Final Sunflower Minstrels Delight Pomeroy Audience
A small crowd greeted the last Sunflower Minstrels at Pomeroy Junior High auditorium. Emcee Claude Grimm guided performances featuring Lois Ann Chapman, Bob Morris, Marilyn Cleland, Gale Stumbo, Carole Owens, Irene Grueser, Helen Haggy, Margaret Haggy, Judy Jacobs, Myrna Maag, and young cast members in solo and chorus numbers with an opera of end men Bradford Maag and Frank Cheesebrew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Claude Grimm
Meigs- Mason
Bob Morris
Marilyn Cieland
Lois Ann Chapman
Cash Bahr
Lover
Gale Stumbo
Carole Owens
Irene Grueser
Old Virginny
Helen
Margaret Haggy
Evelyn Cleland
Jean Hayman
Judy Jacobs
Dale Wilson
Linda Buck
Roberta Wogan
Carol Cline
Morris
Dixie
Lew Sauer
Gal
Bradford Maag
Frank Cheesebrew
Myrna Maag
Barbara Jones
Pat Vaughan
Mandy
Dale Wison
Charles Lochary
Edwin Oberholzer
Leland Norman
Sunflower Minstrels
Marilyn Cleland
Helen Haggy
Lin
Twenty Men Enlist For Legion Drill Team in Middleport
Middleport American Legion Post 128 plans a uniformed drill team with two enlistments. Robert Schmoll coaches with assistants Dale Durst and Joe Young Jr. The post eyes summer uniforms, aims for 200 member quota, and participates in Boys State at Camp Perry June 10 to 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Feeney-Bennett Post 128
American Legion
Don Roach
Robert Schmoll
Dale Durst
Joe Young
Roach
Henry Ciatworthy
Camp Perry
Joe Young Jr
Bay State
Youth Groups To Hold Winter Rally In Pomeroy
Athens Presbytery Your Fellowship groups plan a Sunday rally at Federated Church Pomeroy. Registration at 2 45 p m with programs to 7 pm. Idla Sue Terrelli leads ID cards and schedules. Carolyn Sisson Rita Scholl April Shasteen arrange dinner. Donna Strain presides. Junior and senior high youth invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Athens
Carolyn Sisson
Rita Scholl
April Shasteen
Roger Hines
Gene Mitch
Donna Strain
Dale H. Ratliff
Officers installed for 1955 by Women Association
Middleport Society elects officers for 1955 under Mrs Low ell Probasc o. New roles include president Mrs Dwight Wallace and treasurer Mrs W H Juhling. Theme Christ Is the Way. A double kitchen sink was approved. Hostesses served dessert and coffee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Lowell Probasco
Women’s Association of
First Presbyterian Church
Dwight Wallace
Paul Haptonstall
James Sullivan
W. H. Juhling
George Anderson, Jr
Harold Sauer
National Presbyterian
Outlook
Mary Oichblinger
Margaret Williams Creile circle named by Woman's Society
The Afternoon Circle of the Woman's Society of Christian Service at Heath Methodist renamed this year in memory of the late Mrs. Williams. The meeting was led by vice president Mrs. Hattie Smith with devotional duties by Mrs. E R Tompkins. Other honored circles include Ada Bing Vannie Towns end Mrs Mary E Cook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Woman's Society of Christian Service
Margaret Williams Creile
Williams
Heath Methodist
Hattie Smith
Ada Bing
Vannie Townsend
Mary E. Cook
E. R. Tompkins
Mary
Kellogg
Birthday Dinner Honors 75th for Mr Ebersbach in Middleport
A Sunday birthday dinner for Adam Ebersbach aged 75 drew many Middleport residents and relatives from nearby towns. Attendees included Marguerite Durst and her daughter Bernice Ann Durst, Frank and unnamed wife with children Ann and Benny, plus multiple Ebersbach daughters and their families. Guests from Parkersburg and Pomeroy attended, including George Powell and family, George Hobstetter Jr. and family, Ida Burns and others, Eldon Gaul and Gayann, and Richard Gaul. The host and her daughters served the turkey dinner and birthday cake. Mr. Ebersbach is a retired member of the Parkersburg Rig & Reel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Adam Ebersbach
Mulberry Ave
Pormeroy
Marguerite Durst
Martin Restaurant
Bernice Ann Durst
Frank Wilson
Ann
Benny
Brownell Ave
Ebershach
George Powell
Barbara
Bill
Parkersburg
George Hobstetter, Jr
Pamela
Betty Jean
Ida Burns
Nancy
Pat
Pomeroy
Eldon Gaul
Gayann
Chester
Richard Gaul
Rock Springs
Ebersbach
Mr. Ebersbach
Parkersburg Rig & Reel
Junior Women's Club Gifts Shower at Locust 51 Home
The Junior Women's Club met at Miss Jean Clark’s Locust 51 home to present layette gifts for Mrs. Robert Morris in a bathinettes display. Mrs. Robert Tewksbury assisted as hostess and a dessert course followed. The next meeting is set for February 10 at Miss Sara Daune Hartley’s residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Jean Clark
Robert Morris
Robert Tewksbury
Sara Daune Hartey
Weekend Visit Among Kincaid Family In Clifton News
Miss Dahlia Pauley of Columbus will spend the weekend with her sister Mrs. John Kincaid. She will see her nephew Major John Kincaid and the Kincaid family visiting in Clifton. Funeral attendees for Mrs. Rose Brumley include Mrs. Lula Russell and Mr. and Mrs. Horton Brown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dahlia Pauley
Columbus
John Kincaid
Major John Kincaid
Martha Hudson
Wilson
Bradford
Jack Bechtle
Darrell
Gallipolis
Faneuil Hall Restoration Funded by Lottery Proceeds
Boston's Faneuil Hall was rebuilt after a devastating fire using money raised by a city lottery. The reconstruction preserves the historic marketplace while financing new construction and restoration work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Faneuil Hall
Boston
Gorby elected president of County Association of School Employees
Carl Gorby county school attendance officer was elected president of the County Association of School Employes at Salisbury Consolidated Grade School. O Patterson the county superintendent. Ross as vice president. Mrs. Wilma Sargent, secretary. Eldon Weeks, treasurer. Steve Lewis Ohio Association of Public School Employes spoke on state activities. A plan to hold about three meetings annually and to draft laws and a constitution was announced. A miniature schoolhouse centered the speaker’s table.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Ohio Association of Public School Employes
Karl Kants
County Board of Education
Ated
George Meinhart
Askeo
General Assembly
Plana
Houses of worship gather in Rutland area listings
Local church notices list service times and pastors for numerous denominations including Nazarene, Free Methodist, Church of God, Church of Christ, United Brethren, Christian Science, Grace Episcopal, Methodist and others in Rutland and surrounding communities. Services cover Sunday school, morning worship, evening worship, midweek prayer meetings, youth activities, and special events led by pastors such as N H Jenks M C Larimore John Wyatt Weber Thoma and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rulland Nazarene
L Walis
N.Y
Harry Bates
Lauren Cliff
Hysell Run
Church of God
N. H. Jenks
Silver Run
Methodist
Robert E. Linter
Rutland
Syracuse
Church of Christ
Donald Seevers
Christian Endeavor
Rutland Mt. Zion
H. E. Harris
Harrisonville
Peniel
United Methodist
J. Leone Kunze
Athens Methodist Church
Christian Science
Grace Episcopal
John R. Heiskell
Letart Falls
Emma Belle F. Sopher
Id Grove
East Letart
Alfred Methodist
PR. M. Grove
Lev Ady
Arthur D. Leach
DAV
Butternut Ave
Dale Boyd
Burdell Black
Levons
Jesus
Danville Pilgrim Moliness
W. V. Gilkerson
National Youth Week observance planned by local churches
Middleport churches coordinate a union youth meeting at the Church of Christ on Sunday afternoon February 6 to begin National Youth Week. Activities include worship services, Bible study, scripture readings, and youth fellowship events across multiple denominations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of Rist
Church of Christ
Fred Gardner
First Presbyterian i
Pe Church
Fred Lewis
Westminster Youth Fellowship
Wyf
Pomeroy
Rally of Athens
Federated Church
Heath Methodist
Louie A Rangerter
Voice of Ohio Protestantiam
P.m
Eile
Pam First Baptist
F Hoyt
Philip Cline
National Youth Fellowship
Marshall College
Huntington
Mount Moriah Baptist
Borden
New Bulletin Board
the Missionary Society
Church of Christ In Christian Union
Sayre
Orship
Church of the Nazarene
Bert Styers
Youn
Salvation Army
Glenna Rummell
Salvation
Junior Legion
Twain
Meigs General Hospital Notes Names and Addresses
A list of patients and associated addresses and names appears from Meigs General Hospital notes. Included are Ola Smith and Jean Shinkie among others across Pomeroy Reedaville Middleport W Va Portland and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meigs General Hospital
Ola Smith
Pomeroy
Am Calloway
Jean Shinkie
Reedaville
Clara Niggemayer
Chester
Robert Romine
Middleport
A. B. Woodrum
W. Va
Terry Wolfe
Portland
Wg Sutton
Pritchard
W.a
Burns Barker Rites To Be Held Sunday
Funeral services for Burns Barker aged 62, who died at Memorial Hospital Lima on Thursday, will be held Sunday at 1 30 p m at Rawlings Coats funeral home. Interment follows at Middleport Hill Cemetery with Rev Louis A Bangerter of Heath Methodist Church officiating. Friends may call at the funeral home. Barker was a former Middleport resident and a member of Heath Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Burns Barker
Memorial Hospital
Lima
Rawlings-Coats
Middleport Hill Cemetery
Louis A. Bangerter
Heath Methodist Church
Barker
Heath Church
Christmas Island Named by Captain Cook After Discovery
Christmas Island, the largest Pacific atoll, lies south of Hawaii. Capt. James Cook discovered it on Christmas Eve 1777, giving the atoll its distinctive name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atoll
Pacific
Christmas Island
Hawaii
James Cook
Mothers Polio Drive Totals Reported Across Six Communities
A preliminary Pomeroy Meige County report shows Beta Sigma Phi Sorority Mothers Polio drive gathering 1740.06 with six communities partially reporting and outlying areas still to come. Totals by community include Pomeroy 579.58, Middleport 176.44, Rutland 176.44, Beedeville 46, Enterprise 15, Laurel 134. A full report will follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Meige County
Cormunitie
Mothers Tech
Beta Sigma Phi
Middleport
Sars AR Rutland
Beedeville
Laurel Chiff
Clarence C. Johnson Ex-Resident Dead at 69
Word reached here of the death of Clarence C. Johnson, 69, a former Meigs County resident. He was killed when struck by an automobile while walking on a sidewalk in Charleston, where he lived. Survivors include two Charleston brothers A V Johnson and A R Johnson, plus nieces and nephews. The body, to be brought here, will lie in Trevey funeral home and be taken to Cheater M E Church for funeral services Saturday at 1 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Clarence C. Johnson
Meigs County
Johnson
Aidewalk
Charleston
A. V. Johnson
A. R. Johnson
W. Va
Thomas
Edna Edwards
Syracuse
Counsin
Mr. Johnson
West Shade
Trevey Funeral
Cheater M. FE
Rh. M Grove
Grid Plans Discussed by Middleport Athletic Association
Middleport Athletic Association members met at Middleport High School to plan field improvement and summer conditioning for football, with monthly meetings announced. John Vroman presided and the group voted to buy nine trophies, three for each sport football baseball and baseball, to be awarded by coaches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Middleport Athletic Association
John Vroman
Middleport High School
Land Transfers in Weigs County Feature Many Property Changes
Transfers show multiple deeds in Salisbury and surrounding townships including 1 acre to Harrison Buckner and Aud Hager, 5 acres to Bernie Napier, several lot transfers in Pomeroy, and large tracts in Saiern and Bedford townships. Names include Hag er Hager Dillon Childs Hobstetter O'Brien Hill Hess and Hoeflich with parcels ranging from single lots to 169.46 acres.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison Buckner
BR. C. Hager
Aud Hager
Salisbury Township
Everett Michael
Mabel Michael
Bernie Napier
Ota Napier
Hobart Dillon
Fern Dillion
C. C. Cuckner
Pomeroy
Fern Dillon
C. C. Duckler
Pormerey
Charles Childs
George Chuas
Martina Nude
Wits
Middleport
George
Hobstetter, Jr
Zeida Maxine Hotetetter
James B. O'Brien
Roberta O Brien
Wayne Warner
Lao Hill
Helen Hill
James J. Har
Herbert Justice
Oakey Justice
Saiern Township
Freda F. Deeter
Marion C. Eddy
Violet Eddy
Olive T . Omer Hess
Dorothy M. Hess
Bedford Township
George Hoeflich
Agnes V. Hoeflich
Irene Darst
Ward Hayman
Donna Hayman
Daniel Arthur
Norman Jean Ha
Letart Tip
Improvement Shown By Crash Victim
Middleport reports H. H. Smoky Burke improving after a serious automobile crash. Co workers from American Bridge Co visited him in a Parkersburg hospital and said his condition, though critical, is stabilizing as he responds to treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
H. H
Smoky) Burke
The
American Bridge Co
Parkersburg
Pomeroy Society Advances 1968 Achievement Day Plans
The Pomeroy Society, led by Mrs. Kathryn Crow, coordinates the Achievement Day program and a Grange hall meeting on February 22 with Mrs. Clifford Laitheit presiding. A noon dinner honors local members and attendees hear updates on school equipment and safety films as state funding supports new gear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waston
Kathryn Crow
Crow
State Department of Education
Pomeroy Plans Frances Willard Tea at Federated Church
The Women’s Christian Tea Union met Tuesday evening at First Hapital Arch. WF Baxter presided while Lucretia Genheimer reported on a film in Pomeroy schools. Mrs Stephenson led devotionals and speakers discussed Delegating Responsibility and Practical Christian Citizenship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Frances Willard
Federated Church
Women's Christian Tea Union
Hapital Arch
Mee
WF. Baxter
Lucretia Genheimer
Mra J. Stephenson
Mica
Mra
Joseph Cook
Wonder Club opens year with host Maye Gibson honored
Mrs Maye Gibson chaired the Wonder Club’s first meeting of the year assisted by Mrs Mabel Pauley. Birthday gifts went to the hostess and Mrs Elizabeth Haning, with a gift sent to Mrs Lote Cain who is hospitalized after a recent accident. Refreshments included ice cream coffee and candy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meye Gibson
Pearl Cross
Ets
Arthur Gitaon
Gene Crow
Joyceline Waggoner
Winter Feeding of Birds Highlighted by Rose Garden Club
January Rose Garden Club meeting at Mrs Rube Caldwell home featured Elizabeth Lyone discussing winter bird feeding. Phyllis Shields won first prize in the contest, Mabel Richardson second. traveling prize to Ethel Arbaugh, door prize to Lyndall Lyons. February 16 meeting at Mrs Massa r son’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Elizabeth Lyone
Rose Garden Club
Rube
Caldwell
Phyllis Shiwide
Siating
Bird
Phyllis Shields
Mabel Richardson
Ethel Arbaugh
Lyndall Lyons
Progress Report on New School Lunchroom
A progress report from Pomeroy notes the new school lunchroom was discussed during a Tuesday meeting of the school board and staff. The report covers construction status, budget considerations, and upcoming milestones for completion.
Advances to Corporal Middleport
Harold Ed ward Hager, stationed in Alaska since last April, has been advanced in rank to corporal, relatives report. He will remain in Alaska for another year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Harold Edward Hager
Alaska
Pomeroy Past Matrona Club meeting hosted by Thomas Young
Mrs Thomas Young hosted the Past Matrona Club of Porne Chapter Order of Eastern Star Tuesday at her W Main home. EJ Treacy, president, led the meeting which collected a March of Dimes contribution. Prizes were awarded to Mrs L Schoenlieb, Mrs Helen Nease, and Mrs Edison Hobetetter. During social hour refreshments were served.
Bridge Club Honors High Score At Pomeroy Event
On Wednesday evening Mrs. Albert Coates hosted the Pomeroy Mra Howard Krewe gathering where Albert Coates announced the high score award. Mrs. Robert Jacote claimed the traveling prize as guests enjoyed refreshments served by the hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Mra Howard Krewe
Albert Coates
Robert Jacote
Mothers March for Polio Hits Cold Village Streets
Firemen gathered at the engine room at village hall at 7 PM ready to answer a fire call but the siren signaled the start of the Mothers March for Polio. Despite freezing weather the group went house to house to collect donations and awareness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Village Hall
Birth Announced for Bolin Family in Middleport
Mr and Mrs William Red Bolin announce the birth of a son, Michael Arthur, January 24 at the Mason Clinic. They also have a daughter Jan et age 3. Grandparents are Dylvan D Michael of Minersville and William Tad Bolin of Middleport. Great grandparents are Charlie Williamson of Middleport and John Bolin of Columbus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
William
Red) Bolin
N. First Ave
Michael Arthur
Mason Clinic
Bolin
Janet
Dylvan D. Michael
Minersville
Tad) Bolin
Charlies Williamson
John Bolin
Columbus
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da Buck
Carole Cline
Shirley Roush
Helen Cline
Marty Thorn
Lucy Saelens
Grimm
Charles Winston
Ernest Fraser
Pau Oe
Kenneth McEihinn
Lillian Steiff
Ohio
Federal Reserve System
Federal Deposit Insurance Corp
Legion
Charles Byer
Legion and Auxiliary
Henry Clatworthy
Legionnaires
First Baptist Church
Middleport Society
Karl Owen
Dorothy Lavely
Mary Ohlinger
Everett Bachner
Allen Appliance
Mill St
Gorby
Pomeroy Church News
Federated
Dale H Ratliff
Perview
Middleport Church News
Adam Partlow
Leo Crew
Jean Shinkle
Heracles Rose
William Estep
Alma Kitchen
Kenneth Taylor
Lona Gold
C.C. Johnson
Weigs County
Pomeroy Society
Pomeroy Mane
Mere William Morgan
Clifford Leifhett
Budt
Grange Hall
Arthur Hoyt
Lewis Graeser
Edgar Abbott
Kathy
Scott Folmer
Jeff
T. A. Downie
John Mendhey
Clifford Laitheit
Artie Abbott
Henry Wella
Mra Morgan
Heawten
Danual Tea
Massar
Liberty
Middleport Ohto Theatre
Proudly
Voice of the Theatre
Theutle
Marte
Oftlaw Post
Macleonald
Carey Doane
Ireland
Dene Clark
Belinda Lee
Laurice
Sienday
Woor
Kamwy Kaye Mal Lettering
Mickey Spillane
Preston Foster
Peggy
Aatle
Bridge Club
tEoDy
Philco
Admiral
Middleport, Ohio
All Pictures
MEIGS
Teentle Mall
Dohany Weisemualter
Judy Waleh
Ornel Wilde
Yvonne DeCarlo
Sun Mon
Vieta Vision
Dean Martin
Derry Lewis
Temple
Nevada
Badman
Whip Wilson
Pussy Knight
Fort OS Age
Cameron Dane
Ininemascope
Trary Cooper
Richard Widmark
Cadillac
Karr & van Zandt
Motor Sales
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