James Carnahan wins all Ohio talent contest at Ohio State Fair
Pomeroy and Racine area figures highlighted as James Carnahan son of Mr and Mrs Harold Carnahan of Racine wins the all Ohio talent contest for square dancing calling and patter at the Ohio State Fair. He receives a trophy and will perform on the Ohio Youth Talent Show stage while an Arthur Godfrey TV Show scout attends. Carnahan, noted for dance calling in Farm Bureau work and youth leadership, is the only contestant to earn a 100 percent score. The report also lists church notes from Pomeroy area churches and Sunday schedules across several congregations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancy Shuler
Bob Gray
Butch Heiskell
Joe Thoren
Ray Byers
Circle Four Orchestra
Racine Area
Pomeroy
James Carnahan
Harold Carnahan
Racine
Patter Clase
Carnahan
Tok
Aly ‘Ohio
May Orchestra
Arthur Godfrey
Farm
Bureau South
Middleport Church Set for Evans Eastep Wedding Sunday
Open church ceremony for Miss Shirley Evans daughter of Mr and Mrs Andrew Evans and Mr Frank Eastep son of Mrs Virginia Eastep and Hubert Eastep of Columbus will take place at Heath Methodist Church Sunday at 3 30 p m The service will feature music by Mrs E B Schaaf and Miss Margaret Hoyt with maid of honor Charlene Dillard and best man William Durst The Rev J A Bangerter will officiate A reception for the wedding party and family friends will follow in the church social rooms
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Shirley Evans
Andrew
Jack Evans
Frank Eastep
Virginia Eastep
Hubert Eastep
Columb
Heath Methodise
E. 8. Schaaf
Margaret Hoyt
Evans
Charlene Dillard
Columbus
Middleport High School
William Durst
Ray” Evans
Top
Hastep Tnt
Wat" Bagar Reynolds
A. Bangerter
Ice Cream Social Saturday at Racine
An ice cream social and free street dance will be staged Saturday night by Racine Post 602 American Legion and Ladies Auxiliary. The event on the Racine Home Bank lawn features Ray Byers Circle Four providing music. James Carnahan, recent state talent contest winner, will call the square dance. Proceeds fund equipment for the newly organized Emergency Squad. Public invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rumonus
Racine Post
American Legion
Racine Home Bank
Ray Byers
Pomeroy Society OES Sets Friends Night Event
Pomeroy OES schedules a September 22 special session and a regional meeting at the Masonic Temple. Invitations go to members and friends as chapters plan devotionals, study topics, and social events including a past matrons picnic and new member drive by Forest Run Council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OES
Syra- Pomeroy
Twcsgay
Pomeroy
Masonic Temple
Mabel Geoglein
Denal
Ann Sauvage
Ein
Cheshire
Belpre
Masonic Park
Mariettaly
Virginia
Edwards
Ava
Sisson
Verlie Gordon
Evelyn
Hartey
Frances White
Nostenes
Welch's Store Moves To Allow Expansion
A local change in Middleport shifts Welch's Store from the Swift building to the former A P location on the Pomeroy street to enable expansion. Community members attend the meeting as officers are elected and ground remodeling plans begin for added play equipment and repairs while a Labor Day weekend gathering honors families and local volunteers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Swift
Bardin
Ava Myers
Nellie
Becky’s
Andrew
Shop
Dorothy Cowdery
Kerneth Grover
Pomeroy
Gene Lambert
Charlotte
Donnie
Joe Bistell
Cheryl
Peach Fork
A&p
Joe Johnson
Chidren
Larrs
Kenneth
Beverly
Wolfpen
Harley
Haning
Nan
Flatwoods
Byrne Vaughan
Carolyn
Jamies Stack
Civle
Jackie West
Cincinnati
Raymond Smith
Meigs County court records reveal two divorces filed Thursday
In Meigs County Common Pleas Court two divorces were filed on Thursday. Sylvia Ma ple Dowell sues Benjamin L Dowell of Madison for divorce and seeks custody of four minor children. The report also notes local social events and community notices mentioning various names and activities.
Science Teacher Hired At Tuppers Plains High School
POMEROY Clarence Quick of Parkersburg has been hired as science teacher at Tuppers Plains High School in the Eastern Local School District for the new year. He replaces John Shank who resigned to accept a position in Marietta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tuppers Plains
Swartz Family Reunion Held at Ot Men Cove Near Logan
The annual Swartz family reunion gathered at Ot Men Cove near Logan with 123 attendees. Local organizers led the event, sharing memories and community ties as kin from multiple generations connected during the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred
Owns Tapilly
Ot Men’ Cove
Logan
CD. Swartn T
Retail Sales Down For Period in 1955
Meigs County business meeting notes show receipts for games and park tours lagging the previous year by nearly 800. New officers elected include President William Swarts Canal Winchester and Secretary-Treasurer Rosalie Swank Canal Winchester. committee members Charles D. Wood and Heart Swartz Coolville Route 3. The 1956 reunion planned for More Grove Alfred and Pomernoy Retailiales to O2Titans? to be determined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William “Swarts
Canal
Stanley Meeks
Guyavile
Attendees Listed From Area Families In 23 Attendance
The Athens Messenger notes a gathering with 23 attendees including Mr. and Mrs. Carl L. Ryther, Arthur Swartz and families, Ada Shuman, W. Keith Shuman, Frank Lehman, Joseph W. Brown, Thelma Travis, Emma Swartz and Fred, Marvin Dutcher, Gladys Ray, Dana Swartz, Harold Splamsionn, and Gibney among others. The event appears to be documented in Athens on Friday September 9, 1955.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swartz
Oolville
Carl L. Ryther
Cat
Wal Winchester
Arthur Swartz
Roy
Free Gergen
Harold” R. Kimes
Athen
Hazel Shuman
Canton
Y Bill Hiarnett
W. Keith Shuman
Frank Lehman
Columbus
Joseph W. J.brown
Canal Winchester
Ohio
Arthur Travis
New Plymouth
James Amon
Thelma
Travis
Logan
Emma Swartz
Fred
Canal Wineh
Chester
Lancs
Marvin” Dutcher
Groveport
Gladys Ray
Harry E. Barnhart
Dana Swartz
Harold
Athens
Ville
Norma Jean Robinson
Gerald Swartz
Coolville
Frank Sanborn
Ora Schaeffer
Edson Swartz
Ettie Meredith
Helen Woode
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R. A
Ikerson
Pam Sacred Heart
Fther
John ‘Turel
Iarry Bates
Laurel Cliff
Hysell Run
Mr. Bates
Grace Episcopal
Edwin ‘Charles
Christian Science
United Methodist
J. Leslie Kunze
The
Pilgrim and Hill Friends
Tople
Pomeroy First
Arthur
D. Leach
Fred Cadle
Letart_ Falls
Amtts
Sopher
Letart Falls
Chester ‘House of Prayer
Edmond Life
Pomeroy Society
Forest Run Council
Daughters of America
Bailey's Lake
Welch’s
Pomeroy Personals
C. P. Jones
Alfred Grange
Francis Scott Key
Virginia Riggles
Nina Rob Ingon
Joan Spencer
Jimmy Woodyard
Scott ‘Snodgrass
Grace Greiner
Myrtle Midkiff
Lloyd Hawk
Floyd Dillinger
Canaan Grange
Mrs. Weese
West
Memphis
Tenn
Dan
San’ Diego
Calif
Danny
Jackie
Clair E. Follrod
C. B. Weese
Osie Mae Follrod
Woman's Society
Carroll
National Geographic Society
Sean
Von
Coltie
Andes
Souis Coville
Rauleer
Gaal
Wincesor
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Fincher
Sigs Malone
Burson
Gibney
Earns
Wookesas
Altmans
Beacon
Orion
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Smash Value
Chenille
Orige
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