen AleDowell
Karl Grueser
Ted Jones
and Racine
AIC
William Sars
Brooks Sayre
Bain Cross
United Bridge
Jones
Panama Canal Zone
Navy Cross
Gerald McIntosh
Dillon “Cross
Meln- Chanute
Panama
Lions Club
Workman
Becky
Pomeroy Court
Paul Henreid
Catherine McLeod
Reed Hadley
Marjorie Reynolds
Mobs, Inc
Carl Curtis
Janet “Houdini
Jean Parker
Middleport Society
Gardner
Muvdleport
Fred I. Gardner
Church of Christ
WCTU
Lillian Steiff
South Second Ave
M. L. Kelly
Thomas Kelly
Robert Styers
Church of the Nazarene
Fred J. Gardner
Mr. Gardner
Katie Matthews
Frank Cheesebrew
Edith McNeal
Steifi
Liberty
Wal
Oldsmobile
Karr & van Zandt
Motor Sales
Pomeroy, Ohio
Pomeroy Cement Block Company
Bernce Pomeroy
Meigs County
Pomeroy Bend
Meigs
Eft Chandler
Rory Calhoun
Nune Baxter
John McIntire
Wallace Ford
Barbara Britton
Walter Kelly
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