Destruction of Million Dollar Dam Nearing Completion
Pomeroy crews continue demolishing the Racine dam on the Ohio River to clear the nine foot level once maintained by the structure. The new Eureka super dam below Gallipolis will raise river levels and affect the Sugar Run sewer, with potential boating benefits and concerns about water stagnation without additional reservoirs.
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Pomeroy
Racine
Ohio River
Eureka
Galliports
Sugar Run
Huntington
Middleport Social Notes Highlights of Weekend Visits
Middleport residents and guests fill weekend with visits and attendances. Local families host and travel to Columbus Athens Cincinnati Springfield and Kentucky for church funerals and diocesan events. Highlights include Rev Cecil Bailey's recovery attendance and Loyal Sisson honored by Emma Sisson.
Native of Chester Is Dead in Missouri
John Frecker of Middleport reports the death of his sister Mrs. Edward Hilber of Epworth Missouri. Mrs. Hilber formerly Miss Kate Frecker of Chester Township. Also notes a historical quote on U.S. territorial purchases and a stat on hay fever.
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Chester
Missouri
Middleport
John Frecker
Edward Hilber
Epworth
Hilber
Kate Frecker
Chester Township
Two Escape Death As Train Strikes Car In Middleport
Mrs Law rence Wyllis and Mrs Alma Dalrymple narrowly escaped serious injury Saturday when their automobile was side swiped by a north bound C. O. local freight train. Wyllis tried to pass a parked car on Hudson Street and drove onto the tracks, the engine dragging the car several lengths. Dalrymple suffered head injuries and the car was badly damaged.
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Middleport
Lawrence Wyllis
Alma Dalrymple
Wyllis
Hudson St
First Ave
Dalrymple
Sophomore Home Economics Dinner and Local Visits at The Plains
The Plains notes a sophomore home economics class serving a family dinner, and several local visits and events. Guests include Glenford Olson and Garth Miller at the Osbornes in Chauncey, and Judge Tyroler spoke on intellectual malnutrition to students at the high school. Additional items include film attendance by Mr Kail’s eighth grade class, birth announcements, and visits among Salem and Athens residents.
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the Plains
Plains
Glenford Olson
Garth Miller
Henry Osborne
Chauncey
Louis Tyroler
Kail
Wells Fargo
Athena
Ralph Stover
Frank Barnhart
Salem
Clyde Linton
London
Robert Lafollett
Harold
Richard Six
Evan Morgan
Mike Leonard
Frank Huseman
Leonard Six
Athens
Joseph Vessele, Jr
Chicago
Chauncey Socials and Local Health Notes
Chauncey residents report visitors and ill health. Mrs Lafe Crosser returned from a week with sister Mrs Emma Burns in Portsmouth. Mrs Edith Coulson at High St home ill. Mrs Lewis Champlin confined by influenza. Marjorie Harvey weekend guest of Mr and Mrs Dan Johnson. Mrs E T Abdella visited Athens with sister Mrs Abraham. Rhoda Oliver recovered from a stairs fall. Ray Crosser recovered from tonsillitis. Mr and Mrs Eugene Morgan visited Mrs Thomas Jones in Floodwood. The invention of dancing is attributed to the god Thoth by ancient Egyptians.
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Ilness
W. King
Smith Clothing
R. B. Laughead
Hattie Bennett
Bertie Armel Humphrey
Columbus
John Dixon, Jr
Charleston
John Dixon
First Ave
Wayne Dillon
Marcia Lou
Hanging Rock
Mrs. Dillow
Ida Mourning
Chauncey
Lafe Crosser
Emma Burns
Portsmouth
Edith Coulson
High St
Lewis Champlin
Marjorie Harvey
Dan Johnson
Dover Grange
E. T. Abdella
Abraham
Athens
Rhoda Oliver
Ray Crosser
Olive Farm Club Gathers in Tuppers Plains
Olive Farm Women's Club met at Jerusha Shumway’s home with nine members present. President Lucy Cowdery led the session focused on club progress and New Year resolutions, followed by talks on new ventures and methods plus a Bible contest. Guests attended and refreshments were served. Next meeting set for February 17 with Cowdery and Nerva Pryor hosting.
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Tuppers Plains
Olive Farm Women's Club
Jerusha Shumway
Lucy Cowdery
Iva Buckley
Effie Warren
Ava Myers
Ruth Pickens
Tressa Swain
Leota Hawley
Bess Rose
Roy Hannum
Elma Whiteside
C. F E. Myers
W. F. Hawley
C. D. Buckley
U. S. Rose
Nerva Pryor
Fred Bauer Dies at Home in Meigs County
Nay lor's Run resident Fred Bauer died Sunday shortly after noon from a heart attack. He had been in poor health for some time. He worked as a watchman at the state highway garage and is survived by his wife son Oscar two grandchildren and other relatives.
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Pomeroy
Fred Bauer
Side Slants on the News from Pomeroy by Malcolm Hartley Pomeroy
The piece notes a cottage burglary at Dr. Ernest Maag’s bluffside home and a near neighbor break in, praises Chas Keehne’s self-made success, reports Sears Roebuck’s plan to lease the old opera house with rehab into a three story complex, and mentions flood road work and removable parking lot light posts along the Ohio River.
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Malcolm Hartley
Pomeroy
Ernest Maag
Ohio River
Long Bottom
Maag
Finsterwald Undertaking
Chas
Keehne
John Lyons
Sears-Roebuck
Second St
Pomeroy-Middleport
Lincoln Hill
Ohio
Panthers Rally After Narrow Win Over St Marys
Pomeroy Panthers defeated Lancaster St Marys 41 to 30 Friday night in a game seen as a revival of hope for a better season. Fans, though few, showed support and optimism for a league title. The school has a history of strong teams and sustained fan interest despite recent lean years.
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Pomeroy
Panthers
Lancaster St. Mary's
Robert Stevens Visits Parents in Middleport
Middleport news notes Robert Stevens son of Mr and Mrs John Stevens on a three weeks leave from the U S Navy He joined in 1932 and has served worldwide most recently returning from Kodiak Alaska He is a machinist and will enter an eastern training school to study the diesel engine.
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Middleport
Robert Stevens
John Stevens
S. Third Ave
U. S. Navy
Stevens
Navy
Kodiak
Alaska
Miss Wolfe Accepts Teaching Post Near Akron
Miss Marjorie Wolfe has joined Old Trail School in Fairlawn near Akron to teach art and music. An Ohio State University graduate in education, she is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Wolfe of Mulberry Avenue Pomeroy.
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Pomeroy
Marjorie Wolfe
Akron
Old Trail
Fairlawn
Miss Wolfe
Ohio State University
Pomeroy High School
Charles Wolfe
Mulberry Ave
Attendance at Church Rises on Men's Day
Middleport church services drew 295 in morning attendance with the Loyal Men’s class at 45 and Loyal Women at 44. The service opened with the Lord’s Prayer and the church quartet performed. Reverend Don McMillin announced next Sunday will be Women’s Day, expected to bring a larger crowd.
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Middleport
Church of Christ
Chas. Walburn
Harry Gaskill
Wallace Bradford
David Farmer
Don McMillin
Raisins sold in tiny package at record low price
In China a tiny package containing 15 to 20 raisins sells for about one twelfth of a cent, the lowest priced packaged goods known to foreign trade.
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China
Dr Pierce’s Anuric Tablets Promote Restful Nights
Advert describes Dr Pierce’s Anuric as a diu retic stimulant to flush kidneys dilute acid and ease urination. Testimonial from Mrs Milton Harris of Toledo Ohio notes night rest improved after one bottle. Priced at 65 cents, available at drug stores.
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Dr. Pierce
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