Federal Re-Employment Service Aims To Secure More Odd Jobs
POMEROY March 21 The National reemployment service under the U S department of labor aims to place unemployed workers in permanent roles as spring work opens. J O Roedel explains the Civil Works program ends and private industry absorption is hoped while the Meigs County office in the Hotel Maring Building lists 3400 registered workers ready for placement with no fee charged.
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Federal
Pomeroy
Federal Reemployment Service
CWA
J. O. Roedel
United States Employment Service
Department of Labor
National
Civil Works Administration
Roedel
Meigs County
Telephone 450-R
Maring
Faster Relief From Neuritis Bayer Aspirin Ad
An advertisement touts quick relief from headaches rheumatism neuritis and neuralgia using Bayer Aspirin. It claims disintegration within two seconds after moisture and says the product works rapidly after ingestion. It urges buyers to ensure they get Genuine Bayer Aspirin.
Community notices and family updates from Middleport area
Middleport and surrounding residents share travel visits and family gatherings. Cal Burford returns home after a business trip to Columbus. R W Harris and son return from Columbus visiting daughter Marjorie and grandsons Robert and Gordon. Soup sale planned by Philathea Women. Elizabeth Ohlinger shows slight improvement after a week of critical illness. Karl King and Mary King visit with Lizzie Hartinger. Evangelistic meetings attended at Church of Christ. Mildred Fowler heads to New York City and East coast for the week. Gussa Ruble remains seriously ill at Gravel Hill home. Homer Thaxon and Charlies Chapman families in Columbus visit for Henry Thaxton’s serious condition on Park Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cal Burford
Columbus
R. W. Harris and Son
Middleport
Marjorie
Robert
Gordon
Philathea
Elizabeth Ohlinger
Karl King
Mary King
Rutland
Lizzie Hartinger
South Sixth Avenue
Church of Christ
Mildred Fowler
New York City
Gussa Ruble
Gravel Hill
Homer Thaxon
Charlies Chapman
Henry Thaxton
Park Street
Meigs County Seeks Odd Job Help for Various Needs
Farmers need hands painters carpenters and cleanup help and housewives seek domestic female assistants. Residents and businesses are invited to contact the Meigs County office for placement or referrals.
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Meigs County
Plan Church Play Special Easter Services At Rutland
Rutland Rutland Rock religious drama to be staged at the M E Church Palm Sunday evening. A Good Friday service from noon to 3 o clock. Rev G L Bogardus with four other pastors and singers to assist. Easter pageant after Sunday School. Ohio State University students preached last Sunday. The Ladies Aid met Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rutland Seon
Rutland
M. E
G. L. Bogardus
M. E. Church
Ladies Aid
Rathburn
Clarence Chase
Columbus
William Folanis
Merry Maid
M. EF. Church
Philathea Women of the Church meet with potluck program
Members of the Philathea Women of the Church of Christ will hold the regular meeting Thursday evening in the lecture room. A potluck dinner will be served and a program given. Missing members and local travel notes accompany the report of recent comings and goings in Middleport.
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Middleport
Philathea Women
Church of Christ
Nora McCoy
Columbus
Spring Millinery
Margaret Sauer
McCoy
Miss McCoy
W. R. Drury
Glouster
Margaret Healy
Mollie Williams
Charleston
Tee Harry Schoen
James A. Beverage
F. BE. Koehler
Road Work Starts for State Route 248 Surfacing
Machinery to be set up at Long Bottom to crush gravel for resurfacing of State Route 248. Division Engineer A. W. Sherwood of Marietta visited Monday regarding Ohio River Road project. Mrs. Cecil White admitted to Gallipolis hospital after appendectomy. attended Racine Eastern Star meeting.
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Long
Long Bottom
A. W. Sherwood
Marietta
Cecil White
Gallipolie
Finsterwald
I. C. Matlack
J. A. Torrence
Linnie
Play Thursday Chester Juniors To Present At High School
Chester notes the junior play The Old Grouch will be performed Thursday evening March 22 in the school auditorium. Other items mention the Curtis Wolfe family visiting Bashan with the How ard Wolfe family and several local residents visiting relatives or staying with families in nearby towns.
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Chester
Curtis Wolfe
Bashan
Howard Wolfe
Pearl Pitts
Vanderhoof
Irvin Meredith
Alfred Shumway
Dinner planned for Civil War veterans by Cedar Creek Circle
Cedar Creek Circle No 73 Auxiliary to the Grand Army of the Republic met in Middleport to plan the annual dinner for Civil War soldiers. Records show no veterans of that war remain in Middleport. The event will be tied to the anniversary of General Lee's surrender to General Grant.
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Meigs County
Middleport
Cedar Creek Circle
Grand Army of the Republic
Lee
Grant
Injured at Rutland in School Car Wreck
Rutland Thelma Michael suffered facial injuries Monday when the car she rode to school was wrecked. Dr and Mrs Harold Crumley of Pomeroy visited Sunday with the latter's parents Mr and Mrs A T Bartin. Mary Frances Jiiden of Columbus spent the end of the week with her parents. John Beckley is seriously ill. Mr and Mrs Robert Brown and daughter Cotun visited over Sunday with Mrs Brown's parents Mr and Mrs Lee Meyers.
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Rutland
Thelma Michael
Harold Crumley
Pomeroy
A. T. Bartin
Mary Frances Jiiden
Columbus
P. A. Jiiden
John Beckley
Robert Brown
Cotun
Workhouse Contract Renewed by County and Home Repairs
Meigs County Commissioners at the Courthouse Tuesday renewed the Dayton Workhouse contract for one year. They approved $126.60 for shower and bath construction at the Children's Home, with labor by the CWA. Delegations sought road repairs as routine business was completed with all members present.
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Pomeroy
Meigs County
Dayton
CWA
Pomeroy Daughters of America Meet and Charity Social
The Theodorus Council No. 17 held a regular meeting at the hall with practice for April 16 inspection. A penny social followed, proceeds aiding the Daughters of America orphans. Mrs. Dave Canterbury, ill, is improving at home. Eastern Star members met. Conway family returned from Charleston. Edward Duffy travels from Wehe Terrace due to a relative's death in Columbus. Mrs. Glenroy Ewing to host Women Missionary Society. Mrs. Oliver Hartley recovering after surgery at Grant Hospital Columbus. Junior American Legion gathered Tuesday evening.
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F. W. Conway
Mulberry Avenue
Charleston
H. L. Menthorne
Pomeroy
Edward Duffy
Wehe Terrace
Columbus
J. H. Cronshore
Glenroy Ewing
Women's Missionary Society of the
Presbyterian Church
Oliver Hartley
Grant Hospital
American Legion
Auxiliary District President speaks at Middleport meeting
The Legion Auxiliary to Feeney Bennett Post No 128 in Middleport met Monday night with Eighth District President Mrs. Poe Bradbury and three Gallipolis Auxiliary members in attendance. Each gave brief talks. Three new members joined the local auxiliary: Mrs Grace Carruthers Middleport and Mrs Myrtle Crew and Mrs Mayme Holmes Syracuse. Mrs Leroy Barsotti won the gift box. Mrs Charles Sauer chaired. Light refreshments followed.
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Middleport
the Legion Auxiliary
Feeney-Bennett Post
American Legion
Poe Bradbury
Gallipolis
Bradbury
F. W. Wheeler
James Oliver
T. C. Smeltzer
Evangelistic Services Draw Large Attendance at Heath M E Church
Midport residents attend evangelistic meetings at Heath M E Church with Mrs. John Newton Davis directing the choir from Oak Hill. Rev Clarence Swearingen spoke on Good and Evil Monday night and on The New Birth Tuesday night. Davis was delayed in Athens and will join soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heath M. EB
Middeport
Middleport
John Newton Davis
Oak Hill
Funeral held Monday for Elisha Vanbibber at Downington
Funeral services were conducted Monday at Downington for Elisha Vanbibber who died Saturday after an illness of dropsy. He leaves his widow and two daughters Audrey of Chester and Edith of Columbus. Additional notices list local visitors and health updates in Harrisonville, Langsville, Carpenter, and Athens.
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Downington
Elisha Vanbibber
Harrisonville
Audrey
Chester
Edith
Columbus
Will Lee
Arthur Arnold
Middleport
Allie Bradfield
Special Relief Fees For Care Announced
Welfare Director Henry Corradini announced new relief care rates effective April 1 for needy sick individuals. Office calls are one dollar, house calls two dollars within one mile. mileage payments cap at three dollars, ten cents per mile after the first mile beyond fifteen miles. Emergency hours add fifty cents, obstetrical normal delivery at twenty dollars with five dollars extra time, dental fees include fillings one dollar extractions 50 cents local anesthesia, 2.50 general, and X-ray per film 30 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Henry Corradini
Syracuse Notes and Visits Across Ohio and West Virginia
Syracuse residents report weekend travel and visits including Louise Flanagan in Columbus and Noreth Fleming in Parkersburg. Local updates mention illness quinsy Earl Fort, Dora Cobb's Huntington trip, Louise Fling directing dances at a PTA meeting, and job searches in Columbus. Middleport church events feature Rev. Roy D Wood preaching and family group invites at Fireside Talks.
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Syracuse
Louise Flanagan
Columbus
Fred Shumway
Chester
Earl Fort
Noreth Fleming
Parkersburg
Nonga Roberts
Dora Cobb
Huntington
Lyman Cobb
Thomas Jordan
Louise Fling
Syracuse P. T. A
Branche Fleming
William Soulsby
Erse Davis
E. R. Robinette
Asbury M. E
Two Suits for Delinquent County Taxes Filed
Athens County treasurer Gorham reported two tax suits totaling 19476.79 seek collection of delinquent real estate and personal property taxes including penalties and interest. Some accounts date to the early 1920s while utilities largely meet obligations. the county targets properties with recoverable value and slow legal prep.
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Athens County
Gorham
Nelsonville
Athens
Harries in Columbus for Brother-in-Law Death Funeral Held
Mr and Mrs W F Harrie have traveled to Columbus since Monday after the sudden death of their brother in law J H Croushore. Mrs W H Burne is already there with her daughter Mrs Croushore and the funeral was held this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
W. F. Harrie
Columbus
J. H. Croushore
W. H. Burne
Mrs. Croushore
Chauncey Guests Among Area Visitors This Week
Chauncey residents entertained guests from The Plains Athens and Lancaster over the weekend. Mill Street hosts welcomed Pearl Miller E Bingman and family James Gabriel and sister Mrs Rink spent time in Lancaster. Patricia Ann Gillespie visited Millfield while James Gillespie moved from Columbus back to Detroit Michigan.
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Chauncey
Henry Osborne
Mill Street
Pearl Miller
the Plains
Vivian
Bernard
Jean
Harry B. Noble
Billy
Hal Osborne
Athens
James Gabriel
Lower Plains
Albert Rink
Lancaster
W. E. Helrich
James Gillespie
Patricia Ann
Columbus
Millfield
Eben Gillespie
Gillespie
Detroit
Mich
Catfish Haul Noted In Shade River Weekend
Spring like days brought several fine cat fish catches in Shade River near here. James Hawiey recalled to work at an Irontor foundry on Monday.
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Shade River
James Hawiey
Irontor
Birthday Party for Alberta Southard Noted in Jacksonville
Alberta Southard was guest of honor at a second grade party at Jacksonville Grade School on Friday. Schoolmates listed include Ernie Burdess Ervin Barker Jimmy Bycofski Johnny Davis Bob Geary Henry Hartley Elmer Handa Freddie Hooper Frizie Jansen Johnny Matyskells Billy Nicholas John Ridge Jimmy Shumway Allen Wallace Jack Whitlatch Ruth Chappelear Freda Koster Emma McFarland Cleo Morrison Donna Faye Seckinger Lelia Shannon and others. Mothers' Club met Wednesday night with hostesses and discussed imaginary companions. Next meeting set for Mrs. Guinther's home. Blanche Young visited Akron Saturday.
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Jacksonville
Alberta Southard
Alberta
Ernie Burdess
Ervin Barker
Jimmy Bycofski
Johnny Davis
Bob Geary
Henry Hartley
Elmer Handa
Freddie Hooper
Frizie Jansen
Johnny Matyskells
Billy Nicholas
John Ridge
Jimmy Shumway
Allen Wallace
Jack Whitlatch
Ruth Chappelear
Freda Koster
Emma McFarland
Cleo Morrison
Donna Faye Seckinger
Lelia Shannon
Rith Snyder
Jeanette Whitlatch
Mothers’ Club
Earl Mandrell
Lena Burdess
Charlies Hoisington
Arme! Rainey
E. C. Shirkey
John Chappelear
Junior
Alice Philips
Coal Hollow Cock Fight Stopped by Deputies
A cock fight in Coal Hollow near Chauncey was halted by Deputy Sheriffs Karl Gardner and T. R. Bennett who arrested promoters Tom and William Frazee. They were arraigned before Magistrate Carl H. Porter, charged and fined $50 plus costs after pleading guilty. About 50 people attended. the building measured 50 by 25 feet and had electric lights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coal Hollow
Chauncey
Karl Gardner
T. R. Bennett
Tom
William Frazee
Carl H. Porter
Athens
Porter
Ladies' Aid Society to Meet at M E Church Tonight
Trimble group will hold an open meeting at the M E Church tonight at 7 30. A special program will be presented and lunch will be served with the public invited.
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Trimble
Ladies’ Aid Society
M. E. Church
Millfield Ladies Aid Meets for Quilting and Potluck
Mrs. B W Simpkins hosted a Millfield M E Church Ladies Aid Society meeting with an all day session, business meeting, quilting, and a potluck dinner. Attendees included Rev J G Deeds of Jacksonville and numerous Millfield and Gloucester area members.
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Millfiedd
B. W. Simpkins
Ladies Aid Society
Millfield M. E. Church
J. G. Deeds
Jacksonville
Donald Howard
Glouster
Carson Sanders
Millfield
Alice Theisen
Lucy Howard
John Marshall
James Love
Allen Chadwell
Glen
James Simpkins
Grace Knight
Eben Gillespie
Lucille Robinett
Kathryn Gillespie
Local Health Updates From Chauncey and Surroundings
Viola Hurley of Chauncey shows marked improvement after two weeks at home with influenza and bronchial trouble. Pearl Lopez visits with Viola Hurley as guests Sunday. Jackie Lew of Chauncey recovers from pneumonia and improves. Maywood Byers relocate to Kimberly for work in the mine, with Mrs Hurley hosting guests from Nelsonville and Athens families at Lower Plains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Viola Hurley
May Avenue
Maywood Byers
C. C. Sharp
Kimberly
Pearl Lopez
Edward Fisk
Bobby
Ralph
Nelsonville
Jackie Lew
Howard
Virgie Pennell
Fred Swyers
Athens
Wesley Luman
Lower Plains
Rupert Chesser
Sayers Rites Thursday at Chauncey Church of God
Funeral services for Jessie Sayers 17 niece of Mrs Ella Tedrick and Chauncey-Dover High School student will be held Thursday at 2 pm from the Chauncey Church of God. Burial will be in Athens. She is survived by her mother Mrs Janie Sayers and her brother Claire Sayers.
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Chauncey
Jessie Sayers
Janie Sayers
Millfield
Chauncey Church of God
Athens
Claire Sayers
Chauncey-Dover High School
Ella Tedrick
Local Shower Honors Mr and Mrs Chesser
A small gathering Monday night in LOWER PLAINS honored Mr and Mrs Chesser with a miscellaneous shower. Attendees included Mrs. Clarence Lange Mrs. Clits and family Mrs. Mildred Guseman and several others as they celebrated the couple’s recent marriage.
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Lower Plains
Wesley
Lumag Plains
Rupert
Chesser
Luhrig
Moore
W. E. Did
Clarence Lange
Clits
Fred Gabriel
Les
Edward Nettie Shields
Mildred Gusemanters
Marion
Betty
Pot
Bridge Club Social With St Patrick Theme
Mrs Edward Cargo entertained her bridge club at Mrs Edgar Ranno s home using St Patrick s decorations. High scores were made by Mr and Mrs Herbert Spitzer. Guests included Miss Rhoda Cargo Chillicothe and Mrs Elizabeth Hawk visiting Columbus.
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the Plains
Edward Cargo
Edgar Ranno
St. Patrick's
Herbert Spitzer
Rhoda Cargo
Chillicothe
Elizabeth Hawk
Robert Hawk
Columbus
John Altman
Jacksonville
Frank Williams
Murray City
Harold Brazier
L. D. Nelson
Robert Lewis
Floyd Campbell
Gallia County
Pearl Miller
David Tate
Hocking
Vint Huston
John Martin
Trimble Grange notes degrees for four candidates
Third and fourth degrees were exemplified on four candidates at Trimble Grange No. 1630 meeting held Saturday night at the Grange Hall in Trimble. Attendance was good and a social hour with entertainment and refreshments followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millpfield
Trimble Grange No
Trimble
Frank Snyder Chauncey from Oregon Ridge visits Wheelersburg
Frank Snyder Chauncey from Oregon Ridge traveled to Wheelersburg Ohio on Saturday and returned with his father-in-law Quincey Bescoe who had spent eight weeks visiting his brother Frank Bescoe and family in that place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Frank Snyder
Oregon
Ridge
Wheelersburg
Ohio
Quincey Bescoe
Frank Bescoe
Weekend guests hosted by Chauncey and Mrs Saleen
Mr and Mrs James Saleen entertained weekend guests including Mr and Mrs Place Carter and children of Xenia Ohio Mrs Mildred Bussett of Columbus and Mr and Mrs Akerson Carter and daughter Meredith of Logan The gathering reflected a family social event with multiple attendees from several cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
James Saleen
Place Carter
Xenia
Ohio
Mildred Bussett
Columbus
Mra
Akerson Carter
Meredith
Logan
Dover Township welcomes two new residents this Saturday
Population of Dover Township grew by two as a boy and a girl were born. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Walton announce the birth of a daughter, Wilma Jean, and Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Bullock welcome a son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Dover Township
Frank Walton
Wilma Jean
Raymond Bullock
Burson Store Opens With New Owners
Shade March 21 Mr and Mrs Jacob Wippel new owners reopen the Burson Store after redecorating installing a new stock of groceries dry goods and hardware The store has been operated by multiple generations of the Burson family over the past century including John Burson H B Burson Samuel Burson and W R Pruden The piece notes historical shipments from Cincinnati and a prior fire during Samuel Burson tenure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shade
Jacob Wippel
Burson
Whipple
George W. Burson
R. O. Burson
Pratts Fork
Wippel
Meigs County
John Burson
H. 8. Burson
Athens
Gene Williams
Worthington
Samuel Burson
W. A Reading
W. B. Pruden
Hayes Burson
Otto Burson
Rutland
O. C. Shellman
Lowell Chase
Lewis Woode
Cincinnati
Pomeroy
W. R. Pruden
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