Bond Issue Promotion Meeting for Meigs County Hospital
Meigs County officials invite all organizations and residents to an open 7 30 p m meeting at the court house to explain a 500 000 bond issue for a new Veterans Memorial Hospital The meeting will include Dan Carmichael architect and state health board members to answer questions and outline the promotional program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Meigs County
Meigs County Board of Commissioners
Dan Carmichael
Columbus
State Board of Health
Junior Chamber of Commerce Memorial Hospital Promotion Committee
Meigs County Veterans Memorial Hospital
Ohio State Board of Health
Jaycee Hospital Promotion Committee
Lieutenant Trains In Colorado Mountains
Lt. Robert Chambers, stationed at Camp Roberts, Calif., on 30 day leave with parents in Middleport. He has trained at Camp Carson Colorado and will head to Austria near Augsburg for his next orders after a trip to Chicago for an Army football game. He is a 1950 West Point graduate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Robert Chambers
Camp Carson
Colo
Marcus Chambers
Fourth Ave
Chambers
Camp Roberts
Calif
Korea
Austria
Augsburg
Chicago
St. Chambers
West Point
Cub Scouts Invite Parents to Winter Meeting
POMEROY Cub Scout packs and eligible tiths are invited to a 7 30 p m meeting Wednesday at the Federated Church. The session will plan the winter program and welcomes parents. Chester Knight is cubmaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Federated Church
Chester Knight
Mrs. Mary Ann Little Rites Are Wednesday
Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Ann Little, 82, who died Sunday at her Carleton home, will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Cheshire Baptist Church with interment in Cheshire Gravel Hill Cemetery. The Rev. Sherley Wood will officiate. Friends may call at the residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Mary Ann Little
Carleton
Cheshire Baptist Church
Cheshire Gravel Hill Cemetery
Sherley Wood
Divorce Suit Filed in Meigs County Court
Garnet E. Mankin files for divorce from Keneath E. Mankin in Meigs County Common Pleas Court alleging gross neglect of duty and extreme cruelty. Plaintiff seeks custody of one minor child.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Garnet E. Mankin
Keneath E. Mankin
Meigs County Common Pleas Court
Fire department responds to Lin coln Street blaze
Middleport Fire Department was dispatched to the James Criswell home at 439 Lincoln St on Monday about 10 30 a m but the flames were already extinguished before firemen arrived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
James Criswell
Lincoln St
Meter receipts total for week reported by police chief
Pomeroy police chief Walter E. Wolfe reported meter receipts totaling 249.90 dollars for the past week’s collection period. The figure reflects city parking meter activity and was released in a routine financial update.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Walter E. Wolfe
Truck Crash Injures Two Near Stiversville
Mr. and Mrs. James Trader of Long Bottom were hospitalized at Meigs General after a truck struck a tree in Stiversville. Mrs. Trader suffered a fractured left leg and Mr. Trader possible rib fractures. Nearby incidents included a Parkersburg driver hitting a guard railing on Route 7 and a collision on Route 33 near Pomeroy involving Howard Kitchen and Kenneth McKinney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trador
Howard Kitchen
Pomeroy
Auto Upsets Driver Hart in Route 248 crash
George Hall 17 of Long Bottom is in Meigs General Hospital with head injuries and several broken ribs after the car he drove overturned on Route 248 near Chester just after midnight Sunday. Hall said the vehicle began shaking before overturning and he was not traveling fast. He was thrown from the driver’s position. the trunk was open and collapsible seats contributed to the incident. Marion Parker took Hall to the hospital. Raymond Larkins had minor injuries. Tom Miles was uninjured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
Marion Parker
Raymond Larkins
Tom Miles
OVEC Names Myles H. MacMillan Personnel Director
Myles H. MacMillan of Chicago is named personnel director of the Ohio Valley Electric Corporation. He will start Oct. 1 at OVEC’s temporary New York offices after resigning from Ingersoll Products Division Borg-Warner Corp. in Chicago. He joined Ingersoll in 1947 as personnel and labor relations manager and became assistant to the vice president in 1951.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Myles H. MacMillan
Chicago
Ohio Valey Electric Corporation
OVEC
New York
MacMillan
Ingersoll Products
Borg-Warner Corp
Ingersoll
Three Men Fined By Mayor Canaday
Pomeroy reports three men fined by Mayor Delmar A. Canaday. William L. Wright, 31, of Lancaster, and Thomas Anderson of Rutland, paid $100 plus costs each for driving while intoxicated. Marcus Hoplite, 37, of Lancaster, paid $5 and costs on an intoxication charge. Patrolmen Harry Osborne and Henry Werry arrested Wright and Anderson.
Meigs Man Is Home After Visit to Italy
Remo Nieri returned from Italy after visiting relatives and reuniting with his mother and sisters unseen for seven years. He met and dined with American movie stars Doris Day and George Murphy in Florence where they are making a motion picture. Nick is back in Middleport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Remo Nieri
Italy
Doris Day
George Murphy
Florence
Nick
Plan Extension Class To Be Discussed In Racine
A representative of Rio Grande College will speak at Racine High School at 7 30 p m Wednesday about forming an extension class Mrs Chiorus Grimm announced. All interested persons are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Rio Grande College
Racine High School
Chiorus Grimm
Pomeroy Ferguson Marries Joanna Nobles in Middleport
James Ferguson 28 of West Columbia and Joanna Nobles 19 of Middleport obtained a marriage license. The couple plans a ceremony in the coming weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
James Ferguson
West Columbia
Joanna Nobles
Middleport
Gardeners Given Ribbons For Perfect Arrangements
Four blue ribbons with gold stars were awarded at the Fall Flower Show at Heath Methodist Church. Mrs. Earl Bender, regional director, judged and praised the outstanding display while noting even unjudged specimens received ribbons. Junior class winners included Marilyn Sue Knight and others from Middleport and New Haven Garden Clubs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
James S. Titus
A. A. Dillard
Middleport Garden Club
W. R. Proffit
New Haven
Bender
Ecimens
92 Year Old Ex-Resident Visits Here
POMEROY Ohio William E Elza White 92 year old former resident returned to Newark today by bus after visiting here with his nieces and nephews for several days White left Pomeroy in 1833 to work for the railroad at Logan later moved to Newark in 1898 He will be 93 on January 1 He visited Gallipolis relatives and his wife Meda Hiland White died in Newark four weeks after her 90th birthday in August of this year Others in Meigs County mentioned include Eddie Smith Dolph Joachim Gladys Morgan Walter Eli White and Eber Willock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Newark
William E. “Elza” White
Mr. White
Logan
Hocking Valley Railroad
Hobson
Pennsylvania
Meda Hiland White
White
Jana O
Meigs County
Eddie Smith
Dolph Joachim
Gladys Morgan
Walter
Eli White
Eber Willock
Attendance Record at First Baptist Sunday School
MIDDLEPORT perfect attendance honored for Stephen Hindy four years old who has attended since infancy receiving a pin from his father the Sunday School superintendent. Other pupils Virginia Irene Fife David Hoyt Carolyn Wilson Kathryn Gilkey Beverly Perrin Texanna White promoted. Rally Day aims for 250 attendance next Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Stephen Hindy
Jad Hindy
First Baptist Sunday School
Stephen
The
Baptist Church
Virginia Irene Fife
David Hoyt
Carolyn Wilson
Kathryn Gilkey
Beverly Perrin
Texanna White
Families Gather for Weekend at Lake Hope and Local Visits
A roundup of social visits and gatherings includes Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Duncan of Cincinnati and Mr. and Mrs. Pearl Lewis of Danbury Conn. visiting at Lake Hope cottage and friends here. A farewell picnic honors Fred McKibben of the U S Navy before he departs for San Francisco. Many local residents and relatives are noted visiting or hosting, with brief notes on health, travel, and returns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett McKibben
J. W. Coleman
Ruth MccKibben
Chesapeake
St. Mary Hospital
Huntington
Broderick
Galvin
Chillicothe
Rep
Luster Cooley
Albany
Celia Cavanaugh
Athens
Clara Cavanaugh
Jennie Newlun
Paul Brinkman
Columbus
Etta Egleberry
Effie Ward
Cincinnati
Lily McKibben
New Marshfield
Chauncey
Clarence Daft
West Rushville
S. P. Wilson
McArthur
James McKiln
H. W. Poynter
Clarksburg
Ernest Tripp
Tripp
Allen McKibben
Cleveland
John Hayes
Leo Grover
Patty
Joe Hayes
Nelsonville
Edward Searls
Zanesville
Mary W. Potter
David Thomas
Proctorville
Thomas
William Hayes
Stockport
James McKibben
Administrator Named Pomeroy In Bannister Estate
Charles H. Wise Jr is appointed administrator of the estate of the late Anna Bannister per Meigs County Probate Court records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Charles H. Wise, Jr
Anna Bannister
Meigs County
Five register for special bloodmobile visit here
Miss Marion Ebersbach notes five residents registered Monday to donate during a special October bloodmobile visit. Registration continues until Oct five via the Red Cross office or by calling Ebersbach or Mrs Strauss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Marion Ebersbach
Meigs County
American Red Cross Blood Program
Miss Ebersbach
Ebersbach
Huntington
Red Cross
Arthur J. Strauss
Middleport
It Costs More to Die in Middleport
The village council and cemetery trustees raised digging a grave to 25 dollars from 20 dollars after a meeting with Mayor Sidney T. Russell. They discussed Riverview Cemetery improvements including a second mausoleum, a new road, and an iron chain at the entrance. The cemetery will close at 7 p.m. in fall and winter and at 9 p.m. in spring and summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Sidney T. Russell
H. N. Swift
C. M. Hennesy
David C. Miller
Wayne Gibbons
David O. Jenkins
Walter Bunce
Riverview
Pomeroy Couple Celebrates Golden Wedding Anniversary
The fiftieth wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs William Baker was celebrated with a family dinner and open house for about 100 guests at their Union Ave home. The couple married September 27 1903 in Marion in a ceremony noted by attendees including multiple Bakers and relatives from Columbus Bucyrus Kingston and South Charleston. A three tier wedding cake gold and white decor with a gold anniversary numeral complemented punch cake ice cream and engraved white napkins. Floral arrangements enhanced the home for the 2 to 5 pm reception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
William Baker
Baker
Union Ave
John Baker
Columbus
Ted Baker
Bucyrus
Harold Puhl
Church Is Wedding Scene in Pomeroy
Dolores Howell and James Will wed at Evangelical United Brethren Church in Pomeroy with a double ring ceremony led by Rev. Joel Meyers. The bride, daughter of Marion and (Mrs) Howell of Columbus, wore a white satin gown and veil. The couple, after a New York and Canada trip, reside in Pomeroy with Will employed by the State Highway Department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Enterprise Evangelical United Brethren Church
Dolores Howell
James Will
Joel Meyers
Marion A. Howell
Columbus
Nancy Howell
Emmett G. Will
Wyatt Will
Walter Walker
Will
Linden McKinley High
Young Adult Class to Organize for Winter
Pomeroy report: Rocksprings Methodist Church youth group meets at Mrs. Clifford Leifheit home Wednesday afternoon to organize winter activities and plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Rocksprings Methodist Church
Clifford Leifheit
Guild To Meet Friday at Federated Church
Mrs. Thomas Rad ford will speak at the Women's Guild of the Federated Church meeting at 8 p m Friday at the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Thomas Radford
Women’s Guild of the Federated Church
Pomeroy Personal News Lists Local Visits
Mrs Robert Goodman and son Tommy along with Mrs Ben Goodman of Columbus visited Mrs Tom Goeglein the former’s grandmother. Sue Struble spent the weekend in Logan with her parents Mr and Mrs Co J Struble joining Sunday. Mr Struble and his daughter returned Sunday evening while Mrs Struble remained in Logan en route to Columbus Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Goodman
Tommy
Ben Goodman
Columbus
Tom Goeglein
Sue Struble
Logan
Co. J. Struble
Struble
Flower Sale Is Success In Pomeroy Ohio
POMEROY Meigs County residents generously supported the annual forget me not flower sale Saturday conducted by Chapter 53 Disabled American Veterans. Owen Watson, chairman, said 80 percent of proceeds stay in the county for the rehab program aiding needy war-time disabled veterans and dependents. Commander John C Bacon thanked the public, sale workers, local businesses, and newspapers for cooperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Meigs County
Chapter
Owen Watson
John C. Bacon
Bacon
Meigs General Hospital Notes Admits and Births
Admitted list includes Mrs. William Russell Middleport George Smith Dexter Mrs Mary Creek Racine Viola Jones Pomeroy George Hall Long Bottom Mrs Seldon Baker Pomeroy A son born to Mr and Mrs William Russell Middleport A son born to Mr and Mrs William Buckley Mr and Mrs Corbett Creek Racine a son A daughter born to Mr and Mrs Seldon Baker Pomeroy Discharged Hedley Mason Mrs Sara McCoy and baby Mrs Irving King and baby Rex Jarvis Shirley Knotts Edwin Boring Mrs Nida Mulford and Linda Smith
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Russell
Middleport
George Smith
Dexter
Mary Creek
Racine
Viola Jones
Pomeroy
George Hall
Long Bottom
Seldon Baker
William Buckley
Corbett Creek
Hedley Mason
Sara
Four VFW Officers Get District Posts
POMEROY. Several members of Post 4736, Veterans of Foreign Wars, were appointed to district positions at a 12th district meeting Sunday at Green Castle. Howard Graham, commander of the local post, was named to the color guard, Thomas McKay district sergeant major, James Carpenter safety chairman, and James Ring finance committee. Attending were James Boring and Hobert Raub.
Fire protection contract renewed for Pomeroy Lebanon Twp
Pomeroy Lebanon Township trustees renewed their fire protection contract with Racine village for one year at 200 dollars. The agreement covers Oct 6, 1953 to Oct 6, 1954. Sutton and Letart Townships also hold protection contracts with Racine Volunteer Fire Department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Lebanon Township
Racine Village
Racine Volunteer Fire Department
Richard Lee
Lee
Sutton
Letart
First Grandson Born in Middleport Family
Mr and Mrs John Kauff of Middleport announce the birth of their first grandson, the couple's eighth grandchild. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Max Hickman Miriam Kauff of Comstock Nebraska. The Hickmans have four other children Miriam Anne Bonnie and Karen Sue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
John Kauff
Max Hickman
Miriam Kauff
Comstock
Neb
Hickmans
Miriam Anne
Bonnie
Karen Sue
Russell couple announce birth of son in Brownell Street family
Mr. and Mrs. William Russell of Brownell Ave announce the birth of a son at Meigs General Hospital on Sunday. Grandparents are Mrs. Anna B. Russell of Bradbury and Mr. and Mrs. McGrew of Mason.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
William Russell
Brownell Ave
Meigs Gneral Hospital
Anna B. Russell
Bradbury
McGrew
Mason
Foss Birthday Dinner for Wetzall Street Family
Middleport residents celebrated the birthdays of Mr. William Foss aged 80 and Mrs. Foss aged 75 with a dinner at their Wetzall Street home. Attendees included the Mitch and Norman Foss families from Middleport and Point Pleasant, along with Athens residents Conrad and Jeffrey Foss and their teacher Mrs. L W McComas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
William Foss
Wetzall St
Foss
Mrs. Foss
P. L. Mitch
Larry
Norman Foss
Point Pleasant
George Foss
Conrad and
Jeffrey
Athens
Wiener and marshmallow roast at Middleport Park
The Junior Girls of Heath Methodist Church Sunday School held a wiener and marshmallow roast last night at Middleport Roadside Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Heath Methodist Church Sunday School
Street Commissioner Fred Collins Resigns in Middleport
Fred Collins resigns as street commissioner effective immediately after about 12 years of service. He will assist his ailing wife at her daughter's home in Gallipolis. Ray Frazier, longtime equipment operator, becomes acting street commissioner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Fred Collins
Collins
Florence Chandler
Gallipolis
Ray Frazier
Hudson St
Frazier
Four Year Old Watson Dies After Anesthesia In Algonac
Pamela Sue Watson daughter of Sgt Ivan Watson and Mrs Watson died at a hospital in Algonac Michigan after anesthesia during surgery failed to revive her. She is survived by her parents four brothers and grandparents. Funeral services pending arrival of Sergeant Watson from Korea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walhending
Watson
Marjorie Eynon
Sergeant Watson
Twelve Jaycees Attend Columbus Jaycee Meeting
Meigs County Junior Chamber of Commerce members travel to Columbus for a Jaycee all state meeting at the Deshler Hilton hotel. Attendees include Virgil Brown and spouse, William Childs and spouse, Roger Morgan and spouse, Thomas Rue and spouse, William Hayes and spouse, William Knight and spouse, Richard Karr Jr and spouse, James Jobb and spouse, Frank Vaughan, Ted Reed, Dale Kautz, and Earl Teaford. Some stayed for three days, others only Saturday and Sunday sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Jobb
Frank Vaughan
Ted Reed
Dale Kautz
Earl Teaford
Gloeckner Assigned To Position in Iraq
Mr and Mrs Jay S Gloeckner have left Pomeroy after visiting relatives in Ohio and are bound for Iraq where he will serve as a geophysical engineer for Robert Ray Co of Houston. Mrs Gloeckner will join later from Strasburg when housing is found in Tripoli Lebanon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Jay S. Gloeckner
Cincinnati
Strasburg
Saudi
Arabia
Gloeckner
Iraq
Robert Ray Co
Houston
Tex
Verda Zeltman
Strasburg, C
Tripoli
Lebanon
New Mr and Mrs Lewis Host Charity Drive In Middleport
Mr and Mrs Charles Zip Lewis hosted a drive at Bailey's Drive-In on Friday benefiting 25 boys and girls treated there. Mrs Lewis, formerly Margaret Ella Hysell, is an art teacher in Pomeroy schools. The couple now reside in Bradbury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Belling
Charles
Zip) Lewis
Bailey’s Drive-In
Lewis
Margaret Ella Hysell
Pomeroy
Bradbury
Auxiliary Plans Soup Supper in Middleport
The Middleport Auxiliary to the Volunteer Firemen met in the village hall with Mrs James Daniels presiding. They outlined plans for a soup supper at the next meeting and served a dessert course.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
James Daniels
Middleport Personal News and Local Moves
Middleport social notes list visits and weekend stays among local families. Mr and Mrs Charles Scines and children visited relatives in town. James White and John Scines families hosted. Mrs James Osler visited a hospitalized husband in Columbus. Several residents moved residences within the area and travels included visits to Huntington and Marietta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Scines
Bonnie
Charles Jr
James White
John Scines
James Osler
White Cross Hospital
Columbus
Ben. Philson
Rush
Hayes
S. Third Ave
Roscoe Meadows
Meadows
New York Central Railroad
James Pullen
Holzer Hospital
Jack Hackworth
Skippy
Belle
W. Va
Lillian McGhee
McGhee
Jackson
Willis Grueser
Maude Taylor
Huntington
B. L. Potter
Barboursville
Middleport
J. H. Smith
Hazel VanCooney
Vernon Moore
Vernon Moore, Mr. and Mrs. M. Williams, Mr. and Mrs. Howard E. Coulter
Gallipolis
Lorena Moore
Jerusalem
Marietta
N. Moore
Moore
Weekend Socials From Marietta Middleport And Jackson
Robert Washington Nellie and Hallie Zerkle visited in Marietta while Mrs Heavilin visited relatives there Friday Kathryn Lewis of Jackson spent the weekend with Dr Kathryn Poindexter and others in Middleport The Johnsons and children and Roxy Price returned to Middleport for high school senior year Willis Beards from Portsmouth spent the weekend here Charlotte Perrin Minnie Beverage and Beverly Perrin attended the Jackson festival last week
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Washington
Nellie
Hallie Zerkle
Frank Heavilin
Hubert Mace
Marietta
Middleport
Mason
Kidney Slow-Down May Bring Restless Nights
When kidney function slows, people report backache headaches dizziness and low energy. Minor bladder irritation from cold or diet causes night waking and frequent trips. Try Doan's Pills, a mild diuretic used for over 50 years, to help kidneys flush waste. Adv.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
Doan
Adv
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Jaycee Committee
Colorado Mountains
Cub Scouts
Kenneth McKinney
Kitchen
McKinney
McKinney Auto
Hart
Canaday
Meigs Man
A. V. Howell
C. A. Emmish
Dulcie Young
Bruce Lloyd
W. B. Harris
John Kincaid
Roger Morgan
Hylda Rice
E. F. Maag
James B. Titus
Richard Rawlings
Garen Stansbury
Marilyn Sue Knight
Jane Harris
Susie Rawlings
Jennifer Blakeslee
Patricia Blakeslee
Michi Lloyd
Forrest
Butch) Bachtel
Zaleski
Pomeroy Social Notes
Pomeroy Personals
Meigs General Hospital
VFW
Federal Land Bank
United National Farm Loan Association A
Gibson
y-Treas
Ohio Valley Bank
Ohio
Middleport Social Notes
L. W. McComas
Mrs. McComas
Dianne McComas
Vera Covert
Mary Lynn Booth
Carol Criswell
Linda Batey
Ida Maw
Bertha Wilson
Kay Brooks
Shirley Roush
Sandra Fultz
Nancy Chisik
Janet Valentine
Michigan
Smith's Cafe
Pomeroy-Mason Bridge
Donald O'Connor
Talking Mule
Frances
Anne Blythe
John McIntyre
Sally and
ST. Anne
Lon Chaney
Jean Parker
Sam
Lomeroy
Gene Barry
Ann Robinson
Les Tremayne
June Allyson van Johnson
Angela Lansbury
Louis Calhern
John Beal
Dorothy Dandridge
Studebaker
Acte I
Wakefield Motors
Richland Ave
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