Driver Killed in Train Collision Near Pittsburgh
James Hannis 35 of Pomeroy former resident was killed instantly when his truck stalled on a railroad crossing at Smithfield near Pittsburgh and was struck by a train. His body burned in the fire. he leaves a widow, a son James Jr, and parents Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Hannis with four brothers and two sisters. Body to be taken to Nelsonville for burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hannis
Pomeroy
Smithfield
Pittsburgh
Bannis
Ann Thomas
James, Jr
Harvey Hannis
Nelsonville
Jack
Ross
Ralph
Harl
Minersville
Spencer
Causey
James
Seven States Seen In a Single Day Drive
A. V. Howell traces a remarkable motor trip from Winchester Virginia to New York City touching seven states in one day. The itinerary passes Virginia West Virginia Maryland Pennsylvania Delaware New Jersey and New York within about 350 miles making a near direct route possible and unique in the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
A. V. Howell
New York City
United States
Funeral Held at Graham for Mrs O Brown
Pomeroy news reports Mrs. O R Brown died in Detroit midweek. Her body arrived in town and lay at Harvey Spencer home in Graham Station, sister of Mrs. Brown. She had two marriages and children from both unions. several relatives attended the Graham funeral held yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
O. R . Brown
Detroit
Harvey Spencer
Graham Station
Spencer
Brown
650 Meals Served at County Jail in October
Mrs. Harry Rice, the matron, reported to the forty commissioners that 650 meals were served to prisoners at the county jail in October. She said she prepared all meals and also managed the jail residence, including household duties, during the month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Fourty
Harry Rice
Rice
Permits to Wed Pomeroy in November
The probate court issued two marriage licenses. Elmer F. Houdashelt, 32, farmer of Carpenter, plans to wed Alice Midkiff, 21, of Hemlock Grove. Elmer Beyl, 22, auto mechanic of Jeffersonville Indiana, to marry Velma Green, 20, of Middleport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Elmer F. Houdashelt
Carpenter
Alice Midkiff
Hemlock Grove
Elmer Beyl
Jeffersonville
Ind
Velma Green
Middleport
League Rally At Heath M E Church In Middleport
The Epworth League rally at Heath M E Church in Middleport featured a pleasing program after a banquet in the church dining room. Rev Eichanger presided with speakers Dr Holcomb and Rev Browning, followed by talks readings and various games in the assembly room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Epworth League
Heath M. E
Eichanger
Holcomb
Browning
Evangeline Chapter Elects Officers in Regular Meeting
Middleport Nov 5 Evangeline Chapter No 172 0 E S met in regular session electing Grace French W M Fred Schreiner W P Evelyn Lewis A M Vannie Townsend Sec Ida Witton Treas Helen Reynolds Cond Myrtle Alten A C to fill officer roles in the chapter meeting held Thursday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Evangeline Chapter
E. S
Grace French
W. M
Fred Schreiner
W. P
Evelyn Lewis
Vannie Townsend
Ida Witton
Treas
Helen Reynolds
Myrtle al- Ten
A.C
Baby dies in Middleport. burial planned in Athens
The week-old son of Mr and Mrs Rel Harris of South Third street Middleport died Thursday afternoon. The infant's body was taken to Athens for burial. Mr Harris came to Middleport years ago from Athens with Swanson Furniture Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Rel Harris
South Third Street
Athens
Harris
Swanson Furniture Company
World War Film Shown At Pythian Park
A new nine reel feature titled The World War premiered at Pythian Park on Decoration Day. The film promises authentic fighting footage and geographic views of European battle areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pythian Park
Social notes and Middleport mentions from local column
Social notes detail a birthday dinner at the Mary Jane shop for Miss Mary Wilmetta Farmer and lists several guests. Middleport items note newlyweds Earl and Mrs Hartenbach traveling to Akron, a patient recovering from railroad injuries, families moving from Towanda Kansas, and visits by Hussell, Mills, Evans, Beeson, and Jones families. Also reported are illnesses, hospitalizations, a funeral visit, and a quilting gathering with planned supplies and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denner
Middleport
Towanda
Kansas
Fred Hussell
Huntington
Harry Mills
November fire leaves Howard Brown badly burned
Chauncey Iman suffered burns and glass injuries when a morning blaze ripped through a garage in Mazon. Howard Brown, treated by Dr. Warren V. Sprague, was reported improving at his home after the incident that destroyed the garage and damaged the machine. Members of Mazon Council and their spouses were invited to a party at the country club following their meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren V. Sprague
Howard C. Brown
Hauncey
Howard © Brown
Soma
Wyuverey
Brown
Mazon Council
Nis
No. 93
Country New Machine
William
First Snowfall Hits Chauncey Friday Night
Chauncey recorded its first snow of the year on Friday evening. A brief snow flurry accompanied sleet and then rain before the first flakes melted away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Chauncey Feed Co. Temporarily Moves to Wilson Building
Chauncey Feed company store located in Wilson building on Main street after fire destroyed its former site. Charles Brown in charge. The blaze at the Howard O. Brown garage caused about 25000 dollars in damage, hampering supply with three corn loads of hay and feed arriving the morning of the fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Chauncey Feed Company
Wilson
Main Street
Sayre
Charles Brown
Howard O. Brown
Millfield Woman Reports Rosebush Budded Bloomed
CHAUNCEY Nov 5 Mrs F E Boudinet reports a rose bush in her Millfield yard budded and in bloom. The bush bloomed in early spring and has survived frosts. the plant shows no protection measures taken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millfield
Chauncey
F. E. Boudinet
Thei
Chauncey Men Attend Nelsonville Banquet
Fifteen Chauncey business leaders joined the Nelsonville Chamber of Commerce annual meeting and banquet in Chauncey on Thursday night. Attendees praised the courteous treatment and social program, with listed participants including B. F. Ferrel Edward Minister Earl Gardner Sam Tippett George W. Nye Franklin Nye Robert Hixson T. R. Hamilton James Nye Arthur Brewer C. W. Ferrel Noah S. Harvey Floyd Nye Guy Brookins Earl Bridgewater and Reverend V. Ahlbrand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Nelsonville
Arthur Brewer
C. W. Ferrel
Noah S. Harvey
Floyd Nye
Guy Brookins
Earl Bridgewater
V. Ahlbrand
Community meetings and social events at local homes
A series of ladies club gatherings filled a Thursday with a Bible class session at Mrs. Ber alca Humphrey’s home, choir singing, and two quartettes performing. Attendees included Virgene Porter Ruth Grace Bernice Humphrey and other members. a social collation followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naomi Bible Cins
Beralca Humphrey
Humphrey
Nora Graves
Ethel Wright
Virgene Porter
Ruth Grace
Bernice Humphrey
Mme Michaels
Ivory Palaces
Thelma Linscott
Pauline Howard
Augusta Watlatch
Jesus
Masquerade Party Hosted by Mr and Mrs Cecil Perry
Mr and Mrs Cecil Perry entertained at their home with a masquerade party on Wednesday evening. Guests included Mrs Emmitt Dickerson and children Betty Jack Dorothy Mrs John Palmer Vergeaa Geneva Mrs Luther Crurkshank Leslie Thomas Ruth Mr and Mrs Hollis Cunningham and children Edna Brandan and children Russell Cunningham and son Mr and Mrs Floyd Stanley and daughter Mary Frances Mrs Donald Cunningham and daughter Miss Jennie Courtney and son Dewitt Walker Lena Cunningham and daughter Hileen Mr and Mrs Dehnie Grigsbee Mr and Mrs Harry Schoonover Mr and Mrs William Smith Mrs Rhoda Oliver Mrs George Nicholson Marshal Bert Witham the Misses Alice Selah Glass Del bert Hank Glennis Del and Chester Glass all of this city Mrs Carrie Syx of Dayton and Miss Mable Spellman of Columbus NAOMI BIBLE CLASS Ten members attended the regu
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecil Perry
Emmitt Dickerson
Betty
Jack
Dorothy
John Palmer
Vergeaa
Geneva
Luther Crurkshank
Leslie
Thomas
Ruth
Hollis Cunningham
Edna Brandan
Russell Cunningham
Floyd Stanley
Mary Frances
Donald Cunningham
Jennie Courtney
Dewitt Walker
Lena ‘Cunningham
Hileen
Dehnie Grigsbee
Harry Schoonover
William Smith
Rhoda Oliver
George Nicholson
Bert Witham
Alice
Selah Glass
Del~bert Hank
Glennis del
Chester Glass
Carrie Syx
Dayton
Mable Spellman
Columbus
Pumps Installed On New York Central Lines
Automatic pumps are being installed on the New York Central system. Six have been installed at Hobson. The pumpers who have long served at various stations are given preference in the changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Nov
New York Central
Hobson
Syders Divorce Suit Seeks Dower Denial
Alfred F P Syders sues Lenora Syders for divorce charging she refused home duties and meals, stayed out late, refused to disclose whereabouts, and left him last July claiming she gone for good. He asks denial of dower interest in his estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Gool
Alfred FP
Syders
Lenora Syders
War Movies at Liberty Theater to Aid Meigs County War
Adorable war related feature film to be shown at the Liberty theater on Monday and Tuesday evenings. Proceeds from the screenings will go toward support for Meigs County war relief efforts and the balance of the trident ness on the Meigs County War.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport War
Liberty Theater
Hein Dee
Meigs County
Community Social Features Masked Evening in Hamilton
A Friday high street gathering hosted by Mrs. T. B. and Mrs. Myers included masked guests and games. T. R. Hamilton won first prize with Mrs. Fiske second in the animal contest. During the social hour snacks and coffee were served. about 50 people attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jlarvey Nye
High Street
T. B., Hamilton
He Myers
T. R. Hamilton
Fiske
Trira
Birthday Celebration for Mrs Graves at The Plains
Mrs Robert Graves marked her birthday Friday at home in The Plains with a surprise visit from the Noon Bible class she teaches. Gifts and refreshments followed a pleasant evening with members Thelma Linscott Augusta Whit latch Ruth Grace Selah Hardy Virginia Hawkins Mary Courtright Vers Whitlatch Pauline Howard and Mrs Graves. Darla Cole Millfield spent the week in Nelsonville visiting friends. Mrs Laula McGuerr Bartlett visited at the home of her sister Mrs William Cole in Millfield this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Graves
the Plains
Darla Cole
Millfield
Nelsonville
Laula McGuerr
Bartlett
William Cole
Funeral Held for Mri Ellen Goodman at Independent Holiness Church
Chailey Mr and Mrs Flt Westfall Burr Oak visited Wy Db Hines in Priday George Darnell and Alfred Wade with John DBennett and Bertie Marpis from Canaan ville attended. Mr and Mrs William Coley Elects Coney of Giles West Virginia were called to the city for the funeral held Wednesday at the Independent Holiness church
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James Hanniss
Pennsylvania
Graham
O. Brown
Good Housekeeping Institute
Walsh Electric Co
Epworth
Heath Church
Order of Eastern Star
Pomeroy Bend
Earl Hartenbach
Akron
Ving Penne
Roy Evans
Russell
Leo Beeson
Bill
Bob
Dan
W. H. Beeson
Jones
Alvira Jones
Herman Bailey
Leo. W. Va
Halley
Anderson
J. G. Hamilton
Foster Hospital
BE. R. Laura
Logen
Carpendale
John Gardner
Wat Reynolds
Joe Gardner
Bailey
Homer McElhinney
Hart
Frank Bracelin
Iman
Lodge
Ladies’ Aid
Ladies’ Aid Society
The
Methodist Episcopal Church
A. L. Preston
Mound Street
Alla Cunningham
Mary Goodson
Edith Coulson
Josephine Lott
Daisy Syx
Mary Dew
Bessie Cunningham
Elizabeth Harney
Elizabeth Ferrer
Sadie Blackford
Tonella Preston
James Campbell
Willian Cochran
Toyal
Loyal Woman's ‘Bible Class
First Christian Sunday School
Naomi
Regu
Farley
Qur New
W. Union St
Holdieport
BANKS
ICE* Cream Company
Eres and
Best Stores
Y Ae Reiss
Aes St
Bridges
Tach
Whaley Dental Rooms
Glouster
Watson
Frank A. Moler
Heraldyne
RADIO
Sronza No
Court House
Eal
Athens Implement Co
N. Court St
Ohio
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