Last Session of Retiring Middleport Council Held on Thursday
The final Middleport Village Council meeting of the current term was held with most members present except for the ill Plummer Beeson. President H. M. Cross led a session to finish old business and approve December bills, with notable items including a fire equipment check, payment on the Jordi Manufacturing Company building, a salvage return idea for the old Central School to the board of education, and approval to pay Otis Stewart attorney fees of 145 dollars. A 141 dollar Holzer Hospital bill was tabled for further inquiry. W. P. A. engineers’ sewer survey of Wheelers Run will be used in a street improvement plan under J. E. D. Hartinger. Flood Road matters also noted.
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Middleport
Plummer Beeson
H. M. Cross
Vilage
Jordi Manufacturing Company
David Miller
Board of Education
Central School
Otis Stewart
Holzer Hospital
Wheelers Run
J. E. D. Hartinger
Farewell Middleport Mayor J E Harley Retires After Ten Years
J E Harley retires as mayor of Middleport after ten years in office. He thanks citizens for cooperation, extends holiday greetings, and wishes prosperity in 1938. Harley has resided in Roseville since spring and works for Toledo mining interests.
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Middleport
J. E. Harley
Harley
Roseville
Toledo
Public road authority granted in Middleport into Lincoln Hill
The WPA given authority to use and improve any public road from Middleport to Lincoln Hill Pomeroy. Clerk F H Johnston authorized to enter into the minutes several suggestions for the incoming administration to repeal obsolete ordinances locate missing ordinances and blueprints.
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Middleport Hill
Lincoln Hill
Pomeroy
Middleport
F. H. Johnston
Waterloo Team To Be Next Foe of Dye Five
POMEROY The Waterloo Wonders, famed as a state championship high school quintet and later a professional team, will play Dye's All Stars in Pomeroy Saturday night. The All Stars, former Pomeroy players, beat Columbus Athletic Supply 32 29 and will donate gate receipts to buy an electric scoreboard for the Junior High floor. Coach Ray Farnham leads the team.
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Pomeroy
Waterloo Wonders
Dye
All Stars
Columbus Athletic Supply
Ray Farnham
New Councilman Nelsonville Native Named to Columbus Seat
William L. Lehman, a Nelsonville native and longtime Democratic activist, has been named to the Columbus City Council to fill the vacancy caused by Frank C. Karns's death. He left Nelsonville about a year ago and is well known locally.
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Nelsonville
William L. Lehman
Columbus
Frank C. Karns
Nelsonville Couple Wed in Kentucky
Katherine Mourne daughter of Mr and Mrs John Mourne Nelsonville R D 3 and John Davis son of A R Davis Nelsonville R D 3 were married November 26 in Kentucky. Davis graduated New Marshfield High School in 1934 and works at the Kimberly Mine. Mourne works at William Brooks shoe factory. They will reside in a newly furnished home on Jefferson Street after January 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Katherine Mourne
John Mourne
R. D
John Davis
A. R. Davis
Kentucky
Comeau Bay Votes Against Prohibition in Liquor Referendum
In Comeau Bay Quebec the 40 householders voted 24 to 0 against prohibition in a liquor referendum. The report notes millet as common feed and flour ingredient in various regions, highlighting agricultural use.
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Quebec
Comeau Bay
St. Lawrence
Middleport Churches Plan Prayer Week
Middleport churches will observe a Week of Prayer from next Monday January 3 through Friday in the Church of Christ. Ministers from several congregations will take part with Rev H A Rothrock hosting a planning meeting. The program lists sermons and evangelistic services across churches with special music and youth events noted.
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Middleport
Church of Christ
H. A. Rothrock
Don McMillin
Heath M. E
Rothrock
F. C. Kreager
First Baptist Church
Nazarene Church
Martin
George Archibald
John Sharpe
First Presbyterian Church
Sharp
Ohio
Pomeroy Social Notes
Mrs. Dana Windon of Nelsonville visits relatives A. F. Eiselstein family in Pomeroy. Bethany M E Church hosts New Year’s Eve service from 9:30 to midnight with social time until 11. Philip Meier Jr. and family visit. Fredrick Reed returns to Chicago after Mulberry Ave visit. Johnsons of Covington announce birth of a nine-pound son on Dec 18 to Miriam Daniels. Raymond Frecker’s family welcomes a son on Christmas Day. Mrs. Jessie Mitch ill in Orient, Ohio. Grace Wier returns to Washington DC after Holzer Hospital visit. father William Hetzel improving.
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Philip Meier Jr
Columbus
Fredrick Reed
Chicago
W. F. Reed
Mulberry Ave
William Johnson
Covington, Ky
Miriam Daniels
Will Daniels
Hazeltons announce Edythe Hazelton to Charles Welch
Mr and Mrs James Hazelton announce the marriage of their daughter Edythe to Charles Welch. The ceremony took place December 24 at 17th Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church in Columbus performed by Rev R H Mechem. The bride worked in Columbus for years. Welch is with Cook and Son morticians. They will live at 410 Welch Ave Columbus Ohio.
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James Hazelton
Edythe
Charles Welch
R. H. Mechem
17Th Ave. Methodist Episcopal Church
Columbus
Welch
Cook & Son Morticians
Welch Ave
Ohio
Watch Night Service Announced Today
Pomeroy announces a watch night service on New Year's Eve at 11 30 at the Federated Church with public invitation. A week of prayer follows January 3 to 7 at Bethany Methodist Episcopal Church led by local ministers using Federal Council topics such as Rediscovery of God Nations Forgiveness Spiritual Awakening and Kingdom of God.
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Pomeroy
Federated Church
Bethany Methodist Episcopal Church
Federal Council of Churches
Middleport Social Notes Highlights Local Bridge Club
Mrs. O P Klein hosted the bridge group with five members and three guests including Mrs. C E Smith and Mrs. Ben Fultz. High scores went to Mrs. Fultz and Mrs. Ferne Bradbury. Plans advance for Amy Lee recital at the High School Auditorium early January.
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Middleport
O. P. Klein
C. E. Smith
Ben Fultz, Sr
S. J. Hamer
Clarksburg
Fultz
Ferne Bradbury
Middleport Music Club
Amy Lee
Lee
Pomeroy
Theodosia Arnold Weds Edward Ohlinger at Warsaw Home
Announcements from Mr. and Mrs. Ward Arnold of Warsaw Ind report the marriage of their daughter Theodosia to Edward Ohlinger of Pomeroy. The ceremony occurred Monday at the bride’s home in Warsaw. Mrs. Ohlinger teaches in Pt. Pleasant schools and Mr. Ohlinger, once in Cleveland and Logan, now manages a filling station at Enterprise. They will reside with Mrs. Ohlinger’s grandparents on Rocksprings Road.
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Ward Arnold
Warsaw
Ind
Theodosia
Edward Ohlinger
Pomeroy
Ohlinger
Pt. Pleasant School
Mr. Ohlinger
Cleveland
Logan
Helen Sommerville
Enterprise
C. A. M. Arnold
Rocksprings Road
Harry Ohlinger
Lincoln Hill
E. K. Lippincott
A. O. Tracy
Anna Stark
Mary Huber
Barbara Meinhart
Frances Reiber
Anna Hecox
Lena Huber
Union Ave
Bridge Night Highlights From Miss Meier’s Yuletide Event
Miss Marguerite Meier hosted three-table bridge at her home with Mrs. Helen Zeiher receiving the club award. Guests included Mrs. Herman Burt and Mrs. Wright McCroba. Refreshments suited the Yuletide season were served during the social period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marguerite Meier
Helen Zeiher
Herman Burt
Wright McCroba
Social Roundup from Butternut Ave and Nearby Towns
Dr and Mrs Byron Bing hosted a dinner party with guests including Dr Priestly and family Mr and Mrs J D Donnelly of Gallipolis and Mr and Mrs Charles Reynolds of Columbus. Others visited or traveled for business between Pomeroy Gallipolis and Huntington with multiple relatives staying or visiting in nearby towns.
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Byron Bing
Butternut Ave
Priestly
J. D Donnelly
Gallipolis
Charles Reynolds
Columbus
Rev Evans Preaches Tonight at Nelsonville Church
In Nelsonville the Rev Lloyd Evans will preach at 11 PM at the Presbyterian Church on The Lords Side. Miss Bowen plays chimes and harp before midnight with selections such as One More Days Work for Jesus and Ring Out Wild Bells. Miss Marjorie Vorkes is the soloist.
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Nelsonville
Lloyd Evans
Presbyterian Church
Christian Church
Leland Goodman
Church of Christ
Jesus
Jordan
Church School
Goodman
Mark
Nelsonville Social And Personal Notes
Mr and Mrs L S Devore and children Dorothy and David of Rittman Ohio returned home after visiting Mrs Devore's sister and family Carnes Hickman. Mrs Jane Parry returned to Athens after Christmas with her daughter Carnes Hickman. Nancy Jane Hickman accompanied her. Miss Pauline Donley Columbus will be New Year guest of her sister Mrs Earl Harmony. Mr and Mrs Clarence Kelch Athens were guests over the holiday of sister Mrs Carnes Hickman. Mr and Mrs Homer Wood returned to Pekerton after visiting here with Mr and Mrs Harry Ball. Mrs Wood and Mrs Ball are sisters. Mrs FE J Kessinger and Miss Mary Elizabeth Kessinger went to Columbus to attend the funeral of Miss Florence Poston.
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Nelsonville
L. S. Devore
Dorothy
David
Rittman, O
Jane Parry
Athens
Carnes Hickman
Nancy Jane Hickman
Pauline Donley
Columbus
Earl Harmony
Clarence Kelch
Homer Wood
Pickerington
Harry Ball
Wood
Ball
FE. J. Kessinger
Mary Elizabeth Kessinger
Florence Poston
Miss Margaret Clark Hosts FRE Club Meeting at 30 Campbell
Miss Margaret Clark entertained the F R E Club Tuesday at 30 Campbell Street with sewing, conversation, and lunch for guests Miss Nell Dowler Mrs Homer Wood of Pickerington and Miss Fonda Shearer The club members listed include Mrs Bee Raybould and Mrs Mary Brown A next event is the annual anniversary dinner hosted by Mrs Bee Raybould on Friday January 14 Also noted were recent anniversaries and a theater outing at the Majestic A benefit party by the Pythian Sisters is set for Saturday night at 8 in the K P Hall
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Margaret Clark
F. R. E. Club
Campbell St
Nell Dowler
Homer Wood
Pickerington
Fonda Shearer
the Plains
Bee Raybould
Mary Brown
Bessie Ball
Beulah Green
Suzie Wallace
Hazel Coon
Gertie Green
Cope
Edwin Johnson
Dew Hotel
Johnson
James Patton
Eddie Johnson
the Majestic
Nelsonville
Pythian Sisters
K. of P. Hall
Golden Wedding Anniversary To Be Observed on Saturday
Nelsonville observes the Golden Wedding of Mr. and Mrs. S. M. Nease on New Year’s Day marking 50 years married since 1888 in the Christian Church. The couple, ages 72 and 69, share two children, four grandchildren, and will host an informal open house at 370 W. Washington St.
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Nelsonville
S. M. Nease
W. Franklin Sr
Nease
Lydia Webb
James Franklin
Serena Webb
Ashland
Syracuse
Ohio River
Henry
Emma Nease
Robert O
B. W. Lawson
Inlaw
Mrs
Washington St
Star Officers To Attend Area School
Mrs. Inez Wilson of District No. 25 OES will lead a matrons school in Nelsonville. The district covers Athens Meigs Washington and Morgan Counties with 20 chapters. A plate lunch at 12 noon in the Masonic Temple precedes the session, reservations close January 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Inez Wilson
OES
Masonic Temple
Athens
Meigs
Washington
Morgan Counties
Nelsonville Educator E. J. Arnold Named to Council
Nelsonville school officials attended the Ohio Education Association session in Columbus. Superintendent E J Arnold was named to the Educational Council, a 24 member professional group. Attending from Nelsonville were Arnold, Principal Kenneth Kinneer, Earl Washburn, Harold M Figley, Maynard McDaniels, and E F Stedman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Columbus
Ohio Education Association
E. J. Arnold
Educational Council
Supt. Arnold
Prin
Kenneth Kinneer
Earl Washburn
Harold M. Figley
Maynard McDaniels
Watch Night Service Opens at New Floodwood Church
The annual Watch Night service at the New Floodwood Church begins tonight at 7 10 o clock. The service marks the start of New Year observances with local congregants gathering for prayer and reflection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
New Floodwood
GA Club Plans Night of Entertainment in IOOF Hall
Nelsonville event notice states the GA Club will host an evening of entertainment at the IOOF Hall on Saturday at 8 oclock. Local residents are invited to attend and support the club activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
GA Club
IOOF
Young People’s League Shifts Meeting Site
After four months at First Methodist Church the Young People’s League will start the new year at the Presbyterian Church. Rev. Lloyd Evans and congregation host for four months. A candle light installation service for new officers is planned Sunday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
First Methodist Church
Young People’s League
Presbyterian Church
Lloyd Evans
Ohio Insurance Dept Certifies Concordia Fire Insurance Company
The Ohio Division of Insurance certifies Concordia Fire Insurance Company of Milwaukee Wisconsin is authorized to transact insurance in Ohio for the current year. Its 1936 annual statement shows assets 4 552 507 048 and liabilities 1 479 262 69 with net assets 3 073 244 35 and paid up capital 1 000 000 surplus 2 073 244 385. income 1 620 623 16 and expenditures 1 282 942 58. Robert L. Bowen signs with seal.
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State of Ohio
Division of Insurance
Columbus
Concordia Fire Insurance Company
Milwaukee
Wiseconsin
Robert L. Bowen
Ina. of
Ohio
Ins
Sussex Fire Insurance Company
Newark
Ins. of
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