Racine High School honors 1961 valedictorian and salutatorian
Ruth Petrel and Donna Bissell head Racine High School class of 1961 as valedictorian and salutatorian at the awards assembly. Patsy Price and Carmen Salser receive additional keys. other students honored for activities, citizenship, academics, and music. A new basketball scoreboard was donated by Patsy Price. Next Thursday students report for report cards and the final edition of the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Racine
Ruth Petrel
Donna Bissell
Charles Hayman
Southern
Racine High School
Patsy Price
Carmen Salser
Shirley Miller
Johnny Grueser
Ruth Triplett
Bill Lake
Maude Young
Howard Johnson
Linda Hayman
Linda Roush
Reta Hill
Joyce Gloeckner
Kenda Russell
Joyce Circle
Joyce Parsons
Lois Arnott
Carolyn van Meter
Robert Graham
Linda Wilt
Betty Crocker
Roland Sayre
Carl Walton
Bill Cross
American Legion Post
American Legion
Sandra Donahue
Winn Rees
June Neigler
Bob Essington
Carol Shain
Elmer Cozart
Billie Cundiff
Charles Holter
Mary Reinshell
George Cundiff
Peggy Glenn
Melvin van Meter
Edward Johnson
Salem Grade School Plans Sixth Annual Commencement
Salem Center Elementary School holds its sixth annual commencement at 8 p m in the school auditorium. The program features the Salem Center band, the eighth grade chorus, and talks by seniors including salutatorian Kenneth Dingus and valedictorian Arnold Pope. Diplomas will be presented by George M. Dallas with the rainbow theme and invocations by Rev. R D Brown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem Center
Nellie Vale
Lem Center
Roger Roush
Northwest
Catherine Shenefield
Carol Ann Floccari
Kenneth Turley
Gloria Jean Fetty
Nancy Ann Pope
Arnold Pope
Mevin Brown
Salem Center Chorus
America
Bernard Fultz
George M. Dallas
R. D. Brown
Keever Grate
Sue Hunt
Clarence Jackson
Cecil Johnson
Larry Knotts
Billy Lambert
Johnny McMillen
Larry Rife
Hope Smith
Thomas Smith
Clara Turner
Terry Wells
Roger Wright
B. H
Salisbury 8th Grade Rites Set
Thirty two eighth graders will receive their diplomas at the Salisbury Township Elementary School commencement at 8 p.m. Tuesday. Principal Mrs. Geneva Joachim says the class will perform April Showers and You'll Never Walk Alone. Charles S. Gibbs, Meigs County superintendent, will be speaker with Robert E. Bowen presenting diplomas and Rev. Eugene Gill officiating.
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Pomeroy
Salisbury Township
Geneva Joachim
Charles S. Gibbs
Pomeroy Schools
Robert E. Bowen
Meigs County
Eugene Gill
Laurel Cliff Church
Farmers Get 73 260 For Corn Acreage
Meigs County farmers have diverted 4695 acres of corn in 1961, with $73,260 already paid in advance and about $80,486 more to be distributed in the fall after performance. Interested farmers must contact the Agriculture Stabilization and Conservation office before June 1, with office hours 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays and special Saturday hours May 27.
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Pomeroy
Meigs County
Agriculture Stabilization and Conservation Office
Meigs Asc
Two Mothers Receive Plants From Church
Mothers Day observance at Pomeroy First Baptist Church honors two mothers. Children from the junior church presented a program and gave tokens. Mrs Charles Stanley received a larger plant as the church's eldest mother and Mrs Victor Young honored as mother with the most children present.
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Pomeroy
Pomeroy First Baptist Church
Charles Stanley
Victor Young
Pony Rides At Middleport School Picnic
Middleport second grade classes hosted a picnic at Mrs. W. A. Morgan’s Rock Springs farm. After lunch the children enjoyed pony rides with Cathy Morgan performing tricks. Paula Kay Russell presented a gift to Mrs. Morgan on behalf of the class.
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Middleport
Robert Allensworth
Sarah Rupe
W. A. Morgan
Rock Springs
Cathy Morgan
Morgan
Paula Kay Russell
Jean Smith
Pat Mills
Marilyn Fultz
Lena Bunce
Edna French
Clara Riley
Joyce Mills
Delhert Beckner
Eula Hensler
Rally Day Planned at Naomi Baptist Church
Rally day will be observed Sunday morning at Naomi Baptist Church with Rev. Samuel Jackson as pastor announcing activities.
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Pomeroy
Naomi Baptist Church
Samuel Jackson
Parking Totals in Middleport Reach 175 Dollars
Middleport police chief Herbert Gilkey reports parking meter receipts for the past week totaled 175 dollars.
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Middleport
Herbert Gilkey
Officers Installed At Final Rutland Meet
The Salisbury PTA held its final meeting at Rutland High School with Har old Sauer stressing guidance programs for elementary and secondary schools. Mrs. Maxine Arnold installed officers led by president Opha Offutt and vice president Robert Burdette. Committees named include dining room chair Homer Hysell and hospitality chair Hert Dixon with various members. Attendance awards went to eighth graders as members planned a May 24 26 27 schedule for alumni events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Harold Sauer
Rutland
Salisbury Pta
Sauer
Maxine Arnold
Opha Offutt
Robert Burdette
William Radford
Richard Young
William Bartels
Franklin Rizer
Edgar Abbott
Dwight Logan
Paul Chapman
George Skinner
George Brothers
Philip Ohlinger
Norman Weyersmiller
Donald Lanning
Ways and Means
Vincent Broderick
Rollin Radford
C. E. Karr, Sr
Cochairmen
John Moore
Homer Hysell
Hert Dixon
James Will
Roy Grueser
M. H. Tracy
BIS Official To Speak At Racine High Commencement
Charles L. Harrison, assistant superintendent of the Boys Industrial School at Lancaster, will speak at Racine High School's commencement at 8 tonight in the auditorium. The program includes the band, senior girls ensemble, a senior clarinet choir, Patsy Price sax solo, diplomas for 55 graduates, valedictorian Ruth Ann Petrel and salutatorian Donna Brewer Bissell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Racine
Charles L. Harrison
Boys Industrial School
Lancaster
Racine High Schol
Racine High School
Patsy Price
Ruth Ann Petrel
Donna Brewer Bissell
Bible Study Group Meets at Middleport Church
The Good Shepherd was the theme as Group I of the Women's Association met at Middleport First United Presbyterian Church. Mrs. Myron Miller led the session with participants Miss Nancy Dunbar Mrs. James Sanborn and Mrs. Paul Haptonstall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Leland Brown
James Buchanan
Emmett Shuler
Dinner At Church Plans May 28 Event
A congratulatory dinner for May 28 was announced by Mrs. Mickey Williams, president, at the Circle II of Lutheran women of St. Pauls Church. The evening topic was How Should I Pray for My Family led by Mrs. William Frecker. Mrs. R. L. Jacobs was named topic leader for the next meeting. Prayer closed the session with several attendees listed.
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Pomeroy
Mickey Williams
Lutheran Women of
St. Paul’s Church
William Frecker
R. L. Jacobs
Samuel Michaels
William Lehew
Kenneth Braun
William Downie
Howard Johnson
Wa hama High seniors hear baccalaureate sermon
The Rev. Robert Dille pastor of the New Haven EUB Church will deliver the baccalaureate sermon to 74 Wa hama High School seniors at 8 p.m. Sunday in the school auditorium. The glee club will sing several numbers including My God and I and the Alma Mater.
Rutland High Names Valedictorian and Salutatorian
Patty Rife and Larry Hoffman are named valedictorian and salutatorian of Rutland High School's senior class. Both are National Honor Society members and Rio Grande College scholarship recipients. Rife has been librarian and active in drama and publications. Hoffman starred in sports and served as announcer for band shows. Graduation events run 8 p.m. Sunday for the baccalaureate in the elementary gym, with an 8 p.m. Friday commencement led by Dr Boyd D Howard of Fairmont State College.
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Rutland
Patty Rife
Charles S. Rife
Dexter
Larry Hoffman
Leslie Hoffman
Langsville
Rutland High School
Miss Rife
Hoffman
Rio Grande College
Rife
Glee Club
Science Club
Ray Biddle
Boyd D. Howard
Department of Education
Fairmont State College
Officers Elected For Class 12 In Middleport
Class 12 members met at Heath Methodist Church to elect officers for 1960 61. Elected were Mrs James Cris well president Mrs John Ketchka vice president Miss Frieda Faehnle secretary and Mrs C F Hibbs treasurer. A picnic was planned for June 21 at Mrs H K Woodgerds home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Heath Methodist Church
James Criswell
John Ketchka
Frieda Faehnle
C. F. Hibbs
H. K. Woodgerd
Wayne Gibbons
Sandra Brewington
Evelyn Gibbons
Methodist Youth Fellowship
Miss Gibbons
Jesus
Miss Brewington
John Wesley
Raymon Konkright
Pomeroy High School to Hold 85th Graduation Sermon
The 85th annual baccalaureate exercises will be delivered at 7 30 Sunday evening in the junior high auditorium by Rev William Voris pastor of St Pauls and St Johns Lutheran Churches The mixed choir directed by Mrs Lucille Swackhamer will sing and the boys chorus performs Halls of Ivy The Rev William A Roberts Grace Episcopal and Rev Waldo J Bartels Federated Evangelical and Reformed Church will also participate The 1961 graduating class includes 69 members.
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Pomeroy
Pomeroy High School
William Voris
St. Paul’s
St. John’s Lutheran
Lucille Swackhamer
Ivy
William A. Roberts
Grace Episcopal Church
Waldo J. Bartels
Federated Evangelical and Reformed Church
Regent Invited To Attend Observance
Mrs. A. R. Knight regent of Return Jonathan Meigs Chapter DAR has an invitation from Col. Charles Lewis Chapter Point Pleasant West Virginia to attend a luncheon in observance of the 60th anniversary. The luncheon is at Trinity Methodist Church at 1 p m on May 27. All Return Jonathan Meigs members are invited.
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Middleport
A. R. Knight
Jonathan Meigs
The
Daughters of the American Revolution
Col. Charles Lewis
Point Pleasant
W. Va
Trinity Methodist Church
Rev Paul Hooks to Speak at Eastern High Rites
Chester reports the Rev Paul J Hooks pastor of the Tuppers Plains EUB Church will deliver the sermon at the Eastern High School baccalaureate at 2 p m Sunday. The girls glee club directed by Mrs Alice Nease will perform two numbers with assistance from the Rev J P Miller. There are 54 seniors in the class.
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Hooks
Chester
Paul J. Hooks
Tuppers Plains
EUB
Girls’ Glee Club
Alice Nease
J. P. Miller
First Grade Party Planned By School
A get acquainted party for Bradbury elementary first graders electing in the fall will be held Monday at the school from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. Mrs. Wilbur Theobald will supervise. Parents must accompany children who are six by December 1 and show vaccination proof before registration.
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Middleport
Bradbury
Wilbur Theobald
Salem Center Holds Visitation Day For Incoming Pupils
Salem Center hosted a visitation day for children who will enter first grade next year and their parents. The event showcased reading rhymes and numbers with film slides while parents toured classrooms from 2 to 4 PM. Northwestern District age rules may lower enrollments but all eligible children attended. Refreshments were provided and the affair was organized by the local PTA with Mrs. Gladys Major and Mrs. Catherine Shenefield as committee heads.
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Salem Center
Board of Education
PTA
Gladys Major
Catherine Shenefield
Homebuilders Class Roasts Members in Middleport Event
The Middleport Church of Christ Homebuilders Class met at Mr and Mrs Milton Houdashelt home for a Tuesday wiener roast. Rev Fred I Gardner led a brief devotional while Wallace Bradford acted as auctioneer for a white elephant sale.
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Middleport
Middleport Church of Christ
Milton Houdashelt
Fred I. Gardner
Wallace Bradford
Houdashelt
Anita
Beverly
Nora Rice
Billy
Kennth McElhinney
Kathy
Reuben Collins
Horace Abbott
Danny
Roger
Vicky
Harold Lohse
Jack
Don Schilling
Joe Bishop
Debbie
Willard Bouyer
Brenda
Berry
Ann Bailey
Gary
Cash Bahr
Christine
Candice
William Grueser
Wendall Gerlach
Mike
Stephen
Susan
Neda
Bud Wilson
Herman Kincaid
Lynn Daniels
Tommy Hoffman
Book review highlights missionary life in Dawn Over Templed Roofs
Mrs. Harold Sauer reviewed Miss Lucy Starling's life in Southeast Asia noting growing Christian presence in Thailand and more than 150 Protestant churches. The Friendly Circle met at the Federated Church with devotional by Mrs. Pearl Mora and offerings collected by Mrs. Spencer and Mrs. Hauck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucy Starling
Harold Sauer
Middleport
First United Presbyterian Church
Chambers Reed Named To Legion Boys State
Middleport High School juniors Eric Chambers and James Reed were chosen to attend Buckeye Boys State at Ohio University June 8 to 17, sponsored by Feeney-Bennett Post 128. Chambers, a three year football and track participant, has held leadership roles in scouting and church youth groups. Reed, junior class vice president and football player, leads in his church's Christian Endeavor. The program involves youths in party creation, campaigns, elections, and lawmaking within a fictional 51st state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Eric Chambers
James Reed
Middleport High School
Buckeye Boys State
Feeney-Bennett Post 128
American Legion
Chambers
Richard Chambers
Cole Street
Reed
James M. Reed
Buckeye
Ohio University
Heath Methodist Church
Youth Fellowship
Christian Endeavor
Bradford Church of Christ
Swisher
Mrs. Pickens Rites Sunday
Funeral services for Mrs. Sidney Pickens 69 who died Wednesday from injuries after being struck by a car in St. Petersburg Florida will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at Rawlings-Coats funeral home She was a member of the Middleport Church of Christ and the Philathea Society and Ladies Auxiliary of Feeney Bennett Post 128 Officiating will be Fred I Gardner pastor Burial follows in Gravel Hill Cemetery Cheshire Friends may call after Saturday morning
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Sidney Pickens
St. Petersburg
Fla
Rawlings-Coats Funeral
Fred I. Gardner
Church of Christ
Gravel Hill
Cheshire
Bake Sale Set at Rutland Department Store
The Rutland Methodist Church youth fellowship will hold a bake sale starting at 9 30 a m on Saturday at the Rutland Department Store. Proceeds will fund camp expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rutland
Youth Fellowship of the Methodist Church
Nile Borden to Speak at Middleport Graduation
The Rev. Nile Borden chaplain of the Gallipolis State Institute will address Middleport High School's senior class at 8 p.m. Sunday in the school auditorium. Special music by the Girls' Glee Club and Middleport bands will accompany the service with local ministers delivering invocation scripture and evening prayer. Commencement for Middleport will be Friday May 26 at 8 p.m. and the eighth grade exercises Thursday May 25 at 8 p.m.
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Middleport
Nile Borden
Gallipolis
Fred I. Gardner
Donald Boone
Dance Party at Middleport Park under the Stars
The Middleport Little League Association sponsors an evening dance at Middleport park on Saturday from 7 30 to 11 p m on the cement basketball court. In charge are The Jays of Pomeroy with Kenny Hysell Leon Jordan and Tom Persinger joining as third member Persinger is home on furlough from the Air Force.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Middleport Park
Little League Association
Jays
Pomeroy
Kenny Hysell
Leon Jordan
Tommy Persinger
Persinger
Air Force
Remora Uses Suction Disk to Hitch Ride on Large Creatures
The remora fish bears a strong suction disk on its head and attaches to sharks marlins barracudas or ships to travel. This behavior lets the remora move with much larger animals or vessels.
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Lynn Shuler
Janice Drake
James Pape
Dale Cole
Jo Ann van Meter
Nancy Johnson
Salem Grade School
Salisbury
BIS
Racine High
New Haven Minister
Member
Federal Reserve System
Federal Deposit Corp. Insurance
Pomeroy Rutland
Charles Spencer
Donald Hauck
Fred Blaettar
Phil Globokar
James Fugate
Leonard Jewell
Mary Virginia Reibel
Albert Woodard
Edgar Arnold
Marvin Burt
W. A. Gibbs
Robert Roberts
B. H. Sanborn Jeweler
Legion Boys State
Mrs. Pickens
Middleport — Funeral
the Farmer’s Bank
Pomeroy, Ohio
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
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