Flood predicted as Ohio River rises at Pomeroy Bend
U S Observer Howe at Parkersburg forecasts river stage reaching 40 feet at Parkersburg, translating to potential 60 feet at Pomeroy with water threatening Main street stores. Local business leaders plan prompt action while facing holiday delays and financial stakes totaling 3 226 04, 600 and 150 dollars with interest.
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Pomeroy Bend
Ohio River
Pomeroy
U. S. Observer Howe
Parkersburg
Main Street
Farmer Hurt by Charging Cow At Middleport
In Middleport a cow charged elderly farmer Mr Zuspan in the barnyard injuring his hand as the horn pierced the palm and skin loosened on the back. He endured pain and illness for hours and is recovering with a sore hand under watch for infection. Other items note church class officers, a Royal Arch Masons installation, a new daughter, a wedding, and travel plans by James Martin.
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Middleport
Zuspan
O. L. Roush
Pomeroy
Jackson
James Martin
Portland
Oregon
Suit Filed Against Lyons In Phone Company Case
Oscar W. Keiman of Columbus filed a common pleas suit for the new owners of the Pomeroy and Middleport Telephone Company against John E. Lyons former controlling owner. The petition alleges Lyons diverted company funds while manager and collected a $600 judgment and $150 on a note signed by R. O. Grim.
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Pomeroy
Oscar W. Keiman
Columbus
Common Pleas Court
Pomeroy & Middleport Telephone J Company
John E. Lyons
Mr. Lyons
Onfy Concern
R. O.grim
Church Notes From Middleport Highlight Local Gatherings
The Christian Endeavor society of the Church of Christ hosts an indoor picnic at Miss Audrie Graves’s home on Pearl Street as the society reviews business and Christmas plans. The Burnell Bible class of the Baptist church meets in the assembly room then joins the ladies’ class at the M. J. Hamilton home for refreshments. Arrangements for the Mirandy minstrels tied to the Pink Tea are under way for December 29.
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Middleport
Christian Endeavor Society of the
Church of Christ
Audrie Graves
Pearl Street
Burnell Bible Class
The
Baptist Church
M. J. Hamilton
Woman 90 Years Old at Point of Death in Racine
RACINE December 15 Mrs Rachael McEvoy aged 90 on December 13 lies at the point of death at her Second street home. Forebear of a large family and praised as an angel of mercy in the community. Family members gathered at her bedside amid anxious hours. Some local stores stay open evenings this week to allow shoppers to stock up.
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Racine
Rachael McEvoy
Second Street
Hobart Returns Home as Christmas Plans Begin
S H Hobart came home to Akron on Monday while his wife stayed with her father. Calderwood and daughter plan to roll after the holidays. Hobart will return for Christmas. C E Handley of the Dixie Grit visits Glouster for a few days as Middleport schools close Friday for Christmas vacation and reopen January 3. Mr and Mrs Tom N Witton depart Thursday for Milwaukee Wisconsin to spend the holiday period.
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S. H. Hobart
Akron
Calderwood
Hobart
C. E. Handley
The
Dixie Grit
Glouster
Middleport
Tom N. Witton
Milwaukee
Wis
Holiday shopping extended hours in Middleport area
Middleport houses and stores will stay open evenings all next week to accommodate shoppers as families including Mrs. M. I. Hilderbrick and daughter visit for the season.
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M. I. Hilderbrick
Middleport
Chinese Faction Severes Relations With Soviet Russia
SITANGHAT Dec 15 Nationalist authorities sever relations with Soviet Russia. Russian Consul B Koslovsky received a note. Passports were handed to Koslovsky and colleagues. The Russian trading organization and bank were closed immediately. Moscow notified of the break.
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Sitanghat
U.R
B. Koslovsky
Russia
Khoslovsky
Moscow
Navy secretary submits plan for 71 ships
Secretary of the Navy Wilbur submitted to Congress a naval building program for 71 vessels costing nearly 800 million dollars. The plan, not conflicting with the president’s financial program, includes 25 light cruisers 9 destroyer leaders 82 submarines and five aircraft carriers. A bill introducing the program was filed by Rep Butler.
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Secretary of Navy
Washington
Secretary of the Navy
Wilbur
Congress
Rep. Butler
Republican, Penna
Naval Affairs Committee
Flood Stage Predicted for Evansville This Saturday
Indianapolis report says the Ohio River will reach flood stage at Evansville on Saturday per the weather bureau forecast. The prediction warns residents to prepare for rising water and potential impacts along the river.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Ohio River
Evansville
Weather Bureau
Marriage Aboard Trawler Ends Delayed Sea Ceremony
At Hull England Miss Ethel Lane and Arthur Fletcher wed at sea to avoid local delays. Four clergymen accompanied them as they conducted the ceremony aboard a trawler off the coast.
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Hull
Eng
Ethel Lane
Arthur Fletcher
Arkansas Farmers Move Goods as Floods Rise
In central and northern Arkansas farmers began moving possessions to higher ground as river levels on the White and Arkansas rivers continued to rise. Flood warnings were issued yesterday after heavy rains over the prior 48 hours.
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Little Rock
Ark
Arkansas
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Horn
Baptist Sunday School
B. E. Talbott
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Ross Peters
Harry Mills
J. O. Leonard
Lyons
Santa
Atwater
Kent
RADIO
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Water Kent Radio
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Atwater Kent
Meigs County
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Furniture History
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Edmund Breese
Stage
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Beach
Han Deuhhinn
Chetry
Night Table
Martha Custis
Sheraton
Dad
Berkey & Gay
Berkey and Gay Company
United States
the Swanson Furniture Co
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