Pomeroy Damage Appraisal and River Stage Plan
U S Army engineers value a flowage easement for Pomeroy at 17360 dollars as water level rise from the Ohio River dam project is debated. Council hears NYA report, considers bonds to cover water light debts, and refers Breezy Heights sidewalk petition to the street committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
U. S. Army
M. D. Hartley
War Department
Ohio River
Gallipolis
Alvin Norris
Hartley
NYA
Breezy Heights
Dexter News Notes: Family Visits and Milestones
Dexter News Notes reports visits among local families in Athens Middleport and Dexter. It records birthday anniversaries for Harry and David Saxton ages 76 and 89, the Saxton silver wedding anniversary at the farm, and various social visits including the Hartle Sydenstrickers, Foldens, Weaver family, Andersons, Nelsons, and Foley relatives plus a Healthful update on Mary Kathryn Davis’s recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson
David Saxton
Middleport
Mary Kathryn Davis
Seldon Nelson
Athens
Jesse Nelson
Ward Saxton
Lewis Saxton
Eureka Dam
Elizabeth Delaney
Barbara Ann
A. E. Plummer
H. C. Smith
Harold Smith
J. P. Miller
Old Man's Cave
Middleport church fall schedule notes and elections
Fall and winter schedule began at Heath M E Church with regular services and Epworth League officers elected Ruth Entsminger heads the group with Minerva Mathews Robert Rothrock Mary Hennesy and Kathryn Monahan as officers. Mentions of Legion Auxiliary officers and community visits follow amid social events and gatherings in Middleport Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Heath M. E
Epworth League
Ruth Entsminger
Minerva Mathews
Robert Rothrock
Mary E. Hennesy
Kathryn Rose Monahan
Robert Tompkins
Katie Richman
Cincinnati
Eva Betz
Pomeroy
William Wells
Henry
George Wells
Fred Klein
Bull Run
Evelyn Fick
Chester
South Side
W. Va
Herman Wogan
Ned Menchini
Italy
United States
John Talbott
Mabel Race
Columbus
E. E. Stansbury
N. Third Ave
Lena
Bradford Shank
Joan
Fritz
County Republicans Plan Headquarters
Meigs County Republican committee met at K of P Hall to announce two additional campaign headquarters. One location is the Rawlings Building in Middleport on N Second Ave, and the other is the Whaley Building in Pomeroy. Bricker for Governor already operates a campaign HQ in Pomeroy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Meigs County Republican Committee
K. of P. Hall
Rawlings
Second Ave
Whaley Building
Pomeroy
Mail Carrier Suffering Heart Attack in Middleport
Neal Moore, a local city mail carrier in Middleport, collapsed at the post office Monday morning before his usual delivery. He was transported home on N Second Ave after a second attack and was reported improved last night.
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Middleport
Neal Moore
N. Second Ave
Northwest Celebration Plans Set in Middleport
Middleport committee chair M W Essex has called a 8 o'clock meeting at the high school tonight for the Northwest Territory celebration. Members include F G Hunker Ed Spencer W H Juhling George Childs Tom Mills Paul Smart C M Hennesy Charles Walburn J H Grate Gene Grate Harry Barnes C O Fisher Tom Jones T A May Henry Swift J B Downing Fred Shifler Fred Jackson Earl Rickman Henry Stevens. Tentative plans include a banquet October 11 at the high school served by the PTA followed by a parade and pageant at the athletic field. A general discussion will outline Middleport’s role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
M. W. Essex
Northwest Territory
F. G. Hunker
Ed Spencer
W. H. Juhling
George Childs
Tom Mills
Paul Smart
C. M. Hennesy
Charles Walburn
J. H. Grate
Gene Grate
Harry Barnes
C. O. Fisher
Tom Jones
T. A
Wagner cites scarcity policy as false path to prosperity
Dr. A E Wagner of Ohio University told the Meigs County Women's Republican Club on Saturday that the promotion of scarcity will never bring prosperity. He spoke during the regular Saturday meeting in the courthouse about the New Deal agri cultural policy.
Oldest Relic Prize Offered for Northwest Territory Event
Pomeroy merchants announce a five dollar prize for the oldest relic shown during October’s Northwest Territory Celebration. Mrs. E A Wingett chairs the relic collection and display committee. Bring relics to the Red Anchor storeroom on Main Street October 3 to 8. each item must bear original owner’s name and, if possible, age and historical data. Middleport will use the same registration method with Mrs. Charles Rathburn in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Northwest Territory
E. A. Wingett
Red Anchor
Main St
Middleport
Charles Rathburn
Reckless Driver Fined by Mayor
POMEROY Marion Russell of Carroll Ohio was arrested Sunday night by Deputy Marshal Charles Werry for reckless driving and pleaded guilty before Mayor M D Hartley Monday afternoon. He received a $15 fine plus costs and was released. Arthur Hoppess was arrested Sunday in Rutland by county officers on intoxication charges and held at the county jail awaiting a hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Marion Russell
Carrol
Charles Werry
M. D. Hartley
Arthur Hoppess
Rutland
J. B. Shumaker
Long Bottom
C. D. Shumaker
Lincoln Hill
Florence Rayburn
Max Harrah
Middleport
Geraldine Sisson
Mt. Vernon
Vincent Daniels
Ruth
Raymond Daniels
Grand Rapids
Ohio
Miss Daniels
R. Kuether
Glenroy Ewing
Athens
Amesville
Kuether
Marion
Ann Arbor
Mich
Mattie Reeves
Columbus
Reeves
Haning
Downington
Joe Dolan
Charles Findling
Alfred
Howard Coates
South
F. Jeffers
Sylvia
Mt Union Social Notes Highlights Local Visits and Events
Social items from Mt Union report a serenade at the Earl Starkey home for Roy Wiseman, Meigs County Fair attendance by multiple families, Golden Circle class meeting at M A Nicholson’s, next Sept 30 gathering at B W Peck’s, visits by Mrs George Wood and Mrs Grace Carr, funeral attendance for Mrs Floyd Miller in Langsville, Meigs County Fair attendance by the Epple and Carr families, and a guest list including A C Williams Wanda Mildred Cline Edna Chillcote George Carter and Martha Baer with plans for Mrs Cline to stay with Mrs Epple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenn Turner
Carl
Sidney Jordan
Floyd
Clarence
Frank Wood
Willis Wiseman
Calvin Epple
Meigs County
Golden Circle
M. A. Nicholson
George Wood
B. W. Peck
Mae Wood
Homer Chase
Pomeroy Social Notes of Local Weddings and Guests
Annette Ashworth and Chester Knight wed in Pleasantville in a single ring ceremony conducted by Rev Ward Radford. Knight a Chester teacher and Ashworth daughter of D W and Mrs Ashworth reside in Pomeroy. Thelma Soulsby and William Crouse married Labor Day in Greenup Ky. Rosetta Wolf and Hershel Rose wed in Gallipolis. Various local society notes follow with guests, travels, and upcoming moves in Pomeroy Ohio.
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Pomeroy
Annette Ashworth
Chester Knight
Pleasantville
Ward Radford
D. W. Ashworth
Court St
Knight
Burt Knight
Chester
Pomeroy High School
Mr. Knight
Chester High School
Mrs. Knight
Thelma Soulsby
William Crouse
Columbus
Greenup
Elberfeld
Pomeroy High
Baptist Church Sets Two Meetings This Thursday
Two key church meetings are planned at the Baptist Church on Thursday with the B H Sanborn Missionary Society meeting in the morning and afternoon and a B Y P U rally in the evening to discuss plans for the associational gathering in Gallipolis in October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Baptist Church
B. H. Sanborn Missionary Society
B.Y.P.U
Gallipolis
Fifth District Conference Set for Mumaugh Memorial
Members of the Woman's Music Club have received the official call to the Fifth District Conference of the Southeast District of the Ohio Federation of Music Clubs, to be held at Mumaugh Memorial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Woman's Music Club
Ohio Federation of Music Clubs
Mumaugh Memorial
Letart Falls Social Briefs
Letart Falls community notes list Rev. D. H. Sharpe filling his last conference year appointment this Sunday night with hopes for return. Local residents host and visit relatives from Akron, Amarillo, Pt. Pleasant, and Racine while W. R. McDade retires briefly for his daughter Barbara Ann’s illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Letart
D. H. Sharpe
United Brethren
Ray
Akron
George Quillin
Emerson
Amarillo
Tex
C. H. Quillin
Pleasant
J. A. Quillin
W. R. McDade
Wilmington
Barbara Ann
Philson Norris
Rev
L. T. Norris
Junction City
United Brethren Church
Minnie Johnson
Clara Day
Hazel Shane
Long Bottom
F. S. Shane
C. B. Shields
Ileen
Mary
Buckeye Lake
Charles Hayman
Billie Grimm
Columbus
Ohio State University
Ott Boston
Thomas Rollins
W. V. Harvey Pearsley
J. D. Roush
Ray Jeffers
Michigan
Warren Miller and
Parkersburg
C. M. Shields
Logan Rotary Club Hosts Dr. Hyman Speaker
Dr. Jack Hyman of Los Angeles was the Logan Rotary Club guest speaker Monday evening. He urged Americans to return to the more sacred things of life, visiting with relatives alongside Mrs. Hyman.
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Logan
Jack Hyman
Los Angeles
Logan Rotary Club
Hyman
Mrs Anna McBrideSuffering Two Strokes at Magnetic Springs
Mrs Anna McBride widow of Jack McBride of Logan suffered two strokes of paralysis at Magnetic Springs in the week's latter part. Her condition is critical and she cannot be moved from her hotel. Her sister Mrs Harry Eastman of this city accompanies her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
Anna McBride
Jack McBride
Magnetic Springs
Harry Eastman
Meigs County Agent Praises Annual Fair Practices
Meigs County Agent comments on the first county fair, noting excellent exhibits especially where women led planning and display efforts. He urges larger displays and more participation, cites 4 H Club involvement with 174 members and 159 girls, and mentions future improvements and the 4 H Club Congress at Ohio State University.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley
Green County
Pomeroy
Meigs County
Meigs County Fair
Fair Board
Bedford Township
Child Hit by Auto in Downtown Collision
Eleanor Smith ten year old daughter of Mr and Mrs John Smith sustained severe bruises and arm lacerations after being struck by a car at Main and Lynn Street Saturday evening. Five stitches were required to close the arm wound.
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C. V. Gotschall
Middleport
H. R. Gotschall
H. D. Gotschall
Rayon Drive
Parkersburg
Bickle Estate
Lake Washington
Pomeroy
Eleanor Smith
John Smith
Main and
Lynn St
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Athens Messenger
Dexter News
Middleport Social Notes
Shank
Shanks
Mrs. Cooper
Helen Cooper
American Legion Auxiliary
Legion Hall
Edith Spencer
Esther Wolfe
Clara Gilkey
Edith ‘Sauer
Emma ‘Sisson
County Republicans
Wagner
Mt. Union Social Notes
MT. Union
Earl Starkey
Carpenter
Roy Wiseman
Pomeroy Social Notes
Miss Soulsby
New Straitsville
Fred Swatzel
Wyllis Hill
Dana Windon
Nelsonville
Orvil Rader
W. H. Ebersbach
Chesterfield
Paul Whiteman
All
Wistefield
Liccett & Myzas Tobacco Co
Lancaster
Letart Falls
Dr. Hyman
Meigs
Mary Fern Davis
Dexeter
State Club Department
Athens Pharmacy
N. Court Street
Fishbaugh
W. Union Street
Luckkoffs
Ers
Oxfords
Novell Brown Suede
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