Ohio University Band to Play at Rio Grande Game
The Ohio University Band of about 70 members will perform at the Rio Grande game Saturday. Director John Gill notes 36 new members, new uniforms ordered, and plans to convert to a jazz band after the season with two pianos and additional instruments. Ralph Zahour is drum major and Russell Unckich will serve as student director with James Patterson as assistant. New members span trombones to oboe including Edward Rosser and Robert South among others.
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Ohio University Band
John Gill
Columbus
Gill
Ralph Zahour
Russell Unckich
James Patterson
Edward Rosser
Frank Hayes
John Huffman
Henry Brandt
Robert South
Arthur Lang
Charles Barley
Robert Painter
Louis Davis
William Grate
Charles Martin
Carroll McClure
Paul Young
Donald Fairchild
Robert Ogier
Robert Whittier
Yellow Jackets Face Athens High in Season Opener
Middleport reports the Yellow Jackets travel to Athens for a football opener against Athens High. Captain Wiseman and Sauer are out due to injury. Meanwhile Pomeroy High plays Cheshire High at Pythian Park as Ohio University students from the area root for a win.
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Middleport
Yellow Jackets
Athens High
College Town
Wiseman
Sauer
Pomeroy High
Cheshire High
Pythian Park
Ohio University
Yellow Jacket
Local Tales and Notes From Pomeroy Reflect Community Life
A Pomeroy note reports Harlan Story’s gradual burn recovery after a gas line fire sparked by a lantern during a car incident. Also listed are social visits by Mrs. C D Dutton for Dale and Barbara Dutton, and gatherings for C M Carpenter’s Toledo move, J H Mischler’s farewell, and a church aid society event. Funeral for Maria Smith Webb held at Presbyterian Church Beech Grove Cemetery. Turners reunion planned at Dyesville September 20 with Christian Church School class planning a holiday bazaar and market.
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C. D. Dutton
Middleport
Dale Dutton
la Grange
Ill
Dutton
C. &. Stout
Barbara
Bart Rawlings
Pomeroy Baptist Church
C. M. Carpenter
Toledo
Carpenter
New York Central Railroad
Georgia
J. H. Mischler
Bertha Lee
Mulberry Avenue
Aid Society
Trinity Lutheran Church
Mischler
New Bridge
Religious Council Sets Saturday Meeting in Pomeroy
The Meigs County Council of Religious Education will hold three sessions at Syracuse M E Church in Pomeroy starting 9:30 AM with enrollment of delegates. Talks cover prayer in teaching, teaching ministry of the church, and adult and child teaching roles. Non denominational council expects delegations from county church schools.
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A. W. McKay
L. O. Lineberger
R. M. Sandy
Syracuse
W. L. Moenkhaus
Wayne Lutz
M. L. Parkler
Mrs. Henriet a Grimes Amos Dies
Mrs Henriet ta Grimes Amos former Rutland resident dies September 18 buried September 20 in Orange California. Survived by husband Walter Amos and son Emmons. Daughter of James Grimes of Dexter.
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Rutland
Henrietta Grimes Amos
Orange
Calif
Amos
Walter Amos
Emmons
James Grimes
Dexter
Townsends Move Into Bank Owned Home Before October Nuptials
Mr. and Mrs. R. D. Townsend relocate to the Citizens National Bank house at Fifth and Lincoln. Interiors redecorated and woodwork repainted. The piece notes social visits from Nelsonville residents and travelers between Columbus Bucyrus and Middleport, with preparations for the Lambert Miller wedding on October 19.
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R. D. Townsend
Citizens National Bank
Fifth
Lincoln Streets
John Rider
E. J. Rosser
L. P. Rice
Leland Krieg
Nelsonville
C. Sauvage
Lambert-Miller
William Garlinger Dies At 52 In Thomas Fork
William Garlinger of Thomas Fork died at his home Wednesday evening. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2 p m at Beech Grove Cemetery in Pomeroy with burial by Ewing Undertaking Company.
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Pomeroy
William Garlinger
Thomas Fork
Beech Grove
Ewing Undertaking Company
Calls Meeting of All Women in Meigs County
Mrs. M. E. Rathburn, newly elected State Central Committee member, calls a county wide political council of war in Knights of Pythias Hall Pomeroy for Saturday at 2 p m. to organize women voters and boost turnout for the November election. Efforts target national state and county tickets as women pledge record participation. Mrs Irving Karr and her mother in law visited Huntington for a brief stay.
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Pomeroy
M. E. Rathburn
State Central Committee
Knights of Pythias
No Fires Mayor Issues Leaf Burn Ban Notice
Middleport reports Mayor J E Harley has issued notices to residents prohibiting burning leaves or trash in city streets. The street commissioner will remove accumulations at regular intervals.
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J. C. Harley
Middleport
J.E. Harley
ODD FELLOWS PLAN REUNION AND CLUB JOINING
Pomeroy reports an old time reunion planned by Mineral Lodge I O O F for Tuesday evening with transport for the old and infirm. A Three Link Social Club is under consideration to provide an evening club room. Knights of Pythias host a social night with cards and dancing. A basketball team is being organized for the season with new uniforms.
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Knights of Pythias
Middleport group joins Jackson Eisteddfod trek led by Captain Jones
Local residents led by Capt. Tom Jones travel to Jackson for the state wide Eisteddfod. Only two Middleport competitors appear Miss Josephine Williams soprano and Jack Morgan bass solo and male quartet with Logan singers.
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Middleport
Tom Jones
Welch
Jackson
Josephine Williams
Jack Morgan
Logan
Artificial Silks Gain Ground in Budget Women’s Wear
The article notes a surge in artificial silk or Rayon usage as a cheaper alternative to silk in knitwear, drapery fabrics, and decorative materials. It warns buyers to seek quality seals, warns Rayon fibers are weaker when wet, and advises budgeting for wear and care.
Home Hour Service Begins at Presbyterian Church
The Presbyterian Church will start a Home Hour service at 5 o'clock Sunday and continue weekly after school hours. Miss Genevieve Chase, student secretary, announced special entertainment and supper. Vesper services follow at 6 o'clock with Sunday night forum discussions led by Miss Christine Porter on the topic Why Religion. The student secretary’s office reopens Monday after redecorating, and Miss Chase invites all students to visit for discussions.
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The
Presbyterian Church
Genevieve Chase
Christine Porter
Miss Chase
Receptions to Be Held in Athens Churches Tonight
Ohio University students will attend church receptions in Athens starting at 7 30 PM. Methodist Church hosts Circus Night, Presbyterian holds College Night, and Christian Church offers an evening of games and entertainment. Miss Irma Jones is general chairman.
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Ohio University
Athens
Methodist Church
Presbyterian Church
Christian Church
Irma Jones
Jackson lad wins prize and diploma in Fisteddfod solo
Harry Lewis Brown eleven year old of Jackson won the best boy’s solo at the Fisteddfod in Jackson last night with the song Little Boy Lonesome. He is nephew of Harry A. Elkins and son of Mr and Mrs Ed Brown. The contest for under twelve drew few entrants and awarded five dollars plus a diploma in music.
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Jackson
Harry Lewis Brown
Athens
Harry A. Elkins
Maplewood Drive
Little Boy Lonesome
Ed Brown
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Ohio Grid
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William Story
Durlingham
Pomeroy Social
Turner
Christian Church School
Abou
Hamburg
W. State St
Syracuse Church
Orange, Calif
MR. Garlinger
Irving Karr
Inlaw
Irving Karr, Sr
Huntington
Dinsmoor
ODD Fellows Plan
F. J. Beasley Milling & Grocery Co
Stedman’s
U.S
the Stedman Company, Packers
Athens, Ohio
Church
Bamby Bread
Bamby
Jemima
White House
Jack Horner Macaroni
DIC
Jersey
Jack Horner
John Ator
Bethel East End
H. G. Householder
Hoffman ' Grocery
Watchin’s
John Milar
Geo. W. Munn
Marcinko Grocery
McClanahan
Guy Pierce
Rhodehaver Grocery
Sunnyside Grocery
Pquare Deal Grocery Union Grocery
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