Community Corner: Longtime residents move to Lansing
Mr and Mrs John Scines relocate to Lansing with their daughter and son in law Roy and Mrs Scines reared six children in Middleport and he retired after 30 years with New York Central at Hobson yards. Essex, former Middleport schools chief now Akron leader, spoke at a World Teaching conference praising and critiquing global education funding and progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Scines
Lansing
Mich
Roy Roush
Paris
Iraq
India
Hong Kong
Thailand
Japan
Hawaii
Essex
Middleport
Akron
National Congress of Parents and Teachers
Annal World Confederation of Organizations of the Teaching Profession
England
Greece
United States
U. S
Russia
Europe
Ewington Couple Welcome Their Fifteenth Child
Mr and Mrs Ralph Barrett of Ewington announce the birth of a daughter their fifteenth child. The Barretts have three sets of twins among the 15 children in the family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Barrett
Ewington Area
Mr and Mrs Martin Essex Return From World Trip
Mr and Mrs Martin Essex have returned home after an around the world voyage with a stop in London. The couple noted they visited several cities and enjoyed the journey together.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs
Martin Essex
London
Middleport Personal News Includes Visits and Graduations
Middleport notes greet returning residents and visiting kin. William White and Cynthia Anne headed to Washington DC after time with Carl Gilmore and Louisville relatives. Judy Chase graduates Ohio University with relatives from Rutland and Washington in attendance. Columbus Ohio State Fair plans involve Bradbury family and several locals visiting with Kathryn Poindexter and Sadie Starkey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judy Chase
Clarence Chase
Rutland
Ohio University
Chase
Carl Gilmore
Carla Sue
Judson White
William White
Washington
Everett Bachner
Karen
Connie
Chillicothe
C. P. Bradbury
Mary Bradbury
Columbus
Robert Reibel
James Titus
George Daniels
Helen Offenberger
Ruth Blake
Orlando, Fla
Kathryn Poindexter
Sadie Starkey
Scouts Parents Meet in Middleport Troop 245
A meeting for parents of scouts in Troop 245 is set for 7 p.m. Monday at the Middleport scout hall. All parents of the boys are asked to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Cheese family visits Hulburts in Steubenville
Mr and Mrs Frank Cheese and family visited Rev and Mrs Warren Hulburt in Steubenville over the weekend. Hulburt’s son Bo has been accepted to the U S Merchant Marine Academy, appointed from many applicants, and can be reached at 4310 Cleveland Hall USMMA Kings Point NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Cheesebrew
Steubenville
Warren Hulburt
Hulburt
First Baptist Church
Cleveland Hall
Usmma
Kings Point
N.Y
Two Cars Collide on County Road 52 Near Vinton Meigs Line
Sheriff Robert Hartenbach said two cars driven by G E Verigan of Carpenter Route 1 and Carrie Lee Sheets of Harrisonville collided in the center of the road on a hill crest. No injuries or charges were reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Vinton-Meigs Line
Robert Hartenbach
G. E. Verigan
Carpenter
Party Planned For Big Bend Summer Cast
Big Bend Minstrel Association plans a fall party for summer musical cast members following a board meeting at Mrs. Robert Crow’s Syracuse home. Activities chair Bob Hoeflich will organize invitations, and storage space for costumes will be donated by Edward Stark for the group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Bend
Pomeroy
Big Bend Minstrel Association
Robert Crow
Syra
Bob Hoeflich
Orval Wiles
Edward Stark
Stark
Wiles
Ex-Employees Of Elberfelds Hold Fourth Annual Reunion
The fourth annual reunion of former Elberfeld Co. employees from 1930 to 1939 was held Wednesday at Rock Springs Fairgrounds with a picnic supper. Margaret Smith of Jenkins Ky traveled the farthest, and Amelia Reibel Jones received a prize from Alfred Elberfeld. The 1962 reunion is planned for late August at Mrs. Kelly Grueser’s home, with numerous attendees listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenna Davis
Dorthea McKenzie
Mildred Mankin
Gertrude Finlan
Amelia Reibel Jones
Stella Ebersbach
Nellie Sargent
Lucille Jesse
Faye Windermuth
Vivian Titus
Eleanor Robson
Thelma Lytle
Lenora Murray
Thurma Theis
Mildred Chapman
Bertha Reibel
Emma Ogdin
Genevieve Well
Carnie Grueser
Margaret Smith
Grace Holter
Norma Parker
Genevieve Schneider
Rev Owen Lasley 68 Dies in Middleport
The Rev Owen Lasley 68 of Monroeville a retired Baptist minister died. He was son of Mrs Birdin Lasley and the late Rev Thomas Lasley former pastor of Middleport First Baptist Church. Survived by his wife Elanor two sons Rev Meredith Lasley Zanesville and Rev Thomas Lasley Wakeman a brother Walter Ashley and sister Mrs Paul Hartley Loudenville. Funeral services were held at Brandon Baptist Church with burial in Brandon Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Owen Lasley
Monroeville
Birdin Lasley
Hayesville
Thomas Lasley
Middleport First Baptist Church
Elanor
Meredith Lasley
Zanesville
Wakeman
Walter
Ashley
Paul Hartley
Loudenville
Brandon Baptist Church
Brandon Cemetery
Meigs County Land Transfers
Meigs County records list transfers including Mike Floccari and Bessie Floccari to Ohio Power Co. of 48 acres in Salem Two and Robert R. Edwards and Lena Edwards to Ohio Power Co. of 105.15 acres in Salem Two. Other transfers include Farmers Bank to Botkins Grain and Feed Co. 3.66 acres in Sutton Two and multiple Racine, Olive and Middleport parcels among several individuals and corporations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike Floccari
Bessie Floccari
Ohio Power Co
Salem
Robert R. Edwards
Lena Marie Edwards
Farmers Bank and Saving Co
Botkins Grain and Feed Co
Sutton
Malinda Wilson
H. W. Roush
Racine
Clara M. Roush
Helen Banks
Eileen Stump
M. J
Metta Benedum
Loren Benedum
Glenda Benedum
Olive
Cecil R. Kimes
Elsa Kimes
Wilbur McDonald
Mary
McDonald
Ches
Mrs. McKay Honored At Bashan Family Picnic
Syracuse New York Mary Mc Kay of Bashan was honored on her birthday August 17 at Harris Fishing Camp. Hostesses were Mrs. Arthur Morarity and Mrs. Dick Harris. Attendees included Rex Donohoe Ray Pillion and son Jack Springfield and local residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syracuse
Mary McKay
Bashan
Harris
Arthur Morarity
Dick Harris
Rex Donohoe
Ray Pillion
Jack
Springfield
Connie
Larry
Marty
Billie Jean
Mary Lou Cundiff
Meigs County Marriage Licenses Recorded
Wayne H Harris aged 54 of Athens wed Helen Louise Dray aged 38 of Middleport. Arthur La Verne Kishbaugh aged 19 of Cincinnati tied to Shirley Ann Gilkey aged 19 of Middleport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne H. Harris
Athens
Helen Louise Dray
Middleport
Arthur la Verne Kishbaugh
Cincinnati
Shirley Ann Gilkey
Wiener Roast Planned by Syracuse Ladies Auxiliary
Syracuse The Ladies Auxiliary Fire Dept met at Village Hall with ten members and four guests. Ada Slack chaired. Eleanor Bahram resigned as secretary. A Wiener Roast at the local park was planned for Saturday at seven to honor Betty Theiss who moved to Groveport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syracuse
Ada Slack
Ladies Auxiliary Fire Dept
Eileen Clark
Phyllis
Betty Theiss
Groveport
Meigs Flower Show Plans in MIDDLEPORT OHIO Countywide event
Meigs County clubs plan a countywide flower show to be staged September 30 and October. A planning committee led by Mrs. Roy Holter met at the Titus home and outlined the class schedule. Location to be announced later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Holter
Howard Nolan
Willis McMurray
James Titus
Titus
Property Transfers Across Multiple Towns in Area
A series of commissions records conveyances and transfers of parcels and lots across Middleport Salisbury Letart Chester Salem Two Sutton Two Rutland Pomeroy and surrounding areas. Notable transfers include Katherine Moore and Harry Moore to Sybil Ebersbach and back, executor and trustee actions, and property swaps among numerous private parties and estates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katherine Jean Moore
Harry Moore
Sybil Ebersbach
Middleport
Harry S. Moore
Manning Webster
Margaret Hysell Russell
James B. O’brien
Roberta C. O’brien
Salisbury
Lester L. Roush
Ruth Roush
Ralph Simester
Agnes Simester
Chester
Wille Coleman
C. W. Bright
Lola Bright
Salem
Jack Adams
Pearl Adams
Ralph Larry O’brien
Phyllis C. O’brien
Letart
Antiquity
Oscar L. Badgley
Robert C. Hartenbach
Wilbert McClain
Neva L. Bolyyard
Neva L. Mowery
Clayton Bolyard
Neva L. Bolyard
Rutland Garden Club Plans Convention Delegation
The Rutland Garden Club welcomed two new members Mrs J F Radcliffe and Mrs C E Bishop and accepted the resignation of Mrs Floyd Thomas at a meeting hosted by Mrs Cecil Bolin in Langsville. The club planned a delegation to attend the state convention in Athens on Sept 7 8 and discussed floral arrangements for the luncheon and banquet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rutland
Athens
Rutland Garden Club
Cecil Bolin
Langsville
J. F. Radcliffe
C. E. Bishop
Floyd Thomas
Robert Canaday
Fortnight Club Dinner Held in Parkersburg
The Fortnite Club hosted a Wednesday dinner at the Chancellor Hotel in Parkersburg West Virginia. Attendees included Mrs. George Dallas, Mrs. Gerald Anthony, Mrs. John Fultz, Mrs. Richard Owen, Mrs. Lee Smith, Mrs. Henry Null, Mrs. Robert Mills, Mrs. Jack Bachner, Mrs. Robert Tewksbury, Mrs. Raymond Klees, Miss Carol Bachtel, Miss Anna Howell, and Mrs. William Walters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Fortnite Club
Chancellor Hotel
Parkersburg
W. Va
George Dallas
Gerald Anthony
John Fultz
Richard Owen
Lee Smith
Henry Null
Robert Mills
Jack Bachner
Robert Tewksbury
Raymond Klees
Carol Bachtel
Anna Howell
Wiliam Walters
Plan Rummage Sale At Sacred Heart Church
The Catholic Women's Club of the Sacred Heart Church schedules a rummage sale September 6 to 8 in the church auditorium. It starts at 9 a.m. each day. Residents may arrange clothing pickup by contacting Mrs. Charles Radford or Mrs. John Mitch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Catholic Women’s Club
Sacred Heart Church
Charles Radford
John Mitch
Two Men Fined in Meigs County Court
Meigs County Judge Emmet W. Peoples fined two defendants. George L. Smith paid 10 dollars plus costs on intoxication charges while Rena L. Fitch paid 5 dollars plus costs for driving without a license.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Meigs County
Emmet W. Peoples
George L. Smith
Rena L. Fitch
Garden Club Plans Athens Convention and Local Projects
Wildwood Garden Club met at Mrs. Paul Fisher’s home with 18 members. They discussed the POMEROY-A convention in Athens September 7-8, ribbon duties for lunch and dinner hostesses, and a completed sign for Gilmore Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Athens
Wildwood Garden Club
Paul Fisher
Karl Grueser
William Fisher
David Nease
Hiram Fisher
Homer Holter
Gilmore Cemetery
Farewell Party Honors Dorothy Scott Walker
A farewell dinner for Dorothy Scott Walker, who departs for Fort Frank Germany on Sept 10, was held at Crows Steak House. She will join husband T Sgt M S Walker overseas for three years. Attendees included members of the 1947 Middleport High School graduating class in Meigs County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Dorothy Scott Walker
Frankfort
Germany
Crows Steak House
Middleport High School
Meigs County
Anna Howell
Nona Storey
Joan Morris
Wilma Parker
Clara Bell Riley
Sarah Owen
POMEROY PERSONALS
Miss Mildred Stockton Miss Marilyn Stockton and Mr and Mrs John Watson vacationing in Georgia. They will visit Sp 4 Ralph Bernard stationed at Fort Stewart Georgia resident of Coolville. Carl Arbaugh and daughter returned to Pittsburgh after visiting here with the C D Frecker family. Mrs Thomas Kelly of Marietta arrives to spend the weekend. Mr and Mrs Kelly and Mr and Mrs Vincent Dabo will be at Mrs John Smith Sr s home in Middleport to observe Mr Dabo s birthday anniversary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildred Stockton
Marilyn Stockton
John Watson
Georgia
Ralph Bernard
Fort Stewart
Bernard
Coolville
Carl Arbaugh
Pittsburgh
C. D. Frecker
Thomas Kelly
Marietta
Kelly
Vincent Dabo
John Smith
Middleport
Mr. Dabo
Mrs Nancy Siders Admitted After Cerebral Hemorrhage
Middleport Mrs Nancy Siders of 860 Logan Street was admitted to Meigs General Hospital Wednesday after suffering a cerebral hemorrhage. The Middleport emergency squad transported her from her residence at 3 44 p m. to the hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Siders
Logan St
Meigs General Hospital
Dleport
Syracuse Boosters Seek Ticket Funds Donated by Sept 3
William Hayes president of the Syracuse Mine ville Baseball Boosters requests all tickets and funds belonging to the organization be turned over to Mrs. Iris Baker or Mrs. Betty Hayes by September 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syracuse
William Hayes
Syracuse-Minersville Baseball Boosters
Iris Baker
Betty Hayes
Suit Dismissed in Meigh County Court
James B. O'Brien filed a money claim against H. E. Boney in Meigh County Common Pleas Court but the suit has been dismissed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
James B. O’brien
H. E. Boney
Meigh County Common Pleas Court
State Officer To Visit District Mason Meeting
Chester Ohio hosts a Sept 9 visit by Grand Master Charles H. Strayer of Toledo for the 12th district officers meeting at Shade River Lodge 453. The event runs 5 pm lodge session 5:30 pm district officers with president Dale Burcham, dinner at Chester Elementary School, plus entertainment, open to Master Masons and their ladies.
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Chester
Ohio
Charles H., Strayer
Toledo
Shade River Lodge
Oscar L. Leonard
Chester Lodge
Dale Burcham
Proctorville
Leonard
Pomeroy
Joy Kautz
Nancy Baum
J. B. Hall
Ironton
Hines Family Moves and Social Visit Details
Roger and Barbara Donovan Hines plan to move from Cleveland to Gallipolis where Roger will work as a laboratory technician at Holzer Hospital. They visited with Dr and Mrs J H Donovan who are remodeling on Lincoln Hill Road while juggling moving tasks. An emergency appendectomy for Dr Donovan slowed the Will property move as guests enjoyed photos, flowers, a gift exchange, and refreshments hosted by Mrs Jacob Turner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roger
Barbara Donovan Hines
Gallipolis
Cleveland
Holzer Hospital
Hines
J. H. Donovan
Lincoln Hill Road
Judy and Joan Hewetson Head for New York Vacation
Judy and Joan Hewetson depart for Columbus then board trains to New York City for a vacation. Accompanying them are their aunt Mrs. Alice Thomas of Columbus and grandmother Mrs. T. L. Hewetson of Lancaster. Ed Howell, patient at Meigs General Hospital, marks his birthday Friday while hospitalized again for the third time in weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judy
Joan Hewetson
T. A. Hewetson
Columbus
New York City
Alice Thomas
T. L. Hewetson
Lancaster
Hewetson
Ed Howell
Meigs General Hospital
Pom eroy Elementary School Opens to Public Tour Planned
Principal Ralph Spencer guides a cook's tour of Pom eroy's new elementary school. An open house is tentatively set for early October to allow public inspection. Some kitchen equipment and Spanish red curtains for the auditorium are delayed, postponing the event briefly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Spencer
Pomeroy
Cook
Masons visit Shade River Lodge district meeting in Chester
Shade River Lodge No 453 hosts the 12th district officers association meeting with Charles H Strayer Ohio grand master visiting. In Middleport Mrs Marjorie Walburn is blamed as the culprit behind humorous sketches at the Busy Bee Class First Baptist Church party honoring birthday anniversaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport Way
Marjorie Walburn
Busy Bee
First Baptist Church
Dana Hamm
Walburn
Lakin Youth Flees In Car Recaptured
James Hardesty sixteen, escapee from Lakin Institute, was recaptured after a car chase in Belpre. Officer James Soulsby pursued him near the Second Ward firehouse, with help from Ohio Highway Patrol, Middleport, Belpre, and Athens police, ending when he was apprehended after a missed turn toward Parkersburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hardesty
Belpre
James Soulsby
Pomeroy
Albert Martin
Condor Sr
Soulsby
Second Ward
Ohio Highway Patrol
Middleport
Ike Neal
Athens
Parkersburg
Birth of Michael Kenneth Harris Named for Anaheim Couple
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Harris of Anaheim Calif announce the birth of a son Michael Kenneth their first child Grandparents include Mr and Mrs Dick Harris Mrs Margaret Donohue Portland and Ray Ward East Liverpool Great grandparents are J C McKay Bashan Charles Cochran Portland Ed Ward and Jake Van Meter Stiversville
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syracuse
Richard Harris
Anaheim
Calif
Michael Kenneth
Dick Harris
Local
Margaret Donohue
Portland
Ray Ward
East Liverpool
J. C. McKay
Bashan
Charles Cochran
Ed Ward
Jake van Meter
Stiversville
Burning Mountain coal mine smolders near Wilkes-Barre
A coal mine near Wilkes Barre Pennsylvania has a smoldering fire dating back 75 years. The site is known locally as Burning Mountain and continues to emit smoke from underground coal fires.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkes Barre
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