Roush Family Reunion Draws Near 500 Attendees
Nearly 500 people gathered at the Rocksprings Fair grounds for the annual Roush and Allied Families reunion with attendees from Florida New York Pennsylvania Indiana North Carolina Maryland New Jersey West Virginia Ohio Devotions led by the Rev John H Elwood followed by remarks from Rev L L Roush on the families history and the associations 1925 origin A W Howell outlined the Meigs County Pioneer and Historical Society work and a relic exhibit at Pomeroy Junior High School The event featured musical numbers by the Mason County Quartet and individual Roush speakers with elections naming Harold F Roush president and Mrs Leverett Roush secretary A Friday night banquet in New Haven West Virginia included more performances and color slides of the Dr Walter Roush family of Germany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. L. Roush
Columbus
Roush
Meigs County
United States
A. W. Howell
Edson Roush
Mason County
Jack Nida
Gallia County
Gallia
Meigs
Ohio
Nida
Northwest Territory
George Washington
Ter
Waddell
Willie Jacobs
Cheshire
Harvey Roush
Bobby Roush
New Haven
W. Va
Katherine Roush Jones
Portsmouth
Balser Roush
Miriam Blackmore
Hillsboro
Harold F. Roush
Long Bottom
Leverett Roush
Pormeroy
Wayne O Roush
Racine
Association
J. I
Sandra Roush
Lola Roush
Walter Rousch
Germany
Mildred J. Raush
Europe
Raush
Rausch
America
Middleport Church of Christ Youth Attend Camp Trips
Ten girls and boys from Middleport Church of Christ attended Senior Youth Week at Butler Springs Christian Assembly near Hillsboro, while eight children returned from Intermediate Youth Week the same day. The group, led by Mrs. George Childs, included local families and relatives and stopped at Serpent's Mound for an outing on the way home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Taaving
Butler Springs Christian Assembly
Hillsboro
Middleport Church of Christ
George Childs
Sidney T. Russell
Martin Abbott
Ralph Gibbs
Gloria June
Greg
Myrna Rusell
Janis (Holds
Vivian Abbott
June Bailey
Barbara Scott
Mariene Knapp
Ernestine Asbury
Meigs County Land Transfers Reported
Meigs County land transfers include William H. Francis and Kathleen Francis to Leslie F. Fultz and Phyllis Duerr Fultz for 667 acres in Syracuse. Cam Holbrook to Samuel F. Curtis and Mary F. Curtis with parcels in Sutton Township. George F. Smith to Clara Belle Smith for 80 acres in Salem Township. Grace Woodyard to Bliss Woodyard for 114.89 acres in Scipion Township. Harry W. Kauff and Mary Kauff to Fred Kauff with parcels in Salisbury Township. Neva May Moore and others to Carol F. Pierce and Vivian L. Pierce for five acres in Rutland. Ray Mills and Beulah Mills to Hilton Wolfe and Ruth Wolfe for two Syracuse parcels. Rose Clark and Jimmy Clark to Gustave W. Hamm for a lot in Pomeroy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Francis
Kathleen Francis
Leslie F. Fultz
Phyllis Duerr Fultz
Syracuse
Cam Holbrook
Samuel F. Curtis
Mary F. Curtis
Sutton Township
George F. Smith
Clara Belle Smith
Salem Township
Grace Woodyard
Bliss Woodyard
Scipion
Harry W. Kauff
Mary Kauff
Fred Kauff
Salisbury Township
Neva May Moore
Beatrice May
Alexander May
Herman Moore
Rebecca Moore
Carol F. Pierce
Vivian L. Pierce
Rutland
Ray Mills
Beulah Mills
Hilton Wolfe
Ruth Wolfe
Rose Clark
Jimmy
Clark
Gustave W. Hamm
Pomeroy
Two Meigs Navy Men Are Aboard Warships
Bennie Buck machinist’s mate third class serves on the aircraft carrier USS Boxer near North Korea. Lawrence A Napper seaman helps train midshipmen aboard the radar picket destroyer USS Myles C. Fox off South America. The Fox returned to Norfolk, Virginia, on August 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Meigs County Navy
Bennie Buck
North Korea
Ben Buck
Myles C. Fox
South America
Lawrence A. Napper
Minersville
Fox
Norfolk
Two Couples Relocate In Middleport
Mr and Mrs William Russell move from Mill Street to the McMaster apartment house on Brownell Avenue. Mr and Mrs William Stackhouse relocate to the Barsett property at Ash and High Streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
William Russell
Mill St
McMaster
Brownell Ave
William Stackhouse
Barsett
Ash and
High Sts
Pool Chief Returns as Middleport Pool Closes Over Polio
Linda Fiering who runs the town wading pool returns from a Pittsburgh trip to find the pool closed due to recent polio cases. Officials emphasize safety and ongoing health monitoring for residents and children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Linda Fiering
Pittsburgh
Dinner guest from Columbus travels from Florida
Leach Landis of Columbus, returned from Florida, visited Sunday at the home of his cousins Mrs. Lansbury and Mr and Mrs B Weise in Middleport. He was staying with his brother Ferrel Landis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Lansbury
B. Weise
Leach Landis
Coumbus
Florida
Ferre] Landis
Palsy Victim Aided By Mat Show In Pomeroy
A refrigerator bought for a Pomeroy child with cerebral palsy from proceeds of a benefit wrestling card at the Pomeroy Junior High School auditorium. Mayor Delmar A. Canaday said more fund raising may follow to cover treatment needs. He noted a wheelchair will be procured at a large discount and a local doctor is offering free medical advice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Pomeroy Junior High School
Delmar A. Canaday
Canaday
Brown Brothers Wholesale
Meigs General Hospital Birth In Cheshire Family Of Jay Hall
Mrs. Jay Hall of Cheshire gave birth to her 14th child at 3 pm Saturday at Meigs General Hospital. The Hall couple have 13 living children, with one daughter deceased at seven months. The father, a former Graham Station coal miner, now farms. The new arrival is a daughter, un-named, joining 12 other children ages 1 to 21 living at home or nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Jay Hall
Cheshire
Meigs General Hospital
Leading Creek Road
Meigs County
Jackie Eugene
James Edward
Zelpha Sue
Lois Ann
Patty Lou
Phyllis Guanita
Billy Ray
Sandra Kay
Wanda Lee
Jerry J
Dorothy Virginia
Christine Fay
Gordon Sayre Services Held in Monticello
Gordon Bartlett Sayre 63 of Smallwood New York died Thursday after a short illness at Hamilton Avenue Hospital Monticello Born Middleport August 30 1889 son of George B and Lelia Cole Sayre Survived by wife Leona Gaskeill He lived in Smallwood 12 years moving from Boonton where he was chief engineer at Boonton Molding Co He belonged to Ashlore Masonic Lodge Shriners clubs of Newark Morristown past president of Boonton Rotary and a World War I veteran.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Gordon Bartlett Sayre
Smallwood
N. Y
Hamilton Ave
Monticello
George B
Lelia Cole Sayre
Leona Gaskeill
Kathryn Sayre
Cheshire
Sayre
Boonton
Boonton Molding Company
Ashlore Masonic Lodge
Shriners’ Club
Newark
N. J
Morristown
Bethel Presbyterian Church
Rizers Announce Birth of First Child
Mr and Mrs Franklin M Rizer announce the birth of a son at Holzer Hospital Gallipolis. The mother is Wanda Potts formerly. this is the couple's first child. Grandparents include Harry Potts of Syracuse and Dan and Mrs Rizer of Syracuse. great grandmother is Mrs Mary Ann Potts of Syracuse. The baby is named Franklin Morris.
Family Attends Canton North-South Football Game
In Canton for the North South football game Friday, Mr and Mrs Wilbur Ashley and their son Robert played in the last quarter for the South. Also present were Mary Bradley of Chesapeake Dick Vaughan Jim Van Cooney Mr and Mrs Thomas Riley and daughter Sharon. Ashley accompanied by Paul Clifford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Canton
Wilbur Ashley
Robert
Mary Bradley
Chesapeake
Dick Vaughan
Jim van Cooney
Thomas Riley
Sharon
Ashleys
Paul Clifford
County Fair Reminds Exhibitors to Arrive by 6 P M
Meigs County agricultural agent Blakeslee Pomeroy EK reminded participants that the annual county fair opens Tuesday and all exhibits must be in place by 6 p m Tuesday for junior and open classes. Livestock exhibitors should bring health certificates and registration papers to the grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy c. EK. Blakeslee
Meigs
Feeney Bennett Post Sets Meeting Schedule
New officers of Feeney Bennett Post American Legion 1 announce monthly meetings on the first and third Wednesdays, detailing the updated schedule for members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Feeney- Bennett Post
American Legion
Pomeroy Social Notes Picnic Dinner Hosted at Webster Home
Mrs R G Webster and guests hosted a Friday picnic dinner at Manning Webster's Butlernut Avenue home. Guests included Mrs Jack Milamore and son Jimmy from Van Nyes California along with D W Hennessy Mildred Finlan Lucinda Bundy George McQuigg and others. Buffet service used with dining room and outside small tables.
Friendly Circle Meeting At Mrs Globokar Home
The Friendly Circle of the Federated Church will meet Tuesday evening at the home of Mrs. Phil Globokar. A covered dish dinner will be served at 6 15 pm. Assisting hostesses are Mrs. Russell Milbourne and Mrs. Mike Simmons. Topic leader will be Mrs. Richard Rawlings. Members are asked to bring their own table service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
The
Federated Church
Phil Globokar
Russell Milbourne
Mike Simmons
Richard Rawlings
Hartinger Family Relocates to Williams Field Arizona
Lt. James V. Hartinger and wife and children Jimmer and Kristen depart Middleport for Williams Field Arizona where he will be stationed. Mrs. Hartinger and the children stayed with her parents after returning from Germany while he served on a special assignment in Korea piloting a jet. The Hartingers are the son and daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Hartinger. during a month’s leave they divided time between both sets of parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
James V. Hartinger
Jimmer
Kristen
Arizona
Hartinger
Williams Field
Edgar Allensworth
Germany
Korea
Ile
Lawrence Hartinger
Divorce Suit Filed In Court at Pomeroy
Wanda F Motley sues John H Motley in Meigs County Common Pleas for divorce citing gross neglect and extreme cruelty. She seeks custody of three minor children. A second suit by Forest Ward and Eula Ward seeks to quiet title against Mary Ariedge Grace Stewart and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Wanda F. Motley
John
Henry Motley
Meigs County Common Pleas Court
Forest Ward
Eula Ward
Mary. Ariedge
Grace Stewart
Leifheit Couple Reported at Holzer Hospital
Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Leifheit of Walnut Street were taken to Holzer Hospital for observation and treatment. Mrs. Leifheit remained at home.
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Middleport
F. J. Leifheit
Walnut St
Holzer Hospital
Girls Named To Take Part In Style Show
Mrs. Geneva H. Nolan announces the junior fair style show participants for the 90th Meigs County fair at Rock Springs Fairgrounds. Twenty eight girls reported to Rocksprings Grange Hall at 9 am Friday to model garments and return dresses to displays after judging at Pomeroy Junior High School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosalie Story
Ruth Carson
Marilyn Roush
Janet Knight
Ann Samples
Rebecca Dye
Barbara Bolen
Janet Carpenter
Anna L. Murray
Sandra Kay Ingraham
Judy Curd
Beulah Swartz
Grace Swartz
Mary Staneart
Janet Jeffers
Mary Dye
Ruth Stockton
Edna Stamey
Shirley Ward
Doris Ann Wells
Roberta Mantle
Donna Bolen
Donna Hysell
Norma K. McKelvey
Pomeroy Junior High School
Meigs County fair gears up for 90th annual event
Rocksprings Fairgrounds buzzes with activity as preparations begin for Meigs County fair running Tuesday through Friday. Refreshment stands go up while buildings for displays rise. Spectators gather and two cattle exhibitors from Mayeaville Kentucky and Ashville Ohio are on site for the competition week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy the Rocksprings
Meigs County
Mayeaville
Ashville
Vice Consul in L A After Duty Abroad
Miss Jean McMaster, a vice consul in the department of state, arrives in the United States from Indochina where she served. She visits Middleport relatives, then proceeds to Washington for a nine week instruction period before reassignment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. A
Middleport
Harry McMaster
Jean McMaster
Department of State
United States
Indochina
McMaster
Miles Lesher
Ogden
Utah
McMasters
Washington, D. C
Kloes announce birth of daughter Marianne at Holzer Hospital
Mr and Mrs Daymond Kloes of Coal Street announce the birth of a daughter Marianne at Holzer Hospital on Saturday. The Kloes also are parents of a daughter Trudy. Grandparents are Harley DeVoil of Columbus and Mrs Gertrude Kloes and C A Kloes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Daymond Kloes
Coal St
Marianne
Holzer Hospital
Kloes
Trudy
Harley DeVoil
Columbus
Gertrude Kloes
A. ‘Kloes
Middleport veterans recall service at Rio Grande campus picnic
Rio Grande College hosted the Rio Grande and Open Gate Garden Club picnic where three veterans shared foreign service experiences. Alfred Scarberry spoke on Japan's historic sites, Harlan DeVol discussed daily life in Japan, and James Arnold described WWII relations between soldiers and Germans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Rio Grande College
U. S. Army
Rio Grande Garden Club
Open Gate Garden Club
Rio Grande
Alfred Scarberry
A. A. Scarberry
Japan
Harlan DeVol
Harley DeVol
Columbus
James Arnold
Germany
Birthday cake and ice cream to Miss Harrie Marie Smith home
A cake and ice cream prepared by Mrs. Hubert Mace were taken to Miss Harrie Marie Smith's Second Ave home for an evening gathering. Guests included Margaret Davis, a professor at Ohio University, and her assistant Miss Jean McFadden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Hubert Mace
Harrie Marie Smith
S. Second Ave
Margaret Davis
Ohio University
Jean McFadden
Weekend visitors and family notes from local area
Social items recount guests including Emily Gothard convalescing at University Hospital with her Miller in laws in Columbus visits from Larry Price in Cleveland and Jacqueline Rice. West Virginia visitors Mr and Mrs Parsons and Ruby Yeanger travel to Mackinaw Falls while Kenneth Yeley relocates to Springfield. Mrs Yeley receives a farewell gift from coworkers at the Martin Restaurant. Mrs Booth to Holzer Hospital for heart ailment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lesta Gothard
Emily
Jack Miller
E. L. Gothard
Suzanne
Marvina
Columbus
the Millers
University Hospital
Larry Price
Cadillac
Cleveland
Russell Yeanger
Dunber
Henry Fruth
Buffalo
W. Va
Walter Crooks
Gravel Hill
Crooks
Harold Johnson
Bowling Leagues Schedule Meetings In Glouster
A meeting at the Bowling Alley on Tuesday Aug 18 discusses rules and elects officers for the Men's City League forthcoming year. On Wednesday Aug 19 at 8 PM women interested in the Women's City League meet to select officers for the coming season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glouster
Scouts Camp at Chester Cabin for Weeklong Outing
Twenty five Boy Scouts of Troop 245 settle at the Boy Scout cabin in Middleport Chester for a weeklong outing. Middleport athletic coach David Winefordner leads the camp and will run an athletic program for the scouts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Boy Scouts
Chester
David Winefordner
Mrs J C Duncan Returns Home After Cataract Surgery
Mrs J C Duncan who recently underwent cataract removal at Grant Hospital in Columbus was returned to her home on North Street Saturday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Duncan
Grant Hospital
Columbus
North St
Women’s Society to Meet at Keeling Home
The Women’s Society for Christian Service of Trimble Methodist Church will meet at Mrs. George Keeling’s home on Wednesday at 8 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nses
Glouster
Women’s Society For Christian Service
Trimble
Picnic at Trimble Church by Christian Women Fellowship
The Trimble Church of Christ Christian Women's Fellowship held its annual picnic on the lawn of Mr. and Mrs. Willard Buchman. After supper, attendees enjoyed a hat auction led by Mrs. Beatrice Ona and a comedy skit, with photos by Harold Vaughn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glouster
Christian Women’s Fellowship of the
Trimble
Glouster and Area Residents Share Weekend Visits
Glouster Church of Christ hosted visitors Mr and Mrs John Hopes of Athens Mrs Mary E Walden and her daughter from Hot Springs Ark Former Glouster member Mrs Walden attended The Rockholds enjoyed fishing on Paint Creek near Bainbridge John Moody returned from a Florida vacation Goldie Willis visits Detroit with her brother Charles Robinson family Mrs Margaret Northrup and Mrs Margaret St John of Toledo stayed with Mrs Northrup at the Waldeck home Merle Danford returned from Wellston visiting Mrs Nelle Ball Cedric Antle home from Cherry Point NC visiting grandmother Mrs Lacy Barstow en route in Columbus Thomas Morgan Jr and family left for West Terre Haute Ind after visiting Evan Morgan Sr and Elizabeth Gordon Evan Morgan accompanied them to Seneca Lake for a picnic Jack Binderbasin of Jacksonville and Victor Robinette of Millfield attended the North South football game in Canton Mr and Mrs Richard Sprague and family visited Mr Sprague's parents Mr and Mrs Clarence Sprague
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hopes
Athens
Mary E. Walden
W. E. de- Wees
Hot Springs
Ark
Glouster Church of Christ
Walden
Glouster
Cy Rockhold
Paint Creek
Bainbridge
John Moody
Florida
Goldie Willis
Detroit
Charles Robinson
Margaret Northrup
Margaret St. John
Toledo
Lacy Barstow
Columbus
Thomas Morgan, Jr
West Terre Haute
Ind
Evan Morgan
Elizabeth Gordon
Evan Morgans
Seneca Lake
Jack Binderbasin
Jacksonville
Victor Robinette
Millfield
Canton
Richard Sprague
Mr. Sprague
Clarence Sprague
Services Conducted For Harry H. Rasp
Funeral services for Harry H. Rasp who died Thursday at his home in Jacksonville were held at Blower Funeral Home in Glouster with Rev. Lawrence of the Glouster Methodist Church officiating. Burial followed at Russell Cemetery. Members of American Legion Post 414 Eagles Lodge and United Mine Workers attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glouster
Harry H. Rasp
Jacksonville
Blower
Lawrence
Methodist Church
Russell Cemetery
American Legion Post 414
Eagles Lodge
United Mine Workers
Mary Jewell Named Outstanding Camper at Butler Springs
Glouster resident Mary Helen Jewell of Oakdale Church was chosen as outstanding camper at the Butler Springs Christian Assembly last week. Scholarship camp activities including drama athletics compatibility and character were cited as factors. Glouster has had the outstanding camper for six of seven years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glouster
Mary Helen Jewell
Oakdale Church
Butler Springs Christian Assembl
Tudor Rites Held for Mrs Emme Tudor in Glouster
Funeral services for Mrs Emme Tudor a former Glouster resident who died in Cleveland August 12 were conducted at the First Baptist Church Glouster Sunday at 2 p m with Rev Frank Cleveland officiating Burial followed at Hollister Cemetery under Wallace Funeral Home direction
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glouster
Emme Tudor
Cleveland
First Baptist Church
Frank Cleveland
Hollister Cemetery
Wallace Funeral Home
Zemo Offered As Quick Aid For Athlete's Foot
Zemo a doctor's formula relieves itchy soreness of cracked toes. It kills germs that usually cause athlete's foot on contact and helps heal and prevent reinfection. Extra Strength version recommended for stubborn cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zemo
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Roush Family
Ohio River
East Liverpool
Adams County
John Roush
Virginia
Gallipolis
Alexander Waddell
Eleanor Roush
John and
Susannah Roush
Sis
Meigs Navy
Blakes
Gordon Sayre
Rizers
Pomeroy Social Notes
Karlsruhe
Prof
Erich Schelling
Richard Widmark
Don Taylor
Casey Adame
Darryl Hickman
South Sea
MacDonald Carey
Teresa Wright
Jack Flam
John Craven
Dolores Moran
MA & PA Kettle
Middleport Social Notes
Springfield
Indian Lake
W. J. O’brien
William Fisher
Akron
Lowell Probasco
Susan
Julia
E. S. Shotts
Probasco
Sedalia
Robert Shotts
Rochester
Bess Sanborn
Max Sanborn
Mills
Tilletts
C. R. Gilbert
Minnie Erlewine
Grant St
Charles Whittington
USMC
Camp LeJeune
N. C
Theo Whittington
Willis Aleshire
Dayton
Herbert Chambers
Clyde Rhoher
J. J. Davis
Rhoher
Davis
Meigs County Fair Board
C. L. Heaton
Sec'y
Packard
Oldsmobile
Frazer
Hudson Hornet
Kaiser
Chrysler
Dodge Coronet
Oldsmobie
BUICK
GMAC
Karr & van Zandt
Pomeroy, Ohio
G. B. Courtney
Chauncey
Nettie Walton
Olive Kittle
Susie Easler
Betty Addington
Fern Johnson
Ocie Sharp
Vera
Zoe Herrold
Bertine Myers
Patricia Johnson
Byers
Yvonne
Mable Sisson
Anita
Pearl Christman
Bessie Pettit
Mabel Danford
Martha McCune
Agnes Penrod
Lavada White
Beatrice Vaughn
Frances Clark
Valeria Somplatsky
Maxine Heiser
Della
Hazel Antie
Mary Jewell
Ohio Valley Junk Co
Moore
Sol Lesser
Red Sea
Dorothy Dandridge
Liberty Theatre
Flaming Feather
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