Fire destroys home of famed hypnotist Galvani near Pomeroy
Fred Daniels 82 known as Galvani fire victim, his residence near Coolville burned Wednesday night. He had retired about 7 p m and refueled, woke to flames, tried buckets of water. Several dogs and cats perished. Daniels recently discharged from Meigs General Hospital and moved to a rest home near Pomeroy.
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Pomeroy
Fred Daniels
Coolville
Charles Russel
Daniels
Peta
Meigs General Hospital
Meigs County
Bend
Rites Sunday For W. Priode
Funeral services for William Priode 72 a milk dealer of Meigs County will be at Bethel Methodist Church Silver Run Sunday at 2 pm with burial at Gravel Hill Cemetery Cheshire. Rev Robert Linter of Rutland to officiate. survivors include wife Shirley and children Walter and Mrs Charles Swatzel. brother F H Priode. sisters Mrs Ida Kent and Mrs Lydia Fesler. Friends may call at Rawlings Coats Funeral Home until one hour before the service.
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Middleport
William Priode
Bethel Methodist Church
Silver Run
Gravel Hill Cemetery
Cheshire
Robert Linter
Rutland
Priode
Meigs County
Plum St
Pomeroy
Shirley Priode
Walter Priode
New Lexington
Charles Swatzel
F. H. Priode
Ida Kent
Columbus
Lydia Fesler
Oneonta
N. Y
John
Barbara Pfarr Priode
Rawlings-Coats
Pomeroy Church Notices Update
Area churches list weekly services across Pomeroy Rutland Danville Letart and surrounding towns with Bible studies Sunday schools and worship hours. Denominations include Church of God Nazarene Methodist Baptist Church of Christ and Lutheran with midweek prayer meetings youth programs and special services noted by pastors and lay leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nagarene
Church of God
N. Il Jenks
Astor
Bearwallow
Carlet Truman Dodson
Syracuse
Nasarene
M. C. Lar
Rutland
United Brethren
Weber Thoma
Herman
Christian
Nease
Edward Griffith
Poe
Donseesie
Forest Run
Wheen Hall
BTU
Rutland Firet
Geltonae
Ata
Silver Run
Robert FE. Linter
Rutland Thatch
W. R. Ellis
Danville Pilgrim Holinese
WW. V. Gilkerson
R. HH. DeMott
Syracuse Church of the Nazarene
M. C. Larimore
G. McKin
Letart Falls
Emma Belle F. Sopher
le Tart Falls
Apple Grove
East Letart
St. Paul's Lutheran
L. M. Mohrhoff
United Methodist
J. Leslie Kunze
India
John Wickline
Rio Grande
Church of Christ
Donald Seevers
Christian Endeavor
Minstrel Show Opens in Racine High School Auditorium
The Sunflower minstrel opened with about 250 in attendance at Racine High School. Director Bradford Maag combined veterans Robert Morris Maag Claudie Grimm and others into a strong unit. Remaining performances are planned for Middleport and Pomeroy with support from local communities.
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Middleport
Racine High School
Alent
Pomeroy
Rutland
Harrisonville
Bradford Maag
Robert Morris
Maag
Claudie Grimm
Racine
Middleport church news lists weekly services and speakers
Local churches including First Presbyterian First Church of Christ Baptist Heath and others publish weekly schedules. Programs feature church schools morning worship sermons Do What You Can Hold on to the Ball That I May Know Him Despise Ye the Church of God and guest speakers from Taiwan and Pomeroy with choir rehearsals youth fellowships and prayer meetings across several denominations in Middleport.
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First Presbyterian
Howard F. Ruppelt
Wong Shu Tuan
Taiwan
Formosa
Church of Christ
Fred Gardner
Church of God
CC. E. Sas
Firstresbyterian Church
First Baptist
Charlies F. Hoyt
Charles Bennett
B. H. Sanborn Missionary Society
Heath Methodist
Louis A. Bangerter
Church of the Nazarene
Robert Styers
Mt. Moriah Baptist
N. D. Borden
Presbyterian Westminster Fellowship
Church of Christ In Christian Union
Guy T. Sayre
Salvation Army
Glenna Rummell
Eloise Adams
Arthur and Mary Chandler
Syracuse Presbyterian
Howard E. Ruppelt
Sales Tax Receipts Increase in Meigs County Week
Retail sales tax receipts in Meigs County rose for the week ending Jan 8 compared with the same week last year. Total receipts were 3015.88 dollars, per weekly reports by Roger W. Tracy state treasurer.
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Pomeroy
Meigs County
Roger W. Tracy
Mayor Russell Drops GOP Candidacy Amid Re-Election Pressure
Rumors confirm Mayor Sidney T. Russell will not seek the Republican primary this spring due to the burdens of office. Former Middleport mayor Clyde Fisher plans a bid on the Republican ticket, while council incumbents weigh re election. Petitions must be filed by February to appear in May primaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Sidney T. Russell
Russell
Clyde Fisher
Fishers
Ford G. Hunker
Vill
Childhood and the Church discussed by Middleport group
Rev. Louis A. Bangerter of Heath Methodist spoke on the place of children in the church during a Middleport Society meeting of the Child Conservation League held at Mrs. Denver Pace’s home on Broadway. Proceeds from a white elephant sale supported the Park Recreation Committee fund approaching 100 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Louis A. Bangerter
Heath Methodist Church
Child Conservation League
Denver Pace
Broadway
Lewis Sauer, Jr
Kingdom of God
Theo Neutzling
Park Recreation Committee
Middleport High School
Sauers
Park Committee
Rice
J. J. Davis
Richard Chambers
Davis
LA. Commdn
Donald Lowery
Rey Mayer
Michael Hackett
Philathea Church Bake Sale Set for Mill Street Shop
Middleport reports the Philathea Women of the Church of Christ will host a bake sale at the Tri-Lustre Shop on Mill Street. Committee in charge includes Mr. Guy Reynolds Mrs. Ernest Lalance and Mrs. Robert McElhinny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Philathea Women
Church of Christ
Mill St
Guy Reynolds
Ernest Lallance
Robert McElhinny
Dinner of Me Temple Pythian Sisters Hosts Group
Middleport the staff and officers will gather for a regular meeting hosted by Mrs George Childs at her home Monday night.
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Middleport
Me Temple
Pythian Sisters
George Childs
Canasta Club Honors High Scores At Schmoll Home
Mrs. Robert Schmoll hosted the Tuesday Canasta Club on Pearl Street. Awards went to Mrs. Joe Young Jr and Charles Bradbury, Mrs. Kathryn Thompson, and Mrs. Lionel Boggs. Refreshments concluded the evening.
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Middleport
Robert Schmoll
Pearl St
Joe Young, Jr
Charles Bradbury
Kathryn Thompson
Lionel Boggs
Young choir members honor Mrs Farmer on 55th year
Middleport Church of Christ choir members held a social hour after rehearsal. Mrs David Farmer received a silver pitcher from the choir for her 55th year as a member and birthday. Other honors included birthdays for Mrs Edgar Allensworth and Janis Childs.
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Middleport
Church of Christ Choir
David Farmer
Edgar Allensworth
Janis Childs
Marlene Knapp
Ernestine Asbury
Tom Kelly
Keith Anderson
Dulcie Knapp
Marienes Knapp
Donna McCool
Helen Stobart
Romont East
Asbury
Carolynes
Arthur Skinner
Chester Erwin
O. E. McKinley
O. L. Roush
Allensworth
Alfred Roush
Rhodell Steffy
L. R. Wiley
Fred I. Gardner
Busy Bee Class Installs New President at First Baptist
Mrs. Raymond Luman became president of the Busy Bee Class as Mrs. Fielding Hawkins retired. Gifts were exchanged for outgoing and past presidents, new members welcomed, and a year’s program outlined under the motto God first others second self third. A coffee hour followed games and devotional opening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Raymond Luman
First Baptist Church
Fielding Hawkins
J. M. Archer
Hawkins
Beulah White
Fliorinel Talbott
Luman
Mary Phillips
Homer Hysell
J. E. Wilson
del Fife
Willis Anthony
Salvation Army Captain to Speak in Salem and Findlay
Capt Glenna Rummel of the Salvation Army will speak at the EUB Church in Salem Sunday morning and evening. She will also speak at a special assembly at the Edison School near Marion Monday and attend a Pastor's Convention session in Columbus before returning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenna Rummel
Salvation Army
Salem
Ohio
EUB
Findlay
Edison
Marion
Columbus
Willis Aleshire
Herbert Chambers
Margaret Williams
Dayton
Claremont E. Hoyt
Philippi
W. Va
Hoyt
David C. Miller
Cleveland
Miller
Mary Carolyn Miller
Larry Wiley
George Taylor
Jo Ann Wilson
Springfield
J. E. Wilson
Beech St
E. O Ball
Delaware
Williams Rites Thursday
Funeral services for Mrs. Margaret Williams were held Thursday at Rawlings-Coats funeral home. The 76 year old widow of Alfred Williams was active in Heath Methodist Church and helped with Rotary Club dinners. Rev. Louis A. Bangerter officiated. pallbearers included Herbert and Richard Chambers, Marcus Chambers, Robert Harris, Dan C. Hartinger, and W. W. Hayes. Present were Sidney Williams, Mrs. Williams, and Mrs. Dan C. Hartinger with Mr Hartinger of Letart Falls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Margaret Williams
Alfred
Alf) Williams
Rawlings-Coats
Sidney Williams
Williams
Dan C. Hartinger
Mr. Hartinger
Letart Falls
Two Vehicles Damaged In E Second St Crash
Franklin police reported minor damages in a two-vehicle crash on FE Second St. involving a truck driven by T. W. Bengel of Pomeroy and a parked car owned by Clarence L. Roy at the telephone office. Roy’s door was left open.
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Pomeroy
Second St. Franklin
Hudson
T. W. Bengel
Clarence L. Roy
Pomeroy Pastry Co Iceing Cake Raises Dimes for Polio Drive
POMEROY. A novel March of Dimes fundraiser by the Pomeroy Pastry Co uses a large slab cake being iced with dimes by patrons. Mrs. Aaron Kelton says the cake is over half iced and will hold about $50 in ten cent pieces when finished.
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Pomeroy
Pomeroy Pastry Co
Aaron Kelton
Mrs Kathryn Mulford Buried Saturday
Funeral services for Mrs Kathryn Mulford 49 who died Wednesday will be held Saturday at 2 PM at Silver Run Baptist Church. Interment follows at Cheshire Gravel Hill Cemetery with ministers Earl Cremeans and Noel Herman officiating. Friends may call at Shirley R Mulford's home on Lincoln Street.
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Middleport
Kathryn Mulford
Silver Run Baptist Church
Cheshire Gravel Hill
Earl Cremeans
Noel Herman
Shirley R. Mulford
Lincoln St
tuberculosis group to meet at Middleport City Hall
The Meigs County Tuberculosis and Health Association schedules its semi annual meeting for 7 30 p m Tuesday at Middleport City Hall. Executive secretary Mrs Wallace Bradford announced the event.
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Pomeroy
Meigs County Tuberculosis and Health Association
Middleport
Wallace Bradford
Marriage License for Romine and Engle in Rutland
Delbert Howard Romine aged 47 and Emma Louise Engle aged 20, both of Rutland, obtain a marriage license.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delbert Howard Romine
Emma Louise Engle
Rutland
Alimony Sought in Meigs County Case
Colleen Conerly files suit for alimony in Meigs County Common Pleas Court against Frank L. The action seeks financial support following the end of the marriage.
Racine Honor Roll Lists 52 Students for Third Six Weeks
Charles Hayman announces Racine High School students named to the honor roll after the third six weeks. List includes seniors Joe Cozart James Faircloth Ruth Ann Gaul Delores Kraeuter Lillian Powell Barbara Ward Morris Wolfe and 14 others, plus juniors sophomores and freshmen with multiple named individuals.
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Pomeroy
Racine High School
Charles Hayman
Suzanne Bush
Joe Cozart
Thomas Ebersbach
James Faircloth
Ruth Ann Gaul
Janice Harris
June Harris
Delores Kraeuter
Lillian Powell
Barbara Sayre
Anna Lou Shane
Rebecca Shockey
Barbara Ward
Don Wolfe
Morris Wolfe
Robert Beegle
Shirley Sam Booth
Ruth Ann Holter
Carole Johnson
Marilyn Roush
Carol Salser
Nancy Shuler
First Year Completes for Middleport Church Boards
Four church boards of First Presbyterian Middleport meet for a family dinner hosted by the deaconesses. Guests include Rev. Howard E. Ruppelt and seniors like Clinton Fisher and John Downing who announce gifts of 2000 dollars and 100 dollars from local families. The event features prayers, a program with song, a motion picture, and a penny collection for the deaconesses fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
First Presbyterian Church
Harold Sauer
Phyllis Joachim
Elizabeth Joachim
Sauer
Howard E. Ruppelt
J. . Grate
Ruppelt
Clinton Fisher
Jesus
Missionary Society Meeting at Racine Baptist Church
The Pomeroy Society of the Racine Baptist Church met at the home of Mrs. Howard Neigler with Mrs. Bertha Sayre assisting. Devotions led by president Mrs. T. T. Shelton. Frances Wilcoxen charged the program. A $19 March of Dimes gift was given and plans for a parcel post sale at the next meeting were discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John F. Baily
Russ Watson
Charlies Baer
Lewis Walker
Stella Watkins
Hanson Holter
U. S. Nease
Fred Nease
Mark Evans
Albert Baer
Everett Damewood
Pomeroy Church Hosts Fellowship Supper and Sing
A Pomeroy Church of Christ fellowship supper was held Tuesday evening with a 6:30 potluck. A quartet including Mrs. Elwood Bowers Mrs. Conrad Ohlinger Mrs. Melvin Smith and pastor Donald Seevers sang Love Lifted Me. Seevers led devotionals on The Mind of Christ. Shirley Bowers led recreation and kitchen committee members included Mrs. Harold Smith and Mrs. J. F. White.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Pomeroy Church of Christ
Elwood Bowers
Conrad Ohlinger
Melvin Smith
Donald Seevers
Seevers
Christ
Shirley Bowers
Harold Smith
J. FE. White
Sunday school workers conference at Racine Baptist Church
A Sunday school workers conference was held Monday evening at the parsonage of Racine Baptist Church. Howard Neigler presided as superintendent of the Sunday school. Plans for a leadership course were made, a film titled No Two Alike was shown, followed by a discussion. Attendees included Mr. Neigler Mrs. Bertha Sayre Mrs. Helen Lott Mrs. Harry Pickens Virginia Arnott Martin Wilcoxon and Rev T. T. Shelton.
Nease hosts Forest Run class gathering at home
Mr. and Mrs. David Nease entertained their Forest Run Methodist Church Sunday school class members at their home. Dancing and games provided the main activities and refreshments were served to a list of attendees including Mr. and Mrs. Knight, Mr. and Mrs. Evans, Mr. and Mrs. Warner, and several others.
Polio Drive Noted At Drew Webster Post Meeting
Mrs. George Beards hosted the Drew Webster Post 39 Auxiliary gathering in Middleport. With no president present, Mrs. Charles Sauer led the meeting which opened with prayer and flag pledge. a March of Dimes contribution was collected. February session set for Mrs. Ben Neutzling’s home. Refreshments served to a list of members.
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Charles Sauer
Lewis Stanley
Ben Neutzling
Dey Hysell
Harry Houdashelt
William F. Baxter
William Stewart
Forest Run WSCS Meeting at Amanda Baer’s Home
Miss Amanda Baer hosted Forest Run Woman's Society of Christian Service with Mrs. Robert Laudermilk assisting. Mrs. Mark Evans led a devotional on "Family at Prayer" and Mrs. Charles Baer spoke on teaching children to pray. Mrs. Fred Nease discussed "Meditation" during the session.
Winding Trail Garden Club aids March of Dimes effort
The Pomeroy group met at Mrs Edward Koehler’s home with Mrs Allard Pratt in charge. Members shared favorite roses, discussed roses, and contributed to the March of Dimes after a note from county chairman Mrs Aaron Kelton was read. Traveling prize went to Mrs Edward Kohler. Nettie Koehler led the program Too Busy To Live with games and prizes, followed by a dessert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
March of Dimes Fund
Winding Trail Garden Club
Edward Koehler
Butternut Ave
Nettie Koehler
Allard Pratt
Aaron Kelton
George Heines
Edward Kohler
Appointments Made In Meigs County Probate Court
Meigs County Probate Court records show four new appointments. Loring Gomer named administratrix of Timothy A. Gomer's estate. Helen R. Savage named administratrix of Carl D. Savage's estate. Lettie May Mills named administratrix of William M. Mills's estate. Nora Clark named executrix of Flord Clark's estate.
Also Mentioned on This Page
W. Priode
Athens
Nelsonville
Vals
Pomeroy Church News
Rutland Mt
Christian Berence
Harrisonville Presbyterian Church
Dale H. Ratliff
Grace — Church
Richard Ash
St. Peter's Church
Gallipolis
Allen Appliance
Crea
Middleport Church News
GOP
Poussell
Award Brannan
Brannan and Russell Body Works
Middleport Society
Misa Sylvia McMaster
C. H. Wise, Jr
A. RK. Pullen
Entertains
Canasta Club
Woodyne
David L. Diles
Mrs. L. D. Diles
Leing
Emma Lee Brewer
Marilyn Cleland
Robert Euler
David Hysell
Phyllis Shie
Elizabeth Johnson
Donna Jean Lewis
Norma Kay McKelvey
Joan Neville
Glenna Randolph
Wanda Roush
Dwain Sayre
Tommy Stobart
Janice Wolfe
Jacqueline Adama
Ee Cleland
George Doriphew
Thomas Fisher
Archie Hayman
Mary Kay Johnson
Linda Mallory
Annabel Rose
Jack le Carl Wolfe
Rolandolfe
Judson White
Herman Bailey
Harold Layre
Walter Owen
Joe Bailey
George Anderson, Jr
Russell Lyons
Raymond Sherman
W. H. Juhrling
L. J. Heiner
Lowell Probasco
Farie Erlewine
Lillian Stieff
Pomeroy Society
WSCS
William
Blankenship
Theatre
Proudly
Voice of the Theatre
Wayne Morris
Glenn Langan
Adele Jergens
Dean Martin
Jerry Lewis
Tom Conway
Joy Shelton
HAM
Inaak Walton
Chester
California
Europe
the Friendly Bank
Federal Reserve System
Federal Deposit Insurance, Corp
All Pictures
Meigs—Pomeroy
Wild Bill Eliott
Virginia Grey
Captain Kidd and
The
Anthony Dexter
Eva Gabor
SUN
Mon
Bing Crosby
Danny Kaye
Temple
Blackbeard
Robert Newton
Linda Darnell
Plushover
Fred MacMurray
Kim Novak
Demetrius and the Gladiators
Victor Mature
Susan Hayward
Karr & van Zandt
Cadillac
Oldsmobile
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