Rutland Grade School Names Third Honor Roll Recipients
Rutland Grade School announced the third six week honor roll. Students earning at least a B or higher in all subjects include first group Hilda Painter Barbara Weber Jimmy Vanamyl Larkin Ernest Smith Bonnie Grate Sabra Canaday Eva Barrett Betty Sue Clark Linda Furst Alberta Little Mary Alice Pierce Kathy Sheppert Harold White. Second group list names Joetta Erlewine Roger Allen Slack Saundra Dean Chery Long David Peterson Michael Nicholson Mary Carou sel Larry Fetty Linda Low Stewart Jane Lucas Jean Tillis Minnie Barrett Barbara Carter Raymond Rathburn Charlotte Rupe. Third group Martha Hawkins Tommy King Julia Lucas George Pierce Linda Parker Donald Smith Rosalee Whitington Larry Fourth group Calvin Biddle Cheryl Bolin Connie Haley La Haynes Stephen King Alan Miller Jack Peterson Connie Rice Rodney Riggs Agnes Sigman Everett Smith Roberta Smith Richard Williams Sheryl Wolfe. Fifth group Joe Chapman Charles Stoffman Michael O Dell Vivian Sixth group Nancy Delaney Carla Miller Jane Parsons June Tillis. Tenth group Maxine Clench Marvin Cremeans Roy Crouser Jimmy George Larry Hoffman Margaret Kitchen David Martin Charles Sigman Margaret Smith Eighth group Lawrence Brogan Marjorie Priddy Pauline Gibson Bob German Larry Morris William Romine Ann Schoppert Irene Searles Patty Young Fred Stewart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmy George
Larry Hoffman
Margaret Kitchen
David Martin
Charles Sigman
Margaret Smith
Lawrence Brogan
Marjorie Priddy
Pauline Gibson
Bob German
Larry Morris
William Romine
Ann Schoppert
Irene Searles
Parents Announce Daughter's Wedding
A wedding announcement from Middleport chronicled the engagement and forthcoming marriage of a local couple, noting the bride’s senior year and a ceremony held in a Columbus area setting. Attendants and family members were listed, alongside sketches of the reception and nearby social events.
Rutland High School Honor Roll Named in Three-Week Period
Rutland High School announced that students were named to the honor roll at the close of the third six week grading period. The list includes pupils from the Pohemyssn museuts group, reflecting steady academic effort across the campus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pohemyssn Museuts
Rutland High School
Middleport community notes and club meetings update
Local Middleport social calendar highlights a sorority drive led by Freddie Houdashelt and several students named on a Beta Sigma Seniors committee. The Middleport Literary Club plans a Wednesday meeting, the Amateur Gardeners Club convenes, and various residents visit relatives in Athens Columbus and surrounding towns.
Anniversary Noted At Midateport Church Of Christ
The 73rd anniversary of Christian Endeavor Work is observed this year with National Christian Endeavor Week starting at Midateport Church of Christ. Mrs George Chris saver led the opening exercise and members joined the morning worship. evening service featured special music. Next Sunday a townwide youth fellowship meeting at Church of Christ Y is planned for 4 30 PM.
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Anddleport
Christian Endeavor
Midateport Church Christ
George Chriis Saver
Church of Christ
Mid winter institute held by Portsmouth Youth Fellowship
The mid winter institute of the Portsmouth District Youth Fellowship of the Methodist Church was held at Trinity Methodist Church in Portsmouth over the weekend. The Rev. Richard Teller of Wheelersburg was dean. attendees from the United Methodist Church in Pomeroy included Keith Reuter, Bob Hill, Carolyn Sisson, David Kunze, Judy Hoyt and others.
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Pomeroy
Portsmouth
The
Methodist Church
Trinity Methodist Church
Richard Teller
Wheelersburg
United Methodist Church
Keith Reuter
Bob Hill
Carolyn Sisson
David Kunze
Judy Hoyt
Alfred and Middleport Extension Class Notes
Alfred event notes list 27 attendees with 45 Sunday School attendance. Names include Millar Swartz, Juanita Swartz, Ernest Taylor, Dinsmore Broyles, Folirod family, Swartz family visiting relatives in Columbus, and local council attendees. Ohio University Extension Class meets at Pomeroy Junior High School with MYF party and an instructor Miss Isabelle Windland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millar
Swartz
William Randolph
Oyer
Juanita Swartz
Ernest Taylor
Terman Taylor
Charles. D. Woode
Dinsmore Broyles
Elmwood
Raymond Follrod
Carleton Folirod
Pomeroy
Billy Folirod
Athens
Robert Robinson
Columbus
Dayton
Hobart Swarts
Harold Swartz
Williamstown
W. Va
Gerald Swartz
Hazel Stout
Helen Wooden
Home Council
Geneva Nolan
Syracuse
Sarah Caldwell
Clara
Fod
Alfred Middleport
Ohio Uni- Home
Folirod-Robinson
Pomeroy Juni High Schoo
MYF
Lass
Eugene
Martional
Isabelle Garet Windland
Work
Millfield Christian School Board Special Meeting Scheduled
The Millfield Christian School Board called a special meeting for Tuesday at 6 30 PM. All board members are urged to attend. The meeting will adjourn in June after the Trimble session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Millfield
Trimble
Choir To Guest At Trimble Church Service
The choir from Aillfield Christian church will be guest choir at Trimble Church of Christ on Wednesday night at 7 30. The U S Coast Guard has operated 2 Nantucket Shoals light ship for 102 years. Methodist Men meet weekend guests of Mr and Mrs W S Carr and the Carr family at Heath Methodist Church with Mrs Charles Carr and children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Blaettnar
John William Blaetinar
Elizabeth Cleven
Kennelworth
Ohio Methodist Conference
Miss Faith Ellen Kunze
Chauncey
Aillfield
U. S. Coast Guard
Nantucket Shoals
Middleport
Jewell Carr
Sirs
W. S. Carr
Heath Methodist Church
Charles Carr
Robert Hurley
Prep
Athens
Helen Woode
Few of French Who Sailed to U S Settled on Land Given by Congress
By C H Barris, the article recounts the French settlers of Gallipolis who came in 1790s to Scioto County Ohio. It highlights John Gervais, William Duduit, Jean Bertrand, Antoine Vincent, A C Vincent, Peter Chabot, Francis Valddin and others. It notes scant success in securing the 25 000 acre French Grant granted by Congress in 1795 and recalls notable tales of bravery, enterprise, misfortune, and family histories among the colonists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
Congress
C.H. Barris
United States
Havre
Gallipolis
Scioto County
Ohio
John Gervais
Ohio River
Sarrsburg
Aaron Burr
Gervais
France
William
Guillaume) Duduit
Gallia Polis
Gallia
Duduit
Jean Bertrand
A.C. Vincent
Grant
Marietta
Louis Philippe
Duke of Orleans
America
Vincent
New Orleans
Belpre
Peter Chabot
Philadelphia
M. Chabot
Chabot
Francis Valddin
Paris
Gallipoolis
Valdoin
Massouria
Meigs County Land Transfers Show Multiple Property Deals
In Meigs County records, transfers include Fred and Evelyn Goeglein to Edmund and Kost(e) Butrimas in Salisbury Township, Margaret Carleton to William Jarry Carleton and Frances L. Carleton, and Joseph Grueser to Josephine Russell for parcels in Rutland Township. Additional transfers involve Roy and Eva Davidson, Homer Cole, and state easement in Orange Township, plus Leitheit family and Meinhart trustee actions. Also notes on historical maps and geographic details about river mouths are included.
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Romeroy
Fred
Freddie Lorn Moore
Della Mae Moore
Salisbury Township
Homer A. Cole
Oneila Cole
State of
Ohio
Orange Township
George T. Adkins Leitheit
John 3. Leitheit
John James Leitheit
Pomeroy
George A. Meinhart
Mouth
Velma W. Feiger
Coronelli
Clyde
Millhone
Autie
Hone
Perry A. Riggs
Gladys Rio Grande
Riggs
Lot
Racine
Gulf of Mexico
Gulf of California
World Day of Prayer Theme Set for Friday Services
World Day of Prayer will be observed Friday February 17 under United Church Women of the National Council of Churches of Christ sponsorship. In Meigs County services are planned in Pomeroy Middleport Syracuse and Tuppers Plains with the Pomeroy gathering at First Baptist Church at 8 00 pm speaker Mrs Waldo Bartels. The event unites Christians in prayer across 134 countries marking the first Friday in Lent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Church Women
National Council of Churches of Christ
Meigs County
Pomeroy
Middleport
Syracuse
Tuppers Plains
Thomas Young
First Baptist Church
Waldo Bartels
Chauncey Personal News From Florida Visit
Mr and Mrs Pencilli Geraldine and Gabriella returned from a Florida visit guesting with Mr and Mrs Jess Skivers in Tampa and Mr and Mrs Vernon Bricker in Lakeland. Don went by plane while the women drove. Nearby visits include Mr and Mrs Guy Brookins at Baker Road and Mrs Adda Tippitt and Olive Brookins with several Lancaster and Columbus friends.
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Pencilli
Geraldine
Gabriella
Florida
Jess Skivers
Tampa
Vernon Bricker
Lakeland
Don
Pencil
Guy Brookins
Alvin Shaffer
Harold Brown
Baker Road
Neil Tippitt
Davis
Columbus
Adda Tippitt
Olive Brookins
Helen Howard
Burg Johnson
Lancaster and
Luther Cruickshank
Cruikshank
Frances Smith
Wonderland
George Smith
Dewitt Walker
Scharor Jimmie Courtney
Leslie Cruikshank
Youths Hold Church Rites at First Baptist Church
Middle Port observed Christian Youth Week and a Christian Life service at First Baptist with speakers Jean Smart a BYF committee member and senior at Denison University and Margaret Hoyt state BYF chair and Marietta College junior. James Van Cooney presided and offered the prayer with scripture by Marcella Taylor and benediction by Lars Smith. The youth choir directed by Edward Ullehen and organ by Mrs Briarury accompanied the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middle Port
First Baptist Church
Jean Smart
BYF Committee
Denison University
Margaret Hoyt
State Byf
Marietta
Colle
James van Cooney
Youths Plan For Meeting In Middleport
Middleport Christian Youth Council completed their tied meets Christ on Sunday at 4 30 p m when they met with adviser Reverend Bachtel. All youths of the town are invited to attend this meeting and an Ohio University student from Lebanon will be the last speaker. James Van Coon J president was in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Middleport Christian Youth
Minstrel Members Hold Rehearsal and Elect Officers
The Big Bend Minstrel Association members met for final polio benefit rehearsal at Pomeroy Junior High School auditorium. Officers were elected led by Mrs Robert Crow as president with Grover Salser Sr Raine as vice president William Childs as secretary and Roy Reuter as treasurer. Over 1700 attendees previously, the group plans two future shows with no admission charge and free will offerings to the polio fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hughes
Middleport
E. J. S Hughes
Jolly Bunch Sewing Club
P. L. Miteh
A Will" Reynolds
Noah Haskins
PL. Miteh
Polio Fund
Pomeroy
Pomeroy Junior High School
Big Bend Minstrel
Big Bend Minstrel Associaton
Big Bend
Robert Crow
Letart Falls
Grover Salser Sr
Ra‘ine
William Childs
Racine
Firemen Raise Cash for Polio Drive in Pomeroy
The Pomeroy Volunteer Fire Department and Pomeroy Emergency Squad raised funds for polio over four Saturdays aiming for 1000 dollars. Members worked through each Saturday, collecting from residents on E Main St and at a nearby business, but fell just short of the goal before a final collection pushed the total toward 1000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
E. Main St
Poomn
Mayor appoints two to Middleport Recreation Commission
Mayor C C Fisher announces the appointment of Lionel Boggs and Robert Fisher to the Middleport Recreation Commission, replacing Joe Young Jr and Robert Coats. Other members include Bruce Loyd as chairman, Paul Davis, and Forrest Bachtel, with Fisher linked to Middlemet Mio and school organizations connected through his uncle. The Middleport Department Store and Fisher are associated with the H R Firestone Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
C. C. Fisher
Middleport Recreation Commission
Lional Boggs
Robert Fisher
Joe Young, Jr
Robert Coats
Bruce Loyd
Paul Davis
Forrest Bachtel
Commis
Fisher
Middlemet Mio
H&r Firestone
Roast Beef Dinner Held for Firemen at Hall
About 60 people gathered Sunday afternoon at 2 30 pm at the Firemen's Hall for a roast beef dinner hosted by an anonymous friend who supplied all materials. Cooks were B F Parma lee Jack Bechtel and Donald Mills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. F. Parmalee
Jack Bechtel
Donald Mills
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Saeed
Tiak
Geughtar Darlton
Arthur
Sousores
120 Quivey
Tony
Maesel
York Central Railroad
Colum
Guivey
Quivey
Copia
Rimpall Pace
Ars. W
Leo Quivey
Lala Mae Ashley
Baewses Coreen
Wwe Bir
Rss
Merard
Pastor
Syracese
Dames Carpenter
Ee Ren, Spencer and
Linda
Dor
Grace Episcopal Church
W. P. Lochary
High St
Gretta Price
A. R. Knight
Homer Rice
William Criner
Orville Brown
Amos Leonard
Vomeroy
Pomeroy Social Notes
Rutland
Middleport Srothers
Freddie Houdashelt
Aking
Bor
C.K. Karr, Jr
K. D. Ame
Pary
Roger Morgan
Beta Sig
Jean Edwards
Jimmy Ma Phi
Wolds
Garnet Mullins
Paul A Nelson
Sandra
Middleport Literary Club
Ben Philson
Aiddleport
Amateur Gardeners Club
Middleport Society
Dennis Gallagher
Charleston
C. Gallagher
J. K. Smith
Akron
Cincinnati
Covington
Louisville
John Smith
Richard Whitehouse
George Foss
William’ Foss
P. L. Mitch
Randall Manley
Randy Sue
Cecil Grogan
Dianna Haycock
C. H. Wise
Ruth’ Wise
Taylor Label
David Yost
Portland
Frank Grogan
Groan
Dillon Cross
Ra ‘Cine
Perry Mitch
Norman Foss
Point Pleasant
George “Munns
Mabel
Dora
Thy
Violet Munns
Nutley
Rush
N. J
Yachtel
Harry
Parkers
Ding
Harold FE
Munns
Adrienne Mills
Son
Annice Oblinger
Marme Onlinger
Il Cpl
Leonard ¢ Ddowsky
Harold Munns
Arlington
Wilbur Parsons
Russell Dunbar
Richard Vaughn
Billy Mr
BE. T.” Bauer
Jackson
C. R. ‘Sarr
Bauers
Daught
Polly Anne
Dianne. Reichman
al Hulton
New York
C.D. Reichman
Joe Miss Jean. Lama
Alfred
Ield Christian Board
Gallipolis City Park
Atlas Tires
K&m
Sohio Service
Manning Klues
Mike Mullen
Spring Hill
Liberty
Ofton
Rod Cameron
Peggie Castle
Noah Berry, Jr
Michael Chapin
Pomeroy Bend
Meigs
Temple
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