Residents weigh seventh and eighth grade school in Racine plan
Leaders push for a new seventh and eighth grade school in the Southern Local District while opponents urge keeping the present Racine Grade School. Architects favor using the current high school building and repairing existing schools, with about 1200 signatures backing the project. George Baer fills the vacant board seat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Racine
Southern
Ohio Department of Education
George Baer
Ralph Smith
Portland
Ladies Club To Sponsor Easter Bazaar
Syracuse residents may attend the Easter Bazaar hosted by the Syracuse Ladies Auxiliary Fire Dept on March 31 and April 1 at the village hall ground floor from 10 am each day. Easter baskets cost 15 to 60 cents, colored eggs 60 cents a dozen, pies 60 cents each. Orders can be placed with Auxiliary members or by calling WY 2 6929 or WY 2 6243. Proceeds support the new fire truck fund. in 1960 the group deposited $265 and bought a $290 cotton candy machine. Donations are appreciated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syracuse
Syracuse Ladies Auxiliary Fire Dept
Spring Dance Is Tonight at Middleport High
Middleport High School girls glee club hosts the annual spring dance in the school auditorium. The batnik themed event features black and yellow decor and a costume contest with prizes for the best dressed batnik couple. Committees cover decorating record and dancing and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Middleport High School Girls Glee Club
Charlene Davis
Janis Hauck
Jeanne Bowles
Carolyn Ervin
Linda Smith
Carolyn Russell
Carolyn Searles
Janet Baker
Carla Sue Gilmore
Susie Allensworth
Marcella Ward
Beverly Cundiff
Lynn Daniels
Judy Sauer
Colmers Announce Birth Of Daughter Shari Lynn
Mr and Mrs Jerry Colmer of Pomeroy announce the birth of a daughter Shari Lynn at Mason Clinic. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Paul Snider and Mr and Mrs Orion Colmer of Pomeroy with great grandparents Mr and Mrs Charles E Snider of Pomeroy and Mrs Goldie Colmer of Shade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Jerry Colmer
Shari Lynn
Mason Clinic
Paul Snider
Orion Colmer
Charles E. Snider
Goldie Colmer
Shade
Minersville WSCS Elects Officers for New Year
Minersville Woman's Society of Christian Service at the Methodist Church re elected officers: Mrs. Frank Stewart president, Mrs. Karl Grueser vice president, Mrs. William Russell secretary, and Mrs. Eugene Forbes treasurer. The group welcomed gifts from Mrs. Ralph Hayman and approved a $5 donation to the Pomeroy Emergency Squad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minersville
Woman’s Society of Christian Service
Minersville Methodist Church
Frank Stewart
Karl Grueser
William Russell
Eugene Forbes
Ralph Hayman
Pomeroy
Bradford Maag
Clifford Phillips
Brooks Sayre
Grueser
Maag
Phillips
Stella Grueser
Hosmer Roush
Sayre
Mrs Ault Birthday Dinner Observed by Family
In MIDDLEPORT a dinner party honored Mrs. William Ault on her birthday. Her daughters Celesta and Kay hosted with relatives including C H Wise Jr Gary Mike Perry and Dennis Ault. Joining later were Gene Dodson and children Allen Danny David and Pamela. Mr Ault a pilot aboard the Lucy Jane Lucas could not attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
William Ault
Celesta
Kay
C. H. Wise Jr
Gary
Mike
Perry
Dennis Ault
Gene Dodson
Allen
Danny
David
Pamela
Ault
Lucy Jane Lucas
Pomroy High Seniors Launch Candy Sale for DC Trip
Pomroy High School seniors start a 10 day candy sale to raise about 600 dollars needed to complete funds for their annual Washington DC trip, an end of year fundraiser in support of the student travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Pomeroy High School
Washington, D. C
Guidance progress noted by Rutland High School director
Harold Sauer guidance director discusses education strides focused on academic adjustment slow learners and personal social guidance. He highlights scholarships aiding college access and outlines home and school influence while stressing personal responsibility in youth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Harold Sauer
Rutland High School
Middleport Business and Professional Women’s Club
Sauer
Riverview PTA Approves New Officers and Activities
Riverview School PTA opened its March meeting with Mrs. Maxine Whitehead presiding and Mrs. Hazel Buckley as secretary. Treasurer's report given. Members vote to organize a women's basketball team to face the Chester PTA Lady Hot Shots. A nominating committee was formed with Delores Frank Violet Smith and Grace Weber. A school music program featured fourth grade flute and middle grades instrumental groups. Refreshments were served.
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Reedsville
Nina Boston
Riverview School
PTA
Maxine Whitehead
Hazel Buckley
Dorsel Riebel
Ronald Osborn
Chester Pta
Delores Frank
Violet Smith
Grace Weber
Riverview Pta
Rio Grande Pastor Guest Sermon Scheduled for Easter Weekend
POMEROY The Rev Luther Tracy a former Pomeroy First Baptist Church pastor will be guest speaker at a pre Easter service at 9 30 Sunday morning at the Baptist Church He will also address youth classes at the church school A 545 Sunday evening fellowship supper will follow with Tracy and his family as guests Tracy a Denison University and Southern Baptist Seminary graduate has pastored the Rio Grande church six years and served as a Bible and philosophy professor at Rio Grande College
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Luther Tracy
Pomeroy First Baptist Church
Baptist Church
Mr. Tracy
Denison University
Southern Baptist Seminary
Louisville
Rio Grande
Meigs County Land Transfers in Salisbury and Salem
Neiss Carter Powell and Isa bella R Powell transfer .71 acres in Salisbury Two to Bernard V Fultz. Bernard V Fultz and Betty J Fultz transfer .71 acres in Salisbury Two to Neiss C Powell and Isa bella R Powell. Elmer Barnhart transfers two acres in Salisbury Two to Olen Doerfer. Sam and Rachel Hicks transfer two acres in Salem Two to Garn et Fay Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neiss Carter Powell
Isabella R. Powell
Bernard V. Fultz
Salisbury
Betty J. Fultz
Neiss C. Powell
Elmer Barnhart
Olen Doerfer
Sam and
Rachel Hicks
Garnet Fay Smith
Salem
Salser Sues for Divorce in Meigs County Court
Henry A. Salser of Racine Route 1 files for divorce from Madelyn Salser at the Meigs County Common Pleas Court charging gross neglect of duty and extreme cruelty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Henry A. Salser
Racine
Madelyn Salser
Meigs County
Supper Planned by Middleport Baptist Fellowship
The Men’s Fellowship of the Middleport First Baptist Church will meet at 6 p m at the church for an oyster supper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Chester PTA to Hear Meigs County Supervisor Bowen
Meigs County elementary school supervisor Chester Bowen will be guest speaker at 8 Monday for the Chester PTA meeting at the grade school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester
Robert Bowen
Meigs County
Chester Pta
Bradbury PTA Plans April Talent Show
Bradbury PTA met to plan an April 7 talent show with cash prizes for winners. Participants register with Mrs Guy Russell or at the school office. Rehearsal is April 6 at 7 p m in the school auditorium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Weer
Bradbury Pta
Guy Russell
Irene Bailey
Thelma Wiley
Virginia Wyatt
Gary Hawley
Zanesville
Garden Club Meeting Led by Star Members
The Star Garden Club met at the home of Mrs. Henry Turner with nine members present and two guests Mrs. Chester Price and Mrs. Joe Bolen. Devotions by Mrs. Norman Will. communications from Mrs. Goren Stansbury and Mrs. Geneva Nolan. Programs on Spring projects and rose care announced. travel prize bought by Mrs. Earl Nelson. hostess gift to Mrs. Ray Nicholson. Birthdays celebrated for four members. April meeting set for plant and bulb sale hosted by Mrs. Earl Nelson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sauer
Harry S. Moore
Career Advancement Committee
Meigs County
Ray Pickens
Heart
Edgar Reynolds
Social Security Office
Marietta
Red Cross
Middleport
Pomeroy
Ohio Federation
Toledo
D.S. Harold
Middleport Club
Guy Reynolds
Masonic Temple
Evangeline Chapter
Order of Eastern Star
Earl Nelson
Ray Nicholson
Norman Will
Erma Vale
Ward Nicholson
Ed Russell
Missionary Circles Plan Four Sessions
The B H Sanborn Missionary Society at Middleport First Baptist Church schedules four meetings at 7 30 P M on Tuesday. Dorcas Circle gathers at Mrs Max Orndorf home Electa Circle at Mrs Pearl Hoffman home Love Joy Circle hosted by Mrs Willis Anthony Priscilla Circle at Miss Freedie Houdashelt home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
B. H. Sanborn Misionary Society
Quartet To Perform Hymns At Carpenter Baptist Church
A male quartet from Cedarville College will present hymns and sacred music on Sunday March 19 at 2 p m in Carpenter Baptist Church. The service will feature the dedication of the new church organ donated by Claude Foster of Cleveland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carpenter
Cedarville College
Carpenter Baptist Church
Claude Foster
Cleveland
Meigs County Meeting Attracts Health Official Patricia Gray
Patricia Gray, field representative of the Ohio Tuberculosis and Health Association, attended Meigs County’s annual meeting in Meigs County on Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patricia Gray
Marietta
Ohio Tuberculosis and Health Association
Meigs County
Tuberculosis and Health Association
Pomeroy Personal News Notes Local Visit
Mr and Mrs Cecil Jewell of Columbus and their three daughters spent Sunday with the John Blackwoods of Rutland. Mr Blackwood recently returned home after several months at Mt Carmel recovering from an operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecil Jewell
Columbus
John Blackwoods
Rutland
Mr. Blackwood
Mt. Carmel
Emergency Fund Kept By The Salvation Army
The Salvation Army locally maintains an emergency relief fund led by H. E. Boney the chairman of the current fund drive. The fund aids stranded families with food and lodging when no other funds exist. Nationwide the army provides about 3.5 million meals annually for transients and homeless persons and locates more than 1200 missing persons each year while placing over 115000 people in jobs.
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Pomeroy
Salvation Army
H. E. Boney
Army
Boney
Meigs General Hospital Admission and Discharge List
Admitted Sally Stewart Mason W V Mary Nelson Middleport Morris Wolfe Racine Route 2 Jack Hoy Middleport Route 1 Abbie Stobart Pomeroy Mrs Mary Hollowell Pomeroy Ray Hecox Middleport Mrs Dey Hysell Pomeroy Dismissed Guy Kennedy Joe Turner Robert Lee Kuhn Mrs Ben Bat ey Martha Huston Charles Carmichael Jennie Watson
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Sally Stewart
Mason
W. Va
Mary Nelson
Middleport
Morris Wolfe
Racine
Jack Hoy
Abbie Stobart
Pomeroy
Mary Hollowell
Ray Hecox
Dey Hysell
Guy Kennedy
Joe Turner
Robert Lee Kuhn
Mrs. Ben Batey
Martha Huston
Charles Carmichael
Jennie Watson
Bradfords Announce Birth of Daughter Tamela Kay
Rutland couple Mr and Mrs Gail Bradford announce the birth of their third child and first daughter Tamela Kay on March 6 at Holzer Hospital. The Bradfords have two sons Anthony and Keith. Maternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs Elmer Proffitt of Rutland. Paternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs Otto Bradford of Racine. Maternal great grandmother is Mrs Daisy Proffitt of Rutland.
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Rutland
Gail Bradford
Tamela_ Kay
Holzer Hospital
Bradfords
Anthony
Keith
Elmer Proffitt
Otto Bradford
Racine
Pastor to Speak at Lenten Breakfast in Port
The Rev. Howard Ruppelt pastor of Middleport and Syracuse First United Presbyterian Churches will speak at a Lenten breakfast for men at 6 Tuesday morning at the United Methodist Church.
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Pomeroy
Howard Ruppelt
Middleport
Syracuse
First United Presbyterian
United Methodist Church
Meeting Date Shift for County Spring Fellowship
A county-wide spring fellowship meeting is rescheduled to May 5 at Heath Methodist Church, moved from the previously announced May 4 date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Heath Methodist Church
Westminster Youth Fellowship Meeting at Middleport Church
The Westminster Youth Fellowship of Middleport First United Presbyterian Church will gather at 5 30 Sunday evening at the church for its weekly session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Westminster Youth Fellowship
First United Presbyterian Church
Forest Run WSCS Meets at Forest Run Church
The Forest Run Woman's Society of Christian Service met at the Forest Run Methodist Church. Mrs Ed mond Grueser led the devotional period with readings by five members. Easter meditation by Mrs John Scott and a poem by Mrs Mark Evans followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest Run
Edmond Grueser
Woman's Society of Christian Service
Forest Run Methodist Church
Fred Nease
Christy Baer
Lawrence Napper
Willard Faudree
Manning Roush
John Scott
Mark Evans
Alfred Yeanger
Lancaster School of Missions
John Baily
Bertha Scott
Russ Watson
Combination Party Blends St Patrick Day and Easter Festivities
A Middleport First United Presbyterian Church senior chair led a midweek party for seniors mixing St Patrick's Day and Easter themes. Lewis Sauer Jr and Miss Nancy Dunbar ran games. ice cream and cake were served by a host of church helpers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
First United Presbyterian Church
Lewis Sauer Jr
Nancy Dunbar
Janice Zirkle
Judy Sauer
Dale Walburn
Pauline Zirkle
Carolyn Russell
Farie Erlewine
Lillian Steiff
Paul Haptonstall
Floyd Carmack
Howard Ruppelt
Bible Study Plans Given For Church
Group I of the Women’s Association of the Mid Church will meet at 7 30 Tuesday at the church. The Bible study will be conducted by Mrs Edward Burkett with Mrs Catherine Miller giving the book study. Hostesses for the evening will be Mrs Dwight Wallace, Mrs Betty Fife, and Miss Nancy Dunbar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Burkett
Catherine Miller
Dwight Wallace
Betty Fife
Nancy Dunbar
D A To Meet POMEROY Theodorus Council Daughters of America
Theodorus Council Daughters of America will meet Monday evening at the IOOF Hall. March birthdays will be observed with a potluck lunch. Members are to bring their own table service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy—Theodorus Council Daughters of America
IOOF
African Film Set Pomeroy Color Film Shadow of the Boomerang
The Billy Graham color film Shadow of the Boomerang will be shown at 7 Sunday evening at the Pomeroy First Baptist Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Billy Graham
Pomeroy First Baptist Church
Syracuse Village Votes 2500 Water Fund Appropriation
Syracuse Village Council approves a 1961 operating appropriation of 2500 for the water board at a special meeting. Water board member Kathryn Crow presents past year expenses totaling 10,378.49 with a year end balance of 396.22 and receipts of 10,487.52.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syracuse
Village Water Board
Water Board
Kathryn Crow
Treasury
Rutland PTA hears patrolman on traffic safety at meeting
At Rutland high school auditorium the North Western Local PTA featured Patrolman Carpenter of the Ohio State Patrol Gallipolis Post. He stressed obeying speed laws and showed safety slides. Mrs. Carol Snowden led business talks including a $150 playground concrete payment and a county teachers dinner planned for April 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rutland
North Western
PTA
Warner Morgan
Carpenter
Ohio State Patrol
Gallipolis
Robert Smith
Roberta Smith
Howard Birchfield
Francis Alkire
Vernon Weber
Holy Week Rites Set at Middleport First Baptist
The Rev. Donald Boone announces Holy Week services at Middleport First Baptist Church. Palm Sunday at 7 p.m. features a cantata Olivet To Calvary by the choir directed by Mrs. Clarence Lacey. Maundy Thursday service 7 to 8:30 p.m. and Good Friday community service at Heath Methodist at 7:30 p.m. Easter sunrise service at 6:30 a.m.
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Middleport
Middleport First Baptist Church
Donald Boone
Clarence Lacey
Olivet
Calvary
Heath Methodist Church
the Baptist Church
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Mrs. Ault
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Wendell Frecker
Europe
Mrs. Orin Nelson
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Pomeroy Personals
Meigs General Hospital
Daisy Proffitt
Farmer's Bank
Federal Reserve System
Federal Deposit Insurance Corp
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The
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Carol Snowden
George Dallas
Ohio University
B. H. Sanborn
Jeweler
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Federal Deposit Ins. Corp
Middleport Dept. Store
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