Park Progress Praised By Ex Leader Of Group
Bruce Lloyd former president of the Middleport Park Association praised progress on the local park beside the municipal pool. He urged reviving park certificates to raise funds with firm contacts for contributions. The group plans shelter house and playgrounds next year with cement bills and a recent ice cream festival adding 200.91 in revenue to the treasury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Bruce Lloyd
Middleport Park Association
Lloyd
Curtis Jenkinson
Pearl Reynolds
Park Association
Carolyn Miller
Harlan Klees
Margaret Riley
London
Musicians’ Union
Middleport High School
Klees
C. L. Tannehill
C. F. Hibbs
Middleport Families Move and Social News Highlight
The Brauns and Krinkes plan to relocate after selling their Salem property with the Dairy Queen partnership. John Kokovitch and sons move from Niagara Falls to Ash Street. he works at Vanadium Corp. of America. W T Grueser, Middleport Chamber of Commerce president, is hospitalized for kidney illness. Howard Cozart visits from Ft Benning on leave after basic training. Numerous local families attended the Jones family reunion at Pleasant Ridge with potluck dinners and many relatives listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Braun
Salem
Ash St
Niagara Falls
Kokovitch
Vanadium Corp. of America
Mason County
W. T. Grueser
Middleport Chamber of Commerce
Meigs General Hospital
Willard VanMeter
Huntington
Howard Cozart
Ft. Benning
Cozart
Wahama High School
Paul Theiss
Paula
Carolyn Millivan
Richard Karr
Middleport
Jones
C. R. Karr
Pleasant Ridge
Carl Griffith
Edward Deffenbaugh
Ralph Eichinger
Frances Craig
Peggy Craig
Jack Fletcher
Floyd Griffith
William Griffith
Clarence Karr
Carl Smith
All of Columbus
Huber Brown
Charles Lytle
Susan
A. C
Pat) Jones
Bruce Lloyd
Linda Ours
Carolyn Milhoan
Dexter Cottage
Sidney T. Russell
Edgar Tuckerman
Karyl
Tommy
Athens
Robert Hayth
Donna Ruth Russell
Hilliards
Myrna Russell
Columbus
W. H. Juhling
Robert McElhinny
Hayths
Miss Russell
Russells
Vance Suffers Heart Attack In Middleport
C E Vance suffered a severe heart attack at his Palmer Street home Monday evening and was taken to Meigs General Hospital where family members say he is holding his own. Relatives summoned include Mrs Leah Whitlock Mrs William Yeanger Kent Mrs Raymond Sommers Ravenna and a son Don Vance. Mrs Vance had been visiting from Richmond Ind and returned home Monday.
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Middleport
C. E. Vance
Palmer St
Meigs General Hospital
Leah Whitlock
William Yeanger
Kent
Raymond Sommers
Ravenna
Don Vance
Vance
Richmond
Ind
Mrs. Audrey Koehler Joins Sunshine Circle
Sunshine Circle in Tuppers Plains welcomed Audrey Koehler as a new member during August at Mrs. Carrie Bahr home. Devotions led by Lucy Kim, opening prayer by Phyllis Rowan, and discussions on activities. Decisions postponed. Closing prayer by Kim. Hostess served refreshments for members and guest Lelah McLane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tuppers Plains
Audrey Koehler
Sunshine Circle
Carrie Bahr
Lucy Kim
Phyllis Rowan
Bahr
Kim
Lelah McLane
Rutland Mayor Fines Five During Weekend
Five persons were fined by Rutland Mayor F. E. Dunfee during the weekend. Marjorie First Lester Burford J D Dixon of Rutland. all fined $10 plus costs for disturbing the peace. Eleanor Thomas Steubenville fined $1 plus costs for running a traffic sign. Carl Morris Rutland fined $10 plus costs for reckless operation of a motor vehicle.
Raymond Cole Fined $30 on Two Counts
Raymond Coles, 37, of S Second Ave Middleport, pleaded guilty in Mayor C Fisher's court to leaving the scene of an accident and driving while under license suspension by the state patrol. He was fined $30 and costs on each count, jailed Monday, then paid and released.
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Middleport
Raymond Coles
S. Second Ave
State Patrol
C. C. Fisher
Coles
County residents buy fewer new cars in August report
POMEROY Meigs Countians purchased 57 new motor vehicles during August vs 90 in July according to the county automotive title office. Mrs. Virgil Brown notes 51 were passenger cars and six were trucks. Residents bought 218 used cars in August including 192 cars 18 trucks six school buses and two motorcycles.
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Pomeroy — Meigs
County Automotive Title Office
Virgil Brown
Pomeroy Social Notes Surprise Party Honors Bobby Burdette
Mrs Robert Burdette entertained with a surprise seventh birthday party for son Bobby. Sunday school classmates and many friends attended. Prizes went to Becky Radford Donna Smith Maria Crueser and Butch Lightfoot. Refreshments included a decorated cake cupcakes ice cream mints and drinks for the guests and relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Burdette
Bobby
Becky ‘Radford
Donna Smith
Maria Crueser
Butch Lightfoot
Juane
Janet Smith
Diana Weyersmiller
Connie
Judith Jor
Dean
Wayne Pullins
Marla Radford
Patricia Collins
Junior Dean
Marla Grueser
Billy
Mary Lou Radford
Jeff Folmer
Rose
Middleport Family Holds Labor Day Picnic At Grueser Home
A Labor Day gathering at Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Grueser on Grant Street brought together the Russell family daughters and their spouses, Roberta from Corning, Jay from Columbus, and numerous Rawlings and Miller relatives including Debbie and Don.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Labor Day
W. T. Grueser
Grant St
Alpha Russell
William Russell
Roberta
Corning
Robert Jay
Columbus
Edgar Allensworth
Robert Rawlings
Craig
Nancy Rawlings Thompson
Richard Rawlings
Vanco Family Reunion Held At Chickamauga Park
Gallipolis attendees included Kenneth Byer and family. Kenneth Lee Byer two months old was the youngest present. Also present were E. A. Vance and the Vance, Byer, North, Smith and Plymale families and relatives Debbie Jimmie Sharon Karen Helen Brumfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Gallipolis
Vanco
Kenneth Byer
Chickamauga Park
Kenneth Lee Byer
Charles Byer
Kenneth Byers
Charles Byers
E. A. Vance
Andy Vance
Roger
Richard
Sharon
Karen
H. E. Smith
John North
John North, Jr
Debbie
Jimmie
Helen Brumfield
Leslie Plymale
Memorial Service Planned by Evangeline Chapter OES
Evangeline Chapter Order of the Eastern Star will hold a memorial service and musical program Thursday evening. Mrs Emerson Jones W M announced. Refreshments will be served at the close of the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Evangeline Chapter
Order of Eastern Star
Emerson Jones
W.M
Millers Announce Birth of Third Daughter
Announcement of the birth of a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Jack Miller in Middleport born August 31. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Doyle Miller of Middleport and Mrs. Lesta Gothard of Columbus. I. E. Miller is the great grandfather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Jack Miller
Meigs County Republican Women Set 2 PM Officer Election
The Meigs County Republican Women's Club will meet at the county courtroom on Saturday at 2 p.m. to elect officers. Local members will gather to vote and discuss club affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meigs County
Republican Women’s Club
Clark couple win big at Washington County Gladioli Show
Mr and Mrs Earl Clark of near Tuppers Plains entered ten gladioli entries at the Washington County Fair show on Sunday. They earned four first place ribbons four second place awards and one third place award along with a rosette for the best spike of the show. Their gladioli activities were featured in The Messenger last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
Birthdays Observance Plans Set by Theodorus Council
Theodorus Council Daughters of America met at the IOOF hall Monday evening to plan the quarterly birthday observance for Sept 15. Councilor Mrs. Harry Stahl led the session as the charter was draped in memory of Verna Hendrix. Elizabeth Rathburn was reported ill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodorus Council, Daughters of America
IOOF
Harry Stahl
Verna Hendrix
Elizabeth Rathburn
Luncheon Hosted by Mrs Perry at Hotel Martin
Mrs. Sam Perry hosted a luncheon at the Hotel Martin on Monday. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. John McAllister of Gross Point Michigan Mrs H M Blankenship and Mrs Barrett Giles of Cattlettsburg Kentucky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Perry
Martin
John McAllister
Gross Point, Mich
H. M. Blankenship
Barrett Giles
Cattlettsburg, Ky
Birthday dinner honors Harry Saddler in Bridgeport
Mr and Mrs Bentz Wolfe hosted a Sunday dinner at their home to honor the birth day of Harry Saddler. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Saddler of Bridgeport, Mr and Mrs Elmer Johnson of Wheeling, Mrs William Baxter, and the hosts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bentz Wolfe
Harry Saddler
Saddler
Bridgeport
Elmer Johnson
Wheeling
W.va
William Baxter
Three-C Class to Host Chicken Supper at Rutland Methodist
The Three-C Class of the Rutland Methodist Church will sponsor a chicken supper in the church basement starting at 5 p.m. Friday. Proceeds support church programs and missions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rutland Methodist Church
Sacred Heart Guild to Meet Thursday Evening
A Sacred Heart Guild meeting previously announced for Thursday evening will be held on Thursday, Sept. 11, in the church auditorium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sacred Heart Guild
Pomeroy quiet title suit favors Thelma Campbell
The Meigs County Common Pleas Court has rendered a decision in favor of Thelma Barton Campbell in a quiet title suit against Mabel Hogue and others regarding property in Rutland Township.
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Pomeroy
Thelma Barton Campbell
Mabel Hogue
Meigs County Common Pleas Court
Rutland Township
Middleport Board Commends Staff for Ten School Projects
The Middleport Board of Education passed a resolution praising Superintendent L. W. McComas and staff for completing ten building and repair projects this summer. Estimated savings reach 20 000 to 25 000 dollars, with work including window sash, roofing, temperature control, furniture, lab tables, and heating upgrades. The board also discussed safe driving by students, rental of the Elementary building for a fall conference, and approved use of a school bus for out of district activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
L. W. McComas
Middleport Board of Education
Middleport Business and Professional Women’s Club
State Department of Education
Ohio State Patrol
Roy Tracy
Bruce Lloyd
R. E. Pratt Dies Suddenly At His Home
Robert Edgar Pratt 47 died Tuesday afternoon at his N Third Ave home after a coronary thrombosis. Funeral services set for Thursday at 2 p m at Rawlings Coats Funeral Home with Minister Fred I Gardner officiating. Interment Riverview Cemetery. He owned the Home Restaurant and co owned the Pomeroy Wine Store and is survived by Grace Ebersbach Pratt wife Ruth Powers daughter a granddaughter his mother Mrs Neva Pratt a sister Mrs June Roush Middleport and two brothers Ralph Canton Delno. He was preceded in death by L H Pratt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Robert Edgar Pratt
N. Third Ave
Rawlings-Coats
Riverview Cemetery
Fred I. Gardner
Church of Christ
Pomeroy
Grace Ebersbach Pratt
Ruth Powers
Neva Pratt
June Roush
Ralph
Delno
Canton
L. H. Pratt
Pomeroy Schools Report 902 Enrollment on First Day
Superintendent Charles S. Gibbs announced Pomeroy schools opened with 902 students, up from 850 last year. Central 203, Sugar Run 183, Junior High 245, Senior High 271. Senior High declined from 285 to 271.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Charles S. Gibbs
Central
Sugar Run
Epworth League Reunion Held at Forked Run Lake
The fifth annual Epworth League reunion of Forest Run Methodist Church was held Monday at Forked Run Lake. Hosmer Roush was named chairman and Mrs. Purley Karr secretary. Attendees included numerous local families and out of town guests.
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Pomeroy
Epworth League
Forest Run
Forked Run Lake
Hosmer Roush
Purley Karr
U. S. Nease
Fred Nease
David Nease
Brooks Sayre
Janet Rummel
Minersville
Woman Fractures Leg in Dayton Accident
Miss Oneta Hostuttle, daughter of Mr and Mrs Sherd Hostuttle, is confined to the Miami Hospital in Dayton with a fractured right leg. She had gone to Dayton to take employment when the accident occurred and will be unable to work for six weeks, according to word received by her parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oneta Hostuttle
Sherd Hostuttle
Miami Hospital
Dayton
Miss Hostuttle
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Middleport Social Notes
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