Woman escapes as car struck by train near Langsville
A Rutland woman, Leafy Chasteen aged 34, escaped serious injury when her car was hit by a New York Central train on Christmas Day at the Langsville-Dexter crossing. The vehicle was pulled about 100 feet and was a total loss. Other weekend crashes included incidents on New Lima Road Beech Grove Road Route 124 and Route 7 with medium to minor damages.
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Pomeroy
Department of
Robert Hartenbach
Leafy Chasteen
Rutland
Chasteen
Charles Sayre
Langsville
Langsville-Dexter Road
Sayre
Bob Leifheit
Shade Route 1
New York Central
New Lima Road
Edward Chapman
Gahanna
Beech Grove
Thomas Simmons
Russell Priddy
Arlene Theiss
Racine
Minersville
Theiss
Kenneth Neville
Hemlock Grove
Harley D. Mossman
Mossman
Neville
Mrs Evans Dies At 78 In Pomeroy
Mrs Allie Evans 78 of Pomeroy died at her home on Christmas day on W Main Street She is survived by her brother William Battles of Wayne Michigan two nephews Henry Williams of Gadsden Alabama and Kitrel Williams of Los Angeles California and four nieces Jewel Miller Welch Sarah Hull Mary Alice Samuels and Marjorie Price all of Pomeroy She had six great nephews and three great great nephews Funeral services will be held at 3 30 Wednesday at the Ewing funeral home with Reverend Samuel J Jackson officiating Burial will be in Beech Grove cemetery Friends may call at the funeral home anytime.
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W. Main St
William Battles
Wayne
Mich
Henry Williams
Gadsden
Ala
Kitrel Williams
Los Angeles
Calif
Jewel Miller Welch
Sarah Hull
Dayton
Mary Alice Samuels
Marjorie Price
Pomeroy
Ewing Funeral Home
Samuel J. Jackson
Beech Grove Cemetery
Families Entertain At Christmas Dinner
Mr. and Mrs. Albert Ebersbach and Mr. and Mrs. James Clatworthy hosted a Christmas dinner at their home. Guests included Mrs. Margaret Clatworthy of Middleport and Miss Marcia Karr of Syracuse with afternoon callers listed.
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Kathy
Henry Clatworthy
Sammy
Sandy
Jimmy
Billy Neutzling
Family Dinner Held in Middleport for Christmas Day
Mr. and Mrs. L. R. Roush of West Main Street hosted a Christmas Day family dinner in Middleport. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Joe Young Sr., Leo Kennedy Jr., Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Lee Roush, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Root, Mr. and Mrs. Harley L. Brown of Columbus, and Robert Brown of San Rafael, California.
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Middleport
L. R. Roush
West Main St
Joe Young Sr
Leo Kennedy Jr
Alfred Lee Roush
Richard Root
Harley L. Brown
Columbus
Robert Brown
San Rafel
Calif
Fire damages small two room home in Middleport
In Middleport the two room cement block home of Hershel Buckner was gutted by fire after a kerosene stove explosion. Buckner tried to douse it with water as flames spread, destroying most contents. Loss estimate not available. Fire chief Thomas Darst reported the incident.
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Middleport
Herschel Buckner
Thomas Darst
Buckner
Durst
Clifton W. Va
Pleasant Valley Hospital
Point Pleasant
W. Va
Childs Family Hosts Thanksgiving Guests At Lincoln Street
William Childs hosted a Christmas Day turkey dinner at their Lincoln Street home. Guests included Mr and Mrs Adam Scholl and Mr and Mrs Virgil Brown with sons Tommy and Freddie of Pom eroy, Miss Nancy Harris of Middport, and the hosts children Michael and Sheila.
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Middleport
William Childs
Lincoln St
Adam Scholl
Virgil Brown
Tommy
Freddie
Pomeroy
Nancy Harris
Michael
Sheila
Christmas Dinner at Pomeroy Home Hosts Koblentz Family
A family Christmas dinner was hosted by Mr and Mrs David Koblentz on Chester Road. Guests included Mr and Mrs P F Koblentz, Mr and Mrs Earl Dean and their children Jenifer Melanie Denise Richard Patricia, and Mr and Mrs George Genheimer with Wilbur Dean.
Pomeroy Personal Visits Over the Holiday Weekend
Local listings show numerous families hosting relatives and friends during the Christmas weekend. Guests included Dale Valentine and family from Parkersburg, the Wolfe family, Elmer Wickham and Julia Davis in Gallipolis, Elmer Burton of Columbus, Gene Yeanger and family from Fairborn, and Sgt. John T. Baily returning to Wright-Patterson Field after visits with relatives.
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Dale Valentine
Parkersburg
Larry Wolfe
Eldon Kraueter
Elmer Wickham
Bethel 62 to Install Members at Mason Temple Event
Bethel 62 of the International Order of Job's Daughters will hold a semi annual open installation at 7 30 Thursday evening in the Masonic temple. Masons members of the Order of Eastern Star and parents are invited to attend.
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Pomeroy
Bethel 62
International Order of Job's Daughters
Masonic Temple
Order of Eastern Star
Middleport Man Fined for Intoxication and Disturbing Peace
Richard Lewis of Middleport was fined 15 dollars plus costs by Mayor Kenneth McElhinney for intoxication and disturbing the peace on Saturday.
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Middleport
Richard Lewis
Kenneth McElhinney
Silver and Gold Christmas Play At Rock Springs Church
The Rock Springs Methodist Church presented its annual Christmas program titled Silver and Gold on Saturday night. Rev. Robert Card delivered the Christmas story from St. Luke as primary and intermediate departments performed recitations and readings. The junior choir and soloists, including William Clark, performed two selections, with recitations by Kathy Abbott and others. A large group participated in the play and an offering was taken for Methodist homes and hospitals. Santa distributed gifts to children and teachers after the performances.
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Bernice Yonkers
Danny Abbott
Ray Yonkers
Susan Partlow
Donna Partlow
Walter Wears
Rita Wears
William Clark
Janet Arnold
Patty Hysell
Clifford Leifheit
John Hartung
Frieda Will
Santa
Family Dinner Held At Gene Grate Home
Middleport residents gathered for a Christmas Day family dinner at Gene Grate's Cole Street home. Attending were Edward and Alice Tewksbury with son Tommy of Wellston, William and Mary Grate with son Jimmy of South Charleston, W Va, Leland and Hazel Brown with son Leland of Middleport, and J H Grate.
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Middleport
Gene Grate
Cole St
Edward Tewksbury
Tommy
Wellston
William Grate
Jimmy
South Charleston
W. Va
Leland Brown
Leland
J. H. Grate
Miller and Wildermuth family notes in Ohio visit
Letart Falls residents Mr and Mrs Edward Miller spent a day in Gallipolis visiting their daughter Mrs Laura Wildermuth at Holzer Hospital. Manchester Wolfe works on the towboat Thelma Ann. W O Crow with his son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Berry travel to Florida to winter. Mt Moriah Church of God held a Christmas program and gave gifts to Sunday School children.
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Edward Miller
Gallipolis
Laura Wildermuth
Holzer Hospital
Manchester Wolfe
Thelma Ann
W. O. Crow
Berry
Florida
Mt. Moriah
Rose Garden Club Christmas Dinner at Belpre Rexwood
The Rose Garden Club held its Christmas dinner at the Redwood Restaurant in Belpre with Mrs. Homer Cole as hostess. Decorations included candles and a hemlock arrangement by Mrs. Ulah Swan. Mrs. C. O. Richardson led devotionals and Mrs. Norman McCain displayed evergreen arrangements with explanations. Christmas arrangements were judged with ribbons awarded to Mrs. Ulah Swan Mrs. Norman McCain Mrs. Herman Black and Mrs. Clarence Headley. Members attending included a dozen names such as Mrs. John Arbaugh Mrs. Herman Black Mrs. Howard Caldwell Mrs. Homer Cole and others.
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Pomeroy
Redwood
Belpre
Rose Garden Club
Homer Cole
Ulah Swan
C. O. Richardson
Norman McCain
Herman Black
Clarence Headley
John Arbaugh
Howard Caldwell
A. M. Cox
Mrs. Russell Dies at 75 After Lingering Illness
Mrs Maidie Russell 75 died Monday evening at Meigs General Hospital after a lingering illness. She lived with daughter Mrs Karl Kloes in Middleport and is survived by daughter Mrs Alfred Roush of Middleport son Sidney Russell Gloucester former Middleport mayor two brothers William Bolin Columbus John Bolin Rutland and sister Mrs Rose Covert Florida. She was daughter of the late Sim and Wilda Bolin and widow of John. A Middleport Church of Christ member funeral services are planned at Rawlings Coats with burial in Riverview Cemetery Middleport.
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Middleport
Maidie Russell
Meigs General Hospital
Russell
Karl Kloes
S. Fourth Ave
Alfred Roush
Sidney Russell
Glouster
William Bolin
Columbus
John Bolin
Rutland
Rose Covert
Florida
Sim and
Wilda Frost Bolin
Athens
John
Rusk Burial Services Held for Charles S. Rusk
Funeral services for Charles S. Rusk 70 were held at 2 p.m. at Rawlings-Coats funeral home on Leading Creek Road. He is survived by two sisters Mrs Henry Millicons and Mrs Bessie Petsas and a brother John. A World War I veteran, he was laid to rest in Poplar Ridge cemetery near Cheshire with Rev. George Osler officiating.
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Middleport
Charles S. Rusk
Leading Creek Road
Rawlings-Coats
Rusk
Henry Millicons
Bessie Petsas
Columbus
John
Perrysville
George Osler
Point Pleasant
W. Va
Poplar Ridge
Cheshie
Poinsettias Donated for Heath Methodist Christmas
Red poinsettias were donated to Heath Methodist Church for Christmas Day worship by Mr. and Mrs. Homer Cook and Mrs. Carlin Keeler in memory of Rev. and Mrs. Robert Bishop and Edwin Cook. After service, plants were delivered to shut ins. Soloist Sharon Jones sang and Rev. Raymon Konkrisht preached. Infant Jennifer Scarberry was christened.
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Middleport
Heath Methodist Church
Homer Cook
Carlin Keeler
Robert Bishop
Heathchurch
Sharon Jones
Ohio University
Raymon Konkrisht
Jennifer
Mrs
Alfred A. Scarberry
Run Counts in Baseball Stand Out to Fans
A playful note emphasizes that among 832 meanings of run the baseball fan cares only about the game defining run. It highlights the sport’s focus on scoring and the single value that matters in a fan’s view.
Bethel 62 IODJA to Practice Before Installation
Members of Bethel 62 International Order of Job's Daughters will meet at 1 30 p m Wednesday at the temple for a practice session in preparation for the installation set for Thursday.
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Pomeroy
Bethel 62
International Order of Job’s Daughters
Temple
Jays Receive Citizen Award in Meigs County
Pomeroy Jays Kenneth Hysell and Leon Jordan named top citizens of 1960 in the tri county area by area radio station for outstanding work in teenage affairs local benefits and general service to the community.
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Pomeroy
Pomeroy Jays
Meigs County
Tri-County
Kenneth Hysell
Leon Jordan
Smiths Host Christmas Dinner Guests From Several Towns
Mr and Mrs Harry Smith entertained with a Christmas dinner at their home. Guests included Mr and Mrs Theo Smith and daughter Susan, Mr and Mrs J E Rowe and Miss Anna Durst from Pomeroy, West Carrollton and John Ketchka Jr of Middleport.
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Pomeroy
Harry P. Smith
Theo Smith
Susan
J. E. Rowe
Anna Durst
John Foster
West Carrollton
John Ketchka, Jr
Middleport
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