Rutland Merchant Foils Youths Holdup Attempt
An aged Rutland storekeeper, Frank Hutsinger, foiled a robbery by two teenage boys armed with a .38 revolver. The teens fled to a waiting car before police intercepted them along Harrisonville Road. They face juvenile court action in Meigs County. one has confessed and the weapon had been stolen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fameroy
Rutland
Frank Hutsinger
Hutsinger
Charles Russell
Pomeroy
Henry Werry
Harrisonville
Russell
Sher
Ighway
Roger Bason
Middleport Hill
John C. Bacon
Meigs County
State Patrol Plans Meigs County School Bus Inspections
Meigs County buses will undergo a multi district inspection schedule by the State Highway Patrol with dates from Sept. 7 to Sept. 14 at Racine Chester Rutland Salisbury and Salisbury Township schools. A safety meeting for drivers is set for Sept. 6 at Salisbury school.
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Pomeroy
Meigs County
State Highway Patrol
Racine High School
Chester Commons
Rutland High School
Northern
Columbia
Salisbury
Bedford and
W. R. Davis
Trol
Tere
Ohio
Scout Troop 249 Review Board Passes Three Scouts
A Pomeroy Boy Scout Troop 249 board of review met Monday night at Bethany church. Committee members Richard Vaughan W A Gibbs and Ralph Spencer reviewed three scouts who passed second class work: Mike Swatzel Marvin Spencer and Dor Coates. The troop is sponsored by the United Methodist Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Bethany Church
Richard Vaughan
W. A. Gibbs
Ralph Spencer
Mike’ ‘Swatzel
Marvin Spencer
Dor Coates
The
United Methodist Church
McMaster Recovering After Major Surgery in Ohio
Middleport businessman and apartment builder Harry McMaster is recovering satisfactorily at Meigs General Hospital after major surgery. His daughter Miss Jean McMaster, secretary in the U S Embassy in Germany, sent flowers for his 75th birthday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Harry McMaster
Meigs Genral Hospital
Jean McMaster
U. S
Germany
Miss McMaster
Middleport High School
Ohio State University
Midnight Moonlight Dogs Alarm Neighbors in Middleport
Residents along N Fifth Street complain of dogs roaming around midnight. Local officers could not locate any dogs after patrols. Observers note a pattern of canine activity during full moon nights, with streets and hillsides lit by bright moonlight.
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N. Fifth St
Call to Wisconsin Accepted by Minister
The Rev. Ron Place, pastor of the Baptist Church at Gaines New York, accepted a call to lead the Green Lake Wisconsin Baptist Church. He is son in law of Mr. and Mrs Harry Houdashelt and with his wife Margaret and daughters Rebecca and Louise are guests this week. The Places will move to Green Lake November first.
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Siiddlepart
Ronald Place
The
Baptist Church
Gaines, N. Y
Green Lake
Wis
Harry Houdashelt
Margaret Houdashelt
Rebecca
Louise
Mr. Place
Wisconsin Lake
Place
Colgate-Rochester Divinity School
Gaines Church
Chief Bailey Sunburned During Florida Vacation
Chief of Police Fussell Bailey, on a week in St. Petersburg Florida with his wife and guests Coach and Mrs Charles McDonald, suffered a severe sunburn despite clothing protections. They returned home Saturday and Bailey celebrated his birthday on August 14 with a dinner at his sister’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
Middleport
Fussell Bailey
St. Petersburg
Fla
Bailey
Charles McDonald
Maxine Caylor
Outdoor Homebuilders Class Meeting Under Moonlit Fire
The Church of Christ Homebuilders Class gathered in adjoining yards on Hudson Street and North Second Avenue for an August outdoor meeting. Fred I. Gardner led prayer after a wiener roast as Mrs. Cash Bahr read scripture and Mrs. Slater delivered a poem. A business session followed with Theo Neutzling presiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of Christ
William Slaters
Hudson St
Cash Bahrs
N. Second Ave
Fred I. Gardner
Cash Bahr
Slater
Priscilla Circle Adapts Plans Amid Weather Delays
Inclement weather forced the First Baptist Church Priscilla Circle to hold its meeting at Mrs. C. E. Vogt's home. Mrs. Paul Harbrecht led a picnic supper, set tear-sending gifts for Meigs County Boys Industrial School, Lancaster, and decorate the church. Future meeting at Mrs. Glenn Hensler's home with evangelistic services planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
First Baptist Church
Priscilla
B. H. Missionary Society
Bailey's Lake
C. E. Vogt
Baptist
Paul Harbrecht
Meigs County
Hensler
Pomeroy Youth Conference Attended by Clergy Leaders
The Rev. Ralph Zundel and Jack Fraley travel to Friendship Ohio for the annual Ohio Baptist Youth Conference. The Rev. Mr. Zundel will serve as can instructor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Ralph Zundel
Jack Fraley
Friendship
Ohio
Ohio Baptist Youth Conference
Mr. Zundel
Free Varieties Show Repeats Tuesday Night in Pomeroy
The Big Bend Minstrel Association will stage a free 8 p.m. show next Tuesday in the Pomeroy Junior High auditorium. A free will offering will aid the association and county cancer fund. Proceeds from the county fair will support local charities and the group seeks operating funds to continue performances.
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Pomeroy
Big Bend
Meigs County
Big Bend Minstrel Association
Minstrel Association
Pomeroy and County Cancer Fund
Kathryn Crow
Local Families Visit and News From Middleport
Middleport residents report extended visits and family travel with Mrs. W. B. Davis and children Dean Fink and Ricky, along with Mrs. H. C. Ewing and Mrs. Theodore Michael in Wellston. Shifts in social visits include the Seipels and Finks visiting Columbus relatives, Mrs. Davis and Mrs. Michael returning home, and Mrs. Mills and Mrs. Pickens' guests. Medical notes mention Mrs. Faulkner’s fall causing a fractured vertebra and Mrs. Hartley assisting in Crestview care.
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W. B. Davis
Dean Fink
Barbara
Richard
Kenneth
Owen Fink
Ricky
H. C. Ewing
Schoonover
Ananga
Bethesdand
Clumbus
Columbus
Everett Davis
Virginia Beach
Myra Michael
Wellston
Davis
Claude Washington
William
Lewis
Third Ave
Theodore Michael
Bob
Michael
William Seipel
Olumbus
Mabel Hysell
Seipels
Bobby. Seipel
Herbert Finks
Owen Finks
Shirley Mills
Sidney Pickens
Mr. Hull
St. Petersburg
Fla
Nancy Ash
Omeroy
N Haskins
Charles
Has- Bessee
Gallia County
James Faulkner
Locust St
Meigs General Hospital
S. Homer Ha
Florida
Meigs Women Chosen Flower Show Leaders
Mrs Garen Stansbury of Middleport and Mrs James Titus of Rutland have been named co chairmen of the flower show for the Ohio DAGC convention in Athens on September 1. Mrs Titus also belongs to the Rutland Garden Club. Local clubs are asked to enter arrangements and assist as hostesses and banquet table decorators. Mrs Robert Reibel will greet attendees and Mrs James B Titus will oversee corsages. The flower show opens to the public after 4:30 p m Thursday, opening day of the convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Garen Stansbury
James
Titus
Rutland Garden Club
Robert Reibel
Amateur Garden Club
James B. Titus
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Rutland Merchant
MacGregor
Bucks
Ohio State
Howard Stewart
S. 3Rd Ave
Downie-Gross, Inc
Pomeroy, Ohio
Scout Troop
McMaster
Wisconsin
Middleport Social Notes
Mans
Cornet
Collins
Were Tour
East Main St
Southern
Associated Radio
Harry A. Miller
Main St
Cleland
Meigs
Dutton Drug CO
Elberfelds
IVY League
Sanforite
Cam Clothing House
New Fall
L'Aiglon
Phillips Sisters
Snorres Court
St.ymercy
Robin Hood
the Shoe Box
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