Christmas Party Brightens Church Group Meeting
In Middleport Class 12 held its annual Christmas party at the homes of Hallie and Callie Zerkle. Members planned a food and money basket for a shut in family and heard a program about Bring Back the Old Fashioned Christmas featuring longtime church leaders. Santa distributed gifts as Rev and Mrs Dawson and family were thanked with a $50 gesture funded by WSCS Eleanor Circle and Afternoon Circle. Refreshments concluded the evening with festive decor and hostesses assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Hallie
Callie Zerkle
Orin Smith
Ing
Norman Wayland
Earl Knight
O. P. Klein
Knight
Perry Mitch
Jane Gilkey
Klein
C. M. Hennesy
Bess Sanborn
Marvin Dawson and Sons
Douglas
Dwight
WSCS
Eleanor Circle
Santa Claus
Haddox
C. A. Emmish
Frieda Faehnle
Betty Forest
C. C. Fisher
Amy Hamm
R. Wilson
Love Joy Circle Reports and Plans at Meeting
The Love Joy Circle of First Baptist Church met at Mrs. David Darst's home. Devotions from Guide Post were shared. Reports covered the Thanksgiving basket for a needy family and the school lunch program. A missionary birthday remembrance was planned and cookies prepared for shut ins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
First Baptist Church
David Darst
L. D. Diles
Guide Post
Allen Hughes
Raphael
Nora Hamilton
Garden Club Meets At Blaettnars
Following the annual Christmas dinner at the Martin Restaurant members of the Pomeroy Garden Club gathered at Mrs. Fred Blaettnar’s home for a seasonal meeting. Mrs. John Lietwiler led devotions while Miss Lydia Ebersbach shared mementos and slides from Europe and the Holy Land. Gift exchange and light refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Martin Restaurant
Pomeroy Garden Club
Fred Blaettnar
John Lietwiler
Lydia Ebersbach
Europe
Holy Land
Bethlehem
Jerusalem
Blaettnar
School Group To Sing At Church Service
The Girls ensemble from Middleport High School under Mrs. Clarence Lacey will perform two vocal numbers at the Middleport Church of Christ Sunday morning. Members include Hope Bishop Karen Bachner Carolyn Russell Anita Bowles Charlotte Glaze Susanne Bradbury Lynn Daniels Ruth Reed Judy Martin Diane Criswell Judy Wildermuth and Carol Scott with Joy Boggs accompanying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Middleport High School
Clarence Lacey
Middleport Church of Christ
Hope Bishop
Karen Bachner
Carolyn Russell
Anita Bowles
Charlotte Glaze
Susanne Bradbury
Lynn Daniels
Ruth Reed
Judy Martin
Diane Criswell
Judy Wildermuth
Carol Scott
Joy Boggs
Chatter Club Installs New Leader
At a Christmas party hosted by Mrs. Tom Stewart the Chatter Club elected officers for the coming term Mrs. Kenneth Michael as president Mrs. Harold Dunfee as vice president Mrs. Bill Lathy as secretary and Mrs. Nathan Biggs as treasurer The January meeting was cancelled Prizes for games went to several members and refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Chatter Club
Tom Stewart
Kenneth Michael
Harold Dunfee
Bill Lathy
Nathan Biggs
Raymond Fischer
Biggs
Dunfee
Michael
Wilbur Young
Howard Birchfield
Alfred Biggs
Choir Christmas Dinner at Martin Restaurant
Members of the Middleport First United Presbyterian Church choir held a Christmas dinner at the Martin Restaurant on Wednesday before practice. Attending were Mrs. Dale Walburn Mrs. Paul Hantonstall Mrs. Lucy Gregg Mrs. Lillian Steiff and Rev. Howard Ruppelt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
First United Presbyterian Church
Martin Restaurant
Dale Walburn
Paul Haptonstall
Lucy Gregg
Lillian Steiff
Howard Ruppelt
Pomeroy Christmas Program Delights Local Audience
A large audience enjoyed a Christmas show by Pomeroy High School band and glee club directed by Ronald Woltz and Mrs Lucille Swackhammer. Highlights included Sleigh Ride and Santa helper Orval Wiles. community holiday scenes featured bank displays and a warm town gathering amid family notes and a baby named Lezah.
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Pomeroy High School
Ronald Woltz
Lucille Swackhammer
Philathea Women Serve Husbands at Middleport Dinner
The Middleport Church of Christ Men’s Class hosted a dinner served by the Philathea Society. After a brief meeting a gift was presented to Rev. Fred Gardner. Christmas carols accompanied by L. D. Hartinger followed. multiple members attended, with women listed for the meal prep and hosts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Middleport Church of Christ
Philathea Society
Fred Gardner
L. D. Hartinger
Ralph Davis
Floyd Boyer
Homer Jones
Homer Rice
Walter Bunce
Fred de Weese
Edgar Reynolds
Herman Lohse
Herman Ohlinger
Robert Reibel
Oscar Roush
Wilbur Theobald
Mr. Gardner
William Bradford
Court Cases Filed In Meigs County Court
Donna Reiker by Doris Randolph sues for divorce from John F. Reiker of Middleport citing gross neglect of duty and extreme cruelty and seeks custody of a minor child. Helen Johnson's divorce action against Carroll Johnson is dismissed. Lowell Wingett is cited into the court on December 27 for contempt of court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Donna Reiker
Doris Randolph
John F. Reiker
Middleport
Meigs County Common Pleas Court
Helen Johnson
Carroll Johnson
Lowell Wingett
Adults Nazarenes Meet With Teacher
The Adult Church of the Nazarene met Tuesday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Hager. Mr. Hager is teacher of the class. The home was decorated for the season with a lighted tree as carols were sung. Refreshments of pie and coffee were served to those in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Middleport Church of the Nazarene
R. C. Hager
Potluck Supper Opens Pomeroy Christmas Party
A potluck supper at 5 30 p m opens the Pomeroy family Christmas party at the United Methodist Church. Santa will visit and a Christmas program will be presented. Attendees should bring their own table service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
United Methodist Church
Santa
Fortnite Club Elects New Officers After Dinner Meeting
In MIDDLEPORT the Fortnite Club held its Christmas dinner at the Martin Restaurant then met at Mrs. Jack Bachner’s home for the meeting and gift exchange. Joan Tewksbury presided as new officers were elected: Jean Null president Sara Owen vice president Ula Hensler secretary Marilyn Fultz treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Fortnite Club
Martin
Jack Bachner
Joan Tewksbury
Jean Null
Sara Owen
Ula Hensler
Marilyn Fultz
Meigs Native H A Roush Dies At 64
Howard A. Roush 64 of 307 May Rd Follansbee W Va died Wednesday night at Ohio Valley Hospital Steubenville He was born in Pomeroy son of Homer and Virginia Roush He worked at Wheeling Steel Steubenville works and attended Church of Christ He is survived by Edna Davis his wife two sons Robert F and Austin H two daughters Teresa and N Ray Dallas ten grandchildren three sisters and three brothers Friends may call at James funeral home Follansbee 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p m Friday Funeral 2 p m Saturday at the funeral home Rev Joseph Zavadsky officiating Burial Oak Grove Cemetery Pomeroy area
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Pomeroy
Howard A. Roush
May Rd
Follansbee
W. Va
Ohio Valley Hospital
Steubenville
Roush
Homer
Virginia Roush
F&am
Scottish Rite
Wheeling
Eagles and Moose
Follawsbee
Edna Davis
Robert F
Austin H
Teresa
N. Ray Dallas
Richmond
Ohio
Oscar Wince
Alfred Yeanger
Joseph Brenick
Logan
Edgar
Frank
Allen
James Funeral
Joseph Zavadsky
Oak Grove
Twilight Club Meets In Church
The December Twilight Garden Club meeting at Federated Church began with a 6:30 dinner. President Mrs. Dwight Parker led, with devotions by Mrs. T A Heniod. Reports covered gifts sent to sick members and Christmas programs about the poinsettia and Christmas in other lands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waldo J. Bartels
Mary B. Heines
Neutzling
Robson
Ex-Resident Barbara Guth Dies at 73 in Columbus
Miss Barbara Guth 73 formerly of Pomeroy died at Mt. Carmel Hospital Columbus on Wednesday. Survived by sister Mrs Frances Duncan and brother Joseph Guth both of Columbus and many nieces and nephews. Frequent visitor to the Beegle home in Pomeroy. Funeral at 11 a m Saturday at St Marys Church Columbus with Mr and Mrs Beegle and daughter Mrs Paul Huston attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Barbara Guth
Mt. Carmel Hospital
Columbus
Frances Duncan
Joseph Guth
Guth
Theodore Beegle
St. Mary’s Church
Mrs. Beegle
Paul Huston
Meigs General Hospital Discharges Noted Names
Hospital notes list Margaret Heiger Harrisonville Grace Horton Pom eroy Anna Grim Middleport Tim Neutzling Middleport and discharges A Morrison and Marie Sayre.
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Margaret Heiger
Harrisonville
Grace Horton
Pomeroy
Anna Grim
Middleport
Tim Neutzling
A. D. Morrison
Marie Sayre
Pris cilla Circle Plans Help for Needy Family
Middleport Pris cilla Circle of the First Baptist Church met at the home of Mrs. Edward Moore. A dinner was served and planning for aiding a needy family was led by vice chairman Mrs. Harold Thomas. Others present included Mrs. Charles Smith and Mrs. James Wisecup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Priscilla
First Baptist Church
Edward Moore
Harold Thomas
Charles Smith
James Wisecup
Freddie Houdashelt
Robert Bauer
Joni Murray
Eugene Gherke
Christmas Eve Service at Grace Episcopal Church
Christmas Eve services at Grace Episcopal Church will be held at 8 30 p m with the Rev Emmet Smith of Gallipolis officiating
Meigs Memorial Hospital Notes Births and Admissions
Mr and Mrs Gary Van Meter Portland welcome a son Admitted list includes Myrtle Moore Mason W Va Loren Coleman Pom eroy Lydia Cleland Pom eroy Virgie Hobstetter Pom eroy Donald Hendrix Syracuse and Clara Wolfe Ra cine Ernest Hawkins Mrs Violet Carmichael and son Arza Bryant Clara Probst and Mrs Chester Johnson and son
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gary van Meter
Portland
Myrtle Moore
Mason
W. Va
Loren Coleman
Pomeroy
Lydia Cleland
Virgie Hobstetter
Donald Hendrix
Syracuse
Clara Wolfe
Racine
Ernest Hawkins
Violet Carmichael
Arza Bryant
Clara Probst
Chester Johnson
Auxiliary Meets With Mrs Neutzling In Christmas Gathering
The Drew Webster Post 39 auxiliary held a Christmas decorated gathering at Mrs Ben Neutzling’s Maple Place home. Mrs J M Thornton told The Legend of the Christmas rose, Mrs Paul Casci provided accordion music, and devotionals were led by Mrs Jed Webster Jr The group exchanged gifts and noted a gift to Mrs Edith Loop and a card to Mrs William Baxter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith Loop
Miller Cottage
Dayton
William Baxter
Neutzling
Thornton
Holmes
Webster
Charles Sauer
Officers Installed By Lutherans In Joint Meeting
Mrs. Mickey Williams outgoing president installed 1963 64 officers for St. Paul and St. John Lutheran Churches at a joint meeting in the former church. New officers are Mrs. Paul Theis president Mrs. Harry Miller secretary of stewardship and Mrs. Howard Young secretary of education. The Rev William L Voris led Bible study and Mrs Kenneth Brown offered prayer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Mickey Williams
St. Paul
St. John Lutheran
Paul Theis
Harry Miller
Howard Young
William L. Voris
Kenneth Brown
Williams
Bradbury Plans Supper In Middleport PTA Meeting
Middleport The Bradbury PTA met at the school with Larry Ritchie unable to attend sending thanks for basketball game cooperation. A jitney supper is set for Jan 19 led by Mrs. Robert Morris and Mrs. Robert King. County Council PTA invitation read for Riverview School in February. Membership drive planned for January. Banner awarded to Mrs. Charles Young's second grade. Films on folk music and the Berlin crisis shown. Local families sent greetings and travel updates for holidays. Meigs Marriage License issued to Dorsa Emerald Parsons and Bessie Althea Slaughter of Racine Route 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Bradbury Pta
Larry Ritchie
Robert Morris
Robbert King
County Council Pta
Riverview School
Charles Young
Berlin
Horkey Home Is Scene Of Group Meet
Middleport First United Presbyterian Church Group 1 met Tuesday evening at Mrs. Carl Horkey’s home. Devotions by Mrs. Tom Ru e. presiding officer Mrs. Haptonstall led the business session. Officers re-elected: Haptonstall president, Wallace vice president, Lowery secretary, Miller treasurer. A monologue “By Thomas” was read by Mrs. Joe Bailey before refreshments at Mrs. William Morris home with assistants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
William Morris
Heath church youth hold Christmas party at Heath Methodist
Primary children of Heath Methodist Church gathered at the Heath church Wednesday afternoon for a Christmas party. Mrs. Edward Johnson and Mrs. Lee Smith led the event with gifts given to each child and refreshments served by teachers and parents. Mrs. O P Klein and Miss Bess Sanborn aided with the story hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Heath Methodist Church
Edward Johnson
Lee Smith
O. P. Klein
Bess Sanborn
McKinley Starts Seven Month Mediterranean Leave
Earl McKinley an electrician’s mate third class from Charleston S C will sail January 6 for the Mediterranean. He is stationed there and will be away about seven months visiting his parents Mr and Mrs O E McKinley during an eight day leave.
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Middleport
Earl McKinley
Charleston
S. C
O. E. McKinley
Mediterranean
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Yale
Wational Bank
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Federal Deposit Ins. Corp
Rutland
Darla Neutzling
Darla
Richera Neutzling
Lincoln Hill Road
Marla
Pomeroy Banks
Pomeroy National
Maxine Griffith
E. Second ‘St
Farmers Bank and Savings Co
Orval
Curley
Erma Smith
Buckhannon
Erma
Phil
Genevieve Meinhart
Gary Preston
Lezah
Hazel
Philathea
Nazarenes
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Dorothy Anthony
Carol Bachtel
Ann Howell
Pat Klees
Joyce Mills
Jean Smith
Loree Smith
Bachner
Yale Services
St. Paul Lutheran Church
Kenya
B. H. Sanborn
Jeweler-Optometrist
H. A. Roush
Meigs
Twilight Club
Meigs General Hospital
Priscilla Circle
Meigs Memorial Hospital
Bradbury
Brooks McKinley
Reynoldsburg
E. M Wood
Cleveland
Don Graber
Garnet Entsminger
Roth Zahn
Dorsa Emerald Parsons
Bessie Althea Slaughter
Heath Church
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Messenger
Secces
Point Pleasant Livestock CO
Buck’s Lake
Gun Club
Shade
Neal Floral
W. Union St. Athena
Rainbo Fruit Farm
Route 50-A
George Shafer
the Plains
U.S
McGloughlin
Miller Poultry
St. LY
Quinn Russell
Albany Rt
Grimes
Kampf Orchard
Glen Ebon
The
Disabled American Veterans
Corner Home
E. State Streets
Rome
Clarence Canode
Carpenter
P.S
Standall Vacuum
Nelsonville
John C. Gabriel
Haremony Road
Athens
Nick Russell
Albany
D. M. Goddard
W. State
R.n.'s
Hocking Valley Hospital
Margaret Sheets
R.N
W. Main Street
P. O. Box
Lancaster
Rapp
Sherwin-Willams
John von Meter
Phone LY
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Washington St
R. C. Freeman
Cheshire
Jacks Loan
Juliana Street
Parkersburg
West Virginia
Alsco
Allen T. Barnhart
Ile “Motor” Service
Pro
Glover Cabinet Shop
Bradford Auction CO
Bradford Racine
Hic
Sol Ermite
ROACH
Thompson
Admiral Deale
White
Harold Goddard
Phone Bartlett Wi
Magnavox
Channel Ag Fane
Seieviete Parks
Vivian's
A&a
West Fair Avenue
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