Sheriff Finds No Foul Play in Rutland Man Death
Sheriff Hartenbach ruled out foul play in the death of Sylvester Shoemaker 72 of Rutland who died at Meigs General Hospital after a fall. A billfold found at the scene and a footprint on a chair prompted initial questions, but investigators believe a heart attack or stroke caused the fatal injury. The chair and shoes will be sent to London Ohio for study. Survivors include Coroner Henry Ewing Prosecutor James B. O'Brien and Sheriff Hartenbach who stressed no foul play is suspected.
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Pomeroy
Sylvester Shoemaker
Rutland
Meigs General Hospital
Robert Hartenbach
Hartenbach
Shoemaker
London
Henry Ewing
James B. O’brien
Ordination Set Tuesday For Local Pastor Robe rts
William A Roberts pastor of Grace Episcopal Church will be ordained to the sacred order of priests at Grace Church at 7 30 Tuesday evening He is a Springfield Ohio native and Wittenberg College graduate who studied at Church Divinity School of the Pacific and was ordained a deacon in Springfield in June 1958 The Rt Rev Henry W Hobson bishop will conduct the service A reception will follow at Feiger Memorial Parish House
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Lorraine DeNicole
Oakland
Calif
William Arthur
Roberts
Grace Church
Henry W. Hobson
Feiger Memorial
Probate Court Hires Miss Kathryn Roush
Meigs County Probate Court hires Kathryn Roush for clerical work under Judge F Harmon O Brien replacing the earlier appointee Kathryn Hysell.
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Probate Court
Kathryn Roush
Annual Hemlock Grove Community Institute Set Friday
Pomeroy announces Hemlock Grove community institute to be held Friday at the Grange Hall with two sessions. Afternoon program at 1 p m features Bedford School children and a State Highway Patrol safety talk. Evening session at 7 30 p m has C E Blakeslee as principal speaker and a four woman panel on community affairs. Local musicians provide stringed music.
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The
Grange
Helen Swartz
PTA
Helen Carper
Helen Clara Paulsen
Church
Investigation Continues As Sheriff Seeks Two Robbery Suspects
A Finley Stiles residence on New Limi Road reported theft of 200 to 300 dollars from cattle sales and a team of horses. Two men 20 to 30, in dress trousers and jackets, entered the home while one spoke to Stiles and the other took cash from a bedroom. Neighbors saw a pickup nearby. The theft occurred about 7 p.m. Tuesday and the sheriff’s office, with Deputy Howard Frank, continues the investigation.
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Stiles
Hartenbach
Cumberland
Shreiff Howard Frank
Don
Chester Council of DAR Elects Officers
Chester Council Daughters of American met in regular session at the hall and elected officers Mary Holter councilor Esther Wright associate councilor Leda Mae Krautter vice councilor Vanderine Williams associate vice councilor Delores Krautter conductor Esther Hayes warden Eleanor Well inside sentinel Dorothy Ritchie outside sentinel Nevada Beaver trustee Olive Kelly hospitalized Chlor Bailey had minor surgery Lettie Koblentz Elizabeth Wickham Emma Cleland council deputy Booster meeting in Marietta thanked members Christmas party planned Dec 16 state and local officials notes read Helen Wolfe presiding.
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Ervin
Helen Wolfe
Yule Program Set by United Methodist Church
The church announces a Christmas program by the choir on December 14 at 7 p.m. and a program by the primary, junior and intermediate departments on December 21 at 7 p.m. The official board, led by Theo Smith, met after devotional service and planned family night for Sunday at 6 p.m. with an intermediate youth fellowship program to follow.
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Pomeroy
United Methodist Church
Theo Smith
Harry P. Smith
Eugene Brown
Middleport Personal News Highlights From Community Seena
Mrs Wayne Gibbons and daughter Evelyn return Mrs Gibbons father James Carson to Bucyrus after a several day visit. Mr Gibbons joined the Bucyrus trip on Sunday and returned home with his family. Mrs Mabel Green of Athens returns home after visiting Mr and Mrs Homer Rice with Thanksgiving guests Denver Rice Billy Rice and J W Seyfried family from Gallipolis. Stella Riley on extended visit with Canton relatives.
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James Carson
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Carson
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Mabel Green
Athens
Homer Rice
Mrs. Rice
Denver Rice
Billy
J. W. Seyfried
Gallipolis
Stella Riley
Canton
Bible Class Meeting at First Baptist Church
The Ladies Bible Class of First Baptist Church in Middleport met at new president Mrs Charles White's home. Devotions by Mrs L D Diles and Mrs James Murray focused on A Little Bunch of Sheep. They voted a contribution to Frederickstown church's relief effort and planned gifts for shut ins and the sick at Christmas. Guests included Mrs Warren Hulburt Mrs Thomas Durst and Miss Emma Mathews. Hostess Mrs Raymond Saxton assisted. a salad course was served.
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Middleport
First Baptist Church
Charles White
L. D. Diles
James Murray
White Home
Warren Hulburt
Thomas Durst
Emma Mathews
Raymond Saxton
Two Men Released From Court Custody
Jasper Webb Pomeroy 74 was fined five dollars and costs suspended on profanity charges in Mayor Legar court. Julian E Moore 39 Roanoke Virginia was released from jail after posting bond on drunken driving charges.
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Pomeroy
Jasper Webb
Charles Legar
Julian E. Moore
Roanoke
Amateur Gardeners Hold Annual Christmas Party at Bradbury Home
Middleport residents gathered for the Amateur Gardeners annual Christmas party at Mrs. Charles Asa Bradbury's Third Ave home. Decorations by members featured an outdoor Santa, a front door swag, and a decorated tree. Prizes went to Mrs. William Slater for gift wrapping and Mrs. FE. Ball for a poinsettia plant.
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Middleport
Charles Asa Bradbury
Third Ave
William Slater
FE. O. Ball
Humphries
Guy Reynolds
Driving Class Okayed Final Plans Pending
Middleport boards approve an adult driver education class at the high school with Emerson Jones in charge awaiting final car approval from Rawlings and Sons Motor Co. Donald Plunkett to teach. Also set for public sale of Pearl St. school at 2 p.m. Saturday.
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Middleport
Middleport Board of Education
Emerson Jones
Rawlings and Sons Motor Co
Donald Plunkett
Kathryn Ball
Ohio
Death in Massillon Is Of Interest Locally
Mrs James A Tineham formerly Agnes Ward dies in Massillon on Sunday. Survived by three daughters and a son, sister of late Charles Ward of Pomeroy, last survivor of a large family. Funeral services were held Wednesday in Massillon.
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Pomeroy — Ward
James A Tineham
Agnes Ward
Massillon
Charles Ward
Pomeroy
Satehmo Jazz Icon to Play Ravenswood Benefit
Baltimore born trumpeter Satehmo Armstrong the nation’s most famous jazz figure and diplomat will headline a Ravenswood High Gymnasium concert on December 18 at 8 30 p m with a six piece orchestra and Velma Middleton. Proceeds fund local community development. Advance seats are $3 general and $4 reserved via Ravenswood Chamber of Commerce P O Box 705 Ravenswood West Virginia.
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Ravenswood
Louis
Satehmo) Armstrong
U.S
Ravenswood High
Junior Chamber of Commerce
Armstrong
Velma Middleton
Ravenswood Chamber of Commerce
P. O
W. Va
Teachers Attend Meet in Cleveland Ohio
Two Middleport teachers travel to Cleveland to attend the Ohio Education Association meeting. Mrs Mildred Bailey serves as a delegate from Middleport schools and Miss Lucille Smith is an officer of the class teachers department of the association.
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Ohio Education Association
Mildred Bailey
Lucille Smith
Bailey
Middleport
Smith
Association
Women To Observe World Day Of Prayer
Women of the Pomeroy First Baptist Church will observe the Baptist Women's Day of Prayer service at the church at 7 30 Friday evening. The meeting follows the denomination's program designating the first Friday in December each year as a day set aside for prayer.
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Pomeroy
Pomeroy First Baptist Church
Baptist
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