Prohibition Leader Pitches Anti-Saloon League Talk
A good audience in Pomeroy greeted Rev. Pitchard district superintendent of the Anti-Saloon League Athens with a talk on prohibition's regional and national impact. Born locally, Pitchard's rise from lack of church interest to ministry and leadership was praised by community members.
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Pomeroy
Pitchard
Athens
Presbyterian
Pilchard
Ev. C. W Brady
Ronton
Post Office Names Cause Mix Up in Pomeroy
In Pomeroy on February 20 locals ask what causes the puzzled mix up. Two men along the Rutland Pomeroy road share initials and surname M. Russell with first names Samp and Mike. Both are farmers, one is a coal man, the other a plasterer, and both have wives named Jessie.
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Pomeroy
Rutland-Pomeroy Pike
M. Russell
Samp Russell
Mike Russell
Jessie
Motor to West shr. Haptonstalls Leave for California
Mrs and Mrs James Haptonstall depart Middleport on a motor trip to Pasadena California. They plan to travel through New Mexico and camp along the way with their camping outfit. Jimmie Haptonstall, a Middleport High School graduate, worked in a New York bank before the war and served as a soldier.
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Shr
James Haptonstall
California
Middleport
Feb
W. R. Haptonstall
Front Street
Pasadena
New Mexico
Jaz
Haptonstall
Jimmie
Middleport High School
New York
Pionberg Seeks Walk Record in Milwaukee Attempt
Oscar Pionberg of Tomahawk Wisconsin seeks to break the Q world long distance continuous walking record set in 1924 by James Graham of Buffalo. He left Milwaukee continuing the attempt to surpass the historic mark as the effort unfolds.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Oscar Pionberg
Tomahawk, Wis
James Graham
Buffalo
Ohio Relief Workers Aid Miners in Pomeroy
State relief teams arrived in Pomeroy on Sunday delivering food and clothing to relief stations amid cold weather. A new kitchen near Forest Run is planned, with community donations covering equipment and expenses. Health Officer Dr Jane Nye Gilliford and A V Howell lead volunteer effort with committees supporting the campaign.
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Pomeroy
Forest Run
Middleport
Thomas Fork
Hiland
Benton Penn
R. D. Young
A. V. Howell
Jane Nye Gilliford
Board of Control
Farm Near Middleport Sold Amid Transit To Unknown Buyer
Sup posed interests from a distance have purchased the J B Lindsey farm below town known as the Fessler farm. A strip of land off the Ed Roush farm adjoining has also been bought. The remainder of the Roush farm may be sold soon and rumors point to a potential new industry due to strong rail and river transport links.
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Middleport
J. B. Lindsey
Fessler
Ed Roush
Roush
Social Notes From Columbus And Marietta This Week
Miss Margaret Thomas visited Columbus Saturday and Sunday. Mrs Alfred Lippi and daughter Miss Francis were there on business. The Presbyterian supper succeeded beyond expectations and a committee thanked all helpers. Mrs A H Armstrong, ill after a prior stroke, has not been well lately. The Brunkers of Charleston, who spend weekends in Marietta with Mrs Hamilton, were called home due to Hamilton illness. reports say her condition is improving. Mrs Will Robinson visited Charleston with her mother Mrs Ben Erwin, recovering slowly from an accident. Starling McCullough, pharmacy student in Cincinnati, visited home over the weekend with Dr and Mrs S A McCullough. Mrs Iver Young, who toured Beffeld with her aunt, Mrs Bertha Rathburn, was here with her father C F Rathbone. A large crowd drove to Corning Friday to see Yellow Jackets vs Corning high school. they returned home around midnight, score against them. Mrs Edward French spent several days in Columbus late week. Mrs Johnson of Columbus visits in the home of her daughter Mrs H S Root. Mrs C Sauvage went to Columbus Friday for several weeks with her daughter Mrs Hoagian4. Max Sanborn, who writes his
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Margaret Thomas
Columbus
Alfred Lippi
Francis
A. H. Armstrong
Harry Brunker
Charleston
Marietta
Hamilton
S& A. McCullough
Iver Young
Beffeld
Bertha Rathburn
C. F. Rathbdore
Corning
Yellow Jackets
Corning High School
Edward French
Johnson
H. 8. Root
C. Sauvage
Gloom in Dogdom Evident in Meigs County Listings
In Pomeroy on February 20, the Meigs County dog warden Seidenable posts lists of unlicensed dogs that vanish after three days. Nearby Gallia County has appointed Monroe Saunders as dog warden with 24 executed dogs on his tally this year.
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Pomeroy
Seidenable
Potter Field
Naylors Run
Meigs County
Galliy County
Monroe Saunders
Middleport High Streams National Radio Program
Middleport High School enjoyed a nationwide broadcast from New York City on Friday morning. An Atwater Kent radio set was installed Thursday so students could hear the program the next day.
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Middleport
Middleport High School
New York City
United States
Atwater
Euchre Party Introduced At K of P Session
In Pomeroy the Knights of Pythias session Friday featured a progressive euchre format at seven tables, won by Fred Swatzel with 86 points who received a fruit basket. An electric triangular sign on the K of P building displays F blue B red yellow fields designed by Anthony Wolf. Reading includes anniversary celebration upcoming with Win S. Reed of Reedsville as speaker and Knights from Middleport and Rutland attending.
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Pomeroy
Euchre
K. of P
Fred Swatzel
Anthony Wolf
Win S. Reed
Reedsville
Middleport
Rutland
Russell and Edwards Travel to Dayton
Feb 20 report from Dayton Middleport: H M Russell visited a friend's home in Dayton while Donald Edwards went to the National Military hospital for an examination. They plan to stay away several days and Edwards may stay indefinitely.
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Dayton
Middleport
H. M Russell
Donald Edwards
National Military Hospital
Beeson Family Notes From Columbus Visit
Mrs. B. H. Sanborn reports ongoing improvement of her husband. Miss Helen Beeson and her friend Miss Randall from Columbus visited Friday and stayed with the Beeson family, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Beeson, until Sunday in Albuquerque.
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B. H. Sanborn
Albuquerque
N. M
Helen Beeson
Randall
Columbus
W. H. Beeson
Three Die in $500 000 Cleveland Blaze
A cold wave in Cleveland caused a weekend blaze that killed Edward King 20 and William McCoy 24 and left an unidentified man about 60 dead. The fire caused about 500000 in losses across a four story downtown building housing two furniture and two clothing stores and a hardware store in the aer city area.
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Cleveland
U.P
Edward King
William McCoy
Aer
Cold Wave Claims Seven in Chicago as Relief Forecast
Chicago faced a deadly cold wave and blizzard winds with seven deaths over the weekend. Eight inches of snow stalled transportation while government forecasters predicted warmer temperatures today for the Chicago and Great Lakes region.
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Chicago
U.P
Great Lakes District
Woman Smotherer Kills Self With Pin
Cleveland dispatch reports Mrs. Eleanor Presley smothered her three weeks old son to avoid poverty. Detained in county jail, she swallowed an open safety pin last Tuesday. the pin lodged in her throat, silencing her voice. She died last night, leaving her 6 year old daughter an orphan to be adopted by friends.
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Cleveland
Eleanor Presley
Presley
Rainbow Division May Be Reconstituted Now
The War Department weighs reviving the Rainbow division in World War II form for national emergency. Old unit members are in eight state guards, with corps including the 165th New York infantry and 168th Iowa infantry and several divisional units listed as possible reconstituting elements.
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Washington
War Department
St. Mihiel
Meuse-Argonne
National Guard
165Th New York Infantry
166Th
Ohio Infantry
167Th
Alabama Infantry
168Th
Iowa Infantry
150Th
Indiana Field Artillery
151St Minnesota Field Artillery
154Th
New Jersey
Michigan
Nelsonville Greyhounds Defeat Pomeroy 42 to 25
Nelsonville, Feb 20. The Greyhounds overpowered Pomeroy 42 25 to reinforce their status as championship contenders. Howell led with 10 baskets and two free throws as Nelsonville pulled away in the second quarter and held Pomeroy to a low third period. Dye stood out for Pom eroy, while Linton and Russell struggled to score. Nearly 100 fans supported Pomeroy despite the icy conditions.
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Nelsonville
Pomeroy High School
Nelsonville Greyhounds
Pomeroy
Greyhounds
Howell
Dye
Linton
Russell
T. J
Cies
F.G. F.T. T.stocklin
Washburn
Hvac, We. Oan
Man Fined for Resisting Officer in Deanville
Clel Douglas of Detroit, a former Athens county man, was arrested by Patrolman George Bateman in Deanville on a warrant for resisting an officer. He pled guilty before Mayor L J Eberle, was fined 100 dollars plus costs, and received a suspended 30 day jail sentence. He departed for home after court.
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Nelsonville
Clel Douglas
Detroit
Athens County
Deanville
George Bateman
Douglas
L. J. Eberle
William Willams
Athens
Lick Run
Bateman
George
Palmoglobules Promise Relief for Night Urges
Stimulus claims help for bladder trouble and prostate symptoms with a free trial offer. Palm O Company of Battle Creek promises relief after night-time awakenings and urinary issues. They advertise a no-cost trial for first-time users.
Captains Named for Rat-Killing Contest in York Grange
York Grange No 2436 named George Thornton and Clifford Young captains of opposing rat-killing teams to begin March 1. A York Grange program on February 32 at 7 20 p m invites juniors to participate. Public encouraged to attend and discuss fertilizer options.
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Nelsonville
York Grange
George Thornton
Clifford Young
Companionate Marriage Topic Draws Record Church Crowd
In Nelsonville last night the Christian church packed audience heard Rev. K. H. McCorkle discuss Companionate Marriage. He quoted Judge Lindsey and argued that such ideas conflict with God’s word, saying marriage was instituted by God and must follow the original plan.
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Nelsonville
The
Christian Church
K. H. McCorkie
McCorkle
Lindsey
Beagle Hosts W. D. 8S Club Evening At Home
Genevieve Beagle entertained members of the W. D. 8S club at her residence Friday evening. The gathering featured sewing followed by dancing and refreshments for Louise Caldwell, Louise Bowers, Margaret Scott, Harrett Bowers, Lucille Huddy, Elizabeth Bowers, and the hostess.
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Genevieve Beagle
W. D. 8S
Louise Caldwell
Louise Bowers
Margaret Scott
Harrett Bowers
Lucille Huddy
Elizabeth Bowers
Barrows Sustains Broken Arm Cranking Ford
Max Barrows son of Mr and Mrs George Barrows broke his right arm Saturday afternoon while cranking a Ford car The fracture occurred just above the wrist Max works as a Messenger carrier in Nelsonville Ohio February 20
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Nelsonville
Max Barrows
George Barrows
Max
New Cleansing Cream Dazzles Women with Cocoa Butter
A cosmetic ad touts a cleansing cream named MELLO GLO by D Zenner company. It promises to remove dirt, leave a youthful finish, and melt away without leaving hair.
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Sonia
Mello Glo
D. Zenner Company
Carpenter pleads not guilty to non support in Nelsonville
George L. Carpenter of Columbus denies guilt after arraignment in Mayor L. J. Eberle court. He waives prelim and is bound over to the grand jury under 500 dollars bond. Cleve Hallett fined 50 dollars and costs for intoxication. Porter Barron pleads guilty to liquor possession and is fined 300 dollars and jailed until payment.
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Nelsonville
George L. Carpenter
Columbus
L. J. Eberle
Carpenter
Cleve Hallett
Porter Barron
H. A. Lines
Costa
Eberle
McCoy’s Tablets Promise Weight Gain Support
An old health ad urges underweight individuals to try McCoy’s Tablets or Cod Liver Oil Tablets with an ironclad guarantee. If after four sixty cent boxes or two one dollar boxes no five pound gain occurs and satisfaction isn’t met, the druggist will refund the purchase price.
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John
McCoy
America
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Ieuchre
Fred Swatsel
Self
Rainbow Division
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Robert
Rush
Palmo Company
E. Main St
Battle Creek, Mich
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Ratina
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Ford
John Old Scout
Athens Home Telephone Co
Athens, Ohio
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