Ten Pythian Temples Represented at Meet
Ten Pythian Temples from districts including Logan, Snowfork, Gallipolis, Valley, Meigs, Magnolia, Glenwood, Roseleaf, Glouster and Wilkesville gathered at Odd Fellows Hall in Pomeroy for the annual Pythian Sisters District 11 convention. Host Magnolia Temple 198 welcomed attendees. sessions featured introductions, ritual work, and a memorial service with leaders from multiple temples assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Pythian Sisters
District
Odd Fellows Hall
Magnolia Temple
Roxy Wolfe
Mary Skinner
Meigs Temple
Doris Grueser
Lydia Stewart
Grace Downing
Logan Temple
Elizabeth Altman
Martha Childs
Margaret Jones
Federated Church
Pearl Hummel
Mary
Luella Burson
Edith Lanning
Amanda Kaspar
Ella Smith
Anna Russell
Doris Darst
Cora Beegie
Carrie Grueser
Thelma Grueser
Clara Heines
Mabel Beards
Allie Fisher
Lenn’ Grueser
Clara He
Pomeroy Church News Notes Local Congregations
Local religious listings show multiple area churches with weekly schedules. Each group lists worship hours, Sunday schools, youth services, and midweek activities led by pastors such as Rev. Fath er George Adams and Rev. R. M. Grove, among others.
Bids For Village Property Rejected In Mayors Meeting
Bids for village property between Rutland and Diamond Streets were opened at a special council meeting in the mayor's office. A $300 bid by Harry McMaster to build an apartment house was not accepted as the council seeks sewer costs and the property investment. Attending were Mayor Sidney Russell councilmen Wayne Gibbons Walter Bunce L. R. Wiley Robert McEhinney and Clerk Charles Murray.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Rutland
Diamond Streets
Harry McMaster
Sidney Russell
Wayne Gibbons
Walter Bunce
L., R. Wiley
Robert McEhinney
Charles Murray
Mrs Mohler Die At Home Of Son In Middleport
Mrs Margaret E. Mohler 90, died this week at the home of her son Harry Mohler in Middleport. Survived by another son Frank of Chester Pa a daughter Mrs Walter Clark also of Middleport a daughter Mrs Daisy Italin of Chester a brother George Emrick of Logan a sister Mrs Tillie Lines of Gore two half brothers Frank Emrick of Gore and Cleveland Emrick of Wyandotte Mich. Funeral services were held in Logan with burial at New Straiteville Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Margaret E. Mohler
Harry Mohler
Frank
Chester
Walter Clark
Daisy Italin
George Emrick
Logan
Tillie Lines
Gore
Frank Emrick
Cleveland Emrick
Wyandotte
Mich
New Straiteville
Kentuckian Held On Driving Charge
Jasper M. Wheeler of Kentucky held in Middleport jail on a driving while intoxicated charge. May or Sidney Russell fined $5 and costs each for intoxication. Richard Quals and Clyde Allfriend also fined $5 and costs. Charles Winston fined $25 and costs plus two days in jail for driving with revoked license.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Jasper M. Wheeler
Kentucky
Sidney Russell
Richard Quals
Clyde Allfriend
Charles Winston
Ewington Social Notes Include Visits and Moves
Mr and Mrs Rodney Sprouse called on Mr and Mrs Marion McGhee. Tommy Sprouse returned to army camp in Texas after a short visit with wife and parents. L B Terry was in Huntington on business. Ross Baker Emerson Knox and sister Loretta attended a Wilkesville dance. Mrs Weston Polsiey and son Carl of Apple Grove spent a weekend with the Terrys. Mrs Anne Cameron and Mrs L B Terry visited Mrs Mari on McGhee who is improving from an accident. Mr and Mrs Edward Parsons moved to a new home in Wilkesville. Patricia Ann Terry employed in Gallipolis and Mrs L A Parsons was in Gallipolis for a doctor visit. Mrs L B Terry and Opel Smith killed two copperhead snakes at their kitchen door.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ewington
Rodney Sprouse
Marion McGhee
Tommy Sprouse
Army Camp
Texas
L. B. Terry
Huntington
Ross Baker
Emerson Knox
Loretta
Wilkesville
Weston Polsiey
Carl
Apple Grove
Terry
Anne Cameron
Edward Parsons
Patricia Ann Terry
Gallipolis
L. A. Parsons
Opel Smith
Rummage Sale Planned at Former Mary Jane Site
The First Presbyterian church women will run a rummage sale October 14 15 and 16 at the Mary Jane Restaurant building located at Mill and Second Streets. Collection of sale material will be taken on October 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Mary Jane
Second St
First Presbyterian Church
Powell fined for intoxication in St. Marys court
POMEROY Levaughn Powell age 38 of St. Marys West Virginia received a $5 fine plus costs in the mayor E F Robinson court on intoxication charges filed by Patrolman Bryne Vaughan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy—Levaughn Powell
St. Mary's
W. Va
E. F. Robinson
Bryne Vaughan
Squad Called Middleport Emergency Squad Responds
The Middleport Emergency Squad was called Thursday morning at 9 50 for Mrs Archer in Bradbury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Middleport Social Notes Honor Guest Abroad Shower Fun
Mrs Fred living in Ste Mihiele France while her husband serves with the U S Air Force was honored as sister-in-law Mrs John Bryan hosted a bridal shower. Gifts were sent to France after the party. Guests enjoyed games prizes sandwiches cake chips mints and coffee served by Mrs Osler and Mrs Quillen with Mrs Bryan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Fred
Ste. Mihiele
France
U. S.S. Air Force
John Bryan
Bryan
David Osler
George Quillen
Marie Clark
Lucille Casto
Luscille King
Betty Manley
Vivian Stephenson
Chloe Fink
Vivian Coy
Violet George
George Veith
Frank Sears
Mae Lewis Mra William Wise
Eleanor Thomas
Kathryn Ward
Juanita Miller
Lewis Smith
Birthday party for polio victim Marjory Bentz surprises pupil
Mrs Orin Smith, a Salisbury Consolidated teacher, arranged a Wednesday birthday surprise for eight year old Marjory Bentz who, despite polio in 1953 and braces, attends school. Her wishes included a doll bicycle and cake with gifts from classmates. a bank gift starts her toward a $5000 goal, and she will receive a bike when able to ride. Marjory is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Thomas Bentz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Orin Smith
Salisbury Consolidated School
Marjory Bentz
Marjory
Fall rushing party at Pomeroy DAV Hall
Eta Phi chapter of Beta Sigma Phi held a fall rushing party at the DAV Hall in Pomeroy with Ruby Baer presiding. Guests included Jean Werry Sara Gibbs Lucille Haggerty Roberta O'Brien Marjory Crow Vera Crow Ann McDonald Verne Stryker Jean Coates Rose Wolfe and others. The program featured a television show with cast members Theresa Swatzel Charlotte Coates Helen Atkins Jean Morgan Joan Gilmore Martha Donnelly Ruby Baer Alice Gilbert Velma Rue Joyce Williamson Phyllis Mullen Susie Sayfried and Eleanor Thomas. Mrs Edison Hobstetter acted as social sponsor aiding the committee in serving a salad course.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Ohio
Eta Phi
Beta Sigma Phi Sorority
DAV
Pomeroy
Ruby Baer
Jean Werry
Sara Gibbs
Lucille Haggerty
Roberta O’brien
Marjory
Vera Crow
Ann McDonald
Verne Stryker
Jean Coates
Rose Wolfe
Theresa Swatzel
Charlotte Coates
Helen Atkins
Jean Morgan
Joan Gilmore
Martha Donnely
Alice Gilbert
Velma Rue Joyce Williamson
Phyllis Mullen
Susie Sayfried
Eleanor Thomas
Edison Hobstetter
Brownell Avenue Home Demonstration Club Plans Winter
Mrs Wallace Bradford presides at a Middleport meeting where members map winter plans. County agent Howard Nolan will speak on Money Management at the Oct 27 gathering at Mrs Richard Chambers home. Members also attended District 15 officers meeting at Grace Methodist Gallipolis and will join a drapery clinic at Rock Springs Grange Hall next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Wallace Bradford
Brownell Avenue
Howard Nolan
Richard Chambers
Wayne Swisher
Lewis H. Sauer
Grace Methodist Church
Gallipolis
Rock Springs Grange Hall
Powder Puff Club Plans Dance and Halloween Event
The Powder Puff Club in Middleport schedules an informal dance on Saturday October 16 at the K of P Hall. Yvonne Hackett led a Thursday meeting at Pauline Zirkle residence and three new members Nell Maiden Barbara Johnson and Rita Manley were welcomed. Election of officers for next year to be at the next business meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Powder Puff Club
K of P
Pauline Zirkle
Yvonne Hackett
Nell Maiden
Barbara Johnson
Rita Manley
Middleport FFA elects new president at high school meeting
Juanita Bangerter was elected president of the Future Homemakers of America at Middleport High School meeting. Mrs. Joe Bailey served as counselor. Other officers named include Barbara Johnson as vice president and Lois Ann Chapman as secretary with additional officers listed. Next meeting set for October 11 at the High School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Juanita Bangerter
Future Homemakers of America
Middleport High School
Joe Bailey
Barbara Johnson
Lois Ann Chapman
Patricia Lloyd
Phyllis Eberbach
Mary Jane Williams
Judith Murray
Jane Singer
Heath Methodist WSCS Meets Monday in Church Sanctuary
Middleport report notes the Women’s Society of Christian Service at Heath Methodist Church will gather Monday evening in the church sanctuary. Mrs. Emerson Jones presides and Mrs. M L French chairs the hostess committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
WSCS
The
Heath Methodist Church
Emerson Jones
M. L. French
Apple Grove World Wide Communion Observed at Service
World Wide Communion was observed at the Sunday morning service conducted by Rev. Emma Belle Sopher and her husband. Members of the WSCS made several gallons of apple butter at the home of Mrs. Bertha Robinson. The U S Engineer repair fleet will reach Dam 23 next week for local lock and dam work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Belle Sopher
Early Roush
Etta Shields
U. S
Mary Donahue
Akron
James Roush
Lisbon
Ohio
Fred
School Chief Speaks At MHS Assembly
Middleport students heard Supt. L. W. McComas stress the value of the high school program and earning a diploma during an afternoon assembly. Preceding the Gallipolis Middleport game, Pep talks were given by Coach Charles McDonald and Coach John Parsons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Supt. L. W. McComas
Charles McDonald
John Parsons
Gallipolis
Middleport churches schedule mixed pastor notices
Church listings across Middleport present service times and topics for First Presbyterian Syracuse Presbyterian and others. Notable items include sermons on Why I am a Presbyterian and At the Narrow Gate, with meetings, classes, and youth activities scheduled through midweek.
Retail Sales Receipts Rise in Pomeroy Week
Meigs County retail sales tax receipts for the week ending September 25 totaled 11716.22, up from 7304.92 for the same week in 1953, according to a weekly report by state treasurer Roger W. Tracy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Meigs County
Roger W. Tracy
Services Conducted For Mrs. John Rue
Private funeral services for Mrs. John Rue grandmother of Thomas Rue Middleport were held today in Gallipolis with burial in Mound Hill Cemetery. Survivors include the grandson one son Dr Raymond La Rue Wilmington Del and two great grandchildren Sue and John Thomas Rue Middleport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
John Rue
Thomas Rue
Gallipolis
Mound Hill
Raymond la Rue
Wilmington
Del
Sue
John Thomas Rue
Pomeroy Dr Paul Chiles Leads First Reedsville Charge Meeting
Dr Paul Chiles district superintendent chaired the first quarterly Reedsville Charge meeting at the Tuppers Plains Methodist Church. Communion services were conducted during the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Paul Chiles
Reedsville
Tuppers Plains Methodist Church
Pomeroy Layette Shower Honors Mrs Roy Tracy Jr
A green and yellow themed layette shower hosted by Mrs Ben Neutzling at Maple Place honored Mrs Roy Tracy Jr. Attendees listed include Mrs Harold Ebersbach and Mrs Jacob Ebersbach, with gifts, games, and a yellow green refreshments spread.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Ebersbach
Jacob Ebersbach
Roy Tracy, Sr
William Holt
Booster Club Elects Officers at Racine High School
Mrs Mildred Shuler was elected president of the Racine High School Band Boosters at the first regular meeting of the year. Officers include Mia Earlene Wolfe vice president Mrs Louise Brewer secretary and Miss Vera Beegie treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Mildred Shuler
Racine High School
Mia
Earlene Wolfe
Louise Brewer
Vera Beegie
Emma Salser
Break-In Reported at Pomeroy Junior High School
Pomeroy Chief of Police Walter Wolfe investigated a break in at Pomeroy Junior High School. The building was ransacked Wednesday night or Thursday morning, about $15 stolen from the principal’s office, a rear door glass broken, principal’s office door removed, and the manual training room entered. Police believe more than one person involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Walter FE
Wolfe
James I. Clark Rites Held at Trevey Funeral Home
Funeral services for James I. Clark aged 78 who died Monday were conducted at 3 p m on Wednesday at Trevey funeral home with Christian Science Society reader Mrs A P Miller in charge. Pallbearers were Masons Leo Vaughn Ted Reed Jr Theo Smith Alfred Phillips Ralph Graves John C Bacon. flower attendants included Miss Anne Ebersbach Mrs Edward Bauer and Mrs Lawrence Withers Sr. Masonic services were held Tuesday evening with pianist Mrs Ben Neutzling. Burial followed in Beech Grove Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
James I. Clark
Trevey
A. P. Miller
Christian Science Society
Leo Vaughn
Ted Reed, Jr
Theo Smith
Alfred Phillips
Ralph Graves
John C. Bacon
Masonic Lodge
Anne Ebersbach
Edward Bauer
Lawrence Withers
Ben Neutzling
Beech Grove Cemetery
Caravan of Presbyterian Secretaries Tour Area Churches
A caravan of Presbyterian secretaries led by Mrs. Lowell Probasco of Middleport presents a skit on the coming year's program. The tour stops include Pomeroy Nelsonville Alexander Church Hebardville and Warren Church in the Marietta District.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Lowell Probasco
World Service
Home Missions
Athens
POMEROY A dinner honors Cheryl Ann birthday
A dinner Sunday at the home of Mr and Mrs Darsel Biggs Chester Star Route honored the first birthday of Cheryl Ann and Mrs Biggs father Raymond Randolph both anniversaries on Oct 2. Attendees included De Randolph Ralph Biggs Pearl Randolph and Charles Randolph great grandfather. Mrs Ralph Biggs baked the cake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Cheryl Ann
Darsel Biggs
Chester Star Route
de Randolph
Ralph Biggs
Pearl Randolph
Charles Randolph
Missionary Glenna Rummell Speaks at WSCS Meeting
Captain Glenna Rummell of Minersville, back from five years in India, spoke to the Tuppers Plains Woman's Society of Christian Service at the Methodist Church. Representatives of local churches attended and were invited to Mrs I L Keller's home for social hour. Refreshments were served. WSCS will observe Week of Prayer and Self Denial at 7:30 p.m. October 28 at the church. event open to the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Glenna Rummell
Minersville
India
Tuppers Plains
I. L. Keller
WSCS
Kitchen Shower Aids Syracuse School Lunchroom
A kitchen shower for Syracuse Grade School lunchroom is set for 7 30 p m Tuesday at the school auditorium during the PTA meeting led by president Mrs Woodrow Zwilling. Needed items include cookie sheets aluminum dish pan mixing bowls potato mashers soup bowls divided plates slotted spoons egg beaters and soup spoons.
Residents urged to donate funds via Mrs Zwilling report
Dent said residents may donate money if they prefer. Mrs Zwilling reported this option to support the cause.
Tuppers Planns.- Silver Ridge church group meeting
The Christian Endeavor of the South Bethel EUB Church will meet Friday night at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Garrett Christy in Silver Ridge. Birthdays for Jimmie Watson Rita Watson Cyress Brewer Barbara Frost and Leona Myers will be observed. Members are asked to wear masks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tuppers Planns
Christian Endeavor
South Bethel Eub Church of
Silver Ridge
Garrett Christy
Jimmie
Rita Watson
Cyress Brewer
Barbara Frost
Leona Myers
PTA to Hear Nurse Pomeroy at Portland Meeting
Mrs. Elizabeth Smith, nurse of the Meigs County Department of Health, will speak at 8 p.m. Monday when the Portland PTA meets at the school. Teachers and parents are invited to attend, said secretary Mrs. William A. McKelvey.
Olive-Orange PTA to Meet Monday at High School
TUPPERS PLAINS The Olive-Orange PTA meets Monday at 8 p m in the Olive-Orange High School Auditorium. Rep George Meinhart of Pome Roy will speak on the school levy. The Olive-Orange Glee Club will perform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tuppers Plains
PTA
Olive- Orange High School
George Meinhart
Pomeroy
Olive-Orange Glee Club
Past Officers To Meet RACINE Eastern Star Chapter
The past officers club of Racine Chapter Order of Eastern Star will meet Monday evening at the home of Mrs. Ralph Webb in Letart Falls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Racine
Order of Eastern Star
Ralph Webb
Letart Falls
Pomeroy Personals Dinner Guests Noted
Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Weatherman were Dr. Paul Chiles and Freeland Nor saluted in society notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Weatherman
Paul Chiles
Freeland Nor
Weekend Guests Visit In Tuppers Plains
Mr and Mrs Dick Ritter entertained guests including Mrs Leslie Keller and Mrs White. Mr and Mrs Kenneth Dawson of Columbus were weekend visitors at the D E Hoffman home in Tuppers Plains.
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Pomeroy Church News
Sacred Heart
George Adams
Harry Bates
Laurel Cliff
Hysell
Forest Run Baptist
William Hull
A.m. B.Y.P.U
Syracuse Nazarene
C. Larimore
Rutland Church of Christ
John Wyatt
Rutland First Baptist
Church of Christ
Donald Seevers
Grace Episcopal
John Heiskell
Christian Science
United Methodist
Kunze
MYF District Officers Training Institute
Uth
Letartrene
E. Harac
Ene
Alfred Methodist
R. M. Grove
Grange Hall
MYF
Mr. Grove
United Methodist Church
Emma Belle F
Sopher
Ec Grove
East Letart
Minersville Methouat
Nesday
R. H. DeMott
Women's Missionary Society
Verna Woodall
Middleport Social Notes
FHA
MHS Assembly
Middleport Church News
First Presbyterian
Howard Ruppelt
Fred I. Gardner
Heath Methodist
L. A. Bangerter
Methodist
First Baptist
C. E. Hoyt
Men and Missions
Flint
Kingdom Come
Hi Youth Fellowship
Willis Anthony
R.S. White
A. R. Pullen
Kalad Hindy
Church of
Mr. Wood
Beckley
Church of Christ In Christian Union
Guy F. Sayre
Syracuse Presbyterian
Dr. Chiles
Orange Christian Church
Fishin
Pomeroy Social Notes
E. M. Blake
Sandy Gheen
Clyde Jones
Ellen Couch
Willard Ebersbach
Roger Cullums
Roy Tracy
Clarence Clifford
C. J. Ebersbach
Mary Heines
Adam Ebersbach
Ida Burns
Joe Ebersbach
H. C. Brickles
Mary Kunzleman
A. H. Ebersbach
James Clatworthy
Clemente Menchini
Renzo Menchini
Dena Zwilling
Ray Glaze
George Mowrey
Anna Durst
Jennie Sue Eliselstein
Anna Vaughan
Asenath Ann Tracy
J. I. Clark
Albert Smith
Harry Watson
Walter Hamm
William Foss
Alonzo Custer
A. H. Fisher
Gertrude Mees
Earl Denny
J. E. Rowe
Leverett Roush
Booster Club
Weinhart
Pomeroy Personals
Meigs—Pomeroy
San Angelo
Roy Rogers
Dale Evans
William Lundigan Herbert Marshall
Dean Martin
Jerry Lewis
Temple
George Montgomery
Dorothy Malone
Robert Stack
Barbara Britton
Mon
Allen Appliance
Mill St
Columbus
Federal Hearrve System & Federal Deposit Insurance Corp
Liberty
Voice of the Theatre
Johnny Weismuller
Jungle Jim
Bob Waterfield
Tamba the Chimp
Gene Autry
Smiley Burnette
Man IN the Saddle
Randolph Erecome Leslie
MGM
Ford
Victoria
Karr
van Zandt
SAIF
Nelsonville
UAL
Philco
Foreman & Abbott Ae “Refrigeration
Reihe
Middleport, Ohio
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