April Total Tonnage Up 82 700 On Ohio River
April totals show the Ohio River tonnage at 1 207 500 tons, up 82 700 from March. Observers note heavy river traffic with gasoline and steel shipments rising, and a new Indian Refining Co distributing station at Ruddleport aiding river transport to Middleport and other points. Local reports indicate overall increases align with regional river activity.
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Pomeroy
Ruddleport
Indian Refining Co
Middleport
Ohio River
First Aid Called For Ill Child At Hamilton Street Home
The Middleport Fire Department was summoned early this morning to the home of Mr and Mrs Russell Mills on Hamilton Street at 2 20 o clock due to a serious illness affecting their son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Harry Mills
Hamilton St
Russell Milis
Surprise party honors Mrs Barnes by Sunday School group
Members of the Busy Bees class at First Baptist Church held a surprise party for Madamleport Mre N Barnes Friday evening. The event began with a covered dish dinner at the Barnes home on S Third Ave. Mrs Barnes received a gift from the class.
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Mandleport
Mre
N. Barnes
First Baptist Church
Barnes
S. Third Ave
Missionaries To Meet Racine Methodist Church
Missionaries of the Racine Methodist church hold their regular meeting at the home of president Mrs Sibyl Miles on Vine Street Wednesday June 5.
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Racine
Name Missionaries
Farewell Gift For Mrs Agee Before Move To Columbus
Mrs Nannie Agee longtime Royal Women's Class member at the Church of Christ received a farewell gift from close friends at Mrs Edward French’s home Friday night. She and her mother Mrs Julia Lee left Saturday for their new home in Columbus Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Nannie Agee
Royal Women's
Church of Christ
Edward French
Cecil Root
Columbus
George. Patton
Carroll Swanson
Gallipolis
C. F. Hawkins
Ruth
Lnterel Vin Paulin
Nense ‘Settlement
James Weber
Gravel Hill
Dolly
Lucy Erlewine
Howard Wiliams
William Hetteseimer
Erma McKay
B. F Parmelee
Louise Rothrock
Nelsonville
Nancy Roller
Malcolm Roller
Sixth Ave
Stewart Hawkins
Canton
Akron
H.R. Dyke
Gatlin
Los Angeles
Mary Walter
Addie Masuite
Broadway
West Point
United States Military ‘Academy
Englan
Alfred News Briefs Alfred Bentz and relatives visit features
Alfred area visitors are listed, including Alfred Bentz Gar net Bentz and family visiting Parkersburg and Huntington. multiple Swartz relatives from Pine Grove and Coolville attend gatherings. Lester Vanmeter returns from St Joseph Hospital. Rosa Kappel funeral held near Coolville at Silver Ridge. local kin and friends, including Bentz, Swartz, Shumway, Pierce, and Warner, are noted in brief social items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Will Bentz
Garnet Bentz
Vesta ‘Bentz
Mildred
Parkersburg
Virgil Swartz
Melzer Swartz
Pine Grove
W Va
Lily Swartz
V. L. Shumway
Dana Swartz
Lester Vanmeter
St. Joseph Hospital
Earl Person
Middleport Area Social Guests and Visits Alike
Middleport residents and guests attend family visits and weekend gatherings across communities including Columbus Huntington and Nelsonville. Among those noted are the Longstatts hosts, the Smiths and Kessingers, and Mrs. Fowler of Richmond, with trips to Huntington and West Point for family events. The piece also mentions funeral attendance and alumni banquets as local social happenings.
Memories of Memorial Day Gatherings Across Racine
The Racine community shared Memorial Day visits and dinners with relatives and friends from Akron Canton Columbus Marietta and Parkersburg. Names cited include Homer Beegle Mra Joseph Beckwith Miss Lena Mae Wolfe Mrs Laura Baker and others as households hosted relatives and attended church events in a yearful of reunions.
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Racine
Homer Beegle
Joseph SE. Beckwith
Parkersburg
Herbert Banke
Gallipolis
Toews
Freeland Norris
Foyt Norris
Columbus
Floyd Norris
University Hospital
Robert Salser
Cincinnati
Ben
Mtr
Retthmiler
Mise' Inc
St JH. Coe
Masre’ W
Watterson
Jamon Atlan l
Louise Andre
Clunkey
Laura Baker
Beaver
John Thomas
Genevieve Curtis
Midland
Walter Stewart
Harry
Curtis
DeWolfe
Mise Ruth
University In
Pauline i
Akron
Relatien
Miethd
Bie Swan
Groveport
Ohio
Homer Hayman
Missraith
Ravenswood
Harry Hayman
Pickens
Iniaw
Chub Pickens
Misa Alma
Canton
Myrtle Sibley
Hart
Marietta
Methodist Church
Wallace Pickens
Albert
Botkins
Springfield
Oren
Wolfe
Mise Ciara
Doris "Wolfe
Pirvin Rhoades
Marcella R. McCoy
Mita
Te Rhoades
Inlaw
Mrr
Baueendis
Toledo
Methodity Church
Ray J. Cross
Bowling, Green
Mary ‘Crow
Lebanon
Crow
Amanda “Cross
Oak Hunt
Rites Held for Mrs Beegle in Racine Church
Funeral services were conducted at Dorcas United Brethren Church in Racine for Mrs Beegle with interment at the nearby cemetery. A lengthy list of relatives and townspeople attended including Emerson Cheater, James Weaver, Rate Easter, and many others from Bellefontaine Akron Charleston and Wilmington, Ohio.
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Racine
Columbus
Robert Esieye Snuster
Jee Bagi
Ray Elion
Pete Weaver
James Weavers Mandlite
Wender Thompson
Fred Morehead
Dion Cundiff
End Miefey Boghey
Sucrey
Commencement speakers at Ohio University ceremony
Baccalaureate attendees travel from local homes to Memorial Auditorium for Selma Neigler’s graduation in Home Economics. Dr Frank L. McVey and Dr Albert W. Palmer described as speakers at separate services.
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Kacine Jr
Howard Neigler
George
Christine Morris
Selma
Ohio University
Memorial Auditorium
Frank L. McVey
University of Kentucky
Albert W. Palmer
Chicago ‘Theological Seminary
Pomeroy Social Notes recount local visits and travels
Mrs. A R Knightsom and family host visitors from Belington and Cleveland. Mr and Mrs David Bing arrive from Cleveland en route to Washington and the East. Albert Swateel and daughter visit from Toledo. Laren Caverlee and family join relatives in Lasley Street. Dr C F W Downie visits, accompanied home by Mrs Downie. Statewide agriculture contest set for Ohio State University on May 1 and June 1.
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A. R. Knightsom Billy
Charlotte
Ann
Petrie
East Main Street
Belington
David Bing
Clevelant
Byron” Bing
Butternut ‘Ave
Washington, D.C
Albert Swateel
Aanughter
Toledo
Laren Caverlee
Huntington
Mary Miler
Lasley
Ta R “Farmer
Leroy
Marilyn
Mansfield
John Dixon
Charleston
Mes
Dana "Roush
Spring Avenue
Hartley
Matenim D. Hartley
Jett
Beckley
Waa
Washington
CF. W. Downie
High St
Harold “Bratbin
Dunner
W.va
Mra
Downie
Chunar
Thur
Ohio State Universit
Racine High School Vocational Agriculture Students Named
Sidney Fadely accomp med Fred Nease of Nease. Edward Robinson Plants and Pat Roush of Letart Falls listed as students in vocational agriculture at Racine High School in Co.
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Racine
Sidney Fadely
Fred Nease
Nease
Edward Robinson
Pat Roush
Letart Falls
Chief Visits In Pomeroy Friday
Doe TM was a visitor overnight in Pomeroy Friday. The man known as Doc, elected president of the Hobo Convention held recently in Florida, carries a certificate to prove his claim. He slept at the Third Ward Fire Station and faced strict regulations on member conduct, with punishment up to dismissal for violations.
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Pomeroy
Doe
Claim
Florida
Doc
Third Ward
Mack
Ine
Mrs Lewis Hosts Birthday Dinner for Daughter in Racine
Mrs Gomer Lewis entertained with a six oclock dinner Thursday in honor of her daughter Mrs Ben Philson. Guests included Mr and Mrs Stanley Wolfe and daughter Joan of Columbus, Mr and Mrs W B Lewis of Anna Ohio, Mr Gomer Lewis, Mr Ben Philson, and the hostess. An arrangement of daisies adorned the table and the birthday cake was angel food decorated in pink green and white.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Racine
Gomer Lews
Ben Philsan Yirthviay
Stanley” Wolfe
Joan of Columbus
Mire
Lewis
Anna
John Darnell Taken To County Infirmary
John Darnell, a blind and deaf man who has lived alone since his mother Belle Gatewood died, was taken to the County Infirmary after an overdose Thursday. He is near weight loss but still knows the town streets and can shop and perform most tasks himself.
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Middleport
John Darnell
Darnell
Belle Gatewood
Wight
Electa Vale Funeral Held
Electa Vale, ageni, died Saturday at her home near Dyesville after a long life as a pioneer settler. She was a daughter of Seison and Margaret Dye and widow of Fi L Vale. She lived with her son and daughter in Sedwick and was linked to Dyeville’s early community.
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Dye
Syenville
Vale
Anuahter
Mira Fran Wate
Sedwick
Seldon
Beivn Nh
Port Announce: Mayes and Rothrock Receive Honor Key
Mayes and Rothrock, both seniors at Middleport High School Class of 40, have received the honor key for ranking highest in their class. Mayes, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Mayes, has served on the Activity staff, been Glee Club member, and librarian for multiple years. Rothrock, son of Mr. and Mrs. A. Rothrock, has played football and basketball the past three years and served on the Activity staff with senior class offices.
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PORT
Wen
Virginia Mayes
Rohest Rothrock
Middleport High School
Roth
Mist Mayes
Chiades May
Grant St
Glee Club
J Rothrock
Mov
HA. Rothrock
Eames
Graduation at Ohio University Attended by Garber Family
Attending the diracralaureate exercises at Ohio University Sunday were Mrs. William Garber and Ruth Garber, Mrs Rody Lewis and Martha Garber, with Charlee Lewis and William Garber’s daughter Martha to receive degrees today. A separate note mentions a collision at the Rutland and Hare Farm intersection Saturday night involving drivers Thomas and Dana Hiyset.
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Oedleport
Ohio University
William Garber
Ruth
Rodyy Lewis
William Arthon
Martha
Charlee Lewis
Wile Nant Garber
Pomeroy
Une Rutland
Hare Farm
Lie
Wenyer ‘Thoma
Dana Hiyset
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Racine Barlles
Letart Fall
Antiquity
Arthur Nease
Neate
Delmar Byers
Roger Wolfe
George M. Neigler
Mr Wr
Susan Allensworth
Franklin Ginther
Mary Lou Kelly
Marvin Murray
Mary Martha. Roller
Phyllis Smart
Dorthea Singer
Elwood Walters
Lucille Werner
Carla Clark
Mary Haggerty
Fred Klein
Dorothy Searies
Wanda ‘Thomas
Alfred News Briefs
Ana
Atat Ferty
Thomas Longstatt Sunan
RC. Meadows
Carri
Ne Taveson
Columb Irving
Geen
Meadow
Elin Wyatt
Aston
VestasteCoy
Min" Beether ‘Kessinger
Mid
Jean Mol Ltd
Stan i Jamra Riddle
Tam Portsmuth
Paul Smith
Pomergys
Albert Gan Pearl
Vigna
Hubert Mace
Second Ave
Holter
Marion Burdette
Leon
Harold Hubbard
Bianche
Ake
Simmer
Mendora B. Downing
Cofum
Belgium
Bouillon
Hou
Messenger's Service Bureau
Kerby
Dept
Messengers Service Bureau
Thirteenth St
Washington, D. C
ST. & NO
Jerry T
Someon Cascl
Bruno Casel
Casel
Ticersel
W. J. Jones
Spencer Jones
Ben Franks
Sarah Spencer
Mae Wolfe
Rexford
Rex Taylor
East
Liverpool
Carlie Spencer
John Bailey
Marcella Cleland
Harry Wiltshire
Marmet
W. Va
Betty Wiltshire
Ralph Hayman
Wilbur Ellis
Jane Ellis
Wilbur Theobald
Rutland
Alfred Genheimer
Pomisroy
Keith Martin F
Helen Nease
Rose Marie
Kenilworth
Lenore Hobstetter
Nease Settlement
Dale Lee
Myrtle Curtis
Norwalk
Pomeroy Social Notes
America’s
Tolaccound
USA
Tulgder
Chesterfield
American Airlines
U.S.A
County
Electa Vale
Monty Man
Athena
Lillian Russell
Alice
Orion PicroRe
Philippines
Sheridan Heey Lyn
Ean Bogart
Aino
OM Herbert
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