Wire thefts plague Pomeroy Bend mines amid crime wave
Aug. 24. Thieves continue stealing copper wire from Red Bird Mine area in the southern county. Officials fear an organized gang operating from West Virginia and nearby states. Sheriff Tracy and deputies patrol nightly as 16 prisoners await in the county jail. Citizens report garden losses and suspected visits by robbers via boats, with up to 500 pounds of wire seized at one apparent urination incident.
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Muthern
West Virginia
O. E. Tracy
Charles Burton
Peter Schlaegel
Burton
Schlaegel
Red Bird
Dan Tracy Aeft
Ironton
Portsmouth
Kentucky
Dayton
Ohio
Toledo
Ae Reine
Winter optimism grows as Meigs county sees steadier trade
Pomeroy Aug 24 Pessimists fail to sway Meigs County residents who report improved farm stocks grain barns and granaries filled due to dry weather Prices remain low but abundant crops ease hardship. Merchants note brighter sales and cautious optimism with more hopeful shopper tone and steadier retail activity. Local notices mention office moves and residents traveling to Toledo for visits.
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Pomeroy
Btts
Vandalism Reported at Two Properties in Pomeroy
Sheriff reports two vandalism cases on Saturday night. Hiland Chapel, an unused old Methodist church, had 17 windows broken and its piano and music rolls stolen. Oren Smith found his Carleton Hollow house wrecked with doors windows and siding removed, trees stripped, with no stolen items found.
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Pomeroy
Oren Smith
Upper
Carleton Hollow
Nellie Jackson Dies Wife of Dorcas Merchant
Mrs Nellie Jackson 40 wife of James J Jackson a Dorcas merchant died in a Pittsburgh hospital at 6 o clock Sunday morning from a cerebral hemorrhage A Pomeroy ambulance carried the body to Pomeroy She was a daughter of the late Martin De Wolf former Dorcas District resident Mr Jackson recently lost his store room and contents by fire.
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Racine
Nellie Jackson
James J. Jackson
Dorcas
Pittsburgh
Pomeroy
Anthony Russell Dies After Five Weeks Ill At Bradbury
Anthony Russell aged 72 died at his Bradbury home Friday after a stroke of paralysis. He had been ill five weeks. He leaves a widow and many relatives. Funeral services were held Sunday at the Bradbury Church with Rev. Gardner officiating. Burial followed at Middleport Hill Cemetery.
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Bradbury Middleport
Anthony Russell
Bradbury
Bradbury Church
Gardner
Middleport Hill Cemetery
Guests in Pomeroy and Middleport Saturday Evening
Aug 24. Mrs Don Allen and daughter Hilah Mrs Oscar Klein and son Fred Mrs C P Bradbury and son Charles Asa were guests of Mrs Alfred Elberfeld in Pomeroy Saturday evening.
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Pomeroy Middleport
Don Allen
Hilah
Oscar Klein
Fred
C. P. Bradbury
Charles Asa
Alfred Elberfeld
Pomeroy
Middleport Fishing Club heads to Gallipolis camp
Several members of the Middleport Fishing Club led by Herbert Chambers J B Downing and C M Hennessey and a cook left in their houseboat on Saturday for a week long camping trip near Gallipolis They intend to motor back only for brief visits to their homes if needed.
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Ohio Middleport
Middleport
Vacationing relatives fill weekend with visits across town
Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Washington return from Canada while the Washingtons travel to Sprigg West Virginia. Numerous relatives travel or visit including Curtis, Curtis, Murph y, Major, Bryan, and Haddox families from Columbus Cincinnati Chicago and Charleston. Attendees include J D Bryan of Chicago visiting with the Harley family and out-of-town kin extending into Zanesville and McMillan Hospital stays.
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C. C. Washington
Ewart Davis
Canada
Virgie Major
Alice
J. D. Bryan
Chicago
W B. Bryan
Nelle Dumble Young
Lydia Dumble
Charleston
Bryan
Payne
Harley
Griff Russell
McMillan Hospital
Harry Bryan
W. S. Kane
Winchester
J. J. Mitchell
Grant Street
Carlos Thomas
Chesterhill
Helen Bailey
Thomas Mankin
Sissonville
Dorothy Harper
Athens
Carrie Henshaw
Don Allen
A. H. Bradbury
Zanesville
Hilah
Clinton Cooley
Columbus
R. R. Pulling
Herman Haddox
John Duerr
Juanita
Chester Haddox
Randolph Ward
Paughter
Virginia
Family returns to Charleston from Grant Street visit
A woman and her parents Mr and Mrs James Murray on Grant Street returned Sunday to their Charleston home with her brother and wife Mr and Mrs Will Murray of Huntington who had been visiting.
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James Murray
Grant Street
Charleston
Will Murray
Huntington
Ohio Couples Carry on Under License Laws
Ohio cities apply the 5-30-60 marriage license law with few observed changes. Columbus reports 130 licenses issued, 50 percent drop in Franklin County, while Mahoning County sees a 50 percent fall and New Castle Mercer areas rise up to 80 percent. Toledo’s license business stalls as Gretna Green era ends.
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Columbus
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Indiana
Ohio Line
Cleveland
Youngstown
Cincinnati
William Lenders
Frank Powell
Franklin County
Mahoning County
New Castle
Mercer
Toledo
Phil Birkenhauer
Lucas County
Rifle Experts Ready To Start on Matches
CAMP PERRY Aug 2 U Q The National Rifle Association prepares headquarters for the national rifle matches beginning today. C B Lester secretary directs staff from Washington. Junior members ages eight to 18 enroll for a junior match program across the United States. Civilian marksmanship director Col J M Coward opens a small arms firing school for first time shooters.
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Camp Perry
U.Q
National Rifle Association of America
Washington
C. B. Lester
United States
J. M. Coward
Camp
War Department
Ann Arbor Man Named History Critic Teacher at Athens High
Clarence D. Sanford of Ann Arbor is chosen critic teacher in history at Athens High School for the coming year. He replaces Carl Roberts, who takes a one year leave to study for a PhD at Columbia University. Sanford holds an M A from the University of Michigan and has substantial Ph D work.
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Clarence D. Sanford
Ann Arbor
Mich
Athens High School
W. W. Ankenbrand
Sanford
Carl Roberts
Columbia University
University of Michigan
Farmers of State See Rise in Vocational Agriculture Attendance
Columbus August 24 Ohio farmers taking part time and evening vocational agriculture courses increased 57 percent in 161 communities last school year. Director B O Skinner of the Board of Vocational Education released the figures showing 4 600 attendees. The report notes strong interest in farm management and market availability.
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Columbus
U.p
Ohio
B. O. Skinner
Board of Vocational Education
Do Unto Others More Than They Can Do Unto You
The Athens Kiwanis Club funds a thousand dollar operation to correct a girl’s club feet, enabling her to walk. The article highlights how the Kiwanis group aids in medical care for the needy and cites the club’s motto as Do unto others more than they can do unto you.
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Athens Kiwanis Club
County Health Nurses Work Quietly With Results
Ath ens County nursing service workers of the County Health Department are described as quietly devoting their lives to ease suffering and improve children's health. The article highlights the transformative impact seen in healthier infants and happier families, noting the nurses work around the clock in urgent cases.
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Athens County
Nursing Service
The
County Health Department
Ray Receives Master’s in Political Science from Ohio U
K. C. Ray received a master’s degree in political science from Ohio University at Athens. He will return to Coolville on September 1 as superintendent of schools. He and Mrs. Ray are on a motor trip to Michigan for a week or 10 days.
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Mcconnellville
K. C. Ray
Ohio University At
Athens
Coolville
Ray
Michigan
Cigaret Tax Stamps Arrive as Ohio Sets Rules
Columbus August 24. Treasurer Harry B Day prepares storage for 200000 cigaret tax stamps ordered from a Chicago firm. About 5000000 stamps of 2 and 5 cent denominations are to be shipped daily until the order is filled. State Tax Commission rules and action on sales, credit, and discounts are awaited, with dealers pressing for wholesale credit and discount terms.
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Columbus
Chicago
Day
Chi
State Tax Commission
Stat
Quincy L. Davis
Commission
Tax Commission
Ohio Cigaret Dea)ers
Howard L. Bevis
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