Memorial Service of the Meigs County Pioneers Held in Middleport
The Meigs County Pioneers memorial service at Heath Methodist Church in Middleport featured Scout Burk Troop 42 and Girl Scouts Troop 1 leading the pledge with Ben Neutzling sounding To the Colors and the Anthem. Dr. W J Smith of Ohio University spoke on Lost Horizons praising home school and church to rebuild patriotism, with remarks on education and resilience amid a national election. The Pioneer Society, American Legion posts, Scouts and Daughters of America attended, and officers were listed.
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Middleport
Meigs County
Heath Methodist Church
Scout Burk
Girl Scouts
Ben Neutzling
Drew Webster
C. M. Hennesy
W. J. Smith
Ohio University
Smith
C. O. Fisher
M. W. Essex
E. W. Kingsland
Court House
Pomeroy
Stillman Larkin
Tertius Noble
Willis Aleshire
Lois Cecil
Don McMillin
Emma Waterman
Henry Minnieh
Pioneer Society
Feeney-Bennett
American Legion
Boy and Girl Scouts
Daughters of America
Daughters of Union Veterans
American Legion Auxiliary
Fred Langletz
Eva Simms
A. O. Tracy
John C. Hallam
George Daniels
E. A. Wingett
C. E. Peoples
Lillian Stieff
R. B. Carson
Relief Officials of Meigs Commended
Com mendation from state relief examiner Arthur R. Davis praises Meigs County Relief Office for 1939. The report notes careful client placement, vendor cooperation, and full compliance with relief rules, with no findings of illegal relief receipt or disbursement accounting. Acknowledgment is given to local relief officials.
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Meigs County
John Matthewson 84 Dies in Pomroy
POMEROY John Matthewson aged 84 died Sunday at the home of his daughter Mrs. Virgil Campbell on Butternut Ave after a period of failing health. He is survived by his daughter and son James of Powell Ohio five grandchildren and one great grandchild. Funeral services will be Tuesday at two oclock conducted by Rev Ralphi Kuether with burial in Syracuse Hill Cemetery. Friends are asked to omit flowers.
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Pomeroy
John Matthewson
Virgil Campbell
Butternut Ave
Campbell
James
Powell, O
Ralphi Kuether
Syracuse Hill Cemetery
Meigs County Probate Notes Summary of estates and appointees
Meigs County probate notes record tax exemptions for Charles M. Gregg and James C. Gorby estates and a $2.21 inheritance tax for Carrie S. Lott. George Edward Schaef fer will probate filing. Executors named for Edward Ebersbach Calvin Burford Eugene Cartwright and Lorenz Reuter with bonds posted and specific distributions approved in a wrongful death settlement.
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Charles M. Gregg
Middleport
Carrie S. Lott
George Edward Schaeffer
James C. Gorby
Adaline E. Gorby
William A. B. Covert
Estella I. Ebersbach
Edward Ebersbach
Euelah Burford Hayes
Calvin R. Burford
Mabel Cartwright
Eugene Cartwright
New York Central Railway Company
A. D. Russell
Rawlings-Coats Funeral Home
Anna Reuter
Lorenz V. Reuter
Fireman’s Sweetheart Crowned At Benefit Show
In Middleport a benefit performance of Oh Doctor features high school girls Catherine Hennesy Pauley Ann Kincaid Nan Fisher Mary Lou Hartinger Louise Winebrener and Jean Young. Votes cost a penny with two votes per penny until Tuesday noon. Winners announced between acts three and four.
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Middleport
Doctor
B. F. Parmelee
Catherine Hennesy
Pauley Ann Kincaid
Nan Fisher
Mary Lou Hartinger
Louise Winebrenner
Jean Young
Meigs Man Jailed Again on Sunday
Edwin Burnem 29, released Saturday from the county jail on theft charges, was arrested again Sunday on a bad check charge by Constable Grindley. Calvin Imboden 23 jailed Saturday for intoxication by Deputy Neal and Grindley. Fred Sattler 36 arrested Saturday night at the Crossroads for reckless driving and intoxication. Chester McDonald 59 jailed for intoxication.
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Pomeroy
Edwin Burnem
Grindley
Calvin Imboden
Neal
Fred Sattler
Chester McDonald
Sam S. Wins Another Cup at Coshocton Fair
Sam S. the horse owned by Vic Eiselstein won a gold cup at the Coshocton Fair in Ohio on Saturday. The winning season continues with two loving cups and several other trophies for the owner.
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Sam S
Vic Eiselstein
Coshocton Fair
Eiselstein
Pomeroy Social Notes Recap Of Weekend Visits
Mr and Mrs Farr Chase of Columbus spent the weekend with relatives in Pomeroy. Floyd Tracy and family of Akron were guests with Eddie Smith and daughters on Wehe Terrace. T A Downie of Lincoln Hill visited Athens with her nephew Walter Mauer and mother Mrs Jane Beck for a 50th wedding anniversary. William Waters and family returned to Columbus after visiting Mrs Waters parents on Wehe Terrace. Harold Brabbin and Hinker of Dunbar along with Mr and Mrs Brabbin stayed with Mrs Brabbin's parents Dr and Mrs C E W Downie on Lincoln Hill. Harry Roush visited Forest Run with his mother Mrs Roush of Columbus.
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Farr Chase
Columbus
Floyd Tracy
Akron
Eddie Smith
Wehe Terrace
Mr. Tracy
Smith
T. A. Downie
Lincoln Hill
Athens
Walter Mauer
Pleasantville
Jane Beck
William Waters
Harry Roush
Forest Run
Mr. Roush
Mrs. Roush
Rally Day Service at Racine Baptist Church
Racine Baptist Church held Rally Day with piano solo by Miss Lurlyne Edmonds and recitations by Betty Decker Lillian Simpson and the Spencer sisters. Howard Neigler urged teacher and officer duties while Rev. T T Shelton stressed church cooperation to reach a 15 percent increase over last Rally Day.
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Racine
Racine Baptist Church
Lurlyne Edmonds
Betty Decker
Lillian Simpson
Jean
Joan Spencer
Howard Neigler
Charles Lambert Dies In Meigs County
MIDDLEPORT Charles Lambert, 43, died at his home at Dead Man's Curve last night. He had a heart ailment but was in good health recently. Death attributed to a heart attack. Survived by wife and four children Joan Charles Lucille and Clark at home, a brother Dana Lambert S. Third Ave., and a sister Mrs Hannah Roush of Thomas Fork. Funeral arrangements not completed.
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Middleport
Charles Lambert
Dead Man’s Curve
Joan
Charles
Lucille
Clark
Dana Lambert
S. Third Ave
Hannah Roush
Thomas Fork
Baptist Class Meeting in Halloween Themed Evening
Racine Miss Carrie Bell's Baptist Church class met with president Mrs Ida Howell on Friday evening. Halloween decor featured miniature pumpkin face favors. After business, program chair Mrs Howard Neigler opened with Bible verse contests, games, and jokes awarding prizes to Mrs Bessie Curtis and Mrs Annie Hoopes. A duet by Miss Carrie Bell and Mrs Annie Hoopes, with Mrs Bertha Sayre at piano, followed by refreshments.
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Racine
Carrie Bell
The
Baptist Church
Ida Howell
Howard Neigler
Bessie Curtis
Annie Hoopes
Bertha Sayre
Realty Transfers in Meigs County Last Week
Real estate transfers in Meigs County last week include multiple parcels and certificates of title. Transfers cover Reedsville Pom eroy Sutton Olive Lebanon Middleport and New Portland with owners such as Harry M Ruth Chauncey Shumaker the Romine family and the Nobes Moore households involved.
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Pomeroy
Meigs County
Thomas Dye
Martin V. Barnhart
Reedsville
Harry M. Ruth
T. B
Alice Spaulding
Rutland
W. A. Compton
Chauncey D. Shumaker
Albert M. Chauncey, Jr
Marsh EF. Shumaker
Alonzo Custer
Sutton Township
John
Bertha Custer
Horace
Susie Kibble
Olive Township
Earl Randolph
Sarah FE. Hammond
New Portland
Nellie L. Hammond
Eunice Cornell
Eunice
Robert Cornell
Lily S. Smith
J. W. McCullough
Rhodell C. Steffy
Bart Romine
Bart H
Evelyn Romine
Paul F
John P. Andrews
W. B
Emma Noyes
Dana FE
Gertrude Hoffman
Clarence
Elizabeth Williams
M. E
Bertha Montgomery
Carrie S. Lott
Catherine Miller
Grace Smith
Lebanon Township
Ulah Swan
Leona Babcock
Leota Massar
Mary Grace Riggs
Fern Price
Timothy Russell
Middleport
Elizabeth
O. E
Timothy B
Edward A. Russell
Edward A
Ernest G
Helena Russell
Wilmetta D. Mulford
Winnie B
O. W. Dailey
Marie Atherson
Hemlock Grove Honor Roll Lists September Recipients
Hemlock Grove school announces its September honor roll led by principal R. E. Whaley. Names include Kenneth Rornine Lula Jean Story George Paulsen June Opal Smith Paul Joseph Hayes Raymond Farr Paul sen Kenneth Don Grover William Arthur Willard Bobby Reed Ziegler Read Faye Willard Maxine Louise Smith Drexel Elroy Hess Gearld Glen Gibbs Bernard Maywood Paulsen Paul Edward Taylor Marl Winnifred Ziegler Bobby Eugene Willard Mina Faye Taylor Ora Pauline Martin Avis Pearl Logan Florence Hope Gill Rex Leroy Bing.
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Hemlock Grove
R. E. Whaley
Kenneth Rornine
Lula Jean Story
George Paulsen
June Opal Smith
Paul Joseph Hayes
Raymond Farr Paulsen
Kenneth Don Grover
William Arthur Willard
Bobby Reed Ziegler
Faye Willard
Maxine Louise Smith
Drexel Elroy Hess
Gearld Glen Gibbs
Bernard
Hopkins Rites Held At Letart Letart Church Funeral Service
Body of Thomas Hopkins aged 49 arrived from Haddon Heights New Jersey and was taken to Ewing Funeral Home for a 2 PM service at the Letart Church. Burial follows at Letart Cemetery. Survived by wife Frances two sons two daughters and a sister Bertha among other relatives.
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Pomeroy
Thomas Hopkins
Parkersburg
Haddon Heights
N. J
Ewing Funeral Home
Letart Church
Letart Cemetery
Mr. Hopkins
Frances
Bertha
Plan Confirmation at Federated Church World Wide Communion Observed
Holy Communion plan confirms 10 adults next Sunday at 10 15 during the 10 15 service. A special anniversary service with guest speakers is set for 7 30. Church Council meets Tuesday at 7 30 and Federated Circle also meets Tuesday at 7 30.
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Federated Church
World Wide Communion
Church Council
Federated Circle
Oklahoma City Has Highest Mineral Content in Water
Oklahoma City drinking water contains the greatest mineral quantity of any U S city, totaling 12.1 grains per quart. The high mineral content is noted as a defining feature of the city’s water supply.
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Oklahoma City
United States
Rally Day Services Draw Crowd Across Middleport Churches
Fall weather boosted attendance as several churches held Rally Day services. At Heath Methodist Church children from the Children's Home performed the Rose Cantata under Virginia Lewis Egner, with Mrs. Avon Jones accompanying. The Church of Christ Bible School drew 450, the Loyal Women's Class had 74, and the Walburn brothers sang spirituals. First Baptist held a recognition for Sunday School officers and perfect attendance recipients Ferne and Ethel Badgley, with Franklin Guinther performing a trumpet solo. The Rev. F W McDermott spoke as new director of Baptist town and county program.
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Middleport
Heath Methodist Church
Virginia Lewis Egner
Avon Jones
H. A. Rothrock
Church of Christ
Walburn Brothers
Raymond Walburn
Ferne
Ethel Badgley
First Baptist Church
Franklin Guinther
Busy Week Planned At Simpson Church
POMEROY The Simpson Methodist Church schedules a busy week starting Monday with the Simpson Brotherhood meeting led by speaker R. M. Cheseldine and refreshments. Tuesday sees officer installation for the Woman's Society of Christian Service, pledges and circle announcements. A Wednesday prayer service follows, Epworth League on Thursday, choir practice Friday, and a district conference at Peebles on Wednesday with Bishop Smith on the afternoon program.
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Epworth League
Peebles
Bishop Smith
Racine Students See Ohio State Victory in Columbus Trip
A group of Racine High School juniors and seniors traveled by bus to Columbus on Saturday to watch Ohio State defeat Purdue 17 to 14. On the return they paused in Lancaster for a movie. Faculty member Elmer Compton accompanied the group.
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Racine
Racine High School
Columbus
Ohio State
Purdue
Lancaster
Elmer Compton
Charles Miller
Marjorie Theiss
Mary Jean Watson
Ruth Spencer
Mildred Morris
Myrtle Shain
Junior Neigler
Tommy Beegle
Gerald Cozart
Charles Wolfe
Larry Spencer
Jack Kessler
Edgar Arnott
Charles Mallory
Gloria Schaefer
Sammy Curtis
Betty and
Shirley Hysell
Pomeroy
Harry Grimm
New Haven
W. Va
Barbara Kessler
New Lexington
Oval Diddle
James Clifford Killed in Columbus Motorcycle Crash
Mrs. Ellen Sauders travels to Columbus after the death of her great-nephew James P. Clifford 22 in St Francis Hospital. He died shortly after a hit and run motorcycle collision on the way to work at the C and O Railroad. Clifford was son of Harry Clifford and nephew of Mrs Souders.
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Middleport
Ellen Sauders
Columbus
James P. Clifford
St. Francis Hospital
Young Clifford
C & O. Railroad
Harry Clifford
Souders
James Clifford
Pomeroy
Recognition Day Honors Perfect Attendance at First Baptist Bible School
A special Rally Day feature at First Baptist Church Bible School recognized officers and Fern and Ethel Badgley for perfect attendance. Gifts were given by Pastor Rev. L. O. Grant. Ferne and Ethel, daughters of Mr. and Mrs. Vannie Badgley of Broadway, had 13 and 10 consecutive years of perfect attendance respectively.
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Middleport
First Baptist Church Bible School
Fern
Ethel Badgley
Badgley
Vannie Badgley
Broadway
L. O. Grant
Ferne
Ethel
Life expectancy trends rise as records improve
Historically measured life spans show averages extending as record-keeping improves. Researchers note longer lifespans today than in earlier eras due to better health care and data accuracy.
Middleport Social Notes Highlights Local Activities
The Whatsoever Class of First Presbyterian Church met at Mrs. Wittmer’s Front Street home with hostesses Mrs. Wittmer Mrs. Beards Mrs. Lettie Besserer and Miss Daisie Saunders. Plans for a pie project were announced and a cafeteria supper was reviewed. Other items include moves, visits, and a Mars proximity note.
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Middleport
George Wittmer
George Beards
Lettie Besserer
Daisie Saunders
First Presbyterian Church
Impressive Rally Day Service at Simpson Methodist
Sunday morning worship at Simpson Methodist Church featured a joint Sunday School and service. A vocal duet by Mrs. Helen Zeiher and Miss Marguerite Meier preceded a quartet with Rev. Warren H. Bright and others. Church groups outlined next year’s aims in talks led by organizational representatives.
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Meigs County
Bright
Missing Girls Found in Kentucky after Weekend Search
Police located Mary Arnold 13 and Mildred Hood 18 in Newport Kentucky ending a Friday night to Sunday evening search. Police Chief Walter Wolfe and Robert Arnold father of Mary drove to Newport after learning the girls left a church party at the St Curtis home on Willis Hill with an unknown male.
Olive Tablets Advertise Liver Bile Remedy
An advertisement touts Dr. Edwards Olive Tablets as a vegetable laxative to stimulate liver bile, ease constipation, and improve digestion. It claims benefits for headaches and dullness, urging readers to test their "supreme goodness" tonight with 15 30 or 60 cents prices.
Four youths detained after Newport remark leads to investigation
Cent Martin 20 and Herbert Mars tin 18 ride in car with driver A Biggs 22 and brother Nathan 20. All four were taken into custody for questioning after one Biggs brother recalled hearing the girls speak of going to Newport. Hood family ties linked as the girls visited Frank Hood's sister.
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Cent Martin
Herbert Marstin
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Charlie Beckett
Fidelity CO
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Lucile Fairbanks
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Middleport Social Notes
Middleport Briefs
R. N. Barnes
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Chris Beards
Ash St
George Hackett
High St
Weber
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Clarence Ebersbach
Alyce
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Charleston
Jean Roush
Harry Mills
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