Rum Runners Reported Near Pomeroy After River Gun Battle
Christmas Eve rumors of whisky runners near Pomeroy follow a big Kanawha River gun fight at Leon West Virginia between officers and an alleged carload of liquor. Deputies now hunt five men across multiple towns while a wounded deputy is treated at Gallipolis.
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Leon
West Virginia
North Carolina
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Everett Savve
Seyre
Barndette
Swoods
Gallipolis
Mt. Alto
Fram Letart
Ohio
Lenn
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Pt. Pleasant
Shera
Coniville
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Wingert
Athyote
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Cor Rae and Ade Mir Pons In Spelled Out Briefs
Fragmentary note lists names Cor Rae Ade Mir Pons with unclear context. It mentions a five, a spe, and ila, plus lana dish, but lacks complete events or details for fuller summary.
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Cor Rae
Lana Dish
Fragmentary OCR Capture of News Item
Partial readable text shows scattered letters and symbols. The fragment lacks clear names, places, dates, or events to identify a concrete story, source, or outcome.
Think Mate of Packet Crowned POMEROL in Baffling Incident
A cryptic report describes the Think Mate of the Packet and Liberty street mystery, noting a postman named Gola linked to a shipment, a missing year, and a search at a rear attic. Authorities investigate whether a Christmas parcel cargo played a role in the unexplained disappearance and possible corpse discovery.
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Pomerol
James Cot
Liberty
Getart
Mr. Gola
Sam Postman
Megie
Gardiners Remembered at Christmas Service
As Dover parishioners recall loved ones, the Hertfordshire choir joined in a Christmas Eve service. The Gardiner family sat together, with Mr and Mrs Freg among those honored in memory. The choir led the carols as the evening settled, all wearing festive cheer.
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Aumdeleport
Dee
Freg
Hesexmer
Evan'ng
Chet
Gardner
Impressive Military Rites Held for Soldier
The funeral of Captain Harry H. Bennett, a World War veteran from Middleport, drew large crowds. Colonel Ralph D. Cole delivered the eulogy as comrades and locals paid respects at Cheshire Cemetery. Mrs Bennett was praised for her service with local veteran and civic groups.
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Harry H. Bennett
Captain Bennett
Ralph D. Cole
Cale
Cole Sho
Bennet
Tarmons
Seal
Ares
Man Legion
Autoaim
Woman Recovering After Harrisonville Accident Shock
A Harrisonville resident, aged, was struck by an automobile while returning home from a high school game. She suffered severe shock but no broken bones. Police report the driver, Stanely, is free of charges as investigators continue.
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Pomeroy den
Martin Chase
Harrisonve
Stanner
Srowiee
iMuskethall Rame
Hsarnsenve High School
Staaley
Man Killed by Train Not a Pomeroy Resident
Reported in Pomeroy Dee, John Self helt Jr. remains missing since two weeks ago. A man killed by a train near Charlaton West Virginia is identified as Giles Smith or Leimnelt by undertaker notes, but the sheriff confirms Smith as deceased and a Logan County brother will claim the body. Another Meigs County man, John Salser, is believed drowned at Dam 17 above Maretta recently.
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John Salatr
Pomeroy
Dee
John Selfhelt, Jr
Charlaton
W. Va
Bartlett Funeral
Leimnelt
Sheriffa
Logan County
Smith
Logan
Leifheft
Giles Smith
Meigs
John Salser
Dam
Maretta
Marriage Licenses Granted in Pomery Probate Court
In Pomery on December 26 the marriage license clerk issued licenses to several couples. Lenis Me Svutzer, a Gallipolis engineer, and Celeste Shentz of 22 obtained a license, witnessed by Justice Titus. Clarence E. Babrm, Maton manager, and Alice Irene Daur, stenographer, also secured licenses to marry. William Wise and Margaret Farry, both residents of Chestire, were listed among those seeking marriage authorization.
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Pomeroy
Marrage Atemse
Pomery
Lenis Me Svutzer
Gallipolis
Celeste Shentz
Titus
Mere Fo
Clarence E. Baberm
Maiddveport Service Maton
Alice Irene Daur
Middenoct
Mars
Wear
Wise
Bilver Ras
Margaret Farry
Chestire
Mares Caristinas
Christmas Gifts from Templar Reach Widows and Orphans
POMEROY December 2 The A carg Templar of Pomeroy organized Christmas gift efforts for the needy in Meigs County and nearby schools. Volunteers delivered hundreds of baskets and presents to widows, orphans, and families, with support from local churches and the American Legion. The report notes community members traveling to Reynoldsburg and Columbus for holiday visits while continuing charity work locally.
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Huights Templar
Pomeroy
Templar of
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Iagmary
Always Goes Back For Holiday Dinner In Pomeroy
In Pomeroy on Christmas Day 1910 Steeple Jack known as Pinett returns yearly for dinner with family, a ritual kept 21 years. Many locals travel to Huntington or Marietta for holidays. services are noted for Bethany Methodist and First Baptist churches with Christmas observances and programs.
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Pomeroy
Dec
C. Pierntt
Cama
Middleport
C. W. Stansbury
Huntington
W. Va
M. J. McCarty
Meadow
Joyce
Teft
Glouster
C. EH. Borden
Christmag
GC E Erwin
Edith Schrainer
Columbus
Leota Scheiner
Third Avenue Dsu Sales
Fred Scharta
Charleston
Christan
Merz
Erin
J E Bowning
Christmsa
Charles Sing’aton
Dog License Tags On Sale At Auditors Office
The auditors office announces dog licenses available for purchase. Fees are 1 for male dogs, 5 for female dogs, 16 for a kennel, with new tag issuance noted for 2982.
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Camtr
Edmundson
Tae Poterr
Prize in Contest to Charity Goes to Local Winners
A prize in a community contest was awarded to charities for a local drive. Winners included Cheries Os and c y for the first prize, with multiple prizes announced for households and schools in Ath ens, Chauncey, and Jacksonville. Mayors Wood, Ate, and Eines proclaimed the results after vote counting.
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Luchot
Albers
Flood Danger To New Bridge Ends Here
Work on the South Bridge continues with concrete forms nearly ready and north pier poured. Temporary structures will be torn down after completion while excavation and piling advance, rails protected, and the ground cleared for the new span expected to rise about six feet above the water at the north pier.
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Keeder
Thursany
Woraimien
Tns
Lund
Tmncs
President Street
Olo University
Pridge
Probate court notice of Dec hearing for Thompson filing
A probate notice states wife Ssrvakh A Thompson has been submitted to probate. A Herr filed and hearings are set for December. The notice lists involved parties and the court action, indicating further filings and dates to follow.
Politics Now Getting Warm In This County
In Athena County the political season heats up as new candidates file petitions. Democrats form a Baker for President club, while Republicans announce seven hopefuls for the Board of County Commissioners and several for county recorder. Incumbent commissioners seek reelection amid a field of challengers.
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Baker
Board of
County Commissioners
Saturdiat
Charles Miller
Athens
W. M. Throckmorton
Albany
Throckmorton
Lee Township
Beth
David Johnson
Board of Elections
John Grosvenor
Fred Laughin Stewart
Charles Levering
York
Abbott Devis
York Township
Allen Nelsonville
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W.ll
Santa Claus at the Salvation Army Christmas party
Santa Claus will distribute toys fruit and candy at the Salvation Army Christmas party for children Monday night at 7 o clock at the Army Building. A song program features recitations dialogues and a Mrs and Miss Gates and many children from Sunday School Gusts and Sunbeams will perform.
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Salvation Army
Army
The
Gusts
Sunbeams
Billy Duntree
Mr. Mansfield
J. Gates
Annie McKibben
Mrs. Mann
Margaret Mann
Florence Burnsides
Dorothy Dunfee
Sarah Barnhart
Donna Falocker
Mary Lavely
Jamien Gates
Garnet McKibben
Svelyn White
Othelia McKibben
Helen Stone
Luja Lavely
Bobby Runyon
Frieda Culver
Mildred Frost
Catherine Carpenter
Alice June Gates
Anna Mas Simonton
Mary Huston
Roy Dupler Receives Scouting Service Badge
Roy L. Dupler, head of the Boy Scouts in Athens, was awarded a one year service badge by headquarters in New York. He completed 13 years of service last May, with 13 years of steady work in Athens and two active years in Logan activities.
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Roy L. Dupler
Boy Scouts
Athens
New York
Mr. Dupler
Stout
Logan
New Zeppelin L27-1 to Enter Service Next Spring
A new airship named L27-1 is slated for completion next spring with capacity for 0 passengers and substantial freight space. It will be larger than the Graf Zeppelin, signaling a major upgrade in airship transport and freight capability.
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Wlany
New Year's Eve Dance At Athens Club
Athens Club hosts a New Year Eve party with dancing starting at 9 PM featuring Russ Bolin. Hosts include Will and Mrs. W. H. Logen and Prof. and Mrs. Robinson. Attendees include Mr. and Mrs. G. W King and others while local families travel from Pittsburgh Columbus and Philadelphia for the festivities.
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Russ Bolin
W. H. Logen
and. D. Forsyth
Robinson
G. W King
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