Meigs Dairy Building Destroyed in Pomeroy Fire
An early morning blaze in Pomeroy destroyed the Meigs Dairy Building and damaged part of the Pomeroy Cement Block Company on Main Street. Fire departments from Pomeroy and Middleport battled the flames for hours, preventing spread to nearby structures with damage estimated in the thousands and origin undetermined.
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Meigs
Pomeroy
Pomeroy Cement Block Company
Main St
Middleport
Salad making demonstration at Apple Grove Church
Miss Eleanore Whitney of Pomeroy will give a salad making demonstration at the Apple Grove M E Church Kitchen on Thursday at 1 oclock. All will be welcome.
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Letart Letart Falls
Eleanore Whitney
Pomeroy
Apple Grove M. E
Rose Bowl thrills ignite Athena Theater opening
Paramount drama Rose Bowl opens Thursday at the Athena Theater. Stars include William Frawley Tom Brown Larry Crabbe Benny Baker Terry Ray and Priscilla Lawson. The plot follows rival players from Ohio and college teams meeting in the Pasadena Rose Bowl with Ted Goodwin the Dizzy Dean of football appearing in the climactic game sequence.
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Eleanore Whitney
Paramount
Pasadena Stadium
University of Southern California
Crabbe
Brown
Ohio
Miss Whitney
Benny Baker
Miss Lawson
Charles Barton
Ted Goodwin
Dizzy Dean
New York “Giants
Goodwin
William Frawley
Tom Brown
Larry Crabbe
Paramount PictuRe
Pomeroy Social Notes Highlights Local Visits and Club Meeting
Pomeroy residents share visits with relatives in Parkersburg Columbus Huntington Gallipolis Pittsburgh Hunting ton and others. The Pomeroy Garden Club met at Mulberry Avenue with large attendance, papers read by Miss Virginia Reibel and Mrs Earl Titus, and refreshments served by Mrs Scott Ridgeway and Mrs Willis McMurray.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Buescher
Harry Smith
Pomeroy
Jacob Elberfeld
Harry Feiger
Harris Family Plans Sayre House Renovation
Middleport reports the Sayre property on S Second Ave purchased by Mr and Mrs W F Harris will be remodeled adding an extra bedroom on the second floor and other improvements. After completion the Harris family and their son and daughter in law will occupy the home as H V Moores move to Athens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Sayre
W. F. Harris
S. Second Ave
Bible Class Meets at First Baptist in Middleport
The Ladies Bible Class of the First Baptist Church gathered Tuesday evening at Mrs. R. S. White’s home on North Fifth Avenue for the regular monthly meeting. Light refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
First Baptist Church
R. S. White
Fifth Ave
Heath Church Junior Missionary Society Meets
The Heath Methodist Episcopal Church junior society met after school at Mrs. Lee McComas home for the November gathering. Mildred Ann Wise led the devotional and Mrs. McComas conducted the Africa lesson. A special musical number preceded refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Revival Meetings At First Baptist Racine
Revival services at the First Baptist Church of Racine attract large crowds led by Evangelist Ewing Walters. Evening services run at 7 30 except Saturday with Bible school Sunday at 9 30 and worship at 10 30.
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Racine
First Baptist Church of
Ewing Walters
Funeral trip to Columbus for Mrs Casto cousin rites
Mrs Minnie Neutzling, Mrs J H Grate and Mrs R A Miller went to Columbus this week for the funeral of Mrs Lawrence Casto, a cousin of Mrs Neutzling. They returned with Mrs Howard McCormick and her son who will stay two weeks with Mrs McCormick's parents, Mr and Mrs J H Grate.
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Middleport
Minnie Neutzling
J. H. Grate
R. A. Miller
Columbus
Church Guild Hosts Meeting At Bush Home
Mrs H E Bush and Mrs Frankie Gaylord entertained the Guild of the Hreath M E Church Tuesday evening at the Bush home on Gravel Hill. Local members attended the gathering and discussed church activities and plans.
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Middleport
H. E. Bush
Frankie Gaylord
Guild of the Hreath M. E. Church
Bush
Gravel Hill
Lodge Party Celebrates Gallia Daughters of America Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Peter Stance attended a Gallia County Council Daughters of America thirty fifth anniversary in Gallipolis Monday night. Their five year old niece Betty King performed a dance and song and won a prize. The event finished with a banquet.
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Middleport
Peter Stance
Gallipolis
Gallia County
Dorcas Society to Meet at Baptist Church
The Dorcas Society of the Baptist Church meets for its regular monthly session after the mid week prayer service. Mrs. Harry Houdashelt on Mill Street will host and later serve refreshments during social time.
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Middleport
Dorcas Society of the Baptist Church
Harry Houdashelt
Mill St
Houdashelt
D U V Initiates New Daughters in Union Veterans Group
The Daughters of Union Veterans met Monday evening with large attendance. Mrs. Frankie Gaylord was initiated. After the business session refreshments were served.
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Daughters of Union Veterans
Frankie Gaylord
Bethany Church Queen Esther Class Hosts Evening
Mrs. Hattie Ebersbach and Miss Ann Ebersbach entertained the Queen Esther Class at Mrs. Ebersbachs home on Ketzgal Street Tuesday evening. Hostesses served refreshments.
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Hattie Ebersbach
Ann Ebersbach
Bethany Church
Mrs. Ebersbach
Ketzgal St
Plan Cafeteria Dinner by United Christian Missionary Society
Seventeen members attended a Monday meeting of the United Christian Missionary Society. An interesting program was presented. Plans were completed for a cafeteria dinner to be served from 5 to 7 o clock Thursday evening.
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Middleport
United Christian Missionary Society
Crow Families Attend Funeral of Charles Hayman
Pomeroy Middleport and Letart Crow families attended the funeral at Charles Hayman’s Huntington home on Wednesday.
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Pomeroy
Middleport
Letart
Charles Hayman
Huntington
Beards Family Attends French City Council Daughters of America Anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. Chris Beards and daughter Lucille visited Gallipolis Monday evening for the French City Council Daughters of America thirty fifth anniversary celebration. One charter member, Mrs. Pierce, attended and a large birthday cake was featured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Chris Beards
Lucille
Gallipolis
Miss Olga Angelett Returns Home to Pomroy
Miss Olga Angelett returns to Pomroy after nursing in Zanesville for several weeks, resuming residence with family and friends in the community.
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Pomeroy
Olga Angelett
Zanesville
Minersville Social And Personal Notes
Mrs Elizabeth Shafer is ill and others visit relatives across the region. The column records dozens of visits and weekend guests among residents of Bidwell Wellston Covington Pomeroy Five Points Charleston Carmel Point Pleasant Hartford New Haven and nearby properties. Ronald Grindley moves his family from Custer to Harry Long house in town.
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Minersville
Elizabeth Shafer
Walter Grindley
Ronald Grindley
Jack Stivers
Bidwell
Clifford Phillips
James McClosky
Racine
Wellston
Thomas Lynch
Bob and Thornton
Covington
Otto Hartenbach
Pomeroy
Walter Bae
Carmel
Ray Anderson
Jacqueline
George Childs
Point Pleasant
Norman McCallum
William Lewis
Bud Lewis
Hartford
James Harris
Hartford Ferry
Charles Withrow
Nora Roush
George Roush
New Haven
Custer
Harry Long
Waterbury Bathtub Burglar Arrested After Spree
Police in Waterbury Connecticut captured a suspect dubbed the bathtub burglar for breaking into over 30 homes. He reportedly bathed and shaved at many locations before completing robberies.
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Waterbury
Conn.u.p A
Meigs County Grange Elects New Officers
Meigs County Pomona Grange at Harrisonville Friday elected officers for two years. Key posts filled include Harold Carnahan master Asa Hoskins overseer Wanetta Radekin lecturer Vernon Nease steward Eugene Snyder secretary Eddie Lou Howery treasurer Guy Mutchler and others. Legislative agent S D Webb from Columbus spoke on past measures and future sessions. Committees formed on highways and education with local representatives. A National Re-employment Administration rep outlined federal aid. More than one hundred members attended. refreshments were served.
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Eddie Lou Howery
Carpenter
Meigs County
Pomona Grange
Harrisonville
Harold Carnahan
Asa Hoskins
Wanetta Radekin
Vernon Nease
Eugene Snyder
Mamie Clark
Guy Mutchler
Virgil Atkins
Ceres
Dorothy Wolfe
Pomona
Nellie Vale
Flora
Ada Hoskins
Bessie Cottrill
Amos Leonard
Wanda Starkey
Harley Musser
S. D. Webb
Columbus
Dan Hartinger
H. E. Starkey
Harold Pickering
National Re-employment Administration
Bryan couple leaves for convention trip after Athens visit
Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Bryan depart Monday for Cincinnati then Tampa Florida to attend the American Federation of Labor Convention. They plan a six week trip. Their son J. D. Bryan of Chicago and daughter Mrs. J. E. Harley accompany them from Athens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
W. E. Bryan
Cincinnati
Tampa
Fla
American Federation of Labor
Bryan
Athens
J. D. Bryan
Chicago
J. E. Harley
Dexter Social Notes Receives Wide Local Vists and Birth News
Dexter residents share social visits with Columbus Dayton and Rutland families. Birth announced for a son born November 7 to Day Gobschall. Eleanor and Evelyn Hill attend a 21st birthday party for Elenor Hill with Rutland High School classmates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dexter
Don Morgan
Radium Hospital
Columbus
S. C. Cook
Helen
Walter McMorrow
Dayton
Claude Dulaney
Frank Young
Rutland
Amanda Russell
Ethel Mruussell
Joseph Cain
Besse Phillips
Pleasantville
William McMorrow
Perry Warner
Side Hill
Denver
Colo
W. R. Amos
Dallas
Harietta
Keith Weaver
Donald Amos
Lancaster
Lewis Hunt
Rex Edaundson
Doug Chaney
Helen Cook
Nelson
Ollie Anderson
Houk
John Radican
Columbia
Day Gobschall
Eleanor
Evelyn Hill
Ruth Davis
Ed Russell
Otho Barnes
Hudnalls celebrate 42nd anniversary and 74th birthday
Mr and Mrs Liberty Hudnall will mark their 42nd wedding anniversary at home next Sunday November 15. The occasion also observes Mr Hudnall’s 74th birthday. The note mentions Siamese aristocrats favoring king cobra poached in white wine sauce.
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Snowville
Liberty Hudnall
Mr. Hudnall
Man with Blindness Builds, Works Despite Handicap
Minersville resident Albert Karman underwent eye removal surgery last week. Despite long blindness he has completed fine home furniture and becomes skilled at fence construction, proving perseverance beyond the average able-bodied youth.
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Minersville
Albert Karman
Concord Circle Hosts Meeting for Church Programs
The Friendly Circle and C I C Classes of Concord Sunday School met at the Sayers home Friday night with 32 members and three guests. Mrs Addie Sayers led devotional and business sessions. The Concord Needle Club gathered to quilt for church funds, planning a November 19 meeting at Mrs Ethel McAtee’s home.
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Concord
C.I.C
Concord Sunday School
Maynard Sayers
Addie Sayers
Roy Kasler
Margie Howard
Concord Needle Club
Maude Kasler
Ethel McAtee
Kasler
McAtee
Alice Sayers
Hazel Boudinot
Mildred Howard
Fierce Ridge
John Blake
Tim Connor
Toledo
O. B. Boudinot
Vaughn Landis
Nelsonville
Victor Sayers
Silas Sayers
Margie Linscott
F. G. Werner
E. C. Kasler
H. M. Kasler
Cargo
Eleanor Kasler
Ernest Linscott
Hooper Ridge
Linscott
R. H. Wemer
Racine Personal and Social News Briefs
Mrs. Carrie Lott and Charles Spencer Jr. travel to Bartlesville Oklahoma to visit siblings. Spencer will reconnect with CCC camp friends in Oklahoma. Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Tyree go to Scarboro West Virginia to visit Mrs. Tyree’s mother. Rev and Mrs Sharp Mr Herman visit Rebecca Cottrill and Ellen Holter. Will Tanborey and Howard Harris attend the Shields funeral in Letart. The Chest er couple Reid Fasterday and two children and Fred Smith visit C J Easterday in Chester. David Easterday and friend Mr Webb of Columbus visit Easterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Racine
Carrie Lott
Charles Spencer, Jr
Bartlesville
Okla
C. A. Shugar
Spencer
CCC
Oklahoma
R. A. Tyree
Taxes for Schools of Gallia County Ready for Distribution
County Superintendent H. Bion Bradbury reports about 35000 dollars in county real estate taxes are ready for distribution to school general funds. Gallipolis City receives the largest share 13511.83 dollars with other district allocations listed including Addison 1692.26 and Vinton 2858.79.
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Gallipolis
H. Bion Bradbury
Addison
Bidwell-Porter
Springfield
Cadmus
Centerville
Clay
Crown City
Green
Greenfield
Guyan
Harrison
Morgan
Ohio
Perry
Raccoon
Vinton
Walnut
Creshire
Ancient Egyptians Used Harp Guitar Pipe and Drum
Archeological finds show ancient Egyptians possessed musical instruments including a harp guitar pipe trumpet and drum. The discoveries underscore early musical culture and craftsmanship in ancient Egypt.
Middleport Social Notes Include Family Visits and Events
Mrs. Julia Howder hosts Mrs. Howder and Elizabeth Pa in Grave Hill. Relatives spend Tuesday in Huntington. Dr. C. R. Singleton and Miss Evelyn Ballard visit with Downing family in Middleport. Downing hosts 4th birthday dinner for Dr. Singleton and Rodney Downing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Der
Grave Hill
Third Death Expected in Holzer Hospital After Wellston Shooting
Gallia County report says two shooting victims died in Holzer Hospital after a Monday night incident at The Spider Web in Wellston. George Keesee 26 died three hours after wounding his body moved from Route 75 home to Ashland burial set for 3 30 today. Albert Hawker 58 WPA foreman bystander died Tuesday forenoon. Ex sheriff Ross Fisher in critical condition Tuesday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Wellston Cafe
Holzer Hospital
George Keesee
Hamden
Ashland
Albert Hawker
Wpa Foreman
Lucille Thorp
Wellston
Gerald Jones
Ross Fisher
Keesee
Vinton County
Kentucky
Interest in Music At Cadmus High School
Cadmus High School students sold candy to raise funds for orchestra equipment and hosted a pie social with an Indian pageant mountain songs and musical skits. Dorothy Titus organized a girls glee club of 30 with officers Eleanor Jones president Bernice Rucker vice president Lena Mae Pope secretary Mary Lou Haynes treasurer Carmen Armstrong publicity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Cadmus High School
Dorothy Titus
Eleanor Jones
Bernice Rucker
Lena Mae Pope
Mary Lou Haynes
Carmen Armstrong
Boys’ Glee Club
Finley Cotton
Wayne Luman
John Bostic
Dan J. Webster
Buell Burnette
Cadmus
Juanita Taylor
Donald Evans
Divorce Granted to Pluma Wilt and Marriage License Issued
Pluma Wilt was granted a divorce from Car Wilt on grounds of three years wilful absence. Minutes later she secured a marriage license to wed Isaac Oiler, 27, her third husband. Both residents of Vinton. Pluma is 30.
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Gallipolis
Pluma
Isaac Oiler
Anblorer
Vinton
Cairo native Victor Glenn wins Gallipolis license to wed Jennie Elliott
Victor Glenn 22 and Jennie Elliott 26 obtained a marriage license in Gallipolis. Also licensed were Joe Walker Jr 21 or 22 and Lillie Johnson 20 both of Gallipolis, with Joe listed as a shoe maker and Lillie as Frank Johnson's daughter.
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Gallipolis
Cairo
Egypt
Victor Glenn
Bedford
Ind
Jennie Elliott
Oofe
Gallipolis Wellston Game Moves Up To Seven
Gallipolis will host Wellston Friday night with kickoff moved to 7 pm due to Jackson Eisteddfod events. Fans may still hear most of the Eisteddfod program that night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Jackson
Wellston
Dance Planned by Gallia Academy Girl Reserves and Hi-Y
Gallia Academy High School groups the Girl Reserves and the Hi Y Club discussed plans for their annual dance at a Hi Y Club meeting. Trevor Davis, sponsor, spoke of attending the State Youth Convention in Cincinnati on Nov 27 28 and 29. Principal Carl C Byers outlined parliamentary procedure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Gallia Academy High School
Trevor Davis
Cincinnati
Carl C. Byers
Cromley Divorce Judge Orders Weekly Support and Fees
Judge W R White ordered Nelson Cromley to pay Laura Cromley five dollars weekly for the support of herself and their minor children and fifty dollars in attorney fees in the divorce case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
W. R. White
Laura Cromley
Nelson Cromley
Henry Knopp Dies Suddenly at 72 in Garden
Henry R. Knopp, 72, died of heart disease Monday in his garden near Harrisonville. He was a Mason and Woodman Lodge member. Survived by sons Harry L. Knopp and Oren Dale Knopp and daughter Mrs. Faye Eynon. Funeral at Presbyterian Church at 2 pm. burial Wells Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisonville
Henry R. Knopp
Here
Gallia Academy Glee Clubs Set for Eisteddfod Night
Gallia Academy High School will present a morning assembly by the boys and girls glee clubs. About one hundred pupils will sit on stage at 8:30 for the 8:30 program before the Eisteddfod competition in Jackson tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Gallia Academy High School
Jackson
Gallia Grange Names New Officers for Gallia County Pomona
Gallia County Pomona Grange plans installation at the January meeting in Gallipolis with Joseph Fichter of the Ohio State Grange leading. New officers include Walter Davis Swan Creek as worthy master and Marguerite Moore Springfield as lecturer along with a full slate from area granges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Gallia County
Pomona
Knights of Pythias
Ohio State Grange
Joseph Fichter
Walter Davis
Swan Creek Grange
Stanford Brinker
George's Creek Grange
Marguerite Moore
Springfield Grange
Wendell Hoover
Harris Grange
Atwood Lawless
Springfield
Mrs. Delaney
George's Creek
C. E. Painter
Huntington Grange
H. D. Mossman
George Brinker
Dorothy Swisher
Little Kyger Grange
Ceres
Esta George
Bulaville Grange
Carol Plymale
Ohio Valley Grange
Flora
Esta Wollborn
Harris
High Grades at Washington School Gallipolis
Gallia county reports show Washington School students earning A grades in 20 percent of the first three grades and 17 percent in the next five. Primary pupils show 35 percent B averages, 50 percent C, 10 percent D, and 5 percent F or lower. From fourth to eighth grade, 31 percent made B, 36 percent C, 12 percent D, and 4 percent F or lower.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Washington School
Ours Funeral Held At Liberty Chapel
Lawrence Ours 21 of Bladen died Monday night in Holzer Hospital from ruptured appendix and complications. Survived by parents Mr and Mrs W H Ours wife Margaret Halley six including five brothers and a sister and grandmother Lydia Ours. Funeral services were at Liberty Chapel with burial in King Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Lawrence Ours
Bladen
Holzer Hospital
W. H. Ours
Margaret Halley
Donald
Herman
Kenneth
Marvin
Melvin Ours
Gladys Mae Ours
Lydia Ours
Huntington
W. Va
Liberty Chapel
King Cemetery
Grace Church Officers Are Announced in Gallipolis
Grace Church in Gallipolis lists officers across multiple societies and posts. Names include A. S. Lloyd as Sunday School superintendent, C. D. Single and C. E. Brumfield as assistant superintendents, with Thomas Rue secretary and Stellan Arthur treasurer. VariousLadies' and missionary groups name presidents, secretaries, and treasurers, while church roles cover trustees, stewards, choir, organist, and janitor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Grave Methodist Episcopal Church
A. S. Lloyd
C. D. Single
C. E. Brumfield
Thomas Rue
Stellan Arthur
A. C. Safford
St. John’s
Wayne Lutz
D. W. Thomas
J. I. Hasskins
T. Berridge
R. R. Starbuck
J. T. Hall
Myrtie Kerr
Millie Watts
M. T. Carter
Lillian Downtain
W. A. King
Lenore Ecker
Emmett McCall
H. M. Miller
Trier of Appeals
John A. Lear
World Services
C. M. Yeanger
I. E. Myers
A. J. Stormont
O. A. Vernholt
Mille Watts
Elias Wetherholt
John Newton Davis
Stanley Lanier
F. T. Gemeinhardt
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Floyd Mankin
Hattie Mankin
Condor St
Harry Coe
Parkersburg
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Troy
Jake Thomas
T. Spencer Owen
Elwood
Fred Crow
Harry Davis
Butternut Ave
Henry Hamm
Julius Smith
Dorothy Long
Ruth Gloeckner
Entertain Guild
Dorcas Society Meets
Lucille Elmore
David Hartley
Walter Anderson
Elmore
Hartley
Anderson
Pomeroy High School
Civic Club
Florida
Mrs
Julia How
George van Zandt
Irving Karr
Philathea Women
Church of Christ
H. B. Curd
Carl Mossman
Frank B. M. Maupin
Wheeling
Henry Knopp
Gallia
Ours
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