Pomeroy Mayor Nomination Race Begins With One Contender
With Aug 10 primaries near Pom eroy shows a single mayoral contest among Frank Sullivan Malcolm D Hartley and D R Roush Sullivan has started campaigning while others have not Four council candidates filed petitions opening space for write ins Middleport contrasts with seven Republican council candidates and an unopposed mayor Robson City manager plan sponsors struggle to find a legal loophole to allow a vote at the general election.
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Pomeroy
Frank Sullivan
Malcolm D. Hartley
D. R. Roush
Sullivan
Council
Middleport
William J. Robson
Hostesses to Ladies Guild of Heath M E Church Meet
Mrs Frank McCoy Mrs Roy Lansbury and Mrs A W McKay were hostesses Monday evening at Mrs McCoy s home N Third Ave Heath M E Church Ladies Guild met led devotionals by Mrs McKay who also shared facts about composing hymns Hymns such as Just As I Am He Leadeth Me were sung under direction of Mrs Hattie Smith Business hour reports from Individual Bake Sales Refreshments at Purity Dairy included ice cream and wafers
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Middleport
Frank McCoy
Roy Lansbury
A. W. McKay
the Heath M. E. Church
McCoy
N. Third Ave
McKay
Hattie Smith
Purity Dairy
Middleport Council Sees President Resign in Meeting
At Monday night’s council session Frank White resigned as council president citing heavy duties of the police court without pay. Harry Cross was elected to fill the vacancy created by White’s departure and Mayor Harley’s absence due to work in Zanesville.
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Middleport
Middleport Council
Frank White
White
Harley
Zanesville
Harry Cross
William Cook Dies at Home in Pomeroy
William Cook died at his home on West Main Street Monday evening at 7 30 after a week long illness aged 76. He is survived by his wife three daughters Mrs W F Curiston of Pontiac Michigan Mrs Carl Sauvage and Miss Edith Cook of Pomeroy and five sons Henry of Columbus Lee R of Cincinnati Dan L of Providence Ky Thomas and Joseph of Pomeroy.
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Pomeroy
William Cook
W. Main St
W. F. Curiston
Pontiac, Mich
Carl Sauvage
Edith Cook
Henry
Columbus
Lee R
Cincinnati
Dan L
Providence, Ky
Thomas
Joseph
Vendor Vendol Promises Relief From Constipation Ills
Athens resident John Wyers credits Vendol with curing his constipation and related dizziness and coated tongue. The ad touts Vendol as a Nature's Roots and Herbs laxative and diuretic sold by Athens Pharmacy and Hickman’s in Nelsonville, claiming it restores energy and youthful appearance.
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John Wyers
Shannon Ave
Athens
All Drugotts
Athens Pharmacy
Nelsonville
Hickman's Pharmacy
Octogenarian pays taxes in person at courthouse
J. W. Merrall, aged eighty seven, walked three miles from Vine Street to the Pomeroy Courthouse to pay delinquent taxes. A native of England, he has long been a resident of Middleport and walks to town daily for business.
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Middleport
J. W. Merrall
Vine St
Pomeroy
Mr. Merrall
England
Truck Driver In Two Crashes In Two Days At Middleport
Purity Ice Cream driver Hugh Hanson and two companions were in a northbound truck when the steering locked near a bridge approach and the vehicle plunged into coal cars in the Hocking Valley yard. Hanson suffered facial cuts requiring stitches. others were bruised. A prior collision with Mrs. Charles Howard's car occurred last week at a street intersection.
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Middleport
Hugh Hanson
Hanson
John Buckner
Richard Owens
Pomeroy
Hocking Valley
Charles Howard
Howard
Rain Cuts Attendance at Middleport Garden Club
Heavy Monday rain kept many members from attending the Middleport Garden Club monthly meeting at Mrs. John Kincaid's home. President Mrs. Garen Stansbury named Mrs. C. O. Fisher and Mrs. Edward French to seek a picnic venue for the first Monday in August. Mrs. Frank Vrooman was chosen chairwoman of the refreshment committee. Miss Vesta McCoy chairs the program committee which will meet Monday evening to prepare programs for next year.
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Middleport
Middleport Garden Club
John Kincaid
Garen Stansbury
C. O. Fisher
Edward French
Frank Vrooman
Vesta McCoy
Britcher Hosts Crandels and Toledo Guests for Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Lemuel Britcher entertained Monday night with Mr and Mrs Edward Crandels from Toledo who left Tuesday for home. The Britchers also welcomed their daughter in law and three Toledo daughters for a few days to help celebrate the seventy sixth anniversary of Mr Britcher's birth.
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Pomeroy
Lemuel Britcher
Edward Crandels
Toledo
Vacation Trip Heads West From Minersville
Miss Ethel Garland Miss Freda Grueser Mrs Lena Huber and daughter Ruth Union Ave left Wednesday for five weeks visiting St. Louis Albuquerque and other points of interest They will visit Miss Garland's aunt Mrs Emily Entsminger in Albuquerque New Mexico and tour California Yellowstone Park and more
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Pomeroy
Ethel Garland
Freda Grueser
Minersville
Lena Huber
Ruth
Union Ave
Huber
St. Louis
California
Yellow Stone Park
Miss Garland
Emily Entsminger
Albuquerque
N. M
Hedrick Funeral Held for Man 39 in Pomeroy
Funeral services for Albert R. Hedrick who died from injuries in an automobile accident last Friday were held in Pomeroy today. Hedrick, aged 39, passed away Monday at Lancaster City Hospital. Burial followed the service.
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Hedrick
Pomeroy
Albert R. Hedrick
Lancaster City Hospital
San Marino Exports Principal Postage Stamps
San Marino relies on postage stamps as its main export, with precious stones and wine as its secondary goods. The microstate remains noted for its unique philatelic products and limited product range.
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San Marino
Meigs County Petroleum Retailers Hold Third Meeting
The Meigs County Association of Petroleum Retailers held its third meeting at City Hall with large attendance. New members joined and officers said the charter would close next month. The group will meet every Tuesday, with two local officers of the Ohio Association of Petroleum Dealers among its members.
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R. J. Densmore
Meigs
Strum
Athens
Middleport Social Notes Summary of Local Visitors and Events
Miss Barbara King of Columbus visits Mr. and Mrs. M. C. Hobart and relatives. Mrs. Stella Hoffman and Miss Gertrude Russell of Grant Street stay with Mrs. Sherwood near Kingston with nephew Russell Sherwood and Joe Wolfe. Ada V. Krause returns to Columbus from Vine Street. Katie Hogan ill at Nora O Leary’s Locust Street home. Laura McDole and Pearl Rice assist at Burford Beauty Shop. Phyllis Diles and Kathryn Rose Monahan employed at Purity Dairy Shoppe. Roger Boren of Athens visits Florence Bush and son Francis. Ralph Parsons and wife back in Chicago after visit with Parsons parents. A A Chappelle travels to Columbus on business. Mrs. Clarence Hammond and Billy enjoy Lexington visits, with Mrs. Malcolm Cottingham’s household duties in Jackson. Richard Grogan and Harry Russell visit Gallipolis to see Mrs. Mills at Holzer Hospital. James Stevens family guests include Mrs Stevens sister and Paul Keller and grandfather from Pittsburgh. John Jones of Columbus, NY Central Railway, visits on business. Birth notice of a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. George Fancuff. Jean James referenced. John Stevens residence work on second floor expansion noted. Mrs. David Miller and Mrs. Ray Sherman attend Pi Beta Phi alumnae picnic in Athens.
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Barbara King
Columbus
M. C. Hobart
Stella Hoffman
Gertrude Russell
Grant St
Mrs. Sherwood
Kingston
Russell Sherwood
Joe Wolfe
Ada V. Krause
J. W. Merrall
Vine St
Katie Hogan
Nora O'Leary
Locust St
Laura McDole
Pearl Rice
Burford
Phyllis Diles
Purity Dairy
Kathryn Rose Monahan
Otto Hoffman
Middleport
Kathleen Brown
Hoffman
Roger Boren
Athens
Florence Bush
Francis
Ralph Parsons
Chicago
William Michael
Jackson
Malcolm Cottingham
Holzer Hospital
Richard Grogan
Harry Russell
Gallipolis
Harry Mills
James Stevens
Jean James
Gaylord James
First Baptist Church
John Stevens
S. Third Ave
David Miller
Ray Sherman
Pi Beta Phi
Pomeroy Garden Club Sees Papers On Gardens
Pomeroy Garden Club met at Mrs Edison Hobstetter home on Lincoln Hill with hostesses Mrs Hobstetter and Miss Mary Virginia Reibel. Members offered summer garden ideas. Papers read include Lilies for a Hundred Days and Williamsburg and the Williamsburg Gardens. An upcoming July 29 picnic is noted at Mrs Jacob Elberfelds country home.
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Pomeroy
Pomeroy Garden Club
Edison Hobstetter
Lincoln Hill
Jacob Elberfeld
Pomeroy Social Notes Highlight Local Visitors and Visits
Mrs Elizabeth Mohlenpach returned to Newark after visiting her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs J Roedel. Several residents and relatives visit hospitals, attend showers and garden parties, and travel between Pomeroy Parkersburg and Columbus with updates on illness and hospitality.
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Elizabeth Mohlenpach
J. ©. Roedel
Newark
Roedel
Martha Elizabeth
Ruth Daniels
Charles Ebersbach
Dorothy
Deborah Reed
Tampa
Fla
Lincoln Hill
Shade Social and Personal News Notes
Mr and Mrs Richard Angell and son Richard Jr of Philadelphia were guests of Mrs E G Angell. Mrs John Cowan visited in Richmond Indiana with her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Carlos Cowen. Kathryn Cowen returned to Richmond for a brief visit. Mrs William Chappel and Verda Belle Champlin spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Marian Champlin in Glouster. Lewis Woode convalesces after major operation at University Hospital Columbus. Mrs Ruth Harris of West Virginia and Mr and Mrs Henry Melagan of Carrollton spent weekend with Mr and Mrs R F E Wilson. Mrs Anna Swartz of Athens visited sister Mrs J M Chappel. Mr and Mrs Richard Angell and Mrs S G Angell and Mrs Ray Bobs spent Tuesday in Ashland Kentucky due to the illness of Mrs K D Kienth in a hospital there.
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Shade
Richard Angell
Richard Jr
Philadelphia
E. G. Angell
John Cowan
Carlos Cowen
Richmond
Ind
Cowen
Kathryn Cowen
Cowens
William Chappel
Verda Belle
Marian Champlin
Glouster
Roma Doob
New York City
Lewis Woode
University Hospital
Columbus
P. B. Smith
Anna Brown
Trimble
Wayne Harris
Ruth Harris
West Virginia
William Harris
Henry Melagan
Carrolton
Rachel Wilson
Athens
R. FE. Wilson
Anna Swartz
J. M. Chappel
S. G. Angell
Ray Bobs
Ashland
K. D. Kienth
Murray City PTA Dance Date Change
A Murray City PTA dance date was moved to Wednesday July 14 with Jimmy Littler's Orchestra of Athens providing music. The event supports the Murray City high school band. Also notes the day’s local visits, hospitality, and family news from residents including the For sythe and Penn families.
Charity Council Daughters of America Officers Listed
Names omitted from the officer list during Monday's installation include conductor Mrs Ada Root warden Mrs Pearl Huggins inside sentinel Mrs E R Mulford and outside sentinel Mrs Sadie Durst. Chester Boy Scouts sponsor an ice cream social on Thursday on the commons with home made ice cream cake and pop. The Salvation Army general oversees funds and assets exceeding 10 million dollars.
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Middleport
Charity Council Daughters of America
Ada Root
Pearl Huggins
Inside Sentinel
E. R. Mulford
Outside Sentinel
Sadie Durst
Chester
The
Chester Boy Scouts
Six Glouster Pythians Advance to Knightly Rank
Glouster Lodge 336 Knights of Pythians conferred Knight upon six candidates in a ceremony before 125 members and visitors. A street parade opened the event, with M. E. Hall Grand Chancellor of Ohio and C. F. Ator Grand Outer Guard Elect among the visitors. The Oak Leaf Lodge Crooksville team performed the degree, Pythian band from Athens provided music, and refreshments followed.
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Glouster
Glouster Lodge
Knights of Pythians
Domain of Ohio
M. E. Hall
C. F. Ator
Crooksville
N. FE. Kidd
Marietta
Oak Leaf Lodge
Athens
Daughters of St. George Hold July Meeting at Home
Twenty members gathered at Mrs Worthy Parkers High Street home for a July meeting with games and contests. Winners were Mrs Charles Hinton and Mrs William Johnson. An all day Buckeye Lake outing is planned for July 28 with a chartered bus. Next meeting set for Aug 9 at Mrs John Hintons. Business note John Crawford visited Columbus Tuesday.
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John Hinton
Church Holds Mid-Week Study in Glouster
The Church of Christ will hold a Mid-Week Study and Devotional Service at 7 30 p m Thursday with Mrs Jennie Jones leading the service. Joe Williams and Miss Norma Thompson visited Athens Monday. Mrs William Morgan Jr left Glouster for Youngstown to join her husband. Mrs Foster Gibbs of Athens visits Glouster this week at her mother Mrs Robert Marshall's home.
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Church of Christ Will
Jennie Jones
Athens
Glouster
Joe Williams
Norma Thompson
William Morgan, Jr
A .C. Wells
Maplewood
Youngstown
Foster Gibbs
Robert Marshall
Potluck Dinner for Queen Esther Class at Bethany Church
Members of the Queen Esther Class of Bethany Church held a potluck dinner Tuesday evening at the home of Mrs. Ward Gilmore at Nease Settlement. The evening included business and a social hour following the meal.
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Bethany Church
Ward Gilmore
Nease Settlement
Van Cooney Baby Born In Middleport Saturday
Mr. and Mrs. Norwood Van Cooney announce the birth of an eight pound daughter born Saturday. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. H. Searles and Mr. and Mrs. Albert Van Cooney. The International Astronomical Union readjusted the 1938 constellation boundaries to standardize star atlases.
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Middleport
Norwood van Cooney
H. Searles
Albert van Cooney
International Astronomical Union
Glouster WCTU Unit Feted by Jacksonville Group
Glouster members of the W C T U were entertained at Jacksonville Methodist Church Tuesday afternoon. Mrs. Davis presided, Athens County president Mrs Cope land spoke on the world W C T A convention in Washington. A girls quartet and vocal solos followed, with refreshments served to thirteen guests and many Jacksonville members.
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Glouster
Glouster Union
Jacksonville
Jacksonville Methodist Church
Jacksonville Union
Davis
Copeland
Athens
Washington
Bennetts Take Over Clover Farm Store in Amesville
Purchases store from H. O. Sedwick and will move to Amesville early next week. The Glouster residents have lived in the area over twenty years. Ernest Williams and family will relocate to the Bennet property after the move. Mrs. Lucy Fitch of Morgan County is seriously ill near Glouster with senility and extended illness.
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Glouster
A. M. Bennett
Clover Farm
H. O. Sedwick
Amesville
Bennetts
Ernest Williams
Bennett Property
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Middleport Club
Crandels
Bueck
Colonial
North Court
Meigs Group of Petroleum Retailers
Middleport Social Notes
United States
Pomeroy Social Notes
Giles Hysell
Detroit
Mich
Thomas Potts
Madelyn Pickett
H. B. Pickett
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Io Athens
Ralph Reuther
St. Joseph Hospital
Parkersburg
Minnie Davis
Butternut Ave
Wyllis Davis
Edward Duffy
Pat
Wehe Terrace
E. R. Dawson
Ft. Main St
Charles Hoffner
Jimmie Chain
Chain
Odetta Pierotti
Lisci
Murray City
PTA
Jimmy Littler
Orchestra
Charles Shuttleworth
John Hogan
Bobbie Lee Andrews
Beckley
W. Va
Lloyd Robey
Vinton Hopkins
Theodore Hopkins
George Gears
Lancaster
Tom Gears
Bertie Boling
Ralph Forsythe
Boling
Forsythe
Grace Thomas
Miss Thomas
Ann Morgan
Hogan
Buckeye Lake
George Potts
Paul Potts
Amanda
Potts
Amanda School
Grace Hellyer
Paul
Cupp
Logan
M. E. Church
Dora Spencer
Maud Penn
Ruth Penn
L. O. Lineberger
Lester Edwards
Philo
Murray
Clara Hellyer
City
Frank Hellyer
Ralph Hellyer
Saginaw
Matthew Beard
New Haven
Miller
Morgan Jones
Byesville
Mary Newman
Don Keeton
Adena
G. W. Keeton
Keeton
Jeff Robinson
Corning
Charles Robinson
Anna Strum
Russell Bowen
Clarence Wollett
Harry Stout
E. A. Person
Charles Roberts
Homer Anderson
Leo Vollmer
Ben Vollmer
St. Philips Neps Church
New Straitsville
James Ferrel
Floyd Ferrel
Salvation Army
Greyhound
Union Bus
W. Union St
Chillicothe
108 Angeles
New York
Rownd Trip
Clarksburg Washington ST. LoUis
Los Angeles
Greyround
John Crawford
Thomas Figley
Billy
M. M. Bryson
Ohio
Adams County
Seven Caves
van Cooney
W.C.T.U
Shoemaker
Goldie Shoemaker
Common Pleas Court
Ross Shoemaker
Oheatas
Torney
Kent Taylor
Nan Grey
WLW
Slim Smith
Arizona Ranch Riders
Harry Carey
RNOON
Mississippi Serenaders
Pr. Pleasant Ly
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Hope Muslin
Turkish Towels, Ea
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BIG Willys
Athens Implement Company
Best Carpenter
Willys
Kay Kyser
Athens, Ohio
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