Mothers' March Raises Over Seven Hundred In Pomeroy Area
The annual mothers march for polio in Pomeroy and Middleport collected 706.17 dollars, with additional receipts from Racine Letart Dorcas and Minersville bringing last night’s total to 811.02. Co chairs Miss Carol Bachtel and Miss Lucy Amsbury of Beta Sigma Phi reported, noting further communities may report later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Pomeroy
Carol Bachtel
Lucy Amsbury
Beta Sigma Phi
Racine
Letart
Dorcas
Minersville
Alfred Elberfeld
Edison Hobstetter
Theodore Reed, Jr
Tracy Whaley
Three New Members Initiated Into Feeney Bennett Post 128
Middleport Feeney Bennett Post 128 of the American Legion initiated three new members at a Wednesday meeting. The initiates were Rev. War veteran Hulburt Nelson Archer and Arthur Stobart. Commander Paul Haptonstall led the ceremony with Paul Grindley assisting. Korean War veterans attended in uniform. A film Tour of the Unexplored was shown by Henry Clatworthy. A chili supper for 35 members preceded the business session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Feeney -Bennett Post 128
American Legion
Post
Warren Hulburt
Nelson Archer
Arthur Stobart
Paul Haptonstall
Paul Grindley
William Swisher
Ronald Hand
Grindley
Henry Clatworthy
Franklin Triplett
Bill Ratliff
Students Will Hold Service at Middleport First Baptist
Members of the senior high Baptist Youth Fellowship participate in the 10 30 Sunday morning worship at Middleport First Baptist Church. James Hood reads scripture and Diana Stumbo offers the morning prayer. Reverend Warren M Hulbert delivers the sermon Life Service Sunday highlights youth activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Senior High Baptist Youth Fellowship
Valentine Hats Production Plan By Sewing Club
Valentine hats will be produced by Sew-Rite Sewing Club members and sold at the next meeting as a money making project. Mrs. Donald Collins presided as prizes for games went to Mrs. Collins, Mrs. Elza Gilmore Jr, and Mrs. Don Mullen. Door prize went to Mrs. James Butler and birthday gifts to Mrs. Calvin Simpson and Mrs. Collins. Refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy — Valentine
Sew-Rite Sewing Club
Donald Collins
Collins
Elza Gilmore, Jr
Don Mullen
James Butler
Calvin Simpson
Meigs County Auditor Attends Tax Meeting in Athens
Meigs County auditor Gordon Caldwell attended a personal taxes meeting on Wednesday at the Ohio University Center in Athens. Speakers included George Simpson of the State Taxation personal tax division and Columbus tax commissioners Stanley J. Bowers and Andrew Hubler.
Ann Rupe Heads Village Heart Drive in Pomeroy
Ann Rupe was named to head the Heart Fund Drive by Xi Gamma Mu Sorority of Beta Sigma Phi at the DAV Home in Pomeroy. Nellie Brown led the meeting which planned the county drive with Phyllis Mullen as Meigs County Chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Ann Rupe
Xi Gamma Mu
Beta Sigma Phi Sorority
DAV
Nellie Brown
Phyllis Mullen
Meigs County
Freddie Houdashelt
Mary Elizabeth Anderson
Pearl Walker
Talent Show At Alfred Grange Hall Features Local Act
A talent show and taffy pull drew children and adults Thursday at the Alfred Grange hall. Organizers included Mr and Mrs Clair Follrod Miss Rachel Hawk Miss Christine Guthrie and Miss Audrey Spencer. Proceeds support the state youth Grange project a boys village in Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Alfred Grange Hall
Clair Follrod
Rachel Hawk
Christine Guthrie
Audrey Spencer
Alfred Area
Charles Carr
Ralph Mantle
Maxine Barringer
Youth Grange Project
Ohio
Dinner Plans For Church Youth By Pomeroy Baptist
Plans for a dinner to be served to the church youth were made by the One Won One Class of the Pomeroy First Baptist Church. The meeting at Mrs. Howard Stewart's home with co-hostess Mrs. Elmer Wickham featured a devotional by Mrs. Albert Smith and a letter from a Korean girl adopted by the class.
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Baptist Church
Pomeroy
Pomeroy First Baptist
Howard Stewart
Elmer Wickham
J. H. Stephenson
Albert Smith
Meigs County Republicans file for two commissioner seats
Pomeroy Meigs County filing day saw Harry W. Craig Mid dleport and Avery Nelson Hem lock Grove join Avery Nelson and Julian Hill Letart already in the race for two Meigs County commissioner nominations. Evelyn Locke also filed for clerk of courts as filing closes Feb. 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Meigs County Commission
Board of Elections
Harry W. Craig
Board of Commissioners
Middleport
Avery Nelson
Hemlock Grove
Julian Hill
Letart
Evelyn Locke
Meigs County
Youth Sunday Observed at Pomeroy First Baptist
Youth Sunday will be marked at the Pomeroy First Baptist Church with Chinese students from Rio Grande College. They will lead a 9:30 a.m. devotional and a 6 p.m. youth fellowship followed by a 7 p.m. supper. Visitors include George Chan John Chan and Clark Chaing of Hong Kong. Junior and senior high groups will present music and the students will run Chinese games in the early evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Pomeroy First Baptist Church
Rio Grande College
George Chan
John Chan
Clark Chaing
Hongkong
Vinton County Land Transfers
Land transfer list shows Asa Nash and Mabel Nash selling Za leski lots to Marion and Dorothy Woodard. J H Waldron transfers 40 acres to Arthur and Effie Combs in Richland Two. L A and Flora Wrightsel sell a McArthur lot to Charles and Margaret Wrightsel. Clarence Barnett and Pauline Barnett sell 12% acres in Richland Two to Earl and Bonnie Nichols. Melvin and Elaine Patterson acquire 254 acres in Richland Two. W H Ogier sells Hamden lots to Everett and Vera Webb. Vernon Canny and others sell 125 acres in Knox Township to Ralph and Jene Brewer.
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Asa
Mabel Nash
Marion
Dorothy Woodard
Zaleski
J. H. Waldron
Arthur
Effie Combs
Richland
L. A
Flora Wrightsel
Charles
Margaret Wrightsel
McArthur
Clarence
Pauline Barnett
Earl
Bonnie Nichols
Melvin
Elaine Patterson
W. H. Ogier
Everett
Vera Webb
Hamden
Vernon
Surprised In Act Gas Thief Intercepted At Plant
Logan Charles Voris reported an attempted gasoline siphoning near the Sun Glow Industries plant between 7 and 8 p m Tuesday. Police Chief Roy Kelch says the thief was likely caught in the act as Voris found a gasoline can with a hose leading to his car fuel tank and the suspect retreated under cover of darkness.
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Logan
Charles Voris
Third St
Sun Glow Industries
Sun Glow
Roy Kelch
Voris
Gene Harris Named to Direct Fellowship at Heath Church
Gene Harris was chosen president of the Men's Fellowship of Heath Methodist Church at a Tuesday meeting. Also elected were William Everson as vice president Charles McElhinney as treasurer and David Konkright as secretary.
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Middleport
Gene Harris
The
Heath Methodist Church
William Everson
Charles McElhinney
David Konkright
Pomeroy
Portland Methodist Church
Juanita Sayre
Church Meeting Listed Middleport
The commission on education of Heath Methodist Church will meet at 7 30 p m Sunday at the church. Rev Raymon Konkright, pastor, announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Commission On Education of
Heath Methodist Church
Raymon Konkright
Father is Dead in Middleport Death of A. J. Young
Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Young of Middleport were summoned to New Castle Pennsylvania by the death of his father A. J. Young.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
C. R. Young
New Castle
A. J. Young
Youth Rally Planned at Racine Methodist Church
A Racine Methodist Parish youth rally is scheduled for 7 30 Saturday evening at the Racine Methodist Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Racine Methodist Parish
Racine Methodist Church
Wildwood Garden Club Approves Charitable Contributions
The Wildwood Garden Club met at Mrs. Vernon Nease home with co host Mrs. Denver Holter and approved contributions to the March of Dimes, the Victor Ries Foundation, and Johnny Appleseed planting. Members discussed spring project at Gilmore Cemetery and heard gardening tips from Mrs. Yeanger and Mrs. Nease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
March of Dimes
Victor Ries Foundation
Johnny Appleseed
Wildwood Garden Club
Vernon Nease
Denver Holter
Homer Holter
Gilmore Cemetery
Middleport Gas Rate To Rise March
Higher natural gas costs from suppliers will raise the Middleport gas rate on March 1 at the Ohio Fuel Gas Co. The increase adds one half cent per thousand cubic feet, on top of a previously reported three and a half cent rise for Dec 1, 1959, delayed to March 1 by agreement between the company and the Middleport council to resolve timing issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Ohio Fuel Gas Co
Middleport Council
Rutland High Band Plans Annual Winter Concert
Rutland High School band directed by Roger Roush will give a 3 p m Sunday concert in the high school auditorium on February 7. Soloist Betty Janey will perform Forty Fathoms on bass, with selections including Peter Pan Overture Carnival of Roses Overture Tweedlee Dee marches and more. A highlight will be Kentucky 1800 based on 19th century Kentucky folk tunes.
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Rutland
Rutland High School
Roger Roush
Betty Janey
Tweedlee Dee
Kentucky
Two Cars Collide On E Front St
Leo W. Potts, 57, of 16 Walker St Athens, driving a 1955 Chevrolet, was in a minor collision Monday at 1 25 p m at the first alley east of Culver St on E Front St. His right rear fender was damaged. Dennis Dale Martin of Murray City drove a 1949 Studebaker with no damage reported. No charges were filed.
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Logan
Leo W. Potts
Walker St
Athens
Culver St
Front St
Dennis Dale Martin
Murray City
Studebaker
Akron student fined for improper crossing on Route 33
Driver Logan Perth K Killinger Jr of Akron arrested by the Ohio State Patrol at 2:30 p.m. Thursday on Route 33 for crossing the yellow line while passing. An Ohio University student pleaded guilty in county court before Judge Vaughn Collins and was fined 10 dollars plus costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
Perth K. Killinger, Jr
Akron
Ohio State Patrol
Vaughn Collins
Ohio University
Guest Speaker Named for Middleport Mission Tea
Mrs. Ralph Zandel, religious education teacher in Meigs County schools, will speak at the annual tea of the B. H. Sanborn Missionary Society of the Middleport First Baptist Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Ralph Zandel
Meigs County
B. H. Sanborn Missionary Society
Middleport First
Pomeroy Shakespeare Club Names Nominating Group
Mrs. Phil William son Mrs. Charles Lytle and Mrs. Ben Neutzling were named to the nominating committee Wednesday at the Pomeroy Shakespeare Club meeting held at Mrs. Eugene Brown's home. Mrs. William B. Downie presided as the meeting opened with the women's creed and New Year's resolutions read in roll call. A communication from Mrs. E. H. Allison Oak Hill chairwoman of religion discussed music and religious portions of meetings. It was agreed to purchase a devotional book from the federation. Mrs. T. A. Hennessy led the program on Health and Safety Trends with health articles and group discussions after each item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Phil Williamson
Charles Lytle
Ben Neutzling
Pomeroy Shakespeare Club
Eugene Brown
William B. Downie
E. H. Allison
Oak Hill
Federation
T. A. Hennessy
Middleport First Baptist Church Officers Meet
Church officers and teachers plan a meeting at 7 30 p m Tuesday at the home of Mrs Charles Bennett in Middleport. The session will cover church school matters and upcoming activities with attendance by officers and teachers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Fellowship Meet Set Middleport
Senior Youth Fellowship officers and chairmen plan a 7 30 p m meeting Monday at the home of Miss Evelyn Gibbons in Middleport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Evelyn Gibbons
Pomeroy Personal Notes Highlight Local Visitors and Hospital Updates
Mrs. Howard Bolin returns home from Meigs General Hospital after an 11 day confinement for a coronary attack. Robert Arnold is expected to remain in Holzer Hospital for eight more weeks following a mine tipple accident. University of Kentucky student Junior Hawthorne visits friends and relatives here. David Boney and James Baker, Marietta College students, stay with their parents. Ohio University students Ted Begle, Bob Roberts, Glenn and Howard Cecil, Tom Brown, Jerry Fields, Bill Sterrett and Eddie Boney spend several days at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Bolin
Athens Road
Meigs General Hospital
Robert Arnold
Holzer Hospital
Junior Hawthorne
University of Kentucky
David Boney
James Baker
Marietta College
H. EF. Boney
Paul Baker
Ohio University
Ted Beegle
Bob Roberts
Glenn and
Howard Cecil
Tom Brown
Jerry Fields
Bill Sterrett
Eddie Boney
Emergency squad rushes to Middleport heart attack call
EMERGENCY MIDDLEPORT The Middleport emergency squad responded at 3 05 a m Thursday to the home of Mrs Maida Russell suffering possible heart attack. She was taken to Meigs General Hospital by squad members.
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Middleport
Maida Russell
Moose Lodge Activities Set at Pomeroy
Pomeroy Moose Lodge announced a series of events. Friday at 9 p.m. a dance at Moose Hall with the George Hall Combo benefits the March of Dimes Fund Drive. Saturday 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. features the Four Stars Orchestra. Sunday initiation at 1:30 p.m. with the Jackson degree team, speaker Leo Casey, pictures of Moose Haven and Moose Heart, supper at 5 p.m. and a members’ family program.
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Pomeroy
Pomeroy Moose Lodge
George Hall
Moose Hall
Four Stars
Jackson
Pomeroy Woman Held On Two Liquor Charges
Mary Alice Samuels, 26, was arrested by Chief Jed C Webster on charges of possession of untaxed intoxicating liquor and illegal possession of intoxicants for sale. Police seized beer, wine, gin and whisky from her four room home after a month of surveillance. Bond set at $500 on each charge with an Ohio Liquor Control officer assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
W. Main Sr
Jed C. Webster
Webster
Mary Alice Samuels
Ohio Department of Liquor Control
Pomerby City Hall
West Virginia
Ohio
Eastern High Names 57 To Honor Roll
Fifty seven students at Eastern High School earned places on the honor roll after the third six weeks grading period. Principal O C Bibbee announced the list, with seniors, juniors, sophomores, and freshmen named for achieving a grade of B or higher in all subjects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marilyn Bissell
Shirley Barr
Judy Bentz
Ray Coleman
Judy Chaffee
Paul Brown
Leatha Bibbee
Teresa Andrew
Mary Goebel
Jack Kelley
Shirley Myers
Mary Smalley
Lila Bahr
Kay Bahr
Eva Gilland
Nina Abbott
Donna Bahr
Marie Davis
Marsha Evans
Christine Faber
Betty Cowdery
Geraldine Durst
Mary Jane Casadellar
Judy Fi
Middleport Personal Notices From Local Briefs
Mrs William Slater was in Gallipolis Thursday for an examination at Holzer Hospital. Mrs James Clatworthy is confined to her home with a virus infection. Mrs Herbert Gilkey and Miss Shirley Gilkey are both confined to their home with a virus infection. Mr and Mrs Walter Major of near Columbus were recent guests of Mr and Mrs Herbert Chambers. Mr and Mrs Major stopped here en route to Florida to visit his sister Mrs Dorothy Yount.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Slater
Gallipolis
Holzer Hospital
James Clatworthy
Herbert Gilkey
Shirley Gilkey
Walter Major
Columbus
Herbert Chambers
Major
Florida
Dorothy Yount
Plan for Conference at Heath Methodist Church
Members of the nominating committee met Wednesday evening at Heath Methodist Church to sketch a slate of officers for the April quarterly conference. The committee includes Lee McComas Frieda Faehnle Nellie Zer kle and Rev. Raymon Konk right pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Heath Methodist Church
Lee McComas
Frieda Faehnle
Nellie Zerkle
Raymon Konkright
Circle group adopts Valentine project at Heath Church
The WSCS Afternoon Circle met at Heath Methodist Church to adopt a Valentine Day memory project for shut ins. Mrs. David Entsminger presided as organ prelude opened the meeting. devotional on Saint Luke by Mrs. B N East followed by a lesson from A Portrait of Christ. Refreshments during social hour were provided by several members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Women's Society of Christian Service
Heath Methodist Church
David Entsminger
Emerson Jones
Saint Luke
B. N. East
Theft Charge Denied and Fraud Charges Dropped in Meigs Court
Wayne Gillian Pomeroy pleaded not guilty to theft charges in Meigs County Court before Judge Emmet E Peoples and was released on a $300 bond. Fraud charges filed by Sam Perry against Hollis B Smith were dismissed after a settlement was reached.
Women’s Class Contributes To Dime Drive
The Loyal Women’s Class of the Middleport Church of Christ donated to the March of Dimes at a Thursday church meeting led by President Mrs William Reynolds. They also voted to support the school lunch program for a needy child and held a devotional with prayers, readings, and a meditation led by Mrs Reynolds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
March of Dimes
Middleport Church of Christ
William Reynolds
Fred I. Gardner
Robert Reibel
God
Reynolds
Oscar Roush
Ernest Lallance
J. C. Chapman
Leo Childs
Reibel
Mother’s 80th Birthday Event in Athens Honors Mrs Carpenter
Mrs Dale Dutton hosted a luncheon at the Ohio University Center in Athens to celebrate the 80th birthday of her mother Mrs A H Carpenter. Guests from Akron included Mr and Mrs R D Evans, Evans being Mrs Carpenter’s brother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Dale Dutton
Ohio University Center
Athens
A. H. Carpenter
R. D. Evans
Akron
Evans
Carpenter
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Mothers’ March
Pomeroy Area
F. Tompkins
Aaron Kelton
E. F. Maag
M. D
Paul Smart
Essie Russell
Paul Davis
Grace Hysell
Homer Cook
Louis Sauer
Eugene M. Harris
C. M. Hennesey
Pomeroy Legion
Valentine
Club
Alfred Grange
Nancy Chapin
Norman Forney
Nancy
Cornelius Chapin
Edith Clarke
North Brunswick
N. J
Dorothy Moore
Cora Jones Thadies
Morris Michaels
Craig
Nelson Commission
Vinton County
Algiers
Algeria
Garden Club
Committee For Action
Alfred Yeanger
U. S. Nease
David Nease
Henry Thompson
Karl Grueser
Arthur Nease
Rebecca
E. Front St
Member
Federal Reserve System
Federal Deposit Insurance Corp
Pomeroy Personals
Moose
Eastern High Names
Sale
B. H. Sanborn
WSCS
Harry Chesher
East
R. C. Lansbury
Forrest Bachtel
Haven Theatre
New Haven, W. VA
Harry Lauter
Jack Nicholson
Carolyn Mitchell
Oregon Passage
John Ericson
Lola Albright
Carton
Liberty
Middleport, Ohio
Scott Brady
Elaine Edwards
Cole Younger Gunfighter
Frank Lovejoy
Abby Dalton
Captain Kidd
Farmer's Bank
the Farmer's Bank
Pomeroy, Ohio
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
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