County Tax Stamps Adaption Sparks Shopper Confusion
Igs County prepares to put sales tax into effect Monday as merchants begin stamping items with tax stamps. The first shipment totals 444 stamps in various denominations, with concerns over tearing stamps and correct handling. Officials warn that taxes apply to the selling price and that partial payments do not alter the tax liability. A minor automobile accident near town injures one person and damages a vehicle.
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Igs County
Boy Scouting In This Area
District meeting elected 1935 officers in Middleport Kinshata area. Board of Review dates set. plans for Boy and Girl Scout cabin discussed. Troop reports cover meetings Jan 4 to Jan 15 with new scouts and progress, rally assignments, and upcoming hikes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. H. Johnston
Middleport
Kinshata
C. M. Hennesy
C. E. Peoples
Cecil Root
T. T. Shelton
M. A. White
H. Neigier
J. H. Grate
Clyde Fisher
Robin McKay
R. O. Fowler
L. D. McMaster
R. A. Miller
D. C. Miller
Ed. Howell
C. D
M. W. Essex
C. M Hennessy
R. ©. Fowler
R. Ditter
A. H. Moellenkamp
Peace Church
Pomeroy
Parkersburg
Bob Mattox
R, EB. McKay
James Kauff
Chester Haddox
Herman Mattox
John Lambert
Bob Roberts
Charlies Mullen Jr
Stanley Jones
Roy Roush
Norman Gleockner
Clifford Bauer
Bob Vaughn
Tom Smith
Thomas Smith
Mark Duerr
Middleport Residents Visit Bellefontaine Over Weekend
Middleport residents Mr and Mrs James Askren plan a Bellefontaine visit to stay with the former's parents over the weekend and soon establish a home there. Mr and Mrs A A Dillard and daughter Dorothy traveled to Columbus for the weekend. Mr Dillard will attend a veterans association meeting. Mr and Mrs Ray Bachner have stayed with the latter's father at his home near Rutland since Friday due to his critical illness. Mr and Mrs George Grindley spent much of the week in Minersville because of the illness and death of George's father Walter Grindley whose funeral was held today. The G I A Ladies' Auxiliary to the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers met Thursday afternoon at Mrs W R Garber's home.
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James Askren
Bellefontaine
Askren
A. A. Dillard
Dorothy
Columbus
Dillard
Veterans’ Association
Ray Bachner
South Fourth Avenue
Rutland
George Grindley
Minersville
Walter Grindley
G. I. A. Ladies’ Auxiliary
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
W. R. Garber
South Second Avenue
Middleport Briefs and Local Notices Event Highlights
Miss Dahlia Pauley entertained her bridge club Thursday evening with a 6 o'clock dinner. Later bridge was played at Mrs. W. R. Harris home on South Second Avenue. Mr. and Mrs. B. H. Rawlings in Miami Florida report a Cuba trip and plans to tour Eastern States. Edgar E. Ervin returned to Columbus after visiting relatives. Mrs. C. A. Bartels from Huntington is visiting her son in law and daughter Mark Roller on South Third Avenue. Herman Mattox visited Charleston to see his father Elmer Mattox recovering from surgery at McMillan Hospital. Mrs. Sarah A. Howell, 80, of Mechanic Street, died Thursday. survived by one son, Lewis. Funeral arrangements are being completed.
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Dahlia Pauley
W. R. Harris
South Second Avenue
William Hetteseimer
B. H. Rawlings
Miami
Fila
Cuba
Edgar E. Ervin
Columbus
C. A. Bartels
Huntington
Mark Roller
South Third Avenue
Herman Mattox
Charleston
Elmer Mattox
McMillan Hospital
What's On The Air New York Radio Listings
Radio schedules for New York stations WEAF WABC and WJZ outline Roosevelt's February 8 address on the Boy Scouts anniversary, with a Friday lineup featuring Burns Dragonette Duchin and more. Saturday features National Republican club events, concerts, opera, and a note on Joe Rardin returning to air with Ben Bernie and Wayne King.
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New York
Roosevelt
Boy Scouts of America
CBS
WEAF
NBC
Robert Burns
Jessica Dragonette
Pick
Pat
Frank Black
Eddie Duchin
WABC
March of Time
Hollywood Hotel
the O'Flynn
Ozzie Nelson
Washington & Lee
Little Joe’ Rardin
E. Herman Rardin
Ohio University
WGN
Chicago
WBBM
T. Joe
Ben Bernie
Wayne King
Saturday Program Beats and Bop at Columbia System
A Saturday lineup on the Columbia System features 10:30 Lets Dance, 1:30 Johnnie Burkharth, 2:00 Jack Spriggs Orchestra, and 2:30 Moon River, delivering a musical schedule for listeners.
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Henry Thies
Sam
Press Radio News
Our Friends
Mel Snyder
Preddie Berrens
Ben Pollock
Johnnie Burkarth
Moon River
Johnnie Burkharth
Jack Spriggs Orch
Roxy and the Gang
Andre Kostelanetz
Richard Himber Orch
Glen Gray Orch
Johnny Green Orch
Cab Calloway Orch
Joe Haymes
Oreh
Claude Hopkins Orch
Estelle Liebling
Buddy Bundy
Freddie Berrens
Jack Sprige
Sunday’s Program At Music Hall Schedule
Sunday program lists 2:30 Music Hall 3:00 New York Symphony 5:00 Open House 5:30 Prank Crumit 6:00 Amateur Night features a varied afternoon into evening program for patrons and guests.
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Music Hall
New York Symphony
Spence Rites Today in Chester Church
Funeral for Herman Spence, who died Tuesday at his Naylors Run home, was conducted this afternoon at Chester Church by Rev. Kenneth J. Reed. Burial followed at Keebaugh Cemetery in Sumner. The Junior Class of the Church of Christ rescheduled its social, now set for Saturday, February 2, at Mrs. Hamilton Karr’s home on Lassey Street.
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Pomeroy
Herman Spence
Naylors Run
Chester
Kenneth J. Reed
Keebaugh
Sumner
Pomeroy—Social Party
Church of Christ
Hamilton Karr
Lassey Street
New Sales Tax Examiner Starts Work in Meigs Gallia
E. R. Lama, named junior examiner for sales tax inspection, spent Thursday and today at the Gallia County treasurer's office as he begins duties. His district covers Meigs County and part of Gallia. He will be at the Meigs County Treasurer's office on Saturday.
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Middleport
E. R. Lama
Gallia County
Meigs County
Middleport High School Honor Roll Six Weeks
Middleport High School lists honor roll students by class. Freshmen include Franklin Edwards Mary Hackett Violet Hartinger William Hoffman Harold Hubbard Alice Mourning Geraldine Parsons Olivia Reed Hazel Romine Mary Jane Roush Opal Taylor. Sophomores include Laurence Bradford Janice Collins Phyllis Diles Florence Fraser Mary Grate Willa Hill Frances Pullin Lucille Riggs Lewis Rickman Eleanor Roush Paul Smith Harvey Tucker. Juniors include Rosalie Carroll William Cooper Lois Diles Mary Eunice Hennesy Charles Lewis Sybil McCoy Pauline Morris Catherine Roush June Lansbury Agnes Staats Sophia Staats Hazel Thomas E wood Lewis. Seniors include Emma Jean Beards Beulah Burdette Kathleen Bush Helen Darst Dorothy Gardner Mildred Graves Martha Helnes Ruth McCallum Jean Reed Evelyn Ross Clarence Swearingen.
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Middleport
Middeport High School
Franklin Edwards
Mary Hackett
Violet Hartinger
William Hoffman
Harold Hubbard
Alice Mourning
Geraldine Parsons
Olivia Reed
Hazel Romine
Mary Jane Roush
Opal Taylor
Laurence Bradford
Janice Collins
Phyllis Diles
Florence Fraser
Mary Grate
Willa Hill
Frances Pullin
Lucille Riggs
Lewis Rickman
Eleanor Roush
Paul Smith
Harvey Tucker
Rosalie Carroll
William Cooper
Lois Diles
Mary Eunice Hennesy
Charles Lewis
Sybil McCoy
Pauline Morris
Catherine Roush
June Lansbury
Agnes Staats
Sophia Staats
Hazel Thomas
E)wood Lewis
Emma Jean Beards
Beulah Burdette
Kathleen Bush
Helen Darst
Dorothy Gardner
Mildred Graves
Martha Helnes
Ruth McCallum
Jean Reed
Evelyn Ross
Clarence Swearingen
Pomeroy Civic Club to Meet in February with Rotary
February meeting of the Pomeroy Civic Club is set for the second Tuesday at the regular time. Middleport Rotary Club officials join in a joint session, with plans for Safety Week and a potential speaker on the safety program.
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Pomeroy
Pomeroy Civic Club
L. D. McMaster
Middleport Rotary Club
Civic Club
Births in Middleport Mont Henry Parfitt welcomed
Mr and Mrs Mancel Parfitt announce the birth of a son born Thursday at the home of his uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs Henry Hennessy South Fourth Avenue. The baby Mont Henry Ewart Parfitt arrives on the first anniversary of his sister Jenny Lou. Also Mrs E M Harrah North Fourth Avenue hosted a bridge club with two tables and prizes awarded to Mrs William Fisher and others.
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Middleport
Mancel Parfitt
Mont Henry Ewart Parfitt
Jenny Lou
Henry Hennessy
South Fourth Avenue
H. E. Darsat
Pearl Street
Harrah
E. M. Harrah
North Fourth Avenue
Bridge Club
William Fisher
H. 8. Root
Charles Greuser
Sunday School Attendance Strong Despite Cold Weather
Health concerns loom in Deanville as illness rises. Mrs. Lewis remains in poor health and Edward Koveleski is seriously ill at home with his children summoned there. T J Thomas and Wilbur Martin visit Ath ens and Wilbur Pyle and their children of Columbus visit Fred Nixson.
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Lewis
Edward Koveleski
T. J. Thomas
Wilbur Martin
Athens
Wilbur Pyle
Columbus
Fred Nixson
Meigs County FHA repair drive reports 1055 property owner contacts
Eastern Meigs County inspectors for the Federal Housing Administration report 1055 property owner records, about 600 express interest in repairs, with 44 showing intent to build new homes. Letters urge immediate action to repair, while construction loans cover up to 80 percent of costs over 20 years, contingent on income and security.
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Pomeroy
Federal Housing Administration
Meigs County
British aircraft firm tests plane to boost Canada routes
A British aircraft manufacturer conducts experiments with a plane as England seeks to extend its airline network into Canada via the North Atlantic. The work aims to establish further transatlantic air connections and expand Britains aviation reach.
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England
Canada
North Atlantic
Mothers Promote Ovaltine Free Mug Offer
An old advertisement urges mothers to mail in a coupon and a can lid seal to The Wander Co in Chicago to receive a free mug claiming Ovaltine will make a hungry child gain weight quickly. The promo promises delivery within days and targets parents with a no cost incentive.
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The
Wander Co
Chicago
Ill
Warner Company
Michigan Arc
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William R. Grate
Moni Ose
Coors Sne Co
Middleport Briefs
WJZ
Irene Rich
Beatrice Lillie
Phil Baker
Sen. Carey
Noble Sissle
National Republican Club
Our American Schools
Wabc-Cbs
Cincinnati Conservatory Symphony
Women's
Pro Arte String Quartet
Wjznbc
Metropolitan Opera
Romeo and Juillet
Weaf-Nbc
Phil Cook
wLw
Ohio School of Air
Vic and Sade
Ma Perkins
U. S. Marine Band
Woods and Barker
Betty and
Bob
Charlie Kent
Mary Sothern
Tom Mix
Singing Lady
Jack Armstrong
Tim Healy
the Norsemen
Bob Newhall
Lowell Thomas
Paul Pierson
Orch
Sam and
Abner
Red Davis
Dangerous Paradise
Cotton Queen
Columbia System
School of the Air
Pete Woolery Orch
Minneapolis Orch
Skippy
Robinson Crusoer
Buck Rogers
Bobby Benson
Beauty Box
Myrt
Marge
Bill
the O'Neills
Boake Carter
St. Louis Blues
Edwin C. Hill
Herbie Kay Orch
Ozzie Nelson Orch
Jacques Renard Orch
Cab Calloway
Scott Pisher Orch
Prank Dailey Orch
WwLw
Stanleigh Malotte
Ranch Boys
R. F. D. Hour
Bob Newhel
Sport Parade
Gasious Fuels
Herb Stam Orch
Emery Deutsch Orch
Little Jack Little
Samuel DeJong Orch
Robinson Crusoe Jr
Sports Review
Radio Theater
Father Coughlin
Smilin
Ed McConnell
Divano
Iron Master
Joe Penner
Opera Guild
Silken Strings
Walter Winchell
Unbroken
Jane Froman
Ed McConne
Voice of Experience
Alexander Woollcott
Will Rogers
California Melodies
Joe Haymes Orch
Leon Belasco Orch
Gus Arnheim
Frank Datley
Spence
Deanville
Meigs
Colautey
Sugar Skidoo Cleanser
Wheaties
RINSO
Iona Peaches
HEINZ
N. Y. Potatoes
Chesterfield
Carton
Winesap Apples
Callies
Crear
Atlantic & Pacific
Thompson
Tommy
Wes
LPF
Atta Boy
Orphan Annie
Beetleoe Ie
Utrey
Annie
Sandy
Jane
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