State orders survey for extensive Gallia road improvements
Gallia County roads Cheshire Porter Rio Grande and Mudsoc Leda to be widened graded ditched and given top dressing of crushed lime. Three old wooden covered bridges at Mudsoc Harrisburg and Little Kgger to be repaired or replaced. Harrisburg bridge may be removed due to a sharp road curve. Improvements aim to relieve coal traffic and create year round access, reducing relief rolls by employing coal miners' heads.
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Gallipolis
State Highway Department
Cheshire, Porter, Rio Grande
Mudsoc
Leda
Harrisburg
Little Kgger
Gallia County
Ohio
Hemlocks Planted at Courthouse Entrance
Eight Canadian hemlock trees were planted on both sides of the Courthouse lawn entry Tuesday. They arrived too late for Arbor Day planting as planned.
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Gallipolis
Tax Collection Falls Short in Gallia County
Gallia County Treasurer E. E. Myers reports December realty tax receipts total 108000 plus delinquencies, about 9000 less than a year ago. He attributes the shortfall to lower tax rates in several subdivisions while noting an overall upward trend and plans for semi annual settlement with the county auditor.
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Gallipolis
E. E. Myers
Myers
Soil Offices Will Be Moved
Gallia County Soil Conservation and Crop Control Committee will relocate from three rooms in the courthouse to the Parker Building on Second near Locust. The move follows growth in both offices and the need for more space for active files and bulletins.
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Gallipolis
Gallia County
R. A. Howell
Howell
Named to Conduct Spring Cleanup
GALLIPOLIS C Wayne Booth has been chosen by H W Walter Chamber of Commerce president to head that organization's spring cleanup drive Booth will be allowed to select other committee members The cleanup program is scheduled to begin Saturday.
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Gallipolis
C. Wayne Booth
H. W. Walter
Chamber of Commerce
Booth
Mrs Lillian Morgan Wins Divorce in Gallia Court
Mrs Lillian Morgan is granted a divorce from James Morgan on grounds of gross neglect. She receives custody of three minor children and he must pay $18 monthly for their support.
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Gallipolis
Lillian Morgan
James Morgan
Morgan
Major Lyle Returns From State Council Sessions
Major Oliver G. Lyle returned from Fort Hayes Columbus where he attended sessions of the State Council Reserve Officers Association with 18 other members.
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Gallipolis
Oliver G. Lyle
Fort Hayes
Columbus
State Council, Reserve Officers’ Association
Grave of Gallia John Loux grave marker to be replaced
Graves Registration project in Gallia County locates William Loux progenitor of Loux descendants buried in Centenary Cemetery Green Township. Lafayette Post American Legion to erect a new marker. Jimmy James orchestra to perform in Gallipolis on Monday April 10 with a long career including Hal Kemp WLW staff and nursery rhyme innovations.
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Gallia
Jimmy James
Gallipolis
Green Two
WPA
Dewey Sallaz
William Loux
Loucks
Washington
Centenary Cemetery
Green Township
Lafayette Post
American Legion
Loux
Jacob
John
William
Henry
Margaret
Sally
Nancy
Kate Loux
Gallia County
Spirit of Culver presents drama of American youth
Universal drama stars Jackie Cooper and Freddie Bartholomew as veterans in Spirit of Culver, a modern youth story set at a military school. The film features Andy Devine Henry Hull Tim Holt Gene Reynolds and many popular cadet actors with Culver Academy advising on authentic uniforms and props. Also showing tonight Sylvia Sidney in One Third of a Nation.
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Jackie Cooper
Freddie Bartholomew
Culver
Universal
Schine
Athena
Andy Devine
Henry Hull
Tim Holt
Gene Reynolds
Jackie Moran
L. R. Gigniliat
Culver Military Academy
Hollywood
Cooper
Bartholomew
Academy
Sylvia Sidney
Steel Worker Injured In Denver Colorado
Mrs Sydney Smeltzer Campbell wife of Earl Campbell age 38 a structural steel worker received a telegram that her husband suffered a skull fracture and three broken ribs in Denver where both are employed She awaits word before going to Denver and is recovering from a recent operation in a local hospital Campbell a native of Illinois came here on the Silver Bridge project and once ran for sheriff on the Democratic ticket.
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Gallipolis
Sydney Smeltzer Campbell
Earl ,Campbell
Joe Campbell
Denver
Colo
Campbell
Illinois
Silver Bridge
Hatchery Colors Chicks for Easter Display
Wal ter's hatchery colors a dozen baby chicks blue red green and yellow for a local pre Easter window display. Homer W. Walter says the practice is uncommon and vegetable dyes are used. The State Humane Society frowns on dyed chicks due to rough handling by children.
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Gallipolis
Walter
Homer W. Walter
State Humane Society
Two Students Named Most Representative at Rio Grande College
John Daniel Davis of Oak Hill and Lillian Newberry of New Boston were chosen as the most representative man and woman by the student body with faculty approval.
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Gallipolis
John Daniel Davis
Oak Hill
Lillian Newberry
New Boston
Rio Grande College
Scout leader Henry Clay Worth praises local Boy Scouts
Judge Henry Clay Worth of Huntington, president of the Tri-State Council, Boy Scouts of America, addressed Rotarians at the Lafayette Hotel dinner. He commended local leaders and Gallia County director Kenneth Davis for notable achievements in the area.
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Gallipolis
Henry Clay Worth
Huntington
Tri-State Council
Boy Scouts of America
Lafayette Hotel
Kenneth Davis
Gallia County
Gallipolis Ohio Valley Improvement meet set in Pittsburgh
Dr. Charles E. Holzer, president, will lead a Pittsburgh meeting of the Ohio Valley Improvement Association on April 11. Hosts will be members of the Pittsburgh Chamber of Commerce with speakers including river and business leaders from Pittsburgh to Cairo.
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Gallipolis
Ohio Valley Improvement Association
Charles E. Holzer
Pittsburgh
Chamber of Commerce
Cairo
Anise Elliott Returns as Farm Security Supervisor
Miss Anise Elliott is returned to Gallia County as home management supervisor for the Farm Security program. She will oversee Gallia Lawrence and Scioto counties and resume the post she formerly held.
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Gallipolis
Anise Elliott
Gallia County
Gallia
Lawrence
Sciole
First Covers Sought for Gallipolis Air Mail Inauguration
Gallipolis postmaster A K Merriman reports about a dozen first day covers daily for the May 12 air mail launch. Philatelists nationwide request his autograph under Gallipolis cachet, to be sent to Washington. Standards and cable for air mail dispatch are likely to be erected this month.
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Gallipolis
A. K. Merriman
United States
Merriman
Post Office Department
Washington
Son Convicted in Gallia County Court
The Gallia County jury found John Raines age 32 guilty of assault with intent to kill his father Harry Raines age 63 in a January 14 assault at the family home in Ohio Township. The defendant was jailed awaiting sentence after the July hearing.
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Gallipolis
Harry Raines
John Raines
Ohio Township
Awaits Order To Take Post In Age Office
Elijah John Johnson, former county commissioner, says no official notice of his appointment as county aid for the aged director has been received. He was endorsed by the Republican Executive Committee two months ago. Since Earl Mc Cormick’s dismissal, Mrs L W Thompson has run the office, with reports she seeks retention as investigator though this clashes with committee plans.
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Gallipolis
Elijah Johnson
Guyan Township
Johnson
Earl McCormick
L. W. Thompson
Gallia
Thompson
Business and Professional Women’s Club
Republican Committee
Man Ordered to Pay Support for Three Children
Gallipolis Charles Johnson arraigned in court on non support charge. He was ordered to continue paying 10 dollars monthly for three children in the Children's Home. Johnson questioned the indictment, claiming receipts showing payment in full. Judge White ordered future payments to Clerk of Courts Margaret McCormick.
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Gallipolis
Charles Johnson
Johnson
White
Margaret McCormick
Funeral Rites Held for Mrs George Shanklin
Funeral services for Mrs George Shanklin a native of Gallipolis who died in Springfield Monday night were conducted this afternoon at Paint Creek Baptist Church with burial in Pine Street Cemetery. She is survived by her husband five sons and two daughters.
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Gallipolis
George Shanklin
Springfield
Paint Creek Baptist Church
Pine Street
Spring Brings Ducks To Gallipolis Island
Spring arrives as Gallipolis Island along the Ohio River becomes a favored roost for wild ducks. Locals along the waterfront enjoy watching the large birds glide in and settle for the night during their southern to northern migration.
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Gallipolis Island
Gallipolis
Ohio River
Demonstration Agent Selection Delayed in Gallia County
Gallia County officials have not yet chosen a home demonstration agent though $1,000 was budgeted for expenses after the new year. Several applicants remain in consideration. The appointee requires approval from the county commissioners the Women’s Home Council the County Extension Committee and the Ohio State University Extension Department.
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Gallipolis
Gallia County
Board of County Commissioners
Women’s Home Council
County Extension Committee
Ohio State University Extension Department
Grangers to Meet Gallipoli in Vinton Hall Saturday
Huntington Grange will gather in Vinton Town Hall Saturday night for an Easter program and an egg supper after.
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Gallipoli
Huntington Grange
Vinton Town Hall
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Major Lyle
Lt Bel
Eatre
Kem
Tim Host
Universal Picture
Clyde McCoy
His
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Hal Kemp
James
Europe
Kemp
John Scott Trotter
Skinnay Ennis
Henry Busse
Horace Heidt
WLW
Melody Grove
Steve Merrill
Kenny Baker
Denver, Colorado
Clorox
Kellogg's All-Bran
Rinso
Lux
Coca-Cola
Athens
the Athens Messenger
Emily M. Lautz
Grangers
Peesyy
the Lawhead Press
Printers of Your Cooking School
the Publishers of
The
Athens Daily Messenger
SPRY
All Food
Lever Brothers Company
Pepsicola
U-See Beverages
Athens Bottling Company
Coca-Cola Bottling Company
Kelloggs
All
Kellogg Company
the Fruit Dispatch Company
Ranch Baking Company
Electrolux Refrigerator
the Gas Company
Broughton
Sherwin-Williams
Dexter
Wheaton Hardware
Beauticians
Sunnybank Greenhouse
Logan’s
Kerr Hardware
Leadway
Athens Ice & Storage Co
Zenner Company
National Brands
Leadway Food
Your National Brands
C. D. Shafer Company
Clorox Chemical Company
R.C.A
Baldwin, Summers & Son
Columbus & Southern Ohio Electric Company
Athens Home Telephone Company
Lawhead Press
Aluminum
Hoover Sweepers
Modern Appliance Company
Connies Shoes
Mechem’s. Shoe
Lifebudy
Bennett Co. Cline’s Ice Cream Co
Bank’s Ice Cream Co
John Jacobs
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