No Appropriation Yet Made for Meigs County Fair
Meigs County commissioners have not funded the Meigs County Fair Board amid a county treasury shortage. Fair officials say legal action could compel payment, but changes in the board after the new year may lead to no court action. Despite the stalemate, the annual agricultural exposition proceeded with gate receipts and concessions covering most costs. Directors with expiring terms were reappointed for three years.
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Pomeroy
Meigs County
Compton
Fair Board
Rir
Charles Raeford
Chester Township
W. H Townsend
Columbia Township
Mothers Mix This At Home for a Bad Cough
An at home cough remedy promises quick lasting relief with two cups of sugar and water for a syrup, plus 234 ounces of Pizex and a pint bottle to mix. The ad claims the simple three fold action soothes membranes, loosens germs, and clears the air passages aiding restful sleep.
Local Officials Reelect Logan Township Officers
Herb Riggs of Bedford Township and Byron Davis of Salem Township were reelected as president and vice president with Henry Warren serving as secretary and Eldon Weeks as treasurer along with Albert Ravesell in the reelection slate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herb Riggs
Bedford Township
Byron Davis
Salem Township
Henry Warren
Olive Township
Eldon Weeks
Albert Ravesell
Stansbury Injured In Columbus Car Crash
William Stansbury, son of Mr. and Mrs. G H Stansbury, suffered chest and scalp wounds when his car hit a street car crossing on Central Avenue in Columbus early Wednesday. He was treated at Mt. Carmel Hospital then moved to his aunt’s home. injuries were later deemed not as serious as feared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
William Stansbury
G. H. Stansbury
Central Avenue
Columbus
Stansbury
Ohio State University
Wes
Mt. Carmel Hospital
C. H. Horden
Honor Birthdays Meeting in Middleport
An all day celebration at Mrs. Lee Rudisili’s home honored three club members Mrs. John Russell Mrs. Claude Darst vod Mrs. Lee Rudteill with a noon turkey dinner and a 4 game. Prizes went to Mrs. Charles Grueser high score Mrs. John Rudisin second and Mrs. Paul Toser for consolation. The triple birthday group is the Jolly Dogzen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Lee Rudisili
South Fourth Avenue
John Russell
Claude Darst
Paul Torneser
Middleport Literary Club Studies Alaska
The Mid deport Literary Club met on Wednesday afternoon at Mrs. E. G. Frobst home to study Alaska. President Mrs. T. A. May led the session with local responses on Alaska products. Three papers were read on Industries Past Present and Future by Mrs. M. G. White, Animals Wild and Tame by Mrs. James Titus, and Great Boggees by Mrs. Lacey. The meeting adjourned to November 30 with Mrs. A. W. McKay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Middeport Literary Club
E. G. Frobst
North Second Avenue
Alaska
T. A. May
Rocal
Mre
M. G. White
James Titus
Lacey
Thanksgiving Union Services Set at Church of Christ
Annual Union Thanksgiving Services will be held Wednesday evening November 23 at the Church of Christ. Rev. F C Kreager will deliver the sermon with Rev W B Patterson Dr Boyd Gay and Rev F I Gardner assisting. Special music is planned and large attendance is anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Church of Christ
F. C. Kreager
First Baptist Church
W. B. Patterson
Boyd Gay
F. I. Gardner
Charles Gabbs Dies Former Resident of Middleport
Charles Gabbs 76, formerly of Middleport, died early Wednesday at the home of his daughter Mrs. John Hatcher in Ashland Kentucky. He leaves a daughter and several grandchildren. a daughter Betty and a son Ben Gabbs had died previously. Funeral services will be held in Ashland with burial in Newport Kentucky family cemetery. Margaret Gabbe and her niece Florence Rowe left for Ashland to attend the funeral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Margaret Gabba
North Second Avenue
Charles
Gabba
John Hatcher
Ashland
Gabbs
Wiliam
Betty
Ben Gabbs
Newport, Ky
Gabbe
Margaret Gabbe
Florence Rowe
Youthful Elopers Marry After Flight From Parents
In Pomeroy on November 17 forces tracked down a young man Gerald Spellman 19 and Helen Patten 48 who fled to obtain a marriage license. The couple bypassed their families and married in Huntington West Virginia then Pt Pleasant later returning. The bride’s mother protested to the officiating minister and the prosecuting attorney but the couple remained wed and the parents chose not to pursue further action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Gerald Spellman
Helen Patten
Kapa Tracy
Pataianka
Iufforts
Spellman
Miss Patten
Huntington
W. Va
Pt Pleasant
Tracy
Pt. Fressant
Firaily
Early Morning Five Hits Home at Glouster Today
Fire at Henry Jonas cottage on Front Street caused about 900 dollars damage after 3 am. Firefighters arrived quickly preventing total loss. A stove area floor hole and ceiling and roof damage were noted. Joe Jonas was staying at the home with Henry Jonas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glouster
Henry Jonas
Front Street
Allen Road
Walnut Hill
Smpire
Jonas
Joe Jonas
Kiwanis Club to Buy Two More Light Standards
In Glouster on Wednesday a Kiwanis member said funds will cover the purchase of two additional light standards, costing over 100 dollars. The club previously bought eight standards with money from Southern Ohio Power Co. and plans further purchases as funds allow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glouster
Kiwanis Minette
Kiwanis Club
Southern Ohio Power Co
Etub
Miss Faehule Hosts Public Music Circle in Middleport
Miss Freda Faehule of Cieas No 12 Heath Methodist Episcop al Bible School announces a musical circle at her home corner South Third Avenue and Lincoln Street in Middleport for Friday evening November 18. The class sponsors the event and a program of excellent musical selections will be presented, with the meeting open to the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport. Or
Dmiss Freda Faehule
Cieas No. 12
Heath Methodist Episcopal Bible School
South Third Avenue
Lincoln Street
Kivanians Club Postpones Luncheon for Minstrel Show
Kivanians in Glouster Ohio delay Tuesday noon meeting to Wednesday at Hotel Gordon. No program plus Miwanw affairs discussion. Mrs. Lewie Jones Sr donates 1 to fund a light standard. Visitor A Tambrick from Cincinnati attends. Attendance prize to F Wallace. Loyal Womens Class to meet at Church of Christ Friday night at the usual hour.
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J. B. Jones
Uniontown
Tambrick
Cincinnati
John &. Clark
F. Wallace
Glouster
Loyal Womens
Church of Christ
Birth Announcement for George William Hofman
Mr and Mrs W Hofman of Pittsburgh announce the birth of a son, George William, born Monday at the Pittsburgh Homeopathic Hospital. Mr Hofman formerly Miss Phyllis Seyre, daughter of Mr and Mrs W A Seyre of this place.
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Trimble
Bre
W. Hofman
iMittsburgh
George William
Pittsburgh
Farmers Institute Organization Formed at Mountyville
Mountyville on November 17 saw a farmers institute plan organized with officers named Amos Armstrong as president, S. & Vickroy as vice president, C. E. Hambel as secretary, and T. A. McLain as treasurer.
Doudna Undergoes Second Operation at University Hospital
Mrs. Georgia Doudna of Glouster underwent a second operation within five weeks at University Hospital in Columbus. A hospital message to her mother, Mrs. Ira Ferguson, said her condition is favorable. She was accompanied by her sister Mrs. Norma Smith and her brother William Ferguson.
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Glouster
Georgia Doudna
University Hospital
Columbus
Ira Ferguson
Doudna
Counterfeit Half Dollar Coins Circulating at Glouber
Counterfeit half dollar coins bear the date 19 and appear nearly perfect in workmanship. The metal used in their manufacture is of poor quality. Local authorities caution residents to beware of these fakes and to report suspicious coins.
Fragmented note on coin weights and tolerance
The OCR fragment mentions interior quality and coins described as 4 gater weight higher than the oaypyin. No clear names or places are readable to establish full facts.
Harrington Purchases Internet Interest at Clover Farm
John W. Harrington has purchased an interest in the D. G. Murphy Clover Farm store No. 6 addition and is now conducting the business. The notice appears in the November 17 issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Harrington
D. G. Murphy Clover Farm
Gistiné
Continue Rev Rogers in Charge of New Marshfield Revival
Special services at the Christian Church in New Marshfield will continue indefinitely. Rev. M S Rogers of Glouster now conducts the meetings, with the Booster Choir of local children helping draws larger nightly crowds. Masons from the area attended the revival, signaling community support.
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Rogers
New Marshfield
Christian Church
Tere
Mies E. Hoon
M. S Rogers
Glouster
Masonic Fraternity
Mary Luella Crawford Dies at South Canaan
Mary Luella Crawford age 77 widow of Jum Crawford died at her home near the South Canaan Church at 4 PM Wednesday. Her husband died August 22 1980. She leaves four daughters and three sons with one son deceased. Funeral services set for Saturday at 2:30 PM at the South Danson Church with burial in the adjoining cemetery. Daughter of John Buck and wife lived at the Garden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Canaan
Mary Luella Crawford
Jum Crawford
South Danson
John Buck
Local Social Notes and Quarantine Headlines
Wr and Mrs P A Jividen host guests on Racine Road. Phil Williemeon property in Laure. Womens Christian Temperance Union to meet Friday at Mrs C A Martley’s on Butternut Ave. Various residents visit, travel, or recover from illness. Scarlet fever quarantines and medical visits noted. Bridge club and Five Hundred gathering reported in local towns.
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P. A. Jividen
Rutland
J. F. Jividen
Racine Road
Roy Davis
Kerre Kun
Phil Williemeon
Laure
Womens Christian Lemperence Union
C. A. Martley
Butternnut Avenue
Owen, Harry
Bill Watson
Henry Weaver
Alfred
Elizabeth Muber
Butternut Avenue
Charles Huber
Gallipolis
Walter Lines
Fernie Sines
Michigan
Duff
Home and Foreign Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church
Theron Russell
Haydenville Notes Social Week With Local Families
Haydenville residents host relatives and friends for weekend visits and weeklong stays. Families from Lancaster Logan Columbus and McArthur attend local gatherings. The Standard Bearers meet at the Todd home and Christmas gift exchanges are planned. Armistice night Legion celebration in Logan draws many locals.
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Tom Filing
Lancaster
Myre
John Carpenter
McCandlish
Pulterfiam
Ralph Campbell
Jane Nutter
Ohio University
G. C. Nutter
Nellie Allen
Vern Robinett
Logan
Leland Walters
Columbus
Marietta
Frank Crothers
Créthera
William Riser
Gerald Blosser
Blosser Lehman
Chester Beougher
Union Furnace
Charles Pierce
Haydenville
American Legion
Gerald Sinnott
McArthur
Tom Sinnott
Fultonham
Kenneth Francis
J. D. Francia
Helen Evans
Nelsonville
A. J. Shiver
BE. Peck
M. Ingram
Trio Share Same Birthday in Malden Family Tale
In Malden Mass Richard Proctor has a birthday on October 2 matching his grandmother. His great grandmother aged 96 was also born on October 20 in a family note highlighting shared birthday dates across generations.
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Malden
Mass
Richard Proctora
Klax Ko Quick relief for stomach and bladder ailment
An old ad promotes Klax Ko tablets as a quick home remedy for digestion and bladder discomfort. It claims relief within 3 to 5 days and urges buying at Quick's or any druggist. The language targets stomach liver and bile issues with phrasing typical of early 20th century advertisements.
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Heer
Quick's
Capone Seeks Release From Federal Prison
Alphonse Capone, former Chicago gang chieftain, appeared in Federal Court under heavy guard as his attorneys argued for his release from prison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capone
Atlanta
Alphonse Capone
Chicago
Ruth Elder Granted Quick Reno Divorce
Ruth Elder, prominent aviatrix, was granted a divorce from Walter Camp in Reno yesterday. The hearing lasted under five minutes with Elder accusing Camp of cruelty.
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Reno
Ruth Elder
Walter Camp
Miss Elder
Watchman Robbed in Spokane of 70 Dollars
Spokane report says watchman George Deal was robbed on duty and relieved of seventy dollars. The incident details the on street crime and investigation status at the time of reporting.
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Spokane
Wash
George Deal
This Woman Lost 45 Pounds of Fat
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Car
Wilson
Mantou
Mich
Cline Drug Co
McKee Crug Co
America
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W. E. Bryan
W. E Bryan
Leather Workers’ Union
United States
Canada
Kanesa City
Kan
Washington DC
J. ©. Halley
Bryan
Kansas City
Herry H. Kaelin
Litenary
J. B. Swanson
N. Court
Athens
of Christ
Charles Gabbs
Askland
Kiwanis Club Minstrel
Plan Musical Circle
Motel Gorton
Pomeroy Personals
Middpleport
Harron Russell
Dayton
M A Hamilton
W. H. Steiff
Fred Davis
Fourth Avenue
Davis
Ray McElhinney
Margaret
Tweedsy
Mergeret
C. BE. Forrest
Fremon
Vesta
Nora McCoy
Frank
Jean
James White
Vine Street
A. J. Beaver
Charleston
J. C. Curtis
Joe Curtis
Mariah Baker
L Quickle
Quickle Hse Deen
Lucille Mayer
Gordon Gardner
Miss Mayer
J. B. Harley
Bryan Place
Mrs. Harris
W. Harris
South Second Avenue
C. P. Bradbury
Lulu Mason
Ben Fults
Midpleport
Meige Temple
Parlor Furnace
Esunipation Stor
Jrie
Chet
Hinds
Vapex
Hill's
Wrisley's Water Softener
Figard
Vicks Salve
Kotex
Ipana
Mennens
Agarol
Insuliz
Packers
Coty Perfume
Absorbine Jr
S.S. S
Sai Hepatica
Deans Pills
Courthou
Boo Scholl
Sage
The
Vogue Shoe Shoppe
Ames Ea Asant, W. VA
Pomeroy, Old
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