Meigs Taxpayers League protests county actions
About 150 Meigs County taxpayers met at Pomeroy to urge an outside audit of the board of commissioners. They passed resolutions calling for a state auditor investigation and protesting the hiring of a permanent second deputy sheriff Charles Ise. They blamed road neglect on county conflict with the engineer and alleged improprieties in private drive surfacing.
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Pomeroy
Meigs County
Meigs County Taxpayers League
Auditor of State
Bureau of Inspection and Suion
Board of Commissioners
John Sauvage
Board of County Commissioners
Armanent
Charles Ise
League
W. A. McCullough
Meigs
McCullough
Lowell Wingett
Pomeroy Newsparman
Weber Homa
Bedford Farmer
W.A. McCullough
Pomeroy Justice of the Peace
W. J. B. Carleton
C. E. Myers
Long Bottom
W. A. Gilmore
Nease Settlement
Howard Bolin
Ed Spenser
R. D
Chauncey Shumaker Stricken at Lincoln Hill Home
Chauncey Shumaker was suddenly taken ill Monday evening and rushed to Holzer Hospital in Gallipolis where he was placed under an oxygen tent. His son Chauncey Jr is in Pittsburgh and has been notified. The father was in his usual health earlier the same day.
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Pomeroy
Lincoln Hill
Chauncey Shumaker
Holzer Hospital
Gallipolis
Chauncey, Jr
Pittsburgh
Middleport social notes reflect a busy spring social scene
Middleport residents record a string of visits and gatherings. The Church of Christ youth enjoyed a picnic out of town with Rev Don McMillin and others. Several families sent greetings from Long Bottom and Ravenswood while others welcomed travelers from Columbus Athens and Dexter.
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Church of Christ
Don McMillin
Herman Bailey
Long Bottom
William Robson
Martha
Peggy
James Murray
Randolph Ward
Ravenswood
Darylene Ward
Clyde Niles
James
Eno
L. W. McComas
Robert Kaser
Columbus
Eva Klein
Frank Fugate, Jr
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Parkersburg
Fugate
Willis Aleshire
Aleshire
Ohio State University
Vernon Buell
Love City
A. B. Woodrum
Clifton
Otho Watts
C. C. Nichols
Dexter
Cora Nichols
Athens
Wanda Spurlock
Ryger
Sally Watts
H. H. Neimeyer
Ohio Fuel Gas Company
Prof and Mrs Scholl Honor New Daughter in Wyoming Visit
Prof and Mrs Conrad Scholl welcome daughter Sonia born in Caspar Wyoming. The family visits Mrs Scholl’s parents Mr and Mrs R W Saxton Locust Street and other relatives in the Pomeroy Bend area. Prof Scholl taught instrumental music in Middleport and Pomeroy schools and continues music work in the west.
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Conrad Scholl
Sonia
Caspar
Wyoming
Frances Smith Hosts Lasleys After Rio Grande Graduation
Frances Smith entertains Rev. and Mrs. Thomas Lasley of Jamestown as they travel home from Rio Grande where their grandson Thomas Lasley, son of Mr. and Mrs. Owen Lasley, graduated. The Rev. Lasley previously served as pastor of the First Baptist Church here.
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Thomas Lasley
Jamestown
Frances Smith
Rio Grande
Owen Lasley
Lasley
First Baptist Church
Magadore Couple Heads to Western Reserve Faculty Post
Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Rupe and daughter Patricia of Magadore depart after visiting Mrs. Rupe's parents Mr. and Mrs. Wal Reynolds. Mr. Rupe will join the Western Reserve faculty as an instructor in idiamatics. They recently toured Washington with high school seniors and saw King George and Queen Elizabeth.
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Gerald Rupe
Patricia
Magadore
King George
Queen Elizabeth
Rupe
Pomeroy Social Notes Bride-to-Be Hosts Shower
Frances Dye soon to wed Robert Harris was guest of honor at a Simpson Methodist Church J.O.F. Class shower held at Mrs. Emil Ball’s home. Guests included Mrs. Perry Mitch and Miss June Bond. Dinner plans, room renovations, and social events were discussed. the couple will honeymoon and then reside in Rutland.
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Baptist Group
Ladies Bible
First Baptist Church
C. F. Besserer
Allie Mauck
Harry Hysell
Zion
L. O. Grant
Eliza Moran
Izora Guinther
George Mulford
Cheshire
Alice Smith
Hattie Smith
Mary Adeline
Miss Mauck
Hattie Bennett
Miss Frances Smith
Mary Adeline Smith
Perry Mitch
Toledo
June Bond
Cambridge
Daughters of Union Veterans Hold Inspection Services
Mrs. Nora Atkinson state central committeewoman inspected Athens as inspecting officer. Mrs. Elmer Wickham led the meeting. Mrs. Atkinson received a gift from the organization. Attending were Mrs. Merritt Wilson and others from Athens and nearby Elkins, W. Va.
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Nora Atkinson
State Central
Athens
Daughters of Union Veterans
Elmer Wickham
Initiation at Masonic Hall for Eastern Star members
Initiation services were held Monday evening at the Masonic Hall for three candidates of the Eastern Star Lodge. Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Smith served as worthy patron and matron. New members Greta Price, John Burnside, and T. A. Downie were received, followed by a social reception with refreshments.
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Masonica Hall
Eastern Star Lodge
W. A. Smith
Greta Price
John Burnside
T. A. Downie
Howell family returns from Bedford and travels east
Mr A V Howell returns with daughter Dr Edna McKnight and two children after visiting Bedford Indiana. They depart Tuesday for Washington and the World's Fair with further stops planned in New York and other eastern sites. Local residents visiting Rock House and Old Man's Cave include Estrilla Daniels Emil Ball Ralph Gilmore Ed Smith Mary Grimm Lydia Ebersbach and Mrs Norman Foss. James Lochary, son of Patrick and Mrs Lochary, undergoes tonsillectomy and adenoid surgery at Holzer Hospital Gallipolis and is reported in satisfactory condition.
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A. V. Howell
Bedford
Ind
Edna McKnight
James Lochary
Patrick Lochary
Lincoln Hill
Holzer Hospital
Gallipolis
Young People Rally at Dexter Planned by Church
Dexter Church of Christ hosts a Young People s rally for the Dexter and nearby churches on Thursday night June 22. The program starts at 8 pm on the hillside by the church with Vesper services led by Rev. James D. Wyker who will also direct singing and games. Wyker is a prominent rural pastor aiding Meigs County church unity.
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Dexter
Dexter Church of Christ
Churches of Christ of
Rutland
Bradford
Bradbury
James D. Wyker
Federated Church
North Jackson
Wyker
Meigs County
J. B. Miller
Athens
Vinton
Meigs
Bradbury Vacation Bible School Starts June 19
Bradbury's daily vacation Bible school opens Monday morning at 8 30 in the schoolhouse with fifty students aged four to seventeen enrolled. Instructors include Mrs Dora Russel Martha Waugh Marcella Russell Betty Archer and others. The two week program ends with a graduation for those attending at least nine of ten sessions. Bradford plans a similar school starting July 10.
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Bradbury
Dora Russel
Martha Waugh
Marcella Russell
Betty Archer
J. P. Miller
Grace King
Helen Sayre
Virginia Dell Pierce
Omar Russell
Phillip Russell
Thurman Carsey
Lois Bailey
Bradford
Clevenger to Speak at Junior High Flag Day Program
Harry Clevenger grand sachem of Redmen in Ohio will speak at Flag Day services this evening at the Junior High School under Ascendance Tribe. Judge C. E. Peoples and Representative Floyd F. Mees also slated to talk after a parade forming at 7 30 at Redmen's Hall on Second Street.
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Pomeroy
Harry Clevenger
Redmen
Ohio
Ascendance Tribe
C. E. Peoples
Floyd F. Mees
Redmen’s Hall
Second St
Boy Scout Troop 40 Starts Two Day Campout
Five scouts and scout master R. E. McKay began a two day camp at Camp Kinshata. Returning this afternoon are James Egner Allyn Rothrock Charles Burk William Childs and Frederick Klein. The piece notes England has over 70 toll bridges on public highways.
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Middleport
Boy Scouts
R. E. McKay
Camp Kinshata
James Egner
Allyn Rothrock
Charles Burk
William Childs
Frederick Klein
England
Pomeroy Minister Stresses Appreciation
Rev Joseph D Ryan of the Middleport Presbyterian Church spoke on appreciation at a Simpson Brotherhood gathering in Pomeroy. He urged giving compliments as a simple, valuable kindness. The evening opened with a dinner and a quartet performance. Committee roles for July were named by president J E Mahoney.
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Warren Bright
T. H. Bengel
Norman Foss
J. E. Mahoney
Ryan
Brotherhood
Emil Ball
Donald Leifheit
Jack Robinson
Rev. Bright
Toom
A. O. Tracy
Autos Damaged In Corner Collision At Main And Fourth
A collision on the corner of Fourth Ave and Main St damaged two cars. Dr. E F Maag of Lincoln St eastbound on Main St was struck by Edgar White of Gallipolis driving south on Fourth Ave after White allegedly failed to stop. Maag reported the crash and White had not been located. Maag’s car was towed to a local garage. The intersection has a history of accidents.
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Middleport
E. F. Maag
Lincoln St
Edgar White
Gallipolis
Drilling Move Opens New Well at Emma Jii Den Farm
Roy Profitt has relocated his drilling rig to the Emma Jii den farm at Bowman's Run and is drilling a well from Berea to the shale. The operation is conducted by Hovis Gas Co. of New Wilmington, Pa., and the Racine Gas Co.
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Racine
Roy Profitt
Bowman’s Run
Berea
Hovis Gas Co
New Wilmington
Racine Gas Co
Lincoln biographers number around fifteen hundred
A historical note estimates that about 1500 biographers have written about Abraham Lincoln, reflecting the lasting interest in his life and legacy.
Peterson's Ointment promises relief for piles
Millions over 30 years report quick relief from itching and smarting with a cooling soothing astringent Petersons Ointment. A user says the itching stopped and sleep returned. 35¢ a box and 60¢ in tube with applicator. Money back if not delighted.
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Peterson
4-H Club Advisors Attend Annual Meigs Conference
Meigs County held its annual 4-H Club advisors and officers conference at Simpson M E Church Tuesday evening with 26 clubs represented. Miss Geneva Humphreys spoke on Be Your Own Best Exhibit and Chester Lang and Wesley Green led discussion groups with officers and advisors. The roll call and group introductions preceded sessions featuring club leaders, secretaries, treasurers, and news reporters.
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Chester Lang
Wesley S. Green
Miss Humphreys
Virginia Judy Sower
Gallia County
Mary Ellen Miller
Malcolm D. Hartley
Meigs County
Silver Run
C. F. Werner
William Priode
Flatwoods
Etta Will
Alfred
Wilber Parker
Helen Woodyard
Dorcas
Isabel Carnahan
Pomeroy
Eli
Correction of Bible School teaching list announced
Correction lists Miss June Bond of Cambridge as the Bible School teacher replacing Miss Anna Vaughan. Bond will attend all sessions for the three weeks. The visiting instructor has completed her first year at the National Training School for Deaconesses in Kansas City.
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Pomeroy
Anna Vaughan
June Bond
Cambridge
Happy Hustlers of Racine Church Meet Friday
Racine notes show Happy Hustlers of Racine Methodist Church to hold their regular meeting Friday evening at Mrs. George Simpson's home. Also: W. B. Cross spent Tuesday in Parkersburg. Mary Jean Watson and Janet Turner visited Owen Watson, confined in Huntington Veterans Hospital for exams before a planned tonsillotomy.
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Racine
Happy Hustlers
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