First Baptist Church Elects Officers After Revival
The First Baptist Church at Carpenter and Lancaster streets elected officers after a revival. Rev. Bradly Thomas Kimbrough, from New Straitsville, will serve as pastor for the year. Several church leaders were chosen including superintendent, treasurer, and trustees. Welsh singers from New Straitsville performed and stayed for an extra song service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
First Baptist Church
Carpenter and
Lancaster Streets
Bradley Thomas Kimbrough
New Straitsville Baptist Church
Kimbrough
Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
Louisville
R. M. Faubion
Faubion
W. E. Hanning
C. B. Chandler
Helen Hull
KE. L. Chapman
W. BE. Hanning
E. Bb. Bryan
J. Q. Hull
Frank Hooper
EB. L. Chapman
Canton Police Captain Seeks Reinstatement
Canton Police Captain Ben Clark seeks reinstatement after dismissal by Safety Director Harry Kimball. Civil service prosecutors H C Pontius and James A Rice took depositions at the state penitentiary, questioning Pat McDermott Louis Mazer and Floyd Streitenberger about Clark who was accidentally shot New Year’s Day 1926.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
U.P
H. C. Pontius
James A. Rice
Civil Service Commission of Cariton
Gernard W. Rodgers
Ben Clark
Clark
State Penitentiary
Pat McDermott
Louis Mazer
Floyd Streitenberger
Harry Kimball
Vulture Blamed for Marine Plane Crash in Nicaragua
In Managua a US marine plane crashed while landing near Estell after hitting a giant vulture. Captain William C. Bird from Orangeburg SC and Rudolph A. Frankforter were killed. Their bodies were recovered and flown back for burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Managua
Nicaragua
United States Marine
William C. Bird
Orange~burg
8. C
Fees Rudolph A. Frankforter
Estell
Aang
Bird
Frankforter
BLAST ON SHIP YEARS AGO LIKELY FROZEN STEAM LINE
Pomeroy March 9 The packet Steamer Louise suffered a burst steam pipe when raised after winter layup. Engineer Bob Cox notes a similar accident to the Senator Cordill about 35 years ago. No one injured on the Louise. The Cordill’s throttle valve faced a high pressure test before installation. Inspectors’ reports awaited by river men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Louise
Bob Cox
Senator Cordill
Frank Ailes
Cordill
Cordil
Will Yost Dies in Cincinnati and Local Notices
News arrives of Will Yost’s death at his Cincinnati home after years in Minersville. He never married, lived with his sister, was a churchman and longtime Mineral Lodge 242 I C I O F member. Funeral Saturday at German Eva C church in Minersville. Also reports Stanley Ington named Gallipolis Pont P leasant Bridge Company superintendent after Pittsburgh meeting. Paul F to receive divinity degree from Harvard Wittenberg May 6. A H Ong and daughter Mrs Smith arrive from Columbus to help. grandson Owen and wife visit Steubenville. plans to stay until he can travel back to Columbus to manage property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Will Yost
Cincinnati
Minersville
Mineral Lodge No. 242
I. C
Saturnnoon
Roy
Stanley Ington
Gallipolis
New Gallipolis
Idleport
March
A. H.ong
Mrs. Smith
Columbus
Owennd
Steubenville Orhursday
Whisky Poured Into Sewer as Bootleg Crackdown Hits Pomeroy
March 9 notes from the courthouse report 13 gallons of illicit whisky dumped into the sewer by Sheriff Willock. Jail population rises to 12 with six new offenders. John Winning Iola Jones and Linna Bogard moved from Orient to the County farm. F E B Blaine found insane and sent to Athens state hospital. Scott Folmer pleads guilty to carrying concealed weapons and is fined $20 and costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Willock
John Winning
Iola Jones
Linna Bogard
Orient
F. E B. Blaine
Middleport
Athens State Hospital
Common Pleas
Scott Folmer
Crow
Civil Service Exam Set For Meigs County Home Heads
Pomeroy March 9. The State Civil Service commission calls a special exam at the courthouse for Friday March 16 for applicants to the positions of superintendent and matron of the Meigs County Children's home. Superintendency pays 720 dollars yearly and matronship 480 dollars yearly, both with full maintenance. Bulletin available by mail from the commission in Columbus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
State Civil Service Commission
Meigs County
Columbus
Cheshire Club Dines in Middleport With Fifteen Members
The Cheshire club of Middleport met on Thursday for a dinner at C. T. Besserer's on South Third Street. Fifteen members attended including Mrs. C. F. Besserer, Mrs. W. C. Bennett, Mrs. Effie Rice, and Miss Allie Mauck with Lettie Besserer as guest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Cheshire Club
C. T. Besserer
South Third Street
C. F. Besserer
W. C. Bennett
Effie Rice
Aijan Lasley
Amanda Swisher
Anna Ralston
Viola Fargo
Gusta Cougheno
Insull Interests May Control Peabody Coal Company
Chicago March 3 consolidation talks report Samuel Insull interests seeking control of the 17 million Peabody Coal Company. Peabody operates 34 mines across Illinois Kentucky Indiana Oklahoma and Pennsylvania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Samuel Insull
Peabody Coal Company of
Illinois
Kentucky
Indiana
Oklahoma
Pennsylvania
Henry Smalley Nears Discharge After 60-Foot Fall
POMEROY, March 9. Henry Smalley is said to be rapidly recovering at Holger hospital after a near death experience. Two weeks ago he fell 60 feet from the Silver bridge at Point Pleasant landing on his head. His jaws were broken and his skull fractured. Several operations were performed and he now appears to be recovering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Henry Smalley
Holger Hospital
New Silver Bridge
Point Pleasant
Busy Bee class meets at Baptist Bible school in March
The Busy Bee class of the Baptist Bible school taught by Mrs. R N Barnes met Thursday evening with Rodney Pullins of South Fifth Street for a local gathering and discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
the Baptist Bible School
R. N. Barnes
Rodney Pullins
South Fifth Reet
Two Divorces Sought in Meigs Court
In Pomeroy two divorce cases were filed in common pleas court. Edna Carroll sues Edward Carroll, married August 17 1926 with no children, charging cruelty and requesting permanent alimony including a Hudson automobile and a five tube radio. Ida Lt. Glaab sues George Glaab, married August 16 1920 with two children, one adopted in Beaver County, separated since March 19 1926, charging cruelty and seeking divorce and custody.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Common Pleas Court
Edna Carroll
Edward Carroll
Hudson
Ida Lt. Glaab
George Glaab
Beaver County
Pomeroy Knights to Hold Chicken Dinner March 20
In appreciation of basketball games and service, the K of P lodge in Pomeroy will host a chicken dinner with all trimmings on Tuesday evening March 20. The Past Chancellor Booster club oversees the dinner and knights may obtain plates by consulting club members. Magnolia Pythian Sisters banquet committee will serve.
Funeral for Isaac Johnson Held at Sister’s Home
The funeral service for Isaac Johnson will be conducted this afternoon at 2 o clock at his sister Mrs Ben Gabbs home with Rev Skinner officiating. Mrs Ward Osbourne remains ill and Mrs Jap Russell is also sick. Hod Roupe formerly a riverman now in Henderson West Virginia visited Thursday. W J OBrien of Columbus visited on Wednesday and Thursday. The Co W E M met Thursday evening with Mrs Warren Carrier reporting good attendance and a helpful meeting. The society plans a membership drive. Mrs J M Stevens is seriously ill at her home threatened with pneumonia. Mrs Heslop Russell and son Harry Jr of Charleston are visiting Mrs Russell s sister in law Mrs Hart Mills and family. Mr and Mrs J B Downing recently returned from an extended motor trip to Florida Texas and other states. Mrs Sara Horn and daughter Miss Elizabeth Miss Nelson and son visited from Athens with Mr and Mrs F B Murphy. Elizabeth is greatly improved and uses crutches to get around.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Isaac Johnson
Ben Gabbs
Skinner
Ward Osbourne
Jap Russell
Hod Roupe
Henderson
W. Va
W. J. O’brien
Columbus
Warren Carrier
J. M. Stevens
South Third Street
Heslop Russell
Harry, Jr
Charleston
J. B. Downing
Florida
Texas
Sara Horn
Elizabeth
Nelson
Athens
F. B. Murphy
District Officer Visits Glouster Kiwanis Club
Judge A Schramm visited the Glouster Kiwanis Club with Marietta Kiwanians. He praised attendance records at Marietta and noted Glouster faces a financial strain from mine suspensions, urging continued community service. A later prize was won by M M LeFavor. party guests joined a Johnsons birthday gathering with local families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schramm
Marrietta Club
Judge Schramm
Fred Heck
M. M. LeFavor
Beulah Bennett Hosts Spring Street Meeting
Beulah Bennett's home on Spring Street hosted a Tuesday evening gathering. Mrs. was in charge of the bass ion. The group sang and prayed as Mrs. It led the devotion. Mabel Lefffever gave the lesson, Frances Tay gave readings, and Pauline Vaughan assisted. Four new members were added: Lois Francis, Carma, Lillian Sweeney, and Isabel er. Refreshments followed the session. Taylor to entertain at Lue Ap in April.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. It
Mabel LefFever
Frances Tay
Pauline Vaughan
Lois Francis
Carma
Lillian Sweeney
Isabel Er
Taylor
Red Men lodge alters window to door for fire escape
March 9 trustees of the Red Men lodge changed a window leading to the rear fire escape into a door to comply with fire marshal orders. The door now provides direct access to the fire escape previously reachable only by climbing out a window. The city building also uses the same fire escape, with a rear window similarly converted to a door.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glouster
Red Men Lodge
Red Men’s Hall
The Hero's Picture of Colonel Lindbergh
A portrait of Colonel Charles Lindbergh with his autograph, reproduced for home or office framing, is available from the Messenger information bureau in Washington. Copies cost six cents each, printed on cameo card, with requests sent to Frederic J. Haskin, Director, in Washington, D. C.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Lindbergh
Washington Information Bureau
Frederic J. Haskin
Messenger Information Bureau
Washington, D. Cc
Bones Found in River Identify Man Not Girl
New Philadelphia March 8 human bones found in the Tuscarawas river near Port Washington are those of a man not Viola May. Dr Max Shaweker Dover said the bones belong to a man likely over six feet tall. Herron in jail awaiting Viola's body. he claimed the girl would be found intact. Glasgow man Donald MacGregor granted separation after claiming fear of wife who threatened to kill him in seven ways.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tuscarawas River
Port Washington
Viola May
William D. Herron
Max Shaweker
Dover
Herron
Viola
Abe Laird
Glasgow
Donald MacGregor
Mello-Glo Face Powder Promises Long Wear
A newspaper blurb touts MELLO-GLO face powder as weather resistant, not drying pores, and long lasting. It claims a pure French process and praises the Zenith or Zenner company behind the product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zenner Company
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B. T. Kimbrough
Helen Hills
B. L. Chapman
New Straitsville
G. D. Billeison
Canton
Vulture
Paul F
Hamvanity School
Wittenberg
Cheshire
Insull
Royal Neighbors of America Hall
Riverview Camp
Royal Neighbors of America
Freda Heines
Mildred Lowe
Hattie Belle Hysell
Wehrung
Hysell
Congregational Church
Charles F. Rathburn
Major
James J. Thomas
Charlotte Vallance
Torrance Road
William Huston Thomas
North Otto Avenue
Meigs Court
Ida L. Ginnb
K. of P
Kiwanis Club
A. A. Schramn
Marietta
Ster
Judge A
Glover Kiwanis Club
Focal R Club
Marietta Kiwanians
International
George W. Rose
Rose
G. W. Johnson
Ulah Bennett
Spring Street
Lodge
Burns
W. Union ST
New York
Frankfurters, Ib
Es Bacon
Callie
Botioere
Jersey
Lindy
New
Philadelphia
Catsup, Jackson
Sm. Bot
Pork & Beans
Jackson
Maxwell House, Lb
O’henry
Prunes
Jac
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