Nelsonville Police Capture Man Wanted in Pomeroy
A West Virginian, Joseph H. Stover, 38, of Mill Creek, was apprehended in Nelsonville after wrecking a car near Langsville. He allegedly fled to Chicago by bus with a concealed weapon and is charged with carrying a concealed weapon, leaving the scene, and drunken driving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Pomeroy
Here
Chicago
Columbus
Joseph H. Stover
Mill Creek
W. Va
Robert C. Hartenbach
Hartenbach
Stover
Tuppers Plains
Marietta
Langsville
Racine Auxiliary Plans Girls State Delegate
The Racine Auxiliary of American Legion Post 602 announced selecting one Racine High School girl for Buckeye Girls State in Columbus this June. The meeting at Legion Hall welcomed three new members and approved a $5 March of Dimes donation while guest speaker Frank Cheesebrew discussed the Legion’s Back To God Movement and related legislation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Racine High School
Buckeye Girls State
Columbus
Racine Post 602
American Legion
Legion Hall
Mary Roush
Gretta Simpson
Betty Theiss
Betty Diddle
Eula Wolfe
Frank Cheesebrew
Drew Webster
Cheesebrew
Legion
VFW
Meigs County
Pearl Hawthorne, Jr
Green
Doris Imboden
General Mills
Pomeoy High School
Diehl
Record Hop Draws 80 Teens in Syracuse
About 80 teenagers and parents attended the first Record Hop Friday at Syracuse Grade School. The Syracuse Fire Department and Emergency Squad sponsors praised turnout and behavior and announced weekly hops to continue as long as progress is made. They thanked the board of education for using school facilities and said the effort aims to provide constructive activities to curb juvenile problems.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Syracuse
Syracuse Fire Department
Board of Education
Judge Improves as Husband in University Hospital
Mrs. Cedric W. Clark reports Judge Clark resting more comfortably after illness. he remains in critical condition at University Hospital. Mrs. Clark was returning to Columbus today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judge
Middleport
Cedric W. Clark
Columbus
Judge Clark
University Hospital
Middleport Church Deacons Hold County Home Valentine Party
Deacons and deaconesses of Middleport First Presbyterian Church hosted a pre Valentine party for county home residents at the Meigs County Infirmary. Valentines at each table, ice cream and cake on theme, with piano by Mrs. Lillian Stieff and hymns. Pastor Rev. Howard Ruppelt gave a prayer. Organized by Mrs. Fred DeWees and Mrs. E. O. Tewksbury, with several members assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Fred DeWees
E. 0. Tewksbury
Carl Gilmore
Judson White
Gale Hysell
Phyllis Joachim
Donald Lowery
Guilty Pleas Entered In Grocery Looting
Two men Ralph A. Butcher and Thomas Allan Eblin pled guilty to breaking and entering Baker Grocery in Middleport. They were bound over to the county grand jury. bonds set at 1000 dollars each, not furnished. They remain in Middleport jail awaiting transfer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Baker
Lower Middleport
O. Fisher
Ralph A. Butcher
Cheshire
Thomas Allan Eblin
Leroy Bartrum
Mr. Chambers Retires After 10 Years Service
Middleport resident Marcus Chambers retires from Imperial Electric Co after a decade of service. At the annual holiday dinner he received a 10 year service award. Paul Swisher, formerly of the T.N.T. plant in Mason County West Virginia, succeeds him as watchman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Marcus Chambers
Imperial Electric Co
Chambers
Paul Swisher
T.N.T
Mason County
W. Va
Steve Martin Dies Sunday
Steve Martin 82 a longtime Meigs County printer and former justice of the peace died Sunday in Samaritan Hospital Zanesville after a January stroke while visiting his son. He worked 52 years at the Meigs County newspaper retired 1942 and is survived by five sons two daughters 16 grandchildren and several great grandchildren. Funeral services are Tuesday at 2 p.m. at Ewing Funeral Home with burial in Beech Grove Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Martin
Zanesville
Martin
Meigs County
Ernest
South Bend
Ind
William
Herman
Joseph
Pomeroy
Leo
Chesapeake
Ohio
Mildred Tubbs
Anna Mae Greenlee
Ewing Funeral Home
Beech Grove Cemetery
Parsonage Under Repair for New Middleport Pastor
First Baptist Church in Middleport is repairing the parsonage on Sixth Street in preparation for Rev. Warren Hulburt of Youngstown arriving February 13. His first sermon is planned for February 16, succeeding Rev. C. E. Hoyt who left for study in the East. Hulburt and his wife have two children, ages 14 and 10. A new study space is being prepared in the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
First Baptist Church
Sixth St
Warren Hulburt
Youngstown
Hulburt
C. E. Hoyt
East
Hoyt
Dee Ann Wells Celebrates Seventh Birthday in Middleport
Mr. and Mrs. J. Richard Wells hosted a party at home on Friday for their daughter Dee Ann’s seventh birthday with games led by son Ricky and cake and ice cream for a list of guests. The next day the family visited Bartlett where Dee Ann’s grandparents hosted another birthday dinner in her honor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
J. Richard Wells
Dee Ann
Wells
Ricky
Mrs. Wells
Bartlett
Ivan Blauster
Elders Installed at First Presbyterian Church Middleport
The ordination and installation of elders took place Sunday at First Presbyterian Church with Rev. Howard Ruppelt officiating. Mrs. Arthur Lewis and Harold Sauer were installed and Mrs. E. O. Tewksbury received the service. Roses were presented by the pastor. next Sunday trustees will be installed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
First Presbyterian Church
Howard Ruppelt
Arthur Lewis
Harold Sauer
E. O. Tewksbury
Student Frances Nyeu to Speak at Missionary Tea
Miss Frances Nyeu of Ohio University will be guest speaker at 7 30 this evening for the annual fellowship tea of the B H Sanborn Missionary Society at the First Baptist Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Frances Nyeu
Ohio University
B. H. Sanborn Missionary Society of the First Baptist Church
Ray and Asna Agreement Noted in Court
A court document records a settlement between Ray and Asna about a dispute over property rights. The agreement outlines terms for release and future cooperation.
Troop 248 Roll Call Set at Bethany Church
Annual roll call and inspection for Troop 248 Boy Scouts of America set for 7 p.m. Monday in the Bethany Church basement. Scoutmaster Ralph Spencer announces all scouts 11 to 18 must attend and invites prospective scouts and fathers or interested locals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Boy Scouts of America
Bethany Church
Ralph Spencer
Charles Swatzel
United Methodist Church
Spencer
Educator Charles Williams Honored at Ohio State Dinner
Dr and Mrs J J Davis attended a Columbus ceremony at the Ohio Union honoring Charles L Williams for 35 years on the Ohio State University College of Pharmacy faculty. More than 300 attendees, including students and friends, presented gifts to Williams while he was saluted by fraternal groups. Davis and Mrs Davis are Ohio State School of Pharmacy alumni, joined by Mr and Mrs V O Mossman of Gallipolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
J. J. Davis
Columbus
Ohio Union
Ohio State University
Charles L. Williams
College of Pharmacy
Ohio State
Davis
School of Pharmacy
V. O. Mossman
Gallipolis
Simpsons honored at James Simpson anniversary party
James Simpson and spouse observe their 25th wedding anniversary with a surprise home party. Relatives gathered Sunday at the Simpson home with ice cream and cake, presenting a gift from a group including Lillian, Vera Biegle, Edward, Glenn, Chester, Gerald Simpson and son Glenn, with Sandra in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
James Simpson
Simpson
Lillian Simpson
Vera Beegle
Edward Simpson
Glenn Simpson
Chester Simpson
Gerald Simpson
Glenn
the Simpson
Sandra
Middleport Mothersingers Prepare for Meigs Council Appearance
The Middleport PTA Mothersingers hold final rehearsal at 8 p.m. Tuesday at Heath Methodist Church. They perform Thursday at the Meigs County Council PTA meeting in the Pomeroy Junior High School auditorium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
PTA
Heath Methodist Church
Meigs County Council
Pomeroy
Trip report on Carmel Youth Council meeting in Chillicothe
Joyce Carson cabinet member gave a trip report during a Carmel Pioneers Youth Council meeting at Ann Carleton home. The evening topic was The Choosing of a Marriage Partner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Joyce Carson
Chillicothe
Carmel Pioneers Youth Council
Ann Carleton
Grange and Home Economics Plan March of Dimes Drive
Chester Grange held a meeting led by Master George Holter to contribute to the March of Dimes. Mrs Donna Offutt organized a program on weather readings and a Comparisons contest with three groups, followed by songs. Members were asked to bring comic valentines for the next meeting on February 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Genheimer
the Grange
Jolly Bunch Sewers Name New Officers
Jolly Bunch Sewing Club elected officers for the year at a meeting hosted by Mrs. Perry Mitch in Middleport. Officers named: Mrs. Lawrence Milhoan president, Mrs. Orin Smith vice president, Mrs. Noah Haskins secretary, Mrs. Will Reynolds treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Jolly Bunch Sewing Club
Perry Mitch
Lawrence Milhoan
Orin Smith
Noah Haskins
Will Reynolds
Shirley Mills
Reynolds
Mitch
George Hackett, Sr
Pomeroy Minister Speaks to Racine Youth Group
The Rev. Eugene Brown of Pomeroy United Methodist Church spoke to 29 members of Racine Parish Youth Fellowship. Rev. Richard Young led singing and games and Brown performed animal imitations. Next meeting slated for Feb 8 at 7 30 p.m. at Doreas EUB Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Eugene Brown
United Methodist Church
Racine
Methodist Church
Richard Young
Mr. Brown
Doreas Eub
Senior Mothers Club Meeting Set Tonight
POMEROY The Senior Mothers Club will meet at 8 p m Monday at the Senior High School A spokesman called the session a very important meeting and urged all parents to attend and take part.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Bedord Grade School Plans Annual Valentine Party
Mary Smith, student reporter, announces Bedford Grade School will host its annual Valentine Party on Feb 8 from 7 30 to 10 15 p m in the school. Sixth and seventh grade classes outline plans with Bill Murray and Andy Evans as chairmen. Committees include Refreshments Entertainment Decorating with named chairs and members. Students work on selling garden seeds to raise money for a record player and records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Mary Smith
Bedford
Bill Murray
Andy Evans
Lana Folger
Richard Well
Mike Barnhart
Patty Will
Tom Burnside
Johnny Grass
Vernon Douglas
Larry Sidders
Jo Ann Whaley
Linda Schultz
Hubbards Visit Mrs McKenzie During Dayton Family Trip
Mr and Mrs William Hubbard and children Jackie and Larry of Dayton arrived Wednesday for a visit with Alma McKenzie and family. They also called on Harold T Hubbard and Harold E Hubbard and family of Middleport while on vacation from Dayton Fire Department work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
William Hubbard
Jackie
Larry
Dayton
Alma McKenzie
Harold T. Hubbard
Harold E. Hubbard
Middleport
Dayton Fire Department
Two Middleport Seniors Earn Folk Festival Attendee Spots
Sharon Jones and Vert Covert of Middleport High School were chosen to attend the Worthington College folk festival and join Ohio's all-Ohio vocal chorus of 200 high school students. Sponsored by the Rotary Club, the pair will travel with supervisor Mrs. Clarence Lacey from February 28 to March 2. They will sing in a performance of The Union cantata by Richard Bales, with a concert by the mixed chorus and college orchestra on the festival's final evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Middleport High School
Worthington College
Sharon Jones
Emerson Jones
Vert Covert
Ernest Covert
Middleport-Pomeroy
John Begg
Ballet Company
Eleanor Roosevelt
Ohio
Miss Jones
Miss Covert
Richard Bales
the Heath Methodist Church
Methodist Choir
Eight
Young Adult Meeting Held at Heath Church in Middleport
The Heath Methodist Church youth group organized its first meeting with Rev. Raymon Konkright speaking on future study courses. Attendees prepared biographies, with Bernard Fultz reading them aloud. A second meeting is scheduled for the first Sunday in March at 6 30 p m with a listed committee in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Heath Methodist Church
Bernard Fultz
Charles Ann Bradbury
William Everson
Raymon Konkright
George Dallas
Jack Bachner
Lee Smith
Everson
Bradbury
Edward T. French
Warner Morgan
Charles Clarkson
James Buell M
Charles Byer
Clyde Ingels
Kenneth Cook
William Casey
Sally Schaaf
Konkright
Fultz
Literary Club to Meet at Hartinger Home
The Literary Club will gather at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the home of Mrs. D. B. Hartinger for an afternoon session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Middleport Literary Club
D. B. Hartinger
Meigs Temple Officers Installed at Pythian Hall
Installation of officers for Meigs Temple Pythian Sisters set for 7 30 Tuesday evening in regular session at the K of P Hall Mrs Cash Bahr most excellent chief presiding Mrs William Lowe to lead drill team with Mrs Paul Haptonstahl as accompanist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Meigs Temple
Pythian Sisters
K. of P. Hall
Cash Bahr
William Lowe
Paul Haptonstahl
Youth Service Planned at Heath Methodist Church
Community youth groups are invited to a 4 30 Sunday service at Heath Methodist Church. Susan Habachy from Egypt will speak, now attending Ohio University, with a social hour to follow. A Heath church youth fellowship meeting last night included a panel on the church led by John Ketchka and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Heath Methodist Church
Also Mentioned on This Page
Frank
Bernard Garnes
Dexter
Fred Allen Morris
Sheriff's Department
David Paul Friend
Pierce Case
Howard Frank
Pierce
Liberty
Oflo
Huntz Hall
The
Bowery Boys
John Derek
Diana Lynn
Alvy Moore
Tom and Jerry
Pomeroy Bend Theatres
Meigs
Playgirls-Technicolor
Gene Kelly
Mitzi Gaynor
Kay Kendall
Taina
Jacques Bergerac
Temple
Elvis Presley
Judy Tyler
Mickey Shaughnessy
Vaughn Taylor
Home Party
Mr. Chambers
Just
Firestone
Town & Country
NEW Treads
W. Main
Steve Martin
Samaritan
Reere
Re Ray
Troop 248
California
Camp Cooke Air Force Base
Lompoc
Calif
Camp Cooke
Jack P. Monroe
Navy Missile Center
Point Mugu
Air Force
Navy
PHS Assembly
Room 32
W. A. Drake
Charles Swisher
Paul Reuter
Dixie Sewell
Bonnie Rousey
Marlene Scholl
Susan Young
Sheila Strauss
Carolyn Meier
Bonnie
Barbara Rousey
Gladys Gibson
Robert Jacobs
Assembly
James A. Diehl, Jr
Reynolds Green
Jolly Bunch Sewers
Senior Mothers Club
Spring Hill
DAILY
Dormeyer
Bill Lewis
Prop
Mullen
Sohio Service
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!