Meigs County Scout Training Course Planned
Meigs County leaders plan a three two hour session training course starting March 18 at Middleport High School to revive interest in Scouting. J R Stratton and Emmett Shuler with Rev H A Rothrock announced patrol based instruction with named officers to lead and organize the district program.
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Middleport
Meigs County
Robert McKay
Middleport High School
McKay
H. A. Rothrock
Emmet Shuler
Fred Rosenbaum
Pomeroy
J. R. Stratton
Athens
C. E. Brider
Emmett Shuler
Bowles Funeral Held At Dexter Church
Mrs. Emma Bowles age 77 of Dexter died recently. Funeral services were held at the Dexter Church of Christ with Rev. B H Morris of Pomeroy assisting J P Miller of Brad bury. Bowles was the last charter member of Dexter Church organized October 17 1898 by Rev Tom Lowe. She is survived by husband J F Bowles two daughters Adrienne French Harrisonville Helen Jones Lima two grandchildren Lima and two sisters.
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Dexter
Emma Bowles
Dexter Church of Christ
B. H. Morris
Pomeroy
J. P. Miller
Bradbury
Bowles
Dexter Church
Tom Lowe
Harrisonville
Helen Jones
Lima
Tuberculin Testing in Meigs County Schools
Meigs County Public Health League discussed tuberculin testing in Meigs County High Schools at Pomeroy City Hall. Dr W S Ellis said two more county schools will be tested and Dr Smith of the state health dept will read results on Friday. Parents urged to X-ray children via personal physicians if possible with Christmas seal funds for needy cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meigs County
Meigs
Meeting Tonight in Lent Program at Heath Methodist Church
The Lenten midweek service continues at Heath Methodist Church with Rev. H. A. Rothrock leading a discussion on the Methodist Church. The meeting begins at 7 o'clock.
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Middleport
Heath Methodist Church
H. A. Rothrock
Methodist Church
Middleport social notes feature garden club and literary club
Hostesses Miss Lucille Dutton and Miss Frances Pullin welcomed 22 members for a meeting themed Spring Flowers from Bulbs. The group backed two state bills and heard reports while social hour featured green St Patrick’s Day decor. A separate literary club program covered Saint Gaudens Taft Borglum and twentieth century illustrators with a cartoon display.
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Middleport
Lucille Dutton
Frances Pullin
Ohio
Floyd Mees
Pomeroy
Pullin
Gordon Harris
Walter Burns Harris
George Schaaf
Garden Club
J. R. Stratton
Athens
C. E. Blakeslee
Cedric Clark
Vesta McCoy
Ray Sherman
Augustus Saint Gaudens
Lorado Taft
Gutzon Borglum
Helen Davis
Sherman
Ft. Wayne
Ind
Noted Baptist Minister To Visit Pomeroy
Rev W F McFarlan with over 25 years as pastor and evangelist will speak at First Baptist Church Pomeroy until May He formerly led Chicago and Cleveland churches and helped build the $100000 Garfield Heights Church He is a noted prophecy student He has spoken on 28 radio stations The Sunday topic is The World's Greatest Need and the evening talk will interpret the prophecy Will Hitler Win the War.
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Pomeroy
W. F. McFarlan
First Baptist Church
McFarlan
Chicago
Cleveland
Garfield Heights
The
Baptist Church
Pomeroy Eastern Stars honor past matron patrons
Pomeroy Chapter of the Eastern Stars held a special session to honor former Worthy Matrons and Patrons. Bible presentations were made to Helen Zeiher Elsie Hart Elsie Smith Constance Shields and a Bible to Freda Fauber. Decorations reflected St Patrick's season and guests received gavel tokens. A DAR conference trip to Cincinnati is planned for Regent Mrs George Lasher, Mrs Bertha Rathburn, and Miss Amy Kingsland with Kingsland serving as conference page.
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Pomeroy
Pomeroy Chapter
The
Eastern Stars
Marcia Hobstetter
Helen Zeiher
Elsie Hart
Elsie Smith
Constance Shields
Freda Fauber
Kathrine
Bess Weed
Marie Miller
Nellie L. Smith
Virginia Smith
Bertha Miller
Edna Schoenleb
Nellie Tracy
Dayton Ashworth
Everett Tracy
W. A. Smith
L. B. Weed
George Lasher
Jonathan Meigs
Daughters of the American Revolution
Bertha Rathburn
Amy Kingsland
Cincinnati
D.A.R
Miss Kingsland
Grade Record Plan Starts in Pomeroy
An accumulative record project begins in Pomeroy under the county superintendent of schools. Uniform record cards will track each student’s classroom progress from first grade onward and be updated annually across the county school system.
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Pomeroy
County Superintendent of Schools
Celebration Planned for Wednesday Night in Middleport
Committees from the Meigs Chapter Disabled American Veterans the Feeney Bennett Post American Legion and auxiliaries met at the Legion Hall to plan a joint celebration and birthday party for next Wednesday at 7 o clock. State officials including Albert Daniels will attend with addresses and programs followed by refreshments and dancing. Entertainment committee members include Everett Davis Edward Reuter Gordon Wolfe Sidney Taylor Edith Sauer Esther Wolfe Sadie Wolfe and Mrs Sidney Pickens.
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Middleport
Meigs Chapter
Disabled American Veterans
Feeney- Bennett Post American Legion
Legion Hall
Albert Daniels
Everett Davis
Edward Reuter
Gordon Wolfe
Sidney Taylor
Edith Sauer
Esther Wolfe
Sadie Wolfe
Sidney Pickens
Welfare Assistants Visit Meigs County Relief Office
State welfare officials Carl Graves W H Hartsough and Michael Krider toured the Meigs County Relief Office. They praised the office record system calling it the most complete they have seen in any county visited.
Unafflicted Youth Swallows Bottle of Pills Alone
John Eben Vroman, son of Mr and Mrs John Vroman, swallowed a bottleful of pills without his mother's notice and suffered no ill effects yesterday. Berlin post office allows patrons to use coin in slot typewriters for ten minutes, bypassing posts and pens.
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Middleport
John Eben Vroman
John Vroman
Berlin
Post Office
Arson Trial in Meigs Court Nearing Close
In Meigs County court at Pomeroy the arson trial of John Jewell, former Harrisonville merchant, moves toward a close after the state finished its witnesses and the defense began its counter. Dale Howell testified he set the fire and Jewell hired him for 200 to cover insurance. Several witnesses, including Cheadle and Ash, described moves to hide and remove merchandise after the blaze on July 30. Deputy fire marshal Blower led the investigation, outlining timing and actions taken.
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Pomeroy
John Jewell
Harrisonville
Dale Howell
Howell
Jewell
Jim Cheadle
Cheadle
Co. A. Swick
Rutland Garageman
Clarence Ash
W. E. Blower
Blower
Tidal Bulge Driven by Earth's Gravity and Moon's Pull
The passage explains how the earth's crust deforms under gravitational forces from the moon, creating tidal bulges that drive the rise and fall of sea waters. It notes the moon's attraction amplifies this effect, producing observable tides.
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Earth
River Fireboat Plan for Flood Service by Second Ward Fire Company
Second Ward Fire Company discussed building a flatboat with a pump for flood and fire use. If built, firemen will construct it, aided by honorary member A V Howell who offers his workshop. Blaetmar Auto Company facilities may be used. The group affiliated with the state volunteer firemen and donated to cover lighting costs.
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Pomeroy
Second Ward Fire Company
A. V. Howell
Second Ward Firehouse
Blaetmar Auto Company
State Organization of Volunteer Firemen
Thor Olson Speaks at Joint Assembly in Meigs County
Thor Olson, wrestling coach and trainer at Ohio University Athens, addressed Meigs County junior and senior high students at a joint assembly yesterday. Prolonged applause followed his talk, reflecting Olson’s high esteem among former residents and students.
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Middleport
Thor Olson
Ohio University
Athens
Meigs
Olson
Second Ward Fire Company Upgrades On Lincoln Hill
The Second Ward Fire Company concentrates on securing new equipment and now has a fire truck with a front end pump. Members say no donations are used for social expenses.
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Lincoln Hill
Second Ward Fire Company
Teacher Jean Lama Injured In Fall At Silver Run School
Miss Jean Lama, teacher at Silver Run School, broke a bone in her foot after a fall at the school. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs E R Lama of Gravel Hill.
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Middleport
Jean Lama
Silver Run
E. R. Lama
Gravel Hill
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