Personal Property Tax Payment Instructions Issued
Meigs County taxpayers will receive blanks by mail to help file personal property tax returns. Auditor H J Blackmore says blanks cover Feb 16 to Mar 31, with instructions and regional help from the Tax Commission weekly during rating. Extra blanks are available at post offices banks and other public places.
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Pomeroy
Meigs County
H. J. Blackmore
Tax Commission of
Ohio
Auditors Office
Fish dynamiting reported near Shade River by citizens
Conserva tion Officer Eldon J. Clark reports dynamite blasts at the mouth of Shade River, killing fish in violation of the Ohio Conservation Code. Residents first alerted authorities, but cold weather halted arrests. officers fear resumption as streams thaw.
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Pomeroy
Shade River
Eldon J. Clark
Clark
Harold Duckworth
Hustlers Beat Guild In Laugh Provoking Game
In Racine on Tuesday night the Happy Hustlers of the Methodist Church defeated the Guild 11 to 6 at the high school gym. The rough game featured grandmothers among several contestants and drew a large crowd. A preliminary high school girls’ game ended 26 to 23.
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Guild
Racine
Methodist Church
River Rise Threatens Pomeroy Flood Threat Looms
Feb 15 report notes continued rains raise flood fears in Pomeroy as February is seen as flood season. Upper Ohio Valley conditions could push the river higher, flooding lowlands if rain and snowmelt persist. Community movement and local visits are noted in Middleport and surrounding areas.
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Pomeroy
Ohio Valley
Woman Crafts Sunflower Quilt for Worlds Fair Contest
Mrs. Owen Watson of Racine is sewing a Sun Flower Design quilt aimed at a Worlds Fair exhibit in Chicago. The piece, started recently, competes in a national regional contest with 10 regions. top three quilts advance. The first prize winner will receive 1000 dollars and the wife of the U.S. president will receive the quilt.
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Racine
Owen Watson
Pomeroy-Racine
Chicago
United States
Tuppers Plains Independents Beat Lodi Boys Narrowly
Tuppers Plains Independents defeated Lodi Boys 27 22 after trailing in a slow first quarter. Gaul and Green repeatedly hit the hoop for the winners while Beihi led Lodi in scoring as the locals rallied in the second period.
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Tuppers Plains
Tuppers Plains Independents
Lodi Boys
Gaul
Green
Beihi
Loyal Women’s Class to Serve Noon Dinner at Church
Three groups of the Loyal Women’s Class of the Church of Christ will prepare and serve a noon dinner in the church dining room on Thursday. Led by Mrs. Will Reynolds, Mrs. Iva Rusk, and Mrs. Margaret MacGuire, 25 members form these groups as part of the class’s 11-part organization. The groups, active in church work, plan social activities and will combine for the meal, following two prior group efforts.
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Middleport
Loyal Women's Class
Church of Christ
Will Reynolds
Iva Rusk
Margaret MacGuire
Aged Woman Passes At Middleport Home
Mrs. Wilkie J. Merrill 73 died at her Vine Street home in Middleport after a period of failing health. Survived by husband, a step-daughter Ada Krause, three brothers Henry Baker Harvey Baker and Charles Baker, and L. D. Hartinger who lived with the family. Funeral Thursday at 2 pm from the residence with Rev. F. C. Kreager. burial in Middleport Hill Cemetery.
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Middleport
Wilkie J. Merrill
Vine Street
Merrill
Ada Krause
Henry Baker
Harvey Baker
Columbus
Charles Baker
Youngstown
Ll. D. Hartinger
Merrills
Rev
F. C. Kreager
Middleport Hill Cemetery
Miss Lucille Dutton Hosts Bridge Club Dinner
Miss Lucille Dutton entertained her bridge club at a 6 o clock dinner at the Mary Jane followed by bridge for two tables at Mrs O B Stout s home on Fisher Avenue in Middleport on Tuesday night
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Middleport
Fev
Lucille Dutton
Mary Jane
O. B. Stout
Dutton
Fisher Avenue
Revival Opens As Broadwell Parish Hosts Meetings
The Rev. Long led revival meetings starting Sunday night in Broadwell. Sunday guests at Mr. and Mrs. Harry Brill included Mr. and Mrs. Elihu Starling and family, Evert Starling, Dorothy Conant, and Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence White. Marry Vandyke and Freda Nice with Mrs. Cook Vandyke traveled to Clarksburg, W V, where Mrs. Vanderky remained with her ill daughter. Dorothy Brill of Westland visited her aunt Friday. Lottie Brill and Carl Ogg of Stewart visited the Whites Sunday. John Sprouse, recently ill, is improving.
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Long
Harry Brill
Elihu Starling
Evert Starling
Dorothy Conant
Lawrence White
Marry Vandyke
Freda Nice
Cook Vandyke
Clarksburg
W. Va
Vandyke
Dorothy Brill
Westland
Lottie Brill
Carl Ogg
Stewart
Dow White
John Sprouse
Charles Huston
Cleveland
G. E. Musser
Clyde McMillan
Wellston
Charles McMillan
Worley Forrest
Jud Bradford
Columbus
Nell Mount
Wheeling
J. B. Bradford
Anna Rose
Meigs County
Watt Hysell
Helen Lambert
Charleston Hospital
Mary McGhee
John Barker
Sadie Graham
Floyd Dunfee
Floyd Wise
Nora McNaughton
Alex Steele
The
Christian Church
Carl Reeves
Ernest Tedrick
Methodist Church
Men's Brotherhood
Carl Dennis
Stouts
Kenneth Leach
Clair Taylor
Fred Winn
Middleport Lodge
K. of P. Lodge
E. R. Keig
Des Moines
Pauline French
New Holland
Grace White
Rutland Red Devils
Bidwell
Rutland
Red Devils
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Russell
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Middleport
Local Social Notes From Pearl Chapel and Surroundings
Pearl Chapel guests included Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Gibson and family for Sunday dinner at J. W. Cheadle. Mrs. Conrad Steinmetz visiting daughter Mrs. Herlie Haning. Frank Gibson and family joined his parents Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Gibson for Sunday. Charles Steinmetz returned from Greentown after his wife’s death. Frank Throckmorton and son visited Herbie Haning family.
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L. C. Gibson
J. W. Cheadle
Conrad Steinmetz
Herlie Haning
Frank Gibson
W. B. Gibson
Charles Steinmetz
Greentown
Frank Throckmorton
Herbie Haning
Burgett Opposes Driver License Bills in Ohio
H N Burgert editor of George Washington Highway News denounces new drivers license bills as extra taxes on motorists. He cites a factional fight between Jones and Caley of the 8 A A and praises Cincinnati Automobile Club for backing better motoring conditions while urging motorists to contact state lawmakers to defeat additional taxes and fees.
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Ohio
H. N. Burgert
George Washington Highway News
United Press
Jones
Caley
Cincinnati Auto Club
The
Cincinnati Automobile Club
Cincinnati
Cleveland
Cincinnati Club
Burgett
General Assembly
Ill Father-in-Law of County Commissioner Bingham Ill
Elza Starr, father of Mrs. A B Bingham wife of county commissioner Dr A B Bingham, is seriously ill at a farm beyond Rutland. Dr. Bingham stays with him at night and Mrs Bingham remains with him during the day at Middleport on February 15.
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Middleport
A. B Bingham
Gravel Hill
A. B. Bingham
Elza Starr
Valentine Party Held by Daughters of America in Middleport
Charity Council No. 245 Daughters of America met Monday night in Middleport. Members enjoyed a Polish supper followed by a program and Valentine’s Day party. Attendance was strong and noted by the group.
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Middleport
Charity Council No. 245
Daughters of Ameria
Heath M. E. Aid Society Holds Third Meeting
Middleport residents report Mrs. Herbert Chambers Mrs. C F Hawkins Mrs. M White and Mrs. Albert Faehnie will host an old fashioned circle Thursday at 2 PM. The event marks the third gathering in a series at members homes.
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Middleport
Herbert Chambers
C. F. Hawkins
M. @. White
Albert Faehnie
The
Heath M. E. Aid Society
Chambers
Meigs School Orchestra Shines at Rutland Concert
MIDDLEPORT, Feb 15. Mr and Mrs D H Daniels and daughter Frances Mr and Mrs KR A Hecox Miss Vesta McCoy and Mrs Co P Bradbury attended the Rutland concert by the Meigs School Orchestra directed by Konrad Schol Several Middleport High School students are members of the orchestra drawn from seven Meigs County schools The program impressed attendees praising the ensemble’s development under Professor Schol.
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Middleport
D. H. Daniels
Frances
KR. A. Hecox
Vesta McCoy
Co. P. Bradbury
Rutland
Meigs School
Konrad Schol
Middleport High School
Meigs County
Schol
Hendersons Steamed Into Marriage In Pomeroy
John L. Henderson aged 42 and Mrs Lurvena L. Henderson aged 41 obtained a marriage license in probate court on Tuesday and were married by Justice of Peace J W McCullough. Henderson is a Marietta steam boat pilot and Mrs Henderson lists Pomeroy as her address.
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Pomeroy
John L. Henderson
Lurvena L. Henderson
J. W. McCullough
Henderson
Marietta
Guild Society meeting at Heath M E Church
The Guild Society of Heath M E Church met Monday night at Mrs F P McCoy’s home on North Third Avenue. Mrs EB Mec Carty led the business period followed by a social hour and light refreshments.
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Middleport
Guild Society of Heath
M. E. Church
F. P. McCoy
North Third Avenue
Perod
EB. M. MecCarty
Whole Family Stricken In Middleport
Middleport reports Mrs. Oscar Mossman improving after a week with influenza While the entire family has been ill Kenneth Mossman suffered a long standing foot injury The doctor noted removal of several splinters from the foot should help the healing progress now underway
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Middleport
Mre
Oscar Mossman
Kenneth Mossman
Ohio Debaters Will Meet Miami Today
Ohio University's debate team will meet Miami University in a Buckeye Conference contest this afternoon in Middletown before Middletown High School. Participants include Thomas Reading Athens Robert Fitzgerald Plain City and William Madden Cleveland. The topic asks whether no man should receive over 80000 by gift or inheritance or more than 50000 yearly income.
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Ohio University
Miami University
Middletown
Middletown High School
Thomas Reading
Athens
Robert Fitzgerald
Plain City
Willam Madden
Cleveland
William LaFrance
Toledo
William Cherrington
Gallipolis
Paul Hume
Lancaster
Miami
Fine Arts Auditorium
Fremont College
West Virginia Wesleyan
Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company
Rutland Notes Highlight Visits Falls and Games
Rutland residents and visitors figure in a week of calls and gatherings. Families from Wellston Columbus Wheeling and Pittsburgh spent Sundays with local relatives while church groups held events and a charity basketball game against Bidwell capped a busy weekend. Leader changes and illnesses are noted among town residents.
Local Health Notes From Tuppers Plains
Tuppers Plains residents report mixed health updates. Mr. McPherson suffers lumbago while Miss Ina Springer recovers from scarlet fever and Mr. Shields, dangerously ill, slowly convalesces. Miss Wilma Sheets remains bedridden but shows slight improvement. Mr. Elias Springer endures heart trouble and cannot sit up in bed.
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Mr. McPherson
Ina Springer
Hubert Shields
Miss Wilma Sheets
Elias Springer
Euchre Tourney Draws Sixteen Players in Harrisonville
Six teen players, all claiming to be the nation's best, begin the euchre tournament in Harrisonville. First round today, second elimination Thursday, final Friday. Results appear Sunday. Set matchups include Glen Hanning with Bernie Derry and George Tutor with Howard Hull among others.
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Harrisonville
Glen Hanning
Bernie Derry
William Hull
Gerald Grahm
George Tutor
Howard Hull
Clyde Manning
Harley Derry
Carl Chase
Ray Hanning
Jim Welch
Mr. X
H. J. Williams
Grahm Hanning
Dale Williamer
Ernest Nichols
Dutch Ridge Birthday Party for Blendenna Windland
Dutch Ridge Miss Blendenna Windland celebrated her 13th birthday on Sunday February 12 at home with a noon chicken dinner and afternoon ice cream. Guests included Mr and Mrs Bentz and family plus many Windland relatives and friends. The gathering featured sleigh riding and skating and gifts for Blendenna.
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Biondenna Windland
Garnet Windland
W. M Bentz
Bentz
Bahr
Woode
Frank Guthrie
Athens
National Red Cross Sends Clothing to Athens County
The National Red Cross ships 7 246 garments and 31 000 yards of cotton to Athens County for infant to adult apparel. Distribution runs through township trustees with Miss Pearl French overseeing a new aid program. Volunteers are urged to help sew at the Athens Red Cross headquarters and deliver cloth to Council or Security Bank by noon.
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National Red Cross
Athens County
Miss Pearl French
Red Cross
Athens
R. P Ingsant
Albany Grange Talk on by Ind County
Albany Grange discusses county matters led by local officials. Members hear updates on community programs and upcoming events in the district. The meeting highlights cooperation with Ind County and plans for local improvements.
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Albany Grange
Ind County
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