Death of Bessie Blair Glidden at Blair Homestead
Syracuse reports the death of 62 year old Bessie Blair Glidden at the old Blair homestead in the lower town with her brother John L Blair. She was daughter of John Blair, once superintendent of Syracuse Coal and Salt Company. Funeral at 2 pm Saturday in Bridgeman Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syracuse
Bessie Blair Glidden
Blair Homestead
John L Blair
Pomeroy Insurance
John Blair
Syracuse Coal & Salt Company
Pomeroy Bend
Charles Glidden
Minersville
Mary
Columbus
Bridgeman
Mrs McKay Hosts Dinner Honoring Parkersburg Guest
In Middleport April 19 Mrs A W McKay held a 6 pm dinner for her sister Mrs Charles E Grant of Parkersburg. Attending were Mr and Mrs R A Miller Mr and Mrs David Miller Superintendent A W McKay wife and daughter Miss Jean. Mrs Ke Probst hosted a similar 6 pm dinner for Mrs Tense Jones of New York City visiting home folks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
A. W. McKay
Charles E. Grant
Parkersburg
R. A. Miller
David ©. Miller
Jean
Jones
KE. G. Probst
T. Jense Jones
New York City
Local residents spend midweek visits and travel notices
Mrs Harlow Russell and Mrs J D Diles along with Billy spent Wednesday in Charleston. Gus Knabb Elizabeth Russell visited Mr and Mrs Frank Bolton in Charleston. Ed Steele and Larry Gardner went to Pittsburg for elder daughter’s husband George Clark’s funeral set for Sacred Heart Church Pomeroy. Mrs E R Tompkins and Bobbie head to Meadville Pa to visit daughter H J Mamer. Mrs Mary Sisson returns from Logan for ballet at granddaughter Margaret Riley’s event. Several workers transfer from Hobson shops to Toledo N Y C shops. Raymond Klees son ill with typhoid fever. George Hoeflick, newspaper foreman, is ill at home in Middleport.
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John Forrances
Harlow Russell
J. D. Diles
Billy
Charleston
Gus Knabb
Elizabeth Russell
Frank Bolton
Ed Steele
Larry Gardner
Sacred Heart Church
Pomeroy
E. R. Tompkins
Bobbie
Meadville
H. J. Mamer
W. G. Davis
Columbus
Ray J. O'Donnell
C. D. Dawson
Mary Sisson
Logan
Edwin Ewing
Cement Covering Planned for Pomeroy Bend Bridge Approach
POMEROY April 19 The Ebersbach Construction Company will begin laying the cement covering on the Ohio end approach of the Pomeroy Bend Bridge to complete its contract. The current street width is 20 feet and a seven foot widening is planned before the cement is laid to match the new riverfront street.
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Pomeroy
Ohio
Pomeroy Bend
Ebersbach Construction Company
Widow Seeks Help Under Meigs County Pension Program
In Pomeroy on April 19 Mrs. Della Reiver of Plants asks Probate Court for aid under the widow’s pension law for her two children. County records show 44 widows with 126 children receive assistance. pensions range from $3 for one child to $ per month for more children, paid quarterly.
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Della Heiber
Plants
Pomeroy
Della Reiver
Meigs County
Buckeye Savings Forecloses on Guinther Property
C H Stewart attorney for Buckeye Savings and Loan of Bellaire files foreclosure suit against William E Guinther Kora Guinther wife and W W Baughman. They borrowed 1000 on December 11 1919 and owe 648 75 with interest. petition seeks mortgage foreclosure and sale of the Guinther property.
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Pomeroy
C. H. Stewart
Buckeye Savings and Loan Company
Bellaire
William E. Guinther
Kora Guinther
W. W. Baughman
Guinthers
Guinther
Oblinger Family Attend Funeral of Relative
Herman Lager, killed by a slate fall at Hines Mine on Wednesday, will be buried at Beech Grove Cemetery after funeral services at Peace Evangelical Church Sunday at 2 PM. Funeral director B. H. Ewing will oversee arrangements. Mr and Mrs John Oblinger from Columbus attended the services in memory of the deceased.
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John Oblinger
Columbus
Herman Lager
Hines
Peace Evangelical Church
Beech Grove Cemetery
B. H. Ewing
Divorce Decree Granted in Hennepin County
Notice that a divorce decree was granted in the District Court in Hennepin County Minnesota to Clarence Williams from Florence Williams of Athens. The decree dated March 6 1929 was received in the sheriff's office this morning and served on Mrs Williams.
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District Court
Hennepin County
Minnesota
Clarence
Middleport boy crafts miniature ships in drugstore display
Shirley Sauer, 17, a Middleport High School student, displays three watercraft models in Martin and Roller drugstore windows on Mill Street. The carvings include a Caesar era slave galley, a full rigged ship, and an Ohio River packet named Ohio.
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Middleport
Shirley Sauer
George Sauer
Hobson Mechanic
Bucyrus
Shirley
Valentine Sauer
Fourth West Virginia Cavalry
Meiga County
Martin & Roller
Mill Street
Ohio
Esther Grate 91 dies after long health spell
Middleport Meigs County Mrs Esther Grate dies at home in Fairplay at age 91 after a period of good health. She leaves four sons and one daughter. Her grandson J H Grate of this city was informed and traveled to Fairplay.
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Middleport
Esther Grate
Fairplay
Meigs County
Grate
J. H. Grate
Pythian Sisters Degree Staff Entertained in Middleport
Mrs. Roma Harrah and Mrs. Mildred Lowe hosted the Meigs Temple Degree Staff of Pythian Sisters in Middleport on April 19. A large turnout enjoyed social hour and refreshments. The staff plans to enter the convention contest in Logan this fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Roma Harrah
Mildred Lowe
Meigs Temple
Indoor Picnic at Hotel Allen by Philathea Women
The Philathea women of the Christian Church in Middleport hold an indoor picnic at Hotel Allen through the evening. New president Mrs Alice Sidenstricker will preside and oversee society business while plans for future activities unfold. A social gathering is the main aim. Pearl Grant Funeral Held at Grant Residence. The funeral for Miss Pearl Grant occurred this afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Grant home on Sixth and Main Streets with Rev H Elehinger officiating.
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Middleport
Philathea Women of the Christian Church
Allen
Alice Sidenstricker
Pearl Grant
Miss Pearl Grant
Grant
Main Streets
H. Elehinger
Burial at Hill Cemetery Funeral Director Named
Burial takes place in Hill Cemetery with B. H. Rawlings serving as funeral director.
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the Hill Cemetery
B. H. Rawlings
Cheshire High School Banquet At Mary Jane Coffees Shoppe
Cheshire High School held its junior senior banquet at the Mary Jane Coffee Shoppe in Middleport. The event featured orange and purple class colors with 45 attendees including faculty. Local notes include visits and travel of several residents.
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Cheshire High School
Mary Jane
Middleport
Mrs Judge Miller Called to Cleveland for Ill Daughter
Mrs Judge Miller was summoned to Cleveland yesterday due to the serious illness of their daughter, Mrs Fred D Groff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judge Miller
Cleveland
Fred D. Groff
Mrs Kimball Heads Athens AAUW Branch
Mrs Milo Kimball was elected president of the Athens Branch of the American Association of University Women at a Thursday night meeting in the Women’s Faculty Rooms. Officers named include Mrs Homer Cherrington and Miss Cleo Higgins with several other posts to be announced at the May 9 banquet at Hill Crest Inn.
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Milo Kimball
Athens
American Association of University Women
Homer Cherrington
Cleo Higgins
Genevive Chase
Marian Morse
Frank Copeland
Hill Crest Inn
Grace Johnson
Kimbal
Oklahoma Farm Agents Aid 71 of 77 Counties
County agents assist farmers across Oklahoma with advisory services in 71 of 77 counties, supporting crop production and farm operations. The program aims to extend help to rural communities, enhancing agricultural knowledge and resources.
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Oklahoma
Tigilate
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bessie Glidden
John
Raymond
Doc
Helen
Dial
Smee Tan
Poreclose
ILII
Pomeroy Personals
David Marples
Columbia
Rocksprings
Pythian Sisters Degree
Philathea
Hotel Allen
Mrs. Ruth
Liberty Loan
Howard Chandler Christy
Babe Ruth
Follies
Minnie D. Steinbauer
RK. W. Schwegmanta
Pontiac
Mich
W. G. Plantz
Chattanooga
Tenn
W. State St
BANKS
Meats & Groceries
Chauncey
Veal
Yast
Sir Dary
Mrs. Kimball
the Cline Ice Cream Co
Lash
Ebersbach’s
Stansbury & Martin & Baller
U.S
Stedman
the Stedman Company, Packers
Athens, Ohv
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