Parade Leads Plans for Big Civic Festival
Middleport measures ahead with a Halloween festival planned for October 30. Feeney Bennett Post American Legion along with Disabled Veterans from Meigs County host a social security briefing by Glenn Pittinger from the Social Security Board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Feeney-Bennett Post American Legion
Meigs County
Legion
U S. Fourth Ave
Glenn Pittinger
Federal Social Security Board
Zanesville
Marion Morrison
Athens
Pearl Wolfe
Legionnaires
Vendor root and herb touted at Athens Pharmacy
An Athens endorsement from Henry Smith of Hocking Mining Co. promotes Vendor Vendol as the remedy for indigestion gas and heaviness after meals. He credits relief from constipation and headaches after using the product sold at Athens Pharmacy and Hickman’s in Nelsonville.
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Henry Smith
Athens
Vendor
Hocking Mining Co
Order of Eagles
Mr. Smith
Nelsonville
Hickman’s
Adv
Middleport Social Notes Highlights Halloween Class Gathering
Heath M. E. Church Class Number 12 entertained by Mrs Kincaid Roller White Moore and Milhoan in the church basement with autumn decor and an Orange black table. A White Elephant sale netted 7.71 for the group as Mrs Moore auctioneered. Also noted are local trips, hospital stay for Dr Skinner, Fultz family updates, and community moves in Middleport and surrounding areas.
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Middleport
Heath M. FE
John Kincaid
Max Roller
Frank White
Nan Moore
Lawrence Milhoan
Clarence Swearingen
Moore
Edwin Hartenbach
Pomeroy
Virginia Gregg
S. Fifth Ave
N. Third Ave
Lee McComas
Syracuse
Southeastern Ohio Principals Association
Jackson
D. S. Harold
B. Adams
Harold
Adams
Spencer
W. Va
James Weber
Gravel Hill
Weber
The
Covert Baking Co
Chester
Electric lineman lost while cutting limbs near Monkey Run
Arnold Boyd of Gallipolis and two companions were cutting tree limbs from telephone wires behind Monkey Run Tuesday afternoon. Boyd disappeared while taking a shortcut and later reappeared in Gallipolis late Tuesday night claiming he had lost his way. He followed a telephone or electric line to Hobson below Middleport.
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Pomeroy
Arnold Boyd
Gallipolis
Boyd
Monkey Run
Hobson
Middleport
Mardi Gras Parade Earns Community Anticipation
A yearly celebration grows in size and excitement with a masque parade led by the high school band. Prizes will be awarded, and Norman Weyland, chairman, will issue a fuller announcement soon.
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Norman Weyland
Halloween Pranksters Prompt Warning From City Leaders
Middleport reports of Halloween pranks prompt a warning from Mayor James Harley and Chief Charles Wise Jr. They condemn window soaping and removal of property and say local ordinances will be used if violators are convicted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
James Harley
Charles Wise, Jr
Commerce Group Plans Membership Drive in Middleport
At a membership committee meeting held Tuesday at the home of president Calvin Reichman plans were made for a drive to recruit new members for the Junior Chamber of Commerce. Committee members include Don Strauss J Philip Joachim Jr and Eber Lewis. The group will hold its monthly dinner meeting Thursday Oct 28 at the Masonic Temple.
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Middleport
Calvin Reichman
Junior Chamber of Commerce
Don Strauss
J. Philip Joachim, Jr
Eber Lewis
Masonic ‘Temple
Junior High to Meet Lightweights Before Main Chieftain Game
In a preliminary Friday evening at 6 45 p m the Junior High School football team faces the Lightweights of the high school at the high school field. Admission is 5 cents for younger children. At 8 p m the Chieftain Yellow Jacket main event follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Logan
Pomona Grange Initiates Class of 18 Members
Pomona Grange met at the Junior High School Building Tuesday evening to initiate a class of 18, with Gallia County team handling the work. After business, a social hour and refreshments followed.
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Pomeroy
Pomona Grange
Gallia County
To Hold Sayre Rites
Funeral services for Jennie V. Sayre, who died suddenly at her home, were held Thursday at 2 p.m. from the residence with burial in the Lertar Cemetery. She is survived by her husband Riley Sayre, two daughters, one son, and two grandchildren.
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Pomeroy
Jennie V. Sayre
Letart
Riley Sayre
Pet Parade Delayed by Weather in Middleport
Inclement weather hampers Fall Festival plans of the Volunteer Firemen. Parade now slated for Friday night with other week events to be announced later.
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Middleport
Institute to Hold Sunday School and Union Meeting
The Institute of Providence Sub-District No 1 will hold a Sunday School and Baptist Young People's Union meeting at Naomi Baptist Church Kerr's Run on Sunday November 14. Afternoon program starts 1 30 with devotionals election of officers followed by talks and music and installation of new officers.
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Pomeroy
Institute of Providence
Baptist Young People's Union
Naomi Baptist Church
Kerr’s Run
Library Receives 141000 Publications in Half 1937
The Saltykov-Shchedrin State Public Library in Leningrad houses nine million items. In the first half of 1937 the library received about 141000 new publications.
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Leningrad
Saltykov-Shchedrin
Pomeroy Social Notes and Local Gatherings Update
Pomeroy notes cover IOOF Lodge secretaries meeting in Columbus, guests visiting from Charleston and Huntington, church guild events at Five Points, hospital visits at Holzer, managers meeting in Gallipolis, trips to Parkersburg, and a Senior Shakespeare Club excursion to Ironton with multiple members attending and hosting gatherings.
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Pomeroy
Alvin Norris
John Baily
Columbus
Ioof Lodge
Addie Stalder
Carl
Will McKnight
Thomas McKnight
Maynard Davis
Charleston
Jed Hartinger
Grace Episcopal Church
Five Points
Carrie Nye
Co. L. Cuckler
Chillicothe
O. B. Kreinbict
Holzer Hospital
Roy Neal
Evans Store
Gallipolis
H. D. Brown
Parkersburg
Phil Williamson
Mary
Joe Beegle
Deflated Panthers Face New Boston Friday
The Pomeroy Panthers, after three straight wins, travel to New Boston Friday. On paper they looked like a championship team after easy season openers against Ravenswood and Pt. Pleasant. They beat Athens but offered a weak showing, yet they possess weight power and ball carrier Blackwell who can trouble opponents.
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Pomeroy
Pomeroy Panthers
New Boston
Panthers
Ravenswood
Pt. Pleasant
Athens
Blackwell
Flames from Blow Torch Cause Fire Loss
Fire originated from a blow torch used to burn paint on the side of a three story frame dwelling at S Second Ave occupied by Mr and Mrs E B R Tompkins. Firemen extinguished the blaze late Wednesday afternoon after cutting through the roof. Damage estimated at 100 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
S. Second Ave
EB. R. Tompkins
Meigs County appoints Pomeroy official to fill vacancy
Albert Gloeckner was named Wednesday as clerk of the Meigs County Board of Elections to replace Charles Stivers who resigned. Both men are Pomeroy residents and members of the Democrat Party. The resignation, tendered to the board, occurred Wednesday. Literary Club met in Middleport with book reviews of Drums Along the Mohawk and Stand-In presented Wednesday afternoon at Miss Vivienne Middleton’s home.
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Pomeroy
Albert Gloeckner
Meigs County
Middleport
Calico Cat Tops Dog in Matched Records for Prolific Breeds
Calico the three toed cat owned by Chief of Police and Mrs. Wise leads with 57 kittens in eight years, while Middleport-Lady, owned by W A Compton of Pomeroy, claims 29 puppies in four years. Calico recently welcomed a tiny sitter, age two, born in the Wise attic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
W. A. Compton
Pomeroy
Calico
Diphtheria Cases Reported in Middleport Area
Two diphtheria cases are reported in Middleport among children of Mrs. Josephine Lee Hysell, with Cassie Hysell treated at Holzer Hospital. Several cases of whooping cough are also noted by local physicians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Billy
Cassie Hysell
Josephine Lee Hysell
Cassie
Holzer Hospital
Fine for Intoxication in Marshfield Court
Ray Lewellyn Pomeroy of Marshfield was fined five dollars and costs in municipal court for intoxication. He paid and was released. Hurley Harmon of Milwaukee was fined twenty five dollars and costs for intoxication and committed to the county jail on failure to pay. Both men were arrested Tuesday night by Officer Walter Wolfe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Ray Lewellyn
Marshfield
Hurley Harmon
Middleport
Walter Wolfe
Creomulsion Ad Promises Quick Cough Relief
An advertising feature touts Creomulsion as a cure for persistent chest colds and bronchial irritation. It claims the product targets the throat and mucous membranes, loosens phlegm, and promises money back if not satisfied from the first bottle.
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Middleport Social Notes
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Campbell
Henry St. George Tucker
Virginia
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Commerce Group
Sayre
Charles Cohen
McMillin Hospital
Cohen
W. B. Peoples
Boy Scout Troop 42
Louis Reichel
Elwood Bowers
Burdette Farm
Elwood
Pomeroy Social Notes
Frank Dorst
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Long Bottom
Sophia Meier
Spring St
Catherine Wipple
Huntington
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Ohio Power Office
Wyllis McMurray
Carl Arnold
Virginia Arnold
Helen Zeiher
Marguerite Meier
Portsmouth
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Gordon
Mulberry Ave
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John Cranston
Howard Ebersbach
Lydia Ebersbach
Louis Reibel
Harry Ohlinger
Harry Smith
Clarence Massar
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Harry Feiger
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Alfred Elberfeld
Rachel Elberfeld
Deflated Panthers
the Ohio Apple Institute
P.O
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Kio
H.j.hysell
Clarence Chapman
Mgr
Middleport, Ohio
Coxwell
Freize Modern
Axminster
Carlie Mohair
Dixie Stoves
McMaster Hardware and Furniture Co
Coats
New Shipment
Mackinaw
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