1960 Champions Named At Teen Canteen Hop
In Middleport 203 teens attended a Rock record hop at the K of P hall where Beverly Ann Cullip and Steve Williamson were named 1960 rock n roll champions. Miss Cullip of Gallipolis and Williamson of Point Pleasant led Tri County teen canteen wins in 1959 and will defend their crown. Maida Roush and Yogi Wayland won slow dance, with Karen McElhinney Miss Lollipop. Randy Rothgeb named best dressed, Bill Miller man of the hour. Donna Jane Altizer Miss Snow Queen opened the season. Next weekfc canteen hosts Teenagers Salute Middleport hop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
P. Hall
Beverly Ann Cullip
Steve Williamson
Miss Cullip
Gallipolis
Williamson
Point Pleasant
Tricounty
Maida Roush
Yogi Wayland
Karen McElhinney
Randy Rothgeb
Cheshire
Bill Miller
Pomeroy
Donna Jane Altizer
Miss Snow Queen
Earl Queen
Billie Fisher
K of P
Vir Grueser 79 Rutland Grocer Dies After Illness
Joseph Grueser aged 79 a lifelong Meigs County resident and grocer for 50 years died Saturday night at his Rutland home after a lingering illness. Survived by two daughters four sons four sisters and a wife Dessie. Funeral at 2 p m Tuesday at Rutland Church of Christ with Rev Tom Wells. Burial in Miles Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Joseph Grueser
Rutland
Grueser
Meigs County
Josephine Russell
Irene Tom
Athens
Nick
Richard
Allen
Leroy
Oklahoma City
Okla
Lucy Myers
Frances Reibel
Elizabeth Rathburn
Anna Reuter
Pomeroy
Dessie
Gilbert
Rutland Church
Pomeroy Man Seriously Hurt At Coal Tipple
Robert Arnold of Rock Street Pom eroy was hospitalized in serious condition after a coal elevator and coal collapsed at a tipple on Route 33. He suffered a fractured back pelvis and a broken right leg. Local relatives visited him at Holzer Hospital and others joined the family after the accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Holzer Hospital
Robert Arnold
Rock St
Arnold
Herman Kaspar
Dayton
Theo Kaspar
Billy
Rossville
Haydenville Youth Fellowship hosts New Year party
Haydenville Inter mediate Youth Fellowship held a New Year Eve party at their counselor's home with games contests and music. Guests included Judy Bond Carla Bond Karen Vollmer Beverly Campbell Anita Swan and others as well as visiting relatives from Florida and Maryland plus members heading to Fort Knox and Formosa in later notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haydenville
Judy Bond
Carla Bond
Karen Vollmer
Beverly Campbell
Anita Swan
Mary Ann Stover
Diane Wade
Karen Hutchinson
Roy Lehman
Steve Gierhart
Joe Bob Sharb
Rhea Vollmer
Luellen Julian
Vaughn Sharb
Vollmer
Orla Bond
Mrs Thomas Cook Hosts Theodorus Daughters of America
Mrs Thomas Cook will entertain past councilors of Theodorus Council Daughters of America at her home on East Main Thursday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Thomas Cook
Theodorus Council, Daughters of America
E. Main
Woman's Society of Christian Service Plans Budget Gift
Ten members and three guests attended the January meeting of the Woman's Society of Christian Service at Gertude Hoffman's home in Bradenton Florida. Nie sen Weatherman led the program Your Light Has Come while Dorothy Smallley and Hazel Barnhill shared faith stories. The group voted to give $50 to the church budget fund and reported a bazaar profit of $114.42. The Feb meeting will be at Hazel Barnhill's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Evelyn Summerfield
Iva Fields
Margaret Heaton
Bradenton
Fla
Woman's Society of Christian Service
Tuppers Plains Methodist Church
Gertrude Hoffman
Niesen
Southern Rhodesia
United States
Hazel Barnhill
Joseph Evans Dies After Long Illness
Joseph Evans of Pomeroy aged 70 known as long illness victim, died at home on Mulberry Heights. He is survived by wife Carmen two sons Charles and Edward two brothers Ray Mark and Arthur all of Pomeroy two sisters Mrs. Franklin Grueser and Mrs. Elmer Bailey of Rock Springs seven grandchildren and three great grandchildren One daughter Mrs Guy Cole preceded him in death. Funeral services Tuesday at 2 p.m. at Ewing Funeral Home with Rev William Strausbaugh officiating. Burial in Beech Grove Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home anytime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Joseph Evans
Mulberry Heights
Charles Evans
Edward Evans
Middleport
Carmen
Ray
Mark
Arthur Evans
Franklin Grueser
Elmer Bailey
Rock Springs
Guy Cole
Ewing Funeral Home
William Strausbaugh
Laurel Cliff Free Methodist Church
Beech Grove
Kanauga Social Notes Highlight Local Visits
Kanauga residents share greetings as the Raikes and Raike Jr family visit Columbus with John Raike Sr. families. Sayer and Barris families announce a new grandson. Berkley Wright Litchfield call on South Point. Pearl Knapp Morrow visit Huntington. Roy Russell call on Holcomb Point Pleasant. Dana Raike welcomed a daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kanauga
John Raike Jr
Columbus
Bishop
Kananga
Pearl Knapp
Evelyn Morrow
Huntington
Roy Russell
Fred Holcomb
Point Pleasant
Dana Raike
John Raike
Arthur Rupe
Jet Flying Attacked
FAA warns jet airliners fly too fast for safety with alarming frequency. High speeds weaken aircraft structure and raise risk of damage. The agency calls for stricter controls and review of speeds to protect operations and passengers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Federal Aviation Agency
Bedford PTA Meeting Set at 7 30 Wednesday Evening
The Bedford PTA will meet at 7 30 Wednesday evening at the school. Mr and Mrs Thomas Hart will show slides taken of scenes in Puerto Rico during their residence there. Members are to take sandwiches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Bedford Pta
Thomas Hart
Puerto Rico
Awards Given At Troop 249 Honor Court
Pomeroy Boy Scout Troop 249 held a court of honor with awards for tenderfoot second class and first class ranks. Merit badges were presented to several scouts including Bruce McKenzie Hank Cleland and Robert Buck. Wilbur Dickson of Point Pleasant gave a talk and refreshments were provided by scout mothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Pomeroy Boy Scout Troop 249
Fred Sisson
George Harris
Ronnie Colins
Robert Emler
Barry Boyer
Larry Marshall
Robert Burek
Tom Lind
Richard Finley
Hank Cleland
Robert Siler
MGM Scout District
Bruce McKenzie
Ronnie Collins
Robert Buck
Jerry Arnold
Frank Cleland
Reading
Henk Cleland
Spruce McKenzie
Wilbur Dickson
Point Pleasant
Seventh Birthday Party Honors Chipper Haggerty
Mrs. Robert Haggerty hosted a birthday party at their new home honoring seven year old Chipper Haggerty. Family friends assisted and guests enjoyed cowboy themed cake ice cream and drinks after gift opening with prizes and favors for the attending children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Robert Haggerty
Chipper
Dennis Boggs
Billy Hensler
Raymond Byers
Pat Archer
Jimmy Glaze
Patty Everson
Jamie Hindy
Mary Bradbury
Anita Fultz
Mary Crossan
Stephen Osler
Mike van Cooney
Randy Becker
Johnny Ebersbach
Bobby Roach
Richard Haggerty
John Mark Haggerty
Pickup Truck Overturns Near Swisher Tipple
A pickup driven by James Grueser of Minersville skidded 133 feet before hitting a curb and overturning near the Swisher coal tipple on East Main Street Saturday night. Damages were $250. Grueser faces a reckless operation charge in Mayor Charles Legar’s court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
James Grueser
Minersville
Swisher
E. Main St
Henry Werry
Werry
Grueser
Charles Legar
Two Vehicles Damaged In Route 124 Accident
Two cars were damaged in an accident one and one tenth miles east of Racine on Route 124 on Saturday afternoon. Anna M. Beegle of Racine stopped at an intersection and pulled onto Route 124 into the path of Marilyn Rice, 18, of Racine. Special Deputy Sheriff Bob Beedgle reported the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Racine
Bob Beedgle
Anna M. Beegle
Marilyn Rice
County Sales Tax Up For December Week
Meigs County sales tax receipts rose about 500 for the week ended December 19 from the previous year. total receipts were 6537.44 plus 1644.47 from motor vehicle taxes. The week ending December 20 last year totaled 7639.78.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Meigs County
Joseph Ferguson
Two Men Arrested in Middleport Over the Weekend
Middleport police arrested Jack Osler and Carl Still over the weekend. Osler faces assault and battery charges while Still is charged with intoxication. They are expected to have hearings before Mayor Kenneth McElhinney this evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Jack Osler
Carl Still
Kenneth McElhinney
Beta Sigma Phi Meeting Canceled and Church Events
In Middleport and Pomeroy notices, the Beta Sigma Phi Sorority first meeting of the new year was postponed to January 18 at Mrs. Ernest Powell's home. The Pomeroy First Baptist Church annual meeting includes a potluck supper Friday evening. Eleanor Circle Hearh Methodist Church meets at 7 30 Thursday at the church. Frank Wagner of Evansville Indiana forfeited a 250 appearance bond after not appearing on DWI charges in Pomeroy. Meigs County Riding Club meeting postponed Tuesday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Beta Sigma Phi
Pomeroy
Ohio Fuel Gas
Laurel Cliff Better Health Club Co
Betty
Ernest Powell
Pomeroy First Baptist Church
Eleanor Circle
The
Hearh Methodist Church
Frank Wagner
Evansville
Ind
Charles Legar
Meigs County Riding Club
Salary Increases Spark Candidate Surge in Meigs County
Meigs County eyes grow as 1961 pay raises for officials trigger anticipated flood of nomination filings. Key posts gain from 1100 to 1200 yearly, with coroner to 1000, treasurer to 4700, auditor to 4900, sheriff to 4900, clerk of courts to 5000, recorder to 4800, commissioners to 3100, prosecuting attorney to 4000, and county engineer to 6600 starting Jan 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Meigs County
General Assembly of Ohio
Assembly
Middleport Council Set To Meet Tonite
Middleport Village Council will hold its first regular session of the year at 7 30 p m. The agenda includes adopting the annual appropriations resolution and presenting the village case before the Water Pollution Control Board in Columbus Tuesday. A Chamber of Commerce representative will seek village help to improve boating facilities and other residents may speak. All officials except treasurer Mrs Charlotte Perrin took oaths last week. she was ill and could not attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Water Pollution Control Board
Columbus
Chamber of Commerce
Charlotte Perrin
Perrin
Local residents visit and move about in Middleport area
Middleport notices list Mrs Glenn Lambert and Mrs Robert Allensworth visiting Columbus. Several residents report illnesses, moves, and travels including Mr Clair Spencer due to influenza and Mrs Hubert Mace in serious condition at Holzer Hospital. Families rearrange homes. purchases include James Jobb property by Cash Bahr and planned moves of George Miller and Vrooman family between local properties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenn Lambert
Robert Allensworth
Columbus
Clair Spencer
Spencer’s Market
Hubert Mace
Holzer Hospital
Leo Swick
C. H. Wise
Celeste
Patricia
Merri
Dennis
Perry
Springfield
Ault
Lucy Jane Lucas
Pittsburgh
Virgie E. Sheets
Gallipolis
James Lewis
Emerson Jones
Barbara
Athens
Sharon
Ohio University
Katherine Grant
Charles Vrooman
Vroomans
Tewksbury
Dairy Dinner Planned by Meis Dairy Service Unit
The annual dinner at Racine High School on January 25 will be discussed at 8 Wednesday evening during a meeting of the Meas Dairy Service Unit directors at the county extension service office. Wayne Roush serves as president of the board of directors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Racine
Me‘as Dairy Service Unit
County Extension Service Office
Wayne Roush
Woman's Society meeting postponed at Rock Springs Methodist
The Woman's Society of Christian Service of Rock Springs Methodist Church postponed its Tuesday gathering. A new meeting date will be announced later by church officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Woman's Society of Christian Service
Rock Springs
Wrecked Car Found Near Rutland Depot
Deputies searched Saturday night for the owner of a wrecked 1956 car found near the old Rutland depot. The vehicle, with keys in the ignition and plates from Karr and Van Zandt Motor Co, initially seemed stolen but a check showed no vehicles were stolen from the firm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Rutland
Charles Sayre
Karr and van Zandt Motor Co
White Shrine Honors Members At IOOF Hall Meeting
Mary Shrine of Jerusalem held a Friday evening gathering at the IOOF Hall honoring former high priests and watchmen of shepherds. Edith Hutsinpillar Elizabeth Lear Nellie Tracy Zella Cross Frank Scholz and others from Gallipolis Pomeroy Middleport Point Pleasant W Va were noted. A patriotic program was planned for February 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Shepherds
Mary Shrine
White Shrine of
Correspondent In Hospital In Middleport
Middleport Messenger correspondent Charlene Hoeflich was admitted to Meigs General Hospital Sunday evening for treatment of a virus infection. News contributors are asked to continue phon ing items to Pomeroy 366 J until she returns to work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Charlene Hoeflich
Middleport Messenger
Meigs General Hospital
Middleport News
Pomeroy
Will reunion held Sunday at Columbus
Frank B. Will met his sister Mrs. Lucille Will Defenbacher in Columbus for a reunion at brother Fred Will's home in Cuyahoga Falls. Their sister Dorothy Will Davis and brother-in-law Paul G. Davis returned after three years in Chiba City Japan. Davis, a governmental engineer, has worked abroad over the past decade and will soon return to St. Petersburg Florida.
Meigs Farmers Hear Milk Plans Outlined
In Pomeroy Meigs Countians gathered to learn procedures for adopting bulk milk tanks ahead of a Charleston te cooperative demand. Owen Williams led the meeting with Harold Carnahan and Arval Holter assisting, and a Charleston health sanitarian discussed the transition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Association
Arval Holter
Meigs County
Charleston Department of Health
Squad Makes Three Calls On Sunday
Middleport Emergency Squad handled three calls from 1 a.m. to 9:15 a.m. A false alarm at the Wonder Bar yielded no culprit. At 2:41 a.m. Otto Ayrshire fell ill and a local physician attended. At 9:15 a.m. Daisy Swisher was transported to Holzer Hospital after an overdose attempt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Otto Ayrshire
Ayrshire
Daisy Swisher
Meigs-Gallia Line
Holzer Hospital
Growers Will Hold Meeting at Letart Falls School
An educational meeting for Meigs County commercial vegetable growers will be held at 8 Thursday evening at the Letart Falls School. Speakers include William Brooks of Ohio State University extension service, Robert Partyka plant pathologist, and guests Howard Nolan and C. E. Blakeslee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Meigs County
Letart Falls
William Brooks
Ohio State University
Robert Partyka
Howard Nolan
Racine High School
C. E., Blakeslee
Haggertys Host Golden Rule Class at New Home
Mr and Mrs Robert Haggerty will entertain the Golden Rule Class of First Baptist Church at their new home at 7 30 Thursday evening in Middleport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Robert Haggerty
First Baptist Church
Federated Church Adds Three Council Members
The Federated Church named three new council members at its annual meeting. New members are Charles Werry Mrs. I B Weed Walter Grueser Phil Williamson Elizabeth Fick Roy Holter and E and R Deacons for four year terms. Retiring are W A Gibbs Miss Evelyn Fick G O Schmoll and E and R Deacons. Ralph Campbell thanked teachers and officers and reports were distributed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federated Church
Soby Kalman
Kalman
Hungary
Ohio University
Woman's Guild
Miss Reibel
Church Council
Bartels
Bethany Church
Charles Werry
I. B. Weed
Walter
Grueser
Phil Williamson
Presbyterian
Elizabeth Fick
Roy Holter
W. A. Gibbs
Evelyn Fick
G. 0. Schmoll
Ralph Campbell
Mrs. Ella Wolf Dies After Long West Virginia Life
Mrs Ella Wolf longtime Texas resident who later lived with daughter Mrs Lawrence Quillen in St Marys West Virginia dies. Funeral at St Marys at 1 pm Tuesday then body sent to Beech Grove Cemetery in Pomeroy Meigs County for burial. She was aunt of Frank B Will.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Ella Wolf
Texas
Lawrence Quillen
St. Mary's
W. Va
Meigs County
Beech Grove
Pomeroy
FASTEETH Promises Firm Dental Plate Hold
FASTEETH is an improved powder to sprinkle on upper or lower plates to prevent sliding or slipping. It is alkaline and non acidic with no gum or pasty taste, controls plate odor, and is available at drug counters.
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Teen Canteen
Grocer
Bernice Carter
Mary Palmer
Dorothy Harris
Jacksonville Beach
CR. Angle
L. C. Achauer
North Canton
C. S. Matheny
Charles Vollmer
Karen
Rhea
Robert Gardner
National Guard
Fort Knox
Robert Lehman
Randy
Micky
Rufus Coe
WSCS
By Christine Black
PTA
Troop 249
Riding Club
Republic
Middleport Council
White Shrine
Bell-Ans
Bell Ans
Orangebury v. N.Y
Cross Howe
Bill Lewis
Ohio
Will
Meigs
Squad
Bulova Watches Sales and Services
Wallace
Liberty
Middleport, Ohio
Cary Grant
Eva Marie Saint
James Mason
Robinson's
Fine Cleaning Service
Pomeroy and Middleport
Firestone Nylon
Firestone
Speedway
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