Middleport Seeks Federal Grant For Gas System
Middleport Village Council plans to secure a municipal gas distribution system through a Public Works program grant. An application of 175000 dollars with a 30 percent direct grant seeks natural gas at 45 cents per thousand cubic feet, saving about 12.5 cents per unit for residents. Labor costs estimate 59108 dollars, employing 160 men for six months, with mortgage bonds pledged from revenues to relieve village taxpayers. Ella Fick of Chester underwent kidney operation in Pittsburgh and is recovering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Ben Fultz, Jr
Fultz
Public Works Division
Washington
Chester
Ella Fick
Pittsburgh
Mrs J M Kaylor Credits Dr Pierce for Relief
Mrs J M Kaylor of 202 Quincy Ave Knox ville Tenn reports severe back pains and nerve troubles. After taking Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription she says she became stronger slept better and enjoyed meals. Available in tablet size and liquid form with price details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra
J. M. Kaylor
Quincy Ave
Knoxville
Tenn
Tr. Pierce
Birth of a Son to Fisher Family in Minersville
Announcement from Pomeroy notes the birth of a son to Mr. and Mrs. Paul Fisher of Minersville on Sunday. The baby is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. William Fisher.
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Pomeroy
Sunday
Paul Fisher
Minersville
William Fisher
Weekend visitors from Hamilton and Columbus hotel in Middleport
Middleport residents hosted a large group over the weekend including Mr. and Mrs. Tom Ater Mr. and Mrs. Robert Leif and Miss Marjorie Servess of Hamilton. Attendees went to the Ohio University Homecoming in Athens and other relatives gathered at J B Downing’s home. Local trips included Columbus Columbus and Charleston. many extended visits with family in Hy sell Street Lincoln Street and Mill Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Ater
Robert Leif
Marjorie Servess
Hamilton
J. B. Downing
Rodney Downing
Ohio University
Athens
Downing
Charles Singleton
Miss Nancy
Charleston
Dana Farmer
Ohio State University
Ohio State
J. K. Smith
Beulah Lee
Nitro
W. Va
Emma Jean Smith
Charlotte Beverage
Otto Stanley
McMillan Hospital
E. D. Sauver
Barnhart
Earl Bullox
Roseville
David Mercer
Mill Street
Marion Rife
Logan
Jessie Smith
Tina
Delbert Combs
Wilma
Billy
Cheshire
Combs
Almira Hysell
Hysell Street
A. A. Chappelle
Columbus
Mr. Chappelle
Denver Rice
Homer Rice
Helen Beeson
Christine Grant
W. B. Thomas
Elizabeth Hartinger
South Third Avenue
Garfield Street
Brooks
G. A. Williamson
Joan Wood
Charlotte Burnell
North Third Avenue
Land right of way suits filed for Route 7 project in Western Meigs
Condemnation actions were set to begin to secure the right of way for a new section of highway along Route 7 in Western Meigs County. Special jury duty summons were issued to a list of residents from Middleport Langsville Pomeroy Syracuse Vinton Racine Ravenswood and other nearby communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meigs
Pomeroy
Meigs County
Homer E. Cook
Middleport
F. C. Dennison
Langsville
Essie Russell
Blanche
Gorby
Syracuse
Rutherford Sellers
Everett Colwell
Vinton
A. W. McKay
Aten Shain
8. G. Circle
Racine
Elizabeth Martin
George Wildermuth
Russell Bailey
D. EB. Carl
H. L. Roush
Minersville
Gath Townsend
Downington
M. L. Furbee
Ravenswood
Halloween program at school with show and refreshments
Portland notes describe a Friday evening school event featuring a minstrel show fortune tellers and refreshments. The item also lists local visits and family gatherings including Coxs in Charleston Swan family in Parkersburg and a reunion in Marietta. Mrs Seales is seriously ill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Cox
Charleston
Rela
Harry Swan
Parkersburg
Marietta
Nancy Seales
Earl Wilford
Lowell
Thomas Deems
Belle Wilford
Harry Piacens
Reedsville
Mattie Henderson
Racine Residents Attend Funerals and Gatherings
Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Tanthorey Billy Harris and Ivan Watson visited Coolville with relatives after the funeral of Emmett Gorslin in Akron. Owen Watson Frank Arnott attended the American Legion convention in Murray City. Additional gatherings included visits by Howard Harris and Granville Sayre in Steubenville and Letart, plus Kenneth Krider heading to Chicago for the Century of Progress Exposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Tanthorey
Billy Harris
Ivan Watson
Coolville
Hila Tanthorey
Emma Jividen
James
Clark Jividen
Janie Gorslin
Emmett Gorslin
Akron
Owen Watson
Frank Arnott
The
American Legion
Murray City
Howard Harris
Steubenville
Sylvester Harris
Arthur Sayre
Granville
Sherman Sayre
Letart
Rebecca Cottrill
Frank Gaylord
Middleport
Kenneth Krider
Chicago
Robert Hughes
Athens
Tom Hood
Harrisonville Grange confers first and second degrees
At the Harrisonville Grange meeting on Oct. 20 more than 30 members of the new Rock Springs Grange were given First and Second Degree work. Three Harrisonville candidates and Columbia Grange attended. A farm agent talk, music, readings, monologues, and a short play titled My Uncle John followed, with about 150 in attendance.
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Harrisonville
Harrisonville Grange
Rock Springs
Columbia Grange
George Kreitler
Uncle John
Pomeroy Bend Teams High in League Race
Pomeroy Bend leads the Southeastern Ohio Athletic League with Middleport at three wins, Logan and Athens in the 100 percent class, while Pomeroy stands at 50 percent with one win and one loss. Pomeroy to play Wellston Saturday. Klees and Moore return to eligibility. Middleport has an open date with no game announced.
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Pomeroy Bend
Pomeroy
Southeastern Ohio Athletic League
J. E. White
Middleport Yellow Jackets
Logan
Athens
Middleport
Jackson
New Boston
Wellston
Gallipolis
Nelsonville
Panthers
Klees
Moore
Rutland News Notes GOPIRATES
Rutland notes report Clarice Witmer's marriage to Kermit Brown in Akron and the couple's future residence. Also here, Mrs. Mable Nagle and Wallace Dennison wed in Athens with a reception at Athens and plans to live in Middleport after a Chicago trip.
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Rutland
Jacob Witmer
Clarice
Kermit Brown
Lee Brown
Akron
Mable Nagle
Athens
Wallace Dennison
Chicago
Marion Forrest
Fannie Snowden
Harley Bolton
Lucy Giles
School Vacation Promised as Teachers Attend Jackson Meeting
Pomeroy, Oct. 24. Students will have Friday holiday while teachers attend the thirty-ninth annual Southeastern Ohio Educational Association session at Jackson this week. Several local teachers plan to attend the session opening Thursday evening. Friday at 2 pm a physical education meeting will feature W. E. Farnham, principal and athletic coach of Pomeroy Junior High, discussing good offensive and defensive play for high school basketball with demonstrations.
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Jackson
Pomeroy
Southeastern Ohio Educational Association
W. Ek. Farnham
Pomeroy Junior High School
New Used Car Trade Rules Set After November 3
After November 3 dealers will base trade-ins on a standard appraisal book issued by the National Automobile Dealers Association. The code limits trade-in allowances to values from the appraisal book minus a regional adjustment and minimum charges, with extra deductions of five to 15 percent depending on car age. Owners will receive the appraisal value less the applicable charge.
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National Automobile Dealers Association
Home League to Meet at Citadel Tomorrow Afternoon
The Salvation Army Home League will gather at the citadel tomorrow at 2 o clock instead of 2 30 as planned. Mrs Joseph Heard leads and will speak on Whatso ever Things are Lovely Think of These Things.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Home League of the Salvation Army
Joseph Heard
Pay checks issued to 166th Infantry at drill
Sixty members of Company L, 166th Infantry, Ohio National Guard, received their pay at Monday night drill in the Armory. The unit practiced marching by squads under Sergeant Efaw, while civilian clothes were worn as new uniforms have not yet arrived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
166Th Infantry
Ohio National Guard
Efaw
New Studies Begin at Athens Presbyterian Church
The Athens Presbyterian Church will start seven consecutive Wednesday studies at 7 pm based on Christianizing the Social and Industrial Order by Dr. Alva W. Taylor. This week’s leaders are Mrs. A V Wiley and Prof. A A Atkinson. The church quartet directed by Philip L. Peterson will provide music and refreshments are offered by the church’s youth group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens Presbyterian Church
Alva W. Taylor
Vanderbilt University
Nashville, Tenn
A. V. Wiley
A. A. Atkinson
Church Quartet
Philip L. Peterson
Ewing Erects Clock in Vacant Mulberry Lot
Ben H. Ewing placed a large electric clock in the vacant lot at the west corner of Mulberry Avenue and Second Street on Monday for display.
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Ing
Mulberry Avenue
Second Street
Mark Sullivan to speak on the economic situation
Noted writer and lecturer Mark Sullivan will address the current economic situation. He is associated with Our Times and political books and will speak as part of a university or faculty program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark Sullivan
Our Times
Ents
Weather Outlook For Athens District Turns Cold And Cloudy
Weather report notes cold and cloudy conditions in the Athens District with a slight suggestion of change in the near future. Yesterday’s high and overall conditions are summarized for residents planning activities.
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Athens
Church Pie Supper Benefit Friday Evening
A benefit pie supper is planned by the church this Friday evening to raise funds for church needs and activities. Proceeds support church programs and community outreach.
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