Church Island of Hope inspires Pomeroy graduates
The Rev J Leslie Kunze told 62 Pomeroy High School graduates at baccalaureate services that the church is an island of hope in a sea of despair. He cited Stefan Zweig's life and urged selfless work for peace and a better America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Horflich
Pomeroy
J. Leslie Kunze
United Methodist Church
Pomeroy High School
Kunze
Mr. Kunze
Sweig
America
Mra Jancille Swackhammer
Richard H. DeMott
First Baptist Church
Dale H. Ratliff
Federated Church
Keep Gods Fellowship Advice To Graduates
Middleport High School graduation notes a union baccalaureate service with Rev Claremont Hoyt urging graduates to seek higher education train well and keep fellowship with God The service featured Rev Louis A Bangerter reading the Sermon on the Mount the Girls Glee Club and the school band led by Franklin Ginther The 41 seniors entered with Elgar Pomp and Circumstance and Onward Christian Soldiers performed. commencement set for Thursday with eighth grade Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Claremont FE
Hoyton
Girls’ Glee Club
Lois Cecil
Sheila Stover
Bless Ye the Lord
Ippolitof
la Valle
Bill Darst
Middleport Social Notes Highlight League Plans and Elections
Reports of the year's work by the Child Conservation League and plans for future projects were discussed at a meeting hosted by Mrs. Lewis Sauer Jr. New officers were installed by Mrs. Michael Hackett. Franklin Ginther spoke on value of music education and parental cooperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Child Conservation League
Lewis Sauer
Michael Hackett
Franklin Ginther
Denver Rice
Marie Houck
Hacett
Joe Young
O. E
J. J. Davis
Theo Neutaling
Chester Erwin
Frank Titus
Charlies A. Bradbury
Lafayette Day Observed At Our House In Gallipolis
Mrs. Peter F Klein and Mrs P F Klein attended the Lafayette Day observance at Our House in Gallipolis on Sunday afternoon. Children from Pavlish Dance Studio performed traditional French dances in the garden as part of the program. Mrs Lafe Nelson, regent of French Colony Chapter DAR and former Middleport resident, and Mrs Charles Switzer, museum curator and former Meigs County resident, welcomed visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Peter F. Klein
P. Klein
Gallipolis
Our House
Pavlish
Lafe Nelson
French Colony
Daughters of the American Revolution
Charles Switzer
Meigs
Winifrede Smith
S. F. Smith
Pomeroy
Parole Hearing Eligible for Ohio Reformatory Inmate
Mrs Curtis Clark formerly Mary Mauck noti e of hearing for parole lists inmate George Gilkey confined at Ohio State Reformatory Mansfield from Athens County case details. Gilkey, serving 1 to 15 years for breaking and entering, may have a hearing on or after July 1 1958 by the Ohio Pardon and Parole Commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mansfield
Ohio
George Gilkey
Arisoner
Ohiotate Reformatory
Athens County
Ry. Ani
Chio Pardon and Parole
Ohio Pardon and Parole Commission
A. C. Forsyth
Legal notice of receivership for Affolters in Athens County
Gordon B Gray as receiver for Venia Affolter and Harold Affolter in Cause No 26980 of the Court of Common Pleas Athens County Ohio orders all creditors to file claims with the receiver by June 20 to avoid bar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Venia Affolter
Harold Affolter
Gordon HK. Gray
Security Bank
Athens
Ohio
Court of Common Pleas
Athens County
Rdon B. Gray
Wedding Vows Exchanged at West Dey Church
Mrs Winifred H Clark and Mr Robert Sayre of Pomeroy united in marriage at the home of the officiating minister West Dey minister of the Middleport Church of Christ The bride a Meigs General Hospital assistant wore a summer blue garnet dress with white accessories A corsage of white roses Attendants wore navy blue with a red rose Mr and Mrs Sayre will reside in Sugar Run Pomeroy The groom is associated with Genheimer Lumber Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Dey
Middleport
Middleport Past Matrons in Jern Star Meeting
Past Matrons of the Evangeline chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star met at Mrs. Griff Russell's Bradbury home. Mrs. Zella Cross presided and special prayers were offered. Discussions centered on ice cream delivered to O'Neil Rest Home. Prizes went to Evelyn Lewis, R. A. Miller, Hayes, and M. L. French. Earl Knight to host June session.
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Middleport
Et Evangeline Ee Order of Jern Star
Griff Russell
Bradbury
Zella Cross
Mreert Harris
W. W
O'Neil
Evelyn Lewis
R. A. Miller
Yw. W Hayes
M. L. French
Earl Knight
Wises celebrate birthday and visit Marietta
Mr and Mrs C H Wise Jr were in Parkersburg for dinner on Sunday for the former’s birthday. They then went to Marietta where they were guests of Mrs Ballentine and Wise stayed at her home during his employment there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
C H. Wise, Jr
Parkersburg
Marietta
Ballentine
Wise
Holzer Hospital Births and Admissions Report
At Holzer Hospital in N, births recorded for the Gilmore couple in Middleport a daughter, and for the Howell couple in Oa Hill a daughter. Admissions include Sandra Lynn Sutter in Gallipolis for surgery and Jason E. Jackson in Point Pleasant for surgery. Medical cases include Mrs. Richard Duckworth Syracuse and Kirtley Spencer Reedsville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert G. Gilmore
Middleport
Donald Howell
Hill
William Leach
Jackson
Sandra Lynn Sutter
Gallipolis
Surgical
Jason E. Jackson
Point Pleasant
Richard Duckworth
Syracuse
Kirtley Spencer
Reedsville
She Long
Man completes course in wheel alignment at Bear Manufacturing
Complete course in wheel alignment and balancing by Hackett of 617 High St. finished at Bear Manufacturing Co. school in Rock Island.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Michaey
Hackett
High St
Bear Manufacturing Co
Rock Island
Suffers Stroke In Gallipolis Resident
Robert Houck of First Ave Gallipolis was rushed to Holzer Hospital Sunday afternoon after suffering a stroke at his home. He remained unconscious Sunday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Robert Houck
First Ave
Holzer Hospital
Daughters of Union Veterans Meet Monday at DAV Home
A business meeting of the Daughters of Union Veterans is announced for Monday evening at the Disabled American Veterans Home on Butternut Avenue.
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Pomeroy
Daughters of Union Veterans
Butternut Ave
Middleport Church Men Win Softball Clash
The Baptist Brotherhood of Middleport Church edged the Pomeroy based First Baptist Brotherhood 8 to 7 at Rock Springs Fairground. Pomeroy team members hosted by Middleport catered by local volunteers as Aten Shain presented the charter to L. L. Lyons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Victors
Baptist Brotherhood of the
Brotherhood of First Baptist Church
Pomeroy
Rocksprings Fairground
Middleport Brothra
Pomeroy Brother
Aten Shain
L. L. Lyons
W. K. Beaver
Paul Smart
David Darst
Willis Anthony
Clifford Hayes
Met
C. E. Hoyt
Kalad Hindy
Gerald Anthony
William Walters
Thomas Durst
Harold E. Hubbard
Shirley Mil
G. O. Reynolds
Clifford Stumbo
Edison Baker
Dale Ourning
Robert Millis
John Kauff
Pomeroy Gets
VEW Plans Special Memorial Services in Pomeroy and Rocksprings
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4736 will conduct Memorial Day services at Rocksprings Cemetery at 10 30 am and at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Pomeroy at 2 pm. Members meet at the Main Street quarters from 8 to 9 am Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Seturn
Rocksprings
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Sacred Heart Cemetery
Main Street
Pomeroy Alumni Banquet Adopts Tropical Island Theme
Pomeroy High School Alumni Association plans a tropical island themed banquet and dance Saturday at the junior high auditorium. Mrs. Virginia Crew announces entrance will resemble a ship gangplank with island decor. Dinner at 6 30 by Russell's Restaurants, program to follow with welcomes, a neurology report, vocal solo, and emceed by Edison Hobhstetter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Russell's
Crew
Marilyn Vickers
Edison Hobhstetter
Ethelarland
Lois Burt
Cal
Ted Wildermuth Orchestra
Meigs County
Stark's Pharmacy
Swisher and Lohse Drug Store
New York Clothing House
Pomeroy National Bank
Farmers Bank and Savings Co
Athea’s
Middleport High School hosts summer youth recreation program
A Middleport Board of Education program led by coach David Winefordner starts June 8 at 9:30 a.m. with boys golf, followed by Little League baseball and girls softball. The schedule covers tennis, golf, tumbling, touch football, and dances, with rain days Tue Fri and no sessions Thursdays through weekends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
David Winefordner
Middleport Board of Education
Winefordner
Middleport High School
Middleport Personal Notes Highlight Local Visits and Health
Mrs. Cora McBride returns to Parkersburg after visiting neighbors the Sauders. Miss Carol Bachtel travels back to Parkersburg from St. Joseph Hospital School of Nursing after a three week stay with her parents. Forrest Bachtel ill with yellow jaundice and absent from the second grade since Wednesday. Guests of Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Meadows include Arlie Meadows of Indiana and George Meadows of Spencer. Miss Ann Rupe of Gallipolis attends Middleport High School baccalaureate. cousin Val Reynolds among graduates. Paul French visited an Albany rest home and did business in Athens. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Brannan celebrate their 15th anniversary with relatives in Columbus. Mr. and Mrs. John Dillard of Dayton visit relatives here and in Mason. Mrs. Chester Owens and daughters Barbara Cathy and Sandy visit two weeks. husband in Colorado. Olivia Mena returns to Brooklyn after visiting in Grim apartments. Dr. Clyde Ingels and Clay Bryan join Gallipolis group for fishing in Minnesota. Mrs. Minerva Childers in Akron visiting relatives while home repairs occur. Virginia Egner Sheets visits her father Prof. James T. Lewis and sister Mrs. Lillian Stieff recovering from fall injuries. Names omitted in Woman's Association meeting include Fanie Erleweine and Mrs. C. H. Wise Jr. as guest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cora McBride
Parkersburg
James Sauders
S. Fifth Ave
Carol Bachtel
St. Joseph Hospital School of Nursing
Forrest Bachtel
Forrest
Butch) Bachtel
C. FE. Meadows
Paul Johnson
Arlie Meadows
Indiana
George Meadows
Spencer
W. Va
Ann Rupe
Gallipolis Hospital School of Nursing
Middleport High School
Val Edgar Reynolds
Gallipolis
E. L. Hughes
Indianapolis
Owens
Colorado
Olivia Mena
Marvin Gothard
Second Ave
Brooklyn
Clyde Ingels
Clay Bryan
Minnesota
Minerva Childers
Akon
Nina Bland
Everett Childers
Gravel Hill
Virginia Egner Sheets
James T. Lewis
Lillian Stieff
S. Second Ave
Woman's Association of
First Presbyterian Church
Harold Sauer
Fanie Erleweine
C. H. Wise, Jr
Bibles Shown To Seniors At Two Churches
In Middleport two churches distributed Bibles and New Testaments to seniors. Heath Methodist Church honored graduates including Diane Reichman and Lois Ann Smith while Church of Christ presented Bibles to Glenda Cline Donna Roush Patsy Hickman and others as Wert Dean delivered a brief sermonette.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Heath Methodist Church
Louis A. Bangerter
Diane Reichman
Paddy Jo Lambert
Charlene Dillard
Lois Ann Smith
Shirley Evans
Robert Byer
Jon Schaaf
Don Davis
Robert Ashley
Alice
Garry Hovatter
George McAllister
Louesa McAllister
Mrs. McAllister
Charleston
Church of Christ
Glenda Cline
Donna Roush
Patsy Hickman
Val Edgar Reynolds
Frank Easter Eugene Smith
Isaac Wilt
Larry Wiley
Wert Dean
River Traffic Gauges and Boat Movements Report
Readings at Lock 18 through 23 show level changes around 16.3 to 19.1 feet while Gallipolis and Kanawha Falls report specific shifts. Several named vessels and times on the Ohio and Kanawha rivers note craft movements from 8:10 a.m. to 8:50 p.m. on Sunday May 24.
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Gallipolis
Winfield
Kanawha Falls
Point Pleasant
Ohio River
Criss Jr
Meas m
Lucas
Ompson
Blazer
Dorrance
Louisiana
Joe S
Lin Smith
Wayne H
Indiana
Kishwaukee
Francis
Manitou
Constitution
Jefferson
Creditor
Workman
Kanawha
Solvay
Criss
Taken to Hospital After Emergency Call
Ray Zirkle of W Main Street was treated and transported Sunday afternoon to Meigs General Hospital by the Middleport Fire Department Emergency squad after being summoned to an incident on Main Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Ray Zirkle
W. Main St
Meigs General Hospital
Nine Hurt in Four Gallipolis Highway Crashes
State Highway Patrol reports four weekend crashes with nine injuries in Gallipolis and surrounding towns. Juvenile court cited a 16 year old for speeding. another driver faced speeding charges in Rio Grande. Victims ranged from a 3 year old to adults, with fractures and cuts, none seriously harmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
State Highway Patrol
Cyclists Detained After Alleged Route 7 Race
State Highway Patrol arrested two men after a motorcycle speed race along Route 7 through Gallia and Meigs counties. John M. Workman posted $85 bond to appear May 26 before Middleport Mayor Sid ney Russell. William Harless, 25, Mason, jailed awaiting hearing and fined for speeding and resisting arrest. Other arrestees include Charles Daugherty and Edward Whitesky, with bonds posted or fines imposed. Kenneth Whittington and Ronald Barnhart cited for DUI related offenses. A juvenile faced auto larceny in Meigs County jail, later returned to Canton authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
State Highway Patrol
Upper Gallia
Meigs
John M. Workman
Sidney Russell
Middleport
William Hariess
Mason
Harless
Ohio
William H. Jones
Charles Daugherty
Huntington
Edward L. Whitesky
Eric Pa
Point Pleasant
Ronald Barnhart
Jones
Kenneth Whittington
Charleston
Meigs County
Canton
West Rites Conducted for Mrs. R. T. West at United Methodist
Funeral services for Mrs. R. T. West were held at the United Methodist Church with Rev. J. Leslie Kunze officiating. Attendees from out of town included Rus sell Hayes and others from Columbus, Mt. Vernon, Zanesville, and neighboring towns. Nephews served as pallbearers, including Prof. Russell Hayes and Quinn Hayes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Meier Sr
William Meier Jr
Helen Hall
Mt. Vernon
Ohio
Don Jenkinson
Logan
Maude Ackley
Mont West
Gerald Jenkinson
Zanesville
Wyllis West
Powhatan Point
Charles Hoce
Nelsonville
Everett Hayes
Great Bend
Miller fined in Gallia for permitting unlicensed minor to drive
William Miller 23 of Columbus was fined $20 and costs by Judge William H. Jones after posting a $50 bond for permitting an unlicensed minor to operate a vehicle. The juvenile driver faces trial in Juvenile Court with Judge John Howell. A patrol chase extended into West Virginia before the car was found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
William Miller
Columbus
State Highway Patrol
William H. Jones
John Howell
West Virginia
Ohio
Petit Larceny Charges Placed Against Pair
Delmar G. Hawley and Norman E. Hawley, both of Hobson, were fined ten dollars plus costs on petit larceny charges in hearings before Justice of the Peace Percy L. Peoples, per sheriff records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Justice of the Peace
Percy L. Peoples
Delmar G. Hawley
Norman E. Hawley
Hobson
Charles Russell
Kentuckian Posts Bond in Gallipolis Traffic Roundup
In Gallipolis on Second Ave near Court St at 6 55 p m Saturday Cecil Williams 22 Lookout Ky struck Alva F McGuire as the latter backed into the curb Williams posted 15 bond for driving without a license David Nolan Jr Bidwell was fined 10 and costs for speeding Ralph A Smith 58 Marysville was fined 5 and costs for ignoring a traffic signal Willard Grover Sheets 19 Columbus was fined 5 and costs for an improper muffler
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Second Ave
Court St
Cecil Williams
Lookout
Alva F. McGuire
Williams
David Nolan, Jr
Bidwell
Ralph A. Smith
Marysville
Willard Grover Sheets
Columbus
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Church Island of Hope
Stefan Sweig
Austria
God’s Fellowship
Middleport Social Notes
Canal Winchester
Gallia County
Cheshire
Cheshire-Gallipolis
Anna Simmerman
Clark
Allie Mauck
W. H. Wen
Adele van Gilder
Harry Rapp
Lida Williame
Portsmouth
Gailia
Curtis Clark
Mary Mauck
Ross Woods
Virginia Arnott
William Spires
S. A. Kayang
Millard Christian
Nna Moats
Howard Woods
Homer Baker
Kage Spaulding
W. P. Curry
W. E. Mahaffey
VEW
Ricardo Montalban
Pier Angeli
Yvonne DeCarlo
Vittorio Gaseman
Cnd
Charisse
Nina Foch
Rick Jason
Kurt Kasnar
Greco
Pleasure Island
Don Taylor
Leo Genn
Elsa Lanchester
Philip Ober
Dorothy Bromley
Audrey Dalton
Joan Elan
Rock Run Road
Albert Saunders
Northup
Edgar White
Lower River Road
Jimmy Clary
White
Narie White
Ronald White
Howard White
James N. Copley
Thurman Route 1
Cherry Ridge Road
Rio Grande
Copley
Darvin Banks
Vinton
Goldie McCarley
Charles F. Morgan
Morgan
Martha
Clinton Mooney
Madge E. Pettus
State St
Moore
Pt. Pleasant
Mammoth Midway OF
Marsh
Fire Department
Zemo
Aso
John Wayne, Claire Trevor "Alleghany
Liberty
Voice of the Theatre
Dean Martin
Kerry Lewis
Marie Windsor
GMAC
Karr & van Zandt
Motor Sales
Pomeroy, Ohio
Oldsmobile
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