Meigs County Commissioners Begin New Board Meetings
Meigs County held its first board meeting at the Courthouse in Pomeroy. A. B. Bingham of Middleport was elected chairman with Arthur Beegile and W. A. Compton serving as the new and veteran members respectively. Township trustees pressed pleas for road repairs as crowds gathered all day.
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Pomeroy
Meigs County
Board of Commissioners
A. B. Bingham
Middleport
Bingham
Arthur Beegile
W. A. Compton
L M Peoples Dies in Pomeroy
L M Peoples longtime resident of Pomeroy dies after long illness at the home of his son Percy L Peoples Funeral services held at Laurel Cliff Methodist Church burial in Beech Grove Cemetery He is survived by three sons Percy Charles and Dana all of Pomeroy two grandchildren and one great grandchild
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Pomeroy
L. M. Peoples
Perry
Charles
Dana
Melvin Family Guests in Ironton After Columbus Meeting
Supt and Mrs W E Melvin attended the Ohio Educational Association meeting in Columbus last week and were New Year guests in Ironton with Mrs Melvin's father Oscar Williams and family and with Mr and Mrs W S Melvin. They returned Tuesday night to their Gravel Hill home.
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Middleport
W. E. Melvin
Ohio Educational Association
Columbus
Ironton
Pattern 2419 and 2451 Dressmaking Details
Pattern 2419 covers smart seaming for emart effect with sizes 14 16 18 20 32 4u 38 40 and requires 112 yards of 38 inch fabric for size 16. Pattern 2451 features a perky bow and puffy puffs in sizes 14 16 18 20 32 36 38 40 42 and 44 with size 16 needing 2 5 8 yards of 39 inch fabric.
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Anne Adams
Athens Messenger ‘Tern Department
Street
New York City
Meigs County Milk Market Decision Delayed in Huntington
Uncertainty over whether Meigs County dairy farmers can sell in Huntington West Virginia continues as health board officials delay a meeting with local businessmen. The decision to allow an open market was postponed, threatening thousands of dollars in annual revenue for the Meigs dairy industry.
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Meigs
Pomeroy
Meigs County
Huntington
W. Va
Huntington Health Board
West Virginia
Geo. W. Kreier
Health Board
Honor Court Tonight in Middleport
Court of Honor ceremonies led by Paul W Handel of Parkersburg and the Middleport Racine Boy Scout troops take place at Heath M E Church at 7 45 pm tonight Demonstrations of Boy Scout craft and musical selections including piano and saxophone duets will be shown Leaders urge public attendance toAppreciate the benefits of Scouting for boys
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Paul W. Handel
Parkersburg
Racine
Heath M. E. Church
Scout Movement
Fraternity Elects 1933 Officers in Ohio Gamma Xi Chapter
Ohio Gamma Xi chapter of Phi Delta Kappa elected 1933 officers at Race Street rooms. President Calvin Reichman, vice-president Chappelle Talbott, secretary treasurer K. McCullough, master of ceremonies Paul Dillard, sergeant-at-arms Ralph Graves, inser guard Charlies Barnett, outer guard Gerald Luelian. Several local and visiting residents visited or departed for Columbus and their studies. influenza afflicted Mr. and Mrs. Charles Howard stayed home.
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Middleport
Ohio
Pomeroy Couples Weddings Disclosed
Marriages of two local couples announced in Catlettsburg Ky. Carrie Hite daughter of Ed and Mrs Hite wed Kenneth Grueser son of Albert Grueser on Nov. 21 1932. Elizabeth Clark daughter of Meigs County Conservation Officer Eldon J Clark wed Grant Roberts son of Cora B Roberts on Sept. 24.
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Pomeroy
Catlettsburg
Carrie Hite
Hite
Main Street
Kenneth Grueser
Albert Grueser
Monkey Run
Elberfeld’s Department Store
Pomeroy High School
Grueser
Elizabeth Clark
Meigs County Conservation Officer
Eldon J. Clark
Grant Roberts
Cora B. Roberts
Lodi High School
Roberts
Determination Fails In Nonresident License Purchase
A South Carolina man visited Pomroy Ohio to buy automobile licenses. He denied Ohio residency, was told tags could not be sold to nonresidents, and left in a huff. He sought action from Justice Mees and Prosecuting Attorney Clark, who had no authority to compel a sale. The car retained South Carolina plates as it departed.
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Pomeroy
Jan
South Carolina
R. G. Webster
Ohio
Justice of Peace
H. H. Mees
Mees
Cedric Clark
Miss Lyda Dyke Dies After Influenza Pneumonia
Miss Lyda Dyke of Gravel Hill neighborhood died Sunday night after influenza developed into pneumonia. Survived by two sisters, Mrs. Mary Page and Miss Etta Dyke, the trio had moved from Pomeroy after their parents' deaths. Funeral held today at 2 pm from the Baptist Church in Pomeroy with Rev. A R Stark officiating. burial in Beech Grove Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Lyda Dyke
Gravel Hill
Miss Dyke
Pomeroy
Mary Page
Etta Dyke
Baptist Church
A. R. Stark
Beech Grove
Hart Nesselroad Couple Married at Reverend Williams Home
POMEROY Jan 4 Lester Hart 26 and Jean Nesselroad 23 secured a marriage license in probate court Saturday night. They were married Sunday afternoon at the residence of Rev. O W Williams in Middleport. The bride is daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Nesselroad of the Pomeroy Athens road. the groom, son of Dr and Mrs W S Hart, formerly of Pomeroy now in Columbus. Both are graduates of Pomeroy High. A license was issued Saturday afternoon to Orland Laudermilk 21 of Mason W Va and Alberta Mae Smith 18 giving her address as Pomeroy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rev. Williams
Middleport
Pomeroy
Lester Hart
Jean Nesselroad
O. W. Williams
Charles Nesselroad
Pomeroy-Athens Road
Pomeroy Firemen's Ball Clears Profit on New Year's Eve
The Pomeroy Firemen's Association reported a profit of 258 dollars from the annual firemen's ball held on New Year's Eve. Dana L. Roush notes the figure compares favorably with past years' returns.
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Pomeroy
Local residents headed home from weekend visits
Tom Rollin lately employed by John Shorr stayed at Mrs. Rebecca Cottrill’s home and returned to Logan Saturday. Bernard McBride returned to Logan Saturday after several days with friends at Pomeroy and Bowmans Run. Richard Hayman left Tuesday for Bethlehem Pennsylvania to study at Lehigh University, with his father Ralph Hayman driving him as far as Parkersburg. V. Shepard and son of Logan visited Bowmans Run Tuesday on business. Teckle Hess of Xenia Soldiers and Sailors Orphans Home visited Syracuse relatives, returning to Xenia Tuesday. Miss Mary Dalton, nursing student at White Cross Hospital Columbus, is visiting Syracuse relatives and friends.
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Tom Rollin
John Shorr
Rebecca Cottrill
Logan
Bernard McBride
Pomeroy
Bowmans Run
Richard Hayman
Bethlehem
Lehigh University
Parkersburg
Ralph Hayman
V. Shepard
Son
Miss Teckle Hess
Soldiers and Sailors Orphans Home
Xenia
Syracuse
Mary Dalton
White Cross Hospital
Columbus
Mrs Rebecca Vance Taken Ill In Ewington
Mr and Mrs C B E Vance were called to Ewington on Tuesday due to the serious illness of Mrs Rebecca Vance in her home. The elderly mother has been ill for weeks and her condition recently became critical.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
C. BE. Vance
Ewington
Rebecca Vance
Local Newsman Appointed Probate Court Deputy
Pomeroy report Lowell Wingett, a local newspaper man, appointed probate court deputy to complete Horton Brown’s term as clerk of courts. Wingett will serve until the end of Judge J. E. Cariton’s term in February.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Lowell Wingett
Horton Brown
Wingett
J. E. Careton
Mrs J M Mygatt Brothers Illness Calls In Cincinnati
Mrs J M Mygatt and her brother were summoned to Cincinnati on Tuesday due to the serious illness of the latter’s brother who is reported in critical condition.
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Middleport
J. M. Mygatt
Cincinnati
Mrs Miller Visits North Carolina Guests of Lam bert Family
Mrs D C Miller spent the holiday season in North Carolina as guests of Mr and Mrs Edward Lambert. After two weeks there they returnedTuesday to their home here.
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Middleport
D. C. Miller
North Carolina
Edward Lambert
Soviet ice breaker Malygin stranded after iceberg collision
ICE BREAKER SAFE OSLO, Jan. 4 The Soviet ice breaker Malygin, feared to have been stranded after collision with an iceberg in northern waters, is at Point Russeclla and in no immediate danger.
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Oslo
Malygin
Isa
Point Russeclla
Courthouse Interior Refinishing Underway In Pomeroy
Jan 4 report notes refinishing of the Courthouse interior begun Tuesday under C. E. Dow. Lower hallway wallpaper is being removed due to age and wear. Other improvements are planned.
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Pomeroy
C. E. Dow
Society Notes From Middleport Bake Sale Planned
Miss Alpha Somerville hosted the Foreign Missionary Society of the Heath M E Church at her South Fifth Avenue home. Mrs. Agnes Soles led devotions and President Nan Moore taught the fifth chapter of the textbook. The group scheduled a bake sale for January 14.
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Middleport
Alpha Somerville
Foreign Missionary Society of the Heath M. EB
South Fifth Avenue
Agnes Soles
Nan Moore
Revival Meetings To Be Held Next Week At Tuppers Plains
The U B Church at Tuppers Plains plans a revival starting January 15 with Preface meetings from January 9. Rev C Vause Snyder will lead with wife providing personal work and music. Evening services begin at 7 with song and prayer followed by evangelistic talks. Public invitation extended.
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Tuppers Plains
U. B
C Vause Snyder
Loyal Sons and Daughters
Church of Christ
Doris McLane
Guy Springer
Success
Bliss Springer
Detroit, Mich
Belle Keller
Lizzie Cole
East Shade
Leo Watson
Near East Shade
Nella Parr
Carrie Gainer
Pomeroy
Snyder
Waverly
Local Families Gather for Weekend Visits in Albany Area
Albany R D No 1 hosted gatherings as Sam and family entertained Sunday guests including Silas Glen and George Scott and others. Birth announced for Harvey Chesser's daughter on January 1. Throckmorton and Pearman families joined by Mary Hewitt and Mary Teling and others. Households of Collins and West hosted visitors from Athens Union Ridge and Piqua while quilting activities continued. Elliott relatives reported recovering from flu.
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Sam Scott
Silas Scott
Glen Scott
George Scott
Keith Dale
Max
Fred Elliott
Harvey Chesser
Phosa Throckmorton
Clifton Pearman
Margaret
Mra
Mary Hewit
Carl Wharton
Mary Teling
New Marshfield
G. W. Collins
W. P. Collins
Kenneth
Ellen Martin
Athens
Donald Collins
Union Ridge
Flossie West
Louisa Dixon
Oda Collins
Lowell Lewis
Arnold Bolton
Piqua
Harold Peacock
Lee Elliott
Elliott
Nelsonville Pastor Speaks to Rotarians
Rev. Lloyd Evans of Nelsonville, pastor of the Presbyterian Church, was the principal speaker at the Rotary Club meeting in Y W C A. He is a charter member of the Nelsonville club. Fred H. Johnson, district governor, is a former member. George Robinson of Zanesville presided.
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Zanesville
Lloyd Evans
Nelsonville
Presbyterian Church
Rotary Club
Y W.C. A
Evans
Nelsonville Club
Fred H. Johnson
Rotary
George Robinson
Speedy Dado Recognized as Bantamweight Champion
California State Athletic Commission awards Speedy Dado of Manila the world bantamweight title designation. The announcement endorses his status as top fighter in the weight class.
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California State Athletic Commission
Speedy Dado
Manila
Fox Hunters of Albany District Meet To Spin Yarns
The Albany fox hunters held their annual meeting at the Owls Club with delegations from Harrisonville Langsv ille Dexter Pratteville and Zaleski. They voted to rename the association The Sylvania Canine Club and hosted a testimonial style evening recounting last year’s fox hunting experiences.
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Albany
Fox Hunters Associations
Owls Club
Harrisonville
Langsville
Dexter
Pratteville
Zaleski
Sylvania Canine Club
Rutland Social Roundup Sees Visits and Illnesses
Rutland residents report visits from family and friends in Columbus Akron Zanesville and Columbus area while several locals recover from flu and illness. A birth is announced for John Edward son of Ed and Mrs Smith. Rutland High School members join All-State Chorus in Columbus.
Local notes speak of illnesses and ceremonies in Columbus area
Last week in Columbus Curt Spires and William Theolbauld Jr. were ill with flu. Local schools opened Monday and Christian Church services were held Sunday evening with more planned next Sunday after Bible School. Rev. Williams begins meetings in McArthur Monday Jan 9. Families shared New Year visits and greetings as relatives gathered in Harrisonville Middleport and Pomeroy communities. Wilbur E. Thompson Jr. returns from four years in the Navy for a visit. New Year’s Eve dinners honored R. H. Rawlings Jr. and gatherings included the Rawlings families of Pomeroy and Middleport.
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Christian Church
Rev. Williams
McArthur
Carl Reeves
Betty Jean
Pearl Reeves
A. O. Graves
Harrisonville
Dale Musser
Helen
George Musser
McC
South America
Nancy Rawlings
Ray Rawlings
Nancy
Pomeroy
R. H. Rawlings
Robert Rawlings
Middleport
Local Notices Include Illness and Visits Across Town
Carpenter Mrs. W R Hanna cares for Mrs. W E Reeves who is improving. Miss Jessie Carpenter oversees Carpenter Post Office. Finley Fairey of Columbus visited relatives. Eddie L Howery, OSU student, spent vacation with parents. Mr and Mrs R C Brandenburg Fremont returned home from visit with Har man family. Dwight Seiple delivered mail for ill J L Rawlings. Mr and Mrs G C Gorby Syracuse visited here. Mr and Mrs H Jewell and children Pom eroy visitors. Lloyd McComas Little Hocking teacher vacationing with mother Mrs J A McComas.
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W. R. Hanna
Dyesville
W. E. Reeves
Jessie Carpenter
Carpenter
Finley Fairey
Columbus
Eddie L. Howery
Ohio State University
S. F. Howery
R. C. Brandenburg
Fremont
W. E. Harman
Dwight Seiple
J. L. Rawlings
G. C. Gorby
Syracuse
H. Jewell
Vinton
Don
Pomeroy
Lloyd McComas
Little
Christmas Guests From Scattered Ridge Families
Scatter Ridge residents and relatives gathered for Christmas visits. Mr and Mrs Jesse Poston with daughter joined Christ mas host Lloyd Poston and daughter Rebecca Elien of Akron. Albert Poston family included Clara Freda Stella and Glen. Run G South and John South families plus J W Koker clan visited Mrs F J Simms in Athens. F J Hubler family also attended with Christmas guests James Phette.
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Place
Paul
Columbus
Herbert Everett
Strouds Run
Clarence Dean
J. W. Koker
Raleigh Robinson
Charles
Loraine
Ray Mathews
Frank Mauler
Bucyrus
Wade Smith
Dutch Creek
John South
Jesse Poston
Hed
Lloyd Poston
Rebecca Elien
Akron
Albert Poston
Clara
Freda
Stella
Glen
Stroud
Run
G. South
F. J. Simms
Athens
F. J. Hubler
James Phette
Community Notes from Clarks Chapel and Nearby
Mrs. Joseph Robinson hosted the Ladies Aid with six members due to illness. Families visit Athens, Akron, and Albany. students Margaret, Martha Robinson return from Athens. Josephine returns as Athens High senior. Measles and flu spread. horses lost. church services planned with Rev. Ward Radford next Sunday at 2:30 and Sunday School at 1:30.
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Joseph Robinson
W. R. Phillips
Elizabeth
Lisbon
M. E. Snow
Margaret
Martha Robinson
Athens
Joe Robinson
Ohio University
Josephine
Athens High
Harley Cline
Albany
Abner Frost
Val Forman
Akron
Lucille Carpenter
Athens Wai Ling
Harry Bowman
Vernon
Charles Maxwell
Ward Radford
Hugh Sheridan
Mrs and Mrs Clarence Cooley Visit Arbaugh Monday
Flat Run residents Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Cooley and Emma Bowen visited Clarence Arbaugh on Monday. Miss Marie Smith was the Monday guest of Virginia Davis.
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Clarence Cooley
Emma Bowen
Clarence Arbaugh
Marie Smith
Virginia Davis
Local Notes on Social Visits and Holidays
Miss Virginia Davis spends a week with friends at Cha. Miss Elizabeth Dixon visits with Miss Dorothy Bowen at Arch Arbaugh. Irene McVay calls on Athens and McArthur for Mrs. Gilbert Bowen. R. H. Woodrum from Griffithsville, W Va, returns over the holidays with friends. Mrs Arch Arbaugh and daughter Janet are home for holidays with Miles Davis in Columbus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Davis
Cha
Elizabeth Dixon
Dorothy Bowen
Arch Arbaugh
Irene McVay
Athens
McArthur
Gilbert Bowen
Sharlotte Dixon
Clarence Arbaugh
Misa Verginia Davis
Wayne Wamsbrose
Janet
Miles Davis
Columbus
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Grove Cemetery
Boy Scouts of
Calvin Reichman
Phi
Delta Kappa
Willis
Aleshire
Herbert Chambers
Rio Grande
Gallia County
C. B. Wells
A. W. McKay
R. A. Miller
John Waddell
Arthur Maloney
Detroit
Elien Waddell
South Fourth Street
Jean McKay
Margaret Elian Hysell
Frances Willock
Jean McMaster
Dell Russell
Dan L. Farmer
Walter Priode
Art Lewis
Mabel Henry
Delber
Clifton
Charles Howard
Edgar Tuckerman
George van Zant
Kathryn Juhling
Mayme Covert
Mary van Zant
Business College
Joe Green
KK. C
Tuckerman
Newark
Mae Roush
O. L. Roush
Lincoln Street
Wade Knight
Reeseville
W. P. Patterson
Hite-Grueser
Clark-Roberts
Hart-Nesselroad
Queen City
ICE Breaker
Kate Parker
Elmer Schreiber and Family
Long Bottom
Pearl Parker
Chester
Olive Orange
Hess Nickles
Chapman
Emory Keller
Herald of Columbus
C. A. Doney
Augusta Campbell
J. Barr
Fred Johnson
Carl Parker
Vivian Hoffman
Betty Jane
L. Z
Dwight Kim
E. G. Kim
E. E. Parker
Guy Everett
Elva Dean
Lena Parr
Elmer Newland
Highway No. 4
L. L. Dodderer
Nelia Parr
Elias Springer
Roy
Ina
Earl Springer
Gilmore Cemetery
East Liverpool
R. D. No
Dado AS
Champ
Anthony Jezowski
Lynn
Mass
Lottie
Blanche
Stephen
Sally
Rudolph
Mary
Papa Jezowski
Dolores
Walter
Stanley
Ward Pauley
R. O. Ewing
Martins Ferry
C. N. Jones
William Irwin
Wilkes Street
James Rossiter
Denzel Jones
Pomeroy Street
Floyd Andrews
O. T
Pearl Masten
Fairview
M. D. Zimmerman
Portsmouth
Floyd Tewksbury
H. A. Mathews
Waldo Poston
Doris
Jean
Ben Cornell
Shawnee
Jack Vercoe
Alice
Bessie Dillinger
Rose South
Rutland
Elmer Knapper
Denny Beckley
Emmitt Diel
Kelley
Palma Kruger
Janet Leach
Avery Gardner
Robert Bean
Frank Bean
M. E. Rathburn
Dan Hogue
Lawrence Hogue
Jackson
Chillicothe
Helen Winn
Freda Woods
Bloomfield
Jess Woods
John Smith
Charles Laughlin
Kenneth Leach
Rex Davis
Doris Nelson
Bailey Run
Denver Brown
Tennessee
William Brown
William Hoppes
Clarence Herman
Herman Hoppes
Arthur Steele
Hamilton
Ted Pollock
Alex Steele
Ed Smith
John Edward
Clarence Chapman
Clifford Keck
Donald
Carolyn
B. 8. Wells
Catherine
Homer
Homer Goddard
Wilkesville
Rutland High School
Memorial Hall
Clarice Miller
Elizabeth Anne Chapman
Charles Bowen
Max Smith
Ohio Education Age
Curt Spires
William Theolbauld, Jr
Scatter
Clarks Chapel
R. H. Woodrum
Griffithsville
Whey
Reg
Baaimann
Baalmann’s
Cline Phard
Gibson Pharma
Bargai
W. Washington
Isaac Wilson
Chauncey, Ohio
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