Middleport Council Studies Gas Rate Increase
Village officials briefed council on Ohio Fuel Gas Co rate proposals and sewer project plans. Finance reports showed limited treasury funds while a May deadline loomed for contract terms and possible state aid, with discussions on village real estate taxes and needed improvements ongoing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio Fuel Gas Company
Phillips
Mindieport
Pomeroy
Ridney Russell
Tone
Norn Third Ave
Mil
Main
Lincoln'Sts
St. See
Locust St
Atmiow
Alan
Sturray
Murray
Thich
Water Poly Fiilon Control ‘Board
Ducharse
Swimming Pool Season Reports Successful
PUR-A reports from Uddieport on the municipal pool mark two years of operation. Middleport Village Clerk Charles Murray and residents note receipts about 483 dollars with daily sales 2041, season tickets 1745, and concessions 1048. Repairs and additions planned for next season include inside painting and new concessions. Pool supervisor Charles McDonald to accept applicants for next summer's instructor. Margaret Hoyt will not return. Early season weather hurt attendance but later hot weather boosted swimming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Minaieport
Jin
Munvillage Council
Frank Phil
Lips
Wayne Gibbons
Fuel Gas Company
Joe Young Jr
David Jenkins
R. Wiley
Robert McElhinny
Utlity
Comany
Jean Lama
Sear
Eason
Robobert King
Rex Fair
Lloyd
Charles McDonald
Margaret Hoyt
Red Cross
Teens and two men face charges in Meigs County break in
A teenager, Robert Terell, 20, and Curtis Barker, 20, were bound over on breaking and entering charges after pleading guilty. The girl received a reformatory term in juvenile court. Hea rings were before Justice Percy Peoples and Judge John C. Bacon. Deputies noted the milk house break in at Al Nelson's property with bonds set at 500 dollars each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Leroy Bartrum
al Nelson
Stvm
Robert Terell
Curtis Barker
Middleport
Heaings Wee
Justice of the
Percy L. Peoples
John C. Bacon
Meigs County
Woman's Society Service Marks 15th Anniversary
The Woman's Society of Christian Service met at Heath Methodist Church to observe its 15th anniversary with a memorial service for deceased members led by Mrs. Forrestbachtel. Theme Death Is A Holy Day. Mrs. C. M. Hennessey was the organist and Mrs. Emerson Jones contributed program material presented by Mrs. James Euler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Society of
Chrisian
Heath Methodist Church
Forrestbachtel
C. M. Hennesy
Emerson Jones
James Euler
Women preachers recognition at Shee Pe om er event
A report notes recognition of women preachers at a Shee Pe om er event with attendees and plans for future gatherings. The piece mentions a Salisbury Township Elementary venue, decorative sanctuary arrangements, and a dinner service hosted by several local organizers. A Middleport dinner and a birthday observance for Mr Bradbury are also cited among community notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geno Pinto
Seibel
Salisbury Township
Tien. Ie
Local Notes On Residents And Visitors In Bellefont Area
William Leonard of Bellefont. Mr. and Mrs. Bert Bodimer moved from the Bennett property on S. Second Ave. to the Smith property on the same street, vacated by Dr. W. S. Ellis and family. Bodimers formerly from Gallipolis. Mr. Bodimer works for Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co. Margaret Brannan and son Clarence of West Union plan a visit with Carl Brannan and Mrs. Brannan of Main St. Carl Beat and family guests of relatives in West Union. Joe Bingham of Camp Bingham visiting parents here and in Athens. Rhodell Steffy Civil Air Patrol Squadron commander will attend an executive meeting in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Leonard
Bellefont
Iren
Bert Bodimer
Bennett
S. Second Ave
Smith Property
W.S. Ellis
Columbus
Bodimers
Gallipolis
Bodimer
Columbus & Southern Ohio Electric Co
Margaret Brannan
Clarence Brannan
West Union
Carl Brannan
Branhan
Main St
Carl
Joe Bingham
Camp Bingham
Athens
Rhodell Steffy
Civil Air Patrol Squadron
Safety Meeting Called for Bus Drivers in Meigs County
A safety meeting for bus drivers is set at 8 p m at the Meigs County SREP site near S R P South of town. W R Davis will attend and address safety procedures for the state highway system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilvem
Meigs County
Satbbury
Senoor
W. R. Davis
Traffic Offender and Squirrel Killer Fined in Pomeroy Court
Meigs County Common Pleas Court fined two men. Richard Weaver of Syracuse drew 15 dollars and costs for shooting a squirrel in season as Dayton Parsons, game warden, and Edward Craig of Pomeroy were fined 5 dollars and costs for disobeying a traffic signal reported by Patrolman Byrne Waugh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Meigs
Mayor Russell Court Roundup Includes Fines and Releases
In Middleport last night Elmer Hanning faced speeding charges with $9 and costs, G Bush fined $10 and costs for reckless operation, Joseph Oiler posted bond to resist arrest and accused abuses, and was to appear tonight at 7:30. Oiler paid costs and was released after charges by Anna Singer were withdrawn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Sidney ‘T. Russell
Elmer Hanning
G. ©. Bush
Joseph Oiler
Anna Singer
West Columbia Couple Celebrates 50th Wedding Anniversary
Howard Van Meter and Ana Van Meter of West Columbia marked their 50th anniversary at home on August 26. Guests included children and their spouses and grandchildren from West Columbia Mason Vienna and Vienna. Relatives Tena Nobels Lizzie Stewart Donald Towns and James Vera attended along with several friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Columbia
Imr
Ana
Howard van Meter
West , Columbia
Ildren
Andrew van Sever
Marlene
Julian
Helen Marie
Esker Johnon
Francis
Howard
Carolyn
Wilber van Meter
Wilber
Mike
Claude van Meter
Tena Nobels
Mason
Lizzie ‘Stewart
Donald ‘Twois
James
Vera
Vienna
W. V
Pleasant Society Meeting and Missionary News
Pt. Pleasant Society gathers with Circle and Missionary members to hear Mrs. James Eshenaut and Debbie of Chicago, and Bob Eshenaut of Cincinnati speak at the Jefferson Bird church. Kathleen Stannard will study medicine at the University of Chicago area. Ruth Eshenau r will attend Marietta College. Several local residents return from visits and jobs, with notes on employment, schooling, and a stroke at Holzer Hospital for Mrs. William Staats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hole Nota
James Eshenaut
Circle
Debbie
Chicago
Missionary Society of
Bob Eshenaut
Cincin
Main Street Baptist Church
Bob Eshenaur
Cincinnati School of Music
Ruth Eshenaur
Marietta
Marietta College
Miss Eshenaur
J. J. Presley
Ripley
Worthy Miller
Lincoln Ave
Russell Johnson
Monroe Ave
Norman’ Smith
Main St
Br. RW. Eschenaur
Ohio Valley Specirc Co
Kgger
Hanley Sibley
Pleasant Street
Robert Hama
Veterans Hospital
Juntington
Hama
Kro_ jer’s
Son Ave
Harold Spencer
Stanley and
Juanita Ruth
Morgantown
Spencer
West Virginia University
William Staats
Jefferson Blvd
Staats
Holzer Hospita
Point Pleasant Obituary: Jarve M Spencer 86 of Graham Station
Jarve M Spencer aged 86 of Graham Station died Monday at 2 15 p m at his home where he lived his entire life He was son of the late Mr and Mrs William Spencer His wife Nannie Roush Spence died in 1933 He survived by two sons Mason and Fred five daughters Mrs Stadler Mrs Virginia Sharbeugh Mrs W H Price Mrs Jess Brown and Mrs Florence Moore Funeral at Graham Station Baptist Church Wednesday at 10 a m with Rev K J Scott officiating Burial in church cemetery Friends may call at the late home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Jarve
M. Spencer
Graham Station
William Spencer
Nannie Roush Spence
Spencer
Ragine
Fred Year
Mason
Ire
Stadler
Cleveland
Virginia" Sharbeugh
W. H. Price
East
Liverpool
Jess Brown
Letart
Florence Moore
New Lexington
Ohio
Graham Station Baptist Church
K. J. Scott
Redmond Found Guilty Of Disturbance
Redmond was found guilty yesterday by a Circuit Court judge of creating a disturbance at the Tuners That’s Nes Anne Sorgen dune 28. She faces a possible six months to a year in county jail, with sentencing set for Wednesday before Circuit Judge Lewis H. Miller after a brief adjournment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melvin. Redmond
Nes’ Anne Sorgen Dune
Lewis H. Miller
Redmond
Pome man Chasing Typhoons Tribute to Typhoon Chase Pilot
Sergeant Eliasonen, a WB-29 engineer with the 54th Weather Reconnaissance Squadron, is commended for accident free hours since 1952 and guiding patrols that seek weather trouble spots across the Pacific. A Wanama High School graduate, he enlisted in 1949 and served from Guam to Kelly Air Force Base.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William ‘Lis
John Elias
Orton
Pacific
Kean
Kannusky
Wanama High
Point Pleasant Ancestry Notes Identify Local Residents
Fragmentary OCR lists names and places including Grorge Tons Jr of Ohio and Cathers of Grange Ay Estep of Mason, with kinship references to Mary Young Roush Lyons and Willan, noting family connections and residence context in Point Pleasant area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Grorgetons, Jr
Ohio
Grange
Ay Estep
Mason
Land She the
Mary Young Roush Lyons
Willan
Births and marriage licenses reported in notes
Notes report several birth announcements including a daughter to Mr. and Mrs Harold Bush of Stenderson and a son to Mr. and Mrs. Garnett Curnette. Other entries mention births to Pome and Doris Spa Gallipolis, Dee Prowse, Doris Sprouse, and Wilma Fayet Jewell of Minersville. Marriage licenses list Gharien D. Fridley and Frasie Bottom, and route connections to families in Gallipolis and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Bushstenderson
Garnett Curnette
Harry Capehart
Doris Spa Gallipolis
License Revoked After Drunken Driving Charge
FRANKIS v Sayre of 111 Liberty St fined $20 and costs as the Woman's Society of Christian Service holds a meeting at 7 30. A license was revoked by Mayor Krodel for signing at United Methodist Church. The financial drive opens with old dresses to be worn and sold to purchasers. Meigs County News notes include Henderson infant Nicholas Minge and Paul Rich with infant daughter and Walter Ridenour of Leon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Francis v. Sayre
Liberty St
Woman's Society of Christian
United Methodist
B. W. Church
Krodel
Pomeroy
Meeting Postponed for Sugar Run PTA Leaders in Point Pleasant
A PTA leaders meeting for Sugar Run in Meigs County Point Pleasant was postponed to September 22 due to events at the Meigs County broiler festival. The meeting was originally set for Thursday and will now be held Saturday at 7 p.m. Mrs. T. A. Downie, president, announced the change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sugar Run Pta
Point Pleasant
von County
Meigs County
T. A. Downie
Nies
Point Pleasant Man Treated for Self-Inflicted Leg Gash
Joseph Robert Hughes was treated at Point Clinic for a gunshot wound to his leg on Monday and released. Dr Roy W Eschenaur said the injury resulted from an accidental self-inflicted shot with a .22 rifle near Hughes’s home between 8 and 9 am. No bones were damaged and the wound was not serious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Point Clinic
Joseph Robert Hughes
Roy W. Eschenaur
Hughes
Jail Sentence Given On Delinquency Case
Charles Bailes was sentenced to six months in jail by Justice of the Peace A. M. Goodwin after pleading guilty to contributing to the delinquency of a minor. Bailes allegedly picked up a one year old from Apple Grove and took her to Ohio, with authorities filing the charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Charles Bailes
Justce of
A. M. Goodwinster Bailes
Fo Bailes
Ohio
Sheriff's Department
Bailes
Fail of Bond Means Closing Three Schools
The Eastern Local School District faces bond issues and a state order to close Long Bottom, Reedsville, and Tuppers Plains facilities. Plans call for remodeling one site into a grade school while a new high school and other reforms may follow, with timelines set by state inspectors and district officials.
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Jameston
Reedsville
Long Bottom
tom-Reedsville
Patterson
Me. Norris
Me. Norris and |Tuppers Plaine | High School Semen Tuesday. Joy Cotes
ME. Gray
Ee Eiah
Chester and
Tuppers Plain High Department of
Department of
Robert A. Skipton
Tay Ik
Marilyn Starts To Climb Ladder By Francis Helein
Marilyn Joyce Turner, a talented Rutland Meigs County singer dancer and comedienne, begins conservatory studies funded by a Cincinnati Conservatory scholarship. Her early training under Ethel Chap and performances in DAR events led to a role in an Opera Workshop in Columbus. She auditioned for Metro Opera and received encouragement as she pursues operatic training.
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Francis Helein
Middleport
Lous
Cincinnati
Musicl
Marilyn
Andrew Pavlish
Comedienne
Ethel Chap
Jonathan Meigs
Daughters of the American Revolution
Rutland Methodist Church
Bertha Bean Rathburn
States
Berth Sher
Conservatory
Ch Cinnath
Rutland High School
Ith the Opera
Ohio
Lyric Theatre Group
Columbus
Patricia Gaines
Cincinnati Conservatory
Seibel
Faust
Frasquita
Carmen
Garden
Little Theatre Group
New Studios
Marilyn T
Meigs County
Wayne Turner
Band Boosters Name New Head for Pomeroy Unit
Rumor ers Will nedy named head of Pomeroy Band Boosters for the new year. Off icers include Mrs Paul Thels vice president Mrs Hugh Beards secretary and Mrs Joe Raub treasurer. Tag day set Oct 1 and band banquet Dec 3 with Mrs Allen Ball heading the banquet and Mrs William Swatzel as supply chair. Mrs Carl Moore in charge of chaperons for band bus trips. Refreshments booth chair Sept 23 for first home game is Mrs Harold Lodge and William Anderson chairs Oct 7 game.
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Rumenur
Willnedy
Pomeroy
Paul Thels
Hugh Beards
Joe Raub
Allen Ball
William Swatzel
Carl Moore
Harold Lodge
William Anderson
Meigs County Land Transfers
Meigs County real estate activity lists numerous transfers and deeds. Laoya Jenkins and others sold parcels in Pomeroy Syracuse and surrounding townships to multiple buyers including Frank Young, Edith Calvert, Helen Stevens, Harold Lee Clark, and others. Administrators Dale Williams and Horace Williams oversee allocations in Scipio and Salisbury areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laoya Jenkins
Razavern
King Tate
Pomeroy
Ohn
Calvin Farrel
Ethel Farrell
Herbert W. Stobert
Syracuse
J. C Farrell
Cucker Jenkinson
Jenkinson
Margaret Salor
Frost
Me "Grady
Mary B Grady
Helen Stevens
Baward J. Wagner
Gloria A. Wagner
Clara Mae
John J. Arms
Donna
Arms
Harold Lee Clark
Betty Jo Clark
Sis Acres
Salisbury Township
Dale Williams
Rose Williams
C. Chuckler
Scipio Township
Horace J. Willams
C. C. Duckler
Jay E. Altfater
Emmett P
Bartles
James Russell
Louise Rusgall
Weekend crashes damage two cars and three youths report for exams
Two cars were damaged in weekend crashes reported by the Sheriff Department. Three youths, including Larry J. Roush 20 of Pomeroy Route 3, were ordered to report for pre induction physical examinations at Ashton station. Roush moved to the road edge to pass an oncoming car and drove into a ditch. The second car was damaged when Henry K Milam 17 of Langs tart Route 1 sideswiped another vehicle. Robert Leeville and Norris Nee Workman were involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Department of
Charles Russell
Point Pleasant
Larry J. Roush
Pomeroy Port
Ashton the West Shade
Land
Ing
Roushe
Boley Moore
Robert E. Stevens
Apple
Bradbury
Grove
Norris Nee. Roush
Les
Henry K. Milam
Langstart
Robert Leeville
Gallipolis
Attorney General Attends Third Meigs County Broiler Festival
William O'Neill De Neill state attorney general will attend the Third Annual Meigs County Broiler Festival as announced by general chairman Virgil V. Brown. He will return from a national attorneys general meeting to take part in the festival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
William O'Neill
Meigs County
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Tokore
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Grace Kelly
Mickey Rooney
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Walt Disney Cartoon
Pomeroy Bend Theatres
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Marie Windsor
Percy King
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Matador
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Beaver of Leon
Mr. Spencer
Sopitional Meigs County News
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Henderson
Paul Rich
Walter Ridenour
Leon
Band Boosters
Susie Jones
Earl J. Jones
Carl Conrad
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Church of the Nazarene Union
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Hucking Valley Hospital
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