March Proves Eventful Month for Pomeroy Residents
POMEROY March 27 Four days remain in a month that residents call the year's most eventful. Bank restrictions sparked a disturbance as Pom eroy Panthers failed to win the district tourney in Athens Marionette defeated the locals. Soon river banks flooded the town in the worst flood since 1927. Weather swung from cold to warm with snow and heavy rain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Pomeroy Panthers
Athens
Marietta
Gibbs Funeral Held in Middleport for Mrs. Gibbs
The funeral for former Meigs resident Mrs. Lewis Gibbs was held at the Baptist Church in Middleport with Rev. F. C. Kreager officiating. Burial followed at Cheshire Gravel Hill Cemetery. Surviving family includes husband, son Trevis, two sisters, two brothers, and several nieces and nephews.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Lewis Gibbs
Genesee
Inl
Clair McHaffie
Gravel Hill
McHaffie
Gibbs
MecHaffie
Alice Winefordner
Genesee, Ill
Rolland Gibbs
Bradbury
John Gibbs
Powhatan
Local notices from Albany report visits illness and damage
New Ashbury residents and relatives gathered for visits with family members including Mr. and Mrs. James Whaley and Miss Mary Niggemeyer. Several individuals are ill, with Junior Fuller and the Tucker child noted. A death is recorded for Mrs. Raymond Bayles and property damage from a cyclone and wind affected several structures near Union church.
Oh Doctor Operetta Gains Praise In Middleport
Middleport residents praised the Girls' Glee Club of Middleport High School for the operetta Oh Doctor staged last week. Mise Vesta McCoy directed the production featuring Doctor Drinkwater and Doctor Slaughter among a long list of characters and a large chorus of patients nurses vie wers and other roles.
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Middleport
Girls’ Glee Club
Middleport High School
Mise Vesta McCoy
Doctor Drinkwater
Ellsworth Cheatham
Rainbow
Orville Chambers
Messie
Jessa Mae Russell
Honor
Margaret Marshall
Madam Chere
Stary Kathryn Meines
Glory Drinkwater
Esther Bonn
William Bradford
Franklyn Mlackstone
Joe Wilson
William Anderson
Dana Byers
Eloise Cooper
Karles Bennett
William Rob
Local residents visit kin and seek medical care around Middleport
Mrs. H H Bowles visits Park ersburg W Va for a few days with friends. Mr and Mrs J B Downing in Charleston with daughter Mrs Charles Bingleton and family. Harold Lewis improving after influenza. Mrs W G James and daughter Jean attend Mrs Lewis Gibbs funeral and stay with Mr and Mrs Dana Hamilton. Dr A B Bingham returns from Columbus to Gravel Mill then plans another visit for treatment. P D S Farmer and son Dan drive to Columbus to consult eye specialist. meet sister Mrs George Swallow. Mrs Rose McMaster reports Mrs J L Myers of Columbus has entered White Cross Hospital for an operation. Mrs John Maeselli from Gallipolis hospital recovering from surgery returning home. Lawrence Curtin returns to Columbus to resume Ohio State University work. Katharine and Christine Grant visit mother Louise Grant then return to Columbus. Geraldine Pullins, daughter of Mr and Mrs Ross Pullins, reported seriously ill with bronchial pneumonia and whooping cough. Grace Sauvage of State Agricultural Department in Columbus visits sister Mrs Karl Lama.
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H. H. Bowles
Parkersburg
W. Va
J. B. Downing
Charleston
Charles Bingleton
Harold Lewis
W. G. James
Jean
Lewis Gibbs
Mee
Dana Hamilton
Viag
Oberlin
Middleport
A. B. Bingham
Columbus
PD. S. Farmer
Dan
Columbus Namweday
Farmer
Ronsult
Lincoln Street
Lawrence Curtin
Perente
J. J. Curtin
Third Avenue
Ohio State University
Mirees
Katharine
Curiatine
Grant
Louise Grant
South Soate Avenue
Geraldine Pullins
Ross Pullins
Bisth Avenue
Palmer Street
Grace Sauvage
State Agricultural Department
Karl Lama
Sterling Materials sues French firm for $1945 in counts
POMEROY March 7 Sterling Materials Company files common pleas action against Ms French and Mr French Cost Company for money owed totaling 1945 for materials purchased and paid for.
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Pomeroy
Common Pleas
Sterling Materials Company
French
French Cost Company
Gudgmoent
Prison Start for John Spires After Recapture
John Spires of Albany was sent to the Ohio Penitentiary in Columbus to serve two consecutive terms of one to 15 years each, totaling two to 30 years. Captured near Wellston after a July escape, he resisted and confessed the plan to avoid returning to jail alive. He was guarded during a brief county jail stay.
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Pomeroy
John Spires
Albany
Ohio
Columbus
Wellston
Spirea
Health officer urges cleanliness after flood
POMEROY March 27 Dr W Fillis county health officer urged thorough cleanliness as the simplest protection against disease after flooding. He warned that some germs can survive two to three years in soil and that polluted backwater can leave germs on soil as water recedes. He advised flood area residents to be cautious with cistern or well water.
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Pomeroy
W. Fillis
Rain Halts Trade Saturday Brings Visitors to County Seat
Pomeroy March 27 steady rain all day Saturday hindered the last day of the week for local merchants who opened shop despite wet weather. County residents from across the area visited to settle flood delayed business while courthouse offices drew many, especially the tax office, as merchants postponed rearranging stock.
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Pomeroy
Ife
Auditors
Huev
April 6 Mission Workers Group Session Set
Postponed by high water the Methodist Foreign Missionary Societies group meeting will be held April 6 at Simpson M E Church in Pomeroy with Mrs Irving Karr presiding. Delegates from Racine Syracuse Middleport Rutland Gallipolis attend. dinner served. Main speakers include Mrs Stewart Portmouth district president and district secretary Mrs McDonald of Jackson.
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Mere
Pomeroy
Methodist Foreign Missionary Societies
Irving Karr
Racine
Syracuse
Middleport
Rutland
Gallipolis
Simpson M. EE
Stewart
Portamouth
McDonald
Jackson
Wed in Middleport Hilda Kelly Becomes Bride of Delbert Reed
In Middleport on Sunday at 5 pm Rev. F I Gardner officiated the quiet ceremony uniting Miss Hilda Kelly and Delbert Reed at the Souders home. The bride, in blue, is daughter of Owen Kelly of Sharpsburg West Virginia and has lived with the Souders. Reed, a printer, works for a publishing firm in Clarksburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Souders
Thor Olson
Athens
Edward Coates
Henry Fultz
Kathryn Hawkins
R. ©. McBride
Margaret
Hilda Kelly
Delbert Reed
Clarksburg
Middleport
F. I. Gardner
Middleport Church of Christ
James Souders
South Fifth Avenue
Main Street
Owen Kelly
Sharpsburg
W. Va
Middleport High School
Reed
Rew
Pearl Chapel Visits and Local Hospital Update
Pearl Chapel ate in Pomeroy Thursday. Mrs Mable Steinmetz was taken to the Sheltering Army Hospital where a surgical operation was performed and her condition reported unfavorable. Mr and Mrs Frank Gibson visited Bundsy afternoon at the home of his parents Mr and Mrs W B Gibson.
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Pomeroy
Mable Steinmetz
Army Hopital
Frank Gibson
Bundsy
W. B. Gibson
H. G. Haning
Howard Gibson
Conrad Steinmetz
Henry Steinmetz
Bernice Gibson
Gladysa Jordan
Local visits and travel notes from Union area
Union residents report social calls with Mrs Hobart Reeder and Mrs Clyde Moore at the Elmer Gabriel home Saturday evening. Others include Charlie Cooper in Athens, Lucile Hunter staying due to high water, and Elmer Gabriel’s business visit in Athena.
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Hobart Reeder
Clyde Moore
Elmer Gabriel
Charlies Cooper
Athens
Lucile Hunter
Jackville
R. R. Barker
Elmer West
Raymond Cornell
William Gabriel
Athena
Lester Cooper
Akron
Jane Ross
Eimner Weat
Local Social Calls Ring Through Murray City Area
Clarence Garner and his wife were called to Murray City on Tuesday evening due to the illness of her father G. W. Keeton. Nearby visits include William and Emma Dixon of Goose Run visiting William James, and Inal Mohney calling on his parents James and Mrs Mohney of Buchtel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Garner
Murray City
G. W. Keeton
William Dixon
Goose Run
William James
Inal Mohney
James Mohney
Buchtel
Arthur
Lawrence Wetzel
Floyd Camp
Carl Carsner
Wiliam James
Joshua Matheny
Walter Sanborn
Ed James
Ikey Martin
Pomeroy
Middleport
Fauna Matheny
Alger White
Detroit
John Potter
Nelsonville
Tuppers Plains Residents Return Home After Winter
Tuppers Plains notices describe Mr. and Mrs. T. Ritchey returning from York and Ada wintering residents, the Ritcheys noting a 151 mile detour due to high water. John McBride and family, Arbaugh family from Guysville, and Reed family from New Hope visit. Church events include Bible School and communion at the Church of Christ.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Ritchey
J. W. Arbaugh
Guysville
C. C. Reed
Vesta
Erma
Lois
New Hope
Church of Christ
Lena Keller
Reedsville
Henry Warren
Ladies Aid Society of the M
Emma Springer
Success
Belle Keller
Ida Ridenour
Chester
Local notes on visitors and flood impacts from Ohio River regions
The report covers high water delaying a mail carrier and several locals observing the Ohio River on Sunday. It lists residents seen here and notes C E Young’s improvement. Mrs. E D Cawley reports Los Angeles earthquake damage details from 9817 9th Avenue. The piece mentions travels to Shade and Pomroy and weekly produce shipments to Logan West Virginia.
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Nellie Stewart
Russell
Ohio River
L. L. Keller
Ed Sheets
May Dodderer
Bettie Green
Baby Blake
Kate Parker
C. E. Young
E. D. Cawley
Robert A. Stewart
9Th Avenue
Los Angeles
California
R. A. Stewart
Harry O'Brien
Pittsburgh
Emmett Frost
Shade
Pomroy
Golden Bahr
Willie Booth
Logan
W. Va
Community News Notes From Pomeroy Area
Residents traveled to Pomeroy to view high water. Local families visited kin in Athens East Shade Sugar Grove and Fredonia. A Huron church funeral for Elizabeth Swartz will be held Thursday at 1 p.m. Mrs. Virgin Mae Swartz thanks friends for over 500 cards and gifts on her fifth birthday.
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Pomeroy
High Water
Clinton Frost
Bobby
Athens
Will Bentz
Lee Henderson
Ruth
Arthur Atherton
Clarence Partlows
Martin Keehler
Vaile Swartz
Garrett Wortham
East Shade
Vesta Bentz
Flora Marie Tuttle
Bernice Hawk
Dana Swartz
William Christy
Norwood Knight
James Swarts
Albert Morris
George Swartz
Elizabeth Hazelton
Sugar Grove
Alfred M. E. Church
Albert Warner
James van Meter and
Ora Voit
Childre
Harry Weaver
Will Tucker
Latt Virgin Mae Swartz
Iva Findling
Coy Hawk
Paster Anpare Buying Trip Leads Boston and Fair Store Work
Mrs. Jack Davis of Nelsonville leaves Sunday for Cleveland and New York on a buying trip. The journey spans most of the week and benefits the Boston Store Nelsonville and Fair Store Athens.
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Jack Davis
Nelsonville
Cleveland
New York
Paster
Boston
Fair
Athens
Ady
Hold Double Funeral in Gallipolis for Ruby Henry and Infant
Funeral services for Mrs. Ruby Henry age 28 and her day old daughter Glenna Mae were held at 1:30 PM today at the East Gallipolis residence with Rev. George Sagan officiating. Death occurred Saturday morning. The woman was wife of Edward Henry. The infant was born Friday and died hours after birth. Mrs. Henry is survived by her husband, her mother Mrs. Lucy Chandler, two sisters Mrs. Ada Kraus and Mrs. Elizabeth Broyles, and two brothers Worthy Chandler of Gallipolis and Alvin Chandler of Akron.
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Gallipolis
Maroh
Ruby Henry
Glenna Mae
East Gallipolis
George Sagan
Edward Henry
Henry Leaves
Lucy Chandler
Ada Kraus
Elizabeth Broyles
Worthy Chandler
Alvin Chandler
Akron
Two Marriage Licenses Granted by Judge Clark
Gallipolis dated report says two marriage licenses were issued Saturday by Judge J. B. Clark. Emmett Fowler 26 farmer Rodney and Minnie Russell 25 daughter of Harvid Russell Rodney. and Harry Allender 43 salesman of Perrysburg and Vannetta Brun 32 teacher of Piketon are the couples.
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Gallipolis
J. 8. Clark
Emmett Fowler
Rodney
Minnie Russell
Harvid Russell
Harry Allender
Perrysburg
Vannetta Brun
Piketon
Garden News From Athens Area Florence King Visit and Local Happenings
The Garden area reports social visits among families in Athens Waterford Cherry Ridge and Pratts Fork including Mr and Mrs Joe King Mrs Della Butts and Laura Perry Delbert King and others. Local church event Mt Zion set for March 26 10 30 am with Rev Norris. David Goldsberry improves at home and Shade Creek water levels surge to the highest since 1912 with flood conditions near Shade School.
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Joe King
Athens
Dora Goldsberry
Clyde Cody
Waterford
Della Butts
Laura
Dale Perry
Cherry Ridge
Norris
Mt. Zion
Oris Daina
Bessie Bulybo
G. E. Coen
George King
Delbert
Jacob King
Pratts Fork
Sheltering Arms Hospital
David Goldsberry
Shade Creek
Peter Myers Kidnapping Ends as Boy Reunited at Home
Peter Myers Jr., 15, after a week in captivity, was found safe and returned to his parents in Masury. He and his father met an agent of the kidnapers in Youngstown. The boy described being blindfolded and confined to a bedroom, with food passed through a door. ransom details were not disclosed.
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Masury
Peter Myers, Jr
Myers
Youngstown
Akron
Canton
Peter
Revival Services to Start at Guysville Church
Revival services led by Pastor Walter H. Reitz begin Tuesday night March 21 at the Guysville M. B. E. Church. The Young People’s choir will sing a special song each night with other features planned for each service.
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Walter H. Reitz
Guysville M. BE
Young People’s Choir
Gallia County Roads Hit by Flood Losses
Gallia County suffered 15000 to 20000 dollars of highway damage from flood waters. State Route 7 bore the brunt while a temporary bridge replaced a culvert at Chambersburg. Traffic resumed to Huntington as repairs and river recession continued. Residences flooded were fumigated to prevent disease. The Ohio River stood around 35 feet.
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Gallipolis
Gallia County
Earl M. Brown
Chambersburg
Huntington
Ohio River
Brown
C. E. Fife
John Gwinn
John Fraley
Seniors compete in state scholarship exams in Gallia County
Thirty two Gallia County high school seniors entered the state scholarship tests on Saturday per County Superintendent E. W. Edwards. Twenty one took the general scholarship exams and eleven took the agricultural tests. Represented towns include Mercerville Cadmus Vinton Bidwell Porter Rio Grande and Centerville.
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Gallipolis
Gallia County
E. W. Edwards
Mercerville
Cadmus
Vinton
Bidwell
Porter
Rio Grande
Centerville
Local Residents Attend Visits and Vacations Across States
Charleston Chief of Police and Mrs Britton hosted guests from the city over the weekend. Albert Merriman Jr plans a Harvard visit before returning home for a two week break with his parents. Various locals spent time with friends in Athens Columbus Bowling Green and Lewisburg while pursuing studies and family visits.
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John Britton
Charleston
W. Va
Fritz Nunnekamp
Albert Merriman, Jr
Harvard University
A. K. Merriman
Isabelle Dye
Athens
Walter Milke
Gus Mills
Columbus
Fred Entaminger
John Howell
Ohio Northern University
Ada
Laura Thurman
Holzer Hospital
Bowling Green
Kentucky Teachers’ College
Paul Myers
New Orleans
Cap
H. B. Gallehan
Mary Virginia O’brien
Greenbrier Girls’ School
Lewisburg
C. W. O'Brien
Savings & Loan Sells Property At Sheriff Sale
Gallipolis savings and loan company bought at sheriff sale the property formerly owned by L McKinley Niday et al on Fourth Avenue. Bid of 1800 dollars, about two thirds of appraisement, accepted. Sale to satisfy a judgment and delinquent taxes.
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Gallipolis
Gallipolis Savings & Loan Company
L. McKinley Niday Et al
Fourth Avenue
Elmer Hatfield
Southern Ohio Electric to Hold Regional Sales Meeting
Gallipolis officials say three county managers will join the Gallipolis office for a regional sales meeting of the Southern Ohio Electric Company on Wednesday. Middleport Pomeroy and Jackson will be represented.
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Gallipolis
Southern Ohio Electric Company
John MacNealey
Middleport
Pomeroy
Jackson
Davis Coxon Davis Fatal Auto Crash in Gallipolis
Davis, 21, son of William Coulton, died after his car struck a pole to avoid a collision. He was taken to a hospital at 2:30 AM with multiple injuries including a skull fracture and jaw fracture. His condition remained critical as medical staff performed blood transfusions.
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Gallipolis
Davis
William Coulton
Hezer Hospital
Dona M. W. Essex
Dleport High School
Aennis
Rio
Gallipolis Man Fossett Indicted for First Murder
Fossett known as Monk Fosset of Gallipolis faces a first murder indictment for the death of Wil Slade during a burglary attempt. He was arrested days later in Springfield after flight from the city. Fossett, age about 30, has prior city offenses. In other news, a faculty meeting at Academy High School will feature a talk by a local speaker addressing business and education themes.
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Gallipolis
Allas Pave
Lumbus
Wil Slade
Fossett
Springfield
Posse
Marchaun
Faculty Academy High School
Ann Bradbury
Morrison
Charles Stalder Sells Gallipolis Vessel to Capt Lane
Charles Stalder of Cincinnati and the late C. C. Greene owned the Gallipolis two which has been sold to Capt. Lane, making him the present owner.
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Gallipolis
Charles Stalder
Cincinnati
C. C. Greene
Capt. Lane
Unclear Adjudication Report From Athens Probate Court
Fragmentary OCR notes show mention of Cecilia Bush being adj sane and fed to the Athens Late He Probate Judge J. 5. Clark, indicating a probate court action or mental health adjudication with unclear details and names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Cecilia Bush
Adj
Athens
J. 5. Clark
Five Men Arrested in Gallipolis Police Docket
Five men were arrested in Gallipolis as police docket proceedings continued after the river flood. James, charged with assault and later bailed by his wife, faced hearing ahead of Mayor A. J Was. Charles Moore and three residents of Bidwell were taken into custody for an attack on Rust, with arrests made Saturday noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Mafeh
James
A. J
Charles Moore
Bowden
Fall
Bidwell
Holzer Hospital Patients Missing In Gallipolis Notice
Mareh Woolley, attorney, failed to appear for Holzer Hospital operations. Mrs. Join May of Ferry, West Virginia, admitted for treatment. Mrs. W F Chambers admitted for care. Tommy polis and Frans Pick Bottom listed as patients at the hospital with critical condition. George Sawy and another patient reported as missing from the hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holzer Hospital
Gallipol
Mareh ¢ Woolley
Holzer Hesday
Join May
Ferry
W. V4
W. F Chambers
Tommy Polis
Frans
George Sawy
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Phil Gibba
East Orange
N. J
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Rollin Winefordner
Dayton
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Misa Corinne
Jasonville
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Joe Shuler
Mary Niggemeyer
George Niggemeyer
Junior Fuller
Wilbur Elder
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Walter Griner
H. B. Fortney
Clarence Fuller
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Gertrude Kyle
Adelpha
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Harry Liggett
Charles Coopers
A. Carsey
Pearl Lovg
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Middleport Folk
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Bing
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Margaret McBride
Ruth Enteminger
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Sybil McCoy
Lorena Gardner
Jean Reed
Helen Owens
Harriet Martin
Beulah Burdette
Kathleen Bush
Rena Maxine Hayes
Leah Jane Privde
Lois Diles
Arietta Young
Ethel Badgley
Evelyn Jones
Clara Louise Smith
Ma Carroll
Kathryn Jean Lama
Jake Davis
Genevieve Knowles
Phylius Morden
Betty Reed
Virginia Childs
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Peniten
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Pearl Chapel
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John Halliday
Orbiston
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