Pomeroy High School to Host Dayton Speaker for 84th Commencement
Pomeroy High School will hold its 84th annual commencement at 8 p.m. in the junior high auditorium with Dayton human relations consultant Massman as speaker. Principal Diehl will present the class of 90 seniors, and Charles Gibbs will confer diplomas. The Rev. Eugene J. Brown will officiate. earlier, the baccalaureate service featured the Rev. Willian Roberts with pastors Zundel and Glazier participating.
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Gien Massman
Dayton
Pomeroy High School
Massman
Otterbein College
Wittenberg
Miami
Foreman’s Club of
Foreman’s Club
America
National Management Association
Management Round Table
James A. Diehl, Jr
Charles S. Gibbs
Eugene J. Brown
United Methodist
Mrs. Mary Emma Vance Rites Set in Middleport
Mrs. Mary Emma Vance 79 died Sunday at her Leading Creek Road home. Survived by husband Bert G. Vance son Glenn sigler brother Hays Sigler and two grandchildren. Services Tuesday 2 p.m. at Rawlings-Coats Funeral Home with Pastor Fred I. Gardner officiating. Burial in Miles Cemetery Rutland.
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Middleport
Mary Emma Vance
Leading Creek Road
Alonzo
Cornelia Taylor Sigler
Vance
Bert G. Vance
Glenn
Hays Sigler
Bailey’s Run
Rawlings-Coats
Fred I. Gardner
Middleport Church of Christ
Buria
Miles
Rutland
OES Holds Hobo Party At Masonic Temple
Evangeline Chapter 172 of the Order of Eastern Star staged a humorous hobo party at the Masonic Temple on Friday evening. Participants included Mrs. Theo Neutzling Mrs. John Lyons Mrs. James Simpson and Mrs. Mabel Sanborn with readings by Mrs. Blanche Haskins and group singing directed by Mrs. Lillian Steiff. Decorations featured a campfire scene crafted by Mrs. James Clatworthy Mrs. James Pullens Mrs. Lyons and Mrs. Neutzling.
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Evangeline Chapter 172
Order of Eastern Star
Masonic Temple
Theo Neutzling
John Lyons
James Simpson
Mabel Sanborn
Blanche Haskins
Lillian Steiff
James Clatworthy
James Pullens
Lyons
Neutzling
Safety Check Is Set Again
A Saturday auto safety check sponsored by Chief Herbert Gilkey and Sheriff Robert Hartenbach inspected 128 vehicles in Middleport A. Nineteen of the 123 inspected had mechanical defects. The check will continue next Saturday from 1 to 4 p.m. on South Third Avenue.
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Herbert Gilkey
Robert Hartenbach
South Third Avenue
Injuries From Fall In Cleveland Heights At 2475 Lee Blvd
Mrs. Harry Stearns formerly Velma Hetzel of Pomeroy suffered a fractured left shoulder and fractured ankle in a fall at her home in Cleveland Heights 2475 Lee Boulevard. Mrs. George Hetzel, formerly of Pomeroy, is a semi invalid living with her daughter Mrs. Stearns.
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Pomeroy
Harry Stearns
Velma Hetzel
Lee Blvd
Cleveland Heights
George Hetzel
Stearns
Miss Horton Hosts Spring Luncheon for Great Books Club
Miss Grace Horton entertained at her annual spring luncheon for Great Books Club members at Martin Restaurant. The group later met at Mrs. A. H. Carpenter’s home for a review of Ceasar from Plutarch's Lives. Plans for the season’s final meeting were made and new officers appointed.
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Middleport
Grace Horton
Martin
A. H. Carpenter
Ceasar
Plutarch
Carpenter
Donald Mills
Ted Reed Jr
Everett Hayes
$200 Stolen From Racine Drug Store
Deputy Sheriff Howard Frank reported approximately $200 in merchandise stolen overnight Saturday from the Cut Rate Drug Store in Racine. The break in occurred between closing Saturday and opening Sunday after forcing a back door. Watches, razors, pocketbooks and similar items were taken. An investigator from the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Identification and Investigation visited Sunday to study the case.
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Mrs. Bland Dies In Roanoke
Mrs. William Bland 86 of Roanoke Virginia, widow of the late Mr Bland, died recently. Her relatives from Akron Ohio including Nina Bland Clarence Archer and their sons Charles Leslie David and Michael traveled to Roanoke to attend the funeral services with Mr and Mrs Guy Reynolds.
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Middleport
Guy Reynolds
William Bland
Roanoke
Nina Bland
Clarence Archer
Charles Leslie
Charles Bland
David
Michael
Akron
Mrs. Reynolds
Akron Group
Mr. Reynolds
Alumni Meet at Middleport Banquet Program
Alumni and personnel taking part in the evening program will gather at Middleport High School at 8 15 p m next Wednesday in preparation for the annual alumni banquet and dance to be held Saturday evening.
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Middleport
Middleport High School
Board Session Set at Middleport First Baptist Church
A meeting of the board of trustees of the Middleport First Baptist Church will be held at 8 p.m. Tuesday at the church.
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Middleport
Middleport First
Libya’s Rail Lacks Reach in North Africa
Libya in North Africa, about one fifth the size of the 48 states, has only about 200 miles of railway. The brief notes rail infrastructure contrasts with its large land area and sparse rail network.
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Libya
North Africa
Middleport High seniors hear sacral message at baccalaureate
The annual baccalaureate for 47 Middleport High School seniors featured Rev. Howard Ruppelt of the First United Presbyterian Church delivering a sermon on considering God in life goals. The event included processional by the Middleport High bands, Bach Prelude and Fugue, and Schubert Ave Maria performed by the Girls Glee Club. Ministers Fred I. Garner and Clyde J. Bartlett assisted.
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Middleport
Howard Ruppelt
First United Presbyterian Church
Middleport High School
Mr. Ruppelt
Eugene Sears
Bach
Girls’ Glee Club
Dorothy Lacey
Ava Maria
Schubert
Fred I. Gardner
Middleport Church of Christ
Clyde J. Bartlett
Nazarene Church
Three Churches Honor Graduates of Pomeroy
POMEROY This year's graduates from Pomeroy High School were honored at three Pomeroy churches Sunday. At the United Methodist Church Kenneth Finley spoke to the graduates, while Bible gifts were handed to Charles Downie Sondra Potts Karen Drake John Bryant Charles Kitchen Bruce Stalnaker and Jean Ann Webster. At Federated Church Rev Waldo J Bartels presented New Testaments to Sue Ellen Phillips Minnda Murray William Gibbs Fred Brown Charles Biffle Gary Moore Barrie Phillips Gary Stivers and James Norton. Mr John Buckley pastor gave Bibles to Barbara Eskew Jack Welker and Tim Welker during worship at Pomeroy Church of Christ. Last Sunday Mrs Joseph Cook presented New Testaments to Sharon Zundel Albert Martin Jean Holt James Smith and Franklin Brinker at the First Baptist Church.
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Pomeroy
Pomeroy High School
United Methodist Church
Kenneth Finley
Eugene Brown
Charles Downie
Sondra Potts
Karen
Joseph Cook
Sharon Zundel
Albert Martin
Jean Holt
James Smith
Franklin Brinker
First Baptist Church
Officers Elected by Rose Garden Club in Pomeroy
The Rose Garden Club met at Mrs. Lois McCain’s home and elected officers led by Ulah Swan as president and Barbara Black as vice president. Other officers include Bob Martin secretary Rubal Caldwell treasurer Mildred Headley news reporter and committee members McCain Weatherman Herman Black. Past regional director Mrs. Robert Reibel attended and presented arrangements. Gifts were given to Mrs. June Doster and Mrs. Hobart Shields who are moving, while Starling Massar received a baby bank gift.
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Ulah Swan
Barbara Black
Bob Martin
Rubal Caldwell
Mildred Headley
McCain
R. V. Weatherman
Herman Black
Robert Reibel
Middleport
June Doster
Hobart Shields
Starling Massar
Miss Manuel Is Honored At Church Birthday Event
Miss Jean Manuel was guest of honor at a birthday party Thursday evening in the Asbury Methodist Church basement. Her mother Mrs Hershel Manuel and grandmother Mrs Harry Manuel were hostesses, serving refreshments to a list of attendees.
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Johnny Lisle
Bryce Smith
Wayne Hubbard
David Baker
William Knapp
Ralph Ross
Sack Lunch Outing for Middleport Pupils at Mrs Morgan’s Home
Middleport second and third graders visited Mrs W A Morgan at her Athens Road home for the annual picnic. The students ate a sack lunch and rode the Morgaponies during the outing.
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Middleport
W. A. Morgan
Athens Road
Officers Training School Set For June 2 In Pomeroy
POMEROY The Woman's Society of Christian Service of Forest Run Methodist Church announced an officers training school to be held on June 2 at the United Methodist Church. President Mrs Alfred Yeanger led the meeting with devotional by Mrs Christy Baer. A rummage sale report was given and a contribution to the daily vacation Bible school program was voted. A folding table was purchased for the church.
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Pomeroy
United Methodist Church
Woman’s Society of Christian Service
Forest Run Methodist Church
Alfred Yeanger
Christy Baer
Meigs County Auto Safety Checks Schedule
The annual safety check program continues this week in Meigs County with teams at the Reedsville post office today. Cars checked so far total 383. The remaining sites are Portland Park Tuesday, Letart Falls Packing House Wednesday, Racine Home Bank Thursday, and Syracuse Park Friday from 12 30 p m to 6 p m.
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Meigs County
Reedsville
Portland
Park
Letart Falls
Racine
Syracuse
Meigs Temple Pythian Sisters Plan Monday Meeting
Middleport staff and officers will meet at 7 30 p.m. Monday at the home of Mrs Cash Bahr with Mrs Herbert Hoover as assisting hostess.
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Middleport
Meigs Temple Pythian Sisters
Trustees Appointed for Syracuse Cemetery
POMEROY Plans under way to establish a board of cemetery trustees and a perpetual maintenance fund for Syracuse Cemetery. Charles Neuman to head the improvement program and appoints Morris Harden Herman London and Norman Phillips to the board. Roy Jones arranged road work. residents invited to view the improvement plan.
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Pomeroy
Syracuse
Wamed Charles Neuman
Neuman
Morris Harden
Herman London
Norman Phillips
Phillips
John Borham
Buster Diddie
Roy Jones
Graduates Honored by Four Middleport Churches
Recognition services at four Middleport churches honored graduates. The Middleport Church of Christ presented 15 seniors with gilt New Testaments in class colors yellow and white, including Carolyn Bradford and Larry Bunce. Heath Methodist and Mount Moriah Church also presented Bibles and money gifts to selected graduates.
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Middleport
Party Honors Daughter Joy on Second Birthday
Mrs. Harold Sauer hosted a party honoring her daughter Joy’s second birthday. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Harry Pickens of Racine, Mr. and Mrs. Warren Pickens, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Whitehead and daughters Jean Jane and Juli, Mr. and Mrs. Denver Weber and son David of Reedsville, Mr. and Mrs. William Meredith and sons Chuck and Roger of Waterford, and Mrs. Addie Fugate and Mary Ruth Sauer of Middleport Route 7s.
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Middleport
Harold Sauer
Joy
Harry Pickens
Racine
Warren Pickens
Ernest Whitehead
Jean
Jane
Juli
Denver Weber
David
Reedsville
William Meredith
Chuck and
Roger
Waterford
Addie Fugate
Mary Ruth Sauer
Pomeroy Alumni Plan Banquet Decorating Meeting
Members of the executive and decorating committees of the Pomeroy High School Alumni Association will meet at 7 30 p m Tuesday at the senior high school to complete plans for the decorating for the 1960 association reunion banquet and dance.
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Pomeroy High School Alumni Association
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Loyal Bereans Class to Meet at Middleport Church
Loyal Bereans Class of Middleport Church of Christ will meet at 7 30 p m Tuesday at the church and again Thursday at 7 30 p m. The Loyal Women's Class also meets at the church.
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Middleport
Army GI Entertainer Pfc Lawhorn Wins Dramatic Readings
Pfc Jim Lawhorn son of Mr and Mrs Carl Lawhorn Lincoln Heights placed first in the dramatic recorded competition at Presidio California as part of the All Army entertainment contest He teamed with Ann Henning and SPG Jerry Clark with their reading from Separate Tables The win is at the Sixth U S Army level with grand finals in June for the Army level and potential auditions for Rolling Along and TV shows Lawhorn a Greenbrier High School graduate from Ronceverte West Virginia studied dramatics at Morgantown University for two years
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Jim Lawhorn
Carl Lawhorn
Lincoln Heights
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Lawhorn
Ann Henning
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Jerry Clark
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Department of Army
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Greenbrier High School
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Morgantown
Patrol Boys Awarded Certificates by Sugar Run PTA Chief
Certificates and trophies were awarded to school patrol boys John Guinther Dick Knight Jeffrey Gibbs J C Russell Jan Cilo Bruce Simpson David Goodwin Edward Stark and Sean Mullen by Chief of Police Jed C Webster at the Sugar Run PTA meeting. Officers were installed by outgoing president Mrs Edward Baer with new officers led by Mrs James Titus and Mrs William Ander son. Superintendent Charles Gibbs praised retiring teacher Mrs Leo Bryan and presented her with gifts from the PTA.
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Pomeroy
Jed C. Webster
Sugar Run Pta
John Guinther
Dick Knight
Jeffrey Gibbs
J. C. Russell
Jan Cilo
Bruce Simpson
David Goodwin
Edward Stark
Sean Mullen
Edward Baer
Harold Ebersbach
James Titus
William Anderson
Charles Spencer
Paul Werner
Charles Gibbs
Leo Bryan
Bryan
PTA
Baer
Anniversary Observed For Naomi Baptist Pastor
The first anniversary of the pastor Rev Samuel Jackson at Naomi Baptist Church will be observed Sunday June 5. Rev H H Teague of Hosack Baptist Church Columbus will speak at 11 a m with his choir. Delegates from Pomeroy First Baptist Neigs County Ministerial Association and Rev N D Borden Gallipolis State Institute chaplain are slated to speak.
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Pomeroy
Naomi Baptist Church
Samuel Jackson
H. H. Teague
Hosack Baptist Church
Columbus
Pomeroy First Baptist Church
Neigs County
Dinner Party For Teachers at Rutland High School
Several Rutland High School teachers attended a dinner party at Lake Hope Lodge on Friday. Attendees included George M. Dallas Northwestern Local School District executive head Principal and Mrs Henry Null Mr and Mrs David Knight Mr and Mrs James Burleson Mrs C O Chapman James Vennari Miss Martha Ohlinger Mr and Mrs Harold Sauer and Miss Judy Chase secretary of the Rutland school. After dinner the group visited the Dallas home where Mrs Dallas hosted an informal evening.
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Middleport
Rutland High School
Lake Hope Lodge
George M. Dallas
Northwestern
Henry Null
David Knight
James Burleson
C. O. Chapman
James Vennari
Martha Ohlinger
Harold Sauer
Judy Chase
Rutland School
Dallas
Class Meet Called Middleport Bible Study
The Christian Crusaders Class of Middleport First Baptist Church will meet at 7 p.m. at the home of Mr and Mrs Earl Smith for a Bible study session.
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Middleport
Christian Crusaders
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