Harrisonville Harrisonville Pomeroy Fair Brings Money Maker
Despite threatening rain the Harrisonville Pomeroy Community Fair drew crowds Friday and Saturday with a talent show and dance, a horse show and pony races supervised by Lyle Hysell. Winners crowned in multiple pony and horse classes included Janet Houck, Johnny Allensworth, Donald Brumfield, Mary Low, and many others. Contests such as egg roll, nail driving, 50 yard dash, and tractor pull highlighted Saturday activities with top prizes awarded to local youths and girls.
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Pomeroy
Harrisonville
Fair of Seale
Lyle Hysell
Straus
Pomy
Janet Houck
Cheshire
Johnny
Allensworth
Middleport
Donald Brumfield
Mary Low
Woodyard
Mrs Prediatine
Kermit Eppie
Katana
Dana’ Eppie
Harrison Zerkie
Séin d’ Fase
Lowell Guthrie
Bob Williams
Keith Marking
Nail
Ronnie Haning
Denzil Welch
Roy Lowe
Lass Starts Engine Runaway Car Hurts Two Syracuse Tots
Two Syracuse children, Paula Jean Moore and John Moore, were injured when a runaway car, left in a yard by four year old Paula and driven by accident, crashed into a tree near their home. Paula suffered a fractured leg and John a concussion with head lacerations. both were treated at Meigs General Hospital. A warrant was issued for junior Abbott of Pomeroy on auto theft related to the vehicle.
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Lass
Syracuse
Pomeroy
Meigs, General Hospital
Iato
Paula Jean Moore
John Moore
Donald Moore
Surmcuse
Charles Russell
Russell
Virgel_C Hayes
Meigs General Hospital
Paula
Rowsell
Junior “Abbott
Abbott
Ladies Guests Of Waltonians Plan Season Events
Walton League of America Chapter at Chester clubhouse chaired by Edward Foster outlined plans for Indiana entry in the next season on Oct 24 with ladies hosting the entertainment and square dancing. A hunting shoot was set for Sunday Oct 9 from 1 pm until dark. A nominating committee will be named at the next meeting. Dinner preceded the session and a breakfast earlier in the day drew 19 members. Members also upgraded the clubhouse including a porch around the drilled well, an outside chimney, roof repairs, painting, and cleanup.
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de Edward Foster
D. W. Ashworth
Meigs Co 4 H Activities in Middleport
Two 4 H clubs in Middleport elected officers for the year THursday evening The Green Clover club met at Lucinda Morris home with Barbara Jones as president Judy Sauer vice president Susan Pullen secretary Nancy Collea assistant leader Mrs James Pullen club counselor and two hostesses Lucinda and Jean Maiden served refreshments The Wide Awake club installed new officers Judy Butcher presiding Karen Mekshin president Janice Zirkle vice president Betty Covert secretary Judy Butcher treasurer Barbara Covert reporter Carolyn Wells recreation leader Beverly Perrin safety and health hosting duties shared by Janice Zirkle Brane Schnars salary alt Swanson Mrs McComas aided by Mrs Eber Lewis yielded new members Carolyn Russell and Carolyn Pulslen.
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Middleport
Green Clover Club
Lucinda Morris
Millia Morris
Babara Jones
Judy Sauer
Susan Pullen
Nancy Collee
James Pullen
Club Counlor
Lucinda
Jean Maiden
Widewake 4-H Club
L. W. McComes
Judy Butcher
Karen Mekshin
Janice Zirkle
Betty Covert
Barbara Covert
Carolyn Wells
Carolyn Wells, Recreation Leader; ¢ Beverly Perrin Safety and Healsing
Shi
Carolyn Russell
Carolyn Puls
Len
Brcane Schnars
Alt Swanson
McComas
Eber Lewis
Baptist Achievement Observance Launched at First Baptist Church
The Year of Baptist Achievement was launched this week across 400,000 Baptist churches in America with Rally and Promotion Days at First Baptist Church Middleport. Officers and teachers met to outline the Every Family Enlistment campaign, after a luncheon, with Mrs Chariti Fenn leading propelling workers and Superintendent Eison Baker assisted in promotions.
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Middleport
America
First Baptist Church
Eison Baker
Chariti “Fenn
Eipag Agtith
Baker
Fay Plang
Davia
Darst
County Home Discontinued Plan Discussed by Athens and Hocking Officials
Athens County Commissioners met in Athens to discuss closing the County Home on Route 328 near Union Purnace. Harry Armstrong of Hocking County urged Athens to study housing Hocking residents at their Chauncey facility, noting Hocking pays about 97 dollars per resident monthly, while Athens estimated 60 to 700 dollars per person per month, with no final agreement reached as the plan remains in the investigative stage.
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Kgan
Union Purnace
Athens County
Athens
Harry Armstrong
Hocking
Armstrong
Hocking County
Bounty
Chauncey
Newt
Pomeroy Social Notes and Club Meetings Summary
Pomeroy social notes report guests at Twin City Card Club hosted by Mrs Rollin Beards with prizes won by Miss Erna Jesse and others. Shakespeare Club meets at the Deyvoell home. Friends Night observed by Pomeroy Chapter 186 of the Eastern Star with introductions and an address. Alfred Booster Night features Grange activities, a tableau and a film. proceeds to Pomeroy Emergency Squad. Weekend visits include Mrs Jeffers and family in Gallipolis and Navy life updates for Richard Collins of McArthur and Norfolk.
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Pomeroy
Order of Eastern Star
Masonic Temple
Mabel Goeglein Goeglemn
Virginia Long
Dexter City
Kathleen Able
Arkansas
Ohio
R. J. Studer
Rous Davis
Athens
Everett ‘Tracy
Cora Webb
Racine
Joan Mulchem
Elsie Smith
Grace French
Middleport
Mia
Leslie Kunze
Nelle" Tracy
Mr. Kunze
Mike Simmons
Maude Grueser
Thelma Dill
Alfred
Alfred Jerts
Clifton Stout
Grange
Sarah Stella Caldwell
Charmion Snodass
Grange Foundation
Gilbert Coen
Aldo K. Jeffers
Kent
Bryce Smith
Howard Nunne
McArthur
Clar
Rence Collins
E. Main St
Collins
Cliford Collins
Chicago, Ill
Grand Jury To Weigh 19 Cases
Logan Indies face at least 19 targets as grand jury convenes in October session in Logan County. Prosecutor notes one man faces three charges while another faces 16 counts. Indictments include arson larceny breaking and entering at night, non support, grand larceny and assault and battery. Names include Franklin L. Hedges, Marshall Downs Jr, Deighton E. Stump, Harold L. Stump, Naeslie Hartshorn, Byron Berner, Irvin Frasure Jr, Marvin E. Boggs, Robert W. Bartley, Allen Tier, Noa G. Bray, Pearl J. Shell, Virgil Edwards, father Sowards, Joe Fisher, Will Samuel Mills, John Rutter.
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Logan — Indies
Surrey
Hocking
Franklin L. Hedges
Laurelville
Marshall Downs Jr
Rockbridge
Deighton E. Stump
Harold L. Stump
Naeslie Hartshorn
Byron Berner
Thames
Deotr
Irvin* Frasure Jr
Marvin E. Boggs
Robert W.” Bartley
Allen Tier
Noa G. Bray
Pearl J. Shell
Virgil Edwards
Father Sowards
Joe Fisher
Will Samuel Mills
John Rut ‘Ter
Squire Brehm Dies at 85. Logan Printer
Squire Brehm a retired Logan printer age 85 died at his home on Mound Street after a 60 year career in local newspapers and job shops He was a longtime member of the International Typographical Union and secretary of the Modern Woodmen lodge He is survived by a granddaughter and a half sister with funeral services planned at Heinlein funeral home officiated by Rev Earl Fog Schottke burial in Oak Grove Cemetery
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Logan
Charles E
Squire
Brehm
Mound St
Brooke Printing Co
GCA
International
George W
Eliza Snake Brehm
Nayor
Martha May Crawford
Paul Beck
Titusville
Mayme Young
Pomeroy
Heinlein Funeral
Earl Fog Schottke
Oak Grove Cemetery
S P Singer Dies at 76
Funeral services for Simon P. Singer of Pearl Street, who died Monday at Holzer Hospital after breaking a hip, will be held Wednesday at 2 PM at Rawlings Coats funeral home. Burial in Battlefield Cemetery. Survived by three sons William Holland Ohio Charles Columbus Russell Middleport. three daughters Mrs Waldo Alston Mrs Paul Cook Mrs William Brown, all of Columbus. a sister Mrs Bennie Brown of Columbus. six grandchildren and one great grandchild.
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Simon P. Singer
Pearl St
Holzer Hospital
Rawlings-Coats Funeral Home
Meigs General Hospital Notes
Dismissals and patient listings show multiple names from Pomeroy Racine Syracuse and nearby areas. Individuals include Mrs Charles McMaster Middle Mrs Lelia Faint Miss Grace Horton Mrm William Holmes Charlee Sheets Avery Goegiein and others with spouses and families noted in hospital roll.
Public Meeting On Education Problems Thursday
A public meeting Thursday at Logan High School will discuss education problems. Local volunteers and senior citizens from all walks of life are invited to attend a round table on six topics set by a conference committee. Ohio officials and local educators will chair and participate, with emphasis on financing, staffing, and improving school systems.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan-Hocking County
Ellision
Sonnel
White House
Logan High School
Eisenhower
S. H. Dillon
Ohio White House
Educa- Whitehouse
Willamington
Manahan
Ohiosion
Columbus
Hocking County
Lewis Ingram
East Hocking
Middleport PTA Plans Bake and Auction Fundraiser
The Middleport Parent-Teacher Association for seventh and eighth grades announced committees for the year and planned bake and rummage sales to support activities. The group noted upcoming events and a county PTA Council meeting at Tuppers Plains on October 7.
Band Hopes For Increase In Tag Sales
On October 1 at 9 am the band led by Ray Wood Geard will march through the community to start tag day activities. Headquarters will be Pomeroy. Mrs Harold Ebersbach chairs. Mrs William Kennedy is president. Committee includes Mrs William Strauss Mrs Wayne Swisher Mrs Jed Webster Jr Mrs Russell Brown Mrs W A Gin and others. Local businesses will be asked to contribute before Saturday to fund new instruments repairs and possibly new majorette uniforms.
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Ray Woodgeard
Pomeroy
Apps
Harold Ebersbach
William J. Kennedy
Said
William Strauss
Wayne Swisher
Jed. Webster, Jr
Russell Brown
W. A., Gin
Hank Young
Theo
Smith
Bradford Missionary Society Meeting at Middleport Church
The Bradford Missionary Society meets this evening at the home of Mrs Robert Reibel. Birthday observances accompany the visit of Mrs Jarvis and family from Port Washington. Guests include Mrs A W McKay and Mrs Jennie Benson. Members and kin travel and celebrate at associated gatherings in Middleport and with the Archer family visiting Roanoke, Va.
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Bradford Missionary Society
The
Middleport Church of Chris
Robert Reibel
Middleport
Mee Gienn Jarvis
Peg.gy
Port Washington
OOF Leader Pienie Talker Visitor Returns Home
Mrs Bud Kis sell has returned to Columbus after visiting her sisters Mrs John Vroman and Mrs James Brewington. She attended birthday parties for Mrs Lula Mason and a dinner for Mrs Brewginton who also observed her birthday. OOF leader Sprinefeld spoke at a Rock Springs fairgrounds gathering with local members and guests.
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Middleport
Bud Kissell
Columbus
John Vroman
James Brewington
Lula Mason
Brewginton
Sprinefeld
Springfield
Oh Independent’ Order
Rebeccas
Rock Springs Fairgrounds
Mem
W. D. Priore
Loewrehrsaineral
Brenan
de Reed
Nige 242
Odd Fellows
Amiens
Souders
S. Fifth Ave
Reed
Holda Kelly
Indlge
Fermen Molde
Kelly
Marconett
Mir
Minera
Richard Hayth
Nate
Hegawuarer
Sidney
Rose
Wayne Gobbons
Evelyn
Springer Tam
Hart
Spring-Carson
Sera Co
Ayes
Third Ave
Hayes
Roscoe Meadows
Polly Karr
Pontiac Mich
Vale
Maith
Waliam [Wyatt
Ethel
Werner French
Pamela
Delbert
James Clifford
Two Receive Fines In Weekend Hearings
Two men were fined in weekend hearings before Mayor EF Robinson. Kenneth Stanley of Mason was fined 100 dollars and costs and sentenced to three days in jail for a bunken driving charge. Charles Lunceford of Pomeroy Route 2 was fined five dollars and costs for a speeding charge. Patrolman Henry Werry filed the bunken driving case and Patrolman Bryne Vaughan filed the speeding case.
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Pomeroy
EF. Robinson
Bunken
Henry Werry
Kenneth Stanley
Mason
W.va
Charles Lunceford
Bryne Vaughan
Frank Thomas Dies At 60 In Charleston
Friends report the death of Frank Thomas, 60, in Charleston West Virginia on Saturday. He attended a meeting with his brother Andrew Thomas when the death occurred. Funeral services were held in Charleston. He was the son of the late Emma Besserer Thomas and nephew of Lettie Besserer and the late C F Besserer. William Thomas of New York is listed as a brother.
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Middleport
Frank Thomas
Charleston
W. Va
Andrew Thomas
Mont ‘An
Emma| i Besserer Thomas
Lettie Besserer
C. F. Besserer
Wil Fiam Thomas
New York
Missing Girl Found After Carnival Laborer Arrested
Patty Heinmean, 15, reported missing in Logan, turned up with a carnival worker in a Logan hotel. Delaware County authorities took her into custody with another man around 1:30 am. Grace Hort, a carnival worker, and a man faced accusations as police investigated the teen’s disappearance from home. The incident led to notes about a will and probate records in Jackson County.
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Anan
Delaware
Lord Hysellher
Middleport Haseen
Joseph’ Willie Parmentar
Jackson
Iss
Meigs County Common Pleas
Grace Hort
Logan
Meigs Gen
Earl Fray
Elv
Sheriff Fray
E. Man
Enrollment Drive Set By Feeney Bennet Post 128
A kickoff meeting for the 1956 enrollment campaign of Feeney Bennett Post 128 American Legion will be held Wednesday at 7 30 p m at the Legion Hall. Commander Henry Clatworthy leads a push to surpass last year’s 178 members. Eligible veterans from World War I World War II and the Korean War will be invited to join. All Legionnaires are invited. refreshments will be served.
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Middleport
Feeney-Bennett Post
American Legion
the Legion Hall
Henry Clatworthy
Scout Troop Reorganizes Picks Officers at Middleport
Middleport new organization of Troop 245, Boy Scouts of America, completed per Robert Fisher and William Scarberry, urging boys 11 or older to join. Officers named include Senior Patrol Dennis Walburn and Dale Miller. scribe Richard Swickhammer. buglers Raymond Kloesoy, James Hood. librarians Davis Derkle. quartermasters James Hood, Bills Niky Walburn, Randall Bowies, Gary Dunham, Don Erwin, Raymond Klees, Dale Miller. Patrol leaders Apache Erwin and Bowles. Wolf Hood and McCool. Beaver Zerkle. Mike Wiggins. Troop meets Mondays in the Middleport library basement with improved quarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middlefort
Boy Scouts of America
Robert Fisher
William Scarberry
Dennis Walburn
Dale Miller
J. C. Ward
Richard Swickhammer
Raymond Kloes Oy
James Hood
Davi
Derkle
Flower sale postponed in Meigs County by veterans group
The American Veterans Chapter 53 flower sale in Meigs County is postponed from September 24 to October 8 due to bad weather. Proceeds typically support Ohio Department and local chapter aid with expenses deducted, with volunteers from the chapter’s auxiliary assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meigs County
Owen Watson
Pomeroy
Watson
Ohio Department
Davis Rites Are Thursday
Funeral services for John R. Davis, 78, who died early Monday, will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Ewing funeral home on Harrisonville Road. He is survived by his wife Edith and two sisters, Margaret Rinehart of Pomeroy and Jane Shumaker of Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania. Friends may call at any time before burial at Beech Grove Cemetery.
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Pomeroy
John R. Davis
Harrisonville Road
Ewing Funeral Home
Davis
Edith
Margaret ‘Rinehart
Jane Shumaker
Beaver Falls
Beech Grove
Pomeroy Receipts Hit New High In Weekly Totals
City records show Pomeroy receipts in the past week reaching a new high, with the mayor's office reporting total receipts of 297 dollars and 50 cents for the period amid several months of steady gains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Robinson
Inoculation Set for Bradbury Students Friday
Meigs County Health Department will visit Bradbury schools Friday to inoculate children in the first, third and sixth grades. Methodist Men of Heath Church meet tonight at 7 30 for a program and social hour with Robert Hurley as president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleportthe Brite
Bury
Normable
Russell
Audrey ‘Theobald
Publici
Ing
Mra Glenn Evans
Max Grades
Davis
Walter Eblin
Social Erades
Dalton Grover
Nathan
Biggs
Elroy McGlone
Pee
Middleport
Meigs
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Pomeroy Fair
Waltonians
Teank Walton League of America
Chester
Logan Monument Co
Logan, Ohio
Hocking Valley Hospital
Meigs Co
Victor L. Roberts
Sidney T. Russell
Ford
Beasley É Mathews
St Petamacog
Pomeroy Personals
Squire Brehm
S. P. Singer
Bernard Diddle
Carriegus
Margaret Gloeckner
Clara’ Pullins
Charles Sheets
Orville Hogue
William Wallace
Stella Smith
Clyde Serages
P. A. Jivie Ten
Fred Young
Middleport Society
A1 Laward French
S. Second Ave
Guy Reynolds
Clarence Archer
Arkon
Archer
Charles Leslie
Acher
Mather
Ning Bland
Meron
Reynoldses
Minerva Childers
Milton Burdette
Edna Burdette
Leon
Pienie
Perso
Legion
Appr
W. Vo
Humphrey Boxart
June Allyson
Battle Circus
the Clown
Liberty
Pomeroy Bend Theatres
Murphy Frances L. Sullivan
Temple
Doris Day
James Cagney
Meron Mitchell
Robert Keith
Karr & van Zandt Motor Sales
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