Faming Season on Ohio River Near Pomeroy in Full Swing
The Ohio River near Pomeroy is described as being in full spring activity with swells and changing water levels due to rainfall. Residents note shifting river conditions, increased boating and swimming along both shores, and concerns about safety as water levels rise and fall with dam releases and weather. Officials consider monitoring watershed flows to prevent floods and manage water supply.
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Ohio River
Pomeroy
Ohio
Progeny of Reed Family Highlighted in Local Notes
A fragmentary update recalls Mary Reed and her descendants in Meigs County. It mentions W. F. Reed, six other family members, a discussion with a Cincinnati connection, and a surgical operation from a recent report. Also referenced are Wilson Parsons and Battyn entering Notre Dame and related visit plans.
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Alfred
W. F
Menrion
Tona
Washingtons Wedding Festivity Pageant In Fourth of July Show
Middleport will stage a bi centennial pageant titled Washingtons Wedding Festivity to celebrate George Washingtons wedding anniversary during the American Legion Fourth of July event. About 150 participants, led by Miss Margaret Riley with support from Red Men's Lodge of Pomeroy, perform on the high school grounds with floodlights. The program features Little Neds String Band, Miss Fann Douney of Portsmouth in tap and acrobatic dances, plus several neighborhood numbers and solos.
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Middleport
American Legion
George Washington
Washington
Margaret Riley
Red Men's Lodge of
Pomeroy
Riley
Little Ned
WSEN
WCAH
WAIU
Columbus
Fann Douney
Portsmouth
Miss Cooney
C. E. Smith
Billy Riley
Mary Elizabeth Fick
Jane Ann Fick
Frances van Cooney
Local visits highlight weekend travel in Ohio and Pomeroy
Hugh Davis, an Ohio University summer student, stayed with his mother Mrs. Leah Davis on Main Street in Pomeroy. Visitors also included Mr. Paul C. Bode and Mrs. Neman from Cincinnati with Mr. Henry Munich and Helena and Elizabeth Eiselstein of Pomeroy.
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Hugh Davis
Ohio University
Leah Davis
Main St
Pomeroy
Paul C. Bode
Neman
Cincinnati
Henry Munich
Helena
Elizabeth Eiselstein
Honored Librarian Finds 1894 Turkish Vase Gift Record
Miss Crill Crosbie, local librarian, holds a Constantinople 1894 paper detailing a sculptured vase presentation to Rev. P Crosbie by Emperor William I of Germany. The Rev. Crosbie, cousin to Miss Crill, led the Scotch Church at Salomia and educated many youths in the Macedonian capital area.
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Honor Pomeroy
Miss Crill Crosbie
Constantinope
Turkey
P. Crosbie
William
Germany
Crosbie
Miss Crill
Salomia
Blaettnar-Dalton Nuptials Linked in Ohio Valley
Pomeroy announces the marriage of Fred S. Blaettnar and Margaret Elizabeth Dalton in Ironton. The couple wed January 3, 1932, with Rev. Edgar C. Sidle officiating. Blaettnar, a Pomeroy High and Ohio University graduate, works with his father in local auto business and plans housekeeping in Pomeroy. Dalton, Ironton High School graduate, studied at Ohio University and belongs to Alpha Delta Pi.
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Margaret Elizabeth Dalton
Pomeroy
John Blaettnar
Fred S. Blaettner
Ironton
Edgar C. Sidle
Methodist Episcopal Church of
Greenup
Fred Blaettnar
Pomeroy High School
Blaetmar
Ohio University
Lambda Chi Alpha
Miss Dalton
Ironton High School
Ohioniversity
Alpha Delta Pi Sorority
Pomeroy Bend on Flight of Stairs
Pomeroy Bend in Ohio River valley is described as part of the world’s longest and highest flight of stairs, a 960 mile canal system of locks and dams lowering the river to sustain nine feet of water. The piece notes 54 dams planned, enabling direct trade with Orient markets via Panama Canal and hints Ohio Valley could become a global workshop.
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Pomeroy
Pomeroy Bend
Heaven
United States
Ohio River
Pittsburgh
Cairo
Orient
Panama Canal
USAC
Becsehi
Astycus Gerenegie
Ohio Valley
Funeral for Miss Maxine Rice Held in Chester
The funeral for 12 year old Maxine Rice, daughter of a Athens area woman, was held at the Methodist Church in Chester at 2 30 this afternoon. The service was conducted by Reverend Theophil Meir of the Pomeroy Federated Church assisted by Reverend Cassidy of the Chester Methodist Church.
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Chester
Maxine Rice
Athens
Methodist
Theophil Meir
Pomeroy
Local Family Remembers Actress Daughter of Athens Resident
The obituary notes the deceased was a daughter of Mrs. Dora Heaton of Athens with ties to the Rice family of this area and Pomeroy. Survived by grandmother Mrs. Wood, mother, and two sisters Ruby and Mrs. Roy Betzing of Monkey Run in West Pomeroy.
Den of Foxes Reported in Naylors Run Mine
Naylors Run residents report a den of foxes in an abandoned mine opening and hear barking young foxes. Mayor Hess recalls a 1892 fox incident and a 1900s shooting nearby, noting few foxes killed in Naylors Run since then.
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Naylors Run
Pomeroy
Naylora Run
C. J. Hess
August Hanck
Fourth Ward
Hess
Stone reunion trip draws Meigs County residents to Belpre
Several Meigs County people attended the Stone reunion and picnic at Belpre Sunday. From Pomeroy Mrs Thomas Young and daughter Elaine Miss Lydia Loring Davis and Duane Davis were driven by Marguerite Moore of Charleston with Mrs Ella Hoyt of Kansas City. They returned Sunday evening reporting an enjoyable trip.
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Pomeroy
Meigs County
Belpre
Thomas Young
Elaine
Lydia Loring Davis
Duane Davis
Marguerite Moore
Charleston
Ella Hoyt
Kansas City
Former Meigs Folks Plan Huge Picnic in Columbus
L. E. Saunders, formerly of Middleport and now in Columbus real estate, reports plans for the Meigs County annual picnic at Glenwood Park in Columbus next Sunday. He says all Meigs County residents and former residents are invited, and notes Saunders is the newly elected president of the Meigs County Association of Franklin County. The festivities will begin with the
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Pomeroy
Meigs County
Glenwood Park
Columbus
Mr. Saunders
Meigs County Association
Franklin County
National Guards Await Arrival of Labor Train
A detachment of National Guard troops waited at the Glouster depot this morning about 5 40 for the labor train from Corning due at 6 01. About 100 people gathered on the depot and High Street as the train arrived without any passengers boarding. After the train departed the guardsmen left in a radio equipped truck.
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Slouster
National Guard
Glouster
Corning
High Street
Mrs. H. F. Hambel Improves After Medical Exam
Mrs. H. F. Hambel was taken to a Columbus specialist Saturday for an examination and returned home the same day. Although a hospital transfer was expected, doctors found no treatment needed and her condition improved Sunday, with a full recovery anticipated soon.
Notable Hill County Event At Glenwood Park
A large social gathering with basket dinner and an exceptional program is planned for the hill counties. Hugh Fullerton, famed writer, will speak. Glenwood Park on West Broad in Columbus hosts the event with signs guiding attendees. Committees push for one of the biggest gatherings of its kind.
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Hugh Fullerton
Hill Counties
Glenwood Park
West Broad
Columbus
Saunders
Cloud burst floods Bowmans Run area damaging farms
A near cloud burst on Bowmans Run in Sutton Township Saturday evening washed out gardens and drowned poultry. The worst damage struck Vica Morrison and neighbors as the valley flooded nearly horseback deep with damages running into hundreds of dollars.
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Pomeroy
Bowmans Run
Sutton Township
Vica Morrison
Brick Removed From High Street in Glouster
Work to remove brick on High Street from the Glouster Ice and Ice Cream Co. plant to the new High Street bridge was completed this morning. Paving equipment arrived and paving is expected to start this week. Paul Watson of the Dodge-Hussey Co. said the paving would likely finish so the street could open to traffic by July 10.
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Glouster
High Street
Glouster Ice and Ice Cream Co
Paul Watson
Dodge-Hussey Co
Ordinance Prepared For Porch Removals
GLOUSTER June 20 At an informal council session City Solicitor G W Rose was told to draft an ordinance for Tuesday night covering porches and other obstructions along High Street. Porches must be moved back at least two feet from the curb and supported only by braces fastened to the building. Present curb filling stations will not be bothered but no new ones will be permitted. The removal of telephone poles along the street has been opened up with Union Telephone.
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Union Telephone
Rheumatism Relief from Q-62s-4 and Q-625 advertised
A pharmacy advertisement extols Q-62s-4 and Q-625 as guaranteed remedies for rheumatism neuritis arthritis sciatica lumbago. It claims thousands benefited and that a few doses stop pain, urging readers to try the prescription sold at Quick's Cut Rate Store.
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Quick
Adv
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