Washington Wedding Festivity headlines bicentennial pageant
In Meigs County, 150 residents staged Washington's Wedding Festivity at Middleport High School grounds after a weather delay. The pageant followed by a large fireworks display, directed by Miss Margaret Riley, depicted 18th century dances and celebrations amid a weekend turnout from Pocersey Bend and beyond.
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Middlefort
Washington Bicentenniiz
Elsborate
Americas
Legis
Pocceresy Bend
Meigz County
Fairy Westher Co
Washington
Margaret Riley
George Washicree
Legionnaires
Middleport High School
Red Cross To Sponsor Play Showing In Pomeroy And Middleport
Miss Katherine Hawkins stars in the comedy Money Mad to be staged July 21 at Pomeroy Junior High Auditorium and July 22 at Middleport High Gym, under Red Cross sponsorship. Directors report ready plans and a busy cast rehearsing nightly to draw large audiences in both towns.
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Pomeroy
Katherine Hawkins
Middleport
Pomeroy Junior High
Middleport High School
Red Cross
Richter to Speak at Rocksprings Eighth Grade Commencement
Joseph W Richter assistant state director of education will deliver the main address at Rocksprings Fair grounds eighth grade commencement on Saturday. An all day program will end with diplomas awarded to the pupils.
Store Ransacked at Snowville General Store
Report from Snowville says thieves broke into Wendell Hooper General Store Monday night and carried off a considerable amount of merchandise. Sheriff Tracy and Deputy Mark Young traveled Tuesday afternoon to investigate the robbery, after a tip reached Tracy from nearby Tracy.
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Pomeroy
Wendell Hooper
Snowville
Tracy
Mark Young West T Soonhke
Morrisonriie
Aleshire Couple Take School Posts in Rio Grande
Mr and Mrs Willis Aleshire relocate from Gallia to Rio Grande for the 1913-14 school year. Mrs Aleshire becomes music teacher at Rio Grande College and High School after teaching in Meigs County. Both are noted as talented musicians and educators in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Wilas Aleshire
Geltpole
Rico Grande
Aleshire
Rio Grande College
Meigs County
Bether Chambers
Herbert Chambers
Mr. Aleshire
Geillia
Mary
Mrs Mat tie Large Dies at Beech Grove Poultry Farm near Children s Home
Mrs Mattie Large 57, wife of William W Large, died Tuesday after a long illness at their Beech Grove Poultry Farm near the Children's Home. Survived by brother C E Dow of Pomeroy and two sisters Mrs Mary Eisenour of Sharon Center and Mrs Blanche Nichols of Akron. Funeral planned at the old Methodist Church in Great Bend with burial there. date not announced.
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Pomeroy
Mattie Large
William W. Large
Beech Grove
Lend-a-Hand Society Plans Repairs for Simpson M E Church
In Pomeroy July 13 a meeting of the Lend-a-Hand Society of Simpson M E Church outlined plans to pay for church repairs and redecorating. The costs will be covered from a fund raised to buy a pipe organ, funds reallocated after the organ proved prohibitive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Lend
Simpson M. E
Meigs County Youth Picnic At Rutland Golf Course
More than eight young people from Meigs County churches gathered in Rutland on Tuesday for a picnic on the golf course. After the meal, devotional services were conducted outdoors.
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Rutland
Meigs County
Union Sunday School Picnic of Albany District Held At Temple Grove
Albany July 13 More than 200 attended the Union Sunday School picnic at Temple Grove with programs at the church including songs, scripture, readings, and sermons. Attendees represented Temple Albany M E Albany Baptist Townhouse Hebbardville Herrisonville Pearl Chapel Snowville Weaver Chapel Carpenter Alexander Presbyterian and guests enjoyed meals and social activities after the event.
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Union
Albany
Temple Grove
Moon
Collins
Hebbardville School
Dean
Maxine Radcliffe
Charlotte Mac Woodgerd
L. F. Miller
Geneva
David
Oak Hills
Carpenter
Temple
Albany M. E
Albany Baptist
Townhouse
Hebbardville
Herrisonville
Pearl Chapel
Snowville
Weaver Chapel
Black Oak
Alexander Presby
Funeral Services Held for Peter Sams Killed in Rifle Accident
Funeral services for Peter Sams were held Sunday afternoon at the Clarks Chapel. The oldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Caricos Sams, he was raised at the Sams home and would have entered Athens High next fall. Relatives from Athens attended, including Mrs. Ward Bradford and sons, and Mrs. Wiltur Young and daughters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Sams
Thornsley
Peter Gems
Caricos Sams
Loeg Run
Mary
Eva Sams
Athens High Remoo
Terwilize
Iowa
Adeline Phillips
Blanche
Athens
Richard Phillips
Athena
Ward Rradford
Wiltur Young
Mary Philips
Lancaster
Minnie Woods
Bess White
Joseph Rothmist
F.ree Greemawaeldt
Ktme
James Bell
Snow
First Coal Mining in Meigs 100 Years Ago
Meigs County history notes a 1833 start to fire mining near Pomeroy Ohio. Samuel Wyllys Pomeroy lands and a 1434 boat Condor began coal shipments to Cincinnati, proving the Ohio River towboat era. A follow up will cover how coal displaced wood in river cities.
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Meigs
Pomeroy
Ohio
Andrew Roy
Pomeroy Bend
Wee
Samuel Wyllys Pomeroy
Boston
Mass
Cincinnati
Falls
Ohio River
Baltimore
Pittsburgh
Roy
IST
New Orleans
Pomeroy Mines
Uniw River
Install Officers MIDDLEPORT for Charity Conteni No 265
Charity Conteni No 265 D of A in Woodmen Hall installs officers for July 13 led by Junior Post Councilor Mery Louise Stephenson and councilor Annice Ohlinger. New officers include Frances Roush as associate councilor Wilmetta Mulford conductor Louise Ohlinger warden Edith Sauer inside sentinel Helena Ohlinger outside sentinel Alle Lambert assistant recording secretary Pauline Ohlinger recording secretary Cora McBrige financial secretary Maude Tewksbury treasurer Edith Saver trustee. A picnic supper followed the session and officer elections.
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Middleport
Conteni No
D. of A
Woodmen Hall
Mery Louise Stephenson
Annice Ohlinger
Pearl Huggins
Frances Roush
Wilmetta Mulford
Louise Ohlinger
Edith Sauer
Inside Sentinel
Helena Ohlinger
Outside Sentinel
Alle Lambert
Pauline Ohlinger
Cora McBrige
Maude Tewksbury
Ada Root
Edith Saver
Entertains Bridge Club in Middleport July Evening
Mrs Fred Crary hosted her bridge club at home on North Second Ave. July 13 with five tables in play. High score trophy went to Mrs Marcus Chambers and guest prize to Mrs Edward Duffy of Pomeroy.
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Bridge Club
Middleport
Fred Crary
North Second Ave
Marcus Chambers
Edward Duffy
Pomeroy
R. M. Sherman
C. 5. Smith
Lewis Burford
L. D. McMaster
O. B. Stout
Will Aid Child City Club Members To Help Finance Operation
Pomeroy Meigs County group discussed raising funds to pay for an operation for a young girl unable to cover hospital costs. Members received tickets at 50 cents to support the surgical expense. A brief business segment preceded dinner. next meeting set for August 6 at the Pomeroy Gun Club.
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City Club
Pomeroy
Meigs County
New Martiz Hotel
EB. P. Our
City Clan
Pomeroy Gun Club
Couple From Rutland Wed In Probate Court
H W Carr 51 and Belle McKnight 55 both of Rutland R D 1 received marriage licenses in probate court Tuesday and were wed by Justice of Peace William M Fisher. A license was issued Monday to Thurston Stone 22 miner of Pomeroy R D 3 and Laura Nelson 21 of Pomeroy R D 3.
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Pomeroy
W. Carr
Rutland R. D
Belle McKnight
Wiliam M. Fisher
Thurston Stone
Pomeroy R. D
Cud Stone
Laura Nelson
Pomeroy, R. D
Allen Nelson
Local residents relocate and visitants travel in Ohio
The Covert household moved from Columbus to property owned by their brother recently purchased from R H Horden. Mrs L D McMaster and her son plan a Cleveland visit for the rest of the week, joined by Mrs Charles McMaster en route. Various locals and visitors travel between Columbus, Cleveland, Chicago, Cincinnati, and Pittsburgh for family, social, and health reasons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merrill Covert
Columbus
R. H. Horden
L. D. McMaster
Robert
Cleveland
Charles McMaster
Sara Couse Scott
Dorothy Fultz
Chicago
Pay! Hollman
Mies Fultz
Pay!, Jr
Margaret Sullivan
Bridge Club
Grant Street
BE. J. Neutsling
Som
Akron
Orton
Alberts Ebert
Misa Kathryn Powell
Cincinnati
Gene Hilbrath
John Howden
James Mohler
Pittsburgh
George Howder
Grave Hill
Miss Reeves Hosts Friends in Albany Toast Night
Miss Dorothy Reeves entertained a small group in Albany on July 13 with a marshmallow toast and games. Guests included Fredrick Dixon, Louise Clark, Alice Reeves, Blanche Reeves, Rex Reeves, Ruth Gideon, Mary Gib son, Howard Gibson, Mathew Reeves, Edward Pugh, Granville Reeves, Lacey Perry, Ruth Dixon, Bernice Gibson, Asa Jordan, Evelyn Stimettz, and the hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Reeves
Albany
Dorothy Reeves
Fredrick Dixon
Louise Clark
Alice Reeves
Blanche Reeves
Rex Reeves
Ruth Gideon
Mary Gibson
Howard Gibson
Mathew Reeves
Edward Pugh
Granville Reeves
Lacey Perry
Ruth Dixon
Bernice Gibson
Asa Jordan
Evelyn Stimettz
Portland Family Hosts House Fire After Break In
The home occupied by Mrs Peoples Geaghter suffered a fire thought to have started from a lamp while the family was away. Valuable furniture and heirlooms were destroyed though insurance covers the loss. A large gathering of relatives and friends attended gatherings over the weekend with many names listed among attendees and visiting relatives from several towns.
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Guerc
Youngeiies
Barry Swan
WSS
W. G. McKeiver
Anc
Hermut Koelsch
Hebbert Price
Harry Price
Lester Price
Dens
Crawd Price
Cnares Burr
Bud Whesttee
Clarence Price
Lawrence Richie
Raps
Jonmesomn
Mary Laurie McecDace
Mary Jo Swan
Fannie Heotersee
Ieesby Bowman
Dorstthy Price
Virgi Carmen
Este Wert
Katheys Roush
Marvin Swann
Pomjané
Reymond Johnece
Parkersburg
Mildred Bock
Botsie Miles
Padre
Albe
Virginia Eimg
New Brighton
B. Allen
J. Anderson
Huntington
W. E McDade
Kazagua
Vv. E. McDede
John Sellers
Syracuse
von Adams
Ward
Washington
Local News Roundup from Harrisonville and Gallia County
Harrisonville notes highlight Mr. Clayton Jewell of Sears at home on vacation and visits with the Lutz Gilkey Dye and Chase families. Gallipolis reports elm trimming on the courthouse lawn and a drunkenness case of Gilbert Arnold. Dyesville defeats Harrisonville in a baseball game with Turner striking out seven and Bailey nine while Hull and Nesselroad lead at the plate. Blackberry picking tops the area with Davie Myers claiming twenty two gallons in three hours.
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Clayton Jewell
Sears, Roebuck and Company
Walter Lutz
Lancaster
Will Stobert
Five Points
Bernie Gilkey
Clinton Gilkey
Dorothy Forroff
Columbus
D. F. Dye
Leois Fornoff
Dorothy
Dena Jordan
Lola Gilkey
Pomeroy
Ray Wilson
Matt Alkire
Clarence Gilmore
Anoar Pomeroy
Dyesville
Igte& Turner
Bsiley
Harrisonville
Turner
Hull
Nesselroad
Davie Myers
Summer Vacation Timing Earlier Than Expected in Gallipolis
The Gallipolis City Schools ended the spring term and dismissed for summer vacation on May 13, about eight weeks ago, with little public discussion from officials. The report notes uncertainty about dates as families plan activities and routines through the July period.
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GalliPolis
Patter
Mother
Lemoy
Vacatios
Sapte Wayne Lete
Powell Is Delegate to Ohio Conference of Methodist Church
Powell was elected delegate to the Ohio Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church at Grace Methodist. The pastor’s salary on the local charge was cut from 340 to 200 dollars a year. An alternate to the conference will be chosen. The conference will be held the last week in August at Ciszatizzi.
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M. E
Gallipolis
E Powell
First Avenue
Ohio
Methodiet Episcope
Grace Methodist Episcopal
Ciscizzati
Grand Jury Begins Two Day Session in Gallipolis
The April Grand Jury opened a two day session in Gallipolis on July 13. The morning focused on completing the panel of jurors. J C Butz of Gallipolis was chosen foreman. Two vacancies were filled by Wayne Lanne Earl Moore and L W Sims of Gallipolis and William Massier of Kanauga.
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Gallipolis
J.C. Butz
Gallipolia
Wayne Lanne
Earl Moore
L. W. Sims
Wiliam Massier
Kanaugs
Rockland Farmer Hurt in Hill Road Car Wreck
Marietta July 15 Lee Scott Rockland farmer was held at the county jail after a car crash on a hill road near Briggs Station Monday afternoon. Bud Kesterson and William Brewer Belpre High School boys were injured as were the other occupants. Kesterson severely. They were sent to their homes.
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Marietta
Lee Scott
Rockland
Briggs Station
Bud Kesterson
William Brewer
Belpre High School
Kesterson
Gallia County Court Statistics for Last Fiscal Year
Gallia County Clerk of Courts report tallies 44 divorces with alimony in four cases, 62 divorce decisions, 22 wives and 22 husbands granted, and 35 docketed cases with 12 involving children. Civil and criminal totals, fines, jury costs, and indictments are itemized, including manslaughter, burglary, larceny, and other offenses. Grand juries indicted 428, acquitted 14, guilty verdicts 3.
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Margaret B. McCormick
Common Pleas
Zihusbenes
District Court of Appeals
Gallia County
Old porch replaced at judge's law office in Gallipolis
A new concrete porch floor is being poured at the law office of Common Pleas Judge W. R. White on Locust Street replacing a wooden floor thought to be over 50 years old. Exterior woodwork at the Gallipolis Post Office is being cleaned with water and a cleanser.
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Gallipolis
Law Office of Common Pleas
W. R. White
Locust Street
Rider Saves Car From Plunging Down Ohio River Bank
In Gallipolis on July 13 Grover Harrison tried to restart his stalled car in an alley. He jumped back in to stop it as it rolled toward a 275 degree bank by the Ohio River. The vehicle halted in a garden after sliding away from the river.
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Grover Harrison
Gallipolis
Front Street
Ohio River
Harrison
Divorces Decline in Gallia County Marriages Also Slump
Gallia County records show fewer marriages and divorces in 1800 compared with 1930 totals. A chart from the U S Department of Commerce reported 251 marriages in 1800 dropping to 213 the next year, and 49 divorces in 1800, one less than the 50 in 1810. Holzer Hospital notes: Mrs. I a mer C Harris and Mrs M N Foller from Athens improved after operations. Dr G A Mack of Gallipolis also improved. Chester Jr Okey and Chester Roush's sons had tonsil surgeries at Holzer. Mrs T J Clark of Vinton admitted for an operation. Mrs Morton Neal of Gallipolis underwent an operation.
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Gallipolis
Gallia County
Margaret McCormick
United States Department of Commerce
Holzer Hospital
Iamer C. Harris
M. N. Foller
Athens
G. A. Mack
Chester Jr
Okey
Chester Roush
Point Pleasant
W. Va
Holser Hospital
T. J. Clark
Vinton
Morton Neal
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Bnew
Gallia
Willis Aleshire
Terian
Wiggin
Glen Tewksbury
James 8
French
Inglewood Calif
C. H. Gates
Barberton
Hazel Steward
Dessie Hetrell
Athens State Hospital
Steward
William Battell
James Coleman
LaVern
Mary France Giltogly
Eileen Baughman
Margsre. Goodwin
Helen Zimmerman
Virginia Ross
Sidney Douglas
Vivian Burdette
Winifred Rickey
Lucille Bolin
Mildred Parker
Wilbur Haughmar
Athens Pairgrounds
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Athens County
W. E. Swisher
Cheshire
John Wesley Coughan
Adrei Welker
Ladies’ Aid Society
M E. Church
Arthur Stuart
A. D. Cline
Ip Lancaster
Oxfords
Vogue Shoe Shoppe
Pomeroy, Ohio
Mere
Richard Philips
Haere
C. P. Bradbury
Charlies Wise
Mrs. Bradbury
Mt. Carmel Hospital
Alfred Elberfeld
Portland
Gilbert Arnold
Gallipolis Township
Justice of Peace
Fred Milliser
Sonny
Powell
Gallis Mendsy Merzing
Rockland Farmer
Gailus County
Clerk of Courts
McCormick
Davecists
Mona Moran
Mona
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