Two Obligated At Chester Grange Hall
Regular Chester Grange session led by David Koblentz presided as two candidates were obligated in the first and second degrees. Third and fourth degrees to be held September 24. Officers to be elected September 10. George Holter and Helen Parker named prince and princess. Meigs County Fair Chester Grange exhibit won first in county. Picnic planned September 22 at Portland Park at 12 15 p.m. include basket lunches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester Grange
Portland Park
Middleport Church Services and Meetings
Middleport churches listed include Church of Christ with Bible school at 9 30 Morning worship 10 30 sermons I Must Tell Jesus and When Jesus Rejoiced Prayer meeting Bible study Choir practices by Methodist pastor R C Konk An First Baptist Claremont with sermon Examination Before Communion Church school 9 15 morning worship 10 15 Women's Prayer Groups Tuesday and Wednesday activities Senior Choir rehearsal at 8 30 Rio Grande Baptist Association meeting at Jackson Saturday 9 30 to 9 p m
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of Christ
Fred J. Gardner
Church Board
Methodist
R. C_ Konkan
First Baptist
Claremont E. Hoyt
Rio Grande Baptist Association
Jackson
United Methodist
Eugene Brown
Brown
Ohio Methodist
Delaware, O
Ralph C. Zundel
The
Rio Grande Association
Seventh-day Adventist
Butternut St
Dav Hall
Fred Cadle
Alfred Methodist
R. M. Grove
Elmwood Rest Home
Christian Science Society
Mulberry Ave
Pomeroy
Dexter Church of Christ
B. H. Morris
Fred IL. Gardner
Heath Methodist
Raymon Konkright
Bradford Church of Christ
Gene Rutter
Christian Endeavor
Orange Christian
Orange Christian Church
Hal Doster
Syracuse
Dorcas Eub
Richard Young
Carmel
Zion Church of Christ
Ronnie Eggleton
Rutland Church of the Nazarene
Harold Klinger
NYPS
Apple Grove
Tuppers Plains
Freeland Norris
Bethel
St. Paul’s Lutheran
L. Mohrhoff
St. John’s Lutheran
Lawrence
Chester House of Prayer
Edmond
Harry Bates
Laurel Cliff
Tion
Glenna Rummel
Racine Warger
Methodist Church
John Elwood
Floyd Workman
Arlie Marks
Bill Orr
Victor Brown
Racine
MYF
Oak Grove
Sutton
Antiquity
Letart Falls
East Letart
Portland
Middleport Athlet ic Association Reorganizes and Meets Coach
Middleport fans, parents, teachers, and former players gathered at the high school for a reorganization meeting and meet-the-coach night. Coach John Thompson outlined his background, coaching philosophy, and plans, while officers were elected and a funds drive discussed for game film coverage. Thirty attendees, next meeting set for Thursday at 7 30 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleports
Middleport Athletic Association
Hylda Rice Dunham
Curtis Jenkinson
Miller
George
Smiling Joe
Thompson
Jerry Lowery
Middleport
Washington Court House
Fred Pierson
Lowery
Marietta High School
L. W. McComas
Dunham
Martin Abbott
John Ketchka
Pomeroy
Mrs Zundel Replaces Miss Bowen As County Religious Instructor
POMEROY The Meigs County Weekday Religious Education Council announced Mrs Ruth Zundel of Pomeroy will lead the weekday religious education program in several county schools this year taking over from Miss Bernice Bowen who has moved to Iowa. Zundel, wife of Rev Ralph C Zundel, has taught in multiple Ohio districts and previously in Sugar Run and Tipp City programs. Religious education will cover grades four and five in Harrisonville Rutland Syracuse Middleport Pomeroy and Salisbury Township schools with non mandatory attendance. The council seeks more funding to sponsor additional teachers and invites church officials and parents to participate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Meigs County
Ruth Zundel
First Baptist Church
Middleport
Zanesville
Troy
Sugar Run
Tipp
Greater Dayton
Muskingum College
Christian Education
Zundel
Harrisonville
Rutland
Syracuse
Salisbury Township
Religious Education Council
Glenna Rummel
Meigs 4 H Members Earn Six A’s at Ohio State Fair
Meigs County 4 H members received six A grades and three B grades at the Ohio State Junior Fair. Patty Douglas and Stephen Hoffman served as host and hostess. Demonstrations by Janice Wolfe and Mary Kay Johnson earned A grades on rolls from sweet dough and first aid for electric shock. Madalyn Brown earned an A for clean milk, Janet Knight a B for salads, and Patricia Blakeslee Virginia Johnson Rose Greenless won Style Revue ratings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Meigs County
Geneva Nolan
Patty Douglas
Stephen Hoffman
Janice Wolfe
Mary Kay Johnson
Wayne Roush
Randall Tackett
Madalyn Brown
Janet Knight
Patricia Blakeslee
Virginia Johnson
Rose Greenless
Miss Blakeslee
Miss Johnson
Miss Greenless
Athey Rites To Be Sunday
Funeral services for William R. Athey who died Thursday morning at his Kyger home will be held Sunday at 2 p m at the home of his daughter Mrs Dennis Spires Kyger Interment will follow in Kyger Cemetery Arthur Leach of Athens will conduct the services Mr Athey was a Seventh day Adventist Friends may call at the Rawlings-Coats funeral home until Saturday morning and then at the Spires home
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
William R. Athey
Kyger
Dennis Spires
Arthur Leach
Athens
Mr. Athey
Rawlings-Coats
Spires
Miscellaneous Shower For Gillogys Saturday
A miscellaneous shower will be held Saturday at 8 p.m. honoring Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Gillogy at the home of Jo Ann Lambert and her parents Mr. and Mrs. Everett Lambert Route 1 Pomeroy. All friends are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Cecil Gillogy
Jo Ann Lambert
Everett Lambert
Route 1
Gillogy
Syracuse Methodist Church Ice Cream Social Tonight
The Syracuse Eagles sponsor an ice cream social on the church lawn starting at 7 p m today. Proceeds support church activities and youth programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syracuse
Eagles
Syracuse Methodist Church
Theft attempt being probed in Middleport case
Investigation continues in a breaking and entering case at Rawlings Sons Garage after midnight Monday. Chief Leroy Bartrum said several leads are interesting. Thieves fled when Patrolman I. R. Neal inspected around 12 30 p m. Dial from the office safe knocked off but safe not opened.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Rawlings Sons
Leroy Bartrum
I. R. Neal
Noses Offended By Lack of Rain
Lack of rain has caused dying grass and burnt gardens in Middleport. Open storm sewer openings in most corners emit offensive odors, which village street department workers say only a heavy rain can fix. Complaints from residents across the town have been reported to village officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Meigs County Churches Schedule Weekly Services
Local churches list service times and pastors across Meigs County. Notable entries include United Methodist with Rev Eugene Brown, First Baptist led by Ralph Zundle, and Seventh-day Adventist at 124 Butternut St. Davis Hall.
Parade on the Ohio River Marks Regatta Day
The regatta parade moves along the Ohio River with boats from Pomeroy at 12 45 p m. The races follow at 1 25 p m announced by regatta chairman Willis Leadingham.
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Ohio River
Pomeroy
Willis Leadingham
Regatta Chairman
Middleport High School Team Seeks Ohio State Fair Plaque
The Class A Championship baseball team from Middleport High School sails to Columbus for a dinner and plaque presentation at the Youth Center during the Ohio State Fair. All members except Ed ward Lee McComas join the trip with coaches and school officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Columbus
Middleport High School
Edward Lee McComas
San Diego
U. S. Marine Corps
N. P. Swackhammer
Holzer Hospital
Earl Knight
School Athletic Association
Leo Kennedy, Jr
Libbeys Visit Former Home Near Leon West Virginia
Middleport Area Women notes report Mr and Mrs Hugh Libbey of Scottsdale Arizona visiting relatives in Leon West Virginia and joining locals for a trip to the old home place. The group includes Robert Lee Emory Proffitt Will Lee of Point Pleasant and visits Doctor Sommers and a Presbyterian Church picnic. They plan to attend the Old Folks Reunion at Camp Conley and dine with Carl Ohlinger in Cheshire before returning to Phoenix Tuesday. Frances Beards Pearl Hoffman Lillian McGhee also mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Hugh Libbey
Scottsdale
Ariz
Middleport Garden Club Reschedules Meeting for Labor Day
The Middleport Garden Club will meet Tuesday September 3 instead of Monday due to Labor Day. Hostess Mrs Malcolm Roller will oversee the meeting with assistants Mrs Richard Gress, Mrs Rollers daughter, and Mrs W J Juh ling. It will be an evening gathering and new officers will be installed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Middleport Garden Club
Malcolm Roller
Richard Gress
Mrs Orin Smith Hosts Bluebirds Sunday School Party
Mrs. Orin Smith will entertain members of her Sunday School Class the Bluebirds at Heath Methodist Church this afternoon. The party is at her Beech Street home with planned yard recreation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Orin Smith
Heath Methodist Church
Bluebirds
Beech St
Diles Host After Prayer Social of First Baptist Choir
Mr and Mrs L D Diles hosted the after prayer meeting social hour for First Baptist Church choir members on Beech Street. Diles is choir president. A buffet lunch featured a rose centerpiece. Choir members supplied refreshments. Recreation was organized by Mrs Beulah White and Mrs J O Rice. George Siddall Jr fiance of Miss Jean Smart gave the blessing. Attendees included Mrs Clarence Lacey choir director and other members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
L. D. Diles
First Baptist Church
Beech St
Clarence Lacey
C. P. Bradbury
Shirley Mills
Grace Hysell
Claremont Hoyt
Jolly Bunch Sewing Club Holds Cook-out at Byer Yard
Members gathered last night for a cook-out hosted by Mrs. Kenneth Byer. Grilled hamburgers and wieners complemented garden roses from Mrs. James Weber. A brief business meeting was led by Mrs. Shirley Mills as members and guests shared well wishes during illnesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Jolly Bunch Sewing Club
Kenneth Byer
James Weber
Shirley Mills
Mt Moriah Baptist picnic draws 53 at Middleport Park
Sunday School picnic of Mt. Moriah Baptist Church was held Thursday evening at Middleport Roadside Park with 53 attendees. Co chairs Carrie Cassell and Nellie Winston led games and recreation before and after supper. Guests came from Rutland and Columbus. special guests included Rev. N. D. Borden and family from Gallipolis. Borden offered the supper prayer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Mt. Moriah Baptist Church
Carrie Cassell
Nellie Winston
Rutland
Columbus
N. D. Borden
Nylita
India
Imogene
Gallipolis
Blair and Sisson Receive Marriage License
A marriage license is issued to Ray Howard Blair Jr 27 Lancaster aircraft electrician son of Ray and Grace Blair and Nancy Carol Sisson 18 Rutland secretary daughter of John and Lucille Sisson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Howard Blair, Jr
Lancaster
Ray and
Grace Beaver Blair
Nancy Carol Sisson
Rutland
John
Lucille Might Sisson
Boating Club Plans Safety Details for Sept Regatta
The Big Bend Boating Club in Middleport voted to place pick up men at river points to prevent interference with races during the September 15 regatta. Members meet September 13 at the Middleport levee to move docks to Pomeroy levee and parade starts from Pomeroy at 12 45 p m with races at 1 15 p m led by the club. A carpenter will be hired to build a boating house near the new docks to be placed near the Pomeroy Mason Bridge after the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Big Bend
Preston Motors, Inc
Ohio River
Middleport Levee
Pomeroy Levee
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Chester Grange Hall
Middleport Churches
Nelsonville
Association
Robert Mills
Mrs. Zundel
Miss Bowen
Sharon Atkins
Dixie Roush
Celia Gaul
Athey
Zenith Television
Zenith
Allen Appliance
E. Main ST
Bendvue Theatre
Meigs County Church Services
Liberty
Chain OF Anti
Bill Elliott
Don Haggerty
Claudia Barrett
Columbia Comedy
Gertrude Stein
Middleport Area
Scotts
Frances Beards
Pearl Hoffman
Lillian McGhee
Garden Club
Diles
Chadrem
CARS
Richard Egan
Dana Wynters
Alan Ladd
Lloyd Nolan
Santiago
Warner-Color
Henry Fonda
Vera Miles
Alfred Hitchcock
Man
Forrest Tucker
Mari Blanchaird
Tab Hunter
Natalie Wood
Jean Simmons
Guy Madison
Hilda Crane
Sewing Club
Mills
Will Reynolds
Noah Haskins
Doyle Miller
George Hackett, Sr
E. L. Hughes
Lawrence Milhoan
Carl Mattox
H. E. Bush
Will Haptonstall
Sao
Duke Cleaners Middleport
PT. Pleasant
Pomeroy Bend Theatres
Mamie van Doren
Lori Nelson Lurene Tuttle
Citizens National Bank
Ohio
the Friendly Bank
Federal Reserve System
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
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