Meigs County Sportsmen Gather for Annual Dinner and Shoot
The Meigs County Fish and Game Association holds its annual meeting at the Pomeroy Gun Club on Thursday. Hundreds are expected as business houses close early, and a trap shoot honoring Dr. L. G. Gribble features 16 yard and handicap events. Tickets include dinner and a one year association membership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Meigs County Fish and Game Association
United States
Meigs County
Fish and Game Association
Gallipolis Personal Social Notes Highlight Weekend Visits
Gallipolis notices detail Mre Wayne Swisher of Middleport once Miss Mina Heines spending a weekend with Mrs. George Fowler on Fourth Street. Guests included Mrs. Henry Fowler and Miss Helen Margaret Brown Mies V. Mildred Miller of Holzer Hospital and Mrs. Margaret D. Carter visited in Cincinnati, and Mrs. Alice Mullineaux of Columbus stayed with her brother Frank Woods and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne Swisher
Middleport
Mina Heines
George Fowler
Fourth Street
Fowler
Henry Fowler
Helen Margaret Brown Mies
Nati
Alice Mullineaux
Columbus
Frank Woods
Mildred Fowler Attends Democratic Women Conference
Mrs Mildred Fowler attended the Democratic Women’s Conference in Dayton on Saturday. She spent the weekend in Columbus with Mrs John Baker who accompanied her on the trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Mildred Fowler
Dayton
John Baker
Columbus
Cheshire Teachers Selected by Board
Cheshire schools hire staff including Willard Weekley as superintendent C C Bowen agriculture Elizabeth Swisher English Mary Jenkins home economics Miss Porkerney music and instrumental and vocal Leo Kennedy grades six and five Lucy Martin grades three and four Louise Starcher Roush grades one and two The Willing Workers unit met at the Ward home Gallipolis Pythian Sisters schedule monthly meetings The public invited to basket birthday dinner at the Gordon home Rogers May 7 The missionary society met at Mrs Clarence Gilmore Thelma Beaver Antiquity spent weekend with Lelia Beaver Elmore Casto Pittsburgh resident E Yeanger visited mon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheshire
Willard Weekley
C. C. Bowen
Elizabeth Swisher
Mary Jenkins
Local families visit relatives over weekend in Middleport
Middleport area residents welcomed guests and relatives from Akron Columbus Greensboro and Gallipolis over the weekend. Dr Horden and family from Columbus stayed with kin as did Mr Russell and family from Akron.
Middleport Briefs Highlight Mother's Day Visits
Mr and Mrs Paul Gordon and their children spent Mother's Day in Columbus visiting Mr Gordon’s mother Mrs John Gordon CF Rathburn traveled to Chesapeake to see her sisters Mrs W T Moore and Mrs Robert J Hamilton Mrs L Roush and daughter Lois Ann visited Magle West Virginia to stay a week with Mrs Roush’s parents Mr and Mrs E J Zuspan Ruth Humphreys spent time in Athens for the Gamma Chapter Eta Sigma Phi banquet Dell Farmer and grandson IL Hartinger drove to Parkersburg to visit relatives
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Gordon
Columbus
Mr. Gordon
John Gordon
CF. Rathburn
Chesapeake
W. T. Moore
Robert J. Hamilton
L. Roush
Lois Ann
Magzie
W. Va
Helene Ohlinger Becomes Bride of Melvin Hagan in Middleport
Miss Helene Ohlinger and Melvin Hagan were married Sunday evening in Middleport with Rev. F I Gardner officiating. The groom serves in the Civilian Conservation Corps at Camp Meigs. Also plan toward forming a Middleport Girl Scout group with Mrs M W Essex and others attending a Parkersburg meeting for guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helene Ohlinger
Melvin Hagan
Middleport
Irving Mitchell
Columbus
W. T. Ohlinger
F. I. Gardner
M. W. Essex
R. E. McKay
Guy Reynolds
Parkersburg
Clergy man from Cincinnati conducts service in town
Rev. F. E. Wea chil of Cincinnati led Sunday services at the New Church on Pearl Street. Several church members from Rutland attended. In Gallia County, the Board of Education will consider consolidating Clay Rural and Chambersburg into one district at its next meeting. New hires at Chambersburg include Miss Mary Baker and Charles Brown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
F. E. Weachil
Cincinnati
New Church
Pearl Street
Rutland
Gallipolis
Gallia County
Quiet Gallipolis Arrests End With Fines Paid
Saturday night in Gallipolis saw two arrests. Both detainees paid their fines and were released by Sunday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Changes Name on Election Ballots in Sheriff Race
Hank Young filed his petition in the Republican primary for sheriff after legally changing his given name from John F. to Hank to ensure voters recognize him. The move aims to align official ballots with the name by which he is most commonly known.
POMEROY DAR Officers Elected For Year
Officers of Return Jonathan Meigs Chapter DAR were elected for next year. Regent is Mrs. Henrietta Faris, vice regent Mrs. Bertha Chase, secretary Miss Helen Lasher, treasurer Mrs. Charles Hennesy, corresponding secretary Mrs. Mildred Daniels, historian Mrs. Effie Warren, badge custodian Mrs. Ruth McCroba, chaplain Mrs. Belle Daniels, registrar Miss Bess Sanborn, board members Mrs. Helen Elberfeld, Mrs. Kreinbuhl, and Mrs. Ethel Miller.
Pomeroy Personal Notes Highlight Local Student Visits
Mrs Charlies Ebersbach returns home from Miami after winter with her husband. Ohio State University students including Albert Franz George Angeletti William McQuigg Harriet Ewing and Elizabeth Sauvage spent weekend with local parents. Patrick Lochary family visited Mrs Henry Amenville. Hugh Lindsey William Dye and Mary Russell of Columbus joined the Russell family on East Main Street. Dorothy Ebersbach Edith Bowen and Agnes Reed spent weekend at home. Howard Hughes and family from Columbus visited Wright McCroba and family while he works on a government project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlies Ebersbach
Lincoln Hill
Miami
Fla
Albert Franz
George Angeletti
William McQuigg
Harriet Ewing
Elizabeth Sauvage
Ohio State University
Columbus
Patrick Lochary
Hugh Lindsey
William
Tip) Dye
Mary Russell
Ralston Russell
East Main Street
Dorothy Ebersbach
Edith Bowen
Agnes Reed
Ohio University
Howard Hughes
Local Tribune Notes Family Visits and City Residency
Muskingum River, spent Sunday at his home on Lincoln Hill. Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Reed and family were in Columbus, Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Philip Meier and son of Columbus were week end guests of local relatives. They were accompanied to Pomeroy by Mrs. Oliver A. Hartley, who remained for a week's visit with her father in law, C. A. Hartley, Butternut Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Racine
Martha Neiglar
Methodist Church
Women's Foreign Missionary Society
Bert Crow
Owen Watson
Athens
Pearl Spence
Columbus
James McClaskey
Midland
Laura Baker
Walter Stewert
Clyde Wolfe
Pittsburgh
Genevieve Decker
Mannington
W. Va
E. W. Decker
Clark Jividen
Emma Jividen
James
Zanesville
Muskingum River
Lincoln Hill
Theodore Reed
Philip Meier
Pomeroy
Oliver A. Hartley
C. A. Hartley
Butternut Avenue
Mary Keesey
Charleston
Co. F. Reed
North Fourth Avenue
Betty Reed
Mothers Day sparks plea to honor primary teachers too
POMEROY residents debate extending Mothers Day to recognize primary school teachers. A speaker argues teachers shape children as much as mothers and should share the day’s honor noting personal debts to two early instructors. SUMNER social notes recap local visits and graduations with relatives in town and Charleston.
Mother's Day Observed In Chauncey Churches
Chauncey Ohio May 14 Mothers Day observed at Church of Christ Bible School and morning worship The Bible School drew 190 attendees and an $8.14 offering Over 40 mothers received carnations Music by the church orchestra and choir featured solos by Mrs James Mackie Charles Minister and Mrs Paul Fiske Miss Mary Stalder Also readings by Mrs Mackie Pastor Rev G B Courtney delivered a Mother's Day sermon The Church of God presented a Mother s Day play directed by Mrs Ella Cunningham Principal parts by Floretta Hanning Margaret Marshall Leon Newman and Jacob Way Children trained by Flora Hanning provided recitations and songs.
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Chauncey
Chauncey Church of Christ Bible School
James Mackie
Charies
Paul Fiske
Mary Stalder
Mackie
Pendergrass Family Travels for Granddaughter Illness
Chauncey L H Pendergrass and Mrs. Pendergrass returned from Me Roberts Kentucky after their granddaughter Patsy Lou, daughter of Mr and Mrs Herbert Pendergrass, faced a serious illness she is reported slightly improved. Marie Morgan Lancaster and Pearl McCollins visited families in Athens and Lancaster over the weekend. The Plains residents Ray Tucker and family visited Mr and Mrs M B Tucker. Louise Dew Lancaster spent Sunday with Nile Dew. Milo Stalder hosted dinner for son Gilbert Stalder’s eighteenth birthday. Frank Millington and sons Wilford and Jack visited Columbus relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
L. H. Pendergrass
Me Roberts
Pendergrass
Patsy Lou
Herbert Pendergrass
Marie Morgan
Lancaster
Henry Morgan
Mary Minhart
Pearl McCollins
Athens
Ray Tucker
the Plains
M B&b. Tucker
Louise Dew
Nile Dew
Milo Stalder
Gilbert Stalder
Frank Millington
Wilford
Jack
Columbus
Millfield Briefs Tasteful Sanders Family Gatherings
Mr and Mrs Clarence Sanders hosted dinner guests Sunday including Lewis Sanders and family C N Sanders and son Bob others joined in Marietta visit. Bess Mutchmore and Courtney sisters visited Dr C N Sanders home Chauncey residents among those noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millfield
Clarence Sanders
Lewis Sanders
C. N. Sanders
Bob
Charles Sanders
Grover C. Patton
Marietta
Bess Mutchmore
Logan
Betty Jane
Isabel Courtney
Chauncey
Woman's Bible Class Meets Wednesday At Mrs Sweeney Home
Chauncey church group will hold a Wednesday afternoon Bible class at 1 Mrs Charles Sweeney residence on High Street with Mrs V Ahibrand leading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Church of Chris
Charles Sweeney
High Street
V. Ahibrand
Millfield Wins 20 9. Supper Benefit Planned
Millfield defeated Chauncey 20 to 9 Sunday afternoon. The Millfield Club sponsors a supper tonight on the lot near Home Store Grocery, serving from 5 PM to raise funds for equipment. Chauncey’s Paul Daugherty injured a left foot during the game. An Unemployed League benefit show at Globe Theater in Chauncey Tuesday features Uncle Tom's Cabin with Machine Gun Pete in person.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millfield
Chauncey
Millfield Club
Paul Daugherty
Chauncey-Millfield
City Council Warns On Dumping Near Colley Residence
Following an investigation into a complaint about ashes and trash dumped in the alley by Harry Colley’s Urbancrest home and near the Colley barn, the council issued a warning to discontinue the practice. Any violation will lead to arrest and prosecution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glousten
Harry Colley
Urbancrest
Colley Barn
Glouster Aerie No. 465 F O E District Initiation
Glouster Aerie No. 465 F O E attended the district initiation in Nelsonville Sunday afternoon. The local aerie conducted the degree work during the initiation ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glouster
Glouster Aerie
Nelsonville
Aerie
Not Dillinger Lookalike Held for Questioning in St Paul
Ralph Alsman, a transient who resembles John Dillinger, has been arrested seven times and held until he proved his innocence. The incident occurred in St Paul where he was detained before authorities sought clarification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Alsman
John Dillinger
Aleman
St. Paul
Glouster Continues Week-Long City Clean Up
Glouster announces ongoing city clean up through the week with strong resident cooperation. Officials report large collections from Urbancrest last week and expect to finish hauling remaining trash by week’s end. Residents are urged to place waste in boxes or barrels at the curb for collection by the street commissioner or assistants.
Mothers Honored At Sun Day School Event
In Glouster a Sunday School gathering at the M. E. Church named the oldest mother Mrs. Ball, mother of Mrs. Ira Goff of Spring Street, and the youngest mother Mrs. Edward Bell, 23, as recipients of potted plants.
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Glouster
M. E
Ball
Ira Goff
Spring Street
Edward Bell
Glouster Merchants Cup Game With Congo Sunday
Glouster Merchants defeated Congo 7 to 1 to claim their third win of the season. Holbert pitched all seven innings, yielding four hits while Congo scored their lone run on an error with two outs.
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Congo
Glouster
Glouster Merchants
Holbert
William Jenkins Dies in Glouster After Long Illness
William Jenkins a 54 year old resident of Glouster died Sunday at 3 40 PM after a long heart disease illness. He leaves two sons Norman Glouster and Glenroy Vinton and two sisters Mrs Bertha Binford and Mrs Gertrude Viney both of Glouster. Funeral services will be at First Baptist Church Tuesday at 2 PM with Rev G J Johnson in charge. Burial in Glouster Cemetery.
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Glouster
William Jenkins
Norman
Glenroy
Vinton
Bertha Binford
Gertrude Viney
First Baptist Church
G. J. Johnson
Foreclosure Sought in Coolville National Bank Case
Athens County Court case No. 15820 against Troy Jackson Bennett and others seeks foreclosure of a 1926 mortgage on 92.19 acres in Carthage Township, Athens County, Ohio. Plaintiff Charles H. Draper as Receiver for The Coolville National Bank requests equitable relief and the usual relief. Defendants include Frank Bardin, Jake Fankhauser, J N Boice, The First National Bank Parkersburg, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles H. Draper
Coolville National Bank
Coolville
Ohio
Troy Jackson Bennett
Franks
Bardin
Fairview Avenue
Parkersburg
W. Va
Jake Fankhouser
Washington
J. N. Boice
First National Bank
The
Peoples National Bankersburg
Shattuck & Jackson Company
Parkerspare
J. Virgil Kincaid
Athens County
L. É. Worstell
Notice to Retail Coal Dealers on Cost of Solid Fuel
Notice under Roosevelt code invites all retail coal dealers and interested parties to a public hearing on May 17 at 2 p.m. in Room 700 145 North High Street Columbus Ohio. Meeting aims to establish costs selling solid fuel in Area No 17. Submit relevant information under Divisional Authority No 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eee
Roosevelt
Kline L. Roberts
Surprise Party for Mrs Mingus on 80th Birthday
Mrs Joseph Mingus received a surprise party Thursday marking her eightieth birthday. Friends brought dinner and keepsakes while family members joined the celebration at her home. attendees included Mrs Mat tie Smyder Mrs Miller Mrs Delia Welch Mrs Clara Cannon Mrs Lottie Cannon Mrs Liana Leake Mrs Myrtle Olbers Mrs Angie Fierbaugh Mrs Hattie Mingus and son Mrs Pearl Leffler Mrs Alice Mingus and children Betty Gerland and Joanna granddaughter Elinor and Mr and Mrs Joseph Mingus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Mingus
Mingus
Mattie Smyder
Miller
Delia Welch
Clara Cannon
Lottie Cannon
Liana Leake
Myrtle Ol
Reinstatements Reported by Chickamauga Tribe No. 4
Twenty reinstate ments have been reported by Chickamauga Tribe No. 4 I O R M since permission was given to reinstate members forced out by the payment of three months dues in advance. Regular meeting will be held Tuesday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glouster
Chickamauga Tribe
Athens County Sheriff Sale Auction Notice 1944
Public auction at Athens County Courthouse on Saturday June 2 1944 at 1 pm of multiple lots in Sycamore Heights Townsend Addition and surrounding streets. Appraised values range from 75 to 1000 dollars with cash on day of sale and sales stop after judgment and costs are collected. Sheriff Charles Stratton and attorney L A Koons oversee proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Llewellyn Miller
Mary E. Miller
Athens
Ohio
Sycamore Heights
Townsend
Cit
Ict
J. C. Campbell
Sala
Outlet
Blackwood
First Street
Highland Avenue
Garfield Avenue
Townsend Addition
Stimson Avenue
Charles Stratton
Athens County
L. A. Koons
Appointment of Executrix in Athens County Estate
Eleanor A. Gifford of Amesville Ohio has been appointed and qualified as Executrix of the estate of Louisa A Engle late of Athens County Ohio deceased. Dated May 2 1934. 8 M Johnson Probate Judge of Isid County 5 T 30tw
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eleanor A. Gifford
Amesville
Ohio
Louisa A Engle
Athens County
Time Card listings for multiple rail services and schedules
The report lists daily and periodic rail timetables from several lines including New York Central South and North, Chesapeake and Ohio, and Baltimore and Ohio. It details train numbers, service days, and departure or arrival times such as 12:18 a.m. 6:29 p.m. and 7:33 p.m. for various routes.
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NEW York Central South
NEW York Central North
Chesapeake & Ohio
Baltmore
Ohio
West Bound
National Limited
Diplomat
Grand and Petit Juries Selected for Chester Blankenship Trial
Gallia County selections by D Elmer Jones and Raymond Luman set grand jury for May 23 to hear first degree murder charge against Chester Blankenship over the Roy Long killing two weeks prior. Jurors named from multiple townships and families. Ina Ward listed as former Guyan Township resident now in Columbus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Chester Blankenship
D. Elmer Jones
Raymond Luman
Roy “Red” Long
Blankenship
Long
Herbert Klicker
Felix Hambrick
Green Township
Margaret Moore
Thelma Canaday
Stanley Evans
Ernest White
F. T. Sheets
L. 8. Williams
Guyan Township
D. E. Burdell
BE. A. Cofer
John H. Davis
Raccoon Township
Abe de Witt
Springfield Township
Glen Grate
Gallia
Dale Russell
Morgan Township
Frank Harrison
Harrison Township
William Kiser
Henry Hutchison
Greenfield Township
Rene Rader
Henry Feliure
Emory Gordon
Andy Ward
Cheshire
M. L. Cornwell
W. B. Viars
Clay Township
Louise Brown
Lulu Miles
Don Notter
Oscar Brown
Walnut Township
G. B. Kail
Bert Roush
Addison Township
A. L. Rucker
H. M. Stevens
John Gills Perry
Ina Ward
Columbus
Truth Seekers Class meets at U B Church in social hour
Union Furnace News reports the Truth Seekers Class gathered at the U B Church Wednesday at 1 30 p m during the social hour with refreshments by Averi Goodwin. Local residents visit Columbus and Nelsonville as relatives travel for visits and medical care. Ruth Ingmire performs in Logan, and Ruth Ann Abram joins the family visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. B
Averi Goodwin
O. H. Bryan
Bobbie
Mary Louise
Columbus
Harold
R. McGuire
Paul
Nelsonville
Ruth Ingmire
Logan
D. M. Shackleford
J. F. Fowler
Youth Walks Off With Shoes In Local Store Incident
A bold youth entering a local store Saturday afternoon tried on shoes and left with a pair while the salesman fetched another style. The manager reports the loss as an unattended theft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
Rural Roads Favored Amendment Aims Rural Network Boost
The Jenkins Amendment would require 25 percent of federal public road funds to be allocated to rural country roads. Originating in Gallia County among rural mail carriers, the movement spans 35 Ohio counties and seeks to finish CWA projects and open all year routes nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Jenkins
Gallia County
Chauncey E. Fife
Gallia
Columbus
Senate
Federal Highway Department
Congress
United States
Local Police Make One Arrest on Weekend Quiet
Officers report a calm Saturday with only one arrest. An out of town man was detained on a intoxication charge and later released from custody.
Fight After Local Ball Game Near Silver Bridge
Sheriff E. E. Hatfield and Deputy Howard Gates responded to a post game brawl at the Silver Bridge Sunday. Passersby said the melee caused a near traffic jam before officers arrived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
E. E. Hatfield
Howard Gates
Silver Bridge
Cake Comes Gallia County At Lafayette Hotel
A brief item notes cake is to be sent to Gallia County with delivery to the Lafayette Hotel. The message requests a phone call to arrange details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lafayette Hotel
Gallia County
Fire Report Sparks At Lupton Home In Gallipoli
Residents gathered Thursday afternoon as flames were reported at the Lupton home in Gallipoli. Firefighters found the fire originated from the furnace area, with an open front room affected before crews could fully extinguish it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolig
Ella Lupton
Luptong
Empire
Lupton
Local Notes and Games From Gallipolis Area
Cheshire brief lists visits in Cincinnati Vinton and Bucyrus and Canton. Five sons watched Silver ball nine beat Columbus 8 to 3 Sunday. Marshall high school group to entertain Grange at Swan Creek Wednesday night. Mrs. W. Derschs Crown City in Holzer Hospital. dismissals include Oak Hill and Letart Falls. County commissioners sign for $20 000 poor relief bonds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Columbus
Marshall High School
Hun
Grange
Swan Creek
Holzer Hospital
W. Ders
Crown City
Wig
Harry Gwinn
Ment
Rossburg
W. Va
J. W
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Chas. T. Buell
Athens H. S. Auditorium
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C. H. Horden
Tom Russell
Akron
Russell
Harry Houdashell
Houdashelt
Charlies Wilcoxen
Harold Dobbs
Catlettsburg
Ida Dobbs
Joe Dobbs
William Stansbury
School of Pharmacy
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Colorado
George Stansbury
Greensboro
N. C
E. E. Stansbury
North Third Avenue
Edgar Reeves
Shirley Jean
Mattie Reeves
Lloyd Barcus
Virgie Major
South Sixth Avenue
F. C. Enright
Newton Hoffman
Elizabeth Dixon
Frances Hoffman
Middleport Briefs
Plan Girl Scout Troop
School Board
ACT
Pomeroy Personals
Sumner News
Chauncey Churches
Church of Christ and
Church of God
Millfield Briefs
Dillinger
Samuel Insull
Floyd E. Thompson
Illinois Supreme Court
Edward Fleming
Hill
Hilt
Shumway
Hallam
Longo Abrh Matthews
SB. Meese
A. Butea
J. Moore
Kopehe
Sconssovesenseoree
Court OF Common Pleas
Greens Ruan
State of
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B. H. Pugh
Perry F. MecClanahan
Union Furnace News
Calli Polis New
Josie Swisher
Arthurs
Walterfield
Yellow Springs
Mrs. Earl
Ethel Quickie
Quickie
Alexander
Joan
Mulford
Paul Gilmore
Canton
Jameston
Clarence Gilmore
Joby
Bucyrus
Disti
Ed Servetares
Nation
Buckeye Dry
Dial Plant
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