Pomeroy Council Backs High Peddler License Fee
Pomeroy village council adopted a new ordinance requiring a 150 dollar annual license for out of county peddlers amid doubts licenses will be issued at the higher fee. The meeting also reviewed railroad land use, paving of a Main Street parcel, and street repairs with full attendance.
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Pomeroy
Meigs County
Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad
Main Street
Butternut Avenue
F. W. Crow
Rairoad Company
Weouncil
Ye Street
Joint Legion and Auxiliary Hear World War Soldiers Broadcast
Feeney Bennett Post of the American Legion and the Legion Auxiliary met in a joint session at the Legion Hall in Middleport. The Auxiliary conducted its regular meeting with Mrs Roscoe Fowler presiding, then the two groups heard a nationwide radio broadcast for World War soldiers followed by light refreshments.
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Middleport
Feeney‘Bennett
Legion Auxiliary
Legion Hall
Roscoe Fowler
Downing Roush
Legion
Kelloggs Whole Wheat Biscuits Debut Double Toasted
Local grocers feature Kellogg's Whole Wheat Biscuits with double toasted top and bottom for extra crispness. The pressure-cocked process preserves full food value, adds flavor, aids digestion, and offers two biscuits per fit bowl with 15 per package. Certified by Medical Arts Laboratory of Philadelphia.
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Kellogg's
Medical Arts Laboratory of Philadelphia
Mes senger Society News Service Contact Info
Local staff correspondent Hartley notes Telephone Your News Your Society and Locals. For circulation and classified advertising for The Messenger, call Sauvage at 453 L.
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A. Hartley
Duriin Sauvage
Lighth Grade Test Winners Announced
Meigs County eighth grade results released by Supt C N Wagner list eight top finishers led by Jeanne Hines Minersville School and Lil points out of possible 2a. Howard Lee Tavier, Eva Ellene Bahr, Tuppers Plains, Elizabeth Lewis Great Bend, Agnes Sutton Rose Hill and Themes E Parker Chester tied for fourth with 148. Robert Lee Martin Minersville 1448 and Bernard Peaker Tuppers Plains 146. Seventy four others receive honorable mention with scores 144 to 116.
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Pomeroy
Meigs County
State Department of Education
C. N. Wagner
Jeanne Hines
Minersville
Howard Lee Tavier
Eva Ellene Bahr
Tuppers Plains
Elizabeth Lewis
Great Bend
Ary Agnes Sutton
Rose Hill
E. Parker
Chester
Robert Lee Martin
Bernard Peaker
Milton Wills
Kathryn Wonlama
Richard Finlan
Wilma Summerfield
Phyllis Whaley
Margaret Ne
Bessie Bryant
Charles Jacob
Julia Barnitz
Frank Howard
Robert Curtis
Edward White
Patricia Shaw
Kathleen Fick
Richard Coleman
Georgia Radekin
Evelyn Taylor
Charles Proffitt
Mildred Gilmore
Alice Turner
Charles Hysell
Floyd Rummel
Naomi Rhodes
Leo Torrence
Opa Hamilton
Francis Vanmeter
Stella Triplett
Oliver Ditcher
Ruth Wailtshire
Clifford Watson
Mary Jo Swan
Lawrence Deem
Edward
Judgment Granted in Cheney Suit for 4512.53
George A. Cheney filed suit in Common Pleas Court against Bianche B. Halsey for payment of a cognovit note and received a judgment for 4312.53. Three briefs in the Automobile Underwriters case were filed in the Maigs County Court of Appeals. The Bolin appeal will be heard this afternoon. Jury trial dates set include State of Ohio versus E. E. Hayman on April 22 and Richard Horden versus Guth and Whitlock Bakery on April 28.
Snider family welcomes daughter in Middleport
Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Snider announce the birth of a daughter born Monday morning. She is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Snider of Middleport and Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Trichler of Dayton, who are visiting. She is the fifth Snider child with one daughter and three sons existing.
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Middleport
C. W. Snider
C. H. Snider
Elmer Trichler
Dayton
Snider
Telephone Prophecy Carried Out in Ohio Pomeroy Letter
A dated March 30 1892 letter from M J Carrey Columbus superintendent notes the Long Distance Telephone Company plans to extend circuits across Ohio. The document predicted Pomeroy would gain connections to Columbus and other major cities once lines reach the town. W. J. Davis, Pomeroy Telephone Manager, documented the prophecy in a local business setting.
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Pomeroy Ave
Pomeroy Business Place
W. 3. Davis
Nal
Columbus
Pomeroy
M. 3. Carrey
Davis
Ohio
Mt Vernon of West Virginia Visited by West Virginia Tourists
A group from Middleport visited the Mt Vernon of West Virginia eight miles above Henderson on the Kanawha River. The site is an exact reproduction of Washingtons home, owned by E H Shadie, and draws sightseers daily. Point Pleasant Mansion House also opens Sundays per custodian Charles Lewis.
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Middleport
Mt. Verson Farm
Mt. Vernon
Henderson
W. Va
Kanawha River
Washington
E. H. Shadie
West Virginia
Mansion House
Point Pleasant
Charles Lewis
Attendance at Lead Bible School Tops Town Again
The Church of Christ Bible School in Lead reports 303 in attendance Sunday morning, leading town churches. Rev. Gardner preached Foolish Wives Sunday Eve, with Foolish Husbands planned for next week. Rev. W D Brock, evangelist, spoke on WWVA Wheeling this morning.
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Church of Christ Bible School
Lead
Middleport
Gardner
W. DD. Brock
Church of Christ
WWVA
Wheeling
W. Va
Blacksmith Henry Clark Dies at 70 in Rutland
Henry Clark a blacksmith and longtime Rutland resident died at his home Monday morning at age 70. Funeral arrangements will be announced after relatives arrive.
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Rutland
Henry Clark
Local notes cover funerals visits moves and league plans
Rev and Mrs Frank Kreager attend a sister's funeral in Zanesville and plan several days with relatives before returning home. Ruth Mossman returns to Huntington after a weekend at home with her parents. Jep Swisher returns to OSU in Columbus. Webb family to move from Vinton to Gravel Hill. Mrs Harry Bailey visits Rutland after living with son and daughter in law. Dr EB Maag and Eloise Cooper visit Columbus then return home. Home Missionary Society meeting led by Mrs A W McKay. Ben Fultz Jr. treated for quinsy. Isabel Keene leaves for Illinois town to stage Up in the Air. Stansbury and Schand visit then depart for Huntington. Virginia Arnold visiting Huntington relatives. Recreational Baseball League heads meeting in Middleport discusses eligibility and season plans.
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Frank C. Kreager
Zanesville
Columbus
Ohio State University
Webb
Vinton
Frank McKhinney
Gravel Hill
Harry Bailey
Clarence Murray
Murray
Rutland
EB. F. Maag
Eloise Cooper
Ben Fultz Jr
Quinsy
Isabel Keene
Illinois
Charles Stansbury
C. W. Schand
Huntington
Virginia Arnold
Erwin
South Third Avenue
Middleport
Charles Er
County Commissioners Report Gas Tax Shortfall
Pomeroy April 19. The Meigs County Commissioners met briefly Monday morning. The anticipated state gas tax money did not arrive, leaving the board short of funds to continue road work.
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Pomeroy
Meirs County
Mornay
One-Act Plays For Senior Class Friday Night
Pomeroy reports high school seniors will present three one act plays at the Junior High Auditorium Friday night. The program includes Long Distance a humorous two sided telephone scene and Town Hails Tonight along with The Valiant. Seats reserved at 3 30 p m Wednesday April 20.
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Pomeroy
Saturday Evening Post
Gilbert Henderson
Valiant
Atudenta
Keen Rirsky
Dies at Bradbury in Middleport
John Dodridge aged 60 died Sunday evening at his sister Mrs. Clara Murray in Bradbury. Funeral services will be held this afternoon at Bradbury Church of Christ with Rev O W Williams officiating. Burial will be in Bradford Church Cemetery.
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Middleport
John Dodridge
Clara Murray
Bradbury
Bradbury Church of Christ
O. W. Williams
Bradford Church
Doctor Downie to Lead Columbus Delegation on Wyoming Trip
April 19 report notes Dr. C. E. W. Downie leaving Columbus with a party for a extended business visit to Wyoming. He has sold his Columbus dental practice and previously ran Pom eroy offices. The Downie family recently moved from Wilbur Avenue to 387 King Avenue with relatives joining them.
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Pomeroy
T. W. Bengel
Columbus
C. E. W. Downie
Doctor Downie
Wyoming
Alex Downie
Downie
Wilbur Avenue
King Avenue
Booster Class Meet at Mrs Eddy Home This Evening
Simpson M E Church Booster Class gathers at Mrs E D Eddy s Union Avenue home this evening. County superintendent C N Wagner received a new gold watch chain and charm from Meigs County teachers for leadership. secretary Clarice Maag also given a necklace.
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Simpson M. E. Church
E. D. Eddy
Union Avenue
C. N. Wagner
Meigs County
Clarice Maag
J. R. Stark
Mulberry Avenue
Parkersburg
Funeral notices and social updates from the Karr family region
Relatives attend Howard Karr funeral including Everett Karr Crooksville Ohio and several Carletons in addition to Maud Vincent Anna Karr and Ruth Covert. Families visit Buckeye towns and attend local events as local schools plan Friday exams.
General Ma Breaks With Japan in Chinese Province Proclamation
General Ma Chan-shan, governor of Heilungkiang, proclaims the province independent from Tokio influenced rule of Henry Pu-yi. He declares Japan will not relinquish Manchuria and warns of potential Soviet invasion and U.S. challenge once China’s position is secure.
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Manchukuo
Manchuria
Dla Chan-shan
Heilungkiane
Henry Pu-yi
Heilungkiang
Tsitaihar
United States
China
Ohio Wool Production And Wheat Outlook Report
Ohio farm officials report wool shearing under way with state ranking ninth in U S production. World wool demand remains firm for fine wool while crossbred and inferior grades lag. Russia’s wheat acreage up 11 4 percent but export prospects limited by domestic needs. Ohio winter wheat condition April 1 at 85 percent of normal, forecast state production about 59 percent of 1931, and nine percent above five year average. Oats may exceed barley in profit. barley acreage up eight percent could lift output about 30 percent. Wholesale prices index stands at 90.6 percent postwar. arm products index up one percent on wheat strength.
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Columbus
Ohio
H. E. Curry
Ohio Farm Bureau Research Department
United States
Russia
Maron
Mrs Evaline Calvert Succumbs at Guysville
Mrs Eva line Johnson Calvert dies at home in Guysville at 71. Widow of S W Calvert who died in 1924. Born near Frost she leaves one daughter and two grandchildren. Funeral at Guysville M E Church Wednesday at 2 with burial in Bean Cemetery.
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Guysville
Evaline Johnson Calvert
S. W. Calvert
Frost
Guysville M. E
Bean Cemetery
Local Notables Attend Weekend and Weeklong Events
Horace W. Karr and Purley Karr of Forest Run were callers here on Sunday. J. L. Blair of Pomeroy spent Sunday in Syracuse. Rev. Delbert Mills of Columbus came Monday to preach the funeral of Howard Karr. Local teachers attended the Meigs County Teachers' meeting at Pomeroy Saturday. Helen Grace Williams of Columbus spent the end of the week with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Williams.
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Horace W. Karr
Purley Karr
Forest Run
J. L. Blair
Pomeroy
Syracuse
Delbert Mills
Columbus
Howard Karr
Meigs County
Helen Grace Williams
A. E. Williams
Athens Garden Club organized with speakers and plans
About 40 residents formed the Athens Garden Club Monday night at the Chamber of Commerce Rooms as a project of the Athens Better Homes and Grounds Committee. W. W. Wiggins Ohio University spoke on plant care and cultivation, with plans for a fall flower show and plant swapping. Names of members to be listed in The Messenger later.
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Chamber of Commerce
The
Garden Club
Athens Better Homes and Grounds
Dow Grones
W. R. Cable
D. QO. Chapper
C. M. Gill
Better Homes and Grounds Committee
W. W. Wiggins
Ohio University
Petunias
Athens
Mr Blank’s Horses Spark Prank Shoot at Athens Fraternities
In Athens several fraternity houses lost phone service after students repeatedly called Mr. Blank asking about his horses. He became furious and cursed, prompting the telephone company to trace the calls. The stunt spread quickly as others joined in the prank.
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Athens
Blank
Women of Shade to Study Home Economics
Women of the Shade district may enroll in free classes on home making clothing household management family finance furnishing child care and training through the State Department of Education. Instructor is Mrs T M Wolfe Athens former Ohio University home economics teacher. Contact Mrs J Smith Shade to enroll.
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Shade
State Department of Education
T. M. Wolfe
Athens
Ohio University
3. J. Smith
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Kellogg’s
Kellogg
Battle Creek
Cheney
Common Pleas Courts
Philco
Athens Furniture Exchange
Washington Street
Dial
Gans Euy
Nelsonville
Glouster
Ohie
Bradford
Downies
Frank Duffy
Pat
Youngstown
John Ackrey
Harold Casto
Clarence Casto
Earl Yolten
Bridgeville
A. C. Wade
Cincinnati
FY. L. Jacox
North Chicago
Thomas Matthewson
Theodore Neutzling
Thomas Turnbull
Syracuse News
Everett Karr
Crooksville
Albert Carleton
Isaac Carleton
Guy Carleton
Maud Vincent
Anna Karr
Charles Keesey
Ruth Covert
Carl Bright
Anna Elizabeth
Merril Covert
Brown Covert
Mattie Karr
Ralph
Pittsburgh
Harry Long
George Jenkins
Arthur Lovett
Dana
Arthur
Marvin Roberts
Gallipolis
Walter Kelch
Louisville
van Johnson
Guy Gorby
Kerrs Run
Mr. Gorby
Gorby
Robert Warner
Irving
Karr
Long Bottom
Gen. Ma
Japan
Veilumgkiang
Teitsimar
Evaline Calvert
Athens Garden Club
Wiggins
Mr. Blank
Haarlem
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Asa Fl
Electrolux
MAS
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