Road Work Costs Hit 1957 1958 Meigs County
Ohio Highways Director Charles M. Noble reports Meigs County paving costs totaling about 488 000 for 1957 and 1958 with 46 percent of the county’s miles resurfaced. Planned 1958 projects include Route 338 seal treatment for 20.86 miles at 20 000, Route 7 resurfacing of 2.24 miles at 50 000, and Route 680 resurfacing of 13.06 miles at 139 000.
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Middleport
George A. Meinhart
Meigs County
Hobson
Middleport Area News Briefs Highlight Travel and Local Moves
Middleport residents report visitors from Charleston and Mason with trips to Florida and St Petersburg. Local families relocate from S Second Ave to the French property. Garden club delegates plan the September Ohio convention in Bowling Green. Community clergy announce school openings and vacation reports with church events and visits across Kentucky Tennessee and Germantown areas.
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Resener Zeiher
Charleston
Meigs
Second Ave
George Hackett
Findlay
Hackett
Frieda Faehnle
J. E. Harley
John Kincaid
James Titus
Ohio Association of Garden Clubs
Bowling Green
C. E. Vance
Meigs General Hospital
C. Raymon Konkright
Heath Methodist Church
Middleport
Konkright
Nelsonville Methodist Church
Springfield
F. M. Wentz
Konkrights
Kentucky
Brooksville
Clos
Germantown
F. I. Gardner
Middleport Church
Tenn
Milligan College
Johnson City
Corner Restaurant Relocates to Cheshire
The Corner Restaurant long run by Marie Steiner moves from S Third Locust in Middleport to Cheshire. Steiner reportedly bought the new property where the restaurant will operate now in the former Fred Shifler property previously Simon's Market after years in business.
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Middleport
Marie Steiner
S., Third and Locust
Cheshire
Canasta Club Meets at Mrs Gardner Mankin Home
Mrs Gardner Mankin hosted the bi monthly canasta gathering at her home on Wednesday evening. Winners were Mrs Don McKenzie Mrs Gerald Grueser Mrs Eugene Tripplett and Mrs Richard Finlan with Mrs Herman Ohlinger taking the door prize. Refreshments followed the games.
Pomeroy Area Church Directory Listings
A compiled list of church names with pastors and weekly services including Sunday School times, morning worship, evening services, and midweek meetings across Pomeroy and surrounding communities. Notable entries include Syracuse EUB, Rutland Church of Christ, First Baptist Wellston, and Seventh Day Adventist with service times and leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bradford
Rutland Church of the Nazarene
Harold Klinger
NYPS
Rutland Church of Christ
John Buckley
Christian Endeavor
Kingsbury
Rev. Williams
Gallipolis
Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
C. W. Proffitt
Columbia Chapel
Edmond Life
Syracuse
Zion Church of Christ
Ronnie Eggleton
Carpenter Baptist
A. T. Biddle
Rutland First Baptist
Church of the Nazarene
Roy K. Williams
Bridal Shower Honors Mrs Jordan at Ball Home
Mrs. William Jordan formerly Una Gearhart was guest of honor at a bridal shower hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Allen Ball with Miss Linda Moore and Miss Rita Ball assisting. Prizes went to Mrs. Minnie Jay Mrs. Marlene Wilson and Mrs. Carl Moore. Gifts and refreshments showcased pink and white streamers and pink umbrellas.
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William Jordan
Una Gearhart
Allen Ball
Linda Moore
Rita Ball
Minnie Jay
Marlene Wilson
Carl Moore
Dorothy Smith
Darlene
Mabel Moore
Knights Plan Visit To Area Pythian Lodges
Local Knights of Pythias announce road trips to area lodges for the Pythian rally and Grand Lodge convention. A 7 15 departure from the K of P Hall is planned for Wilkesville Lodge with transport arranged at the hall.
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Middleport
Knights of Pythias
Pythian
Grand Lodge
John W. Kincaid
Fides Lodge
Wilkesville Lodge
K of P
OES Observes Friends Night in Pomeroy
Pomeroy Chapter Order of the Eastern Star held Friends Night with Marie Curd and Harry P. Smith presiding. Plans set to practice Sept. 25 for an October initiation. Invitations read for other chapters Sept dates. Ruth Crumrine dinner note for Oct 29 Cincinnati discussed. officers to attend grand chapter in Cincinnati the week of Oct 24. Dessert served by Ruth Massar and others.
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Pomeroy
Order of Eastern Star
Temple
Marie Curd
Harry P. Smith
Worthhy
Gallipolis
Mt. Olive
Harrisonville
Athens
Chesshire
Valley
Ruth Crumrine
Netherland Hilton
Cincinnati
Wilkesville Bean Dinner Hosts 90th Year Celebration
The 90th annual Wilkesville Bean Dinner will fill Veterans Memorial Park on Saturday with singing, dancing and instrumental music. About 4000 are expected as political candidates mingle but campaigning is banned by Legion rules. Sponsored by Joseph Freeman Post American Legion and Legion Auxiliary, it is Ohio's oldest bean dinner.
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Wilkesville
Veterans Memorial Park
Legion
Joseph Freeman Post
American Legion
The
Legion Auxiliary
Ohio
Light Rain Favors Opening Day Hunters
A light rain began around 2 15 a m and drew local hunters to the woods for the opening of squirrel season. Several weeks of scouting produced favored hunting spots as nimrods discussed feeding grounds for squirrels. Many former Meigs Countians returned from other states for the opening day.
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Middleport
United Methodist Church Board Meets Monday Evening
The official board will meet at 7 45 pm Monday at the church. At 7 15 pm the commissions will meet at the church, announced Rev Eugene Brown the pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
The
United Methodist Church
Eugene Brown
Society to Meet Pomeroy at First Baptist Church
The Women’s Missionary Society of the First Baptist Church will gather at 7 30 Tuesday evening at the church. New Mexico is listed as the fourth largest of the 48 states but has only 155 square miles of surface water.
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Pomeroy
Women’s ‘Missionary Society of the First Baptist Church
New Mexico
OES Plans Initiation and Friends Night Observed
Racine Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star met at the temple to announce friends night for Oct. 13. Ada Nease and Arthur Nease presided as officers. a flag was dedicated and Harriet Neigler read aloud. Members will attend Racine Methodist Church on Sept. 1 at 10 45 a.m. Past officers will be honored in October and a rummage sale is set for Oct. 19 and 20. Refreshments were served by Maxine Wingett and Naomi Brinker.
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Dale W. Strump
Grand Domain of
Ohio
Kincaid
Brad Wolfe
Naomi Lodge
Gallipolis
Southeastern Ohio
Murray City
Snow Fork Lodge
James Hollenbaugh
Nelsonville
Grand Lodge
C. C. Stump
Pomeroy
Racine
Order of Eastern Star
Ada Nease
Arthur Nease
Harriett Neigler
Cora Webb
Star Point
Martha
Racine Methodist Church
Maxine Wingett
Naomi Brinker
Women’s Association Plans Fall Schedule at Church
Group 2 of the Women’s Association of First Presbyterian Church will start fall activities Monday night at the church. Miss Margaret Sauer will lead the devotional period and Mrs. William Ohlinger will present program material. Hostesses for the social hour include Mrs. Floyd Carmack, Mrs. Mary Steele, Mrs. Kathryn Poin dexter, Miss Sauer, and Mrs. C. T. Shumaker.
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Middleport
Women’s Association of
First Presbyterian Church
Margaret Sauer
William Ohlinger
Floyd Carmack
Mary Steele
Kathryn Poindexter
Sauer
C. T. Shumaker
Jolly Club entertains at Mrs Woodard home
Mrs Albert Woodard entertained the Jolly Club at her home on Wednesday. Mrs Wilbur Haning, president, led a short business session and Mrs Jean Evans contributed a traveling prize won by Mrs Charles Strauss. Refreshments followed and the October meeting will be at Mrs John Leifheit’s home.
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Pomeroy
Albert Woodard
Jolly Club
Wilbur Haning
Jean Evans
Charles Strauss
John Leifheit
Women's Club Meeting Plans Potluck and Grab Bag
The Second Ward Women's Club will meet Tuesday at 6 30 PM at the ward house for a potluck supper and meeting Members should bring articles for a grab bag
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Pomeroy
Second Ward
Alumni Football Game Set For Middleport Stadium Tomorrow
Final plans finish for the Middleport Pomeroy Alumni football game at Middleport stadium with an 8 p.m. kickoff Saturday. MAA officers oversee gate and advance sales while sponsors offer refreshment stands booster badges and band music. Weather options include postponement or cancellation for rain.
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Middleport Stadium
Middleport
Middleport - Pomeroy
Middleport Athletic Association
John Krawsczyn
Roller Drug
Dutton Drug Store
Stark Drug Store
John Young
Pomeroy
Curtis Jenkinson
Pearl St
Krawscyza
MAA
George Dallas
District Health Meet at Lake Hope to Discuss Man Diseases
Mrs W A Morgan Meigs County contact chairman announces a district health conference at Lake Hope on September 25. The topic Annual Diseases Affecting Man features a panel discussion and talks by resource people on community health. Counties Meigs Licking Fairfield Perry Hocking Vinton Jackson Lawrence Athens and Gallia comprise the district. The meeting runs 10 a m to 3 p m with lunch reservations due by September 19.
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Ohio Rural Health Council
Lake Hope
Hospital To Receive Flowers
POMEROY A schedule for delivering flowers to Meigs General Hospital was set after the Sew-Rite Sewing Club met. The club reported on an ice cream social and voted contributions to the Salvation Army and the Pomeroy Emergency Squad. The traveling prize went to Mrs. Calvin Simpson. Mrs. Harvey VanVranken is ill.
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Pomeroy
Meigs General Hospital
Ground Observers’ Corps
Donald Mullen
Salvation Army
Dayton Strickland
Calvin Simpson
Harvey VanVranken
William Ware
Edward Wells
Strickland
Donald Collins
Willard Boyer
Charles Hoffman
Middleport area church service schedule highlights
The list details weekly worship times for multiple churches in Middleport including Church of Christ with minister Fred I Gardner. Heath Methodist led by C Raymon Konkright. First Baptist under Warren Hulbert. Presbyterian led by H E Ruppelt. Nazarene with Robert Palmer. Mt Moriah Baptist under N D Borden. Pentecostal led by B R Barrett. Services cover Bible school morning worship evening sermons and midweek activities with baptisms and choir rehearsals.
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Church of Christ
Fred I. Gardner
Lord
Jesus
Church
Heath Methodist
C. Raymon Konkright
Stewardship of Life
WSCS
First Baptist
Warren Hulburt
Church Council
Priscilla
Gerald Anthony
First Presbyterian
H. E. Ruppelt
Church of the Nazarene
Robert Palmer
Craig's Landing
Middleport
Mt. Moriah Baptist
N. D. Borden
Pentecostal
B. R. Barrett
O E Casto Dies at 75 in Pomeroy
Okey Elmore Casto aged 75 died Thursday evening at Meigs General Hospital. He leaves four brothers Clare of Liberty West Virginia John of Ripley West Virginia Clairmont of Evans West Virginia and Orville of Missouri and a sister Mrs Shirley Holton of Minersville who lived with him. Funeral services set for 2 p.m. Thursday at Ewing Funeral Home with call anytime. Burial in Gilmore Cemetery at Minersville.
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Pomeroy — Okey Elmore Casto
Meigs General Hospital
Clare
Liberty
W.va
John
Ripley
Clairmont
Evans
Orville
Missouri
Shirley Holton
Minersville
Ewing
Gilmore Cemetery
PTA Plans Meeting at Pomeroy Grade School
The Racine PTA schedules its first session of the new school year at 7 30 Monday evening at the grade school. During the program hour teachers and parents will be introduced and parents invited to tour the school rooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PTA
Pomeroy
Racine Pta
187 Veterans File For Korean Bonus
A Vinton County project paid 187 Korean Conflict bonus claims totaling $42,998.42. Average per claim was $229.94 with 111 Army 41 Navy and 35 Air Force claims. Filing deadline remains December 31, 1958.
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McArthur
Vinton County
Ri Vets
Vinton County Kivers
Daughter Is Born Amanda Lu Ellen Roush
Mr and Mrs James E Roush of Pomeroy announce the birth of a daughter Amanda Lu Ellen at Schaeckel Clinic Mason West Virginia Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Everett Roush of Racine and Mr and Mrs Fred B Sayre Racine The Roushs have two other children Connie Lynne and Glenn Kelly
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Pomeroy
James E. Roush
Amanda Lu Ellen
Schaeckel
Mason, W. Va
Everett Roush
Racine
Fred B. Sayre
Roush
Connie Lynne
Glenn Kelly
Garden Club to Meet at Pomeroy Home
The Pomeroy Garden Club will meet at 2 p.m. Monday at the home of Mrs. William B. Downie with Mrs. J. B. Elberfeld assisting hostess.
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