Pomeroy Council Approves Road Oil and Mower Purchase
In a regular session the Pomeroy council authorized buying 8 000 gallons of road oil to dust and dirt unpaved streets within a week. The meeting featured mower demonstrations at the cemetery and led to the purchase of a Gravely mower for cemetery and street weed trimming. A committee was to be sent to Columbus to inspect a road maintainer offered by a local firm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy Wenl
Columbus
Pomeroy
Guy Stainaker
A. H. Joachim
Aamireas
Heh
Athens
Lancaster Street
Maid City
P. F. Good
HL Harris
Cleve Cliff Cornell
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Baker Strike Continues in Middleport
In Middleport a bakery strike persists as 22 bakers and an engineer walk out Saturday night. Picket lines remain through the night with workers inside the Covert Baking Co. continuing “business as usual.” Handbills signed by Local 140 officers defend unionization and call for wage gains and better treatment. Company reps say workers betrayed by former managers and cannot meet wage demands. owner Arthur Covert cites unreconcilable demands including wage increases, vacations with pay, overtime at time and a half, and a closed shop. Florist shop marks tenth anniversary in Pomeroy with Norma Goodwin’s business celebrations and ongoing work by her son, noting family ties and local activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DuLerum
American Federation of Labor
Harry Capehart
Arthur Price
W.la
Covert Baking Co
A. F
Arhur Covert
Young People Plan Rally in District 14 Churches
A post Easter spring rally for District No 14 Church of Christ is set for Saturday April 26 at the local church. Delegates from Athens Hocking Morgan Noble Washington Counties and 13 Churches of Christ in Meigs County will attend. Rev Don Stein leads planning with civic groups aiding. A Fellowship Banquet will be at the high school. Girl Scouts Troop 1 will serve. A Columbus leader will direct the relaxation period in the Legion Hall. Rev Frank Donaldson of Athens will speak on Thy Will Be Done with conference leaders guiding discussion periods.
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Muvuuerant
Saturda
Church of Christ
Athens
Hocking
Morgan
Noble
Washington
Churches of Christ
Meigs County
Don Stein
Guy O. Reynolds
Girl Scouts
Hemlock Grove Sewing Club and Social Notes
Hemlock Grove Social Notes report a Sewing Club meeting with Mrs. Standford Stockton on Thursday evening. Various local residents are listed visiting relatives and attending a conservation meeting at the R V Hellman home in Bunker Hill.
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Hemlock Grove
Standford Stockton
Gaetes “Alle
Hectary
Fred White
Ziba Midkiff
R. V. Heilman
Bunker Hill
Carl Hellman
T Canada
Mer Midkiff
Frank Clark
Sarah
Leota Hawk
Columbus
Porter Midkiff
Orville Stout
Cherry Ridge
Ralph Welker
Eulah Welker
Pomeroy
Gary Midkitt
R V
Hellman
Bert Romine
Charles Romine
Kenneth Romine
Memorial Thursday Easter observances in Athens area
Mrs. Harold Loten and others prepare for Easter Sunday services while local residents attend hospital visits and funerals. News notes include prisonals in Riddleport, civic road improvement plans for Athens, and township truck purchases under state highway supervision.
Retired Train Engineer Suffers Heart Attack
Retired rail worker suffered a heart attack yesterday and was taken to a local hospital. He is under medical care, with family at his side, after collapsing near Taha Avenue.
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Stevens
Taha
Phyac
Five Men Fined on Intoxication Charges in Malin
Five men named Malin Eblin Jim Eblin Alex Lemsey William Smith and Tom Jones were fined five dollars each for intoxication after being arrested Sunday by Chief of Police Robert Allensworth.
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C. 0. Fisher’ Hight
Malin Eblin
Jim Eblin
Alex Lemsey
William Smith
Tom Jones
Robert Allensworth
Star Forecast for Wednesday April 23 Aims at Public Welfare
The astrology note warns of mixed lunar influence and sudden changes, urging restraint and forethought to seize gains in public and social welfare matters. It cautions against deception and highlights a birthday surge toward vigilance and acumen to avoid loss through sharp practice. A child born this day may pursue public service with original ideas and charm, succeeding in community work. The Bank of England has a churchyard adjoining where many officials are buried.
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Iil
Bank of England
Measles Epidemic Declining in Pomeroy
Measles cases in Pomeroy are abating with daily reports of fewer infections. Many high school students and seven adults have been confined to their homes due to illness. The outbreak, while not severe, left several children ill for several days.
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Pomeroy Pomeroy
Dairy Store to Remain Open in Middport Despite Changes
The New Dairy Store, long a community hub run by young Wesnenenen ity leaders Teme Shier and Calvin Retchmans, will continue operating after moving equipment to a new Middletown stand. A public event is planned at the Church of Chray with musical numbers and the J.O.F. Class of National Campaign Week participation. Birth notices include Patricia Ann Blakeslee, 6 lbs 8 oz, and a son for Mr. and Mrs. Carl Grueser. several local residents are listed with upcoming community meetings and church activities.
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Riddleport
John Evans
Hareston
Squire
Earl Itauch
Miss Adams
Gallpolis
C.F. Bester
Hatter Bennett
Marietta
Evan Quivey
Pomeroy
HL. Care
Earl Cowen
Heiner
Worian Chirch
Fort Thoma
Iguerts
Ste
Malcolm Cotting-rank Sargent
Cottingham
Millia Michi
Elizabeth, Jenkins
Stanley
van. Xtta
New Lexington
Jenkins
William Lawson
Edward Dawson
Columbus
Bre Jenkin
Srs VanAtta
Dawson
and’ Mn
Touts Seyfried
Hamilton
Droppet
Montgomery
W. Va
Iyull
Stugenta
Shuler
Mra. Reiman
Cincinnati Bile Seminary
Daly
Steeeveser Aildines Eeeien Oat Ieee
J.O.F
Virginia
Ron
Devan Mer
Tompkins
Harry” ‘Smith
C. E. Blakeslee
Patricia
Ann
St. Joseph's Hospital
Parkersburg
Blakeslee
Lincoln Hill
Meigs
Carl Grueser
Minersville
Ea. Grueser
Webb Whaley
Harrison- Mille
Grueser
Local garbage collection firms must obtain license
Local officials announced a new rule requiring all persons in the garbage and refuse business to secure a license. A May 1 deadline imposes operation restrictions without a license, and equipment used in the business will require inspection before license issuance.
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Pumekuy
Anyon
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