Pomeroy High Remains First Class in Class A
Local school officials received a letter from Vernon M. Reigel of the state board of education confirming that Pomeroy high school remains a first class high school in Class A despite rumors of a downgrade due to shortened term. The eight month term supports the residents’ strong support for the high school.
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Pomeroy
Pomeroy High School
Vernon M. Reigel
State Board of Education
Pomeey
Miss Joachim Wins Declam Contest at Pomeroy
POMEROY April 22 Miss red Joachim a pupil of the eray high school was awarded first prize in the declaim contest held Tuesday evening at the Simpson M E church. She received a bronze medal and will enter the state contest after eliminations. The Ohio council of churches sponsored the event with a final prize of 500 dollars cash and a four year college scholarship.
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Pomeroy
Missred Joachim
Eray High School
Not Guilty Plea Entered In Liquor Manufacturing Case
Fred Pinkton pleaded not guilty to manufacturing liquor when arraigned before Judge A. P. Miller in Gays. He was indicted on the charge at the last session of the grand jury.
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Pomeroy
Fred Pinkton
A. P. Miller
Pinkton
Boosters Plan Excursion for Gym Fund Benefit
Pomeroy plans a May 4 Island Maid river excursion to raise funds for the gym. The 7:45 p.m. departure from Pomeroy includes stops at Middleport Point Pleasant and Gallipolis with 13 p.m. return. Prizes for top ticket sellers and tickets priced 50 cents for children 75 cents for adults.
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Pomeroy
Island Maid
Gallipolis
Middleport
Point Pleasant
Kauffman
Pomeroy D of A Members Attend District 17 Convention
A number of Pomeroy members of the D of A attended the District 17 convention at Logan on Wednesday. Attendees included Mrs Effie Tracy Mrs Mabel Wolfe Mrs Elizabeth Rathburn Mrs Florence Gilmore Mrs Mabel Thames Mrs Edith Ament Mrs Lottie Cohen Mae Terrill Mrs Mabel Bearns Mrs Jennie Kauff Mrs Sophia Stace Mrs Blanche Davis Mrs Edna Bartels and Mrs Charlies McNamee. They expect to return home Thursday.
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Pomeroy
D. of A
District 17
Logan
Effie Tracy
Mabel Wolfe
Elizabeth Rathburn
Florence Gilmore
Mabel Thames
Edith Ament
Lottie Cohen
Mae Terrill
Mabel Bearns
Jennie Kauff
Sophia Stace
Blanche Davis
Edna Bartels
Charlies McNamee
Pomeroy High School Pupils Hear Solos by Wetzel
Pomeroy high school pupils were entertained by two vocal solos sung by Genevieve Wetzel during the assembly period yesterday morning. Christine Johnson accompanied Wetzel on the piano.
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Assembly
Middleport Literary club meetings with performers
The Middleport Literary club met at Mrs. M. D. Hartinger's home in Pomeroy. Marceline Williams sang twice with Ralston Russell on piano. Mrs. E. D. Reed read a paper, an editorial on Luther Burbank was given by Mrs. Bessie Hartinger, and Mrs. E. E. Probst presented a reading titled An Antique Bed. L. C. Davis read on Jascha Heifitz. The gathering ended with a piano solo by Russell.
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Middleport
Middleport Literary Club
M. D. Hartinger
Pomeroy
Marceline Williams
Ralston Russell
E. D. Reed
Luther Burbank
Bessie Hartinger
E. E. Probst
Marcelline Williams
L. C. Davis
Jascha Heifitz
Pythians Beautify Park in Middleport for Tourist Camp
Fides lodge No. 21% in Middleport has been active upgrading Pythian park for summer tourist use. A Middleport Community club committee will survey needs while 30 elm trees were planted by 30 members with plans for more trees shrubs and donations to fund the effort.
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Middleport
Fides Lodge
Pomeroy Bend
Pythian Park
Lodge
Met al Sign and Eagle Emblems Installed at Local Lodge
H. 8. Root completed a six foot metal sign emblem for the order to be hung at the Castle hall after wiring and painting. Homer Cooper donated a six foot eagle from the Strand theatre to be installed in Pythian park before his Florida trip.
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H. 8. Root
Castle Hall
Second
Rutland Streets
Florida
Homer Cooper
Strand Theatre
Pythian Park
Nika Bible class hosts parcel post sale at Peace Evangelical
In Pomeroy on April 22 the Nika Bible class of Peace Evangelical church held a parcel post sale and social in the church basement. A large crowd attended the event last evening.
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Pomeroy
Nika Bible Class
Peace Evangelical Church
Middleport Social Notes Highlight Local Visitors
Charles Brendel of Chillicothe visited Middleport yesterday. Dave and Mrs Farmer were business visitors from Lancaster. C J Winegar with Mrs Winegar visited Athens Tuesday. Mrs Frank Murray visited Logan yesterday. Mrs T J Gardner of Second Street was taken to Holzer hospital for medical treatment. Will Besserer of Charleston visits with Nelle and Martha Stewart of Mill Street. Boy and Girl Scouts plan to attend Presbyterian church services Sunday evening. C O Smith of Ironton visited yesterday. J W Gearhart of Cincinnati is visiting Middleport with friends.
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Middleport
Charles Brendel
Chillicothe
Dave Farmer
Lancaster
C. J. Winegar
Athens
Frank Murray
Logan
T. J. Gardner
Second Street
Holzer Hospital
Will Besserer
Charleston
Nelle
Martha Stewart
Mill Street
Girl Scouts
Presbyterian Church
Cc. O. Smith
Ironton
J. W. Gearhart
Cincinnati
Green Township Woman Found Dead in Logan County
Cynthia Ann Guess 86, widow of Jason Guess, was discovered dead in an upper room of the Robert Guess residence in Green township about 11 o clock Wednesday by her daughter in law. Coroner J P Miller ruled death due to apoplexy and the body was moved to Harden mortuary in Logan for burial preparation. Funeral arrangements pending.
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J. P. Miller
Harden Company
Logan
Rush Creek
Driver Chooses Pole to Avoid Collision in Logan
Alton P. Hawk manager of the east end Kroger company and his companion Pat Sweeney were injured when Hawk swerved to avoid a collision on West Hunter street. Hawk hit a telephone pole causing chest injuries to Hawk and facial and neck cuts to Sweeney from flying glass as another car and a pedestrian appeared.
Traffic lines painted on Main Street after ordinance
Logan residents reported Tuesday night service department workers painted lines at intersections to mark the newly passed traffic ordinance. The work aimed to guide drivers and improve roadway safety across the town.
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Logan
Service Department
Police to Enforce New Jay Walking Ordinance
Guidance for pedestrian movement and parking lines were set. The referendum on the new ordinance has passed with no petitions filed. Enforcement now rests with police under the ordinance that includes a jay walking provision.
Logan Legion Modifies Bylaws to Add Initiation Fee
The Logan post of the American Legion amended its bylaws at the last regular meeting to impose a $5 initiation fee per member in addition to regular dues. The unanimous vote makes the change effective after June 1 this year, aligning with practices of many posts.
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Logan
Logan Post
The
American Legion
State Posts Move On Initiation Fees For Merit Groups
The article notes that other posts in the state have adopted initiation fees to gain admission to membership. It highlights varying practices among posts and references the impact of fees on eligibility and enrollment.
Dear Annie Laurie Advice on Dinner Invitation and Love
A reader asks if it is proper to accept a dinner invitation from a new boyfriend without his mother’s invitation. Annie Laurie says accept only if the mother invites and suggests waiting for that invite before replying. Another reader asks how to handle a drifting romance. Betty suggests socializing with others while perhaps sending a brief letter to check on the distance between them.
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Annie Laurie
Betty
Dear Annie Laurid Love Note Confession
A reader writes seeking guidance about a romance with a young man who spoke of loving them and praised art. The message expresses affection and uncertainty about the future. The tone mirrors a personal advice column inviting reassurance.
Pikes Peak Region Draws Thousands for Fishing and Hunting
The Pikes Peak region attracts thousands each year for fishing and hunting. Local guides report strong seasonal activity as outdoors enthusiasts flock to the area, taking advantage of pristine streams and wildlife opportunities.
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Pikes Peak
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