Fate of Carey Bond Issue Governs Meigs County Relief
Meigs County faces major impact on its relief program if the $37,000 Carey Bond issue is rejected in November. Auditor George P. Daniels notes arrears to merchants totaling relief orders for July and August. August state allocation of $3,408.70 funds July relief. county monthly relief runs about $6,000 with 523 families, 2,224 people, and 92 singles in August. A merchant proposes a county meeting to discuss policy if bonds fail.
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Meigs County
Carey
Health Exams Start Monday in Meigs County Schools
Health examinations begin Monday for first, fourth, and seventh graders in Meigs County public schools. Miss Welle Bing, county health nurse, and the health commissioner will survey students until all eligible children are examined. Common defects include ear and eye disorders, infected tonsils, and dental issues. An eye clinic for schoolchildren will be held in October by nurses from the State Blind Commission to handle special cases.
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Pomeroy
Meigs County
Welle Bing
Miss Bing
State
Blind Commission
Pomeroy Social Notes Highlights Local Visitors and Farewells
Pomeroy social notes list many happenings from a busy week. Guests include Mrs. E K Lippincott and family visiting in Gallipolis while Alfred Genheimer played for weddings and funerals of the Nye family. Local officials, teachers, and nurses attend fairs and health institutes. The community shares visits to hospitals, church events, and a farewell party for Mrs. Charles Ebersbach, with plans to move to Tampa, Fla.
JOF Class Farewell Wiener Roast and Newark Wedding
The JOF Class of Simpson Church held a Friday evening wiener roast to bid farewell to Dorothy Ebersbach who departs Monday for Florida. They later met at Edith Mallory’s home for a business session where plans for selling apple butter were decided. Several members attended the wedding of Rebecka Miller and Edward Graber in Newark, with the breakfast at a country club before the couple's trip east. Edward Graber is the eldest son of Charles and Mrs Graber of Butternut Ave.
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Cleveland
Grossman
Charles Ebersbach
Columbus
W. S. Ellis
Nelle Bing
Institute For Public Health
Ironton
Ellis
Grace Ellis
Cincinnati
Bing
Clara Bing
Gertrude French
George Grueser
James Sutton
St. Joseph Hospital
Parkersburg
Grueser
Ruth
Simpson M. E. Church
Emma Waterman
Eva Simms
Ebersbach
Dorothy
Tampa
Fla
Nettie Wisecarver
Elizabeth Adams
Guy Mutchler
George Parker
O. H. Morrison
Bertha Pownall
John Seakus
Emma Koessler
A. O. Tracy
Mate Bing
Chris Beards
Nellie Smith
Lula Googlein
William F
Simpson Church
Dorothy Ebersbach
Florida
George Ebersbach
Edith Mallory
Lydia
Marion Ebersbach
Charles Graber
Charles, Jr
Hugh
Ella Hennessy
Newark
Rebecka Miller
Edward Graber
Pomeroy
St. Francis de Salex
Country Club
Mr. Graber
Mrs
Butternut Ave
Mrs Qualls Dies at Kerrs Run Home
Kerrs Run resident Mrs Edward Qualls died Friday evening at home. She is survived by her husband and several children. Funeral arrangements were not announced. Also noted is a Philathea Women of the Church of Christ event planning a cafeteria dinner at the Middleport church on Thursday evening October 1 from 5 to 6.
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Pomeroy
Edward Qualls
Kerrs Run
Middleport
Charles Walburn
Philathea Women of
The
Church of Christ
Rare Cereus Blooms At Pomeroy And Seakus Gardens
Mrs L A Person unveils a night blooming Cereus with 14 blossoms opened just after midnight Friday and promising more buds soon. Nearby Mrs John Seakus reports a Cereus that has bloomed three times this year in her garden.
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Pomeroy
L. A
John Seakus
Moore seeks divorce from George A Moore for extreme cruelty
Mary A Moore filed for divorce in common pleas court citing extreme cruelty by George A Moore. The petition states they wed on August 19 1934 and have no children.
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Pomeroy
George A. Moore
Mary A. Moore
Common Pleas Court
County Fair Exhibits Draw Comments in Meigs County
Meigs County Emergency Schools Library Extension Sewing Project and Recreational Project displayed work at the Meigs County Fair. Supervisors Adele Schoenlein and W E Davis led efforts with sponsors the Meigs County Commissioners. Exhibits featured sewing center clothing, library books and repairs, handicraft pieces, and educational training outcomes praised by attendees.
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Pomeroy
Meigs County
Adele “Schoenlein
W. E. Davis
Genevieve Thomas
Kathryn Monahan
Mary Frances Jiiden
Anthony Graber
James Lewis
Hattie Smith
Middleport
Willard Ashworth
Lloyd Niday
NYA
Lydia Davis
Kerrs Run
Jackets Win 19-0 Victory
Middleport Yellow Jackets shut out Columbus Rosary 19 to 0 in a season opener second game. Lewis scored twice, Barker added a late TD, and Bennett kicked the initial extra point as Middleport’s defense dominated all night. Rosary struggled offensively while Middleport’s forward wall showed strength at times. Royal Neighbors district convention planned in Gallipolis, with Riverview Camp members assisting.
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Middleport
Middleport Yellow Jackets
Columbus Rosary
Rosary
Lewis
Bennett
Yellow Jacket
Barker
Middleport Columbus
Stoneking LE
Royal Neighbors of America
Gallipolis
Riverview
Royal Neighbors
Mrs Charles Nessel Undergoes Major Operation
Mrs. Charles Nessel of the Pomeroy Athens Road underwent a major operation at Grant Hospital in Columbus Tuesday morning. A separate note states that approximately 15 000 new insects are discovered every year.
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Charles Nesselroad
Pomeroy
Athens Rd
Grant Hospital
Columbus
Local Notes Highlight Middleport Livewire and Travel
Middleport mentions Fred Knouse a OSU Pharmacy senior returning to Columbus for classes next Tuesday. Family updates include Mrs. Howard Williams visiting Charleston, Gene Harris performing in Amateur Hour in Athens, and eye surgery for Mr. Roush in St Joseph Hospital. Also noted are a business visit by C P Bradbury in Columbus, Jacob Rupe’s death prompting a Cheshire trip, and camping en route to Long Beach California by Fred and Mrs Marshall.
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Middleport
Fred Knouse
College of Pharmacy
Ohio State University
Columbus
Howard Williams
Charleston
James Rodgers
W. R. Harris
Gene
W. H. Steiff
Athens
Steiff
O. L. Roush
Parkersburg
Roush
St. Joseph Hospital
C. P. Bradbury
Will Reynolds
Mary
Cheshire
Reynolds
Jacob Rupe
C. W. Cooper
New York Central Railroad
Junior Band Formed By Middleport Youth
Middleport announces a 380 member Junior Band under Dan L. Farmer director of instrumental music. The group will appear in uniform on the athletic field Thanksgiving Day alongside the 40 piece senior band.
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Middleport
Dan L. Farmer
Marriage of Jean Louise Marquis and Fred A. Stout
Announcement from Middleport states the marriage of Mrs. Jean Louise Marquis and Fred A. Stout of Pittsburgh. Stout is well known in Middleport and was a frequent visitor to the Humphrey home. The wedding occurred Saturday September 19. The couple is touring the East by motor for two weeks, mainly in New York City.
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Middleport
Jean Louise Marquis
Fred A. Stout
Pittsburgh
Stout
J. N. Humphrey
Mrs. Stout
New York City
August Real Estate Tax Settlement Due In October
Meigs County real estate tax settlement for August will be made in October after a State Tax Commission ruling extended deadlines. The current tax balance stood at $100,000 as of Saturday. County treasurers were authorized to keep tax books open until September 10.
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Pomeroy
Meigs County
State Tax Commission
Delegates to Garden Club Are Selected
Middleport delegates to the Sixth Annual Ohio Association of Garden Clubs convention are Mrs C F Rathburn as Southeast District chairman and Mrs Edward French. Others from the local club also plan to attend. The convention runs Tuesday and Wednesday September 29 and 30 in Springfield with a convention flower show on the final day.
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Middleport
Ohio Association of Garden Clubs
C. F. Rathburn
Edward French
Springfield
Sommerville Dies at Point Pleasant in Pomeroy
L C Sommerville died at his Point Pleasant home Saturday morning after a brief illness. He had long worked at the Sommerville & Sommerville law office and is survived by his wife Helen Arnold, daughter of the Arnold family of Pomeroy, and Mrs Chel la Alheiser who was like a daughter. Funeral arrangements are to be announced.
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James Hood
Columbus
Mr. Hood
Carl House
Ewing
W. Main St
Thomas
F. Main St
Paul Windon
Pomeroy- Chester Rd
E. K. Lippincott
A. ©. Tracy
Point Pleasant
L. C. Sommerville
Francis Dye
Dorothy Grossman
Pomeroy
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John Hamilton
Republican National Committee
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Jackson
Gallia
Meigs
Davis
Wilhelmina Arbogast
Rutland
Joe Rubin
Holzer Hospital
Alfred Huber
Albion
Mont
Elizabeth Huber
Charlies Huber
Federated Church
William Jones
Columnus
Minersville
Racine
A. A. Massar
Norman Klees
Huntington
Banks
Mrs. Qualls
Colonial
N. Court St
Athens, Ohio
Loyal Women's Class
Etta Gaskill
Fred Marshall
Taylor Grogan
Cheyenne
Wyo
Long Beach
California
Will Huggins
Steubenville
William Huggins
Lincoln St
Ritchie
Charles McNamee
Hobson Road
Tuppers Plains
H. B. Curd
N. R. Athey
Athey
Ohio University
N. Congress St
Garden Club
Pt. Pleasant
Att A
AL Beers
G. H. Martin
Richland Avenue
Dial
General Tire and Rubber Co
Ray Brown
General Tires
C. D. Shafer Co
Picnic
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