Jurors Drawn For January 1960 Court Terms
The Common Pleas Court drew the January 1960 Grand and Petit Jury panels in the clerk’s office. Names include James Sellers of Portland and Maybelle Mees of Pomeroy for the Grand Jury, with many residents from Middleport Pomeroy Long Bottom and surrounding towns on the Petit Jury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Common Pleas
FE. J. Tracy
Freeland Norris
James Sellers
Portland
Maybelle Mees
Katherine McKinney
Middleport
Norma Zirkle
Cassie Caster Carpenter
Murl Taylor
Long Bottom
Holley Green
Carl Moore
Victor Leifheit
Rutland PTA Hosts December Regular Meeting
Rutland PTA held its regular monthly meeting at the high school auditorium led by Rev. Biddle with Christmas carol and prayer. The science department presented a campus lab themed program including Indian Flint collections bird egg display water softeners wave motion and a Van De Graaf powered atomic demonstration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rowenam
Biddle
Rutland— Rutland Pta
Vernon Weber
C. D. Chapman
Miss Larsen
Science Department
Blaine Turner
Erin Black
Larry Parson
Marilyne Hoffman
Esta Blackwood
Larry Parsons
Wayne Roush
Bil Romin
Steward
Roush
Romines
Larry Long
Larry Price
Charles Hoffman
Larry Hoffman
Jim Sheets
Nelson
Lawrence Brogan
Middleport Literary Club Reports on Churchill Program
Middleport Literary Club met at Mrs. Donald Mills home with Mrs. William Bradford presiding. Members discussed Winston Churchill as the program subject and reviewed The Iron Curtain from Triumph and Tragedy. Notes on A Churchill Reader were read in place of Mrs. Welch Zeiher. annual meeting set for January 6 at Mrs. Ben Philson's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
William Bradford
Donald Mills
Winston Churchill
Everett Hayes
Iron Curtain
Churchill
Yalta
Pottsdam
D. B. Hartinger
Eleanor Welch Zeiher
Ben Philson
Moose Holiday Dance Planned by Pomeroy Moose Lodge
POMEROY Loyal Order of Moose 1085 will host a Christmas dance at Moose Hall on Saturday December 19 from 9 30 to 1 with music by the George Hall combination and Whitey Beegle caller The event is for Moose members and friends Thirty candidates will be initiated Sunday December 20 at 2 30 p m Ohio Membership director Leo C Casey will speak and show Mooseheart and Moose Haven films Supper at 4 30 and music by the George Hall Combo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Order of Moose
Moose Hall
George Hall
Whitey Beegle
Moose
Ohio
Leo C. Casey
Mooseheart
Moose Haven
Lions Club Hosts Annual Christmas Dinner for Elderly
POMEROY The Lions Club entertained many elderly citizens Wednesday at its annual Christmas dinner honoring oldsters. A meal by Federated Church ladies followed by entertainment led by President Willis Leadingham. Rev. Howard Ruppelt sang carols and 77-year-old J H Grate played fiddle with Mrs. Lillian Stieff on piano performing Jingle Bells and When You and I Were Young Maggie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Lions Club
the Federated Church
Willis Leadingham
Howard Ruppelt
J. H. Grate
Lillian Stieff
You
Maggie
Lions Community
Arrest Made in Middleport Drunk Charge
Leroy Gilbert Hoschar of West Columbia West Virginia was arrested early Thursday by Patrolman Ithamer Neal on a charge of intoxication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Leroy Gilbert Hoschar
West Columbia
W. Va
Ithamer Neal
Loyal Women of Church Host Christmas Dinner and Program
The Loyal Women's Class of the Church of Christ in Middleport held its annual Christmas dinner at the church with Rev. Fred I. Gardner blessing the meal. Afterward a candlelit program featured carols, readings from Luke and other pieces, a piano solo, and a gift exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of Christ Loyal Women
Middleport
Loyal Women’s
Church of Christ
Fred I. Gardner
Bereans
B Of LE Unit Meeting And Turkey Dinner
The Grand International Auxiliary to the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers held a Thursday noon turkey dinner at Mrs. George Hackett Sr.’s home. A 59 year member, Mrs. Alice Smith, was honored, and officers for the coming year were elected: Mrs. Hackett president, Mrs. Lee Roush secretary treasurer, Mrs. R.C. Lansbury relief secretary, Mrs. Walter Harris guide, and Mrs. J. Q. Rice chaplain. Attendees included Mrs. Charles Bennett, Mrs. Smith, Mrs. W. R. Garber, Mrs. Rice, Mrs. Roush, Mrs. Robert Harris, Mrs. Walter Harris, Mrs. Evelyn Lewis, and Mrs. Hackett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Grand International Auxiliary
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
George Hackett
Alice Smith
Hackett
Lee Roush
R.C. Lansbury
Walter
Joy Circle Meeting At First Baptist Church
Middleport Love Joy Circle of the B H Sanborn Missionary Society held a potluck at Mrs. Allen Hughes home. Mrs. Harry Houdashelt chair in charge. Plans were made to attend the School of Missions in January. Devotional by Mrs. Hughes with Christmas Story and carol recordings. Program by Mrs. David Durst Jr assisted by Mrs. Lillian McGhee and Mrs. Willis Anthony. Anthony, president of the society, was a guest. Gift exchange concluded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. Vance
Cleveland Children’s
Emily Flynn
Ed French
Ernest Lallance
Will Reuter
Minerva Childers
David Durst Sr
Herman Lohse
Mae Lightfoot
Wilbur Theobald
William Bradford
Otho Watts
Gardner
French
Minnie Gilmore
Leo Childs
Homer Jones
David Darst Sr
Reynolds
Edgar Allensworth
George Mowery
Bereans
George Childs
George Hudson
George Meinhart
Clarence McNeal
Gertrude Miller
Leslie Ervin
O. E. McKinley
Claude Ashley
M. L. Kelly
Middleport
Love Joy
B. H. Sanborn Missionary Society
First Baptist Church
Allen Hughes
Harry Houdashelt
School of Missions
Hughes
David Durst, Jr
Lillian McGhee
Willis Anthony
The
B. H. Sanborn Society
Tom Clark
George Mallory
Jed Webster
Eddie Smith
Ralph Gilmore
A. V. Howell
Lewis Stanley
George Hackett, Sr
Owen Watson
Charles Sauer
Canasta Meeting at Pearl Street Home
Mrs Paul Theiss hosted her canasta club Tuesday evening at her Pearl Street home in Middleport. Prizes went to Mrs James Buchanan and Mrs Virginia Phalin. A gift exchange and dessert were shared with Mrs Aaron Kelton Mrs William Mayer Mrs Richard Freeman and Mrs Branch Fleming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Paul Theiss
Pearl St
James Buchanan
Virginia Phalin
Theiss
Aaron Kelton
William Mayer
Richard Freeman
Branch Fleming
Pomeroy Teen Christmas Dance Presented by Varsity Club
A Christmas Dance for teenagers will be held at Pomeroy High School Auditorium Saturday at 7 30 pm. The Jays Kenny and Leon emcee with Bob Arnold Athena Records artist, contests and prizes, and a Rock n Roll imitation by Bob Arnold. WMPO’s Frank Youngworth guest judge as teens from the tri-county area attend a major seasonal event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Pomeroy High School
Jays
Kenny and
Leon
Bob Arnold
Athena Records
Big Bopper
Frank Youngworth
WMPO
Tri-Coury Area
Choir To Sing At Pomeroy Under Lloyd Johnson Direction
Mr. Lloyd Johnson, instrumental music instructor at Eastern High School, will direct a mixed voices choir from Eastern Meigs County and Southern Athens County at the Pomeroy Parking Lot on Tuesday December 22 at 7 30 p m Final rehearsal is set for 2 30 p m Sunday December 20 at Eastern High School all who enjoy singing are welcome to join.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Lloyd Johnson
Eastern High School
Meigs County
Athens County
Thomas Jackson 85 Dies. Funeral Plans Incomplete
Thomas Jackson 85 died Thursday at Carman Rest Home. Funeral rites are tentatively set for Sunday at Ewing Funeral Home pending the arrival of his son Ernest Jackson of Columbus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Thomas Jackson
Carman
Ernest Jackson
Columbus
Ewing Funeral Home
Past Presidents Meet For Christmas Party
Past presidents of the Ladies Auxiliary of Drew Webster Post American Legion held a Christmas party at Mrs. Ben Neutzling’s home. Nativity and choir decor adorned the scene as prizes, carols, and a Peace on Earth booklet exchange wrapped the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl Hysell
Eddith Smith
Peter Stanley
Neutzling
William Baxter
Meigs County Bandsmen To Help Raise Funds
Meigs County High School bands including Pomeroy and Middleport will perform Blue Crutch Drive fundraisers on Saturday December 19 to support the March of Dimes National Foundation polio campaign. Local and area band members, with several assistant directors named, contribute to the continued effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Meigs County
National Foundation
Victor Young
Meigs
Middleport
Racine
Rutland
Young
al Foundation
Lawrence Smith
Chester R.D
Mildred Jeffers
Dexter
William Everson
Duane Stanley
Albany
Thomas Sayre
Portland
Frank Halliday
Dorsel Smith
Harrisonville
Ada Bissell
Long Bottom
Fred Nease
Minersville R.D
Ruth Ebersbach
Dale Lee
H E. Boney
Carol Snowden
Eleanor Wingett
Syracuse
Meigs Fund
Middleport Christmas Decorating Contest Judging Monday
Middleport residents face judging on Monday for the Christmas Home Decorating Contest sponsored by the Middleport Amateur Gardeners and Garden Club with support from the Chamber of Commerce. Displays should be lit 6 30 to 11 p m Sunday and Monday as judges from Gallipolis assess originality ingenuity and scene dramatization. Winners receive two cash awards and an honorable mention in religious and non religious categories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Middleport Amateur Gardeners’ Club
Middleport Garden Club
Middleport Chamber of Commerce
Gallipolis
Stanley Evans
John Reese
French City Garden Club
Fred Carman
New Listing Deadline Set for 1960 Pomeroy Directory
William H. Farrington of General Telephone Co. of Ohio announced a December 24 deadline for changes or new listings in the 1960 Pomeroy Middleport directory. The directory covers Pomeroy Middleport Letart Fairs Portland Racine and Rutland with delivery planned for February when the Pomeroy exchange converts to dial service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Pomeroy-Middleport
William H. Farrington
General Telephone Co
Ohio
Middleport
Letart Fairs
Portland
Racine
Rutland
Fred Leifheit Undergoes Surgery at University Hospital
Fred Leifheit of Rock Springs underwent surgery Wednesday at University Hospital in Columbus. His wife is with him as he recovers, staying with his sister Lena Bramlage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Fred Leifheit
Rock Springs
University Hospital, Columbus
Mrs. Leifheit
Lena Bramlage
Middleport Library to Close on December 24 and 26
Mrs Henry Null Jr librarian at Middleport Public Library announced the facility will be closed Thursday December 24 and Saturday December 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Henry Null, Jr
Dinner Guests Share Evening At Athens Home
Miss Harrie Marie Smith and Mr Roscoe Fowler joined Mrs Margaret Davis in Athens for a Wednesday dinner hosted by Mrs Davis with H W Martin in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Harrie Marie Smith
Roscoe Fowler
H. W. Martin
Margaret Davis
Athens
Racine PTA Reports Christmas Carnival and New Piano
At a Racine High School meeting the PTA reported a successful Christmas Carnival. President Mrs. Howard Johnson announced a new piano arrival and a banquet for the Meigs County Dairy Service Unit on January 25. Pupils will bring canned goods for the American Legion to distribute to needy families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Racine
PTA
Howard Johnson
Meigs County Dairy Service Unit
American Legion
John Richards
Holy Land
Europe
North Africa
Guild Holds Yule Dinner at The Club and Home
The Wesleyan Service Guild enjoyed its annual Christmas dinner at The Club Restaurant on Monday. Readings by Doris Hensler Dortha Salser Marlene Fisher and Mary Creek followed a program on What Does Christmas Mean To Us. Refreshments were served and mystery sisters were revealed for the coming season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Roberts
Carrie Nease
Alberta Elwood
Neva Bailey
Ethel Euler
Helen Lott
Marilyn Taylor
Libby Wilford
Jackie Wagner
Betty Theiss
Alice Wolfe
Bradbury PTA Meeting Highlights Holiday Program At School
Bradbury PTA met at the school with president Robert Morris presiding. Fourth grade and seventh grade students presented carols and a play titled An SOS From Santa Claus with Santa Billy Jay Sayre. An attendance banner went to the fourth grade. plans for playground equipment costs were discussed. a holiday treat and Christmas program with a turkey dinner were announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Bradbury Pta
Robert Morris
Edith Forrest
Sadie McElhinney
Eleanor Welch Zeiher
Carol King
Santa Claus
Billy Jay Sayre
Santa
Patsy Manley
Mrs
Albany Couple Welcomes James Keith Haning Jr
The birth of a son, James Keith Haning Jr., on December 3 is announced by Mr. and Mrs. James Keith Haning of Albany. Grandparents are Leroy Wyant of Harrisonville and Clarence Haning of Albany, with great grandparents Herlie Haning, Cora Wyant of Racine, and Blanche Welker of Harrisonville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
James Keith Haning
Albany
Leroy Wyant
Harrisonville
Clarence Haning
Herlie Haning
Cora Wyant
Racine
Blanche Welker
Youth Faces Charges In Tree Thefts
POMEROY Claude Reitmire 18 of Chester Road was jailed by Pomeroy police awaiting charges for plundering holly trees of Albert Coates and Dor Schaeffer on Lincoln Hill. He reportedly confessed to other thefts including a bicycle and a boat. William Bumgardner 18, of Pomeroy, jailed awaiting charges for theft of a radio at the Young home on Chester Road. The radio was recovered. Marvin Hannell 22 was arrested for intoxication and slated to appear before Mayor Charles Legar Friday. Two 17 year old juveniles were also in county jail awaiting juvenile authorities’ disposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Claude Reitmire
Chester Road
Albert Coates
Dor Schaeffer
Lincoln Hill
Reitmire
Pomeroy Department
William Bumgardner
Young
Marvin Hannell
Hunnell
Charles Legar
Sheriff's Department
Plans Yule Program at Alfred Methodist Church
The Alfred Methodist Church will present a Christmas program on Tuesday at 8 p.m. It promises seasonal music and readings for the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred
Alfred Methodist Church
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Opal Morris
Robert Story
Elizabeth Dilcher
Raymond Jones
Sadie Betzing
Paul Davis
Elizabeth Smith
Reedsville
John Elwood
Otho Murray
Evelyn Strauss
Jean
Middleport Literary Club
Ony
Rogers
Fine China
B. H. Sanborn
Tim Neutzling
Luke
O. L. Roush
B of LE
Canasta
Jackson
Albert Lea
Minn
Wilson Company
Orville L. Freeman
Minnesota
National Guard
Bruce I. Lloyd
William Slater
Guy Reynolds
Wesley Fry
Amateur Club
Garen Stansbury
Max Roller
James Harley
Racine Pta
Guild
Laurel Cliff Free
Elberfelds
Nathan Biggs
Annis Phelps
Vogue Shoe Store
Haven Theatre
New Haven, W. VA
Liberty
Middleport, Ohio
Gene Evans
Andre Morrell
Dance With ME Henry
Abbott & Costello
Wnational Bank
Member
Federal Reserve System
Federal Deposit Insurance Corp
the Farmer's Bank
Pomeroy, Ohio
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