Missionary leaders convene regional gathering at Heath church
Representatives of the Foreign Missionary societies of the M. E. churches from Syracuse Rutland Pomeroy Gallipolis and Middleport meet at Heath M. E. church in Middleport on May 18. A noon luncheon followed the morning session and preceded the afternoon talks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Foreign Missionary Societies
M. E
Syracuse
Rutland
Pomeroy
Gallipolis
Heath M. E
Local Notes and Visits Mix with Grange Events
Murray City area society notes record visits among families such as the Plummers Strattons and Hattie Tipton, plus travels to Columbus Athens and Portsmouth. Reports include hospital stay for Mrs. Mildred French, theater plans by Hemlock Grove Grange, and church activities at Presbyterian and Masonic lodges.
Four marriage licenses issued at Pomeroy in week
The May 18 list includes Thorne Cottrill and Elva Hamm of Minersville, George Ellis and Carrie Webb of Carpenter, Esmond Egnor and Margaret Haley of Rutland, and David Miller and Alma Rumfield of Middleport, all granted since last Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Thorne F. Cottrill
W. C. Cottrill
Middleport
Elva A. Hamm
Minersville
Theo. Hamm
George Ellis
Arthur Ellis
Carrie Webb
Vincent Cummings
Carpenter
Esmond Egnor
Arch Exnor
Stansbury Honored for Tri City Airport Leadership
A Greensboro Daily Record tribute features George L. Stansbury for guiding the Tri city airport project near Greensboro North Carolina. The new field opens May 27 and Stansbury is noted as a prominent civic and business leader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George L. Stansbury
North Carolina
Middleport
Greensboro Daily Record
Greensboro
N. C
Tri-city
Stansbury
E. E. Stansbury
Tolling of bell marks death of Miss Margaret O Leary
Sacred Heart church bell tolled 72 strokes to mark Miss Margaret O Leary’s death from a stroke. She lived 72 years and is survived by sister Miss Ellen O Leary. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Sacred Heart Church
Margaret O'Leary
Ellen O'Leary
Lovely Hair in a Few Minutes for Every Day Use
A local beauty notice promotes Danderine as a quick hair treatment. It claims shampooing is insufficient and that applying Danderine with a brush cleanses oily film, adds shine, and produces soft silky hair without drying or greasiness. The 5 cent bottle is advertised as economical.
Man breaks leg in fall from car in Middleport
May 18. John W. Glover injured when he fell from the running board of his son in law C. E. Erwin's automobile. He is hospitalized with a broken leg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
John W. Glover
C. E. Erwin
Centenarian Dorthea McKeown Dies at 131
Relatives Mrs. Tom Mills and Mrs. Millard Zerkle travel to East Ingerpool after the death of their grandmother Dorthea McKeown born Belfast Ireland April 12 1827. She arrived in the United States in 1866 and died at age 131 years and 31 days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Tom Mills
Millard Zerkle
East Ingerpool
Dorthea McKeown
Belfast
Ireland
United States
Middleport Residents Attend Baptist State Convention
The Rev and Mrs W G James and daughter Jean and Mr and Mrs M J Hamilton are in Youngstown for the Baptist state convention. They are guests at the home of Mr and Mrs Leo Childs, former Middleport residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
W. G. James
Jean
M. J. Hamilton
Youngstown
Leo Childs
Teachers Given Their Permits Pomeroy Examinations
The county board of examiners issued teaching certificates after April and May exams. Names include Clara H. Johnson Pomeroy Edith C Bahr Tuppers Plains Edith Murl Spence Pomeroy Mildred Kim Middleport Bertha Frecker Minersville Virginia Faye Circle Portland Cora L Balser Letart Falls Finn Beegie Racine Helen Miller Langsville Lucille Smith Chester Britta Weeks Pomeroy Katie Carsey Albany Cecil Shelton Syracuse Montgomery Will Pomeroy Lawrence Chapman Dexter Earl Knight Chester Eldon Starkey Carpenter Les McComas Carpenter Eugene Atkinson Harrisonville WwW O Johnson Cheshire Sadie McElhinney Middleport Lillian McAllister Cheshire Stella Circle Racine Adaline McBride Syracuse Grace Bartels Syracuse Blanche Nelson Dexter Rachel Rees Rutland Ewbank Chester Ohm Bailey Pomeroy Henry Bullard Rio Grande Mildred Feeney Middleport
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Pomeroy
County Board of Examiners
Clara H. Johnson
R. D
Edith C. Bahr
Tuppers Plains
Edith Murl Spence
Gladys Crooks
Syracuse
Mildred Kim
Middleport
Bertha Frecker
Minersville
Virginia Faye Circle
Portland
Cora L. Balser
Letart Falls
Finn Beegie
Racine
Helen Miller
Langsville
Lucille Smith
Chester
Britta Weeks
Katie Carsey
Albany
Cecil Shelton
Montgomery Will
Lawrence Chapman
Dexter
Earl Knight
Eldon Starkey
Carpenter
Les McComas
Eugene Atkinson
Harrisonville
O. Johnson
Cheshire
Sadie McElhinney
Stella Circle
Adaline McBride
Grace Bartels
Blanche Nelson
Rachel Rees
Rutland
Ewbank
Ohm Bailey
Henry Bullard
Rio Grande
Mildred Feeney
Back to town Williams and friends recall old days
Bob Williams former Coalport resident and Fayette City druggist visited his hometown for a few hours accompanied by Mrs Williams. Harold Turnbull attended the alumni banquet in a collegiate ford returning safely by bus. Mrs Wyman Zweifel continues movie show business with sister Mrs Jenkins despite a recent loss. Gertrude Lares heads to Columbus after office training. Charles Ebersbach recovers at Holzer hospital and plans to write about his experiences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob” Williams
Coalport
Reed Drug Store
Williams
Fayette City
Harold Turnbull
Wyman Zweifel
Jenkins
Jackson
Zweifel
South
Gertrude Lares
Columbus
Bill McQuigg
Charles Ebersbach
Holzer Hospital
Louis Persons
Will Fisher
Portsmouth
Selby
Selbys
Websters
Hamden Social Roundup Highlights Visits and Local News
Hamden residents hosted relatives from Columbus Portsmouth Cincinnati and Logan while others travelled to Columbus Athens Wellston and Detroit. The piece lists numerous visitors including the Moreheads Stanton Rowe and Jolly families with a focus on social gatherings and local events at Coalton and nearby communities.
Bethany Residents Share Visits and Local News
Bethany Mrs Wrett Johnson and two children and Miss Thelma Moore spent Thurese with Mrs Job Moore. Miss Dorothy Russell went to Athens this week where she is employed. Miss Alice Brandeberry spent Sunday with Miss Isabelle Petty. Mrs Gienora Wright and family spent Sunday with her daughter Mrs Frank McPherson. Ervin Barnhart visiting his uncle Isaac Barnhart. Mrs Mary Johnson ill and not improved. Belva Norris visiting her mother Mrs Martha Petty. Lorene Brandeberry to Middletown for employment. Mr and Mrs John Barnes and children visited Mrs Barnes mother on her birthday. Mr and Mrs George Burke hosted their daughter Selah. Revival services this week at Bethany led by Rev Pugh from Cenaanville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wrett Johnson
Thelma Moore
Martha Petty
Lorene Brandeberry
Middletown
John Barnes
Letaht
Barnes
George Burke
Selah
Bethany
Pugh
Cenaanville
Sewing Club
Armstrong
Wallace Ogg
Curry
Doris Brill
Anna Wilson
George Brooks
Maria Grimes
Elia Thompson
Lydia (Ogg
Frances Carpenter
Olive Woodward
Columbus
Madge Clark
Leonard McPeak
Leota Strode
Clarence Craig
Leora Elliott
Alpha Thompson
Detroit
Michigan
Grant Quick
Donald Harris
Vern Harris
Arthur North
Bernice Pearl
Ladies’ Aid
Sharpsburg
Chloe Brill
Stella Grimes
Harry Smith
Parkersburg
Burgess Hopkins
I. Robert Curry
W. W. Ogg
Broadwell
Sarah Johnson
Selby
Chesterhill
Timberlake
Sharpsburg M. E
Local Visits Highlight Plains Area Social Roundup
The Plains residents Mr and Mrs Riley Bolin and daughters from Springfield spent Sunday with Mrs Zell Buffington and Mr and Mrs George Bean. They were driven home by Mrs Lulu Smith. George Bean left Friday for the Joe Mulligan farm. Mrs Ollie Somers and Frances of Nelsonville stayed Friday night with Mrs George Gabriel Sr. Mrs Harry Porter visited Chester Hill on Saturday with her mother Mrs Barnes. Mrs Ray Michaels Mrs Kol Bricker and Dorothy were guests Wednesday of Mrs Philip Powel near Millfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riley Bolin
Springfield
Zell Buffington
George Bean
Lulu Smith
Joe Mulligan
Ollie Somers
Frances
Nelsonville
George Gabriel Sr
Harry Porter
Chester Hill
Barnes
Ray Micheals
Kol Bricker
Dorothy
Philip Powel
Millfield
Local social notes through area guests and visits
Lottridge Miss Mildred White and Forest Frazer visited Mr. and Mrs. Robert Sharp from Saturday to Sunday. Families and neighbors hosted and moved drilling equipment between farms. Several couples from Athens, Fairmont, Coolville, The Plains and Parkersburg visited relatives. Church meetings and revival services announced for Lawrence Chapel and United Brethren church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildred White
Forest Frazer
Mounds Crossing
Robert Sharp
Joe Gage
Alex Wilson
Ohio Fuel Company
Ed Mooney
Aylmer Ackley
Vernie Bobo
Athens
Daniel Ackley
Edward Hardman
Fairmont
W. Va
Local Movers Return From Visits and Travel
Syracuse Mr and Mrs Frank Killingsworth return to Eyesville after a weekend with Mr and Mrs Milo Shain. Pearl McBride travels to Cincinnati to enter McSweeney Automobile school for repair training. Earl Nease family returns from Parkersburg after the death of cousin R B Phillips. Berdie Gilliland leaves for Lancaster to take a job. Samuel Sellers of Woodland WV visits family for several days. he works on a towboat in West Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Killingsworth
Eyesville
Milo Shain
Pearl McBride
Cincinnati
McSweeney Automobile School
Earl Nease
Parkersburg
R. B. Phillips
Berdie Gilliland
Lancaster
Samuel Sellers
Woodland
Mr. Sellers
West Virginia
Baptism and New Members Planned at Syracuse Presbyterian
A baptismal service is set at Syracuse Presbyterian Church on Wednesday evening May 18 with Rev. W. C. Jones of Pomeroy officiating. New members will be received into church membership on that date.
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Syracuse Presbyterian Church
W. C. Jones
Pomeroy
Bremen pastor returns after visit with family
The Rev. Delbert Mills resumes duties as pastor of the U B church at Bremen Ohio following a pleasant visit with his mother Mrs. Margaret Nease and family in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delbert Mills
U. B. Church
Bremen
Ohio
Margaret Nease
Quarterly Conference at Asbury M E Church
The third quarterly conference met at Asbury M E Church on Sunday evening at 7 30 o clock. Dr H J Holcombe of Athens preached and administered the holy sacrament. An important business meeting followed the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asbury M. E
H. J. Holcombe
Athens
Weather Woes Hit Sharpsburg Farmers Hard
In Sharpsburg a harsh season leaves crops mostly unplanted with rotted potatoes and sparse oats. Community notes cover visits, family births, funerals in Chesterhill, local meetings, church services, and local mail carrier changes amid ongoing local events.
Mrs Mable French remembered by friends
A note from Harrisonville recalls Mrs Mable French of New Holland Ohio, with many friends sending condolences and memories of her life.
Local resident visits and homecomings in Carbondale area
Carbondale residents report gatherings and returns as families and friends visit from Hawks Ohio Columbus Circleville Hollister Barberton Alberton and Columbus. Names include Mrs Jasper Cox Clyde Barber Allison Cox Edgar Houson Joe Wilson Mrs M J Callahan and others.
Local Residents Visit Relatives Across Towns
Carpenter Mr and Mrs George Wood visited Albany relatives Sunday. Mrs Paul Edmunson and Miss Lenore Durst visit Lancaster friends. Mrs J S Dudgeon went to Dyesville to spend days with daughter Mrs W E Swearingen. Mr and Mrs F E Wood went to Columbus to visit daughter Mrs A R Caster who is in poor health. Emmett Starkey and family of Columbus visited here Sunday. George Ellis and Mrs Carrie Webb married recently. Dwight Seiple carried mail on RD 2 Saturday. Mr and Mrs Jeffie Tewksbury Albany visited sister Libby Reeves and Orley Rife with daughter Phylis Sunday. Mr and Mrs D M Sisson visited son Jesse and family Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Wood
Albany
Paul Edmunson
Lenore Durst
Lancaster
J. S. Dudgeon
Dyesville
W. E. Swearingen
F. E. Wood
Columbus
A. R. Caster
Caster
Emmett Starkey
D. M. Sisson
Jesse
Local Social Notes Include Visits and Funeral Remains
Graham Chapel hosts and visits occur among Poston Bebo and Love families in Columbus Athens and South Canaan. Ruth Bebo Geraldine Bebo and Ardyth Love share evenings while Mrs Anthony and Elmer Poston host relatives. The community attended Mrs Elizabeth Fuston’s funeral at South Canaan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton
Poston
Willard
Columbus
Elmer Poston
Ruth Bebo
Ardyth Love
Athens
William Anthony
Geraldine Bebo
Clyde Beasley
O. L. Fulton
Ray Love
Elizabeth Fuston
South Canaan
Albany Couple Host Shower for Their Granddaughters
News from Albany says Mr. and Mrs. A J Van Dyke host a bridal shower at their southwest Albany home this evening for granddaughters Clarice Jeffers and Ruth Starkey, newly wed daughters of Mr. and Mrs Frank Bobo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
A. J. van Dyke
Clarice Jeffers
Ruth Starkey
Frank Bobo
The Old Maids' Association at Albany Opera House
Proceeds from the play to benefit the Presbyterian church at Hebbardsville. Fred Lee Tom of Athens will sing. Readings and orchestra selections enhance the Thursday evening entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Maids‘ Association
Albany Opera House
Presbyterian Church
Hebbardsville
Fred Lee Tom
Athens
Methodist Sunday school class party ends with play and prizes
Twenty two members of class No. 99 gathered at Mrs. C N Jones and Miss Carrie Richey home for a Monday night social. A short play Smiths Unlucky Day was performed. Mrs Dent Allen won the first prize in a vowel contest with Mrs Ed Rickey taking the consolation prize. Refreshments were provided by a committee led by Mrs Ed Rickey. The next meeting will be June 20 with a new committee headed by Mrs Bert Hovey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Sunday School
C. N. Jones
Carrie Richey
Floyd Fought
A. E. Donaldson
E. W. McVey
Gibson
C. N- Jones
Bert Hovey
O. D. Dalley
George Bailes
Ruth Tedrow
Vine Roberts
Clint Cross
Lindleys Called to Columbus by Sister's Death
Mr and Mrs J W Lindley were called to Columbus Monday due to the death of the former's sister Mrs Annie Duffee. Tuesday morn-
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Lindley
Columbus
Annie Duffee
Local residents attend Mrs Duf fee funeral in Columbus
John Lindley, George Sweeney and son Clarence and wife, Mr. and Mrs. Jamie Lindley, Mr. and Mrs. F. B. Vorkes, and Mr. and Mrs. L. T. Rossetter motored to Columbus to attend the funeral at the Columbus residence at 1 o'clock Tuesday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ing
John Lindley
George Sweeney
Clarence
Jamie Lindley
F. B. Vorkes
L. T. Rossetter
Columbus
Duffee
Personal News Highlights Local Family Visits
Dr. E U Neff and family from Wilkinsburg Pa visited his parents in town along with his brother Dr G Neff and wife from Athens. Colum buses and Columbus residents J V Jordan and Grace Jordan joined relatives for Sunday gatherings with the Cross and Roberts families. Other neighbors from Columbus Dexter Lancaster Carpenter and surrounding towns hosted or attended weekend visits with extended families including the Bosworths Stewart Lowther Bobo and Morris households.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. UL. Neff
Lowell
Billie
Wilkinsburg
W. L. Neff
G. Neff
Athens
Pomeroy
J. V. Jordan
Grace Jordan
Columbus
Vina Roberts
Clint Cross
L. H. McKinstry
Mont Bosworth
Dexter
T. M. Bosworth
Hattie Rife
Grover Quick
Dorothy Jane
Dayton Stewart
Lawrence Morris
Arthur Lowther
Fam
Lancaster
Wiliam Swett
Carpenter
Jarrett Bobo
Cress Stewart
Elizabeth Stewart
Runion Anniversary Dinner Acknowledges Milestones
Mr and Mrs F G Runion hosted a dinner in Coolville on May 17 to mark his fiftieth and her mother Mrs Ann J Runion’s seventieth anniversaries. Guests included families from Carthage Porterfield Pomeroy Albany Akron Columbus and Decatur. Others arrived from Delta Colorado for commencement events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coolville
F. G. Runion
Mr. Runion
Personal Mention Round of Visits Across Regions
Mr and Mrs Phillip Millhoan hosted Wednesday guests including Millhoans brother Jack and his son Walter of New England West Virginia. The following day they visited their seriously ill brother William near Columbus. Buckleys from Mineral joined Austi Blake and family for Sunday at their sister’s home. Lew Welling and son Carl visited Sunday with daughter and husband Marcus Clark. Donald Mills and
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phillip Millhoan
Mr. Millhoan
Jackson Millhoan
Walter
New England
W. Va
Millhoan
William
Columbus
Joseph Buckley
Charles Buckley
Austi Blake
Lew Welling
Carl
Marcus Clark
Donald Mills
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Charles Strum, Jr
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White Cross Hospital
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Shade River
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Pearl Wyatt
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Curtiss Schreiber
Greenler
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R. A. Diehl
Robert Lambert
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Jedseyville
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Hamden
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Stanton
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Coalton
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F. W. Chapman
Reedsville
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L. T. Runnion
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Leslie Morris
the Plains
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Edwin Hixon
Peach Ridge
Amos Hixson
United Brethren Church
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C. D. Swartz
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Inez Stephenson
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Worthy King
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