Athletics Field Board Deadlocked On Site and Cost
Pomeroy school board members wrestled with locating a field and financing. WPA figures were discussed for other sites while Glouster financing methods were reviewed. Prospects of a rear field near the Junior High faced land purchase hurdles and no stadium plan was favored.
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Pomeroy
Don Whiting
WPA
Meigs County
NYU
Robert Kleinschmidt
Floyd F. Mees
Glouster
R. G. Webster
Irving Karr, Jr
Helen Russell
Rock Springs Fairgrounds
Herman Kuntz
Mees
Gilmore in Lancaster after stroke remains in serious condition
George Gilmore, longtime Bradbury grocery man, was moved from his Lancaster residence to his parents Mr and Mrs Sherd Gilmore after a stroke. He remains in a serious condition.
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Middleport
George Gilmore
Bradbury
Lancaster
Sherd Gilmore
Huntington Road Conditions Deteriorate Post Thaw
Motorists in the Huntington area report that road surfaces have collapsed in several sections making travel slow and hazardous. Spring thaw worsens county roads and some town streets with large potholes near Ash Beech and Pearl streets cleaned up this week. The severe winter is blamed for the poor condition.
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Middleport
Huntington
Pearl Sts
County Commissioners Approve Six Month Salaries Bill
County commissioners completed a long delayed six month appropriation measure on Tuesday. The plan allows funds to pay salaries and bills for the first time this year and includes restored funding for the county agricultural agent and the county fair expenses while deputies’ salary cuts remain in place.
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Pomeroy
George Daniels
Disabled War Veterans To Meet on Thursday
Plans are being completed for the banquet and meeting of the Disabled American Veterans Thursday evening at the American Legion Home in Middleport. State officers to attend include Clint Kramer state commander Zanesville George Fout past commander Cleveland William Adams past commander Porthmouth and Al Daniels state adjutant Greenfield. Dinner served by the D A V auxiliary will be followed by an open public meeting.
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Middleport
American Legion
Clint Kramer
Zanesville
George Fout
Cleveland
William Adams
Porthmouth
al Daniels
Greenfield
D.A.V
Republican candidates line up for county commissioner race
To seek reelection are Arthur Beegle and A. B. Bing ham whose terms expire this year both Republicans. Present indications show eight or more candidates seeking the Republican nomination for commissioner.
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Pomeroy
Arthur Beegle
A. B. Bingham
Motor company employee acquitted in mayor's court
Leroy Brown of Pomeroy was found not guilty of operating a car without dealer's tags and the case dismissed. W. F. Hanshaw was fined $5 and costs after intoxication charges, following arrest by Patrolman Swatzel.
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Pomeroy
Leroy Brown
Motor Company
W. F. Hanshaw
F. A. Swatzel
Way To Believe Itchy Pimples Relief Ad
A druggist offers Peterson's Ointment in a 35c box for skin irritation itching and redness. The balm promises prompt relief, disappearance of smarting, and improved skin. notes use for itching feet and toe cracks.
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Peterson
Evangelist H C Sims to Lead Racine Church Revival
Evangelist H C Sims of the Louisville Methodist Conference will conduct special services at Racine Methodist Church from March 11 through March 24. Each night features a different group focus and Easter Sunday includes sunrise prayers, Holy Communion, and a concluding revival service with Racine High School music program.
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Eastern Star
Racine
Grange
Racine High School
T. T. Shelton
First Baptist Church of
Charles F. Stephenson
The Shop Around the Corner Opens at Athena Theater
Hollywood star director Lubitsch and a gifted cast illuminate a Budapest shop tale in The Shop Around the Corner. Margaret Sullavan and James Stewart lead a charming, humorous romance with Frank Morgan, Joseph Schildkraut, Felix Bressart, and Sara Haden.
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Ernst Lubitsch
Ninotchka
Margaret Sullavan
James Stewart
Mr. Smith
Washington
Jloday
Athena Theater
Hollywood
Budapest
Miss Sullavan
Stewart
Frank Morgan
Felix Bressart
Sara Haden
Garden Club and Missionary Society Notes From Middleport
Garden Club members in Middleport discuss crocus blooms at the Dillard home and approve a $5 purchase for library shelves. A Garden Quiz, a lecture by Mrs. Ray Sherman, and a bake sale plan at Miss Bess Sanborn’s home are reported. The Heath Methodist Church Missionary Society hosts a meeting and a dessert social, with updates on the Women’s Division of Christian Service.
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Middleport
A. A. Dillard
Broadway
Garden Club
Dillard
D. C. Miller
E. R. Tompkins
My Garden
Fairchilds
Ray Sherman
Edward French
Missionary Society
Missionary Society of
Heath Methodist Church
Bess Sanborn
Nan Moore
H. A. Rothrock
Sanborn
Union of Methodist Women
Women's Division of
Christian Service
Jackson
Portsmouth
H. E. Cook
W. G. Davis
Contract Club
N. Third Ave
James Titus
Rutland
Walter Harris
D. B. Hartinger
O. P. Klein
Titus
Oscar Roedell
Racine Social And Personal Highlights
Racine notices from March events include Baptist Missionary Society meeting at the church Friday evening March 8. Various locals and visitors such as Mrs. Ed Harpold, Mr. Charles Jividen, the Hart and McGee families, Jesse Duff and Jerry Hayes are listed with short visits and hospital notes. Jerry Duff ill. Dana Cleland to St Joseph's Hospital for observation.
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Racine
The
Baptist Missionary Society
Ed Harpold
Parkersburg
Roy Proffitt
Proffitt
Everett Mosier
Portland
Charles Jividen
Athens
Clark Jividen
Lynn Hart
Martie Sayre
Hart
Ronald Hart
Stlversville
Wayne McGee
Lancaster
Harley Rhoades
New Brighton
Otha Circle
Spiller
Harold Duckworth
Martin Gandee
Jesse Duff
Reedom
Racine Baptist Church
Florence Davidson
Minersville
Ed Howell
Donald McKay
W. W. Watterson
Martha Lou
Dana Cleland
St. Joseph's Hospital
Hiram Blackmore
Oak Hill
Tuppers Plains Social And Personal Notes
Prof. J. S. Davis Norwood Knight Gerald Lamb and basketball team attended district tournament at Logan Friday evening. Mrs. Prebble Wilson Gallipolis attended Daughters of America meeting Tuesday evening. In spection held lunch served. Mrs. Frieda Shirkey Mrs. Ottie Millhone and Mrs. Emma Springer visited Mrs. Mabel Kim Thursday at St. Joseph Hospital Parkersburg. Local women met at Mrs. Vietta Springer Friday with Miss Humphrey home demonstration agent for clothing repair demonstration. Potluck dinner served. Ruth Newland returned from St. Joseph Hospital Thursday. Etta Swindler is ill. Mrs. Doris Davis attended council meeting at home of Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Green near Pomeroy Thursday.
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Tuppers Plains
J. S. Davis
Norwood Knight
Gerald Lamb
Logan
Prebble Wilson
Gallipolis
Daughters of America
Frieda Shirkey
Ottie Millhone
Emma Springer
Mabel Kim
St. Joseph Hospital
Parkersburg
Vietta Springer
Miss Humphrey
Ruth Newland
Etta Swindler
Doris Davis
Wesley Green
Pomeroy
School Officials Attend S E C League Banquet in Wellston
Middleport Superintendent M W Essex and area leaders attended a get-together and banquet of the S E C Athletic League in Wellston. The event highlighted league history since 1925, plus remarks by O A A Commissioner H R Townsend. The Yellow Jackets posted 55 15 3 football and 53 51 basketball records with strong league standing.
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Middleport
M. W. Essex
M. W. McComas
Marshall McCuen
Charlie Pickens
S.E.C. Athletic League
Wellston
W. E. Thomas
Yellow Jackets
H. R. Townsend
Ohio Athletic Association
Garden Club Forming in Letart Falls
Mrs. Garen Stansbury will speak at the Community Hall on Thursday March 7 at noon to discuss plans for a garden club. All interested residents are urged to attend and bring a covered dish for lunch.
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Letart
Garen Stansbury
Church Society Meets in Syracuse Presbyterian Church
Syracuse Missionary Society met at the church Monday evening with 17 members and four visitors including Rev and Mrs J D Ryan and Miss Margaret Sauer. Devotionals were led by Mrs Lucille Duckworth and talks on National and Foreign Missionary topics were given by Mrs David Duckworth and Miss Emma Duckworth. Refreshments were served by Mrs James Quick during the social hour.
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Syracuse
Mrs. Nelson Gardner Recovers After Holzer Hospital Operation
Mrs Nelson Gardner daughter of Mr and Mrs Eben Bowen is improving satisfactorily after an operation at Holzer Hospital. The report notes her ongoing recovery status and family background.
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Middleport
Nelson Gardner
Holzer Hospital
Gardner
Eben Bowen
Delayed Pomeroy PTA Meeting Rescheduled
The study class sponsored by the County Council Parent Teacher Association at Central School Pomeroy was postponed one week.
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Pomeroy
The
County Council
Parent Teacher Association
Middleport Man Saves for Truck License Yearly
Jacob Betz a coal operator in Middleport began his annual truck license savings plan. He saves all quarters and half dollars over the year and by next March will have enough to buy his truck license. He purchased his 1940s Monday from Deputy District Clerk Mrs. Charles Wise Jr.
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Middleport
Jacob Betz
Registrar of Motor Vehicles
Betz
Distrar
Charles Wise, Jr
Community Recreation Class Completes Work
A covered dish supper closed the five month extension course taught by Prof. A H Rhoads of Ohio University at Park Street School. Mrs A R Knight chaired the event with display of handcrafted items including soap carvings by class members. Three hours of college credit were awarded for the course.
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Middleport
A. H. Rhoads
Ohio University
Park St. School
A. R. Knight
No Serious Flood Threat Is Expected
The Ohio River at 7 o'clock this morning stood at 37 feet 2 inches at Pomeroy. Water covers the brick pavement at the dip on Main Street and low areas flood with back water, but no flood danger is expected unless weather worsens.
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Pomeroy
Ohio River
Risling
Main St
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