Meigs Grand Jury Indicts 19 with 14 Revealed
Meigs County Grand Jury returned nineteen indictments in a two day session. Fourteen were publicly disclosed listing indicted individuals and charges such as checks without credit and burglary. Five indictments remained secret as the panel completed its May term session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meigs
Pomeroy
Meigs County Grand Jury
A. E. Jacobs
Homer Logan
Clarence Qualls
Jesse Peyton
John Dickson
William Wise
Virgil Thomas
Glen Lyons
Lee Sweiger
Roy Griffin
Estel Rhodes
Frank Swift
Carl Duckworth
Ray Wilson
Julius Jay
Ora H. White
Miles Whitt
Peoples
Baptists Plan Picnic at Rocksprings Fair Grounds
In Middleport Aug 24 arrangements are set for the Baptist Bible School picnic at Rocksprings Fair Grounds on Thursday Aug 25. Members meet at the church at 1 o'clock with autos and trucks provided to transport to the grounds. Rev and Mrs F C Kreager pastor will attend after returning from a two week vacation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
The
Baptist Bible School
Rocksprings Fairgrounds
F. C. Kreager
Baptist Church
Glouster
Epworth League
M. E
Superintendent Arrives With Family In Middleport
Middleport welcomes new schools chief W. E. Melvin his wife and two young daughters arriving from Columbus Monday. They moved into the E. C. Willock property on Gravel Hill and prepare for the September 12 school opening. Mrs Melvin’s sisters are visiting for the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Melvin
Middleport
Columbus
Local social notes of visiting and returning residents
A series of brief notices lists residents and guests across Cincinnati and nearby towns. Names include Mrs. Nella Smart, Sadie Smart, George W. Thomas, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Smart, H. M. Cross, Alice Selby, Mrs. H. S. Roush, and several others. Movements cover departures for Marion Mississippi Columbus Wheeling Memphis Racine Racine Detroit Racine Toledo and hospital stays, with visits to Columbus and Point Pleasant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nella Smart
Sadie Smart
George W. Thomas
Ben
Smart
Paul Smart
H. M. Cross
Marion
Alice Selby
Roush
Columbus
C. F. Rathburn
Bobby Elesher
Austin Wood
Chesapeake
June
South Second Avenue
Cincinnati
W. G. Huddleston
Clara Louise Galbroner
Mary Joan
Memphis
Tenn
Huddlestons
J. W. Galbroner
Virginia Wood
Vivian Smith
D. A. Howell
Point Pleasant
Frank Carpenter
Bessie Hartinger
Frankie Gaylord
Park Street
Marcus
Detroit
Jividens
Racine
Scott Willock
Amel Bauer
Mt. Carmé
McKendry
Brownell Avenue
First Ford in Meigs County Brought to Middleport
Will C. Russell cites a 1902 Ford as Meigs County’s first car, painted red and sent from Columbus. He recalls driving it to Middleport with an $890 purchase, getting lost en route, and using it four years before it became a grocery delivery vehicle. The narrative notes early electric cars, and a later ride with Warren G. Harding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Russell
Pomeroy
Will C. Russell
Middleport
Fort Pierce
Florida
Pomeroyans
Meigs County
Ford
Columbus
Russell
E. C. Fox
Warren G. Harding
Haynes
Gallipolis
Local notices and social updates from Danville and area
The community reports the illness of Mrs. Gaillard Parrish in Danville with anemia and two recent blood transfusions. Relatives, friends, and area residents travel for visits, noted weddings, and hospital care. Election of American Legion officers is announced and several families relocate or share family milestones in this issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gaillard Parrish
Beatrice Roberts
Danville
Cincinnati
Walter Wolf
Naylor
Drew Webster
American Legion
Lewis Stanley
Ben Neutzling
Edward Duffy
Charles Withrow
William Zahl
Ninian Fowler
Wright McCroria
Frank Fugate
Joe Harbrecht
Laurel Street
Gloeckner
Second Street
T.T. Reed
Akron
Ted Reed
Agnes
Reed
Ethel Garland
Anna Vaughn
Sarah Phillips
Hugh Davis
Amanda Parker
Columbus
Simpson M. EB
Ralph Gilmore
Butternut Avenue
Gilmore
Helen Gilmore
Ruth Ann Bauer
Ed Bauer
Breezy Heights
Gallipolis Hospital
Magnolia Temple
Shenang Springs
Pomeroy-Chester Road
Adrian Carson
Rose Ellen Lovsey
Rutland
Gaylord L. Bogardus
Rutland M. E. Church
Southern Ohio Guernsey Breeders Meet Field Day
The Southern Ohio Guernsey Breeders Association held an Aug 17 field day and picnic at William Greenswood's Newport home. Edson Roush reported strong attendance, noting it the most successful gathering since formation. County agent and Wood County breeders attended. Floyd Barlow urged improved cattle to tackle tough market conditions.
Mrs Bruce Lloyd Hosts Bridge Club in Middleport
In Middleport on Monday night Mrs Bruce Lloyd hosted her bridge club with two tables in play. Guests included Mrs Warren Ellinger and Miss Nella Zerkle. Lucile Dutton won the club prize and Mrs Ellinger received the guest prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Bruce Lloyd
Warren Ellinger
Nella Zerkle
Lucile Dutton
Prise
Ellinger
Meigs County Flour Supply Exhausted Amid Red Cross Shortfall
Meigs County has exhausted its second allotment of Federal flour after Tuesday distribution. No aid is being given by the local Red Cross, and funds to continue relief work before Armistice Day are unlikely. Officials discuss fund-raising plans and a potential football or recreation event to support relief. A third flour allotment will be requested, with distribution still undecided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Pomeroy
Meigs County
Mayme J. Heiner
Heiner
Athens
Meigs Red Cross
Secretary Discusses Evolving Aid With Community Groups
The secretary stated that support with church and social organizations must evolve to meet current needs. The remark emphasized collaboration across local groups to sustain assistance efforts.
Young Girl Dies At Florida Home
Eileen Thomas age 15 dies at her Florida home after dental work saped jaw infection. She is survived by parents Harry and Mrs. Thomas and two brothers. Funeral services to be held at the Thomas home in Florida.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eileen Thomas
Pomeroy
Vero
Fila
Harry Thomas
Thomas Fork
Pomeroy Harrisonville Road
Thomas
Florida
Dayton Thomas
Ira Roush
Meigs County
Battyn Hosts Potluck For Dorothy Pendergrass Visit
Mrs. Clyde R. Battyn entertained with a potluck dinner in Middleport for her sister Dorothy Pendergrass of Jenkins Kentucky visiting through September 1 with their parents Mr. and Mrs. Frank Pendergrass and sister Mrs. Battyn. The group ended the evening with a theater party in Gallipolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Clyde R. Battyn
Dorothy Pendergrass
Jenkins, Ky
Frank Pendergrass
Battyn
Gallipolis
Home-Coming at Lawrence Chapel Draws County Residents
Lawrence Chapel hosted a large home coming with Sunday school a missionary talk by Mrs Batterson, a lawn dinner, and an afternoon song service led by Mr LeFavor. Many visitors from distant towns attended, including families from Glouster The Plains Pomeroy Coolville and Athens among others, with several local guests and regional church members sharing in the event. The Vanderhoof Church plans its own home coming on September 4 and a school ice cream treat drew about 70 attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lottridge
Lawrence Chapel
Batterson
South America
LeFavor
Glouster
Brown
Guysville
Frank Batterson
M. M. LeFavor
Jerome Flowers
Rowena Sprout
Athens
John Bachelder
the Plains
L. A. Persons
Pomeroy
Fred Runnion
W. O. Stout
Ruby
Audra Church
Coolville
Herman Ahart
Marvin Ahart
Little Hocking
C. FE. Woode
Henry Weaver
Albert Morris
Kelley Alfred
Charles Flanders Agbury
Guynville
Edith Burton
Fannie
Springfield
Mary Worthen
Columbus
Catherine Hardman
Edward Hardman
Fairmont
W. Va
O'Connor
Reedaville
Winnie Barnhill
Barnhill
Ida Atherton
Alfred
Athertons
Haymond Boggs
Akron
A. L. McBee
Coolvillie
Carson Boggs
Vanderhoof
Leroy Boggs
Rexall Boggs
Ethel Vandyke
Oo. L. Davis
Clarence Swartz
Kansas
Lucy Chase
Charlen
Betty
L. B. Bailey
Grace Jeffers
Audra
L. T. Runnion
Harold
Oryn Watkins
Billy
John Jeffers
Charles Ahart
Frank Lawrence
Thurman Kincade
South Canaan
Lennie
Glen Sharp
Charlies Ackley
Lawrence Bailey
Frank Caldwell
John Archer
Fred Warner
Mrs. Gaston
Gaston
Snyder
Willie Cox
Clarksburg
Emmett Swisher
Glen and
Esmond Brandeberry
Odeh Johnson
Clarence Barnhill
Cleveland
J. W. Barnhill
L. H. Alien
J. B. Rhodehaver
William Rhodehaver
Hazel
Mabel
Helen Rhodehaver
Doris Gene
Gertrude Barth
Glen
Carl Barnhill
Marietta
Potatoes and crops noted in Sharpsburg area harvest
Sharpsburg farmers report a good potato crop with poor prices. Wheat and oats yielded fairly, Frank Bardin’s field leads with 22 bushels per acre. A large Em bree Park reunion drew Vera Strode and many relatives from nearby towns. social visits included Dayton and Marietta residents, with a Bartlett Academy reunion and a Bartlett infant’s death from tuberculosis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Bardin
Vera
Burhl Strode
Embree Park
Joe Beard
Marie
Delbert
Robert Grimes
Louise
Kirkbrides
Jane Heald
Dayton
Hattie Harris
Heald
Harrie
Dayton Wood
Ella Wood
Athens
Nettie Keney
Keith
Lenore
Vera Strode
Marietta
Minta Dille
Lois
Carlos Lovell
Sterling
Jessie Beaver
B. E. Armstrong
Hermon Grounds
Parkersburg
Hooper Ridge
D. 8
Linscott
Joe Cunningham
Belle Cunningham
Coli
Pat Gertrude
Natalie le Velle
Geraldine Rader
Bettie
Margaret Thomas
Roy Dennis
Dick Ingold
Dean Park
Harry McManus
Ann Elizabeth Ballway
Lowell Randolph
Miami
Fla
T. E. Dickson
Bartlett
Bartlett Academy
Donald
Albert Bowman
Price Iles
Marion
V. Selby
Portamouth
E. L. Hopkins
Columbus
Lindley Smith
Phillip
Illinois
Thomas Smith
Barnesville
Local Entertainment Pleases Zanesville Crowd
The program featured Rowena Selby Burfield and local performers Henry North Warren Munn and Rudy Sayre. The singing by Mr Sayre drew special praise as residents enjoyed the music and were pleased with the event in Zanesville.
Albany R D No 1 Preaching Services and Local Visits
Sunday services will be held at the Airline Church at 10 30 a m with Sunday School at 9 30 led by Reverend Vian. Several residents and visitors from Albany and nearby towns called on or hosted families including the Peacock, Townsend, Arbaugh, Scott, McVay, Nichols, Knowlton, Tewksbury, Foss, and Dixon families. George Tom returned to Pasadena after visiting friends. Caroline Allen’s funeral in Columbus was attended by Mary Reeves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Airline
Vian
Harold Peacock
A. L. Townsend
Cleveland
Delver
Solomon Townsend
Charleston
W. Va
Arch Arbaugh
Denver McVay
Fernie
R. H. Woodrum
Sam Scott
Nichols
Lower Plains
Brewer
Greenfield
United Brethren Church
Boring Chapel
Glenn A. Scott
Elmo Scott
Frank McDaniel
Lloyd Knowlton
Lo Tewksbury
Albany
Cliff Foss
Darrell
Elizabeth Dixon
Thomas Dixon
Waies Mills
George Tom
Pasadena
Calif
Sam Crossén
Columbus
Caroline Allen
Mary Reeves
Pleasant Hill
George Scott
Ed Bailes
Fishing Schooner Attacked by Swordfish at Georges Bank
The Gloucester schooner Mary O'Eon was rammed and wounded by a swordfish on the northerly edge of Georges Bank. The vessel returned to Boston for repairs after pumps were manned to keep her afloat and a six inch sword remained lodged in the hull.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
U.P
Mary O’eon
Georges Bank
Vets Clash With Officers At Canteen Raid
In Milwaukee 2000 veterans and onlookers watched federal prohibition agents raid the U. S. Spanish War Veterans Canteen near the annual encampment. Six men were arrested and 26 half barrels of beer were destroyed. Veterans claimed no official link to the encampment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Wis
Prohibition
Mth
The
War Veterans
Kiwanis Meeting Hears Public Affairs Overview
George W. Rose Kiwanis lieutenant governor spoke at a luncheon meeting in Glouster. Attorney Rose discussed district club activities with local members. Visitor D. E. Carr of Athens attended and the attendance prize went to Rose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glouster
George W. Rose
Kiwanis
Gordon
Atty. Rose
D. E. Carr
Athens
Charles Dunn
Army Heads To Be Welcomed in City
Welcome meeting for Capt. and Mrs. Fred Reif newly appointed Salvation Army officers in Athens will be held at the Army Building 92 West Union Street at 8 p m tonight Adjutant and Mrs Bernard Stone have left for Springfield their new headquarters Captain and Mrs Reif arrive from Dayton They have three children oldest entering Senior High School this fall
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Reif
Salvation Army
Athens
Army Building
West Union Street
Bernard Stone
Springfield
Reif
Dayton
Ladies’ Home League
Adjutant
Stone
Richard Benton
Ohio
Glouster Bank Committee Proposes Immediate Depositor Relief
Glouster State Bank reorganization committee passes a resolution urging the State Banking Department to declare a distribution to depositors immediately based on available funds and to liquidate assets to accelerate note collection. The plan envisions eventual reorganization and going concern status pending department approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glouster
Glouster State Bank
State Banking Department
Home-Coming Slated At Mt. Carmel Church
A home coming will be held at Mt. Carmel Church in Morgan County next Saturday for former residents of the Mt. Carmel neighborhood and residents nearby, plus Armstrong and Moody schools. A basket dinner will be served at noon followed by an afternoon program of speaking music and declamations featuring Robert T. Secrist of Noble County, Dr E LeFever of McConnelsville, Prosecuting Attorney George McGonigal of McConnelsville and Rev Lea Weatherby of Trimble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glouster
Mt. Carmel
Morgan County
Armstrong & Moody
Robert T. Secrist
Noble County
E. LeFever
This City
George McGonigal
McConnelsville
Lea Weatherby
Trimble
Farewell party honors Patricia Baughan in Glouster visit
Norma Dyer and Mary Skinner hosted Patricia Baughan of Los Angeles, visiting relatives in Glouster and Washington. The gathering at the Skinner home featured games, dancing, late refreshments, with a long list of local guests attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glouster
Norma Dyer
Mary Skinner
Lawrence Skinner
Patricia Baughan
Los Angeles
Calif
Washington, D. C
Evelyn Worthing
Columbus
Kathleen Harper
Edna Price
Elma Craig
Margaret McCauley
Sue Gingerelli
Margaret Batterson
Lucille Boyer
Catherine Leach
Bubs” Schultz
Chauncey
Jack Day
Vern Hartley
Jacksonville
Buck” Stevenson
Vic Batterson
Howard Adams
Dick Willis
Raymond Adams
Bob McCreanor
Dane Skinner
Cappy
Adams
Pat and
Kelly Crawford
Rocky Reeves
Carl Craig
Harry Craig
Miles Dyer
Bernadine
Bob and
Lawrence, Jr
Mrs Reagan and Stanton Visitors Call on McArthur Hosts
Mrs Elizabeth Reagan of Cincinnati and Miss Lucretia and Miss Mary Stanton of Hamden visited Mrs T C Kelly and her daughter Genevieve in McArthur on Monday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mcarthur
Elisabeth Reagan
Cincinnati
Lucretia
Mary Stanton
Hamden
T. C. Kelly
Genevieve
Cheshire and Bidwell Granges Plan Gallipolis Festival Exhibit
Representatives from the Cheshire and Bidwell Granges met with the Gallipolis Fall Festival Committee at the City Building to plan the granges exhibit. Co. C. Bowen was elected chairman with D. E. Burdett and H. D. Mossman named to develop a score card and standards for judging. The group aims to boost county-wide interest and cooperation for the festival. The next Fall Festival committee meeting is set for September 7 at 7 30 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Cheshire and
Bidwell
Co. C. Bowen
Cheshire
D. E. Burdett
H. D. Mossman
Granges
Tale of Two Cities distributed to lure tourists
15 000 folders promoting Gallipolis and Point Pleasant have begun distribution. A Point Pleasant firm prints the material, and the Community Club in Gallipolis along with civic groups in Point Pleasant and local bridges will disseminate it. The folders feature city sketches, facilities, an area map, and illustrations of river scenes, parks, bridges, and historic sites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Point Pleasant
Community Club
Civic Clubs
Silver Bridge and
Shagle Bridge
Ohio River
Mound Hill Cemetery
Silver Bridge
Ohio Hospital
U. S. Post Office
Shadie
Marietta Manufacturing Company
Virginia
Kanauga Social Roundup and Local Moves
Kanauga residents share visits and moves as families travel to Vinton Charleston Columbus and Detroit. The Kanauga Tigers host Bidwell this Sunday and a church supper raised 28 dollars with the Ladies Aid.
Divorce Action Dominates Gallipolis Court Docket
In Gallipolis yesterday one divorce petition was granted and another dismissed while John French filed suit against Gladys French for gross neglect of duty. Leahanna Pitchford was granted a divorce from Elmer Pitchfork and restored to her maiden name. Custody of two children assigned to the paternal grandfather amid prior divorce context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Common Pleas Court
John French
Gladys French
Lottie Baker
Seimer Baler
Leahanna Pitchford
Elmer Pitchfork
Leahanna Plymate
Reynolds and Louise Wright Earn Marriage License
Charles Reynolds 25 a farmer from Vinton and Louise Wright 21 daughter of James Wright of Vinton were granted a marriage license yesterday in Gallipolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Charles Reynolds
Vinton
Louise Wright
James Wright
Holzer Hospital Admissions Reported at Gallipolis
Holzer Hospital in Gallipolis admits several patients for operations including Mrs. H. W. Link of Athens for a Wednesday procedure, Ru Bauer seven, Forrest Thomas seventeen of Rio Grande for tonsil surgery, A. F. Wallace of Cheater, and Mrs. J. E. Boozer of Lakin Boys' Industrial School La Kin West Virginia for minor surgery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holzer Hospital
Gallipolis
H. W. Link
Athens
Ru Bauer
Ed. Bauer
Pomeroy
A. F. Wallace
Cheater
Forrest Thomas
Rio Grande
Jonsils
J. E. Boozer
de Booser
Lakin Boys
Industrial School
Lakin
W. Va
Jury Drawing Set for 250 Jurors in 1932 Year
Drawing of 250 jurors to serve for the year beginning Aug 1 1932 is scheduled for Sept 3 by Judge W R White. Jury commissioners Howard K Jones and Henry C Luman will conduct the drawing at the courthouse in Gallipolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
W. R. White
Howard K. Jones
Cora
Henry C. Luman
Warrant Issued for Verne White in Tent Burnings
A warrant has been issued for Verne White of Addison for burning a tent mattress and belongings belonging to Walter Lane. The tent along the Ohio River north of Addison was destroyed Tuesday morning at a fishing camp used by White and Lane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Verne White
Addison
Walter Lane
Ohio River
White
Lane
Rio Grande High Girl Wins Ohio State Fair Essay Contest
Aldeth Lowks, 15, a Rio Grande High School junior, won Gallia County's essay contest Historical Gallia County to represent the county in the Washington Lives historical pageant at the Ohio State Fair. Her entry led 11 submissions. she is active in dramatics and music and drums in the all Gallia County Band.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rio Grande
Gallipolis
Aldeth Lowks
Gallia County
Washington Lives
Rio Grande High School
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Baptists
Pomeroy Personals
This County
Sharpsburg
R. D. No
Vets
John Klingenberg
Edward Terrell
Mary
Ellen
Herold
Harmony Road
John Sheridan
Philip
Robert
John
Edward
Leo
Anna
Rita
Helen
Rock Riffle Road
Paul Bowe
Arthur Walsh
Helen Seiple
Pleasanton Road
St. John’s Catholic Church
Lodi Township
Glouster Bank Committee
Glouster Temple
Pythian Sisters
K. of P. Hall
Mt. Carmel Church
Kanauga News
Kanauga
W. F. Deem
Leslie Deem
William Leslie
George Boardman
Kanawha
Paul Oliver
Ruth Wartenberg
Owen
L. A. Darnell
Maple Shade
Kanauga Tigers
Hazel Comstock
Heights
Emma Comstock
Albert Pettit
James
Evelyn Rothgeb
William Rothgeb
Pitchford Sait
Isaac Wilson
J. B. Swanson
St. N. Cou
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