4 H Club Winners Named at Meigs County Fair
Winners of premiums for 4 H club work displayed at the Meigs County fair are listed by year and club. Virginia Johnson of Letart and Ralph Johnson of Portland win top honors in First Year Potato. Clothing and food clubs award first and second premiums across years with several named members from Letart Hemlock Grove Portland Reedsville and other locales. Nearly 150 exhibits mark the largest Meigs County fair showing for 4 H club work.
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Pomeroy
Meigs County
Virginia Johnson
Letart
Ralph Johnson
Portland
Lawrence Roush
Hemlock Grove
Ruth Cox
Mabel Keller
Tupper’s Plains
Geneva Williamson
Laure
Cliff
Gladys Morgan
Flat Woods
Teresa Grueser
Rock Springs
Food Club
Ernestine Barton
Ruth Cowdery
Deedsville
Helen Emrick
Reedsville
Mary Jane Nutter
Local Residents Depart for Posts and Education
Mr and Mrs Guilbert and Ruth Siagel leave for Washington DC. Edward Siagel heads to Louisville KY to enter dental college. Lawrence Weed Marion Ebersbach and David Helen Frances and Mary Virginia Bing depart for Delaware to attend Ohio Wesleyan College. Edna Fisher returns from Holzer hospital after surgical operation improving slowly. Mr and Mrs Robert Venable sail to Cleveland after a visit with Mrs Venable's parents. Magnolia Temple Pythian sisters host a shower for Mrs Lloyd Watson formerly Myrtle Philips with a potluck supper.
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Guilbert
Ruth Siagel
Washington, D. C
Edward Siagel
Louisville
Lawrence Weed
Marion
Eberstbach
David
Helen Frances
Mary Virginia Bing
Delaware
Ohio Wesleyan College
Edna Fisher
Holzer Hospital
Children’s Home Re Decorated And Refurnished
Pomeroy Sept 15 Following repapering and varnishing interior of the county children s home new furniture and furnishings are being added including new tables dining and kindergarten chairs Everett Reeves did the interior decorating A recent outing by Peace Evangeline church for thirty nine of the forty one children went from Harrsonyville to Rutland for a Wiener roast and ice cream Superintendent Eastman thanks the church for the joyous occasion.
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Pomeroy
Everett Reeves
Peace Evangeline Church
Poultry Day Draws Crowd While Pioneer Meeting Opens
In Pomeroy two county events unfold with crowd turnout noted at the Southeastern Test farm Poultry Day in Carpenter while the Pioneer meeting gathers at Simpson M E Church. President R B Carson expects solid attendance and a promising program as baskets arrive.
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Pomeroy
Carpenter
Simpson M. E
R. B. Carson
Service Manager of Farm Bureau Busy Dispatch in Meigs County
H L French, service manager of the Meigs County Farm Bureau, is among the busiest men in Pomeroy. He has received several carloads of farm supplies and now has eleven cars in Meigs County, many loaded with goods for farm needs.
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Pomeroy
H. L. French
Meigs County
Farm Bureau
Pomeroy Bend
Farmer freight moves via Mr French’s orders
Ford vehicles deliver from Minnesota ground limestone from western Ohio fertilizer from Cincinnati and feed from Chicago to farmers who placed orders in Mr French’s hands for distribution.
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Ford
Minnesota
Ohio
Cincinnati
Chicago
Mr. French
Funeral for Youth Drowned at Park in Columbus
Horton Delay 18 drowned Tuesday night in a swimming pool at Franklin Quarry park. Funeral and burial planned at Rocksprings. He was son of Bert and Mrs Delay, former locals. mother Mrs Delay now in Columbus. father in Chester with his parents. Grandparents Mr and Mrs Robert Hinkle. Aunt Mrs Will Brandum. sister Ula surviving.
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Pomeroy
Horton Delay
Franklin Quarry Park
Bert Delay
Work to Begin on New Bridge Near Rutland
Right of way is secured and construction will start soon on a new concrete bridge to replace the narrow iron span at the main highway end of the brick road. The upgrade addresses rising traffic and future demand while Rutland gains as a central hub with new loop drives to Pom eroy and Middleport and easier West Meigs access attracting Meigs county residents.
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Rutland
Pomeroy
Middleport
West Meigs
Meigs County
Street Improvements Reach Front and Nearby Avenues
Work on Front street by Barthiow of Logan finished up to Walnut Hill road with a new concrete surface from Madison to Walnut Hill. The street will open late next week. Hill street in Urbancrest is under contract and Cross street’s south section is last. Five streets Dew Hin Front Cross and Fairview will be improved.
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Front Street
Glouster
Barthiow
Logan
Madison Street
Walnut Hill Road
Hill Street
Urbancrest
Cross Street
Front
Dew
Hin
Cross
Fairview
Bishopville church to hold annual home coming
Home coming at Bishopville church will be held next Sunday. Program begins with Sunday school at 9 30 a m led by Rev Homer Vian. A basket dinner follows noon talks by visitors. Christian Endeavor at 7 30 pm ends with a sermon by Mr Vian. Many former residents plan to attend.
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Bishopville
Homer Vian
Glouster
Christian Endeavor
Vian
Cottage Burned in Jacksonville Fire Destroys Home
A cottage in Jacksonville was destroyed by fire early Wednesday, obliterating the household goods of the occupant. Fire crews fought the blaze but the structure was a total loss. No injuries were reported.
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Jacksonville
Glouster Fire Confronts House Blaze Spares Neighbor
Firefighters from Glouster responded to a residential blaze and worked to prevent spread to an adjacent home. No injuries noted as crews contained the flames.
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Glouster
Chicamaugua Council Holds Meeting Before Funeral
Glouster details list members to meet at the hall at 12 30 p m Friday afternoon to review ceremonies. Buses will depart at 1 30 p m for the funeral of Mrs August Leadinghauls.
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Glouster
Chicamaugua Council No. 62
August
Reverend Roberts to Share 8000-Mile Trip Highlights
At the Christian Workers meeting in the Church of Christ Rev. F. E. Roberts will describe the family’s 8000 mile automobile journey. He will show objects and pictures from the trip and talk about visits to his aged mother and relatives in Portland Oregon.
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Glouster
Christian Workers
Church of Christ
F. E. Roberts
Glouster High Opens Season With Chester Hill
Glouster high school plans a September 23 football opener against Chester Hill. Twenty eight boys reported for practice and coach Bachman aims to field a stronger team after last year’s splendid showing.
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Glouster
Glouster High School
Chester Hill
Bachman
Mr and Mrs Frank Gail Welcome Daughter in Hollister
Mr and Mrs Frank Gail of Hollister are the proud parents of a daughter born Wednesday.
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Frank Gail
Hollister
Mr and Mrs Z Bridge of Columbus Visit Local Friends
Mr and Mrs Z Bridge of Columbus are spending a few days with friends in this city.
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Mrs. Z. Z. Bridge of Columbus
Corning Junior Christian Endeavor to Start Library
In Corning on September 15 the Junior Christian Endeavor decided to launch a junior library. Parents will help collect church life books, foreign and home missions, and devotional volumes. Books will be loaned to readers for the supplemental personal efficiency plan, with reviews earning credit. Committees and plans for a Halloween party were set, and the next meeting is October 11.
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Corning
Christian Endeavor
Childscalded by hot coffee at home in Corning
Mary Jane Spence eight year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Richard Spence scalded herself when a pot of hot coffee spilled on her knees and limbs at home on September 15 in Corning authorities said her condition was not reported as serious.
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Mary Jane Spence
Corning
Richard Spence
Ladies' Aid Bake Sale at Methodist Church
The Ladies' Aid of the Methodist church in Corning hosts a bake sale Saturday afternoon starting at 1 30 in the church basement.
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Corning
Methodist Church
Rev William Moore Reassigned to Corning Methodist Church
The Rev William Moore pastor of Corning's Methodist Episcopal church is reassigned by the Ohio Methodist conference in Delaware to serve a second year in Corning after five years in Portsmouth.
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William Moore
Methodist
Corning
Methodist Episcopal Church
Ohio Methodist Conference
Delaware
Moore
Portsmouth
Engineer Pleads Guilty To Blocking Crossings
Hiram Risinger, a New York Central lines engineer, pleaded guilty in Corning to blocking a crossing Sunday evening beyond the time limit. He was arraigned before Mayor Werner and fined 8 dollars 50 cents plus costs.
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Corning
Hiram Risinger
New York Central
Werner
Nail in heel injures Crystal Fouts in Corning
Crystal Fouts daughter of Mr and Mrs William Fouts accidentally ran a nail into her right heel in Corning on September 15.
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Corning
Crystal Fouts
William Fouts
Rebekahs Host Supper After Meeting in I C O F Hall
At the regular meeting in the I C O F hall Friday evening the Rebekahs served a supper after the business session. Music and games were enjoyed by a large number of participants.
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Corning
Rebekahs
Critical condition for Mrs. Everett Thorp at Grant Hospital
The latest report from Corning dated Sept 15 states Mrs. Everett Thorp is in critical condition at Grant Hospital Columbus. Mr Thorp and other relatives are staying with her at the hospital.
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Everett Thorp
Grant Hospital
Columbus
Eastern Star Lodge Serves Supper at Masonic Hall
In Corning on Sept 15 the Eastern Star lodge hosted a supper at the Masonic hall. Somerset Eastern Star members were invited and fifteen guests attended.
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Corning
Eastern Star Lodge
Masonic Hall
Somerset Eastern Star
Hottest September Day Feared in Corning Heat
Corning logged 99 degrees in the shade at noon Wednesday marking the hottest September weather in years. Citizens sought shade and relief as the scorching heat persisted through the day in the city.
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Corning
Corning Trio Attends New Lexington Church Reception
Corning residents L. G. Ludwick Mr. and Mrs. George Schottlekarb and James Anderson attended a Tuesday evening reception at the New Lexington A. B. church. The event honored Reverends Brake and Welch.
Pilgrimage Day Observed by South Eastern Ohio Churches
Corning Sept 15 Mr and Mrs Bert Roberts and the Rev Lewis Ludwick traveled to Otterbein Wednesday for Pilgrimage Day with representatives from all churches of the South Eastern Ohio Conference in attendance.
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Corning
Bert Roberts
Lewis Ludwick
Otterbein
Churches of the
South-Eastern Ohio Conference
Loyal Girls Bible Class Plans Friday Social
The Loyal Girls Bible class will hold a class party and social in the basement of the U B church Friday evening.
Mrs Bert Roberts Hosts Guests From Nearby Towns
Mrs Bert Roberts entertained guests at her home including Mr and Mrs Chet Oyler and family from Alger Mr and Mrs Sy Shook from Hemlock Mr and Mrs Warren Smith from Zanesville Mr and Mrs John Smith from Hemlock Mrs Laura Dew from Burr Oak Misses Ruth and Ruby Lee from Columbus Mr and Mrs Wil Lee from Nelsonville and Mrs Rebecca Martin from Corning
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Corning
Bert Roberts
Chet Oyler
Sy Shook
Alger
Warren Smith
John Smith
Hemlock
Gus Uhler
Zanesville
Laura Dew
Burr Oak
Ruth
Ruby Lee
Columbus
Wil Lee
Nelsonville
Rebecca Martin
Personal Notes From Corning Society Scene
Merch and Ray Latta Claude Maxwell and Bill Latta attended the McConnelsville fair on Wednesday Howard Morgan and sister Mrs Carl Swartz motored to Glouster Tuesday Miss Flora Mae Morris and parents Mr and Mrs David Morris of this city visited Mt Vernon Monday Morris returned to her grandmother in Nelsonville Tuesday The three children of James Barrett formerly ill with typhoid fever can now be about None of the other Barrett family members fell ill Mrs Thomas Thomas and Mrs Ben Nichols visited their sister Mrs Bert Palmer at Trimble on Wednesday
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Thomas Thomas
Ben Nichols
Bert Palmer
Trimble
Woman is beaten in Cincinnati home invasion
A Negro followed 26 year old Mrs Marcella Kunkel into her Cincinnati residence yesterday afternoon beat and bound her and tried to assault her. He ransacked the house and escaped with 100 dollars hidden under a carpet and in a bureau drawer. Mrs Kunkel freed herself and sought help, then collapsed and remained in hysterical condition.
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Cincinnati
U.R
Marcella Kunkel
Woman Bigamist Freed in Newcastle Case
Mrs Katharine Shore, at Newcastle, freed after pleading she supported five children for eight years while facing bigamy charges. The defense argued the burden of care justified the plea and release.
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Newcastle
Eng
Katherine Shore
Purebred Ram Bought by Clinton Poston at Ohio State
A purebred Hampshire Down ram purchased by Clinton Poston of Ohio State University. The ram, shown at the Ohio State fair with first premium, was bought from Purdue University after also winning first premium at the Indiana State fair. Poston planned to use the ram on a ram special train to Athens September 24 but bought it immediately. Poston has culled his flock from eighty to fifty five to improve quality, aiming to raise overall livestock grade. T H Johnson notes strong farmer interest in better livestock.
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Clinton Poston
Ohio State University
Purdue University
Athens
Poston
Heat wave saves much of late corn in Hocking Valley
The Athens region benefits from warm weather as late corn ripens after prior cold spells. Farm bureau agent T H Johnson notes drought limited rainfall but says the hot stretch now boosts maturation. Federal crop statistician J West estimates about 15 million bushels added to Ohio corn. frost avoidance could lift ripening further.
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Hocking Valley
T. H. Johnson
Athens County
West
Williamses celebrate secret June marriage with shower
Mr and Mrs Edward Williams held a surprise party and shower at the home of Mr and Mrs Alf Gorby. Oil men and families from Logan Lancaster and Rockbridge attended and gave many gifts including an English dinner set from the bride's sister. The bride Enza Neff was born in Missouri and worked as a nurse in Philadelphia before living in Logan. Her husband is the son of Mrs Alf Gorby and an oil man.
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Rockbridge
Edward Williams
Alf Gorby
Logan
Lancaster
Enza Neff
Missouri
Philadelphia
Teen Sofia Vodonsky Hangs Two Younger Brothers
In Moscow a sixteen year old girl Sofia Vodonsky killed her two younger brothers claiming she was forced to care for them daily. Police say the motive appears rooted in caregiver stress and family strain.
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Moscow
Sofia Vodonsky
Ohio corn crop reaches danger milestone in early September
The article notes a large share of the crop may have passed the danger point. It estimates Ohio corn production for September 1 at about 98,400,000 bushels, indicating substantial harvest progress this year.
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Ohio
A Relief for Hay Fever and Asthma Advertised
Ninety percent of cases show benefit from observation with asmara a treatment for hay fever and asthma tailored to individual needs. Fill out our questionnaire to aid physicians in assessing your needs. Anderson-McCoy Laboratories Highland, Ohio.
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Anderson-McCoy Laboratories
Highland
Ohig
Ice Cream Social at Bert Price's Home Saturday Night
An ice cream social is planned at Bert Price's home for Saturday night. Residents are invited to join for dessert and community fellowship.
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Bert Price
Smallpox Case Reported After Collapse in Leeds Church
Albert Kenton collapsed in a Leeds church and was found to be suffering from smallpox. The incident prompted health officials to trace contacts and assess potential spread in the area.
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Leeds
Eng
Albert Kenton
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