Heart Attack Claims WV Man While Hunting in Meigs County
Curtis Gillespie 48 of St Albans West Virginia dies of a heart attack while hunting with two companions on a Meigs County farm near Pomeroy Route 2 Thanksgiving morning. Sheriff Hartenbach and Meigs Coroner Ewing confirm the death and funeral plans. He leaves five children, his wife, and his parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curtis Woodrow Gillespie
St. Albans
W. Va
Robert Hartenbach
Gillespie
Kessie Ward
Robert H. Casdolph
Meigs County
Raymond Musser
Bunker Hill
Pomeroy
Hartenbach
Henry Ewing
Help Replace Funds Stolen During B E
Three local business houses and organizations along with Northwestern Local School District teachers raised 470 to replace funds stolen in a breaking and entering at the George M. Dallas office. Pilot Life Insurance Co Greensboro gave 246 Tom O Keefe Ohio Education Association 132 Herff Jones Co Indianapolis 35 teachers contributed 67 to cover insurance, class ring funds, and OEA dues.
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Ohio Education Association
Six Teachers Observe In Marietta
Six Northwestern Local Schools District elementary teachers visited Marietta for a school overview. The group included Margaret Parsons Margaret Goodwin Olive Page Gladys Major Ann Webster Martha Chapman Lenna Oberholzer. They began with a conference at Washington Elementary School and then studied teaching methods at several city schools. Dallas met with high school principal Fred Manning while Bowen conferred with Ruth Brown Marietta elementary supervisor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rutland
Northwestern
Robert Bowen
George M. Dallas
Marietta
Margaret Parsons
Margaret Goodwin
Olive Page
Gladys Major
Ann Webster
Martha Chapman
Lenna Oberholzer
Washington
Dallas
Fred Manning
Bowen
Ruth Brown
Christmas Party Planned by Evangeline Missionary Society
Evangeline Missionary Society of Pome roy Church of Christ met at Mrs Elwood Bowers home and planned a Christmas dinner at Crow's Steak House on Dec 11. Mrs Harold Smith presided and a following party at Mrs Orville Well's home was arranged.
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Pomeroy
Crow’s
Evangeline Missionary Society
Pomeroy Church
Pomeroy WCTU Plans Tuesday Meeting at First Baptist
The Pomeroy Women’s Christian Temperance Union will hold a 7:30 p.m. meeting Tuesday at the First Baptist Church.
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Pomeroy
Pomeroy Women’s Christian Temperance Union
First Baptist Church
Bolin Dies. Meigs County Farmer Aged 78
Howard C. Bolin of Pomeroy Meigs County, 78, died Wednesday night at Meigs General Hospital after a heart attack at home. Survived by wife Hattie E. Smith Bolin, a sister Minerva Howett, a niece Wendy Frecker, and brothers Samuel and Raley. Service at Rock Springs Methodist Church Saturday at 2 p.m. with Revs. Doster and Card officiating. Burial in Letart Falls Cemetery.
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Pomeroy
Howard C. Bolin
Meigs County
Meigs General Hospital
Athens Road
Bolin
Hemlock Grove
Church of Christ
Athens
Paramythia Lodge
F&am
Athens Council
the Royal
Arch Masons
Knight Templars
Hattie E. Smith Bolin
Wendy Frecker
Racine
Bolins
Minerva Howett
Mansfield
Samuel
Raley
Springfield
Rock Springs Methodist Church
Harold Doster
Robert Card
Letart Falls Cemetery
Taken to Reformatory for Parole Violation
William Landers, 24, of Pomeroy, was taken to the Ohio Reformatory at Mansfield by Sheriff Robert Hartenbach for parole violation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
William Landers
Ohio Reformatory
Mansfield
Department of
Robert Hartenbach
Teachers in Columbus Fetch Army Surplus Supplies
Joseph Nowell Henry Null and Don Quisenberry from Northwestern Local High School traveled to Columbus on Friday to collect science materials and custodial supplies secured through army surplus programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Joseph Nowell
Henry Null
Don Quisenberry
Northwestern
Columbus
National Officers At Inspection By Chester Council D A R
National and state officers attended the Chester Council D A R inspection with Mrs Edith Wakely district deputy and past state councilor Lucille Hawks among the honored guests. Two membership applications were approved and five initiates were exemplified including one Chester and four Gallia Council members. Leda Mae Kraueter and Elizabeth Hayes served as councilor and staff councilor. Gifts were presented to Mrs Wakely and Mrs Beaver, with 36 Chester members and 15 guests served refreshments.
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Edith Wakely
Lucille B. Hawks
Pribble Wilson
Edith Betzing
Iva Griffin
Golden Gleam Council
Nevada Beaver
Chester
Gallia
Council
Doroth
Ritchie
Wakely
Beaver
Thanksgiving visitors and local family news in Widdleport
Thanksgiving weekend in Widdleport brings extended family from Ansonia Columbus Buckhannon Belpre Gallipolis and Dayton. Notables include Rev. and Mrs. Siddall visiting, R G Webster from Davis Rest Home with Manning Webster, and several other relatives visiting or dining with Mr and Mrs Paul Smart and local households.
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Paul Smart
George Hackett, Jr
George Siddall
Ansonia
Smart
Manning Klees
Gallipolis
George Hackett Jr
Columbus
F. M. Blake
Roy Tracy
Pomeroy
Neuman Burdette
Kellee
Tracy
Eddie
Johnny Blake
Middleport
Rodney Hill
Gregory
Buckhannon
W. Va
Clarence Ebershach
Richard Warner
Belpre
Harlan Warner
Charles Bennett
Maxine Bennett
Stephen Coats
Cincinnati College of Embalming
Christine Coats
Ohio Northern University
Robert Coats
Walter Hayes
Coats
Herbert Chambers
Holzer Hospital
Willis Aleshire
Dayton
Chambers
Twilight Garden Club Plans Christmas Projects
The Twilight Garden Club met at Miss Lucretia Genheimer and Miss Augusta Genheimer homes to plan decor for the Pomeroy Public Library and Shoppers' Lounge plus Christmas tray favors for Meigs General Hospital. Committee members include Mrs. T. A. Hennessy and Mrs. Gerald Wildermuth.
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Pomeroy
Pomeroy Public Library
Meigs General Hospital
Twilight Garden Club
Lucretia Genheimer
Augusta Genheimer
Dwight Parker
T. A. Hennessy
Gerald Wildermuth
Kerr’s Run
Mr. Stewart Dies At 78
Walter Stewart 78 died Thursday in Athens. Survived by wife Maude and three sons Paul Bridgeport W Va James Toronto O and Walter Jr Belle W Va. Two brothers Ingram Chico Calif and W H Stewart Pennsboro W Va. Funeral at 10 a m Saturday at Ewing funeral home with callers. Body later taken to Raigul funeral home Harrisville W Va for 2 p m Saturday services. Burial IOOF cemetery Harrisville.
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Pomeroy
Walter Stewart
Athens
Maude
Paul
Bridgeport
W .Va
James
Toronto
Walter, Jr
Belle
W. Va
Ingram
Chico
Calif
W. H. Stewart
Pennsboro
Ewing
Raigul Funeral Home
Harrisville
IOOF
Family attends funeral of Tom Jasper in Columbus
The Rev. Ralph C. Zandel and family returned from Columbus after attending funeral services for their nephew Tom Jasper on Sunday. Burial followed Monday in Zanesville.
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Pomeroy
Ralph C. Zandel
Columbus
Tom Jasper
Zanesville
Circle Plans Party for Shut-Ins in Middleport
Love Joy Circle of B. H. Sanborn Missionary Society met at Mrs. Dana Hamilton home to arrange a Christmas party at Mrs. David Durst Jr. s home. Gifts for Miss Dora McKee at Alderson-Broaddus College were planned and overseas sewing projects discussed. The group will send Christmas gifts to missionaries and continue a gift exchange not held this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Love Joy Circle
B. H. Sanborn Missionary Society
Dana Hamilton
Joe E. Wilson
David Durst, Jr
Dora McKee
Alderson-Broaddus College
Philippi
W. Va
White Cross
Christmas Projects Planned by Dorcas Circle
The Dorcas Circle of the B. H. Sanborn Missionary Society met at Mrs. Gerald Anthony’s home to plan Christmas visits to community shutins and to send a gift to Esther Davis, a missionary. They voted to continue support for Dora McKee at Alderson-Broaddus College as she trains for Baptist missionary work. The White Cross project and overseas sewing efforts were reviewed by Mrs. Frank Cheesebrew, with several items still needed. Tony Fowler led a Thanksgiving devotional, and Miss Sylvia McMaster presented the theme tied to Thanksgiving.
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Middleport
Dorcas
B. H. Sanborn Missionary Society
Gerald Anthony
Shutins
Esther Davis
Dora McKee
Alderson-Broaddus College
Philippi
W. Va
Baptist
White Cross
Frank Cheesebrew
Cheesebrew
Winefordner to Speak at Rutland Teachers Meeting
Former Middleport teacher David Winefordner will address Northwestern Local School District teachers in Rutland on December 5. He previously taught in the Middleport schools and worked with the State Department of Education.
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Rutland
David Winefordner
Middleport
State Department of Education
Northwestern
Scouts to Form Pomeroy Troop in Syracuse Area
All boys between 11 and 17 living in or near Syracuse are invited to join Boy Scouts. They should report to the Syracuse Methodist Church at 6 30 p m Saturday for enrollment and introductory activities.
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Pomeroy
Syracuse
Farmers To Hear Lawyer Pomeroy Open Evening Class
Meigs County farmers will attend the third evening class at 8 p.m. Monday in the new Southern Local High School. Bernard Fultz, county prosecuting attorney, will discuss legal liabilities for farmers. The meeting is open to the public.
Middleport FHA Girls Attend Christmas Demonstration
The Middleport Future Homemakers of America unit met at the Ohio Fuel Gas Co. offices for a food demonstration on sweets and treats for Christmas. Mrs. Joe Bailey and 35 home economics students attended, guided by the area home service advisor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Future
Homemakers of America
Ohio Fuel Gas Co
Area Home Service
Joe Bailey
Circles I Plans Christmas Dinner At Lutheran Churches
Circles I and II of St. John's and St. Paul's Lutheran Churches met at St. Paul to plan December dinner duties. Mrs. Mickey Williams presided naming leaders for dinner and decorations. Food and toys for Lutheran welfare aid will be collected through Christmas. Joseph Thoren led a Bible study on praying for the nation.
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Ner
Women of
St. John’s and
St. Paul’s Lutheran
Mickey Williams
Kenneth Braun
William Mayer
Howard Johnson
Edward Ball
Paul Theis
Erna Jesse
Williams
Joseph Thoren
Braun
Sam Michael
Johnson
Mayer
Thoren
Minor Bev erly Collins Seeks Alimony in Meigs County Case
A court entry clarifies that Beverly Collins of Tuppers Plains, a minor, has not filed for divorce from George Collins but an alimony action. The Meigs County Common Pleas Court records originally misreported the suit as divorce proceedings.
WCTU Meeting Planned At Dana Hamilton Home
The Women's Christian Temperance Union will gather at 7 30 p m Friday at the home of Mrs Dana Hamilton for an informal meeting and discussion.
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WCTU
Middleport
Women’s Christian Temperance Union
Dana Hamilton
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