Chamber of Commerce Outlines Big Program
The Chamber outlines a six phase plan for Pomeroy and area revival including industrial site inquiries highway improvement and merchants projects to boost local business. It covers housing needs studies planning for growth and a civic program with traffic pages and youth recreation while naming officers and an executive committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Amercy Chamber of Commerce
Aia
William Anderson
W. C. Atkins
Chamber of Commerce
Federal Housing Administration
Ace
Franklin Rizer
William Grueser
Clarence Collins
Leslie Fultz
Dick Follrod
Ralph Graves
False Teeth Reminder Sparks Comfort Tip
A garbled early 1900s style notice warns about loose false teeth and awkward timing during meals. It urges readers to hold dentures firmly for comfort and to avoid plate odor and sour taste, touting a safer, steadier bite.
Racine High Names Class Officers for New School Year
Racine High School principal Donald C. Woile announces elected officers for the four classes. Seniors include Robert Euler, Dwain Sayre, and Phyllis Threese. Juniors George Donahew, Carolyn Cleland, Linda Malloy, and Janet Codner. Sophomores Nadine Roush, Ronnie Salser, and Shirley McKelvey. Freshman officers to be located after six weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shirley McKelvey
Pomeroy PTA and local clubs hold meetings and events
The Letart Falls PTA met at the school with Naomi Stobart as president, introducing teachers and parents and planning co sponsorship of the Big Bend Minstrel. Rock Springs groups organized a club year, picnic notes, and health club plans. Local families and relatives shared updates on members’ illnesses and weekend visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Letart Falls
PTA
Naomi Stobart
Chlorus Grimm
Betty Roush
Grange
Rock Springs Home
Amos Leon
Cubs Tour Courthouse and City Hall with Scout Group
Den 4, Troop 248 Cub Scouts and den mothers toured the county courthouse and city offices. County Superintendent C C Patterson spoke on education while Judge Cedric W Clark discussed court, Deputy Sheriff Harold Duckworth led a jail tour, and Chief Franklin D Hudson and Patrolman John McKenzie demonstrated fire and emergency equipment. Keith Barnitz was den chief and refreshments were provided at Rivervue Restaurant by Manning Webster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vomeroy
Den
Elza Gilmore, Jr
Don Collins
Lettaly Spencer
C. C. Patterson
Cedric W. Clark
Harold Duckworth
Franklin D. Hudson
John" McKenzie
Keith Barnitz
Rivervue
Manning Webster
Pomteroy
Manning Webster memorial conducted at Beech Grove
At Beech Grove Cemetery in Pomeroy a memorial service and grave placing honored Mrs. Manning Webster Agnes McQuigg. Return Jonathan Meigs Chapter members led the service with Mrs Irving Karr Jr regent and Grace Horton chaplain in charge. Webster had served in local chapter offices and chaired the Ohio Room in the museum in Washington DC for the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allddleport
Manning Webster
Agnes McQuigg
Jonath Meigs
Irving Karr, Jr
Grace Horton
Beech Grove Cemetery
Pomeroy
Anniversary of Long‑time Couple Sparks Church and Family
In Middleport, Edward and wife celebrate 60 years of marriage with a Sunday church service and a family dinner at Martin Restaurant followed by an open house. The event mingles with prior Sunday duties as they teach in the church Sunday School. Local BPW club hosts a candlelit coffee hour at Hallie and Ellie Zerkle’s home overlooking the Ohio River, marking National BPW Week with past presidents in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Church
Martin
Second Ave
Nheir
Loyal Women’s
Iddle
Middlepo
Hallie
Ellie Zerkle
Ohio River
Middleport Business & Professional Women
Zerkle
Schaaf
Lillian Stieff
BPW
Franz Catanzaro
Dibble
H. J. Russell
Guy Reynolds
Nina
J Russell
L. E. Reynolds
Freddie Houdashelt
Wesley Fry
Ralph Prat
Lewis Burford
Nellie Zerkle
L. E. Rey
Bir Ang
Stewart Rankins Sten
Southeastern Ohio Club
Marietta
Bettills Club
Marguerite Dutch
Wide Order of the White Shrine
Jeru
Awake
Tuessalam
Tulsa
Okla
Don Ray
Mary Beach
Carol Swanson
Shepherds
Ye Order
Jeverly Perrin
Hawkins
L. W. McComasi
Shepherds of Mary Shrine
Order of White Shrine of Jerusalem
Marvin
Burdell McKinney
Peggy
New Martinsville
W. Va
Don Stivers
Edward T. French
Curtis French
Owen French
Jackson
Paul French
Tiffin
M Fetta
French
I French
Ohio Association of Garden Clubs
Christine Traquair
Middleport Garden Club
Middleport Literary Tub
Marion French
den Iivers
Edward 7
Earl French
Leo Thurber
Debra
Steven
Columbus
Earl Frenches
New York
Etta Gaskill
Harry Gosill
Zanesville
Officers Train At Gallipolis with Sub-Deb Club Parade
In Gallipolis officers' training conference events featured a Sub-Deb Club parade through town and a candlelit supper at Harris residence on Second Ave. New club members include Phyllis Stanley Betty Harris Judy Van Cooney and several others led by president Judy Murray and secretary Barbara Captina.
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Anddleport
Harris
S. Second Ave
Jane
Walter Burns Harris
Anna Howell
Phyllis Stanley
Betty Haris
Judy van Cooney
Sharon Jones
Jeannette Crooks
Judy Mold
Vonda Lee
Kay Stiles
Era Covert
Carol Blaker
Udy Murray
Olivia Jemmons
Mariym Roush
Barara Captina
Stumbo
Youth Fund Raised by Minersville Meeting
The Minersville Methodist Youth Fellowship pledged 60 to the youth fund at its regular session in the Minersville church. Shirley Brown led devotions with Claire Woode delivering scripture and prayer by Rev. R. M. Grove. The group presented a program with Myrna Maag singing as Judy Spencer organized the session. Over 80 members and parents attended.
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Ro Mery
Sue Chester
Methodist Youth Fellowship
Minersville Church
Shirley Brown
Claire Woode
R. M. Grove
Minersville
Myrna Maag
Judy Spencer
State Highway Patrol
Chester
Pomeroy
Marriage Licenses and Distant Visit Report
Marriage licenses listed for F and airs with couples including Robert and Phyllis Jean, Olive Ingraham and Ray Haning aged 19, Sandra Kay and Brenda Sue McMurray aged 16, Rutland, and Roy Smith family. The group, including Charles Victor Whaley 21 and Phyllis Elo ar, visited Stanleyville near Marietta for a day. Norma Marie Offutt aged 17, Long Bottom, and others named, with Arnold and Amanda Kas Shade Poute plus Phyllis Elo ar, Sandra Smith and Ellaise Lawson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert
Phyllis Jean
Olive Ingraham
Ray Haning
Downington
Sandra Kay
Brenda Sue
Mary McMurray
Rutland
Roy Smith
Daugh
Charles Victor Whaley
Ter
Linds
Amanda Kas
Shade Poute
Phyllis Eloar
Sandra Smith
Ellaise Lawson
Portland
Arnold
Stanleyville
Carl Buford’ Blake
Lott
Marietta
Norma Marie Offutt
Mrs. W. H. Cold
Long Bottom
Fines Made Heavier For Reckless Driving
Middleport mayor C Fisher enforces tougher penalties for reckless driving over the weekend. James Eakins, 29, Middleport Route 1, fined 25 dollars and costs after reckless operation. William Dean, 32, Dexter, fined 15 dollars and costs. Arresting officer: Police Chief Russell Bailey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aiddleport
Fisher King
James Eakins
Middleport
Everett Bue
William Dean
Dexter
Russell Bailey
Towboat Tennessee Passes Mid Airport on Ohio River
One of the largest diesel towboats seen on the Ohio River passed Mid Airport going downstream about 5 p.m. Sunday. The vessel named Tennessee belonged to the Mississippi Valley Barge Co. and was pushing light barges, partially loaded with steel and gravel or similar material.
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Middleport
Ohio
Mid- Airport
Tennessee
Mississippi Valley Barge Co
Apple Butter Project Supports Rock Springs Church
Women of the Rock Springs community plan an annual apple butter event to benefit the Rock Springs Methodist Church. The gathering is hosted at Mrs. Clifford Leifheit with others contributing through November placements. Nearby, the Cerrillos Hills mine near Santa Fe reveals prehistoric Pueblo mining using stone tools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Springs
Rock= Springs Methodist Church
Clifford Leifheit
William Bartels
Leifheit
Se Cerrillos Hills
Santa Fe
New Mexico
Girl, 15, Shoots Self Near Meigs General Hospital
Sheriff Charles Russell announced an investigation into a self inflicted rifle wound by 15 year old Bell Justis at a farm home near Rock Springs Fair Grounds. The girl was treated at Meigs General Hospital and later moved. witnesses offered conflicting accounts as investigators prepare questions for all involved including her mother and grandparents.
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Russell
Meigs
Meigs General Hos
Charles Russell
Lucy Justis
West
Evenin
Salis West
Bury Township
Sheriff School
Rain and Lightning Disrupt Valley Activities Sunday
A severe afternoon storm swept the valley from 2:30 to 4:30 p m with heavy rain hail and sharp lightning disrupting picnics and boating near Reedsville. Lights flickered, skies cleared by 5 p m ending a day that began sunny. Borinqueno Indians were original inhabitants of Puerto Rico before the Spanish conquest.
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Iddleport
Pic
Reedsville
Puerto Rico
Island
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