Middleport Band Attends Ohio State Wisconsin Homecoming
Middleport High School bandsmen led by George Dallas attended the Ohio State Wisconsin homecoming in Columbus. They toured St. John’s Arena, met OSU director Jack Evans, and ate lunch at the Student Union while 80 000 fans watched. One member briefly went missing but was found hours later.
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Middleport
Middleport High School
George Dallas
Columbus
Ohio State
St. John’s Arena
Jack Evans
Bud Wilson
Dallas
Robert Allensworth
Jack Satterfield
Curtis Jenkinson
Nolan Swackhammer
Arnold Richards
Ernest Covert
Lucy Gregg
University
Ebersbachs Wed in Bradbury Church Ceremony
Thomas Ebersbach and Phyllis Ebersbach exchanged vows Sept 28 at Bradbury Church of Christ. The bride is daughter of Carl and Mrs. Ebersbach of Bradbury. The groom, son of Howard and Mrs. Ebersbach of Portland, lives in Mt. Clemens Michigan where he serves as an airman second class at Selfridge Air Force Base.
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Middleport
Thomas Ebersbach
Bradbury Church of Christ
Ebersbach
Phyllis Ebersbach
Carl Ebersbach
Bradbury
Howard Ebersbach
Portland
Mt. Clemens
Mich
Selfridge Air Force Base
Meigs County Land Transfers
Meigs County transfers show multiple conveyances of coal lands and townships to Ohio Power Co. and various buyers. Deeds include Columbia Township coal parcels, Essex and Rutland deeds, and a Chester lot with several individuals named in transfer records.
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Bertha A. Grounds
Ohio Power Co
Columbia Township
Clarence A. Farley
W. G. Farley
Leonard K
Lucretia Brooks
Pla M. Perry
Ezra and
Frances M. Sheets
Salem Township
Eleanor J. Faulk
Salisbury Township
Robert V. Weatherman
Nicsal A. Weatherman
Charles D. Carr
Rosa D. Carr
Orange Township
Fred V. Rice
Daniel M. Warner
Charles Bissell
Margaret Bissell
Chester
Graves Observe Birthday Sunday
Mr and Mrs Ralph Graves hosted a dinner at their home honoring their son in law Don Thomas of Moundsville West Virginia on his birthday. Guests included Mrs Everett Thomas and Fay Mrs Less Proctor and Kay Proctor of Parkersburg West Virginia Mr and Mrs Don Thomas and Melissa. A decorated birthday cake was served.
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Pomeroy
Ralph Graves
Don Thomas
Moundsville
W. Va
Everett Thomas
Fay
Less Proctor
Kay Proctor
Parkersburg
Melissa
Funeral Rites Planned for Mrs Celia K Walker
Funeral services for Celia K Walker 54 a former resident who died Saturday morning at Xenia Green Memorial Hospital after a heart attack will be held at 2 pm Tuesday at the Bradbury Church of Christ with Rev T W Weills officiating. Burial will follow in Middleport Hill Cemetery. Friends may call at Rawlings Coats funeral home.
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Middleport
Celia K. Walker
Xenia Green Memorial Hospital
Bradbury Church of Christ
T. W. Weills
Middleport Hill Cemetery
Rawlings-Coats
Middleport Girl Scouts Win Prizes for Costumes
Middleport Girl Scouts held a Halloween party at the American Legion hall. Judges awarded six costume prizes with Milly Imboden and Karen Bachner winning prettiest costumes and Suzanne Bradbury and Connie Cook most original.
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Middleport
Noah Haskins
Hilda Rice
Guy Reynolds
American Legion Hall
Milly Imboden
Karen Bachner
Suzanne Bradbury
Connie Cook
Jane Biron
Asa Bradbury
Diana van Cooney
Sharon Lewis
Jan Long
Christine Bahr
Dogs Attack Kills Seven Pigs Not Bear Suspect
Officials revise cause of death for seven pigs on Willoughby Hill farm near Chester. Sheriff Hartenbach says wildlife experts confirmed dogs, not a bear, caused the fatalities, with pigs weighing 60 to 75 pounds.
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Pomeroy
Willoughby Hill
Chester
Hartenbach
Dolph Joachim
Division of Wildlife
Beggar's Night Set In Pomeroy and Middleport
Beggar's night will be observed in Middleport and Pomeroy from 7 to 9 p m on Wednesday. Mayors Fisher and Legar report a ban on out of town participation and adults are not to be permitted or tolerated in the event.
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Pomeroy
Middleport
C. O. Fisher
Charles Legar
Halloween Party and Meeting By Feeney Bennett Post Auxiliary
The Ladies Auxiliary of Feeney Bennett Post 128 American Legion hosts a 6 30 pm Tuesday event and business meeting at the hall in Middleport A. The gathering includes a Halloween themed program and organizational updates.
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Middleport
Ladies Auxiliary of
Feeney-Bennett Post 128
American Legion
Protection Information Available in Pomeroy Pamphlet
The Pomeroy office of Mayor Charles LeGar hosts a civil defense pamphlet by Howard B. Mullen detailing radiation fallout protection. He warns against dubious pills found in mice tests and urges shelter in basements or interior rooms during an attack, with car passengers advised to crouch on the floor.
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Pomeroy
Charles Legar
Howard B. Mullen
Pomeroy Civil Defense
Mullen
Pomeroy Personal Notes Highlight Local Visiters
E F Robinson returns from Richmond to visit son John Robinson Jr in Pomeroy. Hattie Russell of Pomeroy plans an indefinite visit in Los Angeles. Walter Thomas of Crooksville joined Everett Thomas for Sunday dinner. Ohio State student William Neutzling spent the weekend with Rolland E Neutzling family. William Leifheit visits relatives in Columbus. Basil residents Clarence Might Jr and son Rickey visit Willard Ebersbach. Southside West Virginia family Garnet Jewel and Barbara Dabney visit. R A Thompson of Bridgeville Pa visits C E Nease for the weekend.
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E. F. Robinson
Richmond
John Robinson
John, Jr
Hattie Russell
Pomeroy
Los Angeles
Walter Thomas
Crooksville
Everett Thomas
William Neutzling
Ohio State
Rolland E. Neutzling
William Leifheit
Columbus
Clarence Might, Jr
Rickey
Basil
Willard Ebersbach
George Dabn
Ohio Valley Horsemen Elect Year’s Officers
Officers were chosen at Salisbury Township on the Rock Springs Fairgrounds. Keith Zimmerman of Albany is president, John Hauck of Cheshire vice president, Mrs. Lester Ohlinger of New Haven WV treasurer, and Dr. Ray Grady of Jackson secretary. A workshop was also held at the Jackson County fairgrounds as plans for point horse shows were revised.
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Pomeroy
Ohio Valley Horse Shoe Association
Salisbury Township
Rock Springs Fairgrounds
Keith Zimmerman
Albany
John Hauck
Cheshire
Lester Ohlinger
New Haven
W. Va
Ray Grady
Jackson
Jackoon County Fairgrounds
Park Group To Meet In Middleport Park
Middleport Park Association will meet at 7 30 Tuesday evening at the mayor’s office. President Mrs Guy Reynolds will lead a discussion on planting trees in the park picnic area and all interested residents are invited.
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Middleport
Middleport Park Association
C. O. Fisher
Guy Reynolds
Lifting Pan Cover Helps Preserve Green Vegetable Color
A cooking tip advises lifting the sauce pan cover several times while green vegetables cook to retain their bright color and appeal. The practice allows steam escape and minimizes vivid dulling from overcooking.
Layette Shower Held for Mrs. Carl Roach in Middleport
Mrs. Robert Rawlings and fellow hostesses celebrated Mrs. Carl Thomas Roach with a layette shower at the Rawlings home on Grant Street. Guests enjoyed a bassinet backdrop, stork themed refreshments, mint favors, and games with prizes awarded to several attendees.
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Middleport
Robert Rawlings
Edgar Allensworth
Carl Brannon
William Grueser
Robert Jay
Carl Thomas Roach
Rawlings
Grant St
Nina Russell
Mints
Richard Osler
William Francis
Thomas Blaine
Lawrence Francis
Doyle Miller
Arthur Davidson
Several Prizes Awarded At Salisbury Annual Party
The Salisbury Grade School Halloween party awarded prizes across age groups with judges Pomeroy sheriff and Mrs Hartenbach and Mrs Clyde Ingels presiding. Prizes went to Roger Abbott, Connie Radford, Sherrie Blackston, Becky Eblin, Danny Abbott, Gloria Buck, Marilyn Moore, Anita Collins, Bobby Brothers, Billy Nease, Barbara Davis, and adults Mrs Wad dell Mrs John Moore and Mrs Donald Bailey. A cake guessing prize went to Lawrence Leonard and Mrs Julius Savage Jr plus Mrs Charles R Karr. Don ald and Leonard Lunsford showcased a two headed snake.
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Gloria Buck
Marilyn Moore
Anita Collins
Bobby Brothers
Billy Nease
Barbara Davis
Floyd Waddell
John Moore
Donald Bailey
Howard Roush
Lawrence Leonard
CCL Honors Youngsters
Middleport children of the Middleport Child Conservation League were honored guests at a Halloween party in the Heath Methodist Church basement. Games for two age groups were led by Mrs. Clarkson and Mrs. Fultz, with prizes awarded by Mrs. Rice to local youngsters Patty Everson Katie Russell Barbara Burkett Susan Slater Janice Everson Billy Slater.
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Middleport
Middleport Child Conservation League
League
Heath Methodist Church
Charles Clarkson
Bernard Fultz
Hilda Rice
Patty Everson
Katie Russell
Barbara Burkett
Susan Slater
Janice Everson
Billy Slater
Relative has surgery for former Meigs County resident
Mrs. Charles Neuman of Syracuse reports her brother Jason Adams, formerly of Meigs County, underwent major surgery Friday at the Veterans Memorial Hospital in Coral Gables Florida. He has been a patient there nine weeks and is recuperating satisfactorily.
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Pomeroy
Charles Neuman
Syracuse
Jason Adams
Meigs County
Veterans Memorial Hospital
Coral Gables
Fla
Past Matrons Convene Meeting of Pomeroy Chapter
Past Matrons of Pomeroy Chapter 186 Order of Eastern Star will meet Tuesday evening at the temple.
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Pomeroy
Order of Eastern Star
Homemade Christmas Decoration Tips Planned For Public Exhibit
Meigs County residents will view an exhibit by the Meigs County Home Demonstration Council featuring homemade Christmas decorations and related crafts at the Federated Church basement. The program runs November 13 to 15 with a leaders training session, setup on November 14, and open hours daily. the event invites any interested person to exhibit items and share ideas.
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Federated Church
Tuppers Plains
Middleport
Mothers Club Dinner Scores Big Success
POMEROY The Pomeroy Senior Mothers Club held a spaghetti dinner from 4 to 8 p.m. Saturday at Pomeroy Junior High School auditorium to raise funds for sending this year's senior class to Washington D C. Senior girls served at small tables with floral decor while floral pieces enhanced the stage. Next events include a rummage sale November 7 and 8 at the Sauvage Building on West Main Street followed by a Christmas sale of homemade items. The club, new to the area, previously staged a public auction before school opened.
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Pomeroy
Pomeroy Junior High School
Washington, D. C
Sauvage
West Main St
Brownies and Girl Scouts Join Service at Heath Methodist Church
Brownies and Girl Scouts from Middleport with leaders attended Sunday services at Heath Methodist Church. They pledged in response to Rev C R Konkright’s welcome. Circle of the Woman's Society of Christian Service sponsored the Brownie Troop. Rev Printis Spear of Reeseville spoke as a guest.
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Middleport
Brownies
Heath Methodist Church
C. R. Konkright
Woman's Society of Christian Service
Printis Spear
Reeseville
Sacred Heart Church
Pomeroy
John Turel
Francis Biron
Michael Hackett
Middleport Social Roundup Notes Visitors and Illness
Sunday visitors to Miss Daisie Saunders include her sister-in-law Mrs. Lou E. Saunders and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Pryor of Columbus with their daughter Linda. Retired railroad engineer Lew Mourning is seriously ill at his Race Street home. Mrs. J. K. Smith Sr. returns from Charleston with updates on family and former Middleport residents.
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Daisie Saunders
S. Third Ave
Lou E. Saunders
J. K. Smith, Jr
Frank Knapp
Middleport
Knopp
New York Central Railroad
Catherine Hennesy Churchill
Atlanta, Ga
C. M. Hennesy
Birth Announced for Steven Ray Scott in High Point
Airman 2 C and Mrs Paul W Scott announce the birth of a nine pound two ounce son Steven Ray on Oct 22 at Memorial Hospital High Point North Carolina. Airman Scott is the son of Mr and Mrs Thomas J Scott and Mrs Scott is the former Shirley Hayes daughter of Mr and Mrs John W Hayes formerly of Reedsville. They also have a three year old son Thomas Edward.
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Pomeroy
Airman 2-C
Paul W. Scott
Steven Ray
High Point, Memorial Hospital
High Point
N.C
Airman
Scott
Thomas J. Scott
Shirley Hayes
John W. Hayes
Reedsville
Thomas Edward
Quiet Day Observed at United Methodist Church
A quiet day is set for Friday from 1 to 3 p.m. at the United Methodist Church, inviting local residents to attend for reflection and rest.
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Pomeroy
United Methodist Church
Football Game Trip Planned
Plans for a Cleveland Browns versus Detroit Lions trip on November 9 sponsored by Feeney-Bennett Post 128 American Legion. Residents contact Bachner Chapman or Clatworthy. $14 total includes a $3.50 game seat. bus travel with a 31-person minimum. Extra funds support Gifts For The Yanks Who Gave program.
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Middleport
Cleveland
Cleveland Browns
Detroit Lions
American Legion
Everett Bachner
Bachner
Ted Chapman
Henry Clatworthy
Clatworthy
Middleport Post
Racine Man Fined for Illegal Sale of Intoxicants
John Jiiden Pomeroy of Racine was fined 100 dollars and costs and given a 30 day suspended jail sentence by County Judge Emmet W. Peoples. He faced charges of selling intoxicants without a license, filed by state liquor department men.
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Pomeroy
John Jiiden
Racine
Emmet W. Peoples
Youth Hurt In Attempt To Stop Auto
POMEROY Frederic C Thomas 19 Cheshire Route 2 suffered abrasions on both legs after trying to stop a runaway car Saturday afternoon. He was treated at Meigs General Hospital and released. Sheriff's deputies investigated. he stood in Sophia Thomas residence yard on Route 7 near the Gallia Meigs line when his brother's car rolled downhill. He was pinned in the left front door as the car hit a tree. Initial fears of broken legs and neck injury were not borne out by hospital exam.
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Pomeroy
Frederick C. Thomas
Cheshire
Meigs General Hospital
Meigs County
Thomas
Birthday Observed for Anthony Hysell in Middleport
The 97th birthday anniversary was observed Thursday at the home of his daughter Mrs. Edward Russell in Middleport Route 1. The guest received many cards and a decorated cake from daughter-in-law Mrs. Lydia Hysell, with callers including Mr. and Mrs. Willie Burford Mrs. Florence Burnside Mrs. Charles Eskew and Mrs. Hysell.
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Middleport
Anthony Hysell
Edward Russell
Lydia Hysell
Willie Burford
Florence Burnside
Charles Eskew
Hysell
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James Simpson
David Ohlinger
Lewis Long
Paul Scott
Reynolds
Beggar's
Pomeroy Personals
Ohio Valley Horsemen
W& Shield
Thomas D. Speakman
Camera
Chicago
Speakman
Winnetka
Carl Roach
Lee McComas
Marie Francis
Mont Miller
Franklin Triplett
Charles Knopp
William Bailey
Irma Smith
Mark Duerr
Stanley Stearns
Ulah Russell
Susie Russell
John Lietwiler
James Brewer
Ted Riley
Carl Francis
Pete Young
Salisbury
Julius Savage, Jr
Charles R. Karr
Donald
Leonard Lunsford
CCL
Robert Burkett
George Ebersbach
Lionel Boggs
James Brewington
William Slater
Paul Russell
Mothers Club
Robert Fisher
Gallipolis
Ottie Konkright
Springfield
E. Main
Pomeroy Cement Block
Clelands
Racine Man
SOHIO
2Nd Ave
Jerry Lewis
Dean Martin
Jacks
Scared Stiff
Liberty
Theatre
Ohio
Bend Theatres
Temple
Andy Griffith
Myron McCormick
Don Knotts
America
Bill Lewis
Bob Evans
Eastern Ave
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