Meigs County Republicans Plan Headquarters and Campaign Setup
Meigs County Republicans open a headquarters on Court Street with Arthur Rosenbaum named campaign manager as the 1947 race approaches. Board of Elections reports heavy anticipated turnout and lists ballot printing bids, while local candidates campaign countywide and cautious prognosticators foresee no landslide outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Meigs Coun
Whaler Cenital Portors
Court Street
Arthur Rosenbaum
Buttermut Arente
David Inegens
Meigs County
Republican Central Committee
Board of
Briections
Balice
Balla
Middleport Printing Company
Democratic Printing Company
Wewual
Frank Fugete
Election Board
States
Judicial Tellotia
Columbus Blank Bank Company
Central Committee
aer@rai
Board of Elections
Gmv Esch
Beciom
Long Bottom
State
Belford
Long Battern
Aie Department of Education
Clerence Brown
Tne
Fuiec
Meither Party
Busy Bee Class Event Set at Talbott Home in Middleport
In Middleport on Friday night the Busy Bee Class of the First Baptist Church will be entertained at the EB E Talbott home. Hostesses include Mrs. Robert Barnes Mrs. H M Cross and Miss Florine Telbott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Busy Bee
First Baptist Church
EB. E. Talbott
Robert Barnes
H. M. Cross
Florine Telbott
No 67 Is Not Too Old Iron Brings Pep Back
A consumer testifies at Gem Pharmacy in Williamsonville that Vinci iron tonic renewed strength and vigor at age 67. The ad claims Vinci tastes delicious and recalls.C. Tierney endorses the product after taking the tonic to restore energy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vinci
C. Tierney
Wnelsonville
Gem Pharmacy
Work on Opera House Nears Completion After Rock Blasts
POMEROY September 14 Work on the Opera House resumed Tuesday as men cleared debris and blasted rock at the rear. Owner E Lyoes of Middleport said the wall along Second Street will be lowered about two feet and a hillside wall built to prevent rock slips. Foundation walls at the rear must be removed and much rock cleared from inside before winter, with the second floor resting higher than the ground due to the hillside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Opera House
Middleport
bull@ing
Second Street
Thas Cam
Presbytery to Convene in Middleport Next Monday
The Athens Presbytery will meet at the Presbyterian Church in Middleport on Monday morning September 18 at 16 o clock. Only ministers from the Athens District attend. The Woman's Missionary Society will serve a luncheon to those in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Athens
Presbyterian Church
T. Boydley
Woman's Missionary Society
First Past Chiefs Association meeting held in Middleport
The Past Chiefs Association held its first meeting Monday night at Mrs J H Grate's home on North Third Avenue. Assisting hostesses were Mrs Lara Mason and Mrs J B Downing. Twenty two attended, reported president Mrs R H Horden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Past Chiefs Association
J. H. Grate
North Third Avenue
Lara Mason
J. B. Downing
R. H. Horden
Local Births and Hospitalings Highlight Area Families
The list records several births at Holzer Hospital in Gallipolis and births announced in the region including Mrs. Helen Reife’s baby girl born Monday. Hospitalizations include K Ralph West for an appendectomy and Ray Rawlings recovering after a Cleveland operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph West
Reese West
Union Avenue
Holzer Hospital
Gallipolis
Helen Reife
Edward Ebersbach
Lincoln Hill
Heitel
William M. Reitel
United States
Raleigh
Coronado Beach
Santiago
Calif
Oliver Hartley
Columbus
Race Hartley
Baltimore
John Chase
Anion Avenue
Charleston
W. Va
Harold Russell
Allen Chase
Athens
Ray Rawlings
Union Avents
Cleveland
Henry Hossnam
Chancy “Ior
S. D
Henry Hywell
Cohen
George Berry
George
Arthur
Lillian
Maensfield
Conrad Seitz
Monkey Run
Pomeroy
S. E. Barrera
New York City
Barrea
Dr. Barrera
Gwendolyn Jones
T. Jesse Jones
New York
Arthur Cohen
Zanesville
Charlies Cohen
Second Street
Miss Leonard Hosts Housewarming for Sister in Middleport
Miss Virginia Leonard entertained in Middleport on September 14 with a housewarming for her sister Mrs. Marion Allensworth. The event took place at the Allensworth home, soon after she moved into a furnished apartment on Mill Street provided by Dr. W. E. Stansbury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Leonard
Middleport
Virginia Leonard
Marion Allensworth
Allensworth
W. E. Stansbury
Mill Street
Marriage License Issued in Pomeroy Court
A marriage license was issued in Probate Court to Homer Laudermilk 25 of Pomeroy and Alice Oldaker 19 of Middiewort. They were married at the Courthouse by Justice William Fisher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Homer Laudermilk
Ancy Laudermilk
Alice Oldaker
Middiewort
John Oldaker
William MW Fisher
Contest Will Of Sophia Nast In Common Pleas
Pomeroy September 14. Therma Andrews petitions Common Pleas to set aside the will of Sophia Nast of Midport. The suit alleges a 1922 probate paper writing was improperly admitted as last will and testament and seeks equitable relief overturning the probate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sophia Nast
Therma Andrews
Pomeroy
Thurms
Egultt
Beastie Knopt
Middiepor
Sophie Nast
Frobete
Benesie Knopp
Bessie Knopp
Guild Society Meets in Heath M E Church
The Guild Society of the Heath M E Church held its fall meeting on Monday night at the Cass Street home of President Mrs M M McCarty. Officers were elected for the coming year: President Mrs E M McCarty Vice President Mrs Jessie Lansbury Secretary Miss Rees Seaborn Treasurer Mrs M G White. Plans were discussed for winter activities. next meeting set for the second Monday in October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Guild Society of the Heath
M. E. Church
Make This Model at Home pattern notices and visits
Local notes list marietta residents visiting and traveling for burials and family visits including Mrs J G Talbott and daughters Joan Louise Chappelle and others. Several trips to Columbus Akron Welch Gallipolis and New York Penn Yan are noted along with hospital and mining business and a two frock pattern promotion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. G. Talbott
Joan
Louise
Chappelle
J. F. Dillard
Frances
Homer Russell
Marietta
Robert Hyatt
H. H. Bowles
Martha Bryant
N. C. Welch
Columbus
Bowles
C. A. Dawson
Weira
C. B. Bradbury
South Third Avenue
J. O. Leonard
Penn-Yan
New York
Guy Miller
Margaret Ralph
Ralph
Leonard
Gallipolis
East
Charlies Rayburn
Holzer Hospital
Vina Townsend
Rusk
Harry Schoen
Brown
Charleston
Scoen
Frank Williams
Howard Lewis
Betsy Lane
Pittsburgh
Meigs County
Pomeroy Bend
Nora German
Ashland
Ruth Mossman
Pearl Street
T. H. Davis
Sara Jones
Greenfield
Robert Jones
Fall and Winter Anne Adams Pattern Catalog Debuts
The Athens Messenger advertises the fall and winter Anne Adams pattern catalog featuring 22 pages of new house street and formal frocks. It promotes charming models for large figures juniors and kiddies, lingerie patterns and inexpensive gift ideas. Catalog price 15 cents. pattern and catalog together 25 cents. mail orders to The Pattern Department New York City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anne Adams
Athens Messenger Pattern Department
W. 17Th Street
New York City
Opening Of Meigs County Fair Draws Large Crowd
POMEROY Sept. 14 Crowds attended the Meigs County Fair opening at Rock Springs Fairgrounds. Races were scheduled for the first day but many exhibits and entertainment features drew attendees. Reduced admission prices were noted by Weeks as an attraction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Meigs County Fair
Rock Springs
Gate closing marks fair amid threat of weather
Eldon Weeks, secretary, reported the exposition was fair though threatening weather kept many away. They plan to close the gate, and reduced admission prices are drawing attendees, Weeks stated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eldon Weeks
Anthough
Weeks
Government Flour Is Milled in Pomeroy
Government wheat allotments reach Pomeroy as 2,500 bushels arrive last week. Sugar Run Flour Mill and Red Cross officials report near constant grinding to produce flour for distribution this week. Residents wait for hours at the Huber Building to receive their share amid countywide points slated for later in the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Government
Pomeroy
Meedy
Tuewiey
Red Cross
Buger Run
Huber
Mechanic
Ravenswood Ferry Hull Repaired at Acme Boiler Shop
The Rav enswood steel ferry from Ravenswood W Va sits at Acme Boiler Shop for hull repairs by Charles Arthur and crew. The Ohio River crossing vessel is owned by Capt Cecil Wright, once of this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Ravenswood
W. Va
Acme
Charles Arthur
Ohio River
Cecil Wright
Local Marriage Licenses Issued in Gallipolis
Judge J. Clark issues licenses to Ray H. Biachani and Gladys Queen both of Athalia and Crown City with James Hill and Dorothy White of Gallipolis. The men listed as laborers and ages 34, 28 while the women are aged 21 or 18 respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Judge
J. & Clark
Ray H. Biachani
Laborer
Athalia
Gladys Queen
Crown City
James Hill
Dorothy White
Local families host guests across multiple towns
Mrs Vienna Kelley hosted her brother Charlie Bissell of East Liverpool along with Everett Bissell of Ambrosic W V Sunday. Many neighbors and relatives from Athens Huntington Pomeroy Guy sville and Meisonville joined visits during a weekend pattern of guests at various homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vienna Kelley
Charlie Bissell
East Liverpool
Everett Bissell
Ambrosic
W. V. Helen
Jack Hamer
Meisonville
Murray City
Perry Smith
Lindsey
Katherine Burson
Athens
Milgret Hazelton
Pomeroy
Grace Harris
Boyd Angel
Ethel Harris
Carmel Shusher
Libne Burson
Katherine Cowan
Bettie
Fieyd Williemen
Lucy Belle Evans
Cora Evans
Brother Charles
Marie Grimm
Brother Frank
Edward Green
Huntington
Earl Thomas
Eva Quiver
Cowen
Fred Sieh
Kathareen
Anita
F. Ashworth
Sam Forman
J. B. Jones
Kenneleville Buntley
Forman
Mr. Jones
Pearle Smith
J. Smith Mies
Bessie Buck
Guysville
Everett Bosworth
Emerson Burson
Lew Woode
Rev. Cower
Attes Church
Cliff Kelley
Fred Smith and Son
J. Smith
Stewart 4-H Girls Present Comedy at Rome High School
The Real Patey, a rural comedy, will be staged by Stewart 4-H girls in the Rome High School auditorium on Friday night September 16 at 8 o clock. Cast includes Mildred Seaman Ruth Seames Janice Coleman Mary Winner Ruth Biddicon Ruth Winner Christine Finsterwald Wanda Barrows and Maxine Cook.
Columbus artist Laura Foster exhibits 17 paintings at Southern Hotel
Columbus September 14 Laura Foster daughter of C E Chase of Albany Ohio displays 17 original paintings on the mezzanine of the Southern Hotel. Her works include Evening The Water Fall and Trees plus copies of old masters and a highly regarded self portrait. She studies under Columbus artist Charles DuVall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Laura Foster
C. E. Chase
Albany, O
Southern Hotel
Charles DuVall
Chauncey Personal News Highlights Local Visits
Lena Wilson returns from Cincinnati. Athens visitors include Mrs. Prences Earich and Mrs. Elizabeth Knode. The Rupe and Sweeney families visit Chauncey from Sand Ridge. Floya Nye spends weekend in Chauncey from Chillicothe. Dean family moves to Millfield. Elmer Morris visits Chauncey from Athens. Kennard and son Frederick visit Portsmouth. Jennie Graham of Akron visits Guss Graham family. Himgon returns from Athens home visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lena Wilson
Chauncey
Cincinnati
Prences Earich
Millfield
Elizabeth Knode
Athens
Rupe
Sweeney
Sand Ridge
Charlies Sweeney
Floya Nye
Chillicothe
John Dean
Leo Bingmen
William Beckier Celebrates 72nd Birthday in Chauncey
Chauncey observes William Beckier turning 72 Tuesday Sept 13. Beckier has been a life long resident of Chauncey and marked the occasion with family and neighbors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
William Beckier
Couple Celebrates 50th Anniversary and 70th Birthday
CHAUNCEY Sept. 14 Mr and Mrs Henry Osborne Chauncey marked their fiftieth wedding anniversary and Mr Osborne’s seventieth birthday with a family reunion and picnic at the Athens Fairgrounds. Attending were children grandchildren and great grandchildren from Chauncey Athens The Plains Long Bottom Middleport Chester and The Plains. The Osbornes received $19 in gold from son Hal and a wedding cake baked by daughter Mrs Pearl Miller bearing 1882 1932.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Henry Osborne
Osborne
Athens Fairgrounds
Guy E. Osborne
Isa Mme Osborne
E L. Bingmen
Vivian
Jean
Bernard
Dane Osborne
Richard
Florence Ann
Fred Osborne
Rachael
Harry B. Noble
Billy
Frances
Hal Osborne
Virgil Conkey
Betty
Athens
Pear Miller
Mary
June
Garth
David
the Plains
W. S. Sayre
Smittie Family Visited Chauncey During Southern Trip
Mr. and Mrs. Ray Smittie and daughter Grace Virgene of Columbus toured Alabama Georgia and Tennessee with Rev. and Mrs. Gilbert Courtney and family in Chauncey on Tuesday and Wednesday. Smittie formerly taught at Green's Run High School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Ray Smittie
Grace Virgene
Columbus
Gilbert Courtney
Alabama
Georgia
Tennessee
Smittie
Green's Run
Swallows Needle Disaster at Chauncey Sewing Hurt
Sept 14 in Chauncey a child of Mr and Mrs Tansei Marming Chauncey swallowed four needles while sewing. The injured girl was transported to Columbus Hospital for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Tansei Marming
Columbus
Plains Schools Open With Large Enrollment
Chauncey Sept 14 Plains schools opened Monday with a large enrollment in both the grade and high school as announced by Superintendent Rice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
the Plains
Rice
Seven-year-old Charing Webb improves after operation
Chauncey notices the health update on Richard Webb, son of Harry and Mrs. Webb. The boy, Chea cer, underwent a major operation a few days ago and is reported to be much improved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Charing Richard Webb
Harry Webb
Cheacer
Aleshire Sisters Host Stancen Bearer Society Night
Marie and Evelyn Aleshire of The Plains will entertain Friday night honoring members of the Stancen Bearer Society at The Plains Methodist Church. Marie Aleshire serves as president of the group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Marie
Evelyn Aleshire
the Plains
Wil
Stancen Bearer Society
The
Plains Methodist Episcopal Church
Marie Aleshire
Friendship Bible Class meets at Mrs Pickering home
Chauncey September 14 The Friendship Bible Class of Chauncey Church of Christ will gather tonight with Mrs Gladys Pickering as host at her home on Ellis Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Chauncey Church of Christ
Gladys Pickering Hostese
Ellis Aynue
Southein Arrives in Gallipolis for Education Review
Southein L. G. W. L Southein, examiner with the State Department of Education, arrived in Gallipolis yesterday to spend three days with local boards of education reviewing records and inspecting transportation routes for pupils.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southein
Gallipolis
Sert
L L Southein
State Department of Education
Boards of Educatinm
Financing and Plans for Gallia Fall Festival Detailed
Gallia's Fall Festival Association outlined financing, premiums and publicity for the October events at a meeting in the Southern Ohio Electric office. Lillian Saunders was named paid secretary. headquarters and a $15 food concession rate were set. special concessions to Lafayette Post Gallipolis, Masonic Drum Corps and churches were approved. A cash premium plan replaces merchandise. a publicity committee was formed and a special goldenrod letterhead approved. Delinquent Gallia County taxes totaling about 70 000 were discussed with 38.5 percent paid to date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Gallia
Fall Festival Association
Southern Ohio Electric
Migs Lillian Saunders
Southern Ohio Electric Company
American Legion
Lafayette
Masonic
H. W. Walters
John McNealey
C. D. Slagle
H. R. Hurn
Earl Mauck
Ward Conaway
120 Work on Roads Maintenance Department Crews Scattered Through County
Approximately 120 men employed by the state highway maintenance department worked county wide through Sept. 10. Crews carried out mowing, bridge repairs on Route 418, clearing on Route 141, and guard rail installation along Route 160 near Vinton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
State Highway Maintenance Department
Vinton
Three Babies Born at Holzer Hospital in Gallia County
GALLIPOLIS Sept. 14 Three babies were born yesterday at Holzer Hospital. A son to Mr. and Mrs. Gomer Shaffer Gallia a son to Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Lochary Pomeroy and an eight and one half pound daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Masters Gallipolis. Admittances yesterday included Mrs. W. H. Kelly Gallipolis observation Mrs. B. L. Smith Gallipolis operation Ralph West Pomeroy operation and Edwin Schwab Jr Pomeroy treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holzer Hospital
Gallipolis
Baies
Gomer Shaffer
Gallia
Patrick Lochary
Pomeroy
Clarence Masters
W. H. Kelly
B. L. Smith
Ralph West
Edwin Schwab, Jr
Tax Delinquency for Gallia County 1931 Real Estate Levy
Gallia County shows about 15 percent delinquency in the 1931 real estate tax payments, according to deputy auditor W. W. Bane. Payment for the year was incomplete as the collection effort continued in Gallipolis on September 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Galia
W. W. Bane
Dredging Ends as Pilots Learn Day Mark Locations
Pilots from Pittsburgh to Kanawha River and Cincinnati have been told dredging for the lower approach to Ohio River Lock 40 near Louisville is finished. They should study day marks and not rely on buoy positions due to drift and steamboat movement. The guidance follows the Roosevelt sinking near No 41 weeks earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Ohio River
Pittsburgh
Kanawha River
Cincinnati
Louisville
No. 41
Roosevelt
Rev. A. M. Davison to Preach in Kanauga on Sunday
Kanauga report notes Rev. A M Davison newly assigned to the Cheshire circuit will give his first sermon in Kanauga Sunday night. The column also lists visits, moves, and local pace of residents including Deems, Darnell, Hicks, and Houston family and other community updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kanauga
A. &. Davison
Cheshire
W. F. Deem
Leslie Deem
Wellston
John Deem
William Messier
Charleston
Ashford Lawrence
Holzer Hospital
Sidney Stewart
Frances Darnell
Gallipolis
Tena Hicks
Paul White
Ulysses
A. G. Haines
Louisville
Gordon Carney
C. G. Houck
Lincoln Ridge
Homer Houck
Effie Taylor
H. C. Bishop
Huntington
Point Pleasant
Otis Lewie and
Walter Kaufman
John Raike
Dana Mack
Raymond City
Kananga
J. E. Morrow
San Angelo
Tex
Zelma Kelly
J. M. Carney
Bertie Shaw
Queen Esthers
Sanitary Survey of Ohio River Started
Field work on the inter state sanitary survey of the Ohio River is underway with two objectives to safeguard the waters and determine the impact of sewage and industrial waste from Pittsburgh. The study will cover pollution from Pittsburgh and Wheeling steel plants and may extend to Gallipolis and downstream. Pennsylvania collaborates with Ohio West Virginia Kentucky Indiana Illinois and the U S Public Health Service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Ohio River
Alleheny River
Pittsburgh
Wheeling
Sewickley
Pennsylvania
Ohio
West Virginia
Kentucky
Indiana
Illinois
United States Public Health Service
Inspection trip by U S officers inspect locks in Ohio
United States officers and lock tenders from the Huntington District traveled to Pittsburgh for a routine inspection of locks and dams. They passed Gallipolis overnight aboard a quarter boat towed by the Steamer Ramsay. Dam No. 26 near Gallipolis and Dam No. 25 at Addison were checked, with No. 25 at Racine to be visited next.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
United States
Huntington District
Pittsburgh
James Ramsay
Government Dam
Addison
Racine
Gallia County Budget to Set 1932 Tax Rate Friday
Gallia County Budget Commission will meet Friday with township trustees and taxing officials to approve subdivision budgets and set the 1932 county tax rate. H. E. Houck calls Friday meeting of the Gallia County Trustees Association instead of Saturday. Members of the budget commission are Auditor E. L. White Treasurer Fred Mills and Prosecuting Attorney Harry M. Miller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Gallia County
New Books Arrive at Gallipolis Public Library
Gallipolis Public Library reports new acquisitions over the past ten days. Titles include Lark Ascending by de la Roche Pulitzer Prize Murder by Heyward The Fortress by Walpole The Sheltered Life by Gleason Obscure Destinier by Cather Faraway by Priestly Peking Picnic by Bridge Russ Decisive Years by Walter Bolnogl in England by Santavana and The Girl Lost by Bailey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Gallipolia Public Library
de la Roche
Heyward
Walpole
Gleagow
Cather
Peking
Walter
Bolnogl
England
Santavana
Bailey
Pembroke Club Guests Attended Dinner and Theater Party
Frederick Stone returned from La Fayette Indiana where he spent the summer as a USDA scout. Fifteen Pembroke Club members were guests at a dinner party at the Old French Home and a theater party Tuesday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Stone
Lafayette
Ind
United States Department of Agriculture
Pembroke Club
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Meigs
Coca-Cola Bottling Works
Ath
Ene
Pomeroy Personals
Guild Society Meets
McCarty
Athens Messenger Daily Pattern Department
Sugar Ban
Tim Besbeis
FX Chauncey
Chauncey Girl
Columbeas
Superintendent Rice
Charles Webb
Gallia Festival
Sanitary Survey of
U. S
Pass Gallipolis
Budget Commission
Optometric Avice
the Colonial Finance Company
N. Court
Athens, Ohio
Reyue
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