Middleport Prepares for Classic Yellow Jackets vs Purple Panthers
In Middleport anticipation builds for the annual clash with Pomeroy. Townsfolk plan parades from uptown to the stadium and flag-raising ceremonies to start festivities. Game time is two o clock with tickets available at the high school superintendent's office on Wednesday. A public meeting and bonfire parade conclude the evening, with torch bearers leading the crowd.
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Middleport
Yellow Jackets
Pomeroy Purple Panthers
Pomeroy High School
Middleport Field
Mill St
Rutland St
Second Ave
First Baptist Church
Marionettes Live for Middleport Children at School Show
The Palmer Martins presented a Dick Whittington marionette show at Middleport School Auditorium. The couple manipulated 15 inch puppets from a narrow catwalk, delivering voices, action and music while enduring the trade’s strains and ulcers.
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Middleport
Toni
Palmer Martin
Dick Whittington
Middleport School
Cedric Heads
Hadacol touted as cure for fatigue and insomnia
A Mrs. Laura Norris of St. Louis describes recovering energy and sleep after using Hadacol. She attributes improvements to vitamins B1 B2 niacin and iron in the product and urges others to try it. The advertisement claims relief from nervous disturbance insomnia and general rundown caused by deficiencies with trial sizes offered.
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Laura Norris
South 6Th St
St. Louis
Mrs. Norris
Thanksgiving social notes mark Middleport lodge event
The annual turkey dinner of Chiefs of Meigs Temple No. 153 Pythian Sisters was held at the Little House with 22 members seated at decorated tables. After a brief meeting, officers for the coming year were elected and guests and family members attended a social evening, with prizes, birthdays, and tributes noted.
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Middleport
Meigs Temple
Little House
Florence Bush
John Mayer
R. B. Laughead
Phil. Meinhart
W. T. Rutherson
Erma Smith
Mayer
E. R. Tompkins
William Huggins
Phil. Edwards
Lillian Stieff
L. E. Burford
John B. Downing
Zella Cross
John Mason
C. P. Gallagher
Homer Kennedy
J. H. Grate
Laughead
Peter Stace
Althea Anderson
M. R. Sanborn
C. F. Hawkins
Barbara Smith
Ward couple marks twenty third wedding anniversary
In Middleport a group of friends and relatives gathered at 371 N Fourth Ave to celebrate the twenty third wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Wesley Fr Ward on Armistice Day November 11. White rosebuds Ivy centerpieces and a serving of ice cream cake and hot chocolate topped the occasion. Gifts were exchanged. Guests included Mr and Mrs Lowell Swisher and children Michael and Connie Ruth Mr and Mrs William Durst Cheshire Mrs Wesley E Ward 62 Race St Middleport Rosanna Charles David Keith and Karen Ward the Wards children.
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Middleport
Wesley Fr. Ward
William Durst
Cheshire
Wesley E. Ward
Race St
Rosanna
Charlies
David Keith
Karen Ward
Thanksgiving Services Announced for Christian Science Society
Thanksgiving services of the Christian Science Society set for Thursday at 10:45 a.m. The lesson sermon title is Thanks giving with the golden text praising the Lord for his goodness and works among the children of men.
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Pomeroy
Christian Science Society
Thanksgiving guest list for Bradford family in Columbus
Mr and Mrs Wallace Bradford and children Larry Gail and Lynn of Columbus will visitWednesday evening for Thanksgiving. Dinner at William and Clara Bradford on Brownell Avenue with Bruce Carolyn Neda Jennifer James and Harold Lohse family guests.
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Middleport
Wallace Bradford
Larry
Gail
Lynn
Columbus
Mr. Bradford
William Bradford
Brownell Ave
Bruce
Carolyn
Neda
Harold Lohse
Jennifer
James
Public dinner postponed by Mt Moriah Baptist Church
An announced public dinner planned by Mt Moriah Baptist Church for November 30 has been postponed to a later date.
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Middleport
Mt. Moriah
Beav Family Hosts Sixth Birthday Party
A gathering at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. K. Beavers marked the sixth birthday of their daughter. Relatives and friends attended the celebration with cake, gifts, and warm wishes for the child.
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Middleport
W. K. Beaver
Frank couple move from Pomeroy to Gallipolis home
Mr and Mrs Albert Frank have sold their residence on Pomeroy Rutland Road and relocated to Gallipolis near their workplace at the Gallipolis State Institute.
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Gallipolis
Pomeroy
Albert Frank
Pomeroy-Rutland Road
Gallipolis State Institute
Meters Bring In 213 Dollars In Week’s Receipts
Mrs. Elma Russell secretary to Mayor Sidney A Spencer announced parking receipts for the past week totaling 213 dollars.
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Pomeroy
Elma Russell
Sidney A. Spencer
Marriage License for Fultz and Knopp in Middleport
John F. Fultz aged 22 and Marilyn Knopp aged 21, both residents of Middleport, obtained a marriage license. The couple is listed with full names and ages in the official record.
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John F. Fultz
Marilyn Knopp
Middleport
Youth Conference To Be Rebroadcast In Meigs County
Those from Meigs County who attended the One Day Farm Bureau Youth Conference held in McArthur last Saturday were Eleanor and Donna Wesl Shirley Summerfield and Helen Hayes of the Chester Youth Council Ben West Marilyn Grindly Alice Davis and Janice Roush Gerald Powell Gary Gibbs Larry Roush Don Powell James Carnahan and Gordon West of the Racine Youth Council Robert Tignor Yale Sr and Mrs F W Ingraham Spring Ave who was pianist for the conference A transcription was made of the afternoon conference and this will be broadcast Wednesday at 1 15 p m over WRFD.
Auto and Truck Side Swipe on Main Street
A passenger car driven by Walter Ramsey of Barboursville West Virginia and a 1 1/2 ton truck driven by Jerry Ward of Middleport collided on W Main St. Both drivers escaped injury and no arrests were made. Patrolman Russell Bailey noted the vehicles side swiped while traveling in opposite directions.
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Pomeroy
Walter Ramsey
Barboursville
W. Va
Jerry Ward
Middleport
W. Main St
Russell Bailey
Bailey
Red Cross To Map Meigs Blood Program
An executive meeting of the Meigs County Chapter of the American Red Cross will be held in the chapter room on EF Main St Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. The purpose is to organize the county for the national blood program.
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Pomeroy
Meigs County
The
American Red Cross
Main St
Party to be Sponsored by Band Boosters
Pomeroy Band Boosters announce a party at 8 p.m. Friday at the Second Ward Fire House on Condor Street. Proceeds go to a fund to buy new band uniforms.
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Pomeroy
Pomeroy Band
Second Ward
Condor St
Howard Kitchen
Thanksgiving Service Set for Wednesday in Middleport
Wednesday evening at 7 30 p m union Pre Thanksgiving services will be held at First Baptist Church Middleport. The sermon will be given by Rev Louis A Bangerter of Heath Methodist Church with the topic Something New or Thanksgiving.
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Middleport
First Baptist Church
Union
Louis A. Bangerter
Heath Methodist Church
Daughter Rebecca Ann Hawley Born in Pomeroy
Mr and Mrs James E Hawley of Baltimore announce the birth of a daughter Rebecca Ann. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Edward Hawley of Minersville and Mr and Mrs Albert Smith of Wetzgal Street Pomeroy.
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Pomeroy—Sagt
James E. Hawley
Baltimore
Rebecca Ann
Edward Hawley
Minersville
Albert Smith
Wetzgal St
Pomeroy
Program Planned by Youth Fellowship at Morning Star
The Youth Fellowship League of Morning Star EUB Church will present a program at the church Sunday at 8 p.m. The event aims to showcase local talent and community fellowship.
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Pomeroy
Youth Fellowship League of Morning Star
EUB Church
Mayor Files Charges Against Chief Of Police In Village
The mayor charges Chief Wolfe and plans for a hearing with council oversight. James B. O'Brien named as counsel for the mayor. Manning D. Webster defends the officer. Additional items include new private phones, a Sinking Fund transfer plan, and sewer project discussion.
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Fred Crow, Jr
Wolfe
Crow
Spencer
Howard Kitchen
Olan Goodwin
Evan
Pat) Will
Dale Smith
Harold Duckworth
Duckworth
Council
Third Ward
Second Ward
Rolland Neutzling
Robert Morris
First
Legion address traces work at Chester rally
John Will past commander of Drew Webster Post 39 spoke at a Chester rally about the Legion’s fight against Communism and its aim to keep America American. Frank Cheesebrew introduced Will and presented Harry Bennett of Chester High School with a flag for the school.
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Pomeroy
American Legion
John Will
Drew Webster
Post
Chester
Will
America
Legion
Frank Cheesebrew
Harry Bennett
Chester High School
Frank Will
Lillian Steiff
Clothing Sought For Fire Victims
Mrs. Harry Ohlinger, Meigs County Red Cross officer, appeals for bed clothing wearing apparel and household goods for the Thomas Sarver family whose home burned Sunday afternoon. Women s size 18 and children s sizes 2 and 4 are needed. Items may be taken to the Red Cross Chapter room on E Main St.
Patterson Attends Southeastern Ohio Athletic Association Meeting
O. O. Pattenson, county superintendent of schools, attended the Southeastern Ohio Athletic Association meeting at the Berry Hotel in Athens today.
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Pomeroy
O. O. Pattenson
Southeastern Ohio Athletic Association
Berry Hotel
Athens
Doan's Pills Offer Kidney and Backache Relief
Aging and stress can slow kidney function causing backache fatigue headaches and dizziness. Doan's Pills, a mild diuretic used for over 50 years, help flush waste from kidney tubules and relieve discomfort and frequent nighttime trips.
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Dean
Doan
Kidney Health Diet and Two Day Test Ad
An old advertisement promotes a two day program to aid kidney function using fruits vegetables milk and water while reducing meat starches tea coffee and alcohol. It touts Bukets a diuretic sold for 25 cents at drug stores and claims relief from backache and other symptoms.
Dayton people attend funeral and social gatherings
Mrs Clara Grueser and Mr and Mrs Eddie Griffith and Edward Griffith were in Dayton Kentucky Saturday to attend funeral services for C R McCormick. Mr and Mrs Hiram Fisher, Paul Fisher and Mason Fisher spent Wednesday and Thursday in Bowling Green on a pheasant hunting trip. Mr and Mrs E R Yost of Nease Settlement and Mr and Mrs Alfred Shaham of Gahanna were dinner guests Sunday of Walter Carman and daughter Edna of Rock Springs.
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Clara Grueser
Eddie Griffith
Edward Griffith
Dayton, Ky
C. R. McCormick
Hiram Fisher
Paul Fisher
Mason Fisher
Bowling Green
E. R. Yost
Nease Settlement
Alfred Shaham
Gahanna
Walter Carman
Edna
Rocksprings
Five Fined for Trapping in Mayor's Court
Five Rutland men were fined for trapping muskrats on Sunday in Mayor Sidney A. Spencer's court. Each was fined 15 dollars with 10 dollars suspended, and costs. Named defendants were Harlow Swink Lawrence Carpenter Elmer Nelson Richard Parsons and Rex Cheadle Carpenter.
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Pomeroy
Sidney A. Spencer
G. D Parsons
Rutland
Harlow Swink
Lawrence Carpenter
Elmer Nelson
Richard Parsons
Rex Cheadle
Carpenter
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Cedric Head
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Louisville, Ky
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St. Louis, Mo
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Greyhound
Greyhound Terminal
State St
Middleport Social Notes
Ter
Christine
Janet Kay Baker
Sandra Ohlinger
Peggy Salter
Karl Beck
Celesta Searls
Sandra Hysell
Karen Bachner
Kristen Rupp
Vesta McCoy
Wayne Sharp
Zanesville
Robert Sharp
Paul Haytonstall
Gerald Rice
Mr. Rice
Napoleon
Reed Varney
William Wyatt
Virginia
George Reynolds
L. D. Hartinger
C. C. Ramstein
Phyllis
Maine
Harry Houdashelt
Margaret
Rochester
N.Y
Ronald Place
Freddie Houdashelt
W. P. Wilburn
Olive Napier
Crooksvile
Crooksville
Esta Heines
Holzer Hospital
Jon Schaaf
C. G. Schaaf
Chillicothe
John Frederick Fultz
Albert Wolfe
Bedford Hospital
Cleveland
Wolfes
Mayme Hartenbach
Racine
Harry Wolfe
Kathryn Payne
Florence Richards
William Smith
Guild
Emma Bland
Lula Belle Hampton
C. R. Young
Patty Williams
Marie Smith
Patricia Jo Richards
Ann Richards
Gertrude Butler
Red Cross
Morris
Emmett Shuler
Naylor's Run
E. F. Robinson
Mason
Domeroy
Mason Drive-In
Leo L. Vaughan
Logan Monument Company OF Meigs CO
Pomeroy, Ohio
Logan Monument Co
Pomeroy-Mason Bridge
St. R
Meigs Pomeroy
Temple Middleport
Gordon MacRae
Julie London
Rory Calhoun
Jack Holt
Hedy Lamarr
John Hodiak
James Craig
George Macready
Cassino
Korea
Gregory Peck
Hugh Marlowe
Gary Merrill
Millard Mitchell Dean Jagger
Pomeroy Personals
Island View Inn
Liberty
Theatre
Ohio
Prince OF Foxes
Tyrone Power
Orson Welles
Wanda Hendrix
Federal Land Bank
United National Farm Loan Assn
A. C. Gibson
Sec'y-Treas
Ohio Valley Bank Bldg
Gallipolis, Ohio
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