Hartley Attends New York Conference Banquet
Oliver Hartley former Pomeroy newspaper man and Ohio Agricultural Department publicity director joined J W Thompson and J W Stuber as Ohio representatives at the American Game Conference banquet in New York City. He described a first visit with subway rides Battery visit Statue of Liberty and Brooklyn Bridge tours, calling the trip a fine experience and planning a tuxedo appearance at a grand banquet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Oliver Hartley
Ohio Agricultural Department
Pennsylvania
New York City
J. W. Thompson
J. W. Stuber
Mr. Hartley
Ohio
Cooper
Hartley
Stuber
Battery
Statue of Liberty
Aquarium
Brooklyn Bridge
Navy Ward
Brooklyn
Bruber
Wall Street
Beech Grove Cemetery Sexton Spends Night Hunt For Rabbits
Oren Jones a 76 year old Beech Grove Cemetery sexton and veteran hunter returns from an all night coon and opossum hunt with a gun slung and shows a lone rabbit seen after a long trek. A rabbit slips from a flower bed near his home and hides under the house. He declines to smoke out the burrow due to safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Oren Jones
Beech Grove Cemetery
Mrs. Ethel VanSickle Dies After Long Illness
Mrs. Ethel VanSickle a 42 year old Black resident of Middleport died Tuesday in Athens from complications after a long illness. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
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Athens
Middleport
Ethel VanSickle
Middleport High Senior Chosen for All State Orchestra
Dan J. Farmer of Middleport has been selected by the Ohio federated Clubs to play first violin in the All State Orchestra of 125 pieces at Memorial Hall in Columbus on December 29. He is a senior at Middleport High School and has been ill for two weeks, with the news aiding his recovery.
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Middleport
Dan J. Farmer
Ohio Federated Clubs
Memorial Hall
Columbus
Farmer
Harrisonville Dedicates New High School With Basketball Debut
Harrisonville prepares for a major ceremony on December 5 to dedicate the new high school building. The day features a forenoon program with speeches by R A Miller and William Mills, former principals, and local educators, a noon lunch, and musical presentations by the County Orchestra and various directors before opening basketball games between Racine High School and the local high school teams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Racine High School
R. A. Miller
William Mills
John Peyton
William Merritt
G. #. Crow
Asa Ho
Barn Destroyed by Fire in Pomeroy
A large barn owned by John Kesterson on Kerr's Run in Pomeroy burned last midnight. The structure stored second hand furniture and some stock. the fire truck arrived too late. The cause of the blaze remains unknown.
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Pomeroy
John Kesterson
Kerr
Ministers in Jail Pomeroy
Two men claiming to be gospel ministers are jailed in Pomeroy. Dempsey Martin, from Willis Hill, serves a liquor law violation sentence. J C Ward, from Rutland, is held for theft trial.
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Pomeroy
Dempsey Martin
Wyllis Hill
J. C. Ward
Rutland
Condition Serious Curt Weaver Dies Noted Colum bus Patient
Curt Weaver a former Pomeroy businessman is in serious condition at his sister's home in Columbus. Ill with pneumonia he showed brief improvement but collapsed Sunday night and has been unconscious since. Doctors Maag and Hart of Meigs County attend him. His Racine parents were summoned to Columbus and are with him. Mrs Reeves of Columbus formerly Downington runs a wholesale candy store and is also reported ill.
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Pomeroy
Curt Weaver
Pearle Spence
Columbus
Weaver
Downington
Local families report visits and health updates this week
Dan Farmer improves after two weeks illness with stensilitis and quinny. Several community groups meet to plan Christmas baskets for needy families. Ross Taylor of Akron visits family in Gravel Hill while Hilda Kelly returns to Clarksburg after visit. Home Guards plan Christmas box for Porto Rico and the Ohio convention hosts attendances noted.
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Dan Farmer
Quinny
American Legion Auxiliary
Legion Committee
Ross Taylor
Akron
Leonard
Gilbert Mattox
Gilbert
Elmer Mattox
Gravel Hill
George Cheatham
Logan
Will
Hilda Kelly
James Souder
Clarksburg
W. Va
Athens
Henry Fultz
One Man Air Force Pilot Arrives in New York
Col Hubert Julian, Abyssinia’s self styled air minister and chief pilot, lands in New York wearing morning dress to deny banishment by Emperor Haile Selassie. He says foreigners plotted to kill him, while claiming friendship with the King of Kings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hubert Julian
Abyssinia
New York
Haile Selassie
King of Kings
Julian
America
Funerals Reported for Elizabeth Berg Chase and Dana Durst
Funeral services were held in Middleport for Elizabeth Berg Chase at Heath Memorial Church with Rev Keichinger delivering the sermon and burial at Middleport Hill Cemetery. Dana Durst, who died in the Dark Hollow Mine, was buried from the Christian Church with Rev Gardner officiating, interment at Cheshire Gravel Hill Cemetery.
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Middleport
Elizabeth Berg Chase
Heath M. E
Keichinger
Middleport Hill
Dana Durst
Dark Hollow Mine
Christian Church
Gardner
Cheshire Gravel Hill
Old Jobs Mine record 4 888 tons marks era in Hocking valley
Nelsonville dispatch recalls a 4 888 ton single day coal load at Jobs Mine Morris Coal Co in the early 1890s. The feat drew workers, engineers, and locals into a vivid chapter of Ohio mining history amid shifting jobs, equipment, and the community’s memory.
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Nelsonville
Hocking
Morris Coal Company
Ohio
Jobs
Bill Jobs
Melltabb
Old Jobs
George Brasheares
Id Fluke
Johnson
New Pittsburgh
James Birkbeck
Johnson Mine
Dave Ayers
John Mahaffey
John Powell
Lew Littlejohn
Logan
Willard Bartoe
Bartoe
Orbiston
Columbus
Johnson's
Mell Robb
Robb
Robbie
Deanvill
Jeter
Bret
Miner Suffers Double Leg Fractures in Rutland Dump Accident
Hod Williams of near Harrisonville sustained fractures to both legs while working yesterday at the state dump in Mine No. 2 near Rutland. He was hospitalized at Gallipolis.
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Harrisonville
Hod Williams
Here
Rutland
Gallipolis
Meigs County Relief Effort and Net Controversy
The Meigs County relief push includes multiple local groups aiding the needy. Captain Homer, 62, river worker, died of a heart attack in Pt. Pleasant. The Fourth District of Appeals ruled Ohioans may own and place fish nets in the Ohio River under state jurisdiction. Syracuse fishermen faced confiscations and fines for possession. A baby born to Mr and Mrs Cecil Powers during smallpox quarantine died in Rutland. Upcoming veterans pension checks totaling thousands will aid local merchants and families.
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Meigs County
American Legion
Homer
Pt. Pleasant
Fourth District of Appeals
Syracuse
Cecil Powers
Powers
Rutland
Southern Ohio Electric Sues for Damages in Truck Destruction
The Southern Ohio Electric Co. sues W. D. Rolin of Langsville for 435 dollars in damages for the destruction of a truck. The case, filed Oct. 12, 1928, is scheduled for Thursday in Pomeroy.
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Pomeroy
Southern Ohio Electric Co
W. D. Rolin
Langsville
Electric Company
Mission Group Discusses New Cloud of Witnesses Study
Foreign Missionary Society met Monday evening with Mrs. C. C. H. Eichinger. Mrs. Elmer Miller led the devotional and Mrs. Homer Cook presented an exposition on the first chapter of the new book Cloud of Witnesses which the society will study this year.
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Middleport
The
Foreign Missionary Society
CC. H. Eichinger
Elmer Miller
Homer Cook
Presbyterian Bible School class meets Friday at 7 30
The Whatsoever Class of the Presbyterian Bible School will meet Friday evening at 7 30 in the church assembly room. A full attendance is requested. Mrs J M Buchanan will host the meeting and Mrs FE R Lama will be social chairman.
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Middleport
The
Presbyterian Bible School
J. M. Buchanan
Fe.r Lama
Athens Mayor Fined for Intoxication Guilty Finding
Mayor Harry Mitchell of Athens was fined five dollars and costs after a guilty verdict on intoxication. He was arrested Tuesday afternoon by Chief of Police E. B. Finsterwald.
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Harry Mitchell
Athens
Robert S. Wood
E. 8. Finsterwald
Dr Edwards Olive Tablets Offer A Cure For Tired Feelings
Advertises Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a safe remedy for fatigue and skin issues caused by clogged bowels and inactive liver. Claims to detoxify, ease elimination, and restore energy with a vegetable formula sold in olive colored tablets in 15¢, 80¢ and 60¢ sizes at druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Edwards
Immunity Tests For Diphtheria In Athens County Schools
Dr W J Smith and Doctor Johnson from the State Health Department administer the Schick test for diphtheria immunity to Athens County school children. Where immunity is incomplete, three toxin antitoxin injections are given weekly. Health Commissioner J M Higgins will oversee injections at his office for three weeks starting next Tuesday, with sessions Tuesday afternoons from 3 30 to 5.
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W. J. Smith
Johnson
Columbus
State Department of Health
Schick
Athens County
J. M. Higgins
Lacey Wins Grand Champion Steer at Central States Show
Donald Lacey of Tranway Muskingum County claimed grand champion steer at the Sixth Annual Central States Junior Livestock Show held at the Iquestrium in Cleveland. He is a brother of Gerald Lacy, who had the previous grand champion entry.
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Pamelly
Cleveland
U.P
Donald Lacey
Tranway
Muskingum County
Iquestrium
Lacy
Gerald Lacy
Ministers Assist in Rev.f Meeting on Efficient Ministry
Professor H T Houf of Ohio City spoke at the Athens County Association meeting held Tuesday at Athens First Methodist Church. He urged a more efficient ministry to yield greater church vitality and growth. A committee including Rev Gilbert Courtney Rev Bernard Stone and Rev Charles Coulter was appointed to study relief needs for families and report recommendations. The next meeting is January 7 with Rev J L Evans to discuss Men and Machinery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. T. Houf
Thement of Philosophy
Ohio City
Athens
Representatives
Gilbert Courtney
Bernard Stone
Charles M. Coulter
J. L. Evans
Sonville Presbyterian Chur
American Widow Among Antiorganization Suspects in Rome
An antiorganization in Rome has been uncovered with three suspects, including an American bartender and widow named De Ro, according to official word released today. The report notes one American and two other individuals tied to the case, with authorities pressing further investigations.
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Rome
U.P
Alno
de Ro
When Your Coush Hangs On Mix This at Home
The best cough remedy that money could buy can be mixed at home to save money and provide quick relief. Pinex 2% ounces mixed with sugar syrup or honey in a pint bottle soothes bronchial membranes, loosens phlegm, and helps the body throw off coughs after colds. It claims fast relief and promises refund if not effective.
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Rabbit
Ward
Hills
Gus Edson
Kathryn Poindexter
Ohio State Dental Convention
George Daniels
Meriam Daniels
Eloise Darst
Dana Darst
Margaret
Kathleen Ord
Chester
Worthy Rodgers
Henderson
C. W. Mattox
Fielding Hawkins
Stewart Hawkins
John Hawkins
Bucyrus
Theodore Reed
Middleport Corneil
Harley
Oscar Scholl
Willis R. Whitney
Koup
Syndieare
Ogi Te Britan Rt
Kousewives
Iti
U. S
Valley
C. H. Bartlett
Messenger
S. A
Burnell
Ike Warner
Pittsburgh No
Murray City
Sunday Creek Company
C. D. Shafer
II In
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