Pomeroy Middleport Teachers Certificates Issued
County examiners grant July 1 certificates to elementary and high school teachers. Recipients include Marcia Karr Estella Pyles Blanche Gray Pearl Hill Anna Rees Mrs Winn Nellie Rowley Reva Denison Grace White Anna Ogdin George Tudor Miles Nelson F E Grate Hazel Swan Thorne Cottrill J O Miller C A Barnett Everett McKinglet W Greenler William Founds H L Holter John Paynter Nora Kincade Letha Jewett Osa W Cooper Edna Broyles with more expected after credit adjustments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marcia Karr
Estella M. Pyles
Blanche Gray
Pearl M. Hill
Anna W. Rees
Mrs. E. M. Winn
Nellie Rowley
Reva E. Denison
Grace White
Anna Ogdin
George E. Tudor
Miles FE. Nelson
FE. A. Grate
Hazel Swan
Thorne Cottrill
J. O. Miller
C. A. Barnett
Everett McKinglet
W. S. Greenler
William Founds
H. Ll. Holter
John Paynter
Nora B. Kincade
Letha Jewett
Osa Ww. Cooper
Edna Broyles
Marriage Licenses Granted to Unusually Aged Couples
Last Thursday a marriage license was taken out by Alex H. Stewart 91 and Edna Mae Burdette 18 both of Middleport Rev C W Graham pastor of Heath M F Church performed the ceremony that made them man and wife Late Saturday evening the 15th Floyd Walker 21 of Kananga and Helen Hix 18 born in Gallipolis but residence listed as Pomeroy appeared at the court house and took out a license to marry Justice Ransom Fish performed the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alex H. Stewart
Edna Mae Burdette
Middleport
C. W. Graham
Heath M. F. Church
Floyd Walker
Kananga
Helen Hix
Gallipolis
Pomeroy
Ransom Fish
Lightning Strikes Emerson Burson Home in Pomeroy
A severe storm at 4 30 Tuesday morning struck the Emerson Burson residence on Lincoln Hill Pomeroy formerly the George Pfarr home. The chimney was torn to the ground and the house suffered considerable damage though no one was seriously hurt Mrs Burson received a shock.
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Emerson Burson
Lincoln Hill
Pomeroy
George Pfarr
Mrs Hartenbach in Car Rollover Accident
Monday evening Mrs. Hartenbach drove with a female friend when turning at Monkey Run she lost control and the car plunged about ten feet down an embankment. Both women escaped injury though shaken. vehicle was towed to an auto shop.
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Hartenbach
Jake Hartenbach
Monkey Run
Meigs County Dog Fund Exhausted Ends Catcher Campaign
Dog catcher Colonel Moore explains the Meigs county fund of 150 dollars approved by the county commissioners is exhausted. Dogs will roam with or without tags as the program halts due to the depleted budget.
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Colonel Moore
Meigs County
Street Work Resumed On Main Street Surfacing
The lull in Main street resurfacing ends as a force of men work again with a car road of tar. Nine carloads of broken stone are here, with more stone and tar arriving. The current material will extend resurfacing from the upper end of the completed work to Court street. Additional material is expected before the present supply runs out.
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Court Street
Albany Street and Commercial Lighting Progress Report
Superintendent D W Hennessey reports Albany lighting project advances smoothly with local crew installing poles and cross arms. Bids did not arrive by the expected deadline and work continues between Pomeroy and Albany.
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D. W. Hennessey
Pomeroy
Albany
Kiwanians Baseball Team to Play Chester at Syracuse Park
The Kiwanians meet Chester at Syracuse ball park tomorrow afternoon for their first game in new uniforms. Half the proceeds support Main Street repairs, the other half funds uniforms and paraphernalia for the team.
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Syracuse Ball Park
Long auto tour returns from eastern trip
Attorney EF W Peoples Mrs Peoples and children Florence and Bob completed a three week motor journey to Washington New York Boston Augusta Maine Quebec Cleveland and other points. A Washington accident involved a navy official’s wife paying 150 for damage. They faced brake failure near a late night stop and mosquitoes at a beach camp near Senator Lodge's home. Gas in Canada reached 60 cents. The 3000 mile trek used one barn night and cost about 150 plus depreciation of the car.
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EF. W. Peoples
Mrs. Peoples
Florence
Bob
Washington
New York
Boston
Augusta
Maine
Quebec
Cleveland
Way Points
Navy Department
Senator Lodge
Massachusetts
Canada
County Commencement Suspended For Grammar Schools
The usual county commencement for grammar school graduates will not be held this year due to the absence of a teachers' institute and broader disorganization in county school affairs from deaths and other matters. Commencement will occur in the home counties. the Pomeroy ceremony will be announced soon.
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Pomeroy
Mutual to Propose Large Project Amid Community Plan
A Mutual representative outlines a big project proposal aimed at boosting local development and aligning with a broader community plan. Details on scope, funding, and timeline remain to be released.
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BIG Project
The
Mutual
Electric Light Plan Considered by Middleport Council
Middleport council discussed a $362,000 plan to move the station to Floodwood in Athens County with lines via Jerseyville Vomreoy or the Kanawah and Michigan line to Pomeroy. The project aims to light the bend and power local enterprises by June 1, 1923, or possibly by fall, requiring a 25 year franchise and 10 year contract before ordinance and papers for first reading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Clark
Union Furnace Triumph Over Logan Clay 11 to 5
Union Furnace defeated Logan Clay Products 11 to 5 in a hard hitting Sunday game. Several locals attended the contest to watch the matchup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Furnace Sunday
Logan Clay Products Company
City arrests and fines over faulty vehicle compliance
William Cannata was arrested Monday afternoon by Officer Farbe arn for driving with an open cut out and was fined ten dollars plus costs. Alden Boyd pled guilty to a noisy, dilapidated car and received a one dollar fine plus costs, judged by Mayor Koppe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Cannata
Farbearn
Alden Boyd
Koppe
Weekend visitors and a newborn in town
Boston resident Sarah Jones and Mr and Mrs William Lenhart of Bremen were guests of L F Hammond on North Walnut Street. Raymond Robison and Mrs Robison of Nelsonville welcomed a son named Richard Raymond born at Lester Woltz's home. Frank Knapp visited Cleveland and returned to his in laws H Barber on Second Street. S E McVey of Albany spent a day in Logan with J M Cooley on Warner Avenue.
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Sarah Jones
Boston
William Lenhart
Bremen
L. F. Hammond
North
Walnut Street
Raymond Robison
Nelsonville
Stork
Lester Woltz
Richard Raymond
Frank Knapp
Cleveland
H. Barber
Second Street
S. E. McVey
Albany
Logan
J. M. Cooley
Warner Avenue
Inmates Recaptured After Escape from County Home
Harry Salts Aaron Bails and Raymond Hutchinson inmates of the Vinton County children's home who walked away last Sunday were found near Haydenville Tuesday morning by Officer Sam Farley and were brought back for detention Officials of the home later collected them in Logan They claimed they were seeking work and spent nights outdoors with one exception spent at a place not specified.
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Harry Salts
Aaron Bails
Raymond Hutchinson
Vintonounty Children’s Home
Haydenville
Sam Farley
Logan
Unnamed hotel in Haydenville inmates pledge no further escape
In Haydenville a hotel stay included words from two individuals who stated they would return to the home and would not attempt another escape, signaling an end to their prior escape attempts.
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Haydenville
Promoter Carrigan Stages Tame Card With Sluggers
A Monday evening card opened with Jimmy Ghent of New Lexington controlling the main bout against Billy Teonard, Ghent scoring a decisive eighth round knockdown and Teonard taking the loss. Drake challenged the winner, while Simms of this city battled Ben Six of Nelsonville in a wildly entertaining seventh round haymaker finish. Carmie Spires of New Straitsville and Stanley Norris of Shawnee fought eight rounds to a referee’s decision amid a fair crowd.
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Ted Carrigan
Jimmy Ghent
New Lexington
Billy Teonard
Ghent
Leonard
Drake
Simms
Ben
Nelsonville
Simmae
Carmie Spires
New Straitsville
Stanley Norris
Shawn
Maccabee Lodge Members Set Thursday Meeting
The ladies of the Maccabee lodge will hold a business meeting Thursday evening at the hall. A picnic lunch follows the business session, promising interest to all members.
Death of J F Gebhart noted in Wheeling hometown
Word arrived Monday of J F Gebhart death at his Wheeling home. Formerly general manager of Helm Clay at Greendale for five years he later led a Wheeling coal firm. Survived by a widow and daughter Mrs Don Ackers who traveled from this city to Wheeling with her husband.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Gebhart
Wheeling
Mr. Gebhart
Helm Clay Company
Greendale
Don Ackers
Free Movie Tickets Draw At Logan Opera House
A Logan resident will win two free tickets to Moron of the Lady Letty at the Logan opera house tomorrow night. Each day a new name appears in the Want Page and winners change weekly between Logan and James venues. Clint Webb reports.
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Logan
Letty
Logan Opera House
Clint Webb
Messenger
The
James
McManigal Wins Logan Tennis Club Championship
R D McManigal defeated Art McGovern in the Logan Tennis Club final to claim the championship. The match ended Monday night after weeks of play with a 10-8 6-1 scoreline. The club plans to arrange matches with Lancaster and Athens racquet stars.
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R. D. McManigal
Logan
McManigal
Art McGovern
Lancaster
Athens
Presbyterians Guild Meeting In Franklin Kerr Chapter
The Franklin Kerr chapter of the Westminister guild hosted a 6 o'clock dinner at the Presbyterian church on Monday. Hostesses were Mrs. Frank Harden, Mrs. Harry Bell, Miss Winifred Lehman, and Miss Kathryn Bort. The chapter’s study class discussed World Friendship led by Mrs. Lew Mock and Mrs. Clinton Webb. A constitution was adopted and patronesses were chosen: Mrs. T. D. Wal burn and Mrs. H. R. Harrington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
Franklin Kerr
Westminister Guild
Frank Harden
Harry Bell
Winifred Lehman
Kathryn Bort
Lew Mock
Clinton Webb
T. D. Walburn
H. R. Harrington
Lawn fete scheduled at church lawn on July 22
A lawn fete was decided for Saturday July 22 in the church rear lawn and the public is invited to attend both afternoon and evening events.
Elks Initiation and Feed At Local Lodge
Local Lodge No. 452 of Elks initiated several members Monday evening. After the lodge session a luncheon was served. Distinguished guests included Exalted Ruler Venstein Abdella and Tedrow, with members Hardy Bell Spry Edwards and visiting Elks from Murray City and New Straitsville.
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ELKS
No. 452 of
Venstein
Abdella
Lancaster
Tedrow
Hardy, Bell, Spry and Edwards
Nelsonville
Murray City
New Straitsville
Death of Mrs. Mary Carrick at Union Furnace
Mrs. Mary Carrick 77 died suddenly Monday evening at 6 o clock one mile south of Union Furnace. Widow of Henry Carrick she left children Estella in home Oscar and Edward in Chicago Mrs J R Lewis in Columbus and another daughter in Los Angeles. Funeral set for Thursday at the Union Furnace Presbyterian church and burial at Millers Chapel by Harden Undertaking Co.
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Mary Carrick
Union Furnace
Henry Carrick
Estella Carrick
Oscar
Edward Carrick
Chicago
J. R. Lewis
Columbus
Los Angeles
Presbyterian Church
Millers Chapel
Harden Undertaking Co
German immigrant Fred Weymuller marks 57 years in US
Fred Weymuller longtime city resident observes the 57th anniversary of leaving Germany for the United States. He parted from his mother in Frankfort on the Main, sailed from Hamburg aboard the Germany, and arrived in America on August 6. He settled in Hocking County, remains active in local business, and helps manage lands and houses for the Hocking Coal and Iron Co. He and his wife live on Hast Hunter Street.
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Fred Weymuller
Germany
Frankfort
Hamburg
United States
Hocking County
Mr. Weymuller
Hocking Coal and Iron Co
Hunter Street
Picnic Party Visits Crystal Springs Near Lancaster
Albany residents, including C. C. Keeea and family and B. Vorhes family, joined by George Bailies and Reeder families, for a Sunday excursion to Crystal Springs near Lancaster. Also noted are visits from Cash and Robinett of Lancaster and Dr. Blaine Goldsberry with his wife visiting relatives F. E. Goldsberry and wife.
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Crystal Springs
Lancaster
C. C. Kee Ea
Carol
B. Vorhes
Burt
Russel Cash
James Robinett
Peaumains Spend Sunday in Athens as Burdettes’ Guests
Mr and Mrs Clifton Peaumain spent Sunday in Athens as guests of Mr and Mrs Farley Burdette.
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Clifton Peaumain
Athens
Farley Burdette
Family visit features Miss Given Zimmerman and sister
Miss Given Zimmerman and her sister Helen spent Sunday with Miss Georgia Bailes at Town House, sharing a quiet afternoon together.
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Given Zimmerman
Helen
Georgia Bailes
Town House
Stedman Family Reunion Held at William Stanley Home
A reunion of the Stedmans occurred Saturday at William D. Stanley's residence. Attendees included Mrs. Josephine Clyde and daughter Margaret of Artesia New Mexico, Mrs. Elizabeth Davis of Woodlawn Louisiana, Mrs. Charles Stedman of Atchison Kansas, Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Stedman of Marietta Ohio, Mrs. Nettie Melroy of Zanesville, Dr. and Mrs. Colburn and children Elna Raymond and Clifton of Lancaster, Mr. and Mrs. Evans Colburn and daughter, Mrs. Josie Beal and son of Jerseyville, and William Stanley and wife.
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Evans Colburn
Josie Beal
Jerseyville
William Stanley
McGonagle Visit Ends as Couple Returns to Indiana
Charles McGonagle and his wife, visiting the former's father W. B. McGonagle, have returned to their Blainfield Indiana home after a last week trip.
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Charles McGonagle
W. B. McGonagle
Blainfield
Ind
Hazel and Drew Crow Visit Mrs Farley in Knox
Hazel and Drew Crow spent several days last week with Mrs Irvis Farley at Knox, sharing time and greetings.
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Hazel
Drew Crow
Cottons Visit Nelsonville Guests of Mrs. Baker
Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Cotton of Nelsonville spent Sunday with Mrs. Mary Baker as their guest. Their daughter Miss Eva accompanied them home after spending the prior week with Miss Faye Cline.
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A. G. Cotton
Nelsonville
Mary Baker
Eva
Faye Cline
Cottinghams Visit Middleport Parents After Sunday Drive
M. L. Cottingham and his wife drove to Middleport on Sunday afternoon and spent the evening with the latters parents, William Michael and.
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M. L. Cottingham
Middleport
William Michael
Mrs J H Marshal and Son Visit Frank Coe Family
Mrs J H Marshal and her young son from Cincinnati spent last week as guests of Frank Coe and family, according to local social notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Marshal
Little Son
Cincinnati
Frank Coe
Hoopers Visit From Columbus Spend Last Tuesday Here
Mr. and Mrs. Hooper and their son from Columbus spent last Tuesday in the area, visiting local friends and taking in the sights.
Blackwood Family Introduces Cleveland Child
A notice notes Mr. and Mrs. Blackwood of Cleveland welcome their little daughter. The brief item records the family addition and residence in Cleveland.
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Mrs. Blackwood
Cleveland
Palm Beach sisters visiting Langsville on winter trip
Miss Amanda Snider of Palm Beach Florida and her sister Mrs Laura Gra of Langsville were seen Sunday traveling through town on their way home after spending the winter in Florida.
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Amanda Snider
Palm Beach
Florida
Laura Gra
Langsville
Amesville W C T A Social Session at Presbyterian Church
The Amesville W C T A invites members to a social afternoon at the Presbyterian Church in Amesville this Friday at 2 PM. A pot luck lunch will be served and all members are urged to attend.
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Amesville
Pr.terian
Tennis racquets made in India sold in London at a third price
English tennis enthusiasts bought racquets produced in India in London for about one third of the price asked. The inexpensive imports attracted attention as a lower cost option for players.
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India
London
Lhome
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County Board of Examiners
Columbie
Zane Grey
Northwest
Harold Lloyd
Victor
Police Court News
Majestic
Dorothy Dalton
Rudolph Valentino
Frank Norris
Paramount Picture
the Messenger Printers Co
Lawhead
Blaine Goldsberry
F. E. Goldsberry
Zephyr Gingham
Mary Louise
Wooltex
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