State High School Inspectors Review County Aid Needs
Prof George H Crow and H D Swygert visit to study county school finances and determine which districts qualify for state aid. Pomeroy needs no aid. Olive Reedsville Long Bottom Lebanon Pageville and Scipio are ineligible due to levy voting. The state has 500000 available for southern Ohio districts this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George H. Crow
Meigs Schools
Athens
State Department of Public Instruction
H. D. Swygert
Pomeroy
Ohio
Olive
Reedsville
Long Bottom
Lebanon
Pageville
Scipio
Prominent Dixie Couple Visits on Tender Mission
A middle aged couple, Dr. Furman H. Austin of Point Pleasant and Miss Estabella Propst of Charleston, quietly arrived in town and departed the same day. Austin is a physician and former secretary of the County Republican campaign committee. Propst is a trained nurse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dixie
Furman H. Austin
Point Pleasant
Republican Campaign Committee
Estabella Propst
Charleston
Mrs Middlesart Reported Critically Ill in Portland
Mrs. Helen Mary Middlesart, a leading Meigs county lady, is critically ill at her daughter Mrs. Van McDade’s home in Portland with pneumonia. Another daughter, Mrs. Geo H Crow of Athens, recently joined at the bedside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Mary Middlesart
Meigs County
van McDade
Portland
Geo. H. Crow
Athens
Clifton's Mill Stack Torn Down By Dynamite Blast
The long standing Clifton milling stack was demolished by an explosion using 61 sticks of dynamite under contractor Ray Barker. Somerville of Point Pleasant bought the bricks for shipment to Point Pleasant for building. Built with 80,000 bricks, the stack stood about 60 years across the river as a landmark of industrial days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifton
Ray Barker
Sommerville
Point Pleasant
New Levee Nears Finish at Clifton Ferry Landing
Clifton nears completion of the new ferry landing paving, a major public project for the town. The improved facilities are expected to boost river trade and traffic between Clifton and Middleport, reflecting a strong local effort and good workmanship.
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Clifton
Middleport
Tin cart with a gasoline breath injures rider in sling
Clarence Chapman carries his arm in a sling after breaking his wrist while trying to start an auto. The piece contrasts past dangers from mules with today's risk from a tin cart and its gasoline fumes.
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Clarence Chapman
Local Organization Names New Officers for Coming Year
The group elected Marie Mills as President Nelle Johnson as Vice President Genevieve Saxton as Secretary Beatrice Robinson as Treasurer Margaret Lansbury as Warden Etta Gaskill as Chaplain and Besse O’Leary as Conductor. The notes indicate the lineup will stand for the year ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Mills
Nelle Johnson
Genevieve Saxton
Beatrice Robinson
Margaret Lansbury
Etta Gaskill
Besse O'Leary
Atall
January Meeting Concludes With Banquet Celebration
A January gathering wrapped with a formal banquet to mark the occasion. Attendees reflected on achievements and looked ahead to forthcoming activities.
Preaching Services Resume at Minersville Church
Regular services return after a long pause as Rev. H A Sayre of Syracuse will preach at Minersville M E church every other Sunday evening, restoring weekly worship on a biweekly schedule.
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Minersville M. FE
H. A. Sayre
Syracuse
Towboat Margaret Sinks After Hull Fails Under Captain Hart
A coroner's jury finds Captain Geo H Hart criminally negligent after the towboat Margaret sinks near Augusta Kentucky. Thirteen people drown including Hart and his daughter as the boat, operating on the Ohio river at Racine and Pomeroy Bend, had warned investors of unsafe seams and perilous list.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret
Ohio River
Pomeroy Bend
Racine
Hart
Augusta
Geo. H. Hart
Runaway Wagon Damages and Holiday Lodge News
Postmaster Leon Grueser survived a runaway wagon incident four days ago with significant damage while about nine dozen oysters were scattered at the current egg price. The Pomeroy Knights of Pythias hosted a lengthy session advancing part of the Class of 85 to the second degree. Rev. Fred Alkine and family of Columbus visit Harrisonville relatives during the holidays. Harrisonville Masonic Lodge plans a Xmas Eve meeting to confer three degrees, install officers, and hold a banquet. Capt. Ben Baker of Waverly West Virginia and sister Mrs. Addie Yeager of Columbus arrived for the illness of Mrs. Belle Quillen of Letart. Miss Mary B. Loughead of Cincinnati visits Middleport friends. J W Martin and Mabel Roush took a marriage license at Parkersburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leon Grueser
Pomeroy K. of
P.lodge
Fred Alkine
Columbus
Harrisonville
Local Names List Record of Ages and Towns
Clarence A Massar 25 of Pomeroy and Ruth J Phillips 21 of Minersville cited. Richard Jacks 21 of Rutland R D and Avenell Kennedy 16 of Langsville with Harold F E Weaver 19 of Racine and Lena Gaskins 22 of Racine. Furman H Austin 41 of Pt Pleasant WV and Etta Belle Propst 41 of Pomeroy listed.
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Clarence A. Massar
Pomeroy
Ruth J, Phillips
Minersville
Richard Jacks
Rutland R. D
Avenell Kennedy
Langsville
Harold FE. Weaver
Racine
Lena Gaskins
Furman H. Austin
Pt. Pleasant
W. Va
Etta Belle Propst
Mrs Cousin Injured In Street Car Collision
Mrs Cousin mother in law of Mr Quickie a Middleport grocer was struck by a street car as she walked from a farm wagon in front of her home. She suffered a broken collar bone and minor injuries. Motorman Sauvage and Conductor Lallance ran the car but fault is not alleged.
College guest and local visitors at Christmas
Miss Margaret Puydum arrived from Wooster College to spend Christmas with her sister Mrs. Gaven Stansbury. Mrs A Dawson, recovering from a Johns Hopkins operation, is at home. Mr. and Mrs. C B Hobart returned to Akron after visiting relatives, with Hobart’s mother visiting Dr. W L Hobart in Cleveland. Chas Johnson left after a brief visit with his son staying with grandparents Mr. and Mrs. L N Gerber bound for Tennessee. Miss Kathryn and Christine Grant, working near Columbus, visit their mother.
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Margaret Puydum
Wooster College
Gaven Stansbury
A. Dawson
Johns Hopkins Hospital
Baltimore
C. B. Hobart
Akron
Cleveland
Chas
Johnson
L. N. Gerber
Tennessee
Kathryn
Christine Grant
Columbus
Shannon Stock Co. Performs at Athens Opera House
The Shannon Stock Co opened a four night run at Athens Opera House starring Hazel Shannon as The L title French Girl. Cast members Karry Shannon Jr Dell Sherard Guy Astor H C Soubier Rex Keith Bene received strong notices. A matinee is set for Christmas Day with mixed price levels.
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Jim’s
Hazel Shannon
Sta ‘Taye
Miss Collier
Karry Shannon Jr
Dell Sherard
Guy Astor
H. C. Soubier
Rex Keith Bene
Eltinge Theatre
New York
Indian table delicacies grown by Ohio farmers in early days
Ohio Experiment Station researchers note that historic Ohio agriculture included corn beans peas squashes Indian cucumbers pumpkins melons tobacco and potatoes in abundance. They describe delicacies like artichoke and maple sugar, noting preparation methods from early travelers’ accounts and flavors compared to sweet potato.
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Ohio
North America
County to Host Free TB Clinic in Athens Area
A county wide free tuberculosis clinic will be held in Athens in April as part of a state local health program. Dr. J M Higgins announced the offer from the state health department and set April 15 as the likely start. A Mt Vernon OSU physician and county nurses will conduct exams with a 15 daily limit, funded entirely by Christmas Seals sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens County
J. M. Higgins
State Department of Health
Higgins
Ohio State
Mt. Vernon
General Health District
Ohio State Sanatorium
Ohio Public Health Association
Ohio State Medical Association
Pan American Labor Federation Convention Due in Mexico City
Secretary Vargas says the Pan American Federation of Labor meets January 10 in Mexico City to discuss nationalism of industry and to condemn Bolshevism and propaganda. About 4.8 million workers from the United States and Pan American nations will be represented by five delegates each. Gompers and Lord head the federation with Obregon possibly invited to speak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph F. Couch
United Press
Washington
Pan-American Federation of Labor
Mexico City
C. A. Vargas
Vargas
Samuel Gompers
James Lord
United States
Organized Labor Movement
Mexico
Dominican Republic
Guatemala
Salvador
Peru
Obregon
Christmas Eve Carollers to Sing from Court House Steps
Athens carolers led by Dean Irma Voigt and Miss Mary Ness will sing Nativity hymns and carols from the Court House steps at nine on Christmas Eve. Thirty college and high school girls form the singing band, then tour the city by truck to spread Christmas cheer. Citizens are urged to welcome them with lighted candles in darkened rooms and open curtains as the carolers pass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Athens
Dean Irma Voigt
Mary Ness
Precautions for Christmas Eve Singers Visit
The memo urges readiness against fire risks and to welcome visiting singers in the neighborhood. It advises checking for shut ins or invalids who may need the cheer they bring on Christmas Eve.
Defense seeks to discredit star witness in McGannon murder trial
In Cleveland on December 23, the defense announced plans to introduce witnesses aimed at disproving star witness Miss Mary B Neely account of the shooting in the second degree murder trial of Judge William H McGannon. The strategy centers on placing Neely away from the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
William H. McGannon
Mary B. Neely
Boyd
McGannon
Wilson and Harding to lunch at White House after inauguration
President Wilson and President-elect Harding will lunch at the White House after the January 4 ceremony, then Harding will join Wilson at 2340 F Street NW. Tumulty said the pair will ride from the White House to the Capitol and back for the luncheon. Wilson’s health has improved and he plans to write after leaving office.
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Washington
Woodrow Wilson
Harding
White House
Executive Mansion
F. Street
N. W
Tumulty
Capitol
Wilson
Cox Urges Board Delays Reappointment Action
Governor Cox asks the state tax commission to reconsider its order for re appraisal of real estate in sixty counties and end further investigation. Judge Cassidy notes delay due to the absence of commissioners Ryan and Peckingpaugh. The request will not be acted on before Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Cox
State Tax Commission
John R. Cassidy
Ryan
Peckingpaugh
Cassidy
Refusal to Discuss Commission Action Highlighted
The report notes that authorities declined to comment on possible steps by the commission, leaving speculation and no clear plan outlined. No official statements were provided regarding potential measures or timetable.
Hospital officials plan live wire gun club at Athens State Hospital
Officials from the Athens State Hospital met with about fifteen prospective members to form a hospital gun club. Frank X. Rauch president of the Athens Gun Club and active members Merrill Kerr and Homer Clark attended. Superintendent J. H. Berry said the range would be on hospital grounds if possible, noting limited open space due to hills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens State Hospital
Frank X. Rauch
Athens Gun Club
Merrill Kerr
Homer Clark
State Hospital
J. H. Berry
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