Plan Drive To Complete Parking Lots Along River in Pomeroy
POMEROY June 20 Another drive to raise funds to finish the Pomeroy parking lots will begin soon. Council members Hetzel Durst and Schlavgel were appointed to lead the campaign. A $200 pledge and other promises have surfaced, with businessmen and property owners urged to contribute. Treasury shortfalls leave the village unable to cover the full cost.
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Plan Drive
Pomeroy
Will Hetzel
A. H. Durst
John Schlavgel
Ripley Tales Highlight West Virginia Storytellers
POMEROY reports Old Timers in Ripley West Virginia renowned for storytelling says C A Hartley retired newspaper man who spent a week in the town finds locals a breed of tall tale tellers. He notes odd anecdotes including unfiltered water piped from a creek and a hotel sign promising health mud baths at no extra cost.
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Pomeroy
Ripley
W. Va
C. A. Hartley
Al Moore to Pitch Oak Hill Ace in Middleport Tonight
Oak Hill ace Al Moore will face Wellston in a league game in Middleport tonight marking his return since mid last season. Known for a dominant tournament run last year with 23 strikeouts in one game, Moore recovered from typhoid fever after a benefit game drew a large crowd.
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Middleport
al Moore
Oak Hill
Moore
Wellston
Tuppers Plains 4-H Elects Officers
A Wednesday meeting at Mrs. Katie Norman’s home elected Myrtle Keller president, Wylmen Bummerfield secretary treasurer, Ida Sommers recreation leader, and Joe Clair McPherson news reporter. The club plans an ice cream supper at the Norman home Saturday night.
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Tuppers Plains
Katie Norman
Myrtle Keller
Wylmen Bummerfield
Ida Sommers
Joe Clair McPherson
Norman
Honor Team Leader Hazel Clark Surprised by Members
In Syracuse at the home of Mrs Daisy Duckworth Guiding Star Council No 124 D of A officers and guards surprised captain Hazel Clark. Florence Harden escorted her on a ride and 27 team members greeted her with gifts of appreciation. Ice cream and cake followed late.
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Hazel Clark
Syracuse
Daisy Duckworth
Guiding Star Council
No. 124
D. of A
Duckworth
Florence Harden
Clark
Local Family Visits and Homecomings in Reedsville
G A McDougle and son returned to Greensburg Pa after a brief stay with Mrs E R McDougle. E Wilson and family left for South Parkersburg after visiting relatives here. Judson Torrence and wife visited Beverly with Fred Bachelor and family. Minnie Hannum and Verde Hannum of Long Bottom stayed with Mr and Mrs F M Coates. Brooks Russell of Columbus spent weekend with Dayton Randolph. Fay and Frances Miller of Vienna visited grandparents Mr and Mrs L D Watson.
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Brooks Russell
Columbus
Dayton Randolph
Fay
Frances Miller
Vienna
L. D. Watson
Mrs Mowery Recovers After Major Surgery
Mrs. George Mowery of Mulberry Avenue was taken to St. Joseph's Hospital in Parkersburg Monday for major surgery Tuesday morning. She is reported recovering and expected to return home in two weeks. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Yost of Middleport.
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Pomeroy
George Mowery
Mulberry Avenue
St. Joseph's Hospital
Parkersburg
Mowery
Charles Yost
Middleport
Pomeroy Clerk of Courts Candidates Named
Candidates for the clerk of courts are listed asHarvey L. French and Herman Beards on the Republican ticket and Horton Brown on the Democrat ticket.
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Pomeroy
Weekend Guests and Local Health Update
Mr and Mrs Clarence Partlow were weekend guests of Mr and Mrs M C Hannan in Parkersburg. Paul Keltenbach Charles and Annie Hysell of Chillicothe and Celestin Mysell were guests of Mr and Mrs Ira Ralph. Sunday Clyde Carman entered a Huntington hospital for observation and treatment.
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Clarence Partlow
M. C. Hannan
Parkersburg
Paul Keltenbach
Charles
Annie Hysell
Chillicothe
Celestin Mysell
Ira Ralph
Clyde Carman
Huntington
Sunday Funerals Are Not Approved
Meigs County Ministerial Association and local undertakers ask the public to plan funerals on days other than Sunday. Cited reasons include disadvantages of Sunday funerals. Undertakers listed: J. W. Arbaugh Tuppers Plains Ernest Barton Reedsville H O Curtis Racine Ben H Ewing Pomeroy R W Finsterwald Pomeroy Rutland Bart H Rawlings Middleport.
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Pomeroy
Meigs County
J. W. Arbaugh
Tuppers Plains
Ernest Barton
Reedsville
H. O. Curtis
Racine
Ben H. Ewing
R. W. Finsterwald
Rutland
Bart H. Rawlings
Middleport
Local residents with Ohio University ties visit relatives
Middleport notes list Ruth Drake and Esther Hoyt of Ohio University Athens beginning summer term work on their Master’s degrees. Newcomers include Mr and Mrs George Abbott of Cleveland visiting Frank Abbott, Mrs Leta Roush and daughters visiting relatives in Bucyrus, and Prof George Hartinger returning to Cleveland after a short stay with his mother in law. Others shown visiting or hosting include Mr and Mrs Harry Schoen and son Dick with Edith Schreiner from Charleston, Mr and Mrs Clarence Abbott of Valley Fork West Virginia with sister Mrs Edward Mankin in Mill Street, and Mr and Mrs P T Leonard returning from Virginia after visiting relatives.
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Ruth Drake
Esther Hoyt
Ohio University
Athens
George Abbott
Cleveland
Frank Abbott
Leta Roush
Bucyrus
Roush
Frank Booth
E. C. Willock
Columbus
George Hartinger
Cordelia Murphy
Hartinger
Harry Schoen
Edith Schreiner
Charleston
Clarence Abbott
Valley Fork
W. Va
Edward Mankin
Mill Street
P. T. Leonard
Virginia
Aunt Sally Gilmore Honors 84th Birthday in Pomeroy
Mrs. Sarah Gilmore known as Aunt Sally of Harrisonville celebrated her eighty fourth birthday with friends hosted by Mr. and Mrs. F Ray Wilson. The active honoree tends to housework, gardening, and poultry, with a large decorated cake at the Sunday gathering.
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Sally’ Gilmore
F. Ray Wilson
Sarah Gilmore
Amputation and family notices from Langsville
Griff Savage underwent toe amputation for infection. Gerald Graham’s infant son, treated in Gallipolis for an eye infection, is brought home and improving. John Thomas, L E Thomas’s son, recovers from pneumonia. Mrs. Jane Kennedy travels to Huntington after sister Mary Mitchell’s death. Dorothy Chase visits brother Terry in Cincinnati. George Taylor moves his family from Rutland to Hugh Kennedy farm here.
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Langsville
Griff Savage
Gerald Graham
Gallipolis
John Thomas
L. E. Thomas
Jane Kennedy
Huntington
Mary Mitchell
Dorothy Chase
Terry
Cincinnati
George Taylor
Rutland
Hugh Kennedy
Bride Is Honored Shower Given For Mrs. O. C. Greenlee
Mrs. Carl Owens of South Third Avenue hosted the 500 club gathering at her Owens home in Middleport. The event honored Mrs. O. C. Greenlee, a bride of recent date, with three tables in play. High score went to Mrs. Greenlee, guest prize to Mrs. Tom Bowen, and several home gifts were presented to the honoree.
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Middleport
Carl Owens
South Third Avenue
O. C. Greenlee
Tom Bowen
W. R. Sayre
Maxine Campbell
Greenlee
Arthur Fick
Carpenter 4 H Club Reorganizes Elects Officers
A reorganization meeting at the Columbia School Building elected Dorothy Morrison as president Thelma Galaway as secretary and treasurer Beulah Galaway as recreational leader Alta Dudgeon as news reporter The club named Sunbeam Sewing Circle Mrs W S Swett was chosen leader again The next meeting is Friday night.
Conference Attendance By Middleport Church Members
Wallace Bradford representing the Young People's Society of the Church of Christ in Middleport and Charles Mary King and Charidene Autherson of Bradbury Church travel to Marietta to attend the Young People's Conference. Additional Middleport Church members plan to join sessions this week.
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Middleport
Wallace Bradford
Young People's Society
The
Church of Christ of Middleport
Charles and Mary King
Charidene Autherson
Bradbury Church
Marietta
Sherman Bennett Dies Prompting Columbus trip
Mr and Mrs Harold Root Browne Avenue and Mr and Mrs Calvin Farley and daughter Beas traveled to Columbus after being called due to the death of Mrs Root's brother in law Sherman Bennett.
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Sherman Bennett
Middleport
Harold Root
Browne Avenue
Calvin Farley
Beas
Columbus
Presbyterians to Hold Congregational Meeting Wednesday
A congregational meeting for the Middleport A Presbyterian Church will be held Wednesday evening June 27 at the church. The gathering follows the regular Wednesday prayer service.
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Middleport
Minister's Auto Not Religious Car Theft Report
In Kansas City a 1919 model auto owned and driven for 15 years by Rev. Earl Blackman was stolen. Police were told the car is a dirty blue noisy vehicle that awakened neighbors and did not pray it shouted rather than prayed.
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Kansas City
Earl Blackman
Two Boys Swim Draw Protests Across Five Towns
East St. Louis Illinois reports two boys swam in a public water tank used by five towns including Belleville Signal Hill Swansea and Scott Field. The incident prompted protests and the tank was emptied to protect the supply.
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East ST. Louis
Ill
Belleville
Signal Hill
Swansea
Scott Field
Campaign Cost Keeps County Seats From Crowded Field
Speculation across group discussions on the political scene points to campaign costs as a restraint on bids for county offices. Some say would be hopeful candidates cannot afford the expenses, noting a past period when reserves were higher and competition was livelier.
Plan Round Up For Pre School Children
A Middleport summer round up for preschool children will be held Monday in the high school auditorium. Mrs William Bradford announced the event and a state physician and nurse will be present. The opening hour is 8 30 Monday morning. Parents with children entering school this fall are urged to bring them.
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Middleport
William Bradford
Long Bottom Social Notes Include Visits and Family News
Long Bottom W D Adams and family Sabina are visiting relatives here. Mrs Elza Larkins had a tonsil operation in Parkersburg on Friday and returned Saturday. Orville and Harold Brown attended Guy Shumways funeral in Akron on Sunday. Mr and Mrs J A Torrence and son spent Sunday with relatives in Columbus. Mrs C H Lawrence visited her daughter and family at Hockingport on Wednesday. Bert German and A E Follows homes are being painted.
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Long Bottom
W. D. Adams
Sabina
Elza Larkins
Parkersburg
Orville
Harold Brown
Guy Shumway
Akron
J. A. Torrence
Columbus
C. H. Lawrence
Hockingport
Bert German
A. E
Middleport Youth Delegates Earn Fourth at Ohio Conference
Middleport and vicinity sent Kate Roush Jane Priode Margretta Hughes Bernadine Hughes Clarence Tucker and Harvey Tucker to the Ohio Conference of young people in Portsmouth. The group finished fourth with 475 points. The Meigs County Club plans its annual picnic at Packard Park Warren on Sunday June 24 with prizes for oldest and youngest members and largest family. A Pomeroy Middleport ball game will also be played. Mrs. Fred Bailey serves as club secretary.
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Middleport
Meigs County
Portsmouth
Vicinity
Kate Roush
Jane Priode
Margretta
Bernadine Hughes
Clarence
Harvey Tucker
Youngstown
Meigs County Club
Mahoning Valley
Packard Park
Warren
Pomeroy
Fred Bailey
Mrs Wittmer Injured in Basement Fall
Mrs. George Wittmer, injured in a fall in the basement of her North Third Avenue home Sunday, was reported somewhat improved today. She sprained both ankles and sustained other painful injuries.
Pomeroy Suit Filed for $205 Note Secured by Chattel Mortgage
A suit for collection of a $205 note secured by a chattel mortgage was filed Tuesday by S Mathias and Elizabeth Byerly as plaintiffs against C O French as defendant.
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Pomeroy
Mathias
Elizabeth Byerly
C. O. French
Anniversary Celebration Draws Area Christians in Coolville
About 90 members from Reno Orange Reedsville and Tuppers Plains Christian Churches joined Reverend and Mrs Holman in Coolville Thursday evening to celebrate their eleventh wedding anniversary and to present gifts.
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Tuppers Plains
Reno
Orange
Reedsville
Coolville
Holman
Letart Falls Sees Rain While Crops Suffer Drought
Rain fell all day Monday in Letart Falls aiding some crops while cabbage and potato crops face failure. Many cisterns dried up and residents hauled water from the Ohio River to meet needs.
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Letart Falls
Ran
Ohio River
Henshaw and Collins Win Marriage License in Gallipolis
In Probate Court Howard Henshaw 431 Gallipolis mechanic and Marie Collins 36 daughter of Wayne Osborne Gallipolis secured a license to marry. The will of Dr. Charles G Parker was admitted to probate and leaves his entire property to his wife. The document was dated November 17, 1908.
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Gallipolis
Howard Henshaw
Marie Collins
Wayne Osborne
Charles G. Parker
Midland Acceptance sues Condee for 183.75 in county court
In Gallia County Common Pleas Court the Midland Acceptance Corporation sues Horace Condee for 183.75 on a note. Harry Eckers sues Emma Wood Boster and Mrs Luther Wood for 800 and for foreclosure. Mrs Wood is ordered to state her claims and the property involved.
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Gallipolis
Midland Acceptance Corporation
Common Pleas
Horace Condee
Harry Eckers
Emma Wood Boster
Luther Wood
River notes on Ohio River shipping and dredging progress
The Ohio River level sits about 10 feet with pools up as the June rise is anticipated. Coal boats move from Kanawha and Pittsburgh toward Cincinnati and Louisville while Muskingum trades may grow after Lake Chute work. Engineers shift control of the Muskingum and new sternwheel invention gains university support. The Steamer Ouachita, canal repairs, and Coast Guard tender projects fill an active docket at Marietta and Huntington districts.
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Gallipolis
Ohio River
Great Kanawha River
Pittsburgh
Cincinnati
Louisville
Steubenville
Wheeling
Pittsburg
Ohio
Muskingum River
Philo
Zanesville
Muskingum
Huntington District Federal Engineers
Corps of
Federal Engineers
David R. Taylor
Athens
Government Locks
No. 14
Taylor
Washington, D. C
Engineering Department
Ohio State University
Fred Hornbrook
Wilson Miller
New Haven
W. Va
Pt. Pleasant
Tuendie
Sun Oil Company
St. Marys
Reliance
Kanawha River
Charleston
Relance
Huntington
Midland
Parkersburg
Standard of New Jersey
D. H. Wisherd
Marietta
United States Engineers
Mississippi River
Vicksburg
Coast Guard
Atlantic Coast
Kansas City
Weisenberger
United States
Pre-School Clinics Open in Gallia County at Vinton
Gallia County health officials Dr. F W Shane and Margaret G Jones conduct a screening at Vinton High School for 23 preschool children. They weigh measure and check heart lungs temperature pulse eyes ears throat and condition with parent teacher association cooperation. Clinics will extend to other county areas.
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Gallipolis
Vinton
F. W. Shane
Gallia County
Margaret G. Jones
Peggy Ward
John Hartsook
Sergio Lambert
Bobby Point
James Jacobs
Dolores Chasteen
Harold Osler
Kermit Spires
Mary George
Richard Deen
Helen Sprague
Chester Lundy
Margaret Lundy
Toy Humphrey
Ann Dell Woodruff
Curtis Sprouse
Vernon Wilfong
Eugene Fitz
Rogers Pool
Verna Vance
Raymond Snider
Jannthe Cardwell
William Jones
Gallipolis Hospital Admits and Dismisses Set
At Holzer Hospital in Gallipolis Mrs. Harry Gwinn shows improvement after major surgery on Monday. Admissions include George Tope and Dana Payne for throat and surgery respectively, Oak Hill and Bidwell residents, plus several others for observation treatment and tonsillectomy. Dismissals listed include John Harrington and Charles Pierce among others.
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Gallipolis
Harry Gwinn
George Tope
Dana Payne
Bidwell
Porter
John Sims
Oak Hill
Howard Hysell
Pomeroy
Ruth Tucker
Long Bottom
Ohio
Aretta May Brown
Louise McClung
Wellston
Oliver Stover
John Harrington
Leonard Grueser
Minersville
Charles Pierce
Middleport
Picnic Held by World Friendship School in Rio Grande
The World Friendship School of the Baptist Church hosted a picnic at 6 oclock Thursday evening with fourteen members in attendance. Nearby residents and families, including Mrs G W Stephenson and son, Mr and Mrs E N Wiseman and family, Mr and Mrs Robert Hall and son, Wanda Clark, and others from Gallipolis Ironton and Detroit, were mentioned in a roundup of visits and weekend plans.
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Rio Grande
School of World Friendship of the Baptist Church
G. W. Stephenson
Gallipolis
E. N. Wiseman
Cadmus
Robert Hall
Robert
Cincinnati
W. E Clark
Wanda
Tink er Brown Traffic Trial Set for June 26
Gallipolis. The trial of Tinker Brown for two traffic violations is scheduled for June 26. Constable J. H. Shato arrested him after F. C. Gay of Addison Township complained Brown drove with a single headlight and swerved into Gay’s car on Mill Creek, causing it to overturn twice.
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Gallipolis
Tinker Brown
J. H. Shato
F. C. Gay
Addison Township
Brown
Gay
Mill Creek
Merriman Postmaster Confirmation Reported
Congress approved A. K. Merriman's postmaster confirmation for Gallipolis. He and Mrs. Merriman travel with their son Albert K. Jr. to visit in Paris, France, after the approval.
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Gallipolis
Congress
A. K. Merriman
Merriman
Mrs. Merriman
Albert K., Jr
Paris
France
May Opposition Delays City Pool Request in Gallipolis
A Legion delegation failed to appear at the city commission meeting where a wading pool for the park was to be requested. Commissioners signaled opposition to the proposal while city manager Henke announced completion of a fence along the river bank between Pine and Olive Streets. A petition for a sanitary sewer along Third Avenue between Cedar and Spruce Streets was presented. action was deferred but plans were requested, with costs assessed to benefiting properties.
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Gallipolis
Henke
Pine
Olive Streets
Third Avenue
Cedar
Spruce Streets
Gallia County Adopts Plan to Hire Family Visitor
Gallia County commissioners approve a resolution to add Mrs. Margaret B Bradbury as family visitor at 80 dollars monthly plus 35 dollars for car expenses. She will join Miss Faye Reicherter and Mrs Blanche Stage in county relief office staffing amid local objections for a Gallia native as case supervisor.
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Gallipolis
Gallia County
Margaret B. Bradbury
Faye Reicherter
Lima
Blanche Stage
Bradbury
Stage
Chauffeur Examiners Appointed in Gallia County
Gallia County named Goldie B. Niday of Gallipolis and Cline Gerlach of Vinton as chauffeur examiners by Frank West of the Bureau of Motor Vehicles. They will issue application blanks with physicians certificates and conduct a written test on state motor vehicle laws for all qualified applicants. Chauffeurs must register before July 1 1934 and will be licensed for one year.
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Gallipolis
Goldie B. Niday
Cline Gerlach
Vinton
Gallia County
Frank West
Bureau of Motor Vehicles
Pension Applications Prove Residency in Gallia County
Gallia County agents report efforts to verify residence for Old Age Pension claims. Leo E. Carter notes applicants must prove residency with a qualifying relative and presents monthly distribution figures totaling several thousand dollars for July through December. Enrollment progresses across townships including Harrison, Linnton, and Ton with many residents registering or awaiting enrollment.
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Gallipolis
Leo E. Carter
Gallia Co Ager
Gattia Cou
Wey
Harrison
Lineton
Carter
Rio Grande social notes record local visits and guests
Cleveland visits T Cottrell and Mrs Gordon Best host family. Mr and Mrs D 4 and Orville Da Clark join Elmer McCarley. Sun Seventy students finish Riologe term. Wilbur family guests at L T Cottrell home. Edina Arundelspe ends visit with Mrs Byerly in Davis Jackson family hosts weekend.
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Rio Grande
Stanid Cleveland
T. Cottrell
D. 4
Gordon Best
Orville da Clark
M Elmer McCarley
Sun
Rio Loge
Mrs. Wilbur
L. T. Cottrell
Edina Arundelspe
Mrs. Byerly
Davis
Her Jackson
Peterson's Ointment Ad Claims Soothing Relief
An old advertisement touts Peterson's Ointment for piles itching and pain. It promises immediate relief from itching and tenderness, easing discomfort whether standing or lying down, and suggests low cost per use with a handy tube.
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Peterson
Gallipolis News Phone Your News
Local Gallia County correspondent invites readers to phone in news tips to Miss Edna Ervin at 635 from the Lafayette Hotel, under The Messenger brand.
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Edna Ervin
Lafayette Hotel
Messenger
Gallia County
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Joe
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