Jail robberies spark chicken raid tale in Pomeroy
A local tale from Pomeroy reports Mrs Will Wolf accusing Zehn Landers after a spate of poultry robberies near Cheater. Hens and a large rooster disappeared following a planned raid by Landers and aides during a fake ground hog hunt, with town authorities noting a chicken feast for guests.
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Pomeroy
Wolf
Rafter
Igv
Fie
Zehn Landers
Woll
Bandera
Landera
Walt Neighborhood
Walt
Ticketty Automobile
Landers
Naval service ends shortly for Rear Admiral De Steiguer
Obituary style profile notes Rear Admiral Lou Randolps de Steiguer, 63, set to retire after 42 years of service on Feb 16. Born in Athens Ohio, an Ohio University and Annapolis graduate, he led the Pacific Fleet and the Third Naval District, commanded Arkansas, earned a Distinguished Service Cross, and plans to travel after retirement.
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Admiral de Steiguer
Athens
Bewyorn
Seven Fens
Dros Kloting
Lou. Randolps
de Steiguer
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Third Naval District
Philadelpha
Navy Court
Emedley D.butler
Navy Yard
Ds Stieguer
de Stelgner
Common Pleas Court Yfudge
Athens County
Ohio
Arkansas
Walt
Beatty
North Sea
Woodrow ‘Wilson
Brest
Pacific Fleet
Jauly
Heapititul
Scémmshdalla
Navy ‘Yard
Sdémiral de Steiguer
Emene
Adae
New York
Trevel
Death Reported in Middleport Widow of J. H. Mourning
Mrs Mourning widow of J H Mourning of Middleport died at her daughter Mrs Gertrude Eades home in Ft Piercont where she had lived since her husband’s death a year and a half ago She is survived by five daughters two daughters in law and three sons Herman Akron Tay Columbus and Dale Middleport The funeral will be held in Pt Pleasant with burial in Lone Oak Cemetery Several from Middleport expected to attend
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Middleport
Mourning
J. Hi. Bourning
Gertrude Eades
Ft. Piercont
Groon
Blanche Henderson
Detroit
Ends
Pleasant
Herman
Akron
Tay
Columbus
Dale
PL Pleasant
Lone Ork
Relic I8 Found In Reedsville Battlefield Cache
A four pound solid-shot cannon ball was found in Harry Pickers’ gravel bank near Reedsville. Believed to have been fired from a gun on Union boats during the 1863 Battle of Buffington Island. The ball likely rolled ashore near Hetty Warren’s childhood home at Beltville Island.
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Reedsville
Harry Pickers
Buffington
Hetty Warren
Thore
Beltville Island
No Deal Is Made In Special Session
Pomeroy council met in a special session Friday to consider purchasing traffic signs from a salesman who arrived with a large stock. Only four of the six council members could be rounded up, two were out of town, so no deal was made as five votes are required to suspend rules and mend finances.
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Pomeroy
Counell
Sperial
Skt
Rainfall Recorded at Lower Pining Weather Station
Early Saturday afternoon rainfall of about one ton per unit was logged at the government weather station in Lower Pining. Observer E V Wolfe noted a maximum temperature of 56 degrees. Indications pointed to more rain Saturday night and possibly early Sunday, with clearing and colder weather forecast for Sunday. Reports showed rainfall was general across the district.
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Lower Pining
E. V. Wolfe
Canaan Grange to Discuss Chain Store and More
Canaanville February 7. At next Tuesday evenings meeting of Canaan Grange, Third and Fourth Degrees will be conferred. Chain stores and range insurance will be discussed. Readings, musical numbers, and a general discussion on whether chain stores benefit or harm farmers are planned.
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Canaanville
Canaan Grange
The
Grange
Ay Louis
Foster Wiliams
Fred
Ruth Hamms
Donna Halbirn
Atabelle Darnell
Faymond Rose
Ivan Hill
Nee Haldirt
Herman Wiliams
Y W Banquet at Local Church Soon
The annual Ohio University Y W C A banquet will be Friday at 6 pm in the Athens Methodist Church. Miss Elizabeth Hughes is general chairman with an international program featuring speakers on customs of various countries and the Y W C A’s community role.
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Ohio University Y. W. C. A
Athens Methodist Church
Mary Noss
Elizabeth Hughes
Athens
Argie Capelli
Vera Turin
Russia
Dorothy Him
Agnes Klein
Hate Campbell
Parkersburg
W. Va
Margaret Conner
Athens High School
Heserves
Edith Smith
Ohio University Facullty
Y. Wc. A
Ohio University
Dinner Raises 140 For P T A Treasury in Middleport
In Middleport a cafeteria dinner by the Tarepi Teacher Association raised 140 for the association treasury to cover February school bills. The event featured a program by Middleport Junior and Senior Bands under Professor Vanover, and a calendar dance is planned for March with dates to be announced.
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Middleport
Gyanaslun
Etarwe
Tarepi
James Tituy
Association
A. W. McKray
Stelary Club
Ant
Vanover
Railroader David Mercer recalls early river line work
David Mercer 78 recalls railroads in the region, from the Kanawha and Michigan to the Ohio River line. He drove the test spike on the Pleasant division in 188? and later helped construct the river line, the first spiked on the extension, tying Mason County to Parkersburg and Huntington. He also worked on the Pomeroy car ling projects.
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Pomergy
David Mercer
Marrer
Middleport
Berdford Township
PL Pleasant
Kanawha & Michigan
Ohio River
Baltimore
Mason County
Parkersburg
Huntington
Mercer
Kanawha & Michitat
Athens County Announces Road Improvement Bids
Athens County announces bids for four road projects in Amen Bern and Lodi Townships. Re-surfacing Easler Creek Plantsville Sandrock and Garden Roads with limestone after a sand stone base. Garden Road to be graded. About four miles on Easler Creek to be resurfaced and total lengths listed. Estimated 75 men employed for three months plus 25 more for grading. Work to be done by Athens County workmen with native stone. More projects expected in Waterloo Carthage Rome townships
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Athens County
Iavelonk
Athens County Board of Commissioners
Easler
Easter Creek
Plantsville
Garden
Wilson
Waterloo
Carthage
Rome
Hospital Notes At Shettering Arms Hospital Last Week
Admitted patients include Mrs W H Rechiold Athens with major operation, Robert G Corace Pittsburgh PA with major operation, Clifford Messenger Mulfield with mine accident, Mrs FE Morris Athens with infant daughter. Dismissed include Patric Wood Pomeroy for medical attention, Mrs Dwight Rutherford and infant daughter Athens, Mrs J E Alzeo and infant son Athens, Harry Riael Albany automobile accident, Louis Diamond New York City with major operation. Convalescents include Guy Glover Athens with mine accident, Mrs A HR Guest and infant son Athens, John Sabo Plains with mine accident, Michael Almazhey Nelsonville with major operation.
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Shettering Arms Hospital
Mra. W. H. Rechiold
Athens
Robert G. Corace
Pittsburgh
Clifford Messenger
Mulfleid
Mra
FE. J. Morris
Patric Wood
Pomeroy
Dwight Rutherford
J. E. Alzeo
Harry Relael
Albany
Louis Diamond
New York Cty
Guy Glover
A. HR. Guest
Aon
John Sabo
the Plains
Michael Almazhey
Nelsonville
Farmers Loans Ready Now for Meigs County
G J Hellman of the U S Department of Agriculture announces farm loans for drought damaged crops in Meigs County. Loans, secured by a lien on the 1931 harvest, carry 6 percent interest for seed feed and fertilizer. A three member county committee led by Arthur Johnson oversees the program with local township help planned.
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Omeroy
Fed
Stolen car misadventure ends in schoolhouse stop
In Pomeroy a telephone alert sparked Deputy Young to chase a car thought stolen. Two girls had parked at the high school during a basketball game and forgot to set the brake, letting the car roll away. They returned after the deputy’s approach. no theft occurred. Also covers juror summons in the Hunt murder case, Anna Beerle burial, drought relief funds, a bank promissory note suit, and Mrs. Fifie Tracy’s fall with arm bruises.
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Pomeroy
Bedtine
Harrisonville
Young
eEltis
Mergs County
SherHt
Tracy
William Hunt
Anna Beerle
Parkersburg
Thornton Walt
Great Bend
Metga County
Ohio Temlaiziure
C. EB. Gillian
First City Bank
Nancy A. Hord
Andrew Hord
Fifie Tracy
Stska
Health notes and local society roundup from Pomeroy paper
A column of health anecdotes from Pomeroy recounts long-lived residents avoiding doctors and medicine, alongside a string of Middleport and area society notes. It covers town residents visiting Columbus, job changes, family visits, church events, and a Rotary dinner plan for February 12.
Aged Widow Dies At Athens Home
Mrs. Almira Herron Baker 82 died Saturday morning at her home 225 East State Street of infirmities. Widow of N W Baker she was born in New Marshfield and last of her family. Funeral from the residence Monday at 2 o'clock conducted by Rev M Coulter. Friends may call after Sunday afternoon. The Baker family long lived in the Baker Settlement and ran the Athens County Infirmary for years before moving to Athens twenty years ago.
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Almira Herron Baker
East State Street
N. W. Baker
M. Coulter
Baker
New Marshfield
Baker Settlement
Regulars Recognized Union Chief Testifies in Suit
Springfield Wisconsin February. T Wh John L Lewis head of the only coal miners union recognized by the American Federation of Labor testified yesterday in an injunction suit. William Green president of AFL testified on behalf of the federation.
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Springfield
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers of America
American Federation of Labor
Willam Green
Service for Crow to Be on Sunday
One of Meigs County's largest funerals will be held Sunday afternoon for Professor George H. Crow killed in an auto crash at Coshocton. The Magonle order and Knights Templar will lead the procession from Dolart Vadis Cemetery to Letart Church for services. Crow organized large Ohio University extension classes and lectured across Ohio and West Virginia, known for his warmth and magnetism.
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Pomeroy
Meigs County
Velock
George HH. Crow
Coshocton
Dolart Vadis
Professor Crow
Tbe Magonle
Foveal Knights Tem
Pilar
Geryiews
Athens
Letart
Crow
Worl
Ohio University
Ohio
West Virginia
Beauty Prices Fall at Local Parlors Amid Downturn
Feb reports show discount on permanent waves at par trols with prices down from prior highs. The note mentions Mrs. Wilson Ines racing and Olive Wilson recalling his mother Mrs. Maria Wilson, 77, who died at her sister’s home in Williamstown WY. valve timing listed as 716 o'clock Friday evening.
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Tomeroy
Wilson
Ines Racing
Olive Wilson
Ward
Maria Wilson
Javans St. Leonard
Williamstown
Valve
February Leads Fombrox Calendar Notes for FeV Day
February, a year marked by holidays and observances, shows red letter dates on the calendar with Groundhog Day, Lincoln's Birthday, St Valentine Day, Shrove Tuesday, Ash Wednesday, Washington's Birthday, Patrick's Day, Palm Sunday, and the start of spring. The note lists February 7 as the leading date in print and highlights key days through February 29.
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Fombrox
Fev
Lincoln
Washington
Maren
Men to Be Hired to Work on Roads in Meigs County
Pomeroy February 7 September WW Jones plans to add 35 to 40 men to state road work in Meigs County starting Monday. Employment follows Red Cross recommendations, with crews rotated weekly or every five days and pay set at eight dollars per week.
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Pomeroy
Jones
Meigs County
State Highway Department
Columbus
Red Cross
Dies on Thursday at Ravenswood from cerebral hemorrhage
Rolandus Feb 7 news reports Jane Foreman 35 wife of Ed Foreman died at home of daughter Mrs Bente Davis in Ravenswood West Virginia from a cerebral hemorrhage The funeral set for Sunday at Great Gend Entertains Club Middleport Feb 9 Mrs Fred Crary hosted her bridge club Thursday night Three tables played with high score to Mrs Fluramer Beeson and guest prize to Miss Gene Walt Refreshments served
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Rolandus
Jane Foreman
Ed Foreman
Bente Davis
Ravenswood
W. Va
Great Gend
Enterytains Club
Middleport
Fred Crary
Fridge Club
Fluramer Beeson
Gene Walt
Early risers fill Pomeroy streets as workers begin day
In Pomeroy on February 1 workers including Fred White the first busman and Ed Lery sweeping the drugstore at Court Street are seen starting early. The report notes many cheerful arrivals to mines and shops as dawn breaks. A separate note from February 7 covers John Lander’s arraignment for alleged aiding in a killing and theft case, he claims the charge is a mistake.
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Pomeroy
Gaitin
Foreman S
Bree
Lise
Back Hollow
Raymond Wood
Elerk
Lincoln
Clerka
Wille Prec
Hobson
Fred
Ward
Cure
Lery
Ives
Racine
Court Street
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Jail Tomate
6Ho
Elberfelds
Council
Tineelves
Chilaren
Glouster
Hoffan
Arthur Johnses
Wahid A. Gilmore
Minorsville
George H. Parker
Hoffman
George W. Kreitler
Johnson
John Phillips
Cnld
Minersville
Kilnersville
Steeple Jack’ Pierott
Ysain
Fon
Winmare Claga
Heath
M. EL
Chireh Bible School
Aa. W. Melay
Jessie Lansbury
Miss Tune
George Schaat
Charles GE. Tost
Frank Gaul
George Hierenbetham
Avon
Gaskill
Vine Street
James Souder
Oo C. Moses
O'Brien
Jex
Columbia
Tharatay
N.Y
Soa Karr
F. A. Bisson and Sons
Sisson
James Stevens
Mearthur
Mr Sisson
Ella Sisson
Mra Sisson
Moore
Bissana
Ray Smith
Nendle and Thimble Club
Grant Street
Bertrees
Adtiens
Ang
Letart Church
Locsk
Sparta
Dante Orchestra
Coca-Cola Bottling Works
Whaley Dental Rooms
Ed. Foreman
John Landers
Juattee
Webster
al White
Manning-Bowman
Dia East Aluraiium
Wales
Southern Ohio Electric Company
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