Construction Worker Answers Call of God to Pastoral Ministry
Middleport area resident Robert Hurley a former carpenter foreman at OVEC on Kgger Creek turns to full-time ministry. He led Heath Methodist Church activities here and in New Martinsville, was licensed as a lay speaker, plans college study at Marshall College, and begins duties as pastor for five Henderson area churches February 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
OVEC
Kgger Creek
Heath Methodist Church
Robert Hurley
Heath Church
Hurley
Portsmouth
New Martinsville
W. Va
Henderson
Judith
Warren
Donald
Bruce
Point Pleasant
Marshall College
Bradbury PTA Set to Meet in Middleport
Middleport residents note Bradbury Parent-Teacher Association will convene Wednesday at 7 30 p.m. with Mrs Nathan Biggs as president. Local family movements include Clifford Brent Manley born at Holzer Hospital and five week Florida sojourn of Herman Bailey and wife with daughter Doris and son Douglas Harrison linking to Mary Jean Bailey Harrison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Bradbury
Parent-Teacher Association
Nathan Biggs
Clifford Manley
Clifford Brent
Holzer Hospital
Herman Bailey
Florida
Harold Harrison
Harrison
Ft. Myers
Heath Methodist Class Postponed One Week
Class No 12 of Heath Methodist Church has been postponed one week. Mrs C M Hennesy will host the session, Jan 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Heath Methodist Church
C. M. Hennesy
Weekend Guests Across State Line
Mr and Mrs John Cunning ham of Buffalo West Virginia were guests Sunday of Mrs Leo Searls and L D Hartinger. Mr and Mrs Robert Turner of Bucyrus spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Joe Turner. Deb orah and Michael accompanied them on their return to Bucyrus after spending weeks with their grandparents. Mrs J E Hull of Washington DC is the guest of her parents Mr and Mrs T H Davis North Third Ave. She will be joined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Cunningham
Buffalo
W. Va
Leo Searls
L. D. Hartinger
Robert Turner
Bucyrus
Joe Turner
Deborah
Michael
J. E. Hull
Washington, D. C
T. H. Davis
North Third Ave
WSCS Makes Gauzes For Cancer Society
Meigs County Chapter of the American Cancer Society received 24 dozen eight by eight inch gauzes delivered by Mrs. Everett Hayes of the Portland-Great Bend WSCS. Cutting and sewing were done at Mrs. Hayes home by Great Bend WSCS members including Mrs. Yost Furbee Sayre Patterson Shahan Sayre and Furbee. Members voted at a November meeting led by Mrs. Paul Sayre to produce the gauze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Meigs County
American Cancer Society
Everett Hayes
Portland
Guild
Paul Sayre
Chief on Vacation in Gallia County Bulldozing Work
Chief of Police Russell Bailey is on vacation and engaged in bulldozing operations in Gallia County for Hobart Dillon. During Bailey's absence Everett Bostic handles day duties and Herbert Gilkey covers the night shift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Russell Bailey
Gallia County
Hobart Dillon
Bailey
Everett Bostic
Herbert Gilkey
CYSTEX Ad Claims Quick Relief For Urinary Irritations
An advertisement touts CYSTEX as quick help for bladder and kidney irritations causing nighttime urination pain and frequent urge. It promises safety for all ages, advocates a money back guarantee, and urges readers to try the product for rapid improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biacuer
Sheriff Announces Four-Deputy Staff Under New Sheriff
Sheriff Robert Hartenbach says his force totals four deputies including chief deputy Howard Frank 27 formerly mayor of Racine. Since taking office January 7, D. W. Morris of Columbia Township Alfred Lyons of Racine and Richard Jones of Pomeroy have been appointed as chief deputies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Robert Hartenbach
Hartenbach
Howard Frank
Racine
D. W. Morris
Columbia Township
Alfred Lyons
Richard Jones
Stella Beegle Funeral Set
Stella Beegle 63 of Racine died Sunday afternoon at home. She was wife of Guy Beegle and mother of Richard Akron Robert Portland and Thomas at home with three grandchildren Mary Lou Bruce and Billy Beegle. Funeral Wednesday 2 p.m. at Dorcas United Brethren Church Letart Cemetery burial under Ewing's. Friends may call at Ewing's until noon then at church.
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Pomeroy
Racine
Stella Beegle
Eastern Star Chapter
Racine American Legion Auxiliary
Dorcas E.U.B. Church
Guy Beegle
Richard
Akron
Robert
Portland
Thomas
Mary Lou
Bruce
Billy Beegle
Dorcas United Brethren Church
Letart Cemetery
Ewing
Ewing's
Tractor Club Emphasizes Operator’s Manual Safety
The Meigs Equipment Co hosts the first 4 H Vo Ag Tractor Maintenance meeting with advisers Harold Smith and Aldo Jeffers urging study of the manual valued at 10 dollars per page. Demonstrations show tipping risks from axle hitching and belt dangers, with safety shields and open doors stressed. A second meeting is set for Saturday from 7 30 to 9 p m inviting all interested to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manuel
Vo-Ag
Meigs Equipment Co
Harold Smith
Aldo Jeffers
Cheerleaders Plan March of Dimes Drive at Pomeroy Racine Game
Pomeroy Teens led by Linda Moore organize a blanket drive for the March of Dimes at the Pomeroy Racine game Tuesday night. Coach H E Boney says Miss Moore and cheerleaders Sue Struble Linda Basnett Charlotte Murray Thelma Davis and Lila Sue Terrell will canvass spectators at halftime. The polio film Remember Me will be shown at the Salisbury PTA meeting Tuesday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Pomeroy Teens
Linda Moore
Pomeroy Racine
H. E. Boney
Meigs County Polio Foundation
Boney
Miss Moore
Sue Struble
Linda Basnett
Charlotte Murray
Thelma Davis
Lila Sue Terrell
Salisbury
PTA
Presbyterians To Meet In Weekday Church Gathering
First Presbyterian Church group No 2 will meet Monday at 7 30 p.m. at the church. Hostesses are Mrs Karl Owen Mrs Helen Lewis and Mrs James E Harley. Mrs Walter Waddell leads the devotional and Mrs Marcus Chambers presents the program material.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport—Group No. 2
First Presbyterian Church
Karl Owen
Helen Lewis
James E. Harley
Walter Waddell
Marcus Chambers
Church Work for 1957 Reviewed at Middleport Meeting
Middleport Church of Christ held its annual congregational meeting with reports from all departments. Fred J. Gardner outlined gains in membership, attendance, and giving, and issued a three point plan for 1957 including evangelism and a larger youth program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Church of Christ
Fred J. Gardner
R. C. Steffy
L. R. Wiley
Gardner
O. E. McKinley
Chester Erwin
Harold Lohse
Judy Butcher
Pomeroy Society Meeting and School Treats
POMEROY With Mrs James Will presiding, Enterprise EUB Church Willing Workers class meets at Mrs Roger Spencer’s Thursday at 7 30 p m Hostess Mrs Harley Brown. Miniature fans and toys win prizes for Mike Sprouse Eddie Baer Jim Hanson Opal Offutt Mary Sue Handley Marilyn Moore Refreshments served by Mrs Blakeslee Friday afternoon Jennifer’s second grade class taught by Mrs Beatrice Reinhart received treats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
James Will
Enterprise Eub Church
Roger Spencer
Harley Brown
Mike Sprouse
Eddie Baer
Jim Hanson
Opal Offutt
Mary Sue Handley
Marilyn Moore
Blakeslee
Jennifer
Beatrice Reinhart
Eight Birthday Party at Lincoln Heights Home
Saturday afternoon at Mr and Mrs Charles Blakeslees Lincoln Heights friends helped their daughter Jennifer age eight celebrate her birthday with a party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Charles Blakeslee
Lincoln Heights
Jennifer
Middleport Native Covers Inauguration
Middleport native Charles Lewis, AP correspondent in Charleston, covers the inauguration. A Middleport High School and Ohio University graduate, he previously worked for Brush-Moore in Canton and was AP sports writer in Charleston. He serves as a Charleston Press Club director, is married, and has three children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Associated Press
Charleston
Charles Lewis
Evelyn Lewis
S. Second Ave
Capitol
Lewis
Middleport High School
Ohio University
Brush- Moore
Canton
Press Club
Dragging Front Wheel Triggers Minor Crash in Pomeroy
A Cheshire youth dragging a right front wheel struck and sheared an utility pole on Story's Run Rd Sunday at 12 45 p m. Sheriff Hartenbach estimated 125 dollars damage to the west bound car driven by 18 year old Toney Allen Taylor two miles east of the Meigs Gallia county line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Cheshire
Story’s Run Rd
Robert Hartenbach
Toney Allen Taylor
Meigs. Gallia Counties
Meigs General Hospital Admits and Discharges
Meigs General Hospital records list admissions including James Curtis Minersville Kate Fick Pomeroy Morrison Qualls Rutland Mrs Eva Jarvis Cheshire Mrs Juanita Ratliff Middleport Route 1 Herman Bailey Middleport with discharges of Mrs Bertha Pownall Pomeroy Mrs Audrey McQuaid Dexter Ira Foster Pomeroy Mrs Wallie Ogden Carpenter Mrs Katherine Michaels Middleport Ernest Young Minersville Route 1.
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James Curtis
Minersville
Kate Fick
Pomeroy
Morrison Qualls
Rutland
Eva Jarvis
Cheshire
Juanita Ratliff
Middleport
Herman Bailey
Bertha Pownall
Audrey McQuaid
Dexter
Ira Foster
Wallie Ogden
Carpenter
Katherine Michaels
Ernest Young
Popcorn Drive Gains as Meigs County Polio Goal Looms
Meigs County volunteers led by Rolland Neutzling report $589.60 still needed to reach a $1000 goal for the Polio drive as donations rise by $88.40 last week. The second ward firemen collected $249.40, up from $161. A popcorn machine operated Saturday at Gloeckner's cafe from 9 am to 9 pm featured volunteers Moot Parker Gardner Mankin William Sheridan Hank Young and others with Roy Kasper supervising. Next week third ward plans popcorn distribution to aid the March of Dimes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Firemen’s Association
Rolland Neutzling
Meigs County
Second Ward
Gloeckner
Moot Parker
Gardner Mankin
William Sheridan
Harry Bolinger
Charles Werry
Jack Stivers
Hank Young
Max Folmer
Gilbert Freeman
Harry Watson
Roy Kasper
Third Ward
Panama Canal May Widen Gaillard Cut for Bigger Ships
Canal directors say Gaillard Cut may be widened to 500 feet across a 115 mile stretch to accommodate ships growing larger, per the annual report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panama
Panama Canal
Gaillard Cut
Chauncey Notes Birthday Gathering At Karns Home
Relatives and friends gathered last Tuesday at Mrs. Alva Karns Chauncey home to celebrate her birthday with ice cream cake and coffee. Attendees included Ervin Karns and son Ervin Jr Ben Tippie Robert Goodman Floyd Karns Jake Hawk and many others from Chauncey Athens Circle Hill Logan and nearby areas. Visitors also stopped by Joe Kertesz Dodds Curtis Curtis family and Omen family during weekend and Sunday dinner.
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Chauncey
Alva Karns
Ervin Karns
Ervin, Jr
Ben Tippie
Robert Goodman
Athens
Iona Goodman
Grace Carr
Viola Sanders
Albert Dodds
Phillip Curtis
Timmy
Anne
Chicago
Bruce
Johnny
Crooksville
A. L. Preston
Homer Omen
Billy
Three Saturday runs for Pomeroy Emergency Squad
Pomeroy Emergency Squad responded three times Saturday. Morrison Qualls, 48, Rutland, was hit on Route 124 and inured with head and arm lacerations, likely walked into a vehicle. no witnesses. Pauline Wolfe of Racine received X rays for a possible sprained ankle after a sidewalk fall. Gertrude Drake was taken to Holzer Hospital via Chase Funeral Home ambulance.
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Pomeroy
Meigs General Hospital
Morrison Qualls
Rutland
Robert Hartenbach
W. R. Davis
Qualls
Hartenbach
Davis
Pauline Wolfe
Racine
Gertrude Drake
Chase Funeral Home
Holzer Hospital
County Pupils To Be Tested
POMEROY The annual Senior Scholarship Test and two agriculture tests will be given at Racine High School this week. Seniors from county high schools will take the scholarship tests at Pomeroy High School Friday, Middleport not participating. Tests led by O O Patterson Charles Haymen Robert Gray and Charles Gibbs. Upper 40 percent of Racine High School class will take the State Agriculture Test Thursday. Patterson will supervise another agriculture test at Racine Saturday and attend SEOA Board meeting in Athens Tuesday as a board member.
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Pomeroy
Racine
Pomeroy High School
Middleport
O. O. Patterson
Charles Haymen
Robert Gray
Charles Gibbs
Racine High School
Patterson
Seoa Board
Athens
Termites Threaten Venice Foundations
Billions of termites menace Venice as they attack wooden piles supporting most buildings. They were first found in Oriago and have since crossed to the historic city areas, risking structural damage and prompting inspections.
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Venice
Oriago
Guernsey Breeders To Elect Officers
In Pomeroy Meigs County courtroom the SEC Guernsey Breeders Association will elect officers at a Wednesday meeting starting at 11 a.m. Secretary Wayne Roush of Racine announces a possible State Guernsey Association representative. The group will work on breed promotion and invite interested neighbors. a noon dinner is planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Meigs County Common Pleas
SEC
Guernsey Breeders Association
Wayne Roush
Racine
State Guernsey Association
Birth Announced in Leading Creek Family
Middleport couple Mr. and Mrs. Paul Thomas announce the birth of a daughter Laura on January 11. The Thomas family includes five other children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Paul Thomas
Leading Creek
Laura
Thomases
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Bradbury Pta
General Hull
Widdleport Personals
WSCS
Cancer Society
Ady
Kim
Kim Novak
Jeanne Eagels
Miss Eagels
Kansas City
Spring Hill
Tractor Club
Cheerleaders
Louis W. West
Hudson
Mass
William Bradford
Susie Neutzling
Homer Rice
John Allensworth
Rice
Thomas Bowen
George Childs
Loyal Sons and Daughters
Christian Endeavor
Nina Russell
Loyal Pals
William E. Slater
George Hudson
Edward French
Wilbur Theobald
Russell Wilson
Philathea Society
Robert McElhinny
Arthur Skinner
Ernest Lallance
O. L. Roush
Edgar Allensworth
Guy Reynolds
Cash Bahr
Leo Childs
Lois Cecil
Middleport School
Army Chemical Center
Edgewood
Army
Pomeroy Society
Sohio
Atlas Tires
K&m
Sohio Service
Manning Klues
Mike Mullen
Liberty
Theatre
Ohio
Robert Wagner
Jeff Hunter
Virginia Leith
Chauncey Society
Clarence Willis
Eddy
Elizabeth Willis
Joe Kertesz
Nelsonville
Guernsey
Pomeroy Bend Theatres
Temple
Technicolor
Tony Curtis
Colleen Miller
Arthur Kennedy
William Demarest
William Gargan
Bold and the Brave
Superscope
Pomeroy & Middleport
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