Harrisonville and Letart Fair Programs Attract Crowds
Harrison Community Fair plans call for a Friday night magic act and dancing led by Klein's Orchestra with Saturday features including games, stunts, and a draft horse show. Prizes in horse classes and pulling contests are listed with weight classes and prize money. Organizers include L Carsey J L Sholzer and Gerald Reeves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EROY
Harrison
Benjamin J Alin IV
Klein
Kers
Great Bend
Eral
L. Carsey
J. L. Sholzer
Gerald Reeves
Presise Fair Management
Magician
York
Letart Falls
Letart
Middleport Social Notes Farewell for Miss Taylor in Surprise Party
Miss Susie Taylor longtime treasurer of the Missionary Society retires and plans a trip to Sicily Island Louisiana to visit her brother George Taylor for several months. She received a handkerchief shower at Mrs Edward French home on S Second Ave with ice cream and cake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Susie Taylor
The
Missionary Society of the Church of Christ
Edward French
S. Second Ave
Taylor
Sicily Island
George Taylor
Miss Taylor
Local Families Share Weekend Visits and Civic News
A parade in Boston drew Mrs. Hubert Mace and H N Swift as they tour the East visiting relatives of Mr. Swift and plan to attend the New York World's Fair. Other notes include Hilda Chapman visiting Huntington, Harold in a CCC camp, and several family gatherings in Columbus Charleston and Indianapolis. Alan Bradford begins at Ohio State University with his brother Lawrence a senior there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C. Chapman
Hilda
Huntington
Harold
Rockbridge
William Chapman
Minnie
Pauline
Stanley Grobes
Don Strauss
Columbus
W. A. Giles
Tacoma
Wash
Ella Bell
Giles
James Hundley
Hundley
Indianapolis
Hubert Mace
H. N. Swift
National American Legion
Boston
East
Swift
New York
L. A
Luther Burnette
Evans Stores
Guy Bush
St. Francis Hospital
Charleston
Stewart Adams
Mary
David
Edward Heather
Carl
Pittsburgh
Adams
Heather
Ed Hundley
William Kennedy
Broadway
Kennedy
Lula Laury
Ben Bailey
Lula Bailey
Carbon Hill
O. H. Stewart
Stewart
Professor W. P. Stewart
Coraopolis
Edgar Ervin
Sarah Probst
Alan Bradford
William Bradford
Ohio State University At
Lawrence
Marriage Licenses Awarded In Pomeroy Area
Marriage licenses issued Monday to Charles Steinmetz 35 and Thelma McCall 21 of Albany area. Freeman Edward Searles 26 of Minersville and Jean Rupe 18 of Middleport also licensed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Charles Steinmetz
Thelma McCall
Albany
Freeman Edward Searles
Minersville
Jean Rupe
Middleport
Pomeroy Panthers Ready To Meet Nelsonville
Pomeroy coaches drill defense to counter Nelsonville speed for Friday night clash. Nelsonville routed Chauncey 13 0 and tied Alumni 0 0, while Oak Hill beat by 6 0. Williams Brickles Weyersmiller Harten bach likely in backfield. Williams Hendricks Matson banged up but ready.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Nelsonville
Pomeroy Panthers
George Blackburn
Nelsonville Boys
Chauncey
Oak Hill
Panthers
Blackburn
Williams
Brickles
Grangers To Hold Meeting for Public
Laurel Grange hosts Booster Night with entertainment and an ice cream supper open to the public. Columbia Grange plans a Booster Meeting on Monday Sept 30 featuring group singing address What the Grange Stands For by H E Starkey a recitation by Celia Dye a dialogue Biddy O Reilly and the Agent by Gerald Starkey and Elizabeth Jordan a Grecian Dance and Grange Orchestra performance followed by games and dancing with light refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Celia Dye
Biddy O'Reilly
the Agent
Gerald Starkey
Elizabeth Jordan
Harry Dudgeon
Clair Dudgeon
Eddie Lou Howery
The
Grange Orchestra
Cut Trees on Powell Property for Route 7
Large elm and maple trees on the Ross Powell and late Paleman Powell properties were cut to relocate Route 7. Powell, noting trees are over 40 years old, said he hates to see them go but securing a safer highway is paramount after years of near misses at the curve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Ross Powell
Paleman Powell
Powell
Meigs County Reports Plentiful Pawpaw Crop
Meigs County yields a bountiful pawpaw crop this season. The fruit, native to southern Ohio areas and nearby states, is sent to former residents now living elsewhere and to northern Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Meigs County
Ohio
West Virginia
Pennsylvania
Athens County All-Stars to Face Syracuse Ball Club
POMEROY The Athens County All-Stars will play Sunday afternoon at King's Park in Syracuse against the strong Syracuse base ball team. The visiting squad is brought by Benny Harrison pitcher with the Rochester N Y team. Syracuse has won three straight Sunday games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Athens County All-Stars
King's Park
Syracuse
Benny Harrison
Rochester
N. Y
Middleport Storm Causes Roof Loss and Flooding
A fierce wind and rainstorm hit Middleport around 5 30 pm with cyclonic force. Will Burford loses a roof at his Leading Creek home near Bingham Mill and windows shattered. A tree falls on J M Stevens yard on S Third Ave. Wires snap and water stands curb high near the former mayor Hess home. County doctors report creeks out of bank near Thomas Fork.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Will Burford
Bingham Mill
Leading Creek
J. M. Stevens
S. Third Ave
Hess
Thomas Fork
Pomeroy Music Club Sets October Events
The Pomeroy Music Club schedules a silver tea on October 9 at Mrs J E White's home and a Community Sing on October 14 at the Senior High School Auditorium. Officers: President Miss Alice Smith, Vice President Miss Edith Bowen, Secretary Mrs A H Rosenbaum, Treasurer Mrs H G Burt, Librarian Miss Emma Mees. Mrs White directs, Mrs Willard Ashworth is pianist. The group plans growth and welcomes both men and women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Democratic rally set for Thursday with former Governor Davey
The Democratic Women's Club organizes a rally Thursday at the courthouse where former Governor Martin L. Davey will speak at 1 PM. The group held a meeting last Friday evening at the courthouse to plan the campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin L. Davey
Democratic Women's Club
Davey
Meigs County Women’s Republican Club meet at courthouse
Announcement states the Meigs County Women’s Republican Club will meet Saturday afternoon at 2 o’clock in the courthouse. Club activities before the election will be discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meigs County
Local Notables and Visits Mark Week in Huntington
Mrs Margaret Moore returns home to Huntington after visiting Mrs Georgia Williamson and family on Harrisonville Road. Mr and Mrs Oliver Hartley of Columbus arrive to spend a few days with relatives. Mrs Frank Chapman the local high school teacher shows improvement after sudden illness. Carl Schaefer formerly editor now with Ebersbach Construction in Sarasota Fla visits home here. Philip Meier operator of a shoe repair shop remains at home on Brick Street. Eva Mae Fugate recovering at her parents home after Holzer Hospital operation. Women’s Auxiliary Drew Webster Post other noted meeting at Legion Hall. Western North Carolina reports 125 private camps for children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Moore
Huntington
W. Va
Georgia Williamson
Harrisonville
Oliver Hartley
Columbus
Frank Chapman
Carl Schaefer
Sarasota
Fla
Ebersbach Construction Co
Philip Meier
Second St
Brick St
Eva Mae Fugate
Holzer Hospital
Frank Fugate
Women's Auxiliary
Drew Webster Post
American Legion
Legion Hall
Republicans To Hold Rally In Pomeroy
A Meigs County Republican rally is set for tonight at eight at the courthouse in Pomeroy. Senator H T Phillips of Athens will speak and county candidates will be introduced. Large attendance is expected as Phillips is a noted speaker on southeastern Ohio campaigns. Reports from the state convention will be shared and candidates will be asked for campaign input.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Meigs County
H. T. Phillips
Athens
Phillips
Ohio
Students Choose New School Officers at Middleport High
Middleport High held elections this week for Sophomore Senior and Glee Club officers. Sophomore president Patricia Sherman and Rose Hackett vice president led a list with Jim Hartinger secretary and Donna Maguire treasurer. Senior slate featured Bill Diles president Jean Bennett vice president Sylvia Mayer secretary Ruth Hamilton treasurer. Glee Club officers included Helen Jane Root president Catherine Hennessy vice president Esther Michl secretary treasurer Lois Bailey librarian with Marjorie Miller assistant librarian and Helen J Root and Mary A Smith as pianists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Patricia
Sherman
Rose Hackett
Jim Hartinger
Donna Maguire
Bill Diles
Jean Bennett
Sylvia Mayer
Ruth Hamilton
Glee Club
Helen Jane Root
Catherine Hennesy
Esther Michl
Lois Bailey
Marjorie Miller
Helen J. Root
Mary A. Smith
Dexter Church Revival Moves Through Second Week
The Dexter Church of Christ revival continues into its second week at the Dexter church. Tomorrow night features Garden Club Night with Star Garden Club members as special guests. Rev Williams presents the theme Casting Shadows at 7 45 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Dexter Church of Christ
Star Garden Club
Williams
Casting Shadows
Health Improves Pomeroy Local Official After Illness
POMEROY Lon Custer custodian of the courthouse visited the courthouse on Tuesday for the first time since his critical illness in May. He spent two months bedridden and then stayed at his Union Avenue home. His duties were managed by his brother John Custer during his absence. A concluding proverb notes that a fish grows larger scales as it increases in size.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Lon Custer
Union Ave
John Custer
Peter Godfrey Goes On Vacation Trip
Peter Godfrey of Union Ave begins a vacation visiting his daughters in Columbus, Cincinnati, and Lakeside. He will see Mrs. Clara Bayha, Mrs. Edith Patrick, and Mrs. Lillian McMann in Columbus, then Mrs. Lena Weiner in Cincinnati, and finally Mrs. John W. Smith in Lakeview who has been ill. Godfrey recently retired after eight years as custodian at the relief office, serving through Meigs County relief history and the 1937 flood. The full moon rises near sunset and sets near sunrise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Peter Godfrey
Union Ave
Columbus
Cincinnati
Lakeside
Clara Bayha
Edith Patrick
Lillian McMann
Lena Weiner
Lakeview
John W. Smith
Smith
Godfrey
Relief Office
Meigs County
Enlarge Tunnels and Double-Tracking Spur Massive Spend
Enlarge tunnels and for double tracking alone eleven million dollars were spent, giving much employment to local people according to the report.
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Athens Messenger
Roosevelt
Katharine Hepburn
Hyde Park
Middleport Social Notes
GUILD
Ruth Mather
First Baptist Church
L. O. Grant
Uslin
Ical
Hoy
BAYON
Pance Work
Oxfords
Ven
Fai
Grangers
Meigs
Athens County
Pomeroy Social Notes
Pomeroy Personals
North Carolina
Webster
Fruit Farm
Long Bottom
S. Court St
Tas, O
Crry Loan and Guaranty Compa A
Fred Macmu
Paramount
Rangers OF Fortune
Chesapeake and Ohio
Central
South America
Cape Horn
South
Travis
Chesapeake
CIO Lines
Chesterfield
Liccwrs
Ates
Land
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