New Program for Church Outlined at County Conference
Dr E E Fowler superintendent of the Portsmouth District outlined the new quad rennium program at a county quarterly conference of Methodist Churches held at United Methodist Church. He cited faith by works church ministry and world wide relief as key highlights and noted 200000 non members in the 275000 district. Missionary Mrs Raymond Archer described experiences in Malaysia Java Sumatra Borneo and China and urged financial support for missions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Conference of Methodist Churches
E. E. Fowler
Portsmouth
Fowler
Raymond Archer
Long Island
Singapore
Mr Archer
Methodist Missions
Africa
Archer
Malaysia
Java
Sumatra
Borneo
China
Lewis Berger
DeLoss Smith
June Whaley
Charles Kirsch
Lawrence Schmitt
Nan Moore
Three Births Reported From Middleport Area
Three births are reported in Middleport. Linda Frances Jacobs was born Friday to Dale and (Mrs.) Jacobs of S Second Ave with grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Robert Riggs of Hy sell Run. Darrell Alan Lyons arrived to Seth and Mrs. Lyons of Birkville Virginia their first child. grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. H. D. Lyons of Gravel Hill. Karen Jean Finnigan was born Saturday to C. T. Finnigan and Doris Bailey at a Brooklyn hospital. the Finnigans’ daughter is named Karen Jean. Mrs. Herman Bailey of Fisher Street awaits news as her daughter-in-law Doris Bailey’s family, including Mrs. Harold Harrison and Doris, plan a two week visit at the Bailey home in Charleston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Linda Frances
Dale Jacobs
S. Second Ave
Robert Riggs
Hysell Run
Darrell Alan
Seth V. Lyons
Birkville
Lyons
H. D. Lyons
Gravel Hill
C. T. Finnigan
Doris Bailey
Brooklyn
Finnigans
Karen Jean
Herman Bailey
Fisher St
Bailey
Harold Harrison
Doris
Charleston
Bailey Home
Canaday Campaign Kick-Off Planned in Pomeroy Tonight
D A Canaday will hold a campaign kick-off tonight at 8 p m in the Pomeroy Junior High School Auditorium. The event announced covers topics including the GI bill flood control pensions Ohio Valley industrialization and a federal school appropriation bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Will Admitted To Probate Court In Pomeroy
The will of Charles Grueser was presented to Probate Court by widow Winifred Grueser through attorney Fred W. Crow Sr. It was admitted and filed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Charles Grueser
Winifred Grueser
Fred W. Crow, Sr
Johnson Resigns as Second Lieutenant of Fire Company
Ernest M. Johnson known as Pappy Johnson resigns from the position of second lieutenant of Fire Company No. 1 at a Sunday evening meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Ernest M
Pappy) Johnson
Local Court Actions and Appointments in Athens County
Charles McMillen 55 arrested for intoxication and fined 15 dollars with suspended costs after pleading guilty before Mayor Canaday. Carl Nessley of Athens named Executor of Ossian C. Bird Estate. Creditors must file claims within four months. Parole hearing notice for William M. Eaton, inmate at Mansfield re armed robbery sentence. James Williams named Administrator of David Johnson Estate. Probate Judge Francis D. White. Ohio Pardons staff noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Charles McMillen
D. A. Canaday
Carl Nessley
Athens
Ohio
Ossian C. Bird
Athens County
Francis D. White
Said
William M. Eaton
Ohio State Reformatory
Mansfield
Ohio Pardon and Parole Commission
A. C. Forsyth
James Wiliams
David Johnson
Meigs County Oil Boom Spurs Record Lease Activity
Meigs County shows a surge in petroleum interest as B H Putnam records 136 oil leases in September and major producers like Mathews Oil Co and Ster ling Oil Co join the hunt. The recorder’s office notes 186 leases and 154 charter mortgages among other filings, signaling a busy period amid rising oil exploration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meigs County
County Recorder
Neil C. Mathews
Mathews Oil Co
Athens
Nollem Oil and Gas Co
Pittsburgh
H. B. Walker Co
Marion
Roy Proffit
Racine and
Sterling Oil Co
St. Marys
W. Va
John Lyons
Recorder's Office
Dorcas Society Honors Mrs. Spencer on 80th Birthday
The Dorcas Society of the Church of Christ in Stockport met at Mrs. John Spencer’s home on Oct. 6 for her 80th birthday. A covered dish lunch followed a program with readings a Bible quiz a humorous recitation and a song. Guests included Mrs. Clara Spencer and other locals. Mrs. Mary Scott presided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stockport
Dorcas Society of the
Church of Christ
John Spencer
Albany
Mary Scott
Rose O'Neal
Columbus
God
Nira Kinney
Grosta Lane
Elva Scott
Mildred Gededes
Mary Cross
Anna Yarnell
Pearl Hanlin
Clara Spencer
Margaret McCormick
Kenneth Barners
Harold Mosier
Forsythia and Violets Bloom in Middleport
Forsythia blooms in the yard of Phil Joachims and cherry blossoms appear on Bruce Lloyds trees. Pink raspberries grow on Dr. Eugene Keigs bushes and violets dot the rock garden of O P Kleins, brightening the chilly fall air with spring hints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Phil Joachims
Bruce Lloyds
Dr. Eugene Keigs
Rock Garden
O. P. Kleins
Pomeroy Man Faces Larceny Charge At First Hearing
Okey Miller of Letart was arraigned Monday before Justice P L Peoples on a larceny complaint by Ernest J Grimm of Letart. The case is continued until next Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Okey Miller
Letart
P. L. Peoples
Ernest J. Grimm
Edith Barton Pomeroy Hearing Set on Breach Charge
Edith Barton Pomeroy was arraigned in the court of Percy L Peoples on a breach of peace charge filed by Mildred Withee. The hearing was scheduled for next Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Edith Barton
Percy L. Peoples
Mildred Withee
Bond Forfeiture in Pomeroy Patrol Case
Perry Jefferies was arrested on an intoxication charge by city police Saturday. He posted a $25 bond which he subsequently forfeited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Perry Jefferies
Victor Weigand Dies Unexpectedly at Leon
Middleport notices the death of Victor Weigand 42 who died unexpectedly after a heart attack. Funeral services were to be held today at Baden Church at 2 p.m. Mrs Weigand is the former Ora Click and a niece of Mrs Bigg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
L. A. Bing
Leon
Victor Weigand
Baden Church
Weigand
Ora Click
Gallia Native Mrs. James L Butcher Dies at 87
Mrs. James Lincoln Butcher 87 a longtime resident of the Kgger area near Cheshire died this morning at the home of her son-in-law and daughter Dr and Mrs E F Maag. She had been ill two weeks. Surviving are two sons Ara Butcher Columbus and Davis Butcher Texas plus grandchildren. Funeral plans by Rawlings Coats Middleport with Cheshire Baptist Church rites tentatively set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
James Lincoln Butcher
Kgger
E. F. Maag
Lincoln St
Butcher
Gallia County
David Coughenours
Cheshire
Ruth Butcher
Huntington
Ara Butcher
Columbus
Davis Butcher
Texas
Rawlings-Coats
Grange Holds Special Meet in Racine
Racine Grange 2606 held a booster night at a special meeting with a welcome by Earl Cross master and a program including history by Mary Easterday music by the Racine High School band a cultural talk by Howard Nolan and readings and skits by local members. A wiener roast followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Racine
Racine Grange
Earl Cross
Mary Easterday
Racine High School
Howard Nolan
Bertha Spencer
Freeland Norris
Bob Ashley
Granger
Roy Spenser
Farl Shain
Osabel Carnahan
Emma Adams
Pearl Erwin
Vergie Krider
Students Learn School Songs at Pomeroy High
New students at Pomeroy Senior High were invited to learn the school songs Friday morning. SAA sponsor Richard Tobias led the assembly with the student body in song while Richard Young served as program announcer. Principal J E White explained examination rules for newcomers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Richard Tobias
SAA
Richard Young
J. E. White
Ex Sumner Resident Dies in Springfield
Mel Frost, former Sumner resident, died recently at the Masonic Home in Springfield. Services and burial for Mr. Frost were held at Richwood per a report received by Mrs. Linnie Gaul.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sumner
Mel Frost
Masonic Home
Springfield
Linnie Gaul
Frost
Richwood
Ohio
Administrator Named for Bowen Estate After Tratrix Death
POMEROY Manning D Webster appointed administrator de bonis non for the estate of John W Bowen. Bowen’s prior administratrix died October 1 leaving the estate incompletely administered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Manning D. Webster
John W. Bowen
W. Bowen
Auxiliary To Meet In Woodman Hall
Auxiliary To Meet MIDDLEPORT at Woodman Hall on Wednesday afternoon. Hostesses are Mrs L M Boice Mrs Helen Lewis and Mrs L D Diles. Mrs Alva Rife treated for a broken arm and leg at Meigs General Hospital returned home on Leading Creek Sunday by Rawlings Coats ambulance after a fall at her home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
White Rose Lodge
The
Brotherhood of Railroad
Woodman Hall
L. M. Boice
Helen Lewis
L. D. Diles
Alva Rife
Meigs General Hospital
Leading Creek
Rawlings - Coats
Walter Becker Pomeroy Arrested on Intoxication Charge
Portland man Walter Becker Pomeroy, 49, was arrested by city police on a charge of intoxication Saturday. He posted and forfeited a 25 appearance bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Walter Becker
Portland
Meigs County Land Transfers Highlight Property Exchanges
Edward Humphrey and Hazel transfer .80 acre right of way to R T West in Salisbury. Edna Hite and John Hite sell .284 acre to Dan White in Pomeroy. Pomeroy Motor Co sells lot 62 to W C Strain. Randolhs trade 1% acre to Ivan Chevalier in Olive. Margaret Hess dec to Hess Schaaf heirs. Wessa estate to Jacob and Celia Young in Soviots Pomeroy. Parks dec to Lucy Parks and others in Lebanon. Shiflet sells lot 58 in Middleport to Edward French. Ambergers transfer lot 100 301 in Minersville. Gatewood to R V Ebersbach in Middleport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward
Hazel Humphrey
R. T
Adrienne West
Salisbury
Edna
John W. Hite
Dan M
Eloise C. White
Pomeroy
Pomeroy Motor Co
W. C Strain
Carroll H
Opal Randolph
Ivan
Lydia Chevalier
Olive
Margaret Hess
Charles J. Hess
Margaret Schaaf
John Schaaf
Margaret M. Wessa
John A. Schaaf
Jacob W
Celia Young
Soviots
John L. Parks
Lucy B
Clayton
Wellington Park
Virgie A. Mora
Mildred Killinger
Eva Dillon
Verna Weaver
Affid
Lebanon
F. A. Shiflet
Edward French
Lot
Middleport
Henry and
Mary Amberger
Gerald C. Amberger
Minersville
Dana Gatewood
R. V. Ebersbach
Farm Bureau Tea Planned in Pomeroy for Oct 22
Women from Meigs County are invited to a Farm Bureau tea at the American Legion Hall in Pomeroy on October 22 from 2 to 4 pm. The event, organized by the Home and Community Committee, features Gladys from the Kitchen Kettle program and speakers Mrs. Jesse Bailey and Miss Ada Smith with Athens and Gallia counties attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Meigs County
American Legion Hall
Home and Community Committee
Meigs County Farm Bureau
Gladys
Kitchen Kettle
Jesse Bailey
Tacoma
Ohio
State Farm Bureau Board
Ada Smith
Franklin County
Farm Bureau
Athens
Gallia
Bake Sale Planned by Oak Grove Church in Racine
The Oak Grove Methodist Church will sponsor a bake and food sale at Gaul's Store in Racine starting at 9 a.m. on Saturday. Proceeds support church activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oak Grove
Rocksprings Grange to Meet Next Thursday at Eight
The Rocksprings Grange will convene next Thursday at 8 p.m. with Lucille Leifheit listed as the worthy master.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rocksprings Grange
Lucille Leifheit
Weekend visits across Ohio and West Virginia spread
Social notes list multiple weekend visits: Miss Mary Ellen Miller from Hillsboro to her parents on Peacock Ave. Miss Dorothy Mees from Columbus to sister in Breezy Heights. Mr and Mrs McGhee and son Don from Lancaster to Syracuse. Mr and Mrs Robert Hayes from Columbus to visit Ellen Couch. Mr and Mrs William Watson from Columbus to Pomeroy. Mr and Mrs Garland Weaver and daughter Ann from Dayton to see Mrs Sauvage in Butternut Ave. Gerald Shuster from Welch West Virginia visiting Mrs Shuster in Pomeroy. Frances Gibson from Columbus visiting her mother Mrs Gladys Gibson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Ellen Miller
Hillsboro
Ohio
Walter Miller
Peacock Ave
Dorothy Mees
Columbus
Helen Mees
Breezy Heights
McGhee
Don
Lancaster
Harold Duckworth
Syracuse
Robert Hayes
Betty Couch
Ellen Couch
William Watson
Patty Watson
Pomeroy
Garland Weaver
Ann
Dayton
Weaver
John Sauvage
Butternut Ave
Gerald Shuster
McNally Pittsburgh Manufacturing Corp
Welch
W. Va
Shuster
Lincoln Heights
Frances Gibson
Gladys Gibson
Phalin Petitions Divorce in Common Pleas Court
Thomas Phalin files for divorce from Jessie Pearl Phalin alleging gross neglect of duty and extreme cruelty. He is represented by F. H. and J. B. O’Brien in the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Common Pleas Court
Thomas Phalin
Jessie Pearl Phalin
Phalin
F. H
J. B. O’brien
DAR Chapter Hears Paper By Curator at Marietta
The Marietta chapter of the DAR heard Ida J. Meredith present a paper on the Rufus Putnam house in Marietta. Mrs. Edward Stark hosted. regent O. P. Klein presided. Meredith spoke on her curator work and the DAR’s restoration efforts. Ruel Finsterwald was installed vice regent and Joseph Bryan historian.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Putnam House
Grace Horton
Jonathan Meigs
Ruel Finsterwald
Joseph D. Bryan
Finsterwald
F. J. Reed
Kenton
George Skinner
Middleport
Middleport Personal Notes and Local Visits
Recent guests of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Howell at Gravel Hill include Mrs. E S Lurber and cousins from Charleston. Mr. Howell slowly recovers from a railroad injury with a leg cast removed. The column lists numerous visits, moves, and travel involving families from Marion Youngstown Bucyrus Storys Run Kerrs Run and Columbus, plus church and convention activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Howell
Gravel Hill
E. S. Lurber
Paul
John Bland
Mae Grass
Howell
Charleston
New York Central
Burnett Little
Marion
Homer Might
Russell Peterman
Gene
Dale Leonard
Bucyrus
Robert Goodall
Janice
Dennis Gallagher
C. P. Gallagher
Terry
Wellston-Middleport
Walter Burns Harris
Jane
Columbus
Ruth King
Wooster
Dan Price
Agnes Stiff
Oscar Workman
Nellie Smith
Mary McDaniel
Lewis Smith
George Sauer
Mason Clinic Admits Jack Riggs and Harry Jensen
Mason Clinic notes admit Jack Riggs of Letart West Virginia on October 6 and Harry Jensen of Pomeroy on October 7 for a tonsillectomy. In births a daughter to Mr and Mrs Shelton Patterson on October 6 at their Hartford West Virginia home. Discharged Miss Viola Belle McKnight of Middleport Route 1 on October 6 and Mrs Rhoda Fox of Clifton on October 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Riggs
Letart
W. Va
Harry Jensen
Pomeroy
Shelton Patterson
Hartford
Viola Belle McKnight
Middleport
Rhoda Fox
Clifton
Bank Closed In Columbus Day Observance
The Citizens National Bank in Middleport was closed today in observance of Columbus Day. No other holiday activities were observed locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Citizens National Bank
Harvest Festival Opens With Fair Attendance In Middleport
Fair opening night drew a sizeable crowd despite brisk fall winds. The Middleport Fire Department sponsors the festival with events including a Blue Devil Yellow Jacket game in Gallipolis, postponed parade and street concert, and tonight’s street appearance. Junior Band debuts Wednesday and the festival continues through Saturday with flower exhibits sponsored by the Meigs County home demonstration agent and 4-H leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Gallipolis
Board Plans Land Purchase in Pomeroy School Move
Acting on architect William J. Davis recommendation the Pomeroy board of education arranged to buy the Henry Koehler property adjoining the present school. The purchase will allow relocation of the field to avoid rock excavation and bids will be sought immediately for clearing brush and trees from the sites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
William J. Davis
Pomeroy Board of Education
Henry Koehler
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Spring Byington
George Brent
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Robert Barrat
Alan Hale
Farm Bureau Tea
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Edmund Grueser
Harry Guthrie
C. E. Humphrey
J. M. Gaul
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Everett Colwell
Don Anderson
Whitney Ingraham
William Harmon
Sadie Wolfe
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Virgil Atkins
John Halliday
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Mike) Mullens
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Marie Richman
P. K. Smith
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