Lyons Declares War on Demolition of Pomeroy Opera House
Capt. Joan Lyons announces he is rebuilding the old Pomeroy Opera House on Second St despite orders to tear it down. He says the project aims to create an opera venue the town will be proud of and disputes city officials and the state fire marshal over the demolition. He notes ongoing renovations including removing walls and excavating to extend the structure.
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Pomeroy
Pomeroy Village
Second St
Joan Lyons
Captain Lyons
K. of P. Lodge
The
Daily Tribune
the Messenger
Eighth Grade Honor Roll Names Report
Middleport reports the Eighth Grade Honor Roll includes six girls June Drake Donna Maguire Marjorie Michl Lois Ann Roush Ruth Taylor and Rowena Warren. Seventh Grade roll lists Carla Clark Fred Klein Richard Matthews Dorothy Searles Joe Simms Marcia Singer Wanda Thomas and Dorothy Turner. Maxine Bennett leads with 55 words per minute in a five minute speed test, Alberta Albertson next at 47. Dame Joan Hamilton tops the ten minute test with 46 words per minute, Donald Mills next at 38.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
June Drake
Donna Maguire
Marjorie Michl
Lois Ann Roush
Ruth Taylor
Rowena Warren
Carla Clark
Fred Klein
Richard Matthews
Dorothy Searles
Joe Simms
Marcia Singer
Wanda Thomas
Dorothy Turner
Maxine Bennett
Alberta Albertson
Joan Hamilton
Donald Mills
Pomeroy Builder Seeks Remodel Despite Officials
A Pomeroy resident pledges to remodel a local building into an opera house honoring community pride. He criticizes fire marshal and mayor for opposing improvements and threatens a barb wire fence if harassment continues.
John McBride Dies at Home in Pomeroy
John McBride aged 1 died at his Harrisonville Road home Tuesday. Funeral services were held this afternoon at 2 at his brother William McBride's home in Syracuse, with burial at Carleton Cemetery.
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John McBride
Pomeroy
Harrisonville Road
William McBride
Syracuse
Carleton Cemetery
Simple home guidance for head colds and Mentholatum use
If a head cold appears, call a doctor at once and rest. A light liquid diet may help and breathing can be improved with Mentholatum. Put a small amount in each nostril to clear passages, and rub generously on neck throat and chest for relief. Mentholatum has been used for over 40 years and costs 30 cents at druggists in jars and tubes.
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Nature
Middleport Women celebrate 70th anniversary of mission society
The Women's Foreign Missionary Society of Heath M E Church marked 70 years with hymns older than 70, candle-lighting, and a skit It Happened in Seventy Years at a mid week prayer service. Rev H A Rothrock led a devotional on church organizations. Mrs H A Rothrock and Mrs Roy Barnes portrayed founders, with members in 1860 era dress. Ice cream cake coffee and mints followed. A brief business meeting occurred during social hour.
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Middleport
Clementina Butler
Women's Foreign Missionary Society
Heath M. E
H. A. Rothrock
Bess Sanborn
Roy Barnes
L. W. McComas
Frank White
C. M. Hennesy
Nan Moore
O. P. Klein
Betty Cook
Mary Adeline Smith
Sally Schaaf
Frank Talbott White
The
Missionary Society
Shakespeare club reads Lear and plans April study
The Middleport Literary Club met Wednesday afternoon at Mrs Ray Sherman home to discuss Act II of King Lear with roll call response Heroes of Shakespeare. Mrs M L French presented A Comparison of the Three Sisters. critic was Mrs Earl Probst. The club will study Lear through April and consider a state federation meeting in Cincinnati in April. Separately Rev Fred Smith of Huntington spoke at the local Church of Christ about East Asian idols and his mission work in India, introduced by the Missionary Society. devotion led by Miss Etta Gaskill with L D Hartinger at the organ.
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Middleport Literary Club
Ray Sherman
M. L. French
Earl Probst
State Federation
Cincinnati
Far East
India
Fred Smith
Central ‘Church of Christ
Huntington
Church of Christ
Smith
Missionary Society of the Church
Etta Gaskill
L. D. Hartinger
Don McMillin
B. F. Parmelee
L. O. Grant
Barbara
C. E. Price
Sewing Club
Betty Brown
Pearl St
Phyllis Diles
Wheaton College
Wheaton
Shakespeare Club
Howard Ebers Hach
Mulberry Ave
St. Patrick's Day
Clarence Massar
Harry Smith
A. R. Rosenbaum
Rebecca
Harry Feiger
Warren Bright
Meeting of Ladies' Bible Class at First Baptist Church
The Ladies' Bible Class meeting in the church dining room welcomed 18 members and 5 guests with decorations and refreshments. A business session approved a janitor bonus. ill members were noted, and new member Lindsay received a fruit basket.
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First Baptist Church
James Murray
Harry Hysell
Clarence Clark
Louisa Dennis
Laura Gloeckner
Lindsey
Frank Guinther
Murray
Hysell
Margaret Ella Hysell
Pomeroy Social Notes and Local Happenings
Pomeroy report details visits and arrivals from Alfred Carthage Huntington and Columbus including Ida Atherton family guests and Don Jenkins former local journalist. Other items note Lend-a-Hand rummage sale at Simpson church and society events with multiple hostesses and prize awards.
Wed in Middleport Ohio couple to wed at home ceremony
Omar Cramlet and wife announce the marriage of their daughter Doris to Kenneth Wilt of Middleport Ohio. The single ring ceremony occurred Wednesday evening March 8 at 6 at the bride’s home with Rev. C. L. Thayer officiating. The couple and attendees listed with family ties and post ceremony serenade.
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Letart
Omar Cramlet
Doris
Kenneth Wilt
Middleport
C. L. Thayer
Wilt
Racine High School
Isaac Wilt
Middleport High School
Albert Hill, Jr
Eiza Birch
Rachael Chapman
Kathryn Wilt
Charles Hysell
Mirs
Albert Hill
Hartinger Ends Service As Supervisor
Dan L. Hartinger resigns from Meigs County conservation roles citing party rules. Edison Roush becomes third member, Leo Story named performance supervisor, Herbert Sheids assistant, and Ernest Nelson wheat crop insurance supervisor. three men share duties two days weekly.
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Pomeroy
Dan L. Hartinger
Meigs County
County Conservation Committee
Hartinger
Republican Executive Committee
Edison Roush
Leo Story
Herbert Sheids
Ernest W. Nelson
Hurley Neilson
Edson Roush
Jobs Found for Unemployed in Meigs and Athens Counties
The Employment Service Division for the Bureau of Unemployment Compensation reports jobs found for 3 unemployed workers in Meigs and Athens Counties. The release is announced by Paul A. Theisen, manager of the district bureau.
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Pomeroy
Meigs
Athens
Employment Service Division
Bureau of Unemployment Compensation
Paul A. Theisen
Mr. Theisen
Shakespeare Club entertainments set spring dance plans
Miss Edythe Joachim hosts Junior Shakespeare Club at her E Main Street home with Miss Lydia Ebersbach and Mrs Louis Reibel from the Senior Shakespeare Club granting permission for a spring dance on Monday April 10. Committees to pick hall and orchestra named. benefits support Meigs County Infirmary. May be followed by SHAKESPEARE CLUB gathering on Mulberry Avenue with Irish quotations and papers read.
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Edythe Joachim
Carolyn Smith
Leona Priode
Shakespeare Club
Joachim
E. Main St
Lydia Ebersbach
Louis Reibel
Virginia Googlein
Martha Smith
Jean Flint
Vera Hepp
Mary E. Keehne
Pauline Clark
Bridge Club Meets At Mrs Skinner Home On Main Street
Mrs. Arthur Skinner hosted her bridge club at her E Main Street home Tuesday evening with three tables in play. Guest Miss Edith Bowen attended the gathering and Mrs W A Smith received the club award.
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Arthur Skinner
E. Main St
Edith Bowen
W. A. Smith
Kite Flying Tournament Planned in Meigs For Youth
A kite flying tournament for boys and girls under 18 is scheduled for Saturday in Meigs. First eliminations take place at Kerrs Run and Monkey Run. Entrants must use kites they build themselves and file entries by 6 30 p m Friday at the Monkey Run or Kerrs Run recreation centers. Perry Smith and Brad Hudson will supervise, with entrants due to report by 1 pm Saturday.
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Pomeroy
WPA
Kerrs Run
Monkey Run
Perry Smith
Brad Hudson
Meigs County Camera Club Forms In Pomeroy
Meigs Camera fans met Tuesday night at the Pomeroy Town Hall to form an organization with Thomas Potts Gene Grate Bus McMaster Ted Reed Jack Covert Pat Lochary Alan Bradford Ray Harper in attendance. Gene Grate was chosen to serve as chairman. Officers named include President Thomas Potts first vice president Bus McMaster second vice president Pat Lochary secretary Gene Grate and treasurer Ray Harper. The Meigs County Camera Club will seek quarters for a club room and invites all photography enthusiasts to join.
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Pomeroy
Pomeroy Town Hall
Lawrence Sellers
Gene Grate
Thomas Potts
Bus McMaster
Ted Reed
Jack Covert
Pat Lochary
Alan Bradford
Ray Harper
Kill 3000 Rodents Campaign Ends In Rat Tally
A rodent eradication effort in Long Bottom ended after nearly two months with more than 3000 rat tails counted. Dogs and ferrets assisted in the campaign.
Rutland Nurse Anna Smith Visits Rutland Family
Rutland resident Anna Smith a senior student nurse from Holzer Hospital recently stayed with Mr and Mrs Edward J Smith and family. She had just finished a six month stint at Cincinnati General Hospital and will finish three years training to become a graduate nurse at Holver Hospital in Gallipolis. Mr Cheatham, a half brother of Mrs Smith, is ill during a weekend visit by the Smiths to Columbus.
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Rutland
Anna Smith
Holzer Hospital
Edward J. Smith
Cincinnati General Hospital
Holver Hospital
Gallipolis
Robert Cheatham
Columbus
Cheatham
Birth of a son to Dr and Mrs Harold Brown
The Racine Word reports the birth of a son on Tuesday March 14 in Rochester Minnesota. This is the couple’s second child. Grandparents are Dr and Mrs John Philson.
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Racine
Harold Brown
Rochester
Minn
John Philson
Britton Leaves For Bridgeport To Replace Ill Supervisor
T C Britton, previously ill at Jesse Brewster’s home, improved and departed Thursday to Bridgeport to fill a supervisor vacancy caused by illness. In a separate note, a gold fish reportedly fell from a fourth floor window in England in 1928 but survived the fall.
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Bridgeport
Pomeroy
T. C. Britton
Jesse Brewster
England
Doan's Pills Help Kidney Backache Relief
Urges relief for backaches blamed on tired kidneys and describes how Doan's Pills aid kidney filtration, reduce waste buildup, and ease associated pains. Claims longstanding use and urges asking a druggist for Doan's Pills.
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Thes Lyons
Pomeroy Opera House
Dr. Pierce
Golden
Augusta Johns
Hanna
Rathburn
S. Court St
Jeannine
EPSOM
Packer
Woodbury
Marlin Blades
Doubledge
Donleon
Tokay Muscatel
Middleport Social Notes
CITY
Andrew J. Biram
East Liverpool
Mr. Biram
Pomeroy Social Notes
Ida Atherton
Ruth
Alfred
Winnie Barnhill
Carthage
Arthur Atherton
Coolville
Earl Shumaker
New Lexington
Shumaker
Mart Crary
Wyllis Hill
Don Jenkins
Don
Reed Crary
Norman Fisher
Alice Faye
Gerald Wildermuth
Donna Ann
Pearl Mora
Alvin Norris
Robert Eugene
R. T. West
Charles Russell
Elbert Robinson
E. K. Lippincott
John Arnold
Clair Gettles
Cesco Adkins
Charles Findling
Earl Person
Ed Guthrie
Findling
L. A
Raymond Boice
Ellen Carolyn
Lend-a- Hand Society
Simpson M. E. Church
Franz Building
Main St
Marilyn Sue Davis
Wyllis Davis
Minnie Davis
Sarah Phillips
Dor Schaefer
Lincoln Hill
Marie Richman
Ella Miller
Wright McCroria
Theodore Ebersbach
Miller
Willard Ashworth
Frederika Rehm
West Main St
Oscar Bauer
Laurel St
Bauer
Five Points
Society
Byron Bing
Albert Young
C.E.W. Downie
Simpson Church
Senkus
F. Beuscher
Ralph Spencer
Bethany Church
Beuscher
C. D. Shumaker
Anna Ebersbach
A. H. Ebersbach
Mrs
Ewings
Pomeroy Ohio
Elberfelds
Meigs Camera Club
Dean
Pit
Doan
McMasters
Iluckkoffs
Big Yank
Lisle
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