Chest Clinic Held for Meigs Folks
Dr. Roy Donnerberg of Columbus led a chest clinic in Meigs County with local doctors and nurses examining residents. The event also offered tuberculin tests to 18 adults and children in contact with known TB cases, with the next clinic planned for April 7. proceeds from the annual seal sale totaled about $250 less than last year, needing about $3600 for planned projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Roy Donnerberg
Columbus
Meigs County Tuberculosis and Health Association
Edmund Buthmas
Meigs County
Donnerberg
B. J. Allison
Jean Evans
George Hobstetter
Wallace Bradford
The
Tuberculosis and Health Association
Harriett Davis
Ohio Department of Health
Bradford
Allison
Carl Rites Set Saturday
Funeral services for Benton E. Carl 75 who died Wednesday night at Holzer Hospital will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Ewing Funeral Home with Rev. Lawrence Woodruff officiating. Carl was a lifelong Meigs County resident and taught youth at Harrisonville Methodist Church for 11 years. He was predeceased by five brothers. survivors include a daughter, nieces and nephews.
Presbyterians Plan Officers Installation at 10:30 A.M.
First United Presbyterian Church in Middleport to install officers including J. H. Grate, Lewis Sauer Jr., and others at the 10:30 a.m. service Sunday. Also notes Wesleyan Service Guild meeting in Pomeroy and the annual financial report for Troy Township, Athens County Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
First United Presbyterian Church
J. H. Grate
Lewis Sauer, Jr
Hubert Taylor
J. E. Harley
F. A. Carmack
Dwight Wallace
Marcus Chambers
Everett Foreman
Dale Walburn
Leland Brown
Vincent Dabo
Edward Burkett
James Sanborn
Everett Bachner
Herman Bailey
Fred. Lewis
Richard Sauer
Leland ‘Brown
Rodney Sauer
Troy Township
Athens County
Ohio
Coolville
Wilma Dun
Cketiae
SUSI
District Board of Health
ad _ Omer
Meigs County 4-H Riders Sponsored for Sixth Year
The Meigs County Riding Club sponsors the Meigs 4-H Pleasant Riders for a second straight year, with Meigs club president William B. Downie announcing new Ohio Valley Horseman Association officers Dr Grady Ja-Vin Club president Keith Zimmerman Albany Club vice president Mrs Keith Zimmerman Albany Club secretary and Downie treasurer. Classes and entry fees for point shows were discussed at a Rock Springs fairgrounds meeting. Refreshments followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Meigs
Pleasant Riders Club
Meigs County Riding Club
Salisbury Township
Rock Springs Fairgrounds
William B. Downie
Ohio Valley Horseman Association
Grady
Ja-Vin Club
Keith Zimmerman
Albany Club
Downie
School Bus and Car Collision in Rutland Investigation
Rutland post of the State Highway Patrol investigated a Route 124 crash involving a Western Local Board of Education school bus owned by Charles W. Carson backing into a driveway and colliding with a parked Ray Williams car from Pomeroy Route 3. No patrol on duty. students aboard. minor car damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rutland
State Highway Patrol
Charles W. Carson
Western Local Board of Education
Ray Williams
Pomeroy
Widdleport Personal Notes Highlight Local News
Mrs. Joe Turner is confined at home by illness. Mrs. Guy Reynolds and Mr and Mrs Ben Philson enrolled at Ohio University for a New Testament course. Mrs. Kittle and W R Drury of Gloucester visited Miss Vesta McCoy and Mrs. Forrest. Roscoe Satterfield discharged from Holzer Hospital and convalescing at home. Earl McKinley, Middleport senior, accepts part time job at Ben Franklin Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Turner
Guy Reynolds
Ben Philson
Ohio University
Roger Kittle
W. R. Drury
Glouster
Vesta McCoy
C. B. Forrest
Kittle
Miss McCoy
Forrest
Drury
Charles Tussey
Portsmouth
Harry Tussey
Roscoe Satterfield
Holzer Hospital
Gallipolis
Earl McKinley
Middleport High School
Ben Franklin
Devotional Leader at Rock Springs Methodist Meeting
Mrs John Hartung led devotional service for the Woman's Society of Christian Service at Rock Springs Methodist Church using This is the Day as topic. The program City Missions featured letters on a city settlement house presented by several members. Mrs Clifford Leifheit presided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
John Hartung
Woman's Society of Christian Service
Rock Springs
Community Notes From Carbondale Social Roundup
Mrs. Dwight Mace hosted Cheryl Ann Thompson's birthday party with a large group including Lynn and Tirzah Llewellyn and the Stump and Gilbreath families. Lois Johnson held a baby shower for Ellen Johnson Buckly at her Buchtel home with many relatives attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carbondale
Dwight Mace
Cheryl Ann Thompson
Lynn
Tirzah Llewellyn
Barbara
David
Carl Stump
Meada McKee
Linda Mace
Frank Gilbreath
Michael
Ralph Chaney
Mike
Greg
Wayne Thompson
Lois Johnson
Ellen Johnson
Ellen Buckly
Buchtel
Mary Lowry
Lena Lightfritz
Sue
Wilma Jolly
Edith Wend
Emma Buckley
Alta Goff
Alice Stanley
Juda Scott
Mary L. Barber
Wilma Williams
Leo Cox
Columbus
Allison Cox
Henry McCleandln
Nolan Mace
Athens
Pearl Mace
Malinda Penny
Hope
Dave Kennard
Circle Donates to Squad and March Fund Drive
The Federated Circle met at the Federated Church Wednesday evening with Mrs. Phil Williamson presiding. They donated to the Pomeroy Emergency Squad the Heart Fund drive and the March of Dimes and heard highlights of Lincoln’s life from Mrs. G. H. Ewing as refreshments were served by Mrs. Baxter, Mrs. Allard Pratt and Mrs. Gladys Cuckler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circle
March
Pomeroy
Heart Fund
Federated Circle
Federated Church
Phil Williamson
G. H. Ewing
Lincoln
Baxter
Allard Pratt
Gladys Cuckler
Trustees To Meet In Middleport Church Study
Trustees of a church plan a 7 30 Monday evening meeting in the pastor s study. The Rev Howard Ruppelt and the Syracuse Presbyterian Church officers are slated for installation at 9 a m services Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
First United Presbyterian Church
Howard Ruppelt
Syracuse Presbyterian Church
Middleport Chamber to Meet Friday at Village Hall
The Middleport Chamber of Commerce will hold a meeting at 7:30 p.m. Friday in village hall. The announcement noted the session as a regular chamber gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Middleport Chamber of Commerce
Village Hall
Middleport Recreation Board Meeting Called for Friday Evening
Middleport Recreation Board chairman Lewis Ellis announced a meeting set for 7 30 p m Friday in the mayor s office at city hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Middleport Recreation Board
City Hall
Lewis Ellis
Founder's Day PTA Program Highlights Racine Meeting
The Racine Founders Day PTA met at the school under Mrs. Bernice Theiss. Members sang, reviewed PTA objects, and discussed organization and community roles. A $200 piano payment was approved, a Future Homemakers banner ordered, and by laws reviewed. A scout skit and a blue and gold cake marked the 1897 to 1960 celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PTA
Fern Gaul
Founder's Day Fund
Ruth Stearns
Arnott
Pauline Johnson
Homemakers of America
Jean Hamm
Sara Moore
William Collins
Salisbury
Valentine Dance Planned At Eastern High School
A Valentine dance will be held Saturday evening in the Eastern High School auditorium. The highlight will be the selection of a valentine queen from Eastern High School students, with emcees the Jays of Pomeroy and mystery guests appearing during the semi formal affair. The school glee club sponsors the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Eastern High School
Jays of Pomeroy
Glee Club
Middleport Patrolman De Weese Confined With Flu
Patrolman Hs MIDDLEPORT Fred De Weese has been home for two weeks with the flu. He is improving but not expected to resume duties for several days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Fred DeWeese
DeWeese
Divorce Filed in Meigs County Over Custody Battle
Louise Fabin of Racine Route 2 files for divorce from Robert E. Fabin of Carlsbad New Mexico in Meigs County common pleas court charging gross neglect of duty and extreme cruelty. She seeks custody of one minor child.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hilda W. Dyar
R.F.D
Dover
New Hampshire
Robert F. Dyar
Court of Common Pleas
Athens County
Ohio
Edward D. Stanley
Lifotw
Offices Close for Meigs County Lincoln Birthday
Public offices including the Meigs County courthouse closed today in observance of Lincoln's birthday anniversary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Meigs County
Lincoln
Rock Springs Pack 246 to Mark 50th Anniversary
Rock Springs Cub Scout Pack 246 celebrates its 50th anniversary with a six PM Saturday Blue and Gold dinner. The pot luck event invites families to bring their own table service and features an awards presentation led by cubmaster Dwight Logan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Springs
Pomeroy
Dwight Logan
Ha Ha Bay Timetable Puts Return Trip Absent
Richard H. Nagel of Elizabeth New Jersey collects railroad time tables and notes Ha Ha Bay in Canada has daily service from Arzida Quebec with no return trip listed creating a one way joke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth
N. J
Bagotville
Bay
Richard H. Nagel
Canada
Arzida
Quebec
Nagel
Meigs County Land Transfers
A list of land transfers in Meigs County includes Raymond Lee Roberts and Mildred Roberts to Willis Anthony with parcels in Bedford Two. Hallie Cross and Aloie Cross to C L Patterson and Daisy Patterson for lots 37 and 38 in Syracuse. George W Webb deceased to Raymond W Webb Seldon D Webb and Worley E Webb with affidavit of transfer in Columbia Two. The Webb family sells interests to The Ohio Power Co in Columbia Two and a guardian aided transfer for Barbara Frances Ingraham and Katherine Louise Ingraham to The Ohio Power Co in Columbia Two. Katherine Louise Ingraham also transfers to The Ohio Power Co in Columbia Two. a group transfer to Elbert Taylor and Ada Taylor of 20 acres in Bedford Two. Frank E Gress Sr to Lillian M Gress a half interest in 78.2 acres in Chester Two. and several Carnahan Simpson and related parties to Oliver Bailey and Neva Bailey for parcels in Sutton Two.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Lee Roberts
Mildred Roberts
Willis Anthony
Bedford
Hallie Cross
Aloie Cross
C. L. Patterson
Daisy Patterson
Syracuse
George W. Webb
Raymond W. Webb
Seldon D. Webb
Worley E. Webb
Columbia
Hattie M. Webb
Eva M. Webb
Ohio Power Co
Barbara Frances Ingraham
Katherine Louise Ingraham
Guardian
S. P. Taylor
Charles Barr
Evelyn Barr
Fred Gilliland
Zella Gilliland
Everett Taylor
Gertrude Taylor
Arthur Atherton
Ollie Atherton
Elmo Taylor
Payton Taylor
Iva Taylor
Okey Taylor
Reba Taylor
Lawton Taylor
Ada Taylor
Glennis Taylor
Elbert Taylor
Bedford Two
Frank E. Gress
Lillian M. Gress
Chester Two
Eber Carnahan
Hazel Carnahan
Gretta Carnahan
Mildred Carnahan
Ruth Simpson
James Simpson
Oliver Bailey
Neva Bailey
Sutton Two
Daughters Of America Welcome New Member
Mrs. Freeman Williams joined Chester Council Daughters of America during a Wednesday meeting at the hall hosted by Mrs. Henry Eichinger and Mrs. Edgar Hart ung. Mrs. Clarence Neutzling presided as the meeting opened with the Lord's Prayer and pledge to the flag, followed by social hour games with prizes and a door prize awarded to guest Mrs. James Wickham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valentines
Missionary William B. Walker Guest Speaker at Pomeroy Church
William B. Walker of Columbus on furlough from Tokyo will speak at 7 30 p m Sunday at the Pomeroy Church of Christ He will present slides on missionary work abroad Walker is brother of James Walker former pastor of the church
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
William B. Walker
Columbus
Tokyo
Japan
Pomeroy Church of Christ
Portland PTA Meeting Plans Weeknight Program
The Portland PTA will gather at 7 30 p m Monday at the grade school. A founders day program honors past presidents followed by a coffee hour. The second grade pupils will perform a musical program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Portland
PTA
Valentine Party Friday Planned by Racine Church Classes
A Valentine party for members of the beginner and primary classes at Racine Methodist Church is set for Friday from 6 30 to 8 30 p m in the church annex.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Racine Methodist Church
Mrs Fultz Presents WSCS Program in Middleport
Eleanor Circle of the Women's Society of Christian Service met at Heath Methodist with Mrs Allie Hawley leading devotion and Mrs Betty Fultz presenting material. A talk on city missions followed and a game about Methodist church facets was held. Refreshments featured a Valentine theme and two guests, Mrs Gretchen Bondurant and Mrs Jucille Harrison, attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Eleanor
Women’s Society of Christian Service
Heath Methodist Church
Allie Hawley
Betty Fultz
Gretchen Bondurant
Jucille Harrison
Minister and wife honored at Golden Rule class
Middleport The Rev and Mrs Warren M Hulburt were guests of honor at a Golden Rule Class meeting at the First Baptist Church home of Mr and Mrs Bert Bodimer. The couple received a farewell gift and Mrs Hulburt marked her birthday anniversary. A program was given by Mrs Owen Bratton and Mrs Kalad Hindy with Hindy also leading the devotional. Refreshments followed served by the hostesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Warren M. Hulburt
Middleport First
Local residents visit friends and relatives in region
Bashan and Orr families travel to Ocala and Reedsville while Spincer enters Meigs General Hospital. Lots of Sunday visits as George Roberts visits Gallipolis and the McKays host multiple families. Columbus guests Wheler also stop by the McKays. Arthur Mararits and children call on J C McKay in the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Lawson
Fairview
Louise Headley
George Roberts
Gallipolis
William Orr and Sons
Reedsville
Clint Orr
Peter Wheler
Columbus
Thomas McKay
John Rose
Archie Tuttle
Eagle Ridge
Arthur Mararits
J. C. McKay
Sew-Rite v Rite Has Party at Mrs Strickland Home
Sew-Rite Sewing Club held a Valentine themed evening Wednesday at Mrs Dayton Strickland's home with co host Mrs Calvin Simpson. President Mrs Donald Collins led activities including a hat sale by members and games with prizes. Door prize went to Mrs Kenneth Finley who also received a birthday gift from her secret pal. Valentines themed refreshments were served by the hostesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Sew-Rite Sewing Club
Dayton Strickland
Calvin Simpson
Donald Collins
Kenneth Finley
Driver Arrested on Reckless Operation Charge
Frank Musser of Pomeroy Route 2 was arrested Thursday for reckless operation. He posted a $50 appearance bond and is to appear in the court of Mayor Kenneth McElhinney this evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Frank Musser
Pomeroy Route 2
Kenneth McElhinney
Western Local School District Closes Schools After Flooded Roads
Water conditions blocked roads in the Rutland district forcing closures of Rutland grade and high schools and Salem Center grade school. More than half the district buses could not reach campuses due to backwater affecting routes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rutland
Salem Center
BPW Will Hold Drive In Middleport
Middleport Business and Professional Women's Club plans the annual heart fund drive in the Middleport area. From 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday February 28 the village hall will serve as headquarters with a house to house canvass by club members led by Mrs. Fred Hibbs and the health and safety committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Middleport Business and Professional Women’s Club
Fred Hibbs
Health and Safety Committee
Jean Lama
Frances Roush
Wilbur Theobald
George Ebersbach
David Jenkins
Jaycees Hear Safety Teens Plan At Meigs County Meeting
Slides of the 10 basic Jaycee fundamentals were shown by Jack Seelig as the Meigs County Junior Chamber of Commerce met at City Hall. Donald Plunkett reported on a teen age safety program for Meigs County under Jaycee sponsorship and the group drafted a constitution naming the Meigs County Safety Teens. Roy Holter announced a February 24 membership drive session for men aged 21 to 35.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meigs County
Pomeroy City Hall
Glen Glaze
William Roberts
William J Hobstetter and Elizabeth A Hobstetter Rutland Couple
William J Hobstetter aged 40 and Elizabeth A Hobstetter aged 40 of Rutland are mentioned in the notice as a pair associated with a local matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William J. Hobstetter
Elizabeth A. Hobstetter
Rutland
Cub Scout Sunday Observed At Pomeroy First Baptist
Cub Scout Sunday will be observed at 9 36 Sunday morning at Pomeroy First Baptist with four dens from Pack 248 serving as ushers Webelos led by Marvin Burt in charge of the opening pledge and Dana Holdren Cubmaster taking part. The Rev Nile Borden Mt Moriah Baptist Church Middleport chaplain of the Gallipolis State Institute will speak. Naomi Baptist Church members are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Pomeroy First Baptist Church
Marvin Burt
Dana Holdren
Nile Borden
Mt. Moriah Baptist Church
Middleport
Gallipolis
Fractures Leg At Home In Middleport
Mrs. Bessie 0. Biggs age 65 of 655 Hobart Street Middleport was admitted to Holzer Hospital at 3 p.m. Thursday with a fractured right leg from a fall. She is listed in good condition by the hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Bessie
Biggs
Hobart St
Middleport
Holzer Hospital
Nursing Department
Middleport Church nominating committee named
The Philathea Society of the Middleport Church of Christ appointed a nominating committee at Thursday evening meeting. Members named were Mrs. Fred Gardner Mrs. George Meinhart and Mrs. Will Reynolds. President Mrs. Martha Childs led the program with Scripture prayer and a meditation titled Are You Missing the Best Things In Life. Refreshments followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Philathea Society of the
Middleport Church of Christ
Fred Gardner
George Meinhart
Will Reynolds
Martha Childs
Minnie Gilmore
Gardner
Leslie Erwin
Racine High to Host Valentine Dance Saturday
The Racine High School senior class sponsors a Valentine Dance this Saturday from 7 30 to 11 p.m. in the school auditorium. Steve Allen will emcee the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Racine High School
Steve Allen
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Racine
4-H
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West State Street
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Harold J. Rose
Said
Gotw
Mary V. Burkey
Plains
Ralph L. Burkey
Harold J. Ros
William A. Lavelle
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Myrta E. Henry
Coombe
John E Parmiter
East State Street
Dorothy J. Parmiter
Harold &. Rose
Said County
Thomas J. Wardle
Berry Hotel
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Common Pleas Court
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Bolin & Walker
Widdleport Personals
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Ohio River
Letart
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Long Bottom
Riverview Pta
Riverview
Chester Pta
Chester
Ruth Baer
PTA Council
Holy Land
John Richardson
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
OFC
Daughters of America
Portland Pta
Mrs. Fultz
WSCS
Bashan
Jaycees
National Bank
Member
Federal Reserve System
Federal Deposit Insurance Corp
B. H. Sanborn
Silvertown
Liberty
Middleport, Ohio
Tony Curtis
Janet Leigh
Jack Mahoney
Kim Hunter
Betty
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Pomeroy, Ohio
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