Hedrick Buries Child's Body Under Prosecutor Order
In Pomeroy Ohio Ross Hedrick brother of John Hedrick confessed slayer James McCumber fled before arrest after being ordered by Prosecutor D H Peoples and Deputy E H Morris to bury his 17 month old child's body. He planned a burial at Beech Grove cemetery after the township refused funeral expenses. The Hedrick family resides at Forest Run near Eleanor Lansbury's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Ross Hedrick
John Hedrick
James McCumber
D. H. Peoples
E. H. Morris
Hedrick
Peoples
Beech Grove
Hedick
Forest Run
Vernon Held on Wife's Assault Charge in Pomeroy
Charley Vernon is jailed on a charge of assault filed by his wife. He was arrested at Middleport Wednesday by Constable John Lewis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Charley Vernon
Middleport
John Lewis
Action Appealed in Blaettner Auto Suit
The action for 104.88 filed against Milo Spencer by Blaettner Automobile is appealed to Meigs County Common Pleas Court. The original ruling by Justice M. L. French favored Blaettner in Salisbury Township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Milo Spencer
Blaettner Automobile Company
Meigs County Common Pleas Court
M. L. French
Son Born to Mr and Mrs Byron Bingham in Gravel Hill
A nine pound son was born yesterday to Mr. and Mrs. Byron Bingham at Gravel Hill. The baby is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Bingham formerly of Rutland now of Detroit and Mr. and Mrs. Eiza Star of Rutland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
VA. Byron Bingham
Gravel Hill
Elmer Bingham
Rutland
Detroit
Eiza Star
Explain Calls Pomeroy Feb 11
The article states that for minor city law infractions residents should contact Dana Roush, chief of police, while major offenses require Sheriff J. A. Willock. If incidents occur outside town limits, the sheriff and deputies respond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilcock
Two Injured in Heiner Mine Accident at Hobson
In Middleport on February 11, John Frye and Bert Gilkey were hurt by falling slate at the Heiner mine. Gilkey suffered a broken leg and other minor injuries, while Frye received several injuries. Neither man was seriously harmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
John Frye
Bert Gilkey
Hobson
Gilkey
Local Banks to Close Saturday for Lincoln Birthday
Pomeroy and Middleport banks will close Saturday February 12 in observance of Lincoln's birthday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Middleport
Lincoln
Funeral services for Clifford Wilk held at Rock Springs
Clifford Wilk, killed Tuesday, had funeral services Thursday at Rock Springs M E church with Rev Strickland presiding. Burial followed at Rock Springs cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Clifford Wil
Rock Springs M. E
Thursow
Strickland
Rock Springs
Women’s Class Quilting Meeting At Church
Members of the women’s class of the Church of Christ met at the church on Thursday. The group quilted together and dinner was served to attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of Christ
Pomeroy Briefs Mention Local Visits and Jobs
Jason Myers George Hartenbach and Otho Tracy spent Thursday evening in Mason city visiting friends. Dana Tracy has obtained employment as a guard at the state penitentiary and will begin duties next week. He is son of former deputy Sheriff A O Tracy of Meigs county. Mr and Mrs A P Whittmer returned to Jeffersonville after visiting Mrs Whittmer’s father E E Vining at Sugar Run.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy Bend
Jason Myers
George Hartenbach
Otho Tracy
Mason City
Joseph Plantz
Mary Jenkins
Leon
W. Va
Carl Maddox
Middleport
Ben Briggs
Tuppers Plains
Dana Tracy
State Penitentiary
A.O. Tracy
Meigs County
A. P. Whittmer
Jeffersonville
Visitors and travelers frequent local area this week
Mrs. Vance Stewart left for Logan and Nelsonville to visit relatives. Earl Grimes of Ironton spent Wednesday on business. Mrs. Frank Knopp went to Nitro to visit her father D. M. Entsminger. F. R. Charles returned from Logan after a short stay. The list notes multiple visits by families from Athens, Columbus, Parkersburg, Cincinnati, Gallipolis, and Nelsonville, with local social rounds and greetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vance Stewart
Logan
Nelsonville
Earl Grimes
Ironton
Frank Knopp
Nitro
D. M. Entsminger
F. R. Charles
Wesley Lawrence
Dorothy Rose
Athens
E. R. Powers
Marietta
W. E. Trader
Columbus
Cc. O. Smith
Earl French
William Burford
Edward French
F. I. Hiser
DiPiero
R. Cannon
Cincinnati
R. H. McMillan
F. A. Price
Parkersburg
T. W. James
Gallipolis
Henry Murray
Spencer
W. Va
Frank Murray
Joe Barsotti
Coal Rates Case Sees Hearing On Lake Cargo Coal
West Washington February 11. The attempt by Pittsburgh and Ohio producing districts to revise lake cargo coal rates closed yesterday after two days of testimony. Attorneys for most major coal carrying railroads and eastern mine operators presented their arguments. The commission’s decision will be issued later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West
Washington
Pittsburgh
Ohio
Policies Toward China Are Wrong, Professor Says
Dr. E B Smith of Ohio University argues past and present policies of foreign powers toward China show a wrong attitude. He traced relations with China to Europe and the United States and called concessions a faulty foreign policy. Also spoke Prof Giauque and Shanghai Hudson. dinner served by Sloane division Friendly Society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
E. B. Smith
Department of Education
Ohio University
Presbyterian Church
Smith
United States
C. D. Giauque
Department of Physical Education
Shanghai
Boy Scout Court To Be Held Here Sunday Afternoon
Court of honor for Athens county Boy Scouts will be held at 2:30 p m Sunday afternoon in the Athens high school auditorium. Scout Executive Sanford of Marianna will preside and present awards to Scouts and leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BOY Scout Court
Athens County
Athens High School
Sanford
Creomulsion Emulsified Creosote Promises Cough Relief
Persistent coughs and colds are linked to serious trouble and Creomulsion offers twofold action to soothe inflamed membranes and inhibit germ growth. The medicine, containing creosote, is claimed to heal throat troubles and support recovery, with a money back guarantee if relief is not achieved when used as directed.
Scouts Observe Seventeenth Anniversary Week in Athens
The Athens area observes the Boy Scout anniversary with demonstrations by scouts from Athens and Chauncey. Superintendent John Patterson presides at the court and the Rev. M. bh. Chatley will speak at the Christian church service after the court. Scout room sessions precede the evening event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Etta
Ohio
John Patterson
Athens
Boy Scout
Chauncey
M. Bh. Chatley
The
Christian Church
There Is No Reason Why You Should Do the Work
A terse editorial urges readers to use classified ads for tasks and services rather than shouldering the effort themselves. The piece highlights efficiency and speed through local marketplace listings.
University and church programs schedule
At 4 pm the university group led by Carl Jeffers discusses "The Attitude of the University Student toward the Church." The high school group led by Dorothy Wilson covers "Expressing the Missionary Spirit." Rev. Wilcox preaches at the 7 pm evening service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Jeffers
Dorothy Wilson
Rev. Wilcox
Alexander Presbyterian Church Services and Schedules
Alexander Presbyterian Athens Albany road with Howard Ely Warner minister holds Bible school 10 am led by Ralph Ladd. Women meet during SS hour for missions. Morning worship 11 am with sermon on minister's pension plan. Youth group 7:30 pm. Guysville Circuit SS 9:30 am and 7 pm preaching. Stewart SS 9:30 am 10:30 am. Canaanville SS 9:30 am. New England SS 9:30 am. Pastor F. L. Rice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander Presbyterian
Athens-Albany
Howard Ely Warner
Ralph Ladd
Eccles
Young People
Guysville
Stewart
Canaanville
New England
Chauncey and Pleasanton Church Services
Orvie Mincailey pastor Chauncey details 9:30 Sunday school 10:30 class meeting 6:00 Epworth league 7:00 sermon Jerseyville 10:00 Sunday school 11:00 sermon 6 Epworth league Pleasanton 1:30 nasny school 2:30 sermon 6 Epworth league
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Epworth
Jerseyville
Pleasanton
Nasny
Factory M. E. church services and meetings
Iran parish announces preaching at 9 15 a m Sunday school at 10 15 a m and a young people meeting at 6 o'clock in the evening. News item notes church activities and times for the day.
The Plains M E Church Weekly Schedule
Ira P. Day leads Sunday school at 9 30 a m James Hardy oversees classes at 10 30 with John Cline as leader Young people meet at 6 pm Pastor attends and preaches at 7 pm Prayer service Thursday at 7 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
THE
Plains M. E. Church
Ira P. Day
James Hardy
John Cline
Logan Churches Saint Pauls Episcopal Evening Service
Evening prayer and sermon at seven o'clock at Logan church under rector I Pielow. St Pauls Episcopal continues weekly worship and pastoral leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST Paul's Episcopal
Ke, I. Pielow
Evangelistic Services Start in New Plymouth
The church announces evangelistic meetings at New Plymouth beginning February 20 with Rev. Laura A. Strawn as evangelist and W. A. Cooper serving as pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Plymouth
Laura A. Strawn
W. A. Cooper
Gibisonville Charge Sunday Services Schedule
Sunday school held at Fairview at 9 30 am with preaching at 10 30 am. Sunday school also at Gibisonville at 1 30 am and preaching at 2 50 pm. Prayer meeting at 7 30 pm. Sunday cohost at Pisgah 9 30 am. P Boyce, pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairview
Gore A B Bethany Preaching Service Schedule
Gore A B Char Bethany hosts a preaching service led by Pastor A P Cohagan at 10:30 a m and again at 3 p m. The schedule notes Gore preaching and Bethany church events.
First United Brethren Sunday Schedule and Sermon
The church lists 9 o clock Sunday school with fifty six in attendance last Sunday. Sermon for boys and men at 10 25 a m followed by 6 00 p m Christian Endeavor. Evening message titled The Religion of Abraham Lincoln by U C Harper pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First United Brethren
Christian Endeavor
Abraham Lincoln
Pilgrim Holiness Church Announces Week of Holiness
Chestnut street church led by N O Stucky opens a week of holiness services with Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. J G Francis is superintendent, sermons at 10:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. A 2:30 p.m. young people meeting led by Mrs Ella Rutherford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pilgrim Holiness Church
Chestnut Street
First Presbyterian Church Services and Events
February 13 at First Presbyterian. John Lloyd-Evans minister. 9:30 Sunday school with classes for all ages. 10:30 morning worship with junior sermon and vested choir. 6:30 p m young people C B E societies. 7:30 p m evening service with male choir and sermons on Bernard of Clairvaux and Bernard of Cluny. Play “The Pill Bottle” at the opera house Tuesday 8 p m. Mission study Wednesday 8 p m. Choir practice Thursday 7 p m Chas Poston A er Chappewa boys. Men’s Brotherhood Friday 6:15 p m with speaker George White.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Presbyterian Church
John Lloyd- Evans
Jerusalem
Opera House
Chas. Poston
Aer
Chappewa Boys
Mén's Brotherhood
George White
Berean Class Leads Bible School at De Howearth Church
Pastor De Howearth oversees Bible school with Rev I N Grisso teaching the Berean class. Morning sermon by evangelist The Family of God. Junior and Senior Christian Endeavor at 6. Evening services feature Mr Greene on The Challenge of the Dise ase in the Religious World.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Church de Howearth
I. N. Grisso
Family of God
Greene
First Methodist Church Lincoln Day Service Program
Morrell leads the First Methodist Church with Rev J C Arbuckle addressing after organ preludes and anthems. Junior church at 9 a.m. Sunday school 9:30 a.m. Morning service 10:30 a.m. Evening service 7 p.m. Epworth leagues at 6 p.m. Prayer meeting Thursday 7 p.m. Negro spirituals by colored singers in Lincoln day frame and forum included.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Methodist Church
Morrell
Athens Church Announcements Preaching Sunday at 2 p.m.
The Athens county church posts preaching Sunday at 2 p.m led by Rev V Knepeth with a study that aims to deepen understanding. A Wednesday service is at 100 p.m and the reading room is open 2 to 4 on Tue Thu and Sat. First Christian Church at West State and Congress Streets lists Sunday school at 9 15 a.m morning worship at 10 30 a.m with the Glory of Christ as the sermon and a 7 p.m evening service with Christian Endeavor and a troop 2 Boy Scouts march to church for the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Athens County View
Knepeth
First Christian Church
West State
Congress Streets
M. LE. Chialley
Tom Bennett
Christ
Athens Boy Scouts
Church of God Hocking Street Service Schedule
G C Johnson leads Sunday school at 9 30 am. Worship at 10 45 am on The Fearfell Symbols of The Spirit. Young people at 5 30 pm. Children's meeting 6 30 pm. Evening service 7 pm on Must Man Give An Account. Prayer meeting Wednesday 7 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church OF God
Hocking Street
G. C. Johnson Star
Central Ave M E Church Service Schedule
Tra P Day leads Sunday school at 9 with A Pickering as superintendent. Worship at 10 30 a m with the sermon Walking under Divine Orders. Young people meeting at 6 p m and another service at 7 p m. Prayer service Wednesday evening at 7 o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Ave. M. E
Pickering
Youngg People's Meeting
First Methodist Episcopal Church Service Schedule
Church leaders listed Charles M Coulter minister C C Robinson director of music A K Kresge organist Alex Root superintendent of Sunday school Service times 9 15 Sunday school 10 5 morning worship 6 00 Epworth League 7 00 evening service featuring sermon The Day Of Rest and music selections include Ave Maria Callicott Prelude and March by an unspecified composer
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Methodist Episcopal
Charles M. Coulter
C. C. Robinson
A. K. Kresge
Alex Root
Abraham Lincoln
Callicott
Whiting
Miss
Church of Good Shepherd Service Notice
Church on State and Carpenter streets led by Rev E L Pielow with a sermon and prayer at 10 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church OF Good Shepherd
State
Carpenter Streets
E. Ll. Pielow
Septaugesina
Pilgrim Holiness Church Service Schedule
Pilgrim Holiness Church led by Pastor L. R. Roberts announces Sunday school at a.m. with Tom Zorley as superintendent. Preaching at 10:00, Young People’s service at 6:00 p.m. Sermon at 7:00 p.m. Bible verse comes with the invitation Come Thou with us and we will do thee good.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pilgrim Holiness Church
L. R. Roberts
Tom Zorley
Lutheran Worship Service at Episcopal Church
Lutheran worship at the Episcopal church corner State and Spender streets Sunday at 2 30 p m with Rev Thomas Wilson of Pomeroy to preach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Episcopal
Christian Science Service Announcement at South Court Street
The notice lists Sunday service at 10 45 a m and Sunday school at 9 30 a m at 65 percent South Court street with the Golden Text Proverbs 19 8 He that getteth wisdom loveth his own soul he that
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Science Society
South Court Street
Lincoln day program at Coolville Methodist Church
The Rev. Harry Dye leads a Lincoln day observance at Coolville Methodist Episcopal Church with a Sunday school at 9 36 a m Epworth League at 6 30 p m led by Miss Dora Halden and an evening service at 7 30 p m where the minister discusses The Religious Character of Abraham Lincoln.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coolville Church
Presbyterian Church Services Led by Rev Wilcox
Abbott Y. Wilcox ministers at the Presbyterian church with Bible school at 9 15 a m a 25 minute study period and a special class exercise followed by morning worship at 10 30 a m featuring a sermon by Rev Wilcox.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
Abbott Y. Wilcox
Rev
Wilcox
Stenographer Lenora Giles Called to Athens for Trial Testimony
Lenora Giles a Meigs county court stenographer has been summoned to Athens to provide testimony in a case before Judge Worstein. The move follows the Ath ens county stenographer's absence due to a death in her family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Pomeroy
Lenora Giles
Meigs County Court
Worsteil
Miss Giles
Athens County
Social notes from Pomeroy Bend event hosted by Mrs. Vrooman
Mrs. Frank Vrooman hosted the 500 club gathering at her home on Walbut street in Middle rt. The note records a social event with local club members in Pomeroy Bend MES.
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Social Notes
Pomeroy Bend
Mes. Vrooman
Frank Vrooman
Middlert
500 Club
Walbut Street
Royal Neighbors entertain Woodmen of Middleport
Members of the Royal Neighbors of Middleport entertained the Woodmen lodge at Woodman hall on Thursday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Woodman Lodge
Mrs Bean Hosts Dinner at Middleport Home
Mrs. Paul Bean of Middleport entertained guests at a dinner held at her residence on Wednesday evening. The event showcased hospitality and social gathering norms of the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Bean
Paul Bean
Middleport
Dinner entertained by Mrs Edward Anderson at her home
Mrs Edward Anderson of Middle Street entertained guests at dinner in honor of Mrs Ne and Mr Bigner with Mrs Elmner Wysong among those present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Anderson
Rs. Ant
HH. Bigner
Elmner Wysong
Dinner Honors Mrs Eichinger in Middleport for George Tift
Mrs. EB Eichinger of Middleport attended a dinner held in honor of George Tift Tuesday evening. The event recognized Tift with guests engaged in conversation and toasts marking the occasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EB. H. Eichinger
Middleport
George Tift
Methodist Guild Valentine Party Near Mrs Miller Home
Members of the Guild of the M church in Middleport plan a Valentine party at Mrs. Robert Miller’s home Monday evening. Mrs. M G White serves as guild leader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Guild
M. Church
Middleport
Robert Miller
M. G. White
Senior Class Party Planned for Students
A senior class party will be given to celebrate the students. Organizers invite all seniors to attend and enjoy a supervised event with music, games, and refreshments planned for the evening.
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Joss. Hedrick
Child
Eleanor Lansbury
Child Is
Mrs
O. B. Bingham
John and
Will
F. L. Rice
Era and
Orvie Mincailey
Logan Churches
Gibisonville
Charge
U. C. Harper
Vicks
Davéle
Ues
Lororrow
Swanson Furniture Co
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