Middleport Plans School Staff For Next Year
Paul Swart, clerk of the board, released the list of teachers employed for the coming year. High school staff includes Ralph Howell as principal and French teacher, Susan Park in English, Mary Elizabeth I in English and biology, Margaret Thomas in social sciences, Mrs Florence Howell in commercial, Freda E. Martin in home economics, Clyde R. Battyn in manual training, and several names for Central and Park Street buildings. A. W. McKay was reengaged for a 26th year as superintendent of schools.
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Park Street
Elva Hamm
Alice Theiss
Virgie Major
Gravel Hill
M. A. White
Sadie Gross
Frankie Gaylord
Alvira Jones
Susie Taylor
A. W. McKay
Funeral Held Here for Daniel Oliver Pomeroy
The body of Daniel Oliver arrived yesterday and the funeral was held at the residence with burial in Grove cemetery. He died May 12 in Melbourne Florida at age 67 after a long illness. Survived by wife, two sons Earl and Homer, three sisters, two brothers, and several nieces and nephews.
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Pomeroy
Daniel Oliver
A. KB. Oliver
Grove Cemetery
The
Baptist Church
Church of Christ
J. Oliver
Oliver
Melbourne
Florida
Rvive Earl
Homer
Ne W Hysell
Huntington
Bby Dyke
Charleston
John Inger
Columbus
A. K. Oliver Pomeroy
Jack Oliver
Orth Dakote
Mine Watchman Found Injured in Coal Chute
May 17. Police investigate an alleged murderous attack on John Parker, 7, night watchman at the Red Bird mine near Hob, found unconscious in a mine coal chute. Wounds to the head caused by a shovel or pick. Dr. Maag ordered transfer to Gallipolis hospital. case pending Parker’s possible recovery may reveal the assailant.
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Mippleport
Onohn Parker
Red Bird
Hob
Maag
Zorning
Gallipolis
Mrs Ella Paddock Dies in California at 68
Mrs Ella Paddock, 68, former resident of West Pomeroy, died Saturday at her home in Los Angeles California. Telegram to her brother H C Pownal says she will be buried beside her daughter Pauline who died years ago. Funeral services are planned in Los Angeles with burial there.
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Pomeroy
Ella
This Sty
Angeles
Calif
H. C. Powna
Cincinnati
Los Angeles
Ice Price War Begins as New Plant Opens
Middleport May 17 With the opening of the Covert ice plant prices in the ice trade drop. Covert operates a fleet of delivery trucks and solicitors canvass Pomeroy and Middie. The price falls to 4.50 per thousand from 7.00 last season or 6.50 in tickets.
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Middleport
Pomeroy
Middie
Funeral services for Charles Edwin Nease
Funeral services for Charles Edwin Nease seven year old son of Mr and Mrs C E Nease Prospect Hill will be held at 2 30 Wednesday at Simpson M E church. Burial will follow in Beech Grove cemetery.
Mine Accident Tragedy Reported With Worker Crushed
A mine incident left a Black worker trapped between a wall and a car and crushed about the hips. Emergency crews responded as officials investigated the accident and its causes.
Mine accident leaves worker crushed near wall
Monday afternoon at the Dark Hollow mine a worker was caught between a car and the wall and crushed about the hips. He was taken to Holzer hospital Gallipolis in the Ewing ambulance, accompanied by his mother and Dr. Bing.
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Dark Hollow
Holzer Hospital
Gallipolis
Bing
Bradbury Play to Aid Bradbury Church Repapering
Bradbury church hosts the play How the Story Grew at Bradbury church Friday evening with a social to follow. Proceeds fund repapering of the church.
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Middleport
Bradbury Church
Middleport Girl Maintains Five Year Perfect Attendance
Miss Eva Betz of Middleport has attended school five years with no absences or tardies. She studies at Pearl Street School and aims to complete all grade levels without missing a session. Captain A. N. Schaefer, son Dor, and Charles Ward attended the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs Saturday.
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Middleport
Eva Betz
Pearl Street
A. N. Schaefer
Dor
Charles Ward
Churchhill Downs
Woman's Foreign Missionary society elects officers
POMEROY May 17 More than 50 members and guests attended a meeting of Simpson M E church Woman's Foreign Missionary society. Mrs Boho reported on the Mari etta District meeting. Officers elected include President Mrs Zeke Harper and Vice President Miss Clara Quivey.
New Baby Named Erma Elizabeth in Prospect Hill
A daughter born Sunday afternoon to Mr and Mrs Walter Reuter of Prospect Hill is named Erma Elizabeth. Clifford Hood and wife visited from Columbus Sunday with medicine for Charles Nease, but the child died as his uncle arrived. Winnie Eiselstein hosts Gleaners class Thursday night at her home. Alvina Gloeckner returns from Columbus after goitre operation and is recovering well.
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Walter Reuter
Prospect Hi
Erma Elizabeth
Clifford Hood
Columbus
Little Charles Nease
Winnie Eiselstein
Gleaners
The
Peace Evangelist Church
Alvina Gloeckner
State aid fund for Glouster schools to be made good
Glouster will receive the shortfall from the state aid fund after more than 7000 dollars were held back when the last funds arrived. Senator LeFever asked the state education director to address the shortage and a representative from the department was sent to investigate locally.
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Glouster
State Department of Education
LeFever
Reigel
Dow ‘Ment
Cement firm tours Glouster councilmen to inspect highways
A cement interests representative escorted four Glouster councilmen Isaac Jones G W Kinney J A Pedicord and Malcolm Penman on a tour to Marietta and Parkersburg to inspect concrete highways. The group reviewed both existing pavements and ongoing construction as Glouster plans street improvements this summer with bids to be received on brick and concrete options.
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Glouster
Marietta
Parkersburg
Giouster
Isaac Jones
G. W. Kinney
J. A. Pedicord
Malcolm Penman
Bishopville Lodge Holds Annual Inspection
Seventy two visitors from 13 lodges attended Bishopville Lodge No. 470 F and A M for its annual inspection. One candidate received the Master Mason degree. Inspector J. R. Alderman was absent. John Sherman of Corinthian Lodge No. 111 acted as inspector in his stead.
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Glouster
Bishopville Lodge
A. M
J. R. Alderman
John Sherman
Corinthian Lodge
McConnelsville
Divorce Suit Names Ethel and Errett Smith in East Branch
Ville Monday acts as witnesses in the divorce case of Ethel Smith versus Errett Smith. The couple were residents of the East Branch area prior to filing.
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Ville
Ethel Smith
Errett Smith
Coffman Buys Late Biddison Farm in Maplewood
Nelson Coffman has purchased the late Thomas Biddison farm at Maplewood after the deal closed this week. Mrs. Delilah Biddison who lived on the farm since Mr. Biddison's death is expected to move to Trimble.
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Glouster
Nelson Coffman
Thomas Biddison
Maplewood
Delilah Biddison
Biddison
Trimble
Edwards Family Trip to Pittsburgh for Mother Visit
D. J. Edwards departed Monday for Pittsburgh to visit his elderly mother Mrs. Margaret Edwards. He travels with his mother and will stay for an undisclosed period as they visit relatives and familiar sites in the city.
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D. J. Edwards
Pittsburgh
Margaret Edwards
Local stores offer Zara in Athens and nearby towns
Zara is available at Athens Paint & Jupyly Co in Athens Ohio Scott Paint & Wallpaper Co in Nelsonville Ohio Eddy Hardware Co in Glouster and Pendergrass & Son in Chauncey Ohio.
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Zara
Athens Paint & Jupyly Co
Athens
Ohio
Scott Paint & Wallpaper Co
Nelsonville, Ohio
Eddy Hardware Co
Glouster, Ohio
Pendergrass & Son
Chauncey, Ohio
Chauncey
Divorce Hearing Held in Glouster City
May 17 report notes several residents from Glouster appeared in Meronnels court for divorce proceedings.
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Glouster
Meronnels
Stomach Trouble Relief Cited by Patient
Anna E. Dampion praises Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery and Pleasant Pellets for stomach pain poor digestion and fatigue. She reports notable improvement after use and recommends them to others. Dealers offer the Discovery in liquid or tablets at 7e per package.
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Kansas
Ohio
Dr. Pierce
Anna E. Dampion
Invalides
Buffalo
Local visitors plan monthlong trips and relatives visit
Pittsburgh to Grand Rapids visit lasting about a month. Mrs. Aaron Bernstein travels to Pittsburgh for six weeks with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. A Sherman. Mr. and Mrs. Guy Edmondson and daughter Helen, along with Al Shirley, return to Youngstown after a stay with Mr. and Mrs. John Clinesmith. Errett Eddy returns from Chicago where he joined his mother-in-law Mrs. Elizabeth Phillips from Amesville for an extended visit with relatives in Muscatine Iowa.
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Pittsburgh
Grand Rapids
Mich
Aaron Bernstein
A. Sherman
Guy Edmondson
Helen
al Shirley
Youngstown
John Clinesmith
Errett Eddy
Chicago
Elizabeth Phillips
Amesville
Muscatine
Iowa
City council weighs street vacate and outlet projects
The council refused to vacate an eight foot strip on West Union street and favored preserving future traffic needs. They supported building an outlet to Maplewood Dive and instructed the city engineer to find an unopened street route during repaving. The meeting also addressed sidewalk remiling, building code updates, and $19,000 estimated costs for rebuilding North Lancaster Street with state aid covering two-fifths and $11,000 remaining to be financed.
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West Union Street
Depot Street
J. D. Martin
Martin
Prestor
East State Street
Maplewood
W. B. Jonson
H. S. Burson
M. Burson
State Street
Joseph Stingluff
Counscl
Onion
Charlotte Dunfee
Lancaster Street
West Council
John Dowler
Waterworks upgrades cut city power costs and staffing
Service Director Romine announced two new slow action pumps installed at the waterworks plant with motors pending. One pump saved about $130 monthly for three months, and three pumps may save about $300 monthly. Pumping may drop to 16 hours daily, allowing one station engineer to be dispensed, saving about $1,500 yearly. The city also settled street and storm sewer assessments with three property holders: Francis McGrath $500, Elizabeth Mills $100, and Mary Stivers Mills $200.
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Romine
Francis McGrath
Elizabeth Mills
Mary Stivers Mills
Ruth Snyder Incident Recounts A Gruesome Night
Ruth Snyder is described as she cries out in horror during the attack and the aftermath as a police dog blocks the car. Exclamations show her shock at the violent scene and her prior intent to kill her husband are noted.
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Ruth Snyder
Sing Sing Bride Gathers Crowd as Prison Gates Open
A departure scene outside Sing Sing shows Ruth Snyder weeping at the gates while a crowd gathers. Spectators recount a man fallen on the road and a dog in danger as echoes of the end of the world loom in the tense air. Prisoners stream out to witness the bride’s arrival.
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Ruth Snyder
Sing Sing
Compensation Sought for Alleged Damages to Greenhouse
A notice states $11,200 in compensation sought for alleged damage to a greenhouse. Details are limited in the fragment, with no specific claimant or location provided.
Greenhouse Suit Over Mine Subsidence Set for Trial
Clyde Haskins of Trimble sues the Heylvania Coal Company over a greenhouse valued at twelve thousand dollars damaged by mine subsidence in 1923. He claims coal removal caused cracking and five acres of plants to die while water drainage was altered. The coal company denies the higher valuation and negligence, and asserts drainage and design flaws.
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Greenhouse
Hisylvania Coal Company
Trimble
Clyde Haskins
Coal Company
Haskins
Crime Trust Labeled Broken After Chicago Sweep
Police said a youthful crime trust was broken today in Chicago after arrests of eighteen people including three suspected flapper gang members.
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Chicago
Egg Auk Fetches $2100 At Local Auction
A rare egg believed to be from an auk sold at a local auction for 2100 dollars. The item was part of a private collection and drew interest from several bidders.
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Paris
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Ella Paddock
Pomeroy Bend
Nease Funeral
Simpson M. E. Church
Harliss
Hero
Drawnie Payne
Middievort
Bradbury Flay
Woman's Foreign Missionary Society
Pomeroy Briefs
State Department
Cement Company
Bishopville
Buys Farm
Tomas Addison
ZORA
Zura
Clark Street
Cemetery Street
Kern Drive
Armstrong
Bird's Eye
Catain Goody
Moen
Athletic Union
Union
Pee Wee
Bon Ton Store
East End
Nelsonville
House
Bill
Bill Richardson
Greene Street
United States Rubber Company
United States
R . J Rupder Company
ROYAL
E. Norris
A. Daugherty
Hilltop Garage
R, A. Winces
Albany
Ohto
P. BD
Bheets
Coolville
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