Mrs Capehart Heads Syracuse Women’s Society Meeting
Mrs Alice Capehart was elected president of the Woman s Society of Christian Service at Asbury Methodist Church. Other officers named include Mrs William Feichinger as vice president and Mrs C B Weese as treasurer. Delegates reported on district activities and recent conference in Jackson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syracuse
Alice Capehart
Woman’s Society of Christian Service
Asbury Methodist Church
William Feichinger
C. B. Weese
Royal Thomas
Melvin Grimm
John Sauvage, Jr
Oma Winebrenner
Marcia Karr
Luther Friend
William Houdashelt
Carl Herring
Jackson
Christian Service
New Congo
William Eichinger
W. W. Hayes Rites Held in Middleport
Funeral services for Walter W. Hayes were held at 3 p.m. Thursday at Rawlings-Coats funeral home with Rev. Raymon Konkright officiating. Burial followed in Riverview Cemetery. Numerous out-of-county relatives attended, including Stephen Coats of Denver and Hayes family members from Charleston, Elkview, Hurricane, Quick, St. Albans, Belle, Piketon, Kenova, Spencer, Follansbee, and Point Pleasant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Walter W. Hayes
Rawlings-Coats
Raymon Konkright
Riverview
Stephen Coats
Denver
Colo
Owen Hayes
Scotts Depot
W .Va
Oscar Ewing
Howard Douglas Jr
Ruth Robertson
Carl Robertson
Chester Young
Charleston
W. Va
Delmer
Holly Hayes
Norman Douglas
James Douglas
Elkview
Herman Hayes
Hurricane
Howard
Bob Douglas
Rex Douglas
Paul Douglas
Don Striker
Quick
Glenn Douglas
St. Albans
Frank Douglas
Belle
Child Injured in Fall From Tree Near Dix-Saw Addition
Eight year old POINT PLEASANT resident POINT PLEASANT Mark Allen Johnson fell about 20 feet from a tree at the Casto home landing on a fish pond abutment. He fractured his skull and suffered bruises and abrasions. he is in Pleasant Valley Hospital in fair condition as a second grade student at Ordnance School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Mark Allen Johnson
Robert Johnson
Dix-Saw
Carroll Casto
Pleasant Valley Hospital
Ordnance School
Deweese Family Welcomes Son Born Wednesday
Mr. and Mrs. Hobert Deweese Jr. announce the birth of a son Wednesday at Holzer Hospital. The mother is Jean Smith. Grandparents are Mrs. W. L. Smith of Ripley Road and Mr. and Mrs. Hobart Deweese of Sand Hill Road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Hobert Deweese Jr
Park Drive
Holzer Hospital
Jean Smith
W. L. Smith
Ripley Rd
Hobart Deweese
Sand Hill Rd
Nature tour by Wildwood Garden Club near Hidden Lakes
Thirteen members of the Wildwood Garden Club conducted a nature tour of the wooded area near Mrs. Harry Roush’s home at Hidden Lakes on Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Wildwood Garden Club
Harry Roush
Hidden Lakes
Wonder Club Dinner Set for May 15 in Parkersburg
The Wonder Club announces its annual dinner on May 15 in Parkersburg. The meeting at Millie Starcher’s home featured a comic style show with amusing dresses and hats. Hostess prize went to Elizabeth Gardner. Visitors included Donna Spencer Pomeroy Emily Starcher Carpenter and Pamela Wilson Albany. One new member Donna Spencer was voted in. Secret pal and birthday gifts were exchanged and refreshments served. The next meeting will be at Artis Waggoner’s home on May 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisonville
Wonder Club
Parkersburg
Millie Starcher
Elizabeth Gardner
Donna Spencer
Pomeroy
Emily Starcher
Carpenter
Pamela Wilson
Albany
Artis Waggoner
Mason County Tuberculosis Association Elects New Officers
In Point Pleasant new officers were elected with Mrs. C. P. Stout re elected president and Mrs. H. C. Pillsbury secretary. James Hall became treasurer and Mrs. Jack Fowler executive secretary. The board includes seven two year term members and nine one year term members from local affiliates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Mason County Tuberculosis Association
C. P. Stout
Ben Lomond
H. C. Pillsbury
James Hall
Jack Fowler
Stout
R. F. Musgrave
W. T. Stone
C. F. Smith
James MacKnight
Vera McClane
Record Party Set For Saturday Night
A record party is planned from 7 30 to 11 p m Saturday at Pomeroy Junior High School sponsored by the Pomeroy Senior Mothers Club The Jays Kenny Hysell and Leon Jordan will preside The Jays announced next month s hops in the area will move outdoors About 10 sponsors are registered for the outdoor dances
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Sew-Rite Sewing Club Planners Record Hop in June
All 18 members attended the Sew-Rite Sewing Club meeting at its quarters. Mrs Day ton Strickland and Mrs Charles Hoffman hosted. President Mrs Charles Spencer led a brief business session planning a record hop for June.
Reverend Thomas to Speak at Nease Settlement Church
The Rev. Weber Thomas will deliver a sermon at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Nease Settlement United Brethren Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Weber Thoma
Nease Settlement
United Brethren Church
Vinton Farmers Behind Spring Work Schedule
Vinton county farmers lag in plowing and corn planting due to unusual spring weather with heavy rain and cold. Less than a third of plowing done and under half of oats planted, while winter wheat looks good. Ponds full, water tables high, rainfall so far 14.65 inches, with highs and lows in the 60s to 80s last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vinton County
Dane Mutter
Vinton Furnace Forest
C. M. Morris
Scoutmaster Named for New Boy Scout Troop
A newly organized Boy Scout Troop sponsored by McArthur Presbyterian Church elected Johnny Pyke as scoutmaster. Twelve charter members include Charles Ballard Don Conner Rickey Gates and James Conley. Meetings are Wednesday 7 30 to 9 00 p m at the church basement with 24 member cap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McArthur Presbyterian Church
Johnny Pyke
Emmett Conway
Carl Conner
Ollie Conley
Eldon Wyckoff
Glenn Peters
Herb Burson
Leo Gates
Art Bethel
Howard Nannemaker
Charles Ballard
Don Conner
Rickey Gates
James Conley
Jeffrey Wyckoff
James Bethel
Michael Peters
Ronald Thomas
Charles Crow
Ray Zimmerman
Robert Kendricks
Michael Durkin
Presbyterian Church
McArthur County Assessed Property Complaints Filed May 1
McARTHUR COUNTY writ ten complaints about assessments on real property were filed by the May 1 deadline announced today by County Auditor Glenn L. Peters. The board of revision will set a date soon to review real estate appraisals. Reassessment was completed late in 1960 by a professional firm, affecting about 9,300 parcels.
Chambers Family Announces Birth of First Son at Holzer
Mrs. Harry Chambers of Belle Meade announces the birth of their first son and second child born Wednesday at Holzer Hospital. The couple also has a daughter named Tammie. The mother is the former De Lores Russell, daughter of Mr and Mrs Troy Russell of Highland Ave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Harry Chambers
Bellemeade
Holzer Hospital
Tammie
Delores Russell
Troy Russell
Highland Ave
Point Clinic Birth and Discharges Briefed
Mr and Mrs Lawrence Waugh of Glenwood welcome a son. Admitted Flora Dowell of Leon. Mrs Lawrence Waugh of Glenwood and Hersel Brumfield of Crown City. Discharged Hope Rice of Point Pleasant Route, Roy Gerlach of Cottageville, and Stella Stalnaker of Glenwood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Waugh
Glenwood
Flora Dowell
Leon
Hersel Brumfield
Crown City
Hope Rice
Point Pleasant
Roy Gerlach
Cottageville
Stella Stalnaker
Harrisonville man arrested for leaving accident scene
Kenneth Keith Markins of Harrisonville was arrested on leaving the scene of an accident after a motorcycle crash at Locust and Beech Streets. He was released on a $50 bond and is scheduled for a hearing in Mayor Keneth McElhinney's court Friday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Kenneth Keith Markins
Harrisonville
Markins
Locust and
Beech Streets
Keneth McElhinney
Mrs Warner Is Elected President Of Pomeroy Shakespeare Club
Mrs Robert Warner was chosen president of the Pomeroy Shakespeare Club at a luncheon meeting in Federated Church. Mrs Eugene Brown became vice president and Mrs Charles Lytle was secretary treasurer pro tem. A program committee was named including Mrs William F Baxter and others. An organ prelude by Mrs Ben Neutzling opened the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Robert Warner
Pomeroy Shakespeare Club
Federated Church
Eugene Brown
Charles Lytle
William F. Baxter
Lytle
Jed Webster
Paul Williamson
Ben Neutzling
G. H. Parker
Neutzling
Fund accounting suit over Middleport service station
A. E. Erwin files in Meigs County Common Pleas for accounting against Dexter Erwin over a Middleport service station. Erwin says he started the business July 1, 1957 and the defendant took possession May 18, 1960. Partial payment of 3421.63 has been made. suit seeks full accounting and funds due.
Two First Graders Bitten by Dog at North Point Pleasant
Two first graders Connie Barnes and Vicki Church were bitten by a dog while playing on playground slides at North Point Pleasant Grade School on Wednesday. The dog is tied up for an observation period to determine rabies status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
North Point Pleasant
Connie Barnes
Vicki Church
Grace Episcopal Women’s Guild entertained at home
Mrs. Theodore Ebersbach hosted the Grace Episcopal Church Women’s Guild gathering with Mrs. H O Ewing assisting. Mrs. Max Sanborn led a devotional and business session while refreshments were served by the hosts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Theodore Ebersbach
H. O. Ewing
Women’s Guild of
The
Grace Episcopal Church
Max Sanborn
Ebersbach
Ewing
Meigs Marriage License Issued to Sanders and Reynolds
Orville Sanders aged 21 and Judy Reynolds aged 16, both of Pomeroy, secured a marriage license in Meigs County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meigs
Orville Sanders
Judy Reynolds
Pomeroy
Middleport Personals Frank Harris Visit
Frank Harris of Cannelton West Virginia is the guest of his brother and sister in law Mr and Mrs Robert Harris in Middleport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Harris
Cannelton, W. Va
Robert Harris
Fourth Conference Letart Falls Church Meets Tonight
The Le Tart Falls Methodist Church holds its fourth quarterly conference at 7 30 this evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Letart Falls
Mrs Johnson Heads St Monica’s Guild in Point Pleasant
Mrs. Robert Johnson was named president of the St. Monica's Guild of Christ Episcopal Church at a meeting in the church parish house. Officers include Mrs. Carroll Casto as vice president, Mrs. Robert Hite as secretary, and Mrs. Bart Montiegel as treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Robert Johnson
St. Monica
Local visits from Kentucky and Ohio residents reported
Portland society notes guests and family visitors from Lexington Kentucky Ravenna Barberton Bradbury Pomeroy and Tuppers Plains include Mr and Mrs R S Flege Mrs Mollie Talbott Mrs Tom Ebersbach Mrs Harold Roush Mrs Velma Cassidy and Mr and Mrs Clem Cooper during an active social week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
R. S. Flege
Lexington, Ky
M. Y. Luce
Ravenna
M. H. Rum
Mager
Floyd Talbott
Barberton
Mollie Talbott
Tom Ebersbach
Bradbury
Harold Roush
Bob Euler
Pomeroy
Velma Cassidy
Tuppers Plains
Clem Cooper
Joy Program Topic For Church Society
Gertrude Hoffman presented the program topic To Give With Joy at the May meeting of the Woman's Society of Christian Service held at Hazel Barnhill's home. Niesel Weatherman Gladys Violet and Mrs Barnhill assisted. Final reports were sent to district officers. During social hour Grace Kuhn helped serve dessert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tuppers Plains
Gertrude Hoffman
Woman's Society of Christian Service
Hazel Barnhill
Niesel Weatherman
Gladys Violet
Appraiser Set to Start Pomeroy Reappraisal Work
Frank Karney will begin reappraising Olive Township in Meigs County on Monday, as the fourth appraiser from Cole Layer Trumble to work in the county. Auditor Gordon Caldwell reports three other appraisers have already started in other sections.
Clifton Class Meets for Potluck and Program at Church
The Friendship Class of Clifton Methodist Church held a potluck dinner in the church social rooms. William Brown led a brief business session and napkins for sale were distributed. Mrs. Earl Robinson led the program with readings and poems by Mrs. Riley and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Clifton Methodist Church
William Brown
Earl Robinson
Gene Riley
Paul Bostic
Richard Gilkey
John Roush
Irene Kelly
Brown
Bostic
Kelly
Ray Pickens
Kent
Kevin
Luther Tucker
Robinson
Cheryl
Carl Kerns
Chris
Jan
Joyce
James
Charlene
Parkanna
Gikley
John C. Roush
Curtis, Chester
Carolyn
D Of A To Hold Party In Chester With Officers Initiation
Chester Council Daughters of America plans an anniversary party at the next meeting with Doris Grueser presiding. Letters from Edith Wakely and Iva Griffin discuss a May 22 meeting in Marietta. Lucille Kraueter is ill at Holzer Hospital Gallipolis. Refreshments served to 41 members and four guests from Guiding Star Council Syracuse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester
Chester Council
Daughters of America
Doris Grueser
Edith Wakely
Iva Griffin
Golden Council
Marietta
Lucille Kraueter
Holzer Hospital
Gallipolis
Guiding Star Council
Syracuse
April receipts total $821 for Meigs County clerk
The Meigs County clerk Evelyn Locke reported April receipts of $821.40. The office issued 516 titles, 184 liens noted, 13 memorandums, 134 lien cancellations, 258 applications and assignments, and 10 certified copies, with $637.70 going to the county and $184.20 to the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Evelyn Locke
Meigs County
Two Meigs youths slated for Fort Hayes physicals
Two registrants of the Meigs County Selective Service office will undergo pre induction physical examinations at Fort Hayes in Columbus on May 11. Scheduled are Donald Smith now in Canton and Albert Scharzinger Jr. now in Uniontown Pa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Meigs County
Selective Service Office
Fort Hayes
Columbus
Selective Service
Donald Smith
Canton
Albert Scharzinger Jr
Rutland Route 1
Uniontown
Middleport Club Plans Pre Mothers Day Service
Observance at Middleport First Baptist Church Sunday evening includes a recognition of in laws. Rev Donald Boone pastor announced today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Middleport First Baptist
Donald Boone
Retiring Southern Local teachers honored at dinner
In Racine the Southern Local School District Teachers Association honored two retirees Mrs. Margaret Houdashelt who served 20 years in the Southern District and Mrs. Maude Young with 22 years in the district after a careers summary by Port land Elementary School principal Hubert Price. Gifts of traveling cases were presented by Chlorus Grimm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Racine
Martin
Middleport
Southern
Asso
Ciation
Hubert Price
Portland
Margaret Houdashelt
Maude Young
Marlene Shields
Ruth Euler
Rock Springs Church Receives Class A Award
The Rock Springs Methodist Church in Pomeroy earned the Class A town and country award for churches under 100 members. Pastor Rev. Robert R. Card presented the award to Mrs. Amos Leonard, chairwoman of the official board, at a family night observance. Approximately 65 attendees enjoyed a potluck dinner followed by devotions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Robert R. Card
Amos Leonard
Rock Springs Methodist Church
Rock Springs
Portsmouth
Dexter Notes and Local Visits Highlight Community News
Mrs Hazel Martin of Columbus visits Mr and Mrs Clarence Ogden in Dexter. Guests of Mr and Mrs Ward Nicholson include Dale Nicholson Carolyn and Marty Middleport and Mrs Claire Nicholson Rutland. Frances Minor and Mildred Jeffers helped at a Pomeroy blood bank. Sue Anderson has been ill and absent from school. Willing Workers of Dexter Church of Christ met at Neal Jeffers home for quilting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dexter
Hazel Martin
Columbus
Clarence Ogden
Ward Nicholson
Dale Nicholson
Carolyn
Marty
Middleport
Claire Nicholson
Rutland
Frances Minor
Mildred Jeffers
Pomeroy
Sue Anderson
Dexter Church of Christ
Neal Jeffers
Meigs County Sees 73 New Vehicles Sold In April
Meigs County buyers purchased 75 new motor vehicles and 168 used vehicles in April, per clerk Evelyn Locke. New vehicles included 64 passenger cars and 11 trucks, while used vehicles encompassed 146 passenger cars 16 trucks and six trailers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meigs County
Pomeroy
Meigs
Spring Band Concert Set For Sunday Racine High School
Racine High School plans its annual spring concert at 3 p.m. Sunday in the school auditorium directed by Ed ward Johnson. The 15 member dance band performs Stardust Autumn Leaves and Mood Indigo while the 50 piece concert band adds Hello Ma Baby in March time a square dance novelty Swing Your Partner and Overture For Winds Kentucky 1800 and Deep River Suite. Contributions accepted but no admission charged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Racine
Racine High School
Edward Johnson
Mood Indigo
High School Chorus Lines At Meeting
Senior high chorus under C. L. Head performed for the Kawanis Club in Point Pleasant. O. F. Francis served as program chairman. Gene Ball reported on the Clean-Up Campaign. Keyette members Nat alei Waugh and Janie Oshel attended along with Paul Watson Mrs. O. F. Francis and Terry Hall. Vicki Stevens accompanied the chorus. O. C. Hall presided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
C. L. Head
Kawanis Club
O. F. Francis
Gene Ball
Keyette Club
Natalei Waugh
Janie Oshel
Paul Watson
Gallipolis
Terry Hall
Vicki Stevens
O. C. Hall
Also Mentioned on This Page
Capehart
Wesleyan Service Guild
W. W. Hayes
Deweese
County TB
Vinton Farmers
Golden Hawks
Royal Canadian Air Force
U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds
U.S. Navy
Blue Angels
Naval Aviation
Pensacola
Fla
Chambers
Warner
Wational Bank
Member
Federal Reserve System
Federal Deposit Corp. Insurance
Pomeroy Rutland
Mrs. Johnson
St. Monica’s Guild
Clifton
Hollywood
Alps
Switzerland
Pareetly
Sunday Messenger
Rock Springs Church
Clifford Leifheit
Commission On Education
Suzanna
Donna Partlow
Connie Radford
Becky
Mary Lou Radford
Kathy Abbott
Sherrie Blackston
William Radford
Rollin Radford
Wendell Frecker
Mr. Card
Orson Nelson
Trwbury
B. H. Sanborn
Jeweler
the Farmer’s Bank
Pomeroy, Ohio
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
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