Rallies Judge McBride Attacks Davey Tactics in Ohio Primary
Several hundred people gathered at the K of P Hall in Middleport for a Lawyer-for-Governor rally. Judge J. McBride from Columbus assailed the Davey forces for pressuring old age pensioners and alleged use of pension funds to fund state liquor board jobs. Athesis County lawyer leader John DeMolet urged supporters to vote, joined by Harmon O'Brien candidate for state senator. Music by Carter's Rhythm Aces and an old-time band accompanied the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
K. of P. Hall
J. McBride
Davey
McBride
Columbus
Pension
State Liquor Control Board
John DeMolet
Athens County
Edward O’brien
Meigs County
Harmon O’brien
Gallipolis
Carter
Rhythm Aces
T. R. Cowie
Tom Riley, Jr
Harland Kloes
Three Marriages and Three Divorces in Meigs County
Three marriage licenses issued in Meigs County include C L Christy and Mary Steffy of Pomeroy, Martin McKiney and Elwanda Barnett of Middleport, and Clinton Hoisinger with Nellie Rockhold of Eden Ridge. Divorces granted to Norma Queen from Boyd Queen Mary Young from Clifford Young and Verner Conway from Florence Conway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boyd L. Queen
Mary Young
Clifford Young
Verner M. Conway
Florence Lenore Conway
Bradbury Tigers Beat Gallipolis Nine 3-1 at Pythian Park
The Bradbury Tigers grabbed a 3-1 win over Gallipolis Nine in Ohio Valley League action after four scoreless innings. Bradbury broke through with three runs in the fifth and sixth frames, then prep for a Sunday trip to Racine for an afternoon game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Bradbury Tigers
Ohio Valley League
Pythian Park
Tigers
Gallipolis
Bradbury
Racine
McGhee Files Suit Against Holmes in Common Pleas Court
Joseph McGhee filed a collection suit in common pleas court seeking $1,264.74 on promissory notes from Mrs. Mayme Holmes and the estate of Leroy Holmes. The same filing notes a transfer of $200 from the road fund to Chester Township's general fund authorized by the state tax commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Common Pleas Court
Joseph McGhee
Mayme Holmes
Leroy Holmes
Chester Township
State Tax Commission
Snake bite may force amputation of Reuter thumb
Edward Reuter of Bull Run spent Thursday in Parkersburg for hospital treatment after a snake bite suffered weeks ago. Doctors fear amputation may be necessary for one of his thumbs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Edward Reuter
Bull Run
Parkersburg
Reuter
Knights lodge buys Gloeckner property for repairs
The Gloeckner property at Second and Sycamore streets, recently acquired by the Knights of Pythias Lodge, is undergoing extensive repairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Gloeckner
Second and Sycamore Sts
Knights of Pythias Lodge
Boom Days in Pomeroy River Traffic Parade
Pomeroy saw a brief display of activity with four traffic lines on Thursday including pedestrians automobiles a C O train and a large river boat. Six boats large in size crossed the waterfront as smaller row boats and many swimmers joined the scene reflecting growing river traffic in the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Middleport Social Notes Showed Family Gatherings and Local Happenings
Middleport residents enjoyed lawn party honoring Jo Frances and Allen Lee Frecker and guest Joyce Gardner Washington D. H. with games and watermelon. Other notes mention floods affecting Esther Gardner Vale, health updates, a Loyal Pals shower for Mrs Cecil Bolin, and various visits and travel among locals. A sales contest win by D. S. Farmer earns a Wisconsin vacation. Four locals attended Nazarene Church camp meeting in Columbus with 2,500 worshippers attending evening service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Flossie Frecker
Jo Frances
Allen Lee Frecker
Ralph Frecker
Columbus
Joyce Gardner
Washington D. H
Joe
Don Simms
Ginny Louand
Buddy Allensworth
Susan Eileen Allensworth
Harlan Devol
Bob Tewksbury
Franklin Guinther
Martha and
Anna Howell
Joan Karr
Frances K. Heines
A. D. Vale
Esther Gardner
Morrow, O
Pearl Gardner
Rutland St
Vale
Mr. Vale
Pomeroy
Morrow
J. H. Moulden
St. Joseph's Hospital
Parkersburg
S. Second Ave
Church of Christ
Max Lambert
S. Fourth Ave
Cecil Bolin
Homer Russell
John Smith
Nathaniel Harman
Cleveland
Roy Thorne
East Liverpool
Sidney Pickens
Marjorie Haines
Pioneer Picnic and Meeting Planned in Meigs County
Plans set for Thursday August 11 at Syracuse Methodist Church with a picnic dinner option and cafeteria lunch. The day features choir singing short talks relic displays and music as older residents share memories of Meigs County history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Meigs County
Syracuse Methodist Episcopal Church
C. E. Peoples
Butternut Ave
Syracuse
Northwest
Pioneer Society
Young Pioneer Society
Loyal Sons bake sale at Shiflets building
The Loyal Sons and Daughters of the Church of Christ announce a bake sale at Shiflets building on Saturday morning to raise funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
the Loyal Sons and Daughters of the
Church of Christ
Shiflets Building
Pomeroy Social Notes Highlights Local Gathering Actions
Twilight Garden Club hosts a picnic at Mrs. Charles Ward home with plans for August meeting at Misses Ethel and Clara Garland in Minersville. Daughters of America banquet at Meinhart's Hall awards given to five members. Various residents attend visits and receptions across Pomeroy including Ohio University events and weddings with local involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twilight Garden Club
Charles Ward
Ethel
Clara Garland
Minersville
Daughters of America
Meinhart’s Hall
Lenna Beards
Caddie Wickham
Addie Grueser
Tom Cook
Helen Sayre
Athens
Amy Kingsland
Pomeroy
Eleanor Karr
Syracuse
Pi Beta Phi
Ohio University
Gullum
Betty Gullum
Charles K. Kinnison
Presbyterian Church
Birmingham
Mich
William Connor Dies After Heart Attack in Middleport
William C. Connor known as Stoops died at Johns home on Grant Street after a heart attack in the afternoon. A longtime Mulford's Barber Shop porter and bootblack, he perfomed as an amateur musician with road shows. He had lived with Mr. and Mrs. B. J. Riley for four years. Funeral plans awaited arrival of his nephew Harry Holmes of Gallipolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
William C. Connor
Johns Home
Grant St
Connor
Stoops
Mulford
Porter
Bootblack
B. J. Riley
Harry Holmes
Gallipolis
Peach crop ready for picking at Langsville farm
L H Pratt at Langsville reports hundreds of bushels of peaches on his farm will be ready to pick Monday. He says his trees escaped frost damage this spring and that the crop this year far exceeds previous years in Meigs County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
L. H. Pratt
Langsville
Wooster Pastor to Fill Vacant Pulpit in First Presbyterian
Rev. James Stewart of Wooster will occupy the pulpit at the First Presbyterian Church in Middleport both morning and evening. The church has been without a regular pastor since Rev. C. C. Bailey left this spring. Revival services at the Nazarene Church begin Sunday with Rev. T. C. Moore in charge of singing and preaching. Moore is known as a hymn writer and composer of secular music. On Sunday afternoon Rev. C. Maddy of the Pt. Pleasant Mission and a quartet will participate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
James Stewart
Wooster
First Presbyterian Church
C. C. Bailey
Nazarene Church
T. C. Moore
Cincinnati
Moore
C. Maddy
Pt. Pleasant Mission
The
Mis
Radio ventriloquist Mrs Bertha Burton Shrum uses WOR
Friends in Middleport heard Mrs Shrum and her dummy Johnny on the national hookup at 11 15 am today. She and her husband were guests of her mother and seek radio engagements after entertaining this winter. Revival starts Sunday and runs to August 14 open to the public at Heath M E Church. Reverend Archibald notes service words and Epworth League timing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Bertha Burton Shrum
New York City
WOR
Shrum
Johnny
William Burton
Sion
George Archibald
Heath M. E
H. A. Rothrock
Epworth League
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ohio
Meigs
McGhee
Ohio River
Middleport Social Notes
D. S. Farmer
J. B. Simpson Company
Chicago
Wisconsin
Mr. Farmer
Jasper Durst
Lincoln Smith
Roy Casto
the Nazarene Church
Thearge Tabernacle
North Court Street
Ele Wallpaper and Paint CO
Pomeroy Social Notes
Curtis Gilmore
E. Main St
W. A. Morgan
Rock Springs
Wall Lake
Herbert Eiselstein
T. P. Eiselstein
Henry Stanbery
Margaret Stanbery
Hart
Sunny Slope
Harry Smith
Lincoln Hill
Earl
Hattie Collins
Donald Mora
Chester
Gerald Wildermuth
Vale St
Marguerite Meier
Mulberry Ave
Wright McCroba
D. WY. Ashworth
L. V. Reuter
Albert and
John Schoenlein
Huntington
Mable Freeman Sears
St. Joseph Hospital
J. B. Person
Charles Findling
Alfred
Warren Bright
Paul Brown
Jesse Brewster
Ella Reuter
Lancaster
Father Dunn
Millersburg
Nora Tracy
Main St
Kathryn Horn
Arbon Hil
William Connor
Glendale
Clover Farm
Alaska
Foodland
Dot
Vevel
Ro Beverages Farm
Loi Et
Wieners
Jumbo Bologna
Glendale Creamery Butter
Colby
Cour A
Southeastern
van Camp
Dwin Fly Spray
Don
Wooster Man
Elberfelds
United Dept. Store
Coolville, Ohio
Mr. Harris
Nelsonville
Glouster
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!