Lucke Elected JCF Class President at Methodist Church
Mrs Antone Lucke was elected president of the JCF Class of the Methodist Church at the annual Thanksgiving dinner and meeting. Officers voted include Mrs Homer Cooper as vice president, Mrs Marie Chapman secretary, and Mrs Everett Thomas treasurer. The event featured a Thanksgiving themed dinner and plans for a Christmas party and gift exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Melvin Alkire
Allen Eichinger
Thomas
C. E. Nease
W. O. Barnitz
Elsie Hart
Jed Webster
Thanksgiving events mark Meigs County routines
Pomeroy and Middleport hold annual union services at the United Methodist Church with Rev. C Melvin Alkire and the Pomeroy High School mixed choir. A community dance at Pomeroy Juniors High School sponsored by Xi Gamma Mu Beta Sigma Phi runs Thursday from 1 PM to 1 AM with Brownie Benson providing music. Eleanor Robson recuperates after major surgery at Holzer Hospital in Gallipolis. Ronald E Carman, son of local residents, serves in Germany. address listed for care packages. surplus food distribution to Meigs County schools details quantities. Monday night council members-Reuter and Baronick attend early sessions ahead of taking office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Middleport
United Methodist Church
C. Melvin Alkire
Pomeroy High School
Pomeroy Juniors High School
Xi Gamma Mu
Beta Sigma Phi Sorority
Brownie Benson
Eleanor Robson
Elberfeld
Holzer Hospital
Gallipolis
Eleanor
Aard
Pfe
Ronald E. Carman
Ronald
Ivan Carman
Meigs County
Columbus
Maggie Smith
Germany
Pfc
Ronald C. Carman
Co. A
20Th Engr. Bn
APO
New York
Otis Knopp
Jackson Collection
Racine High School
Roy M. Reuter
Bill Baronick
Reuter
Baronick
Christmas Seal Sales Total 522 in Meigs County Drive
Contributions to the Meigs County Tuberculosis and Health Association for the first six days of the annual Christmas seal sale totaled 522. Mrs Muriel Bradford reported receipts from 299 Meigs County families. Over 4500 letters with seals were mailed countywide. Approx 3200 is needed to fund case finding treatment rehabilitation and education programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Meigs County Tuberculosis and Health Association
Muriel Bradford
Association
Meigs County
Five Defendants Forfeit Bonds In Meigs County Court
Meigs County Judge Emmet W. Peoples reports five defendants forfeited bonds and four were fined. Bonds forfeited were for Robert S. Burke James Lee Sned Andrew L. Gibbs and Albert Barton all at 15.70 for speeding. Morgan Yates 25 for hunting without a license. Fines of 10 plus costs were Charles Deem James Ritchie for disturbing the peace Timothy Davis for driving without assured clear distance and Clyde Frazier for driving with a defective muffler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde Frazier
Middleport Personal News Highlights
Mrs. William Robson returns after three weeks in Lima aiding daughter Mrs. Clifford Cunningham who underwent surgery. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Vroman took daughter Mary Esther to Columbus for a Children's Hospital checkup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Robson
Lima
Clifford Cunningham
Charles Vroman
Mary Esther
Columbus
Children’s Hospital
Thanksgiving Services Planned at St Pauls Lutheran
Thanksgiving Day services set for 10 a m at St Pauls Lutheran Church with Rev William L Voris pastor announcing the plan.
Mrs J E Levacy Celebrates 80th Birthday at The Plains
Mrs J E Levacy’s 80th birthday observed with a dinner at The Plains hosted by Mr and Mrs J E Levacy. Attendees included Leo Sanborn of The Plains Margaret Bobo Ethel Metcalf Dale Smith Rich ard Anderson Wilbur Bailey Ruth Ann George Sanborn Susie Mont Donnie Richard Charles Avick and others from Pomeroy Logan Athens and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
J. E. Levacy
the Plains
Bedford Home Demonstration Club Meets For Garment Alterations Demo
The Bedford Home Demonstration Club met at Mrs. Avery St. Clair's home with Mrs. Guy Lee presiding. New member Mrs. George Carper joined. Two projects were shown: cooking a meal in The Family Market Basket and garment fitting and remodeling led by Mrs. Denver Well and Mrs. Kenneth Chaney. Traveling prize went to Mrs. Dana Brickles. Attendees included thirteen members two children and four guests. Next meeting will be a Christmas gift exchange at Mrs. Charles Williams' home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
George Carper
Bedford Home Demonstration Club
Avery St. Clair
Guy Lee
St. Clair
Elmer Bailey
Hilbur Quincy
Denver Well
Kenneth Chaney
Chaney
Dana Brickles
Joe Stanley
Leonard Reed
Elmer Smith
Carper
Charles Williams
Rutland Youth Traffic Delegates Named for State Conference
Judy Mullins secretary of Rutland Safety Club and Roberta Smith chosen as delegate and alternate for the State Youth Traffic Safety Conference set for Jan 6 in Columbus. Rutland group previously represented at a recent high school youth traffic safety event at Ohio University. Attendees at the Athens meeting included Don Quisenberry Billy Mayes Roberta Smith Judy Mullins and Larry Haynes. Conference aims to let youth meet discuss traffic problems and propose solutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rutland
Judy Mullins
Rutland Safety Club
Roberta Smith
Columbus
Ohio University
Athens
Don Quisenberry
Billy Mayes
Larry Haynes
Rolph to Speak at Rutland Red Devils Banquet
Harold Rolph of Ironton former pro football player and hospital manager will keynote the Rutland Red Devil banquet for players and staff. The event is Nov 29 at 6 30 p.m. in the elementary school cafeteria. Tickets from students or Markins Food Market. Mothers serve dinner. Awards for players and cheerleaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rutland
Harold Rolph
Ironton
Rutland Red Devil
Rolph
Ironton General Hospital
Markins
Youth Fellowship Meets At Rock Springs Church
Miss Janet Arnold presided as president of the Methodist Youth Fellowship of Rock Springs Methodist Church during Sunday evening services at the church. Mrs. Hugh Beards read scripture and readings were presented by Mary Jane Douglas Janet Wears Linda Bailey Rita Wears and Mrs Beards. The next meeting was scheduled for December 3 with Linda Bailey as hostess.
Loyal Helpers Meet In Ferrell Home
The Loyal Helpers class of Asbury Methodist Church met at the Ferrell home with co host Mrs Duffy. Mrs Grimm presided and Mrs Damewood led devotions. William Houdashelt led a Bible quiz and Mrs Duffy presented the study lesson. Plans were made for the Christmas party and refreshments served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Asbury Methodist Church
Damon Ferrell
Ernest Duffy
Melvin Grimm
Helen Damewood
William Houdashelt
Duffy
Marilyn Turner sings to National 4-H Congress
Community Corner notes Marilyn Turner daughter of Mr and Mrs Wayne Turner Rutland will perform at the National 4-H Club Congress. Neighbors praise her fortitude in pursuing operatic singing and keeping on toward the top amid challenges. Also mentions Middleport Boy Scout Troop 255 members hoping
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marilyn Turner
Wayne Turner
Rutland
Marilyn
Middleport
Boy Scout Troop
Prayer Day Planned by Baptists in Middleport
In Middleport the Baptist Women announce a Day of Prayer for December 1 at 2 p.m. at the First Baptist Church. Electa Circle plans shut-in visits, with Mrs. Charles Lewis leading the project. The group also votes to send a Christmas gift to Delores Barnes in Puerto Rico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Middleport First Baptist Church
Electa
B. H. Sanborn Missionary Society
Richard Owen
Milton Hood
Charles Lewis
Delores Barnes
Puerto Rico
Cora Pullen
Harry Houdashelt
Grace Hysell
Frances Beards
Two Money Suits Filed In Meigs County Court
Meigs County Common Pleas Court records show two money suits filed. Huntington National Bank seeks 1618.07 from Ronald and Betty Jackson on a cognovit note, and Perry Fay Motors Inc seeks 999.24 from Ohio Valley Manufacturing Co. on an account. Geraldine E Hobbs is granted a divorce from Donald R Hobbs on gross neglect of duty with custody of two minor children awarded.
Holiday Bazaar Planned by Afternoon Circle at Heath Church
Final plans for a holiday bazaar at Heath Methodist Church in Middleport were set by the Afternoon Circle of the Women's Society of Christian Service on Tuesday. The event is scheduled for November 30 with Mrs. E. M. Wood hosting and serving refreshments to the planning group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Heath Methodist Church
E. M. Wood
Women’s Society of Christian Service
Wood
M. L. French
David Entsminger
Perry Mitch
Harold Woodgerd
0. P. Klein
Marriage License for Vance Devore and Glendora Stover
Jackie Vance Devore 21 of Fraziers Bottom and Glendora Maxine Stover 21 of Ashton obtain a marriage license.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackie Vance Devore
Fraziers Bottom
Glendora Maxine Stover
Ashton
Missionary Convention Opens with Fellowship Dinner
In Rutland the Hocking District Women's Missionary Convention began its new year at the First Baptist Church. Rev S J Jackson spoke on The Unchanging Commission. New president Mrs Gladys Viney introduced by outgoing president Mrs Allen Hampton. Guild Girl sponsor Helen Brown reported on Providence School of Religion. Officers nominated: Helen Harper vice president, Eleanora Preston secretary, Mary Baumgardner secretary, Bertha Hall treasurer, Ethel Riley and Harper pianists, Ora Viney guild superintendent, C R Young superintendent of childrens bands, Edith Luckadoo chair Religious Education Fund. Visitors from Huntington W Va Middleport Glouster Gallipolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Moriah
Ernest Bowles
Helen Harper
Eleanora Preston
Mary Baumgardner
Bertha Hall
Ethel Riley
Harper
Ora Viney
Guild
C. R. Young
Childrens Bands
Edith Luckadoo
Religious Education Fund
R. D. Jones
Huntington
W. Va
Will Lane
Garden
Clayton
Middleport
Helen Leach
Glouster
Mary Price
Gallipolis
Middleport Scouts Sell Boot Scrapers For Christmas Sale
The Middleport troop offers wrought iron boot scrapers with custom name and address slots for porch use. Funds aid the Christmas food drive led by the Middleport Fire Department, with first pickups set for Sunday December 3. The High School plans a public Christmas concert and fourth graders prepare a holiday playlet for the PTA meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Service Held For Founder Of Middleport Department Store
Funeral services for D. S. Harold founder of the Middleport Department Store were held Tuesday at 2 p.m. at the Rawlings-Coats funeral home with the Rev. Raymon Konkright officiating. Burial followed in Riverview Cemetery. Masonic rites occurred Monday night with out-of-county attendees including O. R. Hardman Charles Hardman O. O. Casto Spencer W. Va. Charles Harold Glenville J. C. Shouldis Saint Marys Mrs. I. B. Boggs Morgantown Cora Roff Mrs. Richard L. Strickland O. F. Bartlett Mrs. Ada Jarvis Russell Jarvis Charleston W. Va. Clyde Dalton Jr. Clendenin W. Va. and Mr. and Mrs. William Tyree Cincinnati.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
D. S. Harold
Rawlings-Coats
Raymon Konkright
Riverview
O. R. Hardman
Charles Hardman
O. O. Casto
Spencer
W. Va
Charles Harold
Glenville
J. C. Shouldis
Saint Marys
I. B. Boggs
Morgantown
Cora Roff
Richard L. Strickland
O. F. Bartlett
Ada Jarvis
Russell Jarvis
Charleston
Clyde Dalton, Jr
Clendenin
William Tyree
Cincinnati
POMEROY PERSONAL NOTES HIGHLIGHT LOCAL VISITS
Mr and Mrs E J Strauss and son Jon visited Marietta on Sunday. Miss Ramora Boice returns to Western College for Girls in Oxford after time with her parents. Robert Story remains in satisfactory condition after major surgery at Holzer Hospital Gallipolis. William Reinhart and son Bob spent Saturday pheasant hunting near Washington D C. Mr and Mrs Pete Elmer of Columbus join holiday weekend with parents Mr and Mrs E J Strauss and son Jon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. J. Strauss
Jon
Marietta
Ramora Boice
Western College For Girls
Oxford
R. E. Boice
Robert Story
Holzer Hospital
Gallipolis
William Reinhart
Pomeroy
Bob Reinhart
Jackson
Washington D. H
Pete Elmer
Columbus
Book Is Discussed By Middleport Club
The Great Books Club met Tuesday afternoon at Mrs. Ced ric Clark’s home to discuss Oedipus Rex. Discussion leader Mrs. Everett Hayes was assisted by Mrs. A H Carper. Guest Mrs. W J Slack attended and refreshments followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Great Books Club
Cedric Clark
Everett Hayes
A. H. Carpener
W. J. Slack
Arrests Made in Moonshine Case At Point Pleasant
James H Stover 48 of Apple Grove pleaded guilty to possession and sale of untaxed moonshine. Fined 10 dollars and costs on each count. William North of Seven Mile Ridge arraigned on moonshine sale charge, bond set at 500 dollars for Circuit Court in January. Both were arrested by state police and sheriff's department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
James Harris Stover
Apple Grove
Justice of Peace
A. M. Goodwin
Stover
State Police
Sheriff's Department
William North
Seven Mile Ridge
Goodwin
North
West Virginia IFYE Returns From Germany Trip
Butch Luzadder of Grafton West Virginia is back from a four to six month stay with rural families in 15 European countries as part of the 1961 international farm youth exchange. He traveled with 47 peers from 28 states, arriving in New York aboard the Queen Elizabeth and later attending a Waldorf luncheon and a six day evaluation session in Washington, D. C. with U.S. Agriculture and State officials and 4-H leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Haymond
Butch) Luzadder
Grafton
West Virginia
International Farm Youth Exchangee
Germany
C. P. Dorsey
Cooperative Extension Service of
West Virginia University
Luzadder
New York
IFYE
Dorsey
Ifyes
Brazil
Venezuela
Grocery Manufacturers of America
Waldorf-Astoria Hotel
National
4-H Club Center
U. S. Departments of Agriculture and State
National 4-H Club Foundation
Seven Fines Levied In Court At Point Pleasant
Orville K. Sturgeon forfeited a 59 bond for driving while intoxicated and faces a six month license revocation. David Roberts fined 10 and costs for assault and battery. Charles Whittington 15 and costs for driving without license. Wilbert Dunlap 10 and costs for same charge. Delbert Finley 10 and costs for obstructing traffic. Jackie Lee Garton 17.50 bond for defective muffler. James Edward Morrow 20 and costs for unmarked trap. Worthy Kinniard 20 and costs for having an uncased gun in his car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Orville K. Sturgeon
Justice of Peace A. M. Goodwin
David Roberts
Charles Whittington
Wilbert Dunlap
Delbert
American Legion Veterans Day Dinner in Wilkesville
James Wag enseller past vice national commander was guest of honor at the American Legion Auxiliary dinner. Seventh grade Hamden School displayed Columbia and teacher Jane Cot trill spoke on Columbia. Fifty five members and families attended. Next meeting November 29 plans gift wrapping for Chillicothe Veterans Hospital birthday party December 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkesville
James Wagenseller
American Legion Auxiliary
Columbia
Hamden School
Jane Cottrill
Chillicothe Veterans Hospital
Middleport Squad Responds To John Taylor Chest Pain
The Middleport emergency squad answered a call at 3 15 a m to John Taylor on Syracuse Street reporting chest pains. He received treatment from the squad and no physician was summoned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
John Taylor
Syracuse St
Taylor
Americans Largely Live East of the Mississippi
The statement notes that most residents of the United States reside in the eastern half of the country. It highlights population concentration along the Atlantic Seaboard and adjacent states, with higher urbanization in coastal regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Mississippi
Ex-Teacher George Morrison Dies at 84 in West Virginia
Funeral rites scheduled for Friday at 2 p m at Rock Castle EUB Church in Elmwood for George Perry Morrison 84 retired teacher and farmer of Elmwood West Virginia He died Tuesday at Staats Hospital Charleston after three weeks in failing health He survived by wife Mary Cain Morrison six sons two daughters two brothers and a sister with 11 grandchildren Burial set at Rock Castle Church Cemetery Friends may call Stevens funeral home after 6 p m Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
George Perry (Carter) Morrison
Elmwood
Rock Castle Eub
L. J. McCullens
Morrison
Staats Hospital
Charleston
Rock Castle
EUB Church
Wesley A
Melina Barr Morrison
Mary Cain Morrison
Roy L. Morrison
Akron
Jasper
Johnie
Floyd Moorrison
Thornville
Okey Morrison
Ravenswood
Oscar Morrison
Eleanor
W. Va
Virginia Davis
Baltimore
Sylvia Anderson
Laben L. Morrison
Evans
Jesse V. Morrison
Dora Cain
Red House
Rock Castle Church
Stevens
Pleasant Valley Hospital Admits and Discharges
Patient admissions include Robert C. Lane of Gallipolis William VanMater of Clifton Robert Thompson of Letart and Mrs C D Kessenger of Letart The Ravenswood and Point Pleasant residents listed as admitted include Mrs George Adams Mrs Jacob Black Cindy Casto James H Crump William Stevenson and others Discharges include Gary Bush Mason City Rev Richard Wright and Robert Stewart with Delpha Noble also noted as Point Pleasant placeholder notes remain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert C. Lane
Gallipolis
William VanMater
Clifton
Robert Thompson
Letart
C. D. Kessenger
George Adams
Ravenswood
Jacob Black
Apple Grove
Cindy Casto
Point Pleasant
James H. Crump
Robert Stewart
Mason
Delpha Noble
Ex Point Man Weds Thanksgiving Day at Marshall Chapel
Mary Rosalee Cooper daughter of Mrs Agnes Cooper Huntington marries John M Sayre Huntington son of Mr and Mrs John Sayre Ashton. The ceremony is at 10 30 a m Thanksgiving day in the Marshall University chapel Sayre formerly of Point Pleasant and was managing director of the Point Pleasant Chamber of Commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Mary Rosalee Cooper
Agnes Cooper
Huntington
John M. Sayre
John Sayre
Ashton
Marshall University
Sayre
Henderson Plans Day of Community Spirit
Henderson citizens plan a Saturday Nov. 25 Spirit Day starting at 10 a m. Archie Henry mayor says events include a shooting match with ham turkey bacon prizes, bean soup sandwiches hot dogs coffee served by local ladies, Hillbillie music, and a 2 p m auction on the amphitheatre bandstand funding the new amphitheatre through donated antique furniture and appliances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Henderson
Archie Henry
Will Meet Friday In Auditorium
Mason County Association for Retarded Children meets at 8 p m Friday in the Appalachian auditorium Otis Rice reports on the Sheltered Workshop tour Mrs Ida Eastburn discusses a Life Programming symposium at Milton Methodist Church Attendees from affiliated groups urged to attend The program is presented by Vocational Rehabilitation and Sheltered Workshop Department chaired by Mrs William Longstaff with Mrs Amy Elliott as co chair
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Mason County Association For Retarded
Appalachian Auditorium
Otis Rice
Huntington
Ida Eastburn
Mason County
Milton Methodist Church
William Longstaff
Amy Elliott
No Injuries In Wrecks
Two property damage accidents occurred Tuesday afternoon per the sheriff's department. One involved Paul Lee Bratz of Pittsburgh Pennsylvania driving a Swift's Corporation vehicle who ran into an embankment on Route 2 near Jerry Run Road. Estimated damage $400. The second incident saw Norman Deweese of Parkersburg sideswiping Lloyd Huffman’s car in Glenwood, with damage also about $400.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Sheriff's Department
Route 2
Jerry Run Road
Paul Lee Bratz
Fittsburgh
Swift's Corporation
Norman Deweese
Parkersburg
Lloyd T. Huffman
Glennood
Glenwood
Huffman
December Meet Point Pleasant Leads Mason County Club
The Les son Leaders training meeting for Mason County homemakers clubs will cover Our Early Church and Their Leaders. It takes place at the cooperative extension office at 1 30 p m on Nov 28. The Mason Homemakers Club will meet with Mrs John Mc Daniel in Mason at 7 30 p m on that date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Mason County Homemakers Clubs
Early Church
Cooperative Extension Office
Mason Homemakers Club
John McDaniel
Mason
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Athens Messenger
EV Wep
Lucke
McNeer
Monarch Life Ins. CO
Ferrell
Missionary Convention
Bertha Nichols
Martin
Middleport High School
Girls’ Glee Club
Dorothy Lacey
Eugene Gherke
PTA
Mildred Hawley
Joanne Puckett
Lacey
Pomeroy Personals
Middleport Club
American Legion
Bigas
Bulova Watch Company
Jackson Heights
N. Y
Accutron
Central Press
Pleasant Valley Hospital
William Stevenson
Gary Bush
Minersville
Richard Wright
Point
Hallmark
Currier and Ives
Dutton Drugs
Prescription
Youn
Walgreen Agency
Stark’s Pharmacy
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