Middleport Mayor Pushes Elected Official Salaries Cut
Middleport Village Council met as Mayor Lee Smith urged salary reductions for elected officials to improve finances. He proposed clerk treasurer 1500 to 1200, councilmen from 4 per meeting to 1 per meeting, and his own to 600, saving about 1776 yearly, with effect after the next election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Smith
Middleport Chamber of Commerce
Middleport
Hall
Smith
John Zerkle
Wayne Gibbons
Zerkle
Clifford Stumbo
Gene Harris
Miss Wood Crowned Meigs County Dairy Princess
Miss Ernes tine Wood was named Meigs County Princess at the Meigs Dairy Service Unit dinner at Salem Center Elementary School. Dixie Roush was named alternate. Wood will enter state competition. several locals were elected to the unit’s board. Awards honored Don Mora’s Don’s Lois Jean and Don’s Faye production records.
Heath WSCS Adopts 1965 Budget At Heath Church
Middleport Heath WSCS met at Heath Methodist Church with president Mrs. Glenn Lambert presiding. Devotions by Mrs. Jack Bechtle themed Thanksgiving. Mrs. James Euler led the program assisted by several members. The group adopted the 1965 budget and collected self denial offerings. World Community Day report by Mrs. Walter Hayes. A field rep will visit Pomery Friday. File copies of meditation booklets sent to college students. New WSCS purpose read and social hour hosted by Mrs. Lambert with dessert served by Miss Frieda Faehnle and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
WSCS
Heath Methodist Church
Glenn Lambert
Jack Bechtle
James Euler
Bruce Lloyd
M. L. French
Frieda Faehnle
Leo Smith
Nan Moore
Hattie Smith
Walter Hayes
Rutland Methodist Church
Meigs County
United Methodist Church
Pomeroy
Edward Young
Sara Bechtle
Columbus
Women’s Society
Lambert
M. E. Dowson
Harry Chesher
Galen Brown
Michael G. Roberts elected to Phi Beta Kappa at Ohio University
Michael G. Roberts son of Mr and Mrs Robert D Roberts of 105 Wehe Terrace was elected to membership in the Lambda of Ohio Chapter of Phi Beta Kappa at Ohio University where he is a second semester senior majoring in chemistry He is a member of Phi Eta Sigma Ephorian Society and the American Chemical Society He is married to Sharon Howell of Rutland Ohio University honored him for academic achievement and professional engagement
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Pomeroy
Michael G. Roberts
Robert D. Roberts
Wehe Terrace
Lambda of Ohio
Phi Beta Kappa
Roberts
Ohio University
Phi Eta Sigma
Ephorian Society
American Chemical Society
Sharon Howell
Rutland
WSWS Entertained By Men's Group
Members of the Women's Society of World Service were guests at Enterprise EUB Church on Friday as the men’s group met. Mrs. Thomas Bentz presented Muchas Gracias Dios as the theme with readings by Mrs. James Will Miss Elizabeth Davis Mrs. Eldon Weeks and Mrs. Menzil Smith. Rev. Menzil Smith closed the meeting with prayer.
Middleport Personal Notices Highlight Local Visits
Middleport residents report visitors from Grove City Jackson Dayton and Waverly. Illness of Dr Kathryn Poindexter brings George Daniels and Kate Lewis to town for support at Holzer Hospital. Families from Tipp City Woodsfield Newark Columbus and Hebron spend weekends and holidays with local relatives.
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George Daniels
Grove City
Kate Lewis
Jackson
Kathryn Poindexter
Holzer Hospital
Dan Farmer
Dayton
Dave Farmer
Arthur
Hazel VanCooney
Meigs General Hospital
Yale Floral Show Set at Pomeroy Spear School
Meigs County garden clubs unite to host a Christmas flower show at Pomeroy Spears School on November 28. Regional director Mrs. Charles C. Lewis chairs. schedule by Mrs. James Titus. county contact Mrs. Robert Reibel. entrants must register by 11 a m November 28. entries may not be removed until 5 p m November 29. exhibitors may enter multiple classes but one entry per class. ribbons awarded to top four in each class.
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Pomeroy — Garden Clubs
Meigs County
Pomeroy Spears
Charles C. Lewis
James Titus
Robert Reibel
Meigs General Hospital Discharges and Admits
Meigs General Hospital notes admit Neal Jeffers Dexter and Frieda Mossman of Minersville Betty Diehl of Pomeroy. Discharges include Simon Powell Willard Jeffers and James Sayre.
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Meigs General Hospital
Neal Jeffers
Dexter
Frieda Mossman
Minersville
Betty Diehl
Pomeroy
Simon Powell
Willard Jeffers
James Sayre
Middleport Bay Serves Air Force In Japan
Middleport native Airman 2nd Class William D Grueser has arrived for duty at Yokota Air Base Japan as a weapons mechanic. He previously served at McCoy Air Force Base in Florida and joins a unit under the Pacific Air Forces mission supporting U S defense in the region. He is a Middleport High School graduate.
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Middleport
William D. Grueser
William T. Grueser
Grant St
Yokota AB
Japan
Grueser
McCoy Afb
Fila
Pacific Air Forces
U. S
Pacific
Middleport High School
Two Forfeit Bonds and Fines In Meigs County Courts
In MIDDLEPORT two defendants forfeited bonds and one was fined by Mayor Lee Smith. Thomas E. Watkins, 22, Columbus, 15, backing in a dangerous manner. Richard O. Taylor, 25, Leon, W. Va., 10, driving in a dangerous manner. Oscar J. McCarty, 43, West Columbia, W. Va., fined 5 dollars and costs for failing to yield the right of way. In POMEROY Leo C. Holland, West Jefferson, fined 10 dollars and costs in Meigs County Court for failing to drive on the right half of the roadway.
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Middleport
Lee Smith
Thomas E. Watkins
Columbus
Richard 0. Taylor
Leon
W. Va
Oscar J. McCarty
West Columbia
Pomeroy
Leo C. Holland
West Jefferson
Meigs County
Rutland Talent Winner Thorpe Takes First Prize
Rutland talent show at Southern Local High School gym crowned David Thorpe as winner of a 25 dollar savings bond. Nazarene Youth Gospel Singers earned second prize. Steve Clark received third. Event included groups, duets, and a piano solo from various students and instructors.
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Rutland
David Thorpe
Southern Local High School
Vernon Weber
Rutland Pta
Thorpe
Lee Lee
The
Nazarene Youth Gospel Singers of
Steve Grimm
John Grate
Gene Grate
David Grate
Debbie Smith
Steve Clark
Albany
Janet Korn
Emerson Jones
Howard Ruppelt
Rutland High Mixed Chorus
C. O. Chapman
Sabra Canaday
Weber
C. O Chapman
Elizabeth Ann Webster
Robert Miller
Harrd Sauer
George White Sr
Linda
Wanda Cardello
Bonnie Grate
Darlene Smith
Martha Brown
Minda Lou King
Randy King
Steven Lucas
Chester King
Charlene Ward
Kathy King
Debbie Sheets
Veterans Day Plans Revealed in Pomeroy
A Veterans Day service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the courthouse in Pomeroy. Drew Webster Post 39, American Legion, organized plans. Charles Swatzel spoke on gifts for the Yanks Who Gave and Don Hunnel updated on the 1965 membership drive. The 40 et 8 train will visit Saturday for the district roundup of membership cards. A movie Project Hope preceded the meeting. Clarence Frank joined as a new member. next session November 16 at 7:30 p.m. Don Folmer served refreshments.
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Pomeroy
Drew Webster
American Legion
Charles Swatzel
Don Hunnel
Project Hope
Clarence Frank
Don Folmer
Harvesters Class Vows $1000 For Church Improvements
The Happy Harvesters Class voted to donate $1000 for interior church improvements at a Federated Church meeting. Devotions were led by Mrs. Bentz Wolfe, and Mrs. Louis Reibel reported on World Community Day kits. A bazaar and dinner were announced for Nov 18, and plans for a covered dish dinner and $1 gift exchange on Dec 4 were made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dale Smith
Meinhart
Beagle Club Holds Memorial Field Trial at Clubhouse
Beagle Club held its third annual memorial field trial at the clubhouse and grounds near Harrisonville. The 8 a m event judged by Carey King Robert Bailey and Robert Bowen named Johnsons Pansey as 15 inch class winner and Belle Echo Pete as 13 inch class winner. Belle Echo Pete earned absolute club champion with Joe Young receiving the memorial trophy. A turkey dinner for members families and guests followed at noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Meigs County Beagle Club
Harrisonville
Carey King
Robert Bailey
Robert Bowen
Johnson
Pansey
Joe Johnson
Belle Echo Pete
Joe Young
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Bob Fisher
Council
Fisher
Don Mills
Traffic and Safety Committee
Village Hall
William D. Childs
Jack Welsh
C. and O
Childs
Waterways Safety Commission
Welsh
Texaco Co
Safety and Traffic Committee
Columbia Gas Co
Stumbo
George Meinhart
Reuben Collins
Walter Bunce
Board of Public Affairs
Miss Wood
Dairy Princess
Ohio Dairyman Association
Donald Mora
Don’s
Lois Jean
Mora
Don’s Faye
Don’s Gay
Don’s Highland Leslie
Don’s Pat
Larry Neal
Central Ohio Breeding Assn
Clair Woode
Virgil Atkins
Carrol Pierce
Sally Mora
Patty Koblentz
Sharon Holter
Ann Holter
Jenny Dean
PTA
Heath Wscs
WSWS
C. H. Wise Jr
Waverly
Wise
Ohio Valley Electric Corp
Alfred Scarberry Jr
Tipp City
A. A. Scarberry
Joe Young Jr
Woodsfield
Joe Young Sr
Howard Erlenwein
E. M. Burton
Dennis Walburn
Sherry
Newark
Walburn
U.S. Air Force
United Parcel Truck Company
Hebron
Gene Rice
Fanny
Yale
Middleport Bay
Air Force
Andrew Eugene Batey
Betty Jo Batey
Jonathan Meigs
Daughters of the American Revolution
Dwight Milhoan
Five Points
John Rose
Lawrence Milhoan
Edward Jones
Syracuse
Ohio Association of Garden Clubs
William Thorpe
Pomeroy Chapter
Royal Arch Masons
Archie C. Swartz
Meigs County Agricultural Society
Theodorus Council
Daughters of America
Thomas Cook
Freda Grueser
C. J. Ebersbach
Thelma Grueser
Cleland Hines
Gladys Cuckler
Everett Dailey
Middleport - Pomeroy
Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co
Dutton’s Drugs
King Building Supply Co
Beagle Club
the Athens Messenger
Oua
Athens Messenger
Union ST
Athens, Ohio
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