Racine teams lose close battles to Middleport squads
In Middleport, the Racine Varsity fell 24 to 23 as Byers hit a late foul shot. Racine Reserves edged 21 to 20 with Walters scoring 16. Racine Junior High dropped 8 to 7 in a fourthquarter rally by Middleport Juniors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Yellow Jacket
MHS
Racine
Jackets
Byers
Tornadoes
G. Bennett
Nelsonville
Walters
Varsity Middleport
Harley
Rickman
Bachner
Evcosscoceus
Lend
Cecceusccasscens
Onasausoucon
Bradbury
Nccenseneueee
Middleport Arrest Reported by Police
Denzil Venable of Kerr's Run Pomeroy hurled William Motley Jr through a Baker's Grocery window ending a Saturday night fight. Venable and two companions were jailed in Meigs County. Venable’s friends were released. Sheriff’s report says the altercation began when Venable tried to stop a disturbance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Middleport
Denzil Venable
Kerr’s Run
William Motley, Jr
Baker's
Venable
Meigs County
Charles Wise
Sheriff's Office
Attendance expected at Pomeroy Chamber dinner
The Pomeroy Chamber of Commerce forecasts about 75 attendees for a Tuesday night dinner at the Hotel Martin. Officers say the meeting will start promptly at 6 PM to finish in time for the Pomeroy Gallipolis basketball game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
County Agent To Talk On Poultry at Meeting
Wesley S. Green, Meigs County agricultural agent, will address the Pomeroy Chamber of Commerce Tuesday night on the Worlds Poultry Congress held in Cleveland from July 28 to August 7. The county aims for a 600 member drive and a large Meigs County delegation to attend. The congress promises a vast display of poultry breeds and varieties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Meigs County
Committee On
Wesley S. Green
Poultry Congress Committee
Pomeroy Chamber of Commerce
Cleveland
Illness Strikes Meigs County Schools Amid Damp Winter
Mild damp weather causes widespread sickness in Meigs County with many pupils absent. Severe colds and influenza top the list while a few scarlet fever cases appear. Over 100 students stayed home at Pomeroy schools on Thursday and Friday. Chester and Tuppers Plains reopened after temporary closures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Meigs County
Chester
Tuppers Plains
Antiquity Man Dies At Home At 70
POMEROY Asbury Stover aged 70 died late Saturday afternoon at his home in Antiquity. Survived by sons and daughters Kathryn Ireland Ber tha Pickens Howard Stover Clara belle Levin and Harry Stover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy—Asbury Stover
Antiquity
Kathryn Ireland
Bertha Pickens
Howard Stover
Clarabelle Levin
Harry Stover
Harley Wiseman Rites At Wilkesville Tuesday
Funeral services for Harley Wiseman age 45 World War veteran will be held Tuesday afternoon at two o clock at the M E Church. Burial will be at Salem Center. Wiseman died Saturday night en route to Gallipolis hospital. He leaves a widow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkesville
Harley Wiseman
M. E
Salem Center
Wiseman
Gallipolis
Pomeroy Council Sets Four Hour Session Tonight
Mayor says council has heavy agenda with more business than usual to be considered during a four hour meeting. M. D. Hartley noted the session in advance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Pomeroy Village
M. D. Hartley
Local youth jailed on old fine. two others held for intoxication
Guy Wilson of Sutton Township was jailed Saturday for non payment of an old fine. John Sellers was arrested Saturday night on a driving while intoxicated charge. His companion Archie Eynon was jailed on an intoxication charge. All three were taken into custody by Constable Grindley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Guy Wilson
Sutton Township
John Sellers
Archie Eynon
Grindley
Pomeroy Social Notes Highlights Local Visits and Parties
Mrs. Lucy Scott Scoville visits relatives as attendees list from Friday Parkersburg Coliseum dance includes Pauli Windon Maxine Mankin Albert Coates Virginia Gregg and others. Local birthdays and family gatherings feature Connie Lee's party with gifts and Easter theme. weekend guests Homer Leys, Frank Ley Athens visit Koehler home.
Atkins Family Moves to Union Ave Home
William Atkins and his family move today from the second floor of the Atkins Chick Hatchery building to the P. L. Peoples house on Union Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Atkins
Atkins Chick Hatchery _ building
P. L. Peoples House
Union Ave
500 club hosts and Downie family honor Newark guest
Mr. and Mrs. Lee Rudisill entertained the 500 club Saturday night at their Terrace Ave home with late hour refreshments. A Sunday noon family dinner honored Maur ice Carl of Newark N J at Dr. and Mrs. C E W Downie on Lincoln Hill with guests including Mr. Carl and several Downie family members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Rudisill
500 Club
Terrace Ave
Maurice Carl
Newark
N. J
C. E. W. Downie
Lincoln Hill
Mr. Carl
H. W. Carl
A. N. Bengel
T. W. Bengel
Alex Downie
William
T. A. Downie
Local social notes recount neighborhood gatherings and birthdays
Mrs. Richard Campbell hosts a card party at Butternut Ave with three tables. prizes awarded to Grace Ella Stace Bessie Grueser Mildred Reynolds and Lottie Cohen. Several residents travel visits and family events noted along Union Ave Harrisonville Road and Columbus connections. A birthday dinner honors J. B. Person with many relatives present. Willing Workers class holds a social. Connie Lee Koehler celebrates an 8th birthday with weekend parties and a large gathering on Pear Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connie Lee Koehler
Koehler
Pear St
Colleen Waddell
Charles Walburn
Marvin Murray
Billy Fultz
Busy Bee Class Plans Chicken Supper at First Baptist
Middleport Busy Bee Class finalized plans for a Thursday 6 30 pm chicken supper at the First Baptist Church with Burnell Bible Class members as guests of honor. The meeting at Mrs Charles Wise Jr home included devotionals, a 25 church insurance and tax gift vote, and a 41 guest refreshment hour with red ice cream white cake and coffee.
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Middleport
First Baptist Church
Burnell
Charles Wise, Jr
C. P. Bradbury
R. N. Barnes
Beulah White
Harold Hubbard
Dana Hamilton
J. O. Leonard
Downing Roush
Shirley Mills
Ross Pullins
B. F. Parmelee
Frank Allen
James Souders
Willis Anthony
Robert Barnes
Cecil Root
Wise
Leonard
Wise Home
Epworth League studies India with slide lecture
Heath M. E. Church Epworth League members studied India last night with stereopticon slides on Hiralal Son of Mother India. Rev H A Rothrock delivered the lecture while Earl King, supported by the league, aids religious education in India. Previous speakers included Ruth Drake and Mrs H E Cook on India topics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India
Epworth League
Heath
M. E. Church
Hiralal
H. A. Rothrock
Earl King
Epworth Leagues
Ruth Drake
H. E. Cook
Local Notes and Birth Announcements From the Area
Mr and Mrs Lloyd Nelson announce the birth of a daughter Saturday. A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Bert Mowery Sunday. Mrs Martha Bryant returned to Middleport after visiting Columbus with Will Dawson James and Mrs Clara Koehler. Mrs Allis injured Friday and moved to Pomeroy for care. Dale Mattox returned home after an appendectomy at McMillan Hospital Charleston. Mrs Guy Suter of Welch spent the weekend with Aunt Eva Stansbury. The Stansbury family ill. J B Downing family visited Charleston with Dr and Mrs R C Singleton. Mrs Singleton returned from vacation in the Bahamas. J W Major and Williams of Columbus were weekend guests of Herbert Chambers. Mrs James Faulkner returned from Charleston visit with sons Dale Winbrenner Bucyrus guests of Mrs Winebrenner. Mrs Ella Miller seriously ill at Paul Smart home. Miss Sara Jones left for New York City to live with her brother Dr T Jesse Jones. Miss Jones had been guest of Mrs T H Davis. Mr and Mrs Cecil Root spent weekend in Columbus with Mrs Root's parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Campbell
Butternut Ave
Grace Ella Stace
Bessie Grueser
Mildred Reynolds
Lottie Cohen
Clara Koehler
Columbus
Allis
Middleport
Florida
Albert Alward
Ruth Virginia Morris
Christ Hospital
Cincinnati
Edgar Morris
Harrisonville Road
Martha Bryant
Nettie Dawson
Will Dawson
James
S. J. Allis
McMillan Hospital
Charleston
Park St
Guy Suter
Welch
W. Va
Eva Stansbury
Third Ave
Stansbury
J. B. Downing
R. C. Singleton
Singleton
Bahama Islands
J. W. Major
Williams
Herbert Chambers
James Faulkner
Dale Winbrenner
Bucyrus
Winebrenner
Riva Crans
Ella Miller
Paul Smart
Sara Jones
New York City
T. Jesse Jones
Miss Jones
T. H. Davis
Cecil Root
Industrial accidents cost England about 45 million annually
Industrial accidents in England impose an annual cost estimated at about 45 million dollars. The figure reflects hospital, insurance, and lost productivity expenses across industries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Moody Celebrates 91st Birthday in Glouster Home
Forty five relatives and friends gathered at J. M. Price home to honor J. W. Moody on his ninety first birthday and celebrate his daughter in law Mrs. Charles Moody on sixty five years. A noon buffet, three birthday cakes and music by Richley on violin and other instruments accompanied brief talks by J. W. Christman and L. Fierce of Athens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christman
L. Fierce
Athens
Richley
Oliver Taylor
Blaine Burgess
Chester Erwart
Chester Burgess
W. S. Richley
Stockport
L. R
J. H. Clark
William Hoon
Jessie M. Wilson
J. M. Watkins
Charles Pedicord
Arlie Phillips
Dean Pedicord
Bishopville
Senorita Class Plans Bake Sale At Hollister U B Church
The Senorita class met at Letha Rolands with Mildred Vickrey in charge. A teacher’s letter was read. A bake sale is set for Saturday March 18. Valentines were exchanged and each member received a Sunshine Buddy gift. The Mystery package went to Mildred Vickrey.
Thursday Night Dance Club Sees Attendance Rise
The K of P Hall hosted a Thursday dance with a higher turnout. Miss Helen Kirkbride won the song title contest while Miss Ruth Kinney and Arnold Maxwell took door prizes. Next Thursday the club moves to Moose Hall for more space. feature act to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. of P. Hall
Helen Kirkbride
Ruth Kinney
Arnold Maxwell
Moose Hall
Loyal Women's Class Plans Quilt Fundraiser
The Loyal Women’s Class met at the Church of Christ on Friday evening. Mrs. Hazel Janchius led devotionals with singing, the Lord’s Prayer, and a scripture lesson. Ada Erwin and Laurel Hogue were reported ill. Readings were by Kate Vaughn and Ella Johnston. Quilting for a fundraiser was decided. Refreshments were served by Kate Winn, Cassie McCormick, Neva Clemons, Esther Lamborn, Rosa Swartz, and Mary Moody.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of Christ
Hazel Janchius
Ada Erwin
Laurel Hogue
Kate Vaughn
Ella Johnston
Kate Winn
Cassie McCormick
Neva Clemons
Esther Lamborn
Rosa Swartz
Mary Moody
D U V S To Meet Daughters Of Union Veterans
D U V S to hold regular meeting in the I O C F Hall on Tuesday evening at 7 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D.u.v’s
Daughters of Union Veterans
C.F
Gleaners Class of Church of Christ to Meet Tuesday
The Gleaners Class of the Church of Christ will meet Tuesday evening in the social rooms of the church. Hostesses are Eunice McGrew and Ruth Creachbaum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of Christ
Eunice McGrew
Ruth Creachbaum
Van Meter Stricken. Middleport Resident Taken Home
Charles Van Meter of Bashan, who suffered a stroke of paralysis Friday, has been taken to the home of his sister Mrs. Charles McNamee on Powell Street. Mrs. McNamee has been seriously ill for weeks.
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van Meter
Middleport
Charles van Meter
Bashan
Charles McNamee
Powell St
McNamee
Glouster Post Office to Close on Washington's Birthday
The Glouster Post Office will be closed on Washington's Birthday with no delivery or window service. The lobby opens 10 30 to 12 30 for PO box customers, and mail will depart on all regular trains but there will be no mail by bus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glouster
Washington
Local bowlers lose to Armco No. 1 in Zanesville match
Glouster bowlers fell 30 pins short as Armco No. 1 of Zanesville won. Sanders led both teams with 605, H Blower top for Glouster with 569. A return match is set for March 4 at local alleys. box scores show Glouster totals 2711 and Zanesville 2741 in three games.
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Glouster
Zanesville
Armco
H. Blower
Sanders
Hedges
Snide
Thorton
Toanken
Glouster J. McAllister
H. Brown
J. McCarty
F. Wolf
J. Johnston
Richley Farm Rented to Miller Couple in Jacksonville
The 10 acre John Daugherty property in Glouster, recently vacated by Mr and Mrs William Richley, has been rented to Mr and Mrs Bob Miller of Jacksonville and they will take possession next week. Progressive Class of the Trimble Church of Christ will meet Thursday evening at the church.
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Glouster
John Daugherty
William Richley
Bob Miller
Jacksonville
Trimble
Church of Christ
Glouster A benefit party slated at Eagles Hall
A benefit party to benefit Glouster A will be held at the Eagles Hall at 8 o clock Tuesday night February 21 sponsored by the aerie. Arrests followed a disturbance Saturday night at the Syracuse Dance Hall with Clyde and Gladys Frazier of Middleport and Ellsworth Whittmore of Athens held by Constable Grindley.
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Glouster
Eagles Hall
The
Aerie
Syracuse
Pomeroy
Clyde
Gladys Frazier
Middleport
Ellsworth Whittmore
Athens
Grindley
Glouster Eagles Plan Euchre Tournament
Glouster Eagles organize a euchre tournament at the club rooms with members urged to join the entry list this afternoon at one o'clock. The steering committee met last Tuesday evening to outline lodge social functions and C. J. Ailstock of Athens Aerie spoke at the Thursday meeting. Visitors from Athens included Thomas Schenz Homer Russell and Ed Walker. Rex Orndorf won the attendance prize and FE. R. Andrews won the door prize. Rex Orndorf and Harold Shumway attended the district initiation at Murray City last Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Walker
Rex Orndorf
FE. R. Andrews
Murray City
Harold Shumway
Mrs. Margaret Hilton Dies at Hunterdon
Mrs. Margaret Hilton, 83, died Friday at her home in Hunterdon. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at Hollister United Brethren Church, where she had long been a member, conducted by Rev. Davis. Burial will be in Hollister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glouster
Margaret Hilton
Hunterdon
Hollister
Temperance Play Postpones Workers Conference
Due to the Temperance Play at the M E Church this evening the Workers Conference at the Church of Christ has been postponed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glouster
M.E
Church of Christ
No Boy Scouts Meeting for Troop 72 Two Weeks
There will be no meeting of Boy Scout Troop No 72 for the next two weeks, as announced in the local notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glouster
Boy Scouts Troop No 72
Vendol Helps Athens Woman Overcome Longstanding Ailments
Mrs. Bertha Byers of Route 7 Athens credits Vendol with rapid bowel action and broad relief from constipation backache dizziness and sleeplessness. She says appetite improved digestion eased bloating and tension and she now sleeps soundly. Vendol is advertised at Athens Pharmacy and Hickman’s Drug Store with testimonials urging others to try it.
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Bertha Byers
Route 7
Athens
Vendor
Bertha FE
N. Court St
Hickman
Nelsonville
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Athens Messenger
Ohto
Jinx
Yellow Jackets
Franco
Catalonia
France
Collioure
C of C
Mr.workman
United Brewers Industrial Foundation
East 40Th Street
New York
N. Y
Pomeroy Social Notes
Lucy Scott Scoville
Parkersburg Coliseum
Pauli Windon
Maxine Mankin
Albert Coates
Virginia Gregg
Don Holter
James Weber
Donald Hauck
Ava Zo Williams
Claude Williams
H. D. Allmendinger
Ann Arbor
Mich
Ralph Reuther
H. A. Adams
Albert Price
Ira Price
Ewing Chapel
Chris Gluesencamp
Hobstetter
Claude Gillan
E. Main St
William Hines
John Terrell
Naylor
Three F. Club
Seakus Hotel
Connie Lee
Floyd Koehler
Kelly Grogan
E. F. Maag
L. R. Wiley
Frank Ley
Charles Ley
Anna Mae Antie
Larry Lee Wiley
Rosada
Joan Karr
Sally
Ginne Lu Schaaf
Rosemary Fisher
Joan Triplett
Ortha Jane Hughes
Jean Ashley
Leon McMillin
Stella Jackson
Maxine Searles
Jean Searles
Jimmy Schmoll
Betty Frances Jackson
Eugene Walburn
Mildred Ann Wise
Julia Wilt
Esther Jackson
Donna Ruth Russell
Paula Jane Leonard
Mary Martha Roller
Wanda Koehler
James Arnold
Frank Talbott White
Mary Baker
Eddie Gene Koehler
Entertain Club
Entertains Club
L. A. Person
J. B. Person
Person
Charles Findling
Sarah Estella
Alfred
Harvey Person
Guysville
Earl Person
Huntington
Will Schreiber
Mr. Person
W. S. Snodgrass
Gardens
Olive Young
Harriett McIntosh
United Brethren Church
Mable Moore
Earl Stobert
Rosena Hobstetter
Ward Ihle
Monroe
Ohio
George Gaskell
Dayton
Harry Ferguson
Chris Guesencamp
W.&. Southerton
Charles Hobstetter
Middleport Social Notes
Lloyd Nelson
Bert Mowery
Nurito
Armcos
Daugherty
Eagles
Glouster Eagles Plan Euchre
Ij Agel
Lea
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