Chili Supper Kickoff Fall Activities At Church
A Sunday chili supper at Church of Christ in Middleport launched fall activities for the Christian Endeavor junior and senior groups. The Loyal Bereans Class served, and the senior group led by Mr and Mrs Wendell Gerlach outlined study topics including church history communion baptism and daily Christian living. Plans were made for a youth rally on October 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Christian Endeavor
Church of Christ
Loyal Bereans
Wendell Gerlach
Pearl Reynolds
Joy Boggs
Martha Nicholson
Carol Scott
Neda Bradford
Narsa Frost
Anita Houdashelt
Connie Teaford
Sandra Bunce
Kathy McElhinney
Debbie Grueser
Jim Butcher
Michael Gerlach
Bill Hysell
John Evans
Christine Bahr
Mary Lou Teaford
Christian Bailey
Kathy Bunce
Mary van Meter
Debbie Maiden
Karen Hawley
Shiela Childs
Billy Slater
Candace Bahr
Steven
Susan Gerlach
Frasier Rites Set Tuesday
Jesse Frasier 82 of Silver Run died Saturday night at Holzer Hospital. He was a member of Silver Run Baptist Church. Survived by son Don Frasier seven grandchildren and two sisters Chloe Potts and Cora Canter of Middleport Route 1. Services 2 p.m. Tuesday at Silver Run Baptist Church burial Gravel Hill Cemetery. Friends may call until noon Tuesday at Rawlings Coats funeral home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Jesse Frasier
Silver Run
Holzer Hospital
Silver Run Baptist Church
Don Frasier
Chloe Potts
Cora Canter
Route 1
Gravel Hill
Rawlings-Coats Funeral Home
Mrs Euler Hurt In Fall At Home
MIDDLEPORT Mrs James Euler is hospitalized with a back injury after a fall on fourth Ave She fractured a vertebrae and was taken by ambulance to Meigs General Hospital She is a part time language teacher at Middleport High School and retired from full time teaching last spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
James Euler
Meigs General Hospital
Fourth Ave
Bradbury PTA Meets Wednesday at Middleport School
The Bradbury PTA to hold its regular meeting Wednesday at 7 30 PM in the school. Teachers will be introduced and a building tour with classroom visitation will follow. Refreshments will be served by the eighth grade room mothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
The
Bradbury Pta
Mason By MRS CHARLES YEAGER
Mrs Charles Yeager hosts and guests from Mason Newport and Westerville travel to events at the state fair and visit relatives. A Westerville family announces the birth of a daughter Aug 20 at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus with detailed family lineage. Middleport Lodge 363 holds a BA degree conferral at a special 7:30 p.m. meeting at the temple with J L Ketchka announcing the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Yeager Mason
Frank Reynolds
Lowell Shinn
John Grandstaff
Ida Mae Hemingway
Newport
Mason
William Reynolds
Point Pleasant
Norman Shoof
Betty Davis
Westerville
Riverside Methodist Hospital
Columbus
T. R. Davis
Landon Shoof
Bertha Sayre
W. Va
Shoof
Roy Roush
Parkersburg
Rhoda Yeager
Charles Yeager
Carl Warner
Red House
Ralph Warner
Marilyn Foglesong
State of Washington
Seattle
Middleport
Middleport Lodge
J. L. Ketchka
Middleport Personal News Circulates Local Guests and Departures
Middleport residents report a busy social week with visitors and departures. Mr. and Mrs. Wright McCroba returned from Massillon to Massilon after attending funeral rites for Dan Hartinger. Ironton visitors Rev. and Mrs. Konkright visited their son David in Middleport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wright McCroba
Dan Hartinger
Massillon
Patrick Lochary
Middleport
Raymon Konkright
Ironton
David
Shareholders Meeting for Bank Merger Pending OCC Approval
The Bank of Athens N B A will hold a special shareholders meeting at 8955 Montgomery Road Cincinnati Ohio on Monday October 15 1962 at 10 A.M. to vote on ratifying and confirming a merger agreement with The Athens National Bank Ath ens Ohio subject to Comptroller of the Currency approval. A copy of the merger agreement on file at the bank may be inspected during business hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HE Bank OF Athens N.B.A
Montgomery Road
Cincinnati
Ohio
Athens National Bank
Athens
United States
Washington, D. C
F. H. Sands
Edgar Arnold Dies At 88 In Ohio A Meigs County Native
Edgar Nelson Arnold 88 of Pomeroy died Saturday after a two week illness. He lived in Rose Hill most of his life. He worked as a printer, in construction and furnace installation. Survived by wife Effie Finlan Arnold four sons Carl Sam Edgar and Walter four daughters Arthur Evans Selim Blazewicz John O Smith and James E Clark twenty one grandchildren six great grandchildren and a son Ralph predeceased him. Funeral services are 2 p.m. Tuesday at Enterprise EUB Church with burial in Gilmore cemetery Minersville area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Edgar Nelson Arnold
Nelson W
Virginia Mitchell Arnold
Meigs County
Rose Hill
Arnold
Carl
Sam
Effie Finlan Arnold
Syracuse
Edgar
Walter
New Madison
Arthur Evans
Selim Blazewicz
John O. Smith
Tampa
Fla
James E. Clark
Cincinnati
Ralph
Enterprise Eub
Ewing Funeral Home
Gilmore
Minersville
Pomeroy Band Tag Receipts Top $700
Receipts from Pomeroy High School band tag day exceed 700 dollars with some late receipts still expected. The band directed by Ronald Woltz plans to perform at the Jackson Apple Festival Wednesday night and will lead a parade next Saturday morning for a day-long Athletic Boosters fund drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Pomeroy High School
Ronald Woltz
Community visits from Rutland and nearby towns
Downington Mr and Mrs Robert Jewell of Rutland Road visited his parents Mr and Mrs Glen Jewell. Mrs John L Clark of Athens visited her son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs James Clark. Mr and Mrs Chester Perry of near Chase were guests of Mr and Mrs Lon Perry. Mrs Nada Townsend visited her daughter Mrs Bill Scott in Sheltering Arms Hospital. Bill Scott Janet Charles and George were visitors of Mrs Nada Townsend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John L. Clark
Athens
James Clark
Chester Perry
Near Chase
Lon Perry
Nada Townsend
Bill Scott
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Janet
Charles
George
Weather Satellite To Photograph Storms
CAPE CANAVERAL Fila The sixth Tiros weather satellite is to launch soon to photograph storm areas in the Atlantic and Pacific during the latter half of the 1962 hurricane and typhoon seasons. The satellite could help predict weather for the upcoming orbital flight of U S Astronaut Walter M Schirra scheduled for Sept 28. POMEROY The JOF Class will meet at 7 30 p m at the ichurch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cape Canaveral
Fila
Atlantic
Pacific
U. S
Walter M. Schirra
Radcliff funeral attendees note Morton traffic death
The Radcliff area gathers for funeral services for 18 year old Harry Ellsworth Morton killed in a Sept 1 traffic crash near Wilkesville. Attendees include H E Rife and family from Sunbury and Columbus names, with other community updates from Winton Two and Middleport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Radcliff
Harry Ellsworth Morton
Wilkesville
H. E. Rife
Billy
Ronald Rife
Sunbury
Gale Morton
Thomas Price
Pauline Steck
Jack Walters
Jerry Campbell
Doris Stone
Price Baird
Woodrow Parsons
Marilyn Walters
Columbus
James Walters
Eileen Walters
Rebeca, Bidwell
William Pierce
Bertie Morton
Winton
Garden Club
Wayne Cooper
C. B. Wells
Raymond
Korea
Richard Perry
Richard Owen, Jr
Theresa Jeanine
of Washington
Floyd Perry
Barbara Lowe
Middleport
Faye Pendleton
Local gatherings and community notices from Rio Grande and Pomeroy
Rio Grande social updates list Mrs. Wickline hosting guests for Mrs. Cook's birthday and assorted visits by locals to Cincinnati and Maryland. Mary Lewis attends Hamilton County Chioana Association event with several companions. Pomeroy American Legion Post 39 to meet at 8 p.m. with trustees to follow. Middleport emergency squad responds to William Jacobs on Route 124 with a physician attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lavada Myers
Rio Grande
J. C. Wickline
Ray Wigal
Griff Cook
Andrea Jo
Vinson Jarrell
Sue
Cook
Mary Lewis
Hamilton County Chioana Association
Cincinnati
Hortense Epling
Nell Gills
Gallipolis
Steve Thomas
Susie Cherrington
Thurman
Norman Coffman
James Richard
Womens Society of Christian Service of the
Methodist Church
S. E. Jenkins
Lowell Call
Don Farrer
Maryland
Ernest Blazer
Jack Frost
Columbus
Clinton Smith
Kerr
Pomeroy
Drew Webster
American Legion
Charles Hayes
Legion
Middleport
William Jacobs
Jacobs
Local Social Notes Highlight Family Visits and Weddings
Albany area families gather for visits and milestones including Mr. Ralph Cunningham venturing to Ohio State for his master’s degree. Weddings and anniversaries mark gatherings with relatives in Columbus and Ostrander. A Middleport potluck and workers conference feature Wendell Gerlach leading Sunday school events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Cunningham
Birmingham
Ala
Edna Lasch
Cunningham
Ohio State University
Earl Hart
Reynoldsburg
Lena Gorslin
Akron
Melva Radcliffe
Webber Wood
Harrisonville
Kenneth Harwood
Mobile
G. S. Gillogly
Denver McVay
Anita Quick
Joe Wesney
Columbus
D. F. Radcliffe
Rutland
Emmet Wingett
George Bean
Wingett
Frank Pugh
Tracy Whaley
Pomeroy
Ostrander
Missionary Society Holds Meeting at First Baptist Church
The Women's Missionary Society met at the First Baptist Church with Mrs. J. E. Foster in charge. They received an appeal for clothing and supplies from Mather School and discussed understanding children while setting quotas for various fields of work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Stephenson
Ruth Circle
Sterrett
Zandel
Victor Young
Harry Lee Bailey
Delno Pratt Rites Held in Middleport Family Mourns
Delno Lee Pratt aged 56 died Saturday afternoon at a Canton home after a lingering illness. He was a member of the Canton First Christian Church and the Fraternal Order of Eagles. Survived by son Delno Lee Pratt Jr mother Mrs. Lee Pratt sister Mrs. June Roush brother Ralph Pratt four grandchildren and a wife Della predeceased him. Funeral 2 p.m. Monday with Rev. Fred I Gardner officiating burial in Riverview Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Delno Lee Pratt
Delno Lee, Jr
Canton
Canton First Christian Church
Order of the Eagles
Lee Pratt
June Roush
Ralph Pratt
Della
Rawlings-Coats Funeral Home
Fred I. Gardner
Riverview Cemetery
Meigs Memorial Hospital Dedication Draws Mixed Attendance
The Saturday dedication had light turnout with confusion over who was invited. Sunday's open house drew 2,000 to 3,000 visitors as the new hospital hosted volunteers and medical staff from local and nearby facilities. Attendees included Dr. Heaton and Dr. Slack, with administrators from Holzer and Pleasant Valley Hospitals also present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meigs Memorial Hospital
George Smith
Volun
Teer
W. P. Lochary
Bernard V. Fultz
Ray Heaton
Richard Slack
John Ridgeway
Ray Pickens
Oscar Clark
Lewis Telle
Gallipolis
Wayne Foster
Holzer Hospital
Pleasant Valley Hospital
Pleasant Valley
Morahaut
Point Pleasant
W. Va
Squad Makes Three Calls on Busy Sunday Afternoon
Pomeroy Emergency Squad handled three medical calls on a Sunday afternoon. Velma Russell was ill and taken to Meigs General Hospital at 2 05 p.m. Spud McDaniels fainting spells led to a trip to Meigs General Hospital at 3 20 p.m. Shirley Butcher 17 appeared to have a heart attack at the local children's home and was given oxygen before admission to Meigs General Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Velma Russell
Meigs General Hospital
Shirley Butcher
Canoe Race Attracts Crowds On Pomeroy Levee Weekend
The canoe race drew attention with at least five teams on the Pomeroy levee Sunday morning. The event is linked to the Miss U S A Pageant in Huntington West Virginia with finals next Saturday. Edgar Nelson Arnold, longtime Southeastern Ohio cycling champion, died over the weekend. He won a 1894 Athens County Fair medal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S.A
Huntington
W. Va
Edgar Nelson Arnold
Southeastern
Ohio
Athens
Buffington Injury Update From Pomeroy High Player
Chuck Buffington is listed in good condition at Meigs General Hospital after Friday's game. He is expected to be discharged early this week and could return to football in about three weeks as a senior at Pomeroy High.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chuck Buffington
Meigs General Hospital
Buffington
Pomeroy High
Patrol Cases Heard No License Man Jailed
Richard Snodgrass of Gallipolis, 35, pleaded guilty to driving with an suspended license and was jailed for the weekend. Judge William H. Jones will sentence him Monday. Eleven other Saturday cases all resulted in fines or continuances. no bonds were forfeited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Richard Snodgrass
State Highway Patrol
William H. Jones
Snodgrass
Sherman McGuire
Northup
Janes
Olaf Murray
Scottown
Murray
Harry Fellore
Robert Meade
Vinton
Queen Janet Jackson Crowned Emancipation Queen
Miss Janet Jackson, 12, daughter of Mr and Mrs Lawrence Jackson of Beaver, was crowned queen at the 100th anniversary Emancipation Proclamation celebration in Gallipolis amid rain. Miss Dinah Scott was runner up on the Bush Park platform between Porter and Bidwell as speakers urged equality and noted civic leaders sent greetings from Gov DiSalle and Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Janet Jackson
Lawrence Jackson
Beaver
Delores Diggs
Columbus
Janet
Dinah Scott
Harry D. Scott
Bush Park
Porter and
Bidwell
Ada Payne
Cora J. White
Russell Jones
Columbus City
Michael V. di Salle
Walter H. Moeller
J. Sherman Porter
D. O. Taber
Oakley C. Collins
Two Women Injured In Gallipolis Incidents
Mrs. Delia M. Kirkendall 77 of 1127 Second Ave admitted to Holzer Hospital with a fractured left hip after a fall at home. Mrs. Dorothy V. Walters 39 of Gallipolis Route 1 admitted for observation after an auto crash on Route 7. Patrol reported no other accidents Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Delia M. Kirkendall
Second Ave
Holzer Hospital
Dorothy V. Walters
Memorial Held for Vida Al lensworth and Helen Lutz
A memorial service was conducted when Mary Shrine White Shrine of Jerusalem met at the IOOF hall with Naoma Brinker and John Roberts presiding. Edna Kincaid spoke on the supreme formation committee. Plans were made for a material objective night. Potluck refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Vida Allensworth
Helen Lutz
Mary Shrine
White Shrine of
Jerusalem
IOOF
Naoma Brinker
John Roberts
Shepherds
Edna Kincaid
Athens
Supreme Information Committee
Late Registration Permitted At Rio Grande College
Rio Grande College will allow late registration this week with special permission possible next week for nonfreshmen. Freshmen may not register after this week. Enrollment of about 450 day students is expected, says Mrs. Jean L. Cooper, assistant to the president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Rio Grande College
Jean L. Cooper
Two Arrested By Sheriff
Gallia County sheriff’s department arrested Fred Thomas Sherritt, 34, of Gallipolis on assault and battery charges. a warrant by Naomi Shaver. Sherritt to hear Municipal Court Monday. Roy Douglas Wallace, 18, also of Gallipolis, faced disturbing the peace charges in Municipal Court after late Thursday arrest at Mercerville School. he did not plead, case continued. Judge Jones then continued the speeding case against James R. Neal, 21, of Cheshire to Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Gallia
William H. Jones
James R. Neal
Cheshire
Appointment of executrix for Orn M. Hunter estate
Sue Hunter Spencer formerly Sue Hunter of Peach Rich Road Athens Ohio is named Executrix of the estate of Orn M. Hunter who resided at 64 North Shafer Street Athens Ohio Creditors must file claims within four months Dated September 4 1962 Harold J Rose Probate Judge Franklin County Ohio
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sue Hunter Spencer
Sue Hunter
Peach Rich Road
Athens
Ohio
Orn M. Hunter
North Shafer Street
Harold J. Rose
Said County
Also Mentioned on This Page
Max Eichingers
Max Eichinger
Jacksonville
Scott Allen
Allen Eichinger
W. M. Roberts
Dana Olive
William Eichinger Sr
James Capehart
Frank Harris
Capehart
Bob Harris
Morgantown
West Virginia University
June Thorne
Roscoe Wise
Jennifer
Fontana Village
N. C
Marianne Woodgerd
H. K. Woodgerd
E. M. Blake
C. H. Wise, Jr
Waverly
C. E. Vance
Leah Whitlock
Kent
Fisher Russell
Dorothy Grogan
Rahway
N. J
John Ketchka
Dayton
IBM
Keith H Goble
Ford Leport
Benito Leuras
Susan
Philip Wilcox
West Lafayette
Ind
Lafayette
Edgar Arnold
Pomeroy Band
Downington
Robert Jewell
Rutland Rd
Glen Jewell
Ichurch
By Gladys Pierce
Merlin Tanner
Cleveland
Emma Tanner
Ethel Richard
Legion Meeting
Albany
Delno Pratt
Squad
Phillip Pope
Lancaster
Nick Kostis
Hillcrest
James Coleman
Paul White
Crown City
Ann Fischer
Oak Hill
Edna Davis
Emma White
E. Second St
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!