Meigs County Vote Tabulation Faces Recount Delays
Meigs County officials work to complete the official primary tally after a missing precinct worksheet halted the process. The engineer race between J E D Hartinger and Stanley Blazewicz remains tight, with Blazewicz leading by about 10 votes in unofficial returns and write in Charles Calkins failing to meet 15 percent to force a candidate on the ballot. The fall race will hinge on the official count as recounts continue for both parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. D. Hartinger
Stanley Blazewicz
Blazewicz
Hartinger
Charles Calkins
Weese Hosts WCTU Meeting At Asbury Church
POMEROY The Light of the World theme guided the Women's Society of Christian Service gathering at Mrs. C. B. Weese home. Miss Marcia Karr led, with Mrs. Weese on devotion and Mrs. Royal Thomas presenting the program. Luth er Friend named secretary of literature. Frieda Fields resigns. 24 shut in calls in month. 453 for year. New year programs planned by Mrs. Sauvage and Mrs. Alice Capehart. Miss Karr reported on Denver conference. Article The Fertful Life by Mrs. A. L. Flanagan closed meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Women's Society of Christian Service
Asbury Methodist Church
C. B. Weese
Marcia Karr
Weese
Royal Thomas
Luther Friend
Frieda Fields
Sauvage
Alice Capehart
Miss Karr
Local Social Mounts in Albany and Surrounding Visits
Albany residents hosted and visited relatives and friends from Madi son Athens Columbus Sardinia Marietta Cincinnati and Dayton. Notable guests included Mr. and Mrs. Worley Cline of Cincinnati Mrs. Dora Spencer Mr. and Mrs. E H Morse Ms. Laura Guthrie and Judy of the Gardens Mrs. Harriett Woodyard and Cecil Throckmorton of Dayton and several others during recent weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Rose
Marietta
Arthur van Dyke
Harold E. Morse
E. H. Morse
Dora Spencer
Arlene Perry
Joyce
Athens
J. E. Thomas
Carrie Irvin
Columbus
Mattie Bean
S. R. Knowlton
Clovis Chesser
Keith Zimmerman
Boyd Williams
Richard Farvis
Sardinia
H. M. Stanley
Harold Ator
Laura Guthrie
Pete Risley
Judy
Gardens
Waldo Poston
Dorothy Williams
David Turrill
F. W. Steele
W. Va
Harriett Woodyard
W. A. Throckmorton
Inlaw
Cecil Throckmorton
Dayton
Daisy Rawlings
W. L. Combs
Copley
Eliza Welch
Carpenter
A. T. Stuart
Raymond Stover
William Trowbridge
Mabel Justice
Lancaster
William Wenigman
Carbon Hill
Jack Harris
Reynoldsburg
Avanelle Williams
Nelsonville
Donald Spencer
Jones
Michigan
Sam Hiles
Larry Crothers
Lester Crothers
POMEROY James FE Named Jury Commissioner in Meigs County
Rowe of Pomeroy has been named to serve as a Meigs County jury commissioner per an entry by Judge John C. Bacon in the Meigs County common pleas court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
James FE. Rowe
Meigs County
John C. Bacon
Union To Meet In Cheshire For Local 32 Session
Bricklayers Local Union 32 will hold an 8 PM meeting in Cheshire. Reino Lind is secretary. A delegate to the Ohio state conference will be chosen at the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Cheshire
Reino Lind
Ohio State Conference
Hearthstone Class Meeting at Smart Residence
Middleport parish group from the Hearth stone Class of the First Baptist Church will convene at 7 30 p m Tuesday at the home of Mr and Mrs Paul Smart for a church gathering and discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Hearthstone
Middleport First
Two Guests At Garden Club Meeting
Mrs. E. M. Blake hosted the Amateur Gardners Club on Seventh Avenue. Guests Mrs. Wayne Gibbons and Miss Nellie Zerkle led the devotional period, with business in charge by vice president Mrs. William Slater.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
E. M. Blake
Gardners Club
Seventh Avenue
Wayne Gibbons
Nellie Zerkle
William Slater
Edgar Reynolds
Ohio Association of Garden Clubs
Johnny Appleseed
Slater
Arthur Skinner
Reynolds
Norman Humphreys
Bruce Lloyd
Weekend Visits Span Columbus Troy and Wellston
Vinton residents hosted relatives from Columbus Troy and Waterloo. Visits include Tommy Shultz with grandparents, Mattie Chasteen hosting, and Ed King relatives in Vinton. Several families gathered for dinners and weekends with extended kin across multiple towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mattie Chasteen
R. B. Poling
Chester White
Charles White
Anna Higgins
Edsill King
Columbus
Neil King
Vinton
Mary Roush
Waterloo
William Woods and Son
Clell Woods
Evergreen
Emmett
David
Claude Swick
Wellston
Don Swick
Lowell Cardwell
Ronda
Bill Cornetst and
Shelia Hicks Undergoes Appendectomy At Meigs General
Shelia Jean Hicks seventh grader at Pomeroy Junior High School underwent an appendectomy Tuesday night at Meigs General Hospital. Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Hicks Nye Ave.
Annual piano recital by Hecox students in Middleport
Middleport hosts the annual piano recital of Mrs. Ray Hecox’s students at 3 p m on Sunday. Heath Methodist Church opens the event to the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Hecox
Heath Methodist Church
Bible Class Bids Farewell To Teacher Mrs Hall
The Middleport First Baptist Church Ladies Bible Class honored teacher Mrs Harold Hall with a farewell gift as she plans to move to Columbus. Members presented the gift. readings and poems marked Mother's Day observances. a round robin letter and prize were noted. social dessert followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Harold Hall
Middleport First
Murray
J. M. Archer
James Faulkner
Charles Mayes
Hall
J. B. Hayes
Gus Ward
Clifford Hayes
Blue Jean Bop Records Night At Pomeroy-Syracuse School
A tri county teen canteen dances at Pomeroy Syracuse grade school Friday from 7 30 p m to midnight with blue jeans attire. Leo V Savage hosts as the Rebels provide popular music. Contests and features are planned. Proceeds fund Syracuse Volunteer Fire Department equipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Syracuse
Blue Jean Bop
Leo V. Savage
Three Bands Set for Pomeroy Junior High Dance
Three area bands Rockatones Galaxies and G Notes will provide live entertainment for a dance party at Pomeroy Junior High School. Emcees Jays Kenny Hysell and Leon Jordan host with vocalists Bob Preston and Marshall Petty. Program starts 7:30 pm sponsored by the Pomeroy Senior Mothers Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Rockatones
Galaxies
G-Notes
Pomeroy Junior High School
The
Jays
Kenny Hysell
Leon Jordan
Bob Preston
Marshall Petty
Moeller to Speak at Meigs County Democratic Meeting
Congressman Walter Moeller will be guest speaker Saturday at Ra cine High School in an open Meigs County Democratic Women's Club event. The program starts with a 5 30 p m jitney supper, Moeller speaks at 7 30 p m, followed by a dance from 9 p m to midnight. public invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Walter Moeller
Racine High School
Meigs County
Democratic Women’s Club
Moeller
Ihle Capped to Mortar Board at Ohio University Convocation
Miss Phyllis Ihle daughter of Mr and Mrs Clark Ihle Racine was honored as a member of Mortar Board at Ohio University honors convocation joining senior women recognized for scholarship leadership and service Attendees included Mr and Mrs Idle Mrs Frances Roberts Mrs Elma Louks and Mr and Mrs Edson Roush.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Phyllis Elizabeth Ihle
Clark Ihle
Racine
Mortar Board
Ohio University
Idle
Frances Roberts
Elma Louks
Edson Roush
Lutheran Ladies Aid Meeting at St Pauls Church
Mrs. Virgil Hamm presided over a Bible study session held by the Ladies Aid of St. Pauls Lutheran Church in the social room. Prayer was offered by Mrs. William Mayer, followed by singing and a brief business meeting. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Hamm, Miss Emma Hamm and Miss Dora Hamm.
Middleport Baptists Observe Family Night
Mrs. Ralph Zundel spoke at Middleport First Baptist Church family night on the Christian family life and togetherness. Harold Hubbard presided as the program included a Beulah White and Paul Haptonstall duet My God and I, plus other musical numbers and prayers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Ralph Zundel
Meigs County
Supper Dance Planned At Racine High School
A jitney supper dance at Racine High School Saturday is sponsored by the Meigs County Democratic Women's Club. Supper served 5 30 to 7 30 p m and dancing from 9 to midnight. Congressman Walter Moeller will speak at 8 p m. Public invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Racine High School
Meigs County Democratic Women’s Club
Walter Moeller
Heath WSCS Plans Meeting for Monday
MIDDLEPORT The Women's Society of Christian Service will meet at 7:30 p.m. Monday at Heath Methodist Church. Miss Frieda Faehnle will lead the worship service and Miss Nellie Zerkle will present the program. Hostesses are Mrs. Lawrence Millivan, Mrs. Carl Mattox, Miss Bess Sanborn and Mrs. Herman Haddox.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Women’s Society of Christian Service
Heath Methodist Church
Frieda Faehnle
Nellie Zerkle
Lawrence Millivan
Carl Mattox
Bess Sanborn
Herman Haddox
Alumni Association Bake Sale Set for Saturday
Middleport Alumni Association will stage a bake sale Saturday at Tri-Lustre Cleaners starting at 9 a.m. Contributors may contact Mrs. Wesley Fry, Mrs. Charles Asa Bradbury, or Mrs. Jack Bachner for pickup. delivery service is available for residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Middleport Alumni Association
Tri-Lustre Cleaners
Wesley Fry
Charles Asa Bradbury
Jack Bachner
Middleport EMTs respond to fall at Lola Scott home
Middleport emergency squad answered a 7:45 p.m. call to Miss Lola Scott on Park Street. She had fallen at her home and received first aid before a local physician was summoned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port
Lola Scott
Park St
Scott
Homecoming at Naomi Baptist Church Sunday
Homecoming will be observed at Naomi Baptist Church this Sunday. The Rev. Samuel Jackson is pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Naomi Baptist Church
Samuel Jackson
Pom eroy pair named in local report
Virgil Leroy Cozart, 20, and Lona Dailey, 18, both of Pom eroy, are identified in the readable text as residents connected to the story.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virgil Leroy ‘Cozart
Lona Dailey
Pomeroy
Dinosaur tracks reveal 12.5 foot stride on Navajo Reservation
Archaeologists describe dinosaur footprints found on the Navajo Reservation in Arizona showing a measured stride of about twelve and a half feet indicating the walking pattern of a prehistoric monster.
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Arizona
Kings Daughters class hears devotions at April meeting
The April Kings Daughters Sunday School Class gathering at Mrs. Luther Skiver's home featured devotions by Mrs. Vern Robinett and business led by president Mrs. Albert Sparks noting all yearly obligations paid. Guests included Mrs. Edith Campbell and many local families attended with refreshments served to listed members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vern. Robinett
Kings Daughters
Luther Skiver
Albert Sparks
Porter Moore
Neil Gierhart
Harry Swain
Robinett
Hattie Patton
Nora Skiver
Edith Campbell
Robert Lehman
Rufus Coe
Gary Coe
Fred Smith
Columbus
William Lehman
Gore Route 1
Lodge 164 To Confer Three First Degree Candidates
Pomeroy Lodge 164 F and A M plans a 7 30 PM special meeting at the temple to confer first degree work on three candidates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Pomeroy Lodge 164
A. M
Temple
District 15 Meet Features World Cultures Theme
Mrs Charles Ensign of Montpelier spoke at the District 15 annual meeting at Heath Methodist Church on Know Homemakers From Many Countries? She shared her Scotland trip slides and emphasized understanding different cultures. Edith Dearth of Vinton County was elected district president with Leon Lemley and Robert Glass elected officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Charles Ensign
Montpelier
Ohio Home Demonstration Council
Heath Methodist Church
Ensign
Associated Country Women of the World
Scotland
Edith Dearth
Vinton County
Leon Lemley
Lawrence County
Robert Glass
Jackson County
Hocking
Gallia County Council
Hartley Fulks
Lawrence County Council
Vinton County Council
France
South Africa
Netherlands
Egypt
Sweden
Wales
Jackson
Japan
India
Lawrence
Germany
Australia
Meigs
Switzerland
Vinton
Women of Heath Church
Maxine Goeglein
District 15
Goeglein
Ohio Declares J Edgar Hoover Day in May
Gov Michael V. DiSalle proclaims Tuesday May 10 as J Edgar Hoover Day to honor the 36th anniversary of Hoover’s FBI directorship. The governor cites selfless service, cooperation with city county and state agencies, and a high standard set by Hoover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael V. DiSalle
J. Edgar Hoover
Hoover
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Ohio
FBI
Four Men Fined in Mayor Hearings For Drunk Driving Offenses
Mayor Charles Legar presided over hearings levying fines on four men for intoxicated driving and related violations. Paul E. Reeves received 100 dollars and three days in jail, Charles H. Schuler faced 15 dollars plus costs, plus 5 dollars and costs for driving left of center, Richard C. Knight 20 dollars plus costs for speeding, and Albert Dodson 150 dollars plus costs and three days in jail for driving while intoxicated. Forfeitures included Thomas O. Wilmer 50 dollars intoxication, Charles M. Henshaw 50 dollars intoxication, William H. Holdren 250 dollars intoxicated driving, Ernest D. Cunningham 30 dollars intoxication, Carson J. Singerfelt 150 dollars intoxicated driving, Noah Hurley Jr. 25 dollars speeding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Charles Legar
Paul E. Reeves
Charles H. Schuler
Richard C. Knight
Albert Dodson
Thomas O. Wilmer
Charles M. Henshaw
William H. Holdren
Ernest D. Cunningham
Carson J. Singerfelt
Noah Hurley Jr
Pomeroy Personal Notes Highlight Local Moves and Visits
Mr and Mrs C B Weese visited their son Jack an Ohio University student in Athens Miss Sharlee Neuman also visited home for the weekend with her parents Naomi Ohlinger underwent a checkup at University Hospital in Columbus Emily Ohlinger Naomiand Kathryn Ohlinger are daughters of Conrad Ohlinger The Gruesers moved from East Main Street to 312 Condor the property of Addie Grueser and purchased by themselves
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Way
Florida
Conrad Ohlinger
Naomi
Kathryn
Emily Ohlinger
Columbus
University Hospital
William Grueser
E. Main St
Condor
Addie Grueser
Speeder Fined for Speeding and Illegal Muffler
Robert B. Black of Rutland Route 1 was fined 20 dollars and costs for speeding and 5 dollars and costs for driving a vehicle with an illegal muffler in the Mayor Kenneth McElhinny court. Black was arrested late Wednesday by Patrol man I. R. Neal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Robert B. Black
Rutland
Kenneth McElhinny
Black
I. R. Neal
Birthday Club Meets in Reedsville April Gathering
The Reedsville Birthday Club met at Mrs. Mary Alice Rise's home. Next month Mrs. Dorothy Cashdol lar and Mrs. Evelyn Spencer will be honored. Exchange of presents marked the evening and refreshments followed. Robert Lee Edwards of the Air Force is on leave with his parents. Various local visits and weekend guests are noted among residents including the Rise Hetzer and Childers families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birthday Club
Mary Alice Rise
Dorothy Cashdollar
Evelyn Spencer
Robert Lee Edwards
Air Force
Dayton
B. L. Edwards
X-Ray Unit Will Visit Meigs County
Meigs County to host a mobile X-ray unit from October 25 to November 10 with Mrs. Wallace Bradford announcing the visit. Nurses from the Meigs County Health Department assist in operating the unit, which serves residents over 18. About 3400 residents were scanned during the 1958 visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Meigs County
Wallace Bradford
Group Meeting Set at Middleport Church
Middleport First United Presbyterian Church will hold Group II meeting at 7 30 p m Monday at the church. Hostesses are Mrs O H Stewart Miss Mary Park Miss Susan Park and Mrs Pete Stace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middlefort
Middleport
First United Presbyterian Church
O. H. Stewart
Mary Park
Susan Park
Pete Stace
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Washington St
Garden Club
Joseph Neal
John Love
Coun
Charles Shultz
Ed McGhee
Shelia Jean
Congressman Moeller
Miss Ihle
Lutheran Ladies Aid
Coffin
Vanderberg Air Force Base
California
Navy
Point Mugu
Ocean
Middleport Baptists
Cecil Bradbury
Gerald Anthony
L. D. Diles
Hubbard
James Pullen
Paul Smart
Tony Fowler
R. R. Pickens
Racine Hi School
Heath Wscs
Alumni Association
Haydenville
Devo
Lodge
Csirbetts
Sanborn
Man Om Elgins
B. H. Sanborn
Dearth
Robert Ball
Vivian Johnston
Irene Grueser
J. E. Hoover
Pomeroy Personals
Mr. and
Mrs. C. B. Weese Vis
Jack
Ath
Ens
Sharlee Neuman
F. A. Shum
Speeder
Reedsville
Richard Smith
Akron
Ernest Ruth
William Williams
Marion Hetzer
Toledo
Rise-Hetzer
Don Kibble
East Liverpool
Kate L
Lucy Kibble
Ruth Shackle
Cleveland
Helen Blake
Paul Childers
William Childers
C. C. Hamilton
Charles Hamilton
Philo
Oren Childers
Liberty
Middleport, Ohio
Robert Taylor
Tina Louise
Gordon Scott
Sara Shane
Haven Theatre
New Haven, W. Va
Tingler
Vincent Price
Judith Evelyn
Edge OF Eternity
Cornel Wilde
Victoria Shaw
Wational Bank
Member
Federal Reserve System
Federal Deposit Insurance Corp
Farmer's Bank
the Farmer's Bank
Pomeroy, Ohio
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
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