Jean Flint Crowned Queen of Meigs County Celebration
Miss Jean Flint of Pomeroy was selected Queen of the Meigs County Northwest Territory Celebration with Miss Maxine Russell and Miss Nellie Fugate as attendants. Twenty two contestants competed. judges were Cliff Cornnell and P F Good. The event included a Northwest Territory ball and performances by local groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messenger
Athens
Ohio
Jean Flint
Meigs County
Pomeroy
Northwest Territory
Maxine Russell
Nellie Fugate
Cliff Cornell
P. F. Good
Athens Chamber of Commerce
Bendvue
Rank H. Johnston
Miss Flint
Miss Russell
Miss Fate
Wesley Green
Syracuse
Dan Hartinger
Letart
Charles Walburn
Middleport
Remarkable Pomeroy Driver Heads Lincoln Hill Residents
Winifred L. Russell of Lincoln Hill in Pomeroy is noted for long drives in a 12 year old car. He has used three automobiles in the plumber business and recently drove to Sidney to bring home his father Cyrii Russell, a Meigs County figure and Civil War veteran ally of Henry A. Dixon. The 92 year old, famed for no chicken fatalities, made the 200 mile round trip without issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Ralph Calloway
Coolville
Winifred L. Russell
Lincoln Hill
Sidney
Ohio
Cyrii _ Russell
Meigs
Henry A. Dixon
Meigs County
Mr. Russell
Pig or Squirrel It’s All the Same to Him
A Bradbury youth, while squirrel hunting, missed various shots and killed a young pig with one rifle shot. The family served roast pig that evening instead of squirrel, a local tale circulating in Bradbury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bradbury
Middleport Band Prepares For Oct 22 OU-Wayne Game
After school extra rehearsals, the Middleport school band readies for an appearance at the October 22 Athens event. Bands from the southeast district were invited to perform at the OU-Wayne University football game at the OU Stadium with each accepting band allotted five minutes on the field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Athens
Ou-Wayne University
C. W. Janssen
Appointment of Judges Urged by Cedric Clark
POMEROY Cedric Clark spoke at the Women s Republican Club of Meigs County urging a shift to appointive judge selection. He argued voters know few nominees and that the council and state bodies should name judges based on qualifications rather than political support. The meeting outlined tea plans and adjourned after discussing a state wide Republican gathering in Columbus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedric Clark
Pomeroy
Women’s Republican Club
Meigs County
Clark
Judi
Cial Board
Senate
Jed Webster
Neva Pierce
Columbus
Copperhead Bites Man in Seventh Recent Case
Meigs County reports seven copperhead bite cases in recent months. Victor Harbrecht, an experienced hunter, was bitten on the finger while stooping to pick up a dead squirrel after a Saturday hunt. The injury highlights a spike in local venomous snake incidents.
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Copperhead
Pomeroy
Victor Harbrecht
Harbrecht
Meigs County
Racine Social And Personal Highlights
Racine's social roundup notes visits by Mrs. Ray Reithmiller and Mrs. Joe Cross from Columbus and Westerville with relatives. Numerous relatives traveled to join gatherings, including Easterday, Cross, Morrison and Jividen families. A Baptist Church reception for Rev. and Mrs. T. T. Shelton served 125 at a Friday dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Condit
Ralph Parker
Joe McEvoy
Chester
David Easterday
Harrisonville
Thornville
C. J. Easterday
Clark Jividen
Emma Jividen
Janie Gorslin
J. M
Leon Morris
Columbus
Racine Baptist Church
T. T. Shelton
Frances Martin Sues Over State Insurance For Husband’s Death
Frances Martin sues the Industrial Commission of Ohio in common pleas court claiming state insurance benefits for her husband Edward Martin. She alleges he was injured on Sept 6 1930 while working for J H Riggins and died Feb 28 1936 from a crushed foot infection weakening his heart. Her claim to the commission was denied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Frances Martin
Common Pleas
Industrial Commission of Ohio
Pomeroy Social Notes Postpone Meeting
The Queen Esther Class of Bethany Church postponed its Tuesday meeting to next Tuesday at the Lincoln Hill home with Mrs. Wallace Smith assisting. Numerous local residents and visitors are noted, including Samplings of social calls, travel, and family visits across Pom eroy and surrounding areas.
Rally Day Observed at Racine Church Services
Rally Day services were held Sunday at the Racine Methodist Episcopal Church on October 9. Judge C E Peoples of Pomeroy gave the address followed by a musical program by the Sunday School children and members of Mrs Ben Philson's class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Racine
Racine Methodist Episcopal Church
C. E. Peoples
Pomeroy
Ben Philson
Sawyer Club Meeting Set for Wednesday at Courthouse
Announcement confirms Sawyer Club gathering Wednesday evening at 7 30 at the Courthouse William J Kennedy and other headquarters speakers are slated to address the crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Sawyer Club
William J. Kennedy
Licensed to marry Pomeroy couples in probate court
Two marriage licenses issued Monday in probate court. Wallace Teague 6% of Rockville Indiana wed Hannah Dow 68 of Pomeroy. William Israel Chesser 22 of Athens wed Lula May McNutt 21 of Middleport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Wallace Teague
Rockville
Ind
Hannah Dow
William Israel Chesser
Athens
Lula May McNutt
Middleport
Community Ladies Hostess Guild Meeting in Heath Church
Middleport notes describe Mrs. Roy Barnes and Mrs. Lee McComas hosting the Heath M E Church Ladies Guild at Barnes home. New officers elected: M L French president A W McKay vice president Robert Harris secretary and Mrs Barnes treasurer. Also funeral attendance for Thomas J Wilson and Presbyterian class officers named with plans for district meeting and rummage sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Barnes
Lee McComas
Ladies’ Guild of
the Heath M. E. Church
E. R. Tompkins
Francis Asbury
R. A. Miller
First Presbyterian Church
W. H. Juhling
Lewis Sauer
H. E. Thomas
Iva Brown
A. A. Dillard
George Sauer
E. R. Lama
Charles Shoemaker
World Wide Guild
L. O. Grant
Betty Jane Nuckles
Maxine Bennett
Ethel Clark
Elizabeth Swindler
Grant
Jonathan Meigs Chapter Sets First Year Meeting in Rutland
Jonathan Meigs Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will hold its first meeting of the year at the home of Mrs. Frank Goebel in Rutland on Friday afternoon with Mrs. T. H. Summers as guest director of the southeast district. Year books will be distributed and a program resume will be given. Mrs. George Lasher, the new regent, will preside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jonathan Meigs
Daughters of the American Revolution
Frank Goebel
Rutland
T. H. Summers
George Lasher
Charity Council Plans for Gallipolis District Meeting
The Charity Council Daughters of America met Monday evening to arrange attendance at the 13th district union meeting to be held in Gallipolis next Monday. Guests include Mrs. J. L. Gibson of Charleston visiting her parents on S. Second Ave. Mrs. Edgar Ervin of Columbus returns with her husband and will visit her sisters for today’s celebration. Mrs. Guy Culp of Circleville visits Frieda Faehnle. Mr. Culp returns to Circleville. Mrs. Vannie Townsend has been seriously ill. Mrs. Mary Cook returns from Vigo visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queen Esther
Bethany Church
Carlyle Snyder
Lincoln Hill
Wallace Smith
J. M. Faris
Youngstown
Robert Fry
Shady Side
Fannie Amberger
Fred Eistelstein
Columbus
A. F. Eistelstein
Kate Weyersmiller
Rock Springs
Jewel Curtis
Anne St
Grant Hood
Minersville
Thora Eastman
Tuppers Plains
J. H. Eastman
Laurel Cliff
Spencer Wolfe
Letart
Ewing
Wolfe
George Angeletti
Rees Wolfe
St. Joseph Hospital
Parkersburg
Will Eiselstein
Allie Donnally
S. Albert Steele
Chillicothe
Jesse Brewster
Donnally
Allie Allensworth
Steele
Clyde Andrews
Jimmie Stoneking
Harry Johnson
Portsmouth
John Arnold
Bob Roberts
Guy Culp
Mary Ann Case
Circleville
Frieda Faehnle
Culp
Vannie Townsend
S. Fourth Ave
Mary Cook
Vigo
Northwest Territory parade prep in Middleport crowds and relic displays
Middleport bustles with last minute parade floats and entries for the Northwest Territory parade. A Pioneer banquet at the high school is organized by a PTA committee led by Mrs. Lewis Sauer. Town crowds view relics and heirlooms in window displays. Relic owners must be present Wednesday morning to claim them as windows are dismantled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Northwest Territory
PTA
Lewis Sauer
Grandson Frank Stansbury Dies in Florida
Mrs FE Stansbury of N Third Ave receives word of the death of her grandson Frank Stansbury who died suddenly Friday in Florida. He was the son of Mr and Mrs George Stansbury of Greensboro North Carolina. Dr and Mrs James Stansbury of Athens left for Greensboro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
FE. E. Stansbury
Third Ave
Frank Stansbury
Florida
Mr. Stansbury
George Stansbury
Greensboro
N. C
Stansbury
James Stansbury
Athens
Mrs Swan Visits Chauncey For Church Homecoming
Mrs F H Swan of Cleveland visits Chauncey to attend the homecoming event of the Church of Christ member she belongs to, and to see her sister Miss Clara Witham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
F. H. Swanson
Cleveland
Clara Witham
Church of Christ
County WPA Workers Name Chauncey Leader At Athens County Meet
Abner Phillips of Chauncey was elected president of the Athens County WPA workers. A county wide meeting is set for Thursday Oct 13 at 6 pm in Chauncey High School to report on a recent visit to Columbus. Committee members include Phillips Ferrer Locke Krivesti and Theisen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
WPA
Athens County
Abner Phillips
Chauncey High School
Columbus
Frank Ferrer
J. Henry Locke
Mike Krivesti
Hugo Theisen
Herman Theisen
John Wyckoff
George Banks
Chauncey Social Visit Highlights Local Travel
Chauncey residents hosted a stream of weekend visitors in Pomeroy and surrounding towns. Chauncey Mr and Mrs Clifford Ebersbach and family toured Albany and Salem en route home visiting relatives. Dr and Mrs C N Sanders Millfield attended a Columbus game. Academic and family ties tied the weekend travel in Erie and Columbus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Clifford Ebersbach
Mary Levena Stalder
Pomeroy
Ralph Stalder
Mila Stalder
Rinda Hixson
Ella England
F. H. Staffinger
Albany
Salem
William Horn
C. N. Sanders
Millfield
Harold Morrison
Trimble
Columbus
Carroll Tippett
Herbert Mingus
Erie
Joe Bauldy
Christine Mingus
James Dawson
Pauline
Jane Arlene
William Dawson
Bertha Jean Dawson
Isabel Bradfield
Mrs Florence Gillespie Taken To Hospital In Chauncey
Mrs Florence Gillespie wife of Dale Gillespie was removed to Sheltering Arms Hospital Ath ens after an attack of appendicitis. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Herman Kimmel tz Chauncey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Florence Gillespie
Dale Gillespie
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Athens
Herman Kimletz
Rebekah Lodge Benefit Party At Chauncey K of P Building
The Forest Rose chapter sponsors a community benefit party at the Chauncey K of P Building tonight at 8 o'clock. The public is invited to attend and support the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey — Forest Rose Rebekah Lodge
Chauncey K. of P
Illness summons Chauncey mother to Jackson
Mrs. E. J. Adams of Chauncey was called to Jackson, Michigan, Saturday due to the illness of her daughter Mrs. Sylvia Blakely of that city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
E. J. Adams
Jackson, Mich
Sylvia Blakely
Pomona Grange to Meet in Albany Thursday Night
Chauncey Athens County Pomona Grange plans a meeting at Albany Grange on Thursday evening to discuss local agricultural issues and organizational matters. Local members urged to attend for updates and fellowship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
Chauncey
Athens County
Pomona Grange
Albany Grange
Ladies Aid Meeting at Millfield Church of Christ
Millfield Ladies Aid Society met Friday night at Olive Brookins home with Miss Brookins and Mrs Elizabeth Robinett as hosts. Two guests attended and members present included Celia Boudinot Mae Boudinot Goldie Corwin Bertha Sanders Madeline Boudinot Jessie Fulton Eda Heffken Bessie Pettit Ida Hill and the Robinett sisters. The November gathering will be with Mrs Bart Pettit. The article notes witch hazel bears both flowers and fruit in autumn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millfield — Ladies Aid Society
Millfield Church of Christ
Olive Brookins
Miss Brookins
Elizabeth Robinett
Bart Pettit
Celia Boudinot
Mae Boudinot
Goldie Corwin
Bertha Sanders
Madeline Boudinot
Jessie Fulton
Eda Heffken
Bessie Pettit
Ida Hill
Robinett
Brookins
Federal Relief Foods Distributed in Chauncey
Nearly 300 receive federal relief foods at the City Building Chauncey with 382 people served. Commodities include 1555 pounds of cabbage 1050 pounds of oranges 727 pounds of Graham flour 288 pounds of raisins and 231 pounds of rice. Distribution led by Mayor W D Hines Marshal Lawrence Reeves and trustees Harvey Courtney and William T Smart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
W. D. Hines
Marshal Lawrence Reeves
Dover
Harvey Courtney
William T. Smart
Foot Fungus Treatment Ad From Quick's Cut Rate Drug Store
An old advertisement promotes Tingol Solution with camphor as a potent antifungal for Athlete's Foot. It claims full-strength application for sweaty or itchy feet with a 30 cent price and a 24 hour satisfaction promise, available locally at Quick's Cut Rate Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quick
Stora
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Willie) Gatewood
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