Pomeroy High School seniors receive diplomas Thursday night
Fifty six graduates of Pomeroy High School received diplomas at the commencement in the Junior High School Auditorium. Dr E W Chubb of Ohio University gave the address and Supt C J Rhodes along with Principal J B White presented diplomas. The class includes 27 boys and 29 gifts with names of the graduates listed.
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Pomeroy
Pomeroy High School
E. W. Chubb
Ohio University
Rhubert
J. C. Pilch
Bernald
C. J. Rhodes
J. B. White
Pilch
Olga Afigeltti
Eleanor Carroll
Ida ©Asei
Mary Chapman
Phyllis Duerr
Dorothy Ebersbach
Harriet Hwing
Ruth Flanagan
Velma French
Lillian Gloeckner
Thelma Hazelton
Evelyn Heilman
Virgie Hobstetter
Grace Humphrey
Hertha Jesse
Eléanor Karr
Marjorie Leifheit
Kathryn
Town Receives State Gas Tax Funds For Road Work
POMEROY May 20 The town gains money to fund necessary improvements as a 1041 check arrives from the state gasoline tax fund. Village Clerk R G Webster says $262.04 from the Bureau of Motor Vehicles shares and county allocations bring Meigs County road funds to date. Auditor H J Blackmore lists further distributions to towns and counties, enabling informed progress on the road program.
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Pomeroy
R. G. Webster
H. J. Blackmore
Bureau of Motor Vehicles
Blackmore
Middleport
Racine
Rutland
Syracuse
Meigs County
Commis
Road Improvements Delayed By Funds Shortage
Commissioners have delayed action due to lack of funds as trustees request road aid. Planned improvements will wait until existing promises are fulfilled. Pomeroy oiling of unpaved roads continues with available money, and more funds are expected before next council meeting set for Monday.
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Sioners
Pomeroy
Miss Ann Walters Buried in Meigs County
Funeral services for Miss Ann Walter were held at 2 p.m. at her residence with Grace Episcopal Church officiating. She was a pioneer Meigs County teacher in Pomeroy schools and died last Wednesday. Burial followed at Beech Grove Cemetery in Pomeroy. She is survived by sisters Miss Mary Walter and Mrs. Elizabeth Burnap and cousin Mrs. Addie McGuire who came from the West to help care for her.
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Middleport
Ann Walter
Grace Episcopal Church
Beech Grove
Pomeroy
Walter
Gravel Hill
Meigs County
Mary Walter
Elizabeth Burnap
Addie McGuire
West
Miss Walter
Odd Fellows Upset Blue Diamond In Recreation League
May 2 report from Pomeroy shows the Odd Fellows beat Blue Diamond 6 to 2. The win leaves American Legion as the lone undefeated team in the league while Blue Diamond and Firemen prepare for tonight’s matchup.
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Pomeroy
Odd Fellows
Blue Diamond
American Legion
Firemen
Death of Old Black Joe Revealed in 1895 Parkersburg Clip
Mrs. Anna Ott’s scrapbook adds a Parkersburg dated clipping about the death of the original Old Black Joe. Born in Old Virginia around 1780, he was among the first Underground Railroad travelers to Ohio and reportedly stayed at Holt depot in Rutland to recover from a cold before continuing.
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Pomeroy
Meigs
Parkersburg
Black Joe
Hilla
Ames Farm
Belpre
Old Virginia
Free State
Ohio
Holt
Rutland
Grant Certificates After Examinations in May List
May examination results show teachers receiving local certificates. Names include Helen Grueser Minersville Clara Windon Pom ery one year Harriet McIntosh Pom ery one year Hazel Swan Langasville three years Lucille Dutton Middleport one year May K Lambert Chester three years Rachel Warner Rutland R D three years Edith Kibble Reedsville one year Bertha Bullard Harrisonville one year Helen Miller Langsville three years Nora Gilkey Harrisonville one year Katie Wells Harrisonville three years Ruth Hayman Apple Grove one year Adrienne Bowles French Harrisonville one year Farie Erlewine Middleport one year Dorothy Wolfe Racine one year Helen M Brooks Long Bottom three years Garrett G Christy Long Bottom R L one year Roy Snowden Rutland one year Herbert B Parker Long Bottom R D one year Lawrence Rose Reedsville one year Maurice Lott Racine three years Don Nease Racine one year H B Kruskamp Longsville one year Howard C Hull Harrisonville one year A M Zahl Pom eroy special certificate
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Pomeroy
Helen Grueser
Minersville
Clara Windon
Harriet McIntosh
Hazel Swan
Langasville
Lucille Dutton
Middleport
May K. Lambert
Chester
Rachel Warner
Rutland R. D
Edith Kibble
Reedsville
Bertha Bullard
Harrisonville
Helen Miller
Langsville
Nora Gilkey
Katie Wells
Ruth Hayman
Apple Grove
Adrienne Bowles French
Farie Erlewine
Dorothy Wolfe
Racine
Helen M. Brooks
Long Bottom
Garrett G. Christy
R. L
Roy Snowden
Rutland
Herbert 8. Parker
R. D
Lawrence Rose
Maurice Lott
Don Nease
H. B. Kruskamp
Longsville
Howard C. Hull
A. M. Zahl
Local Residents Face Jail Hearing and Ikew Accolades
Eva Holly 42 of Pity Me is in county jail awaiting a hearing on an assault charge. Two Meigs County students are named among 43 Ohio State University choices for the Phi Beta Kappa chapter, Thomas Ervin and Eddie Lowery. Measles epidemic sweeps the county, particularly in Pomeroy area. A son was born Wednesday to Harold and Esther Bigley in Athens. Mrs. M. McAllister and two sons from Barberton visit her mother in Union Avenue, Pomeroy, while she stays with her ill mother.
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Eva Holly
Pity Me
Meigs County
Ohio State University
Phi Beta Kappa Fraternity
Thomas EB. Ervin
Edgar Ervin
Middleport
Columbus
Eddie L. Lowery
Carpenter
Pomeroy
Harold Bigley
Athens
Miss Alberta Patterson Among 58 Graduates at Wilson Hill University
Middleport May 20 Miss Alberta Patterson of South Third Avenue graduated from Christ Hospital class of 58 at the Wilson Hill University of Cincinnati commencement exercises Tuesday night Rev and Mrs Patterson and son John attended and returned home Wednesday night
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Middleport
Alberta Patterson
Christ Hospital
Wilson Hill University of Cincinnati
Patterson
South Third Avenue
Fish Fry Draws 250 Meigs Countians to Banquet
Two hundred fifty residents attended the Meigs County Fish and Game Association fish fry at the Pomeroy Gun Club grounds. Dolf Joachim won the shooting contest with 96 of 100 clay pigeons, receiving a silver loving cup he will inscribe and defend next year to retain.
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Pomeroy
Joachim
Gribble
Blosser
Horden
Roecher
Duerr
Strauss
Morgan
Anderson
Cumberland
Columbus
Athens
Thor Olson
Iris Season Inspires Middleport Garden Fad
In Middleport on May 20 iris time excites home gardeners as residents plant many varieties. A concern arises that two women may avoid home duties to tour beds, while Mayor J. B. Harley and wife showcase one of town’s finest gardens inspiring neighbors to beautify their properties with flowers.
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Middleport
J. B. Harley
Neighborhood shower for Mrs. Albert Woodard
Twenty five neighbors and friends gathered at the home of Mrs. Harry Hauck for a miscellaneous shower honoring Mrs. Albert Woodard. The evening featured games and contests, with the bride receiving many gifts, followed by refreshments served at a late hour.
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Pomeroy
Harry Hauck
Albert Woodard
Girls Class Wins Expense in School Contest
In Middleport on May 20 the Herman Lohse boys lost to Mrs. Dell Martins girls from the Church of Christ Bible School. The defeated boys and their teacher hosted the winners Thursday night at Dan Satterfields Gravel Hill home with various games and refreshments of ice cream and cake.
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Middleport
Herman Lohse
Dell Martin
Church of Christ Bible School
Dan Satterfield
Gravel Hill
Local Notices From Columbus Area Events
Mrs. Herman Lohse was taken by ambulance to a Columbus hospital for observation and treatment with husband, father N. J. Hamilton, and nurse Beulah Neasé Marquet of Athens. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. McDonald announce the birth of a son. Mrs. Dee Ward is stopping at Riverside Hotel before Westward travel. Mrs. Nan Moore and Heath M. E. Bible School girls held a Rathburn Golf Course picnic at Rutland with Grace Bartles Weiss assisting. Mrs. Virgil Edwards and daughter returned after a trip.
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Herman Lohse
Columbus Hospital
N. J. Hamilton
Beulah Neasé Marquet
Athens
J. W. McDonald
Dee Ward
Riverside Hotel
West
Nan Moore
The
Heath
M. E. Bible School
Rathburn
Rutland
Kellogg's Whole Wheat Biscuits Impress Grocers
Grocers report strong demand for Kellogg's Whole Wheat Biscuits praised for pressure cooking flavor retention and full food value. The two biscuit pack fits cereal bowls offering 15 per package and top bottom golden toasting. Certified by Medical Arts Laboratory of Philadelphia for value.
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Kellogg’s
Kellogg
Medical Arts Laboratory of Philadelphia
Battle Creek
Births and Visits Highlight Ohio Women in Columbus
Mr and Mrs Bruce Lloyd announce the birth of a son on May 19 in Columbus. He is the grandson of Mr and Mrs E B Smith of North Fourth Avenue, where the Lloyds reside. Mrs Helen Smith is the mother. Mrs Charles Ross of Columbus visits her sister Mrs Hannah Hartinger and other relatives in Pomeroy Bend. Mrs H E Cooper leaves for Columbus to visit her parents Dr and Mrs W S Hart, who remains ill. Miss Ann E Bright attends a local function in the area.
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Ing
Columbus
Edwards
Bruce Lloyd
E. B. Smith
North Fourth Avenue
Wheer
Lloyds
Lloyd
Helen Smith
Charles Ross
Hannah Hartinger
Pomeroy Bend
H. E. Cooper
Ww. S Hart
Hart
Ann E. Bright
Commencement Exercises Mention Cousin’s Homeward Visit
The article notes Miss Mayme E B Covert and her cousin left Wednesday for Columbus, where the cousin will visit for two weeks before returning home.
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Mayme E B. Covert
Columbus
Nurmi Weds Syivi Laaksonen in Helisngfors Ceremony
Paavo Nurmi, the famed Finnish distance runner, married Syivi Laaksonen, 25, daughter of a mineral water maker, in Helsingfors on Monday. The groom hails from Abo and the news was released today May 2.
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Syivi
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Messenger
John Sauvage
Milton Hood
James Karr
Philip Killinger
Bruno Pierotti
Thomas Potts
Oscar Qualls
Marvin Roberts
Edward Skinner
Ted Scott
Ralph Sisson
Victor Stewart
Harlan Wehring
William Winebrenner
Herbert Zeiher
Joseph Zwilling
N. Court St
Ann Walters
Banks Ice Cream Co
Athens County
Hocking Valley Co-operative Milk Producers
Fish and Game Association
Bride
Greta
Garbo
Barry
Crawford
Wallace Beery
Lionel. Barrymore
Nurmi
Helsingfors, Finland
Paavo Nurmi
Abo
Finland
Athens Messenger
General Electric
N.8.c
Coast To Coast Network
Southern Ohio Electric Co
Nelsonville
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