Salisbury Schools Set August 30 Start Dates Across Districts
Meigs County announces August 30 as the start for Salisbury Township and Northern Rural students. Other districts begin September 6 or 7, with many rural schools reopening under the same text books as last year and no new materials issued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Meigs County
Salisbury Township
C. O. Chapman
Boards of Education
Harrisonville
Columbia
Olive Orange
Tuppers Plains
Racine
Syracuse
Letart
Portland
Great Bend
Lebanon
Union
Long Bottom
Chester
Reedsville
Resignations Hit Music Posts at Rio Grande College
Mr and Mrs Willis Aleshire resign as instrumental and vocal music instructors at Rio Grande College and Public School after years of service. Mr Aleshire plans to pursue a Master’s degree at Ohio State University this Fall. Mrs Aleshire to spend the winter with her parents, Mr and Mrs Herbert Chambers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Willis Aleshire
Rio Grande College
Aleshire
Ohio State University
Herbert Chambers
Smith Rites Today at Chester Methodist Church
Funeral services for Robert Smith, who died Sunday night, were held this afternoon at two o'clock at the Chester Methodist Church. Interment will follow in Chester Cemetery. The services were conducted by Rev. Clarence C. Swearingen, pastor of the Middleport MFE Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Racine
Robert Smith
Methodist
Chester
Clarence C. Swearingen
Middleport M. FE
Pomeroy Social Notes From Hite Reunion to Farewell Travels
Pomeroy social items note the Hite reunion at Gore with Mr and Mrs John Hite and son Kimble attending. Various locals visit relatives, attend fairs, or travel to Columbus and New Haven. Florence Rayburn returns to work at Seakus hotel after a stay at her New Haven home. The Hartleys and related families plan visits and departures, as Miss Kate Austin visits Columbus before returning to Cincinnati.
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Pomeroy
John Hite
Kimble
Hite
Gore
Robert Fowler
Arthur Fick, Jr
Pt. Pleasant
Victor Eiselstein
Wellston Fair
John Arnold
E. K. Lippincott
Mulberry Ave
Florence Rayburn
New Haven
Seakus Hotel
O. A. Hartley
Columbus
C. A. Hartley
Malcolm D. Hartley
Taken to Hospital After Injury Near Five Points
Miss Mildred Mora about 11 was taken to Holzer Hospital Sunday evening from her home near Five Points. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs George Mora Jr.
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Mildred Mora
Holzer Hospital
Five Points
Mildred
George Mora Jr
Chain Son Born in Fostoria to James and Wife
Announcement from Fostoria reports the birth of a son to Mr. and Mrs. James Chain on August 4 at their home. He is a grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hoffner of Butternut Avenue.
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Chain
James Chain
Fostoria
Charles Hoffner
Butternut Ave
Stivers Family and Guests Return from Buffalo Visit
Mrs Ada Stivers and family spent Sunday in Buffalo and returned with Mrs John Calver who had been visiting relatives. Mr and Mrs Philip Meier Jr and son Walter came back to Columbus after visiting Mrs and Mrs Henry Rasp and Mrs Philip Meier Sr. Paul Seaman of New Lexington also spent Sunday with friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
Ada Stivers
Wilma
Bob
John Stivers
John Calver
Philip Meier, Jr
Walter
Columbus
Henry Rasp
Philip Meier
Paul Seaman
New Lexington
Louisville Guests Visit Crary Family and Friends
Louisvill residents Mr. and Mrs. George Crary stayed with Mrs. Mart Crary and visited Mr. and Mrs. Pearl Mora at Five Points. Earl Shumaker and two children spent the weekend with his parents in New Lexington, with A O Tracy, Roy Tracy Sr, and Otho Tracy visiting the Holzer Hospital. Mrs. Roy Tracy Jr is reported slightly improved.
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Louisville
George Crary
Mart Crary
Pearl Mora
Five Points
Earl Shumaker
E. Main St
Shumaker
New Lexington
A. O. Tracy
Roy Tracy
Otho Tracy
Holzer Hospital
Smith Reunion At Marietta Draws Area Families
Attendees from Harrisonville Pomery and nearby towns gathered for the Smith Reunion in Marietta on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. C J Rhodes drove to Camp Molly Lauminan near Portsmouth with their daughter Helen, who spent four weeks at camp. Mrs. Pearl Bolan and children visited her parents Mr and Mrs Henry Durst in Monkey Run. William Cooper returned to Columbus after a weekend with his sister-in-law and brother Dan White and aunt Elsie Hart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Smith
Ed Smith
Mary Martha
Ann
Chase
Velma Geary
Harrisonville
I. B. Weed
John
Donald
Pomeroy
Marietta
C. J. Rhodes
Molly Lauminan
Portsmouth
Helen
Pearl Bolan
Visit Highlights From Ashland and Columbus Trip
Miss Olga Pierotti of Pomeroy with Misses Ida Mary and Palma Tei of Parkersburg returned Sunday from relatives in Ashland Kentucky. Mr and Mrs Gerald Rice son Billy and Mr and Mrs George Joachim visited relatives in Columbus Sunday.
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Olga Pierotti
Pomeroy
Ida
Mary
Palma
OSU students visit local family and friends
Ohio State University students Joe Gloeckner and Theo Dore Molden spent the weekend with Joe's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Gloeckner, on Mulberry Ave. They were hosted by Huntington hosts Mr. and Mrs. Phil Sommers, who visited with Mr. and Mrs. Ben Swan and Mr. and Mrs. Peter Leiber, along with Mr. and Mrs. DBD. R. McGhee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OSU
Joe Gloeckner
Theodore Molden
Ohio State University
Columbus
Charles Gloeckner
Mulberry Ave
Phil Sommers
Ben Swan
Peter Leiber
Huntington
Dbd
R. McGhee
Return to Home and Visits Mentioned in Regional Notice
Mr and Mrs Albert Smith and Mrs Loren Caverlee guests of relatives here and returned to Huntington. Mr and Mrs Theron Russell visited Logan Ohio. They toured Old Man's Cave. Mrs Theodore Reed and Ted returned from Cleveland Akron. Mrs O Y Swats of Providence RI will visit. Chris Gluesencamp and family spent Sunday here with relatives.
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Albert Smith
Loren Caverlee
Huntington
Theron Russell
Frank McBride
Logan
Ohio
Old Man's Cave
Theodore Reed
Ted
Cleveland
Akron
O. Y. Swats
Providence
R. I
Chris Gluesencamp
Charleston
Gluesencamp
Rosa Hobsetter
Nease Settlement
Daughters of Union Veterans Meet at JCCF Hall
The Daughters of Union Veterans gathered Monday evening at the JCCF Hall with a large turnout. Miss Eva Simms and Miss Bertha Miller served refreshments, then games and awards followed with Mrs. John Lenkus and others presenting prizes. The next meeting will be at Mrs. John Chase’s home with a picnic dinner.
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Daughters of Union Veterans
J.C.C.F. Hall
Eva Simms
Bertha Miller
John Lenkus
Marion Radford
Fred Langlotz
Minnie Eiselstein
Bentz Wolf
Elva Story
Elmer Wickham
A. V. Howell
John Chase
Lester Hart
A. O. Tracy
Minnie Neutzling
Ola Smith
John Seakus
Richard Campbell
Elsie Hart
Clara Zier
Birthday celebration honors 82nd for J. A. Dyke at Salem Center
Mr and Mrs Jesse Brewster hosted a birthday party at Mrs Effie Bakers home in Salem Center on Sunday for J A Dyke who turned 82. Over 100 guests attended including Dyke’s sister Mrs Sarah Cottrill of Starr aged 87. Dyke lives with his daughters Mrs Baker and Mrs Eva Prichard of Columbus. A noon dinner followed and the honoree received many presents.
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Jesse Brewster
Effie Baker
Salem Center
J. A. Dyke
Mr. Dyke
Sarah Cottrill
Starr
Baker
Eva Prichard
Columbus
Emma Waterman and Eva Simms Host Family Birthday Guests
Miss Emma Waterman celebrated her 88th birthday at the Mulberry Avenue home with Miss Eva Simms hosting Sunday gathering. Guests from Athens included Mrs Florence Lawrence daughter Miss Majel and Mrs L G Bean with Miss Laura Bailey as friends visited throughout the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Waterman
Eva Simms
Mulberry Ave
Florence Lawrence
Majel
L. G. Bean
Laura Bailey
Athens
Waterman- Simms
Miss Waterman
Middleport Election Quiet With Unopposed Races
In Middleport the primary election proceeds with no opposition for most posts. Six council seats are up among seven candidates on the Republican ticket led by Mayor William Robson. other listed Republicans include C. P. Bradbury, Charles Walburn, Charles Wise Jr. Jaarsnal, H. W. Craig, Milton Hamilton, Ralph Davis, George Hoeflick, David C. Miller, Homer Russell and Guy Carson.
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Middleport
William Robson
C. P. Bradbury
Charles Walburn
Charles Wise Jr. Jaarsnal
Racine Social and Brief Personal Notes
Eber Neiglar entered Sheltering Arms Hospital Ath ens Monday for an operation on a carbuuckle leg. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Spencer spent the weekend with the former's mother, Mrs. Sarah Spencer. The Cottrill reunion at Flat Rock West Virginia drew many relatives including Mrs. Rebecca Cottrill and Howard Neigier. Clifford Holter recovers at home from a leg injury while shoeing a horse. Harley Gorslin of Akron visited with Janie Gorslin and Clark Jividen. nephew Charles Jividen joined them for a week. Bonnie Miles returned from three weeks with relatives in Wheeling and Moundsville. Earl Cross came home after visiting Martin's Ferry. Clyde injured in Clintonville car crash Aug 1. Fred German of Pittsburgh spent the weekend with Joe Sherman and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Racine
Eber Neiglar
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Athens
Harry Spencer
Sarah Spencer
Sidney Fadely
Rebecca Cottrill
Howard Neigier
Maude Johnson
Josie Pickens
Plants
Jonah Cottrill
Harrisonville
Cottrill
Flat Rock
W. Va
Clifford Holter
Stanley Holter
Harley Gorslin
Akron
Janie Gorslin
Clark Jividen
Charles Jiiden
Bonnie Miles
Wheeling
Moundsville
Earl Cross
Martin's Ferry
Clyde
Clintonville
Fred German
Pittsburgh
Joe Sherman
H. V. Moore
Betty
Mr. Moore
Joe Moore
Coolville
Wanda Moore
Virgie Major
Frank Enright
Columbus
Miss Major
Martha Enright
Harry Enright
Miss Klein
Robert Kaser
Eva Klein
George Hayes
McKay
Cole St
Newark
Hayes
Arch Worthington
Francis Ball
Parkersburg
Hazel Swisher
Cheshire
Will Reynolds
C. C. Washington
Washington
Paul Jones
Sprigg
Cedric Clark
Carla
Canyon City
Oregon
Mr. Clark
Richard A. Clark
Ruth Pfann R. N
Holzer Hospital
Harry Mills
Millis
Fred Marshall
Jacqueline Grogan
University Hospital
Meigs County Begins Paying Old Accounts
Meigs County officials started paying long overdue bills dating back to 1933 in a plan to clear back obligations up to January 1 this year. Bills total about 20 000 to 25 000 dollars funded by 37 000 dollars in delinquency bonds, with repayment supported by the Whittemore Act and a four year delinquent tax collection effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Meigs County
George Daniels
Daniels
Tracy Whaley
Circle to Picnic Pomeroy Federated Circle Plans Dinner
Annual Federated Circle picnic set for Wednesday evening at Mrs. Wright McCroba's Lincoln Hill home. Potluck dinner to start at 6 with guests bring-your-own dinner service.
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Pomeroy
The
Federated Circle of the Federated
Wright McCroba
Lincoln Hill
Scout Troop 42 Visits Kinshuta Camp Near Chester
Boys in the Bicycle Patrol from Boy Scout Troop 42 toured the Kinshuta Camp near Chester on Sunday and prepared an open fire meal upon their arrival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Racine
Boy Scout Troop No. 42
Kinshuta
Chester
Entsmingers Plan Langsville Family Reunion
The Entsmingers of Langsville announce a family reunion at their old homestead on August 14 and 15. Neighbors and friends are invited to call in during the afternoons or evenings on those dates.
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Langsville
Meigs Grange Plans Field Day Picnic at Carpenter
Meigs County Pomona Grange sponsors its annual Field Day and Picnic on Friday August 13 at Carpenter. Walter F. Kirk master of the Ohio State Grange will speak. Kirk, a farmer and fruit grower near Pt Clinton, has long served in state and national Grange affairs. Jamita Radekin announces an afternoon program with a basket dinner at noon, then events in the grove at the Experiment Farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Meigs County
Pomona Grange
Walter F. Kirk
Ohio State Grange
Kirk
Clinton
J. H. Musser
Jamita Radekin
Captain T. W. McDermott Celebrates 89th Birthday
Congratulatory notes extend to Captain T. W. McDermott who marks his eighty ninth birthday. A Kentucky native long based in Middleport, he has held marine licenses for the Mississippi River and its tributaries. He resides with his daughter Mrs C F Hawkins, another daughter being Mrs Fred Schreiner.
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Middleport
T. W. McDermott
Charleston Day Trip for Mrs Downie’s Birthday
Dr and Mrs C E Downie host in Charleston with Mr and Mrs Harold Brabbin as son in law and daughter to celebrate Mrs Downie’s birthday. Guests included Mr and Mrs H W Carl Mr and Mrs A N Bengle Mr and Mrs T W Bengle and Mrs George Heber Jones.
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Charleston
C. E. Downie
H. W. Carl
A. N. Bengle
T. W. Bengle
George Heber Jones
Dinner guests honor Mr and Mrs John Seakus in Pomeroy
Mrs Isobel Thomas and Mr and Mrs Clarence Thomas joined Mr and Mrs E Wil son Mr and Mrs T Thexton of Corning at a Sunday dinner in Pomeroy. Mrs E Thexton and two daughters of Tampa Fla and Mrs FE Porter and two sons of Columbus Ohio also attended. Mrs Mattie Reeves returned to Columbus with the Porters after visiting two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
John Seakus
Isobel Thomas
Clarence Thomas
E. Wilson
T. Thexton
Corning
E. Thexton
Tampa
Fla
FE. Porter
Columbus
Mattie Reeves
Birth of daughter Diane Roberta Arnold to Mr and Mrs A Sherwood Arnold
Announcements record the birth of a seven pound daughter to Mr and Mrs A Sherwood Arnold of New York. The baby is named Diane Roberta and is a granddaughter of Mr and Mrs Albert S Arnold of Greensboro North Carolina and a great granddaughter of Mr and Mrs J H Arnold of Harrisonville.
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Pomeroy
A. Sherwood Arnold
New York
Diane Roberta
Albert S. Arnold
Greensboro
N. C
J. H. Arnold
Harrisonville
Road accident survey shows young and old most at risk
A survey of road accidents in England over several years found that 80 percent of those killed were under ten or over fifty. The study highlights age groups with highest mortality in traffic incidents.
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England
Middleport Social Notes Guild Holds Picnic
The Heath M E Church Ladies Guild met for their annual picnic at Nices grounds with twenty members present. Readers note many locals visit family in Columbus and Charleston while others travel to Newark and New York for work and medical care.
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Middleport
Ladies Guild of the Heath M. E. Church
Nices
Athens
Mrs McComas Returns To Camp Ground Missionary Group
Mrs Lee McComas who has chaperoned the Junior Missionary Society of the Heath M E Church at the Lancaster Camp Ground since Thursday returned Sunday. Two awards for membership attendance were given to this organization represented by Barbara Stout Donna Maguire Patricia Sherman Pauley Ann Kinca id Norma Jean French and Marcella Walburn.
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McComas
Lee McComas
Missionary Society of the Heath M. E
Lancaster Camp Ground
Barbara Stout
Donna Maguire
Patricia Sherman
Pauley Ann Kincaid
Norma Jean French
Marcella Walburn
Missionary Society Hosts Indoor Picnic at Church
The Missionary Society of the Church of Christ held an indoor picnic at the church for the August meeting. Mrs. Fred Nl. Gardner visited the Cleveland Christian Home for Children during the outing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missionary Society of the Church of Christ
Fred Nl. Gardner
Cleveland Christian Home For
Hicksville Style Show by 4-H Club at High School
The American Beauty 4-H Club announces a Hicksville Style Show at Tuppers Plains High School auditorium on Friday August 13. Guests will see fashion from Grandpa and Grandma days to modern styles with tap routines and live music by the Christy Orchestra. A lucky ticket will select a finale prize.
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Alfred
Tuppers Plains High School
Christy Orchestra
Weater
Carol Guthrie
Buckeye Lake
Dana Swartz
Rainbow Lake
Camp Jackson
German tribes Used Soap According to Pliny
A brief note cites Pliny the Elder, a Roman writer, claiming that Germanic tribes used soap. The reference appears in a late antique or classical source noting materials and methods of cleanliness.
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Pliny
Plan Physical Examinations for Pre School Children
Meigs County health officials with PTA groups announce four day plan for physical exams of preschool children. Clinics run Aug. 17 to 20 at Pom eroy Middleport Racine and Rutland high school buildings starting 9 a.m. Doctors from county and state health staff conduct checks to detect health defects before school enrollment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Meigs County
Middleport
Racine
Rutland
State Department of Health
Health Department
W. S. Eillis
Ralph Gregg
State Health Department
Nell Bing
Olga Angeletti
New
Rutland High School
Vacation for Charles Howard in the Southern Ohio Electric line
Charles Howard of Middleport, after 17 years with Southern Ohio Electric, takes a company sponsored vacation. He spent a week visiting Pittsburgh New Brighton and Beaver Falls with his wife and daughter Thelma Mae who stayed with relatives H L Staneart. The family plans a trip to Guysville to visit Ernest Howard. The note also mentions over 521,000 Boy Scouts in the British Empire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Charles Howard
Southern Ohio Electric Company
Pittsburgh
New Brighton
Beaver Falls
Guysville
Ernest Howard
Mr. Howard
Second Family Member Injured in Home Accident in Racine
Howard Lewis Jr., ten, fell at home Monday and suffered a compound fracture of an arm, taken to Holzer Hospital. His brother Bobby had previously had his arm in a sling after a broken arm. The text also notes New York City water use in 1935 and 1936 with per person increase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Racine
Howard Lewis, Jr
Howard Lewis
Holzer Hospital
Bobby Lewis
Howard
New York City
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Salisbury
Pomeroy Social Notes
Worthington
Dana Oliver
Dundee
Mary Williamson
Kate Austin
Phil Williamson
Miss Austin
Cincinnati
City Loan
Fred Sanders
N. Court St
Athens, Ohio
Meigs
Carpenter
Middleport Social Notes
Charles Stout
Nannie Agee
S. Second Ave
Stouts
Betty Jo Roush
Roush
Downing Roush
S. Fifth Ave
Marie Erlewine
Nancy Andrews
the Missionary Society
Pythian Park
Anna Farmer
Joe Kirby
Basil Casto
Leo Searles
Tippecawasee River
Michigan
Richard Hayman
Chicago
Ralph Hayman
Roy Lansbury
Mill St
Hayman
Carthage Container Corporation
Carthage
Ind
Virginia Lu Schaff
Girls of 4-H
British Empire
Eran
Pennsylvania Sugar CO
United States Labor
Coats
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