Parents Blamed in Alienation Suit in Pomeroy
The Rev. Nard Lawson of Meigs County files a $10,000 suit in Meigs County Court against his wife’s parents Mr. and Mrs. James Hancher of Addison alleging they alienated his wife Gertrude from him after their 1922 marriage. He claims letters questioning his religious sincerity and interference led to their separation and divorce actions, and seeks damages for mental suffering and lost companionship and children Dorothy and Katherine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Nard Lawson
Gallia
Meigs
James Hancher
Addison
Lawson
Gertrude Hansher
Centerville
Gallia County
Dorothy Elizabeth
Katherine
Plan Clinic Opens for Crippled Children in Three Counties
Meigs, Lawrence and Gallia counties join in a Gallipolis clinic July 11 for crippled children. Dr Steinfelt from Columbus will consult. Any crippled child may be examined free. Appointments through the county health officer or county nurse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meigs, Lawrence and
Gallia Counties
Pomeroy
Meigs
Lawrence
Gallia
Gallipolis
Steinfelt
Columbus
BARGAINS Offered For First Wed Couple On Silver Bridge
Merchants in Pomeroy offer prizes to the first couple to wed on the new Silver Bridge before September 1. Prizes include a $6 hat for both bride and groom, a dish set, free clothes-pressing, a free Marcel for the bride, free barber service for the groom, four free dinners, and a tank of gasoline.
Missionary Meeting Held by Heath M E Church Group
Mrs. M Cc Hennessy and Mrs. Melissa Crary hosted the Foreign Missionary Society of Heath M E Church in Middleport on Monday evening July 5. Program leader Mrs. Bina Sanborn led devotionals on By the Wayside and The Development of Our First Missionary Project. The gathering was well attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
M. Cc. Hennessy
Melissa Crary
Foreign Missionary Society of the Heath M. E. Church
Bina Sanborn
Bishop Family Visits Portland and Meigs County Relatives
Mr and Mrs Thomas Bishop daughter and grandchildren from Huntington Pomeroy have been visiting Portland and other Meigs county relatives. Mr Bishop is an engineer on the largest passenger engine that goes east on the Chesapeake and Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntington Pomeroy
Thomas Bishop
Huntington
Portland
Meigs County
Bishop
Chesapeake & Ohio
River notes on Monongahela voyage and river traffic
River stage 27.8 and falling. The Monongahela completed an 18 day 2000 mile Pittsburgh to New Orleans run with a large steel tow and heads home with 26 barges. Gov flood control and intermodal river traffic expand on the Mississippi near Memphis with rail switches along the river bank. The Lovin Kate Adams hull remains at Memphis river edge.
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Carnegie Line
Pittsburgh
New Oreleans
Mississippi
Messenger
Memphis
Kate Adams
Rural carrier exam scheduled for Cheshire Cheshire July 27
Notice from the post office department announces a civil service examination to fill the rural carrier position at Cheshire. The test will be held in Gallipolis on July 27, with information available at the Cheshire or Gallipolis offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Post Office Department
Cheshire
Gallipolis
Ice shortage prompts supply from Athens plant
July 5 report from Middleport notes Covert ice plant ran short after a breakdown on July 3. Athens supplied the town until repairs begin, with local plant service expected to resume soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Athens
Epworth League District Meet Attended by Heath M. E. Church Members
July 5 The Rev. C H Eichinger and son Henry. Miss Evelyn Eichinger and Sara Louise Scott traveled to Codliville for the Epworth League district meeting. The youths are noted leaders in Heath M E church league work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
C. H., Eichinger
Henry
Evelyn Eichinger
Sara Louise Scott
Codliville
Epworth League
Heath M. E. Church
Routine Middleport Council Meeting Report
Just routine proceedings from Middleport as council members meet this week. All city officials except Councilman Oscar Mossman attend. regular bills are ordered paid in full.
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Middleport
Oscar Mossman
Aged Father Brought Home to Mrs Graves in Middleport
John Peck the elderly invalid father of Mrs. W P Graves was brought to her home in Middleport from Croton near Thuon. Mrs Graves will care for him there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
John Peck
W. P. Graves
Croton
Thuon
Local visits and social notices from Middleport area
Mrs J B Meier of Columbus visits her parents Mr and Mrs Otho Watts in Mill street. Miss Eleanor Starkey of Toledo expected for a visit with relatives in Pomeroy Bend. Mr and Mrs C H Church ending a Columbus visit with sister in law Mrs George Russell returned home. Pearl McKnight’s condition slightly improved after a week in hospital. Several families travel for visits near Charleston and Grant street. Frances Lippi leaves Grant Hospital for home care. Ralph Precker and family move from F W Schweiner property to brick property on Grant Street alongside P Weber family.
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J. B. Meier
Columbus
Otho Watts
Mill Street
Eleanor Starkey
Toledo
C. A. Poindexter
Pomeroy Bend
Starkeys
Pomieroy
C. H. Church
Pearl McKnight
J. G. Hamilton
James Stevens
Charleston
Mary Grace Hoeland
Plumbus
Mal
Flickinger
Tamaitep
L. H. Schreiber
O. H. Stewart
Edgar Ervin
Will Murray
Owen Robinson
Thelma Cameron
Huntington
James Murray
Grant Street
Frances Lippi
Grant Hospital
Ralph Precker
F. W. Schweinerroperty
Rant Street
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C. WN. Welch
Lasher
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Steubenville
C. D. Shafer Co
Swanson
Athens, Ohio
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W .E. Peters
Clic Sho
Ben Franklin
Jeffersonville
Aliquippa
Henry Lindenburn
Chauncey
China
Luckoff’s
Glouster
Hope Muslin
Rayon Sox
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