Italy Blocks American Bank Accounts in Retaliation
The Mussolini government in Rome ordered immediate registration and blocking of all American funds in Italy after the U S move to freeze Italian and German assets. Banks refused withdrawals, and Americans faced potential loss of access to cash as the measure targets U S property and credits in Italy. The action followed a U S registration decree and drew sharp editorial condemnation in Il Popolo Di Roma as “insane stupidity.”
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Rome
Italy
Mussolini
United States
Bank of Italy
Washington
Il Popolo di Roma
England
Famed Mississippi River Packet Gold Eagle Sinks
Chester Ill. The Gold Eagle, last of the famed Mississippi River packet steamers, struck a hidden obstruction and sank Saturday night. One crew member was killed while the remaining crew and 55 passengers were rescued or escaped unharmed.
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Chester
Ill
Statue Honors McGuffey at Miami University Ceremony
Bronze and granite statue dedication for William H. McGuffey marks 115 years since his arrival at Miami University. Gov. John Bricker commends McGuffey as a pivotal educator as many attendees note the enduring impact of his readers. The memorial honors his decade of influence and a large memorial program draws about 1,000 participants.
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Oxford
William H. McGuffey
Mned University
Ernest Bruce Heswell
Ts Club
Harvey C. Minnich
John W. Bricker
McGuffey
Madison County
Mac
Cies McGuffey
Perry County Court Notes Reflect Hiring and Local Actions
The Perry County Relief Department rehired its staff for the year with salaries and mileage unchanged. New Lexington and county offices report vital statistics records, births since 1908, and a 1941 rise in births to 143 with 124 deaths. Public aid, tax, and probate matters include mortgage foreclosures, estate appraisals, jail meals, vendor licenses, right of way disputes, and multiple marriage and divorce filings.
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New Lexington
Peronel
Perry County Relief ‘Partment
Onty
Rexford Allen
Edythe Butler
Jances Simpson
E. A. Davidson
Nna Tague
Husand
John F. Tague
Perry County
Alth
State Division of Public Assistice
Department Of!blic Welfare
Coun
John R. Cooper
Yunty
J. G. Rown
Junction City
J. Burkett
Thornville
Jess Non
Somerset Rt
Rich’d Denny
Roy Jetweiler
Monday Creek Townhip
E. G. Householder
Jnction City
Alfred Plant
Congo
Lloyd M. Poorman
C. L. Rose
Homebuilders Class Observes Father's Day
The Homebuilders Class of the Church of Christ in MIddport held a Father’s Day devotional led by Rev. McMillin and Wallace Bradford who read a Father’s Day poem. Cecil Heilman presided as president as plans for a July attendance drive were announced. Hostesses served refreshments. teacher is Mrs Don McMillin.
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Middleport
McMillin
Wallace Bradford
Church of Christ
Cecil Heilman
Pauline Morarity
Mildred Long
Mary Parks
Don McMillin
Autos Overturn After Dexter Road Collision
Autos driven by Carl Shenefeld and Ronald Wittington overturned on Dexter Road Saturday night causing minor injuries to passenger Tommy Anderson and minor cuts to the drivers. Deputy Sheriff Dave Jenkins investigated the crash.
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Pomeroy
Carl Shenefeld
Ronald Wittington
Dexter Road
Tommy Anderson
Shenefeld
Dave Jenkins
Licensed To Marry In Meigs County
Probate court records show recent marriage licenses issued in Meigs County. The list includes Stanley Warren and Jane Drescher of Middleport, William Linville and Minnerva Hill of Letart, Elmo Scott of Albany and Mary Gilham of Pomeroy, Benny Harmon of Pt Pleasant and Vergie Jeffers of Middleport, and Mayford Harris and Wilma Luck, both of Portland.
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Pomeroy
Stanley Warren
Columbus
Jane Drescher
Middleport
William Henry Linville
Letart
Minnerva Hill
Elmo Scott
Albany
Mary Gilham
R. D
Benny Harmon
Pt. Pleasant
W. Va
Vergie Jeffers
Mayford Harris
Wilma Luck
Portland
Two Madison Era VPs Die In Office
During James Madison’s two terms, both vice presidents George Clinton and Elbridge Gerry died in office. Clinton died in 1812 and Gerry in 1814, leaving the nation with succession concerns and shaping early presidential leadership.
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James Madison
George Clinton
Elbridge Gerry
Pomeroy Taxi Numbers Decline After Ordinance
Pomeroy village officials report taxi licenses fell from 18 to 12 after a council ordinance limiting cabs. Current count stands at 12 with renewals allowed for existing operators, but no new licenses unless the total drops. Village Clerk Alvin Norris cites drivers taking other jobs as the main cause.
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Pomeroy
Alvin Norris
Norris
Four Pupils In Piano Recital In Minersville
Miss Glenna Rummel presented Mildred Mary Martha Ohlinger and Barbara Phillips in a home piano recital at Minersville Sunday. Each pupil played a mix of classical tunes and a duet. After the program, Miss Rummel and her mother served ice cream and cakes to guests.
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Middleport
Glenna Rummel
Mildred
Mary
Martha Ohlinger
William Ohlinger
Minersville
Barbara Phillips
Miss Rummel
Mildred Ohlinger
Gaynor
Barbara
Bagdad
Mattingly
Sawyer
Mozart
Barcarolle
Offenbach
Mary Ohlinger
Shubert
Mendelssohn
Beethoven
MacDowell
Chopin
Anneal
Ohlinger
A. R. Hecox
O. P. Klein
Fine Bridge Runner For Toll Evasion
Jed C. Webster of the Pomeroy Mason Bridge reports another toll evasion case. Ben Jenkins formerly of Cheshire R. C. and now with an aircraft firm in Columbus ran the bridge avoiding tolls, paying only the toll amount plus tracing costs.
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Pomeroy
Jed C. Webster
Pomeroy*Mason Bridge
Ben Jenkins
Cheshire
R. C
Columbus
Jenkins
Boating Season Delayed by Rains in Local Waters
The Elpha, a large cabin cruiser owned by Edgar Ebersbach, has been repainted and is ready for launch in Pomeroy. Unfavorable weather kept the boating season delayed as the river stayed above pool stage since the rainy season began. Some outboard boats have operated, and a Gal lipolis lander plans similar service here.
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Pomeroy
Elpha
Edgar Ebersbach
Pomeroy Hotel Man
Gallipolis
Meigs County Driver Arrested for DWI Saturday Night
Night Patrolman H. H. Neimeyer and Deputy Sheriff Dave Jenkins report Wade Rupe was arrested Sunday night on a DWI charge after nearly wrecking their car. companion Carl Sisson was held for intoxication. Arnold Durst Charles Brickley and C H Jaycox were arrested early Sunday for intoxication in Pomeroy.
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Pomeroy
Wade Rupe
H. H. Neimeyer
Dave Jenkins
Rupe
Carl Sisson
Arnold Durst
Charles Brickley
C. H. Jaycox
Vendor touted as relief for constipation in Ohio ad
An Ohio man from Washington D D describes Vendor as the best medicine for constipation. The ad claims morning symptoms like headache tiredness and bad taste vanish quickly, promising temporary relief and a return to a sunny mood. Athens Pharmacy at 7 North Court Street is listed for purchase.
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Vendor
J. A. Blakeman
Washington D. H
Ohio
Athens Pharmacy
N. Court St
Women Give Concert at Church Seeks New President
A church concert was presented by women with Mrs. Gordon Harris listed as pianist and Frances Pullin as soprano soloist. the event marked the installation of a new church president figure.
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Gordon Harris
iMss
Frances Pullin
Middleport
Woman's Music Club of
the Heath Methodist Church
Successor Not Named for Rhodes in Pomeroy Schools
The Pomeroy Board of Education has not named a successor for C. J. Rhodes, superintendent. Local and out-of-town applicants have been interviewed, and a decision will likely be announced soon as Rhodes’ term expires in June.
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Pomeroy
C. J. Rhodes
Pomeroy Schools
Fire Damages Paint Shop at Hobson Railroad Sheds
Fire at the New York Central Railroad paint shop in Hobson caused minor damage Saturday night. Middleport Volunteer Fire Department was notified but arrived after the blaze was extinguished. alarm sounded at 10 45 p m.
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Hobson
Middleport
New York Central Railroad
Father's Day Birthday Dinner in Middleport
Will Reynolds marked Father’s Day with a surprise 32-guest birthday dinner planned by his wife. The silver centerpiece bowl was a gift from daughter Mrs. Shelby King during their April silver anniversary. Relatives and friends from Akron, Cuyahoga Falls, Cheshire, Rutland, Greenfield, and beyond attended, including the Reynolds, King, and Barker families, with travel from Germany prior residence noted.
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Middleport
Will Reynolds
Val Reynolds
George Reynolds
Charles Ludwig
Cuyahoga Falls
Guy Reynolds
Minerva Childers
William Autherson
Reena
Howard Stover
Frank Brumley
Marilyn Sue
David Briggs
Cora Rupe
Cheshire
Frank McCoy
Celia Keffer
Uncle Fritz Besserer to celebrate 86th birthday
C F Besserer known as Uncle Fritz will turn 86 this Wednesday. He was guest of honor at a Sunday noon dinner at the Mary Jane Coffee Shoppe hosted by his sisters in law Miss Allie Mauch and Mrs. William Bennett. Other attendees included sister Miss Lettie Besserer and brother Will Besserer, nephew Frank Thomas and John of Charleston, Mr. and Mrs. George Wittmer, and Mrs. D B Hartinger. He retired from a meat market he operated over 50 years and hails from McKeesport Pennsylvania.
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William Longstaff
Corning
Nellie Zerkle
Selah Sidenstricker
Rutland
New York City
Atlantic City
Lawrence Bing
Bing
L. R. Wilson
Greenfield
Virginia
Fred Schroath
Ann
Charleston
C. F. Besserer
Fritz
Mary Jane
Allie Mauch
William Bennett
Lettie Besserer
Will Besserer
Frank Thomas
John
George Wittmer
D. B. Hartinger
McKeesport
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Benson Ford
Mry Ford
Uncle Im
Detroit
Mississippi
Mr. Unveil
M’guffey
MIA Man
Jay
Erry County Court
Herbert H
Rose S. Chalmers
Margaret Cullinan
Eudora R. Bennett
Mayme L.lennehan
U.S. Treasury
Peoples National Bank
New Lexington Savings and Loan Co
Perry County Bank
E. P. Walser
Somerset
David A. Parks
Hopewell Township
Walter Solt
Dorothy Grimes
Glenford
E. Ray Folk
Six Mile
Robert M. Reeser
Gates Mills
C. W
Hugh A. Metzger
Daisy Hamiltar
Eugene Owens
Paul William Brandon
Mary Jane Carver
Langhans
Dana M. Swinehart
Miriam Shrider
Stengel
Williamb. Shilkett
Clarion
Betty Rarick
A. C. Schiff
George Gladden
Bernice Epperson
Moxahala
James Thomas Fealty
Roberta Jane Cannon
Floyds Anders
Logan
Florence Danison
Maxville
C. B. Clendenen
Ronald L. Swartz
Springfield
Mary Francis Post
Diggins
Orland O. Tucker
Hod Carrier
Newark
Hester Giffen
H. H. Wilbur
Laurence M. Lanning
New Straitsville
Mary Dolores Blosser
Roseville
Willis M. Harrop
Jenette Harrop
Walter M. Harrop
Shawnee
Myrtle Elizabeth Morgan
Arzona McCoy
Bessie E. Kaimburg
Acre
Homebuilders
Meigs County
Pomeroy Taxi
Fine Bridge Runner
Rio Grande
Rhodes
Middleport Social Notes
Germany
Mason City
Besserer
Ben Hogan
New York
Caliban
Caleb
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