Murray Appointed to West Liberty Faculty Post
Dr. Paul N. Elbin announces C Kenneth Murray of Gallipolis as an instructor in education and psychology at West Liberty State College. Murray, a Rio Grande College and Marshall University graduate, has served with Mason County schools and teaches and oversees student teachers in the northern panhandle. He and wife Sharon plan to reside in Wheeling in September.
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Gallipolis
Paul N. Elbin
West Liberty State College
West Liberty
W.va
C. Kenneth Murray
Edge
Mont Dr
Murray
Rio Grande College
Marshall University
Mason County Board of Education
West Virginia State Department of Education
West Liberty College
Panhandle
West Virginia
National Education Association
West Virginia Education Association
Mason County Classroom Teachers Association
The
National Council For Social Studies
Association For Student Teaching
Sharon
Holzer Hospital School of Nursing
Wheeling
Harrison Slated For Graduation
Philip Harrison of Pomeroy Route 1 is slated to graduate with a BA in Physical Education at Bethany College West Virginia’s oldest degree granting institution’s 123rd annual commencement. Harrison was the outstanding senior athlete of the year and captain of the undefeated basketball team that won the President’s Athletic Conference title his senior year.
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Pomeroy
Philip Harrison
Pomeroy Route 1
Bethany College
West Virginia
Harrison
Spurlocks Welcome Dewilda May In Belpre Birth Announcement
Mr and Mrs Richard O Spurlock announce the birth of a daughter Dewilda May on May 30 at Holzer Hospital The mother Peggy Ann Rutherford is from Point Pleasant The grandparents are Philip McGuffin Point Pleasant Carl Rutherford Middleport Hubert Spurlock St Albans and L M Hyatt Point Pleasant The baby has a 22 month old brother Philip Preston a half brother Ricky and a half sister Kathy The family is visiting McGuffins on Park Drive.
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Point Pleasant
Richard 0. Spurlock
West View
Belpre
Ohio
Dewilda May
Holzer Hospital
Peggy Ann Rutherford
Philip McGuffin
Carl B. Rutherford
Middleport
Hubert P. Spurlock
St. Albans
Meigs County Groups Plan Upcoming Meetings
Chester Grange will present a program when Racine Grange meets at 8 p.m. Wednesday. Pot luck refreshments will be served. The Pomeroy Middleport Rotary Club meets at 6 p.m. Friday at Martin Restaurant. The Women’s Society of Christian Service cancels Monday's meeting and plans a June 17 picnic at Mrs. M. L. French home with Class 12.
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Chester Grange
Racine Grange
Pomeroy - Middleport Rotary Club
Martin
Women’s Society of Christian Service
M. L. French
Honorary Degree Goes To Dr. Davis at 88th Commencement
Dr. J. Boyd Davis received an honorary doctor of public service from Dr. Francis W. Shane, his successor as Rio Grande College board president, at the school’s 88th anniversary commencement. Shane also named Davis president emeritus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rio Grande
J. Boyd Davis
Rio Grande College Board of Trustees
Francis W. Shane
Southeastern Ohio
Shane
Alumni Dinner Claims Fund Drives Past Goal
Rio Grande alumni dinner draws 203 attendees as Stanley L. Evans reports the fund raising campaign for a new library exceeds 403000 dollars, three thousand over the goal. Dr. Kenneth Welker named development officer to push for fifty thousand more, and a generous donor will match every dollar above 400000 up to 450000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rio Grande
Stanley L. Evans
Evans
Kenneth Welker
Gallia Academy to loan uniforms for Tri-County league players
Principal James N. M. Davis of Gallia Academy High School said on Thursday he will loan a GAHS baseball uniform to each member of the Gallipolis team in the Tri County Summer High School League. He noted the action does not affect eligibility and has approval from the Ohio High School Athletic Association assistant commissioner.
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Gallipolis
James N. M. Davis
Gallia Academy High School
GAHS
Davis
Ohio High School Athletic Association
Mrs Royal Thomas Hosts WSCS Meeting at Home
Mrs Royal Thomas entertained the Woman's Society of Christian Service of thebury Methodist Church at her home Wednesday evening. Mrs Allen Capehart conducted a devotional period and Mrs John Sauvage presented the program using Unity as her theme.
Youth Suffers Eye Injury in Middleport Incident
Kevin Dailey, 13, of Middleport, was treated at Gallipolis Medical Center after a nail fragment fractured by a hammer lacerated his eyeball. He had surgery and is expected to remain hospitalized for several weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Kevin Dailey
Howard Dailey
Gallipolis Medical Center
Meigs General Hospital Admissions and Discharges
George Nesselroad of Pom eroy and Claude Stoke of Racine admitted. Harve Eastman and Ralph Radcliffe discharged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Nesselroad
Pomeroy
Claude Stoke
Racine
Harve Eastman
Ralph Radcliffe
Election of Officers at St Pauls Lutheran Church
The Luth eran Church Men of St. Pauls Lutheran Church met for a dinner and business session. William Russell was elected president with William Powell Jr as vice president and Joseph Paugh as secretary treasurer. Also reported are travel and social notes from Middleport and Hamden residents.
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New Haven
Lutheran Church
St. Pauls Lutheran Church
William Powell, Jr
Jack Welch
William Russell
Joseph Paugh
Bible School Planned In Middleport
Middleport plans a two week vacation Bible school with the theme Jesus the Promised Saviour. Registration is Monday June 15 at the Central Building of Middleport schools under the Middleport Ministerial Association led by Rev. Howard Ruppelt. A workers meeting is set for next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Jesus
the Promised Saviour
New Haven Woman's Club Holds 10th Annual Banquet
The New Haven Woman's Club hosted its 10th Annual Banquet at Crow's Town and Country Inn in Pomeroy. Toastmistress Mrs. Paul Scally led the event with invocation by Mrs. Robert Herndon and a welcome from president Mrs. Kenneth Ridge. Guests included Mrs. Fred Batey and others. Donald Foglesong spoke on "How Much is a Woman Really Worth." Officers were installed by Mrs. Edwin Stein and include Ridge vice president, Mrs. Edwin Roush recording secretary, Mrs. Robert Gurtis corresponding secretary, Mrs. Jack Welch, and treasurer Mrs. Donald F. Roush.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Woman’s Club
Crow’s Town and Country Inn
Pomeroy
Paul Scally
Robert Herndon
Kenneth Ridge
Scally
Fred Batey
Louis Karschnik
Danny Yonker
Donald Foglesong
Elizabeth Hudnall
Edwin Stein
Edwin Roush
Robert Gurtis
Jack Welch
Donald F. Roush
Bible Class Scheduled at Harrisonville School
The Harri sonville community vacation Bible school will run next week at Harrisonville School from Monday to Friday 9 to 11 30 a.m. Rev and Mrs John Davies supervise. Teachers include Hazel Henderson Sharon Jewell Connie Chapman Hazel Stanley and Linda Morris.
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Pomeroy
Harrisonville Community Daily Vacation Bible School
Harrisonville School
John Davies
Hazel Henderson
Sharon Jewell
Connie Chapman
Hazel Stanley
Linda Morris
Meigs Memorial Hospital Notes Birth and Marriage Update
A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Robert Morris of Racine at Meigs Memorial Hospital. Also listed are residents and names connected to birth notices and a marriage license for Billy Lee Frye aged 26 of Rutland Route 1 and Vona Kay Wise aged 17 of Middleport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Morris
Racine
Terry Stalnaker
Pomeroy
Maude Clark
Dwight Logan, Jr
Mildred Lowe
Middleport
Grace Stace
Fred DeWees
Glen Thompson
Neva Pratt
Meigs
Billy Lee Frye
Rutland
Vona Kay Wise
Meigs County 4-H Style Revue Set for August
Meigs County plans its annual 4-H style revue on August 12 with Meigs girls modeling garments. Winners advance to the Ohio State Fair and the state winner travels to the National 4-H Congress in Chicago for a dress revue with contestants from all states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Meigs County
Chicago
Ill
Janet Davis
Louella Thompson
Simplicity Pattern Co
Knopp Birthday Honored At Middleport Barbeque
In Middleport Mr. and Mrs. John Fultz hosted a chicken barbecque honoring Mrs. Allen Knopp on her birthday. Guests included local families and friends from Pomeroy, Syracuse, Velvet, and Columbus. Also noted are family visits, a California trip plan, and a hospital stay for Homer Harvey of 2219 N Main St. in Pleasant Valley Hospital.
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Middleport
John Fultz
Allen Knopp
Frank Titus
Pomeroy High School
Harold Vogelsong
Melinda
Portsmouth
Harold Jones
Syracuse
Allen
Stephan
Bobby
Pomeroy
William Swisher
Velvet
David
Marc
Anita Fultz
Juli Ann Mourning
Columbus
Tom Walters
Mason Blvd
James Mourning
Bill Nelson
California
Avelino de la Ossa
View
Calif
de la Ossa
Patty Whalen
Point Pleasant
Dale
Goldin
Ben Isaac
Donna Lynn
Douglas
Denise
Dunbar
N. R. Gunn
Jefferson Blvd
Isaacs
New York
Ministerial Association
Krodel Park
Syracuse Presbyterian Church to mark 90th anniversary
A 90th anniversary observance for Syracuse Presbyterian Church opens with a 9 a.m. reception for Dr. H G McMillen, followed by Sunday school at 9 30 a.m. and an afternoon program at 3 p.m. with Dr McMillen speaking. A social hour ends the event and the affair is open to the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syracuse
H. G. McMillen
Syracuse Presbyterian Church
McMillen
Memorial Day Weekend Visits and Local Graduations
Memorial Day weekend guests included the Harolds Long and John Fultz families plus Mrs Henry Fultz and children from Columbus. Evelyn Gibbons completes Bethel College year and will guard at Middleport pool. Kenneth McCullough earns OSU pharmacy degree and moves to Lincoln Heights. Judy Wildermuth starts at Ohio University.
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Harold Long
John Fultz
Henry Fultz
Henry
Jimmy
Mickey
John Brown
Debbie
Scott
Columbus
Evelyn Gibbons
Bethel College
Hopkinsville
Wayne Gibbons
Middleport Pool
Harold Vogelsong
Melinda
Portsmouth
Allen Knopp
Clyde Belcher
Charleston
Jack Bachner
Stevie
Bachner
Connie Bachner
Parkersburg
Mary Schaaf
Everett Bachner
Ross Wise
Miami
Fla
William Allman
Roscoe Wise
C. M. Hennesy
Gordon Harris
Cecil Horden
McCullough
Carol Criswell
Middleport
Lincoln Heights
George Hudson
Ira Butcher
Carol Hudson
Judy Butcher
Miss Hudson
Frank Shoemaker
Pittsburgh
James Criswell
Judy Wildermuth
Middleport High School
Ohio University
Pfiffners Are Honored At New Haven Open House
A New Haven Open House honored Mr. and Mrs. Richard Pfiffner on Monday evening at the Buck home on Haven Heights. Attendees presented a dozen golf balls as the Pfiffners announced plans to move to Spokane Washington. Extended visiting guests included the Bumgardners Thayers Adams Reichert Ridge Roush Thompson Ferguson Darnell Welch Bailey and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Richard Pfiffner
Henry Buck, Jr
Haven Heights
Robert Johnston
Pfiffner
Spokane
Wash
Donald Bumgardner
George Thayer
Carroll Adams, Jr
F. C. Reichert
Kenneth Ridge
James N. Roush
Frank Thompson
L. B. Ferguson
Harry Darnell
Jack Welch
Donald Bailey
Rio Grande College Summer Registration Totals
Registration for the first summer session at Rio Grande College began Thursday with 185 students enrolled. Seniors and juniors, plus certifying sophomores, were counted, with freshmen and other sophomores registering on Friday. Jackson County led with 44 students, followed by Gallia with 40, Meigs nine, Vinton six, and Hocking three.
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Rio Grande
Rio Grande College
Jackson County
Gallia
Meigs
Vinton
Hocking
Heath Methodist Church to Attend Annual Conference
The Rev and Mrs Dawson and family with Mrs Nan Moore will represent Heath Methodist Church at the Lakeside conference beginning Tuesday. On June 14 during the pastor absence the Children's Day program will be presented by the Commission on Education led by Mrs Bernard Fultz. A combined Sunday school and worship service runs 10 to 11 15 a.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
M. E. Dawson
Nan Moore
Heath Methodist Church
Lakeside
Commission On Education
Bernard Fultz
Auto Truck Collision on W Main St Pomroy
A car driven by Bill Stewart age 22 of Clifton West Virginia collided with a truck owned by the Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co and driven by Albert Roush age 47 of Middleport on Wednesday morning on W Main Street Pomroy Police said Roush was pulling from Liberty Lane onto Main and was stopped partly on Main when the crash happened Also in Middleport the Ladies Auxiliary of the Middleport Fire Department met for a food demonstration by Miss Nancy Hussell at the Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co offices.
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Pomeroy
Bill Stewart
Clifton
W. Va
Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co
Albert Roush
Middleport
W. Main St
Pomroy
Roush
Liberty Lane
Main
Ladies Auxiliary
Middleport Fire Department
Nancy Hussell
Racine Firemen Plan Donkey Baseball and July 4th Festivities
Racine fire department teams up for a donkey baseball game at 8 p.m. on June 20 at the junior high field with townspeople. Contact Bob Beegle to join a team. Tickets are sold by firemen led by Larry Wolfe at the Racine Food Market. The department also hosts its 14th annual July 4 parade with entries invited and trophies for top floats. An old timers game, chicken barbecue, kids' activities, a Gospel Harmony Boys concert from Huntington West Virginia, and a fireworks display cap the day with firemen running concessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Racine
Bob Beegle
Larry Wolfe
Gospel Harmony Boys
Huntington
W. Va
Pomeroy Emergency Squad Converts Trailer for Fundraising Stand
The Pomeroy Emergency Squad prep nights are turning a house trailer into a kiosk for selling popcorn and drinks. The aluminum clad trailer is remodeled for efficient service and may outlast many volunteers. Squad members will soon wear white uniforms on runs. Congenial Margaret Neuman remains in Holzer Hospital after surgery, progressing but to stay hospitalized about two weeks in room 377.
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Pomeroy
Aidmen
Margaret Neuman
Holzer Hospital
Nancy
Margaret
Local Businesses Expand and Garden Clubs Aid Alumni Event
Mr and Mrs Lawrence Douglas take over Phil lips Cafe on East Main Street and West Main gains a new pool room in the John Sauvage building. Garden clubs Twi light Pomeroy and Winding Trail prepared 24 arrangements for the Pomeroy High School Alumni Assn reunion, with Nora Rice adding three more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Douglas
Phillips Cafe
E. Main St
West Main
John Sauvage
Twilight
Pomeroy
Winding Trail
Pomeroy High School Alumni Assn
Nora Rice
Association
Donna Reibel Makes Ninth Big Bend Minstrel Appearance
Donna Reibel, now sixteen, returns to the Big Bend Minstrel annual county fair this summer for her ninth stage appearance. She first sang Buttons and Bows as a child in we note her early debut at a county fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donna Reibel
Big Bend Minstrel
Donna
Trinity Vacation Bible School Enrolls 85 Pupils
Eighty five students are enrolled at the Trinity Methodist Church Vacation Bible School. The theme is Jesus Went About Doing Good. Open house is June 12 from 10 to 11 30 a.m. Items made by students will be displayed. Mrs. G A Biggs is general chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Trinity Methodist Church Vacation Bible School
Jesus
G. A. Biggs
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Dr. Davis
Mrs. Royal Thomas
Federal Reserve System
Federal Deposit Ins. Corp
Dixie Ann Pierce
Wheelersburg
Millard Pierce
South Fourth St
Sewing Club
Ottie Roush
R. F. Bryant
Edith McKenzie
Meigs General Hospital
Butternut Ve
A. R. Tedrow
Vale Cottrill
Hamden
Grover Erb
Bible School
Meigs Memorial Hospital
Mrs. Knopp
Pomeroy Personals
Pfiffners
Farmer's Bank
Pomeroy, Ohio
Feder
Reserve System and
Federal Deposit Insurance Corp
Trinity’s
Cadillac
Karr
van Zandi
Oldsmobile
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