Pomeroy Middleport Halloween and Election Notes
Local Halloween events pass quietly with children at play and porch furniture secured. Notice of upcoming election polling places lists judges and clerks by ward for Pomeroy and Middleport, with Lafe Williamson coordinating precinct assignments. Birthday party held for Ralph Parson in Middleport with music games and refreshments.
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Lafe Williamson
Pomeroy
Middleport
F.C. Reahrs
W. F. McCabe
Dan Hysell
Ed Weeks
Arthur Martin
Verne Davis
Chas. Stivers, D
Joe Kennedy
Jacob Klein
George Sauvage Sr
James Smith
Ed Parson
Ralph
Church groups lead evening program at Middleport
At Middleport Baptist Church last Sunday night the B Y P V U and W W G led the services. The large audience followed a well prepared program including devotional discussion prayers a B Y P V U song a missionary play a duet and several hymns.
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Middleport Baptist Church
Motoring Visit Then New Trial Motion in Hilt Case
Rev L R Wilson and family visited Great Bend to see his parents. Hilt filed a formal motion for a new trial before Justice Barnes citing 14 reasons. Attorneys for both sides prepare arguments for next Monday with Prosecutor L Crary Davis representing the state.
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Rev. L. R. Wilson
Wilson
Great Bend
Bond Issue for Road Adopted by County Commission
County commissioners approved a resolution at yesterday’s meeting authorizing a bond issue to fund road construction and improvements. The action outlines the financing plan and potential impact on local infrastructure.
County Road Plan Faces Funding Split Debate
A proposal to spend 70000 for Chester road asks the county to cover 80 percent while townships and abutting property owners provide ten percent each. Lindsey and Smith vote yes, Rey and Wilson vote no despite support. Opposition centers on county paying all costs, though state aid may later be possible as Highway Director Herrick notes no promised aid.
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Chester Road
Messrs
Lindsey
Smith
Rey
Wilson
Herrick
Funeral for Rex Rathburn Held at Dexter Home
The funeral service for Rex Frank Rathburn who was killed at the Stalter Essex mine will be held at his Dexter home Wednesday at 1 p.m. Rathburn, 20, was son of Charles Rathburn and chief engineer of the Forest Run power plant.
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Rex
Frank) Rathburn
Stalter Essex
Dexter
Charles 4H. Rathburn
Forest Run
Former Meigs County resident returns after twenty five years
Jerry C. McElroy of Indianapolis came back to his old home area prompted by his brother Joseph McElroy’s illness near Spiller. Joseph has since died. McElroy left Racine about a quarter century ago and this marks his first return home.
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Jerry C. McElroy
Meigs County
Indianapolis
Joseph McElroy
Spiller
Mr. McElroy
Racine
Local Couples Named in Regional Social Directory
A fragmented social listing shows multiple couples and ages from towns such as Ambrosia Racine Gambier and Racine Ohio and Port land. Names include Elwin Taylor Hazel Lawson Joss H Deal Dorsa M Carpenter Garrett A Cirele Mattie Morrison PauS Jesse Manley and lClyda Fish Curtis Wolfe Jr and Goldie Weber William Benton Reynolds and Mary Viola Stiffler.
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Elwin Taylor
Ambrosia
W. Va
Hazel Lawson
Racine
Joss H. Deal
Gambier
Ohio
Dorsa M. Carpenter
Portland
Wheeling Renew Options On Land Above Mason City
Wheeling interests renew options on substantial land holdings above Mason City for future steel mill development signaling continued investment and confidence in the project. Local observers say the move indicates serious intent and potential economic impact for the area.
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Mason City
Wheeling
Ferry Landing Improvements Awarded to Local Cement Firm
The contract for improving the Pomeroy ferry landing has been awarded to the Pomeroy Cement Company and work began on Tuesday. Preparatory layout indicates substantial work ahead and a much improved grade to the ferry.
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Ferry Landing
Pomeroy Ferry Landing
Pomeroy Cement Company
Loyal Men of Pomeroy Church Elect Teacher and Plan Contest
The Loyal Men of the Pomeroy Church of Christ met for a regular business session and a surprise supper prepared by the Loyal Women. They elected a regular teacher for the class and set an attendance and collection contest for the Women’s class, aiming for 100 men by New Year’s Day. The Loyal Women will host a Halloween party next Friday evening at Mrs. EB Peoples’ home, masked attire encouraged. Regular services with Rev. B. H. Morris are noted for Sunday, plus a Parents Rally Day at Sunday School with Supt. Burford inviting all parents and interested adults.
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Christian Church
Pomeroy
EB. W. Peoples
B. H. Morris
Burford
Community notes from McArthur and Nearby Towns
In McArthur a silver offering party was held in a basement church to honor Missionary Mary E. Lyons who will soon return to Paraguay. Ed Griffith hosted dinner guests at Rogan hotel in Wellston. Charles and Orville Carson and family visited friends in Columbus. Dry Trainer family and Scott Taylor traveled to Oreton for a visit with Floyd Trainee. Charles H. Lee visited Columbus to see sister Bertha, a nurse convalescing after appendicitis, and attended the Donahey meeting in Jackson. Vance Cox spent Sunday in Columbus visiting Dayton Dickson and Earl Smith. Herbert Smith, son of Mrs. Sarah Smith, Elk Fork, traveled to Pittsburgh then Philadelphia for work and was injured when a machine fell on him.
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Ed Griffith
Rogan
Wellston
Charles Carson
Orville Carson
Columbus
Dry Trainer
Delia
Scott Taylor
Oreton
Floyd
Charles EH. Lee
Bertha
Lee
Donahey
Jackson
Vance Cox
Dayton Dickson
Earl Smith
Herbert Smith
Sarah Smith
Elk Fork
Pittsburgh
Philadelphia
Herbert
Phila
Names and life updates from Wilkesville area
Mrs. Walter Pitzenberger and three children prepare to move to McArthur for Mr. Pitzenberger's brick plant job. Sam H. Johnston, 45 years away, visits from Tombstone, Arizona, and recalls boyhood on the Johnston farm. Local social round includes dinners, parties, and weekend visits. new baby Thelma May welcomed by Don Freece's family. Mable Lentz maps Wilkesville for Ohionel.
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Delphia
Walter Pitzenberger
Freda Westfall
Frances, Frankifi
Lauren Ellwood
Houston
Shelby County
McArthur
Pitzenberger
Sam H. Johnston
Tombstone
Arizona
van Johnston
Johnston
Raccoon
Minerton
Sarah Google
Columbus
Southwest
Mr. Johnston
Ohio
New Mexico
Arkansas
Idaho
Court News District Dockets Include Divorces and Alimony
Mrs Elizabeth Lowery filed for divorce from Irvin Lowery and was awarded temporary alimony of 25 and four dollars weekly until further orders. Anise Jones seeks divorce from M B Jones alleging extreme cruelty non support and desertion. Elmer Sims sues Eiza King J Kuhner and Aetna Insurance for labor pay. Edna Fletcher applies to become administratrix of Emily Steel deceased estate.
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Court News
Elizabeth Lowery
Irvin Lowery
Anise Jones
M. B. Jones
Plaintif
Elmer Sims
Eiza
King
J. Kuhner
Aetna Accident and Liability Insurance Company
Edna Fletcher
Emily Steel
Suffers Another Stroke For B&O Hamden Actor
Victor Ray, the third trick operator for the Baltimore and Ohio at Hamden, endures another stroke affecting his work duties. The incident follows prior health issues impacting his role and may influence upcoming schedules.
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Victor Ray
Hamden
Local Reader Notes Health Setback For City Figure
A public figure suffered another stroke and was rushed to Cleveland for specialist consultation. Friends wish for full recovery as medical teams assess the condition amid ongoing health concerns.
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Cleveland
Beasley's Sun Flour Rises as All-Purpose Favorite
Beasley's Sun Flour continues to win favor for versatile kitchen use. The blend appeals to bakers and cooks seeking reliable results across breads, pastries, and everyday cooking. Local retailers report steady demand and positive consumer feedback.
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Mms
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Elmer Ferty
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Pearl McKnight
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J. W W. Keffer
R. C. Meadows
L. Burford
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Robert Saul
Virgil Edwards
Lloyd Hysell
Homer Jones
Frank Bromley
Nona Washington
C. W
Majestic
Jack
Rita Weiman
Broadway
Wallace Reid
Christian Rehurch
Mary E. Lyons
Paraguay
William Jacobs
Robert Walthall
Zaleski
Sarah H. Huhn
Chillicothe
H.C. Milhon
George Martindill
Ella Martindill
O. D. Dailey
Albany
Cecil Milhon
Ralph Martindill
Detroit
Sanford Darby
Cleo
Christine Ruffner
Delaware
Grace Loosboro
Mt. Sterling
Ida Swepston
The
Conservatory of Music
Cincinnati
Emil Swepston
Mary Swepston
Don Freece
Togan
Thelma May
Mable M. Lentz
Wilkesville Township
Ohionel Company
Gulfs
Clara Adams
Ok Eien
Harold Lloyd
Seth
Charles Hutchinson
Barbara
Opera House Orchestra
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King Baggot
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