Relief drive grows as county charity network expands
The Pomeroy relief effort expands with county charity plans. Infirmary and jail report near capacity while 24 sleeping bunks are filled. 31 guests were registered at one time last week. Donations of food and clothing are being collected at the Co operative store, Dr Gilliford’s office, and Diehl's store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George B. Nye
Hocking
Co-operative
Pomeroy
Gilliford
Diehl
Edward H. Scharf Dies After Stroke in Pomeroy
Edward H. Scharf 59 died from a cerebral hemorrhage suffered two days earlier while at his Main Street barber shop. A 20-year village fire chief and charter K of P member, he leaves a widow and two sisters. Funeral Thursday at 2 PM at the residence with Beach Grove cemetery burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Edward H. Scharf
Main Street
John Scharf
Mr. Scharf
K. of P. Lodge
Scharf
Will Todd
Clara Scharf
Charleston
Beach Grove Cemetery
Kerr Named City Manager in Pomeroy After Hall Death
POMEROY Feb 1 Homer Kerr a longtime Meigs and Gallia county resident was appointed city manager to fill the vacancy caused by the death of City Manager J T Hall. The commissioners made the appointment at a Saturday night meeting. Kerr has long been connected with his father in local affairs.
Local businessman linked with Meigs County history
C. W. Kerr, long allied with Meigs County residents through lumber work, has operated a filling station and refreshment stand at Chickamauga Park near Mills Station for the past two years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Kerr
Meigs
Chickamauga Park
Mills Station
District chairmen named for state school essay drive
Meigs County announces district chairmen for the Ohio Federation of Women's Clubs statewide essay contest. Appointments include Middleport Mrs James Harley Pomery and others. Teachers report outreach to remaining schools and copies of the information booklet can be requested from Mrs Depew Head in Columbus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Charles Ebersbach
Ohio Federation of Women’s Clubs
Middleport
James Harley
Harry Smith
Rutland
Lawrence Heiner
Syracuse
Anna Carr
Minersville
Boyd Dilgard
Chester
Berne Cleland
Portland
J. E. Anderson
Reedsville
Lucy Kibble
Meigs County
Informaton
Depew Head
Edgemont Road
Columbus
Truck backs up to curb to steal safe in Pomeroy
An auto truck backed to the Stark tailor shop curb on Second Street and loaded a large safe onto the vehicle. Onlookers did not intervene as the truck left. Mr Stark found the safe missing on returning from lunch. No one could identify the loaders or destination. authorities launched inquiry. The empty safe had not moved since a prior fire forced relocation. A probable explanation given is that out of town junk dealers seized the object by mistake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Stark Tailor Shop
Second Street
Stark
Mr. Stark
Middleport Community Club Donates 25 Dollars for Relief
The new board of directors of the Middleport Community Club voted 25 dollars to aid Governor Donahey's relief plea for destitute Hocking Valley children. A suitable site for a welfare billboard was selected, plans for a symphony concert were announced, and coordination with the Middleport Businessmen's Club for NY Central railway favors was arranged. The next meeting is Feb 13 with a banquet and speaker on Feb 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Middleport Community Club
Pythian
Donahey
Hocking Valley
A. V. Howell
Meigs County Relief Committee
Howell
Middleport Busiessmen
New York Central
Marriage license issued to Grimm and Schaeffer in Lancaster
A marriage license was granted to Harry Grimm, 24, a Lancaster truck driver, and Martha Schaeffer, a Middleport clerk, late Monday afternoon. Justice French performed the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Harry Grimm
Lancaster
Martha Schaeffer
Middleport
Justice French
George Bickle Dies in Athens After Stroke
George Bickle of Athens formerly Pomeroy resident and husband of Henry Schlaegel’s daughter from Nease Settlement died after a paralytic stroke at his Athens home. His wife remains very ill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Bickle
Pomeroy
George Beckle
Athens
Henry Schlaegel
Nease Settlement
Revolt Reported From Southern Russia By British Press
A News-Westminster Gazette dispatch via its Istanbul correspondent claims a revolution is underway in Russia with a Soviet government in control of large naval and military forces. The British ambassador to Turkey cautions a Turkish wording, noting Crimea ports as floating mines. Reports of revolt in Russia have appeared but were officially denied and not corroborated by Riga sources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ONDON
UPR
Westminster Gazette
Russia
Turkas
Crimea
Riga
Latvia
Kremlin
al- Moscow
Chauncey P T A Plans Feeding Needy Children
About 300 attendees at Chauncey High School for the PTA meeting. Officers Isabella Smart and Mrs Alda Miller reported. A meals program for needy children was discussed and a committee was formed to coordinate with domestic science teacher Bernice Carter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Chauncey Parent-Teacher Association
Chauncey High School
Isabella Smart
Alda Miller
Karl Gardner
Mis
Ben Fielder
Homer Shields, Sr
A. L. Preston
Bernice Carter
Birthday Observed for Bobbie Nelson at The Plains
Bobbie Nelson celebrated his seventh birthday Monday with a planned surprise by his mother Mrs L D Nelson of The Plains. Guests included Charles Linscott Junior Coon Jack Coon Glenna Channell Junior Wharton Betty Hardy Lula Lavely Junior Thompson Ted Bricker Merril Barrows Donald Barrows Helen Coon Rosa Harrison and Iona Harrison. The party featured songs games recitations a pink and white color scheme a luncheon and rose snaps and little horns as favors. Bobbie received many gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bobbie Nelson
L. D. Nelson
the Plains
Bobbie
Charles Linscott
Junior Coon
Jack Coon
Glenna Channell
Junior Wharton
Betty Hardy
Lula Lavely
Junior Thompson
Ted Bricker
Merril Barrows
Donald Barrows
Helen Coon
Rosa Harrison
Iona Harrison
Parsons Won $3750 Divorce Damages Against Labeled Man
L B Parsons secured $3750 damages in a divorce case naming the defendant. he would not accept more than $500. The dispute centers on a contested claim involving a London value cut.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
L. B. Parsons
Ohio mining district relief fund tops $16000
Contributions to the fund for destitute children in the Ohio mining districts rose to about 16000 dollars by late yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Fund For the Relief
Ohio
Chauncey third graders win attendance banner
February report from Chauncey Schools shows the third grade earning the attendance banner for the month. Ruth Bridgewater teaches the class which had the highest parent turnout at the PTA meeting and 28 visitors in February.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Ruth Bridgewater
Dinner served to 67 at The Plains school
At The Plains school 67 children were served with dinner Monday under state relief. Women volunteers included Mrs. Marie Michaels Mrs. Helen Nelson Mrs. Rebecca Harrison and Mrs. Thelma Linscott. The Ladies’ Aid society of Millfield Church of Christ meets Friday at Miss Olive Brookins home with president Mrs. Celia Boudinot in charge. The Chauncey Methodist Episcopal church Ladies’ Aid plans an all day quilting at the church Thursday led by president Mrs. A L Preston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
the Plains School
State Relief Work
Marie Michaels
Helen Nelson
Rebecca Harrison
Thelma Linscott
Ladies’ Aid Society
Millfield
Chauncey Methodist Episcopal Church
Mra. A. L. Preston
Bargain Furniture Sale Teems With Like New Items
Three exceptional bargains highlight a store full of money savers in furniture that looks like new. See a wide selection of pieces offered for much less and discover items that fit your needs at a fraction of typical prices.
Talk on Business Cycles At Athens Rotary Lunch
Prof Albert Gubitz of Ohio University outlined how modern statistics and analysis replace guesswork in business. He noted seasonal cycles, long term fluctuations, and the impact of the federal reserve on reducing speculation. Guests included C C Spencer Newark Advocate and professors Mackinnon and Lekberg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Gubitz
Ohio University
Athens
Gubitz
Federal Reserve Banking System
Cc. H. Spencer
The
Newark Advocate
C. N. Mackinnon
Victor Lekberg
Michigan Freshmen Report For Track Team Tryout
One hundred thirty freshmen reported for track duties at the University of Michigan as part of preseason tryouts. The group marks the early stage of the season with coaches assessing potential and fitness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Michigan
Former Treasurer of Ashtabula Guarded After Death
The body of Fannie L. Pilcher will be buried in Coolville after arriving from Dayton Kentucky. She was born in Coolville and moved to Cincinnati after her parents died. Marian Pilcher cannot attend due to illness. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 3 PM at Mrs. Mame Hoobler’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
John McGineley
Elsie Lennigar
Huldah Lennigar
Levi Sweazy
George Vennigar
New Straitsville
St. Angus Catholic Church
Mount Calvary Ceme
McGineley
Coolville
Elmer F. Sims
Hockingport
Ingport
George Sims
Athens
C. 8. Thompson
M. E. Church
Ville
Fannie L. Pilcher
Dayton
Miss Pilcher
William and
Esther Pilcher
Marian
Cincinnati
Miss Marian
Mame Hoobler
Woman's New Place in the World Talk Tonight
Mrs Walter Ludwig will speak at the Methodist church tonight at seven o clock on a woman's new place in the world. The weekly church hour has drawn more than 100 attendees each week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Walter Ludwig
Edward Hickman to Hear Mother Testify in Death Penalty Case
On his twentieth birthday Edward Hickman was to hear his mother Mrs Eva Hickman testify in Los Angeles as defense lawyers sought to prove insanity in the case to keep him from the gallows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Calif
Edward Hickman
Eva Hickman
Hickman
Testimony in Ohio Pen prisoner case may begin today
New Lexington Feb 1 U P first testimony in the Patrick Riley murder case at the Junction City brick plant is expected today. Eleven jurors were seated at noon amid challenges as the defense protests alleged rough treatment of co defendant Kellogg at the plant and the judge orders ferried to secure cell space.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
New Lexington
U.P
Patrick Riley
Grant Weakley
Junction City
John P. Pyle
Riley
Fred C. Kellogg
Harley McNabb
Kellogg
Weakley
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G. B. Courtney
Church of Christ
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Chauncey- Dover High School
Christine Brown
Charles Sweeney, Jr
Mary Ogg
Chrysantha Keasey
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James Nye
Elmer Sims
Citizens Trust and Savings ‘Bank
Athens Furniture Exchange
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Ashtabula
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R. L. Kilgore
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