Middleport High School Class of 1940 Graduates
The Middleport High School auditorium was filled as the Class of 1940 received diplomas in a ceremonial program. The event featured band music, choir numbers, student performances on pianos, and a keynote by Dr. B. B. Lewis addressing the graduates about future prospects and personal achievement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Middleport High School
Gordon Harris
Clase
Middleport Garden Club
Don Mcrtin
Vesta McCoy
Dorothy Nelle Stewart
Janet Stansbury
Alan Bradford
Dann Jean "Hamilton
Dorothy’ Nelle
Janet
Hecox
Gene
Chopin
B. B Lewis
Era
Gee Harri
Rs Lewin
Spoltn
Iet
Theringan
Lewis
Eciptaeet
Freclgent
Board of Elves
Fon ic'Doules
W. Mc Cowan
Middleport Personal notices recap of regional family events
Dr. and Mrs. Cecil Horden and three children return to Columbus after visiting Mr. and Mrs. Garen Stansbury and Richard Horden. Attended commencement where Mrs. Horden's niece Margaret Jane Stansbury earned a diploma. Various relatives and friends listed with travels, funerals, and Memorial Day plans across Ohio communities Delays and dates omitted for brevity.
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Cecil Horden
Columbus
Garen Stansbury
Richard Horden
Ralph Anderson
Paae
Aid Son
Eliney Oeeteerns
Bob
Cosers Senora
Showers
Clara Bowen
Cleveland
Jowers
Beech Grove
Florence Rhinehart
Co Js
Agusta Ruble
Rawlings-Coats
Harmonious Republican Meeting Elects Swift-Downing Faction
Harmony returned to Migs County Republicans as the central committee met with unanimous approval. Charles J. Spencer led the Swift-Downing group to a decisive win, becoming chairman. Laroy Eichinger secretary. Hottner treasurer, with Antwerp born Miss Lasch and others named to executive and advisory posts amid wartime disruption.
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Pomeroy
Migs County
Central Committee
Swift-Downing Troup
Ruse
Charles J. Spencer
Swift-Downing
Laroy wemereee _Eichinger
Hottner
Antwerp
Belgium
Ers
Marianne Casch
Combs
Lasch
Iremen
John Downing
New York
Toil
Alvin’ Reed
Hollis Gray Frying Kearr
Eed Eynom
Jew
Frank Clark
John Slantey
William Heilman
Rolland Terence
Dana Turner
Clifford Brown
Oval Diddle
Charles Spencer
Leroy Fichinger
Jerse Myers
Frank Bench
Det Rice
Homer Raswa
Guilty Pleas Are Entered By Two Men
Two men pleaded guilty in Gallia County common pleas court before Judge W R White. Arthur Gilmor 24 and Harold Johnson 23 received 18 months probation after admitting theft of 40 from Safety Cab Company of Middleport. Robson, owner, sought leniency as money was recovered and no prosecution sought. Clyde Frazier 55 pleaded innocent to murder in the death of Homer Stricks 20. no counsel yet, jailed without bond. Others include Lester Saunders released after arrangements, Wills Harper released on recognizance after not guilty plea. Richard Qualls not guilty to cutting with intent to wound, bond set at 300. Several others pleadings and bonds listed. Pudge White assigned to Meigs County bench. Holzer Hospital for operation, trial dates pending.
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Pomeroy
Common Pleas Court
W. R. White
Gal ‘Polis
Arthur Gilmor
Harold Johnson
Comany
Middleport
William Robson
Clyde Frazier
Homer Hen
Wills Harper
Richard Qualls
Harold” Rawson
Hale Donahue
Dana Hoffman
Charles. M. Stivers
Evil Nekon
Pudge White
Meigs County
C.F. Peoples
Holzer’ Hospital
Carpenter Personal And CARPENTER- Local notices and events
Mr Floyd Cummings completed the school enumeration for Columbia Township. A motion picture titled The Calling of Dan Matthew will be shown in Columbia Auditorium Thursday evening starring Richard Arlen. Harley Pickett attended Pomeroy High School commencement with his brother Charles among the graduates. Mrs W E Jeffers visited Crooksville with Calvin Gorty and family and Mrs Carol Gary stayed at Avalon Sanatorium in M U Vernon. Leonard Brown and Elizabeth Stout announce the birth of a son on May 28. Grandparents are Thomas Brown and Howard Stout. Color blind cats mentioned in a closing line.
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Crooksville
Carol Gary
Avalon
MU Vernon
Leonard Brown
Elizabeth Stout
Thomas Brown
Howard Stout
Junior Stars Dance Revue at Middleport High School
Andrew Parish presents the Junior Stars Dance Revue at Middleport High School on June 7 at 8 p.m. with elaborate costumes, lighting, and scenic effects. Performances include Kewpie Dolls, Military Marches, Soft Shoe, Bouquet of Flowers, American Is the Western Saga, tap numbers, solos, duos, and a Lohengrin finale, featuring guest dancers Roger Crowe and Arminta Morrison from Ohio University and the Masked Marvel.
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Middleport
Andrew Parish
Pomeroy Middleport
Athens
Igh School
Roger Crowe
Arminta Morison
Ohio” University
Ohio University
Pomeroy Plans Junior Ball League Organization
A meeting at Pomeroy Junior High School on Monday, June 8, will organize a six team junior baseball league for Meigs County. Supervising will be Percy Curtis WPA Recreation Supervisor, with towns Pomeroy Middleport Racine Rutland Tuppers Plains and Syracuse expected to participate. More Pomeroy News On Page 6.
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Pomeroy
Meigs County
Percy Curtis
WPA
Middleport
Racine
Rutland
Tuppers Plains
Syracuse
Meigs County Red Cross War Fund Update
Meigs County chapter leader announced a revised objective of 60 000 as the minimum target for the 10,000,000 War Fund. National Chairman Norman Hi Davis stated the fund needs exceed previous estimates, urging local chapters to volunteer a double quota where possible.
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Pomeroy
Meigs County
American Red Cross
Norman Hi. Davia
Weed
Possi
Meigs County Agricultural Conservation Meeting Report
Glenn E. Moore, district fieldman, outlined to committee members at the city hall that they will prepare Farm Reports for crop checks. Field visits to farmers begin mid June as the second instruction meeting is delayed two weeks. An antelope jackrabbit description notes its dark night coat when viewed from the side.
Meigs County GOP event and road work planned
Meigs County Republicans held a banquet at Hore Hall with cake, music, and a patriotic broadcast as John Sauvage urged county unity and club cooperation. The State Highway Department announced a bid for bituminous treatment of 134 miles of Meigs routes, with 36 miles in Gallia County and several Meigs projects totaling about 362 thousand dollars, to be completed by August.
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Ilegiante
J Ryan
John Sauvage
Pomeroy
One Hundred Er i
Singin God Bless
Amer
Francie Hunker Klein
Lillian’ Suett
Meigs
State Highway Department
Meigs County
Gallia County
Racine
Syracuse
Chester Townhip
Buffington Memorial Park Road
Olive
Chapman Held Final Rites at Least Falls M E Church
Final rites were conducted for BM Chapman age 71 who died after several weeks illness. Chapman's widow survives along with four sons Guy Clarence Floyd and Rain Chapman. Service held at Least Falls M E Church at 4 o’clock noon.
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Chapman
Letart Falls
Avelock
Falls
M. E. Church
Guy
Clarence
Floyd
Rain Chapman
Eighth Grade Graduation at Bish School Auditorium
Forty eight eighth graders received high school eligibility certificates in a graduation ceremony at the Bish school auditorium. Superintendent M W Essex and War Dean W T Packer of Rio Grande College spoke on future paths and leadership. musical pieces included by Helen Jan Root and Rev Ryan with class songs led by Vesta McCoy.
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Middleport
Bish School
W. T. Packer
Rio Grande College
M. W. Essex
Dean Packer
Helen Jan Root
Ryan
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