Meigs County Maps Forestation and Flood Control Work
Meigs County is highlighted as ideal for forestry and flood control projects. David C. Warner of the Ohio Water Conservation Commission presents maps showing feasibility of water level restoration, conservation, and dam sites in Shade River and Lead Mine Creek valleys. He notes Ohio’s 1931 conservation law and aims to position the state at the forefront of Roosevelt era programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Washington
Meigs County
David C. Warner
Water Conservation Commission of
Ohio
Shade River
Leadfar Creek
Roosevelt
Warner
Conservation Division of
Water Survey Commission
United States
Band To Appear Young Middleport Musicians
Middleport School Band presents its sixth annual concert at the Gymnasium on Thursday in Middleport. Directed by E. B. Vanover the program includes difficult selections by famous composers. Ninth grade pupils will run Tuesday morning high school assembly with coordinating Miss Susie Taylor. Spring term classes take turns leading assemblies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
E. 8
Vanover
Susie Taylor
Correction in delinquency case list names
The probate Judge's office sent The Messenger a list naming five Persons in a delinquency case. Harold Root was listed by mistake and should have been Richard Root.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Probate Judge's Office
Harold Root
Richard Root
Social Roundup Highlights Misses Weekends in Columbus and Athens
Miss Mabel Wilson, Miss Freda Faehnie and Miss Mary Park spent the weekend in Columbus with Wilson's parents and relatives before returning Sunday. Charidine Gibbs and others attended the Southeastern Ohio Home Economics Conference in Athens. Various families, including the Melvins, Scholls, Vance, and Erwins, hosted relatives in Columbus and nearby towns over the weekend. Barbara Melvin performed in a musical recital in Hopkins Studio. Dow Vance visits Jackson for a two week vacation with his parents, first in six years. Mrs. O L Roush and daughter Jo Ann traveled to Maggie West Virginia to visit Mrs. Zuspan during illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabel Wilson
Freda Faehnie
Mary Park
Columbus
Miss Wilson
Charidine Gibbs
Leah Jean Priode
Wilma Hill
Lena Mae Feix
Athens
Beeromica
W. EF. Melvin
Sightere
Mary and Barbera
Konrad Scholl
Barbara Melvin
Hopkins
Frank Ve@essa
Eday
Dow Vance
Jackson
Mrs
C. E. Vance
Scout Leaders Will Meet in Middleport Training Series
Final arrangements for the Leadership Training Conference for Boy Scout leaders of Kootaga Area were announced by M. W. Essex. Men from Meigs County are expected. first session Tuesday evening at Middleport Baptist Chapel. Six meetings planned on Tuesdays. participants must be over 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Kootaga Area
M. W. Essex
Essex
Meigs County
Middleport Baptist Chapel
T Metting Place
Veteran Physician Probst Dies in Columbus at 75
Dr. Charles Oliver Probst, 75, longtime health official and tuberculosis sanatorium administrator, died in Columbus of pneumonia. Born in Middleport, he practiced medicine since 1882, led Franklin County Sanitarium from 1928, and served as secretary of the state health board for 25 years. He shaped Ohio health policy and helped found Mt. Vernon tuberculosis sanatorium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Charles Oliver Probst
Franklin County
Ohio
Oak Street
Probst
State Board of Health
State Health Council
Mt. Vernon
Dr. Probst
Middleport
Miami Medical College
Cincinnati
West Columbia
W. Va
Athens
State Health Board
Starling Medical College
American Palelic Health Association
United States
Mexico
Cuba
To Elect Officers Annual Congregational Meeting at Middleport
The Mid dleport Presbyterian Church in Middleport will hold its annual congregational meeting on Wednesday evening in the church lecture room. New officers for the church and Bible school will be elected and other church business will be discussed. Reports from church organizations should be left with the clerk. All members are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport Church
Middleport
Grace C. Craig Dies Former Meigs County Resident
Grace Coe Craig, widow of A. B. Craig, died Saturday in Tarkio Missouri after a long illness. Daughter of Loren P. Coe and Estaline Dunlap Coe she had ties to Harrisonville and Meigs County and often visited relations there. Funeral services were held today in Tarkio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meigs County
Missouri
Pomeroy
Grace Coe Craig
Arkie
A. B. Craig
Coe
Loren P. Coe
Estaline Dunlap Coe
Harrisonville
Community Visitors and Church Group Meetings Report
Mrs Leona Nichols of Jacksonville visits with her aunt Mrs Edward Reese. Emma Jiiden and family join in Gallipolis with Mr and Mrs Marold Weatherholt. Gilmer Maevin, from Cincinnati, weekends with parents Rev ume Sew and BC. Hardin and Frank Baste visit Whitesburg Kentucky. Mrs Banks hosts guests Mr and Mrs Harvey Roush. Rebecca Cotter visits Melvin Pauha at Neass Bettlement. Virginia Schaefer, nursing student in Cincinnati, visits her parents Ollie and Mrs Schaefer. Loyal Workers Club of the Methodist Episcopal Church meets at Dan Stewart's Sunset Avenue home. Happy Hustlers Class plans a called meeting at Mrs John Circle's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leona Nichols
Jacksonville
Edward Reese
Emma Jiiden
James
Emma Jane
Gallipolis
Marold Weatherholt
Gilmer Maevin
Cincinnati
Ume Sew
Hardin
Frank Baste
Whitesburg
Mes. Banks
Harvey Roush
Rebecca Cotter
Melvin Pauha
Neass Bettlement Mies
Virginia Schaefer
General Hospital
Ollie Schaefer
Methodist Episcopal Church
M. L. Landrum
Dan Stewart
Sunset Avenue
Methodist Church
Mrs. John Circle
Sister-in-law of M r s Edward Dobbs dies in Catlettsburg
Miss Sara Dobbs of Middleport was summoned to Catlettsburg Kentucky Friday by the death of her sister-in-law Mrs Edward Dobbs at her home. Mrs Dobbs had suffered failing health for months. Funeral services were held Friday at 2 o clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Sara Dobbs
CatlettstiTg
Edward Dobbs
Frida
Dobbs
Crary Soaps Marketed Soon By Middleport Firm
Middleport April 3 C A Crary of Wyoming Ohio and his brother T Crary Middleport Ohio inventors launched C A Crary Soaps Inc to manufacture milled toilet soaps using a press method that makes bars harder and longer lasting. The invention includes air ducts that let the soap float and patents have been allowed in several countries. A Chicago firm currently manufactures the line with plans for new automatic facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
C. A. Crary
Wyoming
Cincinnati
Ohio
T. &. Crary
Crary
Eastern Toilet Soap Company
Crarys
United States
Canada
Great Britain
France
Germany
C. A. Crary Soaps, Inc
Chicago
Air-cured floating soaps draw crowd at bank window display
A First City Bank display in Pomeroy shows air-cured floating soaps drawing much interest as presses run at twenty-five gross per hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First City Bank
Pomeroy
Racine PTA to Hear County School Head Tuesday
Racine Sut ton parents group meets Tuesday evening at the high school auditorium with County School Superintendent C. O. Chapman as principal speaker. The program also includes several musical numbers and other features of interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tacine
Racine-Sutton
Parent-Teacher Association
C. O. Chapman
Flora Talbott Ill in Columbus Near Middleport
Word reached Middleport on Saturday that Mrs Flora Talbott, former Middleport resident and former local post office worker, is seriously ill in Columbus. She and her late husband J W Talbott once served as postmasters. she and daughter Gertrude now live in Columbus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
J. G. Talbott
Flora Talbott
Columbus
Mines in Chauncey District Operate With Four Daily average
Chauncey on April 3 reports a daily average of four mines in operation last week. Chauncey Mine 25 is idle today while Poston No 6 Millfield is working. Six mines are active today including Lubrig, Carbondale, Poston No 6, No 28, No 24 and Black Diamond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Chauncey Mine
Poston
Millfield
Lubrig
Carbondale
Poston No
Black Diamond
Millfield Ladies Aid to Quilt All Day at Church
Millfield April 3. Ladies Aid Society of the Millfield M. E. Church will meet Wednesday for an all day quilting session at the church. Interest is rising among members, announced by president Mrs Alien Chadwell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millfield
Ladies Aid Society
Millfield M. E
Alien Chadwell
Minstrel Show to Be Repeated at Millfield Theater
Chauncey April 3 The minstrel show staged here last week will be repeated Thursday night at the Sanders Theater in Millfield. It is a benefit for the Chauncey Parent-Teacher Association and is directed by L. W. Sanders. Rehearsals are set for Tuesday and Wednesday at the Millfield Theater.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sanders Theater
Millfield
Millfield Boy Scouts
Chauncey Parent-Teacher Association
Vehicle Fire Near Plymale Residence Sparks Mystery
A new sedan owned by Pete Plymale’s brother in law and sister from Columbus burned Saturday midnight about 200 feet from Plymale’s Mastern Avenue home in Gallipolis. The couple began a long trip from Columbus to Gallipolis, and the car caught fire roughly 300 feet from their destination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Columbus
Pete Plymale
Mastern Avenue
Plymale
Ohio River Falls Prompt Dams to Flooded Pools
Gallipolis reports river levels declining with the Ohio River falling and all district dams expected to be up in a few days as pools fill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Ohio River
Make This Model at Home Pattern 2582
A compact guide outlines constructing a scale model at home using Pattern 2582. Step by step tips cover materials, cutting, assembly, and finishing to achieve a detailed replica.
Pleated Frock Pattern for Spring Weaves and Styles
The ad promotes Anne Adams fashion pattern 2582 for sizes 14 16 18 20 32 34 36 38 40 42 with a cape silhouette yoke drop shoulders and snappy top stitching. It notes fabric yardage for size 16 and includes illustrated instructions. Send 15 cents plus order details to The Athens Messenger Pattern Department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cape
Anne Adams
Athens Messenger Pattern Department
Mem
Yorks Cis
Spragues Honored in Athens Dinner Attended by Local Guests
Chauncey residents Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Nye and sons Kenneth and Robert Nye joined a dinner at the home of Mr. and Mrs. L. L. W. Russell in Athens. The gathering honored Dr. and Mrs. Wiley J. Sprague of Van Nuys California, with attendees including Evan Dent, Evan Shafer, Willard Russell and Adda Young among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Floyd Nye
Kenneth
Robert Nye
Athens
Ll. W. Russell
Russell
Wiley J T. Sprague
van Nuys
Calif
Sprague
Cha
McDonald Keaton Tie The Plains In Chauncey Ceremony
Walter McDonald and Cynthia Keaton of The Plains were married Saturday at 11 in Chauncey at the home of Rev. G B Courtney of the Church of Christ. The couple will reside in The Plains in a furnished home. A wedding dinner followed at the home of the groom’s sister in The Plains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Walter McDonald
Cynthia Keaton
the Plains
G. B. Courtney
Church of Christ
Millfield Sunday School Seeks Noblest Class Meeting
Seekers of the Noblest Class of Millfield Methodist Episcopal Sunday School met in Miss Marietta Chadwell’s home for the April monthly gathering. Hazel Willis led the business session and a social hour followed with games and jigsaw puzzles, ending with refreshments. Attendees included Clara Minner, Margaret Marshall, Mazel Wall, Nora Belle Stahl, Grace Stace, Marietta Chadwell, Roy Chadwell, Ernest Chadwell, Glen Chadwell, and Mr. and Mrs. Allen Chadwell plus teacher Mrs. Leonard Simpson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millfield
Millfield Methodist Episcopal Sunday School
Marietta Chadwell
Hazel Willis
Clara Minner
Margaret Marshall
Mazel Wall
Nora Belle Stahl
Grace Stace
Roy Chadwell
Ernest Chadwell
Glen Chadwell
Allen Chadwell
Leonard Simpson
Mrs Leonard Shivers Taken for Hospital Surgery
April 3 report from Chauncey states Mrs Leonard Shivers of Sugar Creek was moved to St Frances Hospital in Columbus last week and may undergo a surgical operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Leonard Shivers
Sugar Creek
St. Francia Hospital
Columbus
Bradfield Family Weekend Visits Across Multiple Cities
Mr and Mrs W H Bradfiell and daughter Lama and Miss Kathleen Bradfield of Columbus spend a Sunday visit with Triey. Mrs Bradfield extends longer stay while Mr Bradfield has fewer relatives nearby. Other guests include Mr Eats Johnson of Chay fev and George Perry with Mr and Mrs Frank Millington of Chay visiting Charleston W Va. Mrs Curtis Wilson and I moved from Sand Ridge to the Agnes Fierce property in Chay, recently vacated by Ralph Woods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Bradfiell
Lama Bradfield
Kathleen Bradfield
Columbus
Triey
Charles Bradfield
Bradfield
Eats Johnson
Chayfev
George Perry
Fisher
Frank Millington
Willard
Jack
Chay
Charleston
W. Va
Apple Spray Period Near for Dormant Tree Treatment
Athens County extension agent TB Johnson notes most orchardists have applied the dormant spray and now watch for the pink spray period. The Ohio Spray Service will broadcast warnings on WLW and WTAM Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at noon. Growers ship leaves to OSU for microscopic checks and will hear radio warnings when spores are ready. Dormant spray uses dormant oil with emulsifier or lime sulfur. scale areas should be thoroughly drenched.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T B Johnson
Athens County
Ohio Spray Service
WLW
WTAM
Clarene Green
Athens KR. D. 7
Y Keirns
Millfield
Ohio State University Extension Department
Athens
Coolville
Johnson
Chauncey Bible Class Holds Wednesday Meeting
Mrs. Jo in Shafer will host Chauncey Church of Christ Christian Woman's Bible Class on Wednesday afternoon. Mrs. Charles Ogg leads the program and Mrs. Floyd Nye serves as class president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Join Shafer
Chauncey Church of Christ
Charles Ogg
Floyd Nye
Millfield Church Ladies Aid to Meet Friday Night
Millfield April 3 Month business and social meeting of the Ladies Aid Society of the Millfield Church of Christ to be held Friday night at the home of Mrs Herkeen Theisen. Local members expected and plans for church activities to be discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millfield
Ladies Aid Society
The
Millfield Church of Christ
Mes. Herkeen Theisen
49 Willing To Work In Charity Garden Gallipolis
In Gallipolis 49 men aided by Red Cross flour last winter expressed willingness to work in a community garden this summer. Five to six others already arranged to garden for grain rent, with about 75 families planning to share food. When East Gallia flood land dries, 15 acres will be plowed for seeding using horses and plows. Red Cross will not supply seeds this year. a ton from last year plus donations are expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Red Cross
C. C. Richards
East Gallipolis
Local Social News Highlights Columbus Visitors
Mr and Mrs H L Cadot of Columbus spent Sunday with the fatters sister and brother Miss Nan and Will Deardorff Mrs Cadot remaining several days Herbert Henking returned from two weeks in Florida J C Fontana Columbus attorney was guest of his parents Sunday Condition of Jake Soden improved Paul Ward University of Cincinnati music student spending a week with his parents Local students from Miami University Oxford home a week Miss Elma Jane Watts Mildred Roe of Huntington were guests of Miss Della Johnson Elizabeth Fisher Hillsboro weekend guest of Mr and Mrs George Tabit and family Mr and Mrs Howard Sibley of Portsmouth visiting their parents Mr and Mrs F L Sibley and Mr and Mrs Frank Eicker Huntington visitors Sunday night en route home from Pittsburgh Mr and Mrs Augustus Frye spent Sunday in Charleston
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. L. Cadot
Columbus
Nan
Will Deardorff
University of Cincinnati
H. J. Ward
Miami University of Oxford
Elma Jane Watts
Mildred Roe
Huntington
Della Johnson
Elizabeth Fisher
Hillsboro
George Tabit
Howard Sibley
Portsmouth
F. L. Sibley
Frank Eicker
C. Fred Edwards
Pittsburgh
Augustus Frye
Charleston
Gallia Academy Banquet Postponed to April 11
Gallia Academy High School spring activities banquet postponed from April 6 to April 11 due to Gallia Community Association meeting. One hundred tickets will be sold for the event at Grace Methodist Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Gallia Academy High School
Gallia Community Association
Grace M. E. Church
March Car Sales Drop In Gallia County
New car sales in Gallia County for March totaled 16, down about 25 percent from February. Thirteen passenger cars and three commercial cars were sold, per Margaret McCormick, clerk of courts. February sold 31 vehicles and January 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Gallia County
Margaret McCormick
Gallia Tax Payers League Meeting Rescheduled
Gallia County Taxpayers League meeting postponed from Saturday until April 15 due to a special session of the January grand jury. Announcement came from H. E. Houck, the league president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Gallia County
Taxpayers’ League
H. E. Houck
Arrest of Third Bang Expected Soon by Ij
Gallipolis reports the third bandit in the First National Bank robbery is near arrest. Sheriff Hatfield and Chief Frailey gained last minute clues after trips to Lancaster and calls, identifying the ring leader among aliases William Burke and William Long with prior Corslang record and time served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
First National Bank
Elmer Hatfield
John Fraley
Lancaster
Gallia County
William Burke
William Long
Co*rslang
Seriou
Ohio Penitentiary
Robert Jones
Robert W. Lyons
Findlay
George Dallas
Cleveland
John Kritko
Galliz County
Dallas
Kritko
Gallipolis Police Report First Wave of Arrests
Gallipolis officers and county deputies detained multiple suspects Friday and Saturday for intoxication disturbances and related offenses. James Spires fined for speeding. S Gilmore, Silas Roe jailed after intoxication arrests. Ruth Mattox cited for intoxication and disorderly conduct. Additional arrests included Herb Meyers, Lee Goddard, John and Arthur Martin for intoxication and liquor possession. Bid Day jailed for intoxication and disturbing the peace. An assault on Attorney Hollis Johnston led to subsequent events and a pending arrest of Lee Walker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Clair Spires
A. J. Stormont
Third Avenue
Chester Leaper
Robert Gibbs
S. Gilmore
Silas Roe
W. B. Cooper
Roe
Gilmore
Ruth Mattox
Cooper
Fourth Avenue
Gellia Academy
Herb Meyers
Howard Gates
Cooper and
Leaper
Lee Goddard
West of the City
John Martin
Arthur Martin
Bid Day
Ora Gilmore
Chambersburg
Gallia County
L. W. Simmons
Hollis Johnston
Simmons
Johnston
George Jabit Sr
April Fair Boosts Gallipolis Stores Amid Busy Streets
Gallipolis reports strong business for April 1 as first fair Saturday of the month draws shoppers. More cars lined the streets than in months, though recent floods limited activity on prior Saturdays and a banking holiday curtailed trade the weekend before.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Fire sparked by saw at Gallipolis home
Gasoline ignited by a small circular saw caused a small fire at Herbert Harrington's Garfield Avenue residence at 10 o'clock Sunday morning. Firefighters were called when flames threatened a nearby gasoline tank. The house sustained no damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Herbert Harrington
Garfield Avenue
River Vessels Move Through Ohio River District Morning
Steamers and barges traverse the Ohio and Monongahela rivers as crews report deliveries and repairs. The Greenbrier and other boats move between Cincinnati Pittsburgh and Marietta while shipyards supply chimney components and boiler shop work continues along the riverfront.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leslie Hill
The
Greenbrier
Ang
Mer
Gallipolis
Puryburgh
Cairo
Greenbriers
Cincinnati
Monongahela
Pittsburgh
Standard Ny
John Henderson
Standard Farnis
Ohio River
Cis Marietta
Crown City
J. D. Ayn
Ges
Pittsburgh Steel
P W. Talbott
Memphis
D. T. Lane
Dan E. Sullivan
March Licenses and Court Actions Reported in Gallipolis
March licenses issued in Gallipolis show increases with several couples listed including Dewey Gay and Bertha Blazer. The record also notes a February license grant for Catherine Ehrhart and others, plus a civil judgment entered against Nellie Roberts for 596.57 dollars with interest, and other cases mentioning Green Township land foreclosures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dewey Gay
Bertha
Garfield Blazer
Watts
Jesaic
Gallipolis
Frei
Catherine Ehrhart
Polis
Liddy
Galpolis
Nellie Roberts
Promis
Ema
Arthur Jenkins Et al
Gallia County eighth graders take state test at Gallia Academy High
About 300 eighth grade pupils from Gallia County schools took the state examination at the Gallia Academy High School building on Saturday. Sixty teachers also sat for special examinations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Gallia County
Gallia Academy
No admissions reported at Holzer Hospital
Gallipolis dispatch reports no admissions over the weekend at Holzer Hospital. George Shaler and Mrs. Charles Emmert, both of Gallipolis, were dis-
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Holzer Hospital
George Shaler
Charles Emmert
Lipolis
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Georgia Garrett
Helene Wilson
C. E. Erwin
South Third Avenue
H. Sawyer
Edith Schreiner
Leota Schreiner
Colambus
O. L. Roush
Jois Ann
Maggie
O. Probst
Grace C. Craig
Racine
Middleport Max
Loyal Woman's Bible Class
Alice Sidenstricker
Edgar Wolfe
Sophia Betz
C. EB. Vance
Mittie Powell
Chauncey District
Boy Scouts
the Minstrel
Field Theater
L. W. Sanders
Munich
Oho River
Smart Sports
Simu
Keaton-McDonald
Mar
Riage
Riley Keaton
Herbert L. McDonald
Mrs. Gilbert
Trip
Goddard
Lee Walker
Clendennin
Walker
Small Pire
Pel
Ape States
G Lighthouse Service
Great Kany
Sheri I
Apr
Charles Stratton de Goldsberry
J. EB. Harner
Elmer Ratdil
Avoudec Nero
Wales
Chia City
High
Railroads
Way Transpo
Eeefor
Columbus Motor Express
Naghten St
Logan Transfer Company
Logan
Ridenour’s Tire Service
Nelsonville
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