Postmaster Appointment Mixup Reported
News dispatches indicate a mixup in postmaster appointments with George France named for confirmation while Powell may hold the office. There is suspected efforts to reinstate Plummer Beecon and questioned confirmation routes with Judge Miller reviewing possibilities. POMEROY December 7. The Meigs County probate for the late Sarah A Newberry was denied. the will cannot be probated due to evidence of sale of Ohio property and residency in West Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
God Powell
George France
Pomeroy
France
Middlert
King
Rosswell
Powell
Hich
Plummer Beecon
A. P. Miller
Washington
Executive Committee
Sarah A. Newberry
Meigs County
Cora Roberts
Special Service Planned at Middleport Church of Christ
Special program by the Judges of the Missionary Society will close the Sunday evening service at Middleport Church of Christ. Guests include Miss Susie Taylor and H J Hysell with a broadcast topic on work among Indians and French Panadians. Audience size expected to grow. monthly Whatsoever Class meeting followed with readings by Margaret McBride and Elizabeth Oblinger.
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Middleport
Middleport Church of Christ
The
Missionary Society
Fred J. Gardner
Susie Taylor Solo
Dave Farmer
H. J. Hysell
Clevelan
Will Bradford
Gaskill
R. Horden
Elizabeth Russell
Frank Knopp
Pete Stace
G. H. Sauer
Huntington visits and church plans noted in region report
Mr and Mrs E L Grimes and Ada Bing spent Wednesday and Thursday in Huntington for an auxiliary convention. Rev W G James returned home after a short northern state visit and will preach at First Baptist Church both morning and evening. Mr and Mrs R A Martin were in Huntington because of a family matter. Ellsworth Cheatham has been sick all week. Mary Park is staying in Columbus Groveport for a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. L. Grimes
Ada & Bing
Huntington
O. C
W. G. James
First Baptist Church
R. A. Martin
Ellsworth Cheatham
Mary Park
Columbus Groveport
Husband of Movie Star Near Death
U S husband of Dolores Del Rio, Jake Rio, was believed dying today. Del Rio is reported delirious and seeking to finish a play he collaborates on with Beverly Stein, titled Barricade, a satire of Hollywood life and marriage.
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Tmerlin
Jake Rio
Dolores del
del Rio
Beverly Stein
Hollywood
Dolores
Christmas Seals mailed to Meigs County residents
The Meigs County Christmas Seal Committee mailed about 2 000 letters with a sheet of seals to county residents asking them to remit for all or part of the stamps or return them to the committee. If missed, contact any committee member by mail or in person to obtain stamps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Meiger County
Meigs County
M. D. Hartinger
George B. Nye
George H. Parker
M. PD. Hartinger
Mary Lochary
Bus Line Sold From Pomeroy to Columbus Seeks Through Service
John Sauvage, local bus agent, reports the sale of the Pomeroy to Columbus line via Athens to the Scioto Valley Transit Company. The firm plans to seek Public Utilities Commission approval for through service on all trips, except possibly the 9 PM run which may be discontinued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
John Sauvage
Columbus
Athens
Scioto Valley Transit Company
Public Utilities’ Commission
Infant of Rutland Couple Dies. Burial in Bradford Cemetery
An infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Nial McGuire of Rutland died early yesterday. Short services will be held at the house at 2 this afternoon and burial will follow in Bradford Cemetery.
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Rutland
Nial McGuire
Bradford
New Clothing Store Opens on Main Street
Baltimore buyers rent the Whaley store on Main Street under J. Rubin to install a stock of clothing for men women and children with plans to open tomorrow. The space was vacated by Weaver Clothing House which recently closed its business.
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Pomeroy
Baltimore
Maryland
Whaley
Main Street
J. Rubin
Weaver Clothing House
Nifty Shop One Act Operetta Slated At High School
In Middleport on December 17 the one act operetta Nifty Shop will be staged at the High School Auditorium. Cast drawn from students. school orchestra opens the program. The show runs in two parts and will also be performed tomorrow night with profits going to the school treasury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Old Times Pomeroy Chronicle Recollects Ferry Pioneers
Mrs Margaret Wallace of Lincoln Hill nears her 66th birthday and, with nieces Nelle and Edith Huntley, reflects on local history. She recalls her husband James Wallace operating a regular ferry between Pomeroy and Mason City during the Civil War era, initially with oar propelled boats and later with a steam ferry.
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Pomeroy
Margaret Wallace
Lincoln Hill
Nelle
Edith Huntley
Marietta
Mason City
Ohio Valley
Pittsburgh
Cincinnati
Wallace
Downie and
Surprise Birthday Party For Mayor Harley
Mrs J E Harley hosted a surprise birthday party for Mayor Harley in Middleport on a Wednesday evening. Neighbors and friends gathered for a social gathering and the mayor recovered from the initial shock to enjoy the event as Mrs Harley served refreshments.
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Middleport
J. E. Harley
Harley
Funeral held for Mrs. Robert Stewart in Middleport
The funeral for Mrs. Robert Stewart, 67, occurred this afternoon at her South Second Avenue residence in Middleport, with burial at West Columbia. She leaves six children, including three sons at home, the youngest 15.
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Middleport
Robert Stewart
South Second Avenue
West Columbia
Stewart
Mrs Elizabeth Martin Steps Down After 25 Years
Mrs Elizabeth Martin, longtime mistress of records and correspondence for Meigs Temple No 153 Pythian Sisters Lodge in Middleport, has relinquished her post after 25 years of faithful service. Mrs Minnie Neutaling was elected to assume the duties.
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Middleport
Deg
Eligabeth Martin
Meigs Temple
No. 153
Pythian Sisters Lodge
Minnie Neutaling
Installation of new officers at Evangeline Chapter No 172
Evangeline Chapter No. 172 O E B B M installed its new officers at the ceremony in Middleport on December 7. W M Evelyn Lewis led the slate with W P F W Schreiner A M Helen Reynolds and others listed including secretary Vannie Townsend treasurer Ida Witton and warder Mary Beeson.
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Middleport
Evangeline
Otto Schmoll
W. M
Evelyn Lewis
W. P
F. W. Schreiner
A. M
Helen Reynolds
Sec
Vannie Townsend
Treas
Ida Witton
Myrtle Allen
Asso
Beulah Hayes
Marshall
Mary E. Powell
Leota Schreiner
Ada
Roma Harrah
Ruth
Anna Michi
Esther
Helen Terry
Martha
Gladys May
Dottie McCarty
Mary Beeson
Sentinel
R. B. Beeson
Experts Find Dog Was Rabid at Tupper Plains
Columbus experts declare that the Hostetter dog at Tupper Plains had rabies. The dog was killed after biting several people and its head sent for analysis. Owner Mrs Hostetter, their son, and neighbor Charles Young were bitten. Pasteur treatment was advised for the hosts.
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Pomeroy
Columbus
Hostetter
Tupper Plains
Seidenable
Charles Young
Pasteur
Strikers Reported Killed in Santa Marta Clash
Unconfirmed reports from banana plantation areas in Magdalena Province say strikers were killed and many wounded in clashes with government troops.
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Bogota
Colombia
U.P
Santa Marta
Magdalena
Athens federation and Ohio Uni YWCA join for community Christmas party
At a Monday meeting the Athens Federation of Women's Clubs and the Ohio University YWCA agreed to sponsor a single Christmas party for needy children to avoid duplication. A joint committee will finalize plans for December 19 in the Women's Gymnasium with a large Christmas tree, Santa Claus, games, stories, screenings, and carols.
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Athens Federation of Women’s Clubs
Ohio University Y. W. C. A
Athens Elks
Sigma Alpha Iota
University ties grow as Athens women join student program
Dean Irma Voigt noted the City Foundation sponsorship of a Christmas Eve community tree and carol event. Town students and locals plan an engaging carol program to accompany the gathering, aiming to connect students with Athens women in a personal way.
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Athens
Irma Voigt
City Foundation
Women Voters Hear Reports On Conference
Delegates to the Athens League of Women Voters meeting at Athens High School heard reports from a legislative conference. Miss Viola Smith spoke via Shanghai about Pacific women and global progress. A January first Thursday meeting will host a membership drive with refreshments and a special program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Viola Smith
Shanghai
Columbus
Athens League of Women Voters
Athens High School
Miss Smith
Women of the Pacific
League of Women Voters
Mystery Box Draw at Meeting Decides Winner
Numbers are drawn at each meeting and last night Mrs. John Dowler won. The mystery box is presented by an Organization member at each meeting and numbers are drawn to determine the winner.
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John Dowler
Robinson in Demand To Judge Contests
Two requests have come to Prof. C. C. Robinson in charge of the School of Music at Ohio University to act as adjudicator for high school Eisteddfods in Northern Ohio. He accepted Findlay Eisteddfod on April 12 and will judge in Fostoria on April 26 if his Ohio University schedule allows.
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C. C. Robinson
Ohio University
Ohio
Findlay
Robinson
Fostoria
Prohibition Agents Guarded by Police in Newark Raid
Four Newark prohibition agents, who raided the Sunrise Brewery on the city edge, left under police escort after a small crowd gathered and jeered as the agents departed. The crowd did not threaten, but officers requested protection.
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Elizabeth
N. J
O.R
Prohibition
Newark
Sunrise
Slater Rich Man Inventory Details Assets in Probate
Slater, Joseph 77, a former Nelsonville mine operator, listed assets of 83 724.40 in probate court. The filing, made Thursday by his son Clarence C. Slater, notes the estate details in Columbus.
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Columbus
Joseph Slater
Nelsonville
Clarence C. Slater
Presi
Bruce Tom Demonstrates Play Makeup At Conference
Demonstrations of makeup for theater were led by R. Bruce Tom at a three day play production conference in the Chamber of Commerce rooms. About thirty representatives from various organizations attended as the session concluded the meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Bruce Tom
Ohio State University
Chamber of Commerce
Mr. Tom
Tom
The
Agricultural Extension Service
Senator Herbert Withdraws From State Senate Pro Tem Race
In Columbus on December 7, Senator Paul M. Herbert, a Columbus candidate for president pro tem, withdrew from the race just hours before the Republican caucus was to convene. The same report notes a trustee’s dismissal and an account listing stocks and bonds of little value.
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Columbus
Paul M. Herbert
State Senate
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