Grange Receives Two Appeals for Aid and Membership
Chester Grange met at the hall and accepted two membership applications and two appeals for aid. A Boys' Village contribution was voted. The program featured New Year themes with poems by Mrs. Kautz and Earl Dean, a piano solo by Jennifer Dean, and a New Year reading. The Grange anniversary will be observed February 11 with four candidates to receive degrees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester
Chester Grange
Dale Kautz
Arthur Orr
Kautz
Jennifer Dean
Esther Wright
Harry Holter
Earl Dean
Grange
Meigs Suit Dismissed and Oil Company Awarded
Bertha H. Martin had suit against Walter J. Meinhart and others dismissed for lack of prosecution. The Standard Oil Co. was awarded 48720.03 from The Onega Corp and others, with 10 days to pay. Real estate will be sold and proceeds divided among creditors per the entry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Bertha H. Martin
Walter J. Meinhart
Mrs Wildermuth Hosts Canasta Club Evening
Mrs Millard Wildermuth entertained her canasta club Tuesday evening. Prizes were won by Mrs Edna French, Mrs Robert Schmoll, Mrs Donald Mills, and Mrs Lionel Boggs. Mrs Wildermuth served a salad course.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Millard Wildermuth
Canasta Club
Edna French
Robert Schmoll
Donald Mills
Lionel Boggs
Wildermuth
Meigs Temple Hosts Dinner and Meeting in Middleport
In Middleport a pot luck dinner preceded a Meigs Temple Pythian Sisters meeting. Mrs. Ben Neutzling presented on new staff formats ahead of temple inspection. Reading included "Six White Horses" by Mrs. William Lowe and a poem "Kindness" by Mrs. Neutzling. Prizes went to several members. February hostesses named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Meigs Temple
Pythian Sisters
William Lowe
Neutzling
Paul Zirkle
Richard Owen
Ben Neutzling
Phil Meinhart
Richard Bailey
Cash Bahr
Martha Childs
Hospital Suit Appeal Filed Over Osteopath Discrimination
Judge Riecker ruled in Common Pleas Court that Meigs Memorial Hospital violated its lease by not hiring any of three osteopathic applicants. The court ordered the hospital surrendered to plaintiffs Meigs County Commissioners and the Meigs County Hospital Commission, with a notice of appeal filed in the District Court of Appeals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riecker
Meigs County Commissioners
Meigs County Hospital Commission
Five File Petitions For Committee Posts
Five filings for central committeemen shown by party balance with Republicans Bert Romine and C. P. Harris Sr and Democrats Homer C. Jones Wilma Rieber and Virginia V Blazewicz among those submitted to the county board of elections for voting precinct posts in Pomeroy and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Central
County Board of Elections
Bert Romine
East Bedford
C. P. Harris, Sr
Reedsville
Homer C. Jones
Middleport
Middleport Planning Commission Names Chairman and New Members
MIDDLEPORT William Childs was re elected chairman of the Middleport Planning Commission at the 1964 organizational meeting held at the village hall. Edison Baker was re elected secretary. Wayne Gibbons replaces Bernard Fultz as council appointee alongside Mayor Lee Smith Emmett Shuler and Childs. A public meeting will outline proposed zoning regulations before formal council action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
William Childs
Birth of Timothy Paul Siddall announced in Springfield
The Rev and Mrs George Siddall of Plattsburg announce the birth of a son Timothy Paul at a Springfield hospital on Tuesday. He joins siblings Tommy age five and Laura June age three. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Paul Smart of Middleport and Mr and Mrs George Siddall Sr of Hyannis Mass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
George Siddall
Plattsburg
Timothy Paul
Springfield
Tommy
Laura June
Paul Smart
Hyannis
Mass
Laura Jane
Mrs. Smart
WSCS Plans World Day of Prayer Observance
Ten members of the WSCS met at Eleano r Boyles home to finalize World Day of Prayer plans and discuss rag and jelly sales and weaving preparations. Florence Spencer led the program. Helen Woode reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
WSCS
Eleanor Boyles
Florence Spencer
Helen Woode
Spencer
Nina Robinson
Helen Findling
Columbus
Iva
Russell Findling
Harry Guthrie
Sugar Grove
Charles D. Woode
Clair Woode
Conni Sue
Pomeroy
J. B. Hayes
Clifford Hayes
Gregory
Middleport
Iris Carr
Sue Woode
Conni
Thomas White
Meigs Memorial Hospital
Meigs General Hospital Notes Admits and Discharges
Meigs General Hospital records show Ben Batey Herbert man Haddox and Grace Gloeckner discharges while Jackson and Shirley Lewis were admitted. The Pomeroy fire department responded to a brush fire at Five Points on Roy Proffitt property. a shanty burned per Fire Chief Henry Werry. Johnny Donohue welcomed as new Letart Pioneer Club member with projects demonstrations and refreshments. next meeting Feb 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Batey
Jackson
Herman Haddox
Middleport
Shirley Lewis
Pomeroy
Grace Gloeckner
Homer Jones
Roy Proffitt
Racine
Henry Werry
Letart
Johnny Donohue
Letart Pioneer Club
Local Notes From Pomeroy and Nearby
Pomeroy Motor Co. veteran Edmond Grueser heads to California with Irene Grueser joining him earlier. Ed’s trailer carrying family belongings was wrecked by a tractor-trailer near Whittier after a long solo drive. Their son John enters National Guard service, first in the Carolinas. Jerry Arnold earns a four year Marshall University scholarship for football. George Angeletti leaves for UCLA to attend a symposium on metallurgical powder with Brush-Beryllium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy Motor Co
Edmond Grueser
California
Irene
Whittier
National Guard
Carolinas
Pomeroy High School
Jerry Arnold
Edgar Arnold
Marshall University
Huntington
W. Va
Jerry
George Angeletti
Pauline Angeletti
Pomeroy
George
Ucla
Local Briefs and Notices Highlight Community Happenings
Rumors swirl in Meigs County over possible candidates ahead of the February 5 filing deadline. The Pomeroy post office will stop time designations on mail effective keb 1, with A M and P M stamps indicating postmark times. Local residents receive Kennedy death book titled The Torch Is Passed, with Mrs Emma Hayman a top booster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meigs County
Kennedy
Associated Press
the Messenger
Associated Papers
Emma Hayman
Zaleski Social Notes From McKibben Family
Dana Webb, 4, of Zaleski, suffered serious mouth injuries after a fall on a roller and was treated at Mount St. Mary Hospital where chicken pox was found en route home. Mrs. Elmer McKibben broke her wrist in a ice fall. The Plains resident Martin Webb visited. Marion West and Marilyn Hayes spent a weekend in Zaleski and Wellston. Berea College student Bob Pinney vacationed with his mother and sister Reba. Dayton visitors Oren Daft and James McKibben family members visited relatives. Mrs. Frank Harpold bought Safe Harkless property after moving from Albany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zaleski
Dana Webb
Joseph Webb
Mount St. Mary Hospital
Elmer McKibben
Martin
the Plains
Francis West
Wellston
Bob Pinney
Berea College
Mabel Pinney
Reba
Frank Lewis
David Lee
Dayton
Oren Daft
James McKibben
Clarence Daft
West Rushville
Orval Burns
Neil Atkinson
McArthur
Frank Harpold
Albany
Meigs Memorial Hospital Births and Notes
Mr and Mrs Randell Roush Letart West Virginia welcomed a daughter. Mrs Randall Roush Leart West Virginia Leona Hubbard Syracuse Charles Werry Virginia King Sophia Duffy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Randell Roush
Letart, W. Va
Randall Roush
Letart
W. Va
Leona Hubbard
Syracuse
Charles Werry
Virginia King
Sophia Duffy
Pomeroy East ern Star Past Matrons Meet at Home
Mrs J W Mc Murray hosted the Past Matrons of Pomeroy Chapter 186 OES at her home Tuesday night. President Nolan Swackhamer reported Christmas decorations made for the Children's Home. A report on visits to shut ins was given. Refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
J. W. McMurray
Order of Eastern Star
Nolan Swackhamer
Houdashelt Retires From Printing. Sells Shop to Vernon Weber
Middleport announces Harry Houdashelt will retire after nearly six decades in printing and has sold Quality Print Shop to Vernon Weber of Rutland. Weber intends to move operations to the Talbott Building on Mill Street after spring remodeling, while Quality Print will run from the French Building on N Second Ave until then. Weber, a former Navy veteran and longtime shop manager, also serves as Rutland village clerk and Northwestern Local School District bus driver, and plans to expand with offset equipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Harry Houdashelt
Vernon Weber
Rutland
Weber
Talbott
Mill St
N. Second Ave
Houdashelt
Jacob Williams
Pomeroy
Daily Tribune
Independent
Thomas Turnbull
Republican
Oliver Hartley
Charleston Gazette
Leader
The
Democrat
Middleport Printing Co
Everett Collins
Middleport Review
Middle
Rutland Village
Rutland Water Board
Rutland Methodist Church
August H
Mabel B. Weber
Chester
Margaret Belle Milhoan
Herdman’s
H. M. Cross
Florine Talbott
I. E. Miller
Talbott Wholesale
Big 3
Henry Swift
Quality Print
Elmer Young
Freddie Houdashelt
Bureau of Motor Vehicles
Riding Club Elects New Officers at Meigs County
Tom Reuter was elected president of the Meigs County Riding Club during a Tuesday night potluck at the Salisbury Two building. Dick Karr Jr is vice president and other officers include Mrs Don Betzing secretary Mrs William B Downie assistant secretary and Mrs Fred Leifheit treasurer. Summer show classes were discussed and the next meeting is set for February 28 with hostesses Mrs W A Morgan and Mrs Betzing. A film will be shown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Tom Reuter
Meigs County Riding Club
Salisbury Two
Dick Karr
Don Betzing
William B. Downie
Fred Leifheit
W. A. Morgan
Betzing
Meigs County Meetings Neighborhood clubs schedule on Monday
The Middleport Garden Club meets at 7 30 p m at Mrs James Arnold's home with assisting hostesses. Racine Chapter 134 EO S meets at 8 p m Monday. Officer practice canceled due to Feb 4 school of instruction but committees asked to be ready by then. Pomeroy High Band boosters plan ride to Fairport Harbor and meet 7 30 p m Tuesday at the senior high auditorium. Pomeroy Garden Club meets 2 p m Monday at Mrs J O Rodel, Theodorus Council D A R to install officers 7 30 p m Monday at IOOF Hall followed by a social hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport Garden Club
James Arnold
William Morris
Anna Howell
George Anderson
Racine
Order of Eastern Star
Middleport
Mary Lou Ihle
Pomeroy High School
Fairport Harbor
Pomeroy
Pomeroy Garden Club
J. O. Roedel
Theodorus Council, Daughters of America
IOOF
Dominican Republic Agricultural Powerhouse Expands Exports
The Dominican Republic maintains a diversified agricultural economy with over a million tons of sugar produced annually. It also grows cacao beans, coffee, rice, peanuts and tobacco while supporting a large cattle sector.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dominican Republic
Auxiliary To Sponsor Delegates For Buckeye Girls State
MiddleportHigh School junior girls will be sponsored as delegates and alternates by Feeney-Bennett Post 128 auxiliary American Legion. The group met to select qualified nominees, discussed fundraising for Poppy Day, and noted hospitalizations and sympathy acknowledgments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Middleport High School
Buckeye
Ladies Auxiliary
Feeney-Bennett Post 128
American Legion
Auxiliary
Americanism
National Foundation
March of Dimes
Don Rice
Meigs Memorial
Zella Cross
Gallipolis
Earl Neff
New York
Neff
Legion Post
Lyons
Chambers
McCumber
Rat
Bacon Couple Welcome Daughter Tara Dawn in Middleport
Mr. and Mrs. John C. Bacon Jr. of Middleport announce the birth of daughter Tara Dawn on Sunday at Meigs Memorial Hospital. Grandparents include William W. Chafin of Pomeroy and Judge John C. Bacon. Great grandparents are Mrs. Dick Justice of Delbarton and Arthur Smith of Monoville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
John C. Bacon, Jr
Tara Dawn
Meigs Memorial Hospital
William W. Chafin
Pomeroy
Dick Justice
Delbarton
W. Va
Arthur Smith
Monoville
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Meigs
Becky
Bg Cement Block Co
Myers
Ebersbach
Pomeroy, Ohio
Mrs. Wildermuth
Commission
By Helen Woode
Meigs General Hospital
Pioneers
Yucatan
Guatemala
Honduras
Joan Fontaine
Film Fame
Alfred Wright Jr
Sports Illustrated
Elkton, Md
Pomeroy Restrffice
Hagar K. Arnola
Aate
F. Harmon O’brien
Jim Bill Hobstetter
Mollie Hill
John Ridgeway
John Moore
Lelia Flint
E. Main
Mrs
Pomeroy's Quality Shoe Store
Elberfelds
Crow's
Steak House
Tom Boy
Bacons
John C. Bacon
Antiquity
Mary E. Bacon
Clara Bacon
Peebles
MTT
Tasseee Ter
MMT
Arog
Goeglein Ready-Mix CO
Ohio
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