Rev and Mrs McCauley Return From Baptist Convention
Racine social notes report the Rev and Mrs A R McCauley and their daughter returning home after attending the American Baptist Convention. The daily vacation Bible school closed with commencement at First Baptist Church with participation from Methodist and EUB churches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. R. McCauley
American Baptist Convention
First Baptist Church
Methodist
EUB
Helen Johnson
Sylvia Blake
Sue Loboden
Karen Theiss
Joan van Meter
Betty Diddle
Esther Smith
Ruth Ann Petrel
Legion Post 128 Installs New Officers at Meeting
Feeney Bennett Post 128 American Legion in Middleport elected William Swisher commander at a Wednesday hall meeting. Newly installed officers include William Ratliff first vice commander Charles Byer second vice commander Walter Bunce chaplain Richard Pickens adjutant Chester Erwin finance officer Paul Greenlee sergeant at arms Don Roach service officer and Jack Bachner publicity chairman with Paul Haptonstall presiding as commander.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
William Swisher
Feeney-Bennett
American Legion
William Ratliff
Charles Byer
Walter Bunce
Richard Pickens
Chester Erwin
Paul Greenlee
Don Roach
Jack Bachner
Paul Haptonstall
Honored At Family Party At Hayes Home
W R Hayes was guest of honor at a surprise dinner at the Hayes home near Middleport in observance of his birthday anniversary and Father's Day. Nine children and families attended, gifting Mr Hayes. attendees included Loyal Hayes and daughter of Summersville West Virginia H R Edwards and daughters of Hamilton, Jack Hayes of Middleport Route 1, John Dyke and children of Fairborn Pat Eads and son Billy Sherry Don and Jay Hayes, J W Warner and children Carroll Warner and children of Elmwood West Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
W. R. Hayes
Hayes
Loyal Hayes
Summersville
W. Va
H. R. Edwards
Hamilton
Jack Hayes
John Dyke
Fairborn
Pat Eads
Athens
Billy, Sherry
Don
Jay Hayes
J. W. Warner
Carroll Warner
Elmwood
Linda M. Rose Granted Divorce in Meigs County Court
Linda M. Rose, a minor from Syracuse, was granted a divorce from Harold E. Rose of Racine Route 2 in Meigs County Common Pleas Court on grounds of gross neglect of duty and extreme cruelty. The court awarded custody of their one minor child. An accompanying entry notes a $2000 bond for Frank Spencer’s appearance was released. Spencer is confined at Mansfield Reformatory awaiting transfer to Meigs County authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Linda M. Rose
Syracuse
Harold E. Rose
Racine
Meigs County
Spencer
Einstein Quote Reflects Focus on Present
The remark attributed to Albert Einstein emphasizes living in the moment rather than dwelling on the future. Critics note its philosophical stance on time and scientific imagination.
Taxpayer Sues County Officials Over Tractor Purchase
Hom er Goeglein of near Pomeroy files in Meigs County Common Pleas Court seeking to block a $51,275 used Caterpillar D 9 purchase by the county. Judge Bacon grants a temporary injunction halting further action and directs a hearing on Goeglein's request for a permanent injunction. the June 6 board vote to buy from Walker Machinery Co. in Charleston, W V, faced dissent and no emergency declaration or funds certificate on file.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Meigs County Common Pleas Court
Board of Commissioners
Goeglein
John C. Bacon
Walker Machinery Co
Charleston
W. Va
Hartinger
Neutzling
Mullen
Ol' Vacation Pak Visit National Parks Promo
Vacationers will swarm national parks this summer and may meet wild bears. Return home to Ol' Vacation Pak with comic sections and two weeks of local sports and society news. Call the Messenger to save newspapers while you vacation, no extra charge. MIDDLEPORT Father’s Day dinner hosted by Supt and Mrs L W McComas and daughter honored Elmer Miller. guests included the Vanderhoofs, Opal Armstrong, and the Miller family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Messenger
Middleport
L. W. McComas
Elmer Miller
Carl Vanderhoof
Waldo
Opal Armstrong
Rutland
D. E. Miller
Connie Miller
Columbus
Past Chiefs Plan Picnic in Meigs Temple Meeting
Plans for a picnic on Aug. 15 at Mrs. George Childs home were set during a Meigs Temple Pythian Sisters session. Guests included Mrs. Lena McElhinny and Mrs. Homer Jones. Travel prize went to Mrs. Meinhart. guest prize to Mrs. Jones. prizes awarded to Mrs. Meinhart, Mrs. Allman, Mrs. Stace, and Miss Erma Smith. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Childs and Mrs. Bahr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
George Childs
Meigs Temple
Pythian Sisters
Cash Bahr
William Allman
Philip Meinhart
Jones
Meinhart
Allman
Peter Stace
Erma Smith
Childs
Bahr
Reception Honors Rev. and Mrs. Konkright at Heath Church
A Sunday reception honoring the Rev. and Mrs. Raymon Konkright will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. in the social room of Heath Methodist Church. All members are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Raymon Konkright
Heath Methodist Church
Bible School Ends With Public Program at Bradford Church
The two week daily vacation Bible school at Bradford Church of Christ in Middleport will close with a program at 7 30 Friday evening. The public is invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Bradford
Missionary Society Holds Picnic At Syracuse Park
Members of the Evangelical Missionary Group of the Pomeroy Church of Christ met at Syracuse Park for a picnic and meeting. Mrs Letta Spencer led a devotional and Mrs Florence Burnside gave the prayer. A get well card was sent to Jerry Taylor of Clearwater Florida, a former member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelical Missionary Group
The
Pomeroy
Letta Spencer
Florence Burnside
Getwell
Jerry Taylor
Clearwater, Fla
Fellowship Contributes To Colleges
Meigs County Churches of Christ Men’s Fellowship voted to split the remaining Benjie Young scholarship funds between Kentucky Christian College in Grayson Kentucky and Milligan College in Johnson City Tennessee. They planned to ship clothing boxes to Grundy Mission School Grundy Virginia and elected officers for 1960 61 led by William King as president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Kentucky Christian College
Grayson
Milligan College
Johnson City
Tenn
Meigs County Churches of Christ
Bradbury Church
William King
Benjie Young
Grundy Mission School
Grundy
Walter Bunce
C. E. McKinley
Disraeli Quotation on Assassination and History
A historical quotation attributes to Disraeli the claim that assassination has never changed the world’s history. The line is cited as a commentary on political violence and its impact on events and leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Disraeli
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Honolulu
Racine Social Notes
Gretta Simpson
Ethel Smith
Joan Wolfe
Ann Stage
Esther Cairns
Lillian Hayman
Rose Grindstaff
Frances Wilcoxen
Harriet Neigler
Harry Curtis
Legion Post
Angil_ Brand
Dept. Store
Albert Einstein
Homer Goeglein
Near Pomeroy
Dan C. Hartinger
Don Mullen
Rolland Neutzling
Clyde Millhone
Gordon
Caldwell
Chase
Athens Messenger
Bible School
Glouster Stores
Remington Eval
Norelco
Remington
Schick
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Heiner
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