Four Towns Seek State Aid for School Band Program
Middleport Feb 9 The Saindleport School Band led by Edward Vanover has grown to 90 players the largest in the area including Wellston Jackson Gallipolis and Middleport. 12 weeks of instruction by Frank Holton Co ends next week and boards of education must decide on continuing instruction through term and summer with state aid anticipated. Superintendent McKay visited Columbus meeting other town superintendents and a possible band tournament at the Jackson Histeddfod building next fall was discussed.
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Middleport
Saindleport
Edward Vanover
Wellston
Jackson
Gallipolis
Frank Holton & Co
Boards of Education
Elrfort
McKay
Columbus
State Department of Education
State Department
Jackson Histeddfod
County Christmas Seals Drive Urges Immediate Reports
State aid for want reports on Christmas Seals sales is urged by the county committee. Reports from all who sold seals must be in, so the state organization can receive them by March 1. Meigs County notes campaign success and thanks newspapers and local supporters.
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Pomeroy
Meigs County
American Crushed Stone Petitions Utilities Board
The American Crushed Stone Company of Delaware has gathered depositions in support of a complaint filed with the State Utilities Commission. The petition accuses the Big Four and New York Central Railways of charging unreasonable rates for crushed stone hauling, with shipments to Pomeroy and Gallipolis and a request for settlement by March 15 when the shipping season starts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
American Crushed Stone Company
Delaware
State Utiities Commission
Big Four
New York Central Railways
Gallipolii
Boys Arrested for mistreating Girls in Jerseyville Game
Four girls allege abuse during a Friday basketball game in Jerseyville. Herley Ellis 22 and Jesse Elis 20 were arrested by Sheriff William Williams and Deputy Wilgon Ater and arraigned in Athens County Court. The case involves multiple local figures and a sheriff’s sale of estate tracts in Ames Township.
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Jerseyville
Herley Ellis
Jesse Elis
Shor
William Williams
Wil Gon Ater
Athens County
Cpnd
M. Johnson
Hoya
Athens
Grace County
Mulligan
Albany
Nadeen Bailes
Lana Hoisrogten
J. Clyde Edmundson
Ing
Gladys Clark
E Daughterla
Ceol Robinson Aera
Frederick G. Kolcher
Ames Township
Charles Martin
The
Plains
Willam Williams
Emory Kapler
Arthur Keker
Edgar McLeod
Frederick G. Hoker
Mother Hopes Son Returns as Christmas Tree Dims
In Oraville a grieving mother keeps a dying Christmas tree lit and hopes Melvin Horst, missing since just before Christmas, will return. She sweeps pine needles, keeps the door unlocked nightly, and clings to the toys Santa left as signs he may be alive.
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Oarville
Raymond Horst
Melvin
Santa Claus
Little Boy
Blue
Horst
Public Golf Links Under Construction at Fisher Station
Athens announces the construction of a public golf links at Fisher Station as part of city improvements. The project aims to provide residents with affordable recreation and a new community gathering space.
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Fisher Station
Athens
U S Vatican relations discussed amid controversy and golf course plan
Washington reports that discussions on recognizing the Vatican continue amid a broad diplomatic effort. George Fetch purchased 190 acres near Fisher for a six hole golf course with work advancing despite political sensitivity.
Mardi Gras trip promoter eyes steamers after river flood
Col Julius Kaufman promotes a New Orleans excursion on the Steamer Cincinnati while inspecting the Julia Belle Swain for potential trips. The sunken Beverly wreck is submerged again under ice in the Upper Ohio, with a government warning about ice and river navigation. The obstruction remains. POMENOY, Feb 9.
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Julius Kaufman
New Orleans
Cincinnati
Katfman
Julia Belle Swain
Pomenoy
John Radford in Hospital Amid Dam Repair Plans
Middleport and Racine reports indicate John Radford, born and raised there, is seriously ill and in a hospital near Columbus after a stroke. River Dam Nos. 13 and 24 at Racine and Colum bus are slated for reconstruction to aid navigation, with special crews and equipment mobilized. Local residents expect repairs to begin early March, aiming to restore operations before low water. Local community notes mention residents visiting Columbus and Huntington and several property changes on Vine Street.
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Middleport
Pomeroy
Golho
John Radford
Racine
Colum
Claus. D Ardley
Radford
Huntington
Wheeling
FL & A.M. Lodzeiterests
Columbus Masons
Ste
McMechen
W. Va
Racime
Columbus
Upper the Elks
Hobson Railroad
Ray Smith Havelj
Marietta
Smith
Midnleport
T. N Witton
Azar
Fred Shifler
Coumbus
Vine Street
Columbi
Suginan Sayre
Ana Movshitet Les Wise
Mary Sisson
Death in Akron Firestone Plant Explosion
Edward Amberger, killed in a blast at the Firestone Rubber plant power house near Akron, will be transported to Pomeroy this afternoon. Funeral services are set for Monday at Peace Evangelical Church at 2 PM. His wife and mother cannot attend. sister Mrs. Edn. Smith has traveled to Akron to assist.
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Pomeroy
Ewing
Edward Amberger
Firestone Rubber
Akron
Hocking Valley
Peace Evangelical Church
Mr. Amberger
Edn. Smith
Court House Doings in Common Pleas Court
The divorce action of John Hawkins v Ernest Hawkins heard in Athens County court for lack of evidence. Evidence partially adduced and case continued until witnesses can be summoned. Bond of 1000 for defendant in Lick Run Coal and Clay Co v Lee Hall. 3500 bond posted previously. first bond void after second bond filed. Case is an injunction suit by the plaintiff.
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Colt
John Hawkins
Ernest Hawkins
Athens County
Lick Run Coal and Clay Company
Lee Hall
Pomeroy
Ray Hutton
Common Pleas Court
F. W. Crow
Common Pleas
Ella
Halsey
John B. Halsey
Orange Township
Changes Plea and Gets a Sentence
A series of court actions includes pleas and sentences in Athens County. Carrie C Ai stock seeks alimony from Kenneth Avistock as a divorce case progresses. Guthrie, from Athens, faced indictments and was ordered to pay the plaintiff plus interest. a separate case involves a bank note dispute. A machine inventor touts a convicting device and a private sale of estate property is planned. Marriage licenses were issued and clergy aided ceremonies.
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Carrie C Aistock
Kenneth Avistock
Dnorce
Avistock
Walter Guthrie
Athens
Athene County
Ammedi Swifty
Oetober
Guthria
Coolville Na Lence
Mansfield Reforma
John B Hal Story
Sherrif William
de-Williams
C. M. Fendant
Guthrie
Cleary
W. Madison
St. Chicago
Haris Kettle
Tom Trichtoid
Abely'o Ja
Guluime
Tormy J D Williams
N B. A
Lew
Shicide
Couple Marry in Broad Street Methodist Church
Miss Frankie Weaver daughter of Mr and Mrs Curtis Weaver of this city and Frank White son of Mr and Mrs M G White of Middleport were married in Broad Street Methodist Church by Rev Davia on Thursday. They left for a trip to Cleveland and other points and will be at home to friends in Middleport after March first. Mr White is in merchandising with his father.
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Pomeroy
Frankie Weaver
Curtis Weaver
Frank White
M. G. White
Middleport
Broad Street Methodist Church
Davia
Mary Weaver
Columbus
Crise
London
Ohio
Mrs. White
Cleveland
Mr. White
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Tarthestat
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Liberty Avenue
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