Pensions Delayed for Meigs County as Funds Short
Insufficient state funds hamper the Meigs county pension office causing delays as applicants await approval. Officials say the $3,000,000 old age pension appropriation may be exhausted by year end. Also noted is a separate $50,000 gas lease dispute involving B M Tyree and Anthony Salser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Meigs
Division of
Aged
Vermont
Childs
Action County
M. L
Columbus
B. M. Tyree
Anthony Salser
Salser
Officers Named for River No 3244 Royal Neighbors
The draft lists officers for River No 3244 Royal Neighbors with Oracle Rebecca pest Oracle Florence Mae chancellor Lucy Langlotz Wilmetta Mulford Kathryn Anderson marshal Tewksbury inner sentinel Ree outer sentinel Mattie musician Lillian Steiff trustee Lillith Edwards R E Boice and Kathleen Lama. two members Emme Sisson and I of Reille noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oracle
Rebecca Pest
Florence Mae
Lucy Langlotz
Wilmetta Mulford
Kathryn Anderson
Tewksbury
Inner Sentinel
Ree
Outer Sentinel
Mattie
Lillian Steiff
Lillith Edwards
R. E. Boice
Kathleen Kathryn Jean Lama
Emme Sisson
I of
Reille
Plains Grange Elects Officers At December Meeting
Plains Grange held a meeting at Tuppers Hall with C. G. Wit and E Camp Meigs speaking on conservation and Ohio history. Members elected officers for January including C F Keller lecturer and Mabel William Damewood secretary along with other roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luella Keller
Gate Keep- Cole
Fiora Opal Alden
Mabel Keller
Ceres
Ber
Alden
Aiden Albert Cole Damewood
Legislative Hamilton
Hobart
Stditon Warriors High School Dine and Varsity Speaker
The Stditon Warriors football season notes a 11 game win streak and a recent defeat by Middleport. Darst captains the team with Emish at end and Russell at guard, Lambert aids as quarterback. Freshman players from Ohio State University join the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stditon Warriors
Ohio State University
Middleport
Let
Darst
Lambert
Cuard
Russell Kt
Emish
Racine Opens New Year With Victories Over Belpre and Cadmus
Racine girls and boys defeated Belpre 26 31 14 in Friday’s opener. Racine swept Cadmus Saturday winning girls 14 25 and boys 35 22 with key performances from E Roush, Palmer, and Roberts. Referee Patterson officiated both days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Racine
Belpre
McDade
Palmer
Swan
Roush
Norris
Marr
O'Connor
Law
Carnahan
Neigiar
D. L. Roush
D. R. Roush
Carpenter
Hill
Lee
Ours
Curtis
Roberts
B. Nease
Beegle
Holdren
Gallagher
Frederick
Deen
Bragan
Lowry
Smith
Cadmus
Davis
March
Wells
Holbrook
Wagner
Helman
N. Helman
Jones
Balser
Barnitz
E. Roush
Sargent
M. Roush
Brinker
Racine Boys
Nease
Bostic
Cotten
Webster
Miller
Liman
Patterson
Christmas Birthday Party for Mary Martha Roller
Mrs. Max Roller hosted a joint Christmas and seventh birthday party for Mary Martha Roller at the South Sixth Avenue home. Santa visited and presented gifts to the invited children including Dorothy Peoples Phylin Smart Joyce Gardner Susan Allensworth Joan Talbott and many others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Max Roller
Mary Martha
Natal
Roller
South Sixth Avenue
Santa Claus
Smale
Dorothy Peoples
Phylin Smart
Joyce Gardner
Susan Allensworth
Joan Talbott
Lois Ann Roush
Mary Anna Richards
June Amy Turley
Patricia McElhinny
Pauline Holmes
Margaret Holmes
Jerry Pullins
Patty Deval
Miriam Anna Holmes
Kathryn Holmes
Colleen Waddell
Jean Roller
Huntington
Janet Russell
Jeanie Louise Schaaf
Jennie Allensworth
Maxine Searles
Patty Dempsky
Billie Zahi
Bobbie Hayes
Franklin Guinther
Jimmie Arnold
Bobbie Tewksbury
John Fultz
Tom Snider
Dick Junkerman
Harlan Devol
Jimmie Hawley
Don Becker
Johnnie Kruse
Jimmie Whitlock
Martha Roller
Racine News Notes
Mrs Minnie Graham of Cincinnati visited Mrs Emma Jividen on Friday. Mrs J B French returned to Akron Friday after ten days with sister Mrs Clark Jividen. Mrs Vina Woode and son Harley attended the funeral of John Van Meter at Silver Ridge Sunday. Mrs Gibbie Duskie returned home after two weeks with daughter Mrs Herbert Davis in Hamilton. Mr and Mrs Curmond Bailey were guests of Mr and Mrs W B Cross Saturday. Mr and Mrs W F Tanborey and Mr and Mrs Howard Harris spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Fred Wolfe at Bashan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie Graham
Cincinnati
Emma Jividen
J. B. French
Akron
Clark Jividen
Vina Woode
Harley
John van Meter
Silver Ridge
Gibbie Duskie
Herbert Davis
Hamilton
Curmond Bailey
Busy Bee Class Christmas Party Friday
Regular meeting of the Busy Bee Class of Baptist Church Bible School will be held Friday December 24 at the home of Mrs Charles Bennett on South Beech Street. Hostesses include Mr Nora Mills Mrs Laura Lines Mrs Mabel Bennett and Alberta Bennett. Exchange of gifts will be a feature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Baptist Church Bible School
Charles Bennett
South Beech Street
Nora Mills
Laura Lines
Mabel Bennett
Alberta Bennett
Busy Bee
Charlies Bennett
Middleport People Travel and Family News
Middleport residents report trips and family updates. Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Cooper left Thursday for Miami on business. Miss Margaret Healy has been visiting at South Second Avenue. Mrs. D. E. Miller and sister Mrs. Raymond Riggs and husband have been in Columbus. Adoption papers finalized for three year old Charles Robert from Wheelersburg Orphanage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Healy
South Second Avenue
D. E. Miller
Raymond Riggs
Columbus
Charles Robert
Wheelersburg
Irene Mills
Max Lambert
Mrs. Stewart Hosts Christmas Party for Whatsoever Class
The Whatsoever Class Christmas party was hosted by Mrs. C. H. Stewart at her South Fourth Avenue and Hooker Street home in Middleport. A large crowd attended. a financial report was presented. Mrs. Stewart was aided by five Whatsoever members and four Girl Scouts, including Margaret Isabel Stewart, Dorothy Nelle Stewart, Margaret McBride, and Alice Louise Lama. The next meeting is planned for the first Friday evening in January at the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
C. H. Stewart
South Fourth Avenue
Hooker Street
Veterans Elect MIDDLEPORT at Gerber Camp officers
At a Sunday meeting of Gerber Camp No. 88 Spanish American War Veterans in Middleport the officers for the coming year were elected: Commander W. H. Ebersbach, Vice Commander Edgar H. Morris, Adjutant W. L. Russell, Quarter Master J. F. E. Parsons, Trustee O. D. Farmer, Officer of the Day J. E. Murray, Color Bearer Charles Rice. The gathering drew many members, including 80 year old E. G. Harper who recalled his 10 years in the regular army and witnessing Little Bighorn. He joined the camp despite not serving in the Spanish-American War due to his prior service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
W. H. Ebersbach
Edgar H. Morris
W. L. Russell
J. F E. Parsons
O. D. Farmer
J. E. Murray
Charles Rice
E. G. Harper
Thomas Ford
Mr. Harper
Little Big Horn
Middleport Briefs: Gorby Visits Charleston Familiars
Charles Gorby a South High School teacher and band instructor stayed with Mr and Mrs W G Grate on North Second Avenue in Charleston. Grate and Gorby were former Ohio University classmates. Also listed are illness notes for E C Willock and a social visit to Parkersburg and a weekend with the Boices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Gorby
South High School
Charleston
W. G. Grate
North Second Avenue
Grate
Mr. Gorby
Ohio University
E. C. Willock
Beech Street
Carl Mossman
Oscar Mossman
O' Scholl
Parkersburg
Jess Johnson
Mr. Leath
Columbus
Arthur Boice
Betty
Sunshine Class Hosts Christmas Party At Heath M E
Mrs Lee McCom as hosted the Heath M E Bible School Sunshine Class annual Christmas party Saturday afternoon. Members enjoyed social time and were served candy and light refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Lee McComas
the Heath M. E. Bible School
Regular meeting Friday at Mrs Bennett home
A regular meeting is set for Friday December 14 at the residence of Mrs Charlies Bennett on South Beech Street. The gathering will discuss community affairs and upcoming local events.
Sidney Fadley Returns From Pittsburgh Conference
Sidney Fadley came home Sunday after attending a national vocational association conference in Pittsburgh held last week. Home Missionary Society of the Methodist Church will entertain guests Wednesday at the home of Mrs. Sybil Miles. Methodist Episcopal Guild regular meeting is set for Tuesday night at the church annex.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney Fadley
Pittsburgh
National Vocational Association
Home Missionary Society of the Methodist Church
Sybil Miles
Farley Announces Birth Of Son In Middleport
Mr and Mrs Eugene Farley announce the birth of a son on Saturday December 8. He is a grandson of Mr and Mrs Frank Knowles and Mr and Mrs W W Farley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Eugene Farley
Frank Knowles
W. W. Farley
Presbyterians Schedule Congregational Meeting Next Wednesday
Elders of the Presbyterian Church announce a congregational meeting to be held next Wednesday evening at 7 o'clock on December 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
The
Presbyterian Church
Pomeroy Couple Wins Marriage License in Probate Court
Cecil Eiselstein 27 of Pomeroy and Mary Kioh 19 of Burlingham obtained a marriage license in probate court on Saturday and planned to wed. Rev. Kenneth J. Reed was to perform the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Cecil Eiselstein
Mary Kioh
Burlingham
Kenneth J. Reed
Missionary Speaker to Address Congregational Church
Mrs. Ewing of Cleveland, a missionary to China, will speak at the Congregational Church at 9:45 Sunday morning. The article also notes social activities including bridge games, a Thanksgiving dinner at The Depot hosted by Mr and Mrs Charles Campbell, and meetings of local women's groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. I. Wolf
Ladies Bridge Club
F. B Holmes
Ewing
Cleveland
China
Congregational Church
Clara Louise Smith
Myrtle Kincade
Church of God
the Depot
Charles Campbell
Madelyn Deeter
Melva Baker
Reedsville
Frost
Standard Bearers Society
Clyde Parrish
Woman's Foreign Missionary Society
M. E. Church
Anderson Bentz
Truck collision near Chickamauga Park injures driver
Fred Nidgy received an injured hand when his truck collided with a car driven by Dallag Gibson on Route 11 just west of Chickamauga Park Sunday evening. Both vehicles were damaged, the truck ending up on its side in a ditch. Snow on the highway is blamed for the accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Fred Nidgy
Dallag Gibson
Route 11
Chickamauga Park
Spinach Lover Endorsed by Doris Paul of Wilton Junction
Doris Louise Paul of Wilton Junction Iowa known as National 414 health champion shares a personal note praising spinach and its health benefits. The quotation reflects her stance on diet and nutrition in a regional publication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doris Louise Paul
Wilton Junction
Dravo Submits Lowest Bid On New Gallipolis Locks
Dravo Corporation won the Gallipolis locks contract at 3,173,000 despite a government estimate of 5,052,000 with 25 percent overage. Final award awaits Washington certification. Dravo plans to hire many Gallia County workers contingent on NRA standards as Iowa port work proceeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dravo
Gallipolis
Dravo Corporation
Drave
Washington, D. C
NRA
Gallia County
West Virginia
Ohio
National
Mason City
W. Va
Eureka
Ohio River
Dravo Contracting Company
Huntington
Fire Tops Roof at Art Treleven Residence in Gallipolis
A Sunday evening fire on the roof of Art Treleven’s home on upper Eastern Avenue in Gallipolis caused no interior damage. The blaze around a chimney was extinguished in five minutes by the Fire Department. Property owner is C. B. Allen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Art Treleven
Upper Eastern Avenue
C. B. Allen
Stolen Car Recovered In Gallipolis Incident
Police Chief John Fraley and Deputy Harold Wood recovered a car stolen from Curt Frye on Court Street Sunday evening. Merriman Johnson reported the theft, and Johnson later saw a vehicle matching the description along the roadside near Bidwell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
John Fraley
Harold Wood
Curt Frye
Merriman Johnson
Frye
Court Street
Johnson
Bidwell
Indict Gallia Man in Mason County Grand Jury
Five Gallia Countians were indicted by the Mason County West Virginia Grand Jury. Mack Bradham faces a felony charge for possession of illicit liquor as a second offense. Carl Beckett Dwight Beckett Carl Bush and William R. Bush are indicted for burglary. Bush also faces petit larceny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Mason County
W. Va
Gallia
Mack Bradham
Carl Beckett
Dwight Beckett
Carl Bush
William R. Bush
Grand Jurors Indict O'Dell for Murder
Grand jury returns a first degree murder verdict against Frank O Dell for the shotgun killing of Owen Randolph. Trial set to start Jan 2 with six additional Gallia County jurors drawn to form a panel. Judge W R White and clerk Margaret McCormick witnessed the juror drawing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Frank O’ Dell
Owen Randolph
Ohio
Gallia County
Elmer Jones
Raymond Luman
O' Dell
W. R. White
Margaret McCormick
Ten School Buildings Sold In Green Township Auction
GALLIPOLIS centenary and North buildings sold to the Grange for joint use. Ten one room country schools auctioned Saturday with prices from 65 to 210 dollars, average about 100. Buyers include Graham to Wal Graham, Rodney and Pleasant Hill to Martin Well born, Safford to William Sharp, Hawk to Fred North, Alexander to W W Ingels, Blessing to John White, McCormick to Edwin R McCormick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Green Township
H. B. Ecker
Centenary
North
The
Grange
Graham
Wal Graham
Rodney
Pleasant Hill
Martin Wellborn
Safford
William Sharp
Hawk
Fred North
Alexander
W. W. Ingels
Blessing
John White
McCormick
Edwin R. McCormick
Eels
Miss Neal Injured in Fall at Bladen
Gallipolis reports Miss Ia Neal 53 postmaster at Bladen sustained a fractured leg after slipping on three steps while descending Sunday. She is cousin by marriage to Lola Neal, local insurance agent, and receives treatment at Holzer Hospital. Also at Holzer Hospital the newborn son of Mr and Mrs Charlie Smith of Bidwell died Sunday weighing under three pounds and kept in an incubator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Ia Neal
Bladen
Lola Neal
Miss Neal
Holzer Hital
Holzer Hospital
Charlies Smith
Bidwell
River Notes Highlight Ohio River Shipping and Docks
The Ohio River remains at full pool as multiple steamboats and tows move up and down. The John G. Britton and D. W. Wisherd are en route to Pittsburgh with loaded and empty steel barges, while the Liberty plans an outbound trip to Charleston Gallipolis and Huntington with merchandise and returns with Christmas poultry for Pittsburgh. The Acme Shop prepares boilers for Kathryn towboat and Otto Marmet for a boiler upgrade. Ohio Valley Improvement Association members attend its Cincinnati meeting December 11 12, with Gallipolis listing three vice presidents. The Henry C. Yeiser tows empty coal barges to unload and reload for Hatfield Co. of Cincinnati. The Bald Eagle sunk after a leak near the Missouri River was sold for a dollar to a farmer, with junk value and salvageable gear. Dredge Marietta is moved to Cincinnati to clear harbor wreckage for safe winter navigation.
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John G. Britton
Campbell
Pittsburgh
Cincinnati
D. W. Wisherd
Liberty
Charleston
Gallipolis
Huntington
Charlies Arthur
Acme
Kathryn
Otto Marmet
Ohio
Loulaville
Hatfield Company
Bald Eagle
St. Louis
Eagle Packet Company
Missouri River
Visltors
Stud Poker Players Fined After Raid
Gallia County report states a Eu reka study poker party was raided by Sheriff EB Hatfield and William Linkhorn. Six men were arrested for gambling. five pled guilty and paid fines of 10 dollars plus costs. Names include John Barker Homer Swain James Waugh Lawrence Williams and Ray H Adams. Jack Evans to be arraigned today. A snow fall of two inches was recorded by Monday morning. Tobacco shipments faced difficult road conditions on Routes 7 and 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
EB. EB. Hatfield
William Linkhorn
Eureka
A. J. Stormont
Jack Evans
John Barker
Homer Swain
James Waugh
Lawrence Williams
Ray H. Adams
Pleasanton Ladies Aid quilting event and local notices
The Ladies Aid Society held a quilting gathering at Mrs Wilda Martins home. Mrs John Haningwas was in Athens on Tuesday. Mrs Emma Bolin spent Thanksgiving with her son Charles in Akron. Mrs Cora Gilkey visiting Mazie Meeks Shade. Birth announced for Virgil Erwin to Mr and Mrs Virgil Gilkey Barbert0n, their fourth child. Cora Gilkey grandmother June Shingler Mineral spent Thanksgiving with Virginia Haning. Florence Collins and Hattie Gwinn visited Alfred Morgan New Marshfield. Many pigs died locally last week. Muriel Haning works for Mrs D K Pierce Rhade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Bolin
Charles
Akron
Cora Gilkey
Mazie Meeks
Shade
Virgil Erwin
Virgil Gilkey
Barberton
June Shingler
Mineral
Virginia Haning
Florence Collins
Hattie Gwinn
Alfred Morgan
New Marshfield
Muriel Haning
D. K. Pierce
Rhade
Fas Teeth Promise Daily Comfort For Dentures
Advert suggests Fas Teeth to prevent slipping and dropping dentures. Claims include all day comfort, strong bite, odor control, no gummy or pasty feel. Product marketed by druggists in three sizes.
Evelyn Prentice heads Majestic program with Loy Powell
Myrna Loy and William Powell star in the courtroom drama Evelyn Prentice opening at the Majestic Theater. The pair, touted as the era’s ideal couple, headline a program that also features Ruby Keeler and Dick Powell in Flirtation Walk at the Ohio Theater and Monogram’s Happy Landing at the Court Theater with Ray Walker and Jacqueline Wells.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrna Loy
William Powell
Majestic
Evelyn Prentice
Ohio
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios
Majestic Theater
Powell
Miss Loy
Ruby Keeler
Dick Powell
Ohio Theater
Keeler-lbowell
Hawaii
Ruby
West Point
Monogram
Happy Landing
Court Theater
Ray Walker
Jacqueline Wells
Stuart Anthony
R. N. Bradbury
Nick Terrin
Thanksgiving visits and family news in Ohio towns
Wilkesville and Newark visitors include Mr and Mrs C E B Keckend and Loring Wills with Raymond Long of Columbus visiting Mr and Mrs B L Wells. Superintendent and Mrs B L Newsom spent Thanksgiving with relatives at Caldwell. Pielgord Manson family vacationed in Columbus. Kemper of Bidwell and daughter hosted weekend guests. John Reed and L C C Calvin were in McArthur on business. Mrs Bavin visited sister Mrs Guy Edmunson in Athens. W E B Spires welcomed a son Don Alan born Nov 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. EB. Keckend
Newark
Loring Wills
Raymond Long
Columbus
B. L. Wells
B. L. Newsom
Caldwell
Pielgord Manson
Kemper
Bidwell
John Reed
L. CC. Calvin
McArthur
B. Davin
Guy Edmundson
Athens
W. EB. Spires
Don Alan
Secret of Youth Through Olive Tablets
A classic ad claims inactivity of bowels causes sickness and dull appearance. Dr Edwards of Ohio developed olive colored tablets as a gentle laxative alternative to calomel to cleanse the system and improve vitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwards
Ohio
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Saar
Germany
France
Brefeld
Plains Grange
H. E. Cooper
Miami
Fla
Allie Mauck
Hattie Bennett
A. W. Humphrey
Canal Winchester
Clark
Mrs. Stewart
Veterans Elect
Robert Sayles
Tom Thorp
Middleport Briefs
Racine Briefs
Meri
Coolville
U. S
O'Dell
Clive Pharmacy
Packet Liberty
United States
Marietta
Stud
Pleasanton
Ladies’ Aid Society
Wilda Martin
John Haningwas
Age
Manhattan
Frank Borsage
Pat O’brien
Bobby Connolly
Hollywood
Sol Hoopi
Cn Aigines
Ant
Border Patrol
Janet
Terris
Skyway
Walker
Wampas
Rankin
Mississippi
House of Representatives
John B. Rankin
Henry T. Rainey
Wilkesville
Tok
Cupid
Warner Bros
Pat O'Brien
Frank Borzage
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