Meigs County Attends Wheat Control Meeting in Columbus
Meigs County agricultural agent Geo W Kreier leaves Pomeroy for Columbus to join a federal wheat control meeting called by M L Wilson of the U S Department of Agriculture. Officials from ten states discuss acreage plans under the National Farm Adjustment Act and how to apply the program to this fall’s wheat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. L. Wilson
Roosevelt
Agricultural College Extension
United States
Kreier
H. C. Ramsower
Ohio
Ohio State University
Washington
Weekend visitors depart to home towns in Ohio and West Virginia
Numerous local residents and relatives spent the weekend with families here then returned to homes in Columbus Columbus and Rio Grande. Several accompanied travelers plan short visits elsewhere including Parkersburg and Pomeroy while Richard J. Chambers joined his father in Columbus for a business week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willis Aleshire
Herbert Chambers
Rio Grande
Chambers
Richard J. Chambers
Columbus
Mr. Chambers
Harold Sauer
Duret Plans Long Motorcycle Trip Across Nation
Portland reports R R Duret aims for a multi thousand mile ride from Portland through Chicago to Yellowstone and the Pacific Coast. He plans to be away several weeks as town notes Tuppers Plains July 1 heightened by a Cozy Nook Park opening drawing 1000 attendees on July 11. In fiddlers contest Mr and Mrs Moyt Smith celebrated their 53rd anniversary won first prize Everett Parker second and Mr and Mrs Howard Fonds third for old time music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
R. R
Bob) Duret
Chicago
Yellowstone
Pacific Coast
Tuppers Plains
Cozy Nook Park
Moyt Smith
Everett Parker
Mrs. Howard Fonds
Most Teachers for Meigs Are Employed
In Meigs County approximately two thirds of next year’s teachers have been hired per county superintendent C O Chapman. New hires include Creed James Anna Postiewait J Donald Bradford Hazael Chester Barnett Minerva Polk Rainbow Robert Roberts Morning Star Rose E R Hayes Henry Beaver Earl Knight Kathryn Philson E M Musgrave Fred Rice Bernard Eiselstein Alice Conroy Finn Beegle Herbert Parker Mildred Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meigs County
C. O. Chapman
Lebanon
Creed James
Anna Postiewait
Stiversville
J. Donald Bradford
Chester Barnett
Bald Knobs
Minerva Prior Polk
Rainbow
Robert Roberts
Morning Star
Lawrence Rose
Chester
E. R. Hayes
Henry Beaver
Earl Knight
Kathryn Philson
E. M. Musgrave
Fred Rice
Bernard Eiselstein
Alice Conroy
Finn Beegle
Bashan
Herbert Parker
Mildred Smith
Michael New Clerk Named in Harrisonville School Board
Michael New was elected clerk of the Harrisonville school board succeeding the late William Howell. The Fourth of July visits included Mr. and Mrs. HE Hull and family from Newark. Local and neighboring residents, such as Hari Hanning of Athens visiting his ill sister Nellie Combs, were among the social notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisonville
D. VI. Michael
William Howell
HE. E. Hull
Newark
William Hull
Glen Hanning
Downington
Howard C. Mull
Carpenter
H. L. Knopp
Athens Fairgrounds
Etta Turner
Akron
Seldon Bradfield
Meir Welch
Harrington
Kansas
Hari H. Hanning
Athens
Nellie Combs
Sleepwalking Suspects Charged In Dog Theft
Alson Browning and three others from West Virginia were arrested after a dog from East Main Street was found in their car. Browning admitted guilt at a Monday hearing while the others were released. Browning’s auto was held as security pending court decisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Browning
J. M. Damron
Albert Davis
W. M. Miller
Gallipolis
O. R. Faris
East Main Street
Pomeroy
H. H. Mees
Eiselstein Resigns as Meigs County Highway Superintendent
A. F. Eisel stein resigns after 16 years as superintendent of maintenance of state highways in Meigs County. His duties were completed on Monday. successor not announced. Several county men are considered possible replacements. nonresidents could also be appointed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
A. F. Eiselstein
Meigs County
Joy Stiles honored with church shower in Rutland
The Young People’s Class of the Christian Church hosted a Thursday night shower for Mr. and Mrs. Joy Stiles at their Rutland home. Twenty guests shared refreshments as guests received a tea set and lunch cloth. Lawrence Calvin, new to the district, moved his family from Radcliff to the Scott Canady residence. Lucille Misner and Morton Rupe wed last Saturday in a ceremony led by Rev H F Bolton. Fred McCombs of Pirney West Virginia visited his sister Mrs Bell Jordan this past week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rutland
Joy Stiles
Christian Church
Lawrence Calvin
Radcliff
Scott Canady
Lst of
Lucille Misner
Morton Rupe
H. F. Bolton
Fred McCombs
Pirney
W. Va
Bell Jordan
Western visitors return home after Letart Falls stay
Major W B Caldwell and sister Mrs Carrie Wynne return to El Paso Texas and Wichita Kansas after a visit to Letart Falls. Other locals and visitors named include the Norris family from Pittsburgh, Roush and Norris couples, Shields granddaughter Trena Roush, Bettie OConnor Reedaville, Lewis Custer New York City, Mattie Custer, H B Powell and son Akron, Ethel Finley Columbus relation, J A Quillen group from Charleston, Mont Quillen and Frank Pritt, July 24 Ladies Aid party planned, J D Roush Marion trip, and a birth announced for July 2 a son to Fred and wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Letart Falls
W. B. Caldwell
Carrie Wynne
el Paso
Texas
Wichita
Kas
Tom Norris
Pittsburgh
G. EB. Roush
Philson Norris
Orville Shields
Trena Roush
Parkersburg
Marion
Fred Roberts
Changes in Syracuse Buildings After July 4 Observed
The Strohmeyer property near Bartel's Grove was wrecked and the Albert Duckworth property moved back several hundred feet. Local residents report a day of varied activity with several families visiting relatives in Covington and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syracuse
Strohmeyer
Bartel's Grove
Albert Duckworth
Olivier Rollins
Margaret Lawrence
Bertha Lawrence
Covington
Oscar Patterson
Paul of
Rutland
Rutland, Were Guests of Mrs. Patterson's Parents, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Mills
Gladys Crooks
Lenora Campbell
Chicago
Henry Eichinger
Circleville
Fred Shumway
Doris
4-H Club Members Plan World’s Fair Tour
County agricultural agents from five counties met at Athens to arrange a 4-H club members tour to the World’s Fair. Meigs County joins Athens Washington Jackson Hocking and Vinton counties with members set to participate. George W Kreitler Meigs County agent reported favorable rates secured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Athens
Meigs County
Washington
Jackson
Hocking
Vinton County
George W. Kreitler
Play Well Received Boy Scout Benefit Opens in Pomeroy
Fast action and humor highlighted the comedy Muckleberry the Worst Boy In Town at the Junior High Auditorium. A second show will tour Middleport this evening and Racine on Wednesday for Boy Scout benefit. Marion Ward starred as Huckleberry with Fred Crow and Tip Dye in supporting roles. G H Ewing directed the production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Muckleberry
Middleport
Racine
Marion Ward
Huckleberry
Syracuse News Notes and Social Updates
Mrs. Morton Webster of Pomeroy visited her daughter Mrs. Harvey Nease. Lawrence Sellers found work at the Pomeroy foundry. Marvin Roberts and Herbert Zeiher from Syracuse entered C. M. T. C. at Camp Knox. Miss Mary Virginia White of Columbus visited Miss Betty Rollins. Miss Dora Cobb has her residence painted. Cobb Barn, the old landmark, has been torn down and will be sold. John Houdashelt of Columbus was a guest of Mr. and Mrs. William Houdashelt and family. Friday Bobbie Russell of Columbus visited his uncle and aunt, Mr and Mrs. Harvey Nease. Roy Morehead of Athens is spending the summer with his grandparents, Mrs. Turley and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syracuse News
Morton Webster
Pomeroy
Harvey Nease
Lawrence Sellers
Pomeroy Foundry
Marvin Roberts
Herbert Zeiher
Syracuse
Camp Knox
Mary Virginia White
Columbus
Betty Rollins
Dora Cobb
William Houdashelt
Bobbie Russell
Harvey Nease Roy Morehead
Athens
Turley
Birthday Dinner Brings Roush Gordon Families Together
Middleport residents Mr. and Mrs. Downing Roush and daughters and Mr. and Mrs. Paul Gordon and children joined at Addison for a July birthday dinner at J. A. Swisher's home. Swisher and five relatives share July birthdays, making six celebrants. Twenty five relatives attended the annual gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Downing Roush
Paul Gordon
Addison
J. A. Swisher
Roush
Gordon
Standard Bearers Meet At Mrs Rathburns Home
Rutland notes list a meeting of Standard Bearers at the home of Mrs Rathburn. Visits include Eldon Wango Jr and sister Toledao with Charles Graham and family. Frank Tracy and children Logan visited locals. Bernard Higley heads for Chicago and the World’s Fair. Mrs Theodore Stiles had 30 friends celebrate her birthday. Hurl Spires to have an operation at Holzer Hospital. Harmony Sewing Circle gathered with Mrs Carl Reeves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rutland News
Rathburn
Eldon Wango
Toledo
Charles Graham
Carl Reeves
Pearl Reeves
Ohio
Frank Tracy
Logan
Bernard Higley
Chicago
Theodore Stiles
Holzer Hospital
Harmony Sewing Circle
Garland Jubilee Singers to Perform at Mt Moriah Church
The Garland Jubilee Singers return to Middleport for a Wednesday night concert at Mt Moriah Baptist Church at 8 o clock. The group gained fame from radio broadcasts and previously appeared in Middleport two years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Garland Jubilee Singers
Mt. Moriah Baptist Church
Winmore Class Heath Church Picnic Set For Friday
Winmore Class of Heath M E Church plans its annual picnic Friday evening at 6 from the lawn of Mrs. Ray L. Smith on Grant Street if weather permits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Winmore
Heath M. E. Church
Ray L. Smith
Grant St
Death Turns Hangman in Nick Carter series
Hal K. Wells contributes the August Street and Smith story Death Turns Hangman to the Nick Carter line. the piece centers on revenge in a suspenseful tale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Street and Smith
Nick Carter
Hal K. Wells
Amesville Families Visit Newark and Nearby Cities
Amesville residents Mr and Mrs Basil Sedwick and Mr and Mrs Gilbert Boudinot plus Merrill Saylor motored to Newark Sunday to visit Mr and Mrs Paul Davis. Harold Montgomery and daughter spent Sunday with his parents. Mrs Frank Thomas and daughter Helen visit relatives in Wooster and Cleveland. Hattie Inman and children visit Canton relatives. Earl Henry and family from Columbus are noted next.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Basil Sedwick
Gilbert Boudinot
Merrill Saylor
Newark
Paul Davis
Harold Montgomery
Columbus
Bert Montgomery
Frank Thomas
Helen
Wooster
Cleveland
Hattie Inman
Canton
Earl Henry
Colum
Busy holiday visits across towns
The report lists numerous Independence Day and weekend visits. Guests include Mr. and Mrs. Harry Owen of Fairmont West Virginia with Mrs. Addie Owen. Miss Effa Glazier en route to Stockport. the Linscott and McCowan families at Hockingport. the Rev. A M Taylor moving to Beverly as pastor. Clifford Porter visiting Indianapolis. and gatherings at Mrs. Porter’s home with Russell Porter and son Jack, Grace Linscott, and Norman Kerr among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Owen
Fairmont
W. Va
Addie Owen
Lou McLane
Asheville
N. C
Effa Glazier
Stockport
G. O. Linscott
McCowan
Hockingport
A. M. Taylor
Beverly
Taylor
Clifford Porter
Indianapolis
Florence Porter
Porter
Russell Porter
Jack
Grace Linscott
Caldwell
E. L. Linzell
Columbus
Norman Kerr
Newport
Freeman Riley
Mary Lawrence
Marion
Lodi Grange Sets Tuesday Meeting Nights
Lodi Grange changes meeting nights to the first and third Tuesday each month. Local residents Mr and Mrs Will Hope of Columbus visited Thursday. Rex Kyle of Canton visits his uncle Gene Davies. Mrs Melvina Fulton shows improvement after a long illness. Charles and Will ONeil of Huntington and Mr and Mrs J B Jones of Roseville visited the Foremans. Rev Earl Cowen and Roy Cowen of Clear Bay Fla travel party noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shade
Lodi Grange
Will Hope
Columbus
Rex Kyle
Canton
Gene Davies
Melvina Fulton
Charles
Will O'Neil
Huntington
Foreman
J. B. Jones
Roseville
Sam Foreman
Jones
Earl Cowen
Roy Cowen
Clear Bay
Fla
Pleasanton Couple Ceremony Noted in Local Notice
Mrs Leo Williams and Mr John Cowen are listed with Mr and Mrs Benson in a Pleasanton area social notice. The fragment records a family or civic event, with names of residents and a condensed address context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo Williams
John Cowen
Benson
Pleasanton Hom
Federal Expert To Visit Stanley
A federal rural tour will visit Stanley for a demonstration on a concrete riser toilet at the Howard west of Albany. Stoy, a federal rura tor, will assist with the event at the request of Dr. a health commissioner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stoy
Howard West
Albany
Ago
J. C. Burson
Vic
R. L. Marlow
Sans
Stanley Farm
See-saw quilt fundraiser at Zion Baptist potluck
The Ladies Aid Society of Zion Baptist Church held a potluck supper on Friday. Mrs. G. W. Walker contributed the see-saw quilt, aiding church funds and showing grateful community support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Aid Society
Zion Baptist Church
G. W. Walker
A Baby For Wd If You Are Denied
Ada campaign urges Mildred Owens in Kansas City Missouri to try a home method after 15 years of denial. The ad promises a simple approach and happiness if pursued now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildred Owens
Contessas City
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Kreitler
Ed. Mankin
Maxine
Harry Rife
Good Hope
Chillicothe
J. W. Merrell
Vine Street
Paul Smart
Smart
Nellie Smart
Charlies Armel
C. F. Desserer
Hattie Bennett
Allie Mauck
H. F. Stewart
Harry Stewart
Coraopolis
Mra
R. C. McBride
Margaret
Beulah Forquer
Misa Helene Wilson
C. E. Erwin
South Third Avenue
P. Humphrey
J. N. Humphrey
W. A. Humphrey
Meigs
Michael New Clerk
Harrisonville School Board
Mrs
Robert Clark
Clint Gilkey
W. D. Barton
Richard
Clara Swan
Mary Swan
Margaret Petty
Brice
Fred German
Duquesne
Artie Schreiber
A. Hannum
Cora Roberts
W. ¥. Hannum
Billy
Tulsa
Okla
A. D. Hannum
Alson Browning
Eiselstein
Momes
Letart
Bettie O'Connor
Reedaville
Grace
Gladys Crow
Lewis Custer
New York City
Mattie Custer
Duckworth House
Plan Fair Tour
Athens Furniture Exchange
Dial
W. Washington St
Tale Uny
Nelsonville
Glouster
Wells
Fanny
Amesville
J. M. Howard
Stanley
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