Farm Bureau drive begins in earnest in Meigs county
The ten dollar Farm Bureau membership drive started Tuesday in Rutland township with five farmers from other areas joining as solicitors. Leaders include Dr. George Lasher J D Eblin J D Bradford and Commissioner Charles Lasher. County Agent K T Woodward coordinating with Shoenberger of Portage County to organize townships and recruit more volunteers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Bureau
Meigs County Farm Bureau
State Farm Burea Federation
Ad Solicitors
Rutland Township
Rutland
Dobbin
George Lasher
J. D. Eblin
J. D
Bradford
Charles Lasher
Shoenberger
Portage County
K. T. Woodward
Woodward
Divorce Suit Alleges Cruelty and Infidelity
Betty M. Kauff sues Earl G. Kauff in common pleas court seeking divorce on grounds of cruelty and unfaithfulness. She also seeks a restraining order to stop disposal of a car bought with her money and cites numerous instances of abusive behavior and unseemly conduct including striking her and throwing her from a vehicle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty M. Kauff
Common Pleas Court
Earl G. Kauff
Would Not Stand to Be Served with Legal Papers
Officers seeking Marl C. Kauff to serve divorce papers and a restraining order spotted him near the Family Theatre in Middleport on Tuesday. He bolted as officers approached, slipping from contact when one grabbed his cap, and remained at large through late Tuesday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marl C. Kauff
Middleport
Farber Eyes Pomaria or Middleport for New Depot
Max Farber of the Farber Iron Company, now in Columbus, is spending a few days in Pomeroy and Middleport and may decide to open a branch depot in one of the towns. Farber is a hustler with deep knowledge of the metal and iron business and has earned substantial financial success.
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Max Farber
The
Farber Iron Company
Middleport
Columbus
Pomeroy
Mr. Farber
Funeral services for Mrs Henry King announced
Funeral services for Mrs Henry King who died Sunday evening are set for two o clock Wednesday at the residence with Rev John C Ford officiating and burial in Beach Grove cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry King
John C. Ford
Beach Grove Cemetery
Local Briefs Highlight Town Visitors and Happenings
Ford Hunker sparks local talk as a new and different venture. Walter Hays and Edna Maxine visit Middleport after several days in Bluecreek West Virginia. Mr. and Mrs. Singleton stay with J. B. Downing family en route to Charleston wedding trip. Clyde Winebrenner returns to Middleport with a broken arm from Pt. Pleasant. Jim Lafferty leads a drive to mobilize women for the unterrified party. Altie Casto starts clerical job in the county auditor’s office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ford Hunker
Walter Hays
Edna Maxine
Ella Reichman
Middleport
Bluecreek
W. Va
Singleton
J. B. Downing
Charleston
Clyde Winebrenner
Pt. Pleasant
Jim Lafferty
Altie Casto
Building prices fall as housing market hopes rise
Prices of building materials and other essentials are dropping, with 50 to 60 percent cuts in materials possible and permanent reductions likely. Officials say more construction next spring could ease a 5,000,000 unit housing shortage, lower rents, and boost consumer purchasing power for food, clothing, and recreation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph F. Couch
United Press
Washington
Labor Department
Experiments in German Porcelain Factory on Fractional Currency
Experiments are under way in a German porcelain factory aiming to produce fractional currency from a non metal washable material. The project explores alternative coinage forms and seeks durable, water resistant substitutes for metal money.
Local families share visits across Athens and Nelsonville
Hebbardsville and surrounding towns report visits from Mrs. George Shafer Athens Mrs. Bernard Rosser Columbus and Mrs. Virgil Davis Nelsonville to Mrs. Ed Michael Clyde Hudwell and family host at Jobs. W D Whaley and sons James and William entertained at Ed Donaldson Amesville. Charles and Earl Mohler Nelsonville with Ed Michaels family. Mrs. Fred Robinette and children spent weekend at Chauncey. John Richardson Columbus visiting G V Wingo family. Carl Coakley Nelsonville with Fin Dresher’s family. Dr A Morris and wife hosted Everette Lewis family Albany. County health nurse examined pupils at the school. incomplete work to be finished soon. Mrs J J Whaley returned from Amesville visit. Clark Hudwell family called on Peach Ridge. Funeral of William Angel held at Presbyterian church with large attendance. Rob Carsey Ath ens visited. Bessie Hahn Athens spent Sunday at William Phelps’s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Shafer
Athens
Bernard Rosser
Columbus
Virgil Davis
Nelsonville
Ed Michael
Clyde Hudwell
W. D. Whaley
James
William
Ed Donaldson
Amesville
Charles Mohler
Earl Mohler
Ed. Michaels
Fred Robinette
Chauncey
Sam Howard
Hooper Ridge Sunda
George Evanss
John Richardson
G. V. Wingo
Carl Coakley
Fin Dreshers
A. Morris
Everette Lewis
Hazel
Albany
J. J. Whaley
Clark Hudwell
Peach Ridge
William Angel
Presbyterian Church
Rob Carsey
Herb Carsey
Bessie Hahn
William Phelps
Front Porch Gossip About Harding Aide And Glove Quip
Marion gossip notes Mrs. Harding’s public reception in Minnesota where she wore new white kid gloves that ripped after hours of handshaking. It mentions Harding’s chauffeur Frank Blackston and his influence on trip planning and routes. It also recalls Harding’s past speeding fine in Delaware Ohio and his preference for hands free speaking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Blackston
Harding
Mrs. Harding
Marion
Hardings
Delaware
Ohio
Speaker’s mishap at Minnesota fair draws laughs
During a Minnesota fair address a speaker struggled with his manuscript in one hand and a mouthpiece for amplification in the other. He forgot himself and waved the device, prompting the chairman to repeatedly remind him to keep the instrument at his mouth.
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Harding
Crescent Ridge Social Roundup of Sunday Visits
Crescent Ridge residents share a busy weekend with guests and relatives. Tom and Mrs Cope and family visited John and Mrs Weiss. Hazel Wemer of Athens spent the day with her parents. Gladys and Freda Roberts stayed with sister Mrs Guy White. Wilson Wemer visited William Wemer. Clara Wemer visited grandparents B F Brown. Orvil Boudinot and Carl Sayre were guests of the Wemers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Cope
John Weiss
Hazel Wemer
Athens
R. H. Wemer
Gladys
Freda Roberts
Guy White
Wilson Wemer
William Wemer
Hooper Ridge Sunay
Clara Wemer
Local Social Roundup From Haydenville to Athens
Circle Hill and Haydenville visitors include Mr and Mrs Elmer Lock and Mr and Mrs Harry Lock. Mrs Bert Hartley and son Frank call on Mr and Mrs Darrell Hartley. Robert Buchannon and Peter Fisher with daughter visit Athens. Frank Kirkendall at Logan fair. Dinner guests I and Mrs Rice Thomas. Hildreth Skinner attends Chauncey mane. James Hallett in Logan on business. Jess Skinner shops in Athens. Mrs Robert Skinner of Glouster visits. Corsica Napoleon's birthplace language is mainly Italian.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Lock
Harry Lock
Haydenville
Bert Hartley
Frank
Darrell Hartley
Robert Buchannon
Athens
Frank Kirkendall
Peter Fisher
Rice Thomas
Sunny
Hildreth Skinner
Chauncey
James Hallett
Logan
Jess Skinner
Robert Skinner
Glouster
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Willard Mack
Percy
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John Fox Jr
Idomercy Bend News
Pomeroy Bend
Charles Huber
Gallipolis
Jacob Huber
James Regan
Cincinnati
Emma Yost
Minersville
Clinton Roberts
Joy Hannum
Pittsburg
Cora Roberts
Cora Belle Stark
J. R. Stark
Mulberry Avenue
L. B. Rosshart
W. H. Coe
Margaret Thomas
Charles Hepp
August Hepp
Second Ward
John Hoffner
Lincoln Hill
Dana Cross
Noose Settlement
John Schmoll
Adolph
Fay Whitlock
Akron
Rose Whitlock
K. R. Nanamaker
Alfred
Philadelphia
Mason
Susan Morton
Jacob School
Herman
Byesville
Bertha Osborn
Los Angeles
Etree
Jennie Osborn
John Cowie
Olma
Edith Elden
Roy Tracy
Nan Rodgers
Virginia
Ray McVay
Walter Barker
Cecil Bradbury
Gaye
Wihhta Siena
Basta O Ae
KS i & Hr
Hebbardsville
Raymond Clapper
Senator Harding
Indiana
Crescent Ridge
Circle Hill
Corsica
Napoles
Ita’ An
America
WM. H. Kibble
Tom
McKee’s Drug Store
Harry Carey
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Larry Lemon
Etsin Fane
Elmo Lincoln
Crex
Axminster
Wilton Velvets
D. Zenner Co
Messenger
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