Young Farmers Hold Key to Progress in Meigs County
Sidney Fadely, a Vocational Agriculture instructor from Racine High School, urged the Pomeroy Civic Club to shift toward youth in Meigs County farming. He proposed a 10 year county program led by the agricultural agent with support from business leaders and schools, stressing farming as a viable, well paying life. The Civic Club plans regular meetings on the third Thursday each month.
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Pomeroy
Meigs County
Sidney Fadely
Racine High School
Pomeroy Civic Club
Fadely
Civic Club
Pomeroy presents charter to Chester Scout Troop 41
Louis Ribel visited Chester on October 21 and delivered a charter to Boy Scout Troop No. 41 sponsored by the J O U A M. Chester Knight serves as scoutmaster with Henry R. Beaver and Roy Christy as assistant scoutmasters. The J O U A M postponed its meeting after the charter ceremony. Ribel, a leading Meigs County Scout leader, gave an unreson ting talk to the Scouts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Louis Ribel
Chester
Ross Cleland
Ward Kimes
Pearl Koblentz
Chester Knight
Henry R. Beaver
Roy Christy
J.O.U.A.M
Ribel
Meigs County
Men Repair Basement At Heath M E Church
MIDDLEPORT The Heath M E Church basement is being cleaned and redecorated. Church volunteers work nightly with brushes, hammers, and saws painting walls yellow and repairing damaged chairs and pews. The space hosts the Men’s Class meetings and serves as a dining and social area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Heath M. E
Tax Group Authorizes Middleport Bonds
The State Tax Commission authorized the Middleport board of education in Meigs County to issue 7500 in bonds in anticipation of delinquent tax collections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
U.P
State Tax Commission
Board of Education of
Middleport
Meigs County
John F. Pierce dies at 79 in Syracuse bachelor
John F. Pierce 79 died Thursday at Orris Harris home in Syracuse. He was unmarried and had no close relatives. Funeral services set for 2 30 p m Saturday at Hartford Baptist Church with burial in Hartford Cemetery.
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Pomeroy
John F. Pierce
Orris Harris
Syracuse
Hartford Baptist Church
Hartford
Middleport Social Notes Moves and Medical Mishaps
Emmett Cray of S Third Ave is noted for an eye infection. Mrs. Leroy Barsotti, Race Street, is confined to her apartment by a complication of diseases. Jean Faulkner is a victim of food poisoning. Bobby Fife, son of Dell and Mrs. Fife, fractured his arm in two places playing football. Thelma Wildermuth leased Shadyside Inn, then sold equipment to Elmer Tom. Additions included a small outdoor dancing pavilion and other changes.
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Middleport
Emmett Cray
S. Third Ave
Leroy Barsotti
Race St
Jean Faulkner
Bobby Fife
Dell Fife
Thelma Wildermuth
Shadyside Inn
Hanging Gardens
Elmer Tom
Athens
Mr. Tom
Families Move Into Re modeled Home On S Third Ave
Walter Forquar and his daughter and son in law Mr and Mrs Arthur Strauss relocate into their recently remodeled and redecorated S Third Ave residence following February explosion damage. Mrs Strauss is Beulah Farquar. In Parkersburg last Sunday were Mr and Mrs Edward Haggerty Mr and Mrs Oscar Scholl and Miss Norma Lippi for Santi Barsotti birthday dinner at the Barsotti home. Mrs Barsotti Miss Lippi and Mrs Scholl are sisters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Forquar
Middleport
Arthur Strauss
S. Third Ave
Strauss
Beulah Farquar
Edward Haggerty
Oscar Scholl
Norma Lippi
Parkersburg
Santi Barsotti
Barsotti
Miss Lippi
Mrs. Scholl
H. A. Rothrock
Huntington
Ruth Rothrock
Marshall College
Miss Rothrock
I. J. Kail
Rothrock
Dr. Kail
Walter Jones
Detroit
W. T. Pullin
Suzy Q's Meet Hosts Animal Party and Dance Plans
The Suzy Q Club held an Animal Party and popcorn roast at the fishing club house boat during their weekly meeting on Wednesday evening. They finalized plans for a semi monthly dance to be held at the Shiflet ballroom after tonight's Logan Middleport game. Visitors included Mr and Mrs F E Mathews and Mrs John Rawson in Parkersburg yesterday. Mrs Don Allen and daughter Hilah Rust from Albany New York visited Mrs Allen's parents Mr and Mrs A H Bradbury and other relatives. Miss Rust a senior in Albany High School is enjoying a few days vacation. Miss Nina Russell and Miss Nellie Zerkle spent Thursday in Circleville for the pumpkin show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suzy Q’s
Suzy Q Club
Shiflet
Bridge Club Honors At Mrs Bradbury Home
Mrs C R Bradbury hosted the Thursday Bridge club at S Third Ave yesterday. Guests included Mrs C F Hawkins and Mrs Alfred Elberfeld. High scores went to Mrs Walter Harris Miss Emma Welch and Mrs Hawkins. Tea followed the play.
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C. R. Bradbury
S. Third Ave
C. F. Hawkins
Alfred Elberfeld
Walter Harris
Emma , Welch
Young Churchwomen's Club Holds Monthly Meeting
Grace Episcopal Church members of the Young Churchwomen's Club met for their regular monthly gathering with Mrs. Cedric Clark assisting. They plan a Christmas dance and will host the Harvest Home dinner on November 7. guests included Mrs. William Hobart and Mrs. C Arthur Thomas Jr.
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Robert Leake
Middleport
Young Churchwomen’s Club
Grace Episcopal Church
Cedric Clark
William Hobart
Eunice Reed
Cleveland
C. Arthur Thomas, Jr
Lakewood
Vendol touted to stop bed-wetting by vendor at Athens Pharmacy
A mother recounts how Vendol stopped her daughter’s bed-wetting after taking two bottles. The Vendor Man promotes the root and herb medicine as a remedy for constitutional weakness in children with appetite and sleep improvements. Vendol is available at Athens Pharmacy and Hickmans Pharmacy along with other druggists.
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Athens
Margaret
Nelsonville
Hickman’s
Ady
Civic Club To Sponsor Festival Again In Pomeroy
The Civic Club will sponsor a four week weekly entertainment festival in Pomeroy starting November 17. Hart Stanbery bought the season ticket from Mrs. T. A. Downie as part of a 20 local business man underwriting group. Theodore Reed praised last year’s festival as top quality outside major cities and urged its return.
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Pomeroy
Hart Stanbery
T. A. Downie
Middleport Prepares for Logan Chieftains Invasion
Middleport braces for the Logan Chieftains visit as the 4 piece marching band and fans travel to the gate. Barsotti returns to starting lineup after knee injury as Coach Marshall McCuen drills four hours on aerial attack while the Middleport band, led by Gordon Harris, improves. Both schools plan intermission parades by the bands.
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Middleport
Logan Chieftains
Middleport Yellow Jackets
Gordon Harris
Barsotti
Marshall McCuen
Chieftains
MHS
Pomeroy Woman Seeks Divorce and Child Support
Rena Eastep of Middletown filed for divorce from Marion Eastep in common pleas court on grounds of separation since their Feb 16 1932 marriage. She seeks custody and support of their child. A second note says British housewives save 90 million annually by using domestic refrigerators.
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Pomeroy
Rena Eastep
Middleport
Common Pleas Court
Marion Eastep
Waterloo Township Tax Levy Vote Notice for Roads
Notice of Election states Waterloo Township voters will decide at the November 2 1957 general election on a one mill five year levy to fund hard surfacing roads. Athens County Board of Elections officials Farl Johnson Chairman and C L Jordan Clerk oversee the process.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo Township
Athens County Board OF Elections
Farl Johnson
C. L. Jordan
Pomeroy Social Notes Highlights Local Movements
Local residents attend visits and gatherings across Ohio towns including Monaca Parkersburg and Coshocton. Notables include the Boettner family, Hysell and Neutzling households, and a Parkersburg dinner party. A baby named Keith Burrell born to Mr. and Mrs. Burrell McLaughlin is reported.
Twilight Garden Club Event at Ohio Power Office
The Twilight Garden Club will be entertained at the Ohio Power office on Wednesday evening October 27. Mrs. Wyllis McMurray will be the host or presenter for the gathering.
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Twilight Garden Club
Ohio Power Office
Wyllis McMurray
Panthers Beat New Boston 14-0 in Thursday Showdown
Pomeroy Panthers improved for the first time this season with a 14-0 win over New Boston on Thursday night at New Boston. Blackwell opened scoring on a 25 yard run in the first quarter, then Fick added a second on a pass interception. The Panthers dominated on both sides as New Boston could not pierce the line. New Boston exits the Southeastern Ohio League.
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Pomeroy
Pomeroy Panthers
New Boston
Blackwell
Fick
Panthers
Rain Delays Fall Festival Plans in Middleport
Continued rain over four evenings disrupts the Fall Festival schedule. The Cunningham show and other attractions are moved to another week, culminating in a Halloween eve celebration on Saturday October 30.
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Middleport
Cunningham
Rothrock Sets Sunday Subjects at Heath Church
Rev H A Rothrock lists two sermons at Heath Methodist Church in MIDDLEPORT with morning topic Gods Share at 1015 and evening Eyes in Gaza at 700. William Stevenson leads Epworth League at 600. A minister conference for Meigs and Gallia Counties is planned at Heath Church Monday evening.
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Middleport
H. A. Rothrock
Heath Methodist Episcopal Church
Gaza
William Stevenson
Epworth League
Rothrock
Meigs
Gallia
Heath Church
Million Dollar Fellowship Unit Attended by Church Representatives
Representatives from the lay man of these churches will also attend the event. The references point to a fellowship unit with broad church involvement and multiple attendees expected from related congregations.
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Million Dollar Fellowship
Hold Special Rites at Church of Christ in Morning
Special services are planned at the Church of Christ Sunday at 10 15 AM with a representative of the Anti Saloon League addressing the congregation. Evening sermon by Reverend Don McMillen titled The Reasonableness of a Christian Life.
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Lonis Ribel
Heath M. E. Church
John Pierce
Middleport Social Notes
Margaret Page
Gallia Grange
Carpenter
Pomona Grange
Pomeroy High School
Gallia County
William Collins
Henry Bailey
Geneva Joachim
Alfred Grueser
Gerald Grueser
Rock Springs Grange
Jacob Roller
Blanche Roller
Hemlock Grange
Frank Howard
Star Grange
Lucille Myers
Ohio Valley Grange
Wanetta Radekin
Pomona
Letart Falls
Pomeroy Social Notes
Miss Read
Leonard Staeple
William
Willmette, Ill
O. P. Blake
Glenroy Ewing
Lincoln Hill
Raymond Hood
Milton Hood
Ted Downie
Bentz Wolfe
Arlene Neutzling
Lena
Katie Guth
Ladies State Highway Club
Rivervue’s
Main St
Pearl Hysell
Harrisonville Road
Floyd Mees
Dana Peoples
Edgar Ebersbach
Sarasota
Fla
John Scott
Forest Run Friendship
Union Ave
Alice Morris
Cincinnati
Ruth Virginia Morris
Christ Hospital
Elmer Johnson
Wheeling
West Main St
Eddie Blake
Mason City
Roy Tracy
Spring Ave
Guy Gorby
The
Baptist Church
East Main St
Ray Calvert
Simpson M. E. Church
Clarence Will
Kingbury
John Leakus
Edward Ebersbach
Second St
John Lietwiler
Blanche’ Roller
Mulberry Ave
Verna Hysell
Ethel Miller
Hoysell Run
Sallie Allison
Burrell McLaughlin
Louise Mossman
Kieth Burrell
Entertains Club
Samra EX Ritter Per
Snus Een and Company
the Mutual Home and Savings Association
East Washington St
Liao Ws Ay
Rev. Rothrock
Wun-Der
DR. Urban
Athens Family Shoe Store
Buick
Buyer's Digest
Fisher
Ivery
Athens County Buick Co
Athens, Ohio
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