New Methodist Ministers Assigned to Pomeroy
In the Columbus conference the Pomeroy church received new pastors. Rev. A. E. McCollough retires due to health and will reside in Columbus. Rev. P. A. Bright from Thornville becomes Pomeroy’s new pastor, while Rev. L. O. Lineberger shifts from Rutland and Syracuse to Thornville for the year.
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Pomeroy
Columbus
A. E. McCollough
P. A. Bright
Thornville
L. O. Lineberger
Rutland
Syracuse
Lineberger
Bright
Bedford man questioned in Bedford shooting mystery
Mystery surrounds the shooting of Denver Hall at his Bedford home last Tuesday night. Prosecutor D. H. Hyssel and Sheriff J. A. Willock spent yesterday examining Warren Landaker, seeking evidence to prove or disprove the Hulls' claim that Landaker fired from ambush. A photograph at Sheltering Arms Hospital showed the bullet entered Hall’s back, traveled upward, and lodged in the spinal column, prompting paralysis and fever. Landaker was released on his own recognizance as investigators prepare for a grand jury appearance.
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Pomeroy
Denver Hall
Bedford
D. H. Hysell
J. A. Willock
Warren Landaker
Bedford Township
Landaker
Hull
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Athens
Neeny
Goldsberry
Wil‘Ack
Grand
Dean Will Recover From Bullet Wound
Syracuse news reports Harry Dean a 47 year old former Syracuse resident was shot in the breast in Cincinnati where he lies in a hospital slowly recovering. The shooting is linked to Dorothy Marvin 13 the daughter of Mrs George Marvin with whom Dean lived after moving to Cincinnati three years ago. Roy Holmes a brother in law traveled to Cincinnati to learn details and inform the family that Dean is expected to recover. George Marvin the foster father and former Parkersburg police officer is involved in the events surrounding the case.
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Syracuse
Cincinnati
Harry Dean
Morgan Dean
Dean
George Marvin
Dorothy Marvin
Roy Holmes
Parkersburg
W. Va
Late actions in probate court in Pomeroy and Rutland Township
Probate Court records from Pomeroy dated Sept 12 detail wills and estates. Edward F. Ball leaves all property to Mae Ball wife as executrix with out bond. Laura E. Brown directs $100 to son William Brown with remainder shared by children. A monument budget cap of 200 dollars. William Parker estate valued at 6067.50 gross with 5516.15 net. Parker nieces receive 1090 each with 25 tax. Bartlett Parker inherits the remainder with 100.81 tax on 2016.15. Rutland Township benefits from taxes paid.
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Mra Brown
William A. Brown
William Parker
Rutland Township
Lucy Parker Axline
Bessie Parker Higley
Nora Parker Mills
Bartlett Parker
Education Program for W C B M Meeting
In Middleport on September 12 the Woman's Christian Board of Missions meets this evening on Vine Street. President Mrs William Bradford chairs with Miss Etta Gaskill in charge of the program. Papers on Education will be read by Mrs Taylor Mrs Butcher and Mrs H P Mayer
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Middleport
Woman's Christian Board of Missions
Etta Gaskill
Vine Street
William Bradford
Hermit Resides In Stone Rooms Along Highway
Abner Price an 86 year old man lives in two rock rooms hewn from sandstone beside No 7 Highway about five miles from Tronon His stone home 12 by 15 feet with a 10 foot section has a chimney outside He has lived in Lawrence County 57 years and in his care home 2 1 2 years He obtained permission to carve his shelter and keeps the front yard neat He survives by small truck patches and selling junk from neighbors
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Pomeroy
Tronon
Abner Price
Lawrence County
Price
ISCHOOL TROUBLE IS IRONED OUT
POMEROY Sept. 12 The consolidation of the Meigs County schools caused friction in Rutland Township where a petition of 595 voters challenged the union. Judge Miller brokered a written agreement and county canvass, finding 1198 in favor and 595 opposed. Columbia Township faced hiring relatives issue. after board reshuffles and resignations serenity returned. Meigs County reported 27 July accidents with 1 fatal. Wedding of Eunice Recht and Justus Strauss in Columbus.
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Pomeroy
Meirs County
Rutland Township
Jude Miller
Miller
R. K. Carson
Aro Jud Bradford
County School Board
Columbia Township
Schol Board
Serenity
Meigs County
Eunice Recht
Harry Woodard
Justus Strauss
John Strauss
Columbus
Embezzlement Charge Tangles Golf Club Co Director
Clifford A. Hess, director of the William Burk Company makers of golf clubs in Zanesville, is jailed in Meigs County on an embezzlement charge by John R. Ogdin of Columbia Township. Hess posted a $5,000 bond after pleading not guilty as bond talks continued and attorney involvement increased. Ogdin plans to push the case to the grand jury.
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Pomeroy
Clifford A. Hess
Meigs County
John R. Ogdin
Columbia Township
Carpenter Post Office
Mr. Hess
William Burk Company
Zanesville
Ohio
Hess
Ogdin
Throckmorton
Columbus
Golf Company
R. D. Becket
Canton
Justice Webster
Webster
A. T. Miller
Friends of
Embarrassing shoe mix up linked to church delegate
In Pomeroy sept 12 Mrs H V Carl, a Methodist Church member and late M E Church confer ence delegate to Columbus, stayed with Dr C F Downie's family. The tale says Mrs Carl wore patent leather shoes while Mrs Downie had a matching pair of kid shoes in the room she vacated, creating a humorous mix up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
H. V. Carl
Pomeroy Methodist Church
Carl
Iay
M. E
Columbus
C. FE. Downie
Downe
Carl Irs
Young 8-Year-Old Swimmer Crosses Ohio River at Pool Stage
Louise Holzer daughter of Dr and Mrs Holzer of Gallipolis swam the entire river distance with speed and ease last Sunday proving herself the youngest in the Ohio Valley to achieve this feat. Only two Holzers have not crossed: the doctor and daughter Elizabeth.
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Holzer
Pomeroy
Ohio River
Louise Holzer
Co. E. Holzer
Gallipolis
Eli Hartinger Receives Surprise Gifts on Retirement
Eli Hartinger, 70, recently retired from Hobson shops, was visited by New York Central engineers led by F. P. McCoy and J. A Beverage, who presented a leather rocker, a watch chain and charm, and a $25 purse. The gesture, praised by Hartinger, will be remembered by all.
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Midpleport
Eli Hartinger
Hobson Shops
New York Central
F. P. McCoy
J. A Beverage
Lee Roush
Will Miche Eb
Bowen
Frank Mackin
Hartinger
Mr. Hartinger
Maker Missing But Officers Find Still and Liquor
Deputies raided a DeWitts Run location following a tip and seized a still along with 50 gallons of mash 3.5 gallons of liquor and 1 gallon of peach brandy. The maker escaped capture.
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Pomeroy
DeWitts Run
Sheriff's Office
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Stanso Remedies
Coxwell
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