Plantz Estate Fades as Bank Fails Hit Pomeroy Beneficiaries
Jan 10. In Pomeroy, heirs to the late Wyatt Plantz face vast losses as the failed First National Bank of Chattanooga reopens on a stock basis. Beneficiaries include Pomeroy Lodge 1 Masons, Middleport Lodge 363 Masons, Episcopal Diocese of Southern Ohio, Ohio Masonic Home, Theta Delta Chapter at Ohio State, and Grace Episcopal Church of Pomeroy. Original shares become tiny values. total estate remains undivided due to lawsuits and tax. The reorganized bank offers one $10 share for each five $20 par shares, reducing former $3,000s worth to about $2,000 of new stock.
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Pomeroy
Wyatt Plantz
First National Bank of
Chattanooga
Tenn
Plantz
Pomeroy Lodge
Middleport Lodge
Episcopal Diocese of Southern
Plants
Chattanooga National Bank
First National Bank
Strict enforcement ordered for fish and game laws
POMEROY Jan 10 Violators face a hard year as the Ohio Division of Conservation under Game Warden Eldon J Clark orders strict enforcement. Guns or fishing tackle may be seized and licenses revoked for one year. autos used in violations may be held. Officers were instructed to secure solid evidence before filing affidavits, with no leniency once filed.
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Pomeroy
Eldon J. Clark
Ohio Division of Conservation
Clark
Zemo Promises Rapid Relief for Eczema and Irritations
G C G of Texas recounts years of itching with eczema and costly remedies before trying Zemo. The ad claims relief in five seconds from rare ingredients, also helping pimples ringworm and other irritations. Available at druggists for 35c 60c or $1. Ad.
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Zemo
Robins Seen Near Syracuse Home and Crows at Pomeroy Bend
In Pomeroy January 10, John L Blair reports 11 robins roosting in a Syracuse area yard with three more on a second tree. Procter family notes robins since Christmas and increasing numbers. A large flock of cows observed dawn over Pomeroy heading northeast, once thought to signal early spring. A wintering crow flock near Cheshire moves to a decaying horse back of Pomeroy and draws dogs, feasting and noise as they feed on the carcass.
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Pomeroy Bend
Pomeroy
John L. Blair
Fair Home
Syracuse
Procter
Blair Home
Cheshire
Rebecca Vance Passes Away in Ewington at 78
Mrs Rebecca Vance aged 78 and mother of C E Vance of Grant Street Middleport died early Monday at her Ewington home. She leaves four sons and five daughters. husband died four years ago. Funeral services set for Wednesday afternoon with burial in Franklin Cemetery. C F E Vance and wife traveled to Ewington Monday morning and will stay until after the funeral.
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Middleport
Rebecca Vance
C. E. Vance
Grant Street
Ewington
Vance
Franklin Cemetery
C. FE. Vance
Meigs County Children’s Home Faces Crowded Winter
State examiner ruling could push Meigs County Children's Home beyond capacity this winter. Officials may shift more wards from outside placements to the home to manage care, with added funding needs if numbers rise. The report also notes local residents’ visits and illnesses among community members.
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Meigs Children
Pomeroy
Meigs County
Death of Sherril Dillard Reported in Tennessee
Mrs. A. A. Dillard received word from Marysville Tennessee of the death of her father Mr. Sherril. He died Saturday and Mrs. Dillard will be unable to attend the funeral.
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Middleport
A. A. Dillard
Marysville
Tenn
Sherril
Fewer Calendars Cut Back Date Recorders Across Firms
A Pomeroy report notes a gloomy mood and calendar shortages as firms reduce giveaways. Some local businesses no longer print calendars or advertise them this year, while others restrict distribution to current customers.
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Pomeroy
Federated Church Elects Officers After Pollock Supper
Sunday School teachers and officers of the Federated Church elected officers at a gathering following a pollock supper. Winners include Karl Hartenbach superintendent, Charles Peoples assistant, Mary Schaefer primary head, Mrs G W Kreier primary assistant, Mary Russell and Edith Bowen secretaries, Mrs Louis Reibel home head, Mrs Jess Custer cradle roll head, Kathryn Schoff organist, Verdan Klein treasurer. A Friday evening meeting with Rev J K Braun is planned, plus a after school young people gathering.
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Kathryn Schoff
Verdan Klein
Federated Church
J. K. Braun
Family visit spans Athens and Zanesville households
Mrs Gertrude French and grandson Billy McGee of Athens visited Mrs M E Bing in Union Avenue on Sunday. Mr and Mrs Harold Russell and daughter of Charleston and Mr and Mrs William Waters and two children of Zanesville joined Mr and Mrs John Chase on Union Avenue for a Sunday gathering. Mrs Russell and daughter stayed for a week while others returned Sunday evening.
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Gertrude French
Billy McGee
Athens
Evangelist Dr Hoyt Starts Revelations Study Hour
Dr. J. W. Hoyt begins a Monday afternoon study of the Book of Revelations at the Baptist Church. A large class attended the first session held at 2 o'clock. The study will continue for one hour each afternoon.
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J. W. Hoyt
The
Baptist Church
Suit filed over three promissory notes in Pomeroy
Mrs. Carrie Hanshaw sues Dr. C. S. Shumaker in common pleas court seeking judgment for amounts due on three notes totaling 579 dollars. The notes are for 100 175 and 304 dollars.
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Pomeroy
Common Pleas Court
Carrie Hanshaw
C. S. Shumaker
Public Safety Head Appointed in Lincoln Park Michigan
Austin B Byrne is named chairman of the public safety department in Lincoln Park Michigan confirming his return from Pomeroy where he left 18 years ago. He has served on the city council and works as a conductor in the Pennsylvania Railroad yards in Detroit context.
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Pomeroy
Austin BB. Byrne
Department of Public Safety
Lincoln Park
Mich
Byrne
C. Hullen
Mulberry Avenue
Pennsylvania Railroad Yards
Detroit
Alleys Upgraded in Middleport This Week
Middleport reports the alley from Hooker to Lincoln Street between Fourth and Fifth Avenues is cut to street level with a gravel surface under construction this week. Several other alleys have seen similar improvements recently.
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Middleport
Hooker
Lincoln Street
Fourth
Fifth Avenues
Charity Council 245 Install Officers in Middleport
The Charity Council 245 Daughters of America held officer installations at Woodman's Hall Monday night. A potluck dinner followed the ceremony.
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Middleport
the Charity Council
Daughters of America
Woodman's Hall
Recalls Early Mail Service in Trimble and Oxford
A reader recounts rural mail delivery in Trimble and the nearby areas during the late sixties. He notes the change from Oxford to Trimble, the role of postmasters like L W Russell, and how carriers braved mud with horses and tied mail sacks. The piece mentions Athens to New Lexington trips and local news crowds reading aloud county and world happenings.
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G. W. Dupler
New Lexington
United States Mail
Sunday Creek Valley
Mr. Dupler
Trimble
Mail
Oxford
L. W. Russell
Athens
Gallia County grand jurors delayed until February
Gallia County January grand jury unlikely to be summoned before February as Judge W R White says no urgent indictments are ready. Prosecuting Attorney Fred Cherrington has not prepared a list of targets. January term opened with Judge C B Peoples presiding. White to Lancaster on Wednesday for Fairfield County church ouster case.
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Gallia County
Gallipolis
W. R. White
Fred Cherrington
C. BE. Peoples
Meigs County
Lancaster
Fairfield County
Admissions and dismissals at Holzer Hospital report
GALLIPOLIS January 10 admissions to Holzer Hospital include James Cain from Hartford West Virginia for treatment and Mrs E G Bilvus from Athens for observation. David Houck of Gallipolis was dismissed.
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Gallipolis
Holzer Hospital
James Cain
Hartford
W. Va
E. G. Bilvus
Athens
David Houck
December vehicle sales rise in Gallia County
Gallia County clerk records December motor vehicle filings nearly double November totals. Bills of sale show 14 passenger cars and eight commercial vehicles in December versus 12 passenger cars and two trucks in November.
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Gallipolis
Gallia County
Margaret McCormick
River Gauge Planned For Gallipolis Island
Five surveyors from the United States Engineers office at Huntington are measuring the height of three government ice piers at State Street. They plan to establish a river gauge at Gallipolis Island to aid dredge boats and pilots for coal steel and oil movements and water depth awareness in the channel.
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Gallipolis
United States Engineers
Huntington
W. Va
State Street
Fred Herman
Gallipolis Island
Rainfall in Kanawha River Expected to Raise Flow
Kanawha River rainfall over an inch Monday may lift water levels in Gallipolis today but not enough to lower Ohio River Dam 26. Bear trap openings will allow the rise to pass unless heavier rain arrives within 24 to 36 hours. The dam went up and down twice last week, creating extra work for lock tenders.
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Gallipolis
Kanawha River
Ohio River
Lane and Lynch Obtain Marriage License in Gallipolis
Calvin Lane 22 laborer of Middleport and Edith Lynch 19 of Cheshire were licensed by Judge J B Clark on Monday and married by Justice of Peace Leo Carter.
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Gallipolis
Cailvin Lane
Laborer
Middleport
Edith Lynch
Cheshire
Clark
Leo Carter
Smokestack Damaged at Logan Furniture Plant in Gallipolis
High winds last week damaged one of two smokestacks at the Logan Furniture Factory in Gallipolis. The stack was crushed by the gusts, prompting inspections and repairs.
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Gallipolis
Logan Furniture Factory
Teachers Schedule Meetings Across Gallia County
County teachers groups plan meetings Tuesday and Wednesday with debate coaches meeting today at the office of County Superintendent E. W. Edwards to draft the year’s schedule and rules. Principals convene Tuesday night. music supervisors meet Wednesday afternoon. Home Economics teachers join a luncheon tomorrow night at Rawson Tearoom.
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E. W. Edwards
Gallia County
Rawson
Kanauga Town News Roundup January 10
Gordon Carney and his mother left for Charleston West Virginia to spend the winter. Rev A J Davidson preached at Kanauga M E Church to a large congregation. Capt John Raike returned home from river towing with his gas boat Dana Mack. Lincoln Abies in poor health. Sidney Stewart stayed several days at his Steamer Dan Sullivan home. Several residents visited Hunting ton Ray Adams recovering from a train crash. Paul Oliver returned to Parkersburg for work. Capt and Mrs W F McDade visited Letart Falls. Harry Vickers spent a few days at home off the Steamer Relance.
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Kanauga
Gordon Carney
J. M. Carney
Charleston
W. Va
Davidson
Kanauga M
John Raike
Dana Mack
Lincoln Abies
Sidney Stewart
Dan Sullivan
W. F. Deem
Leslie Deem
J. Q. Adams
Huntington
Ray Adams
Paul Oliver
Parkersburg
W. F. McDade
Letart Falls
W. R. Berringer
Harry Vickers
Relance
Music store moves location in Gallipolis
George B. Swayers moved his music store from Second Avenue to the Scarberry room on Court Street in Gallipolis.
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Gallipolis
George B. Swayers
Second Avenue
Scarberry Room
Court Street
Steamer Otto Marmet Forced To Dock In Cincinnati
The steamer Otto Marmet of the Kanawha River fleet developing a machinery breakdown after a collision with a tow of empty coal barges required repairs in Cincinnati. Captain William C. Curry commanded the vessel with Charles Arthur as chief engineer. repairs were anticipated within three days.
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Otto Marmet
Cincinnati
Gallipolis
Raymond City
Otto
William C. Curry
Charles Arthur
Local Briefs on Family News and Births
Mrs. Wayne Luts returns from Richmond Ind called by her mother's illness now critical. Mrs Boyd Thomas travels to Florida for January and February with relatives at Coral Gables and Jacksonville. James O'Brien back to Greenbrier Military Academy Lewisburg Va. Mrs H B Ecker and daughter with Miss Helen Perry visiting Ann Arbor Mich. A son born Sunday to Mr and Mrs Ben Eachus.
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Wayne Luts
Richmond
Ind
Longstreth
Boyd Thomas
Cincinnati
Florida
Coral Gables
Jacksonville
James O'Brien
Lewisburg
Greenbrier Military Academy
H. B. Ecker
Helen Perry
Ann Arbor
Mich
Ben Eachus
Fleishman Has Accident While Returning Upstream
The Fleishman a large tow boat in the Kanawha fleet sustained machinery damage several miles below Gallipolis while towing empty coal barges from Cincinnati. It detached its tow and reached Point Pleasant for repairs under Captain Loyal Wright and will be back in service soon. Gallia County plans to issue poor relief bonds totaling 12000 dollars on January 31 per commissioners.
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Fleishman
Gallipolis
Julius Fleishman
Kanawha
Cincinnati
Point Pleasant
Loyal Wright
Gallia County
First Rural Mail Route From Trimble to Amesville
A memoir recalls the first rural mail route from Trimble to Amesville with offices at a store on Federal and at Harvey Linscott’s. It notes two mails weekly, Linscott’s brief tenure, Albert running the office, and a post office inspector surprised a Republican postmaster could read. After rural delivery, Route No. 1 from Trimble and a Millfield route were secured, Dana Haskins delivered daily despite weather, and W. B. Johnson’s help established both mail and rural telephone lines connecting the community.
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Trimble
Amesville
Federal
Harvey Linscott
Linscott
Albert
Cleveland
Concord
Millfield
Dana Haskins
W. B. Johnson
Quack remedy offers money back on 666 tablets and salve
An advertisement promises a money back guarantee if you take 666 Liquid or Tablets and place 666 Salve in the nostrils each morning through March 1, 1933. If illness occurs, the druggist will refund your purchase and the ad solicits testimonials.
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Ady
Dupler's plan risks cart wreck at Athens post office
A stated idea to back a former mail cart up to the Athens post office for a week would cause the cart to be damaged, suggesting logistical problems with the arrangement and potential wreckage of the vehicle.
Decatur People Live To Ripe Old Age
Decatur Township in Washington County reports eleven deaths in 1932 with an average age of 76 years one month. Registered by C R Russell the ages include Thomas J Newell 76 11 Alexander Ramsey 87 10 Mary J Meek 81 10 Sarah A Layner 7? 7 Emma E Jewell 64 1 Addie V Peyton 73 7 Amy M Giddings 86 8 Mary Farrel 66 Samuel P Freese 76 Theodore G Lee 65 4 Helena A Fry 80 9 The total ages add to 836 years 10 months 27 days.
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Little Hocking
Decatur Township
Washington County
Rome
Troy
Athens County
C. R. Russell
Thomas J. Newell
Alexander Ramsey
Mr. Ramsey
Mary J. Meek
Sarah A. Layner
Emma E. Jewell
Addie V. Peyton
Amy M. Giddings
Mary Farrel
Samuel P. Freese
Theodore G. Lee
Helena A. Fry
Correction on Tariff Article By L C Nye
An error in yesterday’s tariff article by L C Nye misstated asbestos pricing. It should read 15 cents per pound, not per hundred pounds.
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L. C. Nye
Believe It or Not Oddities From Travel Mayhem
A narrative traverses Waitomo Caves in New Zealand ending in a glowworm lit cavern. It then visits Peiping to admire the Blushing Vase from the eleventh century and Kak Degenerate papal state Vatican gold plating. Other entries list remarkable feats and curiosities from around the world and future plans for more astonishing facts.
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Peiping
Forbidden City
China
Emperor Song
Citta de
Riple
Latin America
Athens
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Lee McComas
Elmer Miller
Marjorie Ward
McComas
Ohio University
C. L. Brooks
Charles
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Brooks
J. E. Matlack
Pearl McKnight
Albert Priode
John Dixon
Laurel Cliff
Val Jones
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Pearl Smith
Charles Howard
Howard
Jake Young
Darwin
B. F. Carl
C. A. Poindexter
Presbyerian Bible School
Federated Council
Pomeroy Personals
Public Safety
Austin BE. Byrne
By BE. Vv. Wolfe
George
Trimple
Parm Owens
Vicks
City
United States Weather Bureau
W. C. Devereaux
Moves Music Store
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Marietta
Walter D. Hartwig
Joy
Clarington
Hartwig
Bob Ripley
Auckland
Waitomo
Liszt
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Benedict Carpozy
Washington, D. C
Yi Chun
Benedict Carpzov
Leipzig
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Orient
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