Science Teacher Hired as Middleport High School Instructor
Warner Morgan of Brandenburg Kentucky has been officially hired as science teacher at Middleport High School completing all teaching assignments. Superintendent L W McComas announced the hire after board approval at the regular meeting. Morgan, a Fairmont State College graduate, moved his family to Syracuse temporarily due to housing. The board also discussed adult driver education if a class forms, roof repairs, and coal for winter heating with the superintendent authorized to finalize details.
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Middleport
Warner Morgan
Brandenburg, Ky
Middleport Board of Education
Fairmont State College
W. Va
Warner
Syracuse
Pomeroy Schools Report Small Enrollment Rise
Superintendent Charles Gibbs announced 850 students attended the first day in Pomeroy, up 14 from 836 in 1956 and higher than 835 in 1955. High school enrollment totaled 285 with 116 sophomores 91 juniors and 78 seniors.
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Pomeroy
Charles Gibbs
Pomeroy Schools
Gibbs
Central Grade School
Sungar Run
Doan's Pills Promote Quick Relief for Bladder Irritation
Doan's Pills ease bladder irritations and back and muscle pains with a mild diuretic effect. The ad claims fast relief for restless nights and discomfort from overexertion, urging readers to try the new economy size for savings.
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Doan
Adv
Heiner Rites Held Tuesday
A large delegation from First Presbyterian Church attended the funeral of Mrs. Lawrence Heiner at Chase funeral home in Rutland Tuesday. The Rev. Howard E. Ruppelt led the service with a theme on God’s Partner. Mrs. Heiner, an elder and longtime teacher of the Whatsoever Class, chaired the centennial anniversary history committee. Honorary pallbearers included session members J. H. Grate and Clinton Fisher, active pallbearers included Edward Thomas and James Clatworthy.
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Middleport
First Presbyterian Church
Lawrence Heiner
Chase Funeral Home
Rutland
Howard E. Ruppelt
J. H. Grate
Clinton Fisher
John Fultz
Leland Brown
Judson White
Robert Tewksbury
J. P. Joachim
Clifford Steele
Floyd Carmack
Susan Park
Fanie Erlewine
J. E. Harley
Edward Thomas
Jack Sharpneck
Co-County Workers In Welfare Department
James Clatworthy
G. Kennedy
Watter France
Deputy Clerk Releases August Title Office Summary
Joyce Kennedy deputy clerk of courts released Meigs County Title Office monthly figures for August. Issued 747 titles 313 notices of lien 220 memorandum titles 192 cancellations 268 applications and assignments and six duplicates. Total fees collected were 1158 with county share 877.35 and state share 280.65.
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Pomeroy
Joyce Kennedy
Meigs County
Letart Falls Community Notes On Family Visits
Letart Falls residents share weekend visits as Mr and Mrs Andrew Cross travel from Letart to Racine and Mason relatives gather at homes of Yeager Marr and Powell. Don H Powell enjoys two week vacation from Columbus with parents H B Powell and Mrs Hayman. Other locals include Don Powell and Tommy Beegle traveling to Catskills and Lakes trips. Emma Hayman and Clara Fisher also mentioned in caregiving and visits.
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George Cummins
Jack Stewart
Mason
Andrew Cross
Arch Yeager
Letart
Floyd Norris
Homer Jace
Racine
Grady Craig
Sherry
Robert Learned
Faye
Junction City
Leonard Lewis
Tommy
John Marr
Lewis Miller
Don H. Powell
Columbus
H. B. Powell
Gerald Hayman
Masn
Don Hayman
Bethesda Naval Hospital
Washington
Samuel Kaiser
Erwin Kaiser
James
Betty Kaiser
William Mitchell
Ted Hayman
Mitchells
Billy Cross
Lawrence Bolser
Catskill Mountains
Clair Athey
Ada Ward
Vida Allenworth
Julie Gray
Luella Bradbury
Robert Ball
Bobby
Rodney
Mary Farley
Burdell Bradbury
Bruce
Urbana
Jinx Farley
Phillip Mangum
Jim Bradbury
Earl Snyder
Larry
Charles Camick
Wellston
David Matthews
Wilford Taylor
Coshoeton
Middleport Personal News Highlights Local Visits
Mr. and Mrs. John Frederick Fultz and daughter Anita Marie return from a vacation trip visiting Washington DC Williamsburg Jamestown Va Trenton N J New York City Cape Cod West Point Annapolis and Boston. Mrs Hope Parker and two children of Zanesville were guests of her sister Mrs Dwight Wallace and family.
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John Frederick Fultz
Anita Marie
Washington, D. C
Williamsburg
Jamestown
Hope Parker
Zanesville
Dwight Wallace
Milton Hood
Sam Turner
Ashland
Hood
Josie Turner
Laurel Cliff
William Hamrich
Gallipolis
Clinton Fisher
Hamrich
Ohio University
Celanese Corporation of America
Edward Stiles
Nina
Roger
Elias Stiles
Rocksprings
Raymond Gooch
Two Marriage Licenses Issued In Meigs County
POMEROY marriage licenses issued in Meigs County Probate Court record two unions. James R. Shields 19 laborer of Wadsworth and Pauletta Irene Rockhold 18 of Reedsville wed. Erwin W. Cain 41 bricklayer of Hockingport and Levanda Matheny 42 of Reedsville wed.
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Pomeroy
Meigs County
James R. Shields
Wadsworth
W. R
Dorothy Deter Shields
Pauletta Irene Rockhold
Reedsville
D. B
Norma Pifer Rockhold
Erwin W. Cain
Hockingport
Floyd
Laura Bise Cain
Levanda Matheny
Phillip
Bertha Root Matheny
Kyger Kyger Birth Day Picnic at Mrs Rupe Home
A picnic dinner at the home of Mrs. Mary Rupe celebrated her 84th birthday on August 23. Numerous relatives and friends attended including the Rupe, Sisson, Woodall, Wilcox, and Mangum families. Several visitors and travelers were noted, with Mary B. Sisson listed among attendees.
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Floyd Rumfield
Ran Might
Claude Rupe
Arthur Rupe, Jr
Peanut Butter Surpasses Beefsteak in Calories Protein
One pound of peanut butter provides more calories protein minerals and vitamins than a pound of beefsteak, highlighting its nutritional edge. The comparison emphasizes peanut butter as a dense energy source for meals and snacks.
Tommy Woods Eight Birthday Party Observed at Minersville Home
Tommy Woods celebrated his eighth birthday Monday with a party at his parents home in Minersville. cake and ice cream were served and guests enjoyed games and favors. numerous relatives and friends attended from area families including the Stewarts Imbodens Pierces and Moores.
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Pomeroy
Tommy Woods
Keith Woods
Minersville
Teresa Moore
Trena Moore
Michael
Diana Rose
Keith
Robin Phalin
Connie Sue
Sammy Gibbs
Bill Jewell
Rudy
Rollie Stewart
Brenda
Mary Lynn Woods
Dianne Stewart
Patty
Mary Ann Harris
Robbie
Charlotte
Lilly Imboden
Lynn
Edith
Charlene
Nona Stewart
Jeff Davis
Jon
Terry
Tony Pierce
Tonnie
Ben Bachtel
Freddie
Cathy
Harold
Debbie Wolfe
Penny Sue
Pamela Moore
Bill Harris
Harold Davis
Wilbur Imboden
Ross Stewart, Jr
Clinton Pierce
Stars Favor Early Afternoon Push For Birthday Growth
The text urges pushing major objectives vigorously in the early to mid afternoon when people are cooperative. It predicts supportive influences for the upcoming year, with four months of coordinated effort likely yielding excellent financial and job results. Personal relations should prosper except for brief November and February periods.
Letart Falls WSCS Plans Friday Meetings at Community Hall
The Letart Falls Methodist Church Women’s Society will hold a meeting Friday at 6 30 p m at the Community Hall. An official church board session follows at 7 30 p m. Local visitors include Homer Roush and daughter from Akron staying with Gordon family. Louise Roberts returns to Brooklyn N Y after vacation. Andrew Cross family and Joyce Checkner attend Ohio State Fair. Col Lynn Roberts from Redwood California departs to visit cousin Harry Roberts in Cincinnati.
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Letart Falls
WSCS
Homer Roush
Akron
Gordon
Louise Roberts
Brooklyn
N. Y
Andrew Cross
Joyce Checkner
Col
Lynn Roberts
Redwood
Calif
Harry Roberts
Cincinnati
Eskimos Don't Swim In Frigid Waters
Eskimos born and raised near icy seas rarely learn to swim due to the extreme cold of the water. The note explains how harsh climates shape daily skills and safety practices.
Angora Rabbits and Their Wool Valued in Textile Trade
Angora rabbit wool is prized for its long soft fibers, luster, and fineness. The material commands attention in textile markets due to its distinctive texture and warmth.
Blood drive urged to save Meigs County program
Meigs County blood officials warn the Red Cross blood program is in danger as donations lag. They call for a record 150 pints at the Pom eroy Junior High School bloodmobile on Thursday September 12 from noon to 6 p.m. to restore funds support and prevent loss of benefits.
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Pomeroy
Meigs County
Red Cross
Meigs
Pomeroy Junior High School
Middleport Garden Club installs officers in meeting
Middleport Garden Club installed new officers led by president Mrs J E Harley with vice president Mrs Harry Chesher secretary Mrs John Zerkle and treasurer Mrs W H Juhling. Miss Ethel Garland of Twilight Garden Club gave corsages and Mrs Malcolm Roller hosted. A regional conference is set for Sept 25 at Middleport High School.
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Middleport
Middleport Garden Club
Ethel Garland
Twilight Garden Club
Pomeroy
Malcolm Roller
J. E. Harley
Harry Chesher
John Zerkle
W. H. Juhling
Miss Garland
Roller
James S. Titus
St. Francis
Chesher
Richard Gress
Local families share holiday weekend visits and moves
Columbus residents Bristol Bonnell and family joined grandparents Rodney and wife for a weekend visit then returned home. Parkersburg guest H A Preston stayed with son G E Preston, with Bob Preston in attendance. Navy enlistment for Robert T Hennessy follows high school graduation. Jackson area family news includes Sgt Max Lambert and wife moving to a new home from Chillicothe, with Libbeys visiting from Phoenix. Squirrels hunting noted among the gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Bonnell
Paula
David
Columbus
Debbie
Rodney Downing
H. A. Preston
Parkersburg
G. E. Preston
Bob Preston
Robert T. Hennesy
Middleport High School
U. S. Navy
Harry Mills
Jackson
Max Lambert
Lambert
Lamberts
Chillicothe
Hugh Libbey
Phoenix
Ariz
Elmer Burns
Demare Burns
Ronnie
Joan
Robert
Belpre Couple Welcome Newborn Son David Ray
Mr. and Mrs Ray Hines of Belpre announce the birth of a son David Ray on August 31. Grandparents are Mrs Marie Chapman and Mr and Mrs Willard Hines with great grandparents Mr and Mrs Charles Wood and Mr and Mrs Cleland Hines.
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Pomeroy
Ray Hines
Belpre
David Ray
Marie Chapman
Willard Hines
Charles Woode
Chester
Cleland Hines
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Supt
L. W. McComas
Bruce Lloyd
Paul Smart
Lowell Probasco
Paul Davis
Harold E. Hubbard
Charlie
Cleland
W. Main
Ella Mlentiy
Walgreen
Stglen
E.main ST
Pomeroy, Ohio
Picken’s
Mason, W. VA
Dick Blosser
State ST
Kyger
G. G. Werner
Bill
Bud Blake
Lester
Pomeroy Women’s News
W. R. Davis
Ways and Means
Childrens Home
Tuttle
Davis
Ernest Powell
Legion Home
Richard Young
Well
Athens
Ben Neutzling
Harry Houdashelt
John Chase
Frank Cheesebrew
Cheesebrew
Gerald Wildermuth
C. F. Tompkins
Jed Webster, Sr
Harold Smith
Albert Young
Allen C. Hill
George Mowery
Anna
Kate Ebersbach
Neutzling
Erma Smith
Ernest Lallance
Ruth Thornton
Frances Beards
Wildermuth
Tompkins
George Hackett, Sr
Charles Sauer
Edna Clark
Jessie Curtis
Clara Paulsen
Leona Story
Lucille Story
Belva Willard
Ada Hoskins
Struble
Danny Struble
Drew Webster Post
Boys State
Lallance
Beards
Sauer
Hackett
Cedric Clark
Eloise Hayes
Gena Casci
Women’s
Middleport Area
Mary Burns
Liverpool
Robert Turner
Bucyrus
Joe Turner
Grace Kelly
Stewart Granger
Rory Calhoun
Dale Robertson
Allyson
Joan Collins
Gene Tierney
Ward Bond
Charlie Grapewin
Liberty
Ohio
Man With the Golden Arm
Frank Sinatra
Kim Novak
Pomeroy Bend Theatres
Old MacDonald
Marjorie Main Parker Fennelly
Gloria Talbott
John Smith
Red Skelton
Vivian Blaine
Janet Blair
Jay C. Flippen
Temple
Randolph Scott
Richard Boone
Maureen O'Sullivan
Hartley & Bennett
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