March Of Dimes Drive Nets $509.50 Tuesday
A Mothers March in Pomeroy and Middleport raised 509 dollars and 50 cents for the March of Dimes. Chairwoman Mrs. Richard Seyler reported individual donations of five dollars from several contributors and detailed many volunteers conducting house to house canvassing across Meigs County communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Pomeroy
Richard Seyler
Ernest Duerr
C. E. Clark
Homer Cook
Charles Gibbs
Dor Schaeffer
John Stivers
Jo Heiner
Meigs County Infirmary
Clara Hennesy
POMEROY Birthdays Celebrated With Surprise Party
Mr. and Mrs. Dayton Parsons hosted a surprise birthday gathering for their son in law David Wiseman and also celebrated Mr Pars ons birthday recently. Guests included Jane and Jana Wiseman Mrs Harold Dewhurst Mrs Paul Patterson Mr and Mrs O O Patterson Mr and Mrs Leo Hill Mr and Mrs Kenneth Matson Mrs Mabel Hogue Mr and Mrs Lloyd Dugan Rev and Mrs Robert Smith Sherry and Patty Matson Mr and Mrs Roy Wiseman Ravenswood West Virginia and Mr and Mrs Junior Coleman. A large yellow rose decorated cake and gifts were presented to both honorees. Games and refreshments followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Wiseman
Ravenswood
W. Va
Junior Coleman
Mr. Parsons
David
Dayton
Money Suit Filed in Meigs County Court
General Telephone Co. of Ohio sues Owego Corp. of Pomeroy for 2205.88 on account. In same court Judge John C. Bacon grants a divorce to John Bowery from Rose Bowery, awarding custody of three minor children amid claims of gross neglect and extreme cruelty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Meigs County
Meigs General Hospital Notes Highlight Five Names
Five individuals Clytie Terrill Rutland Clifford Dewhurst Dorr Boso associated with Meigs General Hospital noted in the latest hospital notes across Clytie Terrill from Rutland Clifford Dewhurst from Pomeroy Dorr Boso from Portland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meigs General Hospital
Clytie Terrill
Rutland
Clifford Dewhurst
Pomeroy
Dorr Boso
Portland
Rutland PTA Meeting Date Change Announced
Rutland The Rutland PTA will meet Tuesday Feb 12 at 7 30 p m in the high school auditorium Mrs Tom Stewart president said the date was changed due to the Meigs County Junior High basketball tournament beginning Monday Howard Wells of McArthur will speak and show slides of his Russia trip Babysitters will be provided for attending children Carl Gilmore underwent emergency surgery at Holzer Hospital Thursday evening after illness at home by ambulance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rutland
PTA
Tom Stewart
Meigs County
Howard Wells
McArthur
Russia
Middleport
Carl _ Gilmore
Holzer Hospital
Two Divorce Suits Filed
Two divorce suits filed in the court allege gross neglect and extreme cruelty. Doris Hendricks of Minersville seeks divorce from Floyd Hendricks at the same address and custody of four minors. Kethel V. Dinguss of Dexter Route 1 seeks divorce from William C. Dinguss and custody of seven minors. An order of re appraisal and sale advertising is entered for William Ware’s Lincoln Heights property after a prior sheriff’s sale failed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Meigs County Common Pleas Court
Doris Hendricks
Minersville
Floyd Hendricks
Kethel V. Dinguss
Dexter Route 1
William C. Dinguss
William Ware
Lincoln Heights
Zaleski Social News Highlights and Local Visits
John Six learns of his sister Mrs. Merkert's illness in Dayton. Danny Lee Sheets Jr. born to Mr. and Mrs. Danny Sheets with Daniel Lee as a middle name. J R O Leary is maternal grandparent. Everett McKibben visits Blanche LaFollet in Sheltering Arms Hospital. Arthur Thomas and family visit Mrs. Thomas' mother. Weekend guests include Clyde Bird and John K Six family from Columbus and Xenia. Athens visitors Mr. and Mrs. Preston Harmon. Fire destroys the John Six farm home near New Plymouth. McDowells lose all. Reba Pinney returns from Portland and heads to Detroit next.
New Trustee Installed for DOIA in Pomeroy
Esther Ridenour was installed as 18 month trustee by Chester Council Daughters of America during a meeting with Myrtle Walker in charge. A past councilor’s card was presented to Roberta Lee. Ills were Mildred Dill Elizabeth Wickham Opal Eichinger. A son was born to Margaret Tuttle. A hospital gift note from Elizabeth Hayes was read. A six month report on the good of the order committee was given by Esther Wright. A bake sale is planned for Feb 23 and Doris Grueser was named chair to replace Opal Eichinger. Past councilors meet Feb 13 at the hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esther Wright
Ways and Means
Doris Grueser
Opal Eichinger
Middleport Ladies Auxiliary Plans 19th Anniversary Dinner
Plans for the 19th anniversary dinner of the Middleport Volunteer Fire Department ladies auxiliary were made at a meeting at Mrs. Russell Mills home. Mrs. Wayne Gibbons invited observance at her Hudson St. home with a buffet. Traveling prize went to Mrs. O E McKinley. games awarded to Mrs. Howard Dailey, Mrs. McKinley, and Mrs. Robert Byer. Refreshments by Mrs. Mills assisted by Mrs. Jack Bechtle and Mrs. Gerald Anthony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Russell Mills
Wayne Gibbons
Hudson St
O. E. McKinley
Howard Dailey
McKinley
Robert Byer
Mills
M.rs
Jack Bechtle
Gerald Anthony
Meigs County Man Inducted and One Undergoes Exam
James T. Custer of Middleport is scheduled for induction Feb. 11 at Fort Hayes Columbus. Theodore M. Beegle of Pomeroy will undergo a pre induction physical examination the same day at Fort Hayes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Meigs County
Armed Forces
Selective Service
Fort Hayes
Columbus
James T. Custer
Middleport
Theodore M. Beegle
Roy Snowden’s Birthday Celebration Noted in Rutland
Roy Snowden was honored on his birthday January 30 with gifts and photos. Guests included family members from Rutland and beyond, a decorated cake, homemade ice cream, and a social gathering with Debbie and Mike Snowden along with extended relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rutland
Roy Snowden
Snowden
Bruce May
Debbie
Mike
Jean Parker
Sue
Leland Snowden
Painesville
Carroll Snowden
Gallipolis
Charles Simpkins
Rutland Pupils Attend Weekend Instrumental Music Clinic
Rutland High School band director Roger Roush led students Jon Webster Marlene Hoffman Brenda Turner Dixie Roush and Charles Hoffman to an Austin Peay State College Clarksville Tenn weekend instrumental music clinic. Webster earned a four year music scholarship from Austin Peay. Rutland American Legion Post 467 will sponsor a shotgun and rifle slug shooting match with ham and bacon prizes at the legion farm Beech Grove Rd Sunday 1 p.m. Planters bring rifle slugs. Racine Wesleyan Service Guild meeting canceled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rutland
Roger Roush
Rutland High School
Jon Webster
Marlene Hoffman
Brenda Turner
Dixie Roush
Charles Hoffman
Austin Peay State College
Clarksville
Tenn
Webster
RHS
Austin Peay College
American Legion Post 467
Legion Farm
Beech Grove Rd
Marriage License for Roush and Kessinger in West Virginia
Roger Roush aged 19 of Hartford and Shaula Kessinger aged 19 of Middleport obtained a marriage license. Both reside in West Virginia and are listed as the Cited Parties in the official filing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roger Roush
Hartford
W.va
Shaula Kessinger
Middleport
Arab Scholars Visit Meigs County Similarities and Differences Explored
Majed Ja ouni and Abdul Khatib, Arab scholars from Jordan, visit Meigs County as guests of extension service staff. They describe myths about Arabs, discuss daily prayers and dietary practices, family arranged marriages, and contrasts with U S life including education, co education, fashion, and television tariffs. They plan further travels in Washington County and Washington D C.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Majed Ja’ Ouni
Abdul Khatib
United States
Majed
Abdul
Meigs County
Washington
D. C
Washington County
Jerusalem
Jordan
Amman
Paris
Holy Land
Gardeners Hold Panel at Rutland Club Meeting
Chester Garden Club members met at Mrs Vernon Weber home in Rutland for a panel discussion on African violets led by Mrs B K Ridenour and Mrs Max Harrah. The group planned a spring flower show while members shared tips on soil and plant care and a seed catalog talk featured squash beans and flowers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pavel
Wyatt Chadwell
Chadwell
Theodore Mora
Clarence Neutzing
Esther Wright
Reid Young
Earl Dean
Roy Holter
Ridenour
Ewington Social News Highlights Oak Leave Return and Visits
Pfc Ronald Bailey returned to Ft. Riley Kansas after a 15 day leave with his wife Betty and her parents Mr and Mrs J C Johnston Jr. Visitors included Lizzie Caton and relatives from Columbus Jackson Detroit Vinton Arkansas and Danville with several family calls and a WSCS meeting at Cecil Catons Salem Center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. C. Johnston Ewington
Ronald Bailey
Ft. Riley
Kan
Betty
J. C. Johnston
Lizzie Caton
Ted Caton
Columbus
George Martin
Jackson
Eugene Johnston
Harry Knotts
Nancy
Linda
Cecil Caton
Salem Center
Anne Edmundson
Albany
Irene Hanning
Sue Jenks
Vinton
Julius Johnston
Hassell Justice
David Justice
Danville
Gene Johnston
Red Cross Drive Outlined Learn Schedule For Bloodmobile
Meigs County American Red Cross Chapter outlines week long fund drive March 11 to 16 with a goal of 5508. Bloodmobile visits scheduled including February 25 at Pomeroy Junior High and plans to honor volunteers and donors, plus group eligibility and employer participation. Dale Kautz chaired the meeting at Meigs Memorial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Dale Kautz
Meigs County American Red Cross
Meigs Memorial Hospital
Kautz
Salem Center
Chester
Larry Lewis
Meigs County
Calvin Simpson
Pomeroy Junior High School
Irene Grueser
Scouts Plan Church Rites at Pomeroy Baptist
POMEROY Scouts plan a Sunday worship service at 9:30 AM marking the 58th anniversary of the movement at Pomeroy Baptist Church. Cub Pack and Troop 248 sponsored by church groups will attend. Dr. John W. Moore will present 33 awards to 23 boys in a brief court of honor with Rev. Ralph C. Zandel announcing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Pomeroy Baptist Church
Ralph C. Zandel
John W. Moore
Meigs Memorial Hospital Daily Admissions and Discharges
Shirley Roush of New Haven Virginia admitted. Discharged: Mildred Kloes Rebecca Smith Barbara Ball Daphne Lee and Homer Bradshaw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shirley Roush
New Haven
Mildred Kloes
Rebecca Smith
Barbara Ball
Daphine Lee
Homer Bradshaw
POMEROY Announces Bend Square Dance Class
A new square dance class in Bend will meet the second and fourth Saturdays each month at the DAY Home on Butternut Ave. It starts this Saturday at 6 p.m. Ray Winston of New Haven WV will call and the cost is $1 per couple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Bend Area
Butternut Ave
Ray Winston
New Haven
W. Va
Heart Fund Drive Sets Meigs Goal at 2130
Meigs County officials set the 1963 Heart Fund Campaign goal at 2130 dollars. Mrs. Wesley Fry of Middleport is named general director, with Mrs. Harold Sargent and county chairs coordinating house-to-house solicitations. February 24 is designated Heart Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heart Fund
Meigs
Middleport
Meigs County
Wesley Fry
Ing
Harold Sargent
Heart
C. F. Hibbs
Central Ohio Heart Association
Central Ohio
Central
Ohio
Mrs Elza Michael Dies At Rutland Home
Funeral services for Mrs Elza Michael 80 who died Wednesday night at her Rutland home will be at 2 p m Saturday at Chase Funeral Home Rev Fred I Gardner will officiate Burial will be in Miles Cemetery She is survived by husband Elza two daughters Mrs Pauline Markins and Miss Thelma Michael both of Rutland and a son Kenneth of Chillicothe
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Elza Michael
Rutland
Chase Funeral Home
Elza
Pauline Markins
Thelma Michael
Kenneth
Chillicothe
Fred I. Gardner
Miles Cemetery
Rites Held for Mrs. David Owens at Rawlings-Coats
Services for Mrs. David Owens were held Wednesday at the Rawlings-Coats funeral home with Rev. Howard Ruppelt officiating. Burial followed at Beech Grove. Relatives from several towns attended, including Mr. and Mrs. John Goodrich and many others from Dayton Toronto Steubenville Columbus and Youngstown areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
David Owens
Rawlings-Coats
Howard Ruppelt
Beech Grove
John Goodrich
Dayton
Arthur Robertson
Danny
Joe
Lewis Caldrone
Toronto
Ohio
Luther Owens
Steubbenville
Robert Hull
Mrs Welsh Hosts Middleport Garden Club Meeting
Mrs John Welsh was guest speaker Wednesday night when the Middleport AmateUr Gardeners met at Mrs Bruce Lloyds home. She displayed branches and tools used in cultivating trees and Mrs Arthur Strauss named Mrs O P Klein chair of the radio committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eport
John Welsh
Middleport
Bruce Lloyd
Welsh
Arthur Strauss
O. P. Klein
Radio Committee
John Kincaid
J. E. Harley
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Jack Seelig
Richard Rosenbaum
Richard Hovatter
Roger Dillard
Richard Rawlings
Sharlee Neuman
Frances Triplett
Pat McKnight
Shirley Beegle
William Woods
Norman Humphreys
John Krasczyn
Paul Scott
Vera Buchanan
Richard Vaughan
Judy Smith
John Watson
Charles Smith
Paul Chapman
Marvin ‘Keebaugh
Lawrence Stewart
C. F. Tompkins
Lois Moore
Don’ Betzing
Dee ‘Brown
Frank Eschelman
Joseph Nowell
Donald Collins
Thomas Scally
Ernest Bowles
Paul Amberger
Lynn Smith
John Werry
Velma Rue
John Fultz
Elizabeth Roush
Ronald Smith
Keith Riggs
Keith Gobel
Ann Marie Morrison
Harold Thomas
Nora Mills
Bernard Fultz
Jean Bratton
Hattie Woodard
Lela Curtis
Gene Mitch
Creda Henry
Forrest Bachtel
Lucy Amsbury
Larry Wiley
Shirley Hayman
Shirley Baily
Kenneth Braun
Billy Spears
Clifford Stumbo
Don Grueser
Dale Walburn
Rutland Pta
Zaleski
Mrs
James McKibben
Elberfelds
DOIA
VED Group
Meigs Man
Racine
Wesleyan Service Guild
Sion
Gardeners
Ewington
Federal Reserve System
Federal Deposit Corp Insurance
B. H. Sanborn Jewelers
Middleport, Ohio
Red Cross
Mrs. Owens
Mrs. Welsh
Sneech
St. Valentine
Jays
the Farmer’s Bank
Pomeroy, Ohio
Federal Reserve System and
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
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