Labor Day Homecoming Declared a Regional Success
Tem peratures above 100 degrees did not dampen the Feeney Bennett Post 128 Labor Day Homecoming in Middleport. A parade and contests across Pearlie's Park featured Rep Thomas Jenkins as speaker, with the Jackson Drum and Bugle Corps and area fire departments among participants. Winners included Henry Barrett and James Ward in races. Johnny Allensworth received best dressed pony. several musicians and dancers performed in Sunflower Minstrel acts before a Legion Hall dance wrapped up the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Feeney-Bennett Post
No. 128
American Legion
Joint Committee On Atomic Energy
America
Lewis Long
North Ave
Rutland St
Second Ave
Mill
S. Third Ave
Locust
Park
Riding Club
Legion
Pomeroy
Racine
Rutland
Gallipolis
Feeney-Bennett
Jackson Drum and Bugle Corps
Point Pleasant
Casto Lumber Company
Fisher Paint Company
Middleport Cab Company
Sunflower Minstrels
Meigs
Gallia
Pomeroy Motor Company
Blaetmar's
Karr & van Zandt
Henry Barrett
Ronnie Freeman
Joyce Long
Sandra Taylor
Ruth Ann Edwards
James Ward
David Hartinger
Ruby Casto
Mary Lynn Booth
Tommy Garnes
Sandra Singer
Middleport Garden Club Demonstrates Corsages
Middleport Garden Club in Mrs. C. M. Hennesy home showcases corsage making using clematis and gladiola. Guests include Mrs. Walter Harris and Mrs. Roscoe Fowler. The club anticipates a September flower show at Heath Methodist Church and plans a tea to start the new year in October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Middleport Garden Club
C. M. Hennesy
Max Roller
C. M. Fisher
Rosemary
Harold Moore
John Kincaid
Forrest Underwood
A. Smmish
Heath Methodist Church
Edward French
Ways and Means
Vance Family Reunion and Picnic Held at Chicamauga Park
The Vance family reunion and picnic occurred Sunday at Chicamauga Park in Gallia County. Attendees included K. E. Byer and family from Middleport, Andy Vance and five children, Joe Vance and five children, F. A. Vance, William Vance and Mike, Gomer Martin from Gallipolis, H. E. Smith and Marjorie of Hetzel West Virginia, Eugene Martin and three children from Nitro, W V, Wyman Stevens and two children of Point Pleasant, J C Rotheny from Pontiac Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Vance
Chicamauga Park
Gallia County
K. E. Byer
Charles
Robert
Andy Vance
Joe Vance
William Vance
Mike
Gomer Martin
Gallipolis
H. E. Smith
Marjorie
Hetzel
W. Va
Eugene Martin
Nitro
Wyman Stevens
Point Pleasant
J. C. Rotheny
Pontiac
Mich
Dick Harris Given Going-Away Party Before Enlisting
Dick Harris from Middleport, bound for Greenbrier Military Academy in Lewisburg W Va to enter the eighth grade, was feted at a Friday night barbecue at his Lo Cust Street home. Hosts were his parents Mr and Mrs Stewart Harris. Prior celebrations were held at Dixie Pierce and Gail Maiden homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Dick Harris
Greenbrier Military Academy
Lewisburg
W. Va
Locust St
Stewart Harris
Dixie Pierce
Gail Maiden
Mary Scott
Caroli Hudson
Polly Thomas
Yvonne Osler
Carla Wilson
Jeannette Crooks
Edward Crooks
Sonny Knapp
Keith Anderson
Mark Kelly
Bob Hennesy
Tom Bill Clark
Jimmy Oblinger
Tom Kelly
Ramont East
Ira Ray Butcher
Edward Williams
Smith entertains at Martin Restaurant honoring Mrs Mace
Miss Harrie Marie Smith hosted a dinner at the Martin Restaurant on Saturday evening honoring Mrs. Hubert Mace. A cake by Mrs. Charles Lewis served as the centerpiece for the table with Mrs. Mace sharing honors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Charles Lewis
Harrie Marie Smith
Martin
Hubert Mace
Mace
Notice of Drawing Jurors for Athens County Court
On Friday September 1, 1954 at 10 a.m. at the office of the Athens County Commissioners of Jurors jurors will be publicly drawn for the October Term of the Common Pleas Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens County
Ohio
Fridga
Ohblie
Common Pleas Court
Said County
Cole Oe
Biffle Commissioners of Jurors
Real Estate Sale in Athens County Ohio
The state of Ohio Athens County by order of sale auctions the real estate of Robert C Chapel plaintiff versus William Robinson et al. The sale on September 27 at 1 30 pm at the east door of the Athens courthouse includes two tracts in Canaantown and Sections 21 22 Town 5 Range 13 O C P with appraised value 2400 and minimum bid required in cash at sale. Sheriff and deputy clerks listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheaipe’s
Athens
Ohio
Canaantown
Ohio Company
John Ackley
Bamuet, Mohler
J. M. Welch
Krown
O.C.P
Stem Robinson
Mary Robincom
Athens County
Terune Pe
Capane
Coolville
Menwell Ridge
Meawell Ridge Road
Robinson
Ninety Birthday Celebration In Middleport For Mrs Margaret Mohler
Mrs Margaret Mohler marked her 90th birthday with a weekend at the home of her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Walter Clark in Hobson. The event included a cake photo moment that broke the camera. Family members attending included grandchildren Kenneth Ronald Billie Dorothy and Joseph Reynolds of Pomeroy Judy Cable of Hebron Ohio and Minnie Johnson of Nelsonville along with other relatives and guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Margaret Mohler
Walter Clark
Hobson
Monier
William Reynolds
Kenneth
Ronald
Billie
Dorothy
Joseph
Pomeroy
Peart Cable
Judy
Hebron
Ohio
Minnie Johnson
Nelsonville
Reunion of HCL Club Members Held at Nan Moore Home
A Middleport HCL Club reunion on Nov 24 1918 at Nan Moore's home N Fourth Ave drew 16 original members and 30 attendees with reminiscences and family updates. A picnic dinner and lawn supper followed a daylong program from 10 30 am to 10 30 pm, with plans for a similar Akron gathering next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Nan Moore
Fourth Ave
Akron
HCL
Bunah Nease Marquart
Sara Skiles Kelly
Alice Skiles Williams
Clarence Humphrey
Wameda Handley Mumford
Washington
Gene Hilbert
Carl Mumford
Margaret Mumford
Rar! Arnold
Stewart Hawkins
Haskel Gibbon
Marjorie Burt
Glenn Humphrey
Elizabeth Moore
Athens
Meetings Scheduled This Week in Middleport
Four gatherings are slated for the week in Middleport. The Loyal Pals Class of the Church of Christ will meet at Mrs. Dwight Frost on Pearl Street Wednesday at 2 pm. White Rose Lodge of B of RT convenes at Woodman Hall with hostesses Mrs. John Kincaid Mrs. Leonard Mrs. James E. Simpson and Mrs. L. D. Scott. Amateur Gardeners Club meets Wednesday evening at Mrs. James Titus Jr. Rutland with assisting hostesses Mrs. E. O. Ball and Mrs. O. P. Klein. Thursday evening Mrs. Charles Murray hosts the P M Club, co-hostess Mrs. Walter Crooks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Loyal Pals
Church of Christ
Dwight Frost
Pearl St
White Rose Lodge
B of RT
Woodman Hall
John Kincaid
J. ©. Leonard
James E. Simpson
L. D. Scott
Amateur Gardeners Club
James Titus, Jr. Rutland
E. O. Ball
O. P. Klein
Charles Murray
Walter Crooks
Hartingers Attend Redd-McCroba Wedding in Columbus
In Columbus for the Redd-McCroba wedding, Mrs D B Hartinger and Mr and Mrs Dan Hartinger joined Mr and Mrs J E D Hartinger as luncheon guests of Mr and Mrs Maynard Davis. Additional items note travels and visits of local residents including the Hennesys, Weise farm guests, Bingham family, and Van Meter property purchase in Monkey Run.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. B. Hartinger
Dan Hartinger
J.E.D. Hartinger
Columbus
Maynard Davis
C. M. Hennesy
Atlanta
Gordon Clay
Melissa Hennesy
Catherine Hennesy
Children’s Hospital
Middleport
Clay
Mr. Clay
Hennesy
Chauncey Weise
Harrisonville
R. C Sansberry
FE. S. Schaaf
Jon Schaaf
Ft. Knox
Sally Schaaf
Chillicothe
Mary Jane Young
Forrest Bachtel
George Dalis
Katherine Bachtel
Pfe
Bruce Bingham
Ft. Lee, Va
A. B Bingham
Lester Yeanger
Leonard van Meter
Albert Mayer
Monkey Run
Hamilton St
Polly Karr
Pontiac
Mich
C. R. Karr
Holzer Hospital
C. B. Stout
Fremont
George Faris
Weather Outlook for September From U.S. Weather Bureau
The notice explains a 30 day outlook for September, labeled as an estimate of average rain and temperatures rather than a precise forecast. It emphasizes a dry and chilly pattern and provides a general guidance map.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S. Weather Bureau
Walk-In Garden Club elects 1954 officers in Pomeroy
The Walk-In Garden Club of Pomeroy held a Sept 2 meeting at Laitchie Riggs home electing officers for 1954 SS and appointing committees. Plans for the yearbook were set with Lona Story as program chair. Containers and plant entries received first in two classes judged by Anna Riggs and Liona Story. Refreshments were served, the hostess aided by her daughter Edith Mae.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Laitchie Riggs
Ona Story
Anna Riggs
Ona
Story
Lilliput Zinnias
Anna Hart
Bertha Illiams
Edith Mae
Meigs County Retired Teachers Meet Highlights McGuffey History
Pomeroy area gathering at United Methodist Church features Mrs Lillian Stieff presenting McGuffey reader selections and tributes to William McGuffey. Everett Tracy shares history, James Crump speaks on Mason County teachers, and members recall the McGuffey family with poetry and letters read by Edna Carleton and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie Tracy
McGuffey
Everett Tracy
William McGuffey
James Crump
Mason County
A. V. Howell
Ora Gibbs
Pomeroy
Jessie Saunders
Wilbur Midkiff
Tracy
Grace Guild Meeting at Grace Episcopal Church
The Grace Guild of Grace Episcopal Church will gather at the parish house on Wednesday evening. Hostesses will be Mrs. Tom May Mrs. Max Sanborn and Mrs. Ernest Sisson.
Federated Circle to Meet at 7:30 PM
The Federated Circle of the Federated Church will gather Wednesday at 7:30 PM in the church. Members are requested to bring costumes to wear at the October meeting during the Wednesday night session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Federated Circle of the Federated Church
Weekend visitors travel to Pomeroy Middleport area
Mr and Mrs Bentz Wolfe spent the holiday weekend visiting relatives in Wheeling West Virginia. Aaron Kelton of Powhatan Point visited with Mrs Kelton and daughter Kaaron. Mr and Mrs James Laughlin and Mr and Mrs Davis Whittington were weekend visitors to relatives and friends in Pomeroy and Middleport to see Mrs Laughlin s son Ronnie Calvert who was discharged.
Band Booster Group To Meet Tuesday
Pomeroy High School Band Boosters will meet at 7 30 p m Tuesday at the Senior High School building. Parents of new band members and those who have served before are urged to attend this first meeting of the year. Mrs William Kennedy president and new officers include Mrs W A Gibbs vice president Mrs Robert Jacobs secretary and Mrs Joseph Raub treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Pomeroy High School
William Kennedy
Kennedy
W. A. Gibbs
Robert Jacobs
Joseph Raub
Hospital Notes From Meigs Include Births and Discharges
Meigs Hospital notes list several individuals by name from Pomeroy and Middleport. Births mention Mr and Mrs Charles Dill a son and Mr and Mrs Lawrence Yeanger a daughter. Discharges include Katherine Shorn James Trader Mrs Ime Maiden Thomas Fields Betty Jane Lemsey M E Bond Greta Royster Fred Markins Miss Marlene Shields Stella Beegle Edward Reynolds Mrs Wilbur Gillian and son Mrs Gerald Powell and son Hobart George and Mrs Clara Lovett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Dill
Pomeroy
Lawrence Yeanger
Middleport
Katherine Shorn
A7hers
James Trader
Ime Maiden
Thomas Fields
Betty Jane Lemsey
M. E. Bond
Greta Royster
Fred Markins
Marlene Shields
Stella Beegle
Edward Reynolds
Wilbur Gillilan
Gerald Powell
Hobart George
Clara Lovett
Emergency aid for Pomeroy resident at home
Mrs. Gail Buck was rushed to Meigs General Hospital near Pomeroy after a sudden illness. Pomeroy Squad members provided oxygen at the scene and transported her to the hospital for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Gail Buck
Meigs General Hospital
Pomeroy Couple Granted Divorce in Common Pleas Court
Virginia Clifford was granted a divorce from Paul Clifford by Judge Cedric W. Clark in Meigs County Common Pleas Court. The complaint cited gross neglect of duty and extreme cruelty. Clifford was awarded custody of one minor child.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Virginia Clifford
Paul Clifford
Cedric W. Clark
Meigs County Common Pleas Court
Businessman Edward French Is Taken To Hospital
Edward French, a local businessman and property owner in Middleport, was transported to Holzer Hospital early Monday for emergency treatment after an unspecified incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Edward French
Holzer Hospital
General relinquishes active duty but refuses retirement
A five star general resigns active military assignments yet declares he will not retire. He leaves ongoing commands and shifts to a reduced role while maintaining public and ceremonial duties amid questions about his future plans.
Organist Mrs Hennesy Retires After 53 Years Service
At Heath Methodist Church official board meeting the resignation of Mrs C M Hennesy as organist was accepted with regret. She served about 53 years beginning on a foot pedal organ and was honored on her 30th anniversary. The church notes family fundraising for a pipe organ and lists upcoming events and a search for a successor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Heath Methodist Church
C. M. Hennesy
Hennesy
Ohio Wesleyan University
Louis A. Bangerter
Bangerter
Frieda Faehnie
Meigs County
Meigs Ministerial Association
Anthony J. Bosco
Ruppelt
Paul Chiles
Ohio Temperance League
Mrs Eplin Rites Slated For Mary Kathleen Walburn Eplin
Funeral services are set for 2 p.m. Wednesday at Highland Church at Thomas Fork for Mrs. Mary Kathleen Walburn Eplin 22 who died Sunday after a sudden illness. She is survived by husband Harry Lawrence Eplin daughter Kathy Darlene 4 sister Mrs Everett Lightfoot and grandmothers Mrs Stella Walburn and Mrs Ollie Stowe. She worked at the Sylvania Plant Point Pleasant for three years. Burial follows at Miles Cemetery with calling at Ewing funeral home until noon Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Mary Kathleen Walburn Eplin
Schaeckel Clinic
Highland Church
Thomas Fork
Eblin
Harry Lawrence Eplin
Kathy Darlene
Everett Lightfoot
Stella Walburn
Ollie Stowe
Defects Found In 16 School Buses In Meigs County
Thirty eight buses carrying school children were found satisfactory and 16 unsatisfactory during annual inspections by the State Highway Patrol. The county superintendent notes none were unserviceable and most defects were minor, mainly in stoplights turn signals or emergency brakes. Overall bus condition improved over last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Meigs County
State Highway Patrol
O. O. Patterson
Visitation Planned At Grange Meeting
Pomeroy Bend Grange met at the DAV Home with C L Heaton presiding. Deputy master C N Jones planned an inspection for 8 p.m. on Sept 8 and a call for aid was answered. Several members reported illness and a sympathy card was prepared for Mrs. Olan Goodwin. A special session is set for Sept 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
C. N. Jones
Pomeroy Bend Grange
DAV
C.L. Heaton
Roy Tracy
Jay Myers
Christine Lake
Olan Goodwin
the Grange
Legionnaires Attend Crooksville Dinner
A Drew Webster Post 39 American Legion and Auxiliary held a Sunday dinner meeting in Crooksville honoring charter members past presidents and past commanders. Local attendees included Frank Cheesebrew district vice commander and several auxiliary officers and family members.
Visitors Honor Middleport Firemen Open House
Visiting fire units from Pomeroy and Point Pleasant joined the Racine American Legion and Jackson Drum and Bogie Corps along with Rep. Thomas A Jenkins and Rep. George Meinhart as guests at the Middleport Volunteer Firemen open house after Labor Day parade events. No accidents marred the holiday though the Pomeroy squad responded to a Buck home call and grease ignition at Bill Grueser Waffle Shop with no damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Pomeroy
Point Pleasant
Racine American Legion
Drum and Bogie Corps of
Jackson
Thomas A Jenkins
George Meinhart
Feeney-Bennett Post
American Legion
Buck Home
Bill Grueser
Also Mentioned on This Page
Don Roach
Pearlie's Park
Thomas A. Jenkins
George A. Meinhart
Jenking
Post
Crit Bradford, Sr
Fred Leifheit
Johnny Allensworth
Janice Houck
Tony Shamblin
Cheshire
John Houck
Lucille Laeither
Rachel Downie
Leo Kennedy, Jr
Jamce Houck
Jack Stewart
Mason
Leo Kennedy
John Kreider
Syracuse
Uckile Leifheit
Tony Shamlin
Paul Shoemaker
Plank Ride
Tinks
Slusher
New Haven
Charles Burdette
Ralph Perry
Thre
Karen Gregg
Susan Probasco
Roy Coleman
Leo Vaughan
Lillian Stieff
Paul Haptonstall
Charles Winston
Barbara Jones
Myrna Maag
Irene Grueser
Pat Vaughan
Beulah White
Lennie Haptonstall
Judy Jacobs
Sally Flowers
Ann Chapman
Rita Ball
Margare
Helen Haggy
Legion Hall
S. Fourth Ave
Thelay
Middleport Society
Robert Harris
Harris
Walter Harris
Roscoe Fowler
Mise Smith
Dorothy J ' Uty
Widdleport Personals
Mississippi River
Pomeroy Society
Thereon Ohlinger
Douglas Wickham
Dayton
C. E. Nease
Gene Seelig
Madison, Ind
Bob Thomas
Cleveland
Doris Thomas
Minersville
Alma Thompson
Effie Thompson
Lena Hoeflich
Condor St
Ed Kennedy
Toledo
Mulberry Ave
Jack and
Joe
McDuffey
Pomeroy Personals
Federal Land Bank Farm Loans
The
United National Farm Loan
A. C. Gibson
Seco -Treas
Ohio Valley Bank
Meigs Hospital
Herbert Nesselroaf
Homer Jones
Tim Neutzling
Denver Carman
Elmer Maiden
Betty Jane Lemley
Alma Reynolds
Betty Yeanger
Ruth Hill
Mabel Kesterson
Legionnaires
Crooksville
Creature
the Black Lagoon
Richard Carlson
Richard Denning
Temple
Rod Cameron
Joanne Dru
Andrew Pavlish
Dance Studio
D.A.V. Hall
Pomeroy, Ohio
wAdy
Logan Monument CO
Logan, Ohio
Pomeros
Circleville
Liberty
Theatre
Promiere
Burt Lancaster
Frank Sinatra
Donna Reed
Deborah Kerr
Montgomery
Jivaro
Technicolor
Fernando Lamas
Rhonda Fleming
Paramount Cartoons
Chevrolet
Carefu
Karr
van Zandt
Pickens
Pomeroy — Middlerort
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