Lincoln Washington Patriot Theme At Pomeroy Bend Grange
Pomeroy Bend Grange 2741 held a patriotic meeting with Lincoln and Washington topics. A heart fund contribution and purchase of 24 wash cloths for Meigs General Hospital were announced, along with two appeals and a hospital linen thank you.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Lincoln
Washington
Pomeroy’ Bend
Heart Fund
Meigs General Hospital
Cr. L. Heaton
C. N. Jones
Pomona Grange
Harrisonville
Charles Legar
John Terrel
Lawrence Lanning
Floyd Spencer
Heath Church Hosts Sub-District Evangelism Meeting
Heath Church in Middleport hosted a sub-district Concern for Evangelism meeting last night drawing 44 attendees including 16 ministers and reps from 25 churches. Reverend Bauer and Reverend Dunham led sessions with Albert Egbert and host pastor R C Konkright in charge. program included organ music, scripture, a film strip Answer for Christ and home visitation emphasis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport—Heath Methodist
Richard Bauer
Portsmouth
John Dunham
Albert Egbert
E. S. Schaaf
Dunham
R. C. Konkright
Bauer
Jailed for Unregistered Dog in Hemlock Grove
George Bing, 23, of Hemlock Grove, was arrested by constable Pete Hendrix on Thursday for not registering his dog Pomeroy. He was jailed following the arrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
George Bing
Hemlock Grove
Pete Hendrix
Meigs DAV To Choose Racine Pupil
Meigs Chapter 53 Disabled American Veterans and the Middleport Pomeroy Rotary Club will select a Racine High School pupil as the student delegate to the 11th Annual World Affairs Institute in Cincinnati from March 8 to 9. In the February meeting at the DAV Hall the group approved cooperation. Harry Hoffman chaired the meeting. The chapter and its women's auxiliary also donated to the heart fund. The Rotary sponsor selects one student from Middleport and one from Pomeroy High Schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Racine
Meigs
Middleport-Pomeroy
World Affairs Institute
Cincinnati Rotary Club
Rotary Club
DAV
Harry Hoffman
Heart Fund
Sadie Wolfe
Middleport
Middleport Firefighters restyle as Middleport Fire Department
Middleport Ohio volunteers will wear new patches naming the unit Middleport Ohio Fire Department on parade shirts and Meigs County Fire Department on the other sleeve. The five dollar per member paid by the village classifies them as employees for insurance purposes. Harold Hinkle, 24, was elected a new member. he works at Atkins Chick Hatchery and is married to Janet Frost with one daughter. A fundraiser bake sale March 2 by the Jolly Bunch Sewing Club supports the emergency truck fund, now under 900 dollars with about 1600 more needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Middleport Ohio Fire Department
Meigs County Fire Department
Harold Hinkle
Hinkle
Middleport High School
Atkins Chick Hatchery Office
Janet Frost
Jolly Bunch Sewing Club
Bermuda Treasure Hunt film to follow Izaac Walton meeting
The Pomeroy article notes the film Bermuda Treasure Hunt will air after the Izaac Walton League of America meeting Monday at 7 p.m. in the clubhouse. A dinner is provided by the refreshment committee and secretary-treasurer Allen C. Hill reminds members to pay 1957 dues and check conservation bulletin expiration dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Bermuda
Izaac Walton League of America
Allen C. Hill
Local Admissions and Discharges List
The notice lists admissions and discharges for several individuals in early records. Included are Mrs. Wilbur Bailey of Pomeroy and Thomas Scott of Pomeroy as admitted, and Wesley Belles of Racine Route 2 and Jean Dabo of Pomeroy as discharged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilbur Bailey
Pomeroy
Thomas Scott
Wesley Belles
Racine
Jean Dabo
Firefighter students praised after WVU course lesson
In Barboursville West Virginia volunteers impressed their instructor Lt Robert Myers of the Huntington Fire Dept during an early alarm at a restaurant fire Myer praised the students for their performance after the blaze was out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barboursville
W. Va
West Virginia University
Robert Myers
Huntington Fire Dept
Myers
Average American motorist drives about 7800 miles annually
The typical U.S. driver covers roughly 7800 miles in a year, highlighting common driving patterns and annual mileage expectations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Bake sale plans discussed at Middleport social notes meeting
The Child Conservation League met at Mrs. Kenneth Mc Elhinny’s home to finalize the Tri-Lustre Shop bake sale on Mill St. general chairman Mrs. Charles Asa Bradbury announced bake goods hand made items and novelties will be sold to support civic projects. Proceeds go to the civic projects fund and the event will be held in April.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Mill St
Child Conservation League
Kenneth McElhinny
Charles Asa Bradbury
Civic Projects Fund
James Pullen
L. W. McComas
Frank Titus
Women group luncheon in Gallipolis hosts church official
Mrs. George Anderson Jr and Mrs. Karl Owen attended a luncheon of the Women's Association of First Presbyterian Church at Mrs. John L. Evans's home in Gallipolis. Anderson serves as Westminster Fellowship adviser for the Athens Presbytery, which oversees 18 churches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
George Anderson, Jr
Karl Owen
Gallipolis
Women’s Association of
First Presbyterian Church
John L. Evans
Anderson
Westminster
Athens Presbytery
P M Club Hosts Canasta Night at Mrs DaReu ben Beck Home
Mrs DaReu ben Beck acted as hostess for the P M Club on Wednesday evening at her N Third Ave residence with Mrs Howard Byers assisting. Prize winners in canasta included Mrs James Pullen Mrs George Hobstetter Mrs Charles Murray Mrs Walter Crooks and Mrs William Anderson. A patriotic theme appeared in prize wrappings and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
DaReuben Beck
N. Third Ave
Howard Byers
James Pullen
George Hobstetter
Charles Murray
Walter Crooks
William Anderson
Covert Wedding Anniversary Observed in Middleport
Middleport residents Mr and Mrs Ernest Covert celebrated their wedding anniversary Thursday evening with a family dinner at Martin Restaurant. Attending at a special table were Mrs Vera Covert and Mr David Covert plus Barbara and Betty Covert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Ernest Covert
Martin
Brazilian doctor weds former Middleport resident in Morgantown church
Dr Ila Mylius of Brazil and Wayne B Wood, once of Middleport, wed at St Pauls Lutheran Morgantown W Va on January 19 at 10 30 am. Ceremony by Rev Roy W Hoshinger featured white chrysanthemums and greenery. Attendants included Dorothy Comuntzes and FE M Wood. After a reception in Morgantown the couple visited Knoxville and now reside in Morgantown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Ila Mylius
Brazil
Wayne B. Wood
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
Morgantown
W. Va
Roy W. Hoshinger
E. D. Conaway
Dorothy Comuntzes
FE. M. Wood
Squire Conferred On Two Candidates
Rank of esquire was conferred on L. R. Wiley and William Turner by Fides Lodge No. 210 Knights of Pythias. Paul Haptonstall and Naomi Lodge officers assisted. Next Thursday night rank of knight will be conferred with Gallipolis members aiding. Bean soup and sandwiches were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Esquire
L. R. Wiley
William Turner
Fides Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Paul Haptonstall
Sheppard, Butterfield and Steele
Naomi Lodge
Gallipolis
Horace McElhinny
Leland Brown
Alfred Home Demonstration Group Studies Time Management
The Alfred Home Demonstration group met at Ella Yost's home to study Time Management with 21 attending. Nina Robinson was elected assistant council member for 1957 58 and the next meeting is set for March 14 at Olive Beyler’s home with the topic Over Meals. The group also notes a pre social and Valentine party at the hall and a separate oyster supper for about 20 MWA members and families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred
Alfred Home
Ella Yost
Nina Robinson
Olive Beyler
Army helicopter lays 14 miles of wire near Fort Bragg
A U S Army helicopter laid 14 miles of communication wire near Fort Bragg North Carolina in under six minutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Army
Ft. Bragg
N. C
Meigs County Church Services Schedule Heralded
Meigs County churches list weekly worship and Sunday school times. Victor Brown and Floyd Workman are named as preachers at multiple congregations including Oak Grove, Sutton, Antiquity, Letart Falls, Apple Grove, East Letart, Plants, and Portland. Local prayer services and evening worships are noted. Arlie is referenced as a venue or speaker in Portland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oak Grove
Victor Brown
Sutton
Antiquity
Letart Falls
Floyd Workman
Apple Grove
Sacred Heart
Father John Turel
Salvation Army
Salvation Meeting
Glenna Rummel
Carmel
Richard Young
Racine
The
Methodist Church
John Elwood
Arlie Marks
Freelana Norris
Bill Orr
Forest Run
Seventh-day Adventist
Butternut St
Dav Hall
F. Cadle
Alfred Methodist
M. Grove
Mr. Grove
Elmwood Rest
WSCS
Genevieve Guthrie
Christian Science Society
Mulberry Ave
Pomeroy
Harrisonville
Ralph C. Zandel
First Baptist
E. Main St
Ralph C. Zundel
Middleport Church Schedules Across Town
The list outlines Sunday schedules for many churches in Middleport and nearby areas. It lists pastors, service times, Sunday schools, youth groups, and evening evangelistic programs across denominations including Church of Christ, First Presbyterian, Westminster, Methodist, Nazarene, Baptist, Church of God, and others. It notes weekly prayer meetings, choir practices, and special topics for sermons across multiple locales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of Christ
Fred J. Gardner
First Presbyterian
H. FE. Ruppelt
Westminster Youth Fellowship
Heath Methodist
R. C. Konkright
Commission On Education
Nan Moore
Church of the Nazarene
Robert Styers
Mt. Moriah Baptist
N. D. Borden
Church of Christ In Christian Union
Guy Sayre
Harrisonville Presbyterian
Howard E. Ruppelt
Syracuse Presbyterian
H. E. Ruppelt
First Baptist Church
Claremon
Joppa
Bill Orr
Tuppers Plains
Freeland Norris
Bethel
Lawrence Chapel
Dorcas Eue
Nesday
Church of God
E. Main
Cherry Sts
N. W
Laurel Run
Pee
Earl Miller
Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
Old Town Flats
Clarence W. Proffitt
Portland
Charles Hupp
Gallipolis
Rutland
Rutland First Baptist
Syracuse
Rutland Church of the Nazarene
Harold Klingel
NYPS
Minister Is Speaker At Rio Assembly
Special convocation at Rio Grande College featured Rev. Howard E. Ruppelt pastor of First Presbyterian Church Middleport as speaker. His address titled Students of the Christ Arise traced student ferment worldwide noting Hungary Italy Poland East Germany and Russia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Rio Grande College
Howard E. Ruppelt
First Presbyterian Church
Athens
Hungary
Italy
Poland
East Germany
Russia
Social and Family Notes From Local Hosts and Guests
Mrs Bernard Diddle and Miss Libby Diddle co hosted a baby shower for Mr and Mrs William Miller at the bride's parents home. Ladies of the Baptist Church hosted a party at the church with valentines and refreshments. Bernard Diddle celebrated his 34th birthday with twenty relatives and friends at his home. Recent visitors included Mr and Mrs Ed Ireland of Blawnox PA and Mr and Mrs Ray Heiney of Fairview. Mr and Mrs Preston Parsons visited relatives Everett and Mrs Parsons in East Liverpool. Mrs Sayre returned from Alabama with Mr and Mrs Floyd Campbell. Her mother Mrs Camilla Sayre has returned to Racine. Mr and Mrs Frank Buck spent a week with relatives in Columbus and Wheeling. Miss Brenda Sayre, Pomeroy, stays with grandparents Oval and Mrs Diddle while James and Mrs Sayre are in Cleveland. Mr and Mrs Rich Wolfe with guests Ed Ireland visited Fred McGuffin in Point Pleasant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernard Diddle
Libby Diddle
William Miller
Frank Epperly
Richard Wolfe
East Liverpool
Herbert Sayre
Floyd Campbell
Alabama
Sayre
Camilla Sayre
Racine
Frank Buck
Columbus
Wheeling
Brenda Sayre
Pomeroy
Oval Diddle
James Sayre
Cleveland
Rich Wolfe
Ed Ireland
Fred McGuffin
Point Pleasant
POMEROY Patrolman Reports Meter Collections Rise
Patrolman John McKenzie said parking meter receipts rose by 53.05 this week, with city totals at 241.95 the week before last, up from 205 the prior week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veter
Pomeroy
John McKenzie
Shawnee Council Awards Coverage and Sets Plan
The Thompson agency won city equipment and volunteer firemen coverage at a council meeting. A plan to pay a $2000 19 year debt was sent to the Public Employer Retirement Board. An alley between Shawnee Street and Main Street becomes eastbound only. Bills totaled $789 with receipts of $115. Attending included new solicitor Robert Tague. A Rebekah Lodge birthday party honored founder Thomas Wiley and January February birthdays with gifts and a Valentine table. A noon lunch served to 40 members. News also notes visits from Bill Mason in California and local residents Sam Breeze, Bob McGrew, and Margaret Hopkins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shawnee
Thompson Agency
Shawnee Street
Main Street
Robert Tague
Rebekah Lodge
Thomas Wiley
Lodge
Margaret Duvall
Wiley
Edna Canter
Pauline Cox
Maxine Norris
Kay Wilcox
Betty Jewett
Mary Manning
Bess Cox
Dorothy Hannah
Mabel Peyton
Chris Peyton
Irene Jones
Hilda Moulton
Bill Mason
U. S. Navy
California
Robert Mason
Sam Breeze
Bob McGrew
Columbus
Margaret Hopkins
Evening church activities listed for week
Reaching the Unreached program Wednesday at 7 30 p m. Choir rehearsal at 8 30. One Won One class meets Thursday at 7 30 p m at Mrs Watsons home.
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Lincoln, Washington
America
Terrell
Lila Sue
Heath Church
Nelsonville
Famous
Meigs Dav
11Th Airborne Division
Augsburg
Germany
Middleport Social Notes
Ira Butcher
McElhinny
Alfred Lee Roush
Chester Erwin
George Washington
Mr. Wood
E. M. Wood
Howard Hunnicutt
William Bolon
South Bend
Ind
E. Q. Ball
S. Third Ave
Bolon
Zanesville
Hunnicutt
Lebanon
Bolons
Hunnicutts
Mason County
Robert Cummings
Raymondsville, N. Y
Marie Hauck
Cummings
Cressa Webb
Wayne Gibbons
Evelyn
Cincinnati
P.M. Club
Wylius
Squire
Grange
MWA
Harry Barnett
Clara Follrod
Elmer Wright
Newcomerstown
Ohio
Clarence Henderson
Harry Swartz
Flora
Swartz
Carrie Swartz
Mary Carr
Rose Carr
Iris Carr
Tom White
Mason Clinic
Bashan
Helen D. Woode
Meigs County Church Services
Middleport Church News
Long Bottom
Reedsville
Keno
BYPU
Naomi Baptist
H. FE. Harris
Zion Church of Christ
Thomas H. Wyatt
Trinity Lutheran
Fr. H. Fick
Enscher
Danville
Little Hocking
Evangelical Methodist — Bible School
Church of Christ—Bible School
Earl Slack
Rio
Duke
Pomeroy Gallipolis
Pt, Pleasant
Jack Haley and His Comets
Liberty
Theatre
Jesse James
Peggie Castle
Red Barry Jack Rental
Mike Carr
Roy Rogers
Dale Evans
Sons of the Pioneers
Columbia
Pomeroy Bend Theatres
Meigs—Pomeroy
Bill
Whispering Smith
Alan Ladd
Robert Preston
Brenda Marshall
Daniel Boone
Trail Blazer
Bruce Bennett
Son Chaney Faron Young
Damian O'Flynn
Boonesboro, N. C
VistaVision
Hollywood
Bust
Dean Martin
Jerry Lewis
Anita Ekberg
Pat Crowley
Temple
Laredo
William Holden
MacDonald Carey
Fury
Forrest Tucker
Mari Blanchard
Wallace Ford
Paul Fix
Margia Dean
June Allyson
Jack Lemmon
Charles Bickford
Ings
Citizens National
Federal Reserve System
Federal Deposit Insurance Corp
Middleport, Ohio
Allen Appliance
Bendvue Theatre
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