Oil and Gas Boil on Ohio River Near Middleport Phenomenon
Swirling waters on the Ohio River near the Samp Boy property below Middleport have produced daily oil slicks and a five foot rise in surface activity since July 10. Bathers and oil men observed branches and leaves coated in crude oil surfacing from a gas driven eruption near John Lyons’ barge by Roy property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Ohio River
Samp Boy
West Columbia
Milford Ohlinger
O. T. Ohlinger
Ellene
William Burton
Est Burton
John Lyons
Roy
Illustrated Talk at Simpson M. E. Church
Mr. Daughty of Bigelow Methodist Church Portsmouth gave an illustrated talk on the "Building of Lives" using a bulletin board cross. Words lit as a cross lit, ending with Converts. He stressed that the world needs Leaders, not Trailers. Mrs. George Beards sang. Ruth Wills played piano.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Beards
Ruth Wills
Calderwood Book Store Owner Treated for Pneumonia
Miss Nella Calderwood, visiting sister Mrs. Bruce Hobart in Akron, has been removed to People's Hospital in Akron for pneumonia treatment. She owns the Calderwood Book Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Nella Calderwood
Bruce Hobart
Akron
People’s Hospital
Miss Calderwood
Calderwood
Meigs Couple Weds 53 Years in Meigs Township
Mr and Mrs Thomas Snowball of Cemetery Hill Syracuse marked their 53rd wedding anniversary at home. Mrs Snowball is 73 and he 76. They have lived on the Hill their entire married life and act as caretakers of the nearby cemetery, with 26 friends and relatives joining the celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Thomas Snowball
Cemetery Hill
Syracuse
Snowball
A. A. Quillin
Rylah
Ernest
Edith Sibble
Reese Ellis
Columbus
Rollin
Alfred
Paul Jerry
Barberton
Paul Grueser
Middleport
Adrian Quillin
Racine Personal and Brief Social Mention
Rev and Mrs Charles Stephenson and family visit Boston for two weeks. Mrs Lafe Wilcoxen returns from Steubenville. Miss Mary Philson resumes nursing at Cincinnati Hospital after time with relatives. Mrs Flora Stewart spent Thursday in Gallipolis. Mrs Jasper Powell returns from Holzer Hospital after surgery. George Sayre’s eight year old son had a tonsil operation in Middleport. Allegra Fadely and Wilma Rose attend Epworth League meetings at Lancaster Camp Grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lafe Wilcoxen
Steubenville
Mary Philson
Cincinnati
John Philson
Flora Stewart
Gallipolis
Jasper Powell
Holzer Hospital
George Sayre
Middleport
Allegra Fadely
Wilma Rose
Lancaster Camp Grounds
POMEROY Clyde Fillinger Held on Paternity Charge
Clyde Fillinger of Gallipolis is jailed in Meigs County on a paternity charge. The arrest followed a warrant issued by Justice of the Peace E. R. Titus on charges filed by Kathryn Searls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
POMEROY — Clyde _ Fillinger
Gallipolis
R. C
Meigs County
Court of Justice of Peace
E. R. Titus
Kathryn Searls
Pomeroy Social Notes Highlights Local Visits
Pomeroy residents share weekend visits with relatives in The Plains Minersville Belpre and Columbus. Local travelers head to Parkersburg Virginia Beach and Washington DC while a famed geyser known as Old Faithful spouts 33 million gallons daily.
Six Tow Boats Pass Pomeroy at One Time
POMEROY A novelty was seen as six tow boats passed the village together. Locals say it’s been years since more than three boats appeared side by side in the river here. River traffic overall has picked up in recent weeks.
Young People's Day Observed at Church in Meigs County
In Middleport the Church of Christ held the second in a series of Young People's Day services. Sunday School enrollment reached 320 with multiple services well attended. A vocal duet by Robert Jackson and Sylvia Mayer opened the day. Mary Miller read the missionary lesson. Leon McMillin, son of the pastor, sang with his father accompanying, while Joe Turner, Robert Bradford, Gardner Wehring, and Gene Wolfe served as junior deacons and collected the offering. Robert Jackson and L. D. Hartinger also sang a vocal duet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Church of Christ
Meigs County
Robert Jackson
Sylvia Mayer
Mary Miller
Leon McMillin
Joe Turner
Robert Bradford
Gardner Wehring
Gene Wolfe
L. D. Hartinger
Cars damaged in crash near Mason Pomeroy Bridge
Leonard Hanning of Bradbury and J A Chapman of East Liverpool own cars badly damaged when Gibbs rammed the parked Chapman vehicle near the Mason Pomeroy Bridge approach. The Chapman car carried its two wives and Biddy Chapman. All occupants escaped serious injury. Hanning and Gibbs were jailed by Constable Ross Evans then released after appearing in Justice of Peace Earl Titus's court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Leonard Hanning
Bradbury
J. A. Chapman
Liverpool
Mason-Pomeroy Bridge
Chapman
John Cunningham
Hanning
Joe Gibbs
Biddy Chapman
Ross Evans
Gibbs
Court of Justice of Peace
Earl Titus
Evans Grocery holds annual company picnic
The Evans Grocery Company held its annual picnic yesterday at Cadmus. Local store employees attended including Mr. and Mrs. Emmett Fowler, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Vaughn, Bob Vaughn, Byrne Vaughn, and Marvin Roush.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Evans Grocery Company
Cadmus
Emmett Fowler
Richard Vaughn
Bob and Byrne Vaughn
Marvin Roush
Parsonage Dedicated in Portland After Flood Damage
Dedication services were held for the new Methodist Parsonage in Portland with District Superintendent Foster presiding. The former parsonage was in the flood area and the new building was constructed to withstand high water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
New Methodist
Foster
Middleport Social Notes Highlights Local Visits and Travels
Middleport society notes list visitors and hospitality across to West Brighton Athens and Tullytown Pa. Walter Barker now Kresge manager in the east travels with Rebecca Bartholomew to Shaker Heights Ohio. Local families host relatives including Cavins Ellis and Howard families with several trips to Cincinnati Pittsburgh Beaver Falls Canton and Columbus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Barker
Nancy
Wally
West Brighton
Staten Island
N. Y
J. E. Barker
Peters
Athens
Barker
Kresge
W. E. Ellis
Grace Ellis
R. N
Children’s Hospital
Cincinnati
Chas. Howard
Beaver Falls
Pittsburgh
Don McMillin
Leon
McMillin
Thelma Mae Howard
Earl French
Betty
Kenneth
Edward French
William Graham
Canton
M. C. Hobart
Betty Cook
Michigan
Arthur Stuart
Jean
G. B. Cook
Cynthia Bullis
Washington, D. C
M. G. White
Lillian Stieff
Two Men Arrested for Intoxication in Middleport Disturbance
Charles Allens worth and Willard Moore of Middleport were arrested Saturday night by Night Officer Fritz Swatzel for intoxication after causing a disturbance in a restaurant. The report notes April 1938 air travel figures of 5,621,818 miles flown by 17 airlines with 104,661 passengers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Charles Allensworth
Willard Moore
Middleport
Fritz Swatzel
Continental United States
Epworth Leaguers End Stay at Camp Grounds
Epworth Leaguers completed a week at Lancaster Camp Grounds returning Sunday. The group included William Dillard Nan Fisher Jane Stansbury Janet Hecox and three motorists. Rev H A Rothrock and wife returned early to lead Communion at Heath M E Church along with other attendees Robert Rothrock Melissa Entsminger Kathryn Hennesy Ruth Entsminger and Rev Rothrock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
William Dillard
Nan Fisher
Jane Stansbury
Janet Hecox
C. M. Hennesy
William Stephenson
Lancaster Camp Grounds
Epworth Leaguers
H. A. Rothrock
Rothrock
Heath M. E. Church
Robert Rothrock
Melissa
Kathryn Hennesy
Ruth
David Entsminger
Mrs. Rothrock
1915 Newspaper Read At Meeting of Society
Middleport residents revived a 1915 Philathea Society note at a church gathering. Officers then were Miss Mary Willock president, Mrs. Mary Kennan vice president, Mrs. Forrest Herman secretary, and Mrs. Nettie Willock treasurer. Charter members present included Mrs. Lewis Burford and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Philathea Society
Mary Willock
Ralph Anderson
Mary Kennan
Forrest Herman
Nettie Willock
Anderson
Lewis Burford
Ben Fultz, Sr
D. S. Farmer
David Durst
Boyd Dilgard
Coolville Scouts Welcome National Chief In Summer Activities
Coolville Troop 76 members Max Douglas Ronald Kincade Russell Hall Robert Perry Jack White Donald Skeels Stanley Galbreath Merwin Shumway aided Kootaga Area Scouts greeting Dr. James E West in Parkersburg. The group ushered Stars for the Flag pageant in Marietta. Also notes W F Kampf injured in hay fork fall returns home improving slowly. World War debt tally stands at 11 565 093 885 in the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coolville
James E. West
New York City
Parkersburg
Kootaga Area
B. and O. Depot
Nile O. Barnett
Max Douglas
Ronald Kincade
Russell Hall
Robert Perry
Jack White
Donald Skeels
Stanley Galbreath
Merwin Shumway
Johnny Dixon
Marietta
W. F. Kampf
This Place
St. Joseph Hospital
Maya Tanborey
Sistersville
W. Va
Ernest Rose
Cleveland
S. T. McBride
McBride
Cora McKay
Bashan
Ladies Aid Society
M. E. Church
Leona Chapman
Marguerite Burdette
Abe Burdette
Gatewood Birthday Celebration Honors 90th in Gallipolis
At Gatewood home in Gallipolis 108 guests gathered for a birthday dinner honoring Uncle Jimmie Gatewood on his 90th anniversary. The event featured family in attendance and aid from the Methodist Ladies Society with convivial social hours after the meal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Jimmie” Gatewood
Helen Butterfield
E. M. Martindill
Crilla Stiverson
Dorothy Shaw
Jack Shaw
C. R. Gatewood
George Hamilton
O. B. Morton
A. ©. Dyer
Ada Dyer
Morgan Sutter
Alice Sims
Flora C. Hott
Carolyn Jones
Lucy
Louise Gatewood
James Jones
Nelson Gatewood
Thomas Jones
James Christ
Anne Stratton
Harold J. Moore
William A. Gatewood
Evelyn Jones
Minnie Gatewood
Eleanor Gatewood
George Bovie
George Kratz
Arthur Brading
George F. Bovie
Bertha Jenkinson
Charles
Sylvia Dozer
A. D
Ruth Paden
Ruth Williams
Ernest Gatewood
Donald L
Margaret Stophler
James
Robert
Elizabeth
M. E. Gatewood, Jr
Harold Moore
Calvin Brown
Annabelle
Janet
Owen
Joan Gatewood
Minnie Jones
Perry C. Gatewood
Virginia
Ethel
Paul
Paula
Irene Gatewood
Laura Christ
Emma Gatewood Leighton
Kenneth Leighton
Trimble Jones
Edna
Emma Gatewood
Marguerite Matthews
Laura Evans
Anne Statton
Stanley Gatewood
David A
David L. Paden
Mrs Taft Speaks at Republican Women's Luncheon
The Gallipolis noon luncheon hosted by the Republican Women's Club drew 50 members and guests. Principal speaker was Mrs Robert P Taft of Cincinnati who addressed a public Courthouse meeting Saturday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Republican Women's Club
Robert P. Taft
Cincinnati
Chief’s Dahlia Bloom Draws Attention at City Hall
Chief of Police John Fraley nurtured a nine inch dahlia bloom in the yard of the municipal building. The striking giant flower has attracted much attention from residents and passersby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
John Fraley
WPA Worker Fined For Liquor Violation
Gallipolis WPA worker Calvin Spires aged 26 of Morgan Township was fined 200 dollars and costs for possessing and peddling illegal liquor after officers seized two jugs of moonshine in a warrant raid. The fine was later reduced to 50 dollars and he could not pay, leading to detention in the county jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Harold Wood
Dale Russell
Calvin Spires
Morgan Township
Spires
John Halliday
WPA
Citizens Central Bank Report of Condition
The document presents a bank report of condition with items such as deposits time deposits other liabilities and stock paid in. It lists officials Stuart Hoodlet and B. De as directors and notes the oath before Notary Frank Huddy on July th 1998.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizens Central Bank
U. S
Peanaing
Stuart Hoodlet
Go Ate
B. DE
Frank Huddy
Notary Public
Sherman Eagles Rites Set for Wednesday
Sherman Eagle William H Eagle long active in Gallia County politics and business will receive funeral rites Wednesday. He served 12 years as postmaster of Sherman and led Ohio Valley Bank for 25 years. He battled throat cancer, had laryngectomy, and endured months of suffering before death. Surviving relatives include widow Esther Eagle. many others noted as honorary pallbearers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis C. Bean
Joe Moch
H. W. Cherrington
W. P. Deardorff
Hollis C. Johnston
James S. Clark
Robert M. Switzer
Luther B. Porter
William A. Lewis
Harry A. Wood
Gallia County
William H. Eagle
Sherman Eagle
Eagle
Jennie C. Hamilton
Rafe Hamilton
Annette
Ohio Valley Bank
Gallipolis
Philadelphia
Esther Eagle
Oscar Eagle
New York
Divorce Action Filed by J Blazer Wetherholt
J Blazer Wetherholt, service station operator, sues Mary Wetherholt for divorce alleging cruelty and neglect of duty. Married August 1919 with two daughters Beulah 18 and Eleanore 15. Petition seeks division of residence property on Second near Locust now titled to Mrs Wetherholt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
J. Blazer Wetherholt
Court of Common Pleas
Mary Wetherholt
Beulah
Eleanore
Second
Locust
Fearful family relieved as man found after disappearance
Will S. Davidson, 68, missing from his Gallipolis home since Wednesday, sent a letter from Friendship in Scioto County stating he is seeking work and not harmed. Authorities planned to search the Ohio River for him, fearing a possible suicide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Gallia County
Ray R. Starbuck
Rio Grande College
Lafayette Hotel
Starbuck
Will S. Davidson
Friendship
Scioto County
Davidson
Ohio River
Surf Boards Popular On Ohio River At Gallipolis
Young aquatic enthusiasts ride surf boards tethered to fast motorboats on the Ohio River. Spills occur often but no serious injuries are reported. Both boys and girls join the sport as the boat club landing becomes a South Sea Island like scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Ohio River
Man Recovered After Tar Distributor Accident
Gallia county road worker C W McCleary 42 was injured Friday when squeezed between a tar distributor and a road roller. He was released from Holzer Hospital Saturday with no broken bones but severe bruising. McCleary lives in Cincinnati.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
C. W. McCleary
Holzer Hospital
Cincinnati
Gallia Relatives Share Estate For Late Moch
Will of the Cincinnati financier Albert Moch disposes of a 300000 dollar estate. Gallia relatives receive one tenth each: Mrs. Cc C Ingels Julia Moch and Blanche Moch Smith. Josephine Moch receives a 500 dollar legacy. Julia Moch gains ownership of a double residence at 516 18 Third Avenue Gallipolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Albert Moch
Cincinnati
Cc. C. Ingels
Julia Moch
Blanche Moch Smith
Lima
Ohio
A. Moch
Josephine
Joe Moch
Third Avenue
City
Photographer Becomes Oil Driller for Two Weeks
Max Tawney, a local photographer, started an oil drilling stint for two weeks while on vacation with his brother in West Virginia near Charleston. A stray fact notes a blindfolded cat lands on its feet from any position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Max Tawney
Tawney
West Virginia
Charleston
Buchtel Social Notes and Local Visits
The Buchtel 4-H Club meets Fridays at 7 p.m. at Mrs. George Maccombs home with plans for a benefit cake sale. Local guests include families from Columbus, Grove, Chauncey, Bethany, and nearby towns visiting relatives and attending parties and birthdays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buchtel
Sewing Circle
George Maccombs
Mariel Conley
John Williams
New Group Takes Over Former Wesley Church
POMEROY the former Wesley Methodist Church at Kerrs Run has been turned over to the American Christian Army under Captain Carson. The church, closed for some time, held its first services with twenty eight members present. Sunday School meets Sundays at 2 30 PM and prayer meetings Thursdays at 7 30 PM. A revival is announced for the near future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Wesley Methodist Church (Colored
Kerrs Run
American Christian Army
Captain Carson
Murray City Personal And Social Mention
Murray City locals and visitors are listed in social notes with extended family visits and trips. Names include L V Pinney, Niles, Paul Robson, Dorothy Robson, Willard Brown, Jay Huston, Raymond Burt, Frank Buffington, James Salyers, Dick Coleman, Claude Lopez, Charles Huston, Porter Gottke, Jane and Rita Joe, H L Williams, Dora Spencer, Leo Mitchell, John Powers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murray City
L. V. Pinney
Niles
Columbus
Low Bauers
Paul Robson
Patty
Dorothy Robson
Willard Brown
Cincinnati
Jay Huston
Raymond Burt
Nelsonville
Frank Buffington
Cadiz
Buffington
James Salyers
Dick Coleman
Frank King
John Swyers
Claude Lopez
Charles Huston
Porter Gottke
Jane
Rita Joe
Huston
H. L. Williams
New Lexington
Dora Spencer
Crooksville
Leo Mitchell
John Powers
Athens
Bradbury Falls to Pt. Pleasant 7 to 6 in Sunday Tilt
Pt. Pleasant nines edged Bradbury 7 to 6 behind Clarence Fisher on Sunday afternoon. West Virginian lineup tied the score at 3 in the fourth and surged with four runs in the final inning to secure the win at Middleport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Bradbury Tigsers
Pt. Pleasant
Clarence Fisher
West Virginians
Pleasant
William Boggs Dies After Long Illness
William Boggs aged 61 died Friday night at his mother's home Mrs. Esther Washington after a long illness. A steel worker, he is survived by his wife Mrs. Boggs, his mother, and two brothers. Funeral services were conducted Monday by Rev. B. R. Reed with interment in Pine Street Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
William Boggs
Esther Washington
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Simpson M. E. Church
Meigs
MR. and Mrs. Snowball
Racine
Charles Stephenson
Jack
Betty O'Connor
Boston
Pomeroy Social Notes
Hugh Nida
the Plains
Homer Roush
Minersville
Minnie Davis
Sarah Phillips
David Willis, Jr
Marilyn Davis
Clara Garland
Betty Mandry
Glouster
T. W. Benger
Grant Hospital
T. W. Bengel
T. A. Downie
Lincoln Hill
Neils Powell
Patrick Lochary
Lynn
Lee Hartley
Kathleen Cunningham
J. A. Edwards
Malcolm D. Hartley
Virginia Beach
Washington
Mulberry Ave
Eben Harper
Bob Jacobs
E. D. Will
Frank
George Faris
Roy E. Tracy
Roy Tracy, Jr
Eddie Blake
Mason City
Edward Blaetmar
Ashland
Newark
Middleport Social Notes
Epworth
Camp Grounds
Coolville Boy Scouts
United States
Gatewood
Chief
Dahlia
RV Teaemll
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Euceenre
Real Eestate
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County OF Athens
Ssip B. Weller
Philip B. Weller
Pioud
Sherman Eagles
Ladies Aid
Northup Ladies Aid Society
Osie Fellure
Mellie Kerr
Paul Casey
Hattie Casey
William Radcliff
Wellston
Wilkesville
Gallia
E. L. Koehler
Greenler
Harrisonville
Zanesville
Cambridge
Selby Murphy
John Schenz
Mary Dupler
Grove City
Ruth Crosser
Chauncey
Mae Phelps
Clarence Kinneer
Kinneer
Mary King
Lenna Whitmore
Althea Whitmore
Roy Smathers
Bethany
Clayton Bookman
Orbiston
Raymond Brown
Mary Esther Wagner Bunting
Mary Maurer
John Maurer
Barry Dean Brown
Juanita Newman
Juanita Harris
Kay Sanders
Jack Bob
Jimmie Mauer
Barbara White
New Group
Wesley Church
Africa
Zoo
Coney Island
Art Museum
Taft Museum
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Athens County Savings and Loan CO
P. EF. Hixson
A. E. Whaley
Richard Fought
F. E. Goldsberry
J. ©. McClanahan
P. G. Chapman Roy Oscar Davis
John Woolley
H. G, Householder
H. Copeland
L. Stout
Robert Oakley
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