Bids Opened on Pomeroy Refunding Bonds for 31 000
Pomeroy council opened bids on 31 000 dollars of refunding bonds with varying interest rates and premiums. One bidder offered a 1100 dollar premium for the lot at 5 percent interest. The matter was referred to the finance committee. The meeting covered gas extensions, public utilities, and highway adjustments with bridge work awaiting progress. A river barge fleet was reported to be moving toward Pomeroy. The Civil War veterans and American Legion delegates attended with speeches and a York City visitor sharing remarks.
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Fomeroy
Hocking Valley
Pomeroy
Womanless Wedding Steals Middleport Spotlight
The Womanless Wedding staged by Heath M E church Men’s class in Middleport drew prominent Pomeroy and Rutland residents. Rev C H Eichinger and J W Wolf hosted as the wedding occurred before a fern adorned altar with the bride and groom entering to Lohengrin March.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Heath M. E. Church
Pomeroy and
Rutland
C. H. Eichinger
J. W. Wolf
Pridal
Wagner
C. F. Rathburn
Allen White
Elmer Wysong
M. G. White
S. E. Williams
B. F. Fultz
Paul Bean
C. E. Goetz
Lewis Sauer
C. A. Llewellyn
Ward Osbourne
Bob White
C. L. Brooks
B. F. Murphy
W. J. Forquer
J. E. D. Hartinger
Doctor Weber
Elmer Miller
Herb Chambers
Glenn Lambert
Ralph Howell
Knowell
R. G. Webster
Frank White
Africa
H. R. Lewis
Vern Russ
Fred Fultz
Ralph Sayre
Owen Rust
Lyston Fultz
Floyd Koehler
Dana Daniels
Pups at Mid dleport High Form Commercial Club
Pupils of the commercial department at Mid dleport High School formed the Commercial club with Mrs Ralph M Howell as advisor. Forty charter members signed a constitution. Officers include Dale Werner president Louise Sargeant vice president Josephine Curtis secretary and Lucile Mayer treasurer.
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Middleport
Commercial Club of
Middleport High School
Ralph M. Howell
Dale Werner
Louise Sargeant
Josephine Curtis
Gladys Worthington
Lucile Mayer
Charlotte Heverage
Harold Sauer
Ruth Humphrey
Ruby Tracey
Cedar Creek Circle Notes Cedar Creek Battle Dinner Date Change
Cedar Creek circle observed the battle of Cedar Creek with a noon dinner at Woodman hall. The event, originally set for October 19, was moved from October 18 to align with their regular meeting date.
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Cedar Creek
Middleport
Woodman Hall
Fisher Couple Celebrate 40th Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs J C Fisher of this city marked their 40th wedding anniversary at the Nor mandie hotel in Columbus Ohio. Their son Fred joined them and their children and grandchildren gathered to help celebrate the happy occasion.
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Mrs. J. C. Fisher
Columbus
Middleport
J. C. Fisher
Fred
Armistice Day Plans In Middleport
The American Legion Auxiliary met at Mrs. R. N. Barnes home on Lincoln Street with president Mrs. C. B. Smith presiding. A large number attended and planned to observe Armistice Day by serving a dinner at an announced location. Armistice Day falls on Friday that year.
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Middleport
American Legion Auxiliary
R. N. Barnes
Lincoln Street
C. B. Smith
William Wanzo Buried at Union Ridge Cemetery
Rutland October 19 William Wanzo a Civil War veteran aged nearly 93 was buried this afternoon after dying Monday around noon Burial was in Union Ridge cemetery Surviving children are Mrs Bertha Wanzo Adelia Chaham Rutland William Wanzo Marietta Mrs Nettie Isabela Columbus Elvin B Wanzo Toledo
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Rutland
William Wanzo
Union Ridge Cemetery
Bertha Wanzo
Adelia Chaham
Marietta
Nettie Isabela
Columbus
Elvin B. Wanzo
Toledo
Floor caves in as sewing machines drop into basement
The floor of the Singer Sewing Machine agency in the French building on Second Street collapsed Monday night, sending stock and contents of the room into the basement. No major damage occurred. Agent Jesse Rice had just moved in and was away with his family. The concrete floor’s weight contributed to the collapse.
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Middleport
Singer Sewing Machine Agency
Second Street
Jesse Rice
Burson Estate to be Sold on Second Street
Pomeroy October 19 The extensive Burson store and real estate holdings are to be liquidated by administrator Claude Gilland The Second Street lot where the three story brick hardware building stood before the big fire is appraised at 1600 and may be combined with nearby Stanbery property for sale details remain in progress.
Post office site plans amid restrictive policies
Ewing area planners push for a post office building on adjoining lots but face government limits. The court allows sale of the Burson store across the street from the main shop. heirs may take that property while others await offers. The widow is expected to keep a new residence near Beech Grove cemetery.
Grand Jury Called for Meeting in Meigs County
POMEROY Oct 19 A common pleas grand jury is summoned for next Monday. About 150 witnesses are to testify in minor cases with 35 on non-support charges. It has been long since Meigs County held a grand jury and many small matters have accumulated.
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Pomeroy
Common Pleas Grand
Meies
Social notes recount visits and travel in Middleport area
Mr and Mrs L R Boyd and baby Lee visit Mrs Boyd’s parents in Middleport. W H Nichols relocates to Marion for work. Mrs Mayer visits Columbus relatives. John Hudson ill at daughter’s home after steamboat years. T W Johnson and R C McBride visit Parkershoro. The Martin and Horden groups travel to Long Bottom and visit Mary Swan. Wysong entertains Cleveland guests then Catlettsburg and Huntington trip. Wysong hosts guests for Womanless Wedding. Walter Whitlock and daughter Pauline visit Nelsonville. George Tifft Jr visits Mt Sterling. Columbus trip for White Cross hospital care. Crotti reports 70 goitre patients, two Middleport. Rosamond Millard joins Doctor Crotti’s nurse staff.
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John Hudson
First Ward
T. W. Johnson
R. Cc. McBride
Parkershoro
R. A. Martin
R. H. Horden
Long Bottom
Walter Whitlock
Pauline
Nelsonville
George Tifft, Jr
Mt. Sterling
Masonic Temple
Wysong
Cecil Horden
Baby
Columbus
G. H. Stansbury
Joe Gardner
Russ Bailey
White Cross Hospital
Will Rutherson
Crotti
Middleport
Rosamond Millard
Birthday Gathering for Mrs. D H Cummings in Athens
Friends and neighbors gathered at the home of Mrs. D H Cummings on Sunday October 9 to celebrate her birthday. Guests from Athens and area brought baskets and gifts, filling the porch with well set tables and many attendees listed by name.
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D. H. Cummings
Robert Harvey
Florence and Marjorie
John Wilson
Jim MreKee
Fannie Smith
Mildred Hall
Athens
John Carl
Ralph
Louise Carl
Fred Clark
Clarence Will
Guy
Jacob Hoskins
Carl
Pearl
Jacob, Jr
William Toban
Y Murray
Joseph
Richard Heil- Svivia
Golda Heilman
Albert King
Everett
Joimet
Gladys King
Local Social Visits and Family News
Run Harley Rife of Bucyrus spent Saturday night with his brother Virgil and family. Miss Betty Reed and her friend from Middleport visited her uncle W C Reed and wife. Sher man Snowden, Mrs Werner Evans and others have been ill. O H Frecker and daughter visited Mrs Green Dill in Pomeroy. Jess Brechtel of Columbus visited his parents and returned with his daughter Huldah. Mrs Guss Brechtel and Geraldine Brechtel visited friends at Cheshire. Will Cunduff and family spent Sunday at Chillicothe. Neva Frecker at Bliss College in Columbus spent the weekend at home. Fred Johnson will winter with his niece in Middleport. his mother will live with her daughter Helen Shiner on Leading Creek.
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Harley Rife
Bucyrus
Virgil
Betty Reed
Middleport
W. C. Reed
Werner Evans
Sherman Snowden
O. H. Frecker
Green Dill
Pomeroy
Jess Brechtel
Columbus
Peter Brechtel
Huldah
Guss Brechtel
Geraldine
Cheshire
Will Cunduff
Chillicothe
Neva Frecker
Bliss College
Fred Johnson
Neice
Mister Small
Helen Shiner
Leading Creek
Red Army Seen as Aristocratic Credential in Soviet Line
The report claims wealthy Muscovites rush to join the Red Army, forbidden to join, arguing the army is an aristocratic organization in reverse. It states workers and peasants are the only eligible members and a Red Army uniform serves as a credential.
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Moscow
Red Army
Soviet Russia
Soviet Social Cla ss Class Conflicts Surface
The piece explains how genuine workers are ruling class while sons of Russian capitalists are labeled exploiters of labor under Soviet terms. It notes that many of these sons, seeking to avoid inherited NEF status, have tried to join the ranks but 93 were expelled when their social position was revealed.
Front tire puncture pattern explained by angle impact
A study of tire damage suggests that front tires repeatedly strike nails and glass at angles that enable punctures to transfer to the rear tires. This explains why rear tires suffer more punctures despite front tire contact with hazards.
Ask Your Doctor What to Do When Bowels Need Assistance
This ad-style piece promotes cascara laxatives as safe helpers for bowel movement. It contrasts cascara with violent laxatives and claims cascara treats sluggish digestion without creating a habit, recommending candy cascara tablets as pleasant and effective. It notes doctors and druggists endorse cascara and casearets.
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Cascara
Cake and pie home bakers seek marketplace ads
A small Want Ad invites 10 000 Messenger families to buy real home made cakes and pies rather than bake them. The notice suggests placing a three day ad for six and a half cents to reach interested households and take a share of the market.
Pape's Diapepsin Promises Quick Indigestion Relief
The advertisement claims indigestion stems from food fermentation and excess stomach acid. It recommends taking Pape's Diapepsin after meals or when pain occurs to stop fermentation neutralize acid and support digestion. A 60 cent package is advised from a druggist to insure stomach health and banish indigestion.
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Pape
Sure Way to Stop Night Coughing
An advertises a prescription named Thoxine claimed to stop night coughs in 15 minutes with one swallow. It promises to address the root cause, offers a money back guarantee, and notes safety for children. Also touted as effective for sore throat and sold by druggists in 35c 60c and $1.00 sizes.
70 Year Old Kansan Praises Home Remedy
Sufferers from stomach trouble find quick relief after taking Dr. Jackson's Digestive and Liver Powder. Mr. PO Caldwell of Moundridge, Kansas, aged 76, reports decades of abdominal pain easing and sleep returning after use. The remedy is marketed as safe and inexpensive and available through most druggists.
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Jackson
PO. Caldwell
Moundridge
Kan
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A. J. Still
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K. H. McCorkle
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James Haptonstall
New York City
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Second ST
Karpen
Swanson Furniture Co
Grand Jury
Meigs County
L. R. Boyd
Lee
Detroit
W. H. Nichols
Marion
Henry Mayer
Bud
Lena
Bud Stillman
Quebec
New York
Stillman
Lac Amat
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Ohio Bell Telephone Company
Thelma Madarassy
Hungary
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H. J. Hysell
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