Central School juniors stage music program in Middleport
The Central School PTA presented a junior musical program in the high school auditorium Saturday, drawing a large crowd and directing proceeds to the school. Nearby Park Street and Pearl Street schools also planned events to fund equipment and playgrounds, with Miss Sadie Cross in charge at Park Street. Elizabeth Hartinger heads a Southeast District women’s clubs trip to Dayton, and Mrs. Cossin, 73, suffered a stroke at home. An April 14 marriage linked Raymond Karr and Peart Kine of Rochell Indiana, while teacher Mrs. Bush was hospitalized for appendicitis.
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Middleport
Apri
Parent-Teacher Association
Central School
Park Street
Misa Sadie Cross
Pearl Street
Dayton
Cossin
Raymond Karr
Peart Kine
Rochell
Indiana
Mark Jones
Leading Creek
H. E. Bush
Holzer Hospital
Bush
Kathleen
A. A. Dillard
Old Timer Tells How Athens Helped Stop Morgan Raid
A reader's long letter recounts Athens County involvement in the 1863 Morgan raid episode. It notes 126th Ohio Volunteer Infantry action at Braffington Island, Morgan's forces driven back by two gunboats, captures near Malta and Zenesville, and local soldiers including Captain Steadman and W H Brown from Athens.
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Athens
Morgan
Orange
California
Athens Messenger
Ohio
Braffington Island
Athens County
Ihe Jsian
Morgen
126Th Ohio Volunteer Infantry
Harry Simmons
John Morgan
California Dick
Malta
Zenesville
Aorgan
BicCook
Starlight
Dick’ Morgan
F. H. Steadman
129Th Ohio Volunteer Infantry
Cincinnati
McCook
Portsmouth
Steadman
W. H. Brown
McKinley , Avenue
Athena
Mra
Verna Barkler
West State Street
DIES SUDDENLY IN SALEM CENTER AT 71
Mrs. Alice Edmundson widow of Allen Edmundson died suddenly at her home in Salem Center at age 71 after a period of good health. She leaves three daughters Abs Stephen Davis and one daughter living in Alabama with a third in the old home county. Funeral plans await word from the southern daughter before burial in New Cemetery. Two more freed Pomeroy robbery case.
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Salem Center
Alice Edmundson
Allen Edmundson
Abs
Stephen Davis
Lves
Alabama
Spring Glow operetta staged by Central School children
Plan Operetta Milleport reports the Spring Glow musical production by first and second graders at Central School directed by Miss Vesti MetCoy and Miss Mary Root. The show is set for April 76 at 8 o clock in the High School auditorium with a large cast of young students rehearsing nightly after school. The item also notes local residents including Theodore Lohse ill with influenza and social updates on Mrs Brown and Mrs Murphy visiting Columbus and Athens, plus Paul Bean preparing to move to Columbus for a bank position.
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Theodore Lohse
Athens
Herman Lohne
W. W. Brown
Ann. Lawrence
FN. Barnes
Paul Bean
Frank Bean
Mutland
Citizens National Bank
Columbus
Myra Howley
Adams
Rescued in Fire Mrs Thomas from Burning Home and Store
Rutland April 20 Mrs Dayton Thomas was pulled from her home near the New York Central railroad station at 2 AM as flames and smoke engulfed the building. Mr Thomas carried her to safety in night clothing, saving only a few articles before the store and residence were destroyed. The dwelling and store contents were partly insured.
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Rutland
Dayton Thomas
New York Central
Thomas
Ralph
Thi H House
Die Howsehelt
Plan for Fair Pomeroy and County Activities
Plan for Meira County Fair and county agricultural duty meeting at City Hall with Vice-president Byron Davis in chair. President H A Carr of Great Benn absent due to illness. fair scheduled for the first week in August. Also reports a marriage near Pomoroy and a birthday celebration for Mary Helen Shershbach at her Fateh Street home with friends and refreshments.
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Pomeroy
Meira County
Byron Davis
H. A. Carr
Great Benn
Afeies
Lorether
Mies
Mary Heten Shershbach
Fatesland Street
Hospital Notes and Local Medical Updates
Miss Genevieve Corrin of Pomeroy admitted April 16 for a major surgical operation. Jessie Garson of Athens admitted April 1 for burns from a gas explosion on Mace Street. Franklin Wier of Ashster died after burns from the same explosion. Race Street casualties include S Starr and Athens residents treated for burns. Convalescents listed include William Whaley Jr of Albany and others. convalescent notices também.
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Genevievs Aorrin
Pome Itoy
Theodore Crawfenl
Athens
Jessie Garson
Burns
Mace Street
S. Starr
Race Street
Franklin Wier
Awhester
Witkin
Id Vanscott
the Plaina
William Whaley, Jr
Albany
Blow, Buck
Mia
Anna Reed
Glouster
Harry Parfit
Filing Tax List Advised Before May First 1929
County auditor J. Clyde Hinimundson urges property owners to list and assess personal property statewide for tax exemption before May 1 1929. Late returns incur penalties. Assessor list includes E A Johnson Trimble Inge South Trimble Towns Orville Thaily Albany Township D W Brill Sharpsburg West Bern J J Fouteh Bern J W Wade Suchter Allen Secov Carthage Township J A Walsh Athens Township.
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J. Clyde Hiniundsan
Cim
E. A. Johnson
Trimble
Orville Thailey
Albany
DY. W. Brill
Sharpsburg
West Bern Township
J. J
Ernest Phillips praised for daring rescue in Columbus
In Columbus a three year old fell into a stream while playing near a north end area. Ernest Phillips on duty and a helper rescued the child from the water after a swift boat chase and resuscitation. The mother gratefully received her child unharmed.
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Columbus
Ernest Phillips
Pomeroy
John Phillips
Otto
Ernest
Club Leaders Meet Saturday for 4-H Clothing Program
Miss A T Ross of Ohio State University will attend a Clothing Club leaders meeting in the County Farm Agent office. H Johnson will run the session at 10 o clock Saturday April 27 with about 13 leaders expected. The program covers Summer Clothing for Girls and Gifts Girls Like Make and explains 4 H Club booklets. A luncheon is planned at One Varsity Inn and the meeting resumes at 1 p m.
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Ohio State University
H. Johnson
Johnson
Mira Ross
Varsity
Cars Damaged At Filling Station In Athens
The incident at a filling station in Athens Friday at 5 p.m. damaged two machines when brakes failed causing an accident.
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Athens
At & P.m
Presbyterian Church to Elect Officers at Annual Meeting
The Athens Presbyterian Church will hold its annual meeting Monday night with reports from various organizations. A pot luck supper at 6 will precede business as committees represent the Friendly Society. Members are urged to attend as last year’s work is reviewed and plans for the coming months outlined. Dr A Wilcox, past president, was announced Saturday.
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Athens Presbyterian Church
A. Wilcox
Spoils System Reforms Highlight Hoover Action
President Hoover has struck a blow at the spoils system announcing that party service will not be a decisive factor for candidates. Prospective appointees must face public scrutiny before Senate confirmation, ending factional bargains and closed deals in favor of merit.
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Washington
Hoover
Senate
Allotment War Dominates Meigs County Republican Committee
Alisigs County Republican Central Committee faces factional split and frequent reconstitutions since election. Two sides hold power on a teeter board as members rotate, with plans to oust the executive committee and appoint new officers. Public watches with amused tolerance as political maneuvering continues. Horse owners note a joke notice banning auto parking, declaring horses only.
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C. A. Hartley
Pomeroy
Alisigs County
Republican Central Committee
Finnewand
Ott Agin
Asia
Hatast
Elpot
Friendly Society Rummage Sale Aims to Ease Church Debt
The Friendly Society of Athena Presbyterian Church plans a rummage sale to reduce debt from last year’s redecorating. A May 2 event at City Building will accept shoes clothing dishes furniture and other furnishings. Contacts Mrs W J Gard Mrs Terrill or Mrs Golisberry for article donations.
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Athena Presbyterian
Friendly Society
W. J. Gard
Terrill
Golisberry
Dog Attacks Miller on Collection Visit in Pomeroy
W E Miller a collector for Western Southern Insurance was bitten by a collie at the Davis home on Race Hill during routine rounds. Mrs Davis opened the door allowing the dog to leap out and attack Miller in what neighbors say was a sudden rescue reaction. The dog had not shown temper before.
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Insurance Company
Davis
Race Hill
Pomeroy
W. E. Miller
Western & Southern Insurance Company
Robert Davis
Mechanicsburg P. T. A. Re-elects Officers
Mechanicsburg P. T. A. re-elected officers last night with Mrs. Guy Spaulding as president, Mrs. Collins as vice president, Mrs. J. B. Cash as secretary-treasurer, and Mrs. O. Heading as historian. A large crowd attended and 17 new members joined the roster. County Superintendent Ib R. McVay presented the school with a state certificate for the fire grade elementary. Thomas Reading, former pupil and algebra contest winner, attended and was introduced.
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Mechanicsburg P. T. A
Selingl Thomas Reading
Mechanicsburg
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D. T. Moore
E. Almond Avenue
Orange, Californis
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Thomas Eynon
Syracuse
Hess
Children of Central School
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Directors of Agricultural Society
City Hall
William A. Chute
Marklersburg
Aneedeilah Beatri Taylor
Reedsvil
H McUoneurh
Simpesott
Chutel
Alamette
Chute
Pardenkeburg
Marietta
Barthday Dadey
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Stout
Jay Bridge Club
Grant Street
Mary Pravens
Urary
Rodney Linwning
Irfreshienia
Cory
Brilge
Whaley Dental Rooms
Rescue
Lipart
W. Wa
Addison
iGnorge
W. Brinker
Brinker
I Brinker
Pickens
Tlis Place
Stanford
Phillipa
Phillips
Hadeen
Ster
William Porter
Grosvenor Street
Beas Filling Station
State Street
Frank F. McDada
South Congress Street
Ohio University
Securants
Jim Toadster
Automotive Battery & Electric Co. K. of P. Building Automatic
Presbyterian Church
G.o.p.circus
Meigs County
Republican Committee
Finnegan
Dog
P.T. A
Bungie
Mie Ukenberg
Thompson
Ubers, Sr
Ca & Liepe
Ray Ava
Milwaukee
Wise
First National
D. Roe
First National Nurseries
Rochester
Frank R. Murphey
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