Nurse Killed in Creek Crash Prompts Planned Services
Funeral services are planned by Rawlings-Coats funeral home for Miss Rosamond Dillard 72 a retired nurse killed when her car plunged from Route 124 into Indian Run Creek near Middleport. The accident occurred about 8 30 am as she was en route to her sister’s home. A verdict of death by drowning was expected today. she is survived by three brothers and two sisters.
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Pomeroy
Rosamond Dillard
Rawlings-Coats Funeral Home
Middleport
Dillard
White Cross Hospital
Columbus
Walter Owen
Hockingport
Owens
Charles Russell
Indian Run Creek
Leo Sisson
Reedsville
Miss Dillard
Owen
Meigs County
Hart
Orah Dillard
Ambrosia
W. Va
Ween N. Second
Hudson T
New Principal To Continue Band Work In Chester
Chester schools appoints Bernard Krinke as principal who will also continue as Chester band director while leaving Racine band duties. Chester band of 35 musicians adds football shows this season. Racine 54-piece band remains under new leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester
Bernard Krinke
Krinke
Racine
Hie
Racine Band
As 7
Pomeroy Opens Appliances and Floor Coverings Store
Pomeroy opens a new storefront on Front Street in the former Sauvage Pool Room with Roland Neutzling as manager. The layout includes a lay and show room for floor coverings and electrical, a rear TV office area, and staff Lewis Vaughn with George Durst as television repairman. An informal opening drew about 25 sports fans to the Maxim Murphy fight telecast ahead of a planned grand opening on September 1.
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Pomeroy
Pomeroy Appliances
Sauvage Pool Room
Front St
Roland Neutzling
Neutzling
Nutzling
Lewis Vaughn
George Durst
Maxim Murphy
Buells Return Home From Funeral Service
Mrs. Marcelline Buell and children James and Emma Jane returned from Lohr City after the death of Mrs. James Buell Sr Emma Jane. The 75 year old mother died August 16 at her home following months of illness. Funeral was held at the Methodist Church on Monday. Survivors include daughter Gertrude Potts and two grandchildren. Preceded in death by husband James son Vernon and daughter Ethel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Marcelline Buell
James
Emma Jane
Lohr City
James Buell
Buell
Methodist Church
Gertrude Potts
Vernon Buell
Ethel
Mrs Lucke’s Aunt Injured in Columbus Accident
Mrs Lucke’s aunt Mrs Richard Campbell of Pom eroy was hurt in a motor vehicle crash the night before. Initial reports said serious injuries but Columbus relatives later said her condition is less critical. No accident details are available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Antone Lucke
Columbus
Rutland High hires Vir Houston as home economics teacher
POMEROY County Superintendent O. O. Patterson announced Thursday that Mrs. Vir Houston of Paden City will teach home economics at Rutland High School. The Rutland faculty is now complete except for a band director, said Principal Harry Bennett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
O. O. Patterson
Vir Houston
Paden City
Rutland High School
Harry Bennett
Alfred couple announces birth of son Russell Eugene
Mr. and Mrs. Delbert Yost of Alfred announce the birth of their son Russell Eugene on August at Sheltering Arms Hospital. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Harry Guthrie and Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Yost of Alfred, with William Story as great grandfather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred
Delbert Yost
Russell Eugene
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Harry Guthrie
Thomas Yost
William Story
Ambiguous Transfer in Salisbury Case Involves Branner and Lewis
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate a transfer involving William Lewis and John Vv aeere Branner concerning a .02 of an Ogre in Salisbury. Details are unclear, no date or full names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Lewis
John
Aeere
Branner
Salisbury
Middleport Social Notes Birthday Party for Ricky Stupeck
Ricky Stupeck celebrated his sixth birthday with a party hosted by his parents Mr and Mrs M M Stupeck. Guests enjoyed games with prizes for Carolyn Wilson Curtis Wood Tommy Skinner Ronnie Wilt and Elien Dutton plus blue and white cake ice cream and popsicles. Franklin Ginther directed a program segment while boosters officers Mrs Russell Mills Mrs Kermit Wiseman and Mrs Thomas Riley organized the social from 6 30 to 8 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Ricky Stupeck
Thursda
M. M. Stupeck
Carolyn Wilson
Curtis Wood
Tommy Skinner
Ronnie Wilt
Elien Dutton
Stupeck
Arthur Skinner
Lynn Farmer
Janice Zirkle
Irene Lucas
Curtis
Susan Wood
Jimmy
Henry
Mary Fultz
Ronnie
Bonnie
Roger Wilt
Ellen Dutton
Carolyn
Richard
Bobby Wilson
Dianne McComas
Forrest Bachtel
Emma Hysell
David Stupeck
Franklin Ginther
Russell Mills
Kermit Wiseman
Thomas Riley
Canasta Club Birthday Party in Middleport
Mrs Clinton Fisher entertained her Canasta Club Monday evening for a birthday celebration. A three tiered cake accompanied the dessert course after the game. Prizes went to Mrs John Zerkle and Mrs Bruce Lloyd, with club members and guests listed among the attendees.
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Middleport
Clinton Fisher
Canasta Club
John Zerkle
Bruce Lloyd
Zerkle
David Ohlinger
Jack Cowie
James Buchanan
Eileen Farrey
B. F. Parmalee
Charles McMater
William Beaver
DaReuben Beck
Jane Gilkey
Cash Bahr
Lloyd
Thomas Robinson
Calvin Reichman
Emmett Shuler
E. M. Blake
A. W. McKay
W. G. Davis
Carson family reunion at Harmon Park Point Pleasant Meigs county
Middleport residents gathered for the Carson family reunion at Harmon Park in Point Pleasant. Attendees included Wayne and Evelyn Gibbons, Walter Crooks and children, R V Tucker, J E Walton, M C Hovack, Roy Smith and Wayne Hovack, Ralph Smith and Dixie Jeanette Marion, Robert Harden and sons Jimmy and Bobby, R B Sellers, Mae Cowie, Charles Hysell, Rex Shane and children Carol and David.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Carson
Harmon Park
Point Pleasant
Meigs County
Wayne Gibbons
Evelyn
Walter Crooks
Jeanette
Gene
Edward
R. V. Tucker
Long Bottom
J. E. Walton
M. C. Hovack
Roy Smith
Wayne Hovack
Ralph Smith
Dixie
Marion
Portland
Robert Harden
Jimmy
Bobby
R. B. Sellers
Mae Cowie
Charles Hysell
Syracuse
Rex Shane
Carol
David
Racine
Birth of Sandra Lee Yates in Meigs General Hospital
Patricia Kennedy and Robert Yates of Jackson announce the birth of a six pound seven ounce daughter, Sandra Lee, at Meigs General Hospital on August 22. Grandparents are Leo Kennedy Sr. and Mrs. Kennedy of Middleport, and Mr. and Mrs. David Yates of Jackson. Great grandparents include Lee Roush of Pomeroy and Mrs. Homer Kennedy of Middleport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Robert Yates
Patricia Kennedy
Jackson
Sandra Lee
Meigs General Hospital
Leo Kennedy Sr
David F. Yates
Lee Roush
Pomeroy
Homer Kennedy
E. T. Mulford
Cheshire
Charles Randall King birth announced in Holzer Hospital
Charles Randall King, a six pound eleven ounce son, was born to Donna Winebrenner and Charles King at Holzer Hospital on Thursday August 23. Grandparents are Robert and Donna Winebrenner of Middleport and Edward and Charles King of Chester. Middleport Band Boosters plan an old fashioned ice cream social with homemade treats at Middleport High School tonight, featuring a concert by the Middleport band.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Charles King
Donna Winebrenner
Charles Randall
Holzer Hospital
Robert Winebrenner
Edward King
Chester
Middleport High
Band Boosters Association
Sunday School Picnic at Roadside Park
Middleport note Sunday School of the Church of the Nazarene plans a picnic at Roadside Park this Saturday. Participants, picnic events, and times are to be announced locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Church of the Nazarene
People and Visits Span Ohio and Beyond in Local Notes
Susan and Rebecca Rothgeb of Point Pleasant return from a visit with Crooks relatives, as Mrs. Thomas and Judy Deleena Long tour California. Numerous travelers and guests including the Haskins, Hayes, Ward, Tuckerman, Harris, Riggleman, Sharp, Haptonstall, Kittle, Davis, Russell, Tillis, Pullen, McKay, Taylor, Schaaf, and others are listed with short hometowns from Point Pleasant to Columbus, Syracuse, Cleveland, and beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susan
Rebecca Rothgeb
Point Pleasant
Jeanette
Gene
Edward Crooks
Albert Thomas
Deleena Long
Judy
Kokomo
Ind
Noah Haskins
Thomas
Middleport High School
Haskins
California
Ethel Price
St. Albans
Clifford Hayes
Jack Cowie
Columbus
Iva Ward
I. E. Miller
Norma Lisle
Syracuse
Edgar Tuckerman
Karyl
Tommy
Athens
Michigan
George Harris
Chambers
South Third St
Lincoln Heights
Jesse Riggleman
Ohio Fuel Gas Company
Petersburg
W. Va
Pomeroy High School
Robert L. Sharp
Paul Haptonstall
Edith Iris
Billy
South Perry
Forrest Frazier
Roger Kittle
Michael Glouster
Frank McCoy
Helen Kittle
Sgt
Roger Davis
San Antonio
Texas
Jean Russell
Charleston
C. H. Jones
Robert Tillis
Bobby
Rodney Pullen
Robert Haggerty
Richard Lynn
Bertha Lawrence
Youngstown
Anne Rollins
Covington
A. W. McKay
Laurie McKay
Paul Taylor
Paul
Marlene
Cleveland
Nazarene
Electa Hysell
Leii Schaaf
Cadaos Apenas
Jack
Eport Cnt
Ohio
Middleport
Priscilla Barnes
Emma Besserer
Johnson
Fort Worth
Texas and Pacific Railway Co
James Buell
Marcelline Buell
Ohio One
Midleport High School
Rotary Club Tonight at Quality Coffee Stop
The Rotary Club meets at six this evening at Quality Coffee Shop for a regular gathering in the Middleport area. Members plan安排 discuss upcoming community projects and volunteer activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotary Club
Cene
Middleport
Tary Club
Meigs Youth Attends Ohio Forestry Camp
Pomeroy youth Allen Brown son of Mr and Mrs Orville Brown travels to Camp Muskingum in Carroll County for a week long forestry program sponsored by the state forestry association with support from Farmers Bank and Savings Co Pomeroy and Racine National Bank. The camp features practical forestry methods and outdoor instruction. Brown has been a 4 H Club member for six years affiliated with Chester Farm Boys Meigs County Better Livestock Club and will return with new techniques for his groups.
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Pomeroy
Allen Brown
Orville Brown
Bottom
Ohio State Forestry Camp
Carroll County
State Forestry Association
Camp Muskingum
Farmer’s Bank and Savings Company
Racine National Bank
Brown
Chester Farm Boys
Meigs County Better Livestock Club
Middleport Church Services And Sunday Schedules
Middleport churches list Sunday School times and worship services. First Baptist with Frank Cheesebrew assistant superintendent and Mrs F W McDermott in pulpit, Union service at Church of Christ 7 30 led by Rev C M Pomeroy. Nazarene with Lester Taylor superintendent and Rev Paul Taylor 7 30. Christian Union with Rev F Sayre evangelistic service 10 30. No services at Heath Methodist First Presbyterian or Church of Christ due to vacation. MT MORIAH Baptist with Mary Frances Baumgardner superintendent and Rev N D Borden 10 30. BTU at 7. Church School 9 30 with Vernon Weber James Buchanan William Greuser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist
Frank Cheesebrew
F. W. McDermott
Rio Grande
Church of Christ
C. M. Pomeroy
Church OF the Nazarene
Lester Taylor
Paul Taylor
Church OF Christ In Christian Union
F. Sayre
Heath Methodist
First Presbyterian
Vernon Weber
Tendent
Methodist
James Buchanan
The
Presbyterian
William Greuser
MT. Moriah
Quiet Thursday in Meigs County Courthouse City
Thursday afternoon reports from Meigs County Court House the Mayor's office and the sheriff's office showed no business. Many places closed for the Thursday half day and streets were sparsely populated.
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Pomeroy
Meigs County Court House
Sheriff's Office
Lemley F Booth Arrives Home From Korea
MIDDLEPORT Mr and Mrs Frank Booth were told their grandson Lemley F Booth has returned from Korea where he had been stationed since last December. He landed in San Francisco three weeks ago and arrived in Charleston early Thursday greeted by his parents Mr and Mrs James Booth of Dickinson and his wife and children Stephen Franklin and Judy Carolyn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Frank Booth
Lemley F. Booth
Korea
Charleston
San Francisco
James Booth, Dickinson
Stephen Franklin
Judy Carolyn
Booth
Church News Of Pomeroy
Local church listings detail services and Sunday schools for several congregations including Pomeroy United Methodist Federated Rest Run Baptist and others with times and pastors listed. Also notes Christian Science Society at 104 Mulberry Ave with service topics and Scripture references.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Methodist
J. Leslie Kunzo
Federated
Harold F. Hess
Women's Guild
Rest Run Baptist
Theean
Theean Leroy Sherrod
Zanesville
Christian Science Society
Mulberry Ave
ST. Paul’s Lutheran
L. M. Mohrhoff
Naomi Baptist
H. E. Harris
BYPU
Rutland Methodist
Robert Linter
Four Animals To Represent Meigs Clubs at State Fair
Meigs County 4 H clubs will send four animals to the Ohio State Junior Fair including twin Jersey heifers owned by Eleanor Well and Holstein heifers owned by Anna Jean and Rosemary Rose. Members of the Meigs County Better Livestock Club have received ongoing support from the Pomeroy National Bank and Meigs County Farm Bureau since 1944. Awards at the county fair included war bonds, show blankets, and aluminium show sticks for top prizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Meigs County
Eleanor Well
Anna Jean
Rosemary Rose
Meigs County Better Livestock Club
Pomeroy National Bank
Meigs County Farm Bureau
John Rice
Allen Brown
Marilyn Roush
Howard Caldwell
David Hill
Delbert Saunders
Ruth Ann Carson
Jeannette Thomas
Merlyn Farmer
George Roush
Bennie
Pomeroy Social Notes
Magnolia Temple Pythian Sisters met at Pracuse Roadside Park for a hamburgery. Luella Burson led a brief session and chose Laura Eiselstein to represent at the Grand Temple in Columbus in September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Magnolia Tem Pythian
Pracuse
Luella Burson
M.E.C
Laura Eiselstein
Grand Temple
Columbus
Nelle Thomas
Elizabeth Campbell
Grant Hospital
Della Stace
Gallipolis
Busy Bees Celebrate Amanda’s Birthday With Pot Luck
The Pomeroy group held a Thursday pot luck dinner featuring home made ice cream and cake in honor of Mrs. Amanda oe whose birthday fell on Monday. Attendees included Mrs. Amanda Casper Mrs. Neda Sey fried Mrs. Edith Chouch Mrs. Ruth Masser Mrs. Stella Klees Mrs. Constance Shields Mrs. Freda Mitch Mrs. Alma Keiser Mrs. Burnas Ebersbach Mrs. Lena Hu ber Mrs. Katie Young Mrs. Ada Murry Mrs. Ethel Williamson Mrs. Ruby Erb Mrs. Florence Hood Mrs. Addie Grueser and Miss Anna Durst.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Amanda Oe
Amanda Casper
Neda Seyfried
Edith Chouch
Ruth Masser
Stella Klees
Constance Shields
Freda Mitch
Alma Keiser
Burnas Ebersbach
Lena Huber
Katie Young
Ada Murry
Ethel Williamson
Ruby Erb
Florence Hood
Addie Grueser
Anna Durst
Joyce Ann Ebersbach Birthday Party at Home
Mr. and Mrs. Willard Ebersbach hosted a Saturday evening party for their daughter Joyce Ann in honor of her 11th birthday. Guests received home made ice cream and cake. attendees included Mrs. William Baker, Mrs. Charles Ebersbach, Donna Parfitt, Bella May Justice, Mrs. Harold Ebersbach, Jimmy Lew, Jean, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Buck, Mrs. Richard Vaughn and Richard, Susan, Pat, and Judy, Cheryl Ebersbach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
H. W. Clark
Jack Bachner
Clark Lawn
Bachner
Branch Fleming
Helen Brown
Hulda Klein
Richard Schwab
Karen Bachner
Pomeroy
Willard Ebersbach
Joyce Ann
William Baker
Charles Ebersbach
Donna Parfitt
Bella May Justice
Harold Ebersbach
Jimmy Lew
Jean
Charles Buck
Richard Vaughn
Richard
Susan
Pat
Judy
Cheryl Ebersbach
United Methodist Church School Pot Luck at Fairgrounds
The Pomeroy United Methodist Church School will meet at 3 p.m. Sunday at the fairgrounds for a pot-luck supper. A vesper service will follow the meal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy — United Methodist Church
Sunday School Class Enjoys Lake Hope Swim
Members of Miss Elizabeth Duffy's Sunday School Class of the Christian Church spent Thursday afternoon swimming at Lake Hope. A picnic supper followed. Attendees included Patty Car and others.
Pomeroy P. M. Club Holds Wednesday Meeting
The P. M. Club met at Mrs. William Hobstetter's home with games and prize winners including Mrs. George Hobstetter Mrs. Walter Crooks Mrs. James Welker Mrs. Ralph Welker Mrs. D. L. Beck and Mrs. Frank Wilson Dessert was served to members and one guest Mrs. Harold Smith The next meeting will be at Mrs. Welker's home.
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Pomeroy
P. M
William Hobstetter
George Hobstetter
Walter Crooks
James
Ralph Welker
D. L. Beck
Frank Wilson
Birthday Dinner Honors Mrs Pearl Koblenz On Lawn
A Chester A chicken dinner was held Monday evening on the lawn of Pearl Koblenz to honor her birthday. Mrs David Koblenz and Mrs Paul Benner hosted with music by Paul Benner and Mrs Earl Dean. Guests included Emmett Will Pearl Koblenz Paul Benner and families, Earl Dean and daughter, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl Koblentz
David Koblentz
Paul Benner
Earl Dean
Emmett Will
Frances
Douglas and
Vernon
Patty
Rickey
Jennny
James Ridenour
Pomeroy Socials Mark Zeiher Family Visit Homecoming
Mrs. Helen Zeiher and her son Billy returned to Florida after visiting relatives in Point Pleasant and Pomeroy. A number of social affairs were given in their honor. The Rev. and Mrs. J. L. Kunze hosted or attended several gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Zeiher
Billy
Florida
Point Pleasant
Pomeroy
J. L. Kunze
Neutracid Relief for Nighttime Acid Indigestion
A canned warning about excess stomach acid causing sleepless nights leads to a promote for Neutracid. The ad claims quick relief by neutralizing acid and soothing the stomach and directs readers to Athens Pharmacy or other drug stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
John Stace Rites Sunday
John Stace, 75, died at his home on Condor Street early Thursday afternoon. Rites set for Sunday at 2 p.m. at the Ewing fuppers home with calling hours for friends. Survived by wife Della Kennedy Stace a brother Peter Stace Middleport and several nieces and nephews. Interment Beech Grove Cemetery. The Rev Hess of Federated Church will officiate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
John Stace
Condor St
Ewing Fuppers
Vacationers Return From Trip As Family Heads East
Mrs. L. E. Piersall and daughter Ann accompanied Mr. Piersall to Athens on Wednesday. He left by train for Lawrenceburg Indiana on a business trip and will return in about two weeks. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Ewing and son Benny are vacationing in Toronto Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. E. Piersall
Ann
Mr. Piersall
Athens
Lawrenceburg
Ind
Henry Ewing
Benny
Toronto
Canada
Two Meigs County Men Graduate From Army Basic Training
Two Meigs County men Pvt. Ernest H. Young of Minersville and Pvt. Basil R. Jeffers of Chester completed a 16 week basic training course with the Fifth Infantry Division at Indiantown Gap Pa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Meigs County
Ernest H. Young
Minersville
Basil R. Jeffers
Chester
Fifth Infantry
Indiantown Gap
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Kenneth Oniara
Francis Schw
C. O. Fisher
Woodgeard
Yes
Buells
Rutland
Middleport Social Notes
Mrs. Fisher Hostess
Clarks Entertain
Dutton Drug Store
Meigs
Middleport Churches
Church News of
By C. E. Blakeslee
Gainer, Virgil Windon
Earl Stevens and
Harley Rice
Roger Grueser
Meigs Dairy Service Unit
N. G. Rose
J. L. Spencer
T. Johnson
Arvil Holter
Glen West
Felix Alkire
Grafton Stout
Roy Holter
Clark Idle
Clarence Price
Wayne Roush
Clark Ihle
Bess
Pet
N G. Rose
Korndyke
Douglas Circle
Ada
K. O
Spencer
Opal
Lady
Flossie
Douglas Circle and
Pomeroy Social Notes
Magnolia Temple
S Renter
Carol Ebersbach
Bonnie Bryan
Wanda Saylor
Patty Reuter
Jan Reuter
Brenda Strauss
Janet
Shirleyers
Janet Nesselroad
Wilma Ohlinger
J. E. White
Clifford Ebersbach
Leo Bryan
Church School
Middleport Book Store
TOA
ESWC
Meigs Pomerey
Silver City
Temple Middleport
Roy Rogers Jones
Ralph Morgan
Monte Carlo
Lois Hall
Warren Douglas Cartoon
SUN
Endvue
Pomerey
Vigilante
Allan Lane
Eddy Waller
Leis Hall
Warren Douglas
Technicolor Cartoon
SUN, Mon, and
TUES
Lisabeth Scott
P.M
Pomeroy Personals
Liberty
Voice of the Theatre
the Prairie Law
George O’brien
Va Vale
Dick Hogan
Redwood Valley
Bill Elliot
the Red Ryder
Bob Steele
Bobby Blake
Little Beaver
Rosie O’grady
June Haver
Gordon
Blondie
Budd Abbott
Lou Costello
Vera Vague
Phil Brito
Square Dance Katty
Roy Rogers
Lulu Belle
Shine
Bob Hope
Marilyn Maxwell
Lemon Drop Kid
Bill Williams
Jane Nigh
TOM & Jerry
New York
Boston
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