New Northwestern Local School District touted as top Meigs unit
Northwestern Local School District leader George M. Dallas said the merged district now serving Rutland and surrounding areas will be large enough to be among the best in Meigs County. Enrollment at the new Rutland High School is projected at 260 to 270 with former Harrisonville students attending next fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwestern
Meigs County
George M. Dallas
Parents and Teachers Association
Rutland
Dallas
PTA
Harrisonville
Meigs County Board of Education
Mildred Lucas
Ruth Erlewine
Audrey Patterson
Pearl Canaday
Harold Sauer
Peterson's Ointment Promises Fast Piles Relief
Millions have found relief from itching and burning with Peterson's Ointment. A testimonial claims the cooling soothing formula stops itching and smarting and allows a full night’s sleep. Available 55c and 85c at all druggists with money back guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peterson
Janet Christy Named to Otterbein Dean List Again
Janet Christy senior at Otterbein College Westerville is named to the Dean's List for the third straight year with a 3.8 average this past year. A Olive Orange High School graduate from Tuppers Plains class of 1956, she is daughter of Mr and Mrs Garrett Christy of Mt Sterling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janet Christy
Otterbein College
Westerville
Otterbein
Janet
Olive Orange High School
Tuppers Plains
Miss Christy
Garrett Christy
Mt. Sterling
Club In Drive To Aid The Fire Victims
Laurel Cliff Better Health Club members met at Mrs. James Gilmore’s home to aid the Arthur Musser family after a Monday house fire. Mrs. Merlin Tracy presided as thank-you notes were read, dish cloths sold, and Irish songs sung. Guests included Mrs. C O Davis and several local residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Arthur Musser
Laurel Cliff
Edison Hobstetter
Roush Plans 50th Wedding Celebration
Middleport Mr. and Mrs. Roy Roush of 1212 37th St Parkersburg WVa will celebrate their golden wedding anniversary Sunday March 27 from 2 to 5 pm in the City Room of the Chancellor Hotel. They are former Mason residents and have two living children a daughter Mrs Richard E Life of Logan and a son Cecil Henry Roush plus a deceased daughter Margaret Elizabeth four grandchildren and a great grandson. Mr Roush is a retired Baltimore and Ohio Railroad engineer. All friends and relatives are invited.
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Roy Roush
37Th St
Parkersburg
W. Va
Chancellor Hotel
Roush
Mason
Richard E. Life
Logan
Cecil Henry Roush
Margaret Elizabeth
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Miss Mary Ellen Andrew to represent Columbus savings at conclave
Miss Mary Ellen Andrew daughter of Mr and Mrs Francis Andrew of Long Bottom will represent a Columbus savings and loan association at a national convention to be held at the Palmer House hotel in Chicago from March 20 to 24.
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Pomeroy
Mary Ellen Andrew
Francis Andrew
Long Bottom
Columbus Savings and Loan Association
Palmer House
Chicago
Sewing Club Meets at Mrs. George Snyder Home
Mrs George Snyder hosted the Sec ond Monday Sewing Club at her home Monday evening. A short business session was held and refreshments were served by the hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
George Snyder
Racine Parish Youth Rally elects officers at Letart Falls church
At the Racine Parish Youth Rally organization meeting at Letart Falls Methodist Church Paula Hart was named president and Dwaine Wolfe vice president. Rita Miller became secretary Catherine Powell treasurer Rebecca Toney worship chairman Patty Grimm recreational leader Barbara Grimm refreshments chair. Plans were made for a rally at the Racine church on March 26 with Rev. Pearl Casto and Rev. John Elwood in attendance. Refreshments followed at the community hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paula Hart
Dwaine Wolfe
Rita Miller
Catherine Powell
Rebecca Toney
Patty Grimm
Barbara Grimm
David Kunze
Ohio University
Racine Church
Pearl Casto
John Elwood
John Wolfe
Early Roush
Virgil Roush
Teenage Boys To Answer Theft Count
Two teenage boys from the Middleport area are to face juvenile court for auto theft after a car was stolen from a lot near the R. H. Rawlings and Sons Co. The theft was discovered Tuesday morning following a routine check by the State Highway Patrol in Jackson County. A few car accessories were missing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. H. Rawlings and Sons Co
Herbert Gilkey
State Highway Patrol
Jackson County
Gilkey
Rawlings Garage
Meigs Man Charles E. Blackwood dies at 85
Charles E. Blackwood 85 of Snowville near Darwin died Monday evening at his home. He was preceded in death by his wife Leila. Survived by children Ethel Dean Virgil Clyde Homer Edward Ruth Julia Dorothy Mary and 23 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. He was a Snowville Methodist member. Services Thursday at 2 p.m. Burlingham Church. Burial Burlingham Cemetery. Friends may call at home.
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Pomeroy
Charles E. Blackwood
Snowville
Darwin
Leila
Ethel
Dean Blackwood
Virgil
Clyde Hines
Athens
Homer
Ashtabula
Edward
Ruth McNemee
Massillon
Julia Graham
Albany
Dorothy Chaney
Mary Jones
Dayton
Burlingham Church
Freeland Norris
Burlingham Cemetery
Walter Bunce Vacationing at Saint Petersburg and Daytona Beach
Middleport personals note Walter Bunce is vacationing this week in Saint Petersburg and Daytona Beach Florida.
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Middleport
Walter Bunce
Saint Petersburg
Daytona Beach
Fla
Masonic Inspection Planned for Lodge 411 Friday
Pomeroy Harrisonville Lodge 411, F and A M will hold its annual inspection at 7 30 Friday evening. Work will be in the Master Mason s degree. J B Hall of Ironton will be the inspecting officer. Norman Will worshipful master announced plans for the inspection. Refreshments will be served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Harrisonville Lodge
A.M
J. B. Hall
Ironton
Norman Will
Vocal Students to Present Spring Concert in Middleport
Vocal music students under Mrs. Clarence Lacey present their annual spring concert at 8 p.m. in Middleport High School auditorium. The senior glee club opens with Oh What a Beautiful Morning from Oklahoma before moving to Five Men Went to New and other selections.
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Middleport
Clarence Lacey
Middleport High School
Oklahoma
Pomeroy PTA Showcases Vanadium Plant Film and Music
The Central PTA met at Pomeroy School to view a film from Vanadium Corp of America highlighting Graham Station operations. Howard Price and Donald Mills explained production steps. The meeting named a nominating committee and planned an April jitney supper. The program included a student operetta update, a fifth grade attendance banner, and St Patrick’s Day refreshments. The girls ensemble and senior ceo club prepared a concert with multiple numbers and soloists led by Judy Gregg.
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Nate Wise
Rutland High School Alumni Association
PTA
Lucas
Marjorie Rife
Carl Morris
Verna Snowden
Jean Parker
Erlewine
R. A. Biddle
Sauer
Carlos Snowden
Pearl Little
Mildred Hysell
Mararet Parsons
Pomeroy
Vancorum Corp. of America
Central
Howard Price
Donald Mills
Graham Station
W. Va
Price
Charles Hayes
John Werry
Edwin Wehring
George Hicks
Nolan Swackhammer
Swackhammer
Orvil Wiles
Paul Zirkle
Richard Owens
Glee Club
Little Willie
Cole Porter
Judy Gregg
One World
Mendelssohn
Bonnie van Cooney
Bertha Wilson
Karen McElhinney
Beverly Perrin
Phyllis Hilbert
Two Suits Nolle By Court in Meigs County Pleas
The Meigs County Common Pleas Court appointed Howard A. Dailey as special deputy sheriff. Two suits against Blaine Bing and John Franklin Rice for breaking and entering were nolled due to insufficient evidence for convictions.
Women To Meet POMEROY at Grace Episcopal Church
Women of Grace Episcopal Church plan a Thursday afternoon meeting at the parish house with Mrs. William A. Roberts as hostess and Mrs. F. E. Hayes directing the program.
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Pomeroy—Women of
Grace Episcopal Church
William A. Roberts
FE. E. Hayes
Pomeroy Pastor to Speak at Racine Baptist Church
Mrs Ralph Zan del of the Pomeroy First Baptist Church will be the guest speaker at Racine Baptist Church at 7 30 this evening in a local program.
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Pomeroy
Ralph Zandel
Pomeroy First Baptist Church
Racine Baptist Church
Village Fund Summary for Middleport February
Middleport village total funds as of February 29 reach 50 693.56 with balances across General 15 995.94 street maintenance 11 791.68 state highway 3 441.21 parking meter 870.70 cemetery operating 5 124.59 cemetery trusts 1 370.20 fire equipment 577.56 swimming pool 1 920.42 and general bond retirement 8 601.26. February receipts total 4 183.11 and disbursements 4 757.52.
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Middleport
Gene Grate
Meigs County Coon Hunters Meet Friday Evening
Roy Arms announces Meigs County Coon Hunters Association will gather at 7 30 Friday night at the Sand Ridge clubhouse. The meeting is led by president Roy Arms.
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Pomeroy
Meigs County Coon Hunters Association
Sand Ridge
Roy Arms
Pomeroy Council Buys Tractor and Gear
The council purchased a tractor and accessory equipment from Meigs Equipment Co for 3312 dollars in a special Tuesday session at City Hall.
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Pomeroy
Meigs Equipment Co
City Hall
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Meigs
By Charlene Hoeflich
the New
Athens Messenger
Reema Farouki
Jordan
Farouki
Washington, D. C
Vernon Weber
Harold Rife
Weber
Rife
Hollywood
The
Foreign Press Association
Rock Hudson
Doris Day
New Hahn
Moore
Stark's
Stark’s Pharmacy
MAIN
Tracy
James Lewis
Joe Evans
C. O. Davis
Columbus
Carolyn Smith
Clayton Wise
Judy Gilmore
Mr. and
Sewing
Racine Parish
Letart Falls Methodist Church
Blackwood
Methodist Church
Famous Name Boats. Com
Pomeroy Pta
Giannina Mia
Firefly
Middleport Village Fund
Russell Stover
General Electric
Stewart-Warner
Philco
Motorola
Westinghouse
Sylvania
Hotpoint Electric Range
Foreman & Abbott
N. Second Street
Coon Hunter
Council
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