Governors of Two States Asked To Attend Buffington Park Ceremony
Governors of Ohio and West Virginia were invited to the October 1 dedication of Buffington Island Memorial State Park at Portland. The program includes two monuments a flag pole and the 23 foot Indian Mound with broad regional significance and involvement from G A R Sons of Union Veterans Daughters of Union Veterans Daughters of Confederacy and Daughters of the American Revolution. The planning committee is led by A W McKay with H R McPherson Ohio state curator overseeing park work.
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Buffington Park
Pomeroy
Ohio
West Virginia
Buffington Island Memorial State Park
Portland
A. W. McKay
Middleport
H. R. McPherson
Ohio State Archaeological and Historical Society
Sons of Union Veterans
Daughters of Union Veterans
Daughters of the Confederacy
Daughters of the American Revolution
Tom Jones
C. BE. Peoples
Gathburn
W. A. Compton
van McDade
Philip Kientz
Columbus
Pupil Instructions Outlined For Middleport School Year
Middleport announces preschool guidance this week from Supt W E Melvin. Schools reopen Monday September 11. Elementary pupils should report 1 p.m. Wednesday September 6 for book and equipment lists. High school registration: Seniors 9 a.m. Juniors 10 30 a m Sophomores 1 p.m Freshmen 2 30 p.m. Elementary teachers meeting Wednesday September 6 at 10 a.m. in the high school.
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Middleport
W. E. Melvin
Melvin
Need Dog License Money for the Poor Pomeroy
Meigs County commissioners filed a petition in common pleas court to transfer 5500 from the Dog and Kennel Fund to the General County Fund. They cite tax delinquency and rising demands for aid to the poor and indigent. The Dog and Kennel Fund holds 6600 now and the transfer follows a county resolution and approval by the state tax commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Dog and Kenner Fund
General County Fund
Common Pleas Court
Meigs, County Board of Commissioners
State Tax Commission
Eagle Seen in Pomeroy After Years Absence
A large gray eagle with a six to seven foot wingspan was sighted in Pomeroy yesterday, the first sighting in several years. It was seen near the river and willow trees before it circled and flew away.
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Pomeroy
Old Grace Episcopal Church Rehabilitated In Pomeroy
Workmen finish repairs and redecorating of the Grace Episcopal Church on East Main Street. Services expected Sunday if no delays arise. Greta Price funds the project. The church, landmark since its 19th century founding by W. B. Horton, features a faithful English design. Rev. Carlton Maples served 1861 to 1877 and helped build the parish.
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Pomeroy
Grace Episcopal Church
East Main Street
Greta Price
Episcopal Church
W. B. Horton
England
Carlton Maplea
Pomeroy Schools Set September 25 Opening Date
Pomeroy plans to open September 25, three weeks after county schools and two weeks after Middleport. High school pupils report September 22 at 8 15 a.m. for instructions. books ordered and ready by then. Elementary pupils start on opening day.
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Meigs
Pomeroy
Middleport
J. Rhodes
Racine Notes on Local Visitors and School Registration
Racine residents tour Akron relatives as Mr and Mrs Eber Neiglar and two daughters depart Thursday. R A Tyree of Pomeroy and Clark Jiiden visit Parkersburg business. Owen Watson recovers from intestinal flu. Jonah Cottrill visits his mother Rebecca Cottrill in Harrisonville. PTA to meet at the high school next Tuesday. Schools to open for pupil registration Monday.
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Eber Neiglar
Akron
R. A. Tyree
Pomeroy
Clark Jiiden
Parkersburg
Owen Watson
Jonah Cottrill
Harrisonville
Rebecca Cottrill
Parent- Teacher Association
Visit Kentucky Family Heads to Middleport Over Weekend
MIDDLEPORT Aug 31 Mr and Mrs Augustus Wilson and children from Russell Ky arrive Thursday to stay through the weekend with Mr and Mrs J K Smith and Mr and Mrs Frank Knopp. Also accompanying Miss Evelyn Eichinger to Circleville after word of Rev and Mrs Eschinger's death. Healy and Chappelle Talbott returned Wednesday morning. E R Tompkins and son Bob spent Wednesday at the state fair in Columbus. Mrs E M McCarty returned home from New Salem where she visited with her sick mother Father and other relatives. The Rathburns Juhlings have been in Columbus since Monday and returned Wednesday. Matthews family members went to Poca W Va Tuesday for a funeral.
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Middleport
Augustus Wilson
Russell, Ky
J. K. Smith
Frank Knopp
Frances Dillard
Louise Talbott
Fred Healy
Chappelle Talbott
Evelyn Eichinger
Circleville
Escchinger
Healy
Chappelle
Local notes from Middleport and area travel
Miss Pauline Downing left Middleport after a two week visit with her mother and aunt and heads to Chicago for work. Colleagues and relatives across Columbus, Detroit, Denver, and Ocean City update on trips, visits, and visits home. Events include Hartwell Curd and Donald Weed camping at Five Points and a dinner hosted by Mrs. A V Smith in Middleport with guests from Columbus and Charleston.
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Middleport
Pauline Downing
Lucy Downing
Alpha Somerville
Chicago
Vesta
Nora McCoy
Columbus
A. A. Dillard
Louise Grant
Christine
Catherine
Ocean City
Homer Russell
Leland Saxton
Detroit
Griff Russell
Virginia
Delbert
Denver
Caloo
Elder
W. P. Ohlinger
South Fifth Avenue
Lincoln Street
Hartwell Curd
Donald Weed
Weed Farm
Five Points
A. V. Smith
Margaret Roush
Charlies
Dorothy
Maxine Smith
Jack Caldwell
Charleston
J. E. Atkinson
Logan
Laughead Women Return From Eastern Trip
Mrs. R B Laughead and Miss Minor with Miss Mary Laughead return from a long tour in Maine and the East. Miss Laughead plans to stay with her parents on South Sixth Avenue and with her sister Mrs Alfred Elberfeld on Lincoln Hill Pom eroy. Philathea Women of the Church of Christ will meet Friday evening in the church lecture room with a business session and social time. Hostesses are Mrs D S Farmer Miss Frances Gilfilen and Mrs Ray Farmer.
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Middleport
R. B. Laughead
Miss Minor
Mary Laughead
Maine
Miss Laughead
South Sixth Avenue
Alfred Elberfeld
Lincoln Hill
Pomeroy
Philathea
Church of Christ
D.S. Farmer
Frances Gilfilen
Ray Farmer
Hold Colored Man Placed in County Jail on Charge
William Hembrick a 56 year old African American was arrested after a report of concealed weapons. He was jailed in Meigs County pending investigation. A separate court action suspended Velma Laudermill's sentence to the Delaware Reformatory as her parents agreed to relocate with her and care for her property until age 21.
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Pomeroy
William Hembrick
Meigs County
Velma Laudermill
Delaware Reformatory
Descendants Reunite at Frank Dorst Farm Near Chester
In Chester on August 27 the descendants of Abner and Mary Stout held their thirteenth annual reunion at Frank Dorst’s home. Thirty two family members and guests enjoyed memories of childhood, a noon dinner, Ohio River music, and watermelons. The next gathering is planned for the third Sunday in August on the Grange lot at Coolville.
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Frank Dorst
Chester
Abner
Mary Stout
Grandfather Stout
Grange
Coolville
Fire Towers Will Be Erected in District
Six steel fire towers will be erected in Southern Ohio forests by CCC workers under state forestry orders. Locations include Piney Creek head east of the Vinton Ross county line, Bainbridge to Latham, Grass Knob near Bardin, Wellston area, South Webster, and Ironton. Telephone lines and poles will support fire control work.
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Chillicothe
Ohio
State Forestry Department
B. E. Lee
State Forester
Tucson
Vinton-Ross County
Piney Creek
Bainbridge
Latham
Grass Knob
Scioto County
Bardin
Wellston
South Webster
Ironton
Four Athens Countians Seek A M Degrees
Three Athens candidates Lucy B. Evans Allen A. Nellis and Alice Swisher plus Kathleen W Slatz of Nelsonville seek Master of Arts degrees at Ohio State University as part of the summer convocation. About 500 degrees will be awarded.
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Athens
Ohio State University
Lucy B. Evans
Allen A. Nellis
Alice Swisher
Kathleen W. Slatz
Nelsonville
Safety Campaign Urges Coal Industry Solidarity
Nelsonville leaders urge joint safety push as district reporters say accidents loom large. Speakers from Logan and Athens chambers of commerce join Sunday Creek and Essex-Cottingham interests in backing a statewide program with monthly reports and shop surveys. Campaign runs Sept 1 to Dec 31.
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Berry
Barton Hall
Logan Chamber of Commerce
C. M. Gill
Athens Chamber of Commerce
Oral Daugherty
Sunday Creek Coal Company
8. Cottingham
Essex-Cottingham
State Department
Murray City to oppose Phi Club in Twilight League opener
In Nelsonville on August 31 Murray City will face the Phi Club in the first postponed Twilight League game set for 5 30 p m Friday night.
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Nelsonville
Murray City
Phi
Bridge Club Nests Three Tables for Afternoon Play
Mrs Walter Mechem hosted the Wednesday Bridge Club with three tables in use. Substitutes included Mrs C E Welch Mrs L J Eberle and Miss Elizabeth Innan. High club scores went to Mrs Cecil Shafer and Mrs Gay Aumiller, while Miss Elizabeth Innan led the guests.
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Walter Mechem
Wednesday Bridge Club
C. E. Welch
L. J. Eberle
Elizabeth Innan
Cecil Shafer
Gay Aumiller
Funeral for Finsterwald draws many mourners in Nelsonville
A large funeral service for the late Livya Evang. Herbert Finsterway was held in Nelsonville with many relatives and friends in attendance. Attendees included Mrs. Tillie Loren North Beth Gray and families from Westerville Lexington and Jacksonville among others.
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Nelsonville
Livya Evang
Herbert Finsterway
Tillie Loren North
Beth Gray
Good Games Merchants Meet Willard Teams At Nelsonville
Merchants will meet Willard teams in Nelsonville this week as rain halted games delayed the schedule. Sunday the Columbus game was played here. next Monday may bring May’s team from Columbus to play the Merchants.
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Nelsonville
Ville Merchants
Columbus
The
Merchants
Family visit details from Virginia to Gordon area
Mr and Mrs turned to their home Va Tuesday who accompanied his home here Mrs Mary Fi Saturday for any relatives in Gordon and daughter Miss Fi Nell Green attended Mrs Hattie Moore day.
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Mary Fi
Gordon
Fi Nell Green
Hattie Moore
Little Girl Dies in Nelsonville Funeral Next on Walnut Street
Betty Lillian Wess age 3 daughter of Mr and Mrs Clifford Wess died yesterday in Nelsonville. Funeral services will be held today at 3 PM at the grandparents home Mr and Mrs Willia Carpenter on Walnut Street. Burial will follow at Smith Chapel. The parents have three other children.
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Nelsonville
Betty Lillian
Clifford Wess
Willia Carpenter
Walnut Street
Smith Chapel
Rev and Mrs Lloyd Evans Return From Vacation
Rev and Mrs Lloyd Evans and their son Lloyd have returned from a month long vacation in northern Michigan and Ohio. The family also attended the World's Fair in Chicago.
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Lloyd Evans
Lloyd
Michigan
Ohio
Chicago
Sponsor Benefit Bridge by Tri Psi Sorority
The Tri Psi Sorority sponsors a benefit bridge game on Thursday night at 7 30 at their rooms above Thomas Jewelry Store. The event supports a local cause and invites community participation.
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Tri Psi Sorority
Thomas
Kidnapped Nazi Leader Flown to Bolzano After Innsbruck Rescue
Franz Hofer, Austrian Nazi chief, was rescued from Innsbruck prison by three men who chloroformed his guards and transported him across the Alps. He arrived in Bolzano after a gruelling journey.
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Bolzano
Italy
Franz Hofer
Innsbruck
Alps
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