City Club Rejects NRA Drive Sponsorship in Pomeroy
At a Tuesday meeting in Pomeroy, a city club voted against sponsoring an NRA Drive. John Bilnett and E P Duerr led the motion against endorsement as Hart Stanbery and Reed urged delay, noting regional reluctance and local merchants already showing Blue Eagle signs. The majority voted to maintain opposition and await NRA direction.
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Martin
Pomeroy
John Bilnett
E. P. Duerr
Hart Stanbery
Reed
Croy
NRA
Cnit
National Carters
Local notes from Liddleport area mention ailing Cora Rupe
Cora Rupe ailing is taken to a hospital Monday. Will Reynolds sister stays with her at her father's home on North Third. E R Tompkins hosted Hundred Club at Third Avenue home. Moye Koehler and daughter visit Glouster. Frank Ley and family travel with Mrs Skinner to Ohio State. F Rathburn visiting Chesapeake. sisters to attend District D A R in Pomeroy today.
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Cora Rupe
Will Reynolds
North Third
E. R. Tompkins
Hundred Club
Third Avenue
Moye Koehler
Glouster
Frank Ley
Farmer and Son and
Skinner
Pomeroy
Ohio State
F. Rathburn
Chesapeake
Robert J. Hamilton
Anda
Panica Sisters
Attena St
Meigs County Estate Valuations Cut After Tax Action
Tax officials approve reduced valuations in Meigs County as County Auditor H J Blackmore reports a shift in gasoline tax allocations. State totals show over 2 5 million dollars distributed, with local recipients including motor vehicle licenses and county funds. The change follows state auditor Tracy's remittance and affects Meigs County estates.
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Ies
Blackmore
Tax Commission
Ite
Meigs County
H. J. Black
Ohio
Tracy
Several Cases Heard in Pomeroy
Mollie Edwards of Lower Middleport pleaded guilty to possession of liquor in her home and was fined 100 dollars plus costs, with jail pending payment. William Freeman of Rutland is jailed on a charge of contributing to a minor daughter's delinquency. Gilbert Wheeler of Kerrs Run charged similarly. Velma Lauder Mill, 16, noted. Anna Polk and Douglas Circle fined 10 dollars each for disturbing a church meeting in Lebanon Township.
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Middleport
Pomeroy
Marie
Gilbert Wheeler
Kerrs Run
Velma Laudermill
Anna Polk
Douglas Circle
Squire McCullough
Lebanon Township
Elzena Winters
D A R Convention Entertained in Middleport
Daughters of the American Revolution officers attending the Southeast District Convention in Pomeroy were entertained Tuesday evening at Mrs. C F Rathburn's North Third Avenue home. About fifty guests, including state and district officers and Return Jonathan Meigs Chapter members, attended. Mrs Rathburn, Southeast District state director, highlighted the convention.
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Middleport
Daughters of the American Revolution
Pomeroy
C. F. Rathburn
North Third Avenue
Jonathan Meigs
Homecoming and Basket Dinner Set at Alfred E Church
Sumner notes a home coming and basket dinner planned for October 8 at the Alfred M. E. Church with invitation to former pastors. Local residents Delbert Gaul, family and Mrs. J. M. Beam visited Gus Van Nest. Rev E H McCormick preached at Alfred and stayed with W H Follrod. Various neighbors attended Meigs County Fair and visits spread among J B Smith Athens Linnie Gaul J W Bailey Harrisonville Alva Partlow. Joe Smith Bearwaliow Ridge moves to J W McCullough farm on Eagle Ridge. Mr and Mrs J L Smith visit children near Hemlock Grove. Marie Mopkins Lola Knight stay with Ward Bentz.
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Sumner
Alfred M. E
Delbert Gaul
J. M. Beam
Gus van Nest
E. H. McCormick
Alfred
W. H. Follrod
Meigs County Fair
J. B. Smith
Athens
Linnie Gaul
J. W. Bailey
Harrisonville
Alva Partlow
Joe Smith
Bearwaliow Ridge
J. W. McCullough
Eagle Ridge
J. L. Smith
Hemlock Grove
Marie Mopkins
Lola Knight
Ward Bentz
Sunday Guests and Local Visits Span Middleport to Baldknobs
Mr and Mrs Ray McKay hosted Sunday visitors including J C McKay W Farley and Thomas Mitchell with families from Middleport Bowmans Run and Baldknobs. Mrs Riley Bailey spent Monday with Audrey Torrence. Mrs S A McCullough hosted a 5 oclock dinner for Dr George and Mrs McCullough. Dr McCullough left for Columbus to enter Ohio State University for his senior year. Allen Lee Frecker accompanied him.
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Ray McKay
J. C. McKay
W. Farley
Middleport
Thomas Mitchell
Bowmans Run
Theo Rose
Riley Bailey
Little
Audrey Torrence
S. A. McCullough
George McCullough
McCullough
Dr. McCullough
Columbus
Ohio State University
Little Allen Lee Frecker
Voters to decide if sheriffs may serve beyond two terms
Ohio voters will vote in November on a constitutional amendment to repeal Article 10 and allow county sheriffs to serve more than two consecutive two year terms. If approved the change could shift county candidate lines at next year's primaries.
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Pomeroy
Ohio
Tuppers Plains Social Notes and Local Happenings
Helen and Bernice Cole entertained friends at their home Saturday evening. Opal Cole of Tuppers Plains and William Dixon of Guysville wed Friday at the U B parsonage with Rev Vause Snyder officiating. New interest in grange work was shown at Friday’s meeting with several new members. Mr and Mrs John Stewart of East Palestine recently visited the Stewarts. Rev Bert O Connor has been returned by the M E Conference to this charge for the third year. Harvey Hardway and Jack Turbin have employment in Northern Ohio. Plum trees are in full bloom locally.
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Helen
Bernice Cole
Opal Cole
Tuppers Plains
William Dixon
Guysville
U. B
Vause Snyder
Grange
John Stewart
East Palestine
Robert Stewart
Bert O'Connor
M. E
Harvey Hardway
Jack Turbin
Ohio
Nelson Divorce Suit Filed For Cruelty and Neglect
Mrs. Bessie Osborn Nelson filed for divorce from Okey Nelson in common pleas court at Pomeroy charging extreme cruelty and gross neglect. The couple, parents of one child, have been separated since June 14 1931, and she seeks divorce and equitable relief.
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Pomeroy
Bessie Osborn Nelson
Okey Nelson
Common Pleas
Nelson
Girl Scouts Plan Benefit Festival for Letart Falls Church
The Letart Falls Girl Scouts announce a benefit Fall Festival at the Community Hall on Saturday Sept 30 to support the church. Planned booths will offer ice cream and other foods.
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Letart Falls
Girl Scouts of
Meigs County Unemployed To Hold Oct 15 Convention
Meigs County unemployed members will meet at the Junior High School in Pomeroy on October 15 to form a Meigs County League. Pearl Bolin said officials from the Ohio Unemployment League will attend to draft a unified relief standard and discuss state and federal relief laws with workers and farmers. A Gallia County convention is planned for October 19.
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Meigs County
Pomeroy
Ohio Unemployment League
Meigs County League
Pearl Bolin
Pomeroy O. U. S
Bolin
League
Gallia County
Apples Pile Up at Longdale Orchard in Letart
The Longdale Orchard Company at Letart West Virginia uses a crew to pick and grade apples. An electric grader can process ten bushels a minute and nine carloads were shipped on opening day. They expect a 45 000 bushel crop led by Red Delicious with owners P L Roush and his brother.
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Letart Falls
Longdale Orchard Company
Letart
W. Va
P. L. Roush
Longdaie
Probate Court POMEROY list of estate matters
In Pomeroy probate court on September 27 the journal records include Bart H. Rawlings’ claim for 290 against Alice Lama’s estate for funeral expenses allowed. Julia Stimel appointed guardian of her 13 year old daughter Edna M. Stimel with a 1000 bond. An inventory of Mary McGhee estate filed by executor A B McGhee. Estate of Albert P Miller examined by court.
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Albert P. Miller
Estate Exempt From Inheritance Tax and Asset Distribution Approved
The court found the estate exempt from inheritance tax. Distribution of certain assets of the estate was approved, detailing how remaining property would be allocated to heirs and beneficiaries.
Alfred Church to Host Home-Coming Rally Oct 8
A circuit rally and home-coming is planned at Alfred Church on Sunday October 8. A basket dinner will be served at noon following ceremonies.
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Chester
Alfred Church
Reception at Asbury M E Church for Rev Bogardus and bride
A Friday reception at Asbury M E Church honored Rev Gaylord Bogardus and his bride. The couple received a floor lamp from the Sunday School and letters of appreciation were read before the gift presentation.
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Asbury M. E
Gaylord Bogardus
Helen Underhill
Columbus
Avery Roberts
Irving Karr
Marcia Karr
Portsmouth
Women's Foreign Missionary Society
Wheelersburg
Parent-Teacher Association
Gladys Karr
Lillian Moore
Roads Will Be Pushed by Glouster Kiwanis Workers
Glouster Kiwanis members led by H. F. Kittle discussed forming a four community good roads organization to promote Route 7½ and Route 13 with Murray City Corning and McConnelsville. A two week pledge meeting aimed to recruit representatives and plan booster talks with NRA support. Attendance prize went to B. R. Angie.
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Glouster Kiwanis
Murray City
Corning
McConnelsville
NRA
E. E. Johnson
B. R. Angie
Trimble PTA Opens Year Affiliates With State Group
The Trimble Parent-Teacher Association held its first meeting of the year at the Grade School Building, deciding to affiliate with the Ohio State PTA. Committees were named for Ways and Means, Membership, Playground Equipment, Program, Pianist, and Publicity. Talks by Mr. Miller and Coach Anderson covered physical education and the new J-T High football team. The next meeting is set for the first Wednesday evening in October.
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Trimble
Parent- Teacher Association
Ohio State
Parent-Teacher Association
Miller
Anderson
J-T High School
Wedding Dinner Honors Kennedy and Hanning Couple
Taylor Ridge News reports Mr. and Mrs. Boyden Kennedy of Lancaster and Emma Hanning were honored at a wedding dinner hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hanning. The couple wed in Lancaster on Sept 16 and will reside in Lancaster.
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Boyden Kennedy
Emma Hanning
Lancaster
Robert Hanning
Kennedy
Jacksonville-Trimble High School
Harry Sayre
Trimble
Elmer Davis
Blaine Chalfant
Columbus
Fred Olbers
P. B. Chalfant and
Emmett Oilbers
Greens Run
James Harrison
Robert Skinner
Trimble Prep to Host Buchtel in Friday Football Opener
Jacksonville Trimble High plans its season debut on their home field Friday afternoon at 3 oclock against Buchtel High. The first game of the season will feature both teams seeking an early edge.
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Trimble
Jacksonville
Trimble High
Buchtel High
Past Officers Honored by Thea Chapter OES
GLOUSTER Sept 21 Officers of Thea Chapter Order of Eastern Star entertained the Past Matrons and Patrons with a 6 pm dinner in the Masonic Club rooms. Nineteen matrons and four patrons attended. A program followed with readings, a piano solo, and a Maplewood Quartet performance. Ice cream and cake ended the event as 62 members and six visitors attended.
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Bardean
O. A. McDonald
Local Social Notes From Jacksonville and Nearby Areas
Sunday visits feature Mrs. J L Stephenson and Mrs Margaret Southard from Walnut Hill Glouster. Columbus guests include William Robinette and family and Mrs Jack Hahn and daughter. Squirrel hunting outing accompanies Cecil Newal and Roland Wolfe from Warren. Various residents host visitors from Daisy town Columbus Croton Middleport Hollister and more. Reverend J G Deeds new M E minister arrives with family and may move to the parsonage. Local Epworth meeting noted. Wayne Snyder sustains a badly injured hand at Mine No 6. Connie Lee Koehler arrives with mother Mrs Floyd Koehler for a week. Mrs Matt Heck ill. Joe Thyne redecorates his restaurant.
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J. L. Stephenson
Walnut Hill
Glouster
Lula Mills
Margaret Southard
William Robinette
Columbus
Jack Hahn and
Zoa Reichle
Cecil Newal
Roland Wolfe
Warren
W. C. Hilt
Clarence Hilt
Leo
James Goodrich
Daisytown
James Morris
Alma Vance
Geraldine Vance
Merle Farber
John Cox
David Cox
Charlies Guinther
Ivor Clark
C. von Scheele
Wayne Snyder
Matt Heck
Max von Scheele
John Vaughn
Hollister
Joe Thyne
Epworth
Tennis Tournament Enters Third Round at Athens High
The Athens High School girls tennis tournament advances to the third round. Remaining players Marianna Schuler Ann Beasley Jean Barlow Mary Winning Marjorie Beasley and Grace Wood compete on the Ohio University courts this semester.
League Set for Methodist Church Next Sunday Evening
The league will be held next Sunday evening at 6:30 in the Methodist Church. Officers will be elected and the league reorganized.
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League
Methodist
Aged Veterans on Long Motor Trip
W D Christman of Oakdale and J W Moody of Bishopville Civil War veterans returned from a weeklong trip to the National G A R encampment at St Paul Minn and the Century of Progress in Chicago They were joined by their sons Dallas Christman and Charles Moody On their return they traveled over 2000 miles with no car trouble and celebrated Christman eighty eighth birthday with Indian visitors at Wisconsin reservation during the encampment
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W. D. Christman
J. W. Moody
G. A. BR
Glouster
Oakdale
Bishopville
St. Paul
Minn
Chicago
Dallas Christman
Charles Moody
Mr. Christman
17Th Wisconsin Regiment
Christman
Moody
Wisconsin
Iowa
Raspberries Bearing Twice at Peter Erb Farm
Peter Erb of The Plains reports his raspberry vines are bearing for the second time this season. The family enjoyed fresh berries for Sunday dinner at their home.
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Peter Erb
Chauncey
Erb
Bryan Lectures in Maine on General Education
Dr. Elmer Burritt Bryan president of Ohio University arrives in Maine for a ten lecture series on general education. Delivered twice daily, the talks run from Monday September 25 through Friday September 30 to conventions of school teachers in five Maine counties, with return to Athens expected Saturday.
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Elmer Burritt Bryan
Ohio University
Maine
Bryan
Athens
Death of Elbert H. Baker At Lake Side Hospital
Elbert H. Baker aged 79 died at Lake Side Hospital after a relapse following abdominal surgery. He was chairman of the board of The Plain Dealer Publishing Company and a longtime Cleveland figure.
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Cleveland
Lakeside Hospital
Elbert H. Baker
the Plain Dealer Publishing Company
Rensselaer Sinks in Fog Collision Off Poughkeepsie
One hundred fifty passengers aboard the Hudson River night liner Rensselaer were endangered when it was rammed by the Swedish freighter Roxema in dense fog near Poughkeepsie New York.
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Poughkeepsie, N. Y
Hudson River
Rensselaer
Roxema
Rail Time Card Athens Train Departures and Lines
Train schedules show Athens departures for No 3 at 1 38 p m No 9 at 7 44 p m and No 4 at 6 24 p m daily except Sunday Chesapeake and Ohio Northbound No 37 from Athens 6 39 p m daily except Sunday Southbound No 20 arrives 11 02 p m daily except Sunday Baltimore and Ohio Westbound No 1 Nail Limited 6 me No 3 and 10 30 a m No 43 daily except Sunday 5 01 p m No 11 1 53 p m
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Athens
Baltimore & 680
Nail Limited
After School Tennis Lessons For Girls Expect 60 Participants
The Girls Athletic Association sponsors tennis instruction in the gym after school twice weekly. Ann Beasley manages the program which covers strokes serving scoring and other basics. The six week course has about 60 girls signed up.
Junior High Leaders Are Chosen for Year
Athens Junior High School elected student council leaders for the year with Beverly Jones and Dow Grones serving as presidents. Ninth graders include co reps J. Cooley D. Wheaton P. Mackinnon M. Connett. eighth graders Vance Cross J. Bailey D. Kelley J. Finsterwald. seventh graders B. Overmyer H. Stratton B. Cokenougher.
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Athens Junior High School
Beverly Jones
Dow Grones
Junior Cooley
Dred Wheaton
Patty Mackinnon
Mabel Connett
Grveq
Vance Cross
Junior Bailey
Danny Kelley
Jean Finsterwald
Bobby Overmyer
Helen Stratton
Bethy Jane Cokenougher
Bayer Aspirin Tablets Promise Instant Pain Relief
Patent claims describe Genuine Bayer Aspirin tablets as disintegrating instantly on ingestion, starting to relieve severe headaches neuralgia neuritis or rheumatic pain within minutes and delivering safe relief through a unique manufacturing process.
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