Meigs County Sets 1940 Tax Funds and Overdraft Issues
Certification shows $65 000 will be available from taxation for the county general fund in 1940 plus $15 000 for an overdraft pen alty fund. Officials warn operating expenses exceed $90 000, with commissioners tasked to cut spending to match available funds, amid long standing overdrafts in Meigs County and other towns.
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Pomeroy
Meigs County Board of Commissioners
Budget Commission
Gallia
Karr Elected Commander of Veteran Group
Pomeroy meeting of the Spanish American Veterans was held Tuesday at the county courthouse with a large attendance. Officers elected included Irwin Karr as commander S M Russell as vice commander H S Oot as junior vice commander W Russell as adjutant E J Parsons as commissary sergeant H E Motley and Pete Schlaegel as color guards Philip Reibel Earl Bryan and W E McElroy as trustees Edgar H Morris was re elected chaplain though homebound due to illness.
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Pomeroy
American Legion Hall
Middleport
Irwin Karr
S. M. Russell
H. S. Oot
W. Russell
E. J. Parsons
H. E. Motley
Pete Schlaegel
Philip Reibel
Earl Bryan
W. E. McElroy
Edgar H. Morris
Public Health League plans X ray program in January
Pomeroy Meigs County Public Health League met Wednesday at the city hall. They planned for the January 10 meeting to feature moving pictures of public health work by a state representative. December had X-ray plans for four local cases and reports on prior efforts plus the Christmas Seal drive.
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Pomeroy
Meigs County
Christmas party highlights Past Matrons Evangeline Chapter CES
An archway of pine and a lighted Christmas tree welcomed guests at the Past Matrons Association of Evangeline Chapter CES annual party at Mrs. E. M. McCarty’s Cole Street home. A three course turkey dinner followed, with gifts exchanged and new Pals chosen for the coming year. Special honors went to several officers.
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Middleport
Mums
Star Pals
Lewis Burford
Evelyn Lewis
Zella Cross
Jennie Smith
Athens
Marion French
E. M. McCarty
Literary Club Hears Talk by Miss Sanborn
Miss Bess Sanborn spoke on American Clocks at the Literary Club meeting held at Mrs. Robert Harris's home. She described American clocks with pictures and led discussions on Famous Craftsmen and thoughtful buying, with a silent tribute to the late Mrs. Ben Powell.
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Middleport
Bess Sanborn
B. H. Sanborn
Sanborn Jewelry Co
Literary Club
Robert Harris
S. Third Ave
America
Frank White
James Titus
R. E. McKay
Ray Sherman
Consumers’ Information
Department of the American Home
Girls Glee Club Performs at Midport High Assembly
At Middleport High School a special program featured the Girls Glee Club directed by Miss Vesta McCoy. The accompanist Miss Dorothy Nelle Stewart offered a piano solo while Rev Don McMillin led the devotional period.
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Middleport
Middleport High School
Girls Glee Club
Vesta McCoy
Dorothy Nelle Stewart
Don McMillin
FASTEETH holds teeth firmer and freshens breath
False teeth wearers face embarrassment when plates loosen or slip. FASTEETH alkaline powder promises firmer grip and no souring, reducing denture odor. Use on plates for comfort and reliability. Available at any drug store.
Post Office Holiday Hours Announced in Pomeroy
Postmaster Charles H. Mullen announces December holiday hours. The office opens all day Saturday December 16 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and city carrier delivery occurs morning and afternoon. December 23 closes money order at noon with morning delivery only. parcel post land stamp window stays open to 6 p.m. Gift packages will be delivered on or before Christmas. offices close Christmas and the day before. use special delivery to ensure timely mail.
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Pomeroy
Charles H. Mullen
Parcel Post
Fire Ravages Tipton Home For Second Time In Two Years
Bob Coude of Tipton reports his home burned again, wiping out personal belongings. He laments fire’s unpredictability and hopes it acts as quickly as lightning.
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Tipton, Calif
Bob Coude
Tipton
Coude
Doan's Kidney Pills Offer Backache Relief
Many suffer backache you may not know the cause lies in kidneys. Doan's Kidney Pills, used by millions for over 40 years, claim to flush out waste and relieve nagging pains, swelling, and fatigue.
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Mi Dst
Doan
Vendol Relief Praised By Athens Woman In Advertisement
Mrs J J Sprague of 5 Hocking Street Ath ens lauds Vendol laxative in a pharmacy testimonial. She says Vendol eased long standing constipation improving daily energy and sleep. The ad notes Vendol uses Roots and Herbs with Alkalines and is sold at Athens Pharmacy 7 N Court St Hickmans Drug Store Nelsonville and other druggists.
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J. J. Sprague
Hocking St
Athens
N. Court St
Hickman
Nelsonville
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C. M. Hennesy
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Wade Yeanger
Cheshire
W. M. Hawley
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Gallipolis
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