1960 Cigaret Tax Settlement Complete
The 1960 cigaret tax settlement totaled 4049.86 to be divided among county subdivisions and the county. County funds gain 1002.34, with auditor and treasurer each earning 20.25 in fees. Townships and villages receive specific amounts based on licenses sold. 149 licenses were sold this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Charles Hayes
Gordon Caldwell
Bedford
Chester
Columbia
Lebanon
Letart
Olive
Orange
Rutland
Salem
Past Chiefs Hold Picnic at Magnolia Temple POMEROY
The past chiefs of Magnolia Temple Pythian Sisters held a picnic Thursday evening at the Naylor's Run playground. Mrs. Dale Smith, president, led a short business session and prizes were won by Mrs. Henry Reibel, Mrs. Karl Grueser, Mrs. Lucille B. Hawkins and Mrs. Carrie Grueser. Refreshments followed for those listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Magnolia Temple
Naylor’s Run
Dale Smith
Henry Reibel
Karl Grueser
Lucille B. Hawkins
Carrie Grueser
Amanda Kaspar
Lena Grueser
Thelma Grueser
Richards Attends Guild Retreat in Springfield
Miss Rosetta Richards of Mount Moriah Baptist Church returned home after a week at a guild retreat at Wittenberg College in Springfield. She was accompanied by Mrs Campbell Harper and Mrs Arnold Richards. Earlier, Mrs Richards visited Mrs Carrie Cassell of Middleport who is recuperating with a niece in Springfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Rosetta Richards
Mount Moriah Baptist Church
Wittenberg College
Springfield
Miss Richards
Campbell Harper
Arnold Richards
Richards
Carrie Cassell
Second Tour Is Held For County Youth
Thirty two Meigs County young people took part in the second cooperative tour starting from the Meigs County Farm Bureau. They visited Valley Belle Milk Co in Point Pleasant W Va Holzer Hospital and school of nursing Buckeye Rural Electric Cooperative and the Gallipolis State Institute. The top 25 on the tour will win a trip to Charleston West Virginia on July 21 to tour points of interest. Meals and beverages for the tours were provided by the Meigs County Farm Bureau Buckeye Rural Electric Cooperative and the Jackson Production Credit Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Meigs County
Meigs County Farm Bureau
Valley Belle Milk Co
Point Pleasant
W. Va
Holzer Hospital
School of Nursing
Buckeye Rural Electric Cooperative
Gallipolis
Jean Hamm
Charles Lee
C. E. Blakeslee
Charleston
Jackson Production Credit Association
City Court Finances Court Fines In Middleport
In Mayor Kenneth McElhinny's court one man paid a $5 fine and costs for intoxication. Edward V. Hughert of Point Pleasant West Virginia forfeited a $200 bond after missing a hearing on a driving while intoxicated charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Kenneth McElhinny
Gene Osler
Edward V. Hughert
Point Pleasant
W. Va
Man Bound To Jury and Fined in Meigs County Hearings
One man was bound to the grand jury on breaking and entering charges after pleading innocent. Another man, Emmett Welch, was fined $10 and costs on intoxication charges in hearings before Judge Emmret W. Peoples in Meigs County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meigs County
Emmret W. Peoples
James Bing
Emmett Welch
Baptists Plan Picnic at Middleport Roadside Park
The annual picnic of the B. H. Sanborn Missionary Society of the First Baptist Church will be held at 6 p.m. Monday at the Middleport Roadside Park. Members are asked to bring a covered dish and their own table service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
B. H. Sanborn Missionary Society
The
First Baptist Church
Jury Rules In Favor Of James Sears In Benefits Case
A jury ruled James Sears eligible to participate in Ohio Workmen's Compensation benefits after a short deliberation. Sears had sought benefits as an employee of Thomas Stewart at a coal mine, but Stewart argued the mine was partnership owned, disqualifying Sears as a partner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
James Sears
Ohio Department of Workmen’s Compensation
Sears
Bureau of Unemployment Compensation
The
Industrial Commission of Ohio
Thomas Stewart
Dexter
Stewart
Meigs County Land Transfers In Salem Two and More
A series of land transfers in Meigs County listed include Faye Tharp and George W. Tharp to Gertrude Nelson for 36 acres in Salem Two, Donald Kennedy to Gertrude Nelson for 36 acres, Ralph Kennedy and Freda Kennedy to Gertrude Nelson for 36 acres, and multiple other deeds. Transactions cover coal and acreage in Salem Two and surrounding townships including Columbia Two and Olive Two, with transfers to The Ohio Power Co. and various individuals including the Welchs and the Hites, plus administrator Helen R. Sauer to Theodore F. Smith and Mary Smith in Pom eroy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Faye Tharp
George W. Tharp
Gertrude Nelson
Salem
Donald Kennedy
Ralph Kennedy
Freda M. Kennedy
James C. Hamby
Vicey I. Hamby
Ohio Power Co
Worthy Bright
Lola Bright
Martha Watkins
Ora Watkins
Salisbury
Laurence McQuaid, Jr
Audrey D. McQuaid
Charles F. Welch
Meda B. Welch
Jesse C. Proffit
Ora Proffit
Andrew Greer
Edith Greer
Columbia
George M. Bush
Lucille E.bush
Riley Pigott
Olive
Howard Allen
Reatha Allen
Robert G. Rhodes
Lucile M. Rhodes
Letart
Arthur W. Hendricks
Mamie Hendricks
Harry W. Hendricks
Tressa Hendricks
Robert Hendricks
Mary Hendricks Cochran
Lovell Leroy Hite
Artie Wilma Hite
Helen R. Sauer
William Homer Smith
Theodore F. Smith
Mary Smith
Pomeroy
Boy Scouts Return From Camp Saturday
Eight members of Boy Scout troop 241 Letart Falls are at Camp Arrowhead near Huntington WV this week and will return Saturday. Included are Bobby Woods David Fox Eddie Moran Terry Roush David Gloeckner Max Hill Clarence Hill and Dale Hill. Parents attended a program Wednesday evening at the camp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Camp Arrowhead
Huntington
W. Va
Bobby Woods
David Fox
Eddie Moran
Terry Roush
David Gloeckner
Max Hill
Clarence Hill
Dale Hill
Courageous Senator Talks on Farmers, Defense and Taxes
Senator Talkalot speaks boldly in a 1960 campaign interview outlining a broad farm program for all farmers, cautious foreign aid stance, a vision for defense, a vice presidential choice with vigor, and clear tax positions reflecting constituent divides. The exchange portrays a candidate ready to answer voters and defend his party’s stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Talkalot
Senator Farnsworth
Middleport Personal Notes From Town Visitors
Several families and relatives are listed as visiting or returning home. Raymond Burns and daughter Kathy came from Covington Kentucky after a two week stay with Minnie Gilmore and George Childs. John Fornash from Chillicothe and Patty Sylvester from Rocky Fork Lake visited Bernard Fultz and family. Robert and Gordon Harris with their children Susan and Jimmy, from Columbus, visited their parents in town, with the Gordon Harris clan also seeing C. M. Hennesy. Jeffrey and Tommy Russell from Columbiana spent two weeks with Wallace Russell and grandparents Bud Russell. Louise Sommer of St Cloud Florida, visiting Lawrence Bing, was admitted to Meigs General Hospital for treatment. Mrs Charles Burke of Parma visited Mrs Minerva Childers Tuesday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Burns
Kathy
Covington
Minnie Gilmore
George Childs
John Fornash
Chillicothe
Patty Sylvester
Rocky Fork Lake
Bernard Fultz
Robert Harris
Susan
Gordon Harris
Jimmy
Columbus
Robert W. Harris
C. M. Hennesy
Jeffrey
Tommy Russell
Columbiana
Wallace
Russell
Bud Russell
Louise Sommer
St. Cloud
Fla
Lawrence Bing
Meigs General Hospital
Charles Burke
Parma
Minerva Childers
C of C Meets Tonight in Middleport
The Middleport Chamber of Commerce will meet at 7 30 tonight at village hall for an evening session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Middleport Chamber of Commerce
Village Hall
Golden wedding anniversary observance in Columbus
Mr. and Mrs. Con Young attended a celebration for Mr. and Mrs. William Diltz in Columbus. A barbecue followed on the Diltz lawn. Also present were Mrs. Dora Ford, and William Diltz, with Mrs. Charlie Jones accompanying the Youngs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Young
Middleport
Con Young
Columbus
William Diltz
Diltz
Charlie Jones
Dora Ford
Sewing Club Plans A Family Picnic
The Sew-Rite Sewing Club met at the homes of Mrs. Dayton Strickland and Mrs. Charles Hoffman to plan a family picnic for July 27. They also scheduled a layette shower for July 20 at the clubhouse to honor Mrs. Roy Blankenship and Mrs. Raymond Baity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Sew-Rite Sewing Club
Dayton Strickland
Charles Hoffman
Roy Blankenship
Raymond Baity
Parking Meter Receipts Hit $171.90 in Past Week
Middleport police chief Herbert Gilkey reported that meter receipts for the past week totaled $171.90.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Herbert Gilkey
Mrs Thuener Welcomed as New WSCS Member
The Woman's Society of Christian Service of the Asbury Methodist Church met at Mrs. Alice Capehart's home. Mrs. William Thuener was welcomed as a new member. The group planned a picnic for Aug 3 at Syracuse Park and voted to pay 25 toward the pastor's moving expenses. Contributions were received from several members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. Flanagan
J. C. Farrell
Marcia Karr
Capehart
Pomeroy
Syracuse Park
William Esichinger
William Houdashelt
Miss Karr
Ohio
Sayre Rites Set Sunday
Sayre Sullivan Sayre died at his Racine Route 2 home Thursday after a long illness. Survived by wife Bertha, daughter Mrs. Wilma Kennedy of Coshocton, four sons Paul of Columbus Howard and Douglas of Racine Brooks of Minersville, brother Herbert, three sisters Mrs. Earl Hart Mrs. Ora Rhodes and Mrs. Winifred Mills, and five grandchildren. Funeral services at 2 p m Sunday at Ewing funeral home with visitation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Sullivan Sayre
Racine
Sayre
Bertha
Wilma Kennedy
Coshocton
Paul
Columbus
Howard
Douglas
Brooks
Minersville
Herbert
Earl Hart
Ora Rhodes
Grove City
Winifred Mills
Westerville
Ewing
Ex Residents Visit Pomeroy After 40 Years
Former residents Mrs. Ethel Morrison of Salem Mrs. Freda Cusato of Eugene Mrs. Laurita Taff of Los Angeles and Mr. Elton Miller of Homer Mich visited Pomeroy for the first time in over four decades. They were hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Edison Hobstetter and Mrs. A P Miller and left for home Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Ethel Morrison
Salem
Oregon
Freda Cusato
Eugene
Ore
Laurita Taff
Los Angeles
Calif
Elton Miller
Homer
Mich
Edison Hobstetter
A. P. Miller
Morrison
Mr. Miller
Albert P. Miller
Mt Moriah Baptists Plan Public Dinner
Mt Moriah Baptist Church hosts a chicken dinner for the public from 4 30 to 6 pm Thursday July 14 at the church basement. Carry out orders may be phoned to Nellie Winston Arnold Richard Carl Williams or Fred Jackson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Moriah
Mt. Moriah Baptist Church
Nellie Winston
Arnold Richard
Carl Williams
Fred Jackson
Heath Methodist Church Board Meets Sunday Evening
The Heath Board of the Heath Methodist Church will convene at 7 30 p m Sunday at the church. All trustees stewards presidents of church organizations and chairs of church commissions are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heath Methodist Church
Teen Canteen to Host Saturday Hop in Racine
Tri County Teen Canteen schedules a 7 30 to 11 30 p m record hop at the Racine American Legion hall. A Racine girl will be nominated for Miss Tri County of 1961 with 29 other contestants. Butch Lisle will spin the top 100 records. Proceeds aid Racine 4 H Club camp expenses and a cake walk is planned. Mrs Mabel Niemeyer named to MGM Teenage Hall of Fame at Syracuse opening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Tri-County
Racine
Butch Lisle
Canteen
Savage
Mabel Niemeyer
MGM
Syracuse Recreation Center
Roger Bennett
James Lohse
Leon Jordan
Niemeyer
Anna Boyd Nixon dies at 61 former Pomeroy resident
Mrs. Anna Boyd Nixon, 61, a former Pomeroy resident, died Wednesday in a Cincinnati hospital. She is survived by daughters Lara Davis and Eileen Winn, sons Charles and Virgil, sisters Jenny and Elsie Bryant, brothers Joe Boyd and Lawrence Boyd, and 12 grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Saturday at Chase funeral home in Rutland at 1 p.m. Burial will follow in Miles cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Anna Boyd Nixon
Cincinnati
Charles
Anna Sutton Boyd
Nixon
Lara Davis
Eileen Winn
Virgil
Jenny Bryant
Elsie Bryant
Rutland
Joe Boyd
Lawrence Boyd
Ther
Chase Funeral Home
Miles Cemetery
Ladies Aid Meeting At Middleport Picnic
The Ladies Aid of St. Paul's Lutheran Church gathered at the Middleport roadside park for a church picnic. Attendees included Mrs. L. C. Karr and grandson Mickey Williams, Mrs. Roger Frecker and daughter, Mrs. Samuel Michael and daughters, Mrs. Walter Schreiber, Mrs. Eugene Hawkins, Mrs. William Mayer and son, Mrs. Herman Warner, Mrs. Virgil Hamm and son, Mrs. Paul Theis and daughter, Miss Emma Hamm, and Miss Doris Hamm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aid of
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
Middleport
L. C. Karr
Mickey Williams
Roger Frecker
Samuel Michael
Walter Schreiber
Eugene Hawkins
William Mayer
Herman Warner
Virgil Hamm
Paul Theis
Emma Hamm
Doris Hamm
Prizes at Dance Party in Middleport with The Jays
Numerous contest prizes will be awarded Friday evening at the municipal park under the Middleport Park Association. The open air dance starts at 7 30 p.m. and features The Jays of Pomeroy. Saturday evening The Jays will perform at the Pomeroy Junior High School auditorium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Middleport Park
Hill Family Dinner Held
Mr. and Mrs Jerry Hill hosted a family dinner at their Letart Falls home. Attendees included relatives from Clarksburg Marmet Rand New Haven Racine and Rand areas plus Letart Falls, featuring numerous Hill Elliott and Reynolds families and children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Jerry Hill
Letart Falls
Howard Johnson
Betty
Dorothy
Roscoe Elliott
Becky
Jimmy
Clarksburg
W. Va
T. E. Reynolds
Tommy
Forrest Jacobs
Beverly
Sheldon
Marmet
Merrill Tetino
Columbus
Charles Elliott
Janice and
Steven
Rand
Marion Dingey
Roger
New Haven
David Hill
Perry
Racine
James, George
Clarence Hill
Heath Methodist picnic plans on parsonage lawn
The Women's Society of Christian Service of Heath Methodist Church will hold its annual picnic on the parsonage lawn at 6 30 p m Monday. Members should bring a covered dish and their own table service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Women's Society of Christian Service
of Heath Methodist Church
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Liberty Theatre
Gregory Peck
Jean Simmons
Charlton Heston
Ives
Baptists
Martin Hotel
Odel
Zenith
Camp Hearing Center
Market Street
Parkersburg
Richard Tawlak
Langley Avenue
Chicago
Anna Chapman
Boy Scouts
Jack Gilbert
C OF C
Elberfelds
Sewing Club
Mrs.Thuener
WSCS
Heath Board
China
B. H. Sanborn
Teen Canteen
Beverly Ann Cullip
Ladies Aid
Hill
the Farmer's Bank
Federal Reserve System
Federal Deposit Insurance Corp
Federal Deposit Ins. Corp
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