Herscher Remembers Pomeroy With Gifts
John William Herscher of Charleston West Virginia 81 years old has funded projects in Pomeroy including library furnishings a church upgrade two hospital rooms and memorial rooms for his parents and in laws the gifts totaling thousands of dollars. He first visited Pomeroy in 1955 and plans a return in late August. Local news notes other community events from Meigs County with church vacations and school nursing news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Hoeflich
Pomeroy
John William Herscher
Charleston
W. Va
Herschel
Ohio River
Hubbard Grocery Co
Hart Stanbery
Herscher
Stanbery
Pomeroy Public
Cal Church
Meigs County
Hobstetter
Michael
Margaret Schilling Herscher
Fred
Mary Steinbauer
Lewis, Hubbard and Co
Horton
Elberfeld
Schlaegel
Dinner Party Honors August Birthdays at Middleport
A Middleport First Baptist Church dinner party was held at Martin Restaurant to honor August birthday anniversaries of several women. Attendees included Mrs. Harry Cross, Mrs. L. D. Diles, Mrs. G. W. Hamm, Mrs. Florence Hannay, Mrs. C. P. Bradbury, Mrs. Jacob Turner, Mrs. Isabelle Winebrenner, Mrs. Dana Hamilton, and Mrs. George Baker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Middleport First
Isabelle Winebrenner
Dana Hamilton
George Baker
Bradbury
Winebrenner
Sunday School Class Seeks Meeting with Ida Howell Home
Sunday School Class Number Three of the Baptist Church will meet with Mrs. Ida Howell at the home of her daughter Mrs. Edward Simpson Monday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Racine
The
Baptist Church
Ida Howell
Edward Simpson
Two Parole Violators Arrested in County Wide Search
POMEROY Two men were captured after a 45 minute search by county law enforcement. William Pike 27 Racine and James W Johnston 35 Cleveland were traced near Pike's mother's home and arrested by Special Deputy Bob Beegle. They were held at Athens County jail for safekeeping and face warrants in Cleveland Columbus and Portsmouth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Robert Hartenbach
Dorcas
William Pike
Racine
James W. Johnston
Cleveland
Pike
Middleport
Sheriff's Department
Bob Beegle
Athens County
Hartenbach
Columbus
Portsmouth
Sew-Riters Hold Surprise Layette Shower
A Sew-Rite Sewing Club meeting at Mrs. Dayton Strickland’s home honored Mrs. James Johnson with a layette shower. Mrs. Raymond Baily led plans for the Sept. 2 family picnic at New Haven Park. Mrs. Calvin Simpson was guest of honor. prizes went to Mrs. Edward Wells, Mrs. Elza Gilmore Jr, Mrs. Johnson, and Mrs. Donald McKnight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
James Johnson
Sew-Rite Sewing Club
Dayton Strickland
Raymond Baily
New Haven Park
Calvin Simpson
Edward Wells
Elza Gilmore, Jr
Johnson
Donald McKnight
Class Sessions at Middleport Church and Local Notices
Meditations led by Rev A O Singer and Parnell Bailey at the Loyal Women's Class meeting at Middleport Church of Christ. Scripture reading and Lord's Prayer precede. Rugs for sale discussed. fund-raising projects noted. Refreshments served by several ladies. Neva Pratt contributed. Also village ordinance reminder in Middleport warns fines for burning rubbish and leaves. In Pomeroy Nellie Barnhart from Long Bottom admitted to Meigs General Hospital after possible heart attack. 2:35 am emergency transport. Racine American Legion hosts a record hop Saturday 8 to 11 pm with Whirlwinds emceeing.
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Middleport
Frank Beach
Middleport Church of Christ
A. O. Singer
Parnell Bailey
Minnie Gilmore
Oscar Roush
Beach
Gilmore
Ada Lambert
Margaret Reynolds
Neva Pratt
Pomeroy
Nellie Barnhart
Long Bottom
Meigs General Hospital
Barnhart
Esther Circle Meeting Observed at Buck Home
Mrs. Cora Buck hosted the Esther Circle of the Baptist Missionary Society on August 17 in Racine. Devotions by Mrs. Isabel Simpson covered Place of Peace. Laura Bell led a program with readings and a playlet Abound in Love. pillow slips were collected for Mather School Indians. Dedication Prayer by Mrs. Bertha Sayre.
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Racine
Cora Buck
Esther Circle
The
Baptist Missionary Society
Isabel Simpson
Laura Bell
Mather School
Bertha Sayre
Frances Wilcoxen
Ethel Smith
Letha Morris
Blanch Spencer
Vada Teaford
Faye Beegle
Admitted Names at Meigs General Hospital
Meigs General Hospital lists admissions including Louise Bartels Pome Roy David Yost Florence Schnsher Nellie Barnhart Mrs Harry Craig Sam Safreed Dan Hartinger Gilbert Freeman Rebecca Cook Ell wood Nelson Amos Cross and son Donald Jones Skip Young and Clytie Terrill.
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Louise Bartels
Pomeroy
David Yost
Racine
Florence Schnsher
Minersville
Nellie Barnhart
Long Bottom
Harry Craig
Middleport
Sam Safreed
Tuppers Plains
Dan Hartinger
Carpenter
Gilbert Freeman
Rebecca Cook
Ellwood Nelson
Amos Cross
Donald Jones
Skip Young
Clytie Terrill
Ladies Auxiliary to meet for potluck supper in Racine
The Racine Ladies Auxiliary of Post 602 American Legion will gather at Racine Park at 6 15 PM Tuesday for a potluck supper. If weather is bad the event moves to the Legion home.
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Racine
Ladies Auxiliary
Post 602
American Legion
Racine Park
Legion Home
Middleport record hop to be hosted by club
The Middleport Elementary Business and Professional Women's Club will stage a record hop at the municipal park this Saturday night from 8 to 11. The Jays will emcee the dance and preside over the event.
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Middleport
Middleport Business and Professional
Jays
Strip Mining Problems To Be Studied By Ohio Group
Irving I. Dick man said chiefs of the Ohio Department of Resources divisions will meet in Scipio Two to study strip mining problems. The meeting was called to discuss issues arising from local strip mining operations at Harrisonville School.
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Ohio Group
Harrisonville School
Registration Set for First Graders at Racine School
Registration for first grade at Racine Elementary School is scheduled for Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Children must be six before December 1 to enter school in September. A panel discussion with Dickman and local officials covers farming laws, drainage, and conservation efforts, highlighting farm relief and costs to landowners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Racine
Dickman
Ralph Moore
Morris Alston
Ohio Farm Bureau Federation
Paul Bower
Tri-County Farm Bureau
Alston
Moore
Soil Conservation District
Park Commission
Meigs County
J. Sherman Porter
Don Mullen
George A. Meinhart
Plant Problems Discussed At Rutland Garden Club Meeting
Rutland Friendly Gardeners met at Mrs. Harold Sauer's home to discuss plant issues. Mrs. Don Harrison spoke on vines, Mrs. Ronald Williams on the genius, and Mrs. Nate Wise on chives. Planning began for four arrangements for the Women’s Society of Christian Service seminar at Rutland Methodist Church on September 6. A handbook will be presented to outgoing president Mrs. Joe Bolin. Mrs. Wise won the traveling prize. each member received a wood base container. The September meeting will showcase a home flower show with hostess Vernon Weber. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Sauer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Rutland Friendly
Harold Sauer
Don Harrison
Ronald Williams
Nate Wise
Women’s Society of Christian Service
Rutland Methodist Church
Joe Bolin
Wise
Vernon Weber
Sauer
Two Actions Filed in Meigs County Court
Two actions have been filed in the Meigs County Common Pleas Court. Syracuse seeks jury empanelment to value land used for public purposes belonging to J. E. Fields of Akron. West Virginia Tractor and Equipment Co of Charleston, WV sues Onega Corp of Pomeroy for $2423.77 on an alleged account.
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Pomeroy
Meigs County Common Pleas Court
Syracuse
J. E. Fields
Akron
West Virginia Tractor and Equipment Co
Charleston
W. Va
Onega Corp
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Carter French
Larry Mitch
Rush Philson
George Hackett, Jr
New York
Yankee Stadium
Bill
Washington, D. C
Marvin Dawson
Heath Methodist Church
Howard Ruppelt
Presbyterian Church
Fred I. Gardner
Church of Christ
Gardner
Johnson City
Tenn
Bill Shoun
Helen Kittle
Glouster
the Messenger
Helen
Mrs
Frank McCoy
Vesta McCoy
C. B. Forrest
Roger Kittle
Jewish Hospital School of Nursing
Cincinnati
Jewish School of Nursing
Scioto County
Lucasville
Automobile Association of America
AAA
E. M. Burton
Meigs and Gallia Co
MR. Herscher
B. H. Sanborn
the Farmer’s Bank
Pomeroy, Ohio
Federal Reserve System and
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Kenneth McElhinney
American Legion Hall
the Legion Auxiliary
Esther
Legion
Pomeroy Oc
Casional Bank
Member Federal Deposit
Rutland
Elberfelds
Primrose
Omar Han
Nomar
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