Pomeroy Council Advances Traffic Rulings and Budget Talks
Pomeroy officials debated a proposed ordinance to control traffic during funerals and fires and to stop cars from passing discharging school buses. The ordinance draft was sent to the ordinance committee. Council discussed financing the parking lot, deputy pay, and state compensation for injured firefighter William Watson. A tax draw resolution was approved to cover current expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Pomeroy Council
Dana L. Tracy
R. W. Finsterwald
War Department
Huntington
Columbus
Alan Norris
Morris
Council
Herb Giles
William Watson
Public Hearing Set on Canaanville Amesville Road Addition
The Director of Highways of Ohio will hold a public hearing at 10 30 A M on Wednesday April 1 1936 in the Athens county Court House Assembly Room Athens Ohio. The hearing will consider adding the Canaanville Amesville Road to the state highway system and may discuss alternate routes. The road runs about 5 1 miles from County Road 33 at State Route 8 through Canaan and Ames Townships to the Alt 50 intersection. John Jaster Jr Director of Highways of Ohio.
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Athens
Olumbus
Ohio
Director of Highways of
Athens County Court House
Canaanville-Amesville
Athens County
Canaanville
Canaan Township
Ames ‘Township
Columbus
Bigliners of
Buchtel-Redtown
Buchtel
Corporation Line
Dover Township
Trimble Township
Redtown
Angers
Diairector Ays B1t-2
Hearing on Carondale Kimberly road addition in Athens County
Ohio highway officials set a public hearing for April 1 1936 in Athens Assembly Room to consider adding the Carondale Kimberly Road to the state system. The route begins at State Route 56 in Waterloo Township and runs about 7.45 miles through York Township to State Route 56. Hearing allows arguments for and against the proposal with potential alternate end points. John Jaster Jr director of Highways of Ohio administers the hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens No
Klerk
Olumbus
Ohio
Director of Highways of
Athens County Court House
Athens
Thens County
Waterloo Township
Non 30
Athens County
Arbondale
Waterloo Townup
York Ownship
Onounty
Kimberly
York Township
John Jaster, JR
Highways of
Sheriff’s sale of real estate in Athens County Ohio
In Athens County Ohio case No 16321 Oliver O Tansee receiver of Poolville National Bank files an execution. William W Blackwood is named as defendant and a public auction is set for March 30 at 1 80 o clock P M at the county courthouse sale includes 40 acres in section 8 town 5 range 12 with a six acre exception. Premises appraised at 275 dollars and cash in hand is required. Sheriff Dorothy J Parmiter Athens County Ohio February 25 1950 tw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheriff's Vs
Free State of
Ohio
Athens County
Oliver O. Tansee
Poolville National” _Bank
William W. Blackwood
Yun
Smith R. McCa
Nathan i Rence
Pees
Vanderhoot
Bayote
Shere
Obi
Dorothy J Parmiter
Tmuty
Revival Ends at Church of Christ in Middleport
Rev. James E. Burns who led a two week evangelistic series assisted by Rev. F. I. Gardner closed his meetings Sunday night at the Church of Christ in Middleport. On Monday Burns and his wife returned to their home in Painesville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
James E. Burns
Church of Christ
F. I. Gardner
Middleport Tot Endangered By Rifle Bullet
A rifle bullet near Locust and Beech Street struck an iron post and bounced into a girl’s leg. No injury occurred but danger was shown, with past incidents and a fire arms ordinance noted. Engagement announced Owen Fink and Alma Bogg plan marriage soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Billy Hess
Locust and
Beech St
Leroy Bartrum
Pomeroy
Garden in Song and Verse Topic at Pomeroy Club Meeting
Pomeroy Garden Club met Monday afternoon at Mrs. Ralston Russell’s home on E Main St with 12 members and 5 guests. A program titled The Garden in Song and Verse featured readings by Mrs. Russell and others. Easter lilies decorated the tea tables.
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Pomeroy
Pomeroy Garden Club
Ralston Russell
E. Main St
R. G. Webster
Russell
Neils Powell
Ben Neutzling
Frank Be
Pomeroy Women Attend Ohio DAR Convention
The thirty seventh annual Ohio Daughters of the American Revolution state conference opens at the Masonic Temple in Springfield. Mrs. O. R. Faris and Miss Ruth Daniels represent Pomeroy. Highlights include evening organ recital by Edward G. Mead and a Wednesday tea followed by the operetta Tulip Time at the temple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Ohio Daughters of the American Revolution
Masonic Temple
Springfield
O. R. Faris
Johnathan Meigs
Ruth Daniels
Edward G. Mead
Miami University
Oxford
Springfield Country Club
Missionary Society Meeting in Middleport
The United Christian Missionary Society of the Church of Christ met Monday evening in regular session with President Miss Etta Gaskill presiding. Mrs. George Russell led the devotion and Mrs. H. B. Curd read a Porto Rico study paper. The group adjourned to attend the PTA gathering. Isa Lake in Yellowstone sends waters to both Atlantic and Pacific.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
United Christian Missionary Society of the Church of Christ
Etta Gaskill
George Russell
Porto Rico
H. B. Curd
PTA
Public hearing set on Buchtel Redtown Road project in Athens County
The Director of Bigliners of Ohio schedules a public hearing for April 1 1936 at 8 30 A M in Athens County Ohio The route extends about 4 5 miles from Buchtel village to Redtown along County road No 6 and State Route 158 Expected topics include alignment and project details with potential changes during the hearing process.
Battles For Mother Witness in Dorchester Kidnapping Trial
Frances Bannister, 15, testifies to save her mother Mae Bannister from conviction in a Dorchester New Brunswick kidnapping case. She accuses her brothers of planning to abduct the baby. one brother is already convicted as slayer of the Philip Lake family. POMEROY Loyal Berean class meets at Church of Christ this evening with the president presiding. Mrs. Charles Walburn leads a group in charge. Youth movement notes exceed 3,000 hostels in Europe with 213 in England and Wales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Bannister
Mae Bannister
Dorchester
N. B
Philip Lake
Pomeroy
Church of Christ
Charles Walburn
Europe
England
Wales
Amateur Show Attracts 30 Acts In Harrisonville
Thirty acts will be presented at the Harrisonville amateur show on Saturday evening March 21 at the school auditorium under the local Future Farmers of America chapter. Acts include acrobats, string bands, tap dancing, fiddlers, duets, and solos from Meigs and Athens Counties and nearby towns. Special feature includes the Kessinger brothers and radio programs linked to WCHS Charleston and WPAR Parkersburg. names of contestants span Ohio Valley Serenaders to Raymond Savage and many others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisonville
Future Farmers of America
Dan L. Farmer
Meigs
Athens
Chauncey
Albany
Racine
Long Bottom
Rutland
Carpenter
Antiquity
Eldon Clark
Kessinger Brothers
WCHS
Charleston
WPAR
Parkersburg
Ohio Valley Serenaders
Jack Warner
Elson Spencer
Claire Waggoner
Betty and
Fritz Buck
Herbert
Bishopville Social Notes Summary of Sunday Visits and Local Events
Bishopville social column records visits from Miles Hoon family New Marsh field and Bartlett guests. Mrs William Withem and sons toured Lancaster. J M McDonald hosts include Gatchel Frazier and Dolan families. visits by Kane Moody and Smith households. Ronnie Smith birthday dinner hosted by Dwight Smith. new house under construction by John Standley near Glouster. illness of Pearly Jones prompted family travel to Lancaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bishopville
W. H. Hoon
Miles Hoon
New Marshfield
Vern Clark
John Clark
Bartlett
William Withem
Bobby
Jimmy
Lancaster
Mary Dolan
Withem
Jim
Pat Dolan
J. M. McDonald
William Gatchel
Amsterdam
Dick Frazier
Louise
Dorothy Frazier
Oakdale
Don Withem
Glouster
Sheldon Kane
Ringgold
N. J. Moody
Dwight Smith
Ronnie
Carl Welling
Taylor Ridge
P. M. Smith
John Standley
Athens Lumber Co
Harvey Smith
Carrie Smith
Bashan Community Visits and Family News Briefs
Local residents share weekend visits and arrivals. Portland's Floyd Powell and family visited relatives in Bashan. Reedsville and Delaware guests were seen with various local households. Ted Allen sold a team of mules to Roy Bailey, Joppa, and several calls and visits occurred among Orr, Torrence, McKenzie, Slater, and related families.
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Rainbow
Clint Sloter
Sadie Trussell
Charlies Johnson
Stella Frank
Alma Stout
John Taylor
Lois McKenzie
Lester
Lucy
Chalmer Gillian
Ronald
Virginia
Dora Ours
Kenneth Slater
Floyd Powell
Jessie Orr
Alba
B. EB. Orr
McKenzie
Ours
Myrtle Torrence
Nora Torrence
Kate Orr
Ed Bailey
Morning Star
A. H. Bailey
Edgar Taylor
Mary McKenzie
Eliza Ervin
Harlow
New Straitsville notes week end travel and local events
In New Straitsville Chester Wade and family visited Columbus to see his wife's grandmother Mrs John Boring age 81 who lives with daughter Mrs Bert Deal. Several residents attended gatherings including Mr and Mrs P M Strain with the Ambrose and Rothman households and a birthday dinner for Mr and Mrs Fred Blankenship. A new 1936 tar was purchased by Pearl Cheatham and Mae McGarty visited relatives in town. The district M E pastors meeting in Zanesville is noted along with a push to reorganize Red Men. A plan for a New Unified Service begins April first and the school plans a Hansel and Gretel operetta play Tuesday at 8:30 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Straitsville
Chester Wade
Columbus
John Boring
Bert Deal
P. M. Strain
Sam Ambrose
Samuel Rothman
Betty
Logan
Ernest Clark
C. D. Strain
Fred Blankenship
Pearl Cheatham
Hansel and Gretel
Middleport Notes on Local Visits and Illness
Mrs. J. C. Fisher returned from Columbus after three weeks visiting her daughter Mrs. Howard Delp. She travels with her son and daughter Mr. and Mrs. Fred B. Fisher of Gallipolis, who were in Columbus. Other items mention M L French in Holzer Hospital with pneumonia, Herbert Fink improving after critical pneumonia, and Susan Eileen Allensworth ill with mumps. Rev F I Gardner and Mrs L Roush visited Nease Settlement to see Miss Lewis who is ill. The Dan Whites and their grandparents, Mr. and Mrs W S Hart, were visiting and returned home. Miss Etta Gaskill and brother Har ry visited McArthur for the day with Mr and Mrs William Morrison and Pete Morrison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred B. Fisher
Gallipolis
Columbus
J. C. Fisher
O. French
M. L. French
Holzer Hospital
French
Herbert Fink
Susan Eileen
Edgar Allensworth
F. I. Gardner
L. Roush
Nease Setlement
Misa Lewis
Dan White
Der
Hart
Etta Gaskill
Hatery
McArthur
William Morrison
Pete
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Solons
G. Worstell
Lttorney
Owen Fink
Alma Bogg
Ohio University
J. B. Heidher
DAR
Isa Lake
Yellowstone National Park
Atlantic
Pacific
Harrisonville Future Farmers of America
Dean
Lawrence Anderson
Violi
Dorothy Robbins
Evelyn and
Louise Warner
Charlotte Pincilli
Junior Hull
Rose Lee
Glenn Haning
Imogene Snowden
Howard Christ
John Wyatt
Wesley Castor
Charles M. Frank
Maxine Castor
Hattie Webb
William Swett
Bernie Derry
Wayne Castor
Chase and Stout
Raymond Savage
Lillian Goldbertson
Homer Rice
Denver Rice
Antick Hinbilles
Paul Bostick
Bashan
Thomas Meredith
James Wooten
C. V. Forester
Faine
Mies Mae McGarty
Cincinnati
James McNamee
Levi Palmer
Hilgeman
Nellie Shuttleworth
Dora Blankenship
Zanesville
M. E
Lester Norris
Ohio Conference
Acace i
Howard Delp
New
American Tobacco Company
Lucky Strike Cigare
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