Northwest Territory Celebration Parade Through Meigs County
The Northwest Territory Celebration parade Tuesday, led by Middleport and Pomeroy officials, featured 36 pioneer and historical floats from Meigs County schools and area groups. Fire departments, Daughters groups, Granges, and youth troops paraded past thousands, with historic tableaux from John Alden to Betsy Ross and a Conestoga wagon with Buck the dog.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Pomeroy
William Robson
Malcolm Hartley
Charles Wise
James Lewis
Northwest Territory
Mason County
W. Va
Bedford
Meigs County
Pomepov
Ohio Country
Buck
Jean Flint
Maxine Russell
Nellie Marie Fugate
John Alden
Priscilla
Pomeroy High School
Betsy Ross
Middleport High School
Washington
Delaware
Scipio High School
Chester
Olive Orange
Re* Columbia High School
Eddie Lou Howery
Rutland
Henry Dixon
Daughters of Union Veterans
Pomeroy Daughters of America
Guiding Star
Daughters of America
Syracuse
Uncle Sam
Goddess of Liberty
Feeney-Bennett Post
American Legion
Chester Grange
Hemlock Grange
Pomona Grange
Chioey Grange
Woodmen of
America
Iris Colleen Hysell
Harrisonville Road
Henry Hysell Jr
Pomeroy Social Notes Aboard Local Visitor Highlights
State Republican Committee woman Nora Atkinson and Miss Ida Pickering of Athens visit Pomeroy. Daughters of Union Veterans district convention attendees include Mrs. Marion Radford, Mrs. A. O. Tracy, Mrs. John Seakus, Mrs. Elmer Wickham, and Mrs. Richard Campbell. Other local happenings cover illnesses, visits from Columbus and Amesville, mine accident update, and relatives visiting Lincoln Hill while Bob Webster returns after illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican
Nora Atkinson
Ida Pickering
Athens
Pomeroy
Tuesay
Eda Gephart
Eugene Campbell
Columbus
Daughters of Union Veterans
Marion Radford
A. O. Tracy
John Seakus
Elmer Wickham
Richard Campbell
Tracy
Campbell
Geneva Webster
East Main St
Miriam Blackmore
Hillsboro
Ohio
Stolzenberg
Dayton Strickland
Chester Road
Bridgeport
Earl Stobert
George Grueser
Alice Moore
G. W. Downie
W. F. Schoeenlein
Schoenlein
Bradbury Property Sells From Schuler to Bailey
The Anthony Schuler property in Bradbury, owned by Dave Russell for 19 years, has been sold to Ben Bailey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sell Schuler
Anthony Schuler
Bradbury
Dave Russell
Ben Bailey
Woman's Missionary Society Meeting At Rose Hill
Mrs. Arthur Evans hosted the United Brethren Church Women’s Missionary Society at Rose Hill Monday evening. After business, a social hour followed with refreshments. Next month’s gathering will be with Mrs. Eldon Weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Evans
Woman's Missionary Society of the United Brethren Church
Rose Hill
Eldon Weeks
Middleport Social Notes and WCTU Meeting
Middleport social notes list visits from Columbus Wilkesville and Athens residents, with several relatives and guests staying with local families, plus a travel party from St Petersburg en route to Boston. The Woman's Christian Temperance Union plans an open meeting at the First Baptist Church Thursday at two o clock, announced by Mrs. David Entsminger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delbert Carl
Jessie Carl
Ray Burel
Columbus
George Bowers
Broadway
Meigs County
Middleport
Ernest Major
Wilkesville
Virgie Major
Herbert Dailey
O. D. Dailey
Albany
J. R. Harvey
Jennie Smith
Athens
J. E. McComas
Carpenter
Lee McComas
Ethel Zeise
John Chase
Alice Selby
Ernest Swisher
St. Petersburg
Fla
Arthur Swisher
S. Third Ave
Boston
Floyd Barcus
Zanesville
Cora Goff
Danville
Mont Miller
A. R. Hecox
Janet
J. K. Smith
Jean Smith
WCTU
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
First Baptist Church
David Entsminger
Northwest Territory centennial parade draws 150th celebration crowds
Thousands packed Middleport and Pomeroy for the Meigs County Northwest Territory anniversary parade. Estimates range from 15 000 to well above, with cars filling every lot as police scaled up to manage traffic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Meigs County
Northwest Territory
Middleport
Pomeroy Bend
Monkey Run
Main St
Middleport Boundary Line
W. A. Compton
Northwest Territory Committee
William Robson
M. D. Hartley
Gallipolis
S. Third Ave
Zaleski Brief Social Notes
A Saturday evening shower for Mr. and Mrs. Charles O’Leary was hosted by Mrs. Edward Tripp and Mrs. Ralph Herrold. A pot luck supper followed at Herrold’s Dam cabin. Regional visits include Athens and Columbus guests and several family gatherings across Zaleski and nearby towns. The M E Church Ladies Aid met at Elmer McKibben’s home as plans proceed for the annual election dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James McKibben
McKibben
C. E. Atkinson
Gnc
Rachel Scott
Mike Butler
Columbus
Lena Pennell
Athens
Frank Bighouse
Albert Pennell
Willard Webb
Akron
Webb
Robert Webb
Ilerton
Luther McKibben
Hawk
Second St
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Clara Read
Arthur Johnson
George Kohler
Harry
Kennedy To Address Lawyer Supporters At League Club
Secretary of State William J. Kennedy will speak at the League Club meeting at 7 30 this evening in the courthouse. He was to attend the Northwest Territory Celebration in Pomeroy but could not due to a last minute schedule change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
William J. Kennedy
Pomeroy Tui
Northwest Territory
Pomeroy Faces Wellston In Thanksgiving Night Tilt
Pomeroy Panthers travel to Middleport High School field for a Thursday 8 pm kickoff against Wellston in a rivalry game watched by a large fan delegation. Band parades and printed rosters add to the Thanksgiving atmosphere as Pomeroy seeks revenge for last year’s loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Pomeroy Panthers
Wellston
Middleport High School
Panthers
Athens
Social notes and local visits fill Guysville week
Mrs Virgine Pierce hosted a birthday dinner with guests Mr and Mrs Paul Dean Mr and Mrs William Ogg and Mr and Mrs Paul Mansfield. Minear Chapter CES held its annual past matron and patron meeting with Mrs Eliza Coleman and C E Kincade serving. Forty members were served refreshments. Nine Minear Chapter members attended the Eastern Star grand chapter in Parkersburg. Others listed include Corene Rob inson Freda Bean Anna Snow Laura Starkey Hattie Kincade Faye Chapman Reba Marshall Alice Charlton Helen Cook. Mansfields moved into Leta McLaughlin s residence. Dr L D Robinson and Dr Shepherd of Coolville attended the Ohio State-Southern California game in Columbus, with Saturday dinner guests Mr and Mrs Herman of Columbus. Mr and Mrs Aaron Brown visited in the Fuller home. Mrs Gertrude Douglas of Chillicothe and daughter Thelma Dayton visited Hoy Rodehaver s. H E McGinnis of Cairo W Va spent Friday night with L D Robinson. Guysville Ladies Aid Society met at Masonic Hall with sixteen members. An evangelistic meeting led by Rev Colgrove closed Thursday. Bob Chapman underwent tonsil surgery Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guysville
Virgine Pierce
Paul Dean
William Ogg
Paul Mansfield
Bridge
Minear
CES
Eliza Coleman
C. E. Kincade
H. E. McGinnis
Cairo
W. Va
L. D. Robinson
Guysville Ladies Aid Society
Masonic Hall
Colgrove
Bob Chapman
Chester Social And Personal
Chester observers report weekend visits with local families across Harrisonville Albany and Nelsonville including the Hayes and Davidson households. Farm Bureau Advisory Council No 3 met at Alfred with seven of nine families present adding Ashworths Parker Wilber to the slate and planning next gathering at Reedsville on Nov 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester—Russell Hayes
Graduate College of
Ohio University
E. R. Hayes
Clyde Calvert
George Davidson
Harrisonville
Theodore Mora
Donald Yers
I. Charlie Wood
Albany
Lillie Key
Florence Smith
Pomeroy
J. S. Bailey
Kathryn
Trx
Sam Frank
Nelson Elic
Farm Bureau Advisory Counci No. 3
Harry Guthrie
Alfred
Hom. Ashworth
Lawrence Ash
Wilber Parker
Henry Wilpel
Ber Parker
Homer Ashworth
Harry Pickens
Reedsville
Pageant at Middleport Ends Pomeroy Bend Celebration
A crowd of five to six thousand gathered at Middleport Athletic Field for the Northwest Territory Caravan pageant Freedom on the March directed by O K Reames. The three day sesquicentennial celebration included a banquet for 36 pioneers and featured costumes, speakers, a Miss Jean Flint beauty pageant, and reflections on the trek from Massachusetts through several states to Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
B. T. Sandles
Ohio Grange
L. J. Taber
Sandles
Meigs County
Northwest Territory
C. E. Peoples
Pat Sandles
Middleport
O. K. Reames
America
Massachusetts
New York
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Indiana
Illinois
Wisconsin
Minnesota
MHS
PTA
W. A. Compton
Meigs
Compton
Frank H. Johnston
Pioneer Hall
Jean Flint
Maxine Russell
Nellie Marie Fugate
Mary Williamson
J. E. Mildren
Ohio Commission
Miss Geneva Humphreys Named Home Extension Agent
The Extension Committee of Meigs County approved Geneva Humphreys as Home Extension Agent following a recommendation by W. W. Brownfield. A native of Walton West Virginia and Ohio University graduate, she has worked in vocational home economics and has served as acting agent since Arline Graff Stansbury’s resignation. She resides with Mrs. D. B. Hartinger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Meigs County
Geneva Humphreys
W. W. Brownfield
Southeastern Ohio
Miss Humphreys
Tuscarawas County
Arline Graff Stansbury
Ohio University
Walton
W. Va
Chester Hill
Pennsville
D. B. Hartinger
Midkiff Claims Record For Tallest Corn
Porter Midkiff of Hemlock Grove Meigs County reports a 16 feet 4 inch tall corn stalk grown on hilly ground. He says the field produced other 14 to 15 foot stalks and would have won at the Gallia County contest if he could have entered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Meigs County
Porter Midkiff
Hemlock Grove
Midkiff
Gallipolis
Gallia County
Greens Host Dinner for Extension Officials and Agent
Greens entertained County Extension Agent W. W. Brownfield and Miss Geneva Humphreys at a Monday dinner honoring Brownfield, extension supervisor, and Humphreys, the new home extension agent.
Ancient pinball precursor found at Fort Crawford ruins
Workmen at Prairie du Chien uncover a crude ancestor of the pinball machine in the 120 year old Fort Crawford ruins. Double rows of brass nails served as guideways for stone balls, with several balls discovered beside the board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prairie DU Chien
Wis
Fort Crawford
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Messenger
John Weed
Ewing's Grocery
Pure Fuel Coal Company
Simpson M. E. Church Epworth League
Pomeroy Girl Scouts
Troop 45
Boy Scouts of America
County Council Pta
Twilight Garden Club
Ashonac
Redmen
White Cove
Pocahontas
Mootz Bakery
Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Company
Blaettner
Miller's
Middleport Volunteer Firemen
Meigs County Fox Hunters’ Association
Pomeroy Social Notes
Clifford Jenkinson
Roseville
Good Samaritan Hospital
Patrick Lochary
Lincoln Hill
C. D. Henry
Amesville
Wallace Glen
Nelsonville
Bob Webster
Mulberry Ave
Mr. Webster
Mrs. Evans
Central Pta
John Smith
William Terrell
Middleport Social Notes
Wahama
Upper Middleport
Sandles Speaks
Zaleski
Arnett Reikes
Dan Singer
Chesapeake
William Farrell
Miles Scott
Allensville
Robert Brown
Zanesfield
Marietta
Carter
Cincinnati
Baltimore & Ohio
Rad
Cult Girl
Covert’s
Optometric Service
S. Court
Greyhound
Parkersburg
Washington, D.C
Vincennes
Union Buy Union &1
ST. Louis
Chillicothe
Clarksburg
Greyround
East Union St
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