Pomeroy Council Holds Busy Session on March 11
Pomeroy Ohio council debated payrolls and old unpaid accounts, referred a road work bill for Willis hill, considered a 206 foot front guard rail on Lincoln Hill road, cleared debris from Sugar Run sewer, and discussed traffic flow on Main streets. They approved appropriation ordinances and reviewed one-year franchise terms with Ohio Fuel Gas Co. for future service charges.
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Pomeroy
Taylor
Willis Hill
Lincoln Hill
Blackmore
Reet
Main
J. E. Lyons
Second Street
East End
Condor Street
Second Ward
Mr. Lyons
Mutual Electric
Water Company
D. W Hennessy
Knox
Ohio Fuel Gas Co
Council
Officer's Wife Injured in Stairway Fall at Home
Pomeroy report states Mrs Effie Tracy wife of Deputy Sheriff A O Tracy suffered a serious fall while carrying clothing to the basement laundry. She tripped on a stair and plunged to the bottom injuring her right arm leg and face with bones broken. bedridden for several days. Mrs John Arnold assists with care and home duties.
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Pomeroy
Effie Tracy
A. O. Tracy
Tracy
Gribble
Racy
John" Arnold Fa
Residents petition mayor over street trees near East Main
Second ward residents petition Mayor Hess to stop the cutting of large trees along the sidewalk by Lyons vacant lot on East Main Street. The petition aims to settle who controls tree disposal along the city walks.
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Second Ward
Broy
Hess
Lyons
East Main
Graham High School to Stage The Ieeicon's Second Wife
The Graham District high school Hartford West Virginia under Principal Presley W. Clarke prepares a rural comedy The Ieeicon's Second Wife for the school auditorium. Special costumes and scenery are planned and pupils, boasting loyal historic talent, anticipate a large audience in EROY March 11.
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Graham District High
Hartford
W. Va
Presley W. Clarke
Graham School
Court House Wedding Couples From Kentucky Tie the Knot
William C. Stone a 55 year old farmer and Rebecca McRoberts a 35 year old worker, both of Kentucky, received a license and wed by Justice Percy L. Peoples in the probate court on Tuesday, in a small town ceremony.
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Court House
William C. Stone
Farmer
Rebecca McRoberts
Old Kentucky
Marree
Percy L. Peoples
Ibnoes
Pre Easter Work Meeting of District Methodist Boards
Mercy March 11 A meeting of the official boards of the Methodist churches in the district was held at Simpson M E Church this city Sunday afternoon and was attended by representatives from the boards at Reedsville Racine Chesters Syracuse Letart Falls Middle.
Money Back Guarantee for Digestive Powder Ad
An advertisement touts Dr. Jackson's Digestive Laver Powder with a money back offer. It claims a $1 box and a guarantee if users are not satisfied or dosages are incorrect. A testimonial from Circleville Ohio praises relief from indigestion and renewed stomach comfort.
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Dr. Jackson
Naat Circlevile
Ason Medicine Co
Zanesville
Evangelistic Preparations Ahead of Easter
Port, Rutland, Cheshire and Pomeroy plan evangelistic work before Easter. Dr. Harry Holcomb, the presiding elder, led the meeting and organized actions for the outreach.
Pomeroy Glee Club to Stage Eeney Meeney Miney Mo
Pomeroy high school glee club plans a two show run in the auditorium on March 20 and 21 to raise funds for the gym fund.
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Pomeroy High School Glee Club
Eeney Meeney Miney Mo
Meyers Funeral Today at Chester Church
Funeral services for Mrs. John Meyers were held this afternoon at the Chester church with burial in the Chester cemetery.
Death comes to Mrs. Perry Cooper in Middleport
Mrs Mable Reed Cooper wife of Perry Cooper of Middleport died Monday night in a Columbus sanitarium where she was treated about a week. Aged 37 she was daughter of John Reed and lifelong Middleport resident. She leaves a husband father two brothers a sister and other relatives. Funeral from the Reed home Thursday at 2 pm with burial in Middleport Hill Cemetery.
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Middleport
Mable Reed Cooper
Perry Cooper
Columbus
Reed
Middleport Hill Cemetery
DeMaines
Linemen Start Pole Relocation Work Here
A crew of a dozen or more pole jackets and linemen from the American Telephone and Telegraph Co. are in town to relocate and erect new poles. The project will take about four weeks.
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American Telephone and Telegraph Co
Jnew
Five Smith Children Struck By Scarlet Fever In Syracuse
Five children of Mr and Mrs Bert Smith in Syracuse afflicted with scarlet fever last week. Edna also suffers rheumatism. Mary Rahil and Ethel Paston show enough improvement to go outdoors.
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Bert Smith
Syracuse
Edna
Mary Rahil
Ethel Paston
Moving Van Fire Injures Family During Transport
Guy Johnson of Syracuse hired a Middleport truck to move his household goods to Delaware. Near Worthington the gas tank exploded, narrowly burning Johnson and the driver. The truck and goods burned. Mrs Johnson and two daughters stayed with S A Johnson in Middleport for a few days. Insurance covered part of the road damage.
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Middleport
Guy Johnson
Syracuse
Delaware
Worthington
Local social notes and visits in Middleport area
Miss Josephine Morarity of Columbus visits Mrs. E. Waddell and family. A W Easler and family of Athens are guests of Miss Susie Taylor. Will Juhiing and Frank Bean go to Cincinnati. William Buxton of Columbus visits his daughter Mrs. A H Skidmore. Frank Moler of Moler Auto Sales Athens returns home after aiding with the auto show. Mrs. Thomas Grant arrives from Kangas City Missouri to visit her mother Mrs. Lucy Downing and aunt Miss Alpha Somerville. Walter Branch confined to home for three weeks with grippe. Miss Stella Arthur of Wellston is mentioned.
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Middleport
Josephine Morarity
Columbus
E. Waddell
A. W. Easler
Athens
Susie Taylor
Will Juhiing
Frank Bean
Cincinnati
William Buxton
A. H. Skidmore
Frank Moler
Moler Auto Sales Co
Thomas Grant
Kangas City
Lucy Downing
Alpha Somerville
Walter Branch
Stella Arthur
Wellston
Freezone Removes Corns Instantly Says Drugstore Ad
An ad claims Freezone stops corn pain instantly and lets you lift the corn away. The small bottle, sold by druggists for a few cents, removes hard and soft corns and between the toes without soreness or irritation.
Ohio Fuel Supply Records Amid Branch Illness
Ohio Fuel Supply company announces management changes due to Walter Branch’s illness, outlining interim measures and ongoing operations to ensure continuity of supply and service. Local officials and partner firms are notified of the transition plan and contact points.
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Ohio Fuel Supply Company
Walter Branch
Local residents noted in brief entries and visits
William Hetzel motored to Huntington West Virginia on business. Judge Perry Wood and Homer C. Clark of Athens for Mutual Electric and Mr. Knox for Ohio Fuel Gas met council. Mrs. Louis Person improved after illness. Asa Hoskins ill. Mrs. Jennie Arnold assisting care for Mrs. A. D. Russell who was injured. Mrs. A. O. Tracy hosted bridge club. George Karn, now in Illinois, visits. Richard Bower of Athens a Pomeroy visitor. Curt W. Weaver of Weaver Auto Sales Athens business visitor. Mrs. Samuel Lyman of Columbus visiting H. C. Pownall. N. H. Mees from Roundapple Montana visiting relatives. Mrs. Lizzie Frost visiting Val Wells family in Syracuse. Mrs. Albert Mees home from Holzer hospital improved after operation. Mrs. Seth Thomas returned home after two weeks in Columbus.
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William Hetzel
Huntington
W. Va
Perry Wood
Homer C. Clark
Athens
Mutual Electric Co
Knox
Ohio Fuel Gas Co
Council
Louis Person
Asa Hoskins
Pomeroy High School
Jennie Arnold
A. O. Tracy
A. D. Russell
Bridge Club
Butternut Avenue
George Karn
Illinois
Pomeroy
Richard Bower
Curt W. Weaver
Weaver Auto Sales Co
Samuel Lyman
Columbus
H. C. Pownall
Lincoln
Hill
N. H. Mees
Roundapple
Montana
Mees
Lizzie Frost
Val Wells
Syracuse
Albert Mees
Holzer Hospital
Seth Thomas
Gymn Fund Grows From Small Start in Pomeroy
March 11 report shows the Gym booster committee in Pomeroy raising 457.42 from badges cigars sandwiches and game ticket sales and spending 51.46 on badges 4.75 on posters 2.00 on tickets 35.00 on transportation and 22.75 for hall rent leaving 341.46 in cash.
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Pomeroy
Scott C. Ridgway
Messenger Bureau
Booster Committee
Baker and Brandenhberg
Mullen Printing Co
Rome
K. of P
Meet Friday at Rathburn Home
Members of the Jonathan Meigs Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution will assemble in Middleport on Friday for a meeting at the Rathburn home.
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Rathburn
Middleport
Mar
the Return
Jonathan Meigs
Daughters of the American Revolution
Will Assem
Olive Tablets Promise Clear Skin and Gentler Cleanup
Advertising copy touts Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a mild substitute for calomel. It claims they cleanse blood and bowels, improve skin and overall well being, with no sickness or dark taste, recommending one to two nightly for a week. Prices 15c and 30c.
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Dr. Edwards
Pomeroy Kiwanis Club Plans Intercity Visit to Point Pleasant
Secretary Homer H. Shank announced that the Pomeroy Middleport Kiwanis will meet at the Pomeroy ferry landing at 5 39 PM Thursday for transport to Point Pleasant West Virginia. The clubs will banquet at the Hotel Spencer and the local program will feature a ladies chorus a dancing number and a speaker whose identity is not yet disclosed.
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Pomeroy, Mar
Homer H. Shank
Pomeroy-Middleport
Kiwanis Club
Pomeroy Ferry Landing
Point Pleasant
W. Va
Spencer
Pomeroy- Middleport
Wyatt G. Plants
Ithamar B. Weed
Japanese Plan to Expand Rice Culture in Korea
Tokyo reports Baron Minoru Saito plans government subsidies to develop about 1,000,900 acres for rice in Korea. The aim is to boost annual rice output to around 40 million bushels, as Japan already provides roughly 350,000 dollars yearly for Korean agriculture.
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Tokyo
Korea
Minoru Saito
Baron Saito
Japan
Plan to make Korea rice and silk hub under Saito vision
Baron Saito argues Japan could gain near independence from Korea by a ten year comprehensive development plan. He cites Korea’s need to expand rice cultivation and railroads while boosting silk production. He warns earthquake and economic downturn hindered earlier efforts and notes unrest and external financing among radicals.
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Baron Saito
Korea
Japan
Evansville group fights plumber jokes with PR push
The National Trade Extension Bureau of the Plumbing and Heating Industries aims to end plumber jokes by spending 250000 dollars annually to raise public relations and prestige for the trade.
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Evansville
National Trade Extension Bureau of the Plumbing and Heating Industries
Banker Feeds Pigeons At Denver Office Window
At 8:30 each morning pigeons settle on the window sill of John M. Richardson's bank office. The banker feeds them every winter and the birds return daily with clocklike regularity.
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Banker
Denver
John M. Richardson
University of Oregon Requires English Usage Course for Failing Students
In Portland Oregon all students who fail the entrance English exam must take a noncredit English usage course until excused by the instructor. The measure applies to all freshmen and returning students who do not demonstrate passing proficiency in English upon entry.
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Portland
Ore
University of Oregon
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