State Inspector Praises Rutland High School Program
Ohio Department of Education supervisor Stanley L. Fox lauds Rutland High’s program noting new gymnasium locker rooms and music facilities. He commends leadership under John Parsons and recommends adding a half time guidance counselor and a dedicated high school principal. The report calls for expanded science facilities and new equipment for business and home economics, while praising the new library and community support.
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John Parsons
Board of Education
Sion
Engagement announced for Lois Knopp and Dick Sterrett
Announced by Mr. and Mrs Otis Knopp of Racine the engagement of their daughter Lois to Dick Sterrett son of Mr and Mrs Donald Sterrett of Mt Perry Ohio The couple plan a February 27 wedding at Bethany EUB Church Lois Knopp is a Racine High School graduate and a secretary in Ohio University chemistry department Dick Sterrett is a Glenford High School graduate and a technician with the Central Ohio Breeding Association in Meigs County
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Pomeroy
Otis Knopp
Racine
Lois
Dick Sterrett
Donald Sterrett
Mt. Perry
Miss Knopp
Racine High School
Ohio University
Sterrett
Glenford High School
Central Ohio Breeding Association
Meigs County
Doan's Pills Promise Fast Relief for Backache and Bladder Irritation
The ad touts Doan's Pills as giving quick relief from backache headaches and muscular pains with a soothing bladder effect and mild diuretic action. It claims improved sleep and long-standing reliability over 60 years and promotes a new large size for value.
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Dean
Doan
Western Grade Schools Are Given Good Report
A state inspection of Salem Center and Rutland elementary schools within the Western Local School District lauds effective administration and high instruction. It notes a friendly community relationship and well adjusted pupils, while recommending reduced after school activities and consolidation of seventh and eighth grades in one building for better high school involvement and more instructional materials.
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Middleport
State Department of Education
Salem Center
Rutland
Glenn A. Rich
John Parsons
Nelie Vale
Herbert Parker
Meigs County Title Office Takes In November Receipts
Evelyn Locke Meigs County clerk of courts reports November receipts totaling 3715.30 with 447 title certificates issued 218 lien notations 116 memorandums 120 lien cancellations 147 applications affidavits and assignments and six certified copies The state share is 177.15 and the county share 538.15.
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Pomeroy
Evelyn Locke
Meigs County
Trio Arrested for Trouble At Ball Game
Three youths Oren Perdue 18 of Fleming Larry Harris 19 of Reedsville and Donald Green 18 of Vincent were arrested by Sheriff Robert Hartenbach on charges of disturbing the peace during an Eastern High School basketball game. Bond set at 50 dollars each. not furnished. Also reported the theft of about 20 dollars from Syracuse Grade School overnight Monday. no forced entry indicated.
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Pomeroy
Department of
Robert Hartenbach
Meigs County
Emmet W. Peoples
Oren Perdue
Fleming
Larry Harris
Reedsville
Donald Green
Vincent
Bond
Hartenbach
Syracuse
Fire destroys one room frame house in Middleport
A Tuesday afternoon blaze destroyed a one room frame house and furnishings owned by Mr. and Mrs. Griff Archer. An overheated stove caused the fire per Fire Chief Jack Bechtle. A new $300 television set was lost and a trailer beside the home was saved. Estimated loss at least $1200 with partial insurance.
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Middleport
Griff Archer
Jack Bechtle
Fire Ciel
Thanksgiving play at Powell kindergarten entertains parents
New Haven reports Powell kindergarten students directed by Mrs. John Powell performed a Thanksgiving play with cast members Cindy Roush Bobby Rousa Ricky Circle Bruce Adams and David Fields. Refreshments included turkey cookies and chocolate drink. Favors were provided by Mrs. John Powell and Mrs. James Circle.
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J. L. Stewart
New Haven
Powell Kindergarten
John Powell
Cindy Roush
Bobby Rousa
Ricky Circle
Bruce Adams
David Fields
James Circle
Syracuse Christmas Treat for Kids at Town Hall
Syracuse residents will receive a candy treat distribution at 1 p.m. Sunday December 20 at the town hall. The Syracuse Volunteer Fire Department and Ladies Auxiliary organize the event with a Christmas tree and Santa Claus. funds can be donated via jars in local shops. Younger children will be served first.
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Syracuse
Syracuse Volunteer Fire Department
Santa Claus
Rose Carr Dies At 88 In Alfred
Rose Carr 88 died at her daughter Osie Henderson s home in Alfred Tuesday evening. She was a life long Alfred area resident and widow of William Carr. Survived by two daughters a son a sister a brother nine grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren. Funeral at Orange Christian Church Thursday at 2 p m Rev Al Doster officiating burial in nearby cemetery. Friends may call Arbaugh funeral home Tuppers Plains.
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Tuppers Plains
Rose Carr
Osie Henderson
Alfred
Alfred Area
William Carr
Mabel Griffin
Jewell Carr
Sarah Niggemeyer
Guysville
Burn Barnhill
Athens
Christian Church
Orange
al Doster
Arbaugh Funeral Home
Thanksgiving Dinner Guests Gathered at Stevens Home
Thanksgiving guests at the home of Mr and Mrs H M Stevens included Eugene Stevens and Janice, Wymore Stevens and Don Grant and Mike Paul and Pauline Russell with the Russells John Kenneth Russell and Johnnie plus Ambrose Stewart and Larry Denney Janice Linda Tommie Beckey Harry Reynolds and family stayed with Mr and Mrs Paul Goodson after their home burned.
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Porter
H. M. Stevens
Eugene Stevens
Janice
Wymore Stevens
Don Grant
Mike
Paul
Pauline Russell
John Kenneth Russell
Johnnie
Ambrose Stewart
Larry
Thurman
Denney
Linda
Tommie
Beckey
Harry Reynolds
Paul Goodson
Mrs Myers Honored At Layette Shower In Pomeroy
Mrs Homer Baxter hosted a layette shower for Mrs Ronnie Myers at home with games and prizes for Mrs Ray Myers Mrs Carl Morris and Mrs Bessie Stitt. Gifts were presented by a long list of guests including Mr and Mrs Robert Hartenbach Mrs Raymond Boice and many others. Refreshments followed the gift opening.
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Lyndall Lyons
Ulah Levan
Wayne Jones
Walter Bentz
Stitt
Robert Martin
Carl Morris
Don Spires
Carol Jones
Myers
Marvin King
Norman Baxter and
Sally Allison
Kerns Roush
Oliver Bailey
Roland Torrence
Gladys Morgan
Anna Wheeler
Frankie Chapman
Norma Euler
Joyce Davis
Pomeroy Personalities: Mr. Erroll Conroy Jr Calls Grandmother
Mr. Erroll Conroy Jr of New Jersey called his grandmother Mrs. B A Dodson on Thanksgiving day in a brief Pomeroy personal item.
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Erroll Conroy, Jr
New Jersey
B. A. Dodson
Medal of Honor Winner Rescues Old Navy Buddy in Fire
Long Beach California reports Medal of Honor recipient Jackson C. Pharris pulling his former shipmate Marshall E. Wiegand from a gas-line trench blaze. Pharris and two bystanders ignored 20‑ft flames, reaching through burns to save Wiegand, who survived with minor injuries.
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Long Beach
Calif
Jackson C. Pharris
Marshall E. Wiegand
Pharris
Pearl Harbor
U.S.5
California
Weigand
W. O. Lockridge
B. A. Bredahl
Wiegand
Griff Lewis Ex-Resident Passes Away in Columbus
Middleport mourns Griff Lewis of Columbus a former Middleport resident died Monday evening at University Hospital in Columbus. He is survived by his wife Nina Michael two married daughters Margaret and Suzanne and three grandchildren Funeral services will be held in Columbus Thursday afternoon. Mrs Clarence Hamm and son William Hamm Mrs Plummer Beeson and Mrs Warren Davis plan to attend.
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Middleport
Griff Lewis
Columbus
University Hospital
Nina Michael
Margaret
Suzanne
Lewis
Clarence Hamm
William Hamm
Plummer Beeson
Warren Davis
Pomeroy Personal News of Thanksgiving Gatherings
Mrs B A Dodson spoke with her daughter Doris Batey of Michigan on Thanksgiving day and her granddaughter Diane Craft also of Michigan. Thomas and Miller families from Marengo and Lancaster visited Royal Thomas in Pomeroy with Dave Thomas of Minersville and other relatives joining Sunday.
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B. A. Dodson
Doris Batey
Michigan
Diane Craft
Clarence Thomas
Marengo
Raymond Miller
Lancaster
Royal Thomas
Dave Thomas
Minersville
Thomas
Fasterth: alkaline powder keeps false teeth secure
An old advertisement proclaims FASTH an alkaline powder that sprinkles on dentures to prevent slipping while talking eating laughing or sneezing. It promises firmer fit without gummy taste and offers reassurance and comfort, available at drug counters.
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