Blood Donations Use Surplus For Meigs County Hospitals
Meigs County patients used sixty six pints of blood in the past two months, outpacing county credit by 13 pints. A Red Cross bloodmobile will be at Pomeroy Junior High School noon to 6 pm next Monday to boost supplies.
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Pomeroy
Meigs County
C. E. Blakeslee
American Red Cross
Pomeroy Junior High School
Huntington Blood Center
St. Joseph Hospital
Parkersburg
Meigs General
Meigs Memorial
Holzer Hospital
Tri- State Blood Center
Blakeslee
Prayer Week Observed by Heath Methodist Women
The Women's Society of Christian Service at Heath Methodist Church announces Prayer Week from October 25 to 31. Mrs. Earl Knight leads observances with 9 am church bell prayers and daily meditation cards. The conclusing offering supports community centers in the United States and missions in India.
Xi Gamma Mu meeting canceled for Halloween event
A meeting of Xi Gamma Mu Chapter Beta Sigma Phi was canceled for Thursday night due to a Halloween party at Pomeroy Elementary School. Other planned gatherings include the Portland Great Bend Home Demonstration Club at 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Mrs. Paul Schuler’s home with one dish oven meals, the Rock Springs Home Demonstration Club meeting at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Mrs. William Grueser’s home on oven meals, and the Willing Workers Class of Enterprise EUB Church at 7:30 p.m. Thursday at Mrs. Dwight Logan’s home.
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Xi Gamma Mu
Beta Sigma Phi
Pomeroy
Portland-Great Bend
Paul Schuler
Rock Springs
William Grueser
Enterprise Eub Church
Dwight Logan
Meigs General Hospital Discharges Set
Olan Goodwin of Pomeroy is discharged along with Clifford Decker J S Kelly Lewis Sauer and Richard Wine Brenner after treatment at Meigs General Hospital.
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Olan Goodwin
Pomeroy
Clifford Decker, J. S. Kelly
Lewis Sauer
Richard Winebrenner
Outdoor burning ban remains in effect in Middleport
The village mayor reports the outdoor burning ban continues with residents urged to cooperate until permits can be reinstated. Permits were suspended last week due to high fire danger and several violations have been reported.
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Middleport
Lee Smith
Committee Named At PTA Session
Letart Falls PTA met at the school naming to the ways and means committee Mrs. Hersch el Norris Mrs. Roy Donohew Mrs. Herschel Roush and Mrs. Peterson. Reading “Little by Little” was given by Mrs. Barry Roush.
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Pomeroy
Herschel Norris
Roy Donohew
Herschel Roush
Peterson
Ways and Means
Letart Falls
PTA
Barry Roush
Donohew
Dale Hill
Salem Center
Pomeroy Firemen Respond to Two Incidents Monday
Pomeroy firemen answered two calls Monday afternoon. A Liberty Lane car owned by Herbert Pullin appeared to be on fire due to a defective carburetor. A second call to the Pomeroy National Bank building reported upstairs wiring catching fire. Wires were cut and repairs by the Ohio Power Co.
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Pomeroy
Liberty Lane
Herbert Pullin
Pomeroy National Bank
Ohio Power Co
Drive List Captains Named for Sutton Fund Drive
Vernon Nease and Dorothy Smith announced the Drive List Captains for the American Red Cross fund drive in Sutton Two. The lineup includes Mrs. Herbert Parker of Syracuse, Mrs. Karl Grueser of Minersville, Mrs. David Nease of Forest Run, Eileen Clark of Upper Minersville, Harriett Neigler of Morning Star, Mary Roush of Carmel, Nancy Carnahan of Bashan Road, Vinas Lee of Racine, and Ann Beegle of Dorcas.
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Pomeroy
American Red Cross Fund
Sutton
Vernon Nease
Dorothy Smith
Herbert Parker
Syracuse
Karl Grueser
Minersville
David Nease
Forest Run
Eileen Clark
Upper Minersville
Harriett Neigler
Morning Star
Mary Roush
Carmel
Nancy Carnahan
Bashan Rd
Vinas Lee
Racine
Ann Beegle
Dorcas
Birth of a Daughter Mary Elizabeth at Meigs Memorial
Mr. and Mrs. Jack Slaven of Middleport announce the birth of a daughter Mary Elizabeth on October 15 at Meigs Memorial Hospital. Grandparents are Mrs. Elizabeth Slaven of Middleport and Mr. Verne Hinerman of New Haven West Virginia. Local notes include visits by many families and Ohio University homecoming attendance. Middleport designated United Nations Day with a proclamation by Mayor Lee Smith honoring Gov. Rhodes observance program.
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Middleport
Jack Slaven
S. Front St
Mary Elizabeth
Meigs Memorial Hospital
Elizabeth Slaven
Verne Hinerman
New Haven
W. Va
Middle Port
United Nations
Lee Smith
James A. Rhodes
Birthday Observed and Local Notices from Middleport Harrisonville Pomeroy Meigs County
Three birthday anniversaries were observed at a dinner hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Weber in Middleport. Attendees included Mrs. Harold Sauer Miss Martha Ohlinger and James Vennari along with Sauer’s daughters and the Weber children. Airman J C Harold D Graham of Harrisonville was assigned to a USAF advisory unit aiding Viet Nam. He is the son of Mrs. Bessie M. Graham and a Scipio High School graduate. In Pomeroy a Hemlock Grove Grange Bedford PTA and Burlingham Modern Woodmen Halloween party is set for Thursday at 7:30 p.m. at the Bedford community center with costume prizes and cookies. Two Meigs County men Charles R Bigley and Clyde F Maxey face induction at Ft Hayes Columbus this month. Leonard R Smith of Point Pleasant Va was fined 123.50 and costs and jailed three days after a driving while intoxicated charge in Middleport.
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Middleport
Vernon Weber
Harold Sauer
Martha Ohlinger
James Vennari
Mary Ruth
Joy
Donna
Duane
Dallas
Harrisonville
J.C. Harold D. Graham
USAF
Viet Nam
Graham
Bessie M. Graham
Rt. 1
Scipio High School
Pomeroy
Hemlock Grove Grange
Bedford Pta
Burlingham Modern Woodmen
Bedford Community Center
Meigs County
Armed Forces
Ft. Hayes
Columbus
Meigs County Selective Service
Charles R. Bigley
Coolville
Clyde F. Maxey
Reedsville
Leonard R. Smith
Point Pleasant
Lee Smith
Parking Ordinance First Reading in Pomeroy
Pomeroy council gave the first of three readings to a yearly parking permit ordinance. The plan allows $50 annual permits for 10 hour meters at 25 cents. Council moved $500 from parking meter to cemetery funds and approved bills. Mayor Legar noted leaf pickup requests, but service is not feasible due to facilities and manpower. Mulberry Avenue curb at Leland Sisson property improved. Police chief Jed Webster September report approved.
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Pomeroy
Charles Legar
Leland Sisson
Mulberry Ave
Jed Webster
Meigs Commissioners OK Contracts For Fuel
Meigs County commissioners awarded fuel contracts. Standard Oil for diesel at 0.1043 per gallon for 90 days. Texaco for gasoline at 0.1215 per gallon. Jacobs Coal Co. for stoker coal at 6 per ton and lump coal at 8 per ton. A pipe inventory requirement and dual-commissioner sign-off on outbound pipes were approved. Two officials set to attend the Ohio Welfare Conference on Nov 18. Various fund transfers approved including juvenile and jurors funds, plus aid for dependent children and cattle tuberculosis testing.
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Pomeroy
Meigs County Board of Commissioners
Standard Oil Co
Texaco, Inc
Jacobs Coal Co
Tipple
Georgia Williamson
Grace Jiiden
Ohio Welfare Conference
Columbus
Middleport PTA Plans Banquet and Activities
Middleport P T A met in the high school auditorium authorizing new belts for safety patrols. They set the Nov 2 football banquet with committees led by Mrs. Ted Riley Jr and Mrs. Eugene Swartz. A jitney supper is planned for Nov 9 in the school cafeteria.
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Middleport
Safety Patrol
Middleport P.T.A
Ted Riley, Jr
Eugene Swartz
Richard Vaughan
Gerald Anthony
P.T.A
William Ingels
John Fultz
Ways and Means
Donald Boone
Flossie Allenworth
Michael Mullen
Jim Werner
Clyde Bartlett
Fellowship Plans Aid To Mission
The Meigs County Churches of Christ held Monday night fellowship in Middleport with five churches present. They completed plans for an annual project sending clothing and articles to Mountain Mission School in Grundy Virginia. Packing for shipment will occur at the November Bradbury church meeting hosted by Middleport.
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Middleport
Middlport
Three Men Fined by Mayor in Weekend Court
In weekend hearings before Mayor Lee Smith three men were fined and a fourth bond forfeited. Thomas Rankins $50 and costs for resisting arrest and $10 and costs for intoxication. David Napper $25 and costs for overload. James Miller $30 and costs for overload. Earl Whipkey forfeited a $15 bond on intoxication.
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Lee Smith
Thomas David Rankins
Jackson
David E. Napper
Rutland
James R. Miller
Earl Whipkey
Acme
Hospital Admission Ledger Highlights Local Names
Meigs Memorial Hospital notes admit several patients including Rosalie King of Rutland Dana Salser of Racine Gladys Smith of Pomeroy Carrie Swartz of Chester Norman Baxter of Pomeroy Alfred Cashdollar of Reedsville Dennis McKinney of Dexter Marion Van Meter Bertha Rathburn William Roush Thomas Salver Lorena Miller.
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Rosalie King
Rutland
Dana Salser
Racine
Gladys Smith
Pomeroy
Carrie Swartz
Chester
Norman Baxter
Alfred Cashdollar
Reedsville
Dennis McKinney
Dexter
Marion van Meter
Bertha Rathburn
William Roush
Thomas Salver
Lorena Miller
Community Thanksgiving Service Set By Ministers
Middleport ministers plan the annual community Thanksgiving service at the Church of Christ on Thanksgiving Eve at 7 30. The service raises funds for the Christian Rural Overseas Project and local programs such as a community vacation Bible school. Reverend Nyle Borden was tapped to report on transient welfare work and possible solutions using another county as a model. Reverend M E Dowson led a devotional and discussed contemporary theology from Religion in Life.
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Middleport Church of Christ
Howard Ruppelt
Church of Christ
Christian Rural Overseas Project
Community Daily Vacation Bible School
Nyle Borden
M. E. Dowson
FHA District Meet Slated At Rutland High School
Plans for the district meet at Rutland High School were announced by Rutland FFA officers. District chairmen include Connie Williams for name tags Judy Williams Joetta Erlewine for reception Sharon Halley for room arrangement Miss Quillen Miss Halley for program Barbara Cater Miss Quillen Miss McKnight for refreshments Judy Williams Miss Erlewine for cleanup Shirley Dugan for invitations.
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Shirley Dugan
Halloween Party Set by Pomeroy Emergency Squad
A Halloween party is planned for October 31 as a community project by the Pomeroy Emergency Squad. A parade of masked contestants will begin in the lower parking lot, proceed through streets to the upper lot for judging, with cash prizes for best costume and snacks for all in costume.
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Pomeroy
Pomeroy Emergency Squad
Butternut
Second St
Lynn
Baptists Set Family Night Meet at Middleport Church
Middleport First Baptist Church hosts Flight 23 family night on Wednesday at 6 p.m. with supper. Rio Grande delegate Mark Tracy will show slides from Europe Asia and the Holy Land from his summer trip. Program sponsored by the Board of Christian Education with Mrs. Bert Bodimer, chairman.
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Middleport
Middleport First Baptist Church
Mark Tracy
Rio Grande
Lebanon
Baptist Youth Conference
Europe
Asia
Holy Land
The
Board of Christian Education
Bert Bodimer
Rutland Public Meeting Discusses Northwestern School Levy
A Rutland High School auditorium gathering at 7 30 p m Wednesday will discuss a three mill operating levy for the Northwestern Local School District. Orin Smith urged district residents to attend as the levy faces the November 9 election. The district now operates on 16 5 mills, the lowest in Meigs County, and will lose about 10 000 in state support on January 1.
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Rutland
Northwestern
Orin Smith
Meigs County
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Laurel Cliff Rd
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Meigs Commissioners OK
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London
Invalid Children’s Association
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