Christmas Tree Plans Highlight Drew Webster Post
Drew Webster post of the American Legion outlines plans to decorate Court and Second streets with Christmas trees during the holiday season. Officers say the effort hinges on sufficient interest among Pomeroy businesses and residents. The notice includes several local names and ages connected to Pomeroy and Long Bottom.
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Drew Webster
American Legion
Second Streets
Legion
Pomeroy Business Pieris
Pleads Not Guilty To Non-Support In Middleport
Theodore Spurris of Bailey Run was arrested on a charge of non support. He appeared before Justice Fred Gilmore and pleaded not guilty. His trial was set for Tuesday afternoon.
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Pomeroy
Theodore Spurris
Bailey Run
Fred Gilmore
Middleport
Michael Williamson Fined For Liquor and Illegal Driving
Michael Williamson was arrested Thursday by Constable Lord Hysell in Middleport. He appeared before James Williams in the absence of Mayor Giles on charges of possessing liquor and driving a car illegally. He was fined 100 dollars and costs for liquor and 25 dollars and costs for illegal driving, totaling 37.50, and was released after making payment arrangements.
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Middleport
Michael Williamson
Thurssday
Lord Hysell
James Williams i
Giles
Railroad Employee Injured at Minerton
MIDDLEPORT November 27 Ray McDonald of Logan an employe of the Hocking Valley railroad was injured at Minerton on Thursday when coal fell from a tank and the engine struck him on the head. His condition is not stated.
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Middleport
Ray . McDonald
Logan
Hocking Valley Railroad
Minerton
McDonald
Drilling Prospects Reported Good in Bowmen's Run District
Bowmen's Run resident Will Krider says oil and gas drilling prospects are favorable. A Fuel Company well on George Reefer farm yielded a daily 1 inch drill, reaching 1,600 feet with potential to reach 800 feet more. Buckeye Pipe Company advances a powerhouse and gas station on Nies Salser Run in Bowmen's Run.
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Pomeroy
Will Krider
Bowmen's Run
Bowmen ‘Run
George Reefer Farm
Fuel Company
Buckeye Pipe Company
Nlies
Bowmen'’s Run
Forged Check Sparks Langsville Inquiry
Pomeroy November 27 local officers investigate a forged check cashed by the Inter-Cities Oil company. The forger identified as R. F. Whittemore, a Langsville resident, and more than $23 in change was provided by the man who presented the check.
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Pomeroy
R. F. Whittemore
Iner-Cities Oil Company
Langsville
Langavillere
Plans Completed for Banquet Here
Middleport resident Charles A Fowler says plans are set for a Fathers party banquet at the temple on November 36. Dr Bryan of Ohio University will speak, the Pap Orchestra provides music, and motion pictures will be shown for the boys.
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Middleport
Charles A. Fowler
Matemple
Bryan
Ohio University
Pap
Gas well drilling planned at Franklin township site
POMEROY Nov 27 The Con Gas company manager by Flint Pomeroy are expecting shoot a gas well on the F H ff farm Jackson county The farm lies in Franklin township The well drilled to 2706 feet and the Clinton sands reached The drilling is in charge of Warden of Sistersville Va This is the first location on the Mid farm by the Concho Gas com p
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Pomeroy
Con- Gas Company
Flint
F. H. Ff
Jackson County
Ranklin Township
Clinton
Sistersville
Concho
Gracliffe Chemical Company Sued For Judgment
The J. B. Speed company of Kentucky filed suit in Pomeroy seeking 20 373 07 plus interest from Feb 1 1924 against Gracliffe Chemical Company. The claim covers honey and merchandise advanced to Gracliffe by J. B. Speed.
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Pomeroy
J. B. Company
Kentucky
Gracliffe Company
J. B. Speed Company
Gractiffe Chemical Ompany
Several Couples Married Here on Thanksgiving
POMEROY November 27 During the Thanksgiving holidays several marriage licenses were issued by Prime Judge Cora B. Roberts. A number of weddings were administered Thursday. The licenses were issued Thursday and Marshall, 22, Long Bot-
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Pomeroy
Premie
Cora B. Roberts
Ich
Marshall
Arrest Made After Chester Road Crash in Pomeroy
Will Nelson of Pomeroy was arrested by Sheriff Willock and Special Deputy Edgar Morris after a Thursday crash on the Chester road. He appeared before Justice M I French and paid a $25 fine plus costs for driving a machine while intoxicated and was released. His vehicle collided with George Sisson’s machine prior to the arrest.
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Pomeroy
Will Nelson
Willock
Edgar Morris
M. I. French
Nelson
George Sisson
Chester Road
Elmer Newland Arrested On Check Fraud Charge
Elmer Newland was arrested in Middleport on Wednesday by Constable Lord Hysell. He appeared before Fred Gilmore on a charge of writing a check illegally. Arrangements were made to pay and he was released.
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Middleport
Elmer Newland
Lord Hysell
Fred Gilmore
Visitors and Trips Noted Across the Region
Local residents and relatives traveled to and from Columbus Gallipolis Zanesville Huntington Pittsburgh and Clarksburg this week. People include Mr. and Mrs. H T Gassaway Thelma Phillips Elmer Ashworth Minnie Davis and Judge A P Miller among others visiting family friends or attending events. Several plan return trips and ongoing visits with relatives in Pomeroy Parkersburg and nearby towns.
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H. T. Gassaway
Cleveland
Willis Davis
Lancaster
Wyatt Plantz
Ee Alba Radford
Wayne Few
Zanesville
A. P. Miller
Youngstown
Matilda Scott
Obe White
Columbus
Pomeroy
Thomas Fork
Florence Lawrence
Clarksburg
Lawrence
Harry Dye
Francis
Gilmore
Donald Turnbull
Helen Turnbull
John Leitwhler
Huntington
Parkersburg
Visits Across Ohio Areas Noted in Regional Social Roundup
The column lists numerous individuals and couples visiting relatives and friends in cities including Columbus Akron Bloomington Marietta Athens Dayton Cleveland and Charleston. It notes visitors from Bloomington Ill Columbus Chillicothe Athens and others and mentions Navy service completion by Ige Wenssa.
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Elizabeth Burg
Columbus
Akron
Lewis Sauer
Lewis
Wetteville
William F. Schuth
Bloomington
Ill
Frank Grogan
Marietta
Ralph E. Reverts
Chillicothe
Abe Summers
Charlerton
Leroy Barsett
Park Creburg
Isabelie Conger
Ohio University
Julia Miller
Mark Jenkinson
Athens
H. E. Cooper
Kr. C. McKnight
L. H. Burke
Ralph Howell
Cleveland
Blaine Brower
Dayton
Charles Dawson
Charies of Columbus
Ray Smith
B. Brout
Fhursday
R. C. Windsor
Helen Smith
Harrisonville
Hila West
Evelyn West
Ada West
Jack Parfitt
Lyston Fultz
Bertha Hoffman
Hilda O'Neill
Charleston
Howard McKibinny
Harleston
Ige Wenssa
U. S. Navy
Local visitors noted from multiple cities
Robert Hyatt of Huntington visited here with Mrs. Dickerson and Arnold. Ruth Bradbury spent Friday at Gallipolis. Weyne Few and Alba Radford of Zanesville visited Thursday. Floyd Duffy and daughter Jean of Logan and Frank Knopp hosted visitors. Mrs. John Powell returned to Columbus from a visit here. Esther Chambers hosted Helen Beesen of Columbus. Various residents from Sugar Run Charleston Nitro Akron Chespeake Dexter and Columbus were seen visiting or traveling home.
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Robert Hyatt
Huntington
Dickerson
Arnold
Rananqua
Ruth Bradbury
Gallipolis
Weyne Few
Alba Radford
Zanesville
Floyd Duffy
Jean
Logan
Frank Knopp
John Powell
Columbus
Junkerman
Sugar Run
Myrtle Mercer
Rutland
Dave
Earnest Grimes
Charleston
M. G. White and Son
Frank
White
Edgar Tuckerman
Frank White
Dexter
L. D. Diles
Harper Vaunden
Chespeake
F. F. Shank
Marion Rife
Akron
Howery
B. Bereman
St. Louis
John McDonald
Pomeroy Bend Social Notes Party at Mrs Karrs Home
Mrs. Clair Karr of Pomeroy hosted a Wednesday evening party at her home. Attendees included Mrs. Robert McElhinny and Mrs. Otho Karr of Middleport, Mrs. Charles Karr of Pomeroy, Mrs. Mark Roller, Helen Dorst, Dora Reuter, Sara Hamm, and Beatrice Hess.
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Clair Karr
Pomeroy
Robert McElhinny
Middleport
Otho Karr
Charles Karr
Mark Roller
Helen Dorst
Dora Reuter
Sara Hamm
Beatrice Hess
Christian Endeavor Holds Officers Reception at Graves Home
The Christian Endeavor society met at Audrey Graves home Friday evening to receive new officers. Attendees included Clyde and Mrs French, Charles and Mrs Walburn, Doyle Miller, Susan Russell, Donna Tuckerman, Edith Russell, Vaude Vance, Anna Mae Carrie, Elizabeth Russell, Ondine Saxton, Frances Roush, Lavada Bowen, Ruth Mossman, Rut Thurman, Alta Harman, Laley, Charlie Fowler, Starling McCullough, Ralph Graves, Sidney Russell, Leland Saxton, and Glenn.
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The
Christian Endeavor Society
Audrey Graves
Clyde French
Charles Walburn
Doyle Miller
Susan Russell
Donna Tuckerman
Edith Russell
Vaude Vance
Anna Mae Carrie
Elizabeth Russell
Ondine Saxton
Frances Roush
Lavada Bowen
Ruth Mossman
Rut Thurman
Alta Harman
Laley
Charlies Fowler
Starling McCullough
Ralph Graves
Sidney Russell
Leland Saxton
Glenn
Linen Shower for Mrs. Cecil Tracy Held at Dorst Home
Mrs Helen Dorst hosted a linen shower Friday afternoon for Mrs Cecil Tracy formerly Bertha Richman at the home of Mrs Will Dorst.
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Helen Dorst
Cecil Tracy
Bertha Richman
Will Dorst
Bridge Party Hosted by Mrs Rodney Downing in Middleport
Mrs Rodney Downing entertained a bridge party at her home Friday evening with guests including Mr and Mrs Homer Shank Mr and Mrs Oscar Waddell Mr and Mrs Heritage Lewis Mr and Mrs Crary Davis Rolan Sweingnan Mrs John Downing and Mrs Charles Singleton Prizes were awarded to Oscar Waddell and Mrs John Downing.
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Rodney Downing
Middleport
Homer Shank
Oscar Waddell
Heritage Lewis
Crary Davis
Rolan Sweingnan
John Downing
Charles Singleton
Needle and Thimble Club Meets at Mrs Ray Smith Home
The Needle and Thimble Club will meet at the home of Mrs Ray Smith on Monday.
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Needle and Thimble Club
Ray Smith
Warren minister to hold services in Athens weeklong
The Rev. Franklin Reinhold of Warren's First Presbyterian will lead a series of 7 oclock services at Athens First Presbyterian starting tomorrow, concluding with Sunday services. Dr. A Y Wilcox praises Reinhold's long ministry, scholarly mind, and proven impact on church life.
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Franklin Reinhold
First Presbyterian Church
Warren
Athens
A. Y. Wilcox
Reinhold
Our
Guysville Masons Elect Officers for Coming Year
The Guysville Masonic lodge has elected its officers for the coming year led by Pres Frost W M and J G Rode haver S W J C Stewart J W P G Chapman treasurer D A Campbell secretary Fred Landa John Light J D Ray Bean tyler. Officers to be installed December 16 at the lodge meeting.
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Masonic Lodge
Guysville
Pres Frost
W. M
J. G. Rodehaver
S. W
J. C. Stewart
J. W
P. G. Chapman
D. A. Campbell
Fred Landa
John Light
J. D
Ray Bean
Tyler
Fire damages John Jay house in Bedford
Fire severely damaged the 144 year old home in Bedford New York built by John Jay the first chief justice of the United States. The origin of the blaze remains undetermined.
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Bedford
N. Y
John Jay
United States
Ships Grounded in St Marys River After Friday Storm
Three ships are aground in the St Marys river area today following Friday's storm, with danger and repair efforts likely to affect river traffic in Sault Ste. Marie Michigan.
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Sault Ste. Marie, Mich
St. Mary’s River
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Pomeroy, Ohio
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Gotham
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Whaley Dental Rooms
Amy I. Whaley
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Cornwell & CO
Athens Jewelers
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