WPA questions dominate Meigs County in Rutland conference
A Workers Alliance panel led by George Bowers questioned WPA policy in Meigs County at the local office with Jed Hartinger. The session covered layoff procedures 403 claims relief, hours limits, veteran preference, and county cooperation, ending with a note that organization members must follow WPA rulings.
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Workers’ Alliance
Walter Hysell
Frank Hysell
Charles Searles
George Bowers
Howard Hysell
Bowers
Rutland High School
Zanesville
WPA
Meigs County
Hartinger
403
Relief Office
Congress
Gibson
To Begin Repair Work On Pavements Soon
Patching materials for tar pavement on Second Street and Butternut Avenue will be delivered here next week, officials announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poveroy
Second St
Butternut Ave
Pomeroy Social Notes Highlights Weekend Visits and Plans
Miss Loretta Franz of Columbus visits her Pomeroy family on Mulberry Avenue. Hemlock Grange plans an all day outing on Route 33 near the Log Cabin. Young People’s League holds a Vesper service and wiener roast at Althea and Donley Reibel’s home. Local hosts entertain church classes with picnics and visits. Several residents are noted ill or traveling, including Mr. W. L. Russell, Mrs. Ellen Baer, and the Ball and Monegan households.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loretta Franz
Columbus
E. J. Franz
Mulberry Ave
Hemlock Grange
U. S. Route 33
Athens Road
Young People’s League of the Federated Church
Althea
Donley Reibel
Guy Gorby
One
The
Baptist Church
Carpenter
W. L. Russell
Lincoln Hill
Lewis Russell
Milwaukee
Russell
Ellen Baer
Ben F. Quisenberry
E. Main St
Hortense Frankel
Cincinnati
Wis
Elton Monegan
Pittsburgh
Jesse Brewster
Second St
Lancaster Camp Grounds
Helen Zeiher and Sons
Pruntytown
W. Va
Ralph Spence
Feiger
Union Ave
Philip Stace
Monkey Run
Japan Rail Facilities Lacking for Increased Military Traffic
Washington report from the commerce department in Tokyo says Japanese railroad facilities are inadequate to meet rising transportation demand tied to military requisition of motor vehicles. It notes increased passenger traffic and that authorities will stop offering incentives for travel and discontinue discounts for large groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Commerce Department
Tokyo
Stars Say July 29 Forecast Sparks Wide Change
The daily star reading for July 29 predicts swift progress and surprising developments. It foresees upheaval in career finances and romance, with possible lifelong changes for those with birthdays, and notes potential for a public career and bold creative urges.
Oven Order Cinched by Air Flight
A Beloit salesman circled the Covert Baking Co. plant to win an order for a $10,000 large traveling oven. He met Arthur Covert, then flew to Columbus and back, completing a 22 hour round trip that secured the sale.
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Middleport
Beloit
Wis
Arthur Covert
Covert Baking Co
Covert
Columbus
Speed Boat Whirls Out of Control in Midport
Two businessmen Robert Coats and William Stansbury rode in a new speed boat bought by Stansbury and Clarence Root when the steering cable broke. The vessel spun wildly, posing serious risk despite the dizziness.
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Middleport
Robert Coats
William Stansbury
Stansbury
Clarence
Pinky) Root
Reverend Bright to Preach on The Reappearance of Jesus
Rev. Warren H. Bright of Simpson Methodist Church will preach The Reappearance of Jesus at 10 30 Sunday morning Worship. The church school will open at 9 15 Sunday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Jesus
Warren H. Bright
Simpson Methodist Church
Marriage License Issued in Gallia County Court
A marriage license was issued Thursday in probate court to Roy Donahew aged 32 and Mildred Ours aged 24, both residents of Gallipolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Roy Donahew
Mildred Ours
Gallipolis
Miss Daniels Leaves Meigs Library To Head Mentor Township Library
Miss Estrilla Daniels of Grand Rapids has served as librarian at Meigs County Library for the past year. She arrived with her parents and will return home before August 15 to assume duties as head librarian of Mentor Township Public Library, overseeing three elementary school libraries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Daniels
Meigs
Pomeroy
Estrilla Daniels
Grand Rapids
Meigs County Library
Vincent Daniels
University of Illinois Library School
Mentor Township
Oil Station Robbery in Middleport Stole Gallons of Gas
Officials report the Indian Refining Company's bulk station in Middleport was broken into about two months after a prior attempt. Ten gallons of gasoline were stolen while about 5,000 gallons of kerosene remained untouched, according to distributor Harry Craig.
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Middleport
Indian Refining Company
Harry Craig
Robbery Targeted Gasoline Storage Tank
A theft drained gasoline from a storage tank after valve handles were altered. No clues to the robbery were reported last night.
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Chanticleer
Sir William Don Alda
Poultry Royalty
Seventh World Poultry Congress
Cleveland
Sir William
Oscar Gies
Howell, Mich
Rene
U. S
the Mutual Home and Savings Association
Washington St
Pomeroy Social Notes
Japan
the Stars
By Genevieve Kemble
Middleport Social Notes
Rev. Bright
Cincinnati Reds
Philadelphia
Coney Island
Loy
Co Ae Pvrs
Clover Farm
Fies
TE Clover Farm
Colby Mild
Clover Farm View
Glendale
Branschweiger
Callie Hams
Ind. Jumb
Pascal Celery
Sunkist
California
Kellogg's
Paca
Glendale White Laundry
Shedd
Saanay
Ine Ki
Grahams Crackers
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