Pomeroy Church of Christ Dedicated in Meigs County
The Pomeroy Church of Christ was dedicated with ministers and visitors from Meigs County congregations attending. About 500 people filled services, with a baptistry service seeing thirteen baptisms. Architect C. E. Dow described the modern facility at 212 West Main Street facing the Ohio River, including 450 seating, a banquet hall, and a 30-radiator heating system.
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Pomeroy
Navy
Pomeroy Church of Christ
Meigs County
South Columbus
George L. Ashton
Pomeroy Church
J. Cahill
Ohio Missionary Society
Cahill
International Convention of Churches
Washington, D. C
Graham Walker
Parkersburg
B. H. Morris
McArthur
Middleport
Fred I. Gardner
David B. Flora
Mr. Zimmerman
H. C. Satterfield
Huntington
W. Va
Fred TI. Gardner
C. E. Dow
Church of Christ
West Main Street
Ohio River
Ohio
Audi
Josep A. Joyce
Stubborn Coughs Ended by Home Recipe
A famed old home remedy for lingering coughs blends Pinex with plain syrup or honey to make a pint of cough relief. The mixture is said to soothe inflamed membranes, ease chest soreness, and be inexpensive, tastier, and longer lasting than store bought remedies.
Southern Ohio Sues Over Damages in Electric Contract Case
Southern Ohio Electric Co. seeks 38558.42 in damages from Parkersburg Big and Reel Co. and John M. Crawford in Common Pleas Court. The suit claims a 1923 energy contract with Mutual Electric Co. was assigned to Southern Ohio on May 21, 1926, after meters and wiring were removed by the defendants on April 25, 1926, with use of electric energy blocked through Sept. 30, 1930.
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Pomeroy
Southern Ohio Electric Co
Common Pleas Court
Parkersburg Big and Reel Co
John M. Crawford
Mutual Electric Co
Southern Ohio Co
Mutual People
Rig and Reel Co
Pomeroy Council OKs street payroll and bills
Pomeroy village council met with all members, Clerk Webster and Mayor Hess present. The street payroll totaled 539.40 and other current bills were approved for payment. Discussions covered payment for 48 workers and a pending bequest from the late W. G. Plantz, with officials awaiting the will’s reading before major planning.
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Pomeroy
Webster
Hess
W. G. Plantz
Cafeteria Dinner Yields Clear Fund for P T A
The Parent-Teacher Association cafeteria dinner in Middleport netted 96 dollars for its charitable fund. Event was held Friday night with planners reporting a successful outcome and proceeds added to the fund.
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Middleport
Parent-Teacher Association
Local court actions and community updates in Meigs County
A marriage license issued for James Mc Quaid Jr and Bertha Frabier in Meigs County. Eber Bass suit against Ohio Industrial Commission dismissed and settled out of court. Clara Wilcox and Claud Wilcox divorce case heard and placed under 30 day advisement. H B Smith heads to Canada for moose and bears observations. Gas well drilling on Cobb farm near Syracuse proceeds toward pay sand in 7 to 10 days. Pomeroy banks close at noon on election day. Meigs County commissioners met for routine business. Marcellus Weaver committed to Athens State Hospital for insanity after Probate Court hearing. Louise Petty-Winden wedding in Hartford, Va. Jane Elig suffers grave heart attack in Hartford while visiting. Miss Britta Weeks, daughter of Guy Weeks, born Saturday. Mrs Dora Shoulders dies in Marietta Hospital. five children. body returned to home for burial. Adam Scholl returns home from Gallipolis hospital.
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Meigs County
James McQuaid, Jr
Middleport
Bertha Frabier
Eber Bass
Ohio Industrial Commission
Clara Wilcox
Claud Wilcox
F. W W. Crow
Common Pleas
H. B. Smith
Pomeroy
Wilds
Canada
Cobb
Syracuse
Pomeroy Banks
Marcellus Weaver
Olive Township
Athens State Hospital
Charles Y. Petty
Hartford
Louise
Alfred B. Ginden
Richmond
Jane Conway
Dora Shoulders
Marietta Hospital
Shoulders
Adam Scholl
Gallipolis
Loom Nearly 300 Years Old Shaped by Pioneer Weaver
In Pomeroy on Naylor's Run Mrs. Henry Seidenable, 60, preserves a loom said to be almost three centuries old. She weaves fine linen on it and prefers it to a modern patented loom. The pioneer frame uses four by four timber with a hickory seat showing wear from long use. The loom, once owned by a Russell family of Rutland Township, even furnished a Christmas dress in pioneer days.
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Pomeroy
Henry Seidenable
Naylor
Russell
Rutland Township
Ministers Meet at Meigs County Association Social
Ministers from the Meigs County Ministerial Association and auxiliary gathered at Rev. A. R. Stark's home for the monthly social and business meeting. After a potluck dinner, Rev. F. C. Kreager of First Baptist Church Middleport spoke, with local attendees including Rev. and Mrs. C. H. Eichinger, Rev. and Mrs. Fred Gardner, and Rev. and Mrs. Frank C. Kreager present.
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Middleport
Meigs ,County Ministerial Association
A. R. Stark
F. C. Kreager
First Baptist Church
C. H. Eichinger
Fred Gardner
Frank C. Kreager
Meigs 4-H Delegates Attend Ohio Congress
Four delegates from the 306 4-H Club in Meigs County travel to Columbus for the annual 4-H Congress. Meetings are at the Neil House under Ohio State University supervision. Delegates include Arthur Crabtree Pauline Morehead Harriet Allen and Norma Ritchie.
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Vomeroy
Meigs County
Columbus
Neil House
Ohio State University
Arthur Crabtree
Carpenter
Pauline Morehead
Portland
Harriet Allen
Letart
Norma Ritchie
Keno
Kentonbound: Kent foreman promotion and local visits
Harry O Kent transfers from Hobson to Kenton shops as car foreman. Mrs Kent to ship household goods next week. Local residents and relatives from Coolville Langsville and Zanesville visited Grant Street. Several trips to Charleston Winchester and Columbus noted with family and civic happenings.
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Kenton Middleport
Harry O. Kent
Kenton
Hobson
Farmers Institute to Convene in Meigs County
Farmers to meet Alfred on November 10 for a two day session at the M E Church Meigs County offers a first fall farmers institute with local and state speakers. Harry E Guthrie is president Mrs Helen Woods secretary Mrs Meda Morris lady correspondent Wheeler J Welday from Smithfield and Mrs James S Devol from Marietta head the speakers. George W Kreiter county extension agent will be among local participants.
Unemployed Meet at Pomeroy Courthouse Draws Speeches
On November 4 at the Pomeroy Courthouse a gathering of the unemployed from the Pomeroy Bench heard several speakers. Many remarks mixed with politics, according to reports from the event.
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Pomeroy
Plantz Will to Be Filed Monday in Pomroy
Pomeroy November 4 The will of the late Wyatt G Plantz a prominent local banker will not be offered for probate until next Monday He reportedly left Pomerdy a large estate valued at about 375000 with no heirs at law making probate of great interest to residents of the town
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Pomeroy
Wyatt G. Plantz
Pomerdy
Musical program at Heath M E Church directed by Miss McCoy
A Middleport program at Heath M E Church Monday evening, directed by Miss Vesta McCoy, supervisor of music in the Middleport public schools, was presented under the Parent-Teacher Association calendar system. Mrs. C. E. Willock chaired November. Four more calendar meetings were announced.
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Middleport
Heath M. E. Church
Vesta McCoy
Parent- Teacher Association
C. E. Willock
Don Miller Funeral Set After Michigan Motorcycle Crash
Langsville learns funeral services will be held Wednesday afternoon for Don Miller 20 son of Mr and Mrs F A Miller Fatally injured on a motorcycle trip in Michigan He had worked at Saginaw for a year with American Express Co Survived by parents two brothers and two sisters
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Langsville
Don Miller
F. A. Miller
Michigan
Saginaw
American Express Co
Medicinal Preparation Promotes Throat Care
An astringent preparation named TREATINE offered to treat tonsil irritation and avoid tonsil surgery. A $3.00 bottle is sold at all drug stores.
Air campaigning replaces horse and buggy in county
In Pomeroy on November 4 an airplane flies over hills and valleys releasing handbills urging the public to evaluate candidate merits as part of the election campaign replacing older methods.
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Pomeroy
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L. R. Smith
Sarah Lant
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Southeast Ohio Teachers Association
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Julia
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Earl Smith
Charleston
James Murrey
Randolph Ward
Fred Lemley
Harry Gaskill
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