Residents Petition Alternate Roads for Green Law Improvement
Scipio residents sign petitions opposing the road mile selected by trustees under the Green Law. One petition with 91 names asks commissioners to redirect funds to a mile near State Route 44% Kingsbury Road by Morton French farm, while another with 79 names seeks two and a half miles near Downington. Both petitions are filed for reference with the county commissioners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iplo
Pomeroy
Scipio
Ip-Trustees
W. R. Wilson
Kingsbury
Morton French
Fhe
Cuckler
G. W. Ash
Downington
Tragedy in Newark Ends with Double Deaths
Mrs. R D Young reports a Newark tragedy where Burt F Johnson shot his sweetheart Miss Liza Campbell then killed himself after a police pursuit. Johnson died in a Newark hospital. Unrequited love cited as motive. Campbell from Hemlock Ohio was a Newark bookkeeper.
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Pomeroy
R. D. Young
Newark
Burt F. Johnson
Liza Campbell
Hemlock
Ohio
Transfer alters duties at Middleport harbor line
Floyd Koehler is transferred from third operator at Hobson to land duties and will assume his responsibilities Sunday night. He is noted as a splendid young man with many friends in Middleport and hails from New Lexington. Deputies Welker and Welker left for East L to secure Earl C held for non support and to pursue two additional men reported in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Floyd Koehler
Hobson
C& Lines
New Lexing
CERS
Roush
Karr Bribery Case Set For March 6 In Pomeroy
In Pomeroy Common Pleas Court, the Karr bribery case was postponed to Wednesday March 6. Prosecutor Dana H. Peoples plans outside counsel and a full, fearless trial. Also, Sherd Molden pleaded guilty to incest and received a two to ten year indeterminate penitentiary term. David Barsotti, born in Italy, was granted naturalization citizenship. A new case Eleanor Praither vs Roy Ward for $900 and interest was filed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Seasion of Common Pleas
Sherd Molden
E. W. Peoples
Karr
David Barsotti
Bagni di Lucca
Italy
Middleport
Crow
Eleanor Josephine Praither
Roy L. Ward
Athlera
Special Chorus Pomeroy to Sing at Simpson M E Church
Gallipolis colored chorus to perform at evangelistic meetings led by Evangelist Smith at Simpson M E Church. Rev. McCullough announces meetings continue next week with Heiser and McCormick assisting in personal work and pastoral calls. Weather has limited attendance but interest remains strong.
Apple Blossom Festival Planned by Ohio Valley Group
The Ohio Valley Apple Blossom Association met at the Gold Fruit Association camp in Mason City. An Apple Blossom Festival was tentatively approved with date to be decided. A follow up meeting is set for February 26 with a chicken supper hosted by local church women.
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Mason City
Ohio Valley Apple Blossom Association
The
Gold Fruit Association
Here
Runaway Train? No Runaway Horse News From Dexter
Pomeroy report describes a runaway near Dexter when Delano Nelson’s horses bolted on a return from Wilkesville. Nelson was knocked unconscious and later found at home dazed. The wagon lay overturned on a bank with one horse pinned beneath the wreck. both horses suffered bruises but were not permanently hurt. Nelson recovered after a doctor’s visit.
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Pomeroy
Dexter
Delano Nelson
Wilkesville
Nelson
Local Family Notices From Middleport
Mrs J W Jordan travels to Columbus for the death of her grandmother Marion Crans of McKeesport Penna. She spends the week with relatives. Mrs Sommerville mother of Mrs Frank Matthews remains very ill at the home of her daughter on Grant and Beach Streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
J. W. Jordan
Columbus
Marion Crans
McKeesport
Penna
Sommerville
Frank Matthews
Grant
Beach Streets
Fire Loss Drops in Mason County January Report
Mason County recorded January fire losses of 1200 dollars, down 9500 from 1928, with one frame dwelling fire insured. For the seven months of the fiscal year ending January 31, four fires caused 4300 dollars in losses, a 9650 dollar decrease, 69 percent below the previous year.
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Pomeroy
Mason County
Radios on New York Central freight trains proposed
Local railroad men discuss a radio communication plan between engines and cabooses on New York Central freight trains. Eri C Keenan testified to the Radio Commission that a single short wave frequency would operate a sending and receiving telephone on long trains, with a simple push button and loud speaker for the engineer to hear caboose speech.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
New York Central
Eri. C. Keenan
Keenan
Sheldon Missionary Society Met at James Sawyer Home
The Sheldon Missionary Society of the Church of Christ Trimble met at James Sawyer’s home for the February meeting. Mrs Annie Kasier led, with Miss Hazel Raber as devo leader. Members discussed missions in South America and Mexico and heard talks on The Boys' School and Meeting Present Crises in Mexico. A social hour followed with a collation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Shelton Missionary Society of the Jurch of Christ
Trimble
James Sawyer
Annie Kasier
Hazel Raber
Devo
South America
Mexico
Ge Rainery
McClelland
Sawyer
Sands
Local News Briefs From Chauncey and Nearby
Mrs. Charles C. Shields visited relatives in Corning this week. Lawrence Reeves and family move from Beebe property to Martin residence in Lexington. C. N. Sanders, medical student at State University Columbus, will visit his parents over Sunday. Arthur Swart plans to return to Chauncey to take up residence after year’s end. Saul Wilson of Chauncey spent Friday in Columbus. Mrs. James Mackie of Millfield was an Athene visitor on Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles C. Shields
Corning
K. Lawrence Reeves
Beebe
Martin
Lexington
C. N. Sanders
State University
Columbus
C. E. Sanders
Eld
Arthur Swart
Chauncey
Saul Wilson
James Mackie
Millfield
Ian Athene
Mayor Bans Tying Sleds to Automobiles
Chauncey Mayor W Hines orders immediate stop to tying sleds to back of cars and sleighing after heavy snow. He warns many riders have violated rules and vows enforcement to curb unsafe behavior. Police report a man slugged Thelma in Louisville after a grocery run, a separate incident under investigation.
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Chauncey
W. Hines
Chauncey Church Groups Host Friendship Bible Class Night
In Chauncey on February 22 the Loyal Men and Loyal Women of the Church of Christ hosted the Friendship Bible Class. About 30 class members attended a dinner of sandwiches beans pie and coffee. The program featured humorous readings by members and songs by the Friendship quartet. Prizes were awarded in a planting contest.
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Chauncey
Charles Bradfield
Church of Christ
Friendship Bible
Bradfield
W. Rhibrand
Pearl Henry
Gladys Williamson
Stella Cunningham
Ruth Fiske
Charles Minister
Arthur Smith
Friendship
Carroll Tippett
Neil Tippett
Lucille Bradfield
W. Ahilbrand
Pearl Herthy
Paper Boys in Chauncey Illness Reported
Clifford Grandstaff and Charles Sweeney Jr both Messenger carriers are said to be ill at their parents homes in Chauncey Feb 22. Substitutes are delivering the Messengers on their routes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Clifford Grandstaff
Charles Sweeney, Jr
Fred Grandstaff
Charles Sweeney Sr
Sailor Killed as Crew Struggles to Tie Lifeboat
A sailor died and four others were injured aboard the liner President Harding while trying to secure a lifeboat during a gale as the ship docked in Plymouth from New York.
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President Harding
New York
Penitentiary fix to stop further escapes at Columbus
Prison officials on February 22 focused on making the cell block escape proof after Pat McDermott and four companions fled early Tuesday. Search continued for James A. Walton of Cleveland, the sole recaptured convict not yet found. Guards asked Governor Cooper for higher pay and shorter hours. Ventilators in the cell block roof were being sealed with concrete and new small ventilation holes drilled through six inch thick reinforced concrete.
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Columbus
U.R
Pat McDermott
Liberty
James A. Walton
Cleveland
Cooper
M. D. Cain
Columbus Federation of Labor
Ohio State Student Miss Mayer Returns Home
Miss Lucile Mayer of Ohio State University came home to Columbus to be with her parents Mr. and Mrs. John Mayer from Thursday evening through Sunday. Also, Mrs. Lois Thomas wrote of a Californian trip and visit with Mr. and Mrs. Fred Davis before going to Escondido to spend two months with her step-daughter Mrs. E. L. Pasco. The group of ten Ohio University students in Athens came home for the weekend, and A A Chappelle departed for Columbus after visiting his daughter Mrs. J G Talbott and family.
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Lucile Mayer
Ohio State University
Columbus
John Mayer
Lois Thomas
F. W. Schreiner
California
Fred Davis
E. L. Pasco
Escondido
Calif
Lindbergh Named Technical Advisor to Aviation Safety
Charles A. Lindbergh joins the government to help regulate planes and pilots. He will focus on safety standards after Secretary Whiting announced his advisory role with the Aeronautic Branch of the Commerce Department and the ban on stunting and low flights over cities.
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Washington
Charles A. Lindbergh
New York
Paris
Commerce
Whiting
Lindbergh
Aeronautic Branch
Commerce Department
Largest Bank in the World To Be Formed
A merger of Guaranty Trust Company and National Bank of Commerce will form the largest bank in the world with about 2.6 billion dollars in resources. Guaranty Trust end of year resources totaled 1,052,211,198 and National Bank of Commerce reported 924,302,599.
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New York
Guaranty Trust Company
National Bank of Commerce
Bill for Stiff Penalty in Liquor Sales to Minors Passed in Hous
COLUMBUS Feb 22 Rallying to curb these infamous scoundrels the House passed a strict prohibition enforcement bill. Rep Ross Kyle would punish selling or furnishing liquor to a minor with 1000 to 5000 dollar fines or 1 to 5 years in prison or both. Opponents warned of enforceability in cities.
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Hous
Columbus
House of Representatives
Ohio
Ross Kyle
Akron
Drys
Senate
I. J. Hoover
Canton
Man or Monkey Topic by Johnson at Majestic Theater
Dr Andrew Johnson, Kentucky cyclone evangelist, will discuss direct creation of man against Darwinism in a Sunday afternoon lecture titled Man or Monkey at the Majestic Theater at 2 PM. He will argue 12 fatal gaps in Darwin's theory using scientific data. The talk, part of revival meetings in Athens, is open to the public.
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Andrew Johnson
Kentucky
Majestic Theater
Doctor Johnson
Athens
Central Avenue Methodist Church
Darwin
The Searchers to George Washington
Poem argues that future generations will scrutinize great deeds for flaws while praising the lasting legacy of heroes. It reflects on fame, morality, and the desire for honor across time.
Bridge plan links Cincinnati to Georgetown over Ohio River
A proposed railway and vehicular bridge would connect near Coney Island, Ohio, to Georgetown, Kentucky. The Kentucky & Ohio Terminal Company asked Congress for authorization with a bill by Senator Barkley referred to the Senate Commerce Committee.
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Cincinnati
U.R
Ohio River
Coney Island
Here
Georgetown
Kentucky & Ohio Terminal Company
Congress
Barkley
Senate Commerce Committee
Veteran Fire Chief Celebrates 81st Birthday on Duty
George A. Wallace Cleveland’s veteran fire chief marked his eighty first birthday while on duty at Engine House No. 12. By May he will have completed sixty years in the city’s fire department, possibly the oldest active chief in the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
UPR
George A. Wallace
Wallace
United States
Chief Wallace Reaches 1897 Rank and Nears Retirement
Chief Wallace joined the 13 shortly after coming of age. Five years later he became a fire apt ain. He ascended to chief in 1897 and has remained eligible for retirement for 35 years.
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Wallace
The Forty-Niners From Athens County
A Southeast Ohio history feature profiles twenty two men known as the Buckeye Rovers who departed Albany Athens County for California in 1849. Oliver Hartley previews their journey and daily life as everyday folk in a forthcoming Messenger magazine section.
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Athens County
Oliver Hartley
Messenger
Pomeroy
Ohio
California
Albany
the Messenger
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