Pomeroy Jaycees Speed Christmas Aid Program
The Meigs County Junior Chamber of Commerce announces the fifth annual Christmas program led by R C Follrod and others to aid needy families. Plans include assembling baskets and toys, a shopping tour for children, and a fund raising drive. Donations can be left at local stations or City Hall. invites to help are extended to residents and organizations through Jaycee channels.
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Ivil Globokar
Kenneth Finley Sell
Bill Childs
Earl Teafora
Pat
Tom Rue
Dufty
Bill Woods
Jaycees
Third Ward Firehouse
Pomeroy
Folirod
Tom Crow, Jr
Richard Sttm
Charles H. Rosenbaum
Kary
Melge County
Pome
Loyal Wom en's Class plans Christmas dinner at Church of Christ
Middleport society notes Friday Loyal Women's Class at Church of Christ with Mrs Edward French leading prayer and Mrs Herman Lohse devotional. Christmas dinner set for December 9, committees named, flowers and dessert hosts listed, several members and guests in attendance. Local social items mention trips, visits, and a sale of Hereford cows by C R Karr Sr and son at Foster Mays sale in Kenna West Virginia.
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Middleport
C. la Roush
Loyal
Church of Christ
Edward French
Herman Lohse
Loyal Bereans
Fred I. Gardner
Ernest Lallance
Leo Childs
William Bradford
Erman Lohse
Lena McElhinney
Pegel Graves
David Darst Sr
Kev
Fred J. Gardner
Uaren Walle
Moorefield
W. Va
Nolan Boa Padab
Ceol Wart
Bennet
SeaneStre
Mies
Art Hickman
Columous
R. Karr
Doris Eccles
Donald” Mills
Roger Morgan
Mimibus
Andes
Wills “Alxhire
Dayton
Herbert Ehrambers
Stenie de Scott
James Simpton
Sandra
Kenna
C. R. Karr Sr
Karr
Laurel Cite
MIDDPORT AREA BRIEF DOMES AND DOINGS
Local notes detail Thanksgiving family gatherings across Middleport with relatives from Rutian¢ St to Columbus. Wedding reports include Donna Wells and Richard Jones in a Presbyterian ceremony. Community groups meet, literary club set, and public notices cover Legion meeting, gear for bazaars, and a sheriff’s accident report.
Driver Hurt In Crash Near Bailey Run Bridge
Gilkey, 38, and Davis Napper, 4, were taken to Jones Memorial Clinic after a car driven by Gilkey struck a Bailey Run road bridge. Gilkey suffered head and face lacerations with over 50 stitches. Napper had severe head injuries. Both returned home later. Sheriff Charles Russell investigated the crash.
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Cnaries
Gilkey
Davis Napper
Jones’ Memorial Clinic
Middleport
Saturay
Bailey Run
Charles Russell
Napper
Wedding Solemnized in Heath Methodist Church
Miss Shirley Evans married Frank Easter in an open church ceremony at Heath Methodist Church with Rev. Louis A. Bangerter officiating. The couple, graduates of Middleport High School, reside at 108 W. Norwalk Ave, Columbus. He studies engineering. she is a zoological department secretary at Ohio State University.
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Eport
Howard Ruppelt
First Presbyterian Church
Donna Ireta Wells
Edmond Wells
Mill Street
Middleport
Richard Ann Jones
Roy Jones
Syracuse
Presbyterian Church
Jean Wells
Gallipolis
Roland
Shirley Evans
Frank Easter
Heath Methodist Church
Louis A. Bangerter
Andrew
Jack) Evans
Marysville
Eastep
Hubert Eastep
Columbus
Virginia Eastep
Middleport High School
W. Norwalk Ave
Ohio State University
Easter
Zoological Department
Veteran Miner Survives 100-Pound Rock Strike at Powhatan Mine
Bryan, a Powhatan mine worker and former Athens resident, survived a 100-pound rock strike to the head while driving a motor out of the Powhatan mine. The helmet absorbed the impact, leaving a minor forehead laceration. The hat's manufacturer presented the damaged hat to Bryan as a keepsake. He is the son in law of J. H. Cuckler of W Main St and was born in Murray City.
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Pomesoy
Novine
Mum
Gratis Bryan
Pound Rock
Athens
Powhatan
Bryan
Ee Rene
Ian
J. H. Cuckler
W. Main St
Murray City
Gallipolis Woman Dies in Auto Crash at 71
A Riverside area resident, Hester Gardner, age 71, died Sunday after a car collision on Upper River Road. Survived by daughter Kate Miller of Portland, son James Alexander of Ridgefield, Conn, grandson Alex Miller of Steubenville, and sister Rom Henderson of Newark. Burial planned at Middleprart Cemetery in Portland.
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Sara
Hester Gardner
Truckers Inn
Upper River
Alexander
Aenean Syed Fr
Roy
David Alexander
Kate Miller
Portland
Christmas Workshop Planned by Mount St. Mary Hospital Notes
Mount St Mary Hospital announces a Christmas Workshop in Middleport hosted by the Chester Garden Club. Arrangements are led by Mrs H Dunham and county contact Wanda Shimaker with invited local residents and garden club members expected to attend at 7:30.
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Zane Dusenber
Lewis Hall
Logan
Wanda Shimaker
Chester Garden Club
H. Dunham
Straitsville and Nearby News Briefs in 1950s Ohio
Local items report Lew Lousen vacationing with Swishers, newlyweds Oyler at home in Gastinette, and hospital visits. Kill Eagle Council 57 meets in Nelsonville Eagles Hall. Middleport Methodist Men to meet at Heath Church. Electric usage noted with July 1954 vs 1963 figures. Gleaners class meets at Methodist Church. Christmas party planned. Rebecca Lodge inspection attended by several. Visits by Waldie family from Atlantic City. Navy member in service. Marriages of Robert La Slatter and Sharfon Wright, and Joseph Downs and Ruth Hayes recorded. Local visits by Mrs. John Sherrard and others. Meigs County Veterans Memorial Hospital trustees meet. Reedsville Long Bottom Home Demonstration Club meets Health lesson. Extension Council to meet at county extension service.
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Nelsonville
Council 57
Degree of Pocahontas
Eagles Hall
Middleport
Tuesac
Heath Methodist
Ghureh
NEW Small Invinue
Methodist Church
Nell Brown
Habel
Ruth Ann Forester
Edna’ Rawlins
New Lexington
James Waldie
Atlantic City
Marion
John Roby
Dayton
Alice Smith
Robert la Slatter
New Straitsville
Sharfon Louise Wright
Murray City
Joseph Downs
Newstratter
Jville
Ruth Hayes
Corning
Clyde Mohler
Gore
Francis “Hanning
New Marshfield Notes and Arrivals in Meadow Region
Local items from New Marshfield include visits from Mrs. Dudley and Mr and Mrs Dudley of Bardwell Ky moving family and property transfers involving Lloyd Chesser and Bry Withers. Several residents travel for meetings of OES in Athens and Garden Club gatherings. Girl Scout council meets in Nelsonville at 7 30 pm at Mrs J S Poplar Street.
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Robert Jackson
Bry
Withers
Mildred Bridge
Lloyd Chesser
Asbury Eiiam
Hughes
Waldo
Leslie
Columbus
Oes
Walter Crumrine
Athens
W. L. Bridge
Margaret
Ilma Young
Rolland Dinswa
Fred Hoodlet
Ergil Baughenan
Sta Boa
Vaughn Cox
Nelson
Vile Ig
Janet Russell
Grp Dinamoor
New
Marshfield Garden Club
Frank
Steinmeyer
Robert Smith
Girl Scout Councl
Nelsonville
Girl Scout
Mra J
Poplar St
Suit Aims for 372 Dollars in Oil Co Case
Ilson Oil Co of Nelsonville files in County Common Pleas Court against James Jobb doing business as the Lone Star Mining Co seeking 372 dollars plus 200 thirty two cents allegedly due on account. The suit cites money owed and requests judgment and related relief.
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Pomeroy — Aux Sur
County Common Pleas Court
Ilson Oil Co
Nelsonville
James Jobb
Lone Star Mining Co
Retail Sales Down In Meigs County Week Ending Nov 12
Retail sales tax receipts in Meigs County fell to about 300 dollars for the week ending November 12, compared with roughly 193 dollars the prior year. The report, issued by the state treasurer, notes the drop in weekly receipts.
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Pomeroy
Meigs
W. Tear
Car Rear Collision Sparks Reckless Operation Charge
Nelsonville police charged an unnamed driver with unsafe operation after a rear end collision on Route 1/216 Saturday night. Ronald R. Kimes was stopped to pick up a passenger when Stufflebean failed to halt and struck Kimes from behind, causing damage to both vehicles.
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Nelton
Smile
Franklin
Ellis
Herman Reeves
Albany
Reeves
Nmasonville
Coanes We ‘Suuttienenn
Nelsonville
Ronald R. Kimes
Saas
Murray City
Kimes
Stufflebean
Two Fined In Mayor Court Nelsonville
In Nelsonville Mayor Earl Hillary's court two residents were fined over the weekend. Selma Wells paid 10 dollars and costs for driving without an operator's license. Cecil Fellum was fined 10 dollars and costs for intoxication and sentenced to jail for nonpayment of the fine. A safety demonstration is planned at Rutland High School. Local hospital notes list many medical and surgical patients and a growing roll of named individuals from Wellston to Ironton.
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Nelsonville
Earl Hillary
Selma Wells
Cecil Fellum
Ann's Letter to Kitty Fossil Pp Fare Among Janet's Treasured Seresene
A long, chatty update from Midwestern shoppers and residents. Janet Bailey receives gifts from Mrs Tony Brunicardi, while families plan visits, move homes, and celebrate holidays. The column names multiple locals and family ties, noting Charlie Hanniger, Polly Bergen, and Navy connections as the season nears Christmas.
Mrs Sniffen Dies at 71 in Mount St Marys Hospital
Mrs Gertrude Sniffen 71 wife of Parker Sniffen died Sunday night at Mount St Mary Hospital after a 10 day stay. She was born Lunchtel daughter of Lafayatte Hawkins and Narshceis. Survived by son Max K Sniffen of Beaumont Texas and three grandchildren. Funeral services arranged by Johnson funeral home with visitation planned.
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Nelson
Stre
Gertrude Sniffen
Parker Sniffen
Fayette St
Mount St. Mary Hospital
Innsbend
Max K. Sniffen
Beaumont, Texas
Ter’ Stra Margaret Sprankie
New Straitsville
Johnson Funeral Home
Cub Scouts To Graduate To Boy Scouting In Nelsonville
Nelsonville Cub Scouts meet at the Methodist Church at 7 p.m. Two cubs Donald Jones and Caries Haynes will graduate to Boy Scouting with a ceremony. Awards go to Richard Shearer Bernard Goss Jim Hannahan Jos Minfon Jack Plummer Danny Huddy and Larry Steele. New cubs to become Bobcats receive pine badges for Tey McKnight James Green Alan Neiman Jon Larry Barber Bobby O Nall Big Will Lloyd Cafburn John Cox Iitters Max Bennet Robert smith John Hatinrie Mickey Cefnaly Tampon William Davis Evan Wolfe.
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Nelsonville
Donald Jones
Caries Haynes
Richard Shearer
Bernard Goss
Jim Hannahe
Jos Minfon
Jack Plummer
Danny’ Huddy
Larry Steele
Ize
Bobcats
Tey McKnight
James Green
Alan Neiman
Jon ES Larry Barber
Bobby O’nall
Blg Will
Lloyd ‘Cafburm
John
Portland Club Notes and Notable Visits Report
PORTLAND PORTLAND The WACS met at the home of Mrs B F Price with six members present and refreshments served. Visitors included Mr and Mrs Marvin Swan and their children of Pomeroy. Mrs Darrell Perry and children of Parkersburg called on her parents Mr and Mrs Hyatt Parsons. Attendees at the funeral services for Mrs Frank Altem were from here. Okey Paynter and family hosted relatives in several visits. Ralph Raglette and others of Miade were among the guests of Mr and Mrs Okey Payn er following family gatherings.
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Portland
Wacs
B. F. Price
Marvin Swan
Pomeroy
Sean
Har
Darrell Perry
Parkersburg
Perry
Hyatt Parsons
Frank al- Tem
Middleport
Tar
He Okey Paynter
Ralph Rageltte
Miade
Paul Paynter
Karl Paynter
Massillon
Okey Payner
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Middleport Society
Mrs. Roush
Candy
Samantha
Bradford
Mason
Emily Flynn
Chatman
Vty
Are Beant
Robert Reibel
India
Clayton
Selene
Clarence Ebersbach
Rutian¢ St
George Enersbach
Mary Helen Davis
RW. Hil
Linda
Gregory
Don Davis
Robert da- Peter Lallich
Tod
Peter
Lancaster
Kenneth Ward
Deborah
Owensboro
Kenneth Cooke
Tommy
Conny
Legion Auxiliary
Middleport Literary Club
A. H. Carpenter
Auth Avenue
Yale
Dexter
Dexter Home
Henry Turner
Dyesville
Dian
Stene
Satan
George Buchanan
Donley Fries
Feon
Rast Saerons Club of the Pomeroy Oatter
Order of Eastern Star
Masonic Temple
Frank T. White
Flint
Michigan
Martey Jeffrey
Hurley Hospital
Frank White
Middleport Res
Rock Springs
Weaver
Columration Work Club
Amos Leonard
John Cross
John W. Cross
A. Cross
Greenwood Cemetery
Basaar
United Methodist” Church
Dey” Hysell
Dwight Parker
Booth
Jed '* Webster, Sr
Harry P. Smith
Wille
Mra
Nyse
Barry
Tracy
Botsing
Lydia Bersbach
Woman's Society of
United Methodist Church
Edding
Joe Tribie
Charleston
George Hackett Sr
Mary Pomeroy
Schafer
Michael
Hackett Sr
Russell Bailey
Jo Ann Webb
Kenneth McElhinney
Ralph’ Webb
le- EM. Blake
Forrest Bachtart Falls
Joseph Edward Foster
E.S. Schaaf
Williams
John Elwood
Racine
Foreign Methodist Church
Central Church
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Wilberforce
Ohio
Dee
Don Payne
Helf
Emen
Sday
Straitsville
Cheshire
Lew Lousen
Curt Swisher
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Paul Wamsiey
Rosemary
Oyler
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Jackson
Hoffman
B. L. Hern
Stanley
Swishyr
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Si Holzer’ Host Y Pita
Monpital
Mee Pomeroy
Meigs County Veterans Memorial Hospital
Leon Vaughan
Reedsville
Long Bottom
Maxine Whitehead
Afeigs County Extension Council
County Extension Service
Tt Ot
New Marshfield
Rutland
Asa
Meinakemia
Holzer Hospital
Smrths
John Jeffers
Dorist Bonecutter
Point Pleasant
James Erwin
Wellston
Aetta Ir
Leon Rigsby
John Ray
C. J. Lemley
Lauder
Cali
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Mie Sohn ‘Morrison
Homer Burton
Richard Bateman
Ted Riley
Owen Slenaerson
Sable Ney
Tee Nora Johnson
K. M. Casto
Wiliam ‘Freeman
Ann
Kitty Fossil
Janet
Margaret D. Carter
My Dear Kitty
Hazel
Gwinn
St. Nick
Della Belle
Bill McKean
Fourth Ave
Stephen
Cespeta
Annapolis
Sam
Oys
Charlie Hannigers
Gramma
Grampa
New York City
Charla Jo
Jackie
Navy-Columbia
Charles, Jr
Dover
Jeanine
Charlie
Polly Bergen
Uncle Sam
Pepsi-Cola
Steve
Hhubby
Middletown
Gal
Dorothy Lakin
Forest
Polly
Cojo
Cincinnati
Reds
Mae
Rube
Aptanowera
Otter Julia
Paul’ Balsch
Ciara
Cardwell
Almont
Vivian
H. W. McHenry
Cafornia
West Coast
Lumbus
Botter
Wilma
Leonard Porter
Santas
Maria
Porterfield Clan
Stephen Kent
Jeanne l
Jerry Davis
Chicago
Momma
Poppa
Sadie
Raymond Jones
Florida
Windy City
W. A. Lees
Rolfe
Stella Mohr
John Blain
Memphis
Mnes Young
Eldon Ehrman
Benny
Charley
Blue Devils
Bowling Green State University
Brad
el Hortense
Northminster Presbyterian
Chris
Colum
Anna Healy
Zelda
Arnold
Paul
Anys Bareees
Albuquerque
N. M
San
Uimp
Janet Bailey
Tony Brunicardi
Reading
Beethoven
Brunhard
Bailey Studio
Brunicardi
Liberty
Siddleport
Clark Gable
Ava Gardner
Grace Kelly
K&m
SOHIO
Manning Kioes
Mike Mullen
Pomeroy Bend Theatres
Moehne & Eder
Rohr
Germany
Oliver Dailey
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