Support for More Offered By Civic Club
Pomeroy civic leaders back a plan to purchase 14 Ohio River bridges including the Pomeroy Mason bridge by Ohio and West Virginia. West Virginia official B H Simpson proposed funding with revenue bonds and tolls would end when bonds are retired. Local business comments show popular support, as Dr H P Brown pledges civic club backing. Ben DeLille family from Columbus to visit the Ferguson home.
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West Virginia
Pomeroy Civic Club
H. P. Brown
Columbus
B. H. Simpson
Meigs WPA Writer Seeks Local Histories
Meigs County WPA writer position now held by Mrs E G Probst of Middleport replacing Fred Davis. She urges volunteers from all communities to send histories of towns churches schools hotels settlements racial groups and notable local features for inclusion in a state atlas.
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Atlas
Missionary Charles F. Lipp to Speak in Four Pomeroy Churches
Rev. Dr. Charles F. Lipp, recently returned from India, will speak at Forest Run M E Church at 9 15 A M Heath M E Church Middleport at 10 30 A M Rose Hill Church at 2 30 P M and Simpson M E Church here for the evening service on Sunday He spoke Thursday at Rock Springs Church and will visit Racine Church Monday and Syracuse Church next Friday on an extended furlough from India.
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Charles F. Lipp
India
Pomeroy Bend
Forest Run M. E
Heath M. E
Middleport
Rose Hill
Simpson M. E
Lipp
Rock Springs
Racine
Syracuse
Meigs County To Get Funds
Meigs County will receive a check this week for 1423.74 for poor relief from state nuisance taxes on malt admissions and sales. Gallia Athens Hocking and Jackson counties also receive sums. An additional 1112.27 is due this week at the county auditor's office for local government use from state sales tax receipts.
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Meigs County
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Athens
Hocking
Jackson
Glouster Nine Defeats Millfield in Twilight Tilt
Glouster Merchants Ohio Collieries defeated the Millfield Sun Kings 2 to 1 in a twilight game. Halbert hit a home run, Smith a triple, Stephenson a double, and Zimmer pitched well for Glouster. The teams had met earlier this season in a tie. they meet again Thursday at 5 pm. Also notes Bishopville church service by Rev Charles Perry Sunday at 7:30 pm.
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Glouster Merchants- Ohio Collieries
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Stephenson
Zimmer
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Daugmarty
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Rankin
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Winn
Mae
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Glouster Council to Elect New President
Glouster council meets at City Building tonight at seven. May reports are due. W H Stahl, recent appointee to replace Thom as Gamwell, is expected to attend and the council will likely elect a president, a role Gamwell held before becoming justice of the peace.
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Glouster
W. H. Stahl
Thomas Gamwell
Gamwell
Mrs. Wallace Dies at Home in Glouster
Mrs Cynthia Wallace 79 died this morning at Lookout Street home after a stroke on May 17 She was widow of Daniel W Wallace long respected leader in United Mine Workers of the Hocking Valley Survived by children Andrew Glouster William E Warren Mrs Edward Vernon W B Wallace and Lawrence plus grandson Andrew Wallace Jr The family lived near Hollister about 40 years moving to Glouster in 1924 Funeral arrangements not announced.
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Lookout St
Daniel W. Wallace
United Mine Workers Organization
Hocking Valley
Wallace
Andrew
William E
Warren
Ariz
Edward Vernon
Athens
W. B. Wallace
Fremont
Levi Morris
Pontiac
Mich
Lawrence
Andrew Wallace Jr
Hollister
Mrs. Frank Drotos of Redtown Dies at 63
Mrs. Frank Drotos 63 Redtown died at St. Francis Hospital Columbus Thursday after a major operation last Saturday. She was hospitalized over two weeks. Survived by husband and two daughters. Funeral arrangements not yet completed.
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Frank Drotos
Redtown
St. Francis Hospital
Columbus
Crotos
Ohio Collieries Softball Triumph Over Hollister
The Ohio Collieries softball team defeated Hollister 21 to 3 in five innings. Pritts hit two home runs and a triple, with Higgins also homering. Molnar connected for Hollister with a bases loaded homer. Shawnee visits Monday at 5 30 with uniforms debuting for the locals.
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Pritts
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Molnar
Nimble Thimble 4-H Club Meets at Bernice Barnes Home
Oakdale 4-H club convened Wednesday at 1 PM with eight members and two visitors Dorothy Loomis and Myrtle Barnes. A business session followed by games and sewing produced a social hour. Hostess Bernice Barnes and leader Faye Nott prepared refreshments. Next meeting set for Wednesday at Freda and Grace McClellan’s home.
Bishopville Lodge to Hold Annual Inspection Tonight
Glouster Bishopville Lodge No. 470 F and A M will conduct its annual inspection at 4 PM during tonight’s communication. The lodge plans to perform work in the F C degree.
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F. C
Lottridge Church Home-Coming Weekend Service Notice
There will be a quarterly meeting Saturday at the United Brethren Church followed by a home-coming Sunday. Co. E. near Fisher Station will lead the Sunday School and Rev. A. P. Wright will preach in the afternoon. A basket dinner will be served at noon.
New State Rule Requires Commercial Vehicle Certificates
Gladys Grueser, deputy registrar of the bureau of motor vehicles, says commercial drivers must carry registration certificates under a new state law. Applies to all classes including trucks trailers semi trailers and buses with fines from 10 to 100 dollars for noncompliance.
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The
Bureau of Motor Vehicles
Scouts Attend Circus in Kinshata District
POMEROY Scouts from Kinshata District head to Park ersburg for the annual Scout Circus on Thursday June 11. About one hundred Scouts are expected and leaders urge Meigs County residents to attend to enjoy the demonstrations and stunts offered by the Scouts.
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Pomeroy
Kinshata
Parkersburg
Meigs County
Newlyweds Honored with Lottridge Shower and Serenade
A kitchen shower and serenade for Mr and Mrs Forrest Metcalf was hosted at the bride's grandmother Mrs Sadie Bean's home. Forty six guests attended and refreshments were served. The couple received many fitting gifts.
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Lottridge
Forrest Metcalf
Sadie Bean
Community Brief Notes From Middleport notables
Mrs. Frankie Gay lord travels home to Detroit after visiting Mason City. Mrs. Howard McElhinny and daughter Eleanor return to Charleston from a visit with Dana Lambert family. Jake Carruthers improves after surgery at Huntington Veterans Hospital. Kathryn Heritage visits Pittsburgh relatives before moving to Long Beach California. Miss Anna Crow returns to Columbus for Memorial Day and high school commencement. her nephew William R. Garber Jr. graduates. Other local visits include Mrs. Wise, Mrs. Robson, Lenore Bingham in Parkersburg and multiple relatives in Columbus. Floradell Russell ill at home on Mill Street. Mr. and Mrs. Ferguson return from Charleston.
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Eleanor
Charleston
Dana Lambert
Jake Carruthers
Veterans Hospital
Huntington
Kathryn Heritage
Pittsburgh
R. A. Hecox
Louis Johnson
Fred Marshall
Pearl St
Los Angeles
Johnson
Long Beach
Calif
Anna Crow
Columbus
W. R. Garber
Miss Crow
William R. Garber
Charles Wise, Jr
Opening New Mine Near Glouster
Mayor C F Wallace and William Withem start a coal mine on the James Bear farm north of Glouster. It is expected to be ready to load coal by mid June and will serve truck and wagon trade, with employment for several men.
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William Withem
James Bear Farm
Glouster
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