Officers Elected By Heath Methodist Church
Heath Methodist Church in Middleport elected officers for 1961 62 during the fourth quarterly conference led by Rev. Stanely McGilliard. Trustees and stewards were chosen for one to three year terms. numerous committee assignments and lay roles were named including youth delegates, church school superintendent, lay leader, and various records and finance posts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Heath Methodist Church
Stanley McGilliard
Portsmouth
McGilliard
Jesus Christ
C. A. Emmish
John W. Kincaid
Robert Harris
Charles McElhinny
Emerson Jones
Charles Asa Bradbury
Jack Bechtle
Robert Coats
Richard Chambers
Homer
Ladies Club Raises $70 Toward Pumper Truck
POMEROY Syracuse Ladies Auxiliary of the Volunteer Fire Department has raised more than 70 dollars toward a pumper truck. They filled and sold 131 Easter baskets with orders before Bazaar days and sold additional baskets in several towns. They sold eggs pies aprons and other items and hosted a sale at a TriCounty Music Association program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Syracuse
New Lexington
Oak Hill
Columbus
Minersville
Hartford
W. Va
Racine
Tri-County Music Association
Annual Play Planned For Next Week
POMEROY The annual senior play of Eastern High School is set for 8 p m on Thursday and Friday April 20 and 21. The three act comedy Mother Is a Freshman stars Lila Hayman Mary Goegel Barbara Wright Cecilia Gaul Nancy Jo Cole Karen Badgley Helen Bentz Teresa Andrew Marilyn Bissell Keith Ridenour Stewart Sisson David Riggs Gary Smith Douglas Bissell Lawrence Harbargen with extras Shirley Myers Mary Ritchie Kareen Damewood and promoters Nancy Lou Cole Polly Dorst and Judy Riggs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Eastern High School
Alice Nease
Fred Rice
Michael
Lila Hayman
Mary Goegel
Barbara Wright
Cecilia Gaul
Nancy Jo Cole
Karen Badgley
Helen Bentz
Teresa Andrew
Marilyn Bissell
Keith Ridenour
Stewart Sisson
David Riggs
Gary Smith
Douglas Bissell
Lawrence Harbargen
Shirley Myers
Mary Ritchie
Kareen Damewood
Nancy Lou Cole
Polly Dorst
Judy Riggs
Eastern seniors sponsor two girls basketball games
POMEROY The Eastern High School seniors plan a Friday home doubleheader at the gym. Coolville and Tuppers Plains open at 7 30 p m followed by Riverview against Chester in a return contest. Proceeds fund the senior class trip to Washington D C.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Coolville
Tuppers Plains
Riverview
Chester
Washington, D. C
Right Hand Cut Injures Paul Andrews in Long Bottom
Paul Andrews of Long Bottom suffered a severe right hand cut when a buzz saw injured him on Tuesday. The ends of the first two fingers were severed, and he was transported by the Pomeroy Emergency Squad to Meigs General Hospital for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Paul Andrews
Long Bottom
Andrews
Meigs General Hospital
Program Highlights with Humorous Skits at Heath Methodist
The Women's Society of Christian Service at Heath Methodist Church showcased humorous skits led by Racine and Forrest Run societies during guest night. Highlights included The High Priced Hat directed by Nan Moore with a cast spanning Coats, Coats, Lambert, Bechtle, Haskins, and French. A second skit featured grandmothers with Mrs. Bachtel and Mrs. Emerson Jones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nan Moore
Bess Sanborn
John Ketchka
James Criswell
Charles Asa Bradbury
Fred Hibbs
C. A. Emmish
C. M. Hennesy
Richard Chambers
John Zerkle
Max Roller
Robert Byer
Everett Davis
Glenn Lambert
Bernard Fultz
James Euler
Robert Coats
C. E
O. P. Klein
Noah Haskins
Nellie Zerkle
C. M. Hennessy
Earl Knight
L. W. McComas
Leo Smith
Middleport
Women’s Society of Christian Service
Heath Methodist Church
Racine and
Forrest Run
Christine Coats
Jack Bechtle
Blanche Haskins
M. L
Emerson Jones
Bess
Headin' for a Weddin' three-act comedy at Racine HS
Racine High School seniors present a three act hillbilly themed comedy Headin' for a Weddin at 8 p m Friday in the school auditorium. Director Carl B Weese leads cast including James Pape Carmen Salser Dale Cole and others with student helpers handling stage programs posters tickets and publicity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Racine
Racine High School
Carl B. Weese
James Pape
Carmen Salser
Dale Cole
Kenda Russell
Miriam Foster
Jo Ann van Meter
Lois Arnott
Janice Drake
Bill Lake
Nancy Johnson
Sue Harris
James Wickline
Joyce Circle
Patsy
Airline eyes cheap New York to Germany charter flights
A line plans round trip charter flights between New York and Germany for 104 dollars. If this trend continues, a man at the next desk suggests, it could price staying home out of reach for some travelers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Germany
Farm Bureau Women Aid In Fair Building Fund
Farm Bureau Women's Committee met at the co op offices on East Main Street to plan funding for a new junior fair building at Rock Springs Fairgrounds. They reviewed a Holland Michigan regional trip, highway litter legislation, a summer meeting tour, and a May tour of Athens State Hospital. A Betty Newton cooking demonstration is set for April 24 at 8 p.m. at Ohio Fuel Gas Co. offices in Middleport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Bureau Women Aid In Fair Building Fund
Pomeroy
Rock Springs Fairgrounds
Farm Bureau Women’s Committee
Co-Op
E. Main St
Holland
Mich
Athens State Hospital
Betty Newton
Ohio Fuel Gas Co
Middleport
Officers Elected At Northwestern Meet
Northwestern Local School District PTA elected officers for 1961 62 with Mrs Harold Sauer as president Miss Sally Schaaf as vice president Mrs Roger Roush as secretary and Mrs Bruce May as treasurer Installation of new officers was planned for May and plans were made for a banquet to the Meigs County Teachers Association on April 18 Proceeds will fund school kitchen items including dishes and silverware A May hospitality committee was named and a tea shower was held for the kitchen The fourth grade led by Mrs Blanch Nelson earned the attendance award Dr Leonard Harris Holzer Clinic spoke on preschool immunization and lifelong medical care Janice and Debbie Smith performed a duet and Rev Harold Klingle gave the prayer Refreshments followed in the home economics room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rutland
Northwestern
PTA
Rutland High School
Harold Sauer
Sally Schaaf
Roger Roush
Bruce May
Carrol Snowden
Leonard Harris
Holzer Clinic
Janice
Debbie Smith
Harold Klingle
Relatives of Howells Visit Pomeroy Birthday Dinner
A visiting group of Howell relatives from Indiana stayed with Mr and Mrs A V Howell and Ralph Howell in Plum Street Pomeroy. The party included Dr Edna McKnight Forrest Park Bedford Ind Mrs John Hoover Louise McKnight and two children Steve and Mary Eleanor and Mrs Jay Lang Eleanor McKnight and her three children Curt Catherine and Susan Kay. They celebrated Steve Lang's ninth birthday during the stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
A. V. Howell
Ralph, McKee
Plum St
Howells
Indiana
Howell
Edna McKnight
Forrest Park
Bedford
Ind
John Hoover
Louise McKnight
Steve
Mary Eleanor
Jay Lang
Eleanor McKnight
Curt
Catherine
Susan Kay
Hoovers
Langs
Indianapolis
Lang
Steve Lang
Meigs County Land Transfers Summary
Meigs County transfer notices list multiple titles. John F Hamm deceased transfers 55 acres in Sutton Two to Blanche C Hamm Eva M Theiss Clara B Grueser and Elmer R Hamm. Clara B Grueser Clarence D Grueser Delmar R Hamm and Jean Hamm receive 55 acres in Sutton Two. Thomas H Dawson and M A Dawson to German Lutheran Evangelical Church trustees lot 128 in Pomeroy. Wayne Turner and Melva Turner to Floyd Rupe and Jane Alice Rupe parcels in Rutland. Floyd Farra and Mona Farra to Floyd R Farra and Mary N Farra parcels in Racine. Harold O Beegle and Alice E Beegle to Grace J Windors 38 acres in Sutton Two. Charles J Clarkson Betty J Clarkson Bernard and Betty Fultz to James F Arnold trustees parcels in Middleport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John F. Hamm
Blanche C. Hamm
Eva M. Theiss
Clara B. Grueser
Elmer R. Hamm
Sutton Two
Clarence D. Grueser
Delmar R. Hamm
Jean Hamm
Thomas H. Dawson
M. A. Dawson
German Lutheran Evangelical Church Trustees
Pomeroy
Wayne Turner
Melva Turner
Floyd Rupe
Jane Alice Rupe
Rutland
Floyd Farra
Mona Farra
Floyd R. Farra
Mary N. Farra
Racine
Harold O. Beegle
Alice E. Beegle
Grace J. Windors
Sutton
Charles J. Clarkson
Betty J. Clarkson
Bernard
Betty Fultz
James F. Arnold
Middleport
Ohio Folklore Society Holds Semiannual Meeting
A. V. Howell spoke in the forenoon at the Ohio Folklore Society semiannual meeting in the Ohio State Museum assembly room. The all day event featured a luncheon at the Ohio State University student union. Howell displayed rare historic pictures and spoke on Morgan's Raid a poetry volume and a year’s subscription to the society magazine were given to him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Ohio Folklore Society
Ohio State Museum
A. V. Howell
Ohio State University Student Union
Howell
Morgan
Local Residents Host Weekend Visit Highlights
Middleport guests include Mr and Mrs J K Smith of Charleston West Virginia visiting Mrs J K Smith Sr of Middleport and Mr and Mrs Vincent Dabo of Pomeroy Herbert Chambers admitted to Holzer Hospital Gallipolis for surgery this week Victor Grimm admitted to Meigs General Hospital for medical treatment
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. K. Smith
Charleston
W. Va
Middleport
Vincent Dabo
Pomeroy
Herbert Chambers
Holzer Hospital
Gallipolis
Victor Grimm
Meigs General Hospital
Spring In Our Town Theme For Rutland Garden Show
Rutland Garden Club and Friendly Gardeners present a two day show at Rutland Methodist Church themed Spring in Our Town. Nine artistic classes will display arrangements and table pieces while horticulture features narcissus and tulip entries judged by Mrs. Robert Reibel and Mrs. James Titus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rutland
Our Town
Rutland Methodist Church
Rutland Garden Club
Friendly Gardeners
Robert Reibel
James Titus
Reibel
Oleva Cottrill
Titus
Village Fund Totals Reported For Middleport
Village clerk Gene Grate reports total village funds at 30 142 19 dollars as of March 31 with balances by fund including general street maintenance state highway parking meter cemetery operating cemetery trusts and others Receipts for the month totaled 2 464 and disbursements amounted to 5 507 30 across several funds
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Gene Grate
POMEROY Mrs Paul Klees Hosts Sewing Club
Mrs Paul Klees entertained the Second Monday Sewing Club at her home Monday evening. Mrs Robert Lewis presided over a short business meeting. Refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Paul Klees
Robert Lewis
Pomeroy Students Visit Ohio Wesleyan and Marietta College
Pomeroy youths Dor Coates and Benny Ewing, seniors at Pomeroy High School, attended high school day at Ohio Wesleyan University while Jean Ellen Dabo, a nursing student, stayed with her parents in Marietta. Marietta College played at Ohio Wesleyan as Coates’ brother Nick, a Marietta player, visited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean Ellen Dabo
Marietta School of Practical Nursing
Vincent Dabo
Dor Coates
Benny Ewing
Pomeroy High School
Ohio Wesleyan University
Delaware
Marietta College
Ohio Wesleyan
Pomeroy
Coates
Nick
Marietta
Club Elects Officers For 1961 62 At B P W P Meeting
William P Barker spoke on Social Security benefits including retirement disability and dependency provisions to Middleport B P W club members. Officers for 1961 62 were elected led by Mrs R R Pickens with Mrs Harry S Moore as president. A Meigs County Red Cross fund drive with a $2000 goal was outlined and a memorial service for Mrs Harold was conducted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney Manning
Meigs County
R. R. Pickens
Harry S. Moore
C. F. Hibbs
John Werner
Freddie Houdashelt
Meigs County Red Cross
Arthur Strauss
Arive
Middleport
D. S. Harold
Guy Reynolds
Hospital Equipment Report Presented at Laurel Cliff Club
Laurel Cliff Better Health Club met at Mrs. Clarence Curtis home to hear a report on newly purchased hospital equipment. The evening included a devotional led by Mrs. Allen Eichinger and contests won by several members and a guest. The club, marking its 25th anniversary, planned a white elephant sale for the next gathering and noted illnesses of two members and a birthday observance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karr
Jennie Evans
Artie Evans
James Gilmore
Lloyd Wright
Miss Evans
Evans
Paul Frick
Sandra Gilmore
Ruth Ann Sayre
Birth announced for Wolfe's son Richard Allen in Parkersburg
Mr. and Mrs. Howard Allen Wolfe of Belpre announce the birth of a son, Richard Allen, Tuesday morning at Camden Clark Hospital in Parkersburg, West Virginia. Grandparents are Mrs. Geneva Joachim and the late Dolph Joachim of the Pomeroy Athens Road and Mr. and Mrs. Curt Wolfe of Chester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomcdroy
Howard Allen Wolfe
Belpre
Richard Allen
Camden Clark Hospital
Parkersburg
W. Va
Geneva Joachim
Dolph Joachim
Pomeroy-Athens Rd
Curt Wolfe
Chester
Plan Rummage Sale in Middleport This Friday and Saturday
Middleport Senior Mothers' Club stages a rummage sale in the former Miller sundry site on Mill Street. Residents may donate or arrange pickup by contacting Mrs James Pullen. items may be brought to the building Thursday at 1 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Middleport Senior Mothers’ Club
Miller Sundry
Mill St
James Pullen
State Sues Foster Rest Home for Unpaid Workmen Claim
The State of Ohio filed in Meigs County Common Pleas Court against Flossie Foster doing business as Foster Rest Home in Syracuse for 1286.25 in unpaid workmen's compensation. The state cited a November 1960 finding against the establishment and alleges the amount remains unpaid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Meigs County Common Pleas Court
State of
Ohio
Flossie Foster
Foster Rest
Syracuse
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Officers
Methodist Church
E. Cook
Charles A Bradbury
Garnet Entsminger
Frieda Faehnle
Forrest Bachtel
C. M Hennesy
Bruce Lloyd
Marion French
WU. P. Klein
Wayne Gibbons
E. M. Blake
Crazy Davis
Homer E. Cook
I. E. Miller
Harry Chesher
Sarah Bechtle
Evelyn Gibbons
Bernard V. Fultz
Alfred Scarberry, Jr
Methodist Union Representa
Livingston
Sanborn
James Brewington
Harry Cheshire
Walter Hayes
Raymon Konkright
Mary
Martha
Carl Mattox
William Sprague
C. O. Fisher
Leo Story
David Koblentz
Edmond Grueser
Virgil Hamm
Virgil King
Roy Holter
Ada Hoskins
UA Ve
Dependable
Starks
Chris Diehl
Joe Bolin
Bertha Amos
Jim Nelson
Pomeroy Personals
Meti
E. Main
20Politana
Club
B&pw
William P. Barker
Barker
State
Rest Home
Escapade
Dutton Drugs
Stylemart
Brookfield Ivy
Continental
Downie - Gross, Inc
Arrow Shirts
E. Main Street
Pomeroy, Ohio
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