Middleport Hosts Secure Sectional Tourney Weekend
Middleport welcomed teams from Shawnee Moxahala and Oak Hill for a three day sectional tournament drawing fans from five counties. Supt M W Essex announced Shawnee Plains and Moxahala trophy winners as crowds packed hotels and restaurants enjoying the event without incidents.
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Middleport
Oak Hill
Supt
Mrs. Brown Roberts
Racine
Linton
M. W. Essex
Shawnee
The
Plains
Moxahala
Cora Dell Seines
Marjorie Brown
Olivia Reed
Pomeroy Man Pleads Guilty to DWI After Crash
Clarence Hawley of Pomeroy was arrested Saturday by Night Officer Fred Swatzel on a DWI charge after his car struck a telephone pole on East Main Street. The wreck rendered the vehicle a total loss. Hawley was jailed, arraigned before Mayor M. D. Hartley, and pled guilty. He received a $100 fine plus costs and a six month driving suspension.
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Pomeroy
Clarence Hawley
Fred Swatzel
Hawley
E. Main St
M. D. Hartley
Chase Social Group Holds St Patrick Theme Meeting at Albany
The Chase Ladies Circle of Ruth met March 3 at the home of Esta Carbaugh and Sarah M Brooks Albany. Sixteen members served a noon potluck. Guests included Mrs Elsworth McKnight and Mrs J B Ator. A program followed with readings and a slogan contest. Next meeting set for April 7 with Mattie Coates. Sunday visitors were the Jesse McClains and Della Mae of Chillicothe. Birth announced of Shirley Ellen to Mr and Mrs Ernest Woodyard March 2. Visitors included Hoyt Haning’s guest list. West family ill but improving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pauline Martin
Mattie Coates
Belle Oberholzer
Lenna Oberholzer
Grace Woodyard
Ruth Martin
Earl Martin
Jesse McClain
Della Mae
Chillicothe
New Orleans Population at 516 000 in 1940 Census
City health board statisticians report New Orleans has 516 000 residents 361 000 white and 155 000 Negroes, up 57 238 from the 1930 census.
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New Orleans
City Board of Health
U. S
Chillicothe Breaks Jinx by Defeating Pomeroy Panthers
In Athens on Saturday night Chillicothe defeated the Pomeroy Panthers 32 to 19 in the Class A basketball tournament. It marked Chillicothe’s first ever win over Pomeroy, snapping a long standing jinx as Pomeroy had previously eliminated Chillicothe in several tournaments and even in regular season play.
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Pomeroy
Chillicothe
Pomeroy Panthers
Athens
Panthers
Robbers Take $35 From Post Office Room
Robbers broke into the post office in a funeral home building at Tuppers Plains on Saturday night and stole about $35 in currency. The entry was via a window after the glass was cut, and a casket had to be moved to reach the doorway. Stamps worth over $30 remained untouched along with loose change. Thieves ransacked the embalming room and opened two cases. A Department of Justice representative is expected to assist the investigation.
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Pomeroy
Tuppers Plains
J. W. Arbaugh
George Beards
Hank Young
Department of Justice
Barbara Scholl Celebrates 75th Birthday at Monkey Run
A large group gathered Sunday at Barbara Scholl’s home on Monkey Run to honor her 75th birthday with a noon dinner and gifts. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. John Bachman and daughter Betty, Earl Carter and Helen of Columbus, William Ohlinger and family of Logan, William Scholl of Pt. Pleasant, John Lippi and Norma of Middleport, Albert Scholl and family, James Stansbury, Albert Mayer and Evelyn, Adam Scholl and family, Lester Wilson and family, Edward Sohn, Mrs. Norman Johnson and Ellen Sue Wooster, Herman Scholl and family, and Oscar Scholl and Norma Jean.
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Pomeroy
Barbara Scholl
Monkey Run
John Bachman
Betty
Earl Carter
Helen of Columbus
William Ohlinger
Logan
William Scholl
Pt. Pleasant
John Lippi
Norma
Middleport
Albert Scholl
James Stansbury
Albert Mayer
Evelyn
Adam Scholl
Lester Wilson
Edward Sohn
Norman Johnson
Ellen Sue, Wooster
Herman Scholl
Oscar Scholl
Norma Jean
Local Social Guests Visit Neighbors Across Area
Lottridge and Carthage Two residents plus Amesville visitors appear at multiple homes this week. Mr. and Mrs. Oryn Watkins and son Billy with Nora Watkins visit Amesville. Charles Willet and Elma dine with Harry Willet. John Archer and family dine with Carrie Gainer in Tuppers Plains.
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Lottridge
Oryn Watkins
Billy
Nora Watkins
Amesville
L. T. Runnion
Charles Willet
Elma
Harry Willet
John Archer
Carrie Gainer
Tuppers Plains
L. A. Townsend
Parkersburg
John Gaston
Ira Kincade
Coolville
W. A. Barnhill
John Bachelder
Paul
the Plains
Daniel Ackley
Cortez Growers Swap to Streamlined Carrot Line
The Cortez Car Rot Growers Association plans to shift to the streamlined carrot in place of the Imperator variety, a change driven by growing consumer preference. Montana nicknamed for its state has the bitter root as its state flower, with varieties like Stub Toe Bonanza and Treasure mentioned.
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Cortez
Cal
State
Montana
Pomeroy Traffic Crash Delays Saturday Night
A late Saturday night crash on E Main St in Pomeroy involved Harry H. Roush and Victor Roberts when two cars hit while avoiding a third. Police on scene directed traffic, and a second driver, Clarence Hawley, failed to stop and struck a telephone pole.
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Clarence Hawley
Pomeroy
Couple Held on Delinquency Charge After Arrest
Robert Cotterill Pomeroy and Mrs. Bessie Cox of Bailey Run were arrested Sunday by Constable Ross Evans on a charge of contributing to the delinquency of minors. They are held at the county jail awaiting a hearing.
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Pomeroy
Robert Cotterill
Bessie Cox
Bailey Run
Ross Evans
Death's Head Sphinx Moth Noted for Its Skull Mark
The death's head sphinx moth is recognized by a skulllike marking on its thorax. Entomologists describe its distinctive pattern as a warning sign to predators and a striking example of adaptive camouflage in moth species.
Meigs County Relief Director Post Remains Vacant
Meigs County, Pomeroy, remains without a relief director as commissioners failed to act on a new appointment after the death of Edgar Wright who had served only a few weeks. Wright had taken the post following George Beards, who moved to sheriff. several applicants competed for the vacancy.
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Pomeroy
Meigs County
Edgar Wright
Wright
George Beards
Sidewalk Project To Be Reported Tonight
Pomeroy Council will hear a progress report on the proposed WPA sidewalk project at its evening meeting. The Citizens Committee that recommended not purchasing the Meigs Water Co. has been asked to attend to hear Alfred LeFever, the engineer who studied the village water system.
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Pomeroy
Citizens Committee
Meigs Water Co
Alfred LeFever
Middleport Social Notes Highlights Local Marital News
Mr and Mrs Charles Autherson announce the marriage of Charlene Loretta Autherson to Wilbur Francis Hanning of Bradbury at the bride’s parents home. Both graduates of Middleport High School will reside with the Authersons for now, and Hanning works at Phode Lumber Company. Friends serenaded the couple Saturday evening. Other items note visits by Emmett Shuler and Julia Mae Wilburn, a Corning attendance at a tournament, and a Columbus move for Fred Mees and Jean Faulkner Mees.
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Middleport
Charles Autherson
Bradbury
Charlene Loretta
Wilbur Francis Hanning
Mrs. Hanning
Middleport High School
Autherson
Hanning
Phode Lumber Company
Emmett Shuler
McConnelsville
Burns Barker
Fred Mees
Jean Faulkner
Columbus
Bridge Club Members Attend Surprise Shower For Mrs Francis Andrew
Members of the bridge club, including Miss Nellie Zerkle and others, motored to the country home of Mrs Francis Andrew Saturday for a surprise shower in her honor. A social hour followed by gift opening and refreshments capped an evening of cards.
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Bridge Club
Nellie Zerkle
Hallie Zerkle
Nan Moore
Mildred Hawley
Selah Sidenstricker
Nina Russell
Francis Andrew
Evangeline Club Hosts Meeting at Mrs Johnston Home
Following the Evangeline Chapter CES regular meeting last week, the Evangeline Club was entertained at the new home of Mrs. Frank Johnston in Pomeroy.
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Evangeline Chapter
CES
Evangeline Club
Frank Johnston
Pomeroy
Illnesses reported at several local homes
Mrs. M. C. Hobart is seriously ill at her Lincoln Street home. R. B. Loughead, recently recovering, relapsed yesterday. Mrs. Harold Hubbard is ill with laryngitis at her Fifth Avenue home.
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M. C. Hobart
Lincoln St
R. B. Loughead
Harold Hubbard
Fifth Ave
Brights Visit Covert Family Amid Holzer Hospital Care
Mr and Mrs Karl Bright of Columbus spent Sunday with Mrs Brights brother Arthur Covert and visited her father W A B Covert who is receiving treatment at Holzer Hospital.
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Karl Bright
Columbus
Young Helpers Form New Society At Bradford Church
Fifty seven members and sponsors of the Christian Endeavor Society of the Church of Christ attended a Sunday meeting at Bradford Church where youths from Bradbury formed a similar society. A program with several musical numbers was presented and plans were made to install officers on March 20.
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Christian Endeavor Society of the Church of Christ
Bradford Church
Bradbury
Russell couple announce birth of son in Indianapolis
Mr and Mrs Chester Russell of Indianapolis announce the birth of a son on Saturday March 5. He is the grandson of Mr and Mrs Harry Russell of Garfield Ave Franklin. Edwards of Columbus spent the weekend with his grandmother Mrs Edward Parsons and Harold Edward Hubbard. Mr and Mrs R A Miller and Prof and Mrs A W McKay traveled to Parkersburg Sunday to visit Mrs Chas Grant whose condition remains the same.
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Chester Russell
Indianapolis
Harry Russell
Garfield Ave
Franklin Edwards
Columbus
Edward Parsons
Harold Edward Hubbard
R. A. Miller
A. W. McKay
Parkersburg
Mrs Roy Barnes Returns From Parkersburg Amid Family Illness
Mrs Roy Barnes came back from Parkersburg in midweek when her mother was readmitted to the hospital for treatment after undergoing an operation.
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Roy Barnes
Parkersburg
Kennedy family visit and local tourney timekeeper noted
Mr and Mrs Leo Kennedy and daughter Patricia visited Mr and Mrs Homer Kennedy of Ches hire. Mr Kennedy served as official timekeeper during the tournament. Guests included Mr and Mrs Homer Russell and Mr and Mrs Cecil Bolin with Mr and Mrs George Bolin of Albany. Mrs Bolin has been seriously ill for several days. Robert Schmoll and others toured Marietta visiting historic sites.
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Leo Kennedy
Patricia
Mr. Kennedy
Homer Kennedy
Cheshire
Homer Russell
Cecil Bolin
George Bolin
Albany
Bolin
Russell
Mr. Bolin
Robert Schmoll
George Schmoll
John Harley
Gene Harris
Charles Bradbury
Carl Barsotti
Marietta
Election Board Seeks Courthouse Rooms for HQ
The county election board plans to ask commissioners to provide rooms in the Courthouse for its headquarters. The current board office is in Pom eroy City Hall, a move urged after Secretary of State W. J. Kennedy found the present space unsuitable and inadequate.
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Pomeroy
Board of Elections
Election Board
Pomeroy City Hall
W. J. Kennedy
Dr Pierce Anuric Diuretic Claims Sleep Relief
Advert says Dr Pierce Anuric diuretic flushes kidneys and dilutes acid to ease burning and irritation from excess acid. Testimonial from W C Peasley of Bradford PA says he sleeps better and feels energetic after using Anuric tablets.
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Pierce
W. C. Peasley
Route 2
Bradford
Dr. Pierce
Plains Team Earns Praise After Near Miss in Tourney
In the southeast sectional games held over four days, The Plains Athens County team fought through top opponents to reach the final, losing by one point after a late rally. Shawnee, The Plains, Moxahala, Stewart and Racine were cited as tournament strengths.
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Middleport
Shawnee
Athens County
Plains
Pomeroy Bend
Athens
the Plains
Moxahala
Stewart
Racine
New Boston
Pomeroy
Camel Cigarette Quality Claim Endorsed by Grower Quote
J. B. Jackson, a successful planter, reports top prices from Camel buyers last year. He asserts Camel buyers pay more for the best tobacco, arguing Camels use finer tobaccos and that quality must be grown in tobacco.
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T. N. Williams
Winchester
Kentucky
J. B. Jackson
Vertner Hatton
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TE Athens Messenger
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Rans
Chase
Mts
Ens Soos
Jinx
Pomeroy Social Notes
Carthage
Denver
Colo
California
San Quentin
Middleport Social Notes
Entertains Club
Zone Reed
Hollywood
Miss Reed
John Harvey Kellogg
Miami
Fla
Kellogg
Euritis
Nurito
Athens County Savings & Loan CO
Lostro Bldg
Athens, Ohio
Lone Reed
lIone Reed
Commander Ellsberg
Ralph Guldah
Roscoe Turner
America
Jack Oakie College
Benny Goodman
Columbia Network
R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company
Winswo- Salem
Nuria
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