Pomeroy Split Board on Street Head Appointment
In Pomeroy a second crowded session at City Hall Monday will decide the street commissioner after a 45 minute closed session yielded no action. Mayor M. D. Hartley seeks to appoint William B. Peeples who scored highest on the Ohio Civil Service exam, denying any special credit for ex service status. The prior meeting outlined steps to buy the local water system.
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Pomeroy
Star Chamber
M. D. Hartley
William B. Peeples
Ohio Civil Service Commission
Hartley
Peeples
Pomeroy and
Middleport
Dynamiters Blast Racine Dam as It Is Dismantled
The Racine dam built in 1919 is being demolished to remove a river obstruction. Since opening September 1 1919 the dam allowed 49650 boats through the locks with the last boat the tow boat Fairplay passing January 18. Most workers will transfer to other dams while several key personnel receive new assignments and one retirements to a farm.
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Harold B. Wright
Pomeroy
Charles Sharp
Frank Buck
Paul Curtis
Apple Grove
Trudy Mayes
Ralph McKenzie
Harry Sayre
Homer Hayman
Clyde Elkins
Jim McKenzie
William Ihle
E. J. Halley
Clark Jiden
Racine
Mason Spencer
Ben Spencer
Pat McKelvey
C. Sayre
Office Receives 1300 During Past Month
The Clerk of Courts Her man Boards office reports January receipts totaling 1500 from various sources. Of this 115 went to the registrar of motor vehicles, 608 to the county treasurer, 77 to the sheriff, and 500 to the law library. County’s share from vehicle certificates added 264.70. Certificates of title from 22 new cars plus titles on used cars brought total titles to 406. January’s business suggests about 300 monthly from certificates of title. The $500 law library payment follows state law. sheriff funds go to the county treasury.
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Regisrar
Law Library
Sheriff's Office
Scouts To Hold Court of Honor At Pomeroy High School
Kinshuta District Scouts promote merit badges after passing boards of review and receiving awards at a Court of Honor in the Pomeroy High School Auditorium. A moving picture show of the International Jamboree last summer follows with tickets via troop members. Rail record shows four railways completing 14 years with no passenger fatalities in over 43 billion passenger miles.
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Pomeroy
Pomeroy High School
Scouts of
Kinshuta
Board of Review
Court of Honor
New York
New York Central
Michigan Central
Pittsburgh & Lake Erie
Boston & Albany
Chamber of Commerce Elects Officers in Middleport
Fifteen Junior Chamber members met at City Hall for officer elections and review of past activities. New officers are Chas Walburn president Roy Barnes VP Bill Grate secretary J Phillip Joachim Jr treasurer. Two year directors named Robert McElhinney R E McKay Clifford Cunningham J Chappelle Talbott.
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Middleport
Chamber of Commerce
Calvin Reichman
Chas. Walburn
Roy Barnes
Bill Grate
J. Phillip Joachim, Jr
Robert McElhinney
R. E. McKay
Clifford Cunningham
Charles Walburn
Jay Cees
Charles Murray
Northwest Caravan Territory
Jay Dees
WPA
Middleport Social Notes Highlight Local Gatherings and Visits
Mrs. John Russell hosted a bridge evening with scoring honors by Mrs. C F Hawkins and Mrs. Max Harrah. George Boice of Columbus visited his ill mother Mrs. Mina Boice near Evangeline chapters. Paula Jean Moore is seriously ill with pneumonia. Paul Smith plans to attend the Pomeroy Middleport game. Evangeline Chapter OES formed an Evangelistic Club with officers and social meetings monthly. Hostesses included Mrs. Lee McComas and others. heart themed refreshments and contests were enjoyed. Royal Neighbors held a Valentine party. H M Cross property on First Ave is being razed. Chas Williamson hosts visit from sister Mrs. Bailey of Michigan. first visit in 25 years.
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John Russell
Lincoln St
C. F. Hawkins
Max Harrah
George Boice
Columbus
Mina Boice
Leota Schreiner
Paula Jean
Paul Moore
S. Third Ave
Moore
Bobby Edwards
Paul Smith
Ohio University
A. V. Smith
Evangeline Chapter
O.E.S
Masonic Temple
John Duerr
Robert Blizzard
R. B. Laughead
Lee McComas
R. A. Miller
A. W. McKay
Robert Harris
E. R. Tompkins
Evelyn Lewis
H. M. Cross
First Ave
Chas. Williams
Garfield Ave
Cross
Second Ave
George Bailey
Michigan
Chas. Williamson
Pearl St
Bailey
Williamson
Pomeroy Epworth League Hosts Regular Meeting
The Pomeroy Epworth League of the Simpson M E Church met Thursday evening. Betty Kennedy read the scripture and Elizabeth Williams led a discussion titled We Decide About Movies. Plans were set for a County Epworth League gathering with a potluck supper and committees appointed. Rev Bright led games to close the evening.
Middleport Church Sets Easter Evangelistic Plan
Middleport church groups announce two week evangelistic services from April 3 to 17 led by Rev. Don McMillin with choir support. Special classes mark Easter prep, Loyal Bereans named honor class for Sunday, and every member urged to attend.
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Middleport
The
Church of Christ
Don McMillin
Bereans
Heath M. E
R. A. Rothrock
Lincoln
Ohio Pastors’ Convention
Columbus
F. C. Kreager
First Baptist Church
John
Nazarene Church
C. B. Clendenin
Pomeroy Social Notes Highlight Local Visits and Events
Pomeroy items note Joe Kennedy suffered a broken arm and collar bone after a fall at home in Columbus. Visitors include Robert Rinner of Torch and George Shaw of Logan. Mrs. Carl Shields hosts a bridge club dinner and the Lend a Hand Society of Simpson M E Church plans February 8 at Mrs. L A Person’s home with Mrs. Herbert Giles assisting.
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Joe Kennedy
John Stace
Pomeroy
Columbus
Robert Rinner
Torch
L. A. Pearsons
Second Street
Carl Shields
Bridge Club
Roger Daniels
Charles Wildermuth
Mulberry Avenue
Mr. Wildermuth
Bruce Wolf
Parkersburg
George Shaw
Logan
Simpson M. E. Church
L. A. Person
Second St
Herbert Giles
Mees Erwin Marriage Announced for Grayson Kentucky
POMEROY Mr and Mrs Albert Mees of Anne Street announce the marriage of their daughter Gertrude to Mr Harold Erwin son of Mr and Mrs E L Erwin of Gallipolis The wedding occurred January 1 1938 at the Baptist Church in Grayson Kentucky Miss Mees a 1935 Pomeroy High School graduate and Holzer Hospital trainee recently studied in Cincinnati The couple resides in Gallipolis.
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Pomeroy
Albert Mees
Anne St
Gertrude
Harold Erwin
E. L. Erwin
Gallipolis
the Baptist Church
Grayson, Ky
Mees
Pomeroy High School
Holzer Hospital
Cincinnati
Erwin
Surprise Birthday Party for Peggy Healy
Gertrude Healy hosted a Wednesday surprise birthday party at her father’s Mulberry Avenue home in honor of sister Peggy Healy. Guests played games and enjoyed refreshments, with Louana Ebersbach Jean Mallory Pauline Hawk Thresa and Dorothy Harbrecht Adele Fowler Emma and Dorothy Gloeckner Cecelia and Joan Harbrecht attending along with the hostess.
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Pomeroy
Gertrude Healy
Mulberry Ave
Peggy Healy
Louana Ebersbach
Jean Mallory
Pauline Hawk
Thresa
Dorothy Harbrecht
Adele Fowler
Emma
Dorothy Gloeckner
Cecelia
Joan Harbrecht
State Auditor Ferguson Visits Pomeroy for Pre-Audit Talks
Pomeroy welcomed State Auditor Joseph T. Ferguson on Wednesday. He conferred briefly with Treasurer Lee Archer Auditor George Daniels and other courthouse officials to arrange a pre-audit of poor relief bills. The plan would have relief bills audited by the state auditor prior to commissioners approving payment.
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Pomeroy
Joseph T. Ferguson
Lee Archer
George Daniels
Ferguson
Vendol Sleep Restored By Constipation Relief
Athens Ohio resident Clarence H. Risley recounts sleepless nights from back and shoulder pain caused by constipation. After using Vendol, he reports improved digestion, no gas or sourness, and better sleep. Vendol is sold by Athens Pharmacy and Hickman Pharmacy in Nelsonville.
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Vendol
Clarence H. Risley
Athens
Ohio
Athens Pharmacy
N. Court St
Nelsonville
Hickman Pharmacy
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