Robbers raid filling station near Tuppers Plains
Three bandits robbed a filling station near Tuppers Plains taking about $30 after ordering nine gallons of saline. A pursuing convoy led by C J Knapp exchanged fire with the robbers, damaging their car and tires before the criminals fled toward Parkersburg. Police tracked the escaped car with a Pennsylvania plate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tuppers Plains
Pomeroy
C. J. Knapp
Huntington Hardware
Knapp
West Virginia
Orcer
Ben Morris
Anicer
Coolville
Parkersburg
Pennsylvania
Ward Sheets
Delmer
Alvin Stiles
Visiting Here Middleport Welcomes Newlyweds Dr and Mrs Davis
Visiting Here Middleport reports Dr and Mrs Thomas H Davis arrived from Sulphur Springs Arkansas where their marriage was solemnized on Sunday August 31. The bride is daughter of Dr Robert Yatt of Fort Smith and a graduate of Christian College Missouri and University of Missouri with a journalism degree. She formerly served as society editor of The Tulsa Tribune. Dr Davis is a Middleport High School and Miami University Oxford Ohio and Cincinnati Medical School graduate who has practiced in Tulsa for four years and will resume practice in Oklahoma City.
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Middleport
Thomas H. Davis
Sulphur Springs
Ark
Robert Yatt
Fort Smith
Christian College
Combia
Univsity of Missouri
Tulsa Tribune
Davis
Middleport High School
Miami University
Oxford, C
the Univerity of
Cincinnati
Tulsa
Oklahoma City
Two Teachers Swap Leaves One Room School Shorthanded
On Tuesday morning Salisbury Township teachers reported for duty with two changes by the Board of Education. One instructor moved from Hiland School to Ball Run and another was hired for Hiland, leaving Ball Run without a teacher until Superintendent Wagener resolved the scheduling mix up.
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Pomeroy
Salisbury Township
Board of Education
Hiland
Ball Run
Wagener
Tax relief debate continues with minimal savings possible
Pomeroy notes tax reduction remains unresolved as county officials review cuts. A 10 percent salary trim to courthouse deputies would save about 2000 dollars, far short of needed 95 000 dollars. A four mill tax levy could yield 88 000 dollars. eight thousand more needed. Loretta Meier worked part time for 25 dollars monthly. Homer Hysell to assume extra clerical duties at existing pay. State examiner Hayes cautions retrenchment will take time.
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Pomeroy
Loretta Meier
W. A. Compton
Homer Hysell
J. E. D. Hartinger
H. J. Blackmore
Hysell
Hartinger
Hayes
Local Shoe Dealer Jacob Zieher Reaches Fifty
Honor Zieber Pometer note. Jacob Zieher, a Hard-Hearing Club charter member and local shoe dealer, turned fifty yesterday. Members sent bouquets throughout the day. Early flowers arrived from Mrs. George McQuigg via her husband, secretary-treasurer, and a second gift came from the Franz concern neighbors.
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Pomeroy
Jacob Zieher
Zieher
George McQuigg
Franz Concern
Neighbors
Alimony suit filed by Edna Carroll against Leo Carroll
Edna A Carroll formerly Leifheit filed an alimony case in Middleport seeking support from husband Leo R Carroll who left August 16, 1940. They married October 29, 1919 have no children and own furnishings valued at 800 and an automobile worth 300. Carroll works as a air inspector and valve repairman earning 174 monthly plus 50 from the government as a World War veteran. She asks restraint on him and notes her intent to resume duties of a wife if he returns.
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Pomeroy
Edna A. Carroll
Edna Leifheit
Leo R. Carroll
Middleport
Hobson
U. S
Judge Crow Grants Restraining Order In Auto Mobile Case
A restraining order was granted by Judge F. W. Crow as the auto mobile case moved toward final hearing. The decision temporarily prohibits certain actions until the court delivers a final ruling.
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F. W. Crow
Mrs Russell Taken For Hospital Operation In Pomeroy
Mrs Rus sell wife of W L Russell of Lincoln Hill has been moved to Holzer Hospital for an operation. She is a daughter of the late Mr and Mrs William Branch and has several relatives in Athens.
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Pomeroy
Mrs. Russell
W. L. Russell
Lincoln Hill
Holzer Hospital
Wm. Branch
Athens
Local Air Enthusiast Heads to Buffalo for New Monoplane
Ralph Young, a Pomeroy resident, travels to Buffalo to buy a new monoplane after years of flying a rebuilt craft. He has endured a wreck that claimed his partner’s life and plans test flights at Cheshire and Gallipolis airport while showcasing the new aircraft.
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Pomeroy
Ralph Young
Buffalo
New York
Cheshire
Gallipolis
Roller Family Plans Ten Day Visit to New York City
Mr and Mrs Max Roller and daughter Mary Martha departed Middleport for New York City to visit Mrs Roller's brother E H Holmes and family for ten days.
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Middleport
Max Roller
Mary Martha
New York City
Ferry Operating Over River Again
Pomeroy resumes foot passenger ferry service across the river to Mason City after a two year stoppage. A yawl will serve now, with a gasoline yacht planned later, under the Pomeroy-Mason Terry Company owners the Pomeroy Bend Bridge Company.
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Pomeroy
Mason City
Pomeroy Council
Pomeroy-Mason Terry Company
Pomeroy Bend Bridge Company
Hartford
Business Leaders Back Foot Passenger Bridge Plan
Local business people argue a direct pedestrian crossing would boost commerce and convenience. They contend improved cross river access could attract customers, reduce traffic, and raise downtown foot traffic for area shops and services.
Mat thewson Named County Truant Officer
Syracuse mayor and taxi operator Will Mathewson has been appointed County truancy officer by the County Board of Education and will begin duties immediately.
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Syracuse
Will Matthewson
Here
Pomeroy
County Board of Education
Ferguson Couple Start Two Week Motor Trip
Mr and Mrs Tom F Ferguson depart Thursday for a two week motor trip to South Bend Indiana and other points in the state They will visit their nephew Lewis Wilson and family at South Point during the trip.
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Middleport
Tom F. Ferguson
South Bend
Ind
South Point
Lewis Wilson
Society Meets Middleport Amid Indian Study
The B. H. Sanborn Society of the First Baptist Church met Tuesday evening with Mrs Electa Hysell. Attendees discussed The American Indian with participation from all. Refreshments followed. Next meeting to be hosted by Mrs L D Diles.
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Society
Middleport
B. H. Sanborn Society of the First Baptist Church
Electa Hysell
L. D. Diles
Mass meeting called for Pomeroy court room
A mass meeting of considerable importance is called for the Pomeroy court room on Thursday at 1 o'clock. It may be moved if necessary to another location.
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Pomeroy
Township trustees plan meeting opposing Bender Bill
The session targets the Bender Bill which would cut state county and minor officials roughly in half. John R. Thomas, president of the Township Trustees Organization, will lead as principal speaker with J Edwards of the State Tax Commission also listed as a speaker.
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John R. Thomas
Township Trustees Organization
J. Edwards
State Tax Commission
Third Annual C. J. Zuspan Family Reunion Held
In Middleport on September 4 77 relatives gathered at Union Camp Grounds near New Haven for an all day outing. Attendees included nine Zuspan children and relatives from five states. Three deaths were reported this year Kate Zuspan Charles McAllister and Cecil O Long. The next reunion will be held in Caldwell OC.
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Middleport
C. J. Zuspan
Union Camp
New Haven
H. A. Zuspan
F. O
O. B. Zuspan
Marion
C. B. Zuspan
Richwood
G. W
Charles McAllister
Cecil O. Long
Caldwell
Local Club Officers Announced for Next Year
The club lists officers: President H. A. Zuspan of Marion, Secretary Vera Martin of Fremont, Treasurer O. P. Zuspan of Marion, Historian Miss Bertha Zuspan of Pt. Pleasant, with the fee for the cafeteria dinner mentioned.
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H. A. Zuspan
Marion
Vera Martin
Fremont
O. P. Zuspan
Bertha Zuspan
Pt. Pleasant
Heaton Reunion Held at Flatwoods August 31
The Heaton reunion gathered at Flatwoods on August 31 with a male quartet from Athens led by Edison Heaton in a musical program. Attorney O F Rowland of Athens gave an address. Family attendees included Pearl E Heaton and Raymond H Heaton of Champaign County Ohio and others from Newell West Virginia Ashland Kentucky and nearby areas.
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Pomeroy
Heaton
Flatwoods
Athens
Edison Heaton
O. F. Rowland
Pearl E
Raymond H. Heaton
Champaign County
Joseph B. Heaton
Lee Coffman
Louise Coffman
Cora Curtis
Newell, W. Va
Florence Wilson and Daughter
Ashland, Ky
Middleport Visit Highlights Local Families
Mr. and Mrs. Mart Ammon and children and Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Haddox of Wellsville are visiting Mr. and Mrs. Herman Haddox of Lincoln Street. Carroll Pickens, Charles Smith and Dana Byers spent Sunday in Huntington.
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Middleport
Mart Ammon
Arthur Haddox
Wellsville
Herman Haddox
Lincoln Street
Carroll Pickens
Charles Smith
Dana Byers
Huntington
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