Euvetta Bechtle Installed as Evangeline OES Matron
Euvetta Bechtle was installed as worthy matron of Evangeline Chapter 172, Order of Eastern Star, at the Masonic Temple. Officers for 1960 61 named including Allen Hughes as worthy patron and Beth Pullen as associate matron, with numerous other officers, committees, and guests announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Euvetta Bechtle
Evangeline Chapter
Order of Eastern Star
Masonic Temple
Allen Hughes
Beth Pullen
James Clatworthy
Michel Bennett
Lettie Roush
Rosemary Lyons
Pearl Reynolds
Virginia Neutzling
Doris Lewis
Lillian Stieff
Garden Club awards for best Christmas arrangements
Wildwood Garden Club honors for arranging year awarded at Mrs Homer Holter’s home. First place to Mrs Holter, second to Mrs Edison Holton, third to Mrs Henry Thomas. Members heard on club by laws and Christmas safety tips. Blue ribbons to Holter Smith Hysell Nease. A Meigs County charity contribution was approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Wildwood Garden Club
Homer Holter
Holter
Edison Holton
Henry Thomas
David Nease
al Period
Fred Nease
Milton Houdashelt
Citizen's National Bank
John Idle
Bartow Jones
Point Pleasant
W. Va
Ihle
Meigs County
Lawrence Smith
Victor Hysell
Harry Roush
Milhoan
Kenneth Amsbury
Roy Holter
Missionary Society Plans Christmas Party at Mount Moriah Church
MIDDLEPORT The Mount Moriah Baptist Church Missionary Society set for a Dec 20 Christmas party. Mrs. Campbell Harper presided as names were drawn for a gift exchange. Mrs. Arnold Richards and Mrs. Sadie Jones named to oversee the party with Mrs. Oscar Hardaway and Mrs. Ervin Baumgardner planning entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Missionary Society of the
Mount Moriah
Richards
Kathryn Payne
Mary Sheron
Myrtle Warren
William Smith
Harper
Pomeroy Recruit At Fort Knox For Armor Training
Army recruit Harley E. Johnson from Pomeroy Route 1 O is undergoing eight weeks of advanced individual armor training at Fort Knox Kentucky. The 23 year old, a 1955 Pomeroy High School graduate, enlisted last August and is scheduled to complete training December 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Harley E. Johnson
Kathryn
Harley T. Johnson
Pomeroy Route 1. O
Fort Knox
Pomeroy High School
Army
Bartletts Announce Birth Of Daughter In Middleport
The Rev. Clyde Bartlett and his wife announce the birth of a daughter in Middleport. The infant was born Wednesday at Hotzer H Hospital in Gattpolis and is the couple’s fifth child. Grandparents include Mr. and Mrs. P. M. Seies of Buckhannon and Mr. and Mrs. S. C. Bartlett of Grafton. The pastor serves at the Middleport Church of the Nazarene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Clyde Bartlett
Hotzer H Hospital
Gattpolis
P. M. Seiies
Buckhannon
W. Va
S. C. Bartlett
Grafton
Mr. Bartlett
Middleport Man Arrested on Intoxication Charge
Curt Noble of Middleport was arrested Thursday on an intoxication charge and is confined to the Middleport jail pending a court hearing before Mayor Kennet McElhinney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Curt Noble
Kennet McElhinney
Pomeroy Personal Notices Chronicle Weekend Visits
Pomeroy Personal notices record weekend guests as Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Florian and their infant Brett Edgar visited Lincoln Heights with Lawrence Douglas. Also listed are medical updates: Mrs. William Hubbard readmitted to Pleasant Valley Hospital Point Pleasant West Virginia. her husband treated for a severe finger laceration and their son ill with pneumonia at home. Mrs Aaron Kelton and daughter Kaaron traveled to Catlettsburg Kentucky for Mr Kelton’s illness and returned for ongoing treatment at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar Florian
Brett Edgar
Mansfield
Lawrence Douglas
Lincoln Heights
William Hubbard
Syracuse
Pleasant Valley Hospital
Point Pleasant
W. Va
Meigs General Hospital
Aaron Kelton
Kaaron
Catlettsburg
Eastern Grid Fete Slated Wednesday
Awards for the year will be presented at the annual Eastern High School football banquet at 7 30 p m Wednesday hosted by the Eastern Athletic Boosters. Mrs Wyatt Chadwell serves as chairman with team mothers helping and tickets sold by boosters members and players at the school office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Eastern High School
Eastern Athletic Boosters
Wyatt Chadwell
Boosters Club
Thanksgiving Guests Around Harrisonville Gatherings
Local families in Harrisonville share Thanksgiving with relatives in Carpenter Wellston Albany and surrounding areas. Listed households include Williams Carsey Chapman Cain Howery Russel Gillogly Blackwood Atkins and Stanley families among others with several members visiting relatives for the holiday.
Forty Racine students named to honor roll at Racine High
Forty Racine High School students earned honor roll with grades of 84 or better after the second six week period. Seniors include Donna Brewer Dale Cole Elmer Cozart Janice Drake Miriam Foster Joyce Gloeckner Nancy Johnson Ruth Ann Petrel Linda Roush Carmen Salser Lynn Shuler Joe Ann Van Meter. Juniors Patty Grimm Winn Rees Miriam Smith Rebecca Toney Ruth Wingett Duane Wolfe. Sophomores Ruth Bennett Terry Bradford Peggy Glenn John Hysell Robert Kraeuter Jean Miller June Neigler Judy Wigal Kay Willford. Freshmen Judy Cozart Douglas Enoch Don Harden Richard Holter Howard Johnson Ben Petrel Donna Powell Gayle Rees Terry Roush Carol Shain Juanita Smith Sarah Taylor Sammie Yates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donna Brewer
Dale Cole
Elmer Cozart
Janice Drake
Miriam Foster
Joyce Gloeckner
Nancy Johnson
Ruth Ann Petrel
Linda Roush
Carmen Salser
Lynn Shuler
Joe Ann van Meter
Patty Grimm
Winn Rees
Miriam Smith
Rebecca Toney
Ruth Wingett
Duane Wolfe
Ruth Bennett
Terry Bradford
Peggy Glenn
John Hysell
Robert Kraeuter
Jean Miller
June Neigler
Judy Wigal
Kay Willford
Judy Cozart
Douglas Enoch
Don Harden
Richard Holter
Howard Johnson
Ben Petrel
Donna Powell
Gayle Rees
Terry Roush
Carol Shain
Juanita Smith
Sarah Taylor
Sammie Yates
Sock Dolls Fixed By Sewing Club
Meigs County Junior Chamber of Commerce Christmas program gifts were made as Sock Dolls by the Sew-Rite Sewing Club. Meeting at the club HQ with co hostesses Mrs Dayton Strickland and Mrs Charles Hoffman plans were made for a December 14 Christmas dinner at Martin Restaurant and a party at Mrs Strickland's home. A basket was planned for a needy family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Meigs County Junior Chamber of Commerce
Sew-Rite Sewing Club
Dayton Strickland
Charles Hoffman
Don Collins
Martin
Strickland
Charles Spencer
Daughter Debra Kay Bechtle Born in England
Sgt and Mrs John A Bechtle of St Ives Huntington England announce the birth of daughter Debra Kay born recently. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Jack Bechtle of Middleton and Mr and Mrs Elmer Hunt of Burdine Ky. Great grandparents are Mr and Mrs W M Barnett of Middleton and Mrs Virgie Lee Bechtle of Henderson WV. The couple also have daughter Mary Ann, age 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
John A. Bechtle
St. Ives Huntingon
England
Debra Kay
Jack Bechtle
Elmer Hunt
Burdine
W. M. Barnett
Virgie Lee Bechtle
Henderson
W. Va
Mary Ann
Firemen To Solicit Donations Sunday
Middleport residents are reminded that the first pickup for the Christmas program by the Middleport Volunteer Fire Department will be Sunday at 1 30 p m. Residents away from home should leave food on porches. Firemen seek financial contributions to buy perishable food for baskets aiding about 50 families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Eastern High School presents Lock Stock and Lipstick
Eastern Play Tonight by POMEROY Juniors directed by Jennings Beegle presents a three act comedy about high school life. The show runs at 8 p.m. Friday in the school auditorium as the final presentation of the play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Eastern High School
Jennings Beegle
Thanksgiving Guests Visit from Across States
Racine Miss Mary Euler from Rio Grande spent Thanksgiving vacation with her parents Mr and Mrs Henry Euler. Rush Philson of Columbus and Mr and Mrs Ben Philson joined relatives over the holiday. Pennsylvania couple Mr and Mrs Roy Roush visited with his parents Mr and Mrs Ward Roush. Portland couple Mr and Mrs Robert Beegle visited with Vern Watterson family. Gallipolis pair Mr and Mrs Verne Brown visited cousins Mr and Mrs Critt Bradford and Mrs Helen Younce. Wilmington family Mr and Mrs Billy Joe Spencer and children stayed with relatives. Rutland hosts Mr and Mrs Fred Cadle with Elmer Proffitt. Middleport guests Mr and Mrs Robert Byer with T G Hilldare. Ohio University student Mary Alice Nease and David Nease from Great Lakes spent vacation with Don Nease family. Mrs Clara Roush and Miss Vera Beegle hosted Thanksgiving at home with Ira Beegle, Charlie Beegle, Janice Drake, Guy Beegle and Tommy. Steubenville and Belle West Virginia relatives Mr and Mrs Jim Stewart and Mr and Mrs Junior Stewart spent the holiday with Walter Stewart family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rush Philson
Columbus
Ben Philson
Roy Roush
Pennsylvania
Ward Roush
Robert Beegle
Portland
Vern Watterson
Verne Brown
Gallipolis
Critt Bradford
Helen Younce
Billy Joe Spencer
Wilmington
Fred Cadle
Elmer Proffitt
Rutland
Robert Byer
Middleport
T. G. Hilldare
Mary Alice Nease
Ohio University
Athens
David Nease
Great Lakes
Don Nease
Clara Roush
Vera Beegle
Ira Beegle
Charlie Beegle
Janice Drake
Guy Beegle
Tommy
Jim Stewart
Steubenville
Junior Stewart
Scotty
Belle
W. Va
Walter Stewart
Honor Roll Listed At Pomeroy High
Pomeroy High School named 31 students to the honor roll for the second six weeks with grades of B or higher. Seniors on the list include Carolyn Bell Ruth Ann Brothers David Brown Dorothy Brown Edna Carman Linda Chapman Carolyn Edwards Kay Follrod Sarah Foster Margaret Handley Charlesanna Hess Roberta Hoover Linda Hubbard Rose Kaaron Kelton Terry Knight John Mc Murray Bonnie Neutzling Michael Roberts Carol Sargent Paula Sayre James Sprouse Sharon Young. Sophomores named total 13 with Bertha Arnold Shirley Ash Richard Crow Charlene Diehl Jennifer Lohse William Murray Jerry Shamblin Mary Jane Douglas Allen Downie Tamara Finlay Roland Fisher David Gordon Ann Hubbard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ner
Connie Roush
Dale Roush
Wilma Lighthouse
Carolyn Bell
Ruth Ann Brothers
David Brown
Dorothy Brown
Edna Carman
Linda Chapman
Carolyn Edwards
Kay Follrod
Sarah Foster
Margaret Handley
Charlesanna Hess
Roberta Hoover
Linda Hubbard Rose
Kaaron Kelton
Terry Knight
John McMurray
Bonnie Neutzling
Michael Roberts
Carol Sargent
Paula Sayre
James Sprouse
Sharon Young
Bertha Arnold
Shirley Ash
Richard Crow
Charlene Diehl
Jennifer Lohse
William Murray
Jerry Shamblin
Mary Jane Douglas
Allen Downie
Tamara Finlay
Roland Fisher
David Gordon
Ann Hubbard
Past Chiefs of Magnolia Temple elect new officers
During the Past Chiefs of Magnolia Temple Py thian Sisters Christmas dinner at Federated Church new officers were chosen. President Mrs Lawrence Lanning, Vice President Mrs Thomas Cook, Secretary Mrs Ray Seidenabel, and Treasurer Mrs Henry Reibel. Traveling prize went to Mrs Campbell. gifts were exchanged and prizes awarded to several members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomenoy
Magnolia Temple
Pythian Sisters
Federated Church
Happy Harvesters
Richard Campbell
Dale Smith
Lawrence Lanning
Thomas Cook
Ray Seidenabel
Henry Reibel
Amanda Kasper
Campbell
Smith
Seidenabel
Rollin Beards
Arnold Hayes
Middleport Personal Notes Mention Local Visitors and Admissions
Middleport residents share health updates and family visits. Sarah Bechtle returns to school after a virus illness. Carroll Swanson recovering at home after surgery in Huntington. Guests include Ira Buck and Athens visitors. Della Carnahan visits Bucyrus with daughter Catherine Grueser. Clair Spencer admitted to Holzer Hospital for medical care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Bechtle
Carroll Swanson
St. Marys Hospital
Huntington
W. Va
Charles McNamee
Ira Buck
Minneapolis
Minn
Athens
Della Carnahan
Bucyrus
Mabel Sanborn
Crackdown Promised On Illegal Mufflers
Mayor Charles Legar announced a crackdown on illegal mufflers and motor racing causing disturbances at night. He said defective mufflers will incur fines and noted a local noise ordinance allows penalties for disturbants, following police were called after residents complained near a local business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Charles Legar
Legar
Circle Meet Set at Heath Methodist Church
The Eleanor Circle of Heath Methodist Church will meet at 7 30 p m Thursday at the home of Mrs Charles Asa Bradbury Assisting hostesses include Mrs Eugene Harris Mrs Leo Smith and Mrs Roger Morgan Miss Sally Schaaf leads the program with Mrs John Watson as devotional leader
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Eleanor Circle of Heath Methodist Church
Charles Asa Bradbury
Eugene Harris
Leo Smith
Roger Morgan
Sally Schaaf
John Watson
Dance Band Formed At Racine High School
A new Racine High School dance band is organized under instrumental director Edward Johnson. Members include Kathryn Brace, Bill Lake, Jean Miller, Shirley Norris, James Osler, Ruth Ann Petrel, Patsy Price, Terry Roush, Roland Sayre, Juanita Smith, Rebecca Toney, Melvin Van Meter, Ruth Wingett, Susanne Price, and Diane Roush. Linda Roush and Linda Hayman to be used for special arrangements. vocalists Terry Bradford and Roberta Kraeuter. A name contest is under way at the school.
Special Hours Set for State Liquor Store 22 in Pomeroy
Special store hours announced for State Liquor Store 22 in Pomeroy. The store will be open 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. December 16 through 23, then 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. December 24. It reopens December 27 with 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. hours through December 29. On December 30 hours are 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. and on December 31 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Joint Legion Meet at Rutalid Post 467 Tuesday
Officers of the 8th district of the American Legion will join Rutalid Post 467 and the auxiliary for a joint meeting Tuesday at 7 30 p m. All veterans and families are invited and refreshments will be served
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
8Th District of the American Legion
Rutalid Post 467
Auxiliary
Safety Awards Presented in Meigs County
Howard Griffin of the district Highway Safety Department spoke at a sheriff’s safety meeting at Sheriff Hartenbach’s quarters. He discussed school bus safety and the county auto safety check program run by the Meigs County Farm Bureau women and the sheriff’s department. Recipients included Mrs. Troy Zwilling, Mrs. Herbert Parker, Freeland Norris, Alfred Finchum, and Mrs. Edmond Gruesser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Howard Griffin
Robert Hartenbach
Griffin
Meigs County Farm Bureau
Sheriff’s Department
Troy Zwilling
Herbert Parker
Syracuse
Freeland Norris
Racine
Alfred Finchum
Middleport
Edmond Grueser
Minersville
Virgil Hamm
Finchum
Hartenbach
Pomeroy Garden Club Dinner Meeting Monday
The Pomeroy Garden Club will meet at 6 30 PM Monday at the Martin Restaurant for a dinner. A Christmas party and gift exchange will follow at the home of Mrs Harold Brown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Also Mentioned on This Page
Evangeline Oes
Norma Jean Stivers
Ada
Kathryn Werner Ruth
Arlene Swisher
Esther
Etta Mae Norton
Martha
Lena Bunce
Electa
Kathryn Mitchell
Fern Cheesebrew
Sentinel
Emma K. Clatworthy
Katie Anthony
Grace French
Beulah Jones
Dorothy Young
Julia McComas
Evelyn Lewis
Jessie Houdashelt
Freddie Houdashelt
Lois McElhinny
Ing
Helen ‘Reynolds
Lewis
Anthony
Cora Pullen
French
Maxine Allensworth
Ethel Lowery
Bess Sanborn
Olive Satterfield
Esther Simpson
Edith Russell
Ways and Means
Neutzling
Mrs. Bennett
Mrs. Anthony
Clatworthy
Leoma Wood
Nora Rice
Betty Dempsky
Mary Hindy
Mrs. Wood
Ruth Ohlinger
Mildred Humphreys
Thelma Collins
Martha Bingham
Lillian Demoskey
Elizabeth Osler
Pearl Bunce
Naomi Roush
Mrs
Nellie Zerkle
Hallie Zerkle
Edna Maxine Coats
Ruth Blake
Katie Weber
Moriah Society
Yale Party
Nellie Wirsten
Bartletts
the Farmer's Bank
Pomeroy, Ohio
Federal Reserve System
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Pomeroy Personals
Harrisonville
Dale Williams
Elda Carsey
William Chapman
Lola Cain
Verlin Howery
Carpenter
Lincoln Russel
Guy Russel
Daisy Gillogly
Vickie
Clinton Gilkey
Hiel French
Obert Markins
Ruby Diehl
Joy Wiseman
Fred Thomas
Amanda
Cecil Blackwood
Robert Blackwood
Esta Mae Blackwood
Gordon Atkins
Gary Gibson
Addie Bradfield
Glen Jewell
David Riggs
Eugene Atkins
Gordon
Earl Atkins
Halliday Atkins
Duane Stanley
Steven
Dale Stanley
Albany
Paul Paynter
Clair Waggoner
Janice Epple
Ronald Brown
Wellston
Caracas
Venezuela
Racine High School
Willie Hirsch
U.N
Igor IL
Melekh
Chicago
Hirsch
Mary Euler
Rio Grande
Henry Euler
Pomeroy High
Carolyn Allman
Anna Arnold
Judy Barnett
William Bentz
Robert Bowen
Thomas Bowen
Donna Burbridge
Benetta Clark
Carla Dill
Andrea Evans
Christine Faber
Mary Ann Fields
Mike Fultz
Allen Hamm
Dale Hubbard
Raymond Jewell
Dennis Kapple
Barbara Logan
Sharon Moore
Terry Ohlinger
Marilyn Price
Charlene Zundel
Lola Zeigler
Darlene Watson
Judy Vaughan
Mary Smith
Duane Smith
Nancy Skin
Officers
A&p
Bag
Racine High
Joint Legion
Member
Federal Deposit Corp. Insurance
Pomeroy Rutland
B. H. Sanborn
Jeweler
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!