Program Explained At Meeting
POMEROY John Redovian Meigs Local teacher was guest speaker for the Meigs Gallia Community Action Program Bi County committee which met in Pomeroy this week. Redovian reported 110 Appalachian counties are taking part in the Upward Bound program sponsored by Ohio University and that 7 youths from Gallia Meigs are participating. Miss Rosalee Story chairman of the committee explained the teen-age teacher project with 15 young people taking part. William Well of Gallipolis was named out of school Neighborhood Youth Corps director for the Meigs Gallia project.
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Pomeroy
John Redovian
Meigs
Meigs-Gallia
Redovian
Appalachian
Ohio University
Gallia- Meigs
Rosalee Story
William Well
Gallipolis
Israeli ban on Egyptian money in Gaza and Sinai
The Israeli Treasury Ministry announced a ban on Egyptian currency in the occupied Gaza Strip and northern Sinai. Anyone convicted of using Egyptian money after February 17 faces up to five years in prison.
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Jerusalem
Treasury Ministry
Gaza Strip
Sinai
Middleport Personal News Mixed visits and family travel
Mrs Bernard Schramm of Zanesville visits Middleport with daughter’s family, accompanying grandson and kin. Local and regional relatives travel for weekends, seminars, or recuperation as residents relocate and teachers change homes and duties.
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Bernard Schramm
Zanesville
John Lyons
Schramm
Middleport
Atwood Spengler
Parade Field Renamed to Honor Vietnam Hero
MEIGS COUNTY residents attended Ft Benning Georgia ceremony renaming parade field for Staff Sgt Jimmy Stewart a Meigs County native killed in Vietnam May 18 1966 He received the Medal of Honor posthumously in Washington on Aug 24 1967 The medal was presented to his widow Gertrude and his mother Mrs Alfred Stitts of Racine The Meigs contingent included his mother stepfather sister brother and a Middleport relative Jimmy Stewart had been stationed at Ft Benning in 1963 His widow and two young sons live in Columbus Georgia
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Middleport
Meigs County
Ft. Benning
Jimmy Stewart
Vietnam
Stewart
Washington
Gertraud
Alfred Stitts
Racine
Dale Biffle
John Logan
Buford
S. C
Myron Miller
Jimmy
Sergeant Stewart
Columbus
Latin Club Pin Choice To Be Made
Middleport Latin Club formed a committee to select the pin for presentation to the Patricians at a recent meeting. Sherman Mills served as recreational chairman. Kathy Moore and Mary Bradbury spoke. Prizes went to Pat O'Brien, Mike Buskirk, Mary Farris, and Carol Hargraves. Valentine refreshments were served by Jennifer Goble, Brenda Edwards, Glenna Sprague, Kathy Moore, and Mary Bradbury.
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Middleport
Pomeroy-Middleport Latin Club
Sherman Mills
Kathy Moore
Mary Bradbury
Pat O’brien
Mike Buskirk
Mary Farris
Carol Hargraves
Valentine
Jennifer Goble
Brenda Edwards
Glenna Sprague
Middleport Squad Answers Two Calls Over Weekend
Middleport Emergency unit answered two calls over the weekend. One at 6:44 Sunday evening for O. L. Hindy who fell in front of the Firestone Store and was taken to Veterans Memorial Hospital for observation. Saturday the unit transported Ruben Friend of Diamond Street to Veterans Memorial Hospital after a fall while using crutches.
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Middleport
O. L. Hindy
Firestone
Veterans Memorial Hospital
Ruben Friend
Diamond Street
Pomeroy Fire Crews Tackle Plant Blaze and Brush Fire
Pomeroy Fire Department answered a 4 a.m. call to the Vanadium Corporation Plant near New Haven where steel chips were burning and foam was used to extinguish the stubborn blaze. Firefighters stayed several hours at the site. They also handled a brush fire behind the Shamrock Motel at 3:40 p.m. Thursday. Police made two arrests, including Charles Coughlin of Charleston for driving while intoxicated and Hall McElroy of Pomeroy for reckless operation. Daniel Fredrick Jasman, 22, of Aspen, Michigan, U.S. Navy, and Mary Margaret Radford, 22, of Pomeroy, a Practical Nurse, were listed in the report.
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Pomeroy
Vanadium Corporation
New Haven
Shamrock
Charles Coughlin
Charleston
W. Va
Hall McElroy
Daniel Fredrick Jasman
Aspen
Michigan
U.S. Navy
Mary Margaret Radford
Inspection Plans Given During Meet
Bethel 62 IOJD at Pomeroy Masonic Temple conducted initiatory work for three new members. Guests included Becky Nease Naomi King Kenneth Wilcox James Buchanan and Dale Smith. Inspection announced for April 27 at 7 p.m. with Jean Smith of Cleveland as inspector. A Feb. 24 session at 9 30 a.m. prepared two candidates. Refreshments served by Ella Smith chair. Betty Cowan Dorothy Will and Mrs. King.
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Pomeroy
Bethel
International Order of Jobs Daughters
Pomeroy Masonic Temple
Becky Nease
Naomi King
Grand Ruth
Grand Chapter
Ohio
Kenneth Wilcox
W. M
Middleport Lodge
F&am
James Buchanan
Royal Arch Masons
Dale Smith
Bosworth Council
Masonic Temple
Jean Smith
Cleveland
Ella Smith
Betty Cowan
Dorothy Will
Mrs. King
Eastern High Lists Honor Roll Students
Honor roll students from Eastern High School for the first semester include freshmen Howard Bahr Michael Boring Richard Buckley Thomas Karr Robyn Mills Cathy Smith Suzanne Teaford Jean Whitehead Debora Wood Sophomores Phyllis McIntyre Danny Will Linda Baer Ruth Ann Barnhill Glen Brown Bill Cole Vicki Carr Debbie Keebaugh Avid Mays Juniors Rose Mary Andrews Naomi Bissell Jennifer Dean Nancy Karr Patti Sexson Seniors Ann Holter Twila Karr Pat Bahr Pat Boring Janet Fick Kathy Griffin Stephen Cowdery Rosalie Cowdery Vicki Woods Pat Sargent
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Chester
Eastern High School
Howard Bahr
Michael Boring
Richard Buckley
Thomas Karr
Robyn Mills
Cathy Smith
Suzanne Teaford
Jean Whitehead
Debora Wood
Phyllis McIntyre
Danny Will
Linda Baer
Ruth Ann Barnhill
Glen Brown
Bill Cole
Vicki Carr
Debbie Keebaugh
Avid Mays
Rose Mary Andrews
Naomi Bissell
Jennifer Dean
Nancy Karr
Patti Sexson
Ann Holter
Twila Karr
Pat Bahr
Pat Boring
Janet Fick
Kathy Griffin
Stephen Cowdery
Rosalie Cowdery
Vicki Woods
Pat Sargent
Two Hurt In Mishap On Route 248 East Of Chester
Pomeroy-Meigs County deputies investigated a crash on Route 248 near Chester injuring Mary F. Eagle and Shirley Barber both 19 from Reedsville. Eagle lost control on a curve, the convertible skidded and overturned into a ditch. Injured were treated at the scene and transported to Veterans Memorial Hospital. The car was demolished. Emergency squad also responded to a separate call for Clarence Curtis in Pomeroy and to Long Bottom where Mary Kaye and Shirley Barber were reported injured.
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Pomeroy
Meigs County Sheriff's Department
Chester
Mary F. Eagle
Reedsville
Shirley Barbie
Miss Eagle
Veterans Memorial Hospital
Clarence Curtis
Union Avenue
Meig General Hospital
Long Bottom
Mary Kaye
Shirley Barber
Memorial Service Set By Legion in Middleport
Plans were completed for the Post Ever lasting memorial service for deceased members at the February meeting of Feeney Bennett Post 128 American Legion in Middleport. Albert Roush post commander conducted the meeting. The unit voted to purchase a filing cabinet for the Meigs County School for Mentally Retarded Children. A discussion of the flag coloring contest in several elementary schools and prizes to be awarded to winners was held. The memorial service is set for February 28 at 7 30 p.m. with Harold Cox eighth district commander to attend.
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Middleport
Feeney-Bennett
American Legion
Albert Roush
Meigs County
Harold Cox
Africans Study New Identity Topic For East Letart WSCS
East Letart Woman's Society of Christian Service met at the church to discuss Africa with the topic Africans Seek A New Identity. Mrs. Herschel Roush led the program on The Image from the Past Search for a New Image The African Ideal and An African Woman Speaks. Devotions were by Mrs. Roy Donahew from The Upper Room. Birth day of Mrs. Herschel Roush noted. The offering supported the missionary fund. Scripture Romans theme The Love of Christ. Refreshments served by Mrs. Marlene Fisher and Mrs. Focie Hayman.
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East Letart
Missionary Fund
Herschel Roush
Christ
Marlene Fisher
Focie Hayman
Indian eloquence at Salisbury Elementary School
The Rev. James Leonard of Mohawk heritage spoke to pupils at Salisbury Elementary. He described Indian pictographs and their locations, demonstrated sign language, and explained the meanings of Indian symbols.
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James Leonard
Salisbury
Leonard
Middleport
Meigs Local Schools names new band assistant director
Robert Shaver chosen as assistant band director for Meigs Local Schools aiding David Bowen in both high school and elementary programs. He is a Gallia Academy and Ohio State alumnus with four years in the marching band, holds roles in Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia and opera workshops, previously taught at North Gallia and Southern Local High Schools, and is active in Masonic and Scottish Rite organizations.
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Middleport
Robert Shaver
Meigs
David Bowen
Shaver
Gallia Academy High School
Gallipolis
Ohio State University
Columbus
Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia
North Gallia
Southern
Masonic
Institute Director Is Speaker at Rotary Club Meeting
John J. Light director of Tri County Technical Institute at Nelsonville spoke at the Middleport Pomeroy Rotary Club dinner at Heath Methodist Church. He outlined two year college level technician programs to be offered for business and industry with slides to illustrate. Wendell Gerlach led the business portion and new officers were nominated while local women volunteers prepared the dinner. A UNICEF midwife kit note contrasts sizes with the Empire State Building in a separate line.
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Middleport
John J. Light
Tri-County Technical Institute
Nelsonville
Middleport-Pomeroy
Heath Methodist Church
Wilbur Theobald
Wendell Gerlach
Nan Moore
Oma Wood
Everett Davis
Kay Ball
Jack Bechtle
Bess Sanborn
Past Presidents Honored At Founder's Day PTA
Pomeroy Parent and Teacher Association honored past presidents during Founder's Day at Pomeroy Elementary School. Corsages were given to past leaders including Mrs. Ben Neutzling and Mrs. John Terrell, with flowers for teachers present. The meeting opened with a flag ceremony by Cub Scout Pack 248. Leo Crew announced safety patrol trip plans to Washington, D. C., with parent-funded costs of 30.50 per child and return by train from Huntington, W Va.
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Pomeroy
Parent and Teacher Association
Ben Neutzling
John Terrell
Ray Riggs
William Gibbs
Wheeler Drake
Fred Blaetmar
Harry Davis
Leo Crew
Pearl Willams
Preston Gibbs
Carolyn Smith
Dan Meadows
Earl Young
Mary Virginia Reibel
Charles Lewis
James Diehl
Judith Codner
Wiley
Albert Woodard
Nolan Swackhammer
Larry Wolfe
Robert Roberts
Cub Scout Pack 248
Roger Dillard
Eugene Houdashelt
America
Swackhammer
Jeff Hiles
Tavak Magillah
Washington
D. C
Huntington
W. Va
Crew
PTA
Fred Blaettar
Leonard Vanmeter
Herbert Seth
Pomeroy Elementary Pta
Terrell
Central School Pta
Sugar Run Pta
Shut-Ins Are To Be Remembered
The Middleport First United Presbyterian Church deacons and deaconesses planned Lent outreach to shut-ins at a meeting in the pastor's study. Named volunteers will deliver treats and an Easter offering on Palm Sunday, with coin folders chosen for the year’s drive.
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Middleport
First United Presbyterian Church
Tom Kelly
Vincent Dabo
Russell Lyons
Edward Burkett
C. E. Ruppelt
Paul Haptonstall
Everett Bachner
Herman Bailey
Tom Rue
Phyllis Joachim
Smorgasbord Planned by Sacred Heart Catholics
Plans were laid for a March 4 smorgasbord by the Catholic Women's Club of Sacred Heart. Co chairmen named were Mrs Charles Radford and Mrs John Mitch. The event opens to the public and the club discussed sending a delegate to Buckeye Girls State. The next meeting is set for March 7 with hostesses listed.
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Pomeroy
Catholic Women’s Club
Sacred Heart Church
Charles Radford
John Mitch
Buckeye Girls’ State
Homer Brickles
Mary Kunzelman
Helen Hanley
Leland Sisson
Olga Pieretti
Mitch
Radford
Richard Gress
Isabelle Wehrung
Christine Grueser
Clergy Launch Night Ministry in Charleston Bars
Charleston clergymen will visit nightclubs and saloons to counsel patrons deemed lonely and unhappy. The new night ministry was approved by the Charleston Ministerial Association in a recent vote.
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Charleston
W. Va
Charleston Ministerial Association
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