Four Counties Of Area Are presented at field day
Farmers from Meigs Athens Gallia and Vinton counties gathering at the State Experiment Farm near Carpenter for a picnic and field day. W F Kirk Ohio State Grange Master spoke on National Defense urging readiness and lifestyle defense. The program included agronomy talks, demonstrations and a farm tour with new crops Atlas Sorgo and Lespedera Seris tested for local value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Meigs
Athens
Gallia
Vinton
State Experiment Farm
Carpenter
W. F. Kirk
Ohio State Grange
Ohio
Kirk
Meigs County
M. A. Bachtell
C. J. Willard
Ohio Experiment Station
Wooster
Bachtell
Carpenter Farm
Willard
Nellie Vale
Columbia Township
Pomona
Gerald Hoffner
Rock Springs
Geneva Humphreys
Elza McCall
Atlas Sorgo
Pomeroy Social Notes Highlights From Local Gatherings and Travel
Pomeroy Social Notes record brief updates of residents. William A. Smith family returned home after visits in Clarksburg and Cleveland. Helen Williamson and Mary Williamson resumed home after a motor trip to the East and Skyline Drive. Kate Fick and Marguerite Durst attended a district operators meeting in Athens. Bethany Methodist Ladies Aid met at Ann Yeager's Ebenezer Street home. Notables attended Mrs Sax ton’s funeral from New Lexington Cincinnati and Pittsburgh. Harold Davis recovering at Holzer Hospital after a conveyor injury at the Excelsior Salt Plant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William A. Smith
Spring Ave
Clarksburg
Cleveland
Helen
Mary Williamson
W. Main St
Skyline Drive
Kate Fick
Marguerite Durst
Athens
Ladies Aid Society of Bethany Methodist ‘Church
Ann Yeager
Ebenezer St
James Saxton
Earl Shoemaker
Ray Shoemaker
William Shoemaker
Perry Smith
Sherman Shoemaker
New Lexington
Mary Sellars
George Julian
A. M. Julian
Cincinnati
George Shoemaker
Pittsburgh
Harold Davis
Excelsior
Holzer Hospital
Gallipolis
Two Are Granted U. S. Citizenship in Meigs County
James Borgan Pomeroy and Hugo Kapteina became U S citizens after final examination by Judge W R White. Borgan, Italian native, arrived 1913 and settled 1915 in Meigs County near the Texas Church. married with two children. Kapteina, German native, brought as a baby in 1904, has lived in Pomeroy since 1919. he and his wife have three children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
James Borgan
Hugo Kapteina
Meigs County
United States
W. R. White
Borgan
Texas Church
Cadon
Italy
Kapteina
Caternberg
Germany
Engage Architect To Rebuild Opera House
Preparation of plans for rebuilding the old Opera House on Second Street as a two story business building has begun. William Mills and Son of Nelsonville have been engaged by Capt. John Lyons to draw up the plans, per Attorney Edgar Ervin who represented Lyons in the Opera House case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Opera House
Second St
William Mills
Nelsonville
John Lyons
Edgar Ervin
Lyons
Miss Wiley Leaves Middleport Schools
The Middleport Board of Education accepted the resignation of Miss Anna Margaret Wiley from third grade teaching in the Central Building after four years. John Lambert will fill the vacancy, bring Middleport ties, and assist with the recreational program and varsity training. He is married to Ruth Will of Pomeroy and plans to move with their child to Middleport before school opens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Anna Margaret Wiley
Board of Education
Wiley
Niles
Parent
First Baptist Church
John Lambert
Middleport High School
Lambert
Salisbury
Paul Trittschuh
Ruth Will
Pomeroy
Reverend Russell as Guest Speaker at Church of Christ
Reverend Russell, son of Harvey Russell of Locust Street, will be guest speaker at the Church of Christ Sunday evening during Adult Month. He is a Middleville High and Butler University graduate, now a pastor in Indianapolis, one of three guest speakers to date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Church of Christ
Edward Russell
Harvey Russell
Locust St
Russell
Middleport High School
Butler University
Indianapolis
E. Oo. Saunders
Geral Rupe
Middleport Prepares For Tough Football Season Under New Coach
Middleport fans brace for a lean squad with only three returning regulars Ed Schaefer Paul Johnson and Bill Reichman. New coach Paul Trittschuh summons team managers August 19 at 1 30 p m and reports for practice. Schedule features a round robin with Wahama Wellston Gallipolis Jackson Nelsonville Athens Logan and Pomeroy across nine games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Ed Schaefer
Paul Johnson
Bill Reichman
Paul Trittschuh
Mid- Western
Saginaw
Mich
Wahama
Dr Harnick Completes Office Arrangements
Dr M G Harnick came to Middleport to finalize equipment for the late Dr D B Hartinger’s second avenue office. He is joined by Mrs Harnick a registered technician who will assist with laboratory work. The couple will reside in the Elmer Reed home on Front Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
M. G. Harnick
D. B. Hartinger
Second Ave
Prall sues for 600 in pond promissory note suit
Judgment of 600 claimed due from H L Pond to G H Prall on a promissory note is sought in common pleas court. Plaintiffs name Howard L Pond Nellie Pond B B Rathburn and Vernon Lee Archer as Meigs County treasurer and seek foreclosure of a Pond property mortgage in Salem Township if the judgment is unpaid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
H. L. Pond
G. H. Prall
Common Pleas Court
Howard L. Pond
Nellie Pond
B. B. Rathburn
Vernon Lee Archer
Meigs County
Salem Township
Representative Mees Speaks at Eden Community Meeting
Rep Floyd F Mees described how the Ohio Legislature operates at a Eden community meeting. The program also featured flood pictures from Pomeroy and the film Meigs County's Answer. About 100 attendees heard Mr Blake chair the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Ohio
Floyd F. Mees
Eden
Meigs County
Blake
Packard To Speak at Meigs Youth Rally
Pomeroy Church of Christ holds Bible School Sunday at 9 30 a m led by R C Steffy. Worship at 10 30 features Rev B H Morris on Loyalty to the Word of God. County Youth Rally set for Monday at 8 p m with guest speaker Rev Daniel Spurgeon Peckard of LaBelle View Church of Christ Steubenville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Pomeroy Church of Christ
R. C. Steffy
B. H. Morris
Daniel Spurgeon Peckard
LaBelle View Church of Christ, Steubenville
Treasury hires Pomeroy Allen Chase in monetary research
Pomeroy Allen Chase, son of Mr and Mrs John Chase of Union Ave, has joined the U S Treasury Department in the monetary research division. A certified public accountant, he previously worked in Washington with the National Fertilizer Association of America and began his Treasury duties on July 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy—Allen Chase
John Chase
Union Ave
Monetary Research Division
U. S. Treasury Department
Chase
Washington, D. C
National Fertilizer Association of America
Treasury
Surprise Birthday Party For Nicholson and Bratton
Seventy friends and relatives gathered Sunday evening August 11 at the home of Mr and Mrs William Nicholson for a surprise party honoring the birthdays of Mrs Nicholson and her daughter Mrs Oliver Bratton. Many presents were given. refreshments of ice cream and cake were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rutland
William Nicholson
Oliver Bratton
England Imports Driven by Snake Skin Shoes Demand
A historical record notes snake skin imports to England driven by the popularity of snake skin shoes. South America shipped 4,000,000 skins, Africa 2,000,000, and India 1,250,000 skins to England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
South America
Africa
India
Fire Marshal Probes Blaze at Enterprise
Deputy Fire Marshal W F Blower investigated a Thursday afternoon blaze at the John Dill residence in Enterprise after an alleged early morning arson attempt. A bundle of burning rags saturated in kerosene was found under the house, with the fire discovered before serious damage occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
W. F. Blower
John Dill
Enterprise
Ike Neal
Middleport Social Notes Dinner honors H Warren Hayes of Parkersburg
A Mary Jane Coffee Shoppe dinner last night honored H Warren Hayes of Parkersburg for his birthday. Guests included Mr and Mrs Roy Barnes and Miss Marguerite Wright of Parkersburg who has been visiting here this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Jane
H. Warren Hayes
Parkersburg
Roy Barnes
Marguerite Wright
Miss Wright
Mr. Hayes
Miller Interment At Cherry Ridge
Short services will be held at Cherry Ridge Cemetery at 2 30 Saturday for Mrs Charles Miller who died Wednesday at the family home in Columbus. The Miller family lived in Bedford Township and Meigs County for years, then in Columbus for ten years. Survived by husband four children and several half brothers and sisters. Mrs Miller was aunt of George Sargent of the Athens Pomeroy Road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlingham
Cherry Ridge Cemetery
Charles Miller
Columbus
Miller
Bedford Township
Meigs County
SHERIFFS SALE IN PARTITION OF OHIO LANDS
In Athens County Ohio Common Pleas Court case 17320 Frank Weisenbach vs Christina Weisenbach etc a sheriff sale is set for August 26 1940 at 1 30 PM at the east door of the Athens County Court House. Three tracts in Carthage Township total 75 40 and 44 acres with rights of way to Buckeye Pipe Line Logan Gas and Ohio Fuel Gas. First tract appraised 6000 second and third combined 2400. Sale of tract 1 separately and tracts 2 and 3 together. Sold as the property of the parties on a partition order. Cash. Sheriff Charles W Bayless Deputy Esther B Gross L R Pierce attorney. 7-26-40.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherife
State of Ohio
Athens County
Common Pleas
Frank Weisenbach
Christina Weisenbach
Athens
Ohio
State of
Carthage
Towit
County of
Ohio Company
Buckeye Pipe Line Company
Logan Gas and Fuel Company
Ohio Fuel Gas Company
Carthage Township
Dog Hollow
Common Pleas Court
Charles W. Bayless
Esther B. Gross
L. R. Pierce
Providence Missionary Baptist Meeting At Mt Moriah
Delegates from 30 churches in seven counties attend the 106th Providence Missionary Baptist Association and Ministers and Deacons Institute at Mt. Moriah Baptist Church in Middleport. Activities include day and evening sessions with meals, decorations, and a Sunday home-coming ending the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Providence Missionary Baptist Association
Ministers and Deacons Institute
Mt. Moriah
R. R. Smith
Providence Women's Convention
Kate Luckadoo
Rutland
Mary Haggerty Recovering After Auto Crash
Mary Virginia Haggerty is greeting friends from a wheelchair and rapidly recovering from serious injuries after a automobile accident several weeks ago. She will return to Holzer Hospital this month for further treatment. Effie Mae Fender has been a Holzer patient for ten days and was sent home in serious condition. Mabel Garnes, also injured in the same accident, has been returned to her home this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Mary Virginia Haggerty
Holzer Hospital
Effie Mae Fender
Grant St
Miss Fender
Mabel Garnes
Ted Richards Reported Improving After Pneumonia Illness
Ted Richards of Middleport is said to be improving at White Cross Hospital Columbus where he has battled pneumonia. He endured a 106 degree fever for days and underwent several blood transfusions. His wife is the former Faye Root and his two younger sons stay with Mr and Mrs Hez Root on Second Ave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Ted Richards
White Cross Hospital
Columbus
Mr. Richards
Faye Root
Hez Root
Second Ave
Syracuse Officials Study Street Work
Syracuse Village Council members John Gilmore Lowell Wingett and Morris Hardin visited Gallipolis Thursday evening to inspect an asphalt surface treated road. Officials weigh using the method on local streets as oil and asphalt mix was applied earlier in the season. They believe asphalt and chips could yield a fairly permanent improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syracuse
John Gilmore
Lowell Wingett
Morris Hardin
Gallipolis
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Byron Clark
State Industrial Commission
Rogers
David
Bobby Jordan
Ome
Fassionae
AVE
Mowie Spotlight
Tommy Kelly
Bela
May Tom Sawyer
IMS
Col Upabas “Military Academy
Jackie Sears
Hos
Pomeroy Social Notes
U. S
Opera
Reverend Russell
Clara Haworth
Ezra J. Karns
Walter A. Brown
Ed Donaldson
J. C. Yates
Ervin C. Woodworth
Asa Hammond
Ida KB. McHenry
Arthur Lowry
William A. Cameron
Eber G. Slaughter
Julius Fischer
Francis D. White
Dr. Harnick
Mees
Packard
Middleport Social Notes
Middleport Personal
R. FE. Rice
New York Central Railroad
Nannie Agee
Agee
Harry Sargent
Schenectady
Julia Lee
George Schaaf
Sally
Jon
New York
Mrs. Schaaf
Chauncey Weiss
Jackson Heights
Ginny Lu Schaaf
Richard Hayman
Chicago
Daun Joan Hamilton
Charles Hamilton
Charles Bradbury
Gene Harris
Loren Phillips
Buckeye Lake
Cherry Ridge
F. J. Beasley Co
Baptist
Mary Haggerty
Rodney
Feeney-Bennett Post
American Legion
Callies
Stanley's Market
Su Yi
Excello
Oleo
Per
Breakfast of Champions
NEW Sweet Alabama
Red Bird
Atoes
Heras Naturae Tatronghor
Independent Grocers Richardson Baking CO
Glouster
Marietta
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