Pomeroy Council Advances Paid Vacations and Plant Plans
The Pomeroy council meeting included a vote to grant paid two week vacations to street crew members with at least one year of service. They discussed a potential joint sewage disposal plant with Middleport and possible meetings with Burgess Neipel and a state board member. Suggestions included inviting engineers and a future joint feasibility meeting.
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Pomeroy
Burgess and Neipel
Ohio Water Pollution Board
E. F. Robinson
Woolpert Engineering
Middleport
Pomeroy-Mason Bridge
To Marry This Month in Pomeroy
Mrs. Edwin Coates announces the upcoming marriage of her daughter Barbara Daune Coates to Donald Betzing of Pomeroy. The ceremony is set for 7 20 p m Wednesday November 27 at Federated Church in Pomeroy. Barbara is a Pomeroy High School and Carnegie Institute alumna employed at Meigs General Hospital. Donald Betzing, also a Pomeroy High School graduate, served in the Navy and will graduate from Ohio University in February.
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Middleport
Edwin Coates
Barbara Daune
Donald Betzing
Roy Betzing
Pomeroy
Federated Church
Coates
Pomeroy High School
Carnegie Institute At
Cleveland
Meigs General Hospital
Betzing
United States Navy
Ohio University
Chester High Unable To Reopen After Flu Outbreak
Chester High School in the Eastern Local School District could not reopen as planned after last week’s flu outbreak. Tuppers Plains and Rivervne schools did reopen, and Salisbury Township Elementary did as well while Bradbury Grade remained closed. All remaining closures to be revisited Wednesday. absenteeism remains high across the county schools.
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Pomeroy
O. O. Patterson
Dances Raise Money For Senior Class Trip
A square dance led by Mrs Jo Hardy at the Middleport High School auditorium funds the senior class trip. Friday night’s dance following the Middleport Jackson game raised over 100 dollars, with about half the 2200 dollar goal already reached. Mothers of the class chaired events with several volunteers assisting.
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Middleport
Jo Hardy
Tri-State
Middleport High School
Middleport-Jackson
Baptist Council Sets Midyear Associational Session
Rio Grande Baptist Association Council met at Vinton First Baptist Church with Rev. Gerald Brown presiding. Plans were made for the midyear meeting on March 20 at Pomeroy First Baptist Church. Churches from Vinton Coalton Rio Grande Jackson Cheshire Pomeroy and Middleport attended. Middleport representatives included Mrs. Cora Bennett Mr and Mrs Wyllis Anthony and Mrs Frank Cheesebrew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Rio Grande Baptist Association Council
Vinton First Baptist Church
Gerald Brown
Pomeroy First Baptist Church
Vinton
Coalton
Rio Grande
Jackson
Cheshire
Pomeroy
Cora Bennett
Wyllis Anthony
Frank Cheesebrew
Middleport Man Fined for Intoxication by Mayor
Everett McDaniel of Middleport was fined $15 plus costs in the Mayor C. O. Fisher court Monday evening for intoxication. He also owes the village for an old fine and will work that out, according to Chief Leroy Bartrum.
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Middleport
C. O. Fisher
Everett McDaniel
McDaniel
Leroy Bartrum
Election of Officer Slated at Eastern Star Meeting
Evangeline Chapter Order of Eastern Star will hold an officer election for the new year Thursday evening at the temple.
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Middleport
Evangeline Chapter
Order of Eastern Star
Meeting Postponed by Syracuse Methodist WSCS
The WSCS of the Syracuse Methodist Church postponed its Wednesday meeting for one week because several members are ill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
WSCS
Syracuse Methodist Church
Presbyterian Missionary Society Hosts Meet in Syracuse
Hostesses Mrs William Diddle and Mrs John Crew led a session in the church social room on Oct 11. A program by Mrs Don Cottrill Mrs J S Quick Miss Frankie Mumaw and Beulah Gibbons covered Presbyterial reports and United Church Women plans in Pomeroy. World Community Day set for Nov 1.
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Syracuse
Presbyterian Missionary Society
William Diddle
John Crew
Don Cottrill
J. S. Quick
Frankie Mumaw
Beulah Gibbons
United Church
Pomeroy
Manley Hysell Vows Read At Bride's Home
Rosemary Manley and Lawrence Hysell Jr were married at the Manley home with vows recited by Rev. Guy O. Sayre The couple received at a home reception following the ceremony.
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Middleport
Lawrence Manley
Rosemary
Lawrence Hysell
Hysell Run
Manley
Guy O. Sayre
Slater Family Fetes Its Kin Amid Farewell for Soldier Joe Cabeen
William Slater and his children Susan and Billy hosted relatives to celebrate the sixth birthday of their son and to honor Joe Cabeen of Columbus as he departs Tuesday for the armed forces. Family members included George Cabeen of Bowling Green Kentucky and Fred Cabeen of Athens, parents of Mrs Slater, plus Hanley Cone and daughter Vicki of Columbus.
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Middleport
William Slater
Susan
Billy
Joe Cabeen
Columbus
Slater
Armed Forces
George Cabeen
Bowling Green
Fred Cabeen
Athens
Hanley Cone
Vicki
Heath Church Delegates Attend Portsmouth Youth Meeting
Representatives from Heath Methodist Church attended a Ports mouth district youth fellowship in Jackson Sunday. Participants included Rev G R Konkright and family, John Kitchka, Jeanette Crooks, Sandra Brewington, Vera Covert, Betty Covert, Barbara Covert, and Delores Mossman. The theme was Methodist homes and hospitals. Kalad Hindy of Pomeroy Savings and Loan joined a Columbus meeting of Ohio Small Business Association with Gov O Neil and a US Chamber of Commerce leader addressing over 1000 lenders. The Cunninghams returned to Lima and Gilber Ervin to Columbus after family matters, with a large Chillicothe gathering noted.
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Middleport
Heath Methodist Church
Jackson
Portsmouth
G. R. Konkright
David
John Kitchka
Jeanette Crooks
Sandra Brewington
Vera
Betty
Barbara Covert
Delores Mossman
Methodist Homes and Hospitals
Kalad Hindy
Pomeroy Economy Savings and Loan Co
Columbus
Christmas Party Plans by Middleport Garden Club
Middleport Garden Club met at Mrs. Homer J. Russell's home to plan the annual Christmas party to be held at Mrs. C. A. Emmish residence. Committees covered program decorations refreshments and a gift exchange. President Mrs. James F. Harley led the meeting with 24 members sharing favorite evergreens.
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Middleport
C. A. Emmish
Middleport Garden Club
Homer J. Russell
Nellie Zerkle
Richard Gress
James Titus
John Kincaid
Harrie Marie Smith
David Entsminger
Hallie Zerkle
Lawrence Milhoan
Walter Harris
Lawrence Bing
James F. Harley
Harley
Middleport High School
Robert Reibel
Meigs and Nearby Counties See Sales Tax Uptick
Pomeroy Meigs County and three other area counties report increased sales tax receipts for the week ending Oct 19 1957 versus the same week last year. Meigs totaled 6853 56 Vinton 1628 03 Washington 15220 91 Athens 15253 62 while Gallia Hocking and Jackson fell short of 1956. Statewide prepaid tax receipts for that week totaled 3863575 with a year earlier 3870823. The year to year decline was 7248 or 18 percent.
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Pomeroy
Meigs County
Roger W. Tracy
Vinton County
Washington
Athens
Gallia
Hocking
Jackson
Tracy
Meigs County Retired Teachers to Meet November 9
Pomeroy Meigs County Retired Teachers Association will gather Saturday November 9 at 1 30 p m at the home of Miss Emma Seitz Locust Street.
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Pomeroy
Meigs County Retired Teachers Association
Emma Seitz
Locust St
Pomeroy Church Group Buys New Electric Sweeper
The One-Won-One Class of the First Baptist Church announced purchasing an electric sweeper after a meeting at Mrs. Dale Wippel home. Mrs. Albert Smith presided. devotions led by Mrs. Ralph C. Zandel. Plans for Christmas party and Thanksgiving baskets discussed. layette shower planned for Mrs. Harry Lee Bailey on Thursday evening Nov 7.
Local Social News Highlights From Williamstown to Syracuse
Mr and Mrs C B Weese and Miss Marcia Karr spent Saturday in Williamstown West Virginia and Marietta Mrs Helen Nease spent Sunday with Mrs John Bowen in Syracuse Miss Marcia Karr were in Athens Friday evening to see The Ten Commandments Mrs Frances Beechler spent Monday in Radcliff with friends and relatives Mr and Mrs Jake Lee and Mr and Mrs D Russell Lee enjoyed a weekend trip over Skyline Drive and through the Shenandoah Valley Mrs Goldie Colmer is spending a few days with Mr and Mrs Charles Spencer and her cousin Mrs Etta Spencer at Bashan
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C. B. Weese
Marcia Karr
Williamstown
W. V
Marietta
Helen Nease
John Bowen
Syracuse
Athens
Frances Beechler
Radcliff
Jake Lee
D. Russell Lee
Skyline Drive
Shenandoah Valley
Goldie Colmer
Charles Spencer
Etta Spencer
Bashan
Pins Awarded At Wide Awake Girls 4-H Meeting
The Middleport Wide Awake Girls 4-H Club held its annual achievement day at Mrs. L. W. McComas home. Dianne McComas presided as Carolyn Nicholson led the pledge. Members received one year pins for Carolyn Nicholson Martha Nicholson Ellen Dutton and Maralyn Swan two year certificates for Janet Kay Baker and Carolyn Jean Baker and three year certificates for Beverly Perrin and Miss McComas. Jean Casey was introduced. Beverly Perrin served as junior leader and program chairman. Piano and trumpet solos and a poem highlighted the program followed by refreshments with green yellow and white colors.
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Middleport
L. W. McComas
Dianne McComas
Carolyn Nicholson
Martha Nicholson
Ellen Dutton
Maralyn Swan
Janet Kay Baker
Carolyn Jean Baker
Beverly Perrin
Miss McComas
Jean Casey
Trenton
Martha
Carla Sue Gilmore
Workshop Slated for Amateur Gardeners in Middleport
A workshop on contemporary arrangements will be led by Mrs. James S. Titus during the Amateur Gardeners meeting at Heath Methodist Church. The 8 p.m. Wednesday session invites members to bring a container and dried or fresh materials for arrangements.
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Middleport
James S. Titus
the Heath Methodist Church
Meigs County Land Transfers List
Meigs County records show multiple property transfers including Mabel Norris deceased to Everett Norris by affidavit in Letart Township and corrections in Lebanon and Chester townships. Other transfers include parcels in Salem Salisbury Letart Olive and Scipio Townships among many grantees and grantors.
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Mabel Norris
Everett Norris
Letart Township
E. L
Edna Proffitt
Mayford Harris
Wilma Harris
Lebanon Township
Gordon Proffitt
Ruth Proffitt
E. L. Proffitt
Nellie A. Morton
Doris M. Shetter
Frances Morton O'Neill
Emily Morton Tracy
Salem Township
Edgar
Lena Belle Pullins
John C
Lora O. Johnson
Orange Township
Lorenzo S. Buckley
Alice Foutty
Olive Township
J. W. McElroy
Lennie McElroy
Hallie Cross
Salisbury Township
Glennis Hoffman
Delores Hoffman
George L. Hoffman
Dena Hoffman
Edith King
Mabel King
Lela King
Donnie King
Chester
Harold Carnahan
Isabel Carnahan
Ernest Carnahan
James
Nancy Carnahan
Sutton Township
Hattie Curtis
Richard L
Josie V. Roush
Racine
Jarret
Carrie Bobo
Ohio Power Co
Columbia Township
Raymond B
Gladys F. Hart
Ralph V
Nancy E. Chapman
Letart
Nellie T. Frank
C. Homes Frank
Jacob Werry
Kathryn Werry
Henry Werry
Amanda Kasper
Charles Werry
Herman Werry
Pomeroy
Everett Dixon
Dorothy Dixon
Harold D
Russell R. Brown
Scipio Township
Middleport Police Chief Reports Meter Receipts
Chief Leroy Bartrum announced parking meter receipts totaled 225.70 for the past week’s collection period.
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Middleport
Leroy Bartrum
Pomeroy High picks Grueser editor for 1958 yearbook
Marcia Grueser named editor of Pomeroy High School annual The Pomeroyan for 1958. Tom Brown is business manager with W A Drake as faculty advisor. Staff includes Fay Thoma Rachel Roush Ann Icenhower Doris Imboden Danny Struble Anna Murray Carolyn Phillips Bill Sterrett Charles Scott Sondra Potts Ann Murray S T Johnson Bob Gloeckner Patty Blakeslee Barbara Logan Charlotte Murray Mary Lou Smith Bill Young Marilyn White Kathern Roush Doris Imboden, Marcia Grueser, Ann Icenhower, Carolyn Phillips as typists.
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Pomeroy
Marcia Grueser
Pomeroy High School
Pomeroyan
Tom Brown
W. A. Drake
Fay Thoma
Rachel Roush
Ann Ieenhower
Doris Imboden
Danny Struble
Anna Murray
Carolyn Phillips
Bill Sterrett
Charles Scott
Sue Smith
Ann Icenhower
Roger Hysell
Bill Anderson
Sondra Potts
Linda Crow
Charles Swisher
Ann Murray
S. T. Johnson
Bob Gloeckner
Patty Blakeslee
Barbara Logan
Charlotte Murray
Mary Lou Smith
Bill Young
Marilyn White
Kathern Roush
Two Car Accident Damages Vehicles on W Main Street
Moderate damage reported after a two car crash at 7 45 p m on W Main Street near Crow s Steak House. Don E Pickens 19 The Plains slowed for a car ahead and was hit in the rear by John W Morrison 24 Pt Pleasant. Morrison said he did not see the slowdown. Morrison s car valued at 200 Pickens 50. No charges filed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Werry
Morrison
Pickens
Rocksprings Women Prepare Apple Butter Sale
Rocksprings women plan an apple butter event Thursday November 7 at the Clifford Leifheit farm. Orders can be placed with Mrs William Bartels or Mrs Leifheit. Proceeds will be divided between Rock Springs Methodist Church and the Rocksprings Better Health Club.
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Pomeroy
Rocksprings
Clifford Leifheit
William Bartels
Leifheit
P. M. Club Meeting Postponed to November 13
The P. M. Club meeting scheduled for Wednesday evening is postponed to Wednesday November 13. The event will be at the home of Mrs. James Pullen with Mrs. W A Gibbs assisting hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
R. W. Finsterwald
Jonathan Meigs
Daughters of the American Revolution
Dor Schaefer
Irving Karr, Jr
Motion Pictures
A. R. Knight
James Pullen
W. A. Gibbs
Dryer Fire at Denver Rapple Residence Lights Smoke
Members of the Pomeroy volunteer fire department responded to a call about 11 a m Monday at the Denver Rapple residence where a clothes dryer caught fire. The small blaze was under control before firefighters arrived at the home according to officials.
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Pomeroy
Denver Rapple
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M. L. French
E. Main St
Fred W. Crow, Jr
Welchtown
Margaret Seidenable
Spring Ave
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Cmtral
Dale Smith
Barbara Coates
Chester High
Kally
Walter Crooks
John Ketchka
Chester Ervin
Wilbur Rowley
Arthur Skinner
Donald Ohlinger
Lewis van Cooney
Reid Varney
Baptist Council
Oldsmobile
Karr & van Zandt
Cadillac
Pomeroy, Ohio
Emmett Bartels
Cincinnati
William
Vernon
D. S. Mills
Pearl McBride
Thomas Clark, Sr
David Mills
Barbara Wilton
Leon Ratliff
Janet
Judy Stone
Joyce
Donna Case
Middleport Women's News
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Holzer Hospital School of Nursing
Eber Lewis
John Harley
Ann
Frances
Springfield
Margaret Keehne Davis
James E. Harley
University Center
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Point Pleasant
W. Va
Garden Club
Emmish
Cheer
James ‘Titsu
Lucille Smith
Ohio Association of Garden Clubs Library
Robert Harris
Crazy Davis
Lenore Giles
Rodney Downing
Russell
Harry Chesher
John Zerkle
Garen Stansbury
Pomeroy Women’s News
Pomeroy Personals
Karr
van Zandt
Bob Evans
Gallipolis
John Richmond
Main ST
Ohio
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Darwin Exchange
Helen's
Beauty Shop
Liberty
Paul Birch
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Morgan Jones
Ith
Leigh Snowden
Richard Hartunian Wright King
Tom and Jerry
Pomeroy Bend Theatres
Meigs
Beau James
Bob Hope
Vera Miles
Paul Douglas
Alexis Smith
Temple
Bing Crosby
Inger Stevens
Mary Fickett
E. G. Marshall
J Mathews
Beasley & Mathews
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