Band Boosters Present Gifts at Annual Banquet
Seventeen seniors from Pomeroy High School were honored at the annual band banquet held in the school auditorium. A dinner for 75 band members and five guests preceded a program of dances and solos. Band director Ray Woodyeard served as master of ceremonies and seniors received instrument replica pins from the band boosters.
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Pomeroy
Pomeroy High School
T Eifts
Itn
Eeedeee Ban
Charles Eeeee
Pomeiaioeena
Gibbs
Mia Kennedy
James Diehl
Knight
School of 8
Ray Woodyeard
Chapman
Janice Story
Tommy Reuterng
Roger Hines
Barbara Coates
Jo Snowden
Billy Hysel
Nancy Blaettar
Mary T. Meier
Shirley Hunnel
Carol Ebersbach
Shirley Beegle
Marilyn Grueser
Donna Wildermuth
Doris Wells
Jo Chapman
Lucy Amsebury
J Davis
Patty
Allen Ball
Carl Moore
Man Pleads Guilty to Driving While Intoxicated
POMEROY Meigs County Common Pleas Court Judge Cedric W Clark accepts Allen aane on 20 of near Long Bottom plea of guilty to driving while intoxicated. No sentence given. Loudon and Clarence Hayman of Long Bottom also charged in connection with a fatal vehicle crash that killed Newlan 37 of Long Bottom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Cedric W. Clark
Meigs County Common Pleas Court
Charles Russell
Allen Aane
Loudon
Clarence Hayman
Long Bottom
Ter Newlan
Pomeroy Boosters Plan Tuesday Meeting
The Pomeroy Boosters schedule a 7:30 p.m. meeting on Tuesday at the Pomeroy Center High School building. A publishing error had indicated Monday in yesterday’s paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EROY
Pomeroy Boosters
Pomeroy Center High School
Newas
Yesters
Chester man dies in Meigs County auto crash
Henry Pooler 23 of Chester was killed late Sunday on Sumner Road when his eastbound car skidded on loose gravel, struck a ditch, rolled twice and rested on its side. Three passengers, Mary Alice Sinclair 14, Deloris Sinclair 18, and William Pooler 14, were taken to Meigs General Hospital but were not believed injured. The crash occurred about 7 p.m. and the body was taken to Following funeral home.
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Pomeroy
Lawrence Henry Pooler
Chester
Sumner
Meigs County
Pooler
Henry Ewing
Charles Russell
Russell
Mary Alice Sinclair
Deloris Sinclair
William Pooler
Cheater
Meiga General Hospital
Fowing Funeral Home
John Pooler
Middleport Society Plans Christmas Party and Activities
Mt. Moriah Missionary Society met at Mrs. Carrie Cassell home with Mrs. Kathryn Payne presiding to finalize plans for a December 16 Christmas party including a gift exchange. Committees were named for ceremony, menu, program, and bulletin board dedication. The group organized a sick basket project, sent flowers to ill members, and prepared a January meeting at Emma Bland’s home.
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Middleport
Mt. Moriah
Oscar Hardaway
Harry Stephens
Willa Iler
Jersey Davis
Virginia
Hardaway
Will Winston
Emma Bland
Cassell
Davis
Christmas Party Planned by Middleport Lodge Auxiliary
Middleport White Rose Lodge Auxiliary of the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen will host a Christmas party for members' children on Wednesday. A pot luck lunch at 12 30 and an exchange of Christmas gifts are planned with members bringing a covered dish and table service for the afternoon program.
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Middleport
White Rose Lodge
Brotherhood of Railroad
Ninth Birthday Celebrated in Middleport
Bobby Wilson Jr birthday observed at home in Middleport with family and friends. Mr and Mrs Joe Wilson Jr hosted a small party marking nine years of life with cake and cheers.
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Middleport
Bobby
Joe Wilson Jr
Wascele
Miss Frances Roush Hosts Loyal Pals Christmas Party
Miss Frances Roush will entertain the Loyal Pals Class of the Church of Christ on Wednesday. A Christmas party is set for 8 p.m. The event date was changed from the original Dec 7 schedule.
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Middleport
Frances Roush
Church of Christ
Local social notes from Parkersburg and surroundings
Mrs. George Dallas and others visit in Parkersburg. Miss Carol Bachtel returns home after nursing school duties. families and relatives from Charleston Chicago Columbus Middletown and Racine visit, travel, or host gatherings. service members prepare for Far East deployment and training. Thanksgiving guests in Kingsbury include multiple local families.
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George Dallas
Forrest Bachtel
Forrest
Parkersburg
Carol Bachtel
St. Joseph's Hospital School of Nursing
President John Tyler Married Twice and Father of Seven
The article notes that John Tyler married twice and fathered seven children with each wife. It highlights his marital history and large family as a notable aspect of his life.
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John Tyler
Veterinarian to Speak to OSU Alumni Group
Walter R. Krill dean of Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine will be guest speaker at the OSU Alumni gathering in the county courtroom Tuesday evening. Krill, a 1929 OSU graduate and 1946 dean, is active in the American Veterinary Medical Association and serves as veterinary consultant to the Surgeon General and Camp Detrick. The meeting will discuss Ohio education and campus reports, with alumni wives and friends invited.
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Pomeroy
Walter R. Krill
College of Veterinary Medicine
Ohio State University
Krill
Edgerton
Ohio State
Lima
Dean Krill
American Veterinary Medical Association
Surgeon General
U. S. Air Force
Biological Department
Chemical Corps
M. V. Division
Camp Detrick
Ohio
Hushande
C. BE. Blakeslee
Roy Holter
Chester Rd
Holter
Ex-Resident Clara Huff Buried in Londonderry Services
Former Meigs County resident Clara Ellen Huff aged 75 was buried after funeral services at Friends Church Londonderry. She died Monday at her daughter’s home in Chillicothe. Survivors include husband Perry Huff Londonderry two daughters Velma Smith Tecumseh and Eleanor Burt Lancaster a daughter Mrs Hale Chillicothe a son Jesse Chillicothe a sister Mrs Carrie Graves Chillicothe eight grandchildren three great grandchildren.
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Middleport
Meigs County
Friends Church
Londonderry
Clara Ellen Huff
Lloyd Hale
Chillicothe
Perry Huff
Velma Smith
Tecumseh
Hale
Eleanor Burt
Lancaster
Jesse
Carrie Graves
Bazaar To Be Held By Three Church Classes
The Martha Class the Homebuilders Class and the Future Homebuilders Class of Bradbury Church of Christ host a Christmas bazaar and bake sale Saturday at the Dutton building North Second Avenue formerly White and Karr Markets.
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Middleport
Martha
Bradbury Church of Christ
Dutton
North Second Avenue
Pianist Natalie Ryshna to Perform in Jackson Recital
Natalie Ryshna, noted pianist, will give a recital at Jackson High School auditorium on Thursday December 16. The event is hosted by the Jackson Community Concert Association with invited attendees from Tri County Association and Athens Concert Association.
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Middleport
Natalie Ryshna
Jackson High School
Jackson Community Concert Association
Tri-County Association
Athens Concert Association
Choir Rehearsal Set for Senior Choir and Candlelight Service
Mt. Moriah Baptist Church in Middleport announces Tuesday practice for its Senior Choir at 7 30 p m. Those taking part in the Christmas Candlelight service on Sunday December 19 also to rehearse the same evening at 7 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Mt. Moriah Baptist Church
Hindu women gain divorce rights under new marriage law
The new Indian marriage law grants Hindu women the right to divorce for the first time in history. It takes effect on January 1, expanding women's legal autonomy in family law and set to impact marital dissolution procedures nationwide.
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New Delhi
India
P — India
Remodeling Approved at Heath Methodist Church
Middleport the Official Board of Heath Methodist Church approved partitioning a basement classroom to host two classes, and voted a $100 Christmas gift for Rev L R Bangerter. They discussed grounds landscaping and named six ushers. Present were Richard Chambers and others.
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Middleport
Heath Methodist Church
Richard Chambers
L. R. Bangerter
Bangerter
Nan Moore
Metodist Church
Robert Hurley
John Ketchka
Kenneth Murray
Roger Covert
Edward McComas
Robert Hennesy
Stephen Coats
Ernest Covert
James Griswell
Charles McElhinney
James Euler
A. Emmish
Homer Cook
Crary Davis
Bess Sanborn
Birth of Daughter to Miami Residents Souders Wise
Mr. and Mrs. James Souders of Miami Fla announce the birth of a daughter on December 4 at a Miami hospital. They also have a three year old son, Michael Ross. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Roscoe Wise of Middleport and Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Saddler of Beech Bottom WV. Great grandparent is Mrs. Elizabeth Thompson of Middleport. Mrs. Wise traveled from Charleston to assist. Roscoe Wise RM3 Key West spent the weekend with the family.
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Middleport
James Sauders
Mildred Ann Wise
Miami
Fla
Michael Ross
Roscoe Wise
Elmer Saddler
Beech Bottom
W. V
Elizabeth Thompson
Reverend Rothrock Honored at Heath Methodist Service
The memorial service for the late Rev. H. A. Rothrock of Vanlue was held at Heath Methodist Church during morning worship. Rev. Louis A. Bangerter led the service as pastor of the Heath church, with Rev. J. Russell Dugan of the Ohio Temperance League as guest speaker.
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Middleport
H. A. Rothrock
Vanlue
Heath Methodist Church
Louis A. Bangerter
Heath Church
J. Russell Dugan
Ohio Temperance League
William Ervin Rites Held at Middleport
Funeral services for William Ervin of Albany were held at Rawlings Con's funeral home with Rev. Claremont F E Hoyt officiating. Masonic rites were performed by the Albany Masonic Lodge, whose members served as pallbearers. Burial followed at Hebardville Cemetery.
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Middleport
William Ervin
Albany
Rawlings Con
Claremont FE. Hoyt
First Baptist Church
Albany Masonic Lodge
Hebardville
Grade School Honors Roll List Full For Letart Falls
Fifty seven Letart Falls Grade School pupils are named to the honor roll for the second six weeks. Eighth grade recipients include Virginia Johnson and Nancy Proffitt. seventh graders include Edward Hayman and Sheila Young. sixth graders include Lynn Shuler and Elizabeth Ours. fifth graders include Danny Shain and Kathryn Brace. fourth graders include James Brace and Linda Hill. third graders include Charlotte Manuel and Carol Shain. second graders include Robert Crow and Spencer Carpenter. first graders include Linda Carpenter and Debra Hill.
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Pomeroy
Letart Falls
Don
Toy Pee
S Co
Virginia Johnson
Nancy Proffitt
Nadine Roush
Arfie Stover
Edward Hayman
Sheila Young
Margie Stobart
Patty Roush
Dolorous Glenn
Sue Ann Buck
Lynn Shuler
Elizabeth Ours
Rita Jo Miller
Joyce Gloeckner
Marilyn Donohue
Karen Badgley
William Arnott
Randy Norris
James Pape
Danny Shain
Kathryn Brace
Sandra Donahue
Linda Goodwill
Larry Grimm
Lena Parsons
David Shain
James Brace
Linda Hill
Charlies Hupp
Harold Kiser
Robert MccNickles
Donna Randolph
Robert Wines
William Wood
Charlotte Manuel
Carol Shain
Vernon Donahue
Shara Taylor
Robert Crow
Spencer Carpenter
Joyce Roush
Faye Roush
Peggy Wines
Linda Carpenter
Debbie Hill
Wilma Randolph
Norma Shain
Beverlee Hunt
Billy Zerkle
Linda Lou
Two Vehicles In Collision On West Main Street
Patrolman Franklin D. Hudson reported a collision Saturday morning on West Main St in Pomeroy. Ernest L Hughes 63 Middleport drove a pickup that tried to turn off without signaling and was hit by Robert E Casto 23 Rutland Route 1 driving a Middleport cab who attempted to pass as the truck turned. Both drivers were cited to appear in Mayor E F Robinsons court.
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Pomeroy
West Main St
Franklin D. Hudson
Hudson
Ernest L. Hughes
Middleport
West Main
Robert E. Casto
Rutland
E. F. Robinson
Bradbury Panel Discusses 12 Mill Levy to Expand School
Kenneth McElhinney chairs the Bradbury committee promoting a 12 mill levy for Bradbury School expansion. A Parent-Teacher Meeting on Wednesday December 8 at Bradbury School features Norma Russell presiding with speakers O. O. Patterson Meigs County Schools superintendent Ed King Meigs County Schools president and Eldon Weeks school board clerk. Eight grade students will present a Christmas program and refreshments will be served.
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Middleport
Kenneth McElhinney
Bradbury
Bradbury School
Norma Russell
O. O. Patterson
Meigs County
Ed King
Eldon Weeks
Meigs County Superintendent to Speak at PTA Meeting
Meigs County schools superintendent O Patterson will address the Reedsville PTA at the Reedsville school at 7 30 p m on Wednesday Residents from Reedsville and Long Bottom are urged to attend. Refreshments will be served.
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Pomeroy
O. Patterson
Meigs County
Superintendent of Schools
Reedsville
PTA
Long Bottom
Christmas program at Presbyterian Church in Syracuse
A Christmas program will be held at 7 30 p m on December 19 at the Presbyterian Church in Syracuse featuring a Christmas tree and a visit from Santa Claus.
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Syracuse
Santa Claus
Presbyterian Church
Golden Wedding Anniversary for Pomeroy couple
Mr and Mrs George Frederick Sr celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary with an open house from 2 to 4 p.m. at their Chester Township home. The couple, married Nov 14 1904 by Rev J M Cochran, have 22 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren.distanced attendees included Emory Biram Van dergrift PA and C A Stewart Columbus.
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Pomeroy
George Frederick
Chester
Frederick
J. M. Cochran
Chester Township
Meigs County
Flora Biram
Letitia Frank
Edne Rosa
Willis Frost
Milford Frederick
Punch
Emory Biram
Vandergrift
C. A. Stewart
Columbus
Pomeroy Social Notes Christmas Dinner and Party
The Happy Harvesters Class of the Federated Church held its annual Christmas dinner Friday at Rivervue Restaurant. Afterward the group met in the church parlor for a Christmas party with a lighted tree and a gift exchange, with Mrs. Dale Smith presiding over a short business session.
Pomeroy Church Group Hosts Skating Party at Point Pleasant
Members of the Pomeroy Church of Christ Christian Endeavor and guests held a skating party Friday evening at the Point Pleasant rink. Attendees included Carolyn and Jimmy White, Nancy Hatcher, Susan Young, Wilma and Michael Ohlinger, Nancy and Connie Woodgeard, Anne and Patricia Wynne, and Tommy Mankin. Adults present were adviser Miss Elizabeth Duffy Conrad Ohlinger and Pastor Donald Seevers.
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Pomeroy
Pomeroy Church of Christ Christian Endeavor
Point Pleasant
Carolyn
Jimmy White
Nancy Hatcher
Susan Young
Wilma
Michael Ohlinger
Nancy
Connie Woodgeard
Anne
Patricia Wynne
Tommy Mankin
Elizabeth Duffy
Conrad Ohlinger
Donald Seevers
Chester Club To Meet For Money Management Session
The Chester Home Demonstration Club will meet at the Chester Town Hall on Wednesday from 10 30 a m to 3 p m. The topic is Money Management with instruction by Mrs Geneva H Nolan Meigs County home demonstration agent.
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Pomeroy
Chester Home Demonstration Club
Chester Town Hall
Geneva H. Nolan
Meigs County Home Demonstration
Mr and Mrs Oliver Unroe Move From Mt Airy
Mr and Mrs Oliver Unroe of Mt Airy North Carolina have spent extended time away and are returning home with limited details provided about their plans or destination.
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Pomeroy
Gallipolis
Russell, Ky
Mr. Unroe
North Carolina
Oliver Unroe
Mt. Airy, N. C
Burial Wednesday For Captain Long
Funeral services for Capt. Harry E. Long former Meigs County resident and riverboat captain who died Saturday at his Huntington home will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Ewing Funeral Home Burial will follow in Beech Grove Cemetery with the body arriving Tuesday evening and friends welcome at the funeral home.
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Pomeroy
Harry E. Long
Meigs County
Huntington
Ewing Funeral Home
Beech Grove
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