Hereford Show Champs Are Locally Owned
The 14th annual Southeastern Ohio Hereford Association show at Rock Springs fairgrounds crowned champion bull Alfred Gans of Pomeroy with E R Wagoner and son of Athens as reserve bull. Hiram Slanter of Middleport exhibited the champion female, with the reserve going to Butler Hereford Farm Huntington W V A. The sale afternoon saw 33 animals consigned. Emerson Marting of Washington D H acted as auctioneer. Freeman Jones of Jackson bought the champion bull for 295 dollars and Truman Smith Buckhannon Route 3 West Virginia bought the champion female for 275 dollars. The 15 bulls averaged 260 67 dollars, about 30 under last year. The 18 females averaged 213 33 dollars. Purchasers include Har ley Grate Langsville. Gerald Grate Langsville. Larry Cunningham Frost Route 1. Gene Lambert Pomeroy. Clyde Barnhart Belpre. James Fielding Marietta Route 4. D D Douglas Parkersburg W Va. and others. The show and sale were at the county garage on the fairgrounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butler Hereford Farm
Huntington
W. Va
Sam Marting
Washington, D. H
Emerson Marting
Washington D. H
Freeman Jones
Jackson
Harley Grate
Langsville
Gerald Grate
Larry Cunningham
Frost
Gene Lambert
Walter Bentz
Pomeroy
Clyde Barnhart
Belpre
James Fielding
Marietta
J. O. Bussey
Cattlettsburg
Walter H. Harmon
Point Pleasant
Keith Sutherland
Rutland
Fairgrounds
Guest Night Planned by Middleport Conservation League
The Middleport unit of the Child Conservation League elected officers for 1961 62 at a meeting in the Ohio Fuel Gas Co office. A come as you are guest night at Gloria's Beauty Salon on April 20 was set with committees named for registration decorations refreshments and program. Five new members joined and donations were made to the Heart Fund and the Salvation Army. A Food Demonstration was led by a representative from Ohio Fuel Gas Co during the program hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Child Conservation League
Ohio Fuel Gas Co
Robert Mills
Dwight Cullums
Dale Walburn
Richard Vaughan
Robert Schmoll
Gloria’s
Cullums
Milton Houdashelt
Robert Burkett
William Slater
Vaughn
Eugene Sears
Charles Clarkson
Schmoll
P. K. Russell
Rolan Eggert
Paul Theis
Millard Wildermuth
Lewis Sauer, Jr
Don Lowery
James Cl
Banquet date set for Racine high school band event
Racine Band Boosters announced the annual band banquet at the high school this Saturday evening. Mothers of band students were asked to arrive by 1 p m to help. Band director Ed win Johnson said the Racine band has been invited to march in a July American Legion parade in Cincinnati. A motion approved buying two drum practice pads and Emma Salser Mildred Circle and Louise Brewer were named to a nominating committee. The dance band also performed at Racine American Legion Post 602 birthday observance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin Johnson
Racine
American Legion
Cincinnati
Emma Salser
Mildred Circle
Louise Brewer
Racine American Legion
Minor changes set for Meigs Memorial Hospital
Meigs County Hospital Commission discussed Ohio Department of Health requirements and approved minor changes. Land for the site may be expanded by county commissioners, and at least six bidding firms are expected to submit proposals with bids opening March 28 in the county courtroom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Meigs Memorial Hospital
Ohio Department of Health
Meigs County Hospital Commission
George Smith
Good Friday Services Planned in Syracuse Area
Good Friday services are set for 2 p m March 31 at the EUB Church in Syracuse. The Rev Carl Herring of Syracuse Methodist Church will speak, with Rev F E Dunn hosting and addressing the offering for the Daily Vacation Bible School. The Rev Harold Holmes will give the welcome and Rev Howard Ruppelt will read the scripture as special music from participating churches accompanies the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Syracuse
EUB
Syracuse Ministerial Association
Carl Herring
Syracuse Methodist Church
F. E. Dunn
Harold Holmes
Syracuse Nazerene Church
Howard Ruppelt
Columbus Couple Announce Birth of Patricia Lisa Hoback
Mr. and Mrs. Paul L. Hoback of Columbus announce the birth of a daughter at White Cross Hospital. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Hoback of Cincinnati and Mr. and Mrs. Ellsworth Reppart of Cadiz. Great grandparents are Mrs. Ethel Hoback and Mrs. Belle Theiss of Racine. The baby is named Patricia Lisa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Paul L. Hoback
Columbus
White Cross Hospital
Charles E. Hoback
Cincinnati
Ellsworth Reppart
Cadiz
Ethel Hoback
Belle Theiss
Racine
Patricia Lisa
Till Totals 750 For Campaign
Meigs County Crippled Children's Society reports 750 dollars raised toward the 1961 Easter seal campaign. About 450 local families donated as more than five thousand appeals were mailed. The drive funds county services including a school hearing testing program funded by seventy four percent retained locally. The campaign ends on Easter Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Meigs County
Crippled Children’s Society
Gene Grate
Grate
Railroader Receives 50 Year Membership Pin
L D Diles of 375 Beech Street was awarded a 50 year continuous membership pin at a Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen meeting in the Feeney Bennet Post 128 American Legion Home. Diles retired in 1956 from the New York Central Railroad after 46 years of service. Frank M Vroomman presented the pin. Other recipients include A R Pullen W W Hayes and Jesse Lambert. A fish fry followed the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
L. D
W. W. Hayes
Jesse Lambert
School Board Eyes New Rutland High Office Secretary
Northwestern Local School Board moved to hire an additional secretary for Rutland High School. Applications are to be submitted to George M. Dallas district executive head and personal interviews will be arranged by Dallas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rutland
Northwestern Local School Board
Rutland High School
George M. Dallas
Dallas
Ticket Deadline for Guys and Dolls in Memorial Auditorium
Members of Ohio Eta Phi Chapter Beta Sigma Phi sorority must pick up Guys and Dolls tickets at Memorial Auditorium box office before 7 45 p m Friday. Those with reservations who cannot attend should contact Mrs Kenneth Braun at WY 2 5468 to cancel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Ohio
Film on mouth to mouth breathing to be shown at Racine Grange
The Meigs County Heart Association has made POMEROY available and will screen it at Racine Grange 2606 on Wednesday evening. The meeting is open to the public and will include Operation Forward observances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Meigs County Heart Association
Racine Grange 2606
Diles Named Michigan's Top Sports Writer
Middleport resident David Diles, son of Mr. and Mrs. L. D. Diles, named outstanding sports writer in Michigan by the National Sportscasters and Sportswriters Awards Committee. Diles, Michigan sports editor for the Associated Press, will receive a trophy at a Salisbury banquet on April 4 with a sponsored trip by the AP of New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
David Diles
L. D. Diles
Michigan
Diles
Associated Press
National Sportscasters and Sportswriters Awards Committee
Salisbury
N. C
Catawba College
Associated Press of
New York
Sports Edi
Easter candlelight meeting opens Middleport group
In Middleport First United Presbyterian Church Group I of the Women's Association met Tuesday evening with a candlelight Easter meditation. Mrs. Dale Walburn led, Mrs. Myron Miller led the book study, and Mrs. Edward Burkett gave the Bible lesson. Bake sale details were announced for Cross Hardware Saturday. Social hour followed, with refreshments served by Mrs. Dwight Wallace and Miss Nancy Dunbar, and other attendees listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
The
Women’s Association
Middleport First United Presbyterian Church
Dale Walburn
Myron Miller
Edward Burkett
Cross Hardware
Dwight Wallace
Nancy Dunbar
Roscoe Fife
Fred Lewis
Freda Bratt
James Sanborn
Richard Vaughan
Lewis Sauer Jr
Donald Lowery
Devotionals Planned for Pomeroy Students
Grace Episcopal Church hosts a series of noon devotional services for Pomeroy school students next week from Monday to Thursday. Rev. William A. Roberts and Rev. William Voris will lead, with services from 12:50 to 1:10 include scripture, psalms and a hymn. All denominations invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Pomeroy School
Grace Episcopal Church
William A. Roberts
William Voris
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
First Birthday Celebrations in Middleport
Middleport observes two birthdays with a party at the Rosenbaum home on Beech Street. James Patrick Rosenbaum marks his first birthday while Marsha Lynn Schwab reaches nine. Attendees include Orin Smith and family, Susan Schwab, Joe and Doug Rosenbaum, and Fred Rosenbaum of Pompey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
James Patrick Rosenbaum
Marsha Lynn Schwab
Richard Rosenbaum
Beech St
Marsha Lynn
Richard Schwab
Rosenbaum
Orin Smith
Schwab
Susan
Joe
Doug Rosebaum
Fred Rosenbaum
Pomeroy
Skating Party Planned for Westminster Youth Group
Middleport audience invited to a skating party at the Ohio University rink Saturday night for Westminster Youth Fellowship members and guests. Attendees will meet at the Middleport First United Presbyterian Church at 6 30 p m with several adults accompanying the group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Westminster Youth Fellowship
Ohio University
Middleport First United Presbyterian Church
Ceremonial Planned by Mary Shrine Meets Thursday Evening
The Mary Shrine White Shrine of Jerusalem holds a ceremonial meeting in a special session Thursday evening at the IOOF Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Mary Shrine
White Shrine of
Jerusalem
IOOF
Temple rated excellent at Wilkesville temple inspection
Wilkesville Temple of the Pythian Sisters received an excellent rating during a recent annual inspection in the K of P Hall. Grand chief Lillian Jerek of Cleveland led the inspection with M E C Ada Strausbaugh in charge. Visitors from Pomeroy Gallipolis Logan Nelsonville and Carbondale attended along with past grand officers Raymond Patton Nelle Patton Sylvia Bounds and Thelma Campbell. Two new members were welcomed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkesville
Pythian Sisters
K of P
Grand Jurisdiction of
Ohio
Lillian Jerek
Cleveland
M.E.C
Ada Strausbaugh
Pomeroy
Gallipolis
Logan
Nelsonville
Carbondale
Raymond Patton
Nelle Patton
Medina Home
Sylvia Bounds
Thelma Campbell
Cub Scouts Plan For Scout-O-Rama This Weekend
Final plans for Pack 244 Scout-O-Rama participation unfold as den mothers meet at Mrs. John Kokovitch home. The Air Adventure booth theme will be presented with Mrs Triplett and Mrs Kokovitch in charge Saturday 7 to 9 PM and Sunday programs led by dens including Mrs Osler Hackett and Dailey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Point Pleasant
Cub Scout Pack
Pack
Franklin Triplett
Kokovitch
Rich
Annual Variety Show Planned For Thursday
Pomeroy High School presents its annual variety show with an 8 pm start Thursday and Friday in the junior high auditorium. The pony chorus opens with Birth of the Blues and Put Your Arms Around Me Honey, with a circus number More Fun Than a Circus and acts including Madisons, Boogie Bops, and vocal pieces by It Had to Be You and Hands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Pomeroy High School
Pony
Paula Sayre
Asenath Tracy
Carolyn Edwards
Sandra Wells
Sandra Drake
Carolyn Bass
Sharon Moore
Andrew Evans
Man On
Tight Rope Wikers
Bearded Lady
Horses
Monkeys
Philip Meier
James Watson
Mary Ann Rickard
Jerri Frick
Charles Buffington
John Anderson
Kaaron Kelton
Nancy Eichinger
Edwina Bell
Mike Roberts
Charlesana Hess
Bill Young
Dor Coates
Mike Fultz
Gene Hester
Mickey Menchini
Alan Downie
Raymond Poulin
Madison
Jon Webster
Mike Werry
Ralph Werry
Carolyn Vaughan
Connie Atkins
Sharon Walker
Cindy Swatzel
Sharon Brown
Connie Bonecutter
Pam Hobstetter
Dor Cortes
You
Work of Emergency Council Continues
A 1:30 p.m. April 12 meeting at the Ohio Valley Power Co cafeteria in Kgger Creek will advance the Ohio River Valley Emergency Planning Council. The group, formed nearly a year ago, coordinates aid in disasters with equipment, supplies, manpower and traffic control from members including Kaiser Aluminum, Goodyear, Appalachian Power and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Ohio River Valley Emergency Planning Council
Ohio Valley Power Co
Kgger Creek
Ohio River Valley
Kanawha Valley
Parkersburg
W. Va
United States
Kaiser Aluminum and Chemical Corp
Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co
Vanadium Corp. of America
Appalachian Power Co
Holzer Hospital
Celanese Corps
Marietta Manufacturing Co
Ohio Valley Electric Corp
Central Operating Co
Pleasant Valley Hospital
Ohio State Highway Patrol
West Virginia State Police
Devotional Period Planned by Middle Church Women
Middleport report says the Women's Association will meet Thursday at the church. The program “The Church Spire and It” will be presented by Mrs Marcus Chambers. Mrs James Sanborn will lead the devotional period. Hostesses include Mrs Leland Brown Mrs Lucy Gregg Miss Farie Erlewine Paul Haptonstall Mrs Everett Bachner and Miss Mary Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Women’s Association of the
First United Presbyterian Church
Marcus Chambers
James Sanborn
Leland Brown
Lucy Gregg
Farie Erlewine
Paul Haptonstall
Everett Bachner
Mary Park
Drunk Driver Fined in Middleport Court
Paul Eugene Clark of Middleport was fined $100 and costs and sentenced to three days in jail for driving while intoxicated after appearing before Mayor Kenneth McEhinney Monday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Paul Eugene Clark
Kenneth McEhinney
Dinner Planned by Evangeline Chapter Order of Eastern Star
The Evangeline Chapter Order of Eastern Star matron ladies will host a potluck dinner at 6 p.m. Friday in the recreation room at Mrs. Joe Young’s home. Mrs. Marion Allensworth will serve a dessert course.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Evangeline Chapter
Order of Eastern Star
Joe Young
Marion Allensworth
Driver Fined for Driving Without License in Meigs County
Claude O. Reit mire of Pomeroy was fined $10 and court costs by Meigs County Judge Emmet W. Peo ples on a charge of driving without an operator's license.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Claude O. Reitmire
Meigs County
Emmet W. Peoples
Also Mentioned on This Page
Hereford
Southeastern Ohio Hereford Association
Rock Springs
Alfred Gans
E. R. Wagoner
Hiram Slawter
Middleport Route 1
Slanter
Harry. Truman Smith
Buckhannon
W.va
Conservation League
Meigs Hospital
Adv
Stark Pharmacy
Tor
John Kokovitch
Ard Osler
George Hackett, Jr
Howard Dailey
Carolyn Bell
Lola Ziegler
Miss Ziegler
Werry
Pam O’brien
Brenda Potts
Jonnie Thompson
Linda Moore
Katie Morarity
Donna Havok
Mary Bolinger
Linda Kirkland
Hilda Hart
Louanna Leonard
Brenda Bailey
Anita Collins
Kitty Persinger
Jennifer Crew
Barbara Logan
Tina Baxter
Tammy Finlan
Janet Brown
Love
John McMurray
Ben Ewing
Emergency Council
Indus
D. W. Mills
ZEBCO
Scooter
Cushman
Metropolitan Motors
E. Main Pomeroy
Security Bank
the Security Bank
Athens, Ohio
Athens County
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