Fire Destroys Point Rock Home
POMEROY Iowa Loses seven room farm home of Mr and Mrs G V Morris at Point Rock early Sunday morning fire chief Henry Werry set damage at 9000 insurance covered. Fire department reached scene at 7 35 a m after neighbors reported smoke as the Morris couple were in Athens and no one was home. Cause not determined.
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Pomeroy
Henry Werry
G. V. Morris
Point Rock
Werry
Morris
Athens
Two Injured In Bradbury Area Car Crash
A Sunday night accident near Bradbury left James E. Caruthers age 38 of Canton and his brother Richard Caruthers of Middleport injured. The car traveled left of center and rolled, ending in the Russell driveway with 120 feet of skid marks. Both men were admitted to Meigs Memorial Hospital.
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Pomeroy
Bradbury
Howard Frank
James E. Caruthers
Canton
Middleport
Fred Russell
Russell
Frank
Caruthers
Richard Caruthers
Meigs Memorial Hospital
Holy Lands Viet Shown At Cheshire Church Tea
After a short business meeting One Won One Class members attended a silver tea at Cheshire Baptist Church. Mark Tracy presented slides of the Holy Land in attire from his travels. Attendees included Rev. Ralph C. Zandel and many Mrs. listed from Pomeroy First Baptist Church.
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Pomeroy
Cheshire Baptist Church
Holy Land
Mark Tracy
Pomeroy First Baptist Church
Ralph C. Zandel
Harry Lee Bailey
J. E. Foster
Ellen Couch
George Skinner
Victor Young
Aten Shain
Loraine Sterrett
Albert Smith
Dale Wippel
Joseph Cook
Honor Son On Birthday At Lincoln Heights Party
Mr and Mrs Elza Gilmore Jr hosted a lawn party and wiener roast at their Lincoln Heights home to honor son Roger on his 11th birthday. Games and a scavenger hunt were enjoyed before the group attended a Meigs Theater movie with Gary Finley Michael Mullen Jack Jacobs John Lohse Randy Burt Rickey Warner and Michael and Ricky Gilmore.
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Pomeroy
Elza Gilmore, Jr
Lincoln Heights
Roger
Meigs Theater
Gary Finley
Michael Mullen
Jack Jacobs
John Lohse
Randy Burt
Rickey Warner
Michael
Ricky Gilmore
Ohio Officer Will Attend Meigs DAR
Mrs. Carl W. Kietzman vice regent of Ohio and chair of national defense will attend Return Jonathan Meigs Chapter DAR in Middleport on Friday. She will be honored at a luncheon by the Board of Management before the meeting and will address the Marietta Chapter during her visit while staying with Mrs. Irving Karr Jr. October meeting moved to the first Friday of the month.
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Middleport
Carl W. Kietzman
Ohio
National Defense
Jonathan Meigs
Daughters of the American Revolution
Dale Dutton
Keitzman
Board of Management
Marietta
Irving Karr, Jr
Mason
Local Man in Exercise Webfoot VII at Little Creek
Delbert D. Powell 23 son of Mrs Ruth M Powell Reedsville served with the 1099th Company of the 159th Boat Battalion in Exercise Webfoot VII at Little Creek Naval Amphibious Base Virginia. He entered the Army in April trained at Ft Knox and earlier attended Eastern Local High School Long Bottom and worked for Ohio Valley Manufacturing in Tuppers Plains.
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Reedsville
Delbert D. Powell
Ruth M. Powell
4Th Transportation Command
U. S. Naval Amphibious Base
Little Creek
Norfolk
Ft. Eustis
Powell
Ft. Knox
Eastern
Long Bottom
Ohio Valley Manufacturing Corp
Tuppers Plains
Army
Meigs Memorial Hospital Notes Names List
Long hospital notes list patients and names including John Cooper John Reiker Ronnie McGrath Rolando Brown Emelyn Scarberry John McCoy Harry Kearns James Trader Rosa Stewart David Zirkle Roy Russell Mrs Pauline Brewer Mrs Richard Boring and daughter.
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John Cooper
John Reiker
Ronnie McGrath
Rolando Brown
Emelyn Scarberry
John McCoy
Harry Kearns
James Trader
Rosa Stewart
David Zirkle
Roy Russell
Pauline Brewer
Richard Boring
Pomeroy Band Boosters Map Yearly Budget
Ronald Woltz director of the Pomeroy band led a budget discussion with the band boosters at Mrs. Maxine Arnold home. They planned selling Christmas tape yuletide decorations and other money making ideas plus the annual band banquet. Refreshments were served to several members.
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Pomeroy
Ronald Woltz
Pomeroy Band Boosters Ways and Means
Maxine Arnold
Arnold
Waltz
Charles Lytle
Donald McKenzie
Leland Sisson
David Goodwin
Truman Russell
Man Taken to Hospital After Illness at Union Ave Home
Raymond Snyder of Union Avenue was taken to Meigs Memorial Hospital by Pomeroy Emergency Squad after becoming ill at his home Sunday.
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Pomeroy
Raymond Snyder
Meigs Memorial Hospital
Union Ave
Youth Attend District Rally in Gallipolis
Middleport youths from Heath Methodist Church attended a district Methodist youth rally in Gallipolis. Attendees included Keith Morgan James Johnson David Oliver Connie Cooke Carolyn Searles and several adult counselors plus Rev M E Dawson. The Rev Glenn Copeland spoke on The Meaning of Joy Jesus Others and Youth. The event ended with a pledge service.
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Middleport
Youth Fellowship of
Heath Methodist Church
Gallipolis
Keith Morgan
James Johnson
David Oliver
Connie Cooke
Carolyn Searles
Leo Smith
M. E. Dawson
Jesus
Glenn Copeland
Tag Day Receipts Reach Five Hundred Thirty Dollars
Middleport tag day receipts totaled 530 dollars. Mrs. Roger Morgan, general chairman for the Middleport Band Boosters Association annual fund drive, notes the amount includes business, street solicitation, and house-to-house canvass by bandsmen. Bandsmen worked in Middleport and Bradbury area, with several listed volunteers assisting money handling.
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Middleport
Roger Morgan
Middleport Band Boosters Association
Bradbury
William Slater
Kenneth Cooke
Tom Rue
Bert Bodimer
River View Garden Club Plans School Project
The September meeting at Mrs. Ben Buckley’s home set plans for the year with River View Garden Club voting to assist Eastern High School. Chester and Tupper Plains garden clubs join the effort. Poem of the month readings titled Autumn and The Beginner were given by members. Refreshments followed. The next meeting is scheduled for October 24.
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Reedsville
Riverview Garden Club
Ben Buckley
Ernest Whitehead
Eastern High School
Chester
Tupper Plains
Harold Massar
R. L. Larkins
Don Myers
Will Swain
Harriss Frank
Ronald Osborne
Herman Grossnickle
Clermont Harris
Denver Weber
R. E. Williams
Lyle Balderson
Edna Life Named Administratrix of Edmond Life Estate
Edna Life of Reedsville Ohio RD 1 has been appointed Administratrix of the estate of Edmond Life late of Olive Township Meigs County Ohio who is deceased. Dated September 19 1963 Judge F H O Asrien of the Meigs County Probate Court signs the order.
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Edna Life
Reedsville
Ohio
R. D
Edmond Life
Olive Township
Meigs County
F. H. O’ Asrien
Sheriff Sale of Real Estate in Athens County Ohio
The Sheriff will offer for sale at public auction on Thursday October 17 1968 at 1 30 PM at the East door of the Court House Athens Ohio the premises in Jacksonville Village Athens County including lots 183 184 185 with coal underlay excepted and a Kellner deeded portion. Appraised at 3500 06, two thirds minimum bid. Cash in hand. Harold and Shields Sheriff. Krumm Schwenker Fisher attorneys.
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Franklin Federal Savings & Loan Assoc
Sheldon E. Vincent
Juanita Vincent
Athens
Ohio
Trimbletown
Jacksonville
State of
Wackasavile
Ignatus Kellner
Athens County
Harold & Shields
O. Krumm
Schwenker and
Fisherttorneys
Diamonds Theme Leads Middleport Band Half-Time Show
Middleport High School marching band performed to a Diamonds theme at the Middleport Logan game. The squad showcased diamond formations from small to large during Hello My Baby and Imperial March, led by head majorette Judy Martin, ending with an Alma Mater cadence.
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Middleport
Middleport High School
Middleport-Logan
Judy Martin
Meigs County Junior Chamber attends statewide Jaycee meeting
Three Meigs County Junior Chamber of Commerce members Lloyd Blackwood Alfred president Roy Grueser and Bill Miller attended the Ohio Junior Chamber of Commerce meeting at the Deshler Hilton Hotel Columbus. They joined a Sunday luncheon where Calvin Dean Johnson of the American Trucking Association spoke on socialism dangers.
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Pomeroy
Meigs County
Junior Chamber of Commerce
Ohio Junior Chamber of Commerce
Deshler-Hilton
Columbus
Lloyd Blackwood
Alfred
Roy Grueser
Rock Springs
Bill Miller
Middleport
Mrs. Blackwood
Calvin Dean Johnson
The
American Trucking Association
Party Honors Mrs Zwilling on Birthday at Syracuse Home
Mrs Troy Zwilling was surprised with a birthday party at her Syracuse home. Refreshments were served for guests including Mr and Mrs Ray Glaze Mr and Mrs Howard Logan of Pomeroy Mr and Mrs Pat Patterson Mr and Mrs Luther Johnston Mr and Mrs Woodrow Hendrix Mr and Mrs Franklin Hendrix Mrs Donna Duncan and two children Troy Zwilling and the honoree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syracuse
Troy Zwilling
Ray Glaze
Howard Logan
Pomeroy
Pat Patterson
Luther Johnston
Woodrow Hendrix
Franklin Hendrix
Donna Duncan
Local Men Instruct At West Point
Syracuse Pfe Carl Moore and Pfc William Guinther return to Ft Belvoir Va after a 10 day leave spent with parents Mr and Mrs Maurice Moore and Mr and Mrs Guy Guinther. They had been stationed at West Point N Y for three months where they instructed Cadets in land mine warfare wire obstacles demolition and map reading.
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Syracuse
Pfe
Carl Moore
William Guinther
Ft. Belvoir
Maurice Moore
Guy Guinther
West Point
N. Y
Guinther
Meigs County Meetings Schedule Highlights
The Pomeroy Band Boosters meet at 7 30 p m Tuesday in the Pomeroy Senior High School auditorium. Grace Guild of the Episcopal Church meets Wednesday evening at the parish house. The Pomeroy Shakespeare Club gathers Wednesday at 2 p m at Mrs Jed Webster Sr home. Past Chiefs Magnolia Temple Pythian Sisters meet Thursday evening at Mrs Henry Reibel home with Mrs Amanda Kasper as co host. Racine Elementary PTA executive committee and horse show workers convene 7 30 p m Tuesday at the grade school Rock Springs Fairgrounds.
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Pomeroy
Pomeroy Senior High School
Grace Guild of
The
Episcopal Church
Magnolia Temple
Pythian Sisters
Henry Reibel
Amanda Kasper
Racine Elementary
PTA
Rock Springs Fairgrounds
WLW
CNBC
Wsaz- TV
NBC
WTVN
ABC
WCHS
CBS
WENS
WHTN
Channe
Aarus Huntingto
Columbus
Hunt ON Columbus
Enemas Rae
Neniaanenieateten
Heris
Wu Weao
the Maverick
Niews
Mitch Miller
Mitch
Rts
Hovie
Nantes
WSAZ
WBNS
Jean Mer
Wemar
Ember Bride General Hospital
Rickey Mo
Wsaz-Tv
WITVN
Wbns-Tv
Huntington
Charleston
Columbus Arereestmanere
Bronco Honeymooners
Masterson
Ambeeree
Amos 'N
Andy
Nex
Novak
Bane Ifast
Garry Moore
Dy Williams
Andy Wilems
Andy Williams
Ry Moore
Weath
Pomeroy Band Demonstrates Precision Drills at Jackson Game
The Pomeroy band showcased precision drills during halftime at the Jackson game. A military drill to Union March opened the show, with Gloria Buck as special twirler in What a Country. The band then performed Battle Hymn of the Republic with a floating diamond forming a diamond P while the fight song played.
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Gloria Buck
Radcliff Happenings and Visits Across the Region
Local residents report vacations to Salt Lake City and Columbus visits to meet a new grandson Mark Sherwood Collins. Jet pilot Larry Mahaffey of the US Air Force is noted for five years in service. A Vinton Two grange meeting with 16 members was held with installation night planned and a pot luck lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey Collins
Frank Wallar
McArthur
Columbus
Mark Sherwood Collins
Jack Fleming
Taylor Gunlock
Norwalk
Larry Mahaffey
US Air Force
William Mahaffey
Larry
Vinton Two Grange
L. J. Barnes
Radcliff
Frank Dailey
James Nier
Rutland Friendly Gardeners welcome new member
Mrs. Rich ard Martin was welcomed into the Rutland Friendly Gardeners at a meeting hosted by Mrs. Nathan Wise. President Mrs. Robert Snowden reported on the club flower show with members exhibiting in several classes and demonstrations. Guests included Mrs. Canaday May and Donna Weber.
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Middleport
Richard Martin
Rutland Friendly Gardeners
Nathan Wise
Robert Snowden
Rutland Garden Club
Vernon Weber
Joe Bolin
Carl Morris
Wise
Kenneth Finley
Fred Williamson
Bolin
Snowden
Don Harrison
Ronald Williams
Weber
Robert Canaday
Bruce May
Donna Weber
Rally Day Observed by Methodists at Heath Church
Heath Methodist Church held its Rally Day dedicatory service for teachers and officers led by the Rev. M. E. Dowson. Attendance awards were given by Lee McComas to several volunteers for various years of service. A dramatic Bible story sermon followed, while the Middleport emergency squad responded to a medical call at Jake Scott’s residence on Second Ave.
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Middleport
Heath Methodist Church
M. E. Dowson
Lee McComas
Dwight Dowson
Beth Fultz
Patty Harris
Glenna Sprague
Sherri Shuler
Rhonda Hyvysell
Kenny Smith
William Davis
Douglas Dowson
O. P. Klein
C. M. Hennesy
Jake Scott
Second Ave
Scott
Rutland Athletic Boosters Plan Milk Service and Fund Drive
A Rutland High School gym meeting of the Rutland Athletic Boosters Club decided to serve cold milk to varsity and junior high players and visiting teams after games. A fund drive for a new scoreboard was launched with Roy Snowden elected chairman.
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Rutland
Rutland Athletic Boosters Club
Roy Snowden
Auxiliary Sends Cards To Shut-Ins
The Syracuse Ladies Auxiliary of the Fire Department met at Town Hall. They sent well cards to Ethel Phelps Carl Herring Kenneth Taylor Ralph Roush Hazel Cleland Don Miller Eugene Forbes Eber James George Grindley and Ernest Bartels. Sympathy cards went to Frank Fugate Gertrude Gibbs and Mr and Mrs Kenneth Russell. Hostesses were Helen Diddle and Carrie Sinclair with guests Donna Sims two Columbus children and Donna Duncan two children Vickie Rizer and Tony Pierce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syracuse
Fire Department
Town Hall
Ethel Phelps
Carl Herring
Kenneth Taylor
Ralph Roush
Hazel Cleland
Don Miller
Eugene Forbes
Eber James
George Grindley
Ernest Bartels
Frank Fugate
Gertrude Gibbs
Kenneth Russell
Helen Diddle
Carrie Sinclair
Donna Sims
Columbus
Donna Duncan
Vickie Rizer
Tony Pierce
Rizer
Lavendar
PTA Council to Meet in Meigs County Opening
Meigs County Council of Parents and Teachers schedules its first term meeting for 8 p m Thursday at the Salem Center School in Middleport. Rev M E Dowson will speak on Human Guideposts and PTA study course certificates will be awarded by Mrs Harold Lohse. Refreshments follow. open to all Meigs County PTA members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Meigs County Council of Parents and Teachers
Salem Center
M. E. Dowson
Heath Methodist Church
PTA
Harold Lohse
Meigs County
Westminster Youth Fellowship Elects New Officers
In MIDDLEPORT the Westminster Youth Fellowship at the Presbyterian Church elected Seren Lewis as moderator Alan Wallace as vice moderator Edith Haptonstall as secretary Sheryl Fife as assistant secretary and Carole Anderson as treasurer Committee chairmen will be named by the officers Also announced was a youth rally to be held at Chillicothe Presbyterian Church on November 3 Mrs Richard Vaughan counselor and Miss Lewis Roy Coleman and Alan Wallace attended a Camp Presmont youth meeting Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Westminster Youth Fellowship
Presbyterian Church
Seren Lewis
Alan Wallace
Edith Haptonstall
Sheryl Fife
Carole Anderson
Chillicothe
Richard Vaughan
Miss Lewis
Roy Coleman
Camp Presmont
Television Progrants Listing Errors in Schedules
Listings note The Messenger disclaims errors when stations supply incomplete corrected schedules Boldface shows color programs and all times are Eastern Standard Time The listing emphasizes potential errors due to missing corrected schedule data.
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