MAA Announces List of New Memberships
The Middleport Athletic Association posts an incomplete list of commercial and individual memberships as the drive continues. Members may be contacted. the group plans further poster projects if treasury gains from sales allow.
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MAA
Middleport
Bruce Lloyd
Middleport Athletic Association
Lloyd
The
Athletic Association
Martin and Roller
Bailey Drive-In
Freda Wyatt
Friendly Tavern
Meigs Motor Company
Powell
Meigs Grocery Company
Quality Print
Jimmie’s Pastry
Citizens National Bank
la Salle
Rawlings
Halloween party and birthdays mark Busy Bee class note
Middleport church notes show the Busy Bee Class of First Baptist Church meeting for a Halloween party and business session with 26 attending. Birthday songs honored Florinel Talbott Shirley Mills, John Kauff Beulah White and officers. Visitors included Rev Ralph Zundel and Daisy Jasper from Troy. Plans to buy a church screen announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Busy Bee
First Baptist Church
Florinel ‘Talbott
Shirley Mills
John Kauff
Beulah White
Charles Bennett
John Seines
Ralph Zundel
Daisy Jasper
Troy
Zundel
J. E. Wilson
L. D. Piles
Raymond Luman
del Fife
Homer Hartley
Pearl Hoffman
Florine Talbott
Harry Houdashelt
Women’s Association Groups 2 and 3 Meet at Church
Middleport groups 2 and 3 of the Women's Association of First Presbyterian Church are gathering this evening at the church for a meeting and discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Women's Association of
First Presbyterian Church
Fellowship group enjoyed hay ride at New Haven Roadside Park
Middleport Westminster Fellowship of First Presbyterian Church and guests traveled to New Haven Roadside Park on Thursday. They reached the park in Rex Maiden's truck for a hay ride and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Westminster Fellowship
First Presbyterian Church
New Haven
Rex Maiden
Middleport Literary Club Sets Second Meeting Hostess
Mrs Walter Waddell will host the second Middleport Literary Club meeting on Wednesday afternoon. Mrs Robert Harris and Mrs N C Welch will lead book reviews.
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Middleport
Walter Waddell
Middleport Literary Club
Robert Harris
N. C. Welch
Return Jonathan Meigs regents praise longtime leaders
Middleport notes Mrs D C Miller as regent Mrs Dey Hysell as treasurer and Mrs O P Klein as past regent in a tribute to the Return Jonathan Meigs chapter highlighting their service and leadership.
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Middleport
D. C. Miller
Dey Hysell
O. P. Klein
Jonathan Meigs
Meigs Meigs County Weekend Social Contacts
Middleport residents and relatives visited family across Meigs and Gallia Counties for birthdays and hospital cases. Notables included Miss Rosemary Fisher after orthopedic surgery, Charles McMaster returning home from Holzer Hospital, and Mrs Rue Tuckerman aiding in care after illness.
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Donovan Allen
Kenmore
N.Y
Meigs
Gallia
A. H. Bradbury
Powell Place
L. F. Allen
Rio Grande
Allen
Forrest Bachte
Katherine
E. S. Schaaf
E. M. Blake
Holzer Hospital
Rosemary Fisher
William Baker
Pomeroy
Edward Tewksbury
Tommy
Wellston
Charles McMaster
N. Second Ave
Larry Rice
Ohio State University
Hylda Rice
Columbus
Charles Edwards
James Pasta
Elwood City
Dave Adelman
Canton
Hyserl
Gene Swineberger
Cecil Grogan
C. H. Wise
Surdan
Lelia Wolfe
James White
Meigs General Hospital
Charles Fick
Mary Lou Kelly
Campaign Plans North Ohio Methodist Evangelistic Campaign
Committees from Heath Methodist Church met to plan the local observance of the Ohio Methodist Evangelistic Campaign in November. The Rev. Louis A. Bangerter led a devotional and announced district ministers will meet in Jackson on Nov. 14 for retreat and prayer. A county youth rally is set for Nov. 15 and a victory meeting at the church on Nov. 16. Cottage prayer meetings are planned at the homes of Mrs. L. W. McComas and Miss Sara Kerwood this week.
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Middle Port
Heath Methodist Church
Ohio Methodist Evangelistic
Louis A. Bangerter
E. S. Scholaf
Bangareter
Jackson
L. W. McComas
Sara Kerwood
Laymen’s Day Observed by Local Churches
Laymen’s Sunday was observed in two local churches. First Baptist Church featured Paul S. Smart in charge with David Darst Jr introducing and Kalad Hindy presenting a meditation. Heath Methodist Church included scripture by Richard Chambers and a sermon by Rev. Louis A. Bangerter on “Going Around in Circles.”
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
First Baptist Church
Paul S. Smart
David Darst Jr
Kalad Hindy
L. D. Diles
Thomas Darst
Franklin Ginther
Bill Darst
Dads Night Program Set At Middleport Schools
Middleport Band Boosters announce Dads Night to follow PTA meeting. Wallace Bradford booster president says the event honors the oldest father youngest father and father with most children in school. Mrs Arthur Skinner organized the program with Mrs John Vroman presiding.
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Middleport
Parents-Teacher Association
Wallace Bradford
Arthur Skinner
John Vroman
Pythian Association To Meet Wednesday
Middleport residents are informed that the Pythian Association will meet Wednesday at 8 p m in Wilkesville. J H Grate, president, announces the group was formed last spring by Knights of Pythias to promote Pythianism in a three county area. Wilkesville lodge will provide the program entertainment and refreshments. Attendees should meet at the K of P Hall at 7 30 p m for transport arrangements.
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Middleport
Pythian Association
Wilkesville
J. H. Grate
Knights of Pythias
Wilkesville Lodge
K of P. Hall
Boy Scouts Map Reading Tests Held Near Middleport
Patrols from Middleport Boy Scout Troop gathered in the Russell Bailey pasture at Bradbury Sunday afternoon to test map reading. More than 25 Scouts, led by Scoutmaster Don Mills and senior patrol leader Charles Vroman, started from Middleport about 1 p.m. and returned around 6 30 p.m.
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Middleport
Bradbury
Don Mills
Charles Vroman
Millsand Vroman
Decline in Meigs County sales tax receipts reported
Retail sales tax receipts in Meigs County for the week ending October 4 were down about 700 compared with the same week last year. The weekly report by state treasurer Roger W. Tracy shows receipts totaling 3152.22 versus 3812.94 a year ago for the week ending October 6.
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Pomeroy
Meigs County
Roger W. Tracy
Small-Fly Fans Throng Airline for Plane Data
Kansas City readers learn how young aviation enthusiasts flood airlines with mail seeking information and souvenirs. Airlines like Trans World and Continental supply timetables, maps, photos, and even old parts to fuel classroom projects and displays.
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Kansas City
Kan
NEA
Trans World
One World
Denver
Continental Airline
Hal Grayson
Braniff Airlines
Budapest
Osaka
Japan
Monroe
Local social round up from Logan and nearby towns
Mr and Mrs John Poling and Mrs Nellie Thompson with daughter Mary visited the Ansel home. J M Ansel attended Clarence Goss funeral at Leonard funeral home Logan. Weekend callers for Gladys Dupler included Wayne Sanders Lige Kistler Jay Dupler and Carol of Lancaster. Dupler spent a day in Rockbridge. Ralph Mathias of Utica visited relatives here. Carl Wilson Circleville spent an afternoon with Andy Mathias. J L Coonnor Akron and family were recent dinner guests of Hubert all. Donald Helber and Robert Dupler attended Ohio State Wisconsin at Ohio Stadium. Luther Blum and Donald Helber visited with Howard Blum and George Daugherty of Louisville Ky for a weekend.
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Enterprise
John Poling
Nellie Thompson
Mary
J. M. Ansel
Clarence Goss
Rockbridge
Ralph Mathias
Utica
Carl Wilson
Circleville
Andy Mathias
J. L. Coonnor
Akron
Hubert All
Donald Helber
Robert Dupler
Ohio Stadium
Luther Blum
Howard Blum
George Daugherty
Louisville, Ky
Paul Blosser
Furious Kingbird Attacks Intruders Over Nest
The kingbird earns its name from the fierce attacks it launches on any bird near its nest, a detail noted by the Encyclopedia Britannica.
Meigs County Land Transfers Summary
Meigs County records show multiple property transfers including 84 acres in Salem Township from James W. Ogdin and family to Marvin and Mildred Morris, and parcels in Lebanon and Middleport involving acts by Miller, Guth, and others. Transfers cover single lots, 40 acres, and 131 acres across Salisbury Pomeroy and Columbia Townships.
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James W. Ogdin
Kearney E. Ogdin
Wayne Ogdin
Anna Ogdin
Chloee Ogdin
Marvin Morris
Mildred Morris
Salem Township
Marvin L. Kelly
Opal L. Kelly
Middleport
Daniel C. Miller
Eleanor L. Miller
R. L. Miller
Juanita M. Miller
John W. Burchett
Reva N. Burchett
Albert Roush
Velsia M. Roush
Salisbury Township
Ofa Dailey
Ester Dailey
Eugene B. Postlewaite
Evelyn H. Postlewaite
Lebanon Township
Katie Guth
Lena Guth
Pomeroy
Virgie E. Major
Ernest E. Major
F. A. Shifler
Alma Hendricks
Ivan H. Carman
Sylvia C. Carman
Ernest L. Hughes
Alma
Adam Belle
W. R. Holcomb
Manda C. Holcomb
Columbia Township
London Arrest Made on Bad Check Charge
Leon A. Hill, 42, was returned from London Ohio to face bad check charges. Deputy Sheriff Harold Duckworth reported Hill was arrested in London and held for local authorities. He was returned here by Duckworth.
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Pomeroy
Leonard A. Hill
London
Ohio
Harold Duckworth
Hill
Duckworth
Musicians At School Pick Officers
Racine High School band and glee club officers were announced for the new school year. Band officers include Howard Cozart president Joann Brewer vice president Ruth Ann Gaul secretary treasurer Rebecca Shockey reporter Madgie McNickie and Shirley Stobart librarians and Carol Salser Nancy Shuler uniforms plus majorettes Bonnie Boyd Jean Sellers Mildred Willis and drum major Lowell Salser. New band members list includes Dovie Boyd Marilyn Roush Nancy Shuler Janet Beegle Ruth Carson Carol Salser Dolores Kraeuter Rebecca Shockey Robert Beegle Sam Booth Eileen Wolfe and Daniel Euler. Glee Club officers are Joann Brewer president Loretta Davis vice president Barbara Sayre secretary treasurer Barbara Roush reporter. The Glee Club plans to stage an operetta this winter under directors Mrs Marcellene Buell and band director Mrs Richard Lee.
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Dovie Boyd
Marilyn Roush
Nancy Shuler
Janet Beegle
Ruth Carson
Carol Salser
Doreen Norris
Janice Gillilan
Dolores Kraeuter
Rebecca Shockey
Robert Beegle
Sam Booth
Eileen Wolfe
Daniel Euler
Glee Club
Joann Brewer
Loretta Davis
Barbara Sayre
Barbara Roush
Marcellene Buell
Richard Lee
Meigs County Farm Bureau annual meet set for Nov 12
Pomeroy Meigs County Farm Bureau announces its annual meeting for Wednesday evening November 12 at the Pomeroy Junior High School Auditorium. Ray Hobson former co op commodity fieldman for District Seven will speak. Heiskell says Hobson has appeared here before and arrangements for the rest of the program are not yet finalized.
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Pomeroy
Meigs County Farm Bureau
Ray Hobson
District Seven
Hobson
John Heiskell
Charleston Visitors Stay With Capehart Family
Charleston visitors have been guests of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Capehart of Charleston, Herman Ohlinger and Thomas Longstaff.
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Middleport
Charles Capehart
Charleston
Herman Ohlinger
Thomas Longstaff
Pomeroy Social Notes Amid Local Visits And Meetings
The Friendly Circle of the Federated Church will meet at 8 p m Tuesday at the church for a book review of We Americans North and South by Mrs John Lawrence. Several couples travel to Columbus and Lafayette for visits and a football game.
Credit Group Meeting Set For Saturday
Final plans for the annual Meigs County Jackson Production Credit Association meeting are set. Guest speaker Walter Black of the Ohio Council of Farmer Cooperatives will speak at 8 p.m. at the Rocksprings Grange Hall. George M. King will present a year in review. New directors will be nominated and elected. Juvenile numbers from the Farm Bureau frolics will be performed by Hess, Ingraham, Cleland, and Young. The session will be chaired by Earl Dean. Music by the Green Valley Boys follows.
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Farm Bureau
Charles-Anna Hess
Sandra Kay Ingraham
Evelyn Cleland
Billy Young
Earl Dean
Chester
Green Valley Boys
Athens
DAR Chapter Meet Scheduled Friday in Middleport
The Jona than Meigs Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, will meet Friday afternoon at Mrs Dale Dutton's home with Mrs David C Miller assisting. Mrs O P Klein will present the program. This is a postponed session from October 10 when Amanda Thomas of Columbus was to speak.
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Daughters of the American Revolution
Athens
Nabby Lee Ames
East Side School
Nelsonville
Lancaster
Columbus
Harry Lackey
National Geographic Magazine
DAR
E. J. Taylor
Middleport
Jonathan Meigs
Dale Dutton
Fifth Ave
David C. Miller
O. P. Klein
Amanda Thomas
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Athens Messenger
Coats Funeral
Werner's
Cross Hardware
R. H. Rawlings Sons
Dutton Drug
Gilmore
Roush
Hackett
Blue
Garnet Davidson
Clinton Fisher
Jack's
P. R. Root
Baker Brothers Furniture
H&r Firestone
Buchner
Becky’s
Smith Clothing
Ben Franklin
Myer and Burkett
Joe Postlewaite
Sanborn's Jewelry
Marie Steiner
Spencer Market
Clyde Ingels
Karr's
McCoy Hat
Blaetmar Auto Company
Rowley and Reed Hardware
Hysell Furniture
G. O. Schmoll’s
Zerkler Transfer
French Motor Company
Home Laundry
Reynolds Dairy
Byer
Robinson Cleaners
Middleport Social Notes
Marvin Kelly
Curtis
Uhrichsville
Ohio University
Curtis Kelly
Maryann
Myron Bailey
Ann Kelly
Jack Kelly
Louise Dailey
Mark
Tommy Kelly
Wm. Jeric
Chrysler
New Yorker
Buick
Ford
GMAC
Karr & van Zandt
Motor Sales
Pomeroy, Ohio
Oldsmobile
Boy Scouts
New York
Lester Pearson
United Nations General Assembly
Pearson
Padilla Nervo
Mexico
United Nations
General Assembly
Airline
Mary C. Flynn
Tracine Armbruster
Kathleen Dowd
Bobby Speer
Airlines
Kingbird
Liberty
Voice of the Theatre
Warpath
Edmond O'Brien
Dean Jagger
Forrest Tucker
Harry Carey, Jr
Wallace Ford
DTM
Betty Hutton
Corner Wilde
Jimmy Stewart
Chariton Heston
Dorothy Lamour
Gloria Grahame
Emmett Kelly
Ann Sheridan
John Land
Robert Keith Cecil Kellaway
Alan Mowbray
Francis
West Point
Harry Lee
Walter Lee
Kingsbury
Pomeroy Social Notes
Pomeroy Personals
John Hardy
Harrisonville Rd
Richard Rawlings
Ann
Susan
Lafayette
Ind
Mrs. Rosenbaum
Mrs
Orville Well
Henry Martin
Mrs. Well
Eula Welker
Jack Robson
Betty Roush
Point Pleasant
Max Roller
Dickie
George Freeland
Edward Jones
Fomer Pomeroy
Jones
Hugo Costello
New York City
Fourth Lake
Campere
Costello
New York University
George Nesselroad
Laurel St
Bainbridge
Norfolk
Harold Duckworth Lancaster
Fairfield County Fair
Wayne McGee
Mr. McGee
Credit Group
Virginia Mayo
Ronald Reagan
Gene Nelson
Red Skelton
Sally Forrest
Jane Wyman
Chas
Laughton
Simone Simone
Dennis O'Keefe
Tahiti
America
Coun
Hollywood
Velm
Fire King
Styron
Ste
Turners
Sale
E. O. Ball
BEN Franklin Store
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