Pomeroy Fire Chief orders public respect for fire alarms
Pomeroy Fire Chief Dana R. Roush demands right of way for fire engines when the siren sounds. He orders firemen to respond to alarms without waiting for telephone notification and instructs operators to alert the water company immediately. He urges motorists to pull aside and stay clear as the engine passes.
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Pomeroy
Dana R. Roush
Third Ward
Roush
Ward House
Roush Hag
Egg prices fall as warm weather boosts production
Pomeroy reports the sharpest egg price drop in months with declines of eight to ten cents per dozen. Farmers on house to house routes see prices steady around 20 cents, due to overproduction linked to unusually warm weather. Meigs County poultry efforts remain profitable despite low prices. Agricultural experts note poultry products have fallen less in value than other farm goods.
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Pomeroy
Meigs County
Differences Continue Between Meigs Democrats And Governor White
In Pomeroy on January 21, strained relations persist between the state administration and Democratic leaders in Meigs County since two years ago when Democratic Central recommendations for appointments were made.
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White
Democratic Executive Committee
G. Clyde Wolf
Racine
Thomas Clark
Syracuse
Pomeroy
Meigs County
Democratic Central
Repairs Continue at Courthouse Front in Pomeroy
Laying of new concrete steps at the courthouse front was completed today, replacing worn stone steps. New platforms and steps improve the facade while hallway repainting and new wooden courtroom steps finish last week. County officials say the courthouse is in the best condition in many years.
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Pomeroy
Arizona Cowboy to be staged at Racine High School
Racine notes a four act play The Arizona Cowboy presented by Portland players offering the show Tuesday evening at the Racine Sutton High School Auditorium.
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Racine
Portland Player, Offering
The
Arizona Cowboy
Racine-Sutton High School
Roush Golden Wedding Anniversary Observed in Letart
Mr and Mrs Gideon Roush longtime Letart residents celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary on Saturday. Mrs Roush also marked her seventy first birthday on the same date. They are parents of seven children living nearby except Adeline Norris in Pittsburgh. The family includes 30 grandchildren and one great grandchild. All children attended the celebration.
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Racine
Gideon Roush
Letart
Par ent-Teacher Meeting Plans Evening Program
Middleport P T A met in the Home Economics Department at Middleport High School. President Mrs Will Bradford led the session as Supt W E Mavin spoke on School Problems. A third grade program The Cobbler and the Elves will be presented Monday at Pearl Street gym at 7 30 o clock with the high school orchestra providing music.
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Middleport
Middleport High School
Will Bradford
W. E. Mevin
Central School
Nan Moore
Vesta MecCoy
Bet Elsmith
Pearl Street
Evangelist Hoyt Leads Growing First Baptist Meeting
In Middleport the First Baptist Church hosts evangelistic services as the second week ends. Evangelist Hoyt reports 62 converts so far and expects more in the final week. Family Night is Tuesday with a push to bring families, and baptisms are planned after Sunday each evening.
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Middleport
First Baptist Church
Evangelist Hoyt
Local residents Journey to Cities for Visits and Travel
James Jividen and Emma Jividen of Racine with Lucille Sponagel of Morning Star visit Parkersburg. Richard Rawlings departs for New York to sail to Buenos Aires where he works as an engineer. Numerous families from Pomeroy Middleport Racine travel to Columbus Pittsburgh and Rocksprings for visits and weekends.
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James Jividen
Emma Jividen
Racine
Lucille Sponagel
Morning Star
Parkersburg
Richard Rawlings
New York
Buenos Aires
South America
Rawlings
R. H. Rawlings
Union Avenue
Pomeroy
L. L. Carney
Will Lowe
Middleport
Pittsburgh
Waiton Carney
Charlies Wise, Jr
Second Avenue
Columbus
Delia Turner
B. F. Turner
Alva Bing
Cheshire
Emma Jean Smith
Henry Eichinger
Circleville
William Hetteseimer
Avery Eichinger
Rocksprings
Justine Parrish
Airs
Harry Craig
Locust Street
Harry Jacoba
William Huggins
Mary Kathryn
Gordon Ely
Do. A. Hartley
Butternut Avenue
Mabel Wilson
Harriet Martin
Thelma Young
Margaret Russell
Recitals at Mrs Hecox Home Draw Strong Attendance
In Middleport on January 21 audiences filled the room for piano recitals by Mrs R A Hecox students. Performers included Rowena Autherson Katherine Hennessy Lois Bailey Ruth Garber Duane Joan Hamilton Dorothy Nell Stewart Anna Margaret Hayes Margaret Isabelle Stewart Kathryn Rose Monahan Margaret McBride William Graber Jr Janet Hecox Eva Mae Fugate Eleanor Lee Roush Mary Eunice Hennessy Sybil McCoy Kathleen Bush Betty Reed and Virginia Gregg.
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Middleport
R. A. Hecox
Rowena Autherson
Katherine Hennesy
Lois Bailey
Ruth Garber
Duane Joan Hamilton
Dorothy Nell Stewart
Anna Margaret Hayes
Margaret Isabelle Stewart
Kathryn Rose Monahan
Margaret McBride
William Graber, Jr
Janet Hecox
Eva Mae Fugate
Eleanor Lee Roush
Mary Eunice Hennesy
Sybil McCoy
Kathleen Bush
Betty Reed
Virginia Gregg
Montana Cold Is Severe in Winter
Herman Fisher of Sugar Run describes Montana winters as far harsher than Southeastern Ohio with temps often dropping to 60 below. He plans to return to a 14,000 acre ranch near Butte at 6200 feet elevation, where cattle raising dominates life and his uncle Ed Miller owns the land.
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Pomeroy
Ohio
Montana
Herman Fisher
Alex Fisher
Sugar Run
Fisher
Ed Miller
Butte
Edward Miller
John Miller
Mary Miller
Dana
Herman Miller
Wise River
Will
Albert
Cardwell
Church Supper Draws Large Crowd in Middleport
The Presbyterian Church held a Thursday evening supper that drew a large crowd, surprisingly high given concurrent church activities. The event was deemed a satisfactory success by organizers and attendees.
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Middleport
Presbyterian Church
Home Missionary Society to entertain Queen Esthers
The Simpson Methodist Episcopal Church Home Missionary Society will entertain the Queen Esthers and the Home Guards Monday evening at 7 o'clock at the church. All members are invited to attend.
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Pomeroy
Home Missionary Society
Simpson Methodist Episcopal Church
Home Guards
Youth Has Cataracts Pomsboy
Harry Jacobs 22 son of Clish Jacobs was discharged to his Butternut Avenue home after cataract removal from his left eye at a Parkersburg private hospital. Parkersburg specialists called the case highly unusual as cataracts also threaten his right eye. He will return Monday for further treatment and possible right eye surgery if successful.
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Pomsboy
Harry Jacobs
Clish Jacobs
Butternut Avenue
Parkersburg
Young Jacobs
Jacobs
Aged Man David Lehew Dies in Kerra Run Home
David Lehew aged 88 died Friday night at the home of his daughter and son in law in Kerra Run after a long illness. A suit maker by trade he worked many years at the Excelsior Salt Works. Survived by daughter Mrs. Henry Young of the Young residence. Funeral Monday at 2 pm officiated by Rev. A R Stark. Burial in Rocksprings Cemetery.
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Rocksprings Cemetery
New Library Books Donated for Middleport Public Library
The Middleport Public Library announces new donations now ready for circulation. Titles include Sons by Pearl Buck The Sheltered Life by Ellen Glasgow Harness by A Hamilton Gibbs The Gods Arrive by Edith Wharton Tarzan Lord of the Jungle by Burroughs Dinner at Eight by Kaufman and Ferber Old Ironsides by A M Wright and The Conquest of Fear by King.
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Middleport
Middleport Public Library
Sons
Pearl Buck
Ellen Glascow
Harness
A. Hamilton Gibbs
Edith Wharton
Burroughs
Kaufman and
Ferber
A. M. Wright
King
Needle and Thimble Club Hosts Woman’s Craft Circle
Mrs. C. W. Snider of South Fifth Avenue welcomed 12 needlecraft enthusiasts Friday to the Needle and Thimble Club. The group meets weekly in members' homes to pursue crafts.
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Middleport
C. W. Snider
South Fifth Avenue
Needle and Thimble Club
Aged woman Nancy Cozart dies at 78 in Dorcas area
Nancy Cozart age 78 died Friday evening at her home near Dorcas from infirmities of age. Funeral services will be Sunday at 2:30 PM at Portland Church with burial in Portland Cemetery.
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Racine
Nancy Cozart
Dorcas
Portland
Portland Cemetery
Eastern Star clarifies membership solicitation rules
Mrs. C. E. Nease Worthy Matron of the order says Eastern Stars do not solicit prospective members under rule. The lodge notes reporter erred in claiming active recruitment. No new petitions have been received recently.
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Pomeroy
Lodge
C. E. Nease
Estates at Meigs Probates Appoint Admins and Appraisers
Lydia C. Dyke and Dr. G. H. Cross estates are processed in Meigs township court. Administrators are named for Lydia C. Dyke and G. H. Cross, with appraisers J. Densmore Edward Crow and William. Benjamin Clarke and Charles Caldwell oversee guardian duties for George H.
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D. H. Peoples
L. M. Peoples
Edgar Norris
J. Y
Lydia C. Dykebury Township
J. Densmore
Malisea Atkinsoskinson
Sie
Charla M. Caldwell
G. H
Edward Crow
William Praisera
H. M. Cross
George H
Hustlers Club in Racine Holds Monthly Potluck
In Racine on January 2 the Hustlers Class of the Odist Church met for a potluck supper. Members planned social diversions and a forthcoming event to boost fellowship and community ties.
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Racine
Vinton County Debt Shows Change in State Report
The Columbus report notes changes in county finances with Vinton County reporting debt shifts. It mentions Madison and Wayne counties with figures growing from 6.0 percent and from $16,000 to $19,400 respectively, highlighting agricultural sector impacts.
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Columbus
Jan
Earl
Greater
Vinton County
Madison County Society
Wayne County
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Krocksprings
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