Ebersbachs land major road contract in W Va counties
The Martin Ebersbach Construction Co of Pomeroy Middleport wins five mile road contract in Cabell and Lincoln Counties West Virginia. The project covers grading tiling and concrete top as part of Kanawha river system linking to Charleston. The firm fronts Charles and Theodore Ebersbach with strong equipment and pace to meet contract time, and they are described as esteemed in town.
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Ebersbachs
Martin Ebersbach
Ebersbacha
Charles
Theodore
Street Commissioner Charles Heckar Resigns in Pomeroy
Charles Heckar, about a year as Pomeroy street commissioner earning $100 monthly, resigns amid clashes with a newly formed Democratic council. he is a Republican.
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Charles Heckar
Pomeroy
Commissioners Sued Over Deputy Clerk Hire Pay
Probate Judge J. E. Carleton filed suit to compel the county commissioners to restore deputy Fay Webster’s clerk hire to $100 per month after an earlier cut to $75. The action seeks payment of the higher rate.
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J. E. Carleton
Fay Webster
Receiver Appointed for Pomeroy Chemical Company
The Pomeroy Chemical Company, a million and a half dollar salt and chemical maker, went into receivership Saturday with Acting Attorney L. Crary overseeing. The firm formed during the war boom, relocated to Cleveland, and had stock sold statewide. Shakespeare club to meet with Miss Rose Clifton hosting. annual officers election on agenda.
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Pomeroy Chemical Company
L. Crary
Ces
Cleveland
Pomeround
Shakespeare Club
Marriage Decease Granted at Point Pleasant
Last week a marriage license was issued at Point Pleasant for Delbert Bicker of Meiga county and Theresa Henry of Clifton Mason county.
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Bickner-Henry
Point Pleasant
Delbert
Bicker
Meiga County
Theresa Henry
Clifton
Mason County
Death of James Campbell in Mason
James Campbell, 62, of Mason, died Saturday. He worked for years on the ferry boat and was well known in the community.
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James Campbell
Mason
Knights of Pythias Entertainment Sets Town Record
The Knights of Pythias held a Friday event at the opera house with over six hundred members and families, followed by a banquet at the armory for three hundred. The one act play about a breach of promise provided the main laughs, with local lodge figures in the cast. Food spread included oysters, celery, buns, coffee, ice cream and wafers for all.
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Knights of Pythias
Opera House
Armory
G. V. C. Hunker
Lodge
Mandolin Club
Pomeroy
Will Phillips
Death of Sewart Thompson Aged 89 at Daughter’s Home
Sewart Thompson aged 89 well known Black man dies at his daughter Mrs Stewart’s home on Lincolne Hill Merrick property after a prior stroke on Black farm. He leaves a wife two daughters and a son.
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Harry
Columbus
Alice Blattnar
Mason
Sewart Thompson
Stewart
Rutland's oldest woman Miss Clarissa Benedict dies
Miss Clarissa Benedict of Rutland village died Saturday morning at age ninety in frail health after a stroke two weeks earlier. She is survived by sister Mrs. Mariam Grapes and brother C. O. Benedict from a family of six. A former teacher, she stayed active in Baptist church work and local education.
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Clarissa Benedict
Rutland Village
Mariam Grapes
C. O. Benedict
Miss Benedict
Baptist Church
Rutland Boys and Girls Lose Big at Rio Grande
About 20 Rutland fans chartered a Blue Valley bus to Rio Grande for a basketball clash. Rutland was routed 1 to 13 for the boys and 2 to 12 for the girls, though the team praised the victors and the referee. A return game is set for next Friday at the armory.
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Rio Grande Licks
Rutland
Rutland Hi
Blue Valley
Middleport
Gallipolis
Rio Grande
Rutlanders
Armory
Rev Parmelee Accepts Seville Calling After Rutland Pastorate
Rev W F Parmelee, who resigned after eight years as pastor of Rutland Baptist church, has accepted a $2,000 call to Seville in Medina County, between Cleveland and Wooster. The well to do community offers him continued lecture work he has pursued in recent years. Many regret his departure but welcome the new opportunity for service.
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W. F. Parmelee
Rutland Baptist Church
Seville
Medina County
Cleveland
Wooster
Parmelee
Pension Granted to Alva G Howell Spanish American War Veteran
Alva G Howell of Chauncey formerly of Company H Second Kentucky Infantry has been notified by Congressman Foster that his pension claim for Spanish American War service is allowed.
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Alva G. Howell
Chauncey
Second Kentucky Infantry
Foster
Westminster Circle Hosts Musical Evening
Mrs Harry Bell and other hostesses welcomed members to a Westminster Circle meeting at Market Street. Madge Stevens performed a piano solo. Nancy Work and Violet Brehm offered violin and vocal numbers. Talks by several members followed as new members joined and plans for a grand entertainment emerged.
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Harry Bell
Lew Mack
Madge Stevens
Fanny Bart
Westminster Circle
Market Street
Oil drilling underway on David Wolfe farm in Marion township
The Falla Gore Oil and Gas Company, Hocking Oil Company and Consumers Light and Fuel Company jointly drill a well on the David Wolfe farm. Initiatives by Falla Gore and plans show they aim for oil in paying quantities as they work at 700 feet, noting a nearby Bending farm well with reported oil.
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Falla Gore Oil and Gas Company
Hocking Oil Company
Consumers Light and Fuel Company
David Wolfe
Marion Township
Bending Farm
Man Andrews Found Near Oroville After Freezing Night
A man named Andrews was found Thursday night near Oroville after lying in the cold. He was taken home but died, with the report noting he had been drinking.
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Andrews
Oroville
Residents Visit Athens From Nelsonville and Logan
Mrs. Charles Kreppel and daughter of Nelsonville visited Athens on Saturday. Byron Wolfe of Logan was in Athens for business and to visit his parents.
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Charles Kreppel
Nelsonville
Byron Wolfe
Logan
Athens
Teacher Is Ill Forces Short Leave At Brown School
Willard Brown, teacher at the Brown school in Good Hope township, has been granted a thirty day leave of absence due to ill health. His wife holds an emergency certificate and will supervise the school until Mr. Brown can return to duties.
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Willard Brown
Brown
Good Hope Township
Directors Meet Sets New Hocking County Farm Bureau
The first meeting of the new board of directors was held at the bureau office on Saturday. It considered appointing an executive committee including Deffenbaugh Hansel Miller Shaw and Kessier. A committee will be named soon to pursue cooperative marketing of livestock and cream and select supplies. Afternoon leaders of 4-H clubs joined O. Croy from the extension service to outline this year’s program.
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Hocking County Farm Bureau
Bureau
George Deffenbaugh
William Hansel
George UH. Miller
Emma Shaw
Mary E. Kessier
Samuel Blumn
O. ©. Croy
Extension Service
Assistant takes over county school duties after Brashares resigns
After the resignation of Superintendent W C Brashares effective Friday Assistant C A Butcher immediately assumed the duties. Butcher has served the county schools in various roles for seven and a half years and is familiar with the situation and capable of handling the work.
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W.C. Brashares
C. A. Butcher
Butcher
Local Bowling Team Falls to Ten Pinsmitters in Newark
After an away trip to Newark on Friday evening the local bowling team lost the three game series 2720 to 2511. None of the locals performed up to their usual standards and the defeat stings. An opportunity will be afforded.
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Newark
Four couples wed by Saturday in local ceremony rush
Judge Stephenson issued marriage licenses to four couples on Saturday. Fred Horn Jr. and Minnie Griffin. George Cedar and Bertha Pierce. Cloyd Householder and Bessie Tinkham. Arthur Giffin and Blanche Matheny were united in marriage by Justice of the Peace A. H. Brooks or by Rev. Laughlin. All were wed Saturday.
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Justice of the Peace
A. H. Brooks
Mr. Laughlin
Revenge motive echoes in next Friday bowling rematch
The New Ark team travels to bowl a return game next Friday night while Logan boys seek revenge. City representatives named Burchfield St. Clair Acker Hamilton and Huis plan to reopen after Burchfield alleys are stored due to a lease transfer to Goldberg who will launch a ladies ready to wear store. Mr Burchfield aims to reopen once a suitable room is secured.
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Newark
Logan
Burcheld
St. Clair
Acker
Hamilton
Huis
Burchfield
Goldberg
Funeral services for infant of Mr and Mrs Collins
Rev J G Spears conducted funeral services at the U K church for the one year old child of Mr and Mrs Ben Collins who died from spinal meningitis. Interment followed at the cemetery by funeral director L C Yocumy.
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J. G. Spears
Ben Collins
U. K
L. C. Yocumy
Temporary alimony granted in Graham divorce case
Judge Pettit awards Mabel Graham temporary alimony of 35 dollars in a divorce proceeding filed earlier this week. The ruling provides immediate financial support pending further court action.
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Mabel Graham
Pettit
McArthur Briefs and Local Sports Update
Ed Anderson of The Plains visited Friday. Donald and Carly Carson of Columbus stay at their mother Mrs. William H. Carson. Clarence Stuck of Mt Vernon visits relatives west of town. G W Bolen and Edna of Mt Pleasant tour Mt Ansel family. McArthur Hi lost to Beaver Hi 18 to 0.
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McArthur
Ed Anderson
the Plains
Anderson
Donald Carson
Carly Carson
Columbus
William H. Carson
Clarence Stuck
Mt. Vernon
G. W. Bolen
Edna
Mt. Pleasant
E. T. Ansel
McArthur Hi
Beaver Hi
Beaver
Spinster Tea Hosts Ida Swepston and Guests
Miss Ida Swepston entertained with a Spinster Tea Friday evening with Misses Mary Meadows LaRue Stephenson Lelia Trainer Flora Salts and Mable Hartley in attendance.
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Ida Swepston
Mary Meadows
LaRue Stephenson
Lelia Trainer
Flora Salts
Mable Hartley
Judge Pettit Overrules Demurrer in Health Case
Judge Pettit overruled the demurrer in the health commissioner and others versus county auditor case and set ten days for the defendants to answer.
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Pettit
Italy Sees End Of Worst Unemployment Crisis
Rome reports November and December brought nearly 500000 jobless from a population around 40 million. Metal trades shed about 80000, farms and vineyards 108000, textile workers 43000, with Venice's agricultural district near 1 million out of work. Government avoids dole system, using compulsory unemployment insurance.
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Frank E. Mason
International News Service
Rome
Italy
Venice
Lombardy
Emilia
Doles
Tea taster in London tests every pound of tea for drinkability
Miss Margaret Irving, a tea taster for a well known London firm, declares tasting tea is work. Her role requires assessing each pound produced to determine if it is suitable for drinking.
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Margaret Irving
Cffici
London
Economic measures ease postwar strain and unemployment
The report notes price stabilization through company stores ensuring staples stay below market, unions accepting wage cuts to reduce living costs, and government funds for reclamation to create unskilled jobs. War era road repairs and a waning radical movement are also cited as signs of shift after the war.
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Communist Party
Better Than Calomel Olive Tablets Sell As Liver Aid
Dr Edwards Olive Tablets marketed as a mild laxative and liver remedy claim instant liver relief without calomel or dental damage. Ad notes headaches and dullness from liver disorder improve when taking Edwards Olive Tablets, with 15c and 30c sizes offered and lists school grades with student names.
East Side School Honors Perfect Attendance
The list notes first semester perfect attendance for East Side School pupils. First Grade recipients include Marion Danford Paul Moorman Clifton Stout Howard Dow Woods Edwin Van Meter. Second Grade honorees feature Joe Blakely Richard Bolen George Carr Thomas Clark Guy Rowan Thomas Schmidt Merwin Vercoe Cleo Cain Julia Blackwood Dolly Carr Lucile Mansfield Mary Sams and others.
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East Side School
Marion Danford
Paul Moorman
Clifton Stout
Howard Dow Woods
Edwin van Meter
Joe Blakely
Richard Bolen
George Carr
Thomas Clark
Guy Rowan
Thomas Schmidt
Merwin Vercoe
Cleo Cain
Julia Blackwood
Dolly Carr
Lucile Mansfield
Mary Sams
Wil
Ohio Ten-acre Corn Contest Yields Low Success Rate
Analysis of figures from the Ten-acre Corn Contest run by Ohio State University shows that in five years 242 different men attempted to reach 1000 bushels on 10 acres while only 41 achieved the target.
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Ohio
Ohio State University
Memorial Chair for Song Writer Is Now Proposed
A meeting to discuss endowing 50 000 for a Jessie Brown Pounds Memorial Chair of religious education and literature at Hiram College will be held at the Christian church in Athens on Friday at 12 noon. Attendees include Sunday school superintendents pastors and Disciple church workers. Speakers are W G Loucks and Miner Lee Bates. Mrs Pounds author of over six hundred hymns died recently at her Hiram home.
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Jessie Brown Pounds
Hiram College
Christian Church
Athens
W. G. Loucks
Ohio Christian Missionary Society
Miner Lee Bates
Pounds
Hiram
Isle of
Germany Plans Trade Institute for Russia and Border States
Berlin January 30. German business interests create an Economic Institute for Russia and the Border States to better oversee trade with Russia. The Eastern Fair management at Koenigsberg announced the institute will be seat there and offer exhaustive courses on Russian trade culture and economic organization of the former Russian Empire.
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Germany
Berlin
Russia
Eastern Fair Management
Koenigsberg
Truck Driver William Foley Killed In Pit Accident
Cincinnati January 30 William Foley a truck driver for a haulage firm was crushed to death between his truck and a steam shovel in a pit excavation beside the Hotel Gibson on Saturday.
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Cincinnati
William Foley
Hotel Gibson
New American Legion Auxiliary Officers Form Committees
Officers and members of the American Legion Auxiliary executive committee met at the home of new president Miss Ruth Armstrong on North Walnut Street for a brief session. They formed plans for the next two months and named several committees, including a welfare group led by Mrs. C. F. Lauer, Mrs. Margaret Webb, and Miss Margaret Bebout to aid disabled soldiers and their families.
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American Legion Auxiliary
Ruth Armstrong
North Walnut St
C. F. Lauer
Margaret Webb
Margaret Bebout
California Fig Syrup Ad Targets Sick Children
An old fashioned advertisement touts California Fig Syrup as a remedy for sick children. It claims a teaspoon cleanses the liver and bowels, removing constipation poisons and bile, restoring a playful child. The pitch urges mothers to demand genuine syrup with printed directions and warns against imitation.
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California
Militia Withdraws From Newport Strike Zone
State militia that had been on duty at the Newport Rolling Mills left for their homes Saturday after remaining at the site during a strike. All was quiet in the strike zone as the troops departed.
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City
Newport
Pension Increase for Civil War Vet Willard R Baker
Willard R. Baker of Torch a Civil War veteran in Company D 75th Ohio Infantry has been granted a pension increase of 72 dollars per month The claim was brought forward by Congressman Foster and approved by authorities
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Willard R. Baker
Torch
75Th
Ohio Infantry
Foster
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