Scout Birthday Week Promotes Middleport Pomeroy Activities
Meigs County Kinshuta District marks the 29th anniversary of Boy Scouts with a week of themed events from Feb 8 to Feb 14. 110 scouts across seven troops participate under leaders including Frank H. Johnston and Ward Kimes.
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Middleport
Boy Scouts of America
Kinshuta
America
Scout Brotherhood
Pomeroy
Meigs County
Frank H. Johnston
Dywich
Kootaga
Theodore Reed
Co. E. Peoples
Louis Reibel
C. M. Hennesy
Elbert Robinson
Harry Ohlinger
Cline Matthews
A. W. Hoover
H. A. Rothrock
R. E. McKay
Chester
Ward Kimes
Edward Burkett
Racine
Edward Howell
Syracuse
Fred Shumway
Letart
Ralph Spencer
Pomeroy Senior High School
Johnston
Fight at Courthouse Sparks Meigs County Scene
A Meigs County Courthouse hallway brawl between County Commissioner Herb Riggs and Dog Warden Jonah Cotterill erupted after Riggs sought to replace Cotterill. Riggs left with a broken hand and facial cuts. Cotterill was injured on the face. Several bystanders intervened to separate them.
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Pomeroy
Meigs County
Herb Riggs
Jonah Cotterill
Riggs
Cotterill
Varian and Rorick Enroll in Mountain State College Courses
Dorothy E Varian daughter of Mr and Mrs William Varian of Letart Falls enrolls in the Secretarial Course at Mountain State College Parkersburg West Virginia and starts classes this week. Arthur Rorick son of Mr and Mrs Roe Rorick Route 6 Athens attends the Bookkeeping and Accounting Course at Mountain State College. Dorothys high school Racine class of 1937 and his New Marshfield High School diploma are noted along with three semesters of Ohio University study for Varian.
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Parkersburg
Dorothy E. Varian
William Varian
Letart Falls
Mountain State College
W. Va
Varian
Racine High School
Ohio University
Arthur Rorick
Roe Rorick
Route 6
Athens
New Marshfield High School
Pomeroy Social Notes Highlights Local Illnesses and DAR Meeting
Mrs. Raymond Eiselstein remains in serious condition at Holzer Hospital. James McKenzie of Rutland is seriously ill and a Gerber Camp member. Miss Amy Kingsland, student at Ohio University, visits Court Street home. Charles Grueser remains seriously ill after surgery at St Joseph’s Hospital. Tommy Ebersbach recovering from severe illness. DAR Return Jonathan Meigs Chapter to meet with hostesses Ethel Miller and Bess Sanborn Friday afternoon.
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Raymond Eiselstein
Holzer Hospital
James McKenzie
Rutland
Amy Kingsland
Ohio University At
Athens
E. W. Kingsland
Court St
Charles Grueser
St. Joseph's Hospital
Grueser
DAR
Ethel Miller
Bess Sanborn
Jonathan Meigs
Daughters of the American Revolution
Lodge Meeting Keeps Pace With Mid lport Unit
Mrs. B F Turner of Condor Street will entertain White Rose Lodge No 291 of Midd leport for a Wednesday afternoon gathering. William Clark has returned to his studies at Ohio State University in Columbus after a visit at his home.
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B. F. Turner
Condor St
White Rose Lodge No
Middleport
William Clark
Ohio State University
Columbus
Theodorus Council Daughters of America Meet
Theodorus Council Daughters of America met in regular session at IOOF Hall with small attendance. Past Councillors to meet at Mrs Opal Beards home Wednesday with hostesses Mrs Lenna Beards Mrs Ruby Erb and Mrs Alice Spencer assisting. CELEBRATE BIRTHDAY Mrs Ben Neutzling hosted a six o clock dinner for daughter Miss Mary Virginia with Valentine decor and place cards for a long list of guests.
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Theodorus Council
Daughters of America
IOOF
Opal Beards
Lenna Beards
Ruby Erb
Alice Spencer
Ben Neutzling
Mary Virginia
John Lyons
Jimmie Pullins
Almont Hite
Mary Ellen Hennessy
Emma Kathryn Ebersbach
Olin Goodwin
Jimmie Clatworthy
Hoddy Schaefer
Athens
Vendol claims ease chronic stomach distress in Athens man
Quincey A. Carsey of Route 4 Athens reports long lasting relief from acid indigestion and constipation after using Vendol. He says three bottles improved digestion, eliminated gas and headaches, and left him feeling healthier. Vendol is promoted by The Vendol Man at Athens Pharmacy and sold by Hickman’s Drug Store in Nelsonville and other druggists.
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Athens
Quincey A. Carsey
Route 4
Carsey
County
N. Court St
Hickman
Nelsonville
Adv
Revival Series Begins at Letart Falls Church
Rev D H Sharp pastor of Pomeroy U B Circuit announces revival services at Letart Falls U B Church starting Sunday evening February 12. Miss Ava Hamer will lead the song service and is noted for her regional work. Rev Sharp will preach each evening.
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Letart Falls
D. H. Sharp
Pomeroy U. B
U. B
Ava Hamer
Orchestra Plays Tonight At Pomeroy
The Ohio University Symphony Orchestra, a 60 member group directed by Prof. DeForest W. Ingerham, performs tonight at the Junior High Auditorium at 8:00 for about an hour and fifteen minutes with a short intermission. Two members, David Flanagan and Betty Story, are Pomeroy High School graduates. the event offers unusually low admission.
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Pomeroy
Ohio University Symphony Orchestra
DeForest W. Ingerham
David Flanagan
Betty Story
Pomeroy High School
Peace Discussed by Simpson Brotherhood
The Simpson Brotherhood met Tuesday night at Simpson M E Church to discuss peace. Rev Robert Leake of Grace Episcopal Church spoke then a round table discussion favored U S entry into war only for self defense. Heath M E Church members attended as guests. Dinner opened the meeting at seven.
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Pomeroy — Peace
Simpson Brotherhood
Simpson M. E. Church
Robert Leake
Grace Episcopal Church
United States
Brotherhood of Heath M. E. Church
James Phelps Rites Set for Thursday
Funeral services for James Phelps a 74 year old man burned at his Langsville home will be held Thursday at 2 p m from Langsville Church with Rev Harley Bolton officiating Burial will follow in Miles Cemetery He is survived by two brothers Marion and Leslie of Langsville a sister Mrs Ella Ashley of Middleport three half brothers Carl Worley and Herbert Phelps of Hurricane W Va and a stepmother Mrs James Phelps
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Pomeroy
James Phelps
Langsville
Harley Bolton
Miles Cemetery
Mr. Phelps
Marion
Leslie
Ella Ashley
Middleport
Carl, Worley
Herbert Phelps
Hurricane
W. Va
Pomeroy Panthers Wahama game postponed to Feb 11
The Pomeroy Panthers basketball game against Wahama High School, originally set for Saturday night February 4, has been rescheduled to Saturday February 11 and will be played at Wahama.
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Pomeroy
Pomeroy Panthers
Wahama High School
Wahama
Meigs County GOP Groups Face Ultimatum Over Leadership
Ed Schorr of the state executive committee demands a reorganization meeting with him as chair or wait for the state panel before any appointments. The Meigs County Republican Central Committee battles over control, with outsiders and nonmembers influencing the fight and concerns about representation and future appointments.
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Pomeroy
Meigs County
Republican Central Committee
Ed Schorr
State Executive Committee
Downing-Swift
Schorr
Republican Central
Republican Party
Albert Russell
Central Committee
Asa Bradbury
Middleport
Russell
Fish Story of Bentz Wolf's Backyard Salmon Catch
In a true flood tale Bentz Wolf snagged a two pound jack salmon with his bare hands after water rose and submerged his boat chain on West Main Street. He jabbed at the chain with a spike pole, a salmon leaped from the water, Wolf struck it and then claimed the fish for dinner.
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Pomeroy
Bentz Wolf
Wolf
W. Main St
Lions Roar Echoes During Sermon in Circus Lot
In Cootamundra Australia Rev C A White depicted early martyrdom by Christians to the lions when a lion in a circus lot roared loudly. The moment sparked reflection on memory and fate.
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Cootamundra
Australia
C. A. White
Rome
Children's Forest To Be Planted In Wayne Tract Along River
Ohio groups plan a Wayne National Forest planting in Southern Ohio starting with 250 acres along the river near Portsmouth. The program, backed by the Ohio Association of Garden Clubs, aims to double the area as flood erosion threatens soil and supports wildlife habitat with inscriptions like a penny for a pine. Arbor Day push urges school involvement and four dollars to plant one acre of trees.
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Wayne Tract
Middleport
Wayne National Forest
Ohio
Ohio Association of Garden Clubs
Portsmouth
G. H. Stansbury
False Teeth Breath Be Gone With Polident Powder
Denture wearers suffer from plaque scum causing bad breath and odors in false teeth. A denture cleaning powder dissolves scum and stains, improving breath, brightness and comfort. Polident claims rapid cleansing at low cost, backed by Good Housekeeping Bureau and dentists.
Miss Reed Leaves For Cincinnati Post In Catholic School Role
Wins Position Pomeroy Miss Agnes Reed, daughter of Mr and Mrs Theodore Reed of Mulberry Ave, will leave Friday for Cincinnati where she has a position as financial secretary at the Hillsdale Day School near Oakley. She is a Pomeroy High and Ohio University graduate and studied at Katherine Gibbs School of Boston.
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Pomeroy
Agnes Reed
Theodore Reed
Mulberry Ave
Cincinnati
Hillsdale Day School
Oakley
Reed
Pomeroy High
Ohio University
Athens
Katherine Gibbs School
Boston
Elizabeth Allard Jacobs Dies at Home Feb 4
Mrs Elizabeth Allard Jacobs a former Meigs County resident who lived in Columbus forty years died at her home February 4 She was the daughter of the late Dr D N Allard and sister in law of S J Newell of Ravenswood West Virginia
Ford V-8 offers triple-cushion comfort and dependable safety
Ford touts the 1939 V-8 with double acting shock absorbers and hydraulic brakes for a safer, more enjoyable drive. The model promises V-8 performance, backed by over five million Ford V-8 cars, and highlights quality without extra cost to owners.
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Ford
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GOP
Malcolm Hartley
Messenger
John B. Downing
Middleport Bank
Henry Swift
Swift
Fish Story
Akron
Harry Morris
Akron City Hospital
Morris
Raymond Brown
E. Main St
Raymond — Lee
Charles Wise Jr
James Lewis
Good Housekeeping Bureau
Blackheads
Beaco
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Detroit
Mercury
Lincoln
Fred R. Beasley
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