Schools in Meigs County Face Possible Closures
Meigs County schools face remote closure due to state funding gaps. Teachers anticipate back pay and prefer continuing instruction to layoffs. In three districts Morning Star Dexter and Williams, funds cover teachers. Forest Run and Banner lack teachers, sending pupils to Syracuse and Pomeroy. Community notices follow.
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Pomeroy
Meigs County
C. O. Chapman
Meiga County
Morning Star
Dexter
Williams
Forest Run
Banner
Syracuse
Grange Plans Friday Night Home Program in CARPENTER
Columbia Grange will meet Friday with degree conferrals by officers. The program includes home-reading segments, a duet song, an essay on an attractive home, discussion on modern building issues, readings on roofs and running water, a Grange paper, a children’s puzzle solution, and a closing song by the group.
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Carpenter
Columbia Grange
Grange
the Grange
Roy Riggs Family Moves to Betz Farm on Story's Run
Roy Riggs and his family relocate from Grant Street to the farm owned by Mrs. George Betz on Story's Run as their new residence.
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Roy Riggs
Grant Street
George Betz
Story
Woman presents quilt to Roosevelt after nomination
Mrs Maude Jenkinson lifelong Democrat and quilt maker sent a quilt to the president elect and received a thank you letter from President Roosevelt during his inaugural address. She is wife of M H Jenkinson former mayor of Pomeroy and ex city editor of The Democrat. The Jenkinsons live at Rose Hill Farm on State Route 256 near Lancaster.
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Pomeroy
Maude Jenkinson
Roosevelt
Lancaster
Jenkinson
M. HH
Bowles Hosts South Third Bridge Evening
Middleport report says Mrs. Harry H. Bowles entertained with a Tuesday night bridge party at her home on South Third Street.
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Middleport
Harry H. Bowles
South Third
Money Missing in Meigs County Doctor Theft Probe
William Brydie, colored, is held at Meigs County Jail on investigation of $75 missing from Dr. Harold Brown home. Brown suspects the money was mixed with waste paper. Brydie says if funds were in paper they were burned.
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William Brydie
Meigs County
Pomeroy
Harold Brown
Brown
Brydie
Foreigners Presbyterian Missionary Society Meets Friday
MIDDLEPORT March 9 Mission ary Society of the Presbyterian Church will meet Friday night March 10 in regular session with Miss Vivian Middleton as president Mrs L J Heiner will lead devotions and act as program leader Foreigner In America will be the home topic and Japan the foreign with Mrs M R Chambers and Mrs J N Humphrey in charge of the lessons Social chairman Mrs G H Stansbury assisted by Mrs Emma Owens Mrs Otto Stanley and Miss Susan Park
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Middleport
Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church
Vivian Middleton
L. J. Heiner
America
Japan
M. R. Chambers
J. N. Humphrey
G. H. Stansbury
Emma Owens
Otto Stanley
Susan Park
Dormer Window Addition Expands Home Economics Building
Middleport reports a dormer window will be added to the second story of the Home Economics Building on Pearl Street. Mrs. Bradford, president of the Parent-Teacher Association, says the expansion will greatly increase available space and facilities.
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Middleport
Pearl Street
Bradford
Parent-Teacher Association
Stewart family guests gather for H P Stewart funeral
Prof. and Mrs. W. P. Stewart and Murray Smith of Coraopolis and Miss Martha Stewart of Chicago arrived Wednesday to attend the funeral of their cousin Mrs. H. P. Stewart. They will stay at O. H. Stewart's home on South Fourth Avenue with several other relatives arriving to join services.
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Middleport
W. P. Stewart
Murray Smith
Coraopolis
Martha Stewart
Chicago
H. P. Stewart
Professor Stewart
O. H. Stewart
South Fourth Avenue
John Spires At Large After Escape In Pomeroy
John Spires, indicted for burglary and larceny, remains at large after escaping Deputy Dana Tracy Sunday. He was last seen entering a wooded area in Vinton County while visiting his wife and newborn John Roosevelt Spires. Previously, he shot his father-in-law George Fox but the bullet glanced off. Fox unharmed.
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Pomeroy
John Spires
Dana Tracy
Spires
Vinton County
John Roosevelt Spires
George Fox
Fox
Ohio
Jackson County
Garfield Willie
George Davis
Columbus
A. O. Tracy
Otho Tracy
Bowles Hostess Hosts Middleport Literary Club Meeting
Middleport Literary Club met Wednesday at 2 PM at Mrs. Harry Bowles home, South Third Avenue. Members led discussions on the Philippine Islands with current events, with Mrs. O B Stout, Mrs. R A Miller, and Mrs. M C Hobart guiding. Mrs. L J Heiner read a paper, then the meeting adjourned. Next session set for March 22 with Mrs. A E White.
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Middleport
Middleport Literary Club
Harry Bowles
South Third Avenue
Philippine Islands
O. B. Stout
R. A. Miller
M. C. Hobart
L. J. Heiner
A. E. White
Rutland Street
Mrs. Adeline Woodrum Dies at 69 in Pomeroy
Funeral services for Adeline Holland Brannon Woodrum aged 69 will be held Friday at 2 PM from the Werry residence in Naylor's Run with burial at St. John’s Cemetery. Survived by three daughters Mrs. Clarence King Cedar Grove W V, Mrs. Elizabeth Butcher Valley Forge W V, Mrs. Lucretia Werry Pomeroy. two sons John Woodrum Isaac Woodrum both of Widen W Va. two sisters Mrs. William Simms Monarch W V, Mrs. Jennie Thomas Pomeroy. one brother Amos Moore Dry Branch W V.
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Pomeroy
John Woodrum
Isaac Woodrum
Widen
W. Va
Witliam Simms
Monarch
Jennie Thomas
Amos Moore
Dry Branch
Quiet Home Wedding Unites Frazier and Willis
In Middleport on Tuesday, Miss Faye Frazier and Dale Willis were married at the Frazier home. The ceremony was officiated by the bride's mother, an ordained minister of the Church of God. A family dinner followed and the couple will reside near Wolfpen.
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Middleport
Moses Frazier
Faye Frazier
Dale Willis
Church of God
Aged Mother Injured in Fall at Son's Home
Mrs. John Phillips 70 visiting Detective John Phillips at 250 North Warren Avenue Columbus is recovering from injuries after a fall down a stairway Sunday. She is mother to Detectives Otto Phillips and Leo Phillips, longtime Pomeroy residents now based in Columbus.
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Pomeroy
John Phillips
North Warren Avenue
Columbus
Presbyterian Bible School to Meet Tonight in Middleport
In Middleport on March 9 the Presbyterian Bible School will hold a postponed session at 7 30 pm in the church lecture room. Social chairwoman Mrs W H Juhling is assisted by Mrs R M Sherman Mrs Lewis Sauer and Miss Vivian Middleton.
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Middleport
The
Presbyterian Bible School
W. H. Juhling
R. M. Sherman
Lewis Sauer
Vivian Middleton
Barbara Huls Bitten by Dog Downtown
Barbara Huls, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred E. Huls, was bitten on the right hand by a dog Wednesday afternoon while with her mother in Logan. She received medical attention and there were no indications the dog was rabid.
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Logan
Barbara Huls
Fred E. Huls
D A R Chapter to Meet at Emma Floyd Home
Governor Worthington Chapter of the D A R will hold a 2 PM Saturday meeting at Miss Emma Floyds North Market Street home. Miss Jessie McManigal will present The Coonskin Library as the principal paper, followed by roll call and discussion.
Engle Misses Day After Daily School Attendance Record
Logan news notes Dale Engle a sixth grader at Weat School who missed Tuesday due to illness. He has a five and a half year school attendance record praised as among the best in local schools.
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Logan
Dale Engle
Winifred Engle
Weat
Hinness
Vital statistics for Logan district births and deaths
March 9 report shows eight births and five deaths in Logan city district and 27 births and eight deaths in rural areas. In Logan five boys and three girls were born. rural births include 12 boys and 15 girls with numerous named parents listed.
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Logan
Legion Post Supports Junior Baseball League in Logan
Logan Post of the American Legion adopts a plan to back a junior league baseball program with C. C. Achauer as athletic chair guiding the effort. The post retains Achauer Krieg and Webb on the committee and notes membership holds at 160 despite one death and a new addition. Charity work remains at a standstill due to the city's finansial condition and tied funds.
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Logan
American Legion
C. C. Achauer
Arhauer
John E. Krieg
Clinton Webb
Legion
Schick Tests Underway in Logan Schools
Schick testing conducted this week in Logan city schools with Dr W B Lacock and nurse Lucille Roberts reading results. Of 481 children tested 36 showed non immunity to diphtheria with readings by Senior High 23 Junior High 57 East grade 69 West grade 44 Central grade 80 and Parochial 47. Funds supplied by Central and West Parent Teacher Associations.
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Logan
Schick
W. B. Lacock
Lucille Roberts
West Parent-Teacher
Murray City Officials Accept 25 Percent Salary Cut
Logan reports Murray City officials have approved a 25 percent salary reduction affecting the mayor marshal clerk treasurer and all council members in a village order issued March 9 1900s.
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Marshal
Logan
Murray City
Logan High Students Tour State Hospital in Athens Visit
A group of T5 sociology students from Logan High School toured the state hospital in Athens Wednesday afternoon to observe the facility’s operation. They were escorted by J. F. Rutgers and Miss Barsha Work of the Senior High faculty.
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Logan
Logan High School
Athens
State Hospital
J. F. Rutgers
Fox Hunters Meet Plans Ohio Dog Association Convention
Hocking County Fox Hunters Association held a 75 attendee meeting at the Junior Order Hall. They discussed next month's Ohio Fox Dog Association convention to be hosted in the county and expect many visiting dog owners. A musical program followed with several local performers and clog dancing by the Whitmer brothers. Next regular meeting is April 3 to finalize convention plans.
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Logan
Hocking County
Fox Hunters Association
Junior Order
Ohio Fox Dog Association
H. Jones
G. P. Whitmer
John Huber
Principals in Fatal Accident Questioned
Rexford Keller Floyd Jones James Woltz and James Patton appeared at the office of Prosecutor C Wood Bowen to give signed statements about a fatal accident that killed George Gibson early Sunday. Keller drove the car and Jones was his companion Woltz and Patton rode in the other vehicle that passed before the crash Officials have not arrested anyone and say evidence points to accidental death Bayesian pending grand jury review.
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Keller
Jones
Waltz
Patton
Bowen
Pearl Wolfe
Minstrel Show Planned by St John’s Parish at Parochial School Hall
Logan report says the Young Ladies' Society of St John’s Catholic Church will stage a minstrel at the Parochial School Hall on March 17 with local talent and help from the Pomeroy group that recently performed in the city. Also logged a home intrusion at Edward C Hamilton residence Monday between 7 and 10 pm, entry via front door. nothing of value taken.
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Logan
Edward C. Hamilton
Dr Lindley to Speak to Logan Groups March 9
Dr Harlow Lind Ley of the Ohio Archeological and Historical Society will speak in Logan on Monday. He will address Logan High School teachers and students on State and Local History and attend an evening Rotary Club meeting with Kiwanis members. Also in Logan, Mr Stoy of the U S Public Health Service met with Dr W B Lacock and Kenneth Linn to discuss sanitary projects and inspect the eastern county area.
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Logan
Harlow Lindley
The
Ohio Archeological and Historical Society
Logan High School
Logan Rotary Club
Rotarians
Kiwanis Club
Stoy
U. S. Public Health Service
W. B. Lacock
Kenneth Linn
Peterson's Ointment promises dramatic skin relief
An advertisement touts Peterson's Ointment as a supreme healer for eczema pimples rashes acne boils open sores and chapped skin. It claims quick head-the-pimple results relief from itching soreness and smooth healthy skin and also cures athlete's foot by killing ringworm with a powerful antiseptic.
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Peterson
Ady
Local Notes from Haydenville Social and School Events
Mrs J C Rowley and Mrs Alice Smith of Logan visited Tuesday. The Standard Bearers met with Nellie and Alice Allen Monday night. Fifteen members and a visitor attended. after business, refreshments. The play Cupid and Calories was rehearsed for March 24 at the Community Hall.
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J. C. Rowley
Alice Smith
Logan
Nellie
Alice Allen
Phillips
Nelsonville
Lewis Ingram
Opa Reider
Effie Gustin
Carbon Hill
Ruth Angle
White Cross School
Opal Reider
Gerald Vollmer
Herbert Campbell
Wolf Basin
Helen Evans
A. J. Skiver
Eva Woolery
Arthur Todd
Henry Ohlinger
Mary McFadden
Louise
Midge Bayles
Mr. Ohlinger
Nellie Ohlinger
Mary Fisher
Residents Return Visits Highlight New Straitsville News
New Straitsville reports visitors from Columbus as Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Clark and daughter come home. William Edwards of Adelphia schools spent the weekend with his parents. The Kemper child shows improvement after illness. Local Red Cross workers stay busy and receive praise. Mrs. Strain recovers well after an appendix operation.
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New Straitsville
Cecil Clark
Columbus
Mr. Clark
Budd Clark
Charlies Lemon
William Edwards
Adelphia
J. W. Edwards
Charlies Kemper
Red Cross
President Rooseye’s Light Moments at Conference
Report of President Rooseye joking during a lapse at a conference in Washington. Officials note his informal tone and quick humor as photographers and press staff react with laughter and direction shouts.
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Washington
Tian
Safle Weit
Neek
Tey
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