New Meigs County Officials To Move Into Courthouse Monday
POMEROY Dec 2 Exiting officials end terms Jan 1 new officials take office Jan 3 after holiday. Changeovers include recorder George Meinhart replacing Mrs Hartinger and Horton Brown becoming clerk of courts. New board members Arthur Beeglie and AR Bingham join, withDean Compton chair remaining. Deputy picks include Perry Riggs as deputy clerk. Hysell and Benger retention could occur.
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Horton Brown
Theodore Beegie
J. E. D. Harlinger
Board of Commissioners
Irving Karr
William Smith
Arthur Beeglie
A .R. Bingham
W. A. Compton
A. O. Tracy
C. W. Clark
J. E. Carleton
S. A. MocCullough
H. J. Blackmore
R. G. Webster
Perry Riggs
Fiat Woods
Homer Hysell
Hartinger
Recorder's Office
Meinhart
Benger
Roush-Weds Bertha Chaussee in Los Angeles
Stanley F. Roush, Meigs County native now in California with Firestone, marries Bertha Chaussee on Christmas night in Los Angeles. A letter from the district manager includes bonus and commission checks totaling 323.48 and notes his success since moving west. Funeral plans set for Elizabeth Hanna, 67, with services Friday at 2 pm at the Baptist Church, burial in Beech Grove Cemetery.
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Pomeroy
Robert Warner
Stanley F. Roush
Bertha Chaussee
California
Los Angeles
Roush
Firestone Tire and Rubber Company
Housh
Sou
Creomulsion Promises Relief for Bronchial Coughs
An advertisement touts Creomulsion as a two fold remedy for persistent coughs and bronchial ailments. It claims to soothe inflamed membranes, inhibit germs, and aid recovery from colds, bronchitis, and respiratory diseases with money back if relief is not found.
Meigs Woman Jane Howell Honored by Daughters of Union Veterans
POMEROY December 29 Jane Howell Howell Tent named for Jane Irwin Howell a Meigs County pioneer shows nine of her fourteen children served in the Civil War two sons killed Harrison at Chickamauga Samuel in a Tennessee hospital The family legacy ends with her death near Dowington aged ninety five local history notes her gentle noble character and the national DUV seeks a White House headquarters.
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Pomeroy
Jane Howell
Daughters of Union Veterans
Meigs County
Jane Irwin Howell
Pennsylvania
Ohio River
Leading Creek
Scipio Township
Irwin
Jane Irwin
William Howell
Canada
Lake Erie
William
Joseph
John
Harrison
Samuel
Marcellus
Milton
Marion
Chickamauga
Sarmuel
Galittan
Tenn
Downington
Buffington’s Island
Morgen
McCook
Cincinnai
National Daughters of Union Veterans Organization
National Organization
White House
Washington
Holiday Visitors and Family News Weaves Through Akron Area
Local families welcome relatives from Logan Cleveland Columbus and Pomeroy with visits during the holidays. Births announced include a son to Edward and Mrs Smith near Rutland and a son to Mr and Mrs Will Hoffman. W A Giles improves after illness.
Cole Street Clarified in Middleport Dispatch
Middleport Dec 2 Cole Street, one of the town's main streets, is not Cole Street but is misnamed in some records. Local residents correct the spelling and urge updates to maps and directories.
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Middleport
Cole Street
How Coal Street Got Its Name
W R Grate notes a spelling error on street markers and business letter heads. He investigated old records and found Coal Street name likely derives from coal hauled down the street to the Ohio River.
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W. R. Grate
Grate
Ohio River
Release from County Jail Here
Two men and one woman were released after charges dismissed. Earl Blake of Vulcan Camp walked free after promising to return potatoes he allegedly stole from a man accused of stealing his wife. Jogo McKenzie, the alleged wife stealer, was freed but said he never had Mrs Blake. Mrs Blake left for new employment in another county and stated she would not return to her husband. Leif Bolin, jailed for driving while intoxicated, was released after two months on Judge Peoples order due to an infected jaw and unsuccessful operation.
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Pomeroy
Bec
Earl Blake
Vulcan Camp
Squire H. H. Mees
Jogo McKenzie
Mrs. Blake
Mre Blake
Offictle
Leif Bolin
C. BE. Peoples
Bolin
Middleport Educators Attend Ohio Meeting
Supt. W. Melvin and M. Walker Essex Principal of Middleport High School travel to Columbus for a three day mid year Ohio Educators meeting. Other local instructors are reported to plan attendance.
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Middleport
Melvin and
M. Walker
Middleport High School
Columbus
Middleport Literary Club Meets in December Session
Middleport on December 28 saw the Middleport Literary Club gather at the home of Mrs. Elizabeth Hartinger. readings from the Virgin Islands Tapers were presented by Mrs. Oecar Klein, Mrs. H. E. Thomas, and Miss Vesta McCoy.
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Middleport
Elizabeth Hartinger
South Third Avenue
Garfield Street
Virgin Islands
Oecar Kiein
H. E. Thomas
Vesta McCoy
Four questioned in hotel death of Terry S. Nelson
Cleveland police hold four Euclid Logan Hotel residents after the night manager Terry S. Nelson 60 was found dead in a corridor. An anonymous call noted a hotel fight. Nelson lay face down with blood at the nose and mouth though no fatal wounds were found.
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Cleveland
U.pi
Terry S. Nelson
Euclid-Logan
Nelson
Shortage Found in Seneca County Agriculture Society
State examiner A H Hazlett informed state auditor Joseph T Tracy that he detected an apparent shortage of 1953.97 dollars in the Seneca County Agriculture Society's accounts.
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Columbus
A. H. Hazlett
Joseph T. Tracy
Seneca County Agriculture Society
Local Boxer Arrested in Milford for Counterfeit Coins
Francis Zike, 23, of Harrodsburg Indiana, a boxer, was arrested by Marshal J. L. Pierson in Milford and turned over to government authorities on counterfeit coin charges. The counterfeit money was found used in vending machines, the marshal said.
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Milford
Francis Zike
Boxer
Harrodsburg
Ind
J. L. Pierson
Indictments Expected in Gruesome Phoenix Case
Maricopa County Grand Jury planned to return indictments in reopened murders of Agnes Ann Leroi and Hedvig Samuelson. Winnie Ruth Judd, sentenced to die, was central as jurors weighed who aided dismemberment and shipment of bodies to Los Angeles. An attorney hinted a Phoenix business man was named by Judd in describing disposal.
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Phoenix. Ariz
Maricopa County
Agnes Ann Leroi
Hedvig Samwuelson
Winnie Ruth Juddin
Glorifying Yourself with Beauty Basics for Evenings
The article extols affordable cosmetic sets and small beauty items like lipsticks masks and creams. It suggests keeping a compact and makeup ready on a dressing table and ball room shelf for quick sprucing up. A strawberry facial mask is highlighted to boost circulation and create a rosy flush before a date.
Birth of Charles Thomas to Mr and Mrs Herman Taylor
Guysville announces the birth of a nine and a half pound son to Mr. and Mrs. Herman Taylor of Dutch Ridge. The baby was named Charles Thomas and was born on Desith.
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Guysville
Herman Taylor
Alma Conant
Dutch Ridge
Desith
Charles Thomas
Film Star Jeanette MacDonald Engaged to Manager Robert Ritchie
American actress Jeanette MacDonald announced engagement to her manager Robert Ritchie at a French Riviera party. The announcement ends speculation linked to past pairings with Maur Godonald Chevalier and other co stars.
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French Riviera
Jeanette MacDonald
Robert Ritchie
Tomatic Mitlers
Mise MacDonald
Maurghe Chevalier
Miss MacDonald
Chauncey Pythian Sisters Name Officers for 1933
Pleasant View Temple Pythian Sisters nominated officers for 1933 at Chauncey with Lucy Howard as Past Chief and Lizzie Canter as E 5. Bess Cunningham and Zelma Harvey hold leadership roles. An auditing committee of Pearl Henry Ruth Smith and Rees Cunningham was named. Thelma Linsett to be press reporter. Several members and relatives visit Chauncey over Christmas including Marjorie Courtney and frail health notes for local families are listed.
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Chauncey
Pleasant View Temple
Pythian
Pearl Henry
Ruth Smith
Rees Cunningham
Thelma Linsett
Lucy Howard
M. B
Lizzie Canter
Bess Cunningham
B. J. Zelma Harvey
Eunice Harvey
R. C
Lizzie Harvey
F. Viola Howard
Lizzie Collins
Clara Wallace
Death of Mrs Ina Tippett in McArthur
Sam Tippett's sister-in-law Mrs Ina Tippett wife of Wil Tippett died at the family home in McArthur after a short illness. She leaves a husband a son and a daughter. Funeral services and burial will be held in McArthur Friday with Mr Tippett of Chauncey planning to attend.
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Chauncey
Dev
Sam Tippet
Chauheney
Ina Tippett
Wil Tippett
McArthur
Mr.Tippett
Chauncey Families Host Christmas Day Guests
Chauncey residents Mrs H F Staffinger and Emma Coleman joined James C Johnston for Christmas Day dinner at Elmer and Mrs Morris home. Others included Frank Morris Bernice Nichola and long time Civil War veteran Mr Staffinger receiving a candy box from the Daughters of Veterans. Further Christmas Day hosting by Charlies Bradfield Sr featured George Williamson and children Jo Ann Buddy from Big Run and Chauncey residents Rev G B Courtney family.
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Chauncey
H. F. Staffinger
Emma Coleman
James C. Johnston
Giouster
Elmer Morris
Frank Morris
Bernice Nichola
Athens
Staffinger
Daughters of Veterans
Charlies Bradfield
George Williamson
Jo Ann
Buddy
Big Run
G. B. Courtney
Betty Jane
Isabel
Charles Harvey
Marguerite
Gilbert
Leslie Bradfield
Dorothy Ann
Mary Eleanor
Athena
C. N. Sanders
Bob
Millfield
Spartans to Play Oklahoma City Chiefs in January
Negotiations conclude for a January football game between the Portsmouth Spartans and the Oklahoma City Chiefs, professional teams.
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Spartans
Oklahoma City
U.P
Portamouth
Oklahoma City Chiefs
Mystery Gun Fatal: Gertrude Modrow Found Dead
Police probe a Christmas morning slaying of Gertrude Modrow 19, a high school honor graduate whose body was found roadside in a Chicago suburb. Investigators report no motive or link to underworld or personal enemies.
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Gertrude Modrow
Chicago
Local Mines Active in Chauncey District Report
Chauncey district mines show sixteen in operation Wednesday and fifteen today. Names listed include Carbondale Kimberly Hocking WLuhing Lick Run and multiple numbered Nos 6 235 119 107 219 115 9 4 2 Chauncey No 2 joins the tally today.
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Chauncey
Carbondale
Kimberly
Hocking
Wluhing
Lick Run
Poston
Chauncey No
Ile
Christmas Visits Highlight Local Families in Ohio Area
Mr. and Mrs. Charles McCall of Lan caster spent Christmas with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Jease McCall in Chauncey. Mr. and Mrs. Jess H. McCall visited Harley McCall in Gilcuster the week of Christmas. Mrs. Martha Snyder and Eugene and Faye Snyder of Greens Run joined her son and daughter in law Mr. and Mrs. Frank Snyder for Christmas Day in Oregon Ridge. Mrs. Frank Snyder, long confined at home with a teg infection, is improving. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hines of Oregon Ridge visited John Kottyan in Truetown at Christmas. Dray Justa and Rosa Huboy of Columbus were also noted in relation to the holiday gatherings.
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John Hubey
Oregon Ridge
John Ryan, Jr
North Dakota
Martha Snyder
Greens
Marion Snyder
Greens Run
Hooper Ridge
Virgin Yaw
Flint
Mich
Yaw
Mine No. 255
Carl Snyder
Vincent Welch
Nelsonville
Demon Collins
Detroi
William Collins
J. O. Ferrell
Chauncey
Marjorie Courtney
Columbus
Harvey Courtney
Hazel Courtney
Charles McCall
Lancaster
Jease McCall
Jess H. McCall
Harley McCall
Gilcuster
Eugene
Faye
Frank Snyder
Charles Hines
John Kottyan
Truetown
Justa
Rosa Huboy
Public Reception Set For Michigan Couple After Wedding
Miss Gienna Weat of Glouster and M. R. Valois of River Rouge Michigan married at Athens First M E Church parsonage officiated by Rev C M Coulter. A reception will follow Friday at 8 p m in the Masonic Hall River Rouge where they will reside after this week.
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Joseph West
Glouster
River Rouge
Valois
University of Michigan At
Detroit
William Lane Dies in Glouster at 48
Glouster reports the death of William Lane, 48, at St. Francis Hospital in Columbus from heart trouble. He was transported by local ambulance Tuesday night and died Wednesday morning around 7 o clock. The body is brought back to Glouster and friends may visit his father James Lane. Funeral plans were not set. Also noted, Principal Everett Leadbetter of Marion Center Pa and family left Glouster after Christmas to visit relatives in Clarksburg W Va.
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Glouster
William Lane
St. Francis Hospital
Columbus
Weeday
James Lane
Everett Leadbetter
Marion Center
Leadbetter
Woman's Auxiliary Meeting in Eagle Hall Friday
The Women's Auxiliary of the U M W of A will gather at Eagle Hall on High Street Friday night at 7 o'clock for their meeting.
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Glouster
Women's Auxiliary of
The
Eagle Hall
High Street
Hollister Class Reports Strong December Attendance
The Young Men's Class at Hollister A. B. Sunday School posted an average attendance of 14 for December, marking it as one of the church’s loyal classes.
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Hollister
HollIster A. B
Church Sunday School
Loyal Women’s Class to Host Musical Tea Friday
Ladies of the Loyal Women’s Class of the Church of Christ Sunday School will hold a musical tea at Mrs. M. M. LeFavor’s home on High Street this Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock.
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Glouster
Matron Receives Pin At Thea Chapter Installation
Glouster scene follows Thea Chapter O E S installation Tuesday night with Mary Dillon, retiring worthy matron, presented a past matron's pin in a formal ceremony.
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Glouster
Thea Chapter
Mary Dillon
Jacksonville Epworth League President Invited to New Year Watch
Jacksonville Epworth League president Charles Tinker received an invitation for the Jacksonville League to attend a New Year’s watch party at The Plains Methodist Church on Saturday night. The local league is asked to arrange a program for the occasion. Mrs. Lena Swaim and two daughters are mentioned among attendees.
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Jacksonville
Epworth League
Charlies Tinker
Plains Methodist Church
Lena Swaim
War Dept Budget Debate Signals Possible Increase
Washington observers note the 1930 budget request shows a drop of 18 million in War Department military appropriations while others estimate a possible rise of over 35 million in military spending for the coming year. President Hoover's message outlines the overall reduction, triggering debate among scholars and policymakers.
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Washington
U.R
War Department
Hoover
Mrs Roy Carson Dies at Mansfield
Blanche Brawley known as Mrs Roy Carson died Tuesday at her Mansfield home. Funeral set for Friday at 2 pm in Mansfield. A native of Athens County she leaves husband two daughters Vernace and Ruth and brothers Henry Edward Charles Levi Harry Ezra Olan and sisters Gladys Davis Nellie Grigsby.
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Roy Carson
Blanche Brawley
Mansfield
Carson
Athens County
Vernace
Ruth
Henry
Edward
Charles Levi
Harry
Ezra
Olan
Gladys, Davis
Nellie Grigsby
Rheumatic Cripple Pain Relief Promised in 48 Hours
An advert promises 48 hour relief from rheumatic pain and swelling with a 85 cent bottle of A' lenru from Quicke's Cut Rate Store. The ad claims rapid action on gout and related nerve pains with a money back guarantee if pain persists in 48 hours.
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Manley
Hanna
Meigs
Union Army
R. C. Flowers
Akron
Flowers
H. E. Allensworth
George Gilmore
A. E. Russell
Logan
Margaret Elia Hysell
Ohio University
Harry Hysell
Paul Swisher
C. H. Duffy
Frank Knopp
Randolph Ward
Charleston
J. H. Croshore
Son
W. F. Warris
South Second Avenue
Edward Duffy
Dow Vance
Grant Street
Herman Bailey
Levi
W. Va
Lewis Boyd
Agnes Soles
Youngstown
Edward Smith
Rutland
Freda Cheatham
W. A. Giles
Hudson Street
Will Hoffman
N. Court St
Athens, Ohio
J. B. Swanson
Boston
Athens Na Ee
Cor
Ridor
Cleveland Place
Winnies
Almieat
Mrs. Judd
Los Angles
Inley S Tate
Sam
George
Uniontown
Nettie Belle Tate
Bobby
Tate
Chauncey Pythian Sisters
A. J. Payton
Dry Dock
Bellaire
Ohio
James Dunn
Betty
Carl Conrad
Earl Johnson
Cathryn Johnson
Martha Frost
Frost
Clifford Banfield
Gano
Betty Lou
Clifford, Jr
Wilma
George McDonald
Sam Tippett
U. MW. of A. Auxiliary
Hunterdon
Clarence Buchman
Andrew Gyurko
Earl Gibbe
Gene Sollie
Johanie Northtrop
Sonny Six
Frank Six
Herbert Hillard
Ters
Lucille
Jane
C. von Scheele
Frank Batterson
John McDonald
Ed Harry
R. Davis
Harry Vernon
Courtney Pettit
Grace Gibbs
Dayton
Wilam Gibbs
Eloise Davis
Eunice Cannon
Ohio 1
Glen Reed
Junior
Bucy
Reed
Mrs. Charg
Ray Wetmmer
Joe Wemmer
Kate Brown
Jeannette
Richard Church
Nelie Rasp
Raymon Gillis
William Rasp
Verna Rasp
Miamisburg
Dorothy Rasp
Michigan
Mrs. Valois
Clarksbl
MET
Mrs. Dillon
Jacksonville News
War Dept
Monia Shell
Ville
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