Change in fishing license law urged by anglers
Thomas W. Jones and H. Reinhart urge repeal of the current license law. They argue the 50 cent agent fee is unfair and would push toward a flat 3 dollar license for all residents of age. Advocates say the move would ease access for licensed anglers and reduce discrimination across Ohio streams.
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Tom W. Jones
Ad H. Reinhart
General Assembly
Reinhart
Jones
Ner
Ohio
West
Davis To Accompany Enter Ohio State
Davis plans to accompany Ohio State University students on Sept 18. Mrs Davis has rented a room on North Fourth Walnut Street to Mr Duerr who will move house is vacated by plan to move to Co ly. After weeks vacation here she is employed led by her father head and the two of the historical test during Mr in the east they will f seeing trips. Probate court Satur-
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Mary B. Lang
New
Teeth and Longer Ful Powder Ad
An unclear advertisement fragment promotes a product “Fasteeth” sold by druggists. The short note hints at longer teeth and a reliable feel, but lacks verifiable details or a clear claim.
Bad Check Writer Taken in Gallipolis
Donald North was arrested in Gallipolis and brought to Pomeroy by Deputy Sheriff Dana Tracy for alleged bad checks. He was released later after making good the checks. A Sunday fight in Middleport left taxi driver Red Hayes with a dislocated shoulder. Constable William Robson, hospitalized after a shotgun wound, is not recovering as quickly as expected. the search for William Motley continues under Sheriff Tracy.
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Pomeroy
Donald North
Gallipolis
Dana Tracy
Justice of Peace
E. R. Titus
Middleport
Skeet Moore
Red Hayes
Hayes
A. O. Tracy
Otho Tracy
Lewis Burford
William Robson
Holzer Hospital
Robson
William Motley
Motley
Tracy
Four Suits Filed in Route 7 Condemnation
Four condemnation suits are filed in common pleas court to secure property for the Route 7 right of way below Middleport. Plaintiffs named include Mildred Durst Chicago Grace Mulford Cheshire R D 2 Edward P. Roush Cheshire R D 2 Roy E. Herman Cheshire R D 2 and Gail Herman. Leaseholders or other claims to the land are included in the actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Middleport
Common Pleas Court
Horton Brown
Mildred Durst
Chicago
Grace Mulford
Cheshire R. D
Edward P. Roush
Roy E. Herman
Gail Herman
Relatives Welcome Edgar Ervin and Son in Middleport
Atty Edgar Ervin and his son Thomas of Columbus visited relatives W G and T H Davis Mrs O H Stewart and Mrs E G Probst and families for the weekend. The visit honored the son who leaves September 24 for a scholarship in law at Columbia University in New York. Young Ervin spent the summer in Columbus and Mittawanga Lake Erie. He graduated from Ohio State University in 1932.
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Edgar Ervin
Thomas
Columbus
Middleport
Thomas Edgar
W. G
T. H. Davis
O. H. Stewart
E. G. Probst
New York
Columbia University
Ervin
Mittiwanga
Lake Erie
Ohio State University
Ohio Methodist Conference visitors and local health update
Pomeroy residents Mr. and Mrs. Fred Conway Miss Eva Simms and Miss Emma Waterman traveled to Columbus for the Ohio Methodist Conference Sunday session. R W Finsterwald, local undertaker, recovering at relatives’ home in Columbus after a Friday lung hemorrhage. Mr. and Mrs. Dana Mitch and Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Mitch of Massillon and Mrs. Jessie Mitch of Orient were weekend guests here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Conway
Eva Simms
Emma Waterman
Columbus
Ohio Methodist Conference
R. W. Finsterwald
Dana Mitch
Arthur Mitch
Massillon
Jessie Mitch
Orient
Interior of Meigs County treasurer’s office redecorated
The treasurer’s office in the Meigs County Courthouse was redecorated Sunday. Wells were papered and woodwork refinished with workmen on site all day to complete the project quickly.
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Pomeroy
Meigs County
Ypres Church Rebuilt After World War
The Ypres church in Belgium, shattered in the early days of World War I, rises again as the fortifications recede. The restored spire and nave stand as a symbol of recovery on the historic battlefield.
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Ypres
Belgium
Downie Leases Whaley Dental Office in Pomeroy
Dr. C. E. W. Downie, longtime Columbus dentist born in Pomeroy, has rented the Whaley Dental Office on Court Street and will reopen for business October 1. The move marks the Downie family returning home as the Whaley landmark continues to house dental practice.
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Pomeroy
Whaley Dental Establishment
Court Street
C. E. W. Downie
Columbus
Downie
Whaley
Amy Whaley
Middleport News of Visits and Local Moves
Middleport residents host and travel for visits to relatives in Sprigg and Maggie West Virginia. Several couples and individuals travel to Chicago for the World’s Fair. Herman Lohse moves into Mrs. Rawlingss South Second Avenue home. Mrs. Zuspan visits daughter Mrs. Roush in Middleport. Families from Basil Rutland and Columbus appear in weekend gatherings and relocations.
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Harley Turner
Mary
Charlotte
Basil
Charles Cameron
Rutland
Walter Chase
Gordon Gardner
John Mayer
Columbus
Jean
Joan
M. A. White
Virgie Major
Wilkesville
Ernest Major
Mr. White
Mr. Major
Major
Helen Beeson
Kathryn
Christian Grant
Rele Atives
Paul Leonard
Nallen
W. Va
Rider
Nation
Lucy Erlewine
Capitol School of Beauty Culture
Mabel Wilson
Bliss College
Methodist Ladies' Aid Society meets in Portland
The Methodist Ladies' Aid Society gathered last Wednesday at Mrs. Marshall Delaney's home at Dam 21. Mrs. G. B. Price returned from a visit with her son Earl and his wife in New York State. Mrs. Gertrude Hamilton of Cumberland Maryland returned home after visiting Mr. and Mrs. Ward Middleswart. Harry Swan and family visited Athens last Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Price welcomed a daughter, Donna Jean. A small monument and steps were added to the mound in the state park.
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Methodist Ladies’ Aid Society
Marshall Delaney
Dam
G. B. Price
Earl
New York State
Gertrude Hamilton
Cumberland
Ward Middleswart
Harry Swan
Athens
Harry Price
Donna Jean
State Park
Welfare Office Moves to Meigs Courthouse
J H Grate county welfare director opened his new office on the top floor of the Meigs County Courthouse, in the former C O Chapman room. The relief office had previously been housed in the Hotel Martin building, with space constraints prompting the move.
Surprise party honors Thimble Club guest
In Middleport on September 18 Mrs. Elmer Trichler hosted Thimble Club members and their husbands for a surprise birthday party for guest of honor Mrs. Charles W. Snider. Twelve couples attended and the hostess presented a birthday gift as light refreshments were served. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Ray Smith, Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Horden, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Steiff, Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Snider, Mrs. Zelda Cross, Mrs. Fred Thomas, Mrs. Agnes Soles, Mrs. C. H. Snider, and Mrs. Jennie Smith.
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Middleport
Charles W. Snider
Elmer Trichler
Thimble Club
Snider
Ray Smith
R. H. Horden
W. H. Steiff
C. W. Snider
Zelda Cross
Fred Thomas
Agnes Soles
C. H. Snider
Jennie Smith
Local Briefs Report Evening Travels and Visits
Chester residents share Sunday visits as Mr Vic Will and Mrs Hutchinson feature in town chatter. Abe Elselstein and kin call on friends. Grace Eistelstein from New York vacations with family. James Weber and Rita Ride nourishment repair their businesses. Rev McCormick heads to Columbus for the Methodist Conference.
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Vic Will
Columbus
Will
Hutchinson
Abc Will
Tipton
Iowa
Chester
Hoffman
P. E. Hoffman
Dan Christy
Grace K. Eistelstein
New York
James Weber
Rita Ridenour
Max Cleland
Hannah Clelland
F. D. Rice
Athens
Wilber Baum
McCormick
Langsville Personal Notices Chronicle
Doris Whitmer and William Reinhart of Pomeroy wed in Pomeroy then traveled to Akron to visit her sister Mrs Orville Davis. Betty Davis of Wellston visits sister Mrs Dale Wright. Mary Jane Entsminger hosted forty guests at a Doris Whitmer shower. Emerson Grapes and wife visited his brother R L Grapes of West Mansfield. Mrs Charles McGee is seriously ill. A. L Smith hosts relatives as James Hull Emma Piper and Oleta Poling of Vinton call on Alice Miller.
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Max Miller
Columbus
Harold Miller
Doris Whitmer
William Reinhart
Pomeroy
Akron
Orville Davis
Jack Wise
Pennsylvania
A. L. Smith
Betty Davis
Wellston
Dale Wright
Mary Jane Entsminger
Miss Whitmer
Emerson Grapes
West Mansfield
R. L. Grapes
Charles McGee
Reverend and Mrs Bert O Conner Attend Ohio Conference
Reverend and Mrs Bert O Conner traveled to Columbus last Wednesday for the Ohio conference of the M E Church. Mrs Arthur Mills plans cataract removal surgery soon. Several local residents attended Miss Richia Wolfe’s funeral in Racine and others visited Pittsburgh and Athens for university ties and family visits during hunting season.
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Bert O'Conner
Columbus
Ohio
M. E. Church
Arthur Mills
O. ©. Massar
Josephine Pickens
Ruth Pickens
Richia Wolfe
Racine
Dorothy Burden
Athens
Ohio University
L. R. Stein
Pittsburgh
Ethel Packard
Mora Coleman
Charles Williams
Parkersburg
H. E. Woods
W. E. Parker
A. R. Parker
Barnett
Meigs Savings Sues Wood Couple for Foreclosure
Meigs Savings and Loan Company sues Don L. Wood and wife in common pleas court for 756.64 plus 7 percent interest claiming a note is in default and seeks foreclosure of the mortgage securing the obligation.
Policeman Scales 80 Foot City Hall Flagpole
William Engelhart, a New York policeman, climbed an 80 foot flagpole atop City Hall to remove a salmon-pink banner reading HANDS OFF CUBA. The two hour ascent, fraught with danger, ended with the banner coming down.
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William Engelhart
New York
City Hall
Cuba
Collins Rites Held at Gravel Hill Home
Funeral services for Albert Collins were conducted at his Gravel Hill home at 2 oclock by Rev. F I Gardner. Collins died Saturday morning after a long illness. Interment followed in Hill Cemetery.
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Middleport
Albert Collins
Gravel Hill
F. I. Gardner
Collins
The
Hill Cemetery
Rev Thomas Lasley Injured in Jamestown Collision
Rev Thomas Lasley formerly longtime pastor of the First Baptist Church near Jamestown was seriously injured when the car he rode with his wife collided with a bus at a rural intersection south of Jamestown. His son Rev Owen Lasley, recently in Racine, has been called to fill his father’s Jamestown pulpit.
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Middleport
Thomas Lasley
First Baptist Church
Jamestown
Lasley
Owen Lasley
Racine
Baptist Church
Local Notes From Harrisonville Community
Harrisonville residents and visitors gathered for family reunions and social visits across multiple households. Events included the Bowen Cottrill reunion in McArthur, Dora Howell sale with plan to move to Columbus, and Reeves reunion in Albany. Minor injuries occurred when Dana Haning and Curtis Schreiber collided on a local bridge.
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Russell Gorslin
Edgar Combs
Akron
Herb Haning
Dayton
H. H. Haning
Nellie Combs
Eva Bowen
Eva
Bowen and Cottrill
McArthur
Charlie Turner
Lancaster
William Turner
Dora Howell
Emmett Mayhew
Henry Mayhew
Earl Fry
Grafton Stout
Reeves
Albany
Local Social Roundup From Silver Ridge to Athens
Silver Ridge resident Raymond Harper and daughter Alta visited Parkersburg on Monday. The Shafer and Bean reunion drew Mr. and Mrs. T. W. Shafer and Mr. and Mrs. Lovell Bean to Athens and Jasper Hill. Horton Smith visited relatives in Red Brush. Virgie Mae Swartz of Alfred stayed with Bernice Betzing. J. J. Best of Marietta joined others at the Betzing home. Dorothy Vanmeter of Alfred stayed with Maxine and Avis Gaul. Garrett and Stanley Christy attended the annual Chilli cokthe conference. George Pooler and baby of Marietta spent Sunday with sister Mrs. Alvin Myers.
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Raymond Harper
Alta
Parkersburg
T. W. Shafer
Lovell Bean
Shafer and Bean
Athens
Jasper Hill
Horton Smith
James Biram
Red Brush
Virgie Mae Swartz
Alfred
Bernice Betzing
J. J. Best
Marietta
Jacob Weber
C. F. Betzing
Dorothy Vanmeter
Maxine
Avis Gaul
Garrett
Stanley Christy
Chillicothe
George Pooler
Baby
Alvin Myers
Home-Coming at Trimble Draws 400 at Church of Christ
Approximately 400 attended the Trimble Church of Christ home-coming with Bible School worship led by Rev G B Courtney Chauncey. A 40 voice children's chorus and 30 voice youth chorus performed with violin duets and solos.
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Church of Christ
Trimble
Chauncey
G. B. Courtney
Hazel Raber
Connie Brown
Pearl Christman
Zane Kasler
Ellis Karich
Chauncey Hosts Several Unions at Weekend Gatherings
Mr and Mrs M B Tucker hosted relatives P D Koker Strouds Run and Joe Koker near Canaanville with Mrs Augusta Robinson of Pleasantview Ill as guests. Everett and Robert Collins of Athens visited their brother Clifford Collins on Mill Street. Marshal and Mrs Burke Witham hosted in Corning for their son Dr Darrell Witham and family.
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Chauncey
M. B. Tucker
P. D. Koker
Strouds Run
Joe Koker
Semon Wemmer Marriage Announced in Chauncey
Announcement of the marriage of Miss Dora Semon and Franklin Wemmer, both of Millfield, solemnized in Chauncey at 10 o clock Saturday morning at the home of magistrate John J Ley. The couple will reside in Millfield.
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Chauncey
Dora Semon
Franklin Wemmer
Millfield
John J. Ley
Infant Visitor Dies During Chauncey Visit
Mary Ann Myers nine months old daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry Myers of Cincinnati died in Chauncey at the home of her maternal grandparents on Ellis Avenue. She fell ill with summer complaint and funeral services are set for Tuesday at 9 am in Catholic Cemetery Athens. She is survived by her parents and grandparents.
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Chauncey
Mary Ann
Henry Myers
Cincinnati
Myers
George M. Keck
Ellis Avenue
Athens
Helena Keck
Fourteen Mines Reported Working at Chauncery
On September 18 CHAUNCERY reports fourteen mines active, the highest daily total in weeks. Mines listed include Luhrig Chauncery No. 25 Poston No. 6 No. 9 No. 255 No. 267 No. 28 No. 118 No. 107 No. 51 No. 52 No. 24 No. 69 and Black Diamond.
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Chauncery
Luhrig
Chauncey No
Poston
Christian Woman's Bible Class Meets at Chauncey Home
Christian Woman's Bible Class of the Church of Christ Chauncey will meet Wednesday at the home of Mrs. M J Gardner Mrs Floyd Nye will conduct the meeting with Mrs Frank Sands in charge of the study period Members are asked to bring their own table service
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Chauncey
Church of Christ
M. J. Gardner
Floyd Nye
Frank Sands
Motor Vehicle Tax Distribution Totals Announced
Athens County will receive 768.45 and Athens City 55.25 from the motor vehicle license tax distribution announced Saturday in Columbus. The statewide total reached 199,460.88 with Cleveland taking the largest share at 13,157.25.
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Athens County
Athens City
Columbus
Cleveland
Grange Plans Special Meeting Wednesday
The Athens Grange invites members to a special meeting at the Fairgrounds hall on Wednesday night. Drill practice will occur and candidates may begin first and second degree work to complete at the regular meeting Thursday night, with inspection expected Thursday and a large attendance.
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Athens
Fairgrounds
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