177 Attend SEC District Meeting At Racine School
One hundred seventy seven delegates attended the Southeast District Conference at Southern Local High School in Racine with Mrs. Smith H. Witter presenting the theme Education The Future of America. Dr. Lorin C. Staats of Ohio University led a demonstration and a question session followed a 5 pm dinner and county reports. The 1963 conference was scheduled for Perry County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
SEC
Racine
Smith H. Witter
Ohio Congress of Parents and Teachers, Inc
W. A. Downie
Meigs County Council
Charles Hayman
Southern
O. O. Patterson
Meigs County
Dale Schussler
Ohio Congress
Witter
Donald N. Crockett
National Congress
Crockett
Schussler
E. S. Sheron
Athens
Lewis L. Burkhart
K. B. Davidson
Wallace Blake
Community Mourns Charles A. McNamee at 91 in Holzer Hospital
Charles A. McNamee 91 longtime Kerrs Run auctioneer and gardener died recently at Holzer Hospital. Last of 13 children born to Barnabus and Sara Batterson McNamee, he traveled with a green thumb and a garden each year until three years ago. He married Fannie Van Meter over 60 years and helped build the first Columbus to Westerville streetcar line. A former Pomeroy village council member, he once ran a feed store shipping cattle by boat. Astronaut John Glenn answered 11 year old Sherrie Shuler’s congratulatory letter after his orbit, sending a reply this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles A. McNamee
Holzer Hospital
Barnabus
Sara Lucinda Batterson McNamee
Charlie
Fannie van Meter
Columbus
Westerville
Kerr's Run
Pomeroy
Sherrie Shuler
John Glenn
Sherrie
Glenn
Mrs Souders Elected Delegate To White Rose Lodge
Mrs James Souders was elected delegate to the annual convention to be held in Columbus in June by the White Rose Lodge auxiliary of the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen. The meeting at the American Legion hall was presided by Mrs Carl Mattox and marked by a birthday observance for Mrs Morah Leonard with refreshments served at the Martin Restaurant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
James Souders
Columbus
White Rose Lodge
Brotherhood of Railroad
American Legion Hall
Carl Mattox
Morah Leonard
Martin Restaurant
Olevia Boice
Joe Wilson
POMEROY Pre School Conference For Parents
Parents of children who will enter Pomeroy kindergarten in September are invited to a conference at 1 15 p m Tuesday in the Pomeroy Elementary School auditorium The age rule requires five by November 1 Future pupils may attend the meeting.
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Pomeroy
Pomerovy
Pickens Planned Alaska Hunting and World Fair Trip
Dr. R. R. Pickens and son Ray III depart Sunday for Anchorage where Ray stays as his father hunts Kodiak bears in the Aleutians. The pair will reunite in Anchorage and travel to Seattle to visit the World’s Fair.
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Alaska
R. R. Pickens
Ray III
Anchorage
Ray
Aleutian Islands
Dr. Pickens
Seattle
Wash
Voting precinct hosts class and observance of poll workers birthday
Middleport's third ward polling place becomes a learning ground for Nolan Swackhammer's government class as they observe voting procedures. The event also marks the birthday of poll worker Mrs CH Sis Wise Jr, who receives a pair of leather shoes carved by P K Russell of Second St as a prized gift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Mrs Hauck Hosts Jolly Club Meeting at Home
Mrs Donald Hauck entertained the Jolly Club at her home Wednesday night with a business meeting led by Mrs Gene Evans. Prizes went to Mrs Charles Strauss and guest Mrs Henry Dailey. Hostess received a gift and refreshments were served. Guests included Mrs Eldon Will Nancy Mayer and Donna Haark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Donald Hauck
The
Jolly Club
Gene Evans
Charles Strauss
Henry Dailey
Hauck
Eldon Will
Nancy Mayer
Donna Haark
Mother's Day gifts exchanged by canasta club
Mother's Day gifts were exchanged Tuesday night when Mrs. George Dallas entertained her canasta club. Guests included Mrs. Sarah Owen. Winners were Mrs. Donald Mills, Mrs. Lionel Boggs, Mrs. Charles A. Brad bury and Mrs. Richard Gress. Others attending were Mrs. Edna French and Mrs. Robert Schmoll.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
George Dallas
Sarah Owen
Donald Mills
Lionel Boggs
Charles A. Bradbury
Richard Gress
Edna French
Robert Schmoll
Rev Glazier Speaks To Pomona Grange
POMEROY The Pomona Grange met at Rock Springs hall with Rev Francis Glazier as guest speaker for the rural life program. Virgil Atkins presided, with Tom Sayre overseer and George Genheimer steward. Mary Atkins and Lucille Leifheit among the attendees, homemaker contest judging set for 10 a.m. Saturday at the Meigs County Extension office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Francis Glazier
Pomona Grange
Rock Springs Hall
Virgil Atkins
Tom Sayre
George Genheimer
Pauline Atkins
Mary Atkins
Lucille Leifheit
Frances Brown
Betty Erwin
Meigs County
Hemlock Grange
Middleport Personals Update and Chamber Meeting
Mrs. George Van Zandt visits with Mr and Mrs Manning Webster before taking George to Washington to see Ellison Boatman and Mrs Don Allen. Mrs C H Wise Jr and husband of Ohio Valley Electric visit. Betz family of Jackson moving toward Columbus. Attendees at Charles McNamee funeral include Swick Davis Chapman Betz Menshouse. Edith Schneider and Marjorie Harris stay with Robert Harris. Mrs Henry Cooper and children visit Eva Hartley in Ashland. Earl McKinley arrives from Charleston for 10 day leave. Middleport Chamber of Commerce to meet at 7 30 tonight at village hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George van Zandt
Manning Webster
George
Washington, D. C
Ellison Boatman
Don Allen
C. Hf. Wise Jr
Ohio Valley Electric Corporation
Sargent
Inlaw
William Betz
Jackson
Columbus
Charles McNamee
Leo Swick
C. J. Davis
S. C
E. McKinley
Lighting Project Discussed by Circle at Federated Church
The Federated Circle discussed a new church lighting project during a Wednesday meeting at Federated Church led by Mrs Ben Neutzling. Mrs Norman Klees led devotionals. a bake sale is set for June 9 at the Ewing store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circle
Pomeroy
Federated Circle
Federated Church
Ben Neutzling
Norman Klees
Ewing
Lena Huber
Klees
Clarence Massar
Middleport Planning Panel to Meet at Ohio Fuel Gas Co
The recreation committee of the Regional Planning Commission will convene at 8 p m Tuesday at the Ohio Fuel Gas Co offices in Middleport. Lloyd Blackwood chairs the committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
The
Regional Planning Commission
Ohio Fuel Gas Co
Lloyd Blackwood
Rutland Elementary Annual May Day Program
Rutland Elementary named Joe Brogan and Linda Davis as May Day king and queen for the school event. Fifth graders performed a May pole dance while eighth graders did a square dance. grades two and three joined in rhythm exercises and songs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rutland Elementary
Rutland
Joe Brogan
Linda Davis
Randy Haynes
Everett Schuler
Randy Sprouse
Randy Williams
Glen Davis
Mike Grueser
Rodney Davis
Clyde Ferrell
Dennis Schilling
Billy Kennedy
David Carroll
James Vanaman
Robert Hysell
Julia Hutchinson
Debbie Shuler
Rosemary Rice
Ellen Rice
Joetta Ferrell
Vicky Grimm
Patricia Kennedy
Elaine Gates
Janet Davis
Philatheas Observe Mother's Day at Middleport Church
The Philathea Society of the Middleport Church of Christ met at Mrs. Robert Reibel's home. Mrs. Edgar Reynolds presented Wages of a Godly Mother while Mrs. Reibel spoke on Loyalty and handed gifts to Lena McElhinney and Anna Russell. Plans for a mother daughter banquet were discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Philathea Society
Martha Childs
Mary
Jesus
Lena McKinley
Russell
Howell's Mill
Huntington
Ronnie Russell
Wendall Gerlach
Fred de Wees
Margaret Reynolds
Roger Phillips
Milton Houdashelt
Reibel
Reynolds
Childs
McKinley
Betty Cline
Meigs Memorial Hospital
Bruce Lloyd
Robert Reibel
P. Klein
Coats
Edgar Reynolds
Rizer Oil Company Granted Court Allowance to Collect
Meigs County Common Court records show Judge John C. Bacon allowing Rizer Oil Co. to collect 213.08 from Paul W. Brown after he failed to answer. In a separate case, Charles R. Bigley received a three day jail term and a 100 fine plus costs for driving while intoxicated following a guilty plea. In Middleport, 1962 63 officers will be installed Monday as the Women’s Society of Christian Service meets at Heath Methodist Church with a pledge service and devotions by Mrs. Carroll Swanson. Class 12 of Heath Methodist Church will meet at 7 30 p.m. Wednesday hosted by Mrs. E. M. Wood assisted by Mrs. Jessie Hennessy and others with devotions by Mrs. Herman Haddox and program by Miss Nellie Zerkle. Missionaries to Africa Rev and Mrs William Genheimer will speak at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Pomeroy at 8 p.m. Tuesday with pictures of their work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Rizer Oil Co
Paul W. Brown
Meigs County
John C. Bacon
Charles R. Bigley
Middleport
Women’s Society of Christian Service
Heath Methodist Church
Carroll Swanson
E. M. Wood
Jessie Hennesy
L. W. McComas
Nan Moore
Herman Haddox
Nellie Zerkle
William Genheimer
Africa
St. Paul Lutheran Church
Mrs. Strauss Elected Garden Club President
Mrs. Arthur Strauss was chosen president of the Middleport Amateur Gardeners Club at a Wednesday meeting held at the Ohio Fuel Gas offices. New officers include Mrs. Bruce Lloyd as vice president and Mrs. C. E. Blakeslee as secretary with Mrs. Edward Burkett as treasurer. Welcome guests were Mrs. Harry Moore and Mrs. John Werner.
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Middleport
Arthur Strauss
Middleport Amateur Gardeners Club
Ohio Fuel Gas S
Bruce Lloyd
Baptist Class Learns About Bible Women
Sunday School group of 3 Baptist Church met at Mrs. Frances Morris home with co hostess Mrs. James Swart. They sang Faith of our Mothers and studied The Women of the Bible. A round robin get well card was planned for Mrs. Ida Howell and several birthday greetings were shared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Racine
Baptist Church
Frances Morris
James Swart
Faith of Our Mothers
Morris
Litha Morris
Ida Howell
Oma Montgomery
Maude Young
Ethel Smith
Esta Eaton
Lottie Wilcoxen
Frieda Evans
Dorothy Norris
Shirley
Howard Neigler
Circle Installation for 1962 63 Officers at Heath Methodist
Eleanor Circle of the Women’s Society of Christian Service installed officers at Heath Methodist Church. New officers were Roscoe Wise president A A Scarberry Jr vice president Lee secretary and Galen Brown treasurer. Grace Johnson and Helen Byer led the service. A church basement cleanup is set for Tuesday at 9 30 a m. A family picnic will be at Roadside Park June 13 at 6 p m. John Krawsczyn presented a program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Eleanor Circle
Women’s Society of Christian Service
Heath Methodist Church
Roscoe Wise
A. A. Scarberry, Jr
Lee
Galen Brown
Grace Johnson
Helen Bver
John Krawsczyn
Reedsville Senior Class Elects Richard Cowdery President
Richard Cowdery of Reedsville has been elected president of the senior class at Arizona State College Flagstaff Arizona. He was valedictorian of the 1959 Eastern High School graduating class.
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Reedsville
Richard Cowdery
Harold E. Cowdery
Arizona State College
Flagstaff
Ariz
Richard
Eastern High School
Tractor Demonstration Highlights Safety at Meigs Meeting
Herb Bogert of the state industrial commission led a tractor tipping demonstration for the Meigs County Tractor Maintenance Club at Meigs Equipment Co. The talk stressed safe design with weight balance, noting one third of rear weight should be added to the front. The group plans a May 28 trip to the Athens area, with Orion Roush and Alden Jeffers as leaders. Thursday marked the club's final meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Herb Bogert
State Industrial Commission
Meigs County
Meigs Equipment Co
Athens
Orion Roush
Alden Jeffers
Blake treated for lacerated hand at hospital
Delbert Blake received treatment for a lacerated hand at Meigs General Hospital after arrival at Middleport village hall and transfer by emergency vehicle to the hospital Wednesday night.
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Middleport
Delbert Blake
Meigs General Hospital
Middleport Village Hall
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Lorin C. Staats
Ohio University
John G. Bintz
Southeast
All-County
Edward R. Johnson
Mrs. Souders
Krementz
B. H. Sanborn Jeweler
Mational Bank
Member
Federal Reserve System
Federal Deposit Ins. Corp
Mrs. Hauck
Lera Jones
William Pooler
Silver Ridge
Pooler
Maxine Beaver
Lesage
W. Va
Kenneth McElhinney
Eastern Dance
Eastern Auditorium
Jays of Pomeroy
Dale E. Harrison
Pomeroy Route 1
Marlene F. Scholl
Mt. Katahdin
Maine
Mt. Oglethorpe
Georgia
States
Riverside
Calif
Cliff Winters
Winters
Glazier
Middleport Chamber of Commerce
Village Hall
Gardeners
Twilight Garden Club
Phil Williamson
Jed Webster, Sr
Pomeroy 3-A
Pol. Ady
Frank H. Johnston
Philatheas
Rizer Oil Company
Given OK
Mrs. Strauss
Garden Club
Baptist
Cowdery
the Farmer's Bank
Federal Reserve
Federal Deposit
Insurance Corp
Coolville
Crow's Steak House
Pomeroy, Ohio
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