Pastor Leads Move To Meet Building Debt
Grace Methodist Church in Gallipolis launches a campaign to raise about 10 000 dollars to liquidate the church debt redecorate the interior and repair the parsonage First canvassers meet Saturday night with 80 solicitors assisting under Rev H H Wilbur as chairman and Dan W Thomas as secretary and A C Safford as treasurer
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Grace Methodist Church
H. H. Wilbur
Dan W. Thomas
A. C. Safford
Harry M. Miller
J. Paul Mossman
Fred J. Entsminger
Charles M. Yeanger
C. E. Brumfield
C. B. Stevers
William McKnight
Craig D. Slagle
Athens Ohio Licenses Billiard Rooms Under New Ordinance 1937
Ordinance 768 regulates licensing for billiard and pool rooms in Athens Ohio. It requires applicants to list owners, location, number of tables, and other business activities, with a 15 dollar fee for the first table and 10 dollars for each additional table. Violations include underage play, cash-only charges, gambling, and late closing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Ohio
Olio
State of
James Roush Attacked by Bull at Mills Station Farm
James Roush, a 31 year old trainer, was severely injured at the James Roush farm in Mills Station when a three year old bull gored him with repeated head thrusts. Mrs James Roush freed him by pulling on a nose ring rope. He lies weakened after a February appendicitis operation at Holzer Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
James Roush
Mills Station
Tipton
Trainer
Holzer Hospital
Elwood Trainer
Florence Roush
Hannah Trainer
Gallia
Bidwell Porter School To Have Minstrel Show
GALLIPOLIS The Dixie Jam boree at Bidwell Porter School will stage a minstrel show April 28 in the school auditorium. Carrie N North county recreation supervisor directs with L D Freshcorn principal promoting. Featured acts include the Manley string band of Gallipolis and dance specialties by Carl Lynn Cameron Clara June Ward Donna Louise Denney and Barbara McGhee. quartet numbers by Willis Aleshire Harry Anderson Ray Troth and Harry Cameron.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Bidwell-Porter School
Carrie N
L. D. Freshcorn
Harry Cameron
Harley Denney
Niles Denney
Vaughn Glassburn
Walter Neal
Albert Wade
Repp and Robinson
Manley String Band
Dewey Jordan Home Destroyed by Fire
Fire destroyed the Kananga six room home of Dewey Jordan Monday. All seven occupants escaped unharmed, but a dog and cat perished. Mrs Jordan and 15 month old daughter were treated at Holzer Hospital for facial and body burns from an overturned coffee pot. All furniture and clothing were lost in the flames.
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Gallipolis
Dewey Jordan
Kananga
Saint Paul Excursion Boat Visits Gallipolis on May 23
Frank C. Christ announces from the Wisherd Line that the Saint Paul, the largest boat ever seen in Upper Ohio waters, will dock at Gallipolis on Sunday May 23. The excursion craft will make one Ohio trip next month up to navigation permits before returning to the Lower Mississippi trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Frank C. Christ
Wisherd Line
Ohio
Saint Paul
Mississippi
Rio Grande College Forward Movement Dinner Planned
A large crowd is expected as about a hundred reservations are on hand for the Rio Grande College Forward Movement dinner Friday evening at Grace Methodist Church. Dr. Lawrence N. Howell, fund campaign director, says a program of music and addresses is planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Rio Grande College
Grace Methodist Church
Lawrence N. Howell
Gallipolis Club to Hear Agent Starbuck on Recreation
R. R. Starbuck Gallia County Agricultural Agent will lead the Cen terville Recreation Club program at the weekly meeting at the school Thursday night. Ladies' Aid Society serves supper beginning at 5 30 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
R. R. Starbuck
Gallia County
Centerville
Mrs Jane Smith seeks divorce over alleged beats and custody
Gallipolis report states Mrs Jane Smith aged 16 and mother of a 16 month old child has filed for divorce from Wilbur Smith alleging repeated beating and kicking. She seeks alimony and custody of the child.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Jane Smith
Wilbur Smith
Business Leaders Prepare for Rio Grande Campaign Visit
The Gallipolis Chamber of Commerce will back a campaign to raise 488 000 dollars for Rio Grande College. President H W Walter plans a director meeting with county agriculture teachers to shape plans for Gallia County farming interests. An industrial survey by Harold Wetherholt Harry Miller and C E Lauffer will be compiled into a booklet to mail to over 1 000 industrial prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Immunize 565 Children Against Diphtheria in One Day
Gallipolis reports 565 grade school pupils were immunized against diphtheria in a single day led by city school nurse Miss Carolyn Cahill. Dr. Ralph Gregg and Dr. F W Shane assisted, with Edward E Higgins the superintendent, Ben Evans the principal, and a PTA committee including Mrs. Gilbert Bush and others. Similar immunizations will continue at other city schools this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Carolyn Cahill
Ralph Gregg
F. W. Shane
Edward E. Higgins
Ben Evans
PTA
Gilbert Bush
Sarah Robinson
George Lear
Goldie Sealey
L. W. Siders
Rushed Progress On Gallipolis New Theater
Concrete footers for Gallipolis Second Ave theater near the post office are poured. Fred and Harry Wheeler report brick walls under way and expect completion within two months with Harry Wheeler to manage the new cinema house. An ornate front and marquee are planned and the theater name will be announced soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Second Ave
Fred
Harry Wheeler
Mrs Ward 81 Dies After Yearlong Illness
Mrs. Sarah Ward of Gallipolis aged 81 and wife of Irwin Ward a caretaker at Vinton Memorial Cemetery died Monday at the family home after a year of illness. Funeral services are set for Thursday morning at the Ward home with Rev. John Spires officiating. Pallbearers named by Mrs. Ward include Cline Gerlach G P Ewing S E Denny W W Welker Curt Colwell and Custe Strong.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Sarah Ward
Irwin Ward
Vinton Memorial Cemetery
Ward
John Spires
Cline Gerlach
G. P. Ewing
S. E. Denny
W. W. Welker
Curt Colwell
Custe Strong
CCC Total Reaches 68 In Gallia County
Gallia County enrollment for CCC camps climbs to 68 as 16 youths depart for Portsmouth training. Notable names include Russell Adams Kerr Raymond Ted Baker Wilbur Durst Haskell Bloomer Thurman Charles Halley Owen Irell Howard Hill Haynes Imes Carl Lewis George Diggs Russell Johnson Bidwell and Clifton Woodyard Crown City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Portsmouth
CCC
Gallia County
Othneil Jones
Russell Adams
Kerr
Raymond
Ted Baker
Wilbur Durst
Cheshire
Haskell Bloomer
Thurman
Charles W. Halley
Owen Irell
Howard Hill
Haynes Imes
Carl Lewis
Tope Barry
Craig Pike
Paul Syrus
Clifton Woodyard
Crown City
George Diggs
Russell Johnson
Bidwell
Mrs. Elizabeth Bishop Dies in Ewington Funeral
Mrs Elizabeth Bishop widow of Robert Bishop died at her late home in Ewington Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon for the deceased A brother Ira Huntley survives her and is named in the notice
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Gallipolis
Ewington
Elizabeth Bishop
Robert Bishop
Ira Huntley
Creek Crew Rushes Raccoon Creek Clearing
Approximately 150 men are clearing brush and trees from both banks of Raccoon Creek under National Reemployment official Ferry Dillon. More workers will join daily to finish before July end when Eureka Dam raises water levels by about 20 feet.
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Gallipolis
Raccoon Creek
Ferry Dillon
Eureka
Golf Course Reopens Under New Season Guidance In Gallipolis
Gallipolis golf course opens in splendid condition manager Frei Wheeler reports. Ted Tanner has been secured as professional teacher again this year.
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Gallipolis
Frei Wheeler
Ted Tanner
Professor Kermit Massie to speak at Thurman on Sunday
Announcement says Prof. Kermit Massie of Cheshire Schools will appear on the Epworth League program at Thurman Sunday evening. His theme will be A Good Sport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thurman Gallipolis
Kermit Massie
Cheshire
Thurman
Termite Swarms Challenge Gallipolis Merchants
First spring days bring clouds of termites from old city buildings. Merchants and homeowners spray generously with insecticide but see little effect.
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Gallipolis
Gallipolis Social Notes Highlights Local Visits and Events
Social notes list visits by Royal Lewis in Huntington and others from Rio Grande, Circleville, Oak Hill, and Cincinnati. New Rio Grande PTA officers are S E Jenkins president Lucille Carter secretary and Paul Lyne treasurer. Birthday observed for 84 year old Mrs Sarah Shires. Local trips include Columbus and Beckley visits, with several families hosted and relatives visiting in Rio Grande and Middleport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Royal Lewis
Huntington
W. W. Lewis
Huntington Post Office
A. W. Thorn
Clarence Davis
Circleville
Reynold Ropeter
Emily Phillips
Kathryn Kinnison
Oak Hill
Fred Rotroff
Alvin Martin
Roscoe Fox
Rio Grande
Parent-Teacher Association
S. E. Jenkins
Lucille Carter
Paul Lyne
Sarah Shires
R. M. Switzer
Jack
Columbus
Paul Davis
C. W. Davis
Fred Foster
W. O. Benson
Floyd Herrick
Middleport
Clarence Ebersbach
Dorothy Lewis
Esther Ingels
Red Cross
Cincinnati
Steve Clark
Forrest
Eloise
Clark
Worthington
Marjorie Phillips
Westerville
Reuben Phillips
Mothers' Club Meeting At Ned Eachus Home
Mothers' Club will be entertained at 8 tonight by Mrs Ned Eachus at her home. Social Circle of the Presbyterian Church met today at noon at the church. A committee in charge of Mrs C J Norton served luncheon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ned Eachus
The
Presbyterian Church
C. J. Norton
Gallipolis Club Names Delegates to State Convention
The Gallipolis Business and Professional Women's Club named delegates for the state convention in Columbus: Ethel Young Bess Wetherholt Birdie Cabbage Nellie Gills Nellie Ball and Margaret D. Carter. Alternates include Edith Swisher Ella Mootz Blanche Wetherholt Louise Scott and Edith Hutsinpiller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis Business and Professional Women’s Club
Columbus
Ethel Young
Bess Wetherholt
Birdie Cabbage
Nellie Gills
Nellie Ball
Margaret D. Carter
Edith Swisher
Ella Mootz
Blanche Wetherholt
Louise Scott
Edith Hutsinpiller
April Socials and Birth Notices Mix in Shade Community
Mrs Sam Jeffers hosted the Art and Thimble Club on April 15 with twenty members and guests. Several local families report moves and visits including Meeks, Davies, Bobo, and Ruth households. A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Clarence Green on April 16, and other local residents visited relatives and hosted gatherings across Athens Chauncey Kirkersville and Bradbury.
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Shade
Sam Jeffers
Art and Thimble Club
John Jeffers
Wilbur Ruth
Baker Settlement
Emma Neiberger
Blanch Rossiter
Albany
Margaret Grim
Rex Meeks
John Carsey
Orris Davies
Meeks
Charles Bobo
Fred Douglas
Donald Keith
George Douglas
Clarence Green
Primrose Hawk
Harry Porter
Athens
R. D
George Bolin
Clarence Friess
Toledo
Pearl Woods
Dorothy Brooks
Leonard Williams
Pearl Williams
Bradbury
Walt Williams
Floyd Pierce
D. K. Pierce
Sunny
Alec Bainey
W. Leo Williams
Kirkersville
Robert Perry
Robert McClain
Ladies Aid Society
M. E. Church
Lewis Woode
Earl Johnson
Chauncey
George Grim
Ivor Shumway
J. M. Chappel
Queen Fulton
Dawson Meeks
Josie Blazier
Fred Blazier
Jess King
Stocks rise as farm equipment and rails lead market rally
New York trading gained on strength in farm equipment shares and rail stocks. New York Central advanced to 50% plus, Union Pacific up 2 points to 140, U S Steel to 11214 and Bethlehem to 91%. Chrysler up 1% to 118, GM steady, Panhandle Refining Preferred up 2% to 107. Utilities held firm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NEW York
New York Central
Union Pacific
U. S. Steel
Bethlehem
Chrysler
Motors
General Motors
Panhandle Refining
Procter and Gamble
A. T
G. F
Atlantic
Ind
N. TD
Enemeernenmenmnenee
N. Y
Central
Texas Corp. Aee
N. Pacifica Penna
A Steels
Reading -Enene
Pacific Oon
U. 8
Steel
Pereneewnewnone
Ndeere
Sean Koe
Sanwanna
Briggs
BET DuPont
Nash Kelvinator
Elec
Harvester Ao
BE. T. OB
Joists Aes Am
Accapnigmipinnaaaste Loews Theaters Onan Emer
Eee Owen Nee
Qoemsneapenss
Stchenley Distillers
Woolworth
Livestock and Grain Prices Across Markets
Livestock and grain prices listed with wheat No 1 red at 137 138 and No 2 red 136 137, corn No 2 yellow 128 129 and No 3 yellow 12514 128, oats No 1 white 55 14 57 4, No 2 whites 54 57. Eggs steady extra firsts 21 seconds 19 ungraded 20s. Live poultry values cover fowls leghorn roosters broilers white rocks and other colored breeds across multiple age groups with prices ranging from 12 to 26 dollars in various classifications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Rocks
Plymouth Rocks
Poultry Price List From Nearby Firm Weights and Yields
A 2014 price list from Poultry Firm shows current receipts and extras for multiple birds. Heavy hens range 20 to 22 cents, leghorn birds 15 to 17, rock broilers 24 to 26, turkeys 20 to 23, ducks 18 to 20, hog dressed 28, and fresh killed hens 33, with various firsts and extras noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Chicago Produce Eggs Market Unsettled and Butter Weak
Chicago market notes eggs receipts 41 468 cases with fresh graded firsts dirties and storage packed goods detailed by percentages. Butter market weak with receipts 8 096 tubs and various grade and score figures noted for extra firsts standards and specials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Cleveland Produce Market Reports Mixed Prices and Rates
Butter and eggs show unsettled conditions with extras and standards at varied quotings. live poultry remains mostly steady across hens, roosters, and broilers with several weight grades listed. potatoes in 100 lb bags show price ranges across Idaho Ohio Maine Florida and Texas markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Idaho
Ohio
Maine
Florida
Hastings
Texas
Government bonds brief market quotation card
Government bonds listed with bid and offer values across multiple maturities. Bes 43-45 at 105.14, 3s 46-49 at 103.23, 3s 51-55 at 102.28, 3s 46-48 at 103.7, 2s 55-60 at 100.31, 2%Qs8 51-54 at 99.3.
Grange Meeting Plans Hobby Night in Huntington
Huntington Grange members will showcase hobbies at a Saturday night meeting announced by Mary Walker. Participants include David Metcalf Hazel Hartsook and Vera Metcalf. Games and stunts will add to the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Huntington Grange
Mary Walker
David Metcalf
Hazel Hartsook
Vera Metcalf
Bunker Hill Briefs Highlights Sunday Visits and Funerals
Mr and Mrs John Nicholson and Mr Union were Sunday guests of Will Smith. Bernard Welker is ill of measles. J J Will and Mrs Gilbert Michael attended the funeral of Grant Wood in Harrisonville. Mrs Sidney Jordan visited her parents Gilbert and Mrs Michael. Cottage prayer meeting was held at J J Will home. Maggie Smith helped with papering. Leonard Epple and son Dana visited M A Epple at Mt Union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bunker Hill
John Nicholson
Union
Will Smith
Bernard Welker
J. J. Will
Gilbert Michael
Grant
Leonard Epple and
Dana
M. A. Epple
Mt. Union
Fish dealer reels in truth in advertising sign
Willis Pease, a New Hampshire fish dealer, markets frozen mackerel at 11 cents a pound under a window sign that is accompanied by another sign reading Darn poor eating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Rochester
N. H
U.P
Willis Pease
Cincinnati Livestock Market Prices and Receipts
Hog receipts 3300 with mixed bids and top 10.30 for 189 to 275 lb. cattle 400 receipts with steers 900 to 1000 lb at 9.50 to 10.75, heifers up to 10.25, cows 5.75 to 7.50. sheep 60 receipts with good lambs 12 to 12.75 and small spring lamb lots 12.50 to 14.
Pittsburgh Livestock Prices Report
Hog prices ranged from 8.75 to 10.50 with various weights listed. Cattle and calves showed steady to lower quotes with top steers at 13 and vealers around 11 to 11.50. Sheep and lambs remained steady with good and choice shorn lambs near 11 to 11.25 and wool lambs at 13.25 down.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
Albany Personal and Brief Social Notes
Mrs. Katharine Barlow ill with influenza and complications. Gwendolyn Barlow of Columbus with her. Out-of-town friends for L. D. Gillogly funeral include E E Gillogly Howard Gillogly Charles Gillogly Mabel Gillogly Cleveland Mr and Mrs Finn Gillogly Mr and Mrs Clarence Cooley Mrs Charles Webb Mrs Ed Kimes Mrs Ellen Martin Athens Mrs Elizabeth Webb Mr and Mrs Howard Coe Mr and Mrs Frank Coe Reynoldsburg Mrs Bertha Dennan Mr and Mrs Jaret Bobo Mr and Mrs John Radekin Pt Rock Mr and Mrs Albert Castor Mrs Mary Bolen Albert Bolen Mr and Mrs Cash Smith Dexter Mr and Mrs Harold Smith Rutland Mrs Elizabeth Webb Albany meeting held to plan 4-H Clubs. Mrs Etta Bean bought McClanahan property. Charles Chesser sold Route 50 farm bought Carsey property remodel in progress. Pencilli opens a shop on Railroad St for electric acetylene welding. Oscar Close bought Ritchie property. Mr and Mrs H C Howery Mrs Fannie Eccles and Miss Bertha McVay returned to Albany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
Katharine Barlow
Gwendolyn
Columbus
L. D. Gillogly
E. E. Gillogly
Howard Gillogly
Pataskala
Charles Gillogly
Mabel Gillogly
Cleveland
Finn Gillogly
Clarence Cooley
Charles Webb
Ed Kimes
Ellen Martin
Athens
Elizabeth Webb
Howard Coe
Frank Coe
Reynoldsburg
Bertha Dennan
Jaret Bobo
John Radekin
Rock
Albert Castor
Mary Bolen
Albert Bolen
Cash Smith
Dexter
Harold
Oscar Close
Ritchie
H. C. Howery
Fannie Ecles
Bertha McVay
Longevity Formula From Santa Clara Man Marks 100th Birthday
ILD SAN JOSE Cal The longevity formula of Jesus Andua sola who just celebrated his 100th birthday remains simple. He prescribes drink a little smoke a little and not work too hard. He and his wife have 14 children nine of whom survive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ild
San Jose
Cal
U.R
Jesus Anduasola
Hitch-hiker Seeks Ride. Ends Up Charged in Mass
A woman hitchhiker, en route to New York, asked Troopers Ernest Mann and Albert Gosslin for a ride and was taken to a police station where she was charged with vagrancy in Fall River Massachusetts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fall River
Mass
New York
Ernest Mann
Albert Gosslin
Harrisonville Social Briefs Knighted by Birthday Party and Local Notes
Mr and Mrs H L Knopp hosted a Sunday gathering for 69 year old William Bachner with many relatives present. Diphtheria shots were given to local schoolchildren by Dr Greig of Washington DC last week. Miss Phyllis Chase led a 20 person Sunday School gathering Thursday. Monthly Mason Lodge inspection occurred with Eastern Star providing cakes and lunch. Several residents traveled to Gallipolis, and local families hosted guests and dinners at various homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisonville
H. L. Knopp
William Bachner
W. R. Bachner
Everett
Blair
Eugene
Jack
Clarence Rupe
Clarence Brown
William Kennedy
Leland Brown
Middleport
Gerald Morris
Ellen Knopp
Katherine Schaaf
Alice Giles
Ernest Moulden
Dorothy
Greig
Washington, D. C
Phyllis Chase
Masonic Lodge
Eastern Star
Merl Knapp
Frances
Cora Giles
Alice
E. V. Atkins
Gallipolis
George E. Tudor
Grundy
Broadwell Social News Highlights and Visits
Prayer meetings at the homes of Blaine Driggs and Flossie Keirns mark local social activity. Visitors include Lewis Sutton, Ray Nice, Judy Linscott, Dick Kirk, and families from Joy, Mansfield, Athens, and Chesterhill. Notes mention birds mating for life as a closing aside.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Gallipolis M.E. Church
Ben Bachus
Garland Gillingham
H. E. Houck
Ross Kerr
Frederick Stone
Douglas Mullineaux
Charles F. Robinson
Wayne Booth
John Gwinn
Earl Wheeler
A. P. Kerr
Millard Miles
E. R. Wallace
C. E. Wagner
R. J. Allison
R. A. Howell
Claude Miller
J. P. Haskins
Raymond Jones
E. J. Rosener
E. L. White
John O. Rue
Sherman White
T. A. Thomas
Ed Mills
Loren
J. W. Phillips
Dr. L. C. Cowden
M. M. Drummond
J. C. Stewart
J. W. Bartels
Hollis Wood
F. W. Folden
F. Thompkins
A. D
Cc. C. Cornela
C. H. Paerce
Len B. McCune
Bull
Starbuck
Sues
Gallipolis Social Notes
Toledo Grain Close
Cincinnati Produce
Cincinnati Livestock
Harrisonville Social Briefs
Broadwell
Flossie Keirns
U. B
Harry Vandyke
Gamoca
W. Va
Cook Vandyke
Jo Young
Martha
Ralph Young
Mary Lawrence
Ross Hoon
Chesterhill
Perl Keirns
Charlotte
Amesville
John Young
Blaine Driggs
Scott White
Westland
Elmer White
Mansfield
William Young
Roy Lee
Hazel Pierce
Freda Phillips
Big Run
Lotie
Evalina Brill
Pete Smith
Watson Brill
Scott Whitwere
Bert «Roberts
Ron
Maria
Mike McDonald
Bartlett
Ernest White
Lillie S ‘Andson
John’ Smith
Roseville
Messenger
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