Gainer Family Reunion Elects New Officers
Officers for the new year were chosen at the Gainer family reunion at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Orvy Gainer near Bashan. Elected: Jesse Ours president, Ermal Schreckengast vice president, Dean Branitz secretary, Mary Gainer treasurer. The event featured entertainment by Floyd Powell Bernard Gainer and Bob Buck with games and prizes. The gathering drew many relatives from Racine Hebron Pomeroy and Parkersburg. The article notes the Apache name origin as Zuni for enemy given by Onate in the 16th century.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Gainer
Orvy Gainer
Bashan
Jesse Ours
Ermal Schreckingost
Dean Branitz
Mary Gainer
Gene Buckley
Vickie Carleton
Helen Gainer
Elizabeth Ours
Carrie Gainer
Benny Gainer
Wellington
Cecil J Hill
Marlene J. Hill
Columbus
Ernest Clark
Estella Clark
Racine
Arthur Ours
Becky Ours
Steve Ours
Theresa Kay Ours
Hebron
Bernard Gainer
Barbertan
Betty Carleton
Billy Carleton
Margaret Ann Carleton
Don Roberts
Vinnie G. Roberts
Parkersburg
W. Va
Juanita R. Woodyard
Huntington
Kenneth Roberts
Joann Roberts
Dean Brinker
Velma Foor
Roger Foor
Roy Foor
Carolyn Foor
Donna Jean Foor
Pataskala
Paul McLaughlin
Akron
Fred Lemley
Charles Betty
Freddie
Mildred Lemley
Middleport
John Elwood
Bill
Diane
Patty
Ricky Elwood
Paul E. Ours
Bonnie Faye Ours
Savannah
Sherman Clay, Jr
Cheryl
Bill Ours
Everett Ours
Zella Ours
Judy Ours
Dale Ours
Hayman Barnitz
Gary
Keith
Boyd J. Byers
Bennie J. Gainer
Orry Gainer
Zane Gainer
Long Bottom
Ermal Schreckengast
Lee Gainer
Edna Gainer
Lee Hines
Floyd M. Powell
Newark
Robert Bush
Lancaster
Bennie Gainer
Jerry Powell
Paul Smith
Dana Moore
Clifford Morris
Onate
Middleport Churches Gather for Services and Meetings
Middleport churches list morning worship times and sermons with topics such as Stop Those Leaks and The Best Comparison. Activities include youth picnics, choir rehearsals, prayer meetings, deacons meetings, and various district circle gatherings through midweek and weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heath Methodist
R. C. Konkright
Methodist Youth Fellowship
Lake Hope
L. W. McComas
Women's Society of Christian Service
Church of Christ
Fred J. Gardner
Jesus
Raymond Cole
First Presbyterian
Howard E Ruppelt
Presbyterian Youth Fellowship
Syracuse Presbyterian
H. F. Ruppelt
First Baptist
Claremont E Hoyt
George Dibble
Mel Martin Dibble
Church Board of Finance
Golden Rule
Dan Thompson
Beech St
Pomeroy
Safety tip from MIDDLEPORT police chief for school pickup
Chief Russell Bailey urges parents to park across from the Pearl Street school and walk to the building to escort children to cars. He notes that children dash from behind parked cars into traffic when they see parents across the street, creating danger with motorists nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Russell Bailey
Pearl St
Bailey
Tuppers Plains Social Roundup Takes Neighborly Trip
The community gathering at a local church featured visits from Rev. Earl Nickols and family of Anderson Indiana. Neighbors and relatives from Radner Ashley Mansfield Dayton Cambridge Wheeling Athens Nitro Canton and Columbus joined in hosted and hosted by local families. Travel to Chillicothe weekend picnics and visits to Spencer, Providence and other nearby towns filled the days with family and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Nickols
Anderson
Ind
Labor Day
Nickols
Clarence Nickols
Fred Reed
Radner
Homer Reed
Ashley
Tillie Reed
Carrie Bahr
Lake Erie
Delaware
Columbus
Mary Violet
Jimmy
Alice Chapman
Mansfield
Virgil Roush
Gerald Violet
Orvil Watson
William Watson
Effie Watson
Chillicothe
Carl Watson
Dayton
Luther Booth
Alfred
Roland Torrence
Douglas Adams
Wheeling
W. Va
Adams
Vivian Hoffman
Wayne Brickles
Dwight Spencer
Spencer
Dana McCain
Gail
Don Shultz
Shirley
Lea Gene Arbaugh
Harold Parker
Cambridge
Grace Kuhn
Jeannie Roush
Evelyn Brickles
Bruce Bradford Heads Senior Class of MHS
Middleport High School elected senior class officers Bruce Bradford president Stephen Coats vice president Richard Hovatter secretary and Kenneth Lewis treasurer Juniors chose Gene Crooks president Jeanette Crooks treasurer Phyllis Stanley vice president Dee Sauer secretary and George Baumgardner executive officer Sophomores elected Dale Miller president Edward Crooks vice president Janet Stobart secretary Steven Bailey treasurer and Roger Lightfoot executive officer
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Middleport High School
Bruce Bradford
Stephen Coats
Gene Crooks
Gene
Jeannette
Phyllis Stanley
Dee Sauer
George Baumgardner
Dale Miller
Edward Crooks
Janet Stobart
Steven Bailey
Roger Lightfoot
Summer Song topic leads Pomeroy social notes
Roy Miller presented Summer Song as the program topic at a regular Pomeroy meeting. David Koblentz led in charge with roll call on What I Like Most About Summer. Safety hints were given by Koblentz, Earl Dean, Harry Holter, Carl Kantz, and Mary Parker. The women’s choir sang Rain bow at Sunset. A men vs women sawing and hammering contest favored the men. “In the Garden” opened the session. Officer election set for Sept. 11. Refreshments ended the evening.
Eagles ice cream social at Syracuse Methodist Church
The Eagles Class of Syracuse Methodist Church plans an ice cream social Saturday evening on the church lawn with indoor option inside the church if weather is inclement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Eagles
Syracuse Methodist Church
Local social notes include visits and illness
Mr and Mrs Harry Saddler of Bridgeport were guests of Mrs William F Baxter who is homebound with pneumonia. Mr and Mrs Bentz Wolfe visited Mr and Mrs Allen Wolfe in Zanesville. Guido Girolami will visit Buckhannon West Virginia to attend a Metropolitan Insurance Co meeting. Mr and Mrs Thomas Young returned to their home on West Main Street after a week with their son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Robert Rogers in Nelsonville. The Youngs cared for their granddaughters Janet and Nancy while the Rogers vacationed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Saddler
Bridgeport
William F. Baxter
Robert Rogers
Nelsonville
Mrs. Young
Janet
Nancy
Mrs. Rogers
Bond Forfeited In Traffic Case In Mayor Court
Henry H. Stewart forfeited a $15 bond after failing to appear in Mayor Fisher's court following a State Highway Patrol arrest. Archie Kimes Jr. paid $14.70 in fines and costs for a Bradbury accident in a patrol case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Henry H. Stewart
C. O. Fisher
Archie Kimes, Jr
Bradbury
Radekin and Holcomb Families Attend State Fair
Report lists Mr. and Mrs. G. R. Radekin with children Avanel and Arlin, Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Holcomb, and others at the state fair. Also mentions Woodyard reunion at Vinton Township school, Laurel Grange shower for Grover Stout on Sept. 8, and other social visits and funeral services for Mrs. L. F. Miller in Albany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Rock
G. R. Radekin
W. R. Holcomb
G. A. Radekin
Avanel
Arlin
Nellie Vale
John
Ernia Vale
William Goodwin
E. W. Holcomb
Woodyard
Vinton Township
Laurel Grange
Grover Stout
Jesse Proffitt
Bert Figgs
Downie Nelson
J. E Radekin
L. F. Miller
Albany
Leona Gheer
Columbus
Erma
Racine PTA Sets First Meeting For Monday
The Racine PTA will hold its first meeting of the new school year at 7 30 p m Monday in the Racine Grade School. All parents of students are invited to attend. Members are asked to bring a dish towel for use in the school lunchroom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Racine Pta
Racine
Firemen Treated To Pie After Village Hall Meeting
Middleport volunteer firefighters held a brief meeting at the village hall and were hosted to hot apple pie and coffee by Mrs. C. R. Karr, Sr. The refreshments accompanied a short business session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
C. R. Karr
Initiation Planned by Meigs Aerie 2171 Eagles
A district initiation is set for 2 p m Sunday by Meigs Aerie 2171 Fraternal Order of Eagles at the lodge on East Main Street. Refreshments will be served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Meigs Aerie
Order of Eagles
East Main St
Much in Little on Long Island Population Density
Britannica notes that four-fifths of Long Island’s over five million residents live in the western ninth of the island, illustrating sharp urban concentration and regional population disparity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long Island
Mrs. Gilmore Services Held
Funeral services for Mrs. Sherd Gilmore were held at Bradbury Church of Christ conducted by Thomas Wyatt. A Martha Class team led the flowers and a long list of out-of-town relatives attended from Roseville, Lancaster, Zanesville, Columbus, Mansfield, Mantua, Covington Kentucky, and other areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Bradbury
Sherd Gilmore
Bradbury Church of Christ
Thomas Wyatt
Martha
Gilmore
Dora Russell
Robert Millers
Leonard Hannings
Ralph Pletchers
Warren Russells
Roseville
Alfred Gilmores
Lancaster
Earl Warner
Richard Whites
Zanesville
Olin Fifes
Charles Wests
Columbus
Raymond Miller
Mansfield
James Sublets
Mantua
Raymond Burns
Covington
J McKenzie Dies at 51 in Racine Gallia
James William McKenzie 51 died Wednesday night at Holzer Hospital Gallipolis after a heart attack at home in Racine He was employed by U S Government Locks He is survived by wife Laura a son David William in Germany a brother Ralph and two sisters Mabel McCormick and Mattie Hoezel of Columbus Funeral services will be at First Baptist Church Racine Friends may call at Ewing Funeral Home Arrangements not yet completed
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabel McCormick
Mattie Hoezel
Columbus
First Baptist Church
Racine
Ewing
Eleven More Bus Drivers Issued Certificates
Eleven additional bus driver certificates for the new school year have been issued in four Meigs County school districts by the county board of education. Names include Paul Chevalier Marion Parker Mary K Rose Warren Rose James VanMeter and E F Wilson all Eastern District Charles Butcher Northern Earl Adams Bernice Le vacy Roy Williams Southern District and Robert Swick Western District.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Meigs County
County Board of Education
Paul Chevalier
Marion Parker
Mary K. Rose
Warren Rose
James VanMeter
E. F. Wilson
Charles Butcher
Earl Adams
Bernice Levacy
Roy Williams
Robert Swick
Enrollments Reported in Meigs County Schools
POMEROY enrollments for the new school year include Tuppers Plains grades 1-12 with 330 students Syracuse grades 1-8 with 199 Letart grades 1-8 with 208 and Salem Center grades 1-6 with 152 students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Meigs County
Tuppers Plains
Syracuse
Letart
Salem Center
Divorce Granted for Lorena Barrett in Meigs County
On grounds of gross neglect of duty and extreme cruelty, Lorena Barrett of Middleport is granted a divorce from Henry Barrett of near Dexter by Judge Cedric W. Clark in the Meigs County Common Pleas Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Lorena Barrett
Middleport
Henry Barrett
Near Dexter
Cedric W. Clark
Meigs County Common Pleas Court
Association To Meet Meigs County Fish and Game
The Meigs County Fish and Game Association will meet at 7 30 Monday evening at Pomeroy City Hall to complete and adopt by laws for the group’s incorporation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Meigs County
Middleport social page lists guests and movements
Middleport society notes a flurry of visitors and departures including J H Manahan from Shawnee Hills, Charles Whetstone of Columbus, and Paul Casto’s group. Lee Smith finishes a masters at Ohio University and heads to Springdale to join Pittsburgh Plate Glass research. Garden club members attend the Ohio University convention at Boyd Hall while Donna Roush works at Mt Carmel and returns to Columbus. Additional items cover funeral attendance, dancing classes in Pomeroy, and Pythian Sisters illness notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Frank Vrooman
Walnut St
J. H. Manahan
Feot
Warner French
Skippy
Pamela
Sandra
Warner
James Clifford
Worthington
Ethel French
S. Fifth Ave
Lee Smith
Ohio University
Springdale
Walter Harris
Margaret Davis
Donna Roush
Mt. Carmel School of Nursing
Combus
Miss Roush
Arthur Roush
Raymond Burns
Covington, Ky
Burns
Minnie Gilmore
Sherd Gilmore
Bradbury
Andrew Pavrish
Gallipolis
Baptismal service for Mary Ruth Saver conducted
Baptismal services for Mary Ruth Saver, daughter of Mr and Mrs Harold Saver of Ferhan Meadows, were conducted Sunday by Rev Howard E Ruppelt of First Presbyterian Church. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs George Saver of Powell Street and Mr and Mrs Harry Pickens of Racine, with Mrs Josephine Pickens as great grandmother of Reedsville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Mary Ruth
Harold Saver
Ferhan Meadows
Howard E. Ruppelt
First Presbyterian Church
George Saver
Powell St
Harry Pickens
Racine
Josephine Pickens
Reedsville
Electrical Workers Union Picnic at Bailey's Lake
The Electrical Workers Union of The Imperial Electric Company and their families will hold a picnic at Bailey's Lake on Sunday starting at 12 30 p m and lasting into the afternoon. The event was postponed earlier this summer due to bad weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Electrical Workers Union
The
Imperial Electric Company
Bailey's Lake
Local Briefs Highlight Visitors and Community Notes
James Moore of the U.S Air Force on leave in Tennessee visited his parents Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Moore on N Second Ave before traveling to Baltimore. Mrs. Claremont E. Hoyt heads Baptist Youth sessions in Rio Grande Saturday. Ron Grimes, Columbus folksong singer and lecturer, toured Pomeroy and Middleport in search of material and visited Miss Grace Horton. Mrs. C. O. Fisher injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Moore
U.S Air Force
Tennessee
Herbert Moore
Second Ave
Moores
Baltimore
Claremont E. Hoyt
Rio Grande
Ron Grimes
Columbus
Pomeroy
Middleport
Grace Horton
C. O. Fisher
Meigs County Land Transfers Summary
Meigs County records show transfers among Jennie French to Dorothy Canaday in Mid deport lot 2. A. M. Hall and Edna Hall transfer 15 acres in Lebanon Township to Beulah Barton and William Barton. Wippel to Griffiths lot in Chester Township. Bowen couple to Sayre and Sayre for Syracuse lots 10 and 11. Marcinko estate to Rose Marcinko via certificate in Olive Township. A. Bird Powell et al to Juliana Wells and John Wells Jr in Chester Township. Hayward and Kathleen Bissell to Juliana Wells and John Wells Jr 40 acres in Chester Township. Juliana Wells and John Wells Jr to Hayward and Kathleen Bissell 30.14 acres in Chester. Eldon Blake Jr and Hellen Blake to C Dorotha Riebellots 14 in Olive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. A. Hall
Edna B. Hall
Beulah Barton
William Barton
Lebanon
Victor Wippel
John Victor Wippel
Charles E. Griffith
Maxine Griffith
Chester
Oanaer Bowen
John M. Bowen
James D. Sayre
Adria G. Sayre
Syracuse
Paul A. Marcinko
Rose Marcinko
Olive Township
Clara Bird Powell
Morgan Powell
Harold Bird
Erma Bird
Pearl B. Tanthorey
Ernest Tanthorey
A. H. Weber
Mabel Weber
Juliana V. Wells
John M. Wells
Chester Township
Hayward Bissell
Kathleen Bissell
Eldon Blake, Jr
Hellen K. Blake
Dorotha Riebellots
Also Mentioned on This Page
Gainer Family Reunion
Athens
For & Women
Turdy School
Hillbilly
Allen Appliance
the New
Westover
Brewster
E. Main ST
Benvue Theatre
Middleport Churches
Convenien
Dolefort
Maiz , Pleasant
6Th St
22Nd St
MHS
Pomeroy Social Notes
Lce
Pomeroy Personals
Mrs. Gilmore
J. McKenzie
Middleport Society
Vroomans
Ernest Fraser
Judith Jacobs
C. P. Bradbury
Meigs Temple
Pythian Sisters
John B. Downing
Ohio
Nora Kennedy
Otho Watts
Holzer Hospital
Widdleport Personals
Jennie French
Dorothy Fae Canaday
Lot 2
Middeport
Ray Mill
Mary Murphy
Robert Mitchum
Barbara Hale
West OF the Pecos
John Wayne
Joanne Dru
Citizen's National Today
Citizens National Bank
Middleport, Ohio
the Friendly Bank
Federal Reserve System and
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Liberty
the Loote
Rory Calhoun
Salle Eames
Ray Danton
Texas
Charles Starrett-Lorna Gray
Sons of the Pioneers
Monster & the Ape
Pomeroy Bend Theatres
Meigs
Bowery Boys
Leo Gorce
Alfalfa Switzer
Harry
Technicolor
Edmund Gwenn
John Forsythe
Shirley MacLaine
Calvin Dano
Superscope
Vista Vision
Hope Eva Marie Saint
Pearl Bailey
George Sanders
Cement Block CO
Pomeroy, Ohio
Plymale-Wagner CO
Gallipolis, Ohio
Bardin Bros. CO
Athens, Ohio
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