Resigns Welfare Post and Supports County Work Plan
Grate Middleport business man resigns as welfare director of Maize County to assist the transition to a new director. He notes the county will have 1,612 workers removed from GWA projects and emphasizes continued support for the program while a state aid office coordinates placements. The move aims to smooth the shift as Rexl at the employment office coordinates the changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomenoy
Dita
Grate Middleport
Meing
Maize Countie
Geveral Tin la Henry Corfermi
Olna University
Atate Retief Gormnissin
Tike Churee
Nervice
Mer
Grate
GWA
Mets
Peer Lst
Rexjeter
Briers Te
Rural church program notes and literary event
A fragment describes a Rural Presbyterian Church gathering on Friday evening with Rev. Ping leading a program. Miss Vivian Miwon coordinates, with Hi Chambers directing the evening's literacy activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vivian Miwon
Chambers
Wlyr Ys Mra
H. EK
Fragmented 1900s note hints at local event in Minileport
The text mentions a 3 o clock gathering at the bone of Mee Co in Minileport with Heiney and an assigned hostess W. GC. Davis. A Christae program is planned, and the report cites an unnamed source, with unclear references to Revolutions and Melon Literfeld.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean
Heiney
Minileport
Melon Literfeld
Min
W. GC
Davis
Honor Roll Highlight From Tappers Plains School
Tappers Plains, December 7. The school plans Christmas programs on December 20 at the auditorium and the junior class play Where's Grandma on December 14. Christmas vacation runs December 20 to January 2. An upcoming boys and girls basketball game is slated for Saturday evening. The six week honor roll includes students from grades one through eight with named students such as Leota Matlack, Grace Baker, Pearl Roberts, and Floyd Millhone among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tappers Plains
Manon City Bove
Giria
Temma
Tuppers Plains
Leota Matlack
Susie Groves
Phylis Whaley
Bernice Betzing
Arthur Heiney
Nina Folirod
Marguerite Kincade
Harry Swarts
Edward White
Eleanor Cowdery
Mary Lou Gale
Betty oJe Humphrey
Clara Murphy
Din Baker
William Carr
Guy Everett Springer
Betty Eileen Stiles
Betty Hawk
Grace
Grace Episcopal Auxiliary Elects Officers at Pomeroy Meeting
The Women’s Auxiliary of Grace Episcopal Church met at Mrs. C. D. Reed’s Mulberry Ave home. A musical program featured Mrs. Mildred Fowler with Miss Frances Ible on piano and Miss Ihle. Officers elected: President Miss Miriam Blackmore, Vice President Miss Grace Horton, Secretary Mrs. Greta Price, Treasurer Mrs. Maude Crow.
Middleport Literary Club Meets for Drama Study
Mrs. RB Harris on South Second Avenue hosted the Middleport Literary Club on Wednesday. Members and guests attended as Miss Vesta McCoy, Mrs. Clinton Welch, and Mrs. M R Chambers led discussion on drama. The next meeting is set with Mrs H Stewart on December 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
RB. W. Harris
South Second Avenue
Good Fellows Club To Help Boy Scouts
Meigs County proposes a Good Fellows Club to sponsor Children’s Home boys for Boy Scout membership. About 15 eligible youths would gain sponsors to cover expenses, with men selecting a protégé from the group. Harvey Eastman invites interested locals to contact the Home’s superintendent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Good Fellows Club
Meigs County
Boy Scout
Iads
Harvey Eastman
L. D. McMaster
Pike
Thanksgiving Dining Among Poplar Ridge Women’s Aid Society
Poplar Ridge Ladies Aid Society members enjoyed a turkey dinner last week. Local guests included Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Casio and son Burdell of Lock 11 West Virginia, and family visits by Wayne Shaver and daughters in Gallipolia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poplar Ridge
Melvin Holmes
Winfred Miles
Griffithsville
W. Va
James Thompson
Cheshire
Robert Harrison
Gallipolie
Rex Lemiey
Joppa School Honor Roll and Local Placer Notes
Joppa School grades honor roll for November lists Darrell Langdon Dortha Wilson Agnes Bisley Euelah Griffin Ruth Pullins and Gertrude Lee under teacher Mrs Olive Osborn. J B Founds and two sons from East Akron visited relatives while Mrs J O Snyder of Athens spent the weekend with her son Glen Snyder. Vivian Pratt of Parkersburg visited over the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs E W Pratt. Several local men work on the Reedesville Road. Stanley Baker is seriously ill. Elsie Pullins of Little Hocking is visiting with her parents. Mrs J W Dye travels to Spencer West Virginia to winter with daughter Mrs Amy Hudson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joppa School Grammar Room
Darrell Langdon
Dortha Wilson
Agnes Bisley
Euelah Griffin
Ruth Pullins
Gertrude Lee
Olive Osborn
J. EB. Founds
East Akron
J. O. Snyder
Athens
Glen Snyder
Vivian Pratt
Parkersburg
E. W. Pratt
Reedesville Road
Stanley Baker
Elsie Pullins
Little Hocking
Oze Pullins
J. W. Dye
Spencer
W. Va
Amy Hudkina
Sumner News Notes Hog butchering as weather turns cold
Local residents report increased hog butchering due to colder temps. Alvin and Guy Cole and Alvin Cole with Sam Kelley and Mrs Kelley travel between Pom eroy Coolville. Ralph Smith visits Chillicothe. Pearl Dorst visits Everett Day. Asbury Smith family hosts Thanksgiving guests including Ralph Parker. Shannon Russell undergoes surgery at McMillan hospital. family updates on recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvin
Guy Cole
Pomeroy
Alvin Cole
Sam Kelley
Coolville
Mrs. Kelley
New York
Ralph Smith
Carpenter News Notes
Mr and Mrs FL E Wood spent Thanksgiving with A R Caster in Lancaster. Don L Wood and family and Lonie Wood visited Jexay Prost at Albany last Thursday. Jamed Turner and Bart Starkey visited Starkeys Sunday afternoon. Dinner guests were Mere A Caster Lancaster and F R Vale. H E Starkey delivered cattle to a Cincinnati market for B K Carpenter last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FL E. Wood
A. R. Caster
Lancaster
Don L. Wood
Lonie Wood
Jexay Prost
Albany
Jamed ‘Turner
Point Rock
Bart Starkey
FF. Wood
Mere A OR Caster
F. R. Vale
Dyesville
H. E. Starkey
Cincinnati
B. K. Carpenter
Middleport Gossip Notes on Local Arrivals and Visits
Middleport mentions several residents and visitors. Miss Alice Lambert of Greensville S C visits her in law and sister here. Arthur Boice improves at home on Gravel Hill under Columbus care. John Hawkins Jr and family move from near Gallipolis to Ernest Mulford cottage on High Street Gravel Hill. Mrs Howard Williams travels to Columbus to visit aunt Mrs N C Kaiser. The McAllisters Barbara return from Carapolis Pa after death of mother. Mrs Otto Stanley and J E Lyons visit Charleston to see husband at McMillan Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Lambert
Greensville, S. C
Mrs. D. ©. Miller
Grant Street
Arthur Boice
Columbus
Gravel Hill
John Hawkins, Jr
Gallipolis
Ernest Mulford
High Street
Rutland Notes Quiet Holiday Visits and Church Talks
Rutland residents shared a holiday weekend with relatives visiting from Columbus Jamestown Port Clinton and Pomeroy. Caroling and church services at the Christian Church highlighted the week with a largely attended Parent-Teacher meeting and several talks by department teachers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Sowers
Lathrop
Luella Brown
Bernard Higley
Jamestown
N. Y
The
Christian Church
Herman Hoppers
Dewitt Egnor
Columbus
Harkey Bolton
von Murray
Port Clinton
Clarence
J. A. Murray
Local greetings and visits noted across towns
Vietta Parker of Chester visits Dr and Mrs C F Guthrie. Charles Findling and Cash and Warren Bentz were in Delaware recently. Henry Dixon of Pagetown and Mr and Mrs C V Dixon plus children of Athens join Thanksgiving at Vern Shumways. Henry Weaver and Reverend McCormick visit Albert Morris family. Ihla Faye Morris of Marietta weekends with Dana and Mrs Swarts. Mrs Warren Benta visiting Huntington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vietta Parker
Chester
C. F. Gutherie
Charles Findling
Cash
Warren Bentz
Delaware
Henry Dixon
Pagetown
C. V. Dixon
Athens
Vern Shumway
Henry Weaver
Reverend McCormick
Albert Morris
Ihla Faye Morris
Marietta
Dana Swarts
Warren Benta
Huntington
New Haven Guest Visits and Local Church Talk
Mrs Riley Seigrist from New Haven visited Monday with daughter Mrs Emmet Bartels and family. Mrs Grimm a returned missionary from India spoke to Nazarene Church Young People Society, drawing a large audience. Mrs Maggie Mills of Ravenswood visited Edward Mills and family. Miss Eleanor Karr returned home after weeks with her uncle Dr W A Adams and family in Parkersburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riley Seigrist
New Haven
Emmet Bartels
Grimm
India
Young People’s Society of the Nazarene
Maggie Mills
Ravenswood
Edward Mills
Eleanor Karr
W. A. Adams
Parkersburg
Doris Rebekah Lodge hosts all day quilting event
The Doris Rebekah Lodge held an all day quilting event at the I. O. O. F. Hall on Wednesday. A noon potluck dinner was served to members Cora Warner Blanche Roller Lena Bartel Viola Grueser Grace Stace Julia Howder Josie McCullough Emma Foss Mary Hartley Katie Betesh Nellie Smith Jane Ann Height and visitors Elizabeth Huber Ada Root Eunice Will and Mary Harris.
U S Control of Liquor Trade Challenged by Official
John W Driskill executive secretary of the National Wholesale Liquor Dealers Association appears in Washington challenging the federal government's bid to regulate the industry. The piece notes the industry code was disregarded and outlines the ongoing dispute over liquor trade control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Driskill
National Wholesale Liquor Keslers’ Association
Washington
Seniors Present Play The Contest At Middleport High
Middleport High School seniors led a morning assembly with a playlet titled The Contest. Cast members included Clarence Tucker Joe Wilson Frank Wilson Elizabeth Bradford Anna M Wylie John Jr Smith Harold Lambert Leo Jackson Juanita Butcher Jalonda Roush Wallace Bradford Betty Reed Ed Lewis Pauline Mills Kenny Entsminger and Owen Fink.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Tucker
Joe Wilson
Frank Wilson
Elizabeth Bradford
Anna M. Wylie
John Jr. Smith
Harold Lambert
Leo Jackson
Juanita Butcher
Jalonda Roush
Wallace Bradford
Betty Reed
Ed Lewis
Pauline Mills
Kenny Entsminger
Owen Fink
Illness Leads to Amputation for Local Man
Mrs Speed Pickens traveled to Charleston to be with her son Ralph who is recovering from a serious illness after an injury. Gan grene set in necessitating the amputation of his left leg between the ankle and knee. His condition is now showing some improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Speed Pickens
Charleston
Ralph
Local Folks Visit W. E. McDade Home In Coolville Area
Charles McDade from Wilkinsburg Pa and Mr Stout of Athens visited the W. E. McDade home along with local relatives. Mrs Fagan Price is ill with pneumonia and is cared for by Zana Custer of Pomeroy and Dorothy Wolfe of Great Bend. Hendersons and Earl Henderson from Wheeling spent Thanksgiving with Mattie Henderson. Elmer Browning and Rutland pair visited P E Browning. Emlin Adama moved from Thompson property to Ed Price residence in New Portland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles McDade
Wilkinsburg
Mr. Stout
Athens
W. E. McDade
Fagan Price
Zana Custer
Pomeroy
Dorothy Wolfe
Great Bend
Henderson
Coolville
Earl Henderson
Wheeling
Mattie Henderson
Elmer Browning
Rutland
P. E. Browning
Emlin Adama
Thompson
Ed Price
New Portland
Bridge Club Hosts Evening Session in Middleport
Mrs. B. F. Fultz Jr entertained her bridge club at her North Second Avenue home with two tables in play. The contract bridge club met Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. D. A. Howell, continuing social bridge activity in the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
B. F. Fultz, Jr
North Second Avenue
Contract Bridge Club
D. A. Howell
Canty Accepts Post With Home Owners Loan Corp
Miss Elizabeth Canty of Logan has moved to Columbus to join the Home Owners' Loan Corporation. She began her new duties Wednesday morning after being called to the office for the position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
Elizabeth Canty
Columbus
Home Owners’ Loan Corporation
Appointment of Emmett Bowe as Administrator in Ohio
Notice states Emmett Bowe of The Plains Ohio is appointed Administrator of the Estate of Mary F. Bowe, deceased of Athens County. Executed November 11, 1939, by Probate Judge M. Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmett Bowe
The
Plains
Ohio
Mary F. Bowe
Athens Mounte
Mohie
M. Johnson
Said County
Notice of Road Vacation Hearing in Athens County
A petition signed by at least twelve freeholders requests vacation of a public road in Water Township between the Round-House School site and Ed Hawk residence. Viewing is set for December 15, 1933 at 1 30 P M and hearing for December 18, 1933 at 1 30 P M at the County Commissioners office, Maude Lowry, Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Athens Unty Commissioners
Water Township
Ed Hawk
J. L. Southard
Marion McLain
la Scott
Ben Brooks
County Missioners
Board of
Athens County Commissioners
Maude Lowry
Rail Time Card Listing for Athens Schedule
Rail time card shows multiple departures and arrivals at Athens with numbered trains. Includes northbound and southbound services on daily and Sunday-except routes, and notes for Chesapeake and Ohio and Baltimore and Ohio lines with various departure times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Wy Donasens
Thanksgiving Programs at Clarks Chapel School
Clarks Chapel held dual room Thanksgiving programs with students dressed as Pilgrims and Indians under teachers in charge Mr. Collins and Willa Tippie. Local residents attended events and families shared a Thanksgiving dinner at the home of Mr. and Mrs. James Bell and Marion with neighbors and relatives from Shade and Athens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarks Chapel
Mr. Collins
Willa Tippie
Richard Phillips
Harry Bowman
Vernon
Charles Maxwell
James Bell
Marion
Clifford Ruth
Shade
Rose Greenwalt
Mise Helen Cox
Athens
C. A. Sheidon
Auburn Ruth
Mrs Covert Given Shower After Bakery Fire Loss
Mrs Edward Tewsbury and nine friends hosted a miscellaneous shower for Mrs Arthur Covert at the Tewksbury home in Middleport. The event honored her at a time she rebuilt after losing household goods and clothing in the recent Covert Bakery fire. guests brought items for her new home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Covert
Middleport
Edward Tewsbury
Arthur Covert
Tewksbury
Trimble Grange to Install New Officers Next Month
At Trimble Grange No. 1830 in Trimble Grange Hall the officers for the coming year will be installed on December 16 with the Trimble team handling the ceremony. At the previous meeting two newly married couples, Mr and Mrs Courtney Pettit and Mr and Mrs Donald Howard, were honored. Refreshments followed as members enjoyed a social time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Trimble Grange No
Grange
Trimble
Courtney Pettit
Donald Howard
Dorothy Gillespie
Newlyweds Honored By Millfield Groups
Millfield Dec 7. Members of the Millfield Methodist Church Sunday School and Epworth League entertained at the home of Mr and Mrs Eber Gillispie in honor of their son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Donald Howard Dorothy Gillispie who were recently married. The affair was a miscellaneous shower with gifts and about 30 guests attended. Mrs Gillispie served a refreshment course. Mr and Mrs Donald Howard have gone to housekeeping at 24 Hill Street Glouster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millfield
Millfield Methodist Church Sunday School
Epworth League
Eber Gillispie
Donald Howard
Dorothy Gillispie
Gillispie
Hill Street
Glouster
Hooper Ridge Notes and Local Gatherings
Hooper Ridge notes Thanksgiving visits by the Linscott and Bowers families and Mrs Effie Wooley of Athens at C H Woolley home. Charles Kuhns entertains for mother Leota Linscott of Columbus with several local guests. Carnegie era names include Nancy Linscott Nora Sayers Cynthia Easler and Sarah Keirns. Birth announced for John Elden son of Cecil Ante Cres cent Ridge. Marion Snyder shower at C M Keirns home. Fisher family to spend winter with daughter in Cleveland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. Linscott
Dwight Bowers
Effie Wooley
Athens
C. H. Wooley
Charles Kuhns
Leota Linscott
Columbus
Nancy Linscott
Nora Sayers
Cynthia Easler
Sarah Keirns
Cecil Ante
Crescent Ridge
John Antie
John Elden
Harry Keefer
G. E. Moore
Amesville
C. M. Keirns
Marion Snyder
Robert Fisher
Cleveland
Juicy Roast Turkey Tips From Experts
Homemaker's Questions features Ohio State University nutrition expert Miss Alma Garvin advising low temp roasting with frequent baste to prevent dryness. Start at 450 degrees and then reduce to 325 to 250 degrees, cooking 20 to 25 minutes per pound until the thigh near the breast is tender.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma Garvin
Ohio State University
Revival a y and Two view ire cHamneny
Weekly church revival services continue at the Holiness Church with monthly gatherings coordinated by Rev. Charles Hook and Rev. The County Union. A Sunday afternoon meeting features prayer and preaching led by local ministers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Hook
County Union
Ble
Two Infants Born in Chauncey Amid Family Movements
A report from Chauncey notes two infant births to Mr and Mrs. Ernest and to Florence Burton at the home of her parents James Burton. One baby died and was buried at Chauncey Cemetery. The Johnson family memorializes arrivals and moves between Chauncey and Chaun Creek during the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Florence Burton
James Burton
Buria
Ernest
Johnson
Chaun Creek
Henrycey
District Pers iben Gillespie and family attend
Miss Marie Morgan Lancaster visits Chauncey with Mrs Henry Morgan while Johnny Gilles remains seriously ill. Rev G B Courts spent time at a nearby town and James Gilles unable to rejoin brothers and sisters after illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iben Gillespie
James Gilles
Johnny
G. B. Courts
Henry Morgan
Marie Morgan Lancaster
Chauncey
Henry Morgag
Mines in operation in Chauncey district largest in 10 days
Chauncey and Poston No 6 at Mil three days are working. The work list includes No 9, No 60, No 107, No 24, No 267, No 3, Ohio No 1, Lubrig, Carbondale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey and Poston No
Mil
Ohio No. 1
Lubrig
Carbondale
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Middleport High School
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