Meigs County Schools to Receive Ex State Aid this Week
Meigs County educators await state funds with $59,000 earmarked for A county teachers' salaries as Pomeroy and Middleport also expect sizeable aid. Districts like Leong Bottom may close after this year, Bosca Township could run until April 1, while overall tax receipts lag, threatening continuation of the school term.
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Pomeroy
B. C
Skinner
Wagner
Middleport
Leong Bottom
Bosca i
Srhis
Landslide Damages Pomeroy Dwelling
In Pomeroy on Mulberry Avenue heavy rains trigger a rock and earth slide behind the Mrs. C. D. Reed home. A summer kitchen is crushed, valuables lost, and the old coal mine at the entrance seals off the mine mouth, cutting fuel supply to the Reed home.
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Pomeroy
Rama the new rheumatism remedy advertised
An adv promises Rama cures rheumatic pain by acting on the liver kidneys and blood to expel poisons. It claims quick relief within a day and guarantees to free muscles and joints from stiffness and swelling or money back.
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Rama
Local News Notes and Classified Ads Clerk Contact
A staff correspondent urges readers to send society and local items to the Messenger. For circulation or classified advertising, contact John Sauvage at phone 453-L.
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A. Hartley
Messenger
John Sauvage
Phone
Coal mined in backyard home subject to slide
The rear coal house of a large brick residence on a fine street held a coal supply wheeled from the yard. Mr Reed died within the past year. his widow lives in the old home. Mrs Reed was away in Washington visiting relatives when the slide occurred.
High Waves Ended Navigation Locally
POMEROY Feb 5 With the river at half bank the wind drove six to eight foot waves closing navigation for hours. Steamboats blown to the bank small craft avoided crossing in skiffs dangerous. Waves highest in years. Historic incidents on Ferry Champion No 8 and a substitute pilot story accompany the record of the storm.
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Pomeroy
River Men Bay
Ohio
Magon City
Pt. Pleasant
West Virginia
Crossing Report Details Narrow Escape
A brief note describes a line tow and a fast crossing done without damage to the boat though the voyage proved terrifying for those aboard. The account emphasizes the perilous nature of the trip despite a successful crossing.
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Gafety
Flu Epidemic Sweeps Pomeroy District
An influenza epidemic sweeps Meigs County villages with hundreds ill. The illness starts with aches and coughs, shuts schools, and keeps workers home. Clerks and officials miss days, and local meetings are interrupted. Doctors urge avoiding crowds, though tobacco smoke is said to hinder germs.
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Pomeroy
Meigs County
J. E. D. Hartinger
Lee Archer
W. Williams
Bradbury
Evangelistic Meetings to Begin in Middleport
Rev. R. D. Brock of West Liberty West Virginia arrives February 29 to assist Rev. Gardner at the Church of Christ for a two week revival starting February 28 with the meetings continuing through mid March.
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Middleport
R. D. Brock
West Liberty
W. Va
Gardner
Church of Christ
Brock
Winds Roar Through Pomeroy Chilling Town
Strong gusts Thursday afternoon in Pomeroy reached cyclonic levels with temperatures dropping five degrees per hour. No major damage reported, though the Bethany M. E. Church chimney toppled and bricks shattered slate roofing over several square yards.
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Pomeroy
Bethany M. BE
Veal Thefts Hit Local Slaughter House
Thieves broke into the Gross-Meier slaughter house on Naylors Run Wednesday night and took choice veal cuts including calf heads, kidneys, and livers. Sheriff Tracy investigated but found no suspects with a taste for those portions.
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Pomeroy
Meigs County Debt Climbs Across Decades
Meigs County public indebtedness rose from 81 000 in 1900 to 423 106 in 1930 as highways and progress pushed spending. County totals last year stood at 884 060 with villages 195 631 ships 3 269 and schools 262 054. Debt service would require under four percent of the 1930 tax base, leaving Meigs solvent.
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Pomeroy
Meigs County
Meigs
Jurors Have Easy Traveling Today
Courthouse report recalls old days of jurors braving mud and long trips to Pomeroy. Before good roads jurors came the day before, stayed near the courthouse, and rode by horse or foot through winter mud. Now jurors travel from county points within an hour, sleep at home, and return daily, lantern light aside.
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Pomeroy
Dixon Hotel
Hulbert House
Joe” Smith
Henry Priody
F. F. Fletcher
Oscar Myers
Valentine Party for Whatsoever Class at Presbyterian Church
Middleport residents report a Valentine party hosted by six Whatsoever Class members of the Presbyterian Bible School at the church. Hostess group included Mrs. J. F. Dillard Dea G. Hayes Zella Cross Mrs. Harry Bowles Mrs. J. P. Joachim and Miss Anna Weed. Mrs. Dillard led the program and the evening ended with light refreshments.
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Middleport
The
Presbyterian Bible School
J. F. Dillard
Dea G. Hayes
Zella Cross
Harry Bowles
J. P. Joachim
Anna Weed
Dillard
Hght
Rilla Manning, 15, Dies of Tuberculosis
Rilla Manning aged 15 died at her home in Middleport on Thursday afternoon after a long tuberculosis illness. She leaves both parents and two sisters. The family came from Gallia County and the body will be taken to Braden, Ohio, for funeral and burial.
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Rilla Manring
Middleport
Rilla Manning
Gallia County
Braden
Ohio
Cigarette Tax Totals for Meigs County Rise Through the Years
Meigs County tax records show cigarette traffic receipts of 1496.23 in 1925, 1980.61 in 1926, 2020.71 in 1927, 2493.05 in 1928, 2096.39 in 1925, and 2031.03 in 1920. Officials anticipate a much larger sum for 1932 due to a higher tax enacted by the recent legislature.
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Meigs
Pomeroy
Meigs County
Community Notes From Meigs County Area
Local families report visits and illnesses across Columbus and Glouster. Mrs Jennie Headley remains seriously ill while Clyde French and family fight flu. Church of Christ mid week service drew 123 last week and 138 this week. A Meigs County infirmary service accompanied Cottrill arrivals.
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George Meinhart
Columbus
Howard Williams
Jennie Headley
Clyde French
Mill Street
Philothea Society
Church of Christ
Caure
Sidney Pickens
Fred Gardner
Joyce
Glouster
Owen Fink
Middleport High School
Presbyterian Church
Boyd Gay
J. H. Grate
Harold Sauer
Vivian Middleton
Margaret Sauer
Tue Sauer
Ann Weed
Meigs County Infirmary
Cottrill
Sugar Grove visitors and local social notes
Mr and Mrs George Junkerman of Sugar Grove visited with Dr A Z Junkerman and family. The Wednesday Evening Bridge Club met with Mrs O B Stout then went to Gallipolis for theater. Ernest Martin of Wooster visited Neil Cooper. T A May returned from Columbus on business. In Middleport the Waphama School girls won 17 11 over Mason. Yellow Jackets defeated Russell Kentucky 35 11.
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George Junkerman
Sugar Grove
A. Z. Junkerman
O. B. Stout
Gallipolis
Ernest Martin
Wooster
Neil Cooper
Walnut Street
T. A
Columbus
Middleport
Waphama School
Mason
Waphama
Yellow Jackets
Russell, Ky
Jackets
Dalton to speak at Crenshaw Camp meeting
District Inspector Ralph Dalton of Athens will attend the regular meeting of Capt. F. F. Crenshaw Camp No. 102 U S W V in Marietta Friday evening.
Chinese to Feed Dragon Donation Drive in Chinatown Parade
In Chicago Chinatown the New Year parade will feature a paper mache dragon that eats money instead of lettuce. The collected funds will be forwarded to war relief efforts as part of a charitable drive tied to the celebration.
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Chicago
Shanghai to Defray Munitions Cost in Conflict
Shanghai plans to defray munitions costs in the Japan conflict. A $10,000 donation from Chicago Chinese groups has been sent home. An intensive fund drive will follow the two week New Year’s period.
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Shanghai
Japan
Chicago
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W. State
Carpenter Hardware Co
Dalton
Marietta
Haarlem
KASCO
Apex
Union Street
Athens
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Ity
Southern Ohio Electric Co
Nelsonville
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