Pomeroy Civic Club Outlines Plans For Community Work
Pomeroy February meeting at Martin Hotel with about 30 attendees set the year’s civic program. L. D. Mc Master urged cooperation, while erosion control and tree planting by the Meigs County CCC Camp featured in an evening talk by Camp forester Hursey and Lieut. McClellan. Next monthly meeting scheduled for April first Tuesday. membership list discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
McMaster
Cc. W. Clark
Middleport Rotary Club
Pomeroy Civic Club
Rufus Lideand
Glenn Barnett
P. F. Mureey
Lieut. McClellan
Meigs County
CCC
Hursey
Local citizens invited to reenter camp as survey shows most enroll
A leader stated that nearly all of the 198 members expect to re enroll after a preliminary survey. He invited local citizens to visit the camp.
Upper Block Liquor Store Planned in Ebersbach Building
A proposed state liquor store location in Pomeroy would be in the Ebersbach building housing the Ohio Power Company office. Civic members and local businessmen see potential for drawing residents and reviving the upper business block, with the river bank parking lot completion also aiding this effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
State
Ebersbach
Ohio Power Company
River Bank
Council Meets Again To Act on Finances
POMEROY villagers council met Tuesday to give the new appropriation ordinance a second reading. Members Duerr Durst Sauvage Finsterwald Schlaegel attended. Hetzel and Schlaegel were absent. The body plans a third reading that evening and aims to pass the measure to fund delayed bills. The next regular session is set for Monday night of next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hetzel
Schlaegel
Fundy
Willing Workers Class Meets at Carpenter
The Willing Workers Class gathered Thursday with president Miss Jessie Carpenter and devotional leader Mrs. Elda Starkey. Fifteen members were present and lunch was served during social hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syracuse
Guy Gorby
Vira Rawlings
Floyd Tewksbury
Albany
WE. Reeves
William Weatherby
Howard Steward
Frank Wood
A. W. Rupe
R. 8
Turner
Dyesville
Former Resident J E Watson Dies in Mingo Junction
J E Watson age 78, a former Middleport resident who moved to Columbus and then Mingo Junction, died at his home Tuesday after a fall. He is survived by his wife Mary E Watson, a son Tom, two grandsons, and other relatives. Funeral services will be held Thursday in Mingo Junction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J E. Watson
Middleport
Fastern
Ohio
J. E. Watson
Mr. Watson
Mingo Junction
Columbus
Steel
Mary E. Watson
Tom
Watson
D. 8. Palmer
South Fifth Avenue
Freight Is Safe Despite Stranded Steel Trucks
Covert Bakery trucks laden with 19 tons of steel for a Pittsburgh to Little Hocking project are stranded on Route 7 near Little Hocking due to heavy snow. Owner notes the load not at risk of theft and plans to move most of the 174 tons once travel improves while rushing the new bakery and plant construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh Middleport
Covert Bakery
Little Hocking
Pittsburgh
Tce
Covert
French Gets Verdict In Court Suit Here
The State of Only versus M. L. French coal company ended with a verdict for the defendant. The coal firm faced a possible cancellation of insurance. the jury deliberated only a few minutes in common pleas court. Manning Webster, town’s youngest attorney, won his first trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Brown
Manning Webster
Webster
School Banquet Set by M B E Church Sunday School
Chester reports a banquet to be hosted by the M B E Church Sunday School on Friday evening March 2. Several local residents are noted visiting or affected by recent events including deaths, illnesses, and travel.
Local officials and visitors in Marietta conduct council session
Middleport Mention Co. P. Bradbury, J. A. Kent and Scott Willock spent the day in Marietta. Mrs. Denny Bachner visiting relatives here returned to Huntington. Local councilmen A BE Powell, L L Carney, D C Miller, Oscar Mossman, and Mr. Craig were on a business trip. A short council session followed. Pauline Tuckerman, ill a week, is now able to go out occasionally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Co. P. Bradbury
J. A. Kent
Scott Willock
Marietta
Denny Bachner
Hollis Scott
Huntington
A. BE. Powell
L. L. Carney
D. C. Miller
Oscar Mossman
Mr. Craig
Pauline Tuckerman
Meigs County CWA Jobs Slashed by State Board
Nearly 100 CWA workers in Meigs County face further cuts as the state board reduces the quota to 990 base on Corradini's report. Directors argue local industry cannot absorb displaced workers, many facing unemployment and aid needs. Priority projects with clear local value remain, others are eliminated to fit new limits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meigs County
Pomeroy
Henry Corradini
Corradini
State Board
Middleport Woman's Music Club Hosts Evening Program
Members gathered Tuesday at Heath Methodist Episcopal Church for the regular monthly meeting. Participants included Mrs. Rosener Zeiher, Mrs. Charles Bing, Miss Betty Reed, Paul Haptonstahl, and others. Middleport High School glee club, directed by Miss Vesta McCoy, performed two numbers. Hostesses named: Mrs C Clark, Mrs J A Kent, Mrs E M McCarty, Mrs W F Harris, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Woman's Music Club
Heath Methodist Episcopal Church
Rosener Zeiher
Charles Bing
Betty Reed
Paul Haptonstahl
L. J. Heiner
Elizabeth Bradford
Kathleen Bush
James Theobald
Bradford Powell
Dorothy Sauer
Mary Eunice Hennesy
Sybil McCoy
Eleanor Roush
Middleport High School
Vesta McCoy
Mre C
W. Clark
J. A. Kent
BE. M. McCarty
W. F. Harris
O. B. Stout
Albert Faennie
T. A. May
R. A Zether
Nora McCoy
Rose Stace
Reedsville Notes On Local Visits And Travel
Miss Helen Emrick visited Washington West Virginia with her brother Clyde and family. Dr W S Eile county health director was here. J D Kibble and Family from Parkersburg spent the end of the week here with relatives. Miss Phyllis Horden of Middleport visited with her cousin Leo Sisson and family. Miss Annabel Coleman has returned from Parkersburg. Coleman and daughter Helen and Fae and Frances Miller of Vienna visit grandparents L D Watson. C C Hamilton and family drove to Philo to spend the day with his son Charles and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Emrick
Washington
W. Va
Clyde
W. S& Eile
J. D. Kibble
Parkersburg
Phyllis Horden
Middleport
Leo Sisson
Annabel Coleman
BEFE
Coleman
Helen
Fae
Frances Miller
Vienna
Chauncey Residents Attend The Green Pastures Show
In Chauncey Monday night about twenty residents watched The Green Pastures. Names listed include Ralph Brown Ivani Theisen L H Pender Harvey Courtney Erie Brigewacer Bari Shater and several family members and local residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Athens
Ralph Brown
Ivani Theisen
L. H. Pender
Erase
Harvey Courtney
Erie Briagewacer
Bari Shater
Charles Sweeney
Watt Cevrei
Jon King
Dirs
Gladys Pickering
Donald Henry
Kuth Fiske
Mary Louise Fiske
Frankie Howard
Ruth Shater
Elizabeth Close
Betty Jane Courtney
Isabel Courtney
Lena Wilson
Max Wilson
Willard Fielder
George Kulik
Edward
Charlies
Elbert
Eleanor
Sarah Thomas
Lloyd Thomas
Chauncey District Notes Mention Illness and Visits
Abs Noah Harvey Chauncey was called to Lancaster Tuesday by the illness of her uncle Andy Moody. Mrs Thomas McHarg Athens formerly of Chauncey has returned home after visiting Chauncey friends. Nina Rupe Sand Ridge visits Ruth Shafer Ellig Avenue. Mrs James Henderson and Mrs Roy Syx Chauncey guests of Mrs Gladys Tittle Beaumont. Evelyn Dishong Kimberly visits her sister near Chauncey. Preston Byers Ray Tittle and Peter Bricker hosted a party Tuesday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chaunce
Noah
Harvey
Chauncey
Lancaster
Andy Moody
Thomas McHarg
Athens
Charles C. Shields
Lila Shafer
Ruth Shafer
Ellig Avenue
James Henderson
Roy Syx
Gladys Tittle
Beaumont
Nina Rupe
Sand Ridge
Ray Tittle
Evelyn Dishong
Kimberly
Preston Byers
Peter Bricker
Chauncey Miss Florides Sprague Substitutes at Dover High
Chauncey Miss Florides Sprague of Chauncey Dover High School faculty has been confined to home business this week Mrs William Downard Athens has been substituting for Miss Sprague.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Florides Sprague
Chauncey-Dover High School
William Downard
Athens
Sprague
Chauncey Girl Honored Guest at Birthday Party
Chauncey Mrs William Bris son hosted a Monday afternoon party from 4 to 6 o'clock for her daughter Donna Lou on her seventh birthday. Pink and white decorations and cake with candles filled the room. Guests included Virginia Theisen Freddie Theisen Mary Lee Blower Donna Brower Henrietta Heifkin Jacquelyn Sanders Virginia Border Lillian Misner Gladys Misner Anna Kuess Jean Russell Donna Lee Sisson Lorena Mae Sisson Mrs Mae Wade Mrs Elizabeth Robinett Mrs Edward Evans and Mrs Herman Theisen Jr of Milfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
William Brisson
Donna Lou
Sisson
Mae Wade
Virginia Theisen
Freddie Theisen
Mary Lee Blower
Donna Brower
Henrietta Heifkin
Jacquelyn Sanders
Virginia Border
Lillian Misner
Gladys Misner
Anna Uuess
Jean Russell
Donna Lee Sisson
Lorena Mae Sisson
Elizabeth Robinett
Edward Evans
Herman Theisen, Jr
Milfield
Revival Cottage Prayer Meetings Planned Tonight and Thursday
Cottage prayer meetings preparatory to evangelistic services begin next Monday night March 5 at the Church of Christ. Tonight at 7 at the Rankin home and Thursday 6 30 to 7 15 at the Brookins home, with Friday 7 at the church as announced by Rev. Courtney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Church of Christ
Peter Rankin
Guy Brookins
Courtney
Evelyn Barnes Birthday Party At Sand Ridge
Mr and Mrs James Barnes hosted a Friday night party at their Sand Ridge home for their daughter Evelyn Barnes on her eighteenth birthday. Guests included Miss Nine Rupe Miss Allie Shingler Miss Freda Syckes Herman McCune Dwight Shumway and the Barnes couple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
James Barnes
Sand Ridge
Evelyn Barnes
Barnes
Miss Nine Rupe
Allie Shingler
Freda Syckes
Herman McCune
Dwight Shumway
Gravel Hill Man Suffers Run of Losses
In MIDDLEPORT, Clair McHaffee of Gravel Hill endures a string of misfortune as seven pigs die from cold exposure, a cow dies, and a horse perishes within days. Local superstition notes three blows, mirroring folk lore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Clair McHaffee
Gravel Hill
É McHaffee
Congo Meeting Attended by Bridgewater Sisters
Mrs. Joe Bridgewater Miss Winnona Bridgewater and Miss Eva Ferrer spent Monday in Congo Ohio for an all day meeting. Rev J F Maffin of Marion Ohio led a revival service there meeting attendees and local supporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Joe Bridgewater
Winnona Bridgewater
Eva Ferrer
Congo
Ohio
Chauncey Mines Report Twenty Active in District
Twenty mines are reported operating today in the Chauncey district. The list includes Carbondale Luhrig Coonville Kimberly Chauncey No. 25 Poston No. 6 Hocking Lick Run Black Diamond Ohio No. 1 No. 219 No. 255 No. 267 No. 9 No. 28 No. 24 No. 107 No. 68 No. 69 and No. 10X.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Carbondale
Luhrig
Coonville
Kimberly
Chauncey No
Poston
Hocking
Lick Run
Black Diamond
Ohio
Snow Delays Bashan District School Buses
Snow caused heavy disruption in Bashan district early this week with bus drivers facing difficulties and schedules not kept until roads cleared. Sutton M E Church offered no service on Sunday due to weather. Social notes mention Mary Trussell visiting Oak Hill, William Conley family with the Slaters, Wayne Orr visiting Mon, and Harlow Ervin of Carmel with his ill mother Mrs. Eliza Ervin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bashan
Sutton M
Mary Trussell
Oak Hill
William Conley
Marion Slater
Wayne Orr
Murrayville
Paul
Arthur Orr
Harlow Ervin
Carmel
Eliza Ervin
Molly Be Jolly operetta set for Harrisonville stage
The operetta Molly Be Jolly directed by Helen Zieher will be performed at the Harrisonville Auditorium on Thursday March 1 instead of March 3. Cast includes grade school pupils.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Molly Be Jolly
Harrisonville
Helen Zieher
Millfield Church of Christ Ladies' Aid Plans Quilting Day
The Millfield Ladies' Aid Society will hold an all day quilting and potluck dinner at the church on Thursday. In the afternoon the regular monthly business meeting will be conducted by Mrs. C. H. Boudinot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millfield
Minstrel Charity Show Set for Thursday Night
Glouster Aerie No 464 of the Eagles will present the Eagle Minstrels for charity at the opera house Thursday night with a small admission. The show was staged last week and is being repeated by popular demand. it will be the last performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glouster
Glouster Aerie
F. C. EB
Eagle Minstrels
Opera House
Frank Morrison Dies at 47 from Bronchial Pneumonia in Glouster
Frank Morrison aged 47 died Tuesday night at 9 25 from bronchial pneumonia at his home on Spring Street Glouster He is survived by his second wife four children by his first wife a nine year old adopted son and four sisters and five brothers Funeral arrangements had not been made this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glouster
Frank Morrison
Spring Street
Morrison
Wilbur
Mountville
Harold Redding
Columbus
Floyd
Wrightstown
Virgil
Trimble
Algie Price
This City
George Hose
Archie Brooks
Dave Fowler
Crate Morrison
Redtown
Harry
Jacksonville
Charles
Lewis
Ben
Harry Woods Dies in Dayton After Heart Trouble
Harry Woods died suddenly Monday of heart trouble at his Dayton home on Oregon Street. He leaves a wife and six children Robert Vern Samuel Hazel Willard and Pauline, all married except Robert and Vern. A brother William Woods lives in Redtown. Funeral services will be Thursday at 2 PM at the Dayton home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacksonville
Harry Woods
Oregon Street
Dayton
Mr. Woods
Robert
Vern
Samuel
Hazel
Willard
Pauline
William Woods
Redtown
Foreclosure Notice in Athens County Court
Court of Common Pleas Athens County Ohio case No 15793 W T Martin files a foreclosure petition against W B King and Margretta King on a 55 acre Let 4 section 13 Town 14 Alexander Township tract in Let No 4 bearing mortgage to secure a debt of 300 dollars with 8 percent interest. Defendants must answer by February 31 1929 or as required. Attorney L A Koons represents the plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. King
Margretta King
Foster
West Virginia
Martin
Court of Common Pleas
Athens County
Ohio
Alexander Township
Rail Time Card Departures From Athens Stated
Daily and weekend schedules show northbound No 3 at 11 32 am and No 9 at 1 44 pm from Athens. Southbound No 2 at 11 20 am and No 6 40 pm. Train No 37 leaves Athens 6 30 pm daily except Sunday. No 30 arrives 11 02 pm. Eastbound No 4 at 2 50 8 am.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Teaver
Baltimore
Trimble Grade Teams Named for Health Class Competition
The Trimble School announces seventh and eighth grade teams for health and physical education contests. Captains listed include Bernarda Danford on Speedy Six, Virginia Sawyer on Trimble Cardinals, Ina Palmer on Blue Eagle, Peggy McCune on Panthers, Clyde Addington on Wild Cats, Floya Skinner on Flying Eagles, Max Antic on Merchants, and Harry Sayre on Tigers, with multiple teammates named for each squad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trimble
Speedy
Bernarda Danford
Katherine Johnson
Louwe Vermaten
Ada Bell Palmer
Doris Russell
Trimble Cardinals
Virginia Sawyer
Kathryn Smith
Maxine Stimetz
Ruth Johnson
Martha Exiine
Dorothy Mingus
Blue Eagle
Ina Palmer
Bonnie Sayre
Mary Cole
Lola Clark
Louise Alien
Panthers
Peggy McCune
Hilma Chalfant
Leona Schoeian
Thelma Rainey
Ice Exline
Trimble Wild Cats
Clyde Addington
Russell Smith
Steve Forgoress
Herbert Dust
Harold Pedicord
Flying Eagies
Floya Skinner
Frank Forgoress
Seth Auer
Herbert Kioh
Junior Hamilton
Trimble Merchants
Max Antic
Clarence Markins
Johnny Koontz
Ellis Eric
Wilbur McDaniel
Trimble Tigers
Harry Sayre
Vern Hall
Max Seth
Gerald Pedicord
Taken to Hospital Glouster for Emergency Op
Mrs. Alex Ross of Modoc was taken by local ambulance Tuesday afternoon to Grant Hospital Columbus for an operation. The report notes the patient was transferred for emergency surgical treatment and remains under care at the facility.
Celebrate Birthday Gladly Marked Vaughn 78th
J M Vaughn of Hollister was surprised with a family gathering to mark his 78th birthday. Music, refreshments, and a birthday cake prepared by daughter in law Mrs Isaac Vaughn of Nelsonville accompanied the celebration with relatives from Hollister Nelsonville Jacksonville and local friends in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max von Scheele
Jacksonville
Charlies Vaughn
Ben Vaughn
Hollister
Surprise Birthday Dinner Honors Mr Smith in Bishopville
Mrs P M Smith assisted by Mrs Riley Morris Glouster planned a surprise for Mr Smith s 62nd birthday on Sunday. A noon three course duck dinner was served with a decorated centerpiece. Guests included Mr and Mrs Fred Smith Nellie Genevieve Mr and Mrs Riley Morris Glouster Mr and Mrs Dwight Smith and Mr and Mrs Carl Well ing Taylor Ridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bishopville
P. M. Smith
Riley Morris
Giouster
Mr. Smith
Fred Smith
Nellie
Genevieve
Glouster
Dwight Smith
Carl Welling
Taylor Ridge
Richardson Addresses Kiwanis Club on Bakery Business
L E Richardson spoke on the bakery business at the Kiwanis Club meeting held Tuesday noon with luncheon at Hotel Gordon. Short talks by members are regular at weekly meetings and club singing closed the program. Richardson won the attendance prize, awarded to M M Murphy.
Charity Dance Friday at Eagle Hall Jacksonville
Mohawk Aerie No. 1044 F. O. E. to stage charity dance at Eagle Hall Friday night with all proceeds for charity. Open to the public. Rev Ralph Bivens of Bedford Indiana to preach at Church of Christ next Sunday morning and evening. public invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacksonville
Mohawk Aerie
Eagle Hall
Glouster
Ralph Bivens
Bedford
Ind
Church of Christ
Glouster Temple Pythian Sisters Meet Thursday
Regular meeting of Glouster Temple Pythian Sisters set for Thursday night at the K of P Hall. Lunch to be served after the business session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glouster
Glouster Temple
Pythian Sisters
K. of P. Hall
Glouster Lodge Plans Entered Apprentice Degree Tonight
Glouster Lodge No. 607 FW and AM holds a communication tonight announcing work in the Entered Apprentice Degree. Members are advised to attend as part of the Masonic proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glouster
Glouster Lodge
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Chester
M. BE
Mollie Mack
Bridgewater
J. M. Wallace
Edith Lohse
Ray Morris
G. A. Eilselstine
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Roy Pooler
Eiselstine Deep
Roland Torrence
McKenzie Keebaugh
M. E. Ridenour
Ola McNamee
Curtia Wolfe
CWA
Reedsville
Brikés
Miss Sprague Ili
Chauncey Girl
Donna Lou Sisson
Eagles
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