Fifth Degree Conferred For 27 Pomona Grange Members
POMEROY Meigs County Pomona Grange conferred the fifth degree on 27 candidates, one of the largest groups in recent years, at Columbia School. The event precedes the July 22 State Grange meeting in Marietta and the national convention in Cleveland. A rose drill team was formed for Marietta, with 16 members including Rosemary Salser and Anna King. Mattie Morris, a Grange member since 1885, was honored with a gift, as 136 attendees filled the room, among the largest Pomona gatherings in years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loren Hoffman
Owen Hoffman
Star Grange
Loretta M. Stout
Mary Ellen Stout
Laurel
Carl Greenlees
Ava Ooane Greenlees
Carol Wn Melva Faye
Columbia
Ralph Cari
Sadie Cari
Eva Carl
Dale Harrison
P. Harrison
Mary Burnside
Richard Houdashelt
Hemlock Grange
Rachel Burbridge
Anna King
Elizabeth M. Reed
Harrisonville
Virginia Lee Riggle
Alfred
Robert
Marietta
Rosemary Salser
Carol Salser
Donna Holter
Janice Harris
Norma Kay McKelvey
Sharon Atkins
Melva Faye Jordan
Mildred Stockton
Betty Leonard
Janice Story
Donna Bolen
Barbara Bolen
Lana Turner
Janet Beyler
Kathryn Shenefield
Pauline Atkins
Pomona
Mattie Morris
Grange
Stella Radekin
Meiga County
Virgil Atkins
N. Jones
Pomeroy Bend Grange
Laurel Grange
Pomona Grange
Middleport personals sum up weekend visits and relocations
Middleport residents shared Fourth of July gatherings and travel at Ohio River overlooks. Miss Helen Beeson settled into a Long Bottom cottage, while Miss Evelyn Ashby and her nephew returned from Cedar Rapids to visit Mrs. Rall’s parents, the Bowmans, who celebrated their 50th anniversary. Families from Columbus, St. Petersburg, Racine, and Cincinnati joined in holiday travel, with many relatives visiting or hosting in Middleport and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Beeson
Ohio River
Longey
Marcus Chambers
J. FE. Hartley
W. H. Juhling
Miss Beeson
Columbus
Middleport
Long Bottom
Evelyn Ashby
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Middeport
E. O Rall
Rall
James Bailey
Lockbourne Afb
Oliver Bai
Racine
Baileys
Chester
Junior Sorden
Russell Bailey
Robert Mitch
Martina Fi
Julie Mitch
General Hospital
Cincinnati
Perry Mitch
Jack Bechtle
Sara
Barrell
Jenkins
Elmer Hunt
John Bechtle
Bechtle
Hunts
Ohio University
James Hawley
Vinas Lee
Ben Philson
John Bacon
Sacred Heart
Pomeroy
Harold Roush
California
J. Q. Rice
Iowa City
Ethel Sedgewick
Firemen Host Ice Cream Cake Social in Middleport
Moonlit sky and Hawaiian tunes set the scene as Middleport Volunteer Firemen held their second ice cream social on the village hall lawn. Firemen and Auxiliary volunteers served varied ice cream flavors, cake, and soft drinks, with attendees from Pomeroy and nearby areas enjoying a successful community event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
L. R. Wiley
Howard Byers
Chester Area Resident Dies
Chester Area resident Hayes Brown a retired farmer and former school teacher died at his home in Chester He was born to Presley and Margaret Brown a Bashan native Survived by wife Laura two sons Orville and Harold both teachers one in Chester High School Santa Paula Calif five grandchildren He belonged to Reno Methodist Church Services to be announced at Rawlings-Coats funeral home Middleport pending word from California
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T—Hayes Brown
Chester
Presley
Margaret Moore Brown
Bashan
Laura Brown
Orville
Chester High School
Harold Brown
Santa Paula
Calif
Reno
Pomeroy Vehicle Office Receipts For June
POMEROY Receipts for the vehicle office of Virgil V Brown Meigs County clerk of courts totaled 910.15 for June Evelyn Locke deputy Among June activities certificates of title issued 775 notations of lien 310 memorandums 213 cancellations of lien 231 applications 211 seven certified copies Of the total receipts the county s share is 623 40 while the state s portion is 286 75.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Virgil V. Brown
Meigs County
Evelyn Locke
Taverns Closed In Middleport On July Fourth
In Middleport all taverns were closed today by mutual agreement of the tavern owners and Chief of Police Russell Bailey said today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Russell Bailey
Pomeroy Area Reports No Fourth of July Weekend Accidents
Sheriff Charles Russell and the Pomeroy Police Department reported no accidents in Pomeroy and Meigs County during the long July Fourth weekend up to 10 p.m. Sunday night. The unusually quiet period covered both jurisdictions with no incidents logged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Pome
Meigs County
Charles Russell
Miss Mary Ohlinger and Albert Schleicher Wed
In Middleport Ohio on Sunday afternoon at First Presbyterian Church a double ring wedding joined Miss Mary Ohlinger daughter of Mr and Mrs William Ohlinger Walnut Street and Albert Schleicher son of Mr and Mrs George Schleicher of Cleveland The Rev Howard E Ruppelt officiated with a program of nuptial music by Miss Carmen of Columbus and the organist The bride wore a ballerina length white gown with pearl neckline and her twin sister Martha Ohlinger was maid of honor Joe Bailey brother in law served as best man Guests included relatives from Cleveland and Minersville A reception followed at the bride's home and the couple will reside in Cleveland where he will join a law firm and she will teach in Parma schools The bride is a Middleport High School and Ohio University alumna and former Middleport teacher The groom is a graduate of Ohio University and Western Reserve University a member of Phi Alpha Delta The wedding party was hosted by Mr and Mrs Joe Bailey at a Bradbury luncheon the day before the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Mary Olinger
William Ohlinger
Walnut St
Albert Schleicher
First Presbyterian Church
Schleicher
George Schleicher
Cleveland
Howard E. Ruppelit
Carmen of Columbus
Middiport
Ruppelt
Joe Bailey
Mildred Ohlinger
Akron
Mise Martha Ohlinger
Ada Zahl
Pomeroy
Parent- Teacher Association
Dora
Frieda Schleicher
Mary Zahl
Minersville
Ohlinger
Middleport Teachers’ Association
SEC Education Association
National Educational Association
Ohio University
Western Reserve University of Cleveland
Phi Alp Delta
Women's Association of
Firstman Church
Bradbury
Rathburn Trust Fund Voted $1000 At Heath Church Meeting
Heath Methodist Church officials voted to pay one thousand dollars to the C F Rathburn trust fund from a special collection. Trustees began a government bond initiative to rehabilitate the church after the 1937 flood. The church will also assume a $300 obligation for a county religious education teacher salary. Committee members include Mrs Nan Moore Mrs Crary Davis and Mrs James Brewington. L W McComas will lead future meetings as official board chairman. Rev Louis A Bangerter cited Emerson Fosdick on Prayer and outlined ministers retirement fund details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Heath Methodist Church
C. F. Rathburn Trust
Heath Church
Nan Moore
Crary Davis
James Brewington
L. W. McComas
Louis A. Bangerter
Emerson Fosdick
Dedication Service Held for Centennial Gifts
A Sunday morning service led by Rev. Howard E. Ruppelt dedicated centennial gifts and deeds of members. The Celtic cross and candelabra from the Original Whatsoever Sunday School class, offering plates from Clifford Steele, a pulpit Bible from the J. H. Grate family in Lenora Grate's memory, and a candlelighter from the Young People’s Class were formally blessed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Midleport
Howard E. Ruppelt
Vara
Whatsoever
Clifford Steele
J. H. Grate
Lenora Grate
Harold Sauer
Storm Breaks Heat Wave in Middleport
Middleport records an unofficial 102 degree heat spike Sunday afternoon then a northern storm brought high winds breaking tree limbs and scattering leaves. By 6 pm a light rain began and persisted until 8 o clock as black northeast skies signaled the storm’s approach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Military Mail Call at The Messenger readers urged to send details
The Messenger invites notices for service members in Athens Ohio area units. Include full addresses with town and sender name. Sample entry lists a personnel line for a member of the 3396 Student Squadron at Kessler AFB and air force details. The service is free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Messenger
Athens
Ohio
Albany Social Notes and Local Marriages Reported
Mrs. Jessie C. Tewksbury visited her brother Harry Tedrow at Hamden and her son Worley Cline at Magnetic Springs. Marriage licenses issued to Henry Taylor and Ruby Casto, Charles Lanham and Joanne Bailey, and Ronald C. Hovatter and Clara F. Fry, with these residents listed for each party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jessie C. Tewksbury
Harry Tedrow
Hamden
Worley Cline
Magnetic Springs
Henry Taylor
Gallipolis
Ruby Casto
Middleport
Charles Lanham
Joanne Bailey
Pomeroy
Ronald C. Hovatter
Clara F. Fry
Chauncey Personals Highlight Local Visits and Guests
Mr and Mrs Harry Blick and daughter Mary Jane are spending a length of time with Mr and Mrs .. Mr and in Robert Bullock and children Geraldine and Lucille Allen spent Sunday at the Georgia Allen home on Mill Street. Mr and Mrs Arthur Sapp Jr were Friday night guests of Mr and Mrs Chester Aghman at a cabin on the Muskingum River. Mr and Mrs Marvin Shilt of Hamilton spent Sunday at the home of Mr and Mrs Arthur Sapp Jr. Mr and Mrs Clarence Saffel and daughter Ruth Ann are vacationing in Michigan. Pfc Jan Taylor of Camp Lejeune NC spent the weekend with his wife Ann and his parents Mr and Mrs Everett Taylor. Mr and Mrs James Day of Canal Winchester are visiting Mary Lee Savage and Mr and Mrs Arthur Sapp Jr. Mr and Mrs Joe Nickolson and sons Joey and Denny spent Sunday afternoon with Mrs Nickolsons parents Mr and Mrs Pugene Skivers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Blick
Mary Jane
Robert Bullock
Geraldine
Lucille Allen
Georgia Allen
Mill St
Arthur Sapp, Jr
Chester Aghman
Muskingum River
Marvin Shilt
Hamilton
Arthur Sapp
Clarence Saffel
Ruth Ann
Michigan
Pfc
Jan Taylor
Camp Lejeune
N. C
Ann
Everett Taylor
James Day
Canal Winchester
Mary Lee Savage
Joe Nickolson
Joey
Denny
Marine Cpl Norman Wince participates in amphibious drills
Marine Cpl Norman E. Wince, son of Mr and Mrs Oscar L Wince of Pomeroy, took part in amphibious training exercises with the First Marine Division Fifth Regiment off Southern California last month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Norman E. Wince
Oscar L. Wince
First Marine Division
California
Picnic Planned for August at Syracuse Roadside Park
The Pomeroy society POMEROY A held a Federated Church meeting Friday evening at the church with Mrs Dale Smith presiding. Devotionals by Mrs Bentz Wolfe themed Our Need for Christ followed social games and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Church of Christ
Frances Roush
Pomeroy
Syracuse
Happy Harvesters of the
Federated Church
Dale Smith
Bentz Wolfe
Christ
Children’s Home Aid Is Needed For Rooms
Brien executive secretary of the Meigs County Child Welfare Board said groups are asked to help furnish draperies or items for several rooms at the Children's Home. Some groups can contribute money for one room if they cannot complete a project. Those wishing to help should contact Mrs. O'Brien at Judge Bacon’s courthouse office. County repairs provide only necessities due to the budget.
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Brien
Meigs County Child Welfare Board
Chapman Quits Rutland School Post
POMEROY The resignation of L R Chapman principal of the Rutland Grade School after 31 years in teaching was announced. Chapman, a Rio Grande College and Ohio University alum, taught in Bradbury, Salem Township, and Dexter plus Rutland. His resig fficacy takes effect July. A balance of 290.36 is rented in the school treasury upon his resignation. Playground equipment and a motion picture projector were used by funds headed by Mr Chapman during his principalship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Chapman
Chapman
Rutland
Pomeroy Man Aboard Ship in Mediterranean
Seaman Ronald L. Williams, son of Mrs. Lillie Williams of 1545 Nye Ave., is serving aboard the attack aircraft carrier USS Intrepid, which has begun a six months tour with the Sixth Fleet in the Mediterranean area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Ronald L. Williams
Lillie Williams
Nye Ave
Intrepid
Sixth Fleet
Mediterranean
Ice Cream Social Planned by Chester Church Group
Chester church group met recently to plan an ice cream social on the church lawn for Thursday evening July 14. The program led by Freda Miller featured the theme In Street and Shop and Tenement. An August meeting will be led by Mrs Mollie. Thirteen members attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester
Chester Wscs
Freda Miller
Ice Cream Social Funds Rock Springs Troop HQ
Rock Springs Methodist Church hosted an ice cream social Friday night raising 120 for Troop 249. Proceeds will go toward building the troop’s new headquarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Springs Methodist Church
Rock Springs
Boy Scout Troop
Saunders and Midkiff twins celebrate third birthday
Danny and Lanny Saunders and Becky Lynn Midkiff, all children of local families, were feted at a joint third birthday party held Sunday, June 2, in Ewington and Carpenter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carpenter
Danny and
Lanny
Kenneth Saunders
Ewington
Becky Lynn
Dana Midkiff
Bet Bryson Holiday Visit Plans Across Pennsylvania
Miss Betty Lou Bryson of Racine flies to Pittsburgh on Friday to spend the holiday weekend with her brother Clifford Bryson and wife. Mrs Ralph Gilmore and daughter Joan depart Sunday for Beaver Falls to visit Mr and Mrs Russell Radcliff for a week. Mr and Mrs Waltho Allen of Springfield travel with family for holiday gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Lou Bryson
Racine
Pittsburgh
Clifford Bryson
Ralph Gilmore
Joan
Beaver Falls
Russell Radcliff
Waltho Allen
Springfield
Weekend Guests Picnic Across Several Towns
Mrs Harriet Russell hosted and relatives gathered as guests visited family across Racine Pomeroy Newark Columbus and Cleveland. Lawrence Weed Mrs Ward Foster and others traveled to Waverly Indiana and back while Gregory Bobb David Bobb and Vernon Bobb returned home from Columbus after a two week visit. Barbara Allen spent the weekend at her home in W. C. H. with county extension service colleagues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harriet Russell
Lawrence Weed
Stephen
Waverly
Weed
Gregory
David Bobb
Columbus
Vernon Bb
Price Wolfe
Wooster
Ward Foster
Racine
Pomeroy
Eddie Smith
Wehe Terrace
Newark
Donald Glaze
Donna
Kathryn
Sarah
Cleveland
William Radford
Rock Springs
Herbert Glaze
Charlotte
Brenda
Helen
Patricia
Dayton
Herbert Miller
Barbara Allen
County Extension Service Office
W. C.H
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Randolph Scott
Marie Windsor
the Bounty Hunter
Donald O’conner
Nancy Gould
Francis Covers
Liberty
Ginger Rogers
George Raft
van Heflin
Gene Tierney
Pomeroy Bend Theatres
MEIGS
Dana Andrews
Piper Laurie
Rex Reason
E “Chief
Crazy Horse
Temple
Technicolor
Joel McCrea
Kevin McCarthy
John McIntyre
Vista Vision and
Hackett’s Safety Service
Mike and
George Hackett
W. Main ST
Pomeroy, Ohio
Wayne Gibbons
Pomeroy Area
Wilkesville
Herb Jones
Baby
Roxie Wolfe
Logan
K. of P. Halil
Nelsonville
Ruth Barber
John Schilling
Claudia Betz
Leesburg
Linda Tope
Ralph White
Dorothy FP. Terrell
Sarah Ann Harris
Buchtel
Athens County
Roger J. Jones
Beulah
Lockhart
Otis G. Lockhart
Deendant
Palestine
West Virginia
Court of Common Pleas
Athena County
Lackharth O
C. E. Berry
Mary Frances Marper
Vidson County
Nashville
Tennessee
B. T. Sweany
Davidson County Hospital
Stirling H. Harper, Jr
Common Pleas Court
Stirling W., Harper, JR
Jone W. Bolin
Plain
Mary Ohlinger
Rathburn Trust Fund
A. Sy Butcher
Raymond C
Kessler Afb
Migs
Albany
Chauncey
Harry
Karr & van Zandt
Motor Sales
Quality Pomeroy
Pomeroy Society
Rutland School Post
Pomeroy Personals
Worthington Decorators
2Nd Ave
Eawwnnn
Boy
Iron Horse
America
Elberfelds
Ores
Ferree
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