Judge Thomas Wins Odd Election Race
In Pomeroy Ohio Meigs County helped decide a unique ballot where no candidate filed for the short term judge seat. Democrat Judge James S. Thomas won by 26 votes after Meigs counted 16 for Edward Willis, with Blosser set to take the office next February. Willis may remain on the school board.
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Meigs County
Court of Appeals
Donahey
Tomas
Portsmouth
Sayre
Blosser
Chillicothe
Wellston
Washington County
Judge Thomas
Secretary of State
Board of Elections
Mullen
Jackson
Willis
Meigs
Thomas
Daughters of Union Veterans Plan Meigs County Christmas Dinner
At a recent meeting the Daughters of Union Veterans arranged a Christmas dinner and entertainment for old soldiers their wives and veterans widows of Meigs County. The event is set for December 14 and conveyances will be provided for those needing rides.
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Pomeroy
Daughters of Union Veterans
Meigs County
Middleport High School Recital Honors Schubert Centenary
Middleport High School presented a program in the High School auditorium observing the Franz Peter Schubert centenary. Students performed solos and a Victrola rendition of Eriking, piano pieces, and a chorus closing with Linden Tree under Miss Vesta McCoy.
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Middleport
Franz Peter Schubert
Schubert
Vienna
Oliver Wendell Holmes
Middleport High School
Louise Hetteseimer
Sylvia
Nancy Reed
Eriking
Mary Wilmetta Farmer
Lyston Fultz
Sonny Boy
Vesta McCoy
Past Chiefs Dinner Held by Pythian Sisters in Middleport
The Past Chiefs Association of the Pythian Sisters held its annual turkey dinner at Castle Hall with 26 covers. Mrs. Cecil Powell Bradbury entertained eight guests at the Presbyterian supper Friday, then hosted a social gathering at her South Third Avenue home.
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Middleport
Pythian Sisters
Castle Hall
Cecil Powell Bradbury
Tow Boat Charles R. Wilson to be Raised Near Point Pleasant
The bulkheading and pumping out of the sunken tow boat Charles R. Wilson in the Ohio River near Point Pleasant will begin after several days of work. Diver Tom McGuffin leads the operation with rivermen coordinating the effort to float the vessel.
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Pomeroy
Charles R. Wilson
Ohio River
Point Pleasant
Tom McGuffin
Union Thanksgiving Service Planned at Peace Evangelical
It was announced in Pomeroy that a Union Thanksgiving Service will be held at Peace Evangelical Church Thursday evening at seven. Special music will be provided by the church choir, and the sermon will be delivered by Rev. A. E. McCullough of Simpson M. E. Church.
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Pomeroy
Peace Evangelical Church
A. E. McCullough
Simpson M. E. Church
Geyer family mourns as former Pomeroy man dies in crash
Harry L. Geyer of Pomeroy is reported killed in a Minneapolis automobile accident. He had worked for years as a coal jobber there and will be buried in Minnesota. A son relayed the telegram to relatives in Pomeroy. Geyer was active in Methodism and left Pomeroy about 35 years ago.
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Pomeroy
Harry L. Geyer
Minneapolis
David Geyer
Minnesota
Geyer
Henry Geyer
Thanksgiving Service Planned by Women Missionary Society
A service of praise and thanksgiving will be held at the Presbyterian Church in Middleport by the Women's Missionary Society. The program includes a Thanksgiving rendition and the congregation is urged to attend. others will be welcome. Continued on Page Ten.
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Presbyterian Church
Women’s Missionary Society
New 48 Hour Test for Kidney Pain Relief
Advertises Cystex as a diuretic to relieve kidney related pain including backache and groin pain. Claims to cleanse irritants, improve sleep, and restore energy within 48 hours. Promises guaranteed satisfaction with money back if not fully satisfied. World’s largest drug stores allegedly endorse and stock the product.
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Columbus Mutual Life Insurance Company
Columbus, Ohio
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