Two Kitchens P s Equipped In Middleport
Plans for joint relief by the Red Cross and government agencies outlined at a Sunday meeting. Sheriff Roscoe O Fowler and H E Cook led efforts as two relief kitchens were set up in Middleport at Park Street School and Central School to feed and house residents. Local physicians attend the sick, with women managing relief projects alongside WPA, county relief, Boy Scouts and American Legion support.
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Middleport
Red Cross
Roscoe O. Fowler
H. E. Cook
Park St
Pomeroy
Red Tcross
WPA
County Relief Office
Boy Scouts
American Legion
Pomeroy Bend
Death of Mrs Charles Archer
Word reached here of the death at Columbus Sunday after a lingering illness of Mrs. Charles Archer aunt of Leo Hysell of S Third Ave. Funeral services will be held in Columbus Thursday with burial there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Charles Archer
Columbus
Public hearing on Albany Mineral Road addition in Athens County
The Director of Highways of Ohio will hold a public hearing at 3 PM local time on April 1, 1936, in the Athens County Court House Assembly Room to hear arguments for and against adding the Albany Mineral Road to the state highway system in Athens and Lee and Waterloo Townships. The route begins at State Route 50 junction in Albany and ends at State Route 356, with an approximate length of seven miles. Alternate routes in the general area may also be considered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Elumbus
Ohio
Director of Highways of
Athens Country Court House
Albany Mineral Road
Athens County
Albany
Lee Ownship
Altontreet
Center Street
Lee Township
Waterloo Township
Waterloo Townhip
John Jaster, JR
Highways of
Public hearing set on Coolville-Stewart-Amesville road addition
Columbus Ohio March 4 1936 a public hearing is scheduled for April 1 1936 at 4 p m in the Athens county courthouse assembly room Athens Ohio to hear arguments for and against adding the Coolville Stewart Amesville road to the state highway system. The route runs from U S 50 at 9th and Main in Coolville through Troy Rome and Bern townships to Stewart and Broadwell with an approximate distance not stated. Alternate routes may be considered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Columbus
Ohio
Director of Highways of
Athensounty Court House
Coolisle-Stewart-Amesville
Athens County
9Th Street
Main Street
Coolville
Roy Township
Thens County
Corporation Line
County
Troy Township
Rome Township
Stewart
Hocking
Altimore and Ohio
Secion
Stewart and Lowing
Ilvert
Bern Township
Cunty
Township
Vilage
Broadwell
Ae Township
Secions
Ern Township
John Jaster, JR
Highways of
Boiling Water Urged for Wells and Cisterns in Flood Area
Health Commissioner W.S. Ellis reports the state health department warns residents in flood zones to boil all water from wells and cisterns due to potential river water seepage and typhoid risk. City water remains pure and usable without boiling, while steps limit use of city supply to what the plant can safely treat.
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Pomeroy
W.S. Ellis
State Health Department
Health Department
All Needy To Receive Aid in Meigs County
Meigs County Commissioners told Clarence Chapman head of the relief office to aid all in need regardless of relief rolls. They warned some families not previously on relief may now require food clothing or fuel due to mine river foundry and business slowdowns. Normal relief rules will not apply during flood times.
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Relief Office
Training class for boys scouts in Racine scheduled
A training course for men interested in the Boy Scout organization or in boyhood will start next week in Racine. The course planned to start this week was postponed due to high water.
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Pomeroy
Racine
Flood era visits and relocations touch Middleport residents
Middleport and nearby towns saw residents visiting relatives and aiding flood relief. Ernest Jones and family from Chillicothe visited Mrs. Perry Graves and family while R W Emley of Sandusky came to see sister Zella Cross. Lincoln St Herbert Fink moved from a high water district to his brother in law’s home. Carla Clark improves after illness at O B Stout home.
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Ernest Jones
Dick Brown
Chillicothe
Jones
Perry Graves
Middleport
R. W. Emley
Sandusky
Zella Cross
Fred Thomas
Lincoln St
Herbert Fink
High Water District
P. A. Hysell
Mill St. Hill Road
Lena Mae Fels
Bainbridge
George Gilmore
Logan
Columbus
R. W. Harris
Gene
Robert Harris
Gordon K. Harris
G. C. Reynolds
Five Tons of Supplies To Be Apportioned to Flood Victims
Five tons of food clothing milk and supplies arrived in Pom eroy from Ohio American Legion Posts to aid flood sufferers. The goods will be distributed by Drew Webster Post in Pomeroy and Feeney Bennett Post in Middleport to all in need with priority for those actually in want. Legion officials urge readers to obtain an official order from designated members before asking for aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
American Legion
Ohio
Middleport
Drew Webster Post
Feeney-Bennett Post
Legion
William Zahl
Minersville
Arthur Rosenbaum
Naylor
Frank Fugate
Ninan Fowler
Grover Erb
Revival Services Opened in Middleport by Rev Gardner
Rev F I Gardner arrived in Middleport to open a two week revival series at the local church. He will return home Friday night and preach next Sunday morning in Middleport, then travel to Trimble Sunday afternoon. A visiting minister will lead the Sunday evening service.
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Middleport
F. I. Gardner
Trimble
Gardner
Mrs Sponagel Dies in Pine Grove
Mrs Mary Sponagel widow of John Sponagel died at 12 30 Monday morning at the home of her son in law George Frecker Pine Grove She survived by several brothers and sisters and grandchildren Funeral services will be at 2 PM Wednesday from Pine Grove M E Church Burial will be in Pine Grove Cemetery
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Pomeroy
Mary Sponagel
John Sponagel
George Frecker
Pine Grove
M. E
Don’t Leave Gas Jets Unwatched Warning
POMEROY warns users of gas to avoid leaving jets on at night or in vacated homes or offices during floods. Gas may be cut off and then reignite. Crews have repaired lines as water flooded sections and temporary lines and pumps keep mains drained.
Driver Burned When Truck Catches Fire
Asa Custer of Minersville suffered severe burns to his left hand and wrist when his truck on Route 31 at Enterprise caught fire Monday night. He was treated at the sheriff's office. Believed gasoline on his hand caused the blaze. the truck was destroyed and grafting may be required to repair the injuries.
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Fomeroy
Asa Custer
Minersville
Enterprise
Custer
Sheriff's Office
West Virginia boy drowns in Ten Mile Creek
A seven year old boy, Melvin Plants, fell from a foot log into Ten Mile Creek near Pt. Pleasant, West Virginia, Saturday and his body was not recovered. He was the son of Emerson Plants.
Westerners Return Visit Pomeroy Family Ties Mentioned
Mrs M M Lesher and her sons William Curtis and Donald arrived from Omaha to visit Mr and Mrs L D McMaster in Middleport and relatives in Middleport and Pomeroy. William and Donald are on spring vacation from University of Colorado. Donald plays center for Colorado football. Older residents recall Mr Lesher once ran the Grand Dicher Hotel.
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Pomeroy
M. M. Lesher
William Curtis
Donald
Omaha
L. D. McMaster
Middleport
William
Donald Curtis
University of Colorado
Lesher
Grand Dilcher
Waters Family Week End Visit With Chanse Relatives
Mr and Mrs William W Waters and children of Columbus spent the week end with Mrs Waters parents Mr and Mrs John Chanse on Union Ave
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William W. Waters
Columbus
Former Glouster Educator Passes During Cincinnati Visit
M. F. Andrew aged 78 retired educator died Monday noon at the home of his son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Herbert West Cincinnati He had been in failing health for years and his death followed a period of bed rest He will be buried in a Cincinnati cemetery Funeral services are set for Wednesday in Cincinnati Andrew taught in Cincinnati schools and briefly served as Glouster High School principal after World War I He lived in Clarksville with his wife and had four children from his first marriage with survivors Wen dal Clarksville Mrs E B Munden Glouster Paul Wilmington and Mrs Herbert West Cincinnati His second wife survives.
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Glouster
M. F. Andrew
Herbert West
Cincinnati
Andrew
Bailey Run
Glouster High School
Lincoln Memorial University
Harrogate
Tenn
Clarksville
Wendal
E. BE. Munden
Paul
Wilmington
Mundew
McClelland Recovering In Lancaster Hospital
Glouster man Stirl McClelland is in a Lancaster hospital after a Friday night automobile crash near the city. X rays show a fractured skull not requiring operation and he has begun talking. Doctors expect he may return home in eight to ten days.
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Glouster
Stirl McClelland
Lancaster
Young McClelland
Infant of Worthy Roberts buried at Beech Grove
A one week old baby of Mr and Mrs Worthy Roberts Mc Leish died Saturday night at 9 o clock and was buried Monday afternoon at Beech Grove Cemetery.
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Glouster
Worthy Roberts
McLeish
Beech Grove Cemetery
Glouster Pool Plans Drawn and Approved
Plans for a local NYA sponsored pool were drawn and approved. The 40 by 60 foot facility will include a 25 by 40 foot shallow area for children and beginners and a 35 by 0 foot deep section for experienced swimmers. A 700 cash goal funds materials with full donation records and refunds if the project fails. Donors may deposit to the finance committee with restricted withdrawal rights to protect contributors.
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Glouster
NYA
Finance Committee
Marble Tourney Entries Open in Glouster District
The NYA marble tournament invites all district boys to enter. District champion may advance to a later county tournament. Interested participants should see Ewart Henry at the high school grounds after school hours.
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Glouster
NYA
Ewart Henry
Aged Woman Suffers Stroke in Jacksonville
Mrs. Josephine Weitzel aged 78 of Jacksonville suffered a stroke at home around 6:00 Monday morning. Her condition is described as critical due to advanced years.
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Jacksonville
Josephine Weitzel
Rhino relies on keen ears to sense food and danger
The rhinoceros relies on highly developed hearing to detect food or enemies as its vision is limited to a few yards.
Rat Hunting Ban Ends Hazardous Pomeroy Chase
Rat hunting in Pomeroy drew gunfire from the riverbank when rifle bullets fired toward Mason City struck buildings. Police Chief Dana L. Tracy halted shooting after bullets were found to skip across the water instead of going beneath it.
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Pomeroy
Mason City
West Virginia
Dana L. Tracy
Mason
Tracy
Glouster High Alumni Meet Set for Wednesday Evening
The Glouster High School Alumni Association will hold a meeting Wednesday at 7 30 PM in the high school building. Members are urged to attend as important matters will be discussed.
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Glouster
Glouster High School
Dorothy Allen Appointed Administratrix in Ohio Probate
Dorothy Allen of Athens Ohio has been appointed and qualified as Administratrix with the Will Annexed of the estate of George R Preston deceased of Athens County Ohio. Dated March 23 1936. 8 Johnson Probate Judge of said County. 3 24 30tw.
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Dorothy Allen
Athens
Ohio
George 8. Preston
Athens County
M. Johnson
Said County
Marie Barte lett Appointed Administratrix in Athens County
Notice states Marie Barte lett of Nelsonville Ohio is duly appointed Administratrix of the Estate of Elmer Hill deceased of Athens County Ohio. Dated this 23rd day of March 1936 and issued by the Probate Judge of said County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Bartelett
Nelsonville
Ohio
Elmer Hill
Athens County
M. Johnson
Said County
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Meigs County
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Learch and Exchange
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W. Co. c. F. Venuis
Ughman
Wheeling
W. Va
Ohio River
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Lancaster Hospital
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Luckoff
Oxfords
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