Injured Man Struck by Auto Near Pomeroy Bend Bridge
Joseph Shawver 62 of Pomeroy was seriously injured Friday evening after being struck by an automobile driven by Dana Leonard while crossing near the Pomeroy Bend Bridge. Shawver suffered a severe concussion and was taken to Gallipolis hospital. Leonard and W W Leonard were not blamed per witnesses.
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Someroy
Joseph Shawver
Pomeroy
Pomeroy Bend
Dana Leonard
Middietert
The
Farally
Shawver
Gallipolis
Leonard
Pomeroy Merchant
W. W. Leonard
Middleport
Leonards
Clyde Shawver
Now
Ena Hospital
Father and son-in-law to enroll at Ohio University
Wayne Kemmey of Pleasanton received word from his son Ray Kenney and son-in-law Cy Gilmore, teachers in Cincinnati public schools. They will return home Saturday and plan to enter summer activities at Ohio University. Both Kenney and Gilmore have been re employed for next year with salary increases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne Kemmey
Pleasanton
Ray Kenney
Cyran Cgilmore
Cincinnati
Ohio University
Kenney
Wir. Gilmore
Make This Model at Home Pattern 2156
Pattern 2156 from The Athens Mensenier's Delly by Anne Adams presents a dainty frock with a draped yoke neckline and pointed yoke seams. Design uses printed bhiffon silk organdie or cottons, with a contrasting belt in grosgrain or velvet. Available in sizes 14 through 42 with exact yardage and instructions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anne Adams
Be Cool and Healthy Too During Hot Weather
Athens County health commissioner Dr. J M Higgins cautions residents as summer begins. Health tips include drinking under three pints of water daily, consuming fruit juices, eating fruits and vegetables in season, avoiding heavy meats, bathing in water slightly below body temperature twice daily, and avoiding tight clothing. Cold showers after strenuous exercise should be avoided and water intake not excessive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Higgins
Athens County
Sigel
Error frees lunatic as court clerks mix orders
Michael O N eill 44 was released from the county jail after an error by a new court clerk. He had been marked dangerous with homicidal tendencies after beating his wife and being ordered to an asylum, but the release occurred before a second order arrived. Police searched for him and guarded his former wife’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Michael O'Neill
O'Neill
Me Wan
New
Oneill
Salvation Army Seeks Seed Potatoes for Trimble Township Needy
Adjutant Stone of the Salvation Army and County Auditor Clyde Edmundson toured Trimble Township to assess hardship from mining lay offs. They aided a dozen families with food for a week and issued a plea for seed potatoes for planting. Those able to contribute should contact Adjutant Stone for distribution arrangements.
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Salvation Army
Trimbla
Trim ‘Ble
Adit
Bertiara Stone
Adjutant Stone
Clyde Edmundson
Marriages in Athens County Rise in 1930 Census
Census figures show 234 marriages and 86 divorces recorded in Athens County in 1930. The Bureau of Census notes 293 marriages, 45 divorces, and one annulment in 1929, reflecting year to year changes in marriage and divorce activity.
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Athens County
Bureau of Census
Wi. S. Department of Commerce
Riley Daughter Weds Warren Ellinger in Toledo
Mingle wedding notice from MIDDLEPORT announces the marriage of Mile Mary Katherine Riley to Warren Ellinger. Ceremony held in Toledo on June 3 at the First Presbyterian Church with pastor Stevere and Weber officiating. Bride, a 1927 Middl esport High School graduate, and groom plan to reside in Toledo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mies
Mary Ketherine Riley
Warren Ellinger
Middleport
T. &. Riley
South Second Avenue
Mile Mary Katherine Riley
Toledo
Stevere and Weber
First Presbyterian Church
Mid
Elsport
Ellinger
Fillinger
Engineer Sues for Divorce in Common Pleas Court
George Rea of Minersville files for divorce from Pauline Rea in Pomeroy Common Pleas Court. He cites a quarrel over duties as wife and notes a prior withdrawn petition after she was hospitalized following their 1950 Winfield West Virginia marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Rea
Pomeroy
Thyer
Minersville
Common Pleas
Pauline Rea
Winfield
W. Va
Thomas Karr Dies Son of County Commissioner
Thomas Karr 15 year old son of Mr and Mrs Erving Karr of Syracuse died in Parkersburg hospital after an appendicitis operation. He would have entered high school next fall. Funeral at 3 p m Sunday in Syracuse. Also notices of Harry Smith and local social events follow in this page itemized roundup.
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Parkersburg
Pomeroy
Thomas Karr
Erving Karr
Syracuse
Parkersburgs Hospital
Oelock
Eleanor
Erving
Middleport
Heraca
Karr
Meigs County
Sicuse
Syracuan
Lodi Boys 4 H Club Grows to Thirty Members
Membership of the Lodi Boys 4 H Club rose to 30 at a meeting held at Lodi High School Gymnasium Now dey night. Plans for a public ice cream social Friday night were discussed.
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Lodi
Lodi High School
Nowdey
Middleport youth enters Cincinnati contest with tiny coach model
Shirley Sauer a 21 year old Middleport resident travels to Cincinnati to enter a prize contest with a detailed miniature coach model. The 12 inch body and 35 inch overall length feature velvet upholstery brass adornments and hand painted wheels. He has been building the model for six months and also models a Ohio River packet at home.
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Middleport
Shirley Sauer
Cincinnati
Fas
Sinaver
Alan
Detroit
Young
Ohio River
Shirley
Memorial Service Honors Evangeline Chapter Members
Memorial services for Evangeline Chapter 172 of the Order of the Eastern Star were held at the Masonic Temple in Middleport. Members read the names of those who died since 1919, with remarks by A. W. McKay and Rev. H. Eichinger, and songs by Mrs. Glen Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Evangeline Chapter
Order of the Eastern Star
Masonic Temple
Glen Smith
Dc. H. Etchinger
A. W. McKay
W. P
Isle of Somewhere
Eichinger
Two Pomeroy area couples receive marriage licenses
On Friday two marriage licenses were issued. Kenneth Sisson, 21, a carpenter farmer, and Alta Davis, 21, both from the same area, planned to wed at the bride’s home. Clarence Grenger, 27, Rocksprings farmer, and Clara Hamm, 26, Nease Settlement, also headed to a home wedding. Saturday forenoon, George L. Holmes, department manager Canton, Ohio, and Annamas Smith, Pomeroy teacher, obtained a license.
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George L. Holmes
Canton, C
Annamas Smith
Bridge Luncheon Held in Middleport by Mrs Stout and Mrs Clark
Mrs O B Stout and Mrs We Clark hosted a garden themed luncheon on Fisher Avenue. Seven bridge tables filled the afternoon with a lunch served. High honors went to Mrs D S Hager, with Mrs D A Howell second and Mrs Lucy Boggess third.
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Middleport
O. B. Stout
We. Clark
Stont
Fisher Avenue
D. S. Hager
D. A. Howell
Lucy Boggess
Meigs County Sheriff Recovers Lost Badge From Dry Cleaning
A Meigs County sheriff's badge marked fourth was found yesterday in an Athens dry cleaning shop's Lost and Found. The badge was discovered in a suit pocket and turned over to the sheriff's office.
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Meigs County Sheriff's
Athens
Meigs County
Three Plead Guilty in Middleport Burglary Case
In Pomeroy a brief Common Pleas session heard Thomas De Wees plead guilty to burglary in entering the Brookberabach Building at Middleport and was ordered jailed for sentence. Edgar Stanley and John Aver faced charges with varying pleas, while Richard Aver and F Aver indicated innocence or bond status as the court adjourned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Ne Wees
John
Blehard Sandera
Pomeroy
Common Pleas
Thomas de Wees
Brookberabach
Middleport
Hle
Edgar Stanley
Richard
Flw
Crow
Tester
Sentener
Meigs County Local Notes Include Visits and Injuries
Mr and Brig F A Javesx of Chicago visit Pomeroy with Mrs Casto s family. Clarence Ranch Syracuse boy hurt in a fall is home from hospital. George Foss Pomeroy boy hurt in truck accident brought home. P T Mallory druggist released from Gallipolis hospital. Miss Ethel Smith Rutland seriously burned and in hospital. Mrs Edith Zweifel Tucker and Earl Hogue wed in Athens and plan to live on the Hogue farm near Rutland. Mrs Frank Ballentine of Lincoln Neb visiting Middleport.
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Meigs County
Brig
F. A. Javesx
Chicago
Pomeroy
Man Casto
Jayeux
Clarence Ranch
Syracuse
George Foss
P. T. Mallory
Gallipolis
Mias Ethel Smith
E.J Smith
Rutland
Galipolis
Edith 2Weifel Tucker
Earl Hogue
Athens
Tli
Hogue
Rutlandswan
Local Folks Visit and Travel Notes
A jumble of names and towns reports visits and travels. Mrs Wise’s sister and Mrs J J spend time in Columbus with Suss Gordon Gard. Mrs A M Grimes from Columbus visits her niece Mrs Iva Brown for several weeks. Jennings Keffer of Dunbar W Va was here Thursday. Mrs G B Childs and son and Vera Russell visited Ambrosia W Va for a week with grandparents at Bradbury.
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Ha. Roush
Slater
Seriband
Wise
J. J
Columbus
Suss Gordon Gard
Jean Gardner
A. M. Grimes
Iva Brown
Jennings Keffer
Dunbar
W. Va
G. B. Childs
Sob
Chisteles
Ambrosia
Vera Russell
Bare
Bradbury
St Scott
Miss 5
Also Mentioned on This Page
Karl
Ohio
Higgins
Harry Smith
Muddleport
Jeremiah Smith
Hendford
Girts
Ine Bais
F. Scott
Mary Janne
Gordon Ridenour
Chester
Parkershurs
George Witmer
G. I. A. Ladae
Pride of Ohio
Brotherhood of Locomotive Exters
Coal Street
Martin F. Rich
Cleveland
Washington
Virginia
Frank Ballentine
Lincoln, Neb
Fane OI
Meee Vielees Cave Ennereet
Glouster
Jane Barrett
Clive
Van
Liane
Mabel McElliott
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