Legion Delegates To Conference Set
POMEROY Delegates and alternates to the district conference were named by Drew Webster Post 39. Delegates are Frank Vaughan Don Hunnel Paul Casci and Guy Guinther with Kenneth Harris Bob Burton Charles Swartzel and Don Folmer as alternates. Vaughan announced the annual mem ber picnic at Rock Springs fair grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Wellston
Drew Webster
American Legion
Frank Vaughan
Don Hunnel
Paul Casci
Guy Guinther
Kenneth Harris
Bob Burton
Charles Swartzel
Don Folmer
Vaughan
Mem
Bers
Rock Springs Fairgrounds
Harold Henderson
Charles Chancey
Post
Communion Day Rites Are Stated at Middleport Church
World Wide Communion Day planned for October 4 at First United Presbyterian Church Middleport. Service at 10 30 a m with Robert Tewksbury named elder placement chairman. Gideon Society speaker Herman Grate to visit in October. New members Richard Owen family welcomed. Reverend Frank Cheesebrew honored for August vacation talk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
First United Presbyterian Church
Robert Tewksbury
Howard Ruppelt
Herman Grate
Gideon Society
Richard Owen
Linda
Pat
Frank Cheesebrew
Ruppelt
Piano Pupils Recital Set For Sunday
Piano pupils of Freda Ferguson assisted by Mercedes F Cond on and her vocal and accordion students will present a recital at Racine Baptist Church at 3 p m Sunday. Ferguson pupils include Sharon Pyles Shirley Pyles Candy Hoback Rodney Holman Wayne Grindstaff Judy Roberts Brenda Holman Karen Nease Nancy Hoback Karen Sayre Jamnine Bentz Nancy Bentz Linda Grindstaff. Condon studio participants include Jenelle Cumings Judy King Sandy Johnson Charlene Ward Ann Elliot Melody Shahan and Tommy States of the Gallipolis studio. The recital is open to the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Racine
Freda Ferguson
Mercedes F. Condon
Racine Baptist Church
Ferguson
Sharon
Shirley Pyles
Candy Hoback
Rodney Holman
Wayne Grindstaff
Judy Roberts
Brenda Holman
Karen Nease
Nancy Hoback
Karen Sayre
Jamnine Bentz
Nancy Bentz
Linda Grindstaff
Miss Condon
Pomeroy Studio
Jenelle Cumings
Judy King
Sandy Johnson
Charlene Ward
Ann Elliot
Melody Shahan
Tommy States
Gallipolis
Ada Bissell Installed as Associate Vice Councilor
Ada Bissell was installed as associate vice councilor when Forest Rose Council, Daughters of America, met Tuesday night. A letter from Edith Wake ly announced a county deputies and officers meeting for Sept. 20 at Tuppers Plains. Phyllis Rowan was read as county deputy. A booster meeting is planned for Oct. 12 in Belpre. The charter was draped in memory of Laura Ruth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Ada Bissell
Forest Rose Council
Daughters of America
Edith Wakely
Tuppers Plains
Phyllis Rowan
Belpre
Laura Ruth
Arnotts Welcome Son Allen Glen In McArthur
Middleport announces the birth of a son Allen Glen born Monday at Holzer Hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Arnott. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. George Trew of West Columbia W Va and Mr. and Mrs. Glen Arnott of McArthur. Great grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Joe Arnott. The Arnotts also have another son Ricky age eight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Edgar Arnott
Allen Glen
Holzer Hospital
George Trew
West Columbia
W. Va
Glen Arnott
McArthur
Joe Arnott
Arnott
Ricky
Man Grabs Thermos Cause Crash in Pomeroy
A Pomeroy driver Carl R. Hall struck a utility pole on Butternut Ave after reaching for a thermos bottle in his car. Police said Hall crossed the center and damaged the pole and caused moderate damage to the vehicle Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Butternut Ave
Carl R. Hall
Tuesmy
Olice
Hall
Resignation Accepted and New Secretary Named at Church
POMEROY Mrs W O Barnitz resigned as spiritual life secretary and Miss Lucretia Genheimer was named to the post at the Women’s Society of Christian Service meeting at the United Methodist Church. Mrs Harry P Smith was elected vice president and Mrs Glen Dill became Christian vocation representative. A Beaver workshop report was given by Mrs Smith Mrs Robert Warner and Miss Lydia Ebersbach. A 6 30 p m potluck preceded the meeting with beverages and dessert served by Mrs Smith Mrs W D Edwards and Mrs Allen Eichinger. Miss Jennifer Crew reported on her school of missions attendance and thanked the group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith
W. D. Edwards
Allen Eichinger
Jennifer Crew
School of Missions
Middleport Man Fined in Mayor's Court
Ike Ma honey aged 62 of Middleport was fined $15 and costs on intoxication and resisting arrest charges. Mayor Lee Smith suspended a one year sentence in the Cincinnati Workhouse for two years probation. Fred Stewart, 37 of Cheshire Route 2, was fined $10 and costs for reckless operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Ike Mahoney
Lee Smith
Smith
Cincinnati
Fred Stewart
Middleport Athletic Association Conducts Weekend Drive
The Middleport Athletic Association launches a membership and fund drive Saturday. Parents of football players and other members will canvass neighborhoods for contributions to buy new equipment. Mrs Manning Webster leads the drive with HQ at the former A and P building on N Second Ave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Middleport Athletic Association
Manning Webster
N. Second Ave
A. and P
Rio Grande Plans Art Extension Course
Rio Grande College sponsors an Art in Elementary Education extension course at Pomeroy Elementary School. The two hour class starts at 7 p m Monday. Interested registrants may enroll at the college Friday evening or Saturday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Rio Grande College
Kimes Divorce Suit Filed in Meigs County Court
Bonnie Jean Kimes of Pomeroy has filed for divorce from Joe Paul Kimes in Meigs County Common Pleas Court. The petition requests custody of one minor child and cites gross neglect of duty and extreme cruelty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Bonnie Jean Kimes
Joe Paul Kimes
Meigs County Common Pleas Gourt
Finlaw to Replace Murray on Pomeroy School Board
Richard Finlaw of Pomeroy was chosen to replace Charles Murray on the Pomeroy Board of Education. The board awarded a coal supply contract to Robert Arnold for the junior and senior high schools. Gerald Reuter discussed an insurance plan. Leo Vaughan and Richard Jones were elected delegates to the ninth annual School Boards Assn. meeting in Columbus in November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Richard Finlaw
Charles Murray
Pomeroy Board of Education
Murray
Ironton
Robert Arnold
Gerald Reuter
Leo Vaughan
Richard Jones
School Boards Assn
Columbus
Warners Honored At Dinner
Mrs. Horace McElhinney hosted a family dinner honoring her brother and family, Mr and Mrs Charles Warner and their son C D of Pittsfield. Attendees included the Balls of Pomeroy and Trimble families, Wilbur and Charles Johnsons, and Robert Warner of Pomeroy. A taped greeting from Florida relatives featured sounds of Cleo the hurricane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Horace McElhinney
Charles Warner
C. D
Pittsfield
Allen Ball
Rita
Edward Ball
Tommy
Billy
Pomeroy
Wilbur Johnson
Ricky
Charles Johnson
Joan
Julie
Trimble
Robert Warner
Florida
Cleo
Meigs County Land Transfers and Local Notices
Meigs County records list transfers by Clair and Anna Boso to John and Pearl Proffitt in Lebanon Two and Boso to Harold and Eula Proffitt in Le Hazel Sawyer trustee to Meigs General Hospital in Pomeroy. Transfers also include Kenneth and Vivian Finley to Robert and Glenna Snowden in Rutland. Fred and Bertha Smith to Alvin and Barbara Tripp in Chester. Walter and Hazel Hoffman to Alvin and Barbara Tripp in Chester Two. Glenn and Lois Thompson to Maurice and Rosemary Gagnon in Chester. Robert and Norma Grueser to Clinton and Ester Pitzer in Chester. Clifford Williams and Grace Williams to Thomas and Gladys Snowball in Sutton Two. A kitchen shower for Mr and Mrs Larry Heines will be at 8 pm at Hemlock Grove Grange Hall in Pomeroy, the former Carolyn Edwards. Donald Summers forfeited a 23.70 bond in Mayor Charles Legal’s court for speeding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clair C. Boso
Anna Boso
John Proffitt
Pearl Proffitt
Lebanon
Harold Proffitt
Eula Proffitt
Hazel Sawyer
Meigs General Hospital
Pomeroy
Kenneth L. Finley
Vivian M. Finley
Robert F. Snowden
Glenna Joan Snowden
Rutland
Fred B. Smith
Bertha Smith
Alvin D. Tripp
Barbara Tripp
Chester
Walter L. Hoffman
Hazel D. Hoffman
Glenn Eugene Thompson
Lois Thompson
Maurice Gagnon
Rosemary Gagnon
Robert E. Grueser
Norma Jean Grueser
Clinton Pitzer
Ester L. Pitzer
Clifford H. Williams
Grace Williams
Thomas G. Snowball
Larry Heines
Hemlock Grove Grange Hall
Heines
Carolyn Edwards
Mrs. McCoy Is Honored By Sorority
Marty McCoy was named Valentine Girl by the Ohio Eta Phi Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority. Lois Moore and Lee Seyler presented the cultural program on Happiness. The next meeting moved from Sept 22 to Sept 29. Refreshments were served by pledges Pat Hindy Ina Meadows Mrs McCoy and Mrs Moore. Betsy Horky presided in Sharlee Newman’s absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Marty McCoy
Valentine
Ohio Eta Phi
Beta Sigma Phi
Columbus Gas Co
Lois Moore
Lee Seyler
Pat Hindy
Ina Meadows
Rev Howard Ruppelt Returns From Gulfport Vacation
The Rev. Howard Ruppelt came back after a month in Gulfport Mississippi visiting his parents Mr and Mrs C E Ruppelt. He travelled via Philadelphia and Alexandria visiting relatives. He toured Albany with Bethel Coleman family and will have son Butch Bachtel return to Mount Union College as a sophomore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Ruppelt
Gulfport
Miss
C. E. Ruppelt
Philadelphia
James McDonald
Alexandria
D. D. Fraser
Ruppelt
Roy Coleman
Bobby Shirk
Bethel Colemans
Albany
Meigs General Hospital Admissions and Discharges
Hilda Boggess of Racine Route 1 and Elizabeth McGuffin of Middleport admitted. Frank Humphrey Nancy Bose Beatrice Nice Oma Hysell and Victoria Stacey discharged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hilda Boggess
Racine
Elizabeth McGuffin
Middleport
Frank Humphrey
Nancy Bose
Beatrice Nice
Oma Hysell
Victoria Stacey
Four Drivers Fined in Pomeroy Court
In Mayor Charles Legar's court four drivers were fined five dollars and costs each. David Slater, 49, and Vivian Johnson, 41, both of Pomeroy, plus Rachael Cundiff of Syracuse, faced charges for driving without assured clear distance ahead. Carl Robert Hall, 18, of Pomeroy, was fined for driving left of center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Charles Legar
David Slater
Rachael Cundiff
Syracuse
Vivian Johnson
Carl Robert Hall
City Sealed Bids Sought for Six Steel Craft Buildings Athens
The Director of Public Service Safety of Athens Ohio invites sealed bids by 12 00 noon Thursday Sept 17 1964 for six steel craft buildings and related appurtenances now on city ground. Bids may cover one or more buildings with 10 percent bond or certified check. bids rejected if conditions not met.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Director of Public Service Safety
Athens
Ohio
Tao Greeses
Fed
Bean Rabight Robinson
Pu Public Service Safety
Athens, Ohio
Meigs Memorial Hospital Notes
Barbara Nutter from Pleasant, W V along with Irene Dixon of Ashton and Mrs. Robert Bowen and daughter, William Hamm, Theo Neutzling listed among patients or acquaintances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meigs Memorial Hospital
Barbara Nutter
Pt. Pleasant
W. Va
Irene Dixon
Ashton
Robert Bowen
William Hamm
Theo Neutzling
Invitations Extended To Racine OES
Racine Chapter 134 of the Order of Eastern Star hosted a meeting with invitations from Wilkesville, Harrisonville, New Marshfield, Valley, Bartlett, Acacia Flower, Athens, and Middleport chapters for upcoming events. The notice announced Gretta Harris as grand representative and reported Betty Matlack Roush's hospital recovery. Refreshments were served by Dorothy Spencer and Opal Diddle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Racine
Order of Eastern Star
Wilkesville
Harrisonville
New Marshfield
Star Point
Adah
Mt. Moriah
Electa
Valley
Verna Hammond
Bartlett
Gretta Harris
Acacia Flower Chapter
Cleveland
Edward Speter
Mary Speter
Athens
Middleport
Chesterhill
Betty Matlack Roush
Dorothy Spencer
Opal Diddle
David Eschleman Birthday Honoree
A Huck leberry Hound themed party honored four year old David Eschleman son of Mr and Mrs Frank Eschleman in Middleport Attendees included Ken Johnson Jeff Johnson Tommy Scully Jamie Scully Steven Bachner Mitchell Meadows Kathy Meadows Vicky Dent Michael Dent Cindy Craig Pat Craig and Michael Eschleman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
David Eschleman
Frank Eschleman
Ken
Jeff Johnson
Tommy
Jamie Scully
Steven Bachner
Mitchell
Kathy Meadows
Vicky
Michael Dent
Cindy
Pat Craig
Michael Eschleman
Women’s Society of Christian Service Meets at Rock Springs
The WSCS program led by Mrs. Walter Wears at Rock Springs Methodist Church focused on "Our Mission Today." Mrs. Lewis Grueser opened with a devotional, followed by readings from Mrs. Grueser, Mrs. Wears, and Mrs. Amos Leonard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Walter Wears
Women’s Society of Christian Service
Rock Springs Methodist Church
Lewis Grueser
William Grueser
Wears
Amos Leonard
Athens street vacation petition and public relocation notice
Public notice details a petition to vacate a 140 foot street segment in Athens city and outlines an Ohio Department of Highways relocation program for a nearby four lane divided highway project Athens 33 section 5.45. It lists relocation advisory services, eligible moving expense limits up to 200 dollars for individuals and 3000 dollars for businesses or farms, and contact details for counselors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKinney Avenue
City of
Athens
McKinley Avenue
Baltimore and Ohio Southwestern Railway
Nancy Guseman
City of Athens
Department of Highways
Bureau of Public Roads
Athens County
Ohio
Chesapeake and Ohio
Deanville
Chaune
Ohio Department of Highways
Muskingume
Davis Avenue
Maine
Frontier
Ryrtacerones Ora
Youngster Honoured on Birthday in Lincoln Heights party
Mrs. and Mr. Jack Carsey hosted a birthday party for their daughter Jackie on her sixth birthday at their Lincoln Heights home. Guests included many children, with games led by Mrs. Alvin Spires and refreshments served by Mrs. Donald McKnight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Jack Carsey
Lincoln Heights
Jackie
Alvin Spires
Donald McKnight
Vicki Hoffman
Ricky
Jeff McKnight
Charles
Sherri Rideout
Mike Gilmore
Chuck Follrod
Valerie Lewis
Meigs County Church Groups Schedule Evening Meetings
The Women s Society of Christian Service circles meet at Heath Methodist Church for a 6 p.m. dinner Monday with table service to be brought by members. Eleanor Circle will lead devotions. Past councilors of Theodore Council Daughters of America meet Thursday at Mrs. Max Meinhart s home. Mary Shrine White Shrine of Jerusalem meets Friday at IOOF Hall at 8 p.m. Pom eroy Chapter 18 Order of Eastern Star has a special meeting at 7:30 p.m. tonight. Pomeroy Garden Club gathers 9:30 a.m. Monday at Mrs. Persinger s home with brunch provided by Mrs. Persinger and Mrs. Blaettar. members bring flowers and containers. Evangeline Chapter 172 Order of Eastern Star holds special session Thursday at the Masonic Temple for initiation. The Daughters of Ruth Class United Methodist Church meets 2 p.m. Monday at Mrs. Frank Stewart s home with Mrs. Virginia Slater co-hostess. Deacons and deaconesses Middleport First United Presbyterian Church meet 7:30 p.m. Tuesday in the pastor s study.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Society of Christian Service
Heath Methodist Church
Eleanor
Theodorus Council
Daughters of America
Max Meinhart
Mary Shrine
White Shrine of Jerusalem
Order of Eastern Star
Masonic Temple
Daughters of Ruth
United Methodist Church
Frank Stewart
Virginia Slater
Middleport
First United Presbyterian Church
Chester By MRS ERMA CLELAND BAND STUDENTS AT CEDAR LAKES
Some 41 band students accompanied by band instructor Mr Yeogo and Mr Danko an Ohio University student and by Mrs Paul Baer Mrs Clayton Allen and Mrs Ronald Osborn spent five days at Cedar Lakes West Virginia at a school of band instruction. Richard Fick Jr and Miss Kaye Bohr were married August 28 at the Chester Methodist Church by The Rev Hawks. Miss Marjorie Hoffman has accepted a teaching position at Tipp City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erma Cleland Chester
Yeogo
Danko
Ohio University
Paul Baer
Clayton Allen
Ronald Osborn
Cedar Lakes
W. Va
Richard Fick Jr
Kaye Bohr
Chester Methodist Church
Hawks
Marjorie Hoffman
Tipp City
Canasta Club Hosts Evening at Lincoln Street Residence
Mrs Don ald Mills entertained her canasta club Tuesday evening at her Lincoln Street home. Winners were Mrs Lionel Boggs Mrs Charles Bradbury Mrs Edna French and Mrs William Childs. Other players included Mrs Robert Schmoll Mrs Millard Wildermuth and Mrs Richard Gress. Dessert course served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Donald Mills
Canasta Club
Lincoln St
Lionel Boggs
Charles Bradbury
Edna French
William Childs
Robert Schmoll
Millard Wildermuth
Richard Gress
POMEROY Meigs Club Closes 1964 Season With T T Scramble
The Meigs Motorcycle Club plans a 1964 season finale at the Peach Fork grounds on Sunday a T T scramble. The district championship will follow with riders from Ohio Kentucky and West Virginia competing in the district event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Meigs Motorcycle Club
Peach Fork
Ohio
Kentucky
West Virginia
Appointment of Floyd Kennedy as Administrator of Estate
Floyd Kennedy of Route 2 Canal Winchester appointed administrator of the estate of Ward Kennedy of Lenn Fiemme Meigs County Ohio, deceased. This ruling dated August 22 by F H O'Brien judge of the Meigs County Probate Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd Kennedy
Canal Winchester
Ward Kennedy
Lenn Fiemme Meigs County
Ohio
F. H. O'Brien
Meigs County
F. H. O’brien
Romine Appointed Administrator for Millard M Romine Estate
Del bert A Romine of R D 1 Middleport Ohio has been appointed administrator of the estate of Millard M Romine late of Meigs County Ohio, this 4th day of September 9 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delbert A. Romine
R. D
Middleport
Ohio
Millard M. Romine
Meigs County
Coe
Heatherly divorce petition filed in Athens County court
Twile Heatherly files for divorce from Russell Heatherly in case 23419 alleging gross neglect extreme cruelty and wilful absence. The petition seeks custody support alimony and property division with a hearing after October 10. Attorney John F. Wcomb represents the plaintiff in Athens Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Pleas Court
Athens County
Ohio
Russelll. Heatherly
State of
N. E. 27Th Street
Ft. Lauder Casle
Mere
Iwila Heatherly
Twile Heatherly
John F. Wcomb
Y Eten Cline
Athens
Ohion
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Finlaw
Oscar
Ohio Council For Education
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Donald G. Summers
South Charleston
Charles Legal
Mrs. McCoy
Racine Oes
WSCS
John E. Williamson
Sinking Springs
Mt. Olive Road
Carroll Manley
Williamson
Manley
Long Bottom
Charles E. Lee
Larry Lee
George Theiss
Karla
Randy
Keith
Kelly
Belore
C. E. Lee
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