Rutland and Middleport Bands Stage Half Time Show
Rutland and Middleport High Schools presented halftime performances on the Rutland field Saturday night. Under Middleport director Eugene Gherke the band showcased a spirit of football themed routines including a double V formation and Hi Neighbors. Majorette corps and flagbearers featured prominently while Rutland’s band, directed by Roger Roush, displayed precision marching and several marches. The two bands joined to sing the national anthem and closed with M and R formations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rutland
Middleport
Eugene Gherke
Majorette Corps
Beverly Cundiff
Neda Bradford
Coleen Wilson
Beverly Perrin
Cindy Morris
Karen Gregg
Marilyn Swann
Roger Roush
Majorettes
Juanulata Tackett
Ann Sprouse
Connee Williams
Nancy Pope
Marvel Foley
Reedsville Group Sets Meeting Time
POMEROY The Reedsville Long Bottom Home Demonstration group met at Mrs Vivian Humphrey home to organize and plan for leader training. Members chosen to attend training include Bernice Prince Humphrey Delores Frank Ruth Balderson Margaret Brown Hazel Mae Buckley Geneva Yates Grace Swan Ella Osborne Ella Hannum Inez Wilson Lillian Pickens was named health chairman. The group aims to obtain international pen friends and collected a free will offering for the International Fund. October meeting at Mrs Geneva Yates with a covered dish dinner hosted by Geneva Yates and co hosts Hazel Buckley and Mae Buckley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Reedsville
Long Bottom Home
Vivian Humphrey
Bernice Prince
Humphrey
Delores Frank
Ruth Balderson
Margaret Brown
Hazel Mae Buckley
Geneva Yates
Grace Swan
Ella Osborne
Ella Hannum
Inez Wilson
Lillian Pickens
International Fund
Hazel Buckley
Mae Buckley
Constitution Week Observed by D A R Chapter
Middleport Jona than Meigs Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will observe Constitution Week from September 17 to 23. Officers say the goal is to remind the public of the events of September 17 through 23, 1787 and to strengthen appreciation of our national heritage. Residents are asked to display flags all week, merchants to show patriotic exhibits, and schools to hold observances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Jonathan Meigs
The
Daughters of the American Revolution
White Shrine Invites for Athens 50th Anniversary Reception
Mary Shrine of White Shrine of Jerusalem invited Olive Baughman to attend the Athens shrine 50th anniversary and a reception on Oct 2. The invitation came at a meeting with Mabel Bennett and Allen Hugh as presiding officers. An Oct 13 meeting at Hocking Valley Shrine in Logan was also announced with the supreme worthy high priestess to attend. A memorial service for J C Phillips included a piano solo by Lillian Stieff and a poem and prayer by M rs Bennett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Phillips
Lillian Stieff
Bennett
Laymen's Sunday Observed at Heath Methodist Church
Laymen's Sunday will be observed at Heath Methodist Church in Middleport on October 15 with a devotional program on Prayer. The Meigs County Methodist churches hold the quarterly conference at Pomeroy on October 4, and Visitation Evangelism Week is set for October 15–19 with ministers exchanging charges between portsmouth and Chillicothe districts. Mrs. M. L. French was elected reading committee chairman for the next three months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Heath Methodist Church
Meigs County
Pomeroy Church
Portsmouth
Chillicothe
M. L. French
Ex-Resident Lydia Wagner Scott Dies in Athens
Lydia Wagner Scott 75, longtime Pomeroy resident, died Sunday morning in Athens. Daughter of the late Adam and Loretta Nease Wagner she was preceded in death by several brothers and sisters. A sister Mrs. WY. T. Saunders of Huntington survives. Funeral services set for 2 p.m. Tuesday at Ewing funeral home with Rev. Melvin Alkire officiating. Graveside rites follow at Letart Falls cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Lydia Wagner Scott
Athens
Adam and
Loretta Nease Wagner
WY. T. Saunders
Huntington
Ewing Funeral Home
Melvin Alkire
United Methodist Church
Letart Falls
Marriage Unites Dorothy Salser and William Harden
Syracuse September 3 ceremony united Miss Dorothy Salser and William Harden in a home wedding read by Rev. Clair St. John. The couple, with attendants Mr. and Mrs. Earl Harden, reside on East Main Street in Pomeroy. Mr. Harden works for Holsum Bakery Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syracuse
Dorothy Salser
Eva Thomas
Anthony Salser
William Harden
Morris Harden
Clair St. John
Newcomerstown
Earl Harden
Harden
The
Holsum Bakery Co
East Main Street
Pomeroy
Shower Planned For Rev. Herring Family
A family night shower for Reverend and Mrs. Carl Herring will be held at Rutland Methodist Church on Sept 24. The Evening Circle of the Women's Society of Christian Service approved activities including church kitchen repairs, a recipe book project, and joining the Meigs County Council of United Church Women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Herring
Rutland Methodist Church
Women’s Society of Christian Society
Schilling
Herring
Alice Sprouse
Martha Dudding
Son-In-Law Hurt In Auto Accident
Mrs Ada Slack of Syracuse reports her son-in-law Wayne Weir was injured in a motor vehicle crash Monday night while on his way to work. He is listed in critical condition at General Hospital in Marion. He is married to Lela Watkins Weir.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syracuse
Caledonia
Wayne Weir
Weir
General Hospital
Marion
Lela Watkins
Baptist Institute Planned for Mount Moriah Church
Mis sionary Society met at Mrs. Kathryn Payne home to plan a Sunday school institute at Mount Moriah Baptist Church on Oct 1 with dinner served by society members. They also arranged a shower for Miss India Borden, daughter of Rev. and Mrs. Nyle Borden, who has enrolled at Rio Grande College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Mount Moriah Baptist Church
Missionary Society
Kathryn Payne
Ervin Baumgardner
India Borden
Nyle Borden
Miss Borden
Rio Grande College
Fellowship Divided Into Two Groups at Church Meeting
The Federated Church youth fellowship split into junior and senior high groups. Officers include Donna Hauck junior president Ricky Campbell vice president Randy Grueser secretary treasurer Ralph Werry senior president Jane Baer vice president Linda Kirkland secretary Nancy Brown treasurer Connie Freeman publicity chair. Sponsors Mr and Mrs Leonard Jewell and Rev and Mrs Waldo J Bartels led the gathering and refreshments. Both groups will meet Sundays at 5:45 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waldo J. Bartels
Bend Area Meetings Schedule From Local Churches and Clubs
The Philathea Society of the Middleport Church of Christ meets at 7 30 p m Thursday with Mrs. Clarence Mc Neal and Mrs. M R Kelly as hostesses. Theodorus Council D A will gather Thursday at Mrs Lawrence Smith’s home in Rutland. The Woman's Society of Christian Service at Rock Springs Methodist meets 1 30 p m Tuesday. Meigs County Riding Chair sets meeting 7 30 p m Tuesday at Salisbury Twp building. Syracuse PTA holds first session of new school year 7 30 p m Tuesday at Salisbury Grade School with Mrs Robert Crow president. Rock Springs Grange meets 8 p m Thursday at the hall with program and refreshments. United Methodist Church Christian Service meets 6 15 p m Wednesday for potluck and meeting. attendees bring their own table service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philathea Society
Middleport Church of Christ
Clarence McNeal
M. R. Kelly
Theodorus Council
Daughters of America
Lawrence Smith
Rutland
Woman's Society of Christian Service
Rock Springs
Salisbury Twp
Syracuse Pta
Salisbury
Robert Crow
Rock Springs Grange
Woman's Society of Christian Service of
The
United Methodist Church
Middleport Emergency Squad Responds to Two Weekend Calls
The Middleport emergency squad answered two calls over the weekend. At 2:59 p.m. Saturday they treated Mrs. Beulah France on Locust Street who had recently undergone surgery. At 3:29 p.m. Sunday they were called to Mrs. Ivy Cremeans on Depot Street who was overcome by heat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Beulah France
Locust St
France
Ivy Cremeans
Meigs County sentences four for breaking and entering
Four defendants were sentenced to institutions in Meigs County Common Pleas Court after being convicted of breaking and entering. Prosecutor Bernard Fultz urged harsher penalties to deter repeat offenses, with Judge Bacon agreeing on the need to curb such crimes that concern local families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meigs County Common Pleas Court
Bernard Fultz
Cupied
Bacon
Meigs County
Baptist Chili Supper Kickoff At Middleport Church
The Middleport First Baptist Church hosted the annual junior and senior Baptist Youth Fellowship chili supper kickoff on Sunday evening. Senior members included David and Bruce Annas and several others. counselors are Mr. and Mrs. Tony Fowler. Junior attendees listed alongside guests Carolyn Richards and Mark Fowler among others. Floral and food preparations were done by local volunteers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Middleport First Baptist Church
David and
Bruce Annas
Richard Bodimer
Sherri Simmons
Janet Baker
Martha Fowler
Linda Kauff
Tony Fowler
David Jenkins
David Sigman
Jack Sigman
Larry Gladwell
Pat Edwards
Sammy Hood
Linda Lyons
Anna Mae Jeffers
Elinor Bodimer
Kay Boggess
Carolyn Richards
Cabin Creek
W. Va
Mark Fowler
Donald Boone
Jeannie
Harold E. Hubbard
Ray Pickens
Gerald Anthony
Bert Bodimer
Attendance pins awarded at Middleport First Baptist Church
Attendance pins were awarded to 12 members of the Sunday school department of the Middleport First Baptist Church. The ceremony was led by Tony Fowler, superintendent, and honored Randy Becker Joyce Riley Janice and George Hindy Myrta Wilson Robin Mills Barbara and Joe Anthony Jeffrey Durst Steve Bratton and Tommy and Vicky McCloud.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Middleport First
Gardeners To Hear Mrs Karr Of Mason
Mrs Irving Karr of Mason will speak on herbs at the Amateur Gardeners Club meeting to be hosted by Mrs Earl Knight. Jennifer Lohse will demonstrate dairy products and an auction will follow. Mrs Glenn Lambert is co host.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Irving Karr
Mason
Amateur Gardeners Club
Earl Knight
Karr
Jennifer Lohse
Glenn Lambert
Family Visits Highlight Weekend in Jamestown and Columbus
Middleport resident David Konkright spent the weekend in Jamestown visiting his brother in law and sister. Mrs. Frank Betz returned after a week in Columbus with Mrs. Lucinda Davies and the Brooks Lambs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Konkright
Jamestown
John Lockwood
Frank Betz
Columbus
Lucinda Davies
Brooks Lamb
Enlists In Navy POMEROY William F Jacobs Enlists
William F Pomeroy Jacobs son of Mr and Mrs Harry Jacobs has enlisted in the United States Navy and is stationed at Great Lakes Naval Training Center His address is 588-56 30 Co 391 USNTC Great Lakes Ml
Birth for Gray family in Columbus University Hospital
Mr and Mrs Denver Gray announce the birth of a son on Friday at University Hospital in Columbus. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Pear Deem of Morning Star. The Grays already have three other sons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Denver Gray
University Hospital
Columbus
Pear
Deem
Morning Star
Gray
Judith Butcher Sings Sunday Piano Recital in Middleport
In Middleport a 17 year old pianist Judith Butcher presented a Sunday recital at the high school auditorium. Presented by her teacher Norma Hecox the performance ran from Beethoven Op 10 No 1 to Weber Invitation to the Dance. Judy, daughter of Mr and Mrs Ira Butcher, has won a scholarship to Ohio University.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Judith Butcher
Norma Lewis Hecox
Judy
Beethoven
von Weber
Ira Butcher
Ohio University
Point Clinic Discharges And Admits Local Patients
The report lists admits including Mrs. Dawson Kapp of Point Pleas and Mrs. Clarence Mooney of Crown City plus Mrs. Randall Wamsley of Gallipolis Ferry and Sandra Roach of South Side. Discharges include Mrs. James Caldwell of Crown City and her daughter and Paul Eads of Point Pleasant Route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Randall Wamsley
Gallipolis
Sandra Roach
South Side
James Caldwell
Crown City
Paul Eads
Point Pleasant
Three Hospitalized After Headon Collision in Point Pleasant
A Sunday head on crash on State Route 2 near Ashton hospitalized three members of the Shobe family and left driver John W. Baird arrested for DWI. Lowell Shobe 23 suffered a knee fracture and severe lacerations, his wife Sharon 19 had a broken rib, and their son Darren 1 had a broken leg. Brenda Booth treated and released. Baird and passenger Worthy Kinniard 40 were also charged with intoxication. Both cars demolished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Ashton
J. W. Flowers
Lowell Shobe
Glenwood
Shobe
Sharon
Darren
Pleasant Valley Hospital
Brenda Booth
Judy Bowman
Tanya Shobe
Michael Booth
John W. Baird
Hogsett
DWI
Worthy Kinniard
Apple Grove
Baird
Sgt. Flowers
Otto Shobe
Fall Festival Date Set by Ordanance School PTA
POINT PLEASANT the annual fall festival organized by the Ordanance School PTA is planned for Saturday September 23 at the school. Mrs Charles Johnson acts as general chairman with Mrs Earl Sturgeon overseeing outdoor activities. Decorations by Mrs Oliver Eschenaur lighting by Mrs Wayne Burdett posters by Mrs Lonnie Safford publicity by Mrs James Hager bank functions by Mrs Charles Johnson and Joe Jordan telephone committee includes Mrs Douglas Singer and Mrs Robert Hite.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Ordanance School
PTA
Charles Johnson
Earl Sturgeon
Oliver Eschenaur
Wayne Burdett
Lonnie Safford
James Hager
Joe Jordan
H. A. Hutchins
Douglas Singer
Robert Hite
Pittsburgh Man Ar Rested For Theft And Drunkenness
Pittsburgh man William J. Jones, 38, was arrested Saturday by city police on theft of a car and intoxication after officers saw him taking a car from Somerville Motors Car lot. Other weekend arrests include Wesley Jones, 44, Point Pleasant. John Alexander Clench, 46, Point Pleasant. John Robert Henry, 32, Gallipolis Ferry. Homer W. Litchfield, 46, Henderson, on drunkenness and related charges. John Raymond Doss, 33, Leon Route 3, and Bob Carr, 63, Sand Hill Road, for intoxication by sheriff's deputies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
William J. Jones
Pittsburgh
Jones
Somerville Motors
Wesley Jones
John Alexander Clench
John Robert Henry
Gallipolis Ferry
Homer W. Litchfield
Henderson
John Raymond Doss
Leon
Bob Carr
Sand Hill Road
Sheriff's Department
Divorce Granted in Hudson Case Amid Dismissal of Kent Action
In Point Pleasant the court granted a divorce to Bernard William Hudson from Bama Lou Hudson. The court also issued an order to dismiss the separate maintenance action of Dorothy Kent versus Harold A Kent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Bernard William Hudson
Lou Hudson
Dorothy Kent
Harold A. Kent
Marriage Licenses Recorded in Point Pleasant and Elyria
Thomas Harold Prevens of Point Pleasant with Linda Sue Eads, 21, of Point Pleasant. Henry Franklin Pickens Jr., 21, of Elyria with Linda Rose Keefer, 20, of Leon. Clarence Donald Stamper Jr., 19, of Point Pleasant with Patricia Ann Ellis, 18, of Point Pleasant. Osburn Asberry Stewart, 47, of Point Pleasant with Edith Thomas Ball, 48, of Point Pleasant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Harold Prevens
Northup
Linda Sue Eads
Point Pleasant
Henry Franklin Pickens, Jr
Elyria
Linda Rose Keefer
Leon
Clarence Donald Stamper, Jr
Patricia Ann Ellis
Osburn Asberry Stewart
Edith Thomas Ball
Layne Reunion Brings Pleasant Kin Together in New Haven
Descendents of Pleasant James and Jesse Layne gathered September 3 at the New Haven Garden Club Park for a basket dinner and program. Rev. Robert Dille spoke on keeping families close. Georgia Kilpatrick read an original piece. Officers for 1962 were elected, with Mint Fry noted as the only deceased attendee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Pleasant
James
Jesse Layne
New Haven Garden Club
Harry Howell
George Jewell
Robert Dille
EUB
Georgia Kilpatrick
Donald Cooke
Jack Kilpatrick
Agnes Howell
Edgar Layne
Otto Grimm
Okey Layne
Diane Karr
Roland Karr
Mint Fry
New Haven Park
Robert
Karen
Anna Scott
Bucyrus
Ivan
Nila
Patricia
James Layne
Anderson
Ind
Reba
Donald
Alfred
Judy Jones
Blair
W. Va
Myrtle
Janet Murray
Liverpool
Raymond Layne
Judy
Parkersburg
C. H. Horner
Canton
Debbie
Marilyn
Donnette
George Michael
Mason
Carl Jones
Elyria
Charleston
Columbus
Keith
Jean
John
Susan
Rita
Jill
Jack Glendenning
Sugar Grove
Geoffrey
Georganne Craig
Agnes
Joan Rodgers
Arlington
Leo Gibbs
Thomas Wayne Gibbs
Sandra K. Gibbs
Ira Gibbs
Ellen
Mike
Paula Layne
Harry Miller
Gail
Leah Ann
Herman Layne
Nancy Hill
Harry Layne
John Layne
C. M. Adams
Bruce
Robert Layne
Harriett
Holly
Jay Bob
Archie Layne
Robert Cooke
Debbie and
Diana
Adult Classes Listed For Full Term
Mason County Adult Education Department announced tuition free classes for the fall term with only a two dollar registration fee. Registration at Point Pleasant High School from Sept 11 to 14, 7 to 9 p.m. requires as few as 10 enrollees. Courses include typing shorthand psychology salesmanship bookkeeping home economics tailoring art and language and music appreciation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Mason County
Infant Anita Denny Funeral Held at Beale Chapel
Funeral services for Anita Kay Denny 10 hour old daughter of Charles and Genevieve Denny were held at 2 p.m. Monday at Beale Chapel Cemetery Apple Grove with Rev. Tommy Kinniard officiating. The child born at Pleasant Valley Hospital Saturday. Surviving parents include three brothers Charles William and Donald and sister Stella Marie all at home paternal grandparents George and Edith Denny maternal grandparents Wesley and Frances Pearson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Anita Kay Denny
Charles
Genevieve Pearson Denny
Beale Chapel
Apple Grove
Tommy Kinniard
Pleasant Valley Hospital
William
Donald
Stella Marie
George
Edith Denny
Wesley
Frances Pearson
Services For Ex Masonite Worker Carl Kincaid
Funeral services for Carl Kincaid 73 of Toronto Ohio were held today at Clarke funeral home. A former Mason County resident he died Friday of a heart attack. He was the son of John and Lutitia Kincaid, reared in Point Pleasant, and is survived by several cousins and his children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Carl Kincaid
Toronto
Clarke
Mr. Kincaid
Mason County
John and
Lutitia Lemaster Kincaid
Masom County
Miss Bonnie McCoy Visits With MCCoy Family in Point Pleasant
Mrs Keith Mullin and children Jeffrey and Debra of Ashville North Carolina visit her parents the Rev and Mrs Roy McCoy and sister Miss Bonnie McCoy on N Main Street. Mrs Mullin and children will be accompanied home this weekend by Miss Mc Coy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keith Mullin
Jeffrey and
Debra
Ashville
N. C
Roy McCoy
Bonnie McCoy
N. Main St
Mullin
McCoy
Pleasant Valley Hospital Births Summary
Birth notices from Pleasant Valley Hospital list newborns for the Gardner and Bennett families, plus named individuals Connie Neville, Mrs Denny, Tressie Wray, Mrs Lamp, Mrs Gibbs, Shobe family, Doss, Holley, Lynch, Hyre, Stella King, Roy Daugherty, Lester Thompson and others in Point Pleasant Gallipolis Apple Grove Letart Glenwood Henderson Ripley Clifton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connie Neville
Gallipolis
Charles Denny
Apple Grove
Tressie Wray
Clifton
Bernard Lamp
Point Pleasant
Stanley Doss
Henderson
Cleo Holley
Carl Lynch
Howard Hyre
Ripley
Stella King
Point Pleas
Salutatorian Balch Delivers DAR Speech at Pleasants
Joe Balch spoke on Reflec tion of the Constitution at the Col Charles Lewis Chapter DAR meeting in Point Pleasant He is sal utorian of his class and will enter Ohio State University this fall Delegates to the 56th DAR state conference in Bluefield were elected including Mrs Johnson Mrs Rodgers and others The meeting closed with a prayer and picnic supper hosted by several members
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Balch
Col. Charles Lewis
National Society Daughters of American Revolution
America
Balch
Ohio State University
Ohio State
Johnson
W. R. Proffitt
National Defense
R. Kay Wilson
New Haven
DAR
Bluefield
J. A. Rodgers
Hersel Henderson
I. G. Wolden
John H. Collins
Chester A Roush
Star
Regent’s Club
Louis Bateson
Edna Burdette
S. C. Wilhelm
N. A. Park
E. Bartow Jones
A. L. Rossiter
Robert Hogg
Also Mentioned on This Page
Reedsville Group
Margaret Schilling
Carl Morris
Marjorie Rice
Theobald
Melva Turner
Martha
Ada Slack
Baptist Institute Planned
Louise Payne
Naomi
Oscar Hardaway
Bawngardner
Juda Reese
Sarah Jones
Campbell Harper
Bend
Dallas
Tex
City Park School
New York City
C. E. Blakeslee
Jennifer
New York
Blakeslee
Central School
Board of Education
Jack Paar
Howard B. Mullen
Mullen
Berlin
Mrs. Karr
Navy
Mrs. Dawson Kapp
Clarence Mooney
Layne
Denny
Carl Gardner
Robert Bennett
Dallas Gibbs
Letart
Darren Shobe
Ant
Roy Daugherty
Lester Thompson
J. G. F. Johnson
Ralph W. Raike
Evelyn Knight
Jonathon Meigs
E. Second ST
Pomeroy, Ohio
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