Middleport High Class of 1953 Graduation Big Event
Middleport High School held its 79th annual commencement with 41 graduates and a full auditorium. Glenn Isenbarger delivered the address, praising honesty, patriotism, and simple living, as L. D. Diles awarded diplomas and Reverend Claremont E. Hoyt gave the benediction to a crowd that filled the stage and honored four pastor’s children among the graduates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Middleport High School
Franklin Ginther
Charlene Dillard
Judith Cluff
Howard FE. Ruppelt
First Presbyterian Church
Edwards
Yahres
Margaret Hoyt
Glenn Isenbarger
Springfield
Ohio
Stalin
L. D. Diles
Board of Education
Earl Knight
Diles
Benediction
Claremont E. Hoyt
Margaret
Marlene Taylor
Laster Taylor
Church of the Nazarene
Virginia Fife
Raymond Fife
Silver Run Baptist Church
Harold Cart
H. O. Cart
Hobson Church of Christ In Christian Union
L. W. McComas
Farl Knight
Susan G. Park
Nan W. Moore
Lucille Smith
Forrest I. Bachtel
Vinas Lee
Mildred Ohlinger
Harold Sauer
Forrest Wade
David Winefordner
Charles Stanley
Lois Cecil
Mary Ohlinger
Myron Miller
William Darst
Don Davis
Frank Easter
Andee Dillard
Meigs Chest Clinic Reports New TB Case and Suspects
One new active tuberculosis case and two possible cases were identified at the Meigs General Hospital chest clinic led by Dr. C R Markwood. Twenty five patients were examined. case cards are being reviewed after a state health department change, with priority given to irregular readings and home visits to discuss findings. The next clinic is tentatively scheduled for early July.
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Shavorinsky
Meigs County
State Department of Health
Columbus
C. R. Markwood
Columbus Chest
Nelle Bing
Renzo Menchini
George Parker
Oscar Myers
Ben Philson
M. D Hart
Forked Run Lake Stocked and Open for Fishing
Forked Run Lake between Reedsville and Long Bottom has been stocked with bass and bluegills and is open to fishermen. The 107 acre water area sits in a 1990 acre grounds area with a concessions stand and live bait. Rentals are available from Harry Osborne. A state parks supervisor said only a valid Ohio fishing license is required.
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Pomeroy
Harry Osborne
Ohio
Arrangements for Banquet Completed at MHS Alumni Event
The MHS alumni banquet at the school auditorium Saturday night has its plans set. President Sara Daune Hartley and officers have led fund drives to ensure a solvent program. PTA co-chairs Mrs. George Childs and Mrs. Malcolm oversee details, with Mrs. Guy Reynolds arranging the program. Alumni songs and a “future alumni” dance will mark American history progress, and several class reunions receive special observance. Millard Hess and his Parkersburg orchestra will provide the dance music. the event is open to the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
MHS
Sara Daune Hartley
George Childs
Malcolm
Guy Reynolds
Millard Hess
Parkersburg
Civil Defense Chief Named in Meigs County
POMEROY C C Blakeslee, Meigs County agricultural agent, was named Meigs County Civil Defense Director at a county board meeting. Emmett Shuler, previous holder, resigned again. The commission approved $20 for Eb ersbach to rebuild a fence on the Portland Stiversville road after relocation damage, and paid several standing bills. Attending were Dan Hartinger Roy Proffitt and Harry Craig.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
C. E. Blakeslee
Meigs County
County Board of Commissioners
Blakeslee
Ohio State University
Emmett Shuler
Howard S. Ebersbach
Portland-Stiversville Road
Dan C. Hartinger
Roy Proffitt
Harry Craig
Wife Receives Medal Awarded to Husband
Mrs. Raymond Donohue received a Purple Heart awarded to her husband Cpl. Donohue during the Korean conflict. He is in reserve for a few months, son of Ellis and Mrs. Donohue of Harrisonville, while his wife and child live with her parents, Elbert and Mrs. Gillilan of Racine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Raymond Donohue
Cpl
Donohue
Ellis Donohue
Harrisonville
Elbert Gillilan
Racine
Ten girls enter church fellowship at Federated Church
Ten members of the confirmation class were received into church fellowship at the Federated Church last Sunday. They are Barbara Swisher Dorinda Wilson Bernice Nease April Shasteen Carol Hamm Carolyn Sisson Rita Scholl Rita Neutzling Lila Sue Terrell and Carol Curtis. The Rev. Dale Ratliff is pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Federated Church
Barbara Swisher
Dorinda Wilson
Bernice Nease
April Shasteen
Carol Hamm
Carolyn Sisson
Rita Scholl
Rita Neutzling
Lila Sue Terrell
Carol Curtis
Dale Ratliff
Retail Sales Tax Receipts Rise in Meigs County
Week ending May 16 1953 Meigs County retail sales tax receipts totaled 5305.24 up from 3993.44 the prior year. The rise amounts to about 1400 over last year per weekly report by Roger W. Tracy state treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Meigs County
Roger W. Tracy
Marchers Meet at 9 A.M. for Memorial Day Parade
Middleport chief of police Russell Bailey urges all persons and organizations to meet near the village hall by 8:30 a.m. Saturday. The parade starts with a 9:15 siren and proceeds through several streets to the Soldiers and Sailors memorial at Roadside Park for services. Feeney-Bennett Post American Legion and local groups join in with rain plan to be held in the Legion Hall. Memorial Day speaker is Forrest Bachtel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Russell Bailey
N. Third Ave
Rutland St
Second Ave
Mill St
Third Ave
Main
Fourth Ave
Joe Young Jr
Middleport Village
Sidney T. Russell
Feeney-Bennett Post American Legion
Boy Scouts
Legion Hall
Forrest Bachtel
Local Church Notices and Schedules Listed
A dense roster of church services across Pomeroy and Syracuse with pastors, service times, Sunday schools, and special events at numerous denominations including Church of God, Nazarenes, Lutherans, Baptists, Methodists, Episcopal and Christian Science. The Federated Church and youth programs are noted with sermon topics and upcoming classes.
Pomeroy CES Chapter 186 to Hold Inspection Dinner
The Pomeroy Chapter 186 CES will inspect June 4 at 7 30 p m at the Masonic Temple. Mrs Thelma Dill, worthy matron, says a dinner starts at 6 p m with reservations to Mrs C E Nease this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Ces
Masonic Temple
Thelma Dill
C. E. Nease
Rose Garden Club Adds Two Members in Tuppers Plains Meeting
Fourteen members met at Eloise Connolly home with co host Faye Kirk hart. Guests Mabel Swartz Lois McCain welcomed as members. Program titled How To Enjoy Ring Housecleaning read by Connolly. Phyllis Shields spoke on dogwood. Flower awards went to Swartz Weatherman Marks and Davis. Hostess served refreshments.
Women’s Day of Remembrance Service Planned
Pomeroy will observe the Day of Remembrance at Naomi Baptist Church Sunday from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. The event honors women and will be held at the church, with residents invited to attend.
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Pomeroy
Naomi Baptist Church
Springfield visitors share weekend with Dodsons
Mr. and Mrs. Harold Dodson of Springfield hosted a weekend gathering with Mrs. B. A. Dodson of Long Bottom and were joined by Mr. and Mrs. Ed Kelly of Springfield visiting Mrs. Dodson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Dodson
Springfield
Mr. Dodson
B. A. Dodson
Long Bottom
Ed Kelly
Carl Stalder Entered Holzer Hospital for Observation
Carl Stalder was admitted to Holzer Hospital on Wednesday for observation and treatment. Hospital officials reported no further details on his condition.
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Pomeroy
Carl Stalder
Holzer Hospital
Ross Wright To Address 4-H Confab
Ross Wright, Ath ens County agricultural agent, will speak at the Meigs County 4-H Club Conference at 8 pm in the Pomeroy Junior High School auditorium. The event opens with recreation, pledges by the Syracuse Sunshine Girls, a Flatwood Boys Club skit, and club roll call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Ross Wright
Athens County
Meigs County
Bob Pickett
Syracuse Sunshine Girls Club
Jane Teaford
Flatwood Boys’ Club
Roy Holter
Shirley Summerfield
Robert D. Roberts
Shirley Johnston
Catherine Shaverinsky
C. E. Blakeslee
Nonga Roberts
Recreation
F. Whitney Ingraham
Dance Plans Completed for Racine High Alumni Banquet
POMEROY Plans for the alumni banquet and dance at Racine High School on Saturday night are announced by Mrs. Howard Frank president of the alumni association. The Future Homemakers of America will cater the first association banquet in years under Jean Hamm. Dinner at 6 30 pm with an 8 pm program and 9 pm dancing to Ray Fields Highlighters. Open to the public with pastel decorations. Co chairs Janice Roush Joan Webb. Vera Beegle heads the program and serves as treasurer.
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Ray Fields
Pomeroy Graduation Highlights Ideals and 62 Diplomas
At Pomeroy High School 62 seniors received diplomas as Dr. William R. Flesher urged graduates to pursue world of people rule, freedom with responsibility, production growth, and peaceful civility. He recalled his Pomeroy teaching years and current OSU role while the event featured the school band, a prayer invocation, and selections including We Sing Thy Praise and With a Song In My Heart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
William R. Flesher
Flesher
Fisher
Membrance
Bureau of Educational Research
Ohio State University
Carolyn Graves
God of Our Fathers
Charles Speer
Grace Episcopal Church
Lucille Swackhammer
Charles Hamm
Sue Johnson
Marlene Moore
Carol Spence
Irene Moore
Sue Struble
Sue Clark
Frances Evans
Lena Mitch
J. E. White
W. A. Smith
Smith
Sally A. Bartels
George R. Buckley
Grace J. Burnside
Sue Ann Clark
Clarice J. Clifford
Patricia
Clyde Edward Kennedy
Kenneth R. King
James W. Kitchen
Charlotte Ann Knight
Betty J. Leonard
Lena K. Mitch
Viola Irene Moore
Viola Marlene Moore
Louis W. Osborne
Charles O. Paulsen
Betty Jean Qualls
Edith Joann Qualls
Shirley Ann Radford
John E. Ratliff
John P. Raub
Robert R. Reinhart
Mary Jean Robinson
William L. Roush
George
Rutland Honors 41 Students on School Honor Roll
Rutland High School announces 41 students earned a B or higher in all subjects for the final six weeks. Principal Harry A. Bennett released the list, naming freshmen to seniors and 22 seventh and eighth graders among the honorees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phyllis Snowden
Joan Snowden
Patty Wooten
Bennett
Fighth
Jimmie Cremeans
Jack Denison
Patricia Jackson
Phyllis Rice
Joan Rice
Nancy Sisson
Joyce Wolfe
Bonnie Wilt
Tommy Williamson
Tommy Stewart
Martha Spires
Virginia King
Marvel Jacks
Emma Hysell
Charlotte Harrison
Janet Haley
Curtis German
Sue Eads
Pat Eads
Dorothy Combs
Audrey Clench
Judy Chase
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Clyde G. Millhone
Liberty
Voice of the Theatre
Gene Autry
Champion
Carolina Cotton
Cass County
Border Patrolman
George O'Brien
Smiley Burnette
Jack and the Beanstalk
Bud Abbott
Lou Costello
W. C. Fields
Edgar Bergen
Forked Run Lake
Pomeroy National Bank
Federal Reserve System
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Church
Church News of
Rutland
Syracuse
M. C. Larimore
NYPS
Visitation Evangelism
Walher George Voytke
Chester
Jehovah's Witnesses
C. A. White
Bethany
Carmel
Young Peoples Meeting
Kerrs Run
Troy Fields
Nelsonville
C. C. Coolidge
J. Leslie Kunze
Grace Episcopal
Charles R. Speer
Grace ‘Guild
First Baptist
R. H. DeMott
Federated Church, Federated
Pomeroy Social Notes
Pomeroy Personals
Doris Day
Ray Bolger
Paris
Ann Sheridan
Dennis O'Keefe
Woman ON the Run
Cartoon
Leo Gorcey Huntz Hall
MR. Wise Guy
Red Skelton
Dane Greer
the Clown
Cupid
Randolph Scott Dick Wesson
Man Behind the Gun
Warner-color
Bernard Brothers
THE
Meigs
George Montgomery
Helena Carter Day
Silverheels Rodd Redwing Chief Yowlachie
Giene Autry
Gail Davis
Robert Livingston
Rodd
MacDonald Carey
Maureen O'Hara
Will Geer
Charles Drake
Rick Vallin
SUN
Clark Gable
Gene Tierney
Bernard Miles Richard Hayden
Belita
Yesteryear
Free
the Martin
Lulu Russell
N. Second
Race St
Athens
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