Local Prisoner Is Given To West Virginia Police
West Virginia police took a prisoner held since July 3 on liquor charges to Wayne County WV yesterday. Dressinger, linked to a bootlegging ring, was recaptured after officers had initially pursued him. Accomplices serve time at Mounds penitentiary. transfer forthcoming.
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West Virginia
Locat
Wayne County
WV. Va
Dressinger
West Sirginia
Pollus
Anni
Floors
Jer
Blackstone Coal
Rutland Road
Pany Tracy
William
Buddy) Hendricks
Middleport
Emory Carleton
Local Persons Keep Positions In State Service May 1928
Pomary residents report that several Pomroy clerical workers in state service at Columbus remain in their roles under the new administration. Helen Lochary Yelma Davia and Sauvige of Middleport stay in Agriculture. Permilla Batley joins the Attorney General staff for her skill. Howard Hughes and Oliver Harting receive continued or new assignments in state offices. Dr W S Hart maintains a medical post in Industrial Relations. Meigs County has no governor cabinet appointee from the area. Badger Ervin of Columbus sought lieutenant governor in 1928 but failed. Mix Melrase and Malcolm Hull visit Meigs relatives Rue and Mrs Tuckerman.
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Pomeroy
Pomaroy
Columbus
Helen Lochary
Yelma Davia
Sauvige
Middleport
Department of Agriculture
Permilla Batley
Bettman
W. 5
Hart
Meigs County
Badger Ervin
Meigs
House of Representatives
Serenade on the Queen City for Newlyweds in Racine
Residents along the river from Syracuse to Racine heard a calliope serenade aboard the Queen City, a Fittaburgh Cincinnati packet, in honor of NC Cook a Civil War veteran and Mrs Anns Lallance. Peter C. Lallence, bride’s son, led the boat’s musician in the concert. A large crowd gathered at the Racine landing to witness the event. The Queen City, likely the only packet with a calliope, was tuned for this special occasion.
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Queen City
Racine
Syracuse
Add Two Meetings For Poultrymen And Farmers
POMEROY July 15. Due to strong interest from poultrymen and farmers in Harrisonville discussions two more meetings are set. The first Thursday at 8 p.m. in Chester school, the second Friday at 8 p.m. at Reedaville schoolhouse. F P Taylor, Federal Farm Board representative, will attend both to discuss poultry and marketing methods.
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Pomeroy
Harrisonville
Chester
theReedavilla School
F. P. Taynor
Federal Farm Board
James Cook Dies in Pomeroy Heat Strewn Death
James Thom as Cook, 74, died at his home in Pomeroy Tuesday evening after being overcome by heat. Born in Syracuse to Horace Cook and Rebecca Ivan Meter, he is survived by his wife Rosie FE Cook and several children. David Torrance, a Bushan citizen, died early Wednesday morning.
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Pomeroy
David Torrence Mead
James Thomas Cook
Syracuse
Horace Cook
Rebecca Ivan Meter
Rosie FE. Cook
David Torrance
Bushan
Omen Meant Success Pomeroy Politics Photo Story
A 1907 Meis County tale recalls Fred W. Crow, a Democrat, and a plaster collapse that revealed a donkey mural predicting Democratic luck. The incident helped Crow gain the party nomination, win prosecuting attorney, serve as common pleas judge, and return to law practice.
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Pomeroy
Democaray
Democrat Executive Committee
Reom
Pbe
Miller
Nona
Young Crow
Crow
Mark A Brown Dies in Sudden Death
Word of the sudden death of Mark A. Brown, a former Mid Airport resident, spreads from MIDDLESPORT on July 15 as authorities investigate the cause and friends console the family. The report notes Brown’s prior ties to the area and outlines funeral arrangements pending.
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Fata
Middlesport
Mark A. Brown
Basin man dies of heart disease in Wyoming
News reaches Mrs J M Burchett of Basin Wyoming that Mr Brown died there of heart disease. He left Middleport six years ago for Basin and lived there until his death. He is survived by his wife three sons and his parents Mr and Mrs J C Brown Mrs Burchett and daughter Ruth. Tuensay funeral plans move the family to Basin where Ruth will stay with her grandparents for some time.
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Io Basin
Wyoming
J.M. Burchett
Brown
Middletport
Basin
J. C. Brown
Burchett
Ruth
Tuensay
Miss Esther Chambers Receives Life Teaching Certificate
Miss Esther Chambers, longtime supervisor of music in Melya County schools, was granted a life certificate as a teacher. She taught in 13 schools here before resigning to take a similar post in Gallia County where she will oversee five schools. A graduate of Ohio Wesleyan University in music, she studied further at Ohio State University last summer and earned high honors.
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Esther Chambers
Gallia County
Middleport
Melya County
Misa Chambers
Ohio Wesleyan University
Ohio State Univerasity
Removal of Old River Charter Threatens Ferry Service
Captain Stone petitions to remove the Paint Pleasant Henderson ferry on the Kanawha, a charter dating to 1701 under Virginia rule. The request seeks Public Service Commission approval to end the service, with early rights noted for crossing fees and historical context from the old charter.
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Captain Stone
Pomeroy
Paint Pleasant-Henderson
Kanawha
Public Service Commissions
Virginia
Kanawha River
Ohio
Ohio River
Allen
Kenawha
Eten . Blags
New Point Pleasant Bridge Plans End Ferry Era
The Kanawha across Point Pleasant will gain a new bridge completing construction, ending the ferries. Captain Stone agreed in a state contract to withdraw his boat once the bridge opens. The city then will have four bridges connecting across the streams and rail across the Ohio.
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Kanawha
Point Pleas
Pomeroy-Bason
Stone
State Bridge Commission
West Virginia
Point Pleasant
Ohio
Beach party planned by Church of Christ class
In Syracuse, the Loyal Song and Daughters class of the Church of Christ Bible School will host a beach party Friday evening. Rev. and Mrs. F. J. Gardner will lead, with class members asked to meet at the church at 6 p.m. The Meigs County young peoples societies meeting at Racine drew a good turnout and favorable reports.
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Church of Christ Societies
Middleport
Jay U
Loyal Song and Daughters
Church of Christ Bible School
Syracuse
F. J. Gardner
Young People's Societies
Meigs County
Racine
Panir
Adam Harpald Dies Former Melge County Resident
Adam Harpald 88 dies at his Colton California home after living in Melge County and Racine area earlier. Son of Spencer and Sarah Harpold, he left for the west about sixty years ago and settled in Colton where he died. Survived by wife, a daughter Mrs. Fred Coty, and son Walter, all of Colton.
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Melge County
West
Fomeroy
Adam Harpald
Colton
Cal
Ragine
California
Mr. Harpold
Spencer
Sarah Harpold
This County
Mires
L. D. Hayman
Racine
Martha Jacobs
Pomeroy
Fred Coty
Walter
Residents host of Columbus area mingle in social rounds
Mrs. Elliot Welch of Columbus and Miss Helen Welch now Lexington return home after visiting Mr. and Mrs. W.2 Wilburn on North Second Avenue. Miss Julia Macwiburn travels to Columbus for days with cousin Miss Crawford. Brown Miller of Columbus visits relatives on Lincoln Street. Several locals host and visit kin, with trips to Langeville and Scotts Landing noted. Charity council and club activities include a Daughters of America installation and a contract bridge gathering.
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Elliot Welch
Columbus
Helen Welch
Lexington
W. 2
Wilburn
North Second Avenue
Julia Macwiburn
Miss Crawford
Brown Miller
Dave Ents
Lincoln Street
Robert McKnight
Langevilla
F. L. Davis
Meliss. Hawkins
S. J. Hamer
Sam
Meadville
James Holly
Cincinnati
John Frecker
Grant Street
Lucille Mayer
Chase Settlement House
Clark
Contract Bridge Club
C. H. Horden
D. B. Hartinger
Henry Weiss
Dave
John Mayer
Ray Farmer
Freda Weiss
Minneapolis
Minn
Weirs
Cedric W
Daughter leaves Monday for western trip with relatives
The daughter departed Monday for a western trip, accompanied to Delaware by M. A. and Miss Like Huber. They will spend several days with Attor’s brother Rev August and family, after which M. A. and family head to Kansas City. Miss Huber goes to Mendon to join her sister. Clara La and M. A. White will return home afterward.
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Delaware
M. A
Like Huber
Attey
Rev
August
Kansas Ci
Kan
Miss Huber
Mendon
Che
Aira
Clara la
M. A. White
Oyome
Winters Dismissed From State Education Post
Winters, former Kent College president and 18 year State Educational Department staffer, was dismissed as assistant director of education by new director Dr. B. O. Skinner who took office Wednesday. Winters, a Portsmouth resident and nephew of David Geyer, was connected to Washington County’s school system after W Webb refused the post, while Joseph Ficher Hamilton was appointed to the Butler County Schools post.
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Pomeroy
Hows Winters
Kent College
State Educational Department
B. O. Skinner
Winters
David Geyer
Portsmouth
W. Webb
Marietta
Washington County
Joseph Ficher
Hamilton
Butler Co
Travel and Health News From Meigs County
Fred Gears of Pomeroy left for Cincinnati Tuesday evening to spend four days with his parents. He plans to return Thursday with Mrs G H Eloving and daughter visiting relatives. Mrs Howard Grimm of Apple Grove underwent major surgery at Parkersburg hospital Tuesday and is reported recovering on the way home. she is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Donahue of Pomeroy.
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Meigs County
Fred Gears
Pomeroy
Cincinnati
GH. Eloving
Daug
Farrier
Howard Grimm
Apple Grove
Parkersburg Hospital
Recova
James Donahue
4-H Camp Dates Set at Ralph Burke Farm
The annual 4-H Club camp will be held August 10 to 15 at the Ralph Burke farm at Rays Run. Each indio member will soon receive a news letter and application blank for the camp. T H Johnson Athens Court farm agent announced today. Athens and Hocking Counties join as they did last year in the encampment.
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Ralph Burke
Rays Run
Indio
T Camp
T. H. Johnson
Athens Court Farm
Athens
Hocking
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Artley
Pelephone
Messenger
Virgil Marsh
Herman Messinger
Eielen
Downsend
Virginia Coe
Jack Wadley
M. L. French
Mixx Melrase
Malcolm Hull
Newark
Mrs
Rue Tuckerman
James Cook
Democrata
Mixa Margaret Napier
University Hospital
Miss Park
C UW. Gorden
C. H. Stansbury
Sidney Russell
Edgarner
Tuckerman
O. A. White
Coxwell
Ladi
Mirror & Pe P
Liv
North Court Street
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