Teens Attend Athens Course For Recreation Institute
Fourteen leaders from Meigs County recreation centers travel to Athens for a WPA NYA sponsored Recreational Institute. Ohio University faculty teach. attendees include supervisors, center incharges, and volunteers from Pomeroy Reedsville Letart Falls Racine Rutland Middleport. The playground runs daily 3 to 7 p.m. with local volunteers overseeing sites.
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Pomeroy
Meigs County
Athens
Wpa
NYA
Ohio University
Adele Schoenlein
Frances Jiiden
Anthony Graber
Lawrence Smith
Bradford Hudson
Joe Stanley
Percy W. Curtis
Reedsville
Fred Fayre
Letart Falls
Ross Poulton
Laurel Cliff
Bessie Farley
Emmett Smalley
Racine
Charles Kennedy
Rutland
Harold Brannon
Tuppers Plains
James Lewis
Hattiesmith
Middleport
Ternoon
Sugar Run
Frances
Marie Vining
Monkey Run
D.U.V. Event Hosted by Daughters of Union Veterans
Members of Jane Howell Tent D U V entertained at the home of Mrs. Lester Hart on Athens Road. Assisting hostesses were Mrs. Charles Nesselroad and Miss Elsie Hart. After the business session bingo was played with Mrs. John Chase winning the full house prize, Mrs. Tom Googlein the grand prize, and Miss Caddie Bing the consolation prize.
Class No 12 Picnic At Mrs Kincaid Home
Heath M E Church Class No 12 held a picnic Tuesday evening at the home of Mrs J W Kincaid on North Fourth Avenue. The class is among the largest in the Heath Sunday School.
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Middleport
Heath M. E. Church
J. W. Kincaid
Fourth Ave
Heath
Robert Stewart Dies in Tuppers Plains at 70
Robert Stewart, age 70, died at his home Friday after weeks of illness. He was a member of the Presbyterian Church. Survived by his wife Nettie Worthen, one brother Merl of Arizona, and one sister Edith Cawley of California. Funeral conducted by Reverend Bailey of the Middleport Presbyterian Church.
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Tuppers Plains
Robert Stewart
Stewart
Presbyterian Church
Nettie Worthen
Merl
Arizona
Edith Cawley
California
Bailey
Middleport Presbyterian Church
Notice of Appointment for McKinley Estate
Aldo Mc Kinley of R 3 Coolville Ohio is appointed Administrator of the Estate of E Belle McKinley deceased in Athens County. Dated June 8 1936 Judge M Johnson signs. Also a legal notice in Athens County on State Highway 554 plans for reconstruction published for two weeks. Residents must file claims by July 16 1936 with John W Dowler.
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Aldo McKinley
R. 3
Coolville
Ohio
E. Belle McKinley
Athens County
M. Johnson
Said County
NEW York Central Railroad Company
Athens
ICH
John W. Dowler
Security Bank
Thens
EREAS
John W. Down
Securit Bank
W. P.annoy
Uly
John Jaster, JR
Isighwaye
Stans Bury Beagle Club Field Trial entrant earns second
William P. Stans of Middleport attended the Columbus Beagle Club Field Trial Meet. His dog Omar Beau mers secured second place in a 21-entry field, highlighting Stans's string of fine dogs as the event concluded.
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Middleport
William P. Stansbury
Grant &J
Columbus
Beagle Club
Omar Beaumers
Tax Books in Meigs Opened for June Real Estate Taxes
Meigs County tax books for June real estate taxes are open and will close July 20. County Treasurer R. G. Webster notes collection times vary by county, so Meigs will finish June before some counties start. The treasurer’s office will be open Saturday afternoons to aid those unable to visit during weekdays.
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Pomeroy
Ohio c
R. G. Webster
Meigs County
Webster
Sumner Youth Victim of Traffic Accident
Arthur Spencer Pomeroy age 18 suffered a deep cheek cut needing 13 stitches after a car crash on W Main Street Monday night. Driver Orland Gillen 26 lost control and hit a telephone pole in front of Mayor Hess's residence. Quenton Spencer 16 was the only other occupant. all three are Sumner residents.
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Pomeroy
Arthur Spencer
W. Main St
Orland Gillen
C. J. Hess
Quenton Spencer
Sumner
Personal and Social Mention from Cutler area
Cutler society notes list visits and stays: Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Carothers and daughters in New Mexico. Miss Louise Place with Mr. and Mrs. Perce Oakes in Belpre. Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Root in Zanesville with E. E. Root family. Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Robison in Vincent with Alva Leyda. John Grubb and Carl Virginia Peace in Athens. Warren Kennedy moved to Chillicothe Veterans Hospital after illness. Mrs. Leora Male visiting Isaac Kennedy family in Marietta. Miss Mate Dunbar visiting Bucyrus. Mrs. Ida McAtee with Francis and Pauline McAtee in Parkersburg. Mrs. Edward Norris visiting Columbus daughter. Elephants feature in a local belief tale from India.
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Lawrence Robison
Vincent
Alva Leyda
John Grubb
Carl
Virginia Peace
Athens
Warren Kennedy
Veterans’ Hospital
Chillicothe
Leora Male
Marietta
Isaac Kennedy
Mate Dunbar
Bucyrus
T. T. Dunbar
Ida McAtee
Francis
Pauline McAtee
Parkersburg
Edward Norris
Columbus
Quarry Opens To Mine Lime In Meigs Area
POMEROY Salem Township hosts a limestone quarry opened via the Soil Conservation Service on the R. C. Johnson farm with CCC labor removing overburden. Quarryed stone funds a water storage reservoir. co operator limits set per acre with prices at the crusher and CCC hauling allowances. Lime stone also available to non operators at market price. rapid disposal urged to meet pasture and crop land needs. Fire-escape ladder trial in Johannesburg claims tallest in British Empire, built in Germany, 150 feet reach, steel construction costing 22125.
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Pomeroy
Soil Conservation Service
CCC
Johannesburg
South Africa
U.P
British Empire
Germany
Social Notes from Racine Brief
Mr and Mrs Joe Beegle were in Cleveland. Leonard Howell and family from Pt Pleasant visited Ed Howell Crow Cross and Philson families in Racine for a banquet in Pomeroy. George Simpson with two children and Clara Laughlin spent Sunday at Buckeye Lake. Howard Harris and son Billy visited Otis Rainey in Pt Pleasant. Frank Gaul planned a two week trip to Cedar Rapids Iowa. Richard Hayman and family from Philadelphia stay with Ralph Hayman and Jessie Sansbury in Middleport. Sansbury and Mary Turner and Aaron visited Dunbar West Virginia. W F Tanborey visited Fred Wolf in Eagle Ridge. Miss Mattie McKenzie of Columbus visited D C McKenzie’s family. Roy Pearson, now in Red House West Virginia, spent Sunday here. Dudley Wolf visited his mother Evelyn Wolf. Solon Butcher and children from Columbus arrived to two weeks with Ed Howell. Fred and Addie Arnott of Utica visited Walter Cleland. Anna Freeman and two daughters from East Liverpool stayed with Dana Cleland.
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C. B. Crow
W. B. Cross
John Philson
New Martin Hotel
Pomeroy
George Simpson
Clara Laughlin
Buckeye Lake
Howard Harris
Billy
Otis Rainey
Pt. Pleasant
Frank Gaul
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Richard Hayman
Philadelphia
Ralph Hayman
Jessie Sansbury
Middleport
Sansbury
Mary Turner
Aaron
Dunbar
W. Va
W. F. Tanborey
Fred Wolf
Eagle Ridge
Mattie McKenzie
Columbus
D. C. McKenzie
Roy Pearson
Dam 24
Red House
Dudley Wolf
Newark
Evelyn Wolf
Solon Butcher
Ed Howell
Fred and
Addie Arnott
Utica
Middleport Brief Notes
A Middleport item notes A H Bradbury traveling salesman leaves Monday for the Pacific Coast with Fred Carman and his mother. They plan visits in Portland and Seattle and Utah. Other items: Mr. and Mrs. R E McKay to Columbus for summer physics studies. Mrs. W E Bryan and daughter with Mrs. J E Harley return from Charleston. Sanborn Missionary Society met. A A Chappelle visited Columbus. locals attended a Phi Delta Kappa dance in Pt. Pleasant. Mrs. Herman Bailey and daughter visited Levi West Virginia. R C Keohler of Columbus visits relatives in Middleport.
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Middleport
A. H. Bradbury
Pacific Coast
Portland
Ore
Seattle
Wash
Fred Carman
Utah
R. E. McKay
Columbus
Ohio State University
W. E. Bryan
J. E. Harley
Nelle D. Young
Charleston
Sanborn Missionary Society of the
First Baptist Church
F. C. Kreager
A. A. Chappelle
Pt. Pleasant
Phi Delta Kappa Fraternity
Herman Bailey
Anderson
Levi
W. Va
R. C. Keohler
Sharpsburg District Hit By Drought
Sharpsburg on June 22 reports the longest day was cold and dry. Farmers face rain shortages and light hay yields. Mt. Hermon Church has two coats of paint donated by locals. painters were Clarence Kerns Gilbert Henthorne and Carl Beard. Local social notes mention churchgoers, a picnic at Embree Park, and family visits from Oklahoma Cincinnati Boston and Marietta Clinic update on Howard Harris eye abscess treatment.
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Sharpsburg
Mt. Hermon
Clarence Kerns
Gilbert Henthorne
Carl Beard
Mt. Hermon Church
Nazarene
Nellie Kerns
Opal
Embree Park
Burgess Randall
Oklahoma
Chesterhill
Thomas McAfee
Mrs. Hawk
Cincinnati
Lillian Bardin
Lois Edgerton
James Edgerton
Boston
Leota Strode
Howard Harris
Marietta Clinic
Mystery Tree in Doctor's Yard Blooms as Lilacs
For years a tree in Dr. George M. Reinhart's yard puzzled observers, appearing like a cherry tree but never bearing cherries. This season it has bloomed as white lilacs, not cherry blossoms.
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Toledo
George M. Reinhart
Rain Postpones Sunday Creek Valley Sportsmen Trapshoot
Because of rain the weekly trapshoot sponsored by the Sunday Creek Valley Sportsmen Club on the J. M. Watkins farm east of Bishopville was postponed to Thursday afternoon at 5 30 o clock. A number were present Tuesday evening and members of the club and others interested are invited to attend Thursday afternoon.
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Glouster
Sunday Creek Valley Sportsmen Club
J. M. Watkins
Bishopville
Miss Rosaline How Ard Visits Pennville Hosts
Miss Rosaline Howard from Ard, Glouster, Indiana, arrived Tuesday to stay a few days with Dr. and Mrs. E LeFever.
Loyal Workers Class June Meeting at Carrie Fierce Home
Hollister notes report the Loyal Workers Class June gathering at Carrie Fierce's home with readings by Lydia Byers and Susie Waldeck. Prizes awarded to Hazel Adams and Louise Cooper. Ellen Gayton to entertain next meeting. Children Day program at U B Church drew a large crowd, featuring Willing Hearts and Hands with fern and flower decorations. Fathers and Men’s Day planned for A B Sunday School with expected large turnout.
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Hollister
Carrie Fierce
Lydia Byers
Susie Waldeck
Hazel Adams
Louise Cooper
Ellen Gayton
U. B
Yocum Home Hosts Forebears and Guests
Mr and Mrs Frank Yocum of Broad Street host their daughter Mrs F T Graves of Charleston and another daughter Mrs Emmett Stevens with her little daughter Shirley of Chicago as visiting guests at their residence.
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Glouster
Frank Yocum
Broad St
F. T. Graves
Charleston
Emmett Stevens
Shirley
Chicago
Miss Batterson and Miss Margaret Return Home
Miss Grace Batterson Lockland and her sister Miss Margaret Batterson have returned home after visiting friends in the city, ending their stay.
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Glouster
Grace Batterson, Lockland
Miss Margaret
Willis visiting Glouster with Akron couple
H L Willis, former Glouster resident and 16 months at United States Veterans Hospital Hines, on leave, returns with Mr and Mrs Robert Tuttle of Akron to visit Mrs Tuttle’s parents. Willis staying at the Hotel Gordon.
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Glouster
H. L. Willis
United State Veterans’ Hospital
Hines
Ill
Robert Tuttle
Akron
Tuttle
Wiilis
Gordon
Middleport Bridge Club Meets for Evening Dinner
The Contract Bridge Club met Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. M. C. Hobart at Lincoln Street. Two tables played. After the games, members drove to Katydid Road House in Kaylong for an evening dinner.
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Middleport
Contract Bridge Club
Glouster Kiwanis Induct New Members At Tuesday Meeting
Glouster Kiwanis Club welcomed several new members during Tuesday evening’s session at the I O O F Hall. Atty George W Rose spoke on Kiwanis and inducted new members while L E Richardson attended the International convention. Vern Lamborn won the attendance prize as John Crawford invited members to the New Crawford Theater. Next week’s meeting will be at the Hotel Gordon. Bar nesville trip for Phil F Robinson family and Minnie Hartley noted. Jacksonville couple Ed Honenstine welcomed a daughter, Katherine Irene, born Tuesday.
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Glouster
Kiwanis Club
I. O. O. F. Hall
Daughters of Veterans
L. E. Richardson
Kiwanis International
Washington
H. F. Kittle
George W. Rose
Kiwanis
M. M. LeFavor
W. D. Witham
Vern Lamborn
John Crawford
Crawford Theater
Hotel Gordon
Mrs Grim Hostess to Past Noble Grand Club
Jackson ville June meeting of the Past Noble Grands Club of Nineveh Rebekah Lodge was hosted by Mrs Robert Grimm with president Altha Dunnevy presiding. First prizes went to Mrs Harold Phillips and Miss Mary Alice Phillips. consolation prizes to Mrs William Hallam and Mrs Maude Davie. Guests included Hoye Seckinger Mary Alice Ruth Phillips Sue Ann Harry Melba Florence Grimm. Members present listed. July meeting to be hosted by Mrs Joseph Watson.
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Jacksonville
Noble Grands Club
Nineveh Rebekah Lodge
Robert Grimm
Altha Dunnevy
Harold Phillips
Mary Alice Phillips
William Hallam
Maude Davie
Hoye Seckinger
Mary Alice
Ruth Phillips
Sue Ann Harry
Melba
Florence Grimm
Frank Dunnevy
Ed Harry
William Kalt
Joseph Watson
Ida B. Davis
Mail Carrier Al Glouster Ill With Illness at Home
Ex postmaster H. F. Hambel, now a city mail carrier, has been seriously ill for several days at his Urbancrest home. His condition was reported as improving Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glouster
H. F Hambel
Urbancrest
Miss Esta Cunningham Hosts Monday Dinner
Miss Esta Cunningham entertained at her Main Street home Monday at six o clock. Guests included Mrs. Emmett Stevens of Chicago, Mrs. F. T. Graves of Charleston, and Miss Lalla Danford of this city.
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Glouster
Esta Cunningham
Main St
Emmett Stevens
Chicago
F. T. Graves
Charleston
Lalla Danford
Tar Heels Picnic Near Glouster Draws 46 Members
A North Carolina Ohio Club event at Antle's Grove in Glouster Sunday gathered 46 members and seven investors for a bountiful dinner and brief business session with R. C. Gallaway as chairman. The club organized with Gallaway as president Brinkley as vice president and Yaw as secretary treasurer. Rep. H. T. Phillips gave a strong address. Music by Gene Gallaway Billie Yount and Elmer Davis. Next meeting planned for June at the same site.
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Elmer Davis
Chad Smith Fined in Glouster for Disorderly Conduct
Chad Smith of Glouster pleaded guilty to intoxication and using profane language in the presence of a woman. Mayor C F Wallace fined him 25 dollars and costs totaling 33.80. He received 30 days in the county jail, and Marshal Fred Heck transported him to the jail.
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Glouster
Chad Smith
C. F. Wallace
Smith
Fred Heck
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Nville
D.U.V
Stansbury
Meigs
Cutler
India
Federal Service
Conservation Agency
James’a. Farley
Joe Beegle
Cleveland
Leonard Howell
Pleasant
Walter Cleland
Anna Freeman
Fast
Liverpool
Dana Cleland
Colonial
N. Court St
Colonial Finance Company
A. B
Bridge Club
Luckoff
Member
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
the Security Bank
Athens, Ohio
Glouster Kiwanians
Loof Hall
Barnesville
Phil F. Robinson
Phyllis
Robinson
Minnie Hartley
Ed Honenstine
Katherine Irene
Mrs. Grim
Baltimore
Sohio
Standard Oil
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