Increased Business Seen By Middleport Merchants Because of Power Plant
Merchants in Middleport report rising activity as rumors spread that a large power plant will be built in Cheshire bottoms six miles south. They expect housing surveys, more families, and improved business with new stores and remodeled premises, while Middleport stands to gain from the project more than nearby towns.
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Middleport
West Virginia
Cheshire Bottoms
Cheshire
Chamber of Commerce
Pomeroy
Farm Supply Dealers Meet in County Extension Office
A meeting of seed fertilizer and weed killer dealers, county agricultural agency, and educational representatives discussed 1953 recommendations. They compiled analyses on fertilizer amounts for crops, crop varieties, and seed control. Attendees included George Gist and others from Ohio State University affiliates.
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Pomeroy
County Agricultural Agency
George Gist
Palmer announces birth of daughter Barbara Ann
Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Palmer announce the birth of a daughter, Barbara Ann, on Oct. 28 at a Hillsboro hospital. This is their third child. Mrs. Palmer is the former Ann Snider, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Snider of Chillicothe, formerly of Middleport.
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Middleport
Ronald Palmer
Barbara Ann
Hilsboro
Palmers
Palmer
Ann Snider
Charles Snider
Chillicothe
Middleport 60th Wedding Anniversary to Be Married
Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Smith of Racine Route 2 celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary on November 8 with an open house from 2 to 4 p.m. The couple, married November 8, 1892, at the M. FE. Church parsonage, have two sons Raymond H. Smith and H. D. Smith, four granddaughters, a grandson, and four great grandchildren. Both are Bethlehem Baptist Church members. Mr. Smith is a retired farmer, former steamboat clerk, salesman, storekeeper, and a notary public for 40 years.
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Racine
A. W. Smith
Halloween Party Draws Pomeroy Students and Parents
The Sugar Run PTA hosts an annual Halloween party at Sugar Run School on Friday evening. A poster contest between Miss Hysell’s fourth graders and Mrs. Williams’s sixth graders produced winners John Jones and Janet Carpenter from the sixth grade and Frances Frazier and Benny Ewing from the fourth grade. Judges were Mrs. Ralph Welker and Mrs. Willard Ebersbach. Parents are asked to donate baked goods and candy for the sweet shop and five cent unwrapped gifts for a fish pond.
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Pomeroy
Sugar Run Pta
Sugar Run
Miss Hysell
Junior Youth Church plans skating party outing
The Junior Youth Church meets at the church at Fellowship of the Federated at 7 p.m. to travel to Point Pleasant for a skating party.
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Pomeroy
Fellowship of the Federated
Point Pleasant
Local social visit includes Middletown stay
Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Lee and Mrs. Annie Riggs spent the weekend in Middletown with Mr. and Mrs. Harold Heilman. Mrs. Riggs remained there for a week's visit.
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Glenn Lee
Annie Riggs
Middletown
Harold Heilman
Riggs
Pomeroy Emergency Squad Elects New Officers
Thomas heads the Pomeroy Emergency Squad as chief at city hall in a new year meeting. Richard Vaughan is captain, Charles Werry is lieutenant, Charles Legar is secretary treasurer, and Henry Werry David Goodwin and James Hanson are trustees. The group plans fundraising for new equipment including two air packs blankets and chairs for the first aid room on the city hall first floor.
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Pomeroy
John D
Jack) Thomas
City Hall
Richard Vaughan
Charles Werry
Charles Legar
Henry Werry
David Goodwin
James Hanson
County Mayors Urge Heavy Vote Tuesday
The mayors of five Meigs County villages urge residents to vote on Tuesday. Jaycees sponsor a countywide turnout drive praised by Howard B. Mullen of the county Junior Chamber of Commerce. The campaign, two months in work, draws strong local cooperation.
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Pomeroy
Meigs County
Howard B. Mullen
County Junior Chamber of Commerce
Jaycees
Mullen
Meigs Countians
Young Politicians Air Campaign Views
A compact report notes rising interest in campaign messaging among younger politicians. Voters observe energetic outreach, proposing reforms and discussing policy priorities amid competitive election discourse.
Middleport High conducts school election lesson
Six students in Principal Earl Knight's history class at Middleport High School staged a midweek assembly election mock vote. Robert Byer moderated the session on Why Vote with Gene Osler on Facts About Presidents. Rex Maiden and Charles Winebrenner led Democrat and Republican sides respectively.
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Middleport
Earl Knight
Middleport High School
Wednes
Robert Byer
Gene Osler
Charles Winebrenner
Rex Maiden
Roxy Price
John Sparkman
Jon Schaaf
Richard Nixon
Knight
Youths Plan Day of Work at Federated Church
The Federated Church in Pomeroy will host Christ's Work Day this Friday. Youths will take odd jobs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. to raise funds for National Youth Fellowship and Steeples for People, aiding new churches in unchurched areas. Jobs can be arranged by calling Rev. Harold F. Hess at 264-M or 440-X.
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Pomeroy
Federated Church
National Youth Fellowship
Atomi
Harold F. Hess
Hess
Red Cross Helps Fire Victims In Pomeroy Area
Local Red Cross officials report strong public aid for two families whose homes burned last week. Ray Searles of Harrisonville and Henry Cline of Pomeroy receive donations with more items to be picked up by truck. Mrs. Arthur Strauss urges both families to visit the Pomeroy office at their earliest convenience.
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Pomeroy
Red Cross
Arthur Strauss
Ray Searles
Harrisonville
Henry Cline
Strauss
West Virginia Driver Forfeits Court Bond
Charles L. Clutts 39 of Huntington forfeited a $100 appearance bond after failing to appear for DUI hearing. Sheriff Charles Russell arrested him.
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West Virginia
Pomeroy
Charles L. Clutts
Huntington
W.va
Charles Russell
Pane Broken By Vandals
Halloween vandals broke a front window at the home of Mrs Mary Park and Mrs Susan Park in Middleport about 10 p m A stone shattered the glass grazed a table and nearly struck a lamp Police are investigating the incident tied to a recent vandalism spree a neighbor reported earlier rocks were thrown at her windows Mayor Sidney T Russell had warned parents would be held responsible for their children s misdeeds
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Middleport
Mary and
Susan Park
Parks
Sidney T. Russell
Racine Chapter OES Meeting Set for Monday Evening
Racine Chapter OES will hold its meeting at 8 p.m. Monday. Election of officers is on the agenda.
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Pomeroy — Racine
OES
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