New Forest Run Mining Co Opens Virgin Area Mine
POMEROY Meigs County sees a coal upturn as The New Forest Run Mining Co begins operations near the old Forest Run Mine in a virgin area. The new mine produces about 40 tons daily, aiming for 75 by Sept 1, with a larger tipple and a planned railroad spur.
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Pomeroy
Meigs County
New Forest Run Mining Co
Old Forest Run
C. O. Fisher
Fisher
Syracuse No. 16
No. 5
Both Hands Injured In Unusual Accident
Miss Emma Waterman of Mulberry Avenue sustained severe crush injuries to both hands when her hands were caught in a folding chair as she sat down Tuesday. Doctors report no broken bones and she is improving at home.
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Pomeroy
Emma Waterman
Mulberry Ave
Miss Waterman
Miss Margaret Ella Hysell Named Oak Harbor Art Supervisor
Miss Margaret Ella Hysell has secured the post of art supervisor for Oak Harbor schools near Toledo. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Hysell and is pursuing a master's degree at Ohio University Athens. She will report to Oak Harbor on Sept. 8.
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Middleport
Margaret Ella Hysell
Oak Harbor
Toledo
Harry Hysell
Ohio University At
Athens
Hysell
Funeral services for Mrs Mina Anderson held in Bradbury
Funeral services for Mrs Mina Anderson were held Thursday at 2 PM at the Church of Christ in Bradbury. Rev G N Perkins officiated. Interment followed at Middleport Hill Cemetery.
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Middleport
Mina Anderson
Church of Christ
Bradbury
G. N. Perkins
Middleport Hill Cemetery
Quillen
Darwin
Alpharata Quillen
Bear Wallow Ridge
Jeffers Cemetery
Shade
Paw Paw Bush Survives in Atlanta Home
Local resident Fred Smith reports his Paw paw bush, about 12 years old, thriving in Atlanta Georgia. Originated from seeds tossed in the yard. two sprouted and survived after a ditch dig removed one plant. Last year the bush bore about 700 paw paws. this season 70 to 100 fruits are expected. Growth linked to Ohio Valley regions.
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Pomeroy
Fred Smith
Atlanta
Ohio Valley
Wooden Works of Old Clocks Still Common
POMEROY Still in operation after a century of service are many wooden clocks with all wood mechanisms. Ed Lewis of Middleport says he has cleaned 39 of them locally. Many clocks bear the Seth Thomas name and were made in Connecticut. Some remain as antiques or keepsakes.
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Pomeroy
Ed Lewis
Middleport
Seth Thomas
Connecticut
Lewis
Mrs Juhling Hosts Bridge Club in Middleport
Mrs W H Juhling entertained her contract bridge club Wednesday evening at 8 Second Ave Middleport. Two tables were filled with guests Miss Helen Reeson of Columbus and Mrs Paul Hoffman of Chicago. High score went to Mrs B F Fultz Jr. Hostess served light refreshments.
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Middleport
W. H. Juhling
Contract Bridge Club
Second Ave
Helen Reeson
Columbus
Paul Hoffman
Chicago
B. F. Fultz, Jr
Middleport Social Notes Feature Local Homecomings
Mrs Lillian Teisher returns home to Ft Lauderdale after visiting her sister in Middleport. Alice Burton and granddaughters Ryan and Jones travel to Huntington on the Golden Red boat then return to Middleport. Curley Davis moves into Sylvia McMaster Apartment at Mills House. Charles Sauer and family return from Warren after funeral. Loretta Shields Ogg and Bobby Lee visit Chauncey before returning home. Perry Cooper visits from Columbus, a former resident. C L Roush family to Kaylong W Va for weekend with kin and union camp meetings near New Haven. M W Essex back from six week West Coast motor trip. R W Nutting B R Tompkins in Charleston on business. C H Redcay back from Maryland trip.
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Middleport
Lillian Teisher
Ft. Lauderdale
Fla
Leota Schreiner
Alice Burton
Huntington
Ryan
Miss Jones
Curley Davis
Sylvia McMaster
Mills House
Williams and
Fourth Sts
Charles Sauer
Warren
Loretta Shields Ogg
Bobby Lee
Chauncey
L. F. Romine
Perry Cooper
Columbus
Hobson Shops
C. L. Roush
Lois Ann
Roush
Pittsburgh
Kaylong
W. Va
New Haven
Union Camp
M. W. Essex
West Coast
Third Ave
R. W. Nutting
Charleston
C. H. Redcay
Maryland
Sunday Services on Circuits of Rutland
Rutland area churches schedule Sunday services across the Rutland-Syracuse circuit with multiple times for Sunday School and worship at Bethel Rutland Epworth League and evening services. The final circuit conference is set for August 16 and Rutland Methodist observes its 50th anniversary late this August.
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Rutland
Rutland-Syracuse M
Bethel
Epworth League
Syracuse
Rutland Methodist Society
G. N. Perkins
Rutland Church of Christ
Bradbury
Dexter
Bradford
Robbery Solved in Meigs County Over Grocery Theft
Meigs County and Middleport officers reported a Tuesday night robbery at Gan Kill Grocery in Middleport is believed solved. John Wilt and Herschel Bruckner are alleged to be implicated by a confession from Bruckner. a small amount of money was taken.
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Middleport
John Wilt
Herschel Bruckner
Bruckner
Road Projects Completed in Meigs County
Meigs County's WPA road program reports six complete projects including Murray Hill and Rice Run Roads with more than ten near completion. Six county graders and 40 to 50 WPA trucks are in steady use as 23 jobs progress, overseen by County Surveyor Theodore Beegle.
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WPA
Meigs County
Beegle
CWA
FERA
Past Chiefs Picnic at Shenango Springs
Past Chiefs held their annual picnic Wednesday evening at Shenango Springs on State Highway No. 7 with 18 members present. A picnic basket meal was served during the event.
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Middleport
Shenang Springs
Scouts Receive Multiple Honors at Pomeroy Ceremony
An Episcopal Parish House ceremony in Pomeroy recognized Girl Scout achievements with large turnout including Boy Scouts. Troop 1 and 2 received awards from Mrs. W. A. Compton and Mrs. Harry Smith, covering music, home work, canning, sewing, first aid, and more. A tableau featured Miss Virginia Reibel as reader, as new scouts joined Troops 1 and 2, and Miss Jean Ebersbach earned the Golden Eaglet pin.
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Robert Roberts
A. R. Knight
Jean Ebersbach
Scouts Plan Benefit Ice Cream Social in Syracuse
Troop 45 Boy Scouts will hold an ice cream social at the Syracuse School starting at 7 30 this evening to raise funds for the camp. Nearly all members are expected to attend the camp the week of July 26. An eight member troop organized several years ago. Mrs Knight presented an award, the highest Girl Scout honor, to Miss Ebersbach who is the first local recipient of the Golden Eagiet pin. The ceremony concluded with a candle service on home blessings.
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Syracuse
Boy Scouts
Knight
Ebersbach
Mary Pickford Sermon at Simpson Methodist Church
Rev. T. E. Maness will deliver the morning sermon on Mary Pickford's Great Discovery at Simpson Methodist Church. Miss Jean Meis will provide special music with the choir.
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Pomeroy
Mary Pickford
T. E. Maness
Simpson Methodist Church
Jean Meis
Pomeroy Brief Notes and Local Happenings
Pomeroy reports arrivals from California including Mr and Mrs George McQuigg and their son Bill and Miss Vida Ihle. Betty Mae Couch undergoes tonsil surgery at Holzer Hospital Gallipolis. Grace Guild meets at parish house with plans for Gribble farm picnic. Scout Troop 50 meets at Kerrs Run School with D J Goodwin. Lend A Hand Society hosts a silver tea at Mrs A O Tracys home. Sara tribe men in Upper Nile average height 71.02 inches.
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Pomeroy
George McQuigg
Bill
Vida Ihle
California
Betty Mae Couch
Ellen Couch
Holzer Hospital
Gallipolis
William Watson
Grace Guild of Episcopal Church
Jed Hartinger
Carrie Nye
Gribble Farm
Lawrence Spencer
Elizabeth
Ruth
Charleston
W. Va
Parl Denny
Ed J. Smith
Albert Mees
Kerr's Run
D. J. Goodwin
Simpson Mfe
Mra
A. O. Tracy
E. Second St
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Athens Messenger
Ohio
Mrs. Juhling
Middleport Social Notes
Everett Childers
Canton
Mis
Nina Bland
Akron
Minerva’ Childers
G. O. Reynolds
Leon
Emily Childers
Hooks
Youngstown
U.P
Gian Francesco
Meigs Co
Ccc
CCC Recreation
Monkey Run
Blue Diamond
Pomeroy Troop
Ara
Upper Nile
Africa
Parker Bros. Music Store
Thurs
Washington
Teave Point Pleasant
Hardesty's Orchestra
Fancy Georgia Elberta
Oranges Jr.'s
Clover Farm
MERRY
Queen Olives
Larsen Vega
Glendale
Poodland
Foodland Brand
Kellogg's
Woodbury
Accu
Chipso
Kirk
Wer
Bologna
Oxfords
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