Democrats Hear Humphrey Son At Rutland Meeting
Meigs County Democrats host Robert and Donna Humphrey in Rutland as part of a broader 1968 campaign push. Speakers urged support for Hubert Humphrey amid GOP criticisms of social programs and Appalachia funding. County officials outlined rural development plans and a door-to-door Get-Out-The-Vote effort across several counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gloria Cross
Meigs
Rutland
Meigs County
Robert
Donna Humphrey
Humphrey
16Th Congressional District
Democratic Club
William A. Lavelle
Jack Crisp
John Baker
Frank W. Porter Jr
Betty Jane Gaffney
National
Morton Neipp
Toledo
Ohio
Washington
Athens
Gallia
Vinton
Hocking
Fairfield
Muskingum
PTA Told Of Speech Problems
Salem Center PTA met at Salem Center School. They planned a DAC dinner at Rutland elementary and voted to purchase auditorium draperies. Second and sixth grades shared the attendance banner and will split money prizes. Mrs. Carolyn Sue Heines spoke on common speech problems and correction methods, followed by Q and A.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem Center
Salem Center Pta
Salem Center School
Rutland
Charles E. Stock
Carolyn Sue Heines
Meigs County
Old Bible Will Be Preserved At First Baptist Church
A pulpit Bible donated by Harley Sanborn will be placed in a glass topped case in the church vestibule. John McNeil built the case and was thanked by the Hearthstone Class at a Tuesday meeting at the Hubbard home. Rev. Charles Simons and Paul Smart reported on Judson College in Elgin Illinois. A nominating committee including Frances Smart Clara Mae Darst and Frieda Hood was formed. Refreshments were served by Mr. and Mrs. Hubbard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
First Baptist Church
Harley Sanborn
John McNeil
Hearthstone
Harold Hubbard
Charles Simons
Paul Smart
Judson College
Elgin
Ill
Frances Smart
Clara Mae Darst
Frieda Hood
Mrs. Hubbard
Meigs County Meetings Rummage Sale and Club Gatherings
Racine Chapter of CBS sponsors a Friday and Saturday rummage sale at the Simpson building opposite the post office. Mary Shrine observers Friends night and reception for Mary Hughes Friday at 8 p.m. Odd Fellows hall. Middleport Garden Club meets Tuesday 8 p.m. at Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric social rooms. Pomeroy PTA meets Monday 7 30 p.m. at Pomeroy Elementary. Meigs Local non teaching employees club meets Monday 7 30 p.m. at Rutland Elementary. cooks bus drivers and custodians urged to attend.
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Racine
CBS
Mary Shrine of the White Shrine of Jerusalem
Mary Hughes
Deupty
Odd Fellows Hall
Middleport Garden Club
Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric
Meigs
Rutland
WSCS Unites With WSWS At Ceremony
A ceremony at the United Methodist church marked the uniting of the Women's Society of Christian Service with the Women's Society of World Service in a charter meeting. Twenty two members signed the charter and received membership cards. Ada Warner led responsive readings while Glen Hiles sang. Deliberations included summaries of the two societies and women of the former Methodist church. A birthday dinner honored Beulah White at Betty Darst's home in Middleport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Women's Society of Christian Service
United Methodist Churches
Womens Society of World Service
United Brethren Churches
United Methodist Church
Thomas Bentz
Women’s Society of World Service
Everett Thomas
Methodist Church
Enterprise Methodist
Middleport
Betty Darst
Beulah White
Charles White
Texanna
Molly McGee
Pearl Hoffman
Sarah Fowler
Jeff Darst
BPW Club Sets WRAP Sessions and National Week
Middleport BPW gathers as Nellie Vale outlines WRAP sessions on Oct 15 and 22 at the old Middleport High School, each two hours, open to the public for driving safety and accident prevention. National BPW Week runs Oct 20. district meeting at Lake Hope and church service at Rock Springs United Methodist Church follow. Phyllis Young joins. Edith Forrest wins traveling prize. Betty Conkle honored with wedding gift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Nellie Vale
WRAP
Women’s Responsibility For
Special Affairs
Middleport Business and Professional Women’s Club
Middleport High School
Vale
BPW
Lake Hope
Rock Springs United
Phyllis Young
Betty Conkle
Edith Forrest
Manuals Ordered by Mount Moriah Legion Auxiliary
The Ladies Auxiliary of Lewis Manley Post 263 American Legion met at Mount Moriah Baptist Church. New manuals of ceremonies were ordered. Mrs. William L. Smith was appointed delegate to the fall convention at Lake Hope. Closing prayer for peace led by Chaplain Nellie Winston. Refreshments served by listed members. Pomeroy bank to close Saturday for Columbus Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Lewis Manley
American Legion
Mount Moriah
Campbell Harper
William L. Smith
Delcate
Lake Hope
McArthur
Nellie Winston
Harrison Bentley
Ernest Bowles
Emma Blanche
Arnold Richards
Sherman Butler
Garden Club Dinner Plans and Meetings
The Pomeroy Garden Club met at Miss Lydia Ebersbach home as Mrs. Leroy Betzing showed floral arrangements. Lydia Ebersbach led the devotional, and Mrs. Fred Blaetmar read the verse of the month. The Friendly Gardeners of Rutland invite an open meeting Oct 23 at 7 30 p.m. at Rutland Church of Christ. The Fall Regional meeting is planned for Nov 16 at Eastern High School with Chester Garden Club as host. Silent prayer honored late charter member Mrs. Theodore Ebersbach. The Christmas dinner and party will be at Mrs. Willis McMurray home with assistants Mrs. Richard Jones and Mrs. Walter Grueser. Mrs. Fred Blaettar assisted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friendly Gardeners of Rutland
Rutland Church of Christ
Eastern High School
Chester Garden Club
Theodore Ebersbach
Willis McMurray
Richard Jones
Walter Grueser
Fred Blaettar
The Youth In Japan Topic At HAYDENVILLE WSCS Meeting
A Woman's Society of Christian Service meeting at Mrs. Nellie Bond's home discussed Japanese Youth change. Members read articles on the topic and held a discussion. Dish cloths ordered were distributed for sale. The Nov. 5 meeting was moved to Oct. 29 due to national elections with Mrs. John Keplar hosting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haydenville
Woman's Society of Christian Service
Nellie Bond
John Keplar
Shower For Mrs. J. C. Hall Held At Home In Pomeroy
Mrs. Joseph C. Hall formerly Leta Goodwin received a bridal shower at the Harrisonville Road home of Mrs. M. D. Miller hosted by Mrs. Ruth Gosney and Mrs. Mildred Miller. A long guest list included numerous relatives and friends from the community.
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PTA
Faye Walker
Hattie Woodard
Della Cleland
Evelyn Davis
Cledith Brogan
Pomeroy Pta
WSCS
WSWS
Ada Warner
Ann Rupe
Dorothy Downie
Ruth Barnitz
Faye Wildermuth
Martha Frye
Bernard Fultz
Carroll Grimm
BY Ken Steinhoff
Garden Club
Pomeroy Garden Club
Lydia Ebersbach
Leroy Betzing
Fred Blaetmar
Japan
Wscs Topic
J. C. Hall
Frank Douglas
Roger Young
Donald Parsons
J. Manning Mohler
Jack Barnhart
Sam Seals
Earl Goodwin
Herman Warner
Gene Thompson
Clarence Hall
Jack Keirns
Eugene Garlow
John Morris
Harold Leach
David Leach
Charles Leach
Robert Eblin
Carl Casto
Willie Maynard
Homer Carder
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