Radio network to aid flood forecasts in Ohio River region
A plan by the US engineers to install a network of emergency radio stations in Ohio River towns including Point Pleasant Huntington and Louisville aims to improve flood forecasts. The system would provide around the clock voice reports and early warnings to coordinate hazards and evacuation timing during flood season.
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Roy
Pomeroy
Pod
Pt. It
Pt. Pleasant
Hunt- U. S
Dington
Huntington
Ohio River
Louisville
Dinburgh
Pittsburgh
Nashville
Pomeroy Bend
Greateroy
Racine
Plane¢Sburg
Wit S
Bey Hind
Victori
Cal
Murder Charge After Death Of 22 Month Old Boy
Mrs Tilly Irelin, 35, a Philadelphia governess, is held without bail after the body of her 22 month old son, found wrapped in newspapers in a cemetery, is believed murdered. Authorities say she confessed to smothering the child stating he was a nuisance and interfered with her dates.
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Tilly Irelin
Philadelphia
Meigs Native Receives Paris Exposition Decorator Prize
Edgar K. Gebhart, 29, of Pomeroy, son of Mrs. Edna Kraft Gebhart and nephew of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Ebersbach, has won a Paris Exposition prize for store design. He designed many Fifth Avenue and Madison Avenue shops in New York and created 24 Manhattan store windows. Gebhart trained at the Chicago Art Institute and began with Marshall Field Co. in Chicago before joining prominent New York firms.
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Pomeroy
New York
Edgar K. Gebhart
Edna Kraft Gebhart
Charles Ebersbach
Gebhart
Madison Avenues
Manhattan
Lincoln Hill
Ohio
Chicago Art Institute
Marshall Field Co
Chicago
Christmas Dinners Dot Middleport Social Notes
Multiple households share Christmas dinners with extended family, neighbors, and visitors, featuring a 31 pound turkey at the Welch home and guests from Albany New York Zanesville Crooksville Columbus Charleston Buffalo and Battle Creek Michigan among others. People mentioned include Dr Leland Welch Mrs Welch and various relatives and friends.
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Middleport
N. C. Welch
Leland Welch
Jane
Nancy Sherman
Re‘sener Zeiher
William Robson
Herman Bailey
Doris
Mary Jean
Charles Swindler
George
Ben Ervin
James Arnold
Jimmy
Zanesville
C. P. Bradbury
Charles
S. Third Ave
Frank Allen
Rio Grande
Thomas Hendrix
Billy Hendrix
Crooksville
Miss Pratt
Miss Watts
Douglas Taylor
John Park
Rutland
Night of Nights at Athena Theater shines with Broadway drama
Paramount presents The Night of Nights at the Athena Theater with Pat O'Brien Olympe Bradna and Roland Young. Director Lewis Milestone shows backstage world of showbiz and Lambs' Club backdrop as Dan O'Farrell seeks redemption for his failed family life and returns to the street that once beat him.
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Lewis Milestone
Paramount
Athena Theater
Sterling
Pat O’brien
Olympe Bradna
Roland Young
Donald Ogden Stewart
Lambs’ Club
Dan O'Farrell
Dan
New York
Tobacco Road Opens New Year's Day at Hartman Columbus
The stage hit Tobacco Road opens at Hartman Theater Columbus on New Year’s Day with John Barton leading the touring company. The play by Jack Kirkland, from Erskine Caldwell, is Broadway’s longest running drama, with a touring history across 269 cities in 41 states and notable runs outside New York.
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Tobacco Road
Hartman Theater
Columbus
John Barton
Jack Kirkland
Erskine Caldwell
Broadway
Abie
Lightnin
Seventh Heaven
Georgia
New York
Los Angeles
Philadelphia
San Francisco
St. Louis
Pittsburgh
Chicago
Washington D. C
Cincinnati
Boston
Buffalo
Cleveland
Milwaukee
Baltimore
Indianapolis
Minneapolis
Kansas City
Detroit
New Orleans
Car of Middleport Is Wrecked Saturday
POMEROY Arthur Ely of Middleport drove his car into a large electric pole on West Main Street Saturday night. The pole broke off but Ely escaped with no serious injuries. A witness said the car traveled straight then veered left before striking the pole.
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Pomeroy
Arthur Ely
Middleport
W. Main St
Ely
Main St
Pomeroy Personal Christmas Visits Across Ohio
Mrs. L. G. Bean of Athens visits with Emma Waterman and Eva Simms. Harry and family spend weekend in Columbus. Ohlingers with son Douglas travel from West Carrollton to holiday relatives. Ralph Hawk returns from Newport Navy base for Christmas with Price and Mrs. Hawk. Lew Roush and son Charles Buddy visit Minersville family. Ruth Class of Simpson Church to meet at Waterman and Simms home. Dr. and Mrs. Shaffer return from Sandusky with Mrs. Shaffer's parents. Maynard Davis hosts Salt and Cinder Club Christmas party with 18 members.
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M. G. Brown
Rutland St
Columbus
Brown
White Cross Hospital
W. T. Moore
Chesapeake
L. M. Polan
Wheeling
Lenore Hobart Kent
Michael
Athens
Cedric Clark
Kathleen Swindler
Nina Triplett
John Stevenson
Will Besserer
Charleston
C. F. Besserer
Letty Besserer
T. R. Cowie
Cowie
William Barker
Springfield
Burns Barker
John
Barker
O. C. Greenlee
George Ed
June Ann Carter
Mr. Greenlee
G. W. Greenlee
Arbuckle
W. Va
Edith Klein
L. G. Bean
Emma Waterman
Eva Simms
Mulberry Ave
Harry Smith
Theron Ohlinger
Douglas
West Carrolton
Minersville
Ralph Hawk
U. S. Navy
Newport
Rhode Island
Price Hawk
Lew Roush
Charles Buddy
Hayes Roush
Ruth
Simpson Methodist Church
Clarence Shaffer
Lincoln Hill
Sandusky
Probate Court Notes of Meigs County
Pomeroy W R Davis appointed administrator of Ben N Powell estate Rutland bond set at 8000 with C O Chapman and N FE McNaughton as sureties. Powell left no will from automobile accident. George W Ahrend authorized to sell estate bonds privately for market value and transfer real estate. Annie Knab approved to distribute August Knab estate assets. Fred Shumway appointed for appraisers J W McCullough R G Webster and George R Beards. Elizabeth McCallum estate valued at 5073.41 and exempt from inheritance tax.
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Pomeroy
W. R. Davis
Ben N. Powell
Rutland
Davis
C. O. Chapman
N. FE. McNaughton
Mr. Powell
George W. Ahrend
Minnie Utnahmer
August Knab
Annie Knab
Fred Shumway
Victor Sponagel
J. W. McCullough
R. G. Webster
George R. Beards
Elizabeth McCallum
Racine Woman Found Dead In Her Home
Mrs Carrie Lott a Racine resident aged 1 year was found dead in bed at her home Sunday. She appeared in usual health Friday though she complained of arm pain. Neighbors missed her Saturday and her nephew Frank Lewis and wife discovered her body Sunday. Survived by daughter Kathryn Muller and siblings. Funeral at Morning Star Church Tuesday with burial Gilmore Cemetery beside husband.
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Pomeroy
Carrie Lott
Racine
Frank Lewis
Aliquippa
Greenfield Readies to Face Pomeroy Panthers Wednesday
Greenfield visits Pomeroy in a midweek district basketball clash. The Panthers have not played since last Friday's loss to Columbus Central, and practice shows steady improvement. Odds favor the home team in this showdown.
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Pomeroy
Pomeroy Panthers
Panthers
Columbus
Columbus Central
Syracuse Couple Wed in Pomeroy
Miss Helen A. Little and Mr. William D. Right house both of Syracuse were united in marriage on Christmas morning. The ceremony was conducted by Mayor M. D. Hartley at the Pomeroy City Hall. The couple will make their home in Syracuse.
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Pomeroy
Helen A. Little
William D. Righthouse
Syracuse
M. D. Hartley
Pomeroy City Hall
Righthouse
Davis-Davis 41st Anniversary Dinner Observed
Mr and Mrs Emmett Davis of Dexter hosted a four course turkey dinner at the Davis home in Dexter to celebrate Christmas and the 41st wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Emmett Davis. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Thomas Price of Carpenter and Mr and Mrs Race Davis of Side Hill. Gifts were exchanged.
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Pomeroy
Ed Minx
Columbus
Emmett Davis
Dexter
Davis
Thomas Price
Carpenter
Race Davis
Side Hill
Railway To Link Caspian Coast With Orenburg
A new rail line is under construction across the Caspian steppe to connect the northeast Caspian coast with the Orenburg railway. It will give Emba oil and Caspian fish a short outlet to Soviet industrial centers.
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Moscow
Caspian Steppe
Caspian Sea
Orenburg
Soviet Russia
Middleport Hosts Bright Christmas Home Decor Scene
Middleport officials report a quiet Christmas weekend with no incidents. Home decorations spanned the town from Laura Gloeckner on N Second Street to Gravel Hill and Lincoln Street showcases. Blue candles, lighted arches, wreaths, snow scenes and a life sized Santa marked the festive displays across numerous streets and residences.
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Middleport
Laura Gloeckner
N. Second St
George Meinhart
Gravel Hill
L. L. Carney
William Allman
Santa Claus
D. E
Mont) Miller
S. Third Ave
Frank Leifheit
Lawrence Milhoan
Harold Hubbard
S. Fifth Ave
Lincoln St
C. P. Dutton
Paul Smart
David Entsminger
Fred Thomas
George Baker
Grant St
Garen Stansburys
Erlewines
L. W. Oliver
Elmer Deihl
Hermann Lohse
Wm. Hetteseimer
Dr. A. B. Bingham
Harry Hysell
George Wittmer
Paul Smith
W. R. Garber
Mrs. Nellie Thomas Hosts Minersville Christmas Party
Mrs. Nellie Thomas entertained 27 members at her Minersville home on Tuesday night December 19 a Christmas party honoring new Pocahontas Lodge candidates to be received in Syracuse. The lodge will be instituted December 30 at Junior Hall Syracuse. Gift exchange games prizes went to Mrs. Harry Allison Mrs. Nellie Thomas Mrs. Verna Hysell and Mrs. Eileen Hensley.
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Minersville
Nellie Thomas
Pocahontas Lodge
Syracuse
Harry Allison
Verna Hysell
Eileen Hensley
Tax Talk On County Finances Set For Wednesday
Meigs County Taxpayers League members will meet at the courthouse Wednesday night to discuss county finances. Observers predict a focus on financial affairs as in prior sessions though officers have not announced the meeting’s purpose.
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Pomeroy
Meigs County Taxpayers’ League
League
Meigs County Realty Transfers of Week
Meigs County property transfers show multiple farm and village deeds. Transfers include Agnes Polk from Thead and Melvina Ours for two acres in Lebanon Township and several Busch purchases in Pike Township. Additional deeds involve Weatherman administration transfers, White family parcels, Steed to Spaulding and Covert lot parcels in Middleport and Pomeroy Villages.
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Pomeroy
Meigs County
Lebanon Township
Thead
Melvina Ours
Agnes Polk
Jessie H. Gandee
Edward
Edra Busch
John
Ella Busch
Edna Busch
Olive Township
Percy L. Peoples
Robert W. Weatherman
Orange Township
John E. White
Anna Stout White
Seldon J
Clyde E. White
Rutland Township
Bert Steed
T. B. Spaulding
Middleport Village
Meigs Realty Co
Arthur W. Covert
Pomeroy Village
Henry E
Zelda Koehler
Charles Alfred Hunnel
Glouster Bowl Team Wins First Half City League Title
Athens Gas Co defeated Palace Theater 101 pins at Wolf Alleys to win the first half championship. Gasman Harry Fisher led with 198 and 530 in series while Joe Wolfe Jr topped the Theater Keglers with 518.
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Glouster
Wolf Alleys
Athens Gas Co
Palace Theater
Gasmen
Harry Fisher
Joe Wolfe, Jr
Glouster Christmas Day Quiet Amid Family Gatherings
Glouster enjoyed a peaceful Christmas with relatives visiting from afar. Sunday services were well attended, baskets of food distributed by churches and Sunday School groups, and fraternal organizations. Epworth League and Christian Endeavor serenaded shut-ins, followed by a C. E. lunch after caroling. Christmas programs aired at both churches.
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Glouster
Epworth League
the Methodist Church
Christian Endeavor Society
Church of Christ
C. E
Pico Home Wins Glouster Christmas Decorating Contest
The Glouster Garden Club awarded the silver loving cup to Mr. and Mrs. Carl M. Pico for the best decorated home on Christmas Eve. Three out-of-town judges toured the city Sunday evening, with second place going to Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Morris. Honorable mention also went to Mr. and Mrs. Vern Lamborn.
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Glouster
Carl M. Pico
Glouster Garden Club
Alfred Morris
Locust St
Vern Lamborn
Town St
C. F. Wallace
Fred Heck
D. J. McKinley
L. C. Corwin
Garden Club
Church of Christ Christmas Party Hosts For Children
Mrs Ira Stansberry Mrs Clophia Smith and Mrs Ralph Nida hosted a Saturday afternoon event at the Church of Christ for all children in the Christmas program. Forty three attended enjoyed games around a Christmas tree and seasonable refreshments afterward.
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Glouster
Ira Stansberry
Clophia Smith
Ralph Nida
Church of Christ
Little Sabra Dunlap Taken To Columbus Hospital
GLOUSTER Little Sabra Jean Dunlap daughter of Mr and Mrs Delm Dunlap was taken to Children's Hospital Columbus Sunday evening due to complications from pneumonia and influenza She was accompanied by her nurse parents and grandparents Mr and Mrs John Frances
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Glouster—Little Sabra
Jean Dunlap
Delm Dunlap
Children's Hospital
Columbus
John Frances
Grange Special Meeting Scheduled for Friday Evening
Homer Grange calls a special meeting for Friday December 29 at 7 30 p m. Attendance is encouraged and officers are asked to attend.
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Glouster
Homer Grange
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