Second Degree Murder Charge Filed in Gallia County
Elbert McGhee age 37 was arraigned on a second degree murder charge in the fatal shooting of William Good also 37. McGhee waived examination and was held to the Gallia County grand jury in 1500 bond with Dr. Lewis Bean as surety. Funeral services for Good were held at his mother's home with Rev. B R Reed conducting. Good was killed Monday night after alleged attempts to Mrs. McGhee. Mrs. McGhee remains confined at home under medical care pending officers’ statements.
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Gallipolis
Elbert McGhee
William Good
Fred E. Milliser
McGhee
Gallia County
Lewis C. Bean
Good
Rio Grande College launches Forward Movement fundraiser
W A Lewis and Dr C E Holzer announce a campaign to raise 488000 for college purposes. They invite a dinner at Grace M E Church in Gallipolis on April 23 at 6 30 PM where plans for the campaign will be outlined and noted educational leaders will attend.
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Gallipolis
Rio Grande College
W. A. Lewis
C. E. Holzer
Board of Trustees
Grace M. E. Church
Ohio
Rio Grande
Pastors Gift 60 Bibles To Gallipolis Schools
In a ceremony at Washington school auditorium Gallipolis received 60 Bibles from three Protestant pastors Rev H H Wilbur spoke on The Bible and Young People Rev L W Gishler read Scripture and prayed Mrs Dean Davis sang Holy Bible Book Divine Rev George Sagen gave the presentation Ben Evans principal accepted the Bibles and thanked the givers
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Washington School
H. H. Wilbur
L. W. Gishler
Dean Davis
George Sagen
Ben Evans
Chamber Reports Gallipolis Needs More Housing
The Gallipolis Chamber of Commerce led by secretary J. Paul Mossman warns a housing shortage could deter large industries from locating in the city. Officials and workers would struggle to find suitable homes, prompting plans to promote new residential construction.
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Gallipolis
Chamber of Commerce
J. Paul Mossman
Chester Grange Joins Spring Program and Community Notes
Thirty seven members attended Chester Grange with four new membership applications. A class of six will begin first and second degree work next meeting. A practice session is set for Monday April 19. Mrs Lettie Meredith was elected captain of the third and fourth degree team. The Spring program includes Signs of Spring, Spring house cleaning, Helpful Hints for Spring Gardening, and a birthday stunt for February to April babies. Local seniors received belt buckles for last season’s basketball. Births and visits are noted, including a daughter born to Mr and Mrs John Bailey and several local residents’ activities and travels. Dick Roberg, a 63 year old former postman, enjoys college life at Luther College, swapping walking for class rides after 33 years on the job.
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Chester
Chester Grange
Lettie Meredith
Maye Mora
Ruth Weber
Victor Bahr
Eugene Koblentz
Paul Meredith
Bob Dean
Arthur Rose
Paul Hoffman
Cletus Allen
E. R. Hayes
John Bailey
Henry Bailey
Vernon Cleland
C. N. Jones
Licking County
Victor Will
Columbus
William Cleland
Clarice
Gallipolis Social Notes Schedule Weekend Visits and Meetings
Social notes show a weekend of visits and gatherings. Mrs. Ralph Boster hosted a bridal shower for Isabel Dan ner Sheets. Various families and societies held meetings in Cheshire and Grace Church with programs and teas.
Abundance of Honey Promised This Season
Gallia county beekeepers anticipate a strong honey harvest this year according to Leo Carter, who directs the county old age pension system and is a reputed beekeeper. He notes 1936’s harsh winter caused heavy losses, while milder weather now favors a bountiful crop by fall. Carter adds bees gathered pollen as early as March.
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Gallipolis
South Ohio
Leo Carter
County
Carter
Loren Thomas Certified as County Executive Secretary
Loren Thomas is certified by the State Civil Service Commission to the post of county executive secretary under the division of public assistance. He has filled the position for several months on a temporary basis, with his office in the probate court room.
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Gallipolis
Loren Thomas
State Civil Service Commission
Division of Public Assistance
Thomas
Probate Court
Court date delays in Baxter James v Glenn and Finberg v Luckoff
Gallipolis reads that Baxter James against Maggie Glenn and Max Finberg against Herman Luckoff have been continued to later dates not yet announced.
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Gallipolis
Baxter James
Maggie Glenn
Max Finberg
Herman Luckoff
Ruth M Rife Seeks Partition Of Bidwell Home
Ruth M Rife filed a suit against her husband Frank B Rife seeking partition of property that includes a house and one acre of ground at Bidwell.
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Gallipolis
Ruth M. Rife
Frank B. Rife
Bidwell
Radio Program Listing From Early Broadcast Schedule
A dense list of show titles acts and performers across a radio schedule fragment. Names include Mary Alcott Jack Armstrong Orphan Annie Bing Crosby Frank Munn and many others linked to various programs and orchestras. The fragment shows variety hour musical acts dramatic sketches and news programs from numerous stations.
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Tom
Harry
Tommy and
Betty
Pepper Young Ma Perkins
Vic and
Sade
the O'Neills
Harry Richman
Mary Sothern
Betty and
Bob
Guiding Light
Toy Band
Jack Armstrong
Andre Johnsons
Carl Freed
Bob Newhall
Lowell Thomas
Amos
Andy
Lam
Abner
Sam Jack Dempsey
Jack Dempsey
Death Valley
Demms Taylor
Paul Sullivan
String Quartet
Salute
Moon River
Mary Marlin
Gene Arnold
Joe White
Picher
Happy Jack
Dorothy Dressin
Dorothy Dreslin
Don Winslow
Lady Old Homestead
Barry McKinley
Carol Deis
Uncle Ezra
Lucille Manners
Frank Munn
Jack Pear
Geo, R. Holmes
Jean Sablon
Frim
Frim Orch
Crosby's
Orch
Gallia County Boys Train for Western CCC Camps
Fifty one Gallia County youths have arrived at Camp Knox Kentucky to prepare for Civilian Conservation Corps assignments in Nevada Idaho Utah and California The group includes named recruits from Gallipolis Bidwell Vinton Bladen Eureka Oak Hill and Crown City with extensive turnout from Rio Grande and Mercerville as they join the CCC effort.
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Gallipolis
Gallia County
Camp Knox
Kentucky
CCC
Nevada
Idaho
Utah
California
Thomas Banks
John DeWitt
Roland Erwin
Howard Foster
Edward Fry
Clark Kemp
Clarence King
Homer Lane
John Maddox, Jr
Robert Myers
Robert Neal
Loren Reese
Vernon Sheline
Homer Shriver
Marion Shriver
Paul Skidmore
Kemple Wickline
Lindle Brown
Gallia Auditor Reports February Tax Distributions
Gallia County Auditor E. D. Keeler announces February tax distributions by township and school funds. Townships receive listed sums, including Homer estate inheritance tax. county schools see pronounced allocations to Gallipolis City and several townships. incorporation taxes also itemized for Crown City Gallipolis City Vinton and Rio Grande. A note mentions perfumed butter served in Parisian restaurants.
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Gallipolis
Gallia County
E. D. Keeler
Addison
Cheshire
Clay
Green
Greenfield
Guyan
Harrison
Huntington
Morgan
Ohio
Perry
Raccoon
Homer Glenn
Springfield
Walnut
Gallipolis City
Crown City
Vinton Village
Centerville
Bidwell-Springfield
Waterloo
Vinton
Rio Grande
Plan Baptismal Services in Gallia County
First spring baptismal services in Gallia County set for next Sunday at the Wellborn farm at 3 p m Morning services at the Brick Church near Bidwell start at noon with a picnic dinner announced by A J Glassburn church clerk Several candidates for church membership to be baptized There are 7407 miles of railways within Romania boundaries.
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Gallipolis
Gallia County
Wellborn Farm
Bidwell
A. J. Glassburn
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Luther College
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Ady
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F. E. Trout
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Ira Huntington
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Oretha O’brien
Will Cox
Earl Willis
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Clayton Priestley
Costa Rica
D. C. Priestley
Claude Shahan
O’brien
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Middleport
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van Orch
OGRAM
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Robert W. Horton
George Rector
Jenny Kathryn Craven
School of the Air School of the Air
Myrt and
Marge
Melody Revue
Salvation Army Junior Nurse Corps
Dorothy Gordon
Doris Kerr
Tito
Buddy Clark
Hallace Shaw
Hooke Carter
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Hal Kemp
Mal Kemp
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Rumania
Good Housekeeping
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Old Mohawk Medicine Co
Gallaher
Vaillakers
Court ST
Gillette Blades
Souibb
Colgate Dental Ribbon Cream
Colgate
Colgate Asst
Onic
ARRIT
ARRID
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Barbara Gould
Connecticut
Watts
Lucky Tiger Hair Tonic
Brazil
John
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Lady Esther
Jife
LA Cross
KOTEX
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