School problem remains unresolved in Pomeroy
July 29 Pomeroy reports no new developments in the local school dispute after a board meeting last week. With Dr. C E Shumaker away on a trip, a Friday return is expected and a board meeting planned for early next week to consider a new proposition to teachers.
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Pomeroy
Dr. C. 8. Shumaker
Board of Education
Pennsylvania
Deetor Shumaker
Cominy
Shumaker
Ard
Road Worker Loses Job After Payroll Probe
J. W. Lee who led the gravel crew on the Racine Bashan road was discharged by county commissioners after failing to prove payroll padding accusations against Hays Brown, county trucks boss. Lee had reported to a state inspector, prompting the probe, but produced no evidence. The board deemed his action insubordinate and cited long standing ill will between Lee and Brown.
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Lee
Brown
Irving Karr
William Smith
Bible Class Begins Summer Service Tour
The Middleport Church of Christ starts a countywide summer series inviting Sunday gatherings in different towns. The Bradford church hosted a strong turnout with attendees from Pomeroy Middleport Rutland and Bradbury. Judge C E Peoples gave the keynote address and Rev Mr Athey spoke. Next stop is Zion church near the fair grounds on the Pomeroy Athens road.
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Middleport
Meigs Judge Clears Dockets in Common Pleas Court
Pomeroy July 29 One hundred eighty cases were disposed in Common Pleas court during the fiscal year ending June 30 1925 per the annual report filed by County Clerk Beagle with the secretary of state. Judge Miller's court eliminates prolonged arguments and unnecessary witness questioning to speed procedure and save time and money.
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Pomeroy
Common Pleas Court
Beagle
Secretary of State
Miller
Gideon Ratliff Sues Minnie Ratliff for Divorce
Pomeroy July 29 Gideon Ratliff sues Minnie Ratliff for divorce charging attempted poisoning and threats to kill. He says she abused him with vile names during their marriage since December 1906 in Pomeroy and they have no children.
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Pomeroy
Gideon Ratliff
Minnie Ratliff
Ratliff
Dember
Wells on Thomas farm near Cheshire show good flow
A well drilled Sunday on the Thomas farm near Cheshire reached 618 feet and shows strong flow. It is believed to be a good shallow producer and may be deepened to reach oil sands if gas proves unprofitable.
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Thomas Farm
Cheshire
Mrs KE D Collins Hosts Birthday Party For Janice
In Middleport on a warm July afternoon Mrs KE D Collins on South Second Street entertained about twenty five children from 3 to 5 o clock for daughter Janice's birthday. Guests brought remembrances and light refreshments were served.
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Middleport
KE. D. Collins
South Second Street
Janice
Suspect Arrested in Middleport Manhunt
City Marshal Herman Mayer arrested Leonard Stewart Monday night in Middleport during a house search. Stewart, sought in West Virginia for allegedly cutting a man, was found hiding behind a kitchen door.
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Middleport
Herman Mayer
Leonard Stewart
West Virginia
Stewart
Pityme
Local residents share news of illnesses visits and travel
Mrs. W. L. Russell is ill at home on Lincoln Hill. Jean Mees underwent tonsil removal at Holzier hospital with her parents Mr and Mrs Jacob Mees and Mr and Mrs Sam Strauss. William Owens visits home during vacation from Fort Wayne Indiana. George McQuigg and his mother return from a Pacific coast trip. Forthcoming visits include Mrs Glenn Robinson and Alese Malone with Mr and Mrs Cecil Brickles. Phyllis Lehew visits from Pittsburgh. Son Harry Ruthencutter transferred to Parkersburg hospital for treatment. The Roller family announces birth of a daughter at Charles Bartels home in Parkersburg. she is granddaughter to Mr and Mrs Jake Roller and Mr and Mrs George Bartels. Investigations note Mrs Harold Lowery visiting in Columbus. Clair Karr and Dana Karr host visitors from Laurel Cliff. Alba Radford of Zanesville visits with Mrs J Paul Grueser. Carl Genheimer returns to Huntington work after visit. Glenn Dill and family move to local home from Columbus. R C Mamesdell of Sycamore Leader tours Ohio Kentucky Illinois visiting Pomeroy friends. Mildred and Kenneth Oeffler of Logan stay with A A Massar family. Katherine Wise of Huntington visits Adrienne Russell. Bradshaws return to Warren. Red Cross representative Mrs J A Miller takes two weeks vacation. Althea Miller covers in her absence. Mildred Strauss leaves for Charleston for extended visit with aunt Mrs Christian Gluesencamp.
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W. L. Russell
Lincoln Hill
Jacob Mees
Jean
Holzier Hospital
Sam Strauss
William Owens
Fort Wayne
Ind
George Owens
George McQuigg
John McQuigg
Pacific Coast
Glenn Robinson
Nelsonville
Alese Malone
Cecil Brickles
Parkersburg
8. H. Malone
Fast Main Street
Phyllis Lehew
Pittsburgh
J. S. Hartenbach
Harry
Clair Karr
Dana Karr
Laurel Cliff
Alba, Radford
Zanesville
Friends
J. Paul Grueser
Carl Genheimer
Huntington
Glenn Dill
Columbus
Warren
William Bradshaw
J. A. Miller
American Red Cross
Althea Miller
Mildred Strauss
Charleston
W. Va
Christian Gluesencamp
King Family in Reunion Sunday
About fifty guests gathered at Albert King’s Peach Fork home for a family reunion on Sunday. Attendees from out of town included D W King and family of Weirton West Virginia W S Spencer of Pine Grove Mrs John Biffle and children of Point Pleasant Austin Woodward and family of Athens Frank ONeil and family of Mason City Harold King of Point Pleasant Willie Young of Pomeroy Fred King and family of Pomeroy and William Rifle of Point Pleasant. Local guests included Dana Cummings Clarence Will Fanny Smith Homer Story Weber Thomas and family William King and children Nettie Clean Jack Howett and family Everett Howett and family Ida Hull Herman Wills and Mildred Mills. An elaborate dinner was served on the lawn.
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Pomeroy
Albert King
Peach Fork
D. W. King
Weirton
W. Va
W. S. Spencer
Pine Grove
John Biffle
Point Pleasant
Austin Woodward
Athens
Frank O'Neil
Mason City
Harold King
Willie Young
Fred King
William Rifle
Dana Cummings
Clarence Will
Fanny Smith
Homer Story
Weber Thomas
William King
Nettie Clean
Jack Howett
Everett Howett
Ida Hull
Herman Wills
Mildred Mills
Wool theft case heard in Pomeroy court
Nearly forty witnesses testified in the case of Frank Reeves charged with stealing 350 pounds of wool from John Carpenter. Judge A P Miller presided with D Curtis Reed for the state and L Crary Davis for the defense as the main witness recounts the missing wool and its discovery.
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Pomeroy
Frank Reeves
John Carpenter
A. P. Miller
D. Curtis Reed
L. Crary Davis
Wagl
Jury to Weigh Barn Theft Case This Wednesday
The defense notes a check payable to Johnson and testimony placing the defendant near the barn from which the money was taken as the trial heads toward a jury verdict expected Wednesday.
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Johnson
Local residents share travel visits and family gatherings
Miss Mary Root and Miss Jess Sanborn return from a Great Lakes trip stopping in Cleveland Chicago Mackinac Island Perry Sound and Detroit. Huntington visitors include Mr and Mrs Raymond McIllinny and Wayne Ackley of Florida spends Sunday with Burns Baker family.
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Middleport
Mary Root
Jess Sanborn
Great Lakes
Cleveland
Chicago
Mackinac Island
Perry Sound
Detroit
Raymond McIllinny
Huntington
Mary Gilfilin
Ralph Young
Wayne Ackley
Florida
Burns Baker
Tagging the Bases Tagging the Bases
Senatorial pennant dreams turned nightmare as the White Sox split a doubleheader with Washington winning 10 to 5 and 6 to 2. Walter Johnson was knocked out in the first game and Zachary was hit hard in the second. Hornsby hit his 26th homer but the Cards finished second as the Dodgers shelled Mails for ten hits.
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White Sox
Washington
Walter Johnson
Zachary
Hornsby
Cards
Dodgers
RS Stud
Kero i! Townsend
Peden
Seer
Watkins
White
Serene
Sweeneyer
O Grover
Gilauque
Creiger
Atten
Cf K
Christy
Darat
Matson
Singhes
K. Christy
Jostens
Studebakers
Morgan
Barstow
Darst
Sweeney
Pierre and
Knex
Tigers rally past Athletics 4 3 on late hits
Rigney homered in the fifth and Poole threw a carefree ball before Heisman singled in the sixth to lift the Tigers to a 4 3 win over the Athletics.
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Poole
Heisman
The
Tigers
Athletics
Ruth Breaks Eleventh Homer as Yankees Beat Browns 6 2
Babe Ruth hits his eleventh homer and Bob Shawkey works all nine innings to lead the New York Yankees past the St Louis Browns 6 to 2 in the opening game.
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Babe Ruth
Bob Shawkey
Yanks
Browns
Braves Held by Meadows Pirates Rally
The Pirates earned a comeback victory as Meadows subdued the Braves after the opening inning and the Pirates crossed home plate for a 5 run win.
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Braves
Meadows
Pirates
Giants Hammer Cubs 10 3 in Big Offensive Show
The Giants exploded for ten runs as Meusel hit two of five homers and the team cruised past the Cubs 10 to 3. A high-scoring ballgame delighted spectators at the park with solid hitting and timely RBIs.
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Giants
Cub Park
Meusel
Indians Smash Red Sox 16 to 7 Behind Fuhr Neubauer
The Indians overwhelmed the Red Sox 16 to 7 as Fuhr and Neubauer powered the attack. Their barrage left Boston unable to respond, securing a decisive victory for Cleveland.
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Fuhr
Luque Fans Ten Whils For 3 to 1 Reds Win
Luque struck out ten Whils and held them to no runs as the Reds beat Ring 3 to 1.
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Luque
Reds
Glouster Looms as Rochester Clothiers Load Up for Thorny Visit
Glouster expects a loaded Rochester Clothiers lineup led by Joe Purtell and Sam Withem to challenge the study rivals in a twilight game. Jim Thorpe and Billy Purtell are slated to join, boosting the visitors while Glouster counters with Withem on the mound. The clubs seek a two game sweep as they clash at home.
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Glouster
Rochester Clothiers
Mike Schmert
Jim Thorpe
Thorpe
Zanesville Greys
Withem
Billy Purtell
Allen Francis
Zanesville
Rochesters
Schmertz
Columbus
Joe Purtell
Purtell
Sam Withem
Shortstop Known for Aggressive Range in League
A rugged shortstop stands out for pursuing balls hit square over second base and remains among the few who consistently chase tough grounders. His fearless infield play signals a stabilizing presence for his team in the season ahead.
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Ond
Tapesty Thrill or Cretonne Cutie Prompted by Paint Splashes
A puzzled observer questions the nickname for a woman in a splashy wrap, debating whether the label should be tapestry themed or cretonne chic as she moves through a crowded scene.
Harris Proves Ideal Handler of Mound Corps
Washington manager Stanley Harris employs an unusual pitching plan for his staff. The three veteran regulars Johnson Reuther and Coveleskie start every fourth day with Tom Zachary, while the rest of the rotation handles relief, a strategy meant to preserve arms during pennant strain.
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Harris
Washington
Johnson
Reuther
Coveleskie
Tom Zachary
Fred Mar
Yankees Blame It All on Mite Boss Huggins
New York July 28. The Yankees face possible new manager or new ball club as Jake Ruppert backs Miller Huggins. Huggins stays but prima donnas leave amid mutual recriminations and disrepect from players after a second division finish.
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YANKS
Huggins
Davis J. Walsh
New York
New York Yankees
Jake Ruppert
Miller Huggins
Yankees
Washington uses dedicated relief corps to save games
The article describes Manager Harris relying on a planned relief system with Fred Marberry and Allan Russell as primary game savers. Vean Gregg, Dutch Reuther, and Stanley Coveleskie are noted as potential starters or relievers, while Harris maintains a strict strategy that has yielded early success.
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Washington
Johnson
Walter Johnson
Dutch Reuther
Stanley Coveleskie
Harris
Fred Marberry
Allan Russell
Marberry
Home Run Gossip Distracts Many From Tasks
A local note suggests rumors about home runs and gossip divert people from daily duties, highlighting how chatter can affect focus and productivity in the community.
Baseball Scores From The National And American Leagues
Results show American Association games including Indianapolis 3 Columbus 2 and Kansas City 7 Minneapolis 5. American League scores list Detroit 4 Philadelphia 3 and Cleveland 10 Washington 5 with other pairings. National League results include Cincinnati 3 Philadelphia and New York 10 Chicago 38 Pittsburgh 5 Boston 1 Brooklyn 12 St Louis 9.
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Kansas City
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Louisville
Toledo
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Milwaukee
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Brooklyn
Major Pro Basketball Matchups Set Across Cities
A slate of intercity games includes Columbus versus Indianapolis, Toledo versus Louisville, St Paul against Milwaukee, Minneapolis visiting Kansas City, St Louis at New York, Detroit at Philadelphia, Cleveland at Boston, Chicago hosting Washington, Brooklyn versus St Louis, New York at Chicago, Philadelphia at Cincinnati, and Boston at Pittsburgh.
Hardest thing about age is keeping credit long lasting
A compact wry remark notes that longevity challenges financial habits as people age. It suggests that sustaining creditworthiness becomes the true burden of living to old age.
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