Middleport High Band Earns Superior Rating at Festival
Middleport High School band under Eugene Gherke received a superior rating at the District 15 Band and Chorus Competition in Ironton. The group performed Oregon Trail March Swedish Folk Suite and Overture in Miniature and sight read one number. Judges praised adherence to score dynamics tone control and musical phrasing with remarks on balance expression and conductor leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Ironton
Eugene Gherke
Stephen M. Clarke
Capital University
Columbus
Jack Develbiss
Colonel White High School
Dayton
Clarke
Gherke
Arthur Erseman
Fairmont High School of Kettering
Virgil Wilson
Cincinnati
Heath Youth Attend Rally At Gallipolis
Thirteen members of the Heath Methodist Church senior youth fellowship attended a spring rally in Gallipolis on Sunday afternoon. They traveled with counselors Mr. and Mrs. Leo Smith and pastor Rev. Raymon Konkright, while Rev. Stanley McGilliard led a sermon as Portsmouth District superintendent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heath
Gallipolis
Middleport
Heath Methodist Church
Leo Smith
Raymon Konkright
Heath Church
Stanley McGilliard
Portsmouth
Barbara Jones
Sarah Bechtle
Ellen Hawley
Dianne McComas
Dianne Criswell
Evelyn Gibbons
Butch Bachtle
Tom Ball
Eric Chambers
David Oliver
Robert Swanson
David Konkright
Michl Lloyd
Jill Walburn Birthday Noted In Middleport Party
Middleport observers marked Jill Walburn's second birthday with a party Saturday. Gifts came from numerous relatives and friends including Joanne Puckett Dana Hamm Steven Walburn Paula Johnson Kim Rawlings Cheryl Vaughan Bill Don Beth Mary Krawiczyn Mrs Lawrence Walker and Robert Clarke Sr A hobby horse replica cake was given by Martha Anderson and refreshments were served by Mrs Walburn with help from Puckett and Hamm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Jill Walburn
Dale Walburn
Jill
Joanne Puckett
Dana Hamm
Steven Walburn
Robert Ashley
Paula
James Johnson
Kim
Richard Rawlings
Timmy
Todd
Earl Robinson
Cheryl
Richard Vaughan
Bill
Don
Beth
Mary
Martha Krawiczyn
Lawrence Walker
Robert G. Clarke, Sr
E. L. Hughes
Martha Anderson
Walburn
Miss Puckett
Hamm
Dinner in Pomeroy for Hoffner funeral services
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Reibel hosted a Sunday dinner for relatives attending Mrs. Herman Hoffner's funeral. Guests listed include Charles Hoffner, Lee Albert, George Stace of Findlay, Howard and Earl Logan of Springfield and Gallipolis, Harley Strong of Wilkesville, James Ogdin of Salem Center, and Donley Reibel family. Rutland High adds play tickets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Henry Reibel
Herman Hoffner
Charles Hoffner
Lee Albert
George Stace
Findlay
Howard Logan
Springfield
Earl Logan
Gallipolis
Harley Strong
Bill
Donley
Diane
Wilkesville
James Ogdin
Salem Center
Donley Reibel
Donna
Fae
Mrs Still Dies At 50 In Ohio Town
Mrs Addie Mae Still 50 of Pomeroy died Saturday at Holzer Hospital Gallipolis after emergency squad response. Survived by husband Elmer five sons Barbara Coats and four brothers. funeral at Naomi Baptist Church Thursday at 2 p.m. body at Ewing funeral home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Addie Mae Still
Holzer Hospital
Gallipolis
Still
Elmer
Barbara Coats
Robert Eugene Still
Santomo
Texas
David Clayton
Columbus
Lawrence Franklin Still
Ft. Lewis
Wash
Elmer Michael
Mark Andrew
John Qualls
Lawrence
Lloyd Qualls
Huntington
W. Va
Arch of
Forest Run
Revival meeting in Portland runs March 25 through April 4
Local notices list visitors and visits across several towns. People named include Mrs. Van McDade of Huntington returning home after months away with her son-in-law and daughter Gerald and wife. Leona Shaffer of Vienna visiting Charles and wife. Leota Johnson returning from Camden Clark Hospital. Charles Deem of Columbus visiting Ed and wife. Aleta Parsons hosting Rodney Coffman family and Darrell Perry family in Parkersburg. Gene Wells and Gregory from Dearborn visiting Earl and Wilma Wells. Douglas Circle Bashan visiting Ed Deem. Roy Gillilam and children from Chester visiting C. E. Johnson’s family. E W Davis and Jim from Sheffield visiting Ralph and Eber Henderson and relatives in Middleport Reedsville Waterford Wheeling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van McDade
Gerald Ours
Huntington
Leona Shaffer
Vienna
W. Va
Charles Hilton
Leota Johnson
Camden+Clark Hospital
Parkersburg
Charles Deem
Columbus
Ed Deem
Aleta Parsons
Rodney Coffman
Clinton
Darrell Perry
Gene Wells
Gregory
Dearborn
Mich
Earl Wells
Wilma
Douglas
Bashan
Mary Shrine Officers Installation Observed in Pomeroy
An open installation of Mary Shrine officers took place at the IOOF Hall in Pomeroy with Mary Shrine members Olive Baughman Pauline Atkins Beatrice Blue Vida Carson and others in attendance. Installing officers Edith Hutsinpiller Jennett Roberts and Mabel Tawney presided as Naomi Brinker and Jesse Brinker received appointed and elected titles amid gift presentations and spring-themed refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Mary Shrine
White Shrine of
Jerusalem
IOOF
Olive Baughman
Athens Shrine
Pauline Atkins
Beatrice Blue
Marietta Shrine
Vida Carson
Mrs. Weber
Marietta
Bessie Fairchild
Athens
Janet Capehart
Lafayette Shrine
Frank Capehart
Shepherds of
Naomi Brinker
Jesse Brinker
Shepherds
Fern Cheesebrew
Allen Hughes
Mary Hughes
Elizabeth Learn
Flora Long
Cora Webb
Bernice Winn
Harry Smith
Virgil Atkins
John Roberts
Ernest Wingett
Maxine Wingett
Hilah Lutz
Leona Wells
Lillian Stieff
Bonnie Boone
Eugene Atkins
Brinker
Mabel Bennett
Farm Accident Study To Be Made In Meigs
Local farm groups will map plans for a survey of farm accidents in Meigs County at 8 p m Wednesday at the Rock Springs Grange Hall. The study aims to gather details on frequency type time and other facts and to establish a safety and health education program.
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Pomeroy
Meigs County
Rock Springs Grange Hall
C. E. Blakeslee
Meigs
Marion
Darke
Scioto
Holmes
Lorain
Fulton
Tuscarawas
Bond Bible
W. E. Stuckey
Bowling Team Pomeroy Competes in Elyria Tourney
The Rock Springs Grange bowling club from Pomeroy competed in Elyria on Saturday. Members included Harold Blackston, Robert Bowens, Roy Gruser, William Radford and George Wagner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Rock Springs Grange
Elyria
Harold Blackston
Robert Bowen
Roy Grueser
William Radford
George Wagner
Middleport Personal News Highlights Local Visits and Addresses
Local society items list residents and travelers: L R Wiley to University Hospital Columbus for exams before a planned surgery, Coleen Wilson at the Fabric Shop Pomeroy part time, J W Kincaid family in Columbus for weeks with Lt Col John Kincaid, Grantsville’s Richard Stalnaker visiting Eugene and Madge Gherke, Stephen Coats visiting Cincinnati, William White and Cindy from Washington DC visiting relatives, Earl McKinley address change for U S S Avenue Charleston SC, Frieda Faehnle Lena Mae Fels return from Florida with Middleport ties, Mrs William Keith Kincaid in Bedford MA ski accident, John Mayer family from Columbus visiting. Lucille Kalterman and Mary Lucas from Jackson schools visiting Harold Sauer family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Coleen Wilson
Pomeroy
J. W. Kincaid
Point Pleasant
W. Va
Paul Ruttencutter
John Kincaid
O. E McKinley
Earl
Charleston
S. C
Earl McKinley
E.F.M.N
James Weber
Miami
William C. Brown
Bettie Wise
Ross Wise
James Sauders
Miami, Fla
Middleport
Saint Petersburg
Faehnle
Miss Fels
Charles Shoultz
Lake Worth
Charles Gemeinhardt
William Keith Kincaid
Marjorie Brown
Bedford
Mass
John Mayer
John
Cheri
George Meinhart
Winnie Mayer
Lucille Kalterman
Mary Lucas
Jackson
Harold Sauer
Mary Ruth
Joy
Henry Blosser Taken After Possible Heart Attack in Racine
Henry Blosser was transported to Meigs General Hospital by the Racine Emergency Squad Sunday evening after a possible heart attack at his residence. Oxygen was administered during the trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Racine
Henry Blosser
Letart Two
Meigs General Hospital
Parking meter receipts totaled 181 dollars in week
Chief of Police Herbert Gilkey reported that parking meter receipts for the past week totaled 181 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Herbert Gilkey
Minstrel Cast In Final Rehearsal For Three-Night Show
The 60 cast members of the eighth annual Big Bend Minstrel and Olio move to Middleport High School for final rehearsals before a three night run at Middleport auditorium with performances at Southern Local High School in Racine. Curtain is 8 10 nightly. Proceeds share among Middleport Senior Mothers Club Drew Webster Post 39 and local boosters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rutland
Rutland High School
Jesse Stewart
Sally Schaaf
Pomeroy
Big Bend
Olio
Middleport High School
George MclIntosh
Middleport
Southern
Bill Young
Bruce
James Snodgrass
Racine
Snodgrass
Meigs County School of Dance
Carla
Coleen Wilson
Danny Thompson
Band Boosters Association
Retirements and recognitions highlight Community Corner
Harold Rusk retires after about 30 years as a Cambridge State Highway Patrol radio dispatcher. Robert Harris receives a 30 year service certificate and a watch. The Middleport area salutes the George Hackett Jr. family for scouting leadership. I E Miller turns 91 with a family observance planned for April 1. Charene Davis credited for spring concert program cover at Middleport High School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Rusk
Mudfork Community Notes Reflect Local Visits and Charity
Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Cross spent the night with Frank Pauley’s family. The Harrisonville Wonder Club gathered at Emily Starcher’s home with members donating five dollars for skunk-bite shots in Racine. Secret Pal gifts, a potluck, and visits from several residents followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Cross
Frank Pauley
Harrisonville
Wonder Club
Emily Starcher
Grace Wilson
Millie Starcher
Sadie Carr
Donna Spencer
Mabel Pauley
Elizabeth Gardener
Ardis Waggoner
Coelle Hudson
Dena Welsh
Carolyn Nutter
Letha Cowan
Racine
Kenneth Welsh
Dana Dias
Martha Stuart
Albany
Richard Nutter
Gilbert Nutter
Hayward Nutter
Charles Powell
Tuppers Plains
Brush fire put out at L. R. Wiley residence
Middleport firemen extinguished a rear yard blaze at 12 10 p m Sunday behind the L R Wiley residence on Seventh Street with no damage reported. In Meigs Temple Pythian Sisters news, staff and officers will meet at 7 30 p m Monday at the hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
L. R. Wiley
Seventh St
Meigs Temple
Pythian Sisters
Rutland School Party Brings Students and Guests Together
Mr and Mrs John Hardy hosted a Rutland School gathering on Harrisonville Road with games and dancing for students and faculty. Student council provided horns and hats as party favors as guests enjoyed sandwiches soft drinks and potato chips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
John Hardy
Harrisonville Road
Rutland
Joseph Newell
Roger Roush
Harold Sauer
Ira Wolfe
Mary E. Chapman
Martha Ohlinger
Sally Schaaf
Leda Mae Kraetter
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Middleport High
Portland
Wilma Wells
Roy Gillilam
Chester
C. E. Johnson
E. W. Davis
Jim
Sheffied
Ala
Ralph and
Eber Henderson
Reedsville
Waterford
Wheeling
Frandizi
Paraguay
Argentina
Peron
Buenos Aires
Arturo Frondizi
Juan D. Peron
Spain
Meigs County Extension Council
The
Southern Local High School Vocational Agriculture Department
Meigs County Farm Bureau
Meigs County Granges
U.S
Richard Stalnaker
Grantsville, W. Va
Stephen Coats
Robert Coats
Stephen
William White
Cindy
Washington D. C
Paula Jean Eichinger
Paul Eichinger
Paula Jean
Rex O’brien
Nancy
Larry O'Brien
Max Eichinger
Denise
Allen Eichinger
Dana Oliver
Board of Education
Northeastern
Racine Grange
the Messenger
Ohio
Stalnaker
Ralph Werry
Mike Werry
Jon Webster
Bob Hoeflich
Webster
Susie Parker
Donna Reibel
Anita Collins
Roberta Kraueter
Terry Stalnaker
James Mees
Alio
Denise Snodgrass
George Hackett, Jr
George
Phyllis
Dennis
Rose Marie
Linda
Melanie
I. E. Miller
Charlene Davis
Robert Hannell
Martha
C. P. Klein
C. P. Bradbury
Lee Edwards
Casey Stengel
O. E. McKinleys
Keith Goble
FORD
Kentucky
Dant Distillery CO
Dant
Tahead
Ari J. Dan
Milady
Brighten
Robinson
E. Second St
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