Middleport Crowns First Scout Troop 40 Initiation
Nine local boys were invested as tenderfoot scouts Friday at Pythian Park in Middleport under O T Whelchel of Parkersburg. Troop 40 forms in District 3 of Kootags Council, with plans for three troops as Rotary Club backers push a strong local scouting program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Boy Scouts of America
Pythian Park
O. T. Whelchel
Parkersburg
Scout Committee
Bernard Metheny
Midd Gleport
O. B. Stout
Cedric W. Clark
John A. Bent
Robert McKay
David Miller
Matheny
Denis Leech
Ralph Fordyce
Ralph Hannan
Kootags
Whelchel
Rowry Club
Historian Clears Up Questionable Meigs County Origins
POMEROY June 18. Historical notes from Meigs County claim Samuel Ervin as Pomeroy’s first settler in 1897 with his cabin near the old boatyard on upper Main Street. The record also mentions early cabins by Partlow Hughes and Mason, the Howell family, and Ervin Creek naming, plus a February 184 flood driving the Ervin family to shelter in a riverfront cave for seven days.
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Howell
Poufrey
Pomeroy
Meigs County
Marcellus Howell
Union Avenue
Melzs
Samuel Ervin
Upper Main Street
Pomero
Anjos Partlow
Excelsior
Frank Hughes
John Mason
Sugar Run
Ervin
Kerrs Run
Mal Nye
Selple Township
Ohia
Marriage License Issued in Pomeroy Court
A marriage license was issued in probate court Friday to Clyde Brown, 25, a fann d ary worker of Minersville, and Francis Eveline Buck, 17, of Pomeroy R. D. 3, authorizing their marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Clyde Brown
Fanndary
Minersville
Francis Eveline Buck
Meigs County Debt Per Capita Reported at 17 Dollars
A 1930 comparative statistics book shows Meigs County’s net debt at end of 1920 was 27,405.53 with a per capita debt near 17.42 dollars. Statewide average is 16.48. Nearby counties vary from 0.17 to 88.76 per person, highlighting Meigs’ relatively high burden.
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Meigs
Pomeroy
Meigs County
Ohio
H. J. Blackmore
Spike County
Athens County
Gallia
Vinton
Man Tries To Drink Evidence In Jail Scene
POMEROY June 1 Officers say Wesley Davidson 42 and Mrs Mabel Roberts 32 attempted to drink liquor during arrest near Tuppers Plains where they were camping. Davidson, wanted for bad checks, and Roberts were found with a bottle of whiskey. Davidson allegedly tried to drink it in the sheriff's office as deputies arrived. Louie Bass of Middleport faced assault and battery charges the same evening.
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Pomeroy
Wesley Davidson
Davidson
Mabel Roberts
Tuppers Plains
Tracy
Hank Young
Roberts
Louie Bass
Middleport
John Hussing
Great Fourth of July Celebration Planned In Middleport
Meigs County community prepares a large Fourth of July program in Middleport led by the American Legion with all district posts participating. The all day schedule runs from 7 a.m. homecoming to a fireworks display at dusk, including a noon ox roast, parade at 10, a pageant at 8, and street events throughout the town. Nearly a hundred Legionnaires from the district are on sub committees, with concessions and contests planned. The event aims to attract thousands, weather permitting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport Legion
Middleport
Meigs County
American Legion
George Childs
Officers on Lookout For Escaped Youth
POMEROY June 18 Officers here have been notified by Mansfield Reformatory authorities to watch for Denzil Welsh who escaped last Tuesday and remains at large. Welsh and Alfred Gregg were sent to the reformatory from Meigs County after Usey confessed stealing John Leitwiler’s automobile of Pomeroy. They were taken to the reformatory on January 19, 1942. Welsh’s escape came about five months after his admission. Reformatory officials believe he may have returned to Meigs County to hide briefly. Gregg did not escape with Welsh.
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Denzil Welsh
Mansfield
Pomeroy
Maansfield Reformatory
Welsh
Alfred Gregg
Meigs County
Usey
John Leitwiler
Reformatory
Gregg
Claims He Wasn't Given Fair Trial Vicinity Resident Protests
POMEROY June 18 Roy Vineyard of near Meno protested to local officials that he was imprisoned without a fair trial. He had been ordered to vacate his home after failing to pay rent and charges. Three times deputies carried out his household goods, then returned them when officers left. After arrest Friday he was fined 10 dollars and sentenced to 10 days in jail by Squire Parker. Vineyard says he had no chance to plead guilty or not guilty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Justice of Peace
Parker
Roy Vineyard
Meno
Vineyard
Hie
Squire Parker
Appeal To Add Fellows Urges Aid To Odd Fellows
POMEROY June 18 A familiar ring surrounds An Appeal To Add Fellows issued by the Grand Master of the Order dated January 23 1894. A copy found in Mineral Lodge notes the appeal urging subordinate lodges to aid their own members as many industries idle and families rely on charity, likening it to conditions amid the panic of 1894.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Mineral Lodge
O. O. Feries
Odd Fellows
Crans Rites Sunday Knights of Pythias Attend Funeral
Funeral for Francis Marion Crans from Mrs. Charles Crans Front Street at 2 p m Sunday marks attendance by local Knights of Pythias. Rev Boyd Gay to deliver address at Presbyterian Church with burial at Middleport Hill Cemetery. Crans was brother of the late Charles Crans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Pythias
Middleport
Francis Marion Crans
Pittsburgh
Charles Crans
Front Street
Knights of Pythias Lodge
Boyd Gay
Presbyterian Church
Middleport Hill Cemetery
Community Happenings and Local Notes
The column records Maggie Bowen visiting Herre Run and Watt Hysell of Hysells Run being taken to Gallipolis Hospital for observation. It notes church interior redecorating at Simpson M E Church likely finishing next week and Knights of Pythias Lodge hosting a potluck at R P Hall. Updates include Grif Russel and Eliston Sewell expecting a Pueblo visit, and Mr and Mrs Wade Dutton departing for Chicago after a vigil at C P Ditton home.
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Byron Bing
Gallipolis Hospital
Virgie Hartley
Chicago
Rose Hill
South Bend
Ind
Fort Wayne
Columbus
Columbua
Hartley
Lara Willamson
Fomeroy R. D
Parkersburg
Norma Tracy
Second Street
Elizabeth Campbell
Henry Stanbery
Cincinnati
Hart Stanbery
Magegle Weber
Arthur Probst
G. H. Ewing
Lincoln Hill
Dora Carson Plate
Ewing
Hirzel Davis
Beagle Apartments
Edward Bowen
Pl, Pleasant
Maggie Bowen
Herre Run
Watt Hysell
Hysells Run
Knights of Pythias Lodge
R. Af P. Hall
Grif Russel
Bradbury
Eliston Sewell
Pueblo
Cole
and Airs
Wale Dutton
C. P. Ditton
Middleport
Fair Finance Probe Sought at Athens County Fair
The Athens County Fair program featured Floyd Fought L F Miller and Everett Lewis with music and readings. The Messenger column lists performances by Rome High School Orchestra and many named participants, followed by adopted resolutions urging investigation of fair finances highway repairs and milk inspection standards, with a note of thanks to Lodi Grange.
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Page One
Floyd Fought
L. F. Miller
Albany Grange Kitchen Orchestra
Everett Lewis
Lois Winger
Mr. Fought
Fred Eliott
Lucinda
Emmett Wingett
Pheries Wingett
Fred Elliott
Sam Scout
Rome
Stewart Grange
Ray Hugus
Herb Copeland
Leroy Mackison
Ken He
Herb Hoskinson
Eileen Dorr
Fred Dorr
Ralph Hoskinson
Ray Barrows
Ks W. Hayes
Lawrence Niggeme
Athens County
State Board of Health
Athens City Health Board
the Messenger
John Hope
Frances Nichols
Mabel Mansfield
D. W. Sawyer
Benson Cowan
Fred Derr
George Brofy
Lodi Grange Nent
Sewing Demonstrated At Stewart Meeting
Stewart June 18 The Romanettes 4H Club met at Mildred and Ruth Seaman home with only one absent. Members listed include Madeson Jandes Wanda Barrows Catherine Mae Winner Ruth Biddison Florence Winner Christine Finsterwald Edith Leyda Maxine Cook Wilma Frisby Janice Coleman Mary Winner the advisor Mrs Hugus and hosts Mildred and Ruth Seaman. A program followed the business session with Wanda Barrows showing bias pinching and Mary Winner fudging a dress. Outdoor games and refreshments completed the gathering. Next meeting set for Thursday June 23 at 1 40 at the schoolhouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Winner
Ex-Scribe Seattle Mayor launches city clean‑up drive
John F. Dore, former police reporter now mayor of Seattle Washington, acts at midnight to purge graft and vice from the police department, warning the underworld to quit and slashing salaries of city officials including his own.
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John F. Dore
Seattle
Washahovel
Poice
Cattle Prices Slow Week Near End of Week in Ohio Hogs Improve
Cattle markets remained slow in Ohio this week with limited demand and only modest gains over the prior week. Grain fed cattle are scarce while grass fed animals see little discrimination. Lamb prices jumped last week but te sale was erased by expanding herd numbers. Hog prices rebounded from late-week lows with moderate receipts and improving outlet, strictly good hogs scarce and buyers unable to take all demand.
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Columbus
Nica
H. E. Curry
Ohio Farm Bureau Research Department
Cigarette Tax Revenue Above One Year Stopped
The first fifteen days of June brought 212000 into the state treasury from cigarette revenue stamps. This averages over 16000 per day. State Treasurer Harry S Day said up to June 1st 32070854 had been collected since the tax began last September 1st. He estimates the year will total between four and a half and five million dollars in stamp tax receipts.
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Harry S.day
Treasurer Day
Open season for bass and panfish anglers in Ohio
The conservation council announces open season for bass with a daily bag limit of eighteen bass and minimum length of 11 inches. Smaller fry may take 2% crappies, and 20 bluegill and rock bass per day. The rule aims to propagate fish in Ohio lakes and streams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Conservation Council
Ohio
Ohio Penitentiary population drops in May report
County authorities release figures from the Ohio Penitentiary showing a decline from 4205 inmates at March end to 3932 at May end. The monthly D. J. Bonzo report lists 363 parole violators returned, 18 escaped prisoners, 101 paroled, 12 conditional releases, 2 transferred to London Prison farm, and one each for resentence expired and release by court order.
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Columbus
Ohio Penitentiary
D. J. Bonzo
Parolle
London
New Commercial Course Opened at Ohio Penitentiary
Warden P. E. Thomas introduces a civilian taught commercial course at the Ohio Penitentiary. Open to qualifying students, the class already numbers thirty young men, with grading tests used. The innovation is well received and expected to grow, as the prison population stands at 3,820.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
P. E. Thomas
Ohio Penitentiary
Ohio county leaders vow full support for coal field peace
Cambridge at June 18 reports county commissioners after careful study ratified Sheriff Gracy proclamations to preserve peace amid labor agitation in the coal fields. The sheriff issued a broader highway use limit for mine pickets and forbade gatherings on roadways to mines, with force to be used if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambridge
Board of County Commissioners
Sheriff Gracy
Dead Woman Revived Then Dies Again In New York
In New York on June 18 Mrs Amelia Redino, 43, was declared dead after a heart attack. Emergency crews revived her after four hours, while friends prayed outside her home. She collapsed again last night and could not be revived.
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New York
Amelia Redino
Auto Licenses This Month Net 319.75
Motor vehicle licenses issued in the first 15 days of June netted 319.75. David Johnson notes passenger car fees led revenue with 27 fees at 5.25 and six at 7.00 totaling 186.75. Trucks added 116.88 from four fees, five trailers 10.37, and one motorcycle 3.75. Reduction of license fees will take effect July 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Johnson
Johnson
School term shortened by board of education
Youngstown reports the board of education shortened the term by two weeks to cut costs. The move aims to reduce expenses across the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Youngstown
Board of Education
Wabash Editor Gets 10 Days For Bank Contempt
Don M. Nixon publisher of The Wabash Plain Dealer appeared in court after receiving 10 days in jail and a $1,000 fine for indirect contempt tied to editorials criticizing appointing receiver Q A Carver at Wabash County Loan and Trust. Appeal planned with $1,600 bond. courtroom crowd of farmers and leaders witnessed the incident. Toledo bankers and businessmen discussed issuing a special scrip currency to pay depositor claims from about 15.09 million dollars in Toledo savings associations.
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Wabash, Ind
Don M. Nixon
Wabash Plain Dealer
Nixon
Q. A. Carver
Wabash County Loan and Trust Company
State Supreme Court
W. H. Eichorn
Bivifton
F. C. Switzer
Wabash
Plain Dealer
Carver
Hrans
Switzer
Hieborn
Toledo
Hospital Notes Sheltering Arms weekly tally
New patients listed include John Powell and Charlea Pyles of Athens plus Edelford Rosser in Nelsonville and Walter Thimmel in Lancaster among others. Dismissals name Miss Pearline Stanter Albany and John Matthews Millfield with several Athens and Columbus residents. Convalescents include Miss Margaret Slaughter Lancaster Walter Thimmes Athens and Charles Pyles Athens among others.
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Sheltering Arms Hospital
John Powell
Charlea Pyles
Athens
George Clark
Edelford Rosser
Nelsonville
Walter Thimmel
Lancaster
Horace Herrmann
Cheshire
James Weaver
Columbus
George 1c
Stewart
New Lexington
Pearline Stanter
Albany
Amesville
John Matthews
Ile
Mra
Laura Rider Zaleski
Reid Sewell
Maxine Kierns
Millefield
Thomas Hood
New Marshfield
Felford Rosser
Nelsonsville
Margaret Slaughter
Walter Thimmes
Charles Pyles
Jesse Baughman
Lena Burson
Pratt
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G. H. Caldwell
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Elberfelds
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Eero Aemiancam
Memia
St Glouster
Abrar
Man
Tuppers Plaino
Joseph T. Ware
Secial Welfare
Southern Ohio
Grace Episcopal Church
Miledred Fowler
Griddleport
Reno
Mexico
Mexico City
Calle Allends
Jalisea
Ateam Um
Fair Finance
Santiago
Chile
Carlos G. Davila
J. B. Swansor
N. Court St
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Weman
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