Marin Reed ferryman braves river to carry mail and passengers
Marvin Reed operates a k-first ferry on the Ohio River at Reedville to Belleville West Virginia, running thrice daily regardless of river conditions. The Baltimore and Ohio mail train holds at Belleville to receive mail as the reed family tradition continues with floods and delays part of the job.
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Marvin Reed
Ohio River
Reedsville
Marvin
Belleville
W. Va
Baltimore & Ohio
Reed
Centenary Celebrated at Sacred Heart Church
Sacred Heart Church in Pomeroy marked its centenary and the Golden Jubilee of the present building with Pontifical High Mass led by Bishop John King Massie. The ceremony included confirmations, a large banquet, outside loudspeakers for those unable to enter, and remarks by local and church leaders about the parish's history and the Pontifical College Josephium's role in priestly training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Sacred Heart Church
John King Massie
Steubenville
P. Cornelius Schneider
James McLarney O. P
St. Joseph's Priory
Henry Huppert
Sacred Heart
Point Pleasant
W. Va
Vincent G. Schiele
St. Louis Church
Gallipolis
William J. Riley
Edwin F. Murphy
V. F
Joseph P. Kiefer
Hulda Klein
Thomas Riley Klees
Ronald Rickman
Massie
John Bacon
Frederick W. Cloff
Jackie Fellred
Robert Gloeckner
John F. Kunzelman
Kenneth McCullough
Norbert Patrick Neutzling
Thomas Riley Kloes
James Donovan
Walter
E. F. Robinson
P. C. Schneider
Columbus
Common Pleas
Edgar Ervin
Meigs County
Henry Wippel
Monsignor
Adrian Brandehoff
Pontifical College Josephium
Jessing
Pope's College
Air Officer Is Promoted to Brigadier General in New York Guard
Clyde H. Mitchell of Tuppers Plains has been promoted to brigadier general and commands the 52nd Fighter Wing of the New York National Guard Air Force with headquarters in White Plains. He also oversees New Jersey Air National Guard units and works as district sales manager for Gates Rubber Co. The campaign committee for the hospital bond issue will meet at the courthouse at 7:30 pm today chaired by Edison Hobstetter.
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Pomeroy
Clyde H. Mitchell
Tuppers Plains
52Nd
New York National Guard
General Mitchell
Nile H. Mitchell
Bradenton
Fla
Meigs County
Pearl E. Shields
Tappers Plains
52Nd Air Wing
White Plains
N. Y
New York State
Air National Guard
New Jersey Air National Guard
Mitchell
Gates Rubber Co
Pomeroy Auxiliary Attends District Convention
The Auxiliary to Drew Webster Post American Legion represented by nine members at the Eighth District Convention in Lancaster. Local attendees include Mrs. Eddie Smith president and eight other members.
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Pomeroy
Drew Webster
American Legion
Lancaster
Eddie Smith
Jed Webster, Sr
Ben Neutzling
William Baxter
Dey Hysell
George Mowery
Charles Sauer
Frances Beards
Ralph Welker
Hemlock Garden Club installs new officers at Grange Hall
Hemlock Garden Club met at Grange Hall for installation of officers by retiring president Mrs Gladys Morgan. New officers include Mildred Betzing president Jessie Saunders vice president Rose Genheimer second vice president Ellen Killinger treasurer and Clara Paulsen secretary. Prize winners listed and a talk by Clara Hines titled From Now Till Winter. Recreation overseen by Edna Clark. Next meeting set for Nov 9 at Nellie Smith's home. Flower arrangements prepared for Hemlock Grove Institute Navy 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Whaley
Jessie Saunders
Elmo Taylor
Rose Genheimer
Hattie Bolin
Gladys Morgan
Clara Hines
Edna Clark
Nellie Smith
Hemlock Grove Institute Navy
Fall meeting of Federated Church Women’s Guild set at church
Pomeroy opens its fall meeting of the Women’s Guild at the Federated Church Tuesday at 8 p.m. A program is planned. Delegates from Pomeroy attended a regional guild meeting in New Philadelphia last week: Miss Elizabeth Fick, Mrs. Lena Huber, Mrs. Robert Hegnauer, and Mrs. Roy Seyfried.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Women's Guild of the Federated Church
Federated Church
Women's Guild
New Philadelphia
Elizabeth Fick
Lena Huber
Robert Hegnauer
Roy Seyfried
McQuiggs, Others Attend Events Before Homecoming
William McQuigg returns to Alhambra after five weeks with twin George McQuigg at Lincoln Hill. Pat Lochary and George McQuigg depart to the Old Barn conference for Episcopal men in German Town Ohio and will visit Mr and Mrs Glen Chase in Dayton. Mr and Mrs Harry A Miller, Eugene Hawley and Mrs Roosevelt Hawley attend a television meeting in Huntington Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William McQuigg
Alhambra
Calif
George McQuigg
Lincoln Hill
Pat Lochary
Episcopal Church
Germantown
Ohio
Glen Chase
Dayton
Harry A. Miller
Eugene Hawley
Roosevelt Hawley
Huntington
Residents Attend OSU Minnesota Game in Meigs
Meigs County residents joined the Ohio State University and Minnesota football clash Saturday. Attendees included Paul Clifford and spouse, Harold Longs, Wayne Swisher and children Barbara and Charles. A reunion brought together former Pomeroy High School athletes W H Dye Beanie Dyce Ralston Russell and Ray Farnham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Paul Clifford
Harold Long
Wayne Swisher
Barbara
Charles
Pomeroy
Fredrow, Jr
Davis
Tippy) Dye
Max
Beanie) Dyce
Ralston Russell
Pomeroy High School
Ray Farnham
Cincinnati
PHS
Edna Miller and Edward French wed in family ceremony
Miss Edna Miller and Edward Townsend French were married in a double ring ceremony at the French home on Fisher Street. The groom’s family hosted a reception after the ceremony, with both families connected to Middleport High School and Holzer Hospital School of Nursing.
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Middleport
Middleport High School
Edna Miller
Walter Miller
Edward Townsend French
M. L. French
Fisher St
E. L. Miller
Methodist
Churen
Aft Coalton
Robert Hysell
Pomeroy
Holzer Hospital School of Nursing
Robert Hyserl
Bruce Bingham
French
Mr. French
Edward C. French
D. J. Stivers
Martha Haggerty
Liam
Vance Johnson
Gallipolis
Birthday Celebration for Terry Lee Seidenable
Guests of Mr and Mrs Howard Seidenable of Pine Grove attended the third birthday for their son Terry Lee. Attending were Mr and Mrs Clarence Brown and son Richard of Albany and Mr and Mrs Roy Frecker and children Jackie Joann and Jim of Pine Grove, with grandparents Mr and Mrs Clarence Rupe unable to attend due to illness. A decorated cake with three lighted candles marked the occasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Howard Seidenable
Pine Grove
Terry Lee
Clarence Brown
Richard
Albany
Roy Frecker
Jackie
Joann
Jim
Clarence Rupe
Middleport Literary Club Meets Wednesday At Home
The Middleport Literary Club will meet Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Thomas Middleton on Coal Street. Mrs. Marys Chambers, Mrs Middleton’s daughter, will be the hostess.
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Middleport
Thomas Middleton
Coal St
Marys Chambers
Belford Nelson to Speak at Heath Methodist Class
Middleport reports Belford Nelson, former teacher and traveler now in Pomeroy, will address Class 12 at Heath Methodist Church this Wednesday evening. Mrs. Forrest Bachtel serves as assisting hostess at 8 Third Ave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Heath Methodist Church
Co. L. Wood
Third Ave
Belford Nelson
Pomeroy
Forrest Bachtel
Hennesy Hosts Birthday Dinner for Reese West
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hennesy hosted a birthday dinner Friday evening honoring Reese West of Pomeroy. Attending were immediate family members including Mr. and Mrs. Reese West, Mr. and Mrs. Benton Penn, Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Ward, Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Hoce of Pomeroy, Mr. and Mrs. Richard West of Laurel Cliff, and Bobby T. West Hennesy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Henry Hennesy
Reese West
Pomeroy
Hennesy
Benton Penn
Cecil Ward
Raymond Hoce
Richard West
Laurel Cliff
Bobby T. West Hennesy
Berean Class of Church of Christ Meets Tuesday Evening
Middleport Loyal Berean Class of the Church of Christ will meet at the church Tuesday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Loyal
Berean
Church of Christ
Alfred Grange Sponsors Shower for Mr and Mrs Warren Van Meter
Alfred Grange will sponsor a miscellaneous shower at the Van Meter home Wednesday evening. Mr and Mrs Van Meter were married several months ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred
Alfred Grange
Warren van Meter
Mrs. van Meter
Teachers Honored At Service At Church of Christ
In MIDDLEPORT a special Sunday School service honored Church of Christ teachers. Miss Milfred Hawley chaired the planning, with gifts presented to staff by class representatives. Senior choir wore new robes for morning worship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Church of Christ
Milfred Hawley
J. &. Burford
Edgar Aikensworth
Chester Erwin
Milton Houdashelt
Janis Childs
George Childs
Misa Hawley
Carla Schafer
Georgia Webring
Mary Lu Boges
Karen McElhinny
Mary Skinner
Helen Bradford
Mary Meinhart
Keith Anderson
Thelma Wiley
Homer Rice
June Bailey
Gertrude Miller
Two ¢ charged With Robbery in Hobson area
Howard Stitts 22 and Milton Little 48, both of Hobson, were arrested by Sheriff Charles Russell and Russell Bailey after allegedly robbing Henry Barrett of a small sum at 4 30 am with an opened knife. Bond set at 500 each for robbery, hearing Monday. Little also faces 1000 bond on non-support charge in common pleas court.
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Pomeroy
Howard Stitts
Milton Little
Hobson
Charles Russell
Russell Bailey
Henry Barrett
Middleport
Little
Justice of Peace
Percy L. Peoples
Justice's Court
Common Pleas Court
Presbyterial Meeting Set in Middleport Sunday
The River District of Athens Presbyterial will hold its fall meeting at Middleport Presbyterian Church on Friday October 21 at 10 30 am. The district includes Pomeroy Syracuse Harrisonville Gallipolis and Middleport churches with business sessions dramatization and a full day program. Guests bring sandwiches and Middleport hosts coffee and salad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
River District
Athens
Presbyterial
Ida Dailey Taken to Holzer Hospital for Observation
Mrs Ida Dailey was taken to Holzer Hospital Sunday for observation. She was accompanied by her son Robert Dailey.
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Middleport
Ida Dailey
Holzer Hospital
Robert Dailey
Blakeslee Honored For Extension Work
Meigs County agricultural agent C E Blakeslee received honors at the state conference in Columbus. He was elected director of the Southeastern Ohio District of the County Agents Association, awarded a 10 year service pin, and initiated as a member of Beta Sigma Phi honorary extension fraternity.
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Pomeroy
C. EB. Blakeslee
Meigs County
Columbus
Ohio
County Agents Association
Blakeslee
Bpsiion Sigma Phi
Honor Grades Are Reported At Rocksprings School
Geneva Joa chim, principal, announces the first six weeks honor roll at Rocksprings School listing named students by grade. First Grade Diane Smith Carolyn Geigiein. Second Grade Eddie Barties Roger Liefhelt Mary McAfee. Third Grade Joan Smith JJ Snowden. Fifth Grade Carol Beards Janice Cole. Sixth Grade Ronald Beards. Eighth Grade Larry Bailey Melvin Biffle. No honorees in fourth and seventh grades.
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Pomeroy
Geneva Joachim
Rocksprings School
Diane Smith
Carolyn Geigiein
Eddie Barties
Roger Liefhelt
Mary McAfee
Joan Smith
JJ Snowden
Carol Beards
Janice Cole
Ronald Beards
Larry Bailey
Melvin Biffle
Alfred Grange Meet Highlights Growth and Education
Thirty seven members and five visitors attended the Alfred Grange meeting. Deputy H EL Starkey and Mrs Starkey, Mr and Mrs Del Dye and daughter, and Har risonville were present. Warren Van Meter received first and second degree work. Gilbert Coen presented moving pictures as Grange Master. The Grange now has 84 members, up 21 this year. Inspection showed BR2 points out of 1000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred
Alfred Grange
Grange
EL Starkey
To Study in Europe William BR Thomas Heads to Geneva
William BR Thomas of Belmont Massachusetts has gone to Geneva Switzerland with Mary Elizabeth Hartinger. The former, who taught in an Eastern school, has enrolled at the University of Geneva.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
William BR. ‘Thomas
Mary Elizabeth Hartinger
Belmont
Mass
Geneva
Switzerland
University of Geneva
Honor Roll Is Announced at Rose Hill School
The Middleport Rose Hill school announces an honor roll with students listed by grade. First grade include Jerry Rorick and Dorothy Brown. second grade Elsie Arnold Arnold Evans Billy Wilson Darlene Smith Joe Brown Fred Brown. third grade Sharon Bahr Mary English Linda Lou Folmer James Partlow Donald Stobart. fourth grade Thomas cig Robert Bunch Gerald Glass Geraldine Selig. fifth grade Rita Ball Barbara Fife Michael Evans Ning Dearhart. sixth grade Gene Mitch Robert Wilson. eighth grade Ruby Stobart Sylvia Folmer.
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Jerry Rorick
Dorothy Brown
Elsie Arnold
Arsnold Evans
Billy Wilson
Darlene Smith
Joe Brown
Fred Brown
Sharon Bahr
Mary English
Linda Lou Folmer
James Partlow
Donald Stobart
Thomas Cig
Robert Bunch
Gerald Glass
Geraldine Selig
Rita Ball
Barbara Fife
Michael Evans
Ning Dearhart
Gene Mitch
Robert Wilson
Ruby Stobart
Sylvia Folmer
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Henry A. Huppert
William Walsh
Philip J. Meter
Alumni Association
Merry
Cheshire
South Third
Dutton Drug Store
Hobart Dillon
Rawlings
Home For Funerals
Pomeroy Social Notes
Pomeroy Personals
Meigs
Middleport Social Notes
Pomeroy Bend
Kathryn Grayson
Ethel Barrymore
Jose Iturbi
Mario Lanza
Keenan Wynn
Temple Middleport
Sonny Tufts
Barbara Britton
Gabby” Hayes
Girl
Jones Beach
Bendvue
Rex Harrison
Linda Darnell
Rudy Vallee
Edgar Kennedy
Barbara Lawrence
Lionel Stander
Man From
Texas
Nelson
Mon
Roy Rogers
Dakota Way
Jon Hall
Maria Montez
Thrill NO
Cobra Woman
Liberty Theatre
Middleport, Ohio
Kroger Babb
Jossey
Canis
Grange Meet
Europe
Parenti Magazine
United Artists
Rose Hill School
Jane Wyman
Lew Ayres
Johnny
Belinda
Gary Cooper
A S&chine Theatre
Athenia
France
Eti Uetore
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Henry Busse & Orch
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