Meigs County Fair Revival Draws Big Attendance
Meigs County Fair reports stronger turnout with 8458 paid admissions for Wednesday and Thursday. Secretary Ray Gibbs pushed expansion with new features while a Red Cross first aid station served crowds and a minor injury occurred when a spectator was struck by a horse.
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Pomeroy
Meigs County
Meigs County Agricultural Society
Ray Gibbs
Fair Board
Red Cross
A. W. Hoover
Bessie Hartinger
Middleport
Vendol Promise Relieves Constipation and More
An Athens man credits Vendol with curing constipation and relief from dizziness coated tongue and headaches. The ad claims Vendol cleanses and enlivens the body, acts as a laxative and diuretic, and improves digestion and appearance. Available at Athens Pharmacy and Hickman’s Pharmacy in Nelsonville.
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John Wyers
Shannon Ave
Athens
Athens Pharmacy
Nelsonville
Hickman’s Pharmacy
West Virginia tryouts select Cunningham and Barker
Middleport reports Clifford Cunningham and William Barker chosen for try-outs May 1 with the Mountain State League in Logan West Virginia. Cunningham pitched and played first base for the Firemen this season while Barker, an outfielder, starred for the same club and drew interest from Columbus Red Birds training school, exiting in late rounds.
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Middleport
Clifford
Tippy) Cunningham
William
Bill) Barker
Logan
W. Va
Cunningham
Firemen
Barker
Red Birds of
Columbus
County Fair Displays At Red Cross Station
A county fair section describes the Red Cross station with a first aid area, five nurses and welfare workers aiding injured attendees. Floral Hall features elaborate flower displays while quilts, rugs, plaques and canned produce are shown for awards. Schools showcase domestic science and manual training, and 4-H and Scouts present projects and crafts.
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Red Cross
Bryan's Union Leader Improves After Hospital Observation
W. E. Bryan, president of the Leather Worker's Union of America, and Mrs. Bryan, residing with daughter Mrs. James Harley at Bryan Place, are improving at Holzer Hospital after a Sunday admission for observation and treatment.
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Middleport
W. E. Bryan
The
Leather Worker's Union of America
Bryan
James Harley
Bryan Place
Holzer Hospital
Porter women return home after Meigs County Fair visit
Mrs. Lena F. Porter and her daughter Miss Lucille Porter returned to Hogsett West Virginia and Charleston after visiting Mrs. Mont Howell of North Third Avenue for a few days. Miss Porter had successful horse entries in the Meigs County Fair.
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Middleport
Lena F. Porter
Lucille Porter
West Virginia
Porter
Hogsett
Miss Porter
Charleston
Mont Howell
N. Third Ave
Meigs County
Middleport Social Notes Highlight Local Visits and Illness
Dr and Mrs B F McElfresh and Mrs Winn Reed of Point Pleasant were guests after the Meigs County Fair. Many attended the funeral of Mrs Eva Shifler in Point Pleasant. lists several mourners by name. Others include Mrs P O Forrest of Henderson WV visiting sister Mrs Lawrence Bing, Ada Bing ill, Walter Nelson and Patsy from New York visiting Mrs James Beverage and family, Lenore Hobart Kent at Ohio University, Otto Mees of Mason City visiting Albert and Mrs Mees, and Mrs Robert Harris hosting a Contract Club.
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B. F. McElfresh
Winn Reed
Point Pleasant
Middleport
Meigs County Fair
Eva Shifler
Walter Harris
Walter Burns Harris
Harry Russell
William Stieff
George Swift
Henry Swift
Herbert Chambers
Richard Chambers
Robert Harris
Jessie Lansbury
Richard Horden
R. A. Martin
E. L Miller
Curtis Smith
Alonzo White
Harry Barnes
L. Brooks
P. O. Forrest
Henderson
W. Va
Lawrence Bing
Ada Bing
Bing
S. Second Ave
Walter Nelson
Patsy
New York City
Albert Mees
Anne St
J. E. Simms
Vera Ballard
Eno
Lee McComas
Meigs County
Wedding in Gallipolis for Arnold and Irion
Mr and Mrs E K Lippincott of Mulberry Ave Gallipolis attended the wedding of Mrs Lippincotts brother Alfred Arnold and Miss Margaret Irion at the Baptist parsonage Wednesday morning. Rev George Sagen read the single ring ceremony. The couple will make their home in Gallipolis.
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Pomeroy
E. K. Lippincott
Harry Allen
Mulberry Ave
Gallipolis
Roy Irion
Bladen
Gallipolis High School
Arnold
John Arnold
Racine Changes M E Church Pastor and Local Visits
Rev M W B Stump leaves Racine M E Church for Waterloo and Rev C E Stephenson becomes new minister. Guests include Mrs Bessie Brady and son Frank of Cincinnati visiting Mr and Mrs A B Cross. Several Gorslin family members visit Mrs Janie Gorslin at Clark Jiden home. Queen Esther class meets at the Roush home with 12 members led by Mrs Gibbie Duskey and plans next gathering October 11 at Ruth Spencer’s.
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Racine
M. W. B. Stump
M. E
Waterloo
C. E. Stephenson
Bessie Brady
Frank
Cincinnati
A. B. Cross
Lena Gorslin
Vina Gorslin
Robert Gorslin
Bobby
Akron
Janie Gorslin
Clark
Ruth Spencer
Middleport closes for Meigs County Fair crowds
Middleport streets and shops closed Thursday as public schools joined the Meigs County Fair attendance. The Middleport Garden Club won first prize for aFall flower display, receiving $9 for its overall exhibit of creative arrangements.
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Middleport
Meigs County
Pomeroy Social Notes Highlights Local Visitations
Pomeroy social notes list Athens visitors Miss Cora Mae Joachim and Miss Helen Williamson and guests from West Main Street Ben Avon Penn Philadelphia Portsmouth Parkersburg and Columbus. Social hour at the Daughters of America meeting included refreshments and a bridge party with three tables where Mrs Fred Rosenbaum received the award.
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Cora Mae Joachim
Helen Williamson
Athens
Maud Kohl
Leona
West Main St.g
B. P. Williams
Ben Avon
Penn
A. G. Garrison
Butternut Ave
Webster Herman
Connecticut
Hubert Fair
Philadelphia
Patsy Broyles
Portsmouth
Elmer Wickham
Union Ave
Ernest Davis
Gallipolis
Flossie Kapple
Parkersburg
Denver Kapple
Joe Gloeckner
Helen Zeiher
Mulberry Ave
Fred Rosenbaum
Grand Jury Halts Work Goes to Meigs County Fair
Men serving on the special grand jury investigating the death of Lafe Williamson took a holiday to attend the Meigs County Fair. The panel has been in session since Monday with several witnesses yet to appear. Officials foresee no new developments until the jurors finish their inquiry, and there is a possibility other witnesses may be jailed.
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Pomeroy
Lafe Williamson
Meigs
Williamson
Bethany Church Queen Esther Class Fetes Members
Mrs Wallace Smith and Miss Ada Genheimer hosted the Queen Esther Class at Spring Ave home. Mrs Vernon Nease presided at the business session. Miss Marie Miller received an award from Mrs Ben Neutzling. Refreshments were served during the social hour.
Notice of Inventories and Debts for Multiple Estates
Probate notices announce filing of inventories appraisements and schedules of debts for eight estates including Alice Kline William Rogers Tom W Johnston Elizabeth Grose Ambrose Kinnen Mary Bean and Effie Graham. Hearing set for September 27 1937 at 9 am with exceptions due five days prior. judge Louis Tyroler presiding.
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Alice Kline
William Rogers
Tom W. Johnston
Elizabeth J. Grose
Ambrose A. Kinnen
Mary M. Bean
Effie M. Graham
Louis Tyroler
Meigs Dam Project Receives WPA Approval
The WPA approves a Meigs County plan to build several small dams in local streams. Work can start after two years of delays. The project aims to improve fishing and fish propagation with support from the Meigs County Fish and Game Association and the State Conservation Division.
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Pomeroy
Meigs County
WPA
Meigs County Fish and Game Association
State Conservation Division
Birth announced for Harold Thomas family daughter
Friends of Mr and Mrs Harold Thomas announce the birth of a daughter on Sept 11 weighing five pounds Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Floyd Thomas of Cheshire and Mr and Mrs Ray Bodkins of S Fourth Ave Mrs Bodkins is with her daughter in Los Angeles California
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Middleport
Harold Thomas
Clarabel Bodkins
Floyd Thomas
Cheshire
Ray Bodkins
S. Fourth Ave
Bodkins
Los Angeles
Calif
Women Attend Greyhound Races in Proctorville
Mrs. George Baer and Miss Marjorie Swatzel along with Miss Marjorie Durst and Miss Hazel Bowen attended the Greyhound races at Proctorville on Thursday.
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Pomeroy
George Baer
Marjorie Swatzel
Marjorie Durst
Hazel Bowen
Proctorville
Middleport Opens 1937 Season with Wahama Fight Under Lights
Middleport High School hosts Wahama High School tonight at 8 p.m. in the season opener for the Yellow Jackets under coach Marshall McCuen. The squad, bolstered by returnees Robert Lohse and Carl Barsotti, seeks victory after a 22–0 scrimmage win over Cheshire. Free souvenir footballs offered to the first 100 attendees with driver’s licenses. Bands from Middleport and Mason County will perform.
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Middleport
Pomeroy Bend
Yellow Jackets
Wahama High School
Marshall McCuen
Wahamians
Yellow Jacket
Lee McCom
Middleport High School
Gordon Harris
Mason County
W. Va
James T. Lewis
Cheshire High School
Middleport Lodges Mark 150th Constitution Anniversary
Middleport Lodge No. 363 F and A M and Evangeline Chapter No. 172 OES observed the 150th anniversary of the U S Constitution with a program led by L J Heiner. U S Senator William E Borah delivered a radio address as part of the event.
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Middleport
Middleport Lodge
Evangeline
O.E.S
United States
U. S
William E. Borah
L. J. Heiner
J. C. Fisher
W. M
Ohio
Vesta McCoy
Charles Hennesy
Lee Moe Comas
Coral Building Polyps Thrive Only Underwater
Researchers note that coral island forming polyps operate exclusively underwater, relying on submerged environments to construct large reef structures.
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Vendor
Mrs. Bryan
Middleport Social Notes
the Mutual Home and Savings Association
East
Washington St
Fair
Pomeroy Social Notes
Valentine Ebersbach, Locust Sr
Ewing
Mr. Ebersbach
New
Dri
Pyle
Royal Slim Ae
Crey
Lae
Meigs Dam
Robert Lohse
Carl Barsotti
Official! Authentic! Motion Pictures
Joe Louis
Tommy Farr
Stuart Erwin
Coats
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