Taxpayers League Releases Operating Cost Figures
Meigs Gallia Jackson and Vinton Counties compared in a study by the Meigs County Taxpayers League led by Ward Gilmore. The table shows annual pay for court stenographer to sheriff deputies across the four counties, noting additions of deputies in Meigs Gallia and Jackson and a single deputy in Vinton.
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Pomeroy
Meigs
Gallia
Jackson
Vinton
Meigs County Taxpayers’ League
Ward Gilmore
Nease Settlement
League
League Committee
Vinton County
Clerk of Court
Recorder's Office
Meigs County
The
Tax League
Backache and Leg Pains Signal Kidney Trouble
Warning that backache leg pains may indicate kidney trouble and the body’s waste buildup. Explains kidneys filter acids and poisons, symptoms include swelling headaches fatigue and urinary changes. Recommends Doan’s Pills for relief and flushing kidney tubes.
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Nature
Dean
Doan
Public purchase figures to be released later
A fragment notes compiling comparative figures on purchases of road machinery, equipment and office supplies. The data will be prepared for public release in the near future.
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Clude
High School Invites WPA Guests to Football Opener
Middleport High School invites WPA project workers and NYA participants from the past year to attend the opening football game between MHS and Wahama. Over 200 guests will be admitted at 7 30 p m. lettermen enter free with insignia.
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Middleport
Athletic Association of
Middleport High School
NYA
State Park
MHS
Wahama
Association
Meigs County Employees Face Payless Payday Looms
Meigs County employees face another payless payday as the fund shortage halts salaries. County commissioners planned a session with Auditor George Daniels and State Examiner Freeman Smith, postponed by the missing board chairman Arthur Beegle. If all three members attend, a meeting is set for today with Riggs and Bingham.
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Pomeroy
George Daniels
Freeman Smith
Arthur Beegle
Herb Riggs
A. B. Bingham
Fisherman Rues Catch Of Shark 35 Feet Long
Santa Cruz California veteran fisherman Babe Canepa hauled a 35 foot shark about ten miles offshore. The shark topped his boat and the wharf police shot it to free nets near the municipal pier. It took four hours to untangle the monster and tow the carcass back out to sea.
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Santa Cruz
Cal
Babe” Canepa
Canepa
Vendol touted by Ohio man for backache relief
A Cleveland resident Otto Kling praises Vendol a Root Herb and Alkaline medicine for backache constipation and kidney diuretic effects. He reports improved appetite sleep and reduced pain and urges others in Ohio to try Vendol sold at Athens Pharmacy and Hickmans Drug Store with low daily cost.
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Ohio
Otto Kling
St. Clair Ave
Cleveland
Athens
N. Court St
Hickman
Nelsonville
Middleport Social Notes Highlight Local Lodge Delegate
Mrs. Charles Howard was elected delegate to the Grand Lodge of Pythian Sisters representing Meigs Temple No. 153 as the lodge met after a summer break. Grand Lodge gathers in Cincinnati September 25 to 27. Also noted were the Staff and Officers Club entertainment hosted by Mrs. Eben Bowen Mrs. Mayme Byers and Mrs. Louis Burford with prizes won by Mrs. Philip Meimhart Homer Jones Otho Watts and William Rutherford. Nearby travelers include Athens natives Franklin Edwards visiting Hot Springs Ark and Ruth Rothrock enrolling at Ohio University after Marshall College attendance. Mary Curtis on two weeks vacation from the Aid for the Aged office in Pomeroy travels to Columbus with her mother Mrs. John Curtis and sister Frances Curtis.
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Charles Howard
Grand Lodge of Pythian Sisters
Meigs Temple
Grand Lodge
Cincinnati
Eben Bowen
Mayme Byers
Louis Burford
Athens
Hot Springs
Ark
Franklin Edwards
Columbus
Edward Parsons
Phil Edwards
C. M. Gregg
New Lexington
Ruth Rothrock
H. A. Rothrock
Ohio University
Rothrock
Marshall College
Huntington
Mary Curtis
Mary Curtis, Who Is Employed In the Aid For the
Pomeroy
Miss Curtis
John Curtis
Frances Curtis
Feeney-Bennett Post Legion Installations Planned
A joint installation of officers for the Feeney-Bennett Post American Legion and the Ladies Auxiliary was voted for Wednesday September 27 at the post meeting. Edward Spencer is named Post commander.
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Feeney-Bennett Post
American Legion
Ladies Auxiliary
Edward Spencer
Elect Junior Class Officers at MHS
Middleport High School held a meeting to elect junior class officers Bill Diles was named president Helen Jane Root vice president Esther Michl secretary Ruth Hamilton treasurer Lois Bailey executive officer Louise Drake home economics instructor was chosen class adviser. Plans were made to operate the concession stand at the Wahama Middleport game Friday evening.
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Middleport
Middleport High School
Bill Diles
Helen Jane Root
Esther Michl
Ruth Hamilton
Lois Bailey
Louise Drake
Ask Furniture for Homeless Family in Meigs County
Meigs County Red Cross appeals for clothing fruit bedding and furniture for the Oscar Wince family of Peach Fork after a Tuesday house fire left the home a total loss. The seven children include a 9 year old girl and six boys aged 4 to 18. Contributions should be reported to the Red Cross office by telephone 44 X and will be collected.
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Pomeroy
Meigs County
Red Cross
Oscar Wince
Peach Fork
Long Bottom Brief Personal Mention
Elizabeth Lowden, 14, suffered a broken shoulder Sunday after a horse fall and was taken to Holzer Hospital in Gallipolis. Also noted: Fred Lewis had a stroke in Chester last Tuesday and remains serious.
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Elizabeth
Bert Lowden
Holzer Hospital
Gallipolis
Fred Lewis
Chester
Riverside Garden Club
Linnie Swan
E. L. Clark
E. H. Lewis
Bucyrus
Fred
Golda Lawrence
Pomeroy
Clarence LeMay
Toronto
O. E. German
Adelphi
Flora Congreve
Meigs County Fair Assured Of Success
Meigs County Fair preparations ramped up at Pythian Park Middleport as cattle pens and lighting wiring are completed and cattle and sheep trucks arrive hourly. Officials pledged success with plans for next year. The Pomeroy and Middleport high school bands are set to perform Friday and Saturday night, respectively, with horse pulling contests featuring over 15 entries. The Middleport Garden Club arranged a floral display for the event.
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Middleport
Pythian Park
Meigs County
Pomeroy High School
Middleport High School
Middleport Garden Club
W. H. Juhling
Editor To Be Victory Day Guest Speaker
James DeForest Murch of Cincinnati editor of The Lookout Christian Education magazine will speak at Victory Day in Rock Springs Fairgrounds Meigs County. On Sunday 12 Churches of Christ gather at 2 o clock with 1,200 expected. The program features numbers from all churches coordinated by co chairmen George Meinhart and Rev Don McMillin. A Meigs County map showing the 14 Churches of Christ is on display at Martin and Roller Drug Store window.
Fans To See New Stadium Friday Night
Middleport fans will watch the Yellow Jackets open the season against the Wahamians under Friday night lights. The upgraded stadium features an orange fence, black seats, a new scoreboard, yard markers, and a bright orange and black painted field. Last night’s practice drew a large crowd as Hackett Harris and French nursed injuries while Coach Marshall McCuen prepared new recruits for Friday.
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Middleport
Yellow Jackets
Wahamians
Hackett
Harris
French
Marshall McCuen
Odd Fellows Hear of European Situation
Grand Master Rol and Stagmeier of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows spoke at the regular lodge meeting. He addressed world conditions and the war in Europe, with a large attendance of lodge members.
Pomeroy Rebekah Association Organized At Grueser Home
Members who have received the Rebekah Degree met at Mrs. Viola Grueser for a social and organized a Rebekah Association. Officers elected include President Viola Grueser and Vice President Charles Nease. Names for Secret Pals were drawn for the year and a picnic with Mrs. Peter Stace was planned.
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Peter Stace
Kananga
Grueser
Charles Nease
Charles Wildermuth
Cora Warner
A. O. Tracy
Claude Darst
George Howell
Nellie Smith
Julia Howder
Ida Phillips
Grant Hood
Lena Bartels
Norma Goodwin
Viola Jones
Katie Becht
County May Save $35 Monthly Rent Payments
State Examiner Freeman Smith reports the Division of Aid for the Aged is responsible for office rent, not the county, potentially saving Meigs County about $35 monthly. The county has paid $720 for the old age pension office in the Beegle building on Second Street, with reimbursement expected, and no rent paid in 1939 due to funds shortages.
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Smith
Old Age Pension Office
Beegle Building
Second St
Pasteeth False Teeth Comfort Powder Advertisement
FALSE TEETH With More Comfort PASTEETH, an alkaline non acid powder, holds plates more firmly for easier eating and talking. Sprinkle a little on plates for no gummy taste or odor. Get FASTEETH at any drug store. Ady.
Red Cross Roll Call Camp in Athens on Sept 22
Southeastern Ohio chapters plan a Red Cross roll call camp in Athens on September 22. Meigs County residents are expected to attend as the chapter targets 750 members for the year, up 100 from last year.
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Pomeroy—Red Cross
Athens
Southeastern
Ohio
Meigs County
Meigs
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Grid Tilt
MR. Otto Kling
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Gordon K. Harris
Dan White
Roy Barnes
C. E. Smith
Second Ave
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Clarence Clark
S. Second Ave
Dell Fife
Sally McCormick
L. O. Grant
Frank Guinther
Ruth Mather
Shanghai
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Nina Triplett
Betty Jane Nuckles
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Walter Burns Harris
Garfield Ave
Troy
A. R. Hecox
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Mt. Gilead
T. A. May
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May
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Vine St
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New York City
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