Pomeroy Officials Say Stadium Plans May Be Delayed
Pomeroy officials express hope a stadium part of the Pem y school construction program may be delayed due to shortages. Original plans included a swimming pool, a vocational agriculture building, and a football stadium funded by a $60,000 bond issue. WPA project delays and material scarcity endanger the pool and building, with the stadium now likely postponed as well.
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MERCY
Pemy
Toschool Authoities
No Decrease Seen in Auto License Sale in Meigs County
Meigs County reports indicate license plate sales may rise as 55 sets had been sold by 8 pm Tuesday at Charles Neer deputy registrar office, surpassing last year’s closing total by 38. Homer Buss in Middleport sold about 850 sets, slightly below last year’s figure. Truck licenses sold for the first time this year with strong demand.
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Pomeroy
Meigs County
Charles Neer
Motor Siles
Homer Bus 11
Middleport
Spencer
Dog Tag Fines Hit Local Owners Hard
Dog owners who ignore the dog tag law face fines of 10 dollars plus costs. Several arrests have been made by Dog Warden Woodrow Wilson and Constable Grindley. Recent arrestees include Frank Walton of Port, Emory McGrath of Pomeroy, Carol Pierce of Longsville, Ed Timmons of Portland, and Nellie Koehler of Long Bottom. Each appeared before Justice of Peace Frank Stowe and were fined 10 dollars plus costs.
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Pomeroy
Woodrow Wilson
Frank Walton
Portand
Emory McGrath
Pomeroy J
Carol Pierce
Longsville
Ronald Grindley
Ed Timmons
Portland
Charles Allen
Nellie Koehler
Long Bottom
Grindley
Wilson
Justice of Peace
Frank Stowe
Nellie Thomas Elected Head of Victory Club
Syracuse Victory Club met at the home of Mrs. Velma Rizer with 14 members. Nellie Thomas was elected president after Mary Hubbard resigned. The group provides cigarettes and other camp supplies to soldiers from Syracuse Minersville and nearby areas. Refreshments were served.
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Syracuse
Velma Rizer
Minersville
Mary Hubbard
Nellie Thomas
Middleport Social Notes Highlight Local Visits and Postponed Meetings
Middleport notes report Mrs. Warren Turner and son Bobby visiting Mrs. Addie Branch while health improves. Private George Taylor reassures relatives from the USS North Carolina in the Atlantic. Two Holy Week club meetings are postponed, Evan geline and Amateur Gardeners Club reschedule. Many residents and visitors are listed with travels, visits, and illness updates across town.
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Middleport
Warren Turner
Bobby
Charleston
Addie Branch
Front St
Taylor
Atlantic
Morgan Annex
New York City
WSCS Bazaar Planned at Apple Grove Church Annex
The WSCS will hold an Easter Bazaar at the Apple Grove church annex on Friday evening. Local residents, including Roberta Sayre and August Auberly, joined gatherings and visits in Parkersburg and Letart Falls. Multiple families from Huntington to Parkersburg were noted as visiting and hosting over the weekend.
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WSCS
Apple Grove
Church Annex
Robert Allen McKelvey Jr
Edsel White
Billie Sharpnack
Charles Sayre
Roberta
August Auberly
Parkersburg
Early Roush
Roy Buck
Cooper
Letart Falls
Francis Worthington
Portland
Earl Shank
Charles Sharp
Ashton
W. Va
Huntington
Ernest Sleeth
Elkins
Pete Durst
Ravenna
Wilson Slaughter
Randall Parsons
Donald Parsons
Herbert Sayre
Ward Sayre
Evelyn Sharpnack
Columbus
Mrs
Joe Sharpnack
Hrotsvitha the First Woman Playwright Historic Note
Antiquarian sources suggest Hrotsvitha of the tenth century was among the earliest known women playwrights. Her plays and writings are linked to the Munich museum collection. A legal notice from Athens County Ohio involves Florence McBride filing alimony and receivership actions against Samuel McBride over extensive property and bonds in Meigs and Athens counties.
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Hrotsvitha
Munich
Samuel T. McBtide
17Th Avenue
St. Petersburg
Florida
Florence McBride
Common Pleas Court
Athens County
Ohio
Athens
Meigs Counties
Meigs
United States
Olive Township
Meigs County
Troy Township
Athene County
Woolwiand
Aldorneys
Gove
31 Musicians Presented at Junior Recital
Promising young musicians performed in the annual Junior Recital at Heath Methodist Church in Middleport sponsored by the Woman's Club. Thirty one participants showcased piano solos violin duets and ensembles with instructors and club members hosting and serving a yellow and white dessert reception.
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Middleport
Woman’s Club
Heath Methodist Church
Corrine Anne Ashworth
William Smith
Dana Walburn
Patricia Kennedy
Polly Karr
Paul Holter
Bennett Rice
Margaret Jean Rice
Virginia Lu Schaaf
Leon McMillin
Martha Schreiber
Patty Ann Karr
Mary Martha Roller
Mary Ohlinger
Jean White
Mary Adaline Smith
Lois Ann Neutzling
Mary Jean Watson
Donna Ruth Russell
Janet Frost
Darylene Ward
Patricia Brider
Margaret Belle Milhoan
Lois Cecil
Marion Allen Rife
Thais
Willis Aleshire
Franklin Ginther
Willow Echoes
Gordon Harris
Mr. Harris
Marvin Murray
Nan Fisher
Bill Childs
Milton Smart
Ernest Fraser
Imogene
Athens
Columbus
Music Club
Auditorum
Frances Pullin
Dorothy Sauer
Lucille Dutton
Elizabeth Joachim
Carroll Swanson
A. R. Hecox
John Will
David Farmer
W. G. Davis
M. G. Harnick
Harmon O’brien
William Stansbury
L. J. Heiner
Louis Seyfried
Garen
Pomeroy Shakespeare Club Plans Glass Purchase
Pomeroy Shakespeare Club met at the home of Mrs. Aten Shain arranging for glasses for a local high school girl. Mrs. C F Tompkins spoke on the Value of Religion. Next meeting set for April 14 with Junior High entertaining Seniors.
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Pomeroy
Shakespeare Club
Aten Shain
C. F. Tompkins
Choral Club Presents Easter Cantata at Federated Church
The Pomeroy Choral Club staged a Sunday program to usher in Holy Week. Under Mrs. J. E. White, the cantata featured local talent and earned strong commendations for its artistic Easter music rendition.
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Pomeroy
Federated Church
J. E. White
Library Presents Pamphlet Display POMEROY Pub lic Library
A pamphlet display at the Pomeroy Public Library offers up to date information on spring cleaning defense gardening club papers and other questions. Middleport Band Boosters announce a pre Easter bake sale at Chambers Grocery on Saturday April 4 led by president Mrs. Edgar Allensworth.
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Pomeroy
Pomeroy Public Library
Middleport
Chambers Grocery
Edgar Allensworth
Tin Dominates Global Supply in Malayan States
The Federated Malay States produce nearly a third of the world tin and lead in output. Chinese pioneers helped develop the tin deposits across the Malayan States.
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Federated Malay States
Ed Jenkinson Dies Suddenly At Crown City
Ed Jenkinson 72 died Tuesday at his Crown City home after a heart attack. A Meigs County native, he worked on farms in Illinois Canada and western states before retiring from the Ohio Hospital for Epileptics at Gallipolis in 1941. He is survived by four brothers two sisters and many relatives. Funeral Thursday at Crown City Methodist Church with burial nearby.
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Pomeroy
Ed Jenkinson
Crown City
Meigs County
Jesse Brewster
Ira Foster
Emma Webster
Henry Jenkinson
Middleport
Rock Springs
William
Irene Jenkinson
Fred Googlein
Brent
Walnut
Neb
George
Denver
Colo
Charles
Tiffin
Henry
Clara Smith
Columbus
Crown City Methodist Church
Heath Church Plans Special Services
Heath Church schedules a pre communion service this evening for The Meal in the Upper Room at the Heath Methodist Church. A Thursday evening communion service at 6 30 p m will mirror the last supper. First Baptist Church hosts a candlelight Lord s Supper at 7 30 p m with readings and music, Sanborn Missionary Society handling decorations.
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Middleport
Heath Methodist Church
Jesus
H. A. Rothrock
First Baptist Church
Sanborn Missionary Society
Carter's Little Liver Pills Ad Claim Digestive Boost
Vintage advertisement promoting Carter's Little Liver Pills to stimulate bile flow and relieve indigestion. Claims include two pints of bile daily, relief from gas and constipation, and a mood lift. Pricing listed as 10¢ and 25¢.
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Carter
Three Fined for Traffic Violations at Intersection
Three motorists Raymond Rowan Fred B. Hanning and Helen Williams were arrested by State Patrolmen K L Duling and D M Dewalt for failing to stop at the State Routes 124 and 143 intersection. In mayor's court they paid fines and costs totaling five dollars after a campaign of enforcement due to complaints about the sign.
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Pomeroy
K. L. Duling
D. M. Dewalt
Raymond Rowan
Fred B. Hanning
Helen Williams
Ohio State Fencing Team Wins National Championship
George Massar of Ohio State University helped the school’s fencing team win the national tournament in St. Louis. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Clarence Massar.
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Pomeroy
George Massar
Ohio State University
Ohio State
St. Louis
Clarence Massar
Barking Lizard of Australia Emits Coughing Bark When Disturbed
The Australian barke ng lizard reportedly emits a coughing bark in response to disturbance. Researchers note its distinctive vocalization, suggesting a defensive function and inviting further study of the species' behavior and habitat.
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Australia
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M. G. Brown
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Iowa
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Mayo Clinic
Robert Hoeflich
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West Virginia Ordnance Works
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Orangeburg
S. C
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Kincaid
United States Flying Field
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St. Joseph's Hospital
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Marietta
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Virginia Lyons
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Alma Bradford
William Bradford
Rilph Parsons
Akron
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Hooker St
Harold Lohse
Elizabeth Bradford
Shelby
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Gravel Hill
Electa Hysell
Hysell St
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Patricia
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Mary Jane
James Faulkner
Fred Mees
L. D. Diles
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Pomeroy Social Notes
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Patterson Field
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George Morris
E. Maint
Emma McBride
Mich
E. J. Franz
Mulberry Ave
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Grant Hospital
T. A. Downie
Lincoln Hill
Pleasantville
Albert Beck
Verne Davis
Chester Rd
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Point Pleasant
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Robert Roberts
Union Ave
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Butternut Ave
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E. Main St
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Gallipolis
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