First Solemn Mass Held By Rev. Fr. John Wippel
Sacred Heart Church in Pomeroy filled to capacity for the first solemn mass offered by Rev. Father John F. Wippel on May 29 at 11 30 a m. The ceremony featured multiple priests, a chant mass by St. John's Seminary choir, a ham dinner, and a reception with blessings. He will teach philosophy at Catholic University in September before summer assignment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Wippel
Father Wippel
John Turel
John Sherry
Paul Cullinan
Donald Horak
Dennis Lynden
Robert Burkett
Michael
Francis Andrew
E. F. Murphy
Eugene F. Dunn
John Belfield
Laurence Frey
Francis Maloney
Francis Callanecchio
George Yontz
St. John’s Seminary
Paul Casci
Father Turel
Father Dunn
Msgr
Murphy
Sacred Heart Church
George Adams
Edward Cardiff
William Cornelius
Catholic University
Washington, D. C
Out of
Patrick Wippel
Joseph Genser
Leo McMullen
Maryland
Leigh
Larry Marzetti
Kathryn Riley
Correction: William R. Musser Account
The Messenger corrects a previous speeding charge report. It should state William R. Musser, 68, of Huntington West Virginia. No address was listed before, and the paper apologizes for the confusion caused to William R. Musser of Athens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William R. Musser
Huntington
W. Va
Athens
Special Services Mark Pastor Anniversary at Naomi Baptist
The first anniversary of Rev. Samuel Jackson as pastor of Naomi Baptist Church in Pomeroy will be celebrated with a special service. Rev. H. H. Teague of Hosack Baptist Church in Columbus will speak at 11 a.m. with the senior choir and male chorus. Rev. R. L. Petty of Paint Creek Baptist Church in Gallipolis will also speak with the church choir. Afternoon speakers include representatives from Pomeroy First Baptist, the Meigs County Ministerial Association, and Rev. Nyle Borden of Mount Moriah Baptist Church in Middleport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Jackson
Naomi Baptist Church of
Pomeroy
H. H. Teague
Hosack Baptist Church of Columbus
R. L. Petty
Paint Creek Baptist Church
Gallipolis
Pomeroy First
Meigs General Hospital Admission and Discharge List
The Meigs General Hospital records show admissions including Mrs. William Reynolds of Pomeroy Arthur Jewell of Letart Mrs. Hilda White of Long Bottom Mrs. Vilet Walker of Pomeroy Route 3 Percie Ross of Racine Ricky Proffitt of Portland Julia Tittle of Pomeroy Helen Strickland of Pomeroy Rodney Baker of Caldwell Route 2 Harry W. Craig of Middleport Linda Chaney of Racine Route Mr and Mrs Robert Watkins of Middleport a son. Discharges include Mrs Mae Hughes Mrs Gertrude Mills Mrs Carol Dailey and daughter Mrs Warren Davidson and daughter Everett McDaniel and Amelia Davis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Reynolds
Pomeroy
Arthur Jewell
Letart
W. Va
Hilda White
Long Bottom
Vilet Walker
Percie Ross
Racine
Ricky Proffitt
Portland
Julia Tittle
Helen Strickland
Rodney Baker
Caldwell
Harry W. Craig
Middleport
Linda Chaney
Mae Hughes
Gertrude Mills
Carol Dailey
Warren Davidson
Everett McDaniel
Amelia Davis
WSCS Regular Meeting At Eleanor Boyles Home
Nine members and one visitor attended the WSCS gathering at Eleanor Boyles home. Money-raising plans were discussed and Nina Robinson’s program was led by Boyles in her absence. The next meeting is set for June 21 at the Follrod Robinson home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred
WSCS
Eleanor Boyles
Nina Robinson
Follrod-Robinson
Pete Follrod
Mt. Sterling
Clair Woode
Chester
William Carr
Chas. D. Woode
Thelma White
J. D. Carr
Anglican converts London yearbook reports 10,440 from Roman Catholicism
The Anglican yearbook notes about 10 440 converts from Roman Catholicism joined the Church of England over a two year period in London.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Church of England
Missionary Society to Meet at Mrs Young’s Tonight
The Missionary Society of Mt Moriah Baptist Church will convene at 7 30 p m this evening at the home of Mrs C R Young for their regular gathering with members urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Missionary Society of the
Mt. Moriah
Rev Elwood Addresses Racine Eighth Graders
The Rev John Elwood urged careful preparation for the future at Racine Grade School eighth grade commencement in the high school auditorium. Diplomas were presented by Spencer Stearns to a list of graduates including Sandra Adams Johnny Arnott Teddy Bailey Roberta Chancey Linda Chaney Earl Cleland Harry Cleland Betty Gillilan Ronald Harris Kay Hendricks Richard Holter Howard Johnson Max Knop Jeffrey Lee Lynn Mallory Easter Mills William Ours James Parsons William Parsons Ben Petrel Donna Powell Alan Rees Randall Reiber Michael Smith Larry Spencer Spencer Stearns Carol Teaford Stanley Watson Linda White William Wickline Marlin Wolfe Richard Wolf. A reception followed with mini diplomas on display as tree replicas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roberta Chancey
Howard Johnson
Maurice Lott
Jeffrey Lee
Lynn Mallory
Easter Mills
William Ours
James Parsons
William Parsons
Ben Petrel
Donna Powell
Alan Rees
Randall Reiber
Michael Smith
Larry
Chester area notes on weddings visits and gatherings
Norma Barrett and Charles Stanley wed at Nazarene Church in Rutland with Mrs. Robert Ritchie and Mrs. Rose Cleland in attendance. Chester Grade School seventh and eighth graders, led by Orville Brown, visited Camp Civitan. Thelma Orr hosted a third grade gathering at her home. Indiana visitors Mr. and Mrs. Richard Van Meter and family attend nephew Edgar Harting's graduation with Mrs. Mabel Van Meter. Mr and Mrs Charles Wood visited Ray Hines in Belpre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester
Robert Ritchie
Rose Cleland
Norma Barrett
Charles Stanley
Nazarene
Rutland
Chester Grade School
Orville Brown
Camp Civitan
Thelma Orr
Richard Vanmeter
Indiana
Mabel Vanmeter
Edgar Harting
Charles Woode
Ray Hines
Belpre
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Steubenville
Steven Hester
Blanche Hester
Mabel Anderson
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Tll
Paul Brandenberg
Donald Coffey
Dayton
William Corcoran
William Frey
Anni
Meigs General Hospital
Robert Watkins
Dresser
Mirror
Night Stand
Vance-Leach
Glynn Wolfe
Hollywood
Peggy Spencer
Rev. Elwood
John Elwood
Lee Lee
Sammie Yates
Jocelyn Taylor
Leach
Furniture
Charlton
China
W. State Street
Gasco
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