Meigs County auto show eyed for larger space in Hopes for temporary buildings to expand next year
Co L Brooks president of the Meigs County Auto Dealers Association thanked supporters after a successful show at the Masonic Temple in Middleport. He said next year's exhibit could be bigger, with a larger venue or temporary buildings to compensate until a permanent facility is secured.
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Middleport
Masonic Temple
Co. L. Brooks
Meigs County
Associ
Cal
Messenger Bureau
Ation
Messenger
Brooks
Mr. Brooks
Busy times for the Kiwanis in Pomeroy and Point Pleasant
Pomeroy Middleport Kiwanis members plan a busy schedule led by Secretary Homer Shank. They will visit Point Pleasant for an evening luncheon at the Hotel Spencer and stage the full program. A river excursion on the Homer Smith with Athens Kiwanis is planned, and the annual benefit minstrel show will follow Lent with Lycie Wilson directing.
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Pomeroy
Athens
Accused Father Freed From Jail After Liquor Charge
Edward Snyder of Pityme was discharged in Percy L. People’s court after a hearing on possessing alcoholic liquor. The case stemmed from claims he supplied moonshine to his ten year old son, who later recanted, leading to dismissal. Officers warn the matter may continue.
Brush Fire Lights Back of Pomeroy Village
An unusual and beautiful but dangerous brush fire stretched along the brow behind Pomeroy from the courthouse to above the high school grounds. Hilltop residents kept vigilant watch to prevent further spread.
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Pomeroy
Magon City
Pomeroy Tigers Eyes District Tilt With Gallipolis
Local basketball fans await a district tournament clash as Pomeroy High School Tigers may meet Gallipolis in Athens this week. The outcome could shape advancement in the district tournament.
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Pomeroy High School
Tiger Cats
Gallipolis
Athens
Luxury "Stuff" Moving South
March 9 report from Hobson says fifty cars of automobiles passed south on the New York Central K. and M. lines, described as the biggest automobile shipment ever to pass over the K. and M. railroad, while coal shipments may be slack.
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Pomeroy
New York Central
Hobson
Caught at Devil's Hole Man Arrested for Mash
Frank Siders was arrested at Mine No 5 Devil's Hole Sunday night with a barrel of mash by the AL officers. He was jailed and charged with possessing equipment for the manufacture of liquor.
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Devil's Hole
Frank Siders
Hally Griffith Supposedly In Solitary Confinement
Hally Griffith, a three time murderer serving three life sentences for the Roushot killing near New Haven at Point Pleasant, is reported to be in solitary confinement at Moundsville State Penitentiary in West Virginia.
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Hally Griffith
Roushot
New Haven
Point Pleasant
Moundsville
W. Va
State Penitentiary
Local Notes Highlight Illnesses Travel and a New Car
The column lists Mildred and Mary Corbin Hennessy ill with cold flu and indigestion. Laura Mc Kinley Saunders improves after tumor removal at Holzer Hospital. Helen Skinner returns to Stewart as Rome township high school instructor after a weekend with parents. Horace Smith visits from Hartford then returns to Dennison for college. Lydia Elberfeld leaves Ohio State to resume studies. Dr J W Milamore and wife visit Gallipolis. Richard Campbell, president of sub-district No 2, buys a new Dodge sedan at Meigs County Auto Show. Mrs Louis Person is confined with grip.
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Mildred
Mary Corbin Hennessy
Albert Saunders
Laura McKinley
Sumner
Holzer Hospital
Gallipolis
Helen Skinner
Stewart
Rome Township
Ben Skinner
Horace Smith
Hartford
Dennison
Lydia Elberfield
Ohio State University
Columbus
Jacob Elberfeld
Mulberry Avenue
J. W. Milamore
Gilmore
Richard Campbell
Meigs County
Louis Person
Recent Deaths in the Pomeroy Bend
Mrs John Myers, 57, died at the family home on Union Avenue early Sunday. She leaves a husband, who works in state highway, and a number of children, some living away. Funeral arrangements by Finsterwald. Burial will be at Chester.
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John Myers
Union Avenue
Finsterwald
Chester
River excursion the only thing needed on sunny day
Pomeroy reports a warm sunny Sunday with 82 degrees in the shade. People buy porch swings hammocks and balloon tires and cars as families enjoy the Ohio river scene. Children fly a kite on Lincoln Hill while anglers seek daring catches along the shore.
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Pomeroy
America
Lincoln Hill
Isaac Waltons
Ohio
Mother and Child Burned in Antiquity Yard Accident
Mrs Mildred Adams and her nine year old daughter Clara suffered serious burns when a pine tree used for Christmas caught fire while rubbish burning at their Antiquity home. The mother pulled the child’s burning clothing free with bare hands. Both are under physician care and listed in serious condition but improving.
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Pomeroy
Mildred Adams
Clara
Foul Play Suspected in Wilkesville Death
George Fields eighty resident near Wilkesville was found burned to death in his barn early March 9. A large roll of money was seen the day before, fueling suspicion of robbery and murder followed by arson to conceal the crime.
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Wilkesville
Pomeroy
George Fields
Fields
Funeral for Mrs. Charles Grueser Held Near Rocksprings
Funeral services for Mrs. Charles Grueser who died at the family home near Rocksprings fair grounds will be held Tuesday morning at Sacred Heart church at 9 o'clock with burial in the Prove cemetery by B. H. Wingrove.
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Charles Grueser
Rocksprings Fair Grounds
Sace Red Heart Church
B. H
Mrs Royal Chase Buried at Miles Cemetery After Rutland Service
Mrs. Royal Chase, who arrived by the K M train at Rutland Monday noon, was taken to the Rutland church for services at 2 PM conducted by funeral director B H Ewine. Burial followed at Miles cemetery. She was mother of John Chase and sister of James Bing and Nellie Bing of Vomeroy.
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Royal Chase
Zanesville
Rutland
B. H. Ewine
Miles Cemetery
Wolfe funeral plans move to Dorcas by Hocking Valley train
The body of William A. Wolfe, who died Saturday in Columbus, will be brought to Pomeroy on the Hocking Valley train this Monday evening and conveyed to Dorcas by the Ewing undertaking company. Arrangements for the funeral await arrival of relatives in the party.
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William A. Wolfe
Columbus
Pomeroy
Hocking Valley
Dorcas
Ewing Undertaking Company
Ohio Senate to rush through Kept Calendar as Governors Appointments reviewed
Ohio legislators plan a busy five days to clear the calendar before adjournment. Senate leaders expect votes on the Brown gasoline tax bill and a pre primary convention measure while appointments to state commissions may be rejected.
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Columbus
Ohio
Senate
T Lous
Senate Elections Committee
Republican State Organization
Donahey
House
Vinane Committee
Sen
Senate Rules Committee
James W. Huffman
Zansville
Farr P. Bloom
Bowling Green
Stat Utilities Commission
William A Hopkins
Cincinnati
State Tax Commission
R. W. Archer
Cleveland
State Civil Service Commission
Hluffman
Sage and Sulphur Hair Darkener Promises Natural Color
The ad touts Wyeth’s Sage and Sulphur Compound as an easy way to restore natural hair color. It claims the product darkens gray hair evenly and naturally, with subtle improvements from added ingredients and low cost.
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Wyeth
Recess Appointments Hint at Temporary Senate Break
The report notes the possibility of recess appointments as leaders signal an adjournment to a definite date to be set later. It highlights the political strategy of delaying formal confirmations during a congressional pause.
Riders Urged to Demand Rights From Auto Hogs
Washington March 9. J N Shannahan president of the American Electric Railway association urged 43 million daily street car and bus riders to demand their rights amid traffic congestion and reckless motorists. He proposed dedicated lanes for cars and trucks to clear passages and said the riders form an army vital to the nation, including many factory workers and shoppers.
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Washington
J. N. Shannahan
American Electric
Shannahan
Lost jewels displayed at Broadway supper club robbery
New York report describes $20,000 in jewels worn by Mrs Pay Perkins at a Broadway supper club. Three masked men with revolvers confronted her as she arrived home a few minutes before 4:30. An escort was bound and gagged while Perkins was hit and robbed.
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New York
Pay Perkins
Relief feeds striking miners families in Nova Scotia
Relief workers operated a central food depot in Glace Bay and two soup kitchens for children as 12 000 district 26 United Mine Workers of America miners struck Friday night. About 1000 family members were fed daily at the depots and kitchens over the weekend.
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Sidney
N. S
District 26
United Mine Workers of America
Glace Bay
Lavoptik Eye Wash Promises Quick Relief for Weak Eyes
An advertisement from Gibson's Pharmacy touts Lavoptik Eye Wash containing camphor hydrastis and witch hazel. It claims to strengthen weak strained or sore eyes and to act quickly with an aluminum eye cup offered free.
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Gibson's Pharmacy
Athens County Buick Sues Clyde S S Price and Hoppkens
The Athens County Buick company files in Common Pleas Court against Clyde S S Price and Fred C Hoppkens partners in Glouster Buick for an alleged debt of 436.36 dollars.
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Athens County Buick Company
Commmon Pleas Court
Clyde S&s. Price
Ifred C. Hoppkens
Glouster Buick Company
Bethel suit seeks mortgage foreclosure on land
William J. and Thena Bethel file in Common Pleas to foreclose a mortgage for 9060 dollars on land held by John M. Bennett and others.
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William J
Thena Bethel
Common Pleas Court
John M. Bennett
Divers Locate Submerged City Near Isle of Lotus Eaters
Divers report finding a ruined city 39 feet under the Mediterranean off Tunis near the Isle of Lotus Eaters, the site associated with Homeric legend. The discovery adds a new chapter to underwater archaeology in the region.
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Rome
Mediterranean
Tunis
Lotus Faters
Harvard excavators discover ancient Egyptian ruler tomb
Harvard University excavators uncover a new tomb in Egypt believed to belong to a Cheops or Krufu era ruler about 3,500 years before Christ. The find was announced from Cairo with Alan Bowes as expedition director.
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Cairo
Mar
Harvard University
Alan Bowes
Women of Jersey Win Emancipation
Jersey women, long legal chattels, are emancipated by a State Legislature act. Previously a Jersey wife was the husband's slave with control over allowances and custody of home and children.
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ST. Helier
C. I
Jersey
Channel Islands
Scientist hears worm sounds with apple setup in Argentina
A South American researcher used a strong microphone and headphones attached to an apple to detect the sounds of worms gnawing inside the fruit. He reports a similar method reveals weevils in corn.
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Beunos Aires
Better Than Calomel Olive Tablets Promote Quick Liver Balance
The ad promotes Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a mild laxative and liver aid, offering a calomel substitute without damaging teeth or gums. It claims rapid relief from constipation and sluggishness, easing dullness and low energy. Available in 15c and 30c.
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Dr. Edwards
London cushions slashed. reward offered for arrest
The London General Omnibus Co. offers a large reward for the arrest of a man who has cut holes in leather seat cushions of its buses. More than 100 cushions have been damaged.
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London
London General Omnibus Co
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