Local residents return from visits amid Harding dedication plans
The article lists numerous residents visiting relatives in Marion Columbus Huntington and Athens for family gatherings school term starts and plans to witness the Harding Memorial dedication in Marion with President Hoover in attendance. Several travelers head to Columbus for ceremonies and to visit kin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Jean Smith
Columbus
J. W. Kincaid
Marion
Harding
Hoover
Clarence Murray
Zanesville
Harry Bailey
B. E B. Crosse
Miller
Parkersburg
W. Va
Mis
Zella Crosa
Fred Thomas
H. L. Ward
Lusky
N. J
MB Araid Rupe
Ohio State University
Rupe
H. S. Roush
C. B. Raridon
Toledo
Clint Welch
James Waiters
Wilaoh Hoyt
John Walters
Fostoria
Charles Walters
Roseville
J. Walters
Verne Rosa
E. M. McCarty
Dea G. Hayes
BE. M. Harrah
Huntington
R. H. Bell
James Meadows
Lucille Dutton
Citizens Natonal Bank
Presbyterian Church
Odenbauch
Nies Julia Miller
Nan Moore
Dwight Kim
Robert McKay
Middleport
Athena
Ohio University
Noore
Athens
Oscar Knopp
Pt. Pleasant
Frank Knopp
M. L. Wilteminser
Erene Pranklin
Nitro
A. D. Ruseel
Frances
Stewart
Nuagell
J. K. Smith
South Sixth Avenue
Ernest Wray
Terre Haute
Ind
J. G. Marainon
South Fourth Avenue
Hollis Webb
Billy
James Stevens
Wichita
Mas
Gallia County
George Schaaf
Mapehter
Muth Duncan
Ais
Tuon Madge
Pomeroy Bend-Meygs County News Note
Local society column highlights Virgil Marsh and a service appreciation note. Classified and circulation items discuss The Messenger and related ads. Oortlespondent notes and society tidbits appear amid community notices and local updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Messenger
Virgil Marsh
Five Plead Guilty Here At Arraignment in Court
POMEROY June 16 The courthouse was a busy place Monday morning as prisoners were arraigned and a jury case heard. Five pleaded guilty or no contest and were remanded for sentence while others pleaded not guilty and await trial. Witnesses and jurors settled dispute over estate bonds in a separate civil matter involving Caroline Weed and Dr John M Hodge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Frank Farley
Ames McKenzie
Orla Gilmore
Harry Lander
Harry Larkins
William Smith
Nonce
Anna Weed
Caroline M. Weed
T. R. Weed
John M. Hodge
Middleport
Caroline Weed
Dr. Weed
Talleman
Henry W. Cherrington
Gallipolis
Weed
Hodge
Citizens National Bank
W. E. Russell
Henry N. Swift
M. G. White
Syracuse Man Rises to Lead in Columbus Church
POMEROY June 16 Rev Delbert Mills pastor of Avondale United Brethren Church in Columbus rose from coal mining in Syracuse and an eighth grade education to head a leading Ohio church. He preaches to a large congregation and is heard on the air promoting the church. He often returns to Syracuse to preach and assist in burial rites of boyhood friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Delbert
Mills
Avondale
Ohio
United Brethren Church
Syracuse
Local Jury Service and Notable Happenings in Columbus Area
Henry Warren of Reedsville reports to Columbus to join the Federal petit jury convening Monday. Carl B. Weese and Grace Sybil Bartels, both 24 and 28 respectively, Syracuse teachers, secured a marriage license. Cady Whaley of Pomeroy is seriously ill at her Court Street home. Henry Osler, miner at Easex Mine No. 5, was injured when slate fell at quitting time, breaking his ankle and suffering internal injuries, taken to a Gallipolis hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Warren
Reedsville
Columbus
Federal
Petit Jury
Carl B. Weese
Grace Sybil Bartels
Syracuse
Henry Bartels
Henry Osler
Easex
Pomeroy-Rutland
Gallipolis
Attend Convention at Columbus for Grand Army Auxiliary
Mr and Mrs Harry Bennett left Sunday for Columbus where the latter attends the auxiliary convention of the Grand Army of the Republic. Mrs Will Steiff attends and preaches at the piano during the convention. Mrs Howen a Cedar Cree Circle delegate and assistant state correspondent also attends. Others from here plan to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Harry Bennett
Columbus
Grand Army of the Republic
Will Steiff
Howen
Cedar Cree Circle
Old Business Dominates Pomeroy Village Council Meeting
Pomeroy village council spent most of its session on old business. Bills for smallpox related charges were reviewed. The board approved a $209 sewer on Union Avenue and a catch basin near Jud Beahra, plus a sewer at the foot of Willis Hill. Residents on Lincoln Hill seek utilities and street improvements. Receipts totaled $208.50 from cemetery and grave services, with $22 from C and O Lighting. Payrolls and street work were discussed as well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Pomeroy Village
Henry Straile
Union Avenue
Allen Kartley
Jud Beahra
Wyllis Hill
W. L. Russell
Tlincon Hill
Jones Family Involved In Oklahoma Auto Crash
Guy Jones formerly with a Pomeroy newspaper, his wife and daughter were seriously injured when his car crashed into a bridge at Ninati Oklahoma. Jones sustained broken ribs and facial injuries while Mrs Jones had facial cuts and daughter Mary a broken arm. Three other children escaped injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Guy Jones
Ninati
Okla
Albuquerque
N. M
Jones
Farmers Cut Wheat in Meigs County as Rains Aid
Meigs County farmers harvest lodged wheat for hay as rains move the crop into the milk stage. Hill land wheat, though thin, is expected to yield the best crop this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Meigs County
County Commission Deliberates On Road Projects
Pomeroy June 16 county commissioners meet briefly to approve current bills and discuss road work. The county engineer was asked to prepare estimates for several projects, none costly, with limited anticipated summer funding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Widow Rebecca Adams Dies at 87. Burial Held Today
Mrs Rebecca Adams age 87 widow of Civil War soldier Quincy Adams died at her daughter Mrs George R Collins home. Burial took place this afternoon at the local cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Success
Rebecca Adams
Quincy Adams
George R. Collins
Burial of Lorenzo Dow Legend Tied to Gravel Hill Grave
In Gravel Hill cemetery Middleport a Lorenzo Dow who died in 1851 at 23 is buried. The name matches the famous circuit rider, but officials think the young Dow may be named by a Dow admirer rather than a direct descendant. The tombstone only notes his life and death with a verse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Gravel Hill
Lorenzo Dow
Dow
Stone Named Ohio State University Board Chairman
Columbus June 15 Julius F Stone of Columbus was re elected chairman of the board of trustees at the OSU annual meeting held here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Julius F. Stone
Ohio State University
Tribute to Harding and Florence Kling Harding Memorial
Governor George White delivers tribute to Warren G. Harding and Florence Kling Harding recalling their rise from humble origins to national leadership. He lauds Florence’s devotion and notes the memorial honors their service to Ohio and the United States while affirming commitment to democracy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren G. Harding
America
George White
Harding
Morrow County
Warren Harding
United States
Governor Praises Hoover and Coolidge in Liberty Address
The governor delivered a ceremonial speech extolling the principles of liberty and equality to endure, opening with eminent praise for President Hoover and former President Coolidge. The remarks framed national ideals as enduring priorities in state policy and public life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoover
Calvin Coolidge
City Council Considers Coordinated Welfare Relief Plan
Athens City Council heard Dr. Frank S S Salisbury and Mrs. O C Bird of the Athens County Welfare Association outline a coordinated relief effort. The group aims to prevent duplications, pool county needs, and direct funds to feed undernourished children as state support declines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens County Community Welfare Association
City of Athens
Frank S.S. Salisbury
Mra
Athens County
State Department of Education
City council considers street needs and drainage bond
Welfare organization Mrs Bird available for relief use as demands arise. Dr W N Alderman presents revised North Hill Addition plat and seeks approval. Earl Funk asks Cass Street be paved and a street marker erected with Kiwanis Club offering to furnish the sign. Service Director Collins pledges dustproofing unpaved streets as oil becomes available. A drainage bond for the old river bed near McKinley Avenue is authorized to address unsanitary conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John S. Collins
McKinley Avenue
Jolly Workers Club Elects Officers At First Meeting
The Jolly Workers 4-H Club elected officers led by President Anna Mar Russ and Vice President Dorothy Barker. Secretary Anna Jacoby and Treasurer Alice Russ were chosen with Fern Linton as news reporter and Maxin Westfall as recreation leader. The program and social committees were named. The next meeting with Maxine Westfall is set for Thursday June 18, 1981. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Jacoby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jolly Workers 4-H Club
Harry Jacoby
Anna Mar Russ
Dorothy Barker
Anna Jacoby
Alice Russ
Fern Linton
Maxin Westfall
Maxine Westfall
Jacoby
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Pomeroy Bend
A. Hartley
Stapf Oortlespondent Pelephone
Dr. Hodge
BE. O. Ricketts
Logan
Edgar Mtantey
Tom DeWees
Mr. Ricketts
Rlev, Delbert &. Mills Hina
Meics County
Uy Jones
Commissioners
Man
Stone Heads Board
CLUB
Sohio” Neaswran Lopm
Florence Kling Harding
Florence Kling Harling
Prin
Jolly Workers Club
Fallin
Luck Watic
Boston
Eii
Glouster
LIVE
Liane
Clive
Liane Barrett
Clive Cleespaugh
Heart of Liane
Mabel McElliott
New York
Athens Llessenger
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