Plan Dedication of War Memorial at Middleport
Meigs County War Memorial committee announces unveiling and dedication planned for Memorial Day May 30 in Pythian Park Middleport Ohio. Government funding comes through the adjutant general's office. The octagonal concrete memorial sits in the park lent by Knights of Pythias with perma nent upkeep by Fides Lodge.
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Middleport
Meigs County
Meigs County War Memorial Committee
Thouagands
Pythian Park
Ohio
Adjutant General's Office of
Pythian
Fides Lodge No. 210
Knights of Pythias
Red Cross Fund Drive Reaches Half Meigs County Quota
Pomeroy reports the fundraising push as the fund committee closes a campaigning day with more than half the $1,050 quota raised. Middleport workers organized last evening and continue today while Bend notes the Red Cross response in the crisis sweeping the South.
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Pomeroy
Oge
Middleport
Pomeroy Bend
Red Cross
Capacity Crowd Attends I. O. O. F. Social Meeting
A capac iy crowd gathered at Odd Fellows hall in Pomeroy for a special coin observance of the 167th anniversary of the order. An open meeting included a full program with vocal quartets, readings, saxophone, violin, guitar, and whistling numbers, followed by a luncheon.
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Pomeroy
Odd Fellows Hall
Order
Charles Nease
Brothers of Rutland
D. Young
Zeke Harper
Emma Kessier
Clara Qy
Jed Webster
Jed, Jr
Dilly Hendricks Dies at 10 Months in Epitome Home
Middleport reports the death of 10 month old Dilly Hendricks daughter of Mr and Mrs Gus Hendricks who died Monday evening at the family home in Epitome Funeral services will be held this afternoon at the home and burial is in Syracuse cemetery.
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Middleport
Dilly
Gus Hendricks
Epitome
Syracuse
Mason Fruit Crop Wiped Out After Cold Snap
April 27 reports from Mason and Hartinger orchard areas indicate near total destruction of the fruit crop for the year. An automatic thermometer near Middleport recorded 26 degrees, foreshadowing grim fruit prospects after Apple Blossom festivities.
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Pomeroy
Mason
Hartinger
Middleport
Lighthouse Tender Ordered Back From River Trip
The government lighthouse tender arrived in Pomeroy on April 26 or 27 with orders to turn back to Cincinnati immediately for speed relief work in flood zones. Riverboat crews expect rapid dispatch south for flood relief duties.
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Pomeroy
Cincinnati
Manual training exhibit at Elberfelds store
Pomeroy High School showcases student work under supervisor Carlos Peebles in a two day window exhibit on Second Street May 2 3. Total enrollment 52 with 20 freshmen 19 sophomores 11 juniors and 2 seniors. Budget and materials funded by student dues totaling $1.05 per student.
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Pomeroy
Elberfelds
Second Street
Carlos Peebles
Pomeroy High School
Paris-Boune A K Swanzen Plans New York Paris Flight Prize
Paris Borne A K Swanzen of Linton North Dakota a former member of the royal air service of Sweden plans to contend for the New York to Paris flight prize. His plane is a Swallow made at Wichita Kansas.
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A. K. Swanzen
Linton
Royal Air Service of
Sweden
Wichita
Kas
Society and Personal Notes From Local Churches and Clubs
A Bishop class meeting at 395 West State Street hosted by Mrs. Eugenia Brown featured devotions, a social hour, and reelected officers led by Mrs. W. R. Phillips. Separately, Mrs. Tom Rosser’s Home hosted Child Conservation League with a $5 flood relief donation and talks on peace and early education, followed by musical performances and refreshments.
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Central Avenue M. E
Eugenia Brown
West State Street
Nora Dahl
Cadda Hughes
W. QO. Jones
Mary Pratt
Laura Smedley
Anna Lemons
C. C. Millikan
North High Street
William A. Austin
Augusta Goddard
Carmen Church
Boon
Child Conservation League
Child's Conservation League
Tom Rosser
West
Washington Street
H. T. Phillips
Mark Twain
Mississippi
S. H. Bing
John Kilpatrick
Agnes
FE. F. Maurer
L. H. Baughman
Homer Wolfe
Edward Bolin
E. F. Maurer
S. H. Binge
Fred Fenzel
Ohio University professor delivers Ravenswood address
Assistant professor Carl A. Frey of Ohio University biology spoke at Ravenswood West Virginia during the commencement exercises last evening delivering the ceremonial address.
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Carl A. Frey
Ohio University
Ravenswood
W. Va
Grange Plans Advance in Jerseyville Area
Mr. L. H. Eftan of Athens R. D. No. 6 stopped in Athens on his return from Jerseyville where he has been arranging final plans for organizing a grange there Friday evening.
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L. H. Eftan
Athens R. D
Athens
Jerseyville
Avon bridge party hosted by Mrs Kern with pink decor
Mrs. B. Kern entertained at three bridge tables at her Avon home last night. Pink and white decorations featured pink roses. Mrs. P. H. McKinley won the high score trophy and Mrs. John DeMolet took second high award.
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B. Kern
Avon Place
P. H. McKinley
John DeMolet
Athens Trip For Three Women From New Marshfield
Mrs John Throckmorton Mrs William Carter and Miss Anna Todd of New Marshfield spent the day in Athens enjoying local sights and shopping.
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John Throckmorton
William Carter
Anna Todd
New Marshfield
Athens
Warren Morris Wed in Athens to Nelsonville Pair
Mr. Charles Warren and Miss Mabel Morris of Nelsonville were married in Athens at 12 30 yesterday afternoon in the Christian church parsonage with Rev. M E Chatley officiating. Attendants included the bride’s father C H Morris her sister Mae Morris and Rubye M Evans of Nelsonville.
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Charles Warren
Mabel Morris
Nelsonville
Athens
Christian Church
M. E. Chatley
C. H. Morris
Mae Morris
Rubye M. Evans
Maecenas Club Hostesses and Talks Highlight Athens Birds
Mrs. William Tom hosted the Maecenas club with Mrs. E W Bingman presiding. Guest Mrs. Isaac F Ash spoke on Some Birds of Athens and described each bird with birdman notes. Mrs. Fryburger read Banly He's in Trouble. Next meeting May 10, hosted by Mrs. William Pritchard at 198 West State Street. Guests included Mrs. Isaac E Ash and Mrs. T J Huffman.
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William Tom
First Street
Maecenas Club
E. W. Bingman
Isaac F. Ash
Athens
Mary A. Fryburger
Rufus Putnam PTA to Meet at School Thursday
The Rufus Putnam Parent-Teacher Association will meet at the school at 3 oclock Thursday afternoon. Prof. L B Job will address the meeting. Election of officers will follow.
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Rufus Putnam
Parent-Teacher Association
L. B. Job
Athens mourns loss of W H Wolfe funeral attendance
Athens residents Mrs. W. A. Lewis, Mr. C. A. Sheldon and son Charles, and Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Harvey traveled to Logan yesterday to attend the funeral of Mr. W. H. Wolfe.
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Athens
Logan
W. H. Wolfe
W. A. Lewis
C. A. Sheldon
Charles Sheldon
J. R. Harvey
Local Residents Return From Winter Sojourns
Mr and Mrs Harley G Vance who spent the winter in Miami have returned to Athens and reside at 78 West State Street Mr and Mrs Harry Small Mansfield Mrs Della Davis and two daughters plus Mr H Wood Stewart have returned after a two day visit with Mr and Mrs E R Ruth 102 Grosvenor Street Mrs Lucy Totman has returned home from a two week visit in Baltimore with her son R F Totman and family
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Harley G. Vance
Miami, Fla
Athens
West State Street
Harry Small
Mansfield
Della Davis
H. Wood
Stewart
R. Ruth
Grosvenor Street
Lucy Totman
Baltimore
R. F. Totman
Monthly Deborah class meeting at Mrs Swan's home
The Deborah class will meet at 7 30 PM Thursday at 33 West State Street, the residence of Mrs J C Swan. Members are advised to attend for the monthly gathering and discussion.
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Deborah
J. C. Swan
West State Street
Poison Trial in Okmulgee Sees Hamilton Fight for Life
Mrs Mae Hamilton faces trial in Okmulgee Oklahoma charged with poisoning her son a foster son and a fiancé. She defends by stating she risked her life to save them from a burning house shortly before their deaths.
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Mae Hamilton
Okmulgee
Okla
Rebekah Lodge Set To Meet Thursday Evening
The Rebekah lodge will convene at 7 30 and the degree staff will practice.
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Rebekah Lodge
Music Club Officers Reelected
Woman's Music club met at the venue for a regular meeting as officers were reelected.
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Music Club
Woman's Music Club
Two Men Run as Marshal Arrives To Help Fix Car
Coolville officers investigate a Ford touring car stalled on main street as two men fled on approach of Marshal John Weaver. Four gallons of whisky found in the back seat. The car bears a Zanesville license and is tied to Athens authorities for further inquiry.
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Marshal
Coolville
John Weaver
Williams
Zanesville
Marshall Weaver
Athens
C. O. Gibson
Corning Grocer Sells Market to Columbus Buyer
Percy Eddy who ran a grocery and meat market in Corning sold the business this week to Howard Fink of Columbus. Mr. Didway of Columbus becomes manager. Eddy also operates a restaurant. Dusty Miller lectures at Monahans Opera House this evening.
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Monahans Opera House
Dusty Miller
Mrs. Kourt Hosts Euchre Night for Mother
In Corning on Sunday Mrs. Harry Kourt of Nelsonville entertained at her home with three tables of euchre in honor of her mother Mrs. W. G. Bennett of Corn.
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Corning
Harry Kourt
Nelsonville
W. G. Bennett
Corning High School Closes Early For Term Break
Corning High School closed Tuesday with lower grades dismissed Monday afternoon. The commencement program will take place in the near future at the school auditorium.
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Corning
Corning High School
Crop Rotation Boosts 400 Bushel Potato Club Members
Of 127 Pennsylvania farmers admitted to the 400 Bushel Potato club, 89 percent grew their potatoes after a legume crop. This shows legume rotations linked to high potato yields among members.
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Pennsylvania
Dairy Efficiency Boosts Minnesota Butter Output
Butter production in Minnesota rose sharply in recent years as dairy cows and creameries became more efficient, boosting overall dairy yields and supply.
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Minnesota
Local Social Visitors Report Quiet Weekend Across Towns
Mrs. Mary Brown along with daughter Alice and son Russell spent Sunday afternoon in New Lexington visiting Mrs. Eliza Brown. Mrs. John Wright and Mrs. Clarence Thomas were in Columbus recently, while Mrs. Martha Post and her son Chester traveled to Bartlett to visit Dr. and Mrs. Pryce Moody. The Post and Moody families are sisters and brothers in law to Miss Mary Masterson and Charles Riley, who were guests of Mr. and Mrs. B. J. Souders. Mrs. W. G. Bennett spent Sunday and Monday in Nelsonville visiting her daughters Mrs. Earl Baker and Mrs. Harry Kourt and her son Potter Bennett.
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Mary Brown
Alice
Russell
New Lexington
Eliza Brown
John Wright
Clarence Thomas
Columbus
Martha Post
Chester
Bartlett
Pryce Moody
Post
Mrs. Moody
Mary Masterson
Charles Riley Columbus
B. J. Souders
W. G. Bennett
Nelsonville
Earl Baker
Harry Kourt
Potter Bennett
Source of cash and timber on the farm
The article notes timber on the farm as a source of cash and a home supply for repairs and new construction, enabling upkeep and high efficiency in farm operations.
Clean Woolens For Moth Prevention This Summer
Woolen coats suits and blankets should be thoroughly cleaned and aired before packing away. Cedar chests and closets may not deter moths if items are not cleaned first.
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George Neville
Richard Byrd
Floyd Bennett
Paris
America
J. W. Throckmorton
W. M. Throckmorton
Albert Nation
Elmer H. Dickson
A. M. Throckmorton
Cleveland
Mrs. W. W. Coe
H. J. Hysell Furniture Company
Mrs. Bennett
Clothier Pomeroy
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