Vote Case in Common Pleas Court over Middleport election
The Middleport contest case William Robson vs Charles Mullen and county election board opened in Common Pleas Court before Judge Crow. The plaintiff seeks counting of 26 challenged votes that could flip the central committeeman result. Judge Crow gave until Thursday morning for written references. Attorneys include A P Miller for the plaintiff and A D Russell for Shifler, with Prosecuting Attorney Peoples for the board. Bets totaling about 1500 were said to hinge on the outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Middleport
William Robson
Charles Mullen
County Board of
State Supervisors of Efections
Common Pleas Court
Orenoon
Crow
Second Ward
River pilot predicts river revival and river trade strength
Captain Haptonstall, veteran Mississippi towboat master, travels to Pittsburgh for Ohio Valley Improvement Association sessions with J H Williams. He argues the river remains vital for bulk freight, citing shifts to manufactured steel, oil and related goods, based on decades of river experience. He remains active as towboat master on the Mississippi. In Middleport also, Heath M E Church elected officers Jennie Smith president G H Eijchinger vice president Alpha Sommerville secretary Carrie Hoyt treasurer.
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Pomeroy
W. Em. Haptonstall
Middleport
Enis
J. H. Williams
Pittsburgh
Ohio Valley Improvement Association
Haptonstall
Mississippi
The
Foreign Missionary Society of Heath M. E. Church
Jennie Smith
G. H. Eijchinger
Alpha Sommerville
Carrie Hoyt
Meigs gas fields to benefit in rise
Pomeroy council rejects diaphragm fire alarm and backs air whistle. Ohio Fuel and Supply's Mr. Curry outlines Meigs gas field development with franchised rate hikes from 45c to 50c per thousand feet, predicting $250,000 in replacements and more gas to flow from Salisbury and Bedford Townships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Gamewell Company
Court House
Curry
Ohio Fuel and Supply Company
Meigs
Salisbury
Bedford
Athens
Nelsonville
Gallipolis
Meigs County
Scipio
Portland
Postoffice seeks bids for Athens to Hobson mail run
The Postoffice Department posts a new bid for carrying the Athens to Hobson early morning mail. Bids due October 23 cover November 1 to June 30 1931. Route runs 32.30 miles one way six mornings weekly with specified departure and arrival times and a maximum cost of 1800 dollars plus a 2000 dollar bond.
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Pomeroy
Athens
Hobson
Postoffice Department
Postoffice
P. O. Department
Washington
Middleport Literary Society Opens Season at Rutland Home
The Middleport Literary Society holds its season opener this afternoon at Mrs. F. A. Bean’s Rutland home. The program includes remarks by retiring president Mrs. J. E. Hartley, a greeting by Mrs. R. A. Miller, a chorus of A Red Rose, a travel talk, and music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Middleport Literary Society
F. A. Bean
Rutland
J. E. Hartley
R. A. Miller
Local visitors and homecomings noted during week
Beech Street residents Mr and Mrs Charles Swindler hosted family from Buffalo and others as G A Williamson and C L Brooks hosted Columbus guests for opening day of squirrel season. Families from Columbus Logan and Riley visited, with illness and funeral travel mentioned.
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Charles Swindler
Beech Street
Buffalo
W. Va
G. A. Williamson
Columbus
Haan
C. L. Brooks
Fred Miller
Edgar Ewing
Clara McLane
Ewing
Mary Sisson
Riley
Logan
Bina Sanborn
Sixth
Palmer Streets
Bob Adams
Ruth
Myra Rowley
E.A. Reed
Pomeroy Couple Divorcing After 54 Years Co-Residents
Irene VonSchriltz sues Adam VonSchriltz in Pomeroy for divorce after 54 years living as man and wife citing gross neglect and misconduct as the grounds for the action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Irene VonSchriltz
Adam VonSchriltz
Lodge Honors Mrs. Downing in Meigs Temple Reception
In Middleport Oct 3 a large crowd gathered at Pythian Hall to honor Grand Chief Grace Downing. The event featured ceremonial reception, music by Prof. James T. Lewis orchestra, multiple readings and solos, and tokens of esteem including flowers, a russet gold bracelet, and a scarf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Pythian Hall
Fraternal Society
Grace Downing
H. M. ‘Cross the
Lillian Steiff
Downing
John B. Downing
Rodney Downing
Charles Singleton
Gillespie
Washington D. H
Kinney
Columbus
Meigs Temple
James T. Lewis
Winifred Skidmore
Ford G. Hunker
Pythian
Dan Farmer
Freda Miller
Magnolia Temple
Pomeroy
Pomeroy Loyal Temple
Grand Lodge
Brooks Anniversary Celebrated With Family Trip
Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Brooks and son Charles joined Mrs. McGhee and daughter Mary Lue for a Sunday trip to Ripley and then to the Evans fair grounds to a gathering of about fifty relatives for a pleasant dinner honoring the Brooks wedding anniversary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
C. L. Brooks
Charles
Mrs Frank White In Serious Condition In Hospital
Mrs Frank White daughter of Mr and Mrs G H Harper of this city is in Grant Hospital Columbus in a serious condition after an operation last Friday to remove a tumor. Immediate post op condition was critical but slight improvement noted Tuesday. She was a county nurse for several years before her recent marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glouster
Frank White
Beas Harper
Grant Hospital
Columbus
White
G. H. Harper
Willing Workers Class Holds October Meeting
The Willing Workers Class met at Mrs. Laura Gatchel's Barbour Street home with Mrs. Hawk presiding. The group opened with singing and scripture, then prayer by Mrs. Bennett. After business, contests followed and 28 members plus 4 out of town visitors attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ind
Rs. M. M. Bryson
Surprise visit at Rodney Phillips farm east of Trim
Sunday September 30 relatives and friends gathered at Rodney Phillips farm east of Trim. They brought dinner baskets and spent an enjoyable day. Attendees included Mrs Phillips George Phillips Adrian Orey rvin children Vivian Doris neth Tom Donald Guy Jr Mr and Mrs Sam Phil and son Wayne Mr and Mrs Ollie Phillips Evelyn Elmer Wellston Mack Braiey Athens Mrs Campbell and children La andre Rodney Phi Colleen Mr Phillips and son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rodney Ph
Trim
Phillips
George Phillips
Pon
Adrian
Orey
Vivian
Doris
Neth
Tom
Donald
Guy
Sam Phil
Ayne
Ollie Phillips
Evelyn
Rally Day Set by Methodist Church for October 14
The Sun day School Board fixed October 14 as Rally Day with a high attendance goal and special plans. Success depends on teachers and current class members, with everyone urged to contribute. Refreshments will be served at Glouster Lodge in a later entry.
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Glouster
The
Methodist Church
Masters’ Association of
Amesville
Amesville Lodge No. 278
Athens
Church of Christ postpones midweek service plans October 10
No mid week prayer service this week. Plans to make the October 10 meeting exceptional. Due to postponement two meetings will be held that evening. An interesting speaker is secured and several special musical numbers are planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glouster
Church of Christ
Elderly Jennie Klingensmith Funeral Held in Letart
Aged 85. Mrs. Jennie Klingensmith widow of David Klingensmith was buried yesterday at Letart West Virginia. She was among the region's oldest pioneer residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Ewings Undertaking Company
Jennie Klingensmith
David Klingensmith
Letart
W. Va
Impersonator Stops Car On Columbus Highway In Ohio
Deputy Sheriff L F Hammond investigates a report of an impersonator who stopped a car on the Columbus Highway between Lancaster and Carroll and demanded five dollars for release. A license number was obtained, aiding Lancaster and Hocking County officials. A Logan man is named as a possible suspect.
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Logan
L. F. Hammond
Fairfield County
Columbus
Lancaster
Carroll
Hocking County
Hammond
Divorce Action Alleges Cruelty in Common Pleas Court
Jessie Gee sues Charles Gee for divorce in Logan Ohio claiming cruelty and neglect since their March 31 1928 marriage. She alleges threats on September 1 and September 28 and seeks temporary and permanent alimony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
Jessie Gee
Charles Gee
Common Pleas Court
Hoover address radio party planned at Republican HQ
Logan reports plans for a Saturday radio party at the Republican headquarters in the Beshara Building. Officials arrange to install a radio for Herbert Hoover's address from Elizabethton Tennessee and invite party workers to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
Republican
Beshara
Herbert Hoover
Elizabethton
Tenn
Harrington Class Meets for Evening Program
Members of the Harrington Class of the Presbyterian Church were entertained Monday evening at the Campbell home on North Mulberry Street. Mrs. Kirby Snyder directed the program and Miss Ruth Heft led a Mark lesson study. Gerald Stockdale of Chicago, a guest, sang with accompanist Mrs. H. M. Boocks, with other guests present. The class voted to donate to the Presbyterian Hospital Fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrington
The
Presbyterian Church
Alfred Campbell
Louis Mock
Ruth Pleukharp
Campbell
North Mulberry Street
Kirby Snyder
Ruth Heft
Mark
Gerald Stockdale
Chicago
H. M. Boocks
J. E. Frew
Edward Jones
Presbyterian Hospital Fund
Red Cross Relief Quota Buttoned Up in Hocking County
The county relief drive in Hocking aims to meet the West Indies and Florida quota with national headquarters pressing for urgency. Late donations bring the total to 592 dollars, including contributions from Fred Huls Carl Cross Elizabeth Rempel Ford Hack Mrs. Mary E. Inboden and others plus Rotary Club Advent Christian Church Rockbridge and Farmers and Merchants Bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Brown
Rotary Club
P. H. Diles
Advent Christian Church
Rockbridge
Fred Wood
Merry Makers Club
John Canty
Adam Schaal
Ohio 4-H and P T A Exhibit Highlights at Convention
The Ohio convention features 4-H clubs with 31 000 youth in 3 000 groups and demonstrations on heart head health and hand. A P T A program table assists visitors while a campus pilgrimmage tours Ohio University art departments. Exhibits from Health Summer Round-up Child welfare American Safety Council Junior Red Cross Girl Scouts and Art Education are led by Mrs. Harry Cope Columbus as exhibit chair.
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Porto Rico
Ohio
Ohio University
Association
Treasury
State Department of Health
Child's Welfare Association
American Safety Council
Junior Red Cross
Girl Scouts
Ohio State University Department of Art Education
Harry Cope
Columbus
Lalso
Ohio P. T. A
Exhibits of Books and Posters at University PTA Display
Exhibits from about 20 national organizations cooperating with the PTA are shown in the West Wing Building on campus. The display includes a National Dental Association exhibit with three Italian posters valued at 150 dollars each and posters by Japanese schoolchildren on health rules. A detailed 4-H Club display from Ohio State University explains club work and activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parent-Teacher Association
Ohio
National Dental Association
The
Dental Association
America
Ohio State University
Treasure of eighteenth century coins found in Jakoba village
Heavy wooden chests containing gold coins dating to the eighteenth century were unearthed in Jakoba village in Troki county Poland. Dispatches say the treasure was found several feet underground and valued at about $1,650,000.
Marietta College Reports Largest Enrollment Yet
Marietta College announces a record enrollment of 392 students for the new term. Registrar Miss Lillian Spindler cites 240 men and 152 women among the students in Marietta, Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marietta
Marietta College
Lillian Spindler
Board Condemns Ignored Farewell for Supt Skinner
Marietta Ohio city board of education condemns failure to hold a general high school assembly to honor Supt B O Skinner on his final day. They adopted resolutions denouncing the act and criticized petty actions in Skinner’s closing days as he leaves for Wilmington College presidency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marietta
Wilmington
Wilmington College
City School Board
Skinner
Truax Attacks Fesses Wilberman Stratons at Rally
Democratic Senate candidate Charles Truax told the Young Men's Democratic Club in Cleveland that today needs no smug morality from the Fesses Willebran and Stratons, signaling a sharp partisan critique during the campaign rally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Charles Truax
United States
Young Men's Democratic Club
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Mrs. Downing
214
Laura Gatchel
Juanita Fearich
Juanita Earich
Trimble
Marguerite Skinner
Julia Hunter
Helen Forsbach
Hazel Welling
Vernice Welling
Juanita Jewitt
Erma Jewitt
Rosalie Harmon
Lucille Clark
Sylvester Jones
Carroll Snell
Clair Chalfant
Henry Golding
Dean Mason
Rex Willeke
Ames
Landis
Woodworth’s
Radio Party
Virgene Brill
Bethlehem
V. Ahlbrand
Chauncey
Bible Corporation of America
Pharmacy CO
Supt
Truax
Jacobs
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