Christman Plans Retirement as York Local School Head
Nelsonville Ohio C V Christman announced plans to retire as executive head of the York Local School District. He said his contract expires at term end and resignation will be submitted to the board. The York board met in executive session with R A Heimann and electric company reps to review district debt retirement progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christman
York School
Nelsonville
C. V. Christman
York
York Board of Education
R. A. Heimann
Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co
Memorial Day Plans in Nelsonville and Nearby Cemeteries
Glenford Dugan Post 229 announces Memorial Day services at Fort St. Cemetery at 9 30 a m with school bands and veterans groups. Rev John Minsker speaks at Green Lawn Cemetery at 10 30 a m near the Mausoleum. VFW Post 3467 holds Navy dead services at the river bridge Route 278 before joining Legion and bands at the Legion War Memorial Building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Glenford Dugan
American Legion
Fort St
John Minsker
Green Lawn Cemetery
VFW
River Bridge
Route 278
Legion War Memorial
Legion and
Veterans of Foreign Wars
James Jolly
Flag Display Is Requested on Memorial Day
Nelsonville mayor William Hoffman joins with veterans posts urging citizens to display United States flags at homes and businesses on Memorial Day to honor military dead. Public and private building managers should raise flags on poles and ensure half mast from sunrise to noon then full staff until evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
William Hoffman
United States
Pythians Rate A Inspection At Wilkesville
Wilkesville Pythian Sisters earned an excellent rating at their annual inspection led by Deputy Grand Chief Sylvia Bownes. The Silver Offering supported the Grand Chiefs project for the Pythian Sisters Home. Nelsonville Legion sale set for June 7 at 8:30 am at the Legion War Memorial Building with item pickup available via call PL 3-2356.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkesville
Grand Chiefs
Pythian Sisters Home
Nelsonville
Auxiliary of
Glenford Dugan
American Legion
Legion War Memorial
Hutchins Chosen for Iowa Geology and Astronomy Institute
Nelsonville native Bob Hutchins former Garfiield Elementary principal Heath joins 28 elementary principals to attend a summer institute in geology and astronomy. Beginning June 11 the eight week program at the University of Iowa is funded by a $35 900 NSF grant drawing attendees from 20 states and Puerto Rico. Hutchins is the son of Mrs C E Hutchins and a former York Local School teacher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Bob Hutchins
Garfield
Heath
State University of
T. R. Porter
University of Iowa
Hutchins
C. E. Hutchins
Chestnut Sr
York
Mount St Mary Hospital Notes From Ohio Communities
Hospital notes list discharges and dismissals for residents including Gilbert Shannon Athens and Mrs Myrtle Walter Akron along with Earl A Steele Nelsonville and others. Local social notes mention visits by C D Duncan and family in Nelsonville and a DAR event in Nelsonville. A jitney supper by Oak Grove Methodist Church is planned in Racine near Pomeroy Friday at 5 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilbert Shannon
Athens
Myrtle Walter
Akron
Earl A. Steele
Nelsonville
Florence Mecum
Jacksonville
Carl E. Martin
Albany
Sylvia Thomas
Deanville
Norma J. Cullison
Sandra Christian
Peter Conneally
Chauncey
Mabel Washburn
Pomeroy — Ladies of the
Oak Grove Methodist Church
Racine
Great Wall Discussed At DAR Meet in Nelsonville
Elizabeth Zane Dew Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution met at Mrs. E. E. Bell's Fayette Street home. J. M. Hartley reviewed Ruth Strongberg's article The Great Wall. Regent A. J. Toerner read articles from a Washington DC paper on Continental Congress. Edith Hardy noted nationwide Independence Day bell ringing. Mrs. Bell and Roy Snackenburg served dessert. guests included Mrs. Snackenburg and Mrs. Elsie Uhrig.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
E. E. Bell
Fayette St
Elizabeth Zane Dew
Daughters of the American Revolution
J. M. Hartley
Ruth Strongberg
Great Wall
A. J. Toerner
Worthington
Logan
Washington, D. C
Continental Congress
Edith Hardy
Bell
Roy Snackenburg
Snackenburg
Elsie Uhrig
Long Bottom Soldier Takes Part in Major Army Exercise
Long Bottom resident Specialist 4 Robert W. Larkins participated in a fire power demonstration described as the most comprehensive attack exercise since World War II at Ft. Hood Texas in early May. The 25 year old tank gunner in Company B 2d Battalion of the division's 13th Armor entered the Army in August 1961 and completed basic training at Ft. Knox Kentucky. He is the son of Mrs. Ethel Larkins and attended Chester High School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long Bottom
Robert W. Larkins
Ft. Hood
Tex
Larkins
13Th Armor
Ft. Knox
Ethel Larkins
Chester High School
Miss Diddle Weds Jack Handley at Middleport Church
In Syracuse May 17 at First United Presbyterian Church of Middleport Donna Ladene Diddle and Jack Handley were married. Rev. Howard Ruppelt performed the ceremony as the couple reside with the Handley family in Langsville and the bride signs graduation from Pomeroy High.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syracuse
First United Presbyterian Church of
Middleport
Donna Ladene Diddle
Jack Handley
Tech
Howard Ruppelt
Lawrence Diddle
C F. Handley
Langsville
Handley
Pomeroy High School
A & P Super Market
Alpha Cottrill
Elders to Meet Nelsonville Church Event
The Board of Elders of the Presbyterian Church will meet at 7 30 p m Wednesday at the church in Nelsonville to discuss church affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Board of Elders of the Presbyterian Church
Middleport Personal Notes Travel and Family Visits
A flurry of weekend visitors and family travels details visits by Jeffrey Darst and his father in Akron, Mrs. William Betz aiding her grandfather C H Wise Sr in Middleport, Ruth Wise in Miami with Mrs. James Arnold, plus numerous relatives from Columbus Lebanon Lima and Portsmouth gathering for banquets graduations and family events. Astronaut Gordon Cooper is linked as a cousin to Paul Cooper of Midland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Betz
Hilliard
C. H. Wise
Ruth Wise
Miami
Fla
Wise
James Arnold
Leo Edwards
Ann Fick
Ann Russell
Lebanon
Mary Scott
Columbus
Lysle Meyer
Manning Webster
Middleport High School
Jake Shaeffer
Darla
R. E. Lamb
Howard Byer
William Masters
Ray Byer
Racine
Masters
Paul Cooper
Midland
Frank Vrooman
Cooper
Gordon Cooper
William Mayes
Barbara
David
Lima
John Barker
Middletown
Roger Covert
Lincoln
Neb
Ernest Covert
Charles
Paula
Portsmouth
Lucille Mayes
James Murray
Ravenswood
W.va
Randolph Ward
Mary Lou
N. F. Harman
Diana
Eric
John K. Smith
Harmans
John K. Smith, Jr
Charleston
Meigs County Land Transfers Highlight Row of Property Deals
Manning D Webster Mary A Webster Bernard V Fultz and Betty J Fultz transfer 25 acres in Salisbury Two to Herbert Norman. Raymond E Rigsby chief shipfitter USN son of Goldie K Yates of Nelsonville Route 1 served in the Pacific aboard the destroyer tender USS Piedmont as part of the Project Mercury recovery force this month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manning D. Webster
Mary A. Webster
Bernard V. Fultz
Betty J. Fultz
Herbert Norman
Salisbury
Nelsonville
Raymond E. Rigsby
USN
Goldie K. Yates
Pacific
Piedmont
City Playground Set to Open in Middleport
Middleport announces the city recreation program begins Monday at the community park. Director Frank Eschleman outlines activities including softball, basketball, football, tennis, volleyball, badminton, horseshoes, pingpong and checkers with a noon to 6 pm start for two weeks to avoid Bible school conflicts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Frank Eschleman
Eschleman
Community Daily Vacation Bible School
PTA Hears Report On Conference
Racine Elementary School PTA met as Joyce Ho back reported on the South eastern District conference. Ruth Tucker spoke on parliamentary procedure and Sylvia Wigal on the county council. Officers were installed and a July 4th parade float sponsored.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Racine
Joyce Hoback
PTA
Ruth Tucker
Sylvia Wigal
Phyllis Bailey
Fern Gaul
Rachel Downie
Dorothy Smith
Hoback
Opal Smith
Mary Creek
Helen Johnson
Virginia Burke
Opal Diddle
Bernice Theiss
Margaret West
Mary K. West
Sandra Bailey
Farewell Party For Toneys In Ravenswood Move
Mr and Mrs Ralph Webb hosted a farewell party with a handkerchief shower for Mr and Mrs Alfred Toney who moved Monday to Ravenswood. Mrs Toney taught in Southern Local School District and Mr Toney becomes lock master at Ravenswood. Guests included numerous local residents and gifts were exchanged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Ralph Webb
Alfred Toney
Ravenswood
Toney
Apple Grove
Webbs
Gretta Simpson
Mary Lou Ihle
William Stewart
Leatha Morris
Bernice Carpenter
Eddie
Athens
W. R. Carpenter
W. O. Barnitz
Dallas Hill
Dale Hill
Bert Grimm
John Idle
Ernest Wigett
Ed Simpson
Helen Johnson
Hazel Cleland
Bernard Diddle
Dick Lee
Jesse Brinker
Ronnie
Clifford Morris
Corbett Cleek
Guy Neigler
Otis McClintock
Kenneth Theiss
Orville Bush
Toneys
Webb
Polio Doses Set Sunday in Meigs County
Polio doses of the Type II Sabin oral vaccine will be offered Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. at six stations in Meigs County including Pom eroy Middleport Southern Local Rutland and Harrisonville school sites. The Rotary Club sponsors the immunization drive for residents regardless of prior Type I or III doses. Delores Justice of Pomeroy was fined 50 and costs for driving without a license after appearing before Mayor Lee Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Meigs County
Pomeroy
Southern Local
Rutland
Eastern
Harrisonville
Delores Justice
Lee Smith
Piano Recital At Middleport By Mrs Hecox Pupil Trio Featured
Pupils of Mrs Norma Hecox presented a piano recital at Middleport Presbyterian Church on Sunday afternoon. Mrs Hecox wore an orchid corsage and introduced two advanced students Carol Ann Scott and Karen Louise Bachner. The program included two sister trios and duets plus solos by many students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Norma Lewis Hecox
Middleport Presbyterian Church
Deborah Laney
Rhonda Hysell
Paula Kay Russell
Lu Ann French
Ruth Ann Lacey
Sherrie Shuler
Cynthia Ann Mills
Nancy Ann Buchanan
Mary Elizabeth Bradbury
Kathy Morgan
Maxine Little
William Denver Davis, Jr
Elinor Lee Bodimer
Leland Eugene Brown
One Ton and a Half Truck Crashes in Rock Springs
A truck carrying 1580 live chickens failed a Route 33 curve in Rock Springs late Sunday night. Driver Thomas Stimson, 17, of Logan, toppled the vehicle, killing about 100 chickens. The accident damaged the cab top and windshield in a field owned by William Grueser. Deputy Sheriff Howard Frank reported the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Rock Springs
Howard Frank
Thomas Stimson
Logan
William Grueser
Loyal Bereans Class Plans Evening Meeting at Church
Meigs County notices list a 7:30 p.m. Tuesday Loyal Bereans Class gathering at the Middleport Church of Christ. Also a 6:30 p.m. Tuesday Winer roast for Cub Scout Pack 244 at the roadside park with families invited. Fire Chief Henry Werry requests all Pomeroy firefighters meet 8:30 a.m. Thursday at the rear of Pomeroy Junior High for Memorial Day prep. Harley E Johnston announces birth of daughter Cheryl Lynn at Holzer Hospital May 26. Grandparents listed for both families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bereans
Middleport Church of Christ
Henry Werry
Pomeroy
Pomeroy Junior High School
Harley E. Johnston
Wolfpen
Cheryl Lynn
Holzer Hospital
Harley T. Johnson
Ada Slack
Syracuse
Johnson
Tammy Diane
Mrs Koblentz Wins Best of Show at Garden Club Show
Mrs Pearl Koblentz earned the best of show in Spring Melody artistic divisions at the Chester Garden Club flower show held in the Masonic building. Runners up were Mrs Homer Holter and Mrs Horace Karr. The event drew about 125 attendees with blue ribbons awarded across multiple categories including potted plants and junior division.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl Mora
Dale Kautz
Homer Holter
Pearl Copeland
David Koblentz
Earl Dean
Roy Holter
Donald Mora
Reid Young
Paul Baer
Horace Karr
B. K. Reidenour
Jennie Dean
Ann Holter
Melanie Dean
Denise Dean
Jane Ann Karr
G. A. Young
Pearl Koblentz
Max Harrah
Grace Gumph
Boston
Purley Karr
Wyatt Chadwell
Honor Roll Lists 29 Students from Middleport and Pomeroy
In Middleport twenty nine seventh and eighth graders earned honor roll with grades of B or higher. Eighth graders include Kay Ault Le land Brown James Butcher Diana Davis Wayne Davis Debbie Grueser Rose Marie Hackett Marjorie Harris Steven Hindy Billy Hysell David Jenkins Don Nelson Zita Nieri Sue Rue George Sauer Janis Schmoll and Mary Wolf. Seventh graders include Candace Bahr Jeff Boggs Marsha Bowles Sandra Clatworthy Jim Conde Betsy Cunningham Elaine Davis Janie Gerard Bill Hackett Karen Hawley Mary Malik and Patty Slaven. Memorial Day services will be held at Chester Cemetery at 1:30 p m Thursday with Drew Webster Post 39 American Legion in charge. A Memorial Day dinner will follow at Racine Methodist Church at 11:30 a m Thursday. Wilson Junior Putnam, 18 Coolville Route 3 and Frances Lucille Road 17 Reedsville report a marriage license.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Kay Ault
Leland Brown
James Butcher
Diana Davis
Wayne Davis
Debbie Grueser
Rose Marie Hackett
Marjorie Harris
Steven Hindy
Billy Hysell
David Jenkins
Don Nelson
Zita Nieri
Sue Rue
George Sauer
Janis Schmoll
Mary Wolf
Candace Bahr
Jeff Boggs
Marsha Bowles
Sandra Clatworthy
Jim Conde
Betsy Cunningham
Elaine Davis
Janie Gerard
Bill Hackett
Karen Hawley
Mary Malik
Patty Slaven
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the Messenger
Ohio
Pythians
Iowa Institute
Mount ST. Mary Hospital
George Brenick
Clyde Cornell
Clarence Matheny
William Tuyman
Glouster
Mae Mae L. Clark
Haydenvile
Ralph Maxwell
William Harvey Grimm
Buchtel
C. D Duncan
Donnall Duncan
Donna Jean
Gary
Lithopolis
Hal Guest
Nelson Ville
William Siddle
Dar
Main St
Logan, Ohio
City Loan Co
Windsor Park
London
Prince Philip
Elizabeth II of
Britain
The
London Daily Mirror
Miss Diddle
Jeffrey Darst
His Father
Thomas Darst
Athens Pharmacy
Feeney-Bennett Post 128
Mrs. Koblentz
Garden Club
Carl Kautz
B. K. Ridenour
Guy Summerfield
RITES
Chester Cemetery
Drew Webster
Racine Methodist Church
Meigs
Wilson Junior Putnam
Coolville
Frances Lucille
Reedsville
Deodowu
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