Relief Work for Children Extended to Belmont County
Governor Vic Donahey announced that children's relief efforts now active in mining communities would expand to Belmont County. He directed the adjutant general to establish a distribution network modeled after the Hocking Valley and Sunday Creek programs, ensuring food reaches the needy through a coordinated relief organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
U.P
Vic Donahey
Belmont County
Hocking Valley
Sunday Creek
Man Kills His Wife And Shoots Himself
In Toledo Otto Spillers, 37, killed his wife Lulu, 30, as she slept and then shot himself. Neighbors said the couple had frequent quarrels. The children Alma 12 Eveelyn 10 and Conway Walters aged 2 were asleep nearby.
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Toledo
Lulu
Otto Spillers
Spillers
Alma
Eveelyn
Conway Walters
Legion Seeks Support for New Post Home
The American Legion post, with 55 members and growing, plans early construction of a new home in Middleport by next winter. Post commander B Peter Weber says town merchants and citizens should unite to support the project and a future appeal will be made for funds. The post aims to organize a local group to secure the site and kickoff a fundraising drive.
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Middleport
Weenynett Post
Peter Weber
Middlert
Post
Legion
Ure
Local notices from Middleport reflect deaths and visitors
March 15 report from Middleport details Chauncey Dawsons serious head injury after a fall and his wife and son nearby. undertaker Ernest McCarthy brought Mrs. Uncey from Akron for a funeral. The column also lists visitors and family travel related to local funerals and relatives, including Mrs. Agnes Allensworth and Mr. and Mrs. Charles McMona.
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Middleport
Eport
C. A. Dawson Columbus
Charles
Mr. Daw
Ernest McCarthy
Uncey
Akron Tunes
E. M. McCarth
Coal Street
Receiver Appointed in Brocalla Plant Case
Pomeroy Ohio March 15 Judge L G Worstell of Athens sat in common pleas court to hear cases when Judge Crow recused himself. Worstell ruled a receiver will be named in the Brocalla plant matter as Meigs county creditors seek to protect their interests. James J Ables of Syracuse sues the Brocalla company in an equity action involving important principles of law with attorney Joseph McGhee formerly with the attorney general's office.
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Pomeroy
L. G. Worstell
Athens
Common Pleas Court
Crow
Worstell
Brocalsa
Meigs County
James J. Ables
Syracuse
Brocalsa Company
Joseph McGhee
Attorney General's Office
Girl Injured In Collision With Street Car
A Gallipolis party struck a street car on South Second Avenue in Middleport Tuesday evening. Miss Marguerite Franklin sustained a head gash needing stitches and possible skull fracture assessment via X-ray at Holzer hospital. Other party members were injured. wreckers removed the damaged car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Gallipolis
South Second Avenue
Marguerite Franklin
Holzer Hospital
Wreckers
Pilots Sought To Crew New Ohio Towboats And Barges
The Waterways Journal notes rising activity along the Ohio River with new towboats and barges being built in anticipation of the nine foot navigable channel next year. A crew shortage looms as it takes three years to train a towboat pilot or marine engineer while boats can be built in months. Owners seek worthy young men as apprentices now earn good wages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
the Waterways Journal
Ohio River
Public Meeting on Road Prospects Planned in Bidwell
A public meeting will be held in Bidwell March 21 at 7 p m to discuss road prospects and problems in Gallia and Meigs counties. It will be addressed by Judge H W Cherrington H W Walter W A Compton J M Kaufman and D E Burdell. Attendance and assistance are invited to bring out facts on the road question in this section.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Bidwell
Gallia
Meigs
H. W. Cherrington
H. W. Walter
W. A. Compton
J. M. Kaufman
D. E. Burdell
Debts Paid as Stranger Seeks Oregon Address
A man from Mill Street appears at Mrs. Lucy Downing's home on Fifth Street asking for Earl's address in Oregon. He says a former acquaintance borrowed $140 during World War II service and intends to send $5 to cover interest, noting Earl, a Spanish American soldier, likely forgot the $1.50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Ron
Adolph Erinie
Mill Street
Lucy Downing
Fifth Street
Earl
Oregon
Faehule
Sam
Fears for Safety of Pomeroy Family Amid Flood Path
Relatives in Pomeroy fear for Orton James and his family, believed to be in the California flood valley after moving from the outskirts of Pomeroy about three years ago. No word has been received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Orton James
California
Local Talent Rehearses Play for Meigs Relief
A meeting at the Jr. C U A M hall in Middleport opened rehearsals for a locally produced play. Proceeds will benefit the Meigs Relief association with tickets soon to go on sale and broad community support anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Jr. C. U. A. M. Hall
Meigs Relief Association
Rutland Hosts Grade School Basketball Tournament
Rutland staged a nine team tournament for fifth and sixth graders not on regular squads. The sixth graders beat the fifths 9 to 4. R A R defeated Polecats 32 to 5 while Bearcats edged Cider Gnats in OT 32 to 23 amid a disputed 22 to 21 end. Wildcats won 36 to 0 with semifinals B A R over Musicians 4 to 19 and Wildcats over Bearcats 26 to 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rutland
Bearcats
King
Wildcats
Musicians
Roush family notified of Elizabeth Hylton death
Mr and Mrs O L Roush were called to Maggie West Virginia on word of the death of Elizabeth Hylton at midnight. She was 83 last December 27 and survived by her husband 17 years. She leaves three sons and three daughters. Funeral plans not set. burial expected at Somerville Cemetery. The Roushs will remain until after the funeral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
O. L. Roush
Maggie
W. Va
Elizabeth Hylton
Racine man Harold Bigley tied to white slavery case
Harold Bigley of Racine has a wife and child in Pomeroy. He was sentenced to four years in Atlanta Federal prison for a white slavery charge in Huntington. His wife, daughter of Weaver Wolf of Minersville, works in a Pomeroy store to support the child while he is on bond for child support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Harold Bigley
Racine
Atlanta
U. S
Huntington
Weaver Wolf
Minersville
Bigley
Bigsey
Hoover Watson clash over Indiana endorsement heats up
The Indiana campaign fight between Secretary of Commerce Herbert Hoover and Senator James E. Watson intensified as Hoover supporters released a statement accusing Watson of concealing key campaign issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Secretary of Commerce
Herbert Hoover
U.S
James E. Watson
Indiana
Hoover Forces
Watson
Lorain Prepares 30 Line Freighters for 1928 Shipping Season
Lorain moves to ready over 30 line freighters for the 1928 shipping season as winter work finishes. The port aims to start operations soon with vessels from the local fleet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorain
Iwanis Club Ill Meet at Urch Tonight
In Glouster on March 15 Kiwanis members will discuss Kiwanis matters at a 6 30 PM meeting in the M E church social rooms. New songs will be tried and this may be the final church gathering before moving to the Church of the night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iwanis Club
Urch
Glouster
Marcellite Rebekah Lodge
Plea of Guilty in Glouster Disturbing the Peace Case
Earl Penn and Marshall Summers were arrested on a disturbing the peace by fighting charge. Penn pled guilty before Mayor Gormley on Wednesday and was fined 13 dollars and 80 cents. The earlier not guilty plea had set a trial for 1 30 p m Wednesday. In Glouster Grace Myers leads a Book and Motor class at a Christian Workers meeting Friday at the Church of Christ. The Magic City Lodge O F has a degree team meeting Friday night with lodge work and a social afterwards.
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Glouster
Earl Penn
Marshall Summers
Gormley
Grace Myers
Christian Workers
Church of Christ
Magic City Lodge
100 ARE SERVED in high school kitchen under PTA supervision
In Glouster on March 15 Mrs W W Leadbetter received clothing and an 8 check from Miss Beesie Curfman of Akron for local relief work. The Eastside and No 6 schools must use specific kitchens for lunches and over 100 pupils are served daily. Measles gain ground in Trimble with several new cases reported.
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Glouster
Mias Beckwith
East Side
No. 6
W. W. Leadbetter
Beesie Curfman
Akron
Trimble
Baby Whippers Fined Jailed After Court Outburst
In Toledo police court Judge Homer Ramey condemned Mr. and Mrs. John Wells of Point Place after they admitted beating their 11 month old son Lewis. The child remained in serious condition at Women’s and Children’s Hospital. The judge imposed a maximum sentence of 200 dollar fine and six months in jail for each parent, and displayed two switches prosecutors said were used.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo
U.P
Homer Ramey
John Wells
Point Place
Lewis
Women's‘and Children Hospital
Ramey
Easy Way to Lose Fat Through Marmola Tablets
A historical note describes a fat loss method using Marmola prescription tablets discovered by researchers twenty years ago. It claims the formula turns food into fuel, promotes beauty and vitality, and is sold by druggists at one dollar per box with daily tablet use.
United Commercial Travelers Elect Officers in Athens Council
Athens council No. 262 of the United Commercial Travelers of America will hold its annual officer election at the K of P Hall on Friday night March 16. Members are urged to attend to have a voice in the council leadership for the coming year. The UCT emphasizes its role as a vital force in wholesale merchandise distribution and a brotherhood of salesmen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens Council No. 262
United Commercial Travelers of America
K. of P. Hall
Tthe Council
North America
Athens Council
Stop Gall Bladder Trouble After Three Years
Mrs. Elizabeth Sheerer of Huntington Indiana suffered for three years before bed rest. An advert promotes Kilax-Ko tablets as a home treatment to thin bile aid liver and empty the gall bladder promising relief in days and a 30 day course with a guarantee against serious gall bladder trouble or gall stones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Sheerer
Oak St
Huntington
Ind
Reed predicts Democratic win amid oil scandal rift
Senator James A. Reed returns to Washington after a western tour and foresees a Democratic victory in November, noting Republican voters may back the Democratic candidate because of the oil scandal. William M. Butler met with President Coolidge in a two hour conference amid revived Draft Coolidge talk. Vermont Governor John E. Weeks says Coolidge is first choice for the GOP nomination with Herbert Hoover possibly second. Clarence Buck says Frank O Lowden is the only candidate who could carry the Midwest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James A. Reed
Washington
William M. Butler
National Republican Committee
Coolidge
Butler
John E. Weeks
Vermont
President Coolidge
Commerce
Herbert Hoover
Clarence F. Buck
Frank O. Lowden
Illinois
Middle West
Woman Questioned in Cleveland Death Case
In Cleveland a young married woman was questioned by police regarding the death of 32 year old Victor Koskinen found dead in his girlfriend’s apartment bed this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
U.P
Victor Koskinen
Salts of Dufhart Icrc Cures Rheumatism Says
Tells Rheumatism Sufferers to Take Salts to Get Rid of Toxic Acid. Drink four ounces of Rad Salts in water before breakfast for a week to neutralize acidity and aid kidney elimination. Jad Salts, made from grape and lemon acids with lithia, is promoted as inexpensive and effective.
St Jacobs Oil Promises Quick Rheumatism Relief
A testimonial claims knuckles swollen with rheumatism eased quickly after using St. Jacob's Oil. The ad asserts the remedy targets the pain directly without skin burning, suitable for rheumatism sciatica neuritis lumbago sprains and strains.
Automobile investment in New York reaches 1928 total
In New York state alone the projected investment in automobiles by year end 1928 nears 1 800 900 000 dollars. Officials expect continued growth as the market expands across the state with more buyers and dealers entering the field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York State
Moone's Emerald Oil Promises Quick Skin Relief
A surgeon's prescription now sold by pharmacists at low cost claims to heal eczema and other skin conditions in days. It states instant itching relief and rapid drying of eruptions with barbers itch, salt rheum, and ulcers improving quickly. Available in the original bottle at modern drug stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moone
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Maggie, Va
Thouse
Fred S. Russell
Huntinga
Chauncey
Vina Bennett
Agnes Allensworth
Yesy
Charles McMona
Athens County
Jasper Russell
Russell
Brocalla Plant
Ohio
Earl Downing
Irutland
Taffy
Shor
Louster
J. T. Lett
City
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Thisty
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Giouster
United Commercial Travelers
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Wooltex
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