May Grand Jury Returns Charge of Manslaughter
Meigs County grand jury returned 18 true bills including a manslaughter count against Pearl Deem 52 of the Chester Bashan Road for a New Year’s Eve crash on E Main St. Others charged include Anna Singer with grand larceny and Harold Hughs with reckless operation. Several DWI and related counts were listed, four cases were ignored and two pending due to lack of witnesses. Judge Clark wore a robe for the first time at the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Meigs County
Pearl P. Deem
Chester-Bashan
Deem
Maxine Googlein
Myrtle Fitch
C. J. Rhodes
Helen Jener
Virgil Atkins
Irene Grueser
Gene Merrett Bass
Helen Smith
Harry Snyder, Jr
E. O. Saunders
Guy Mutchler
Eva Leitwhler
Cedric W. Clark
Drew Webster
Clark
Evelyn Locke
First-Time Lettermen Shine at Varsity Po Club Hazing
Pomeroy High School honored first time varsity letter winners at a Friday assembly. Richard Vaughan hosted as living models showcased fashion and house dresses while a pie eating contest crowned Milton Lambert as top pie eater. Earl Smith won apple eating with William Qualls and others placing as finalists. Charlies Stanley sponsors the Varsity P Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Pomeroy High School
Atage
Richard Vaughan
Milton Lambert
Harold Brown
Buddy English
William Qualls
William Pullins
James Qualls
Jack Handley
Mitchell Johnson
Gene Mitch
Robert Wilson
Donald Reuter
Tommy Reuter
Ray Hines
Malcolm Guinther
James Nester
Earl Smith
James Hubbard
Vaughan
Jack West
Lewis Smith
John Young
John Handley
Lambert
Gold Star Mother dies at Pomeroy
Elmer Killinger of Pomeroy dies at 63, a Gold Star Mother who lost son Philip Edward Illinger on the Bataan death march. Survived by husband, daughter Folbrod, five grandchildren, four sisters, two brothers, and five siblings in Ohio. Rosary Wednesday night. funeral Thursday at Sacred Heart Church with Rev. George Adams officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer
E. FE
Folbrod
Charlea Gloeckner
Frank Gress
Franklin Hepp
Theodore Beegle
Pomeroy
Phillip Meier
Willard Meier
Mount Vernon
Ohio
Killinger
Naylor
Sacred Heart Church
George Adams
Sacred Heart Guild
Horse Show Trophies Displayed In Pomeroy Windows
Meigs County Riding Club prepares for the first horse show with 15 events at Rocksprings Fair grounds starting Sunday at 1 p m. Trophies for first place are on display in local business windows donated by area banks stores farms and civic groups led by Dr T A Hewetson Gilmore Supply and The Messenger joint sponsorship by Meigs County Junior Chamber of Commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Meigs County Riding Club
Rocksprings
T. A. Hewetson
Gilmore Supply Store
Robert Seiple
Elberfeld Department Store
The
Messenger
Meigs County Farm Bureau
Farmers’ Bank and Savings Co
Pomeroy National Bank
Citizens National Bank
Stiffier's Department Store
Pomeroy Sentinel
Seal ‘Test Ice Cream Co
Karr and van Zandt
Farmers Feed and Supply Co
Legion Auto Sales
Meigs County Junior Chamber of Commerce
Driver Fined $15 for Speeding in 50 mph Zone
Robert L. Wright 41 of Walker West Virginia was fined 15 dollars plus costs for speeding in a 50 mph zone. He allegedly drove 65 mph, with a dollar added for each mile over the limit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Robert L. Wright
Walker
W. Va
State Highway Patrol
156 Hot Dogs Eaten at Party
One hundred fifty six hot dogs were consumed by members of the Junior Band of the Middleport schools and their guests at the annual party planned by the Band Boosters. Dozens of bottles of soft drinks chips and pickles were served. chairwoman Mrs iliam T Grueser led the food committee with assistants Mrs. George Hudson Mrs. George Buchanan Mrs Walter Bunce and Mrs Rodney Sauer. Children danced and played games under chaperones Bandmaster Franklin Ginther Mrs Ginther and Superintendent L W Mc Comas in the high school gymnasium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Iliam T. Grueser
George Hudson
George Buchanan
Walter Bunce
Rodney Sauer
Franklin Ginther
First Carnival Opens Sponsored by Legion in Middleport
Feeney-Bennett Post 128 of the American Legion sponsors the season's first carnival at the former Pythian Park in lower Middleport. Proceeds from the Legion's share will fund Boy's State expenses and other projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Feeney-Bennett
American Legion
Pythian Park
Lower Middleport
Legion
Seventh grade party at High School gym tonight
Junior High School seventh graders hold a party at the high school gymnasium with recreation and refreshments supervised by teachers. Mary Ohlinger Myron Miller and Carmennis the music teacher organize the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Mary Ohlinger
Myron Miller
Carmennis
Rutland Grade School May Day Program Shines at Rutland
Rutland Grade School staged a colorful May Day program in the gym with a king and queen and court, pastel dresses, floral bouquets, a red white and blue May pole, and a flag pledge. Attendants included a bicycle and pet parade featuring dogs cats owls birds a pony rabbits a turtle and more as Leslie Anderson announced numbers and C O Chapman directed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Rutland
Clara Hysell
Jerry Eads
Ronnie Wilt
Patty Young
Larry Hoffman
Bette Morris
Roger Riggs
Nancey Delaney
David Greate
Martel Foley
Sheryl Wolfe
Benny Slanter
Tommy King
Linda Chapman
Jimmy Lambert
Judy Mullins
Carla Miller
Jane Parsons
America
Leslie Anderson
Larry Anderson
C. O. Chapman
Meigs Co 4-H club plans year activities
The Lucky Teens Girls 4-H Club met at Bonnie Wilt s home with seven members and one visitor. They discussed planned projects for the year and set a next meeting for May 19 at Mrs Mildred Hysell s home with Joan Woodard noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucky Teens Girls
Bonnie Wilt
Mildred Hysell
Joan Woodard
Portland Ideal Girls 4-H Club Plans Year Events
The Portland Ideal Girls 4-H Club met at Patsy Price home with all members and two visitors. Pro grams were planned for the year. They will participate in Rural Life Service at Portland Methodist Church on May 23. The next meeting is at Linda Roush home on May 20 at 7 00 p.m. Ward
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland Ideal Girls
Patsy Price
Rural Life Service
Portland Methodist Church
Linda Roush
Ward
Dexter 4-H Club Meeting With Members And Visitors
The Willing Workers Girls 4-H Club at Dexter met at their advisor's home with eight members and four visitors present. Project books were passed out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willing Workers Girls 4-H Club
Dexter
Norma Gale Holliday
Reedsville Pioneer Girls 4 H Club Meets at Schoolhouse
The Reedsville Pioneer Girls 4 H Club met May 8 at the schoolhouse with eighteen members and one visitor. Carolyn Wallace presented a project book study and a demonstration. Mary Jane Cashdollar led the program. next gathering is May 22 at 1 30 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reedsville
C B S Girls 4 H Club Meets at Racine Grade School
The C B S Girls 4 H Club of Racine met at Racine Grade School with 24 members and two visitors. Project books were distributed. Marilyn Cleland and Janice Wolfe will serve refreshments at the next meeting. The next meeting is May 25 at the Racine Grade School. -Rose mary Salser
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.B.S. Girls
Racine
Marilyn Cleland
Janice Wolfe
Rosemary Salser
B. & E. Harvester Boys 4 H Club Meets at Krackemberger Home
The B. and E. Harvester Boys 4 H Club held a meeting at the Krackemberger residence with ten members present. Delbert Bissell spoke about his corn project and games were played. The next meeting is scheduled for May 21 at Charles Lee’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. & E. Harvester Boys
Krackemberger
Delbert Bissell
Charles Lee
Randall Roberts
Salem Center 4 H Club Defines Fair Rope Displays
The Salem Center Agriole ne Boys 4 H Club met with five members present to study their rope project and decide each member’s fair display. The next meeting is scheduled for May 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem Center Agricolne Boys 4-H
Stuart Brewer
Langsville 4-H Club Meets At Morris Home
The Langsville Go-Getter Boys 4-H Club gathered May 11 at Bruce Morris’s home with eleven members and two visitors. Mr Blakeslee spoke, then the group held a business meeting and played baseball. Refreshments were served. Next meeting at Leslie Hoffman’s home on June 8 at 7 06 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Langsville
Bruce Morris
Blakeslee
Leslie Hoffman
Larry Morris
Pomeroy Area Man Promoted to Sergeant in Korea
William King 23 son of Mr and Mrs Harold King Pomeroy Route 1 was promoted to sergeant while serving with the 92nd Armored Field Artillery Battalion in Korea. He is a section chief in Battery C and entered the Army in 1948 arriving in Korea last June from Camp Polk Louisiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
William King
Harold King
92Nd Armored Field Artillery Battalion
Korea
King
Camp Polk
Hayes announce birth of son at Meigs General Hospital
Mr and Mrs Vergil C Hayes announce the birth of a son born Monday morning at Meigs General Hospital. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Russell Roush of New Haven and Mr and Mrs Carson Hayes Sr of Syracuse. Maternal great grandmother is Mrs Everett Knapp of New Haven. The couple has two other children, Pamela Kay aged three and Karen Elaine aged two. Mr Hayes is administrator at the hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Vergil C. Hayes
Meigs General Hospital
Russell Roush
New Haven
Carson Hayes
Syracuse
Everett Knapp
Hayes
Pamela Kay
Karen Elaine
Sister in Pomeroy Called to Columbus for Sister’s Health
Mrs. Maude Koh of Middleport and her daughter travel to Columbus due to the serious illness of Mrs. Margaret McDonald confined at Mt. Carmel Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Maude Koh
Middleport
Columbus
Margaret McDonald
Mt. Carmel Hospital
Pomeroy Social Notes: WSCS Meeting Highlights
Mrs. Maude Buckley hosted the WSCS of the Reedsville Methodist Church. The session included sewing, a pot-luck dinner, and a business meeting led by Lillian Pickens. A Father’s Day program and June installation were planned, with gifts exchanged and prayers shared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reedsville
Maude Buckley
WSCS
Methodist Church
Lillian Pickens
Ina Masser
Mary Nicholas
Rose Thomas
Clara Masser
Mamie Buckley
Della Ruth
Savilla Barnett
Rushia Shumway
Laura
POMEROY Guests At Family Dinner
Mrs Leona McArdle hosted a family dinner at her home with guests including James McArdie and spouse from Sharon Pennsylvania Deloria Ann and Becky Sue McArdle from Smithers West Virginia Geneloise Sherri Ann and Jimmie Besselman from Canton Ohio joined by William Roush and sons Joey Herby Harry and daughters Bonita Sue Eleanor Lascille from New Haven West Virginia and Ralph Fruth and daughter Carol Lynn from Mason West Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eleanor Lascille
New Haven
W. Va
Ralph Fruth
Carol Lynn
Mason, W. Va
Twilight Garden Club Meeting Displays Ribbons
The Twilight Garden Club met at Mrs. Ralph Gilmore's home with hostesses Mrs. Gerald Wildermuth and Mrs. Eddie Smith assisting. Mrs. Corliss Jacobs led the business session as members discussed pests and their control, laurel planting near the courthouse monument, and beautification plans for Kerr's Run.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Twilight Garden Club
Ralph Gilmore
Gerald Wildermuth
Eddie Smith
Corliss Jacobs
Kerr's Run
Norman McCallum
Clara Garland
Lewis Reibel
Ethel Garland
Worthington
Phil Williamson
Lucretia Genheimer
Augusta Genheimer
Minnie Davis
Winding Trail Garden Club Meets at Heines Home
Mrs William Kil linger led the meeting with a talk on Beauty Along Our Highways. Members answered roll with tree names suitable for sidewalk planting and judges awarded blue and red ribbons for iris and peony arrangements. A traveling prize was awarded and games prizes went to several members. A salad course ended the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Terrell
Iris
Heines
Nettie Koehler
Allard Pratt
Terrell
Heaton
Killinger
Pomeroy Church Event Hosts Young Adult Class
Mrs Conrad Oh linger acted as hostess for a gathering at Locust Street home serving members of the Young Adult Class of the Pomeroy Church of Christ. Mrs Elwood Bowers attended as part of the group in the report of church activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Conrad Ohlinger
Pomeroy Church of Christ
Locust St
Elwood Bowers
Pomeroy Daughters of America Meeting Held in Rutland
Theodorus Council of the Daughters of America met Thursday evening at Mrs Lawrence Smith home in Rutland with hostesses Mrs Donald Hauck Mrs Lillie Hauck and Mrs Albert Woodard. Jacob Roller led the business meeting Bernice Darst read scripture. Ills included Mrs Max Meinhart and Mrs Bentz Wolfe. Prizes for social hour games awarded to Addie Grueser Richard Campbell Raymond Pullins Jr and Albert Hendricks. Salad course served by hostesses for 18 members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Addie Grueser
Richard Campbell
Raymond Pullins, Jr
Albert Hendricks
Nifty Stitchers Club Meets at Miss Mitch Home
The Nifty Stitchers Club gathered at Kathryn Mitch's Rock Springs Road home. Hostess gifts were given to Miss Mitch and a traveling prize from Mrs Lorenzo Davis went to Mrs Hugh Beards along with guests Mrs Henry Dailey Jr. The next meeting will be at Mrs Lawrence Smith's home in Rutland. A salad course was served to several members and guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Kathryn Mitch
Rocksprings Road
Miss Mitch
Lorenzo Davis
Hugh Beards
Henry Dailey, Jr
Lawrence Smith
Rutland
Carl Mitch
Herbert Dixon
Max Folmer
Beards
Carl Moore
Selim Blazewicz
Phyllis
Effie
Smith
Dailey
Chester High School Alumni Banquet and Dance Planned
The Chester High School alumni banquet and dance will be May 29 in the school auditorium with a 7 to 9 p.m. banquet and a 9 p.m. to midnight dance. Mrs. Lillian Stieff and her orchestra will provide music. Alumni and guests are welcome. classes 1929 1922 1944 attend reunions. Reservations go to Mrs. Richard Fick. officers include John W. Frank Lina Bailey George Ruth Norman McCain. Karl Kautz and David Boblentz co chair music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon Weber
Betty Lou Dean
Humphrey
Richard Fick
John W. Frank
Lina Bailey
George Ruth
Norman McCain
Karl Kautz
David Boblentz
PTA
Sugar Run PTA Set Meeting With Health Talk
Sugar Run PTA will meet at 7 30 p m Thursday at the school. Mrs W A Gibbs president announced new officers will be installed. Dr Harold Brown board of education member will speak on What They Should Know About Health and show a film. Hostesses listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeb Webster, Jr
Eugene Buckley
Thomas Mankin
Kenneth Finley
Forty-Two Students Earn Perfect Attendance Honors
Forty two pupils from Chester Portland and Bedford schools received perfect attendance certificates for the current school year announced by County Superintendent O O Patterson. Recipients include names from Chester high school, Portland, and Bedford lists of students cited for no absences or tardies.
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Pomeroy
Chester
Portland
Bedford
O. O. Patterson
Madalyn Brown
Lea Kay Leonard
Jimmy Fell
Roger Ritchie
Donna King
Nan Haning
William Bahr
James Kimes
Larry Smith
Carroill Russell
Myrna Hoffman
Elton Ritchie
Charles Lee
Ruth Evans
Ernest Clark
Rodger Parsons
Barbara Dailey
Kathryn DeLong
Kenneth Cozart
Judy Cozart
Sharon Haas
Victor Haas
Billy Delong
Mary Patricia Smith
Wilma Ernestine Stockton
Garry Leonard King
Marilyn Stockton
Arnold Evans
William Hedrick
Ned Swindell
Leon Sauters
Rodney Quivey
Avice Toban
Walter Jones
Vickie Clark
Compensation Asked In Suit by Wilson
Walter Wilson of Pomeroy seeks participation in Industrial Commission benefits for injuries while working for a qualified employer in a Meigs County Common Pleas Court action. A second suit by Economy Savings and Loan Co seeks $416.08 on a note from Norman Hawley and Betty Hawley of Cheshire Route 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Walter Wilson
Meigs County Common Pleas Court
Industrial Commission of Ohio
Wilson
Commission
Economy Savings and Loan Co
Norman Hawley
Betty Hawley
Cheshire
Racine church groups elect officers and plan activities
The Racine Methodist Church WSCS met at the church annex with Mrs. Sibyl Miles presiding on the theme The Student in Today's World. New officers were elected including Mrs. Harry Pickens as president and Miss Edith Hayman spoke on students from abroad. A newly organized missionary circle named Circle Ruth formed by Racine Baptist Church young adults planned White Cross work for a Granville House Party in June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Racine
WSCS
Circle
Ruth
Granville
Elmer Brown
Dayton
Brown
Veterans Hospital
James Roush
Navy
Washington
Everett Roush
Owen Watson
Racine Banquet Date Set For Alumni Dance
Racine High School announces the annual dance and banquet on May 29. Alumni classes 1929 1934 1941 and 1944 reunite with a 730 PM banquet and a 930 PM dance open to the public. Music by Wes Marshall and his Blue Notes from Athens. Class of 1953 decorates. contact Mrs Theiss Racine by May 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Racine High School
Jeane Ashley
Wes Marshall
Blue Notes
Athens
Racine Methodist Church
Roger Theiss
Racine
Vacation Bible School to Open at Central School
Middleport schedules a two week Day Vacation Bible School at Central School from June 7 to 18. Rev. Claremont E. Hoyt leads with Mrs. George Childs as assistant and kindergarten superintendent. Sessions run weekdays 9 am to noon with 8:45 am devotional. parade and picnic June 17 and closing program June 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Central School
Claremont E. Hoyt
George Childs
Hoyt
Pomeroy Council Reviews Sewer Plant Financing Options
POMEROY Ohio The village council discussed financing methods for a new sewage disposal plant required by state law with Louis J. Reimer of a Toledo bonding company outlining options. A bond issue by July 15 for the November ballot is possible, with costs estimated at 600000 to 700000. If voters reject, the state may finance and bill the village.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
City
Louis J. Reimer
Toledo
John C. Bacon
Ohio River
Reimer
Real Estate Transfers List Includes Multiple Township Parcel Changes
A series of real estate transfers recorded across Salisbury Salem Rutland Olive Meadow and Columbia Townships involve numerous parties such as Roy C Hermann Gail Hermann William C Little Freda Little A D Simpson Alma Simpson Isaac H Barrett Edna Barrett Edward S Stiles Eloise F Stiles Audrey Hager Robert H Smith Lucille Smith George E Might Walter Might Frank W Might Arthur Orr Ethel Orr Manning D Webster Agnes M Webster Thomas Stevens D Mae Pickett 90 acres and related transfers among Dudgeon family and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy C. Hermann
Gail Hermann
William C. Little
Freda I. Little
Salisbury Township
A. D. Simpson
Alma Simpson
Isaac H. Barrett
Edna B. Barrett
Salem Township
George E. Might
Walter Might
Frank W. Might
Rutland
Edward 8S
Eloise F. Stiles
Audrey Hager
Olive Landers
Vonida Landers
Robert H. Smith
Lucille
Hospital Admissions and Discharges at Meigs General
Meigs General Hospital admits Maud VanMeter and Irma Vale among others. Birth reported for Vergil C Hayes and wife. Discharges include Jessie Veney Edith Combs Doris Idle and infant Mary Jane Louks along with multiple others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maud VanMeter
Clifton
W.va
Leonard Koenig
Long Bottom
Irma Vale
Carpenter
Dorothy Durst
Portland
Morgan Rae
Pomeroy
Theodore Davis
Mason
Maud Gomer
Middleport
Mary Jane Louks
Syracuse
Mabel Lee
Vergil C. Hayes
Jessie Veney
Edith Combs
Doris Idle
W. B. Gibson
Archie Hayman
Homer Gibson
William Estep
Roy Sayre
Nathan Hysel
E. F. Greenlee
Robert C. Rinehart
Joseph H. Petit
Charles Graber
Sailor Harris Aboard Salem After Caribbean Training Cruise
Radarman third class Paul E. Harris, USN, son of Mr. and Mrs. Orris E. Harris of Minersville, serves aboard the heavy cruiser USS Salem which completed a five week refresher training cruise in the Caribbean.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Paul E. Harris
USN
Orris E. Harris
Minersville
Salem
Caribbean
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May
Rutland Grade School
Meigs Co
Pomeroy Area
Capitol Building
Washington, D.C
Rutland High School
Supreme Court
Washington Monument
Lee’s
Congressional Library
White House
Bureau of Engraving
Smithsonian Institute
Annapolis Hotel
FBI
Barbara Delaney
Donna Bolen
Virginia Long
Mary Ann Rupe
Loretta Hoffman
Jo Ann Nelson
Roberta Hysell
Donna Hysell
Jean Reed
Harry Barber
Guide
Martha Ohlinger
Roger Miller
Robert Edwards
Don King
Tom Fauber
Ronald Nicholson
Larry Turner
Leon Lemaster
Henry Null
Pomeroy Social Notes
Oliver Michael
Daniel
Donald Seevers
Elen Leifheit
Truman Russell
Russell
Bowers
McArdle
Mrs. Smith
Sugar Run Pta
Childs
Mary Carolyn Miller
June Bailey
Lionel Boggs
Nancy Roller
Sue Knight
Juanita Hawkins
Paul Smart
Barbara Scott
Ervin Baumgardner
Jean Clark
Hign
Arnold Richards
Marcella Taylor
Sharon Jones
Patricia Baker
Alice Koenig
Council
Walter E. Wolfe
E. F. Robinson
Aly
George Hobstetter
Charles Legar
Dale Smith
Roy Betzing
Pat Will
Holly Green
T. A. Downie
Federal Land Bank
United
National Farm Loan
A. C. Gibson
y-Treas
Ohio Valley Bank Bldg
Gallipolis
Truman A. Morris
Congress
Pol
Adv
Lausdtt of
Meigs
Taza, Son OF
Cochise
Rock Hudson
Ceff Chandler
Barbara Rush
Gregg Palmer
Technicolor
Fernando Lamas
Arlene Dahl
Gilbert Roland
Eddif Cantor
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