Auto plunges from Gallipolis river bank injuring two
Lewis Cotton and Miss Donna Ruth Fairman were injured when their car struck erosion holes at First Ave and Sycamore St and plunged down a steep river bank near the Ohio River. Miss Fairman treated for shock at Holzer Hospital. Cotton suffered minor cuts and bruises. A guard rail may be added to prevent repeats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Marion
Ohio
Huntington
W. Va
Lewis Cotton
Donna Ruth Fairman
First Ave
Sycamore St
Cotton
Two Placed On Probation In Ohio Court
In Gallipolis Elsie Evans and J. W. Stallings pleaded guilty to uttering worthless checks. Evans received two years probation and Stallings one year after repaying victims. Other defendants pled not guilty, with trial dates pending. Grover Moorman, a Kentucky parole violator, was returned to Louisville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Elsie Evans
J. W. Stallings
Court of Common Pleas
Earl Craig
Ray Bostic
Robert Stevers
John Edward Kemper
Carroll Sheets
Wilbur Flint
Grover Moorman
Louisville
McCormicks Produce 1775 Narcissus Blooms For Easter
Edwin McCormick of Fairfield reports 1775 narcissus blooms from long planted and transplanted stock. The deep cupped flowers were given locally and shipped to distant points for Easter observances. Plans include iris and narcissus along an eighth mile highway frontage. Also notes weekend marriage license applications in Gallia County with several couples from West Virginia. An unrelated line states the Indian elephant can be tamed more easily than the African species.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Edwin McCormick
Fairfield
McCormick
Earl McCormick
Social Notes From Gallipolis Dinner Parties and Visits
Gallipolis social column gathers Easter and spring visits with local families hosting and traveling. The roster includes Dr. R. G. Hall of Albion College, Rev. and Mrs. Hobbs, Rio Grande College faculty, and numerous relatives visiting from Zanesville, Huntington, Columbus, Dayton, and Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Lloyd Pobst
Rio Grande College
Vera Buck
Albion College
Forrest Wyatt
Martha Lou Lassiter
J. S. Porter
C. T. Robinson
Charleston
S. C
Mabel Saunders
Girls’ Industrial School
Delaware
J. W. Saunders
Mercerville
Lewis C. Bean, Jr
University of Michigan
L. C. Bean
Hobart Nicholson
Kathleen Echelmeyer
Zanesville
Oak Hill
Ruth Fiske
Chauncey
James Danner
N. H. Somerville
Huntington
Frances Yost
Haverhill
Otto Carter
Richard
Albert Deckard
Columbus
David Jones
Peggy
Medina
Margaret Jones
Dayton
Robert Jones
Martinsville
Edna Jones
Rio Grande
Arthur H. Smith, Jr
Utica
C. W. Weaver
Anna Louise
Carl C. Byers
Arnellen
Mrs. Byers
Betty Derise
Mr. Byers
G. W. Byers
Logan
Evelyn
Betty Sue Saunders
Harold Smith
Paul Sudlow
Maysfield
Watch peddler arrested in Gallipolis
Daniel Carlucci of Newark New Jersey was arrested by Chief John Fraley for selling watches without a license. He paid a $5 fine and was released.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Daniel Carlucci
Newark
N. J
John Fraley
Gun Wielder Held for Hearing in Gal lipolis
East Gallipolis merchant Ed Gillenwater is held for a hearing on pistol painting charges preferred by his tenant Charles Ward. The accused remains free on bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Ed Gillenwater
Assault victim taken to Columbus after questioning
Officers moved Mrs. Clara Yape to Columbus Sunday evening to reunite with relatives in Toledo after a stay at the county jail since Thursday. They questioned her about the assault earlier that morning. No word yet on the whereabouts of R. J. Smith, a former local man linked to the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
Clara Yape
Columbus
Toledo
R. J. Smith
Logan Anglers Report Early Fishing Success
Logan residents flock to local spots as warm weather returns. Jacob Lavey a retired railroad worker caught a 2% pound carp and a 5 pound carp on a recent trip, highlighting the season's promising start for anglers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
Jacob Lavey
Chesapeake and Ohio
Railroad layoffs at Parsons Avenue shops sparking recall hopes
Logan Hugh Campbell returns home for an indefinite period as a result of a force reduction at the Parsons Avenue shops of the C and O railroad in Columbus. Fifty nine men were laid off temporarily with expectation they will be recalled once the coal strike ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
Hugh Campbell
Parsons Avenue
C. and
Columbus
Sunrise Services Spread Across Gallipolis Churches
Sunrise services were held Sunday in Gallipolis across Methodist and Baptist churches with breakfast after. Rose Commandery Knights Templars attended First Presbyterian service and floral emblems honored the day. Epistle services included holy communion at Episcopal Church and a children floral service in the afternoon. Grace Methodist noted baptisms and new members while First Baptist hosted Easter choral numbers. The church debt of 300 dollars was reportedly paid off through subscriptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Rio Grande
Addison Baptist
Rose Commandery
Knights Templars
First Presbyterian Church
Lewis Weber Gishler
Episcopal Church
Charles Baird
Grace Methodist Church
Paul Judson Morris
Granville
First Baptist Church
George Sagen
Park Cleaning and Renovation Under JCC Direction
Logan Worthington Park begins cleaning and renovation with work starting late in the week under the direction of the Junior Chamber of Commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
Worthington Park
Junior Chamber of Commerce
The Atmosphere Ends About 100 Miles Up
The earths atmosphere reaches roughly 100 miles above the surface where air density is about one four hundred millionth of surface density.
Legal Notice encumbrance petition by The Christian Church of Athens
The Christian Church of Athens Ohio petitions Common Pleas Court Athens County to encumber part of its real estate in Athens. The lot is In Lot 95 and described as 140 by 50 feet, previously conveyed to Wesley B Lawrence in 1921 for 3500 dollars to liquidate debts. Hearing set for April 28 1941. Board of Trustees signed by Foster B Cornwell attorney. 8-31-41-40tw
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Christian Church of
Athens
Ohio
Common Pleas Court
Athens County
County of
State of
Wesley B. Lawrence
C. L. Bean
Board of Trustees of
the Christian Church of Athens
Foster B. Cornwell
Courthouse Squirrel Restock Sought in Gallipolis
Custodian John Norman plans to replace vanished red and grey squirrels on the courthouse lawn by introducing flying squirrels. He notes the nocturnal, day-dormant animals are common in the county and can glide up to 50 feet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
John Norman
Norman
Easter Music Program Directed by Rev Westerman
Sunday night overflowed as three choirs performed an extended Easter program led by Rev W S Westerman. Soloists Mary Syler soprano James Vornholt baritone Roger Williams tenor and the Williams quartet of Thurman appeared as an added feature.
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W. S. Westerman
Mary Syler
James Vornholt
Roger Williams
Willims
Thurman
District Meeting of K. of P. Scheduled
Naomi Lodge Knights of Pythias prepares for a district meeting Friday night with a dinner for all attendees. Grand lodge officers from Ohio West Virginia and Kentucky are expected. Dinner served by Pythian Sisters in the hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Naomi Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Grand Lodge
Ohio
West Virginia
Kentucky
Pythian Sisters
Trailer Homes Move Through City for National Defense
Gallipolis reports hundreds of trailer houses labeled U S Army national defense mobile housing unit. About 2800 head for Wilmington NC and others to sites with major government construction. Each trailer houses four men or one family and rents at 20 dollars monthly crediting toward purchase. Plan aims to save money on barracks and allows rapid relocation between work sites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
U. S. Army
National Defense Mobile Housing Unit
Wilmington
North Carolina
Easter Sunrise View At Gallipolis Hills Park
Crowds gathered at Hills Popular GALLIPOLIS Mound Hill Cemetery and Fortification Hill Park for Easter sunrise. Clear atmosphere offered a 12 mile vista as the sun rose behind West Virginia hills, though no observance was held due to city reservoir improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Mound Hill Cemetery
Fortification Hill Park
West Virginia
Marking of Streets for Parking Is Started
Workmen began marking streets in the Gallipolis business section to prepare for the new parking regulations. They paused at noon due to rising traffic and will resume until completed. Forty eight metal placards declaring one hour parking zones will be erected on curb stands. Delbert Holmes, a merchant police employee, may be chosen as traffic officer when the rules take effect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Delbert Holmes
Plan Smelt Supper Sets Fox Extermination Contest Prizes
Gallia County Conservation League members plan a Thursday night meeting at the Elks Club with a smelt supper. Prizes for the recent fox extermination contest will be awarded, after which 111 foxes were killed. H A Rider of the state conservation department will present hunting and nature films.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Gallia County Conservation League
Elks’ Club
H. A. Rider
State Department of Conservation
Moore to Speak at Rotary Ladies Night Dinner
Clyde Moore columnist from the Ohio State Journal will be the principal speaker at the Rotary Club Ladies Night dinner Tuesday at 6 p.m. in Gallipolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moore
Gallipolis
Clyde Moore
Ohio State Journal
Rotary Club
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