Olive Orange seniors hear chaplain commencement address
Dr Charles L Harrison resident chaplain of the Boys Industrial School in Lancaster urged Olive Orange High School graduates to serve others and uphold belief in God. He warned against communist influence and stressed personal responsibility, with O O Patterson presenting diplomas as seniors sang By the Bend in the River.
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Pomeroy
Bank of Heroes
Charles L. Harrison
Boys’ Industrial School
Lancaster
Olive Orange High School
Tuppers Plains
Harrison
Dr. Harrison
God
Six Organizations Present Medals at Pomeroy High
At Pomeroy Senior High School the annual awards assembly recognized six school groups for extra curricular work. Staff awards went to 17 yearbook seniors including Anna Canaday and Manning Roush while The Panthers Roar staff earned silver medals for senior members.
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Pomeroy
Pomeroy Senior High School
W. A. Drake
Anna M. Canaday
Carolyn Graves
Manning Roush
Lela Grueser
Philip Collins
Jo Swatzel
James Nester
Jane Jordan
Martha Stowe
Gloria Swindell
Donna Curtis
Martha
Drake
Helen Smith
Panther’s Roar
Miss Smith
Ann Hatfield
Shirley Wippel
Lewis Smith
Bernard Thornton
Wanda Saylor
Richard Vaughan
Shirley Smith
Bernice Sheridan
Ellen Nesselroad
Shelby Folmer
Howard Kitchen
Ruth Clay
Anna Canada
Harold Brown
Richard Jaifheit
Mary Scott
Barbara Swisher
Bernice Nease
Bonnie Bryan
Joy Smith
Bennett
Lela
Ohio University
Carol Louks
Panther
Nancy Jacobs
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Student Activities Association
SAA
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Paul Eichinger
John Russell
Saralyn Harmon
Joe Johnson
Iris Qualls
Lucille Swackhamer
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Glee Club
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Martha Sayre
Rosalie Story
Neil Hysell
Leia Grueser
Chester Plans Memorial Day Observances
Memorial Day services will be held in Chester with a 1 p.m. parade starting at the Chester Commons led by the color guard Legion drum corps and marching veterans. The Rev R M Grove will speak at the cemetery with ministers giving invocation and benediction. J B Hayes will conduct Sons of the Veterans service and the Daughters of America hold a ceremony. The Chester Band will perform selections.
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A E Covert Services Held
Funeral services for Arthur E. Covert former Middleport businessman and Covert Bakery owner were held at Rawlings-Coats funeral home with Rev. Louis A. Bangerter officiating. Interment followed at Middleport Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers included Mayor Sidney T. Russell and others. Family and friends from Gallipolis Battle Creek Columbus Huntington and Gallia County attended as callers.
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Middleport Hill Cemetery
Louis A. Bangerter
Heath Methodist Church
Sidney T. Russell
B. F. Parmalee
Edward Tewksbury
Frank Ginther
Co. H. Wise, Jr
James Weber
Coverts
Kenneth Boster
Barbara
Gallipolis
Jack Covert
Jacqueline
Arthur Wesley Covert II
Wayland Covert
Battle Creek
Mich
Charles Keesey
Karl Bright
Harry Pontious
Betty Chank
Larry
Diane
Columbus
John Mootz
Edward Newman
Jack Potter
James Forebush
Owen Cantrell
Oscar Cantrell
Jaude Cantrell
Georgia Effingham
William Powers
Clark Grants Divorce in Meigs County Court
Freda F. Calvert is granted a divorce from Grove E. Calvert by Judge Ced ric W. Clark in the Meigs County Common Pleas Court for gross neglect of duty and extreme cruelty. Custody of one minor child awarded to the plaintiff.
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Freda F. Calvert
Grove E. Calvert
Cedric W. Clark
Meigs County Common Pleas Court
Meeting Postponed by Middleport Village Council
The Middleport Village Council postponed the regular second monthly meeting from last night to tonight per a procedure adopted earlier in the year. The change affects discussion on village matters and scheduling consistency for residents and officials.
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Middleport
Mounted Man and Horse Injured in Meigs Truck Collision
A rider Estelle Collins on Laurel Cliff Road and her horse were struck by a one ton truck driven by Chester Porter on Route 2 heading east toward the Meigs County fairgrounds. Collins suffered knee and arm injuries and was treated at Meigs General Hospital. The horse sustained a fractured hip and multiple contusions, with efforts continuing to save the animal.
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Meigs County Fairgrounds
Charles Russell
Estelle Collins
Laurel Cliff Road
Chester Porter
Route 2
Athens
Collins
Meigs General Hospital
John Moore
Mrs Griff Russell Heads to Colorado for Commencement
Mrs. Griff Russell leaves tomorrow for Colorado Springs to visit her son in law Lyston Sewell and daughter Barbara. She arrives to attend Centennia High School commencement where Barbara receives her diploma and delivers the prize winning oral essay on a television program in the city.
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Middleport
Griff Russell
Colorado Springs
Colo
Lyston Sewell
Barbara
Centennia High School
Doan's Pills Advertised For Kidney Relief
Nagging backache and loss of pep may signal slow kidney function doctors warn. Dean's Pills are promoted as a mild diuretic used for over 60 years to help kidneys flush out waste and ease nightly discomfort.
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Doan
Mary Drake Wed Pomeroy High School Employee
Mary Drake set to wed a Pomeroy High School graduate currently employed by North American Aviation. The ceremony will be held May 29 and the couple previously linked to Farmers Bank and Savings in Pomeroy.
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Farmers Bank & Savings Company
Pomeroy
Higgins
Point Pleasant High School
North American Aviation Company
Columbus
Ohio U Dean To Address Rutland Grads
Ohio University dean Dr George Starcher will speak at Rutland High School commencement on Friday at 8 p m on Ladder to Your Dreams. Barbara Delaney will sing Think of Me. O P Patterson will present diplomas. Seniors listed include Donna Bolen Betty Cremeans Barbara Delaney Robert Edwards Thomas Fauber Norris Goff Loretta Hoffman Donna Hysell Robert Hysell Donald King Leon Lemaster Virginia Long Roger Miller Jo Ann Nelson Ronald Nicholson Monroe Oliver Jean Reed Mary Ann Rupe Alma Russell Mary Swan Don Swisher Larry Turner Bill Williamson.
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Betty Cremeans
Barbara Delaney
Robert Edwards
Thomas Fauber
Norris Goff
Loretta Hoffman
Donna Hysell
Robert Hysell
Donald King
Leon Lemaster
Virginia Long
Roger Miller
Jo Ann Nelson
Ronald Nicholson
Monroe Oliver
Jean Reed
Mary Ann Rupe
Alma Russell
Mary Swan
Don Swisher
Larry Turner
Bill Williamson
Parking Meter Receipts Reported by Police Chief
Chief Walter E. Wolfe reports total meter receipts for the past week amounting to 236.50 dollars. The findings reflect city parking operations and revenue collected during the period.
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Pomeroy
Walter E. Wolfe
Restored to Active Life After Rheumatoid Arthritis Relief
I describe my transformation from severe Rheumatoid Arthritis and rheumatism which crippled joints and deformed hands. Ankles were set and muscular soreness spread head to foot. If you write me I will reply and share how I received this wonderful relief.
First 4 H Event Opens Meigs County Season
POMEROY The Meigs County 4 H Club starts its season with an 8 p m gathering June 2 in the Middleport High School auditorium. The annual officers advisers and parents conference will be held, announced C E Blakeslee county agricultural agent.
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Meigs County
Middleport High School
C. E. Blakeslee
Findlay Doctor to Speak at Middleport High Graduation
Dr. Tennyson Guyer of Findlay Ohio will headline Middleport High School 1954 commencement in the auditorium at 8 p.m. He is executive assistant and PR man for Cooper Tire and Rubber Co. The Senior Band directed by Franklin Ginther and Miss Carmen Deems will present selections including America Our Heritage and The Halls of Ivy.
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Tennyson Guyer
Findlay
Ohio
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Guyer
Cooper Tire and Rubber Co
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William Roger Chancey
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Charles Leroy Hess
Betty Frances Jackson
Paul L. Johnson
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Bachtel to address eighth grade commencement
Middleport High School faculty member and former Southeastern Ohio League coach Forrest Bachtel will speak at the Eighth Grade commencement in the high school auditorium Thursday at 8 p.m. The Junior Band directed by Franklin Ginther will play and the class will sing under Miss Carmen Deems. Public invited.
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Meigs County
Mason County
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Two Men Fined by Racine Mayor over Disturbing the Peace
Dallas Cleland of Racine was fined $5 and Glen Lovely of Jackson $10 plus costs in the Racine court of Henry Bentz Jr for disturbing the peace as charged by Marshal Alfred Lyons. Records indicate the fines were reported by Sheriff Charles Russell's office.
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Henry Bentz, Jr
Racine
Charles Russell
Dallas Cleland
Glen Lovely
Jackson
Alfred Lyons
Child Larry Lee in Serious Condition After Accident
Larry Lee seven, son of Mr and Mrs Carl Lee of Eagle Ridge, remained in serious condition at Meigs General Hospital Monday after being struck by a car near his home Saturday afternoon.
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Larry Lee
Carl Lee
Eagle Ridge
Meigs General Hospital
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