Compensation of $1,000 Awarded To Herman by Jury in Rt. 7 Trial
POMEROY October 26 The first condemnation suit by the state highway department for relocation and paving of a Route 7 stretch below Middleport ended with a jury awarding Herman $1,000 in compensation and damages. The trial lasted two days, with the jury deliberating over two hours after retiring Wednesday. Herman’s farm of 412 acres including 10 acres of bottom land lies two miles below Middleport. The state proposed 1.64 acres for purchase. Herman had asked 1,500 to 2,000 dollars and the highway department earlier offered 2,000 dollars, with 40 dollars per acre net. If no settlement is reached, more cases will be tried. Middleport October 6 W C Scott, 49, colored, died Tuesday night at his Sycamore Street home. Survived by wife, three daughters and two sons. Funeral Friday at 2 PM from the residence, burial in Middleport Hill Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Everela
State Highway Department
Middleport
E. Herman
Herman
Highway Department
W. C. Scott
Sycamore Street
Middleport Hill Cemetery
Rio Grande to Play Armbrtng College at Middleport
Rio Grande College meets Armstrong College of West Virginia under lights at Middleport High School field Saturday night starting at o'clock. This is the second time Rio Grande uses the field after last season's game here. The team from Gallia County defeated West Liberty last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Pomeroy Bend
Rio Grande College
Armatrong College
West Virginia
Middleport High School
Rio Grande
Gallia County
Weet Liberty
Langsville Briefs Highlight Local Moves and Births
Langsville News Briefs cover a range of local items including a church event for Oct 90, a baby born to Mr and Mrs Merle Davis, harvest activity by Tes day W Bb Wright, and visits among families from Buffalo to Hebron. Others note moves, visits, and a golden wedding near Vinton.
Funeral Attendance Notes Local Residents and Visitors
Grass Run-Side Hill Mrs. Charlies Gray, who died, was Thursday, was a resident of this community before her marriage. Many were present from here at her funeral in the home on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Perry Brown, of near Langeville were week-end guests of Mr. and Mrs. Burt Davis and family, Mr and Mrs. Clayton Folden and family, and Mr and Mrs. Glen Meg Clare, of Akron, were week-end visitors of relatives here. Mr and Mrs. Ray Nicholson and son, James, had no Sunday guests, Mr and Mrs. John Radekin and daughter, Neva, Mr and Mrs. J. C. Anderson, and Mr and Mrs. Ernest Rolin G. Wil and son, Orville, were business visitors In Athens, Saturday. Mr and Mr. Lightburn Vale were Sunday callers at the home of Mr and Mrs Marion McClure and son, Carl G. O Will and Seth F. Nicholson are attending the extension class meetings at Pomeroy each Wednesday evening, conducted by Dr. Copeland, of the Ohio University. Mrs. William Bachner spent the week-end visiting her daughter, Mra Hallie Knopp, of Harrisonville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlies Gray
Perry Brown
Langeville
Burt Davis
Clayton Folden
Glen Meg Clare
Akron
Ray Nicholson
James
John Radekin
Neva
J. C. Anderson
Ernest Rolin G . Wil
Orville
Athens
Lightburn Vale
Marion McClure
Carl
G. O Will
Seth F. Nicholson
Pomeroy
Dr. Copeland
Ohio University
William Bachner
Mra Hallie Knopp
Harrisonville
Nine Year-Old Conductor Jackie Held Leads Orchestras Abroad
Nine year old Jackie Held a native of St Louis shown arriving in New York to direct an orchestra in England and Ireland audiences. He is described as a musical prodigy who knows his instruments and can conduct with authority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackie Held
England
Ireland
St. Lois
New York
Letart Falls Notes On Local Social Movements
Letart Falls notes report Mrs. Monroe Hague ill at her daughter Mrs. M. Martin's East Liverpool home after a summer stay. Minnie Knell remains in serious condition post operation at Holzer Hospital Gallipolis. Mr and Mrs Gomer Lewis Racine and Mrs Hite Gore visited Miss Sallie Weaver. Ralph Webb moved to Wickline residence from Philson Norris property. Mrs Clyde Alexander hosted by sister Mrs Carl Broglie Ravenswood earlier in week. Robert McKelvey moved to Shields property Apple Grove. Dr and Mrs W W Alexander were in Manchester to tend property. Mr and Mrs Tom Wagoner Gal lapolis stayed with mother Mrs Alice Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mre
Minnie Knell
Holzer Hospital
Gallipolla
Gomer Lewis
Racine
Mra
Hite
Gore
Sallie Weaver
Ralph Webb
Philson Norris
Wickline
Clyde Alexander
Carl Broglie
Ravenswood
Robert McKelvey
Shields
Apple Grove
W. W. Alexander
Manchester
Tom Wagoner
Gallipolis
Alice Day
Court of Honor Date Moved Up to Nov 3
Kinshata District Boy Scouts move the Court of Honor from October 27 to November 3 to avoid conflicts. The event starts at 7 30 pm on the Middleport High School football field with a camp fire and troop stunts. If bad weather, ceremonies move to the High School Gym.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomsboy
Boy Scouts of Kinshata District
L. D. McMaster
McMaster
Middleport High School
Middleport
Kinshata
Scouters
Episcopal Notables to Speak in Pomeroy Tuesday
The Rt. Rev. William P. Remington missionary bishop of Eastern Oregon will speak at Grace Episcopal Church in Pomeroy on Tuesday night October 31. The Rt. Rev. Henry Wise Hobson bishop of Southern Ohio will also attend. Remington, praised as a colorful church leader, served in war field work and as Suffragen Bishop of South Dakota before his current post in Eastern Oregon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
South Dakota
Oregon
Joppa News Briefs Highlight Travel and Visits
William Rhoades and his mother Mrs. Rhoades travel Thursday toward Goodland Kansas with Mabel Pratt en route to the World's Fair in Chicago. Howard Pullins and Vivian Pratt visit Parkersburg relatives while Mary Weaver, Clara Chutes and the Saunders family also spend weekends with kin in Parkersburg and Reedaville.
Middleport News and Local Updates
Middleport residents report minor injuries from weeks past car crash hard to recover. T A May returns home after a Southern trip and Hot Springs stay. Teachers plan to attend the Southeastern Educational Association session in Jackson with some extending weekend in Columbus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Bowles
South Third Avenue
Locust Street
Bowles
Bryant
T. A. May
Hot Springs
Ark
Middleport
Jackson
Southeastern Educational Association
Columbus
George Shingle
C. H. Snider
Pearl Street
Dickerson
W. Va
Joe Wilson
Harrison Winegar
Margaret Gabbs
Clyde Battin
Bridge Club
High Street
Leo Beeson
Ann Jones
Alvira
Beeson
W. H. Beeson
Ray Wolfe
Maple Street
Ara Black
Leading Creek
Arthur Snyder
Hobson
Harold Dempskey
Civilian Conservation Corps
Local Visitors and Family News Reach Area Homes
Bashan personals note visits by Van and Lucy McDade to the Baileys in Portland and Pt. Pleasant. Elmer Baum and two daughters guest of Mrs. Torrence. George Cottle from East Liverpool stops by. Wesley Deem returns to Middie bourne work after days with kin. George Ashley and son from Middiebourne visit farm leased to Homer Conley. Lawrence Deem stays with grandparents George and Mrs. Deem. William Deem family from Rutland also visits. Ruby Bailey stays with Aunt Mary Reefer. Rosa Conney ill with scarlet fever. Meinhart family from Pomeroy guests at the Oliver home. EK Ors seen in Chillicothe. Oliver family visit Huntington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van McDade
Portland
Lucy McDade
Pt. Pleasant
A. M. Bailey
Elmer Baum
R. E. Torrence
George Cottle
Liverpool
Wesley Deem
Middiebourne
W. Va
George Ashley
Homer Conley
Lawrence Deem
George Deem
William Deem
Rutland
Deem
Ruby Bailey
Mary Reefer
Morning Star
Rosa Conney
Phil Meinhart
Pomeroy
R. G. Oliver
EK Ors
Chillicathe
Huntington
Son Succeeds Slain Sheriff in Allen County
Dean F. Sarber becomes sheriff of Allen County Ohio succeeding his father Jess L. Sarber who was killed by bandits during a jail delivery. At 26 he is among the youngest in the country to hold the post and vows to capture the slayers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean F. Sarber
Allen County
Ohio
Jess L. Sarber
Rally Day at Baptist Church Promises Large Attendance
Middleport headline notes Rally Day set for Sunday at the Baptist Church with expected large turnout for Bible School services. Children of the Pri vy Department will present a program according to F J Gardner who issued the church announcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
The
Baptist Church
En. F. J. Gardner
Privy Department
Philsthea Women of the Church Host Halloween Masquerade
In Widdleport on October 26 the Philsthea Women of the Church of Christ plan a masquerade party at the church tonight with several unusual entertainment features to amuse attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Widdleport
Philsthea Women
Church of Christ
Local Union Meeting Announced for East Mill Street Church
Chauncey O 1 2 and 5A members are notified of a union meeting set for Saturday at 10 am. The gathering will be held at the Church in East Mill Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey O
Unio
East
Mii| Seid
Olive-Orange School Plans Masked Social
TUPPERS PLAINS October 26 A masked Halloween social will be held at Olive-Orange School Monday evening October 30 There will be booths for the sale of various articles On Wednesday evening November The school will present a minstrel show under Miss Smith Junior Class to perform Where's Grandma date not announced Miss Michael directs the play Basketball practice starts this week Coach Knights says a good season looms The first home test will be with Stewart on November 24 Farmers institute will be held November 17-18 Honor roll and perfect attendance for six weeks announced
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tuppers Plains
Olive-Orange School
Miss Smith
Michael
Knights
Stewart
Farmers’ Institute
Charles Murray Dies At Home Near Dexter
Charles Murray former K in railroad conductor and grocery business man died at his home near Dexter from a paralysis stroke. He had been married three times and leaves his last wife four children, two sisters and several grandchildren. Burial is set in South Bloomfield with funeral arrangements in progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Charles Murray
Dexter
Murray
Pearl Nelson
Jay Welch
South Bloomfield
William Murray
Mau Murrey
Yellow Jacket Team To Meet Wilkesville
Middleport reporter notes Yellow Jackets second stringers will face Wilkesville under lights at 8 p.m. Friday night The Wilkesville squad has shown strong play this season and should challenge the Yellow Jacket proteges The regulars next play Friday afternoon November 3 at Logan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Yellow Jackets
Actien Frny
Wilkesville
Yellow Jacket
Logan
Civil service exam set for Tuppers Plains fourth class postmaster
Applications close November 10 for the fourth class postmaster civil service examination in Tuppers Plains. Open to all citizens in the post office territory. Last year's compensation was $892. Information at the Tuppers Plains Post Office or the Civil Service Commission in Washington. Exam to be held in Athens. Age limits 21 to 40.
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Tuppers Plains P. D
Tuppers Plains
United States Civil Service Commission
Commission
Washington
Athens
Riverview Camp Honors Mrs John Vroman Bride Shower
Members of Riverview Camp No. 3244 Royal Neighbors of America hosted a miscellaneous shower for bride Mrs. John Vroman. The event at the Bowen home on Chestnut Street drew 25 members and two guests, with many gifts for the honoree and a social evening with refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Riverview Camp No
Royal Neighbors of America
John Vroman
Harrisonville News Birthday Surprise Honors Local Couple
Mrs. Carl Chase hosted a surprise party for her husband turning seventy seven. Numerous neighbors joined as refreshments were served. The column notes Saturday and Sunday visits from various locals and reports Ray Alkire and William Turner attending Emerson Gorslin funeral in Akron.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Chase
Bernie Derry
Raymond Savage
Chauncey
Rush Deith
Instant Help Offer From Quick's Cut Rate Store
A short advertisement promises instant assistance or refund with a money back guarantee. It claims reliable help through Quick's Cut Rate Store and druggists, urging customers to act on the straightforward directions provided. The ad emphasizes assurance and satisfaction with their services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quick
Adv
Columbia School Fair In Weekend Plans
Illness hits local families as Mrs. George Ash and Mrs. Nellie Combs are reported ill. Visitors include Mr. and Mrs. F. Ray Wilson of Pom eroy who spent the weekend at their farm nearby. Dana Turner of Akron is visiting his parents Mr. and Mrs. William Turner. Eva Bowen and Eva Townsend visited the Halliday family at Dyesville Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
George Ash
Nellie Combs
F. Ray Wilson
Pomeroy
Dana Turner
Akron
William Turner
Eva Bowen
Eva Townsend
Mrs. Ward Halliday
Dyesville
Tuppers Plains Notes Rural Family Visits and Grange News
Tuppers Plains reports visitors from Athens including Miss Helen Cole and Clinton Reed ill in hospital. Grange held degree work with Long Bottom Grange presenting. Farmers Institute planned for Nov 17 18 at the high school with curios of early days on display. Multiple local moves and property transactions noted including Wade Springer purchasing the Bert Cole property. Local families including Shields and Turban families are listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernice Cole
Helen Cole
Athens
Walter Shields
Meigs Creek
Rose
Jennie Cole
Frank Parker
Huntington
Mable Kim
Emma Springer
Clinton Reed
Grange
Long Bottom Grange
Farmers Institute
J. S. Davis
Ohio
Joshua Turban
Lena Parr
Asa Shields
Wade Springer
Bert Cole
Leo Shields
Leonard Shields
East Liverpool
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A.B Landram
Greenville
Dr. Pierce
Omercy
Ewing
Cash Grocery
Pomeroy, Ohio
Langsville
AL. Smith
Mrs. Merle Davis
Tesday
W. Bb. Wright and Son
T. M. Pickens
Ora
Buffalo
Rex Graham
Amanda Snyder
Gallie Pickens
Mrs
Sherman Shumaker
New Lexington
von Miller
Frank Braley
Alice
Daisy
Ethel
Mabel Miller
William T. Miller
J. E. Hull
Vinton
Letart
Scouts
Rev. FC. Kreager
Court of Honor and
Board of Review
Fultz, White and Landrum
McKay
Teal Davis
Robert Ebersbach
Allen Jones
William Clark
Donald Miller
Episcopal
Joppa News
Wiliam Rhoades
Charles Rhoades
Goodlans
Kansas
Mabel Pratt
Chicago
Howard Pullins
Parkersburg
Taylor Founds
Vivian Pratt
L. F. Landon
Reedaville
Mary Weaver
Clara Chutes
R. C. Blake
Cc. W. Saunders
Blake
Ira Saunders
Ralph Chevalier
Caskyile Teenlay
Department Store Company
Coal and Gas
Hollywood
Moselle Britton
Alan Dinehart
Agua Caliente
Harrisonville News
Mont Cain
Verlin Howery
Dale Williams
Presbyterian Church
Ray Alkire
Emerson Gorslin
Fred Graves
Linnie Lathey
Othe
Columbia Grangy
Columbia Grange
Two Brothers
Carter
Batt
White
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