Hysell Named Scoutmaster For Legion Troop 245
Hysell accepts role as scoutmaster of Boy Scout Troop 245 sponsored by Feeney-Bennett Post 128 American Legion. At a public meeting, volunteers for assistant roles were named. Tommy Lyons to be assistant junior scoutmaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hysell
Legion Troop
Middleport
Milford
Feeney-Bennett Post
American Legion
Legion Post
Lic
George Hackett, Jr
Charles Clarkson
David Jenkins
Richard Karr
Tony Fowler
Tommy Lyons
John Krawsczyn
Jacob Turner
Haskel White
Kalad Hindy
Robert Mills
Eugene Harris
Lewis Long
Paul Casci
Eugene Conde
New
Scout Movement
WSCS Plans Christmas Gift Exchange
Mrs. William Houdashelt hosted the Woman's Society of Christian Service meeting at Asbury Methodist Church. Mrs. Alice Capehart led, with devotional guidance by Mrs. Grimm Eichinger and Winebrenner. They planned a December 5 Christmas party with a 69 cent gift exchange and named Miss Maria Karr committee member.
Dairy Unit Names Wonde Pomeroy Clai r Woode Inseminator
POMEROY Clair Woode of Chester has been named the inseminator for the Meigs County Dairy Unit and begins duties November 21. He replaces Philip Vogel who returns to Kentucky to farm and plans to move to a central location before taking over. Rutland High will present Willie’s Weekend at 8 p.m. Friday directed by Miss Sally Schaaf. POMEROY Joe Struble will speak on Americanism at the Pomeroy Elementary School PTA meeting at 7 30 p.m. Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy—Clair Woode
Chester
Meigs County
Woode
Philip Vogel
Kentucky
Rutland
Willie
Rutland High School
Sally Schaaf
Pomeroy
Joe Struble
Pomeroy Elementary School
PTA
Club Plans Christmas Party With Gift Exchange
Pomeroy Shakespeare Club met at Mrs. Ben Neutzling’s home after a luncheon led by Mrs. Robert Warner. Lydia Ebersbach conducted devotionals and plans were made to join the Federated Women’s Clubs state convention in April and to contribute to Research for the Salk vaccine. Gifts will be collected for Girls Industrial School. Mrs. C F Tompkins led a program on One Nation Under God. Guest Mrs. Herman Bartels of Cleveland attended. Mr. and Mrs. Jon Schaaf left for Dayton after visiting local friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Phil Williamson
Pomeroy Shakespeare Club
Ben Neutzling
Robert Warner
Lydia Ebersbach
Federated Women’s Clubs
Girls Industrial School
C. F. Tompkins
Herman Bartels
Cleveland
Mrs. Ben Johns Rushed to Hospital in Pomeroy
Mrs. Ben Johns of Wyllis Hill was taken to Meigs Memorial Hospital Thursday morning by the Pomeroy Emergency Squad after suffering breathing difficulties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Ben Johns
Wyllis Hill
Meigs Memorial Hospital
Gallia Meigs Lodge 95 Nominates 1963 Officers
Gallia Meigs Lodge 95 of the Fraternal Order of Police met in Gallipolis with nominees named for 1963 president Chester Leaper and officers including Fred De Wees vice president John Taylor secretary treasurer W M Barr chaplain Silas Hamilton and Herbert Gilkey trustee Douglas Runyon inn er guard. Election set for December 5 at Middleport Village Hall. Attendees included Gary Short city manager and several police and sheriff department members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Gallia-Meigs Lodge
Order of Police
Gallipolis
Chester Leaper
Fred de Wees
John Taylor
W. M. Barr
Chaplin
Silas Hamilton
Herbert Gilkey
Douglas Runyon
Gary Short
Paul North
Garry Winters
Hollis North
Ernest Thompson
Loren Karr
Ivan Fife
Grant Long
Gallia County
Gallia County Sheriff's Department; Ed Haggerty
James Soulsby
Charles Werry
Henry Werry
Pomeroy
Two Divorce Cases Filed In Meigs County Court
Two divorces were granted and two suits filed in Meigs County Common Pleas Court. Robert Cornell of Portland Route 1 sues Gwen Cornell for gross neglect of duty. Homer Griffith Jr of Middleport sues Phyllis Griffith for gross neglect of duty and extreme cruelty. Mary Bacon of East Liverpool is granted divorce from John Bacon for extreme cruelty, with Judge C W Smith presiding. Margie Blaney of Middleport divorces Christy Blaney Jr of Zanesville, with Judge John Bacon presiding. A jitney supper planned by the Syracuse Volunteer Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary was postponed for one week to November 17 due to illness. Donations will be picked up from residents a week later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margie L. Blaney
Middleport
Christy A. Blaney, Jr
Zanesville
John Bacon
Syracuse
Public hearing on state personnel pay class changes rescheduled
A local notice announces a public hearing on new or added classifications and pay ranges under Revised Code Section 143.09. The meeting for Chester Council and Daughters of America was moved to Monday due to Edith Betzing’s reception at Tuppers Plains. The notice lists proposed tuberculosis hospital nurse classifications and notes hearing details and required approvals.
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Pomeroy
Chester Council
Daughters of America
Edith Betzing
Tuppers Plains
General
Rsonnel
Director of State
General Assembly
Ing
Ft. Tele
Speech Contests Held Across Churches in McArthur Area
Two Prince of Peace contests concluded at McArthur churches with winners Chuck Campbell and Marilyn Chesler at the McArthur Methodist Church and Danny Goodwin as alternate at the Episcopal church. Upcoming Sunday events feature Wanda Bennington and others at McArthur Christian and Earl Minton et al at McArthur Presbyterian. Hamden Zaleski and New Plymouth churches schedule contests Sunday with Lynda Cassill, Linda Maerker, Donna Largent and Floyd Sowards among speakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mcarthur
McArthur Methodist Church
Jim Aswell
Chuck Campbell
Marilyn Chesser
McArthur Episcopal
Bill Bullock
Danny Goodwin
Jim Slone
Paul Ervin
McArthur Christian Church
Wanda Bennington
Larry Ankrom
Wanda
Conley
David Harkins
Paul Hoyd
McArthur Presbyterian
Earl Minton
Dempsey Meeks
Steve Jordan
Sharon Bevard
Hamden Methodist Church
Lynda Cassill
Linda Maerker
Zaleski Methodist Church
Juanita Brooks
Judy Sheets
Asbury Methodist Church
New Plymouth
Donna Largent
Floyd Sowards
Philathea Society Meets in Middleport Church
The Philathea Society gathered at the Middleport Church of Christ for a December 13 plan meeting. Officers appointed and committees chosen to organize a holiday dinner, bake sale, and tele phone contact efforts.
Grace Episcopal Church Women Plan Tea for Minister
Grace Church women organized a tea to honor Rev and Mrs William A Roberts who depart November 19 for Connecticut. Mrs Max Sanborn led devotional. pecan sale report given. Grace Horton’s birthday noted. John Leitwiler served refreshments.
Man Returns Home After Conveyor Injury
Arthur Sylvester of Syracuse has been discharged from Holzer Hospital after a week recovering from a severe left arm injury sustained when his clothing was caught in a conveyor belt at Richards and Son Gravel Co. near Apple Grove.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Arthur Sylvester
Syracuse
Holzer Hospital
Richards and Son Gravel Co
Apple Grove
Partition Action in Athens County Court
The Court of Common Pleas in Athens County Ohio hears a partition petition filed November 2, 1962 by Charles Fade Sr and others against Velma Hanning. Defendants must answer in Athens County Court on or before December 1962. Kenneth G. Preston is the attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court of Common Pleas
Athens County
Ohio
Kenneth G. Preston
Ag Society Elects Six Directors
Meigs County Agricultural Society elected six directors in a Thursday vote at the courthouse office. Seventy-three residents cast ballots from 5 to 9 p.m., compared with 24 last year. Wallace Bradford was elected to fill an unexpired term ending December 31, 1963, while Charles Radford Robert L. Jones David Koblentz Hugh P. Custer and Charles Williams won full three year terms ending December 31, 1965.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Meigs County Agricultural Society
Wallace Bradford
Bradford
Meigs County Fair
Charles Radford
Robert L. Jones
David Koblentz
Hugh P. Custer
Charles Williams
Church Conference Planned at Heath Methodist Church
Middleport reports an educational planning conference at Heath Methodist Church with Dr. Howard Brown as guest speaker at the 10 30 am service. The event opens with a covered dish dinner and includes members of the education commission and church school staff. The Women’s Society meets Monday at 7 30 pm for a Thanksgiving program led by Mrs. O P Klein. Worship is led by Mrs. Virginia Cook with hostesses listed. Wednesday is church administration night with commissions 7 8 pm and official board 8 9 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Heath Methodist Church
Howard Brown
Interboard Council
The
Ohio Conference of Methodist Churches
Commission On Education
Bernard Fultz
Church
Women’s Society of Christian Service
O. P. Klein
Virginia Cook
Earl Knight
James Criswell
John Ketchka
Harry Chesher
Baptist Society Hears Reports on Missionary Work
The Missionary Society of Mount Moriah Baptist Church met at Mrs. Nellie Winston’s home in Middleport. Reports on district convention World Community Day observance and fundraising were presented by Mrs. Bowles Harper and Richards. Christmas party refreshments followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Missionary Society of the Mount
Birthday dinner honors Mike Theiss 83
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Orr hosted a birthday dinner Sunday for her father Mike Theiss who marked his 83rd birthday on November 4. Attendees included Edward Theiss and daughter Betty of Pataskala, Charles Theiss, Tom and Joy Kay, Blythe Theiss of Dorcas, Robert Lee of Carmel, and Minnie Orr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Arthur Orr
Mike Theiss
Edward Theiss
Betty
Pataskala
Charles Theiss
Tom and
Joy Kay
Blythe Theiss
Dorcas
Robert Lee
Carmel
Minnie Orr
Ladies Auxiliary to Legion Meet Tuesday Evening
Middleport the Ladies Auxiliary of Lewis Manley Post American Legion will hold a meeting at 7 30 p m Tuesday at Mrs Allen Hampton's home with officer and member participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Lewis Manley Post American Legion
Allen Hampton
Notice of Probate Hearing in Ohio Estate Case
Homer B. Gall Jr administrator of the estate of James F. Kirkendall filed a probate petition in Athens County Ohio to settle debts and administer the estate. He asks heirs and interested parties to appear by November 1962 to address the undivided two thirds interest in property in Chaun Township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myron Katzenbach
Shirley Bolin
James F. Kirkendall
Homer B. Gall, Jr
James F
Athens
Ohio
Saedent
Siton
Chaununty
Crigper
Moons Gall,’ Jr
James Kinnendall Fogenses
Homer B, Jr
Heirs of Anna Pearl McVay Notified in Ohio Probate Action
Rolland S. Jones as Administrator filed August 14 1962 in Athens County Probate Court Cause No 24762 seeking a determination of heirs entitled to McVays estate under Ohio law. Known heirs and other defendants are named and ordered to answer by December 1, with Rowena Bridgewater & Gray as attorneys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Pearl McVay
Rolland S. Jones
Athens County
Ohio
Rolland
Jones
Anna Pear
Mexar
Sy Rowena
Bridgewater & Gray
Athens County land bid notice for Lot 2529 sale
The Athens County Commissioners invite bids under Ohio law for a tract of land in Bowth with 0.14 acres, portion of Farm Lot 27 Section 4 Township 9 Range 14. The sale closes at 12:00 noon EST November 12 1962 with right to reject any or all bids and deed delivery terms. Alton anning, J W Whaley Auditor. 10-19 4otw
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Commissioners
County of
Athens
State of
Ohio
Athena
State of Ohio
Grandview Highland
Bow
City of
Groan
Commissioners of
Jesse Davis
Barranty
Athens County Record
Board of County Commissioners
Hull
Board of Athee County Commissioners
Alton Anning
Naw
J. W. Whaley
Break In At Powell's Service Station Reported
Pomeroy police investigate a break in at Powell's Service Station on W Main St. Entry gained through a rear window and four tires were stolen overnight Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Powell’s
W. Main St
Church to Hold Evening Services at Pomeroy Church
Evening services run from November 8 to November 18 at the Pomeroy Church of the Nazarene at 7 30. The Rev. Ernest Thomas will speak and Raymond Walburn will lead songs. Also notes that American sheep entered the Aleutians in 1853, 14 years before Alaska sale to the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Pomeroy Church
Aleutians
Russia
United States
Alaska
Auxiliary Patrol Plans Organizational Meeting
Veterans in Vinton County are invited to an organizational meeting of the Ohio State Highway Patrol Auxiliary at the McArthur Legion Hall on Tuesday at 8 p.m. Membership requires joining the American Legion, and the county lists 30 members with 18 active and 12 reserve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McArthur
Defense Department
Ohio State Highway Patrol Auxiliary
McArthur Legion Hall
Vinton County
Auxiliary
Way Patrol
Ohio
State Highway Patrol
American Legion
Homer Abele
Delbert Ankrom
Arthur Bethel
Robert Bethel
John Beckley
Marvin Chesser
Ray Cooper
E. L. Cozad
Leslie Fri
Wayne Hutchinson
Charles Kirkendall
Wade Lohr
Virgil Lough
Oren McCoy
Daisy Morris
Harley Strong
John Wood
Ray Blake
Marion Brown
Glenneth Frye
Herbert Hamilton
George L. Knox
Clare Merrill
Donald Radcliff
Clifford Rowlee
Otto Sharp
Richard Wagener
Eldon Wyckoff
Herbert Souders
Gardeners to Hold Party at Coats
Middleport Amateur Gardeners met at Mrs. Kenneth Amsbury home with the program Thanks giving Around the World prepared by Mrs. Guy Reynolds and presented by Mrs. Edgar Reynolds. A harvest theme and a rural urban dinner were announced, with Christmas plans for a party at Mrs. Robert Coats home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Amateur Gardners
Kenneth Amsbury
Guy Reynolds
Edgar Reynolds
O. P. Klein
Arthur Strauss
Dances Planned For Next Two Weekends
A dance party at Pomeroy Junior High School auditorium starts 8 p.m. with the Jays as emcees. On Thanksgiving night Middleport High School hosts a dance in its auditorium sponsored by the Middleport Athletic Boosters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Pomeroy Junior High School
Middleport High School
Middleport Athletic Boosters
Allman Promoted to Airman Second Class in USAF
Rodney P. Allman of McArthur was promoted to airman second class in the United States Air Force. He serves in the 401st Supply Squadron at England Air Force Base as a supply specialist. He is a Brown-Zaleski High School graduate and the son of Mrs. Lucille Reiter of McArthur Route 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McArthur
Rodney P. Allman
United States Air Force
Allman
401St Supply Squadron
England Afb
Brown-Zaleski High School
Lucille Reiter
Middleport Chamber Plans Christmas Promotion Meeting
The Middleport Chamber of Commerce will meet at 7 30 Friday at the village hall. Following the meeting the Middleport Merchants Association will discuss promoting the Christmas season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Middleport Chamber of Commerce
Middleport Merchants Association
Fall Festival Plans At Local School
The Portland PTA met with Richard Cozart to plan a school fall festival Saturday night. Activities include a 5:30 p.m. spaghetti supper, fish pond, country store, baked goods booth, cane toss, and other games led by Alberta Gluesencamp. Attendance banner went to Miss Foster's first and second grades. December hostesses are Martha Lou Beegle, Donna Hauber, Donna Larkins, Faye Proffitt, and Mrs. Gluesencamp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donna Larkins
Faye Proffitt
Mrs. Gluesencamp
County School Polio Program Announced
The Winton County Health Department schedules a second round of polio immunizations in county schools. Locations include Zaleski Swan Hamden McArthur Wilton South Wilton North Allensville with sessions on November 13 15 16 and 19. Immunizations cover diphtheria tetanus whooping cough polio and smallpox.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McArthur
Winton County Health Department
Zaleski
Swan
Hamden
Wilton South
Wilton North
Allensville
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WSCS
Jon Schaaf
Dayton
C. B. Weise
Elberfelds
Men's and Boys' Department
Elberfelds Toy Department
Toy Building
Court Street
Main Street
Devel
Gallia-Meigs
William W. Scranton
Pennsylvania
Nelson Rockefeller
New York
George Romney
Michigan
McArthur, Vicinity
Philathea Society
Yale
George Meinhart
Middleport Church of Christ
Meinhart
Ernest Lallance
Frances Roush
William Slater
Audrey Frost
Opal Kelly
Lallance
Lee Childs
Margaret Jones
Martha Childs
Robert McElhinney
Frank Beech
Roscoe Satterfield
Mabel Hysell
Leonard van Meter
Milton Houdashelt
William Swett
Grace Pratt
Neva Pratt
Minnie Gilmore
Fred I. Gardner
Blanche Gilkey
Ag Society
Baptist Society
Farmer's Bank
Federal Reserve System
Federal Deposit Insurance Corp
Coats
Robert Coats
Pearl St
Amsbury
Harold Lohse
USAF
OFC
B. H. Sanborn Jeweler
Optometrist
Federal Reserve Syste N
Federal Deposit Ins. Corp
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