Meigs County appoints J H Grate welfare director
J H Grate of Middleport head of Purity Ice Cream Company was unanimously chosen Meigs County Director of Welfare at a special session. He will supervise relief work and liaise between the state relief commission and township trustees, with details to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
County Commissioners
J. H. Grate
Middleport
Purity Ice Cream Company
Meigs County
State Relief Commission
A. B. Bingham
Board of Commissioners
Mr. Grate
State Commission
Bingham
Red Cross
Grate
Middleport Relief Association
Peterson's Ointment Promises Heal Skin Ailments
An advertisement touts Peterson's Ointment as a supreme healer for skin diseases including pimples rashes acne and open sores. It claims to relieve itching soreness and chapped skin and to cure athlete's foot by killing ringworm, urging readers to buy at local drug stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peterson
Bingham Faces Follow-Up Sinus Care in Columbus
Bingham recently had a sinus operation at a Columbus hospital and planned to return there today for further treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bingham
Columbus
Deliberate vandalism damages Parker Schoolhouse near Rutland
Pomeroy reports extensive damage at the Parker Schoolhouse near Rutland likely from a deliberate act. Sheriff Tracy investigated after windows and sashes were broken and a locked door picked. A stove door and heavy club were found inside as residents demand suspects be traced.
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Pomeroy
Parker
Rutland
A. O. Tracy
Tracy
Meigs County Students Now Attending Ohio State University
Meigs County lists include Eddie L. Howery senior in art education from Carpenter. Thereon Johnson freshman in animal husbandry from Letart Falls. Carl P. Biddle graduate student in botany from Long Bottom. George L. McCullough junior in medicine. Hebert Parker junior in agriculture. Lawrence P. Curtis and Mary A. Dennis education majors. Lawrence P. Eblin chemistry. Taylor L. Fultz sociology. G. Kenneth Harris music. Margaret K R Humphrey English. William P. Stansbury pharmacy. Dale D. Werner engineering. Louis B. Lee medicine. Bernard R. Higley psychology. Mary F. Jiiden music. Alice L. Powell education. John G. Smith dentistry. Eleanor K B Karr arts education. Melen Grace Williams science nursing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor L. Fultz
G. Kenneth Harris
Sopphomore
Margaret KR. Humphrey
Willaim P. Stansbury
Dale D. Werner
Portand
Louis B. Lee
Rutland
Bernard R. Higley
Mary F. Jiiden
Alice L. Powell
John G. Smith
Syracuse
Eleanor KB. Karr
Melen Grace Williams
Wells and Summers Receive April Marriage License
William A Wells aged 22 of St. Albans West Virginia and Ruby Catherine Summers aged 20 of Pomeroy secured a marriage license in probate court Wednesday afternoon. Their license marked the eighth issued in April so far this month.
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Pomeroy
William A Wells
St. Albans
W. Va
Ruby Catherine Summers
Harrisonville Seniors About To Graduate
Final days of the Hartigonville Scipio High School year are marked by many activities. The senior class will present The Ginger Girl April 21, attend a teachers party April 8, and hold a baccalaureate sermon April 23. Commencement exercises are set for April 26 with J E Fitcher as speaker. Alumni banquet and dance April 29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisonville
Hartigonville- Scipio High School
Roy Haning
Kate Wyatt
Eunice Chase
Clair Waggoner
Woodrow Ed Gratton Stout
Kari Frye
Ka Howell
Anestine Cain
Evelynson
Reba Dye
Frances Eno
Gilkey
Vinas Wilson
Mae Bessie Cottrill
Rosalie Carr
Roy Jordan
Ralph Asbury
Ivan Cottrill
Carl Blackwood
James Clouch
Rolland Chase
Ada Wilson
Maudetta Foley
Juannita Hull
Mary Welsh
Clarice Waggoner
Juanita Clark
Supt. E. V. Springer
Albany
H. T. Houf
Ohio University
J. E. Fitcher
Ohio Department of Education
World War Veteran Dies at Reedsville
Arthur Lewis Sisson aged 42 died at his Reedsville home after years of ill health from tuberculosis and related diseases. A World War veteran, he served with the Engineers Corps in France for 13 months and belonged to Feeney Bennett Post No 128 American Legion. A hundred or more attended the military funeral today at 2 PM. He is survived by his mother Mrs Emma Sisson and brother Leo B Sisson of Reedsville.
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Arthur Lewis Sisson
Middleport
Reedsville
Engineers Corps
France
Sisson
Feeney- Bennett Post
American Legion
the Legion
Emma Sisson
Leo B. Sisson
Pass Exams Here Meigs County Teachers Get Certificates
Meigs County teachers who passed the recent examination are listed with certificates. Bernard Eisels tein Chester three year. Mildred Kim Middleport three year. Creed James Lebanon three year. Special three year certificates in commercial training go to Henry Beaver and one year in manual training to Aaron Zahl. One year certificates go to Lucy Winyard Olive Orange Donald Bradford Lebanon Nancy Reed Middleport Melen Newland Olive Orange Lucilie Dutton Middleport. Ralph Parsons visited from Ft Payne Alabama with his parents. Local social mentions follow including travel to Huntington and arrivals from Columbus.
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Meigs County
Pomeroy
Bernard Eiselstein
Chester
Mildred Kim
Middleport
Creed James
Lebanon
Henry Beaver
Aaron Zahl
Lucy Winyard
Olive Orange
Donald Bradford
Nancy Reed
Melen Newland
Lucilie Dutton
First County Seat Was in Middleport
Meigs County born in 1820 chose Middleport as its initial county seat after a legislative resolution. Commissioners David Mitchell Elnathan Schofield and Joseph J Martin located Lot 315 in Salisbury Township later donating land for public buildings. By 1822 a new commission moved the seat to Pom ery.
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Pomeroy
Meigs County
Middleport
Equire
H. H. Mees
David Mitchell
Scioto County
Elnathan Schofield
Fairfield County
Joseph J. Martin
Pike County
Salisbury Township
Benjamin Smith
James BE. Phelps
KR. C. Barton
Eli Sigler
William Vance
Ross County
John Barr
Pickaway County
William Dunn
Belmont County
Orange Township
Chester
Levi Stedman
Justice
John Davenport
George Healing
George Herbert
John CC. Wright
M. Tracy Howe
Thomas Irwin
Pomeroy, Sons & Co
Mayor Harley to resume duties after February accident
Middleport Mayor J E Harley is set to return to active service after a long absence due to a February accident. He and Mrs. Harley visited Gallipolis for X ray treatments on his severely fractured right leg. The plaster cast has been removed and recovery proceeds. The mayor will enforce the leash rules against chickens and dogs once back in office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
J. E. Harley
Indians Visit Story Preserved in Meigs Verse
POMEROY April 13 A pioneer tale by Milo Higley recalls the last Indian visit near Rutland between 1804 and 1808. The verse describes a Sabbath scene with Indians peering through a cabin, seeking Johnny-Cake as worshippers react with fear and curiosity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Rutland
C. Larkin
Meigs
Milo Higley
Mr. Higley
Pomeroy Stores Showcase Spring Easter Styles
The Pomeroy river town showcases are described as up to date with Easter garments for women and children. Shops feature dresses coats and toys, plus men’s blue suits gray hats and decorative footwear. Merchants pride in calm business tone despite Ohio river flooding.
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Pomeroy’s
Pomeroy
Ohio
Pomeroy's
Young Modern
Pomeroy’s Men
Front
Eminent Physician Prescribed This Tonic Golden Medical Discovery
Dr. R. V. Pierce practiced in Pennsylvania and moved to Buffalo New York to offer his ready to use tonic for the blood. The Golden Medical Discovery aids digestion and acts as a tonic while improving complexion and clearing pimples. Free medical advice is offered by Dr. Pierce's Clinic in Buffalo.
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R. V. Pierce
Pennsylvania
Buffalo
N. Y
Pomeroy Scenes Of Flood Hardships And Social Life
Local residents describe high water events as the year’s social focus. A young clerk recalls sweeping out sediment at night and poker between chores while neighbors argue inland life isn’t ideal. The piece notes a quilting party at Mrs. Warne’s home and mentions several local residents by name.
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Pomeroy
Pomeroy-on-the-Ohio
Community Choir to Perform The Crucifixion in Pomeroy
Singers from local churches under Mrs. Ralston Russell will present The Crucifixion by Sir John Stainer at Peace Evangelical Church in Pomeroy this evening at 8 o clock. The program is open to the general public.
Grueser Couple Called to Columbus Over Illness
Mr and Mrs Edward Grueser of Minersville were summoned to Columbus this week due to the illness of a family member or associate, prompting travel for support and care.
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Edward Grueser
Minersville
Columbus
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Parker Schoolhouse
WED
Evans
Pomeroy, Ohio
the Messenger
Ralph Parsons
Ft. Payne, al
J. B. Parsons
Mooker Street
Elmer Wysong
Herbert Chambers
South Fourth Avenue
Huntington
Helen Beeson
W. H. Beeson
Menry Jackson
Montgomery
Charles Circle
Ash Street
J. O. Leonard
Roy Ward
Redroad Street
A. B. Bingman
J. C. Ford
C. Ewin
South Third Avenue
R. H. Horden
Vlan
A. D. Jewell
Wa A
Mariette
Jewell
Emmet Maybough
Henry Mayhough
Jim Wills
Amber
Maggie
Clarence
S. F. Howery
Cspenter
H. J. Win
Bud Douglas
Kiam EB. Hull
Olera Cotterill
Eula Stewart
Miss Stewart
Mac Bail
Bernie Glihey
Berg
Miss Gibbs
Luc
Gibbs
Mulberry Avenue
First
Harley
G. F. Hoppman Ili
G. F. Hoffman
Ralph Sayre
Hoffman
Heath M. E. Church of
Woman's Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church
Prilay
Vivian * Middleton
G. H. Stansbury
Ann Weed
J. B. Harley
Apri
Woodman Hall
William Wiles
Blatter
B . Mcponsid
Wily
Marian Walters
Eroy
Children’s Department
Keel
Wey
Vogue
Chiffon
Phoenix
Vogue Shoe Shoppe
Helen F. Zeinen
Carl
Elizabeth Hube
Hite
Emma Foss Hartley
Jacob David Watson
Wednessey
Cora Warne
Chester Road
Pomeroy Personals
Lekly
Atlanta
Coats
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