Marietta Mfg Plant Lands Million Dollar Flood Control Contract
SeASANT April 2. The Marietta Manufacturing Plant won a $1,000,000 Federal contract to build two 32 inch pipeline dredges for flood control on the Mississippi River, with work to start in May and continue through year end. The project will provide steady work for 450 to 480 men, reviving employment for over 200 workers after a long layoff.
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Marietta
Senator Co
O Weissenberger
Mississippi
Weissenberger
William Clark
Meriwether Lewis
Upper
Ohio River
Marietta Manufacturing Company Builds Vessels for Government
The Mississippi and Missouri rivers saw completion of several boats and numerous barges by the Mari etta Manufacturing Company about a year ago, delivered to the government for use on the Federal Barge Line operating on the Mississippi River.
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Mississippi
Missouri
Marietta Manufacturing Company
Government
Federal
Mississippi River
Track Team Is Ready For Gallia Point Pleasant Meet
Gal lia Academy tracksters prepare for a Saturday afternoon clash with Point Pleasant, closing a three sport rivalry between river schools. Local athletes aim to improve marks from the Jackson meet and refine times for the Ohio University Class A meet. Field events are at the football field and track events at the Gallia County fairgrounds.
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Gallipolis
Gallia Academy
Point Pleasant
Jackson
Ohio University
Gallia County Fairgrounds
John Bush Pleads Guilty to Disorderly Conduct
John Bush of Maple Shade pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct before Mayor A. J. Stormont in Gallipolis. He was fined $5 plus costs and committed to jail for failure to pay the fine.
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Gallipolis
John Bush
Maple Shade
A. J. Stormont
Local residents note visits and moves in town
Carl Smith of Logan visits his parents this week. Major Walter A. Rose on furlough from the Canal Zone visits Mrs. Rose’s parents the Henking family. Lenora Houck, eight, fractures her left forearm at Washington School. Sam Dunbar of Pittsburgh visits relatives. Elizabeth Reese and Lucille Reese plan a May 1 move to 512 Second Ave. W. E. Gilmore returns home from Florida and California to Fourth Ave. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Milamore will spend the summer with them.
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Carl Smith
Logan
Walter A. Rose
Panama Canal Zone
Washington School
Sam Dunbar
Pittsburgh
Elizabeth Reese
Lucille Reese
Anna Adam
Third Avenue
Second Avenue
W. E. Gilmore
Florida
California
Fourth Avenue
Jack Milamore
Miller Family Welcomes 9-Pound Son at Holzer
Gallipolis April 27 A 9 pound son was born Wednesday morning at Holzer Hospital to Attorney and Mrs Harry Miller of Gallipolis Gilbert Bush Jr of Gallipolis was discharged after a tonsil operation Her shel Lambert of Oak Hill was admitted for treatment Mrs George Bailey of Kananga was released after treatment.
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Gallipolis
Holzer Hospital
Harry Miller
Gilbert Bush
Hershel Lambert
Oak Hill
George Bailey
Kananga
Refreshing frock for an afternoon sew in silk or cotton
A quick afternoon project offers a bright, inexpensive sewn frock with raglan sleeve capelets and a moulded waist. Pattern 2504 covers sizes 14 through 40 with step by step instructions. Send 15 cents for the pattern and 15 cents for the catalog, or 25 cents for both, to The Athens Messenger Pattern Dept New York City.
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Raglan
Anne Adams
Athens Messenger Pattern Department
W. 17Th Street
New York City
Legionnaires Set District Meeting at Washington School
Legion post in Gallipolis completes arrangements for the Eighth District conference of the American Legion Ohio at the Washington School Building. Registration starts 9:30 AM with a morning session for schools. lunch at noon. parade forms 1 PM and moves at 1:20 PM. Afternoon program features notable speakers from Findlay Logan Columbus and more with 31 posts marching.
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Gallipolis
American Legion
Department of Ohio
Washington
Lafayette Post
Ohio
Joseph V. Patters
Findlay
Barton Hall
Logan
J. J. Saslavsky
Columbus
George Lawrence
Ohio Legion News
Paul Tague
New Lexington
Sam Cobb
Agnes Merritt
American Legion Auxiliary
L. L. Morris
Toledo
H. EB. Houck
Xenia
Ironton
Feeney Bennett
Thornville
Frank McCann
Athens
K. T. Crossen
Basil Grimes
John Tague
Joseph Freeman
Jackson
Jefferson Howe
Wellston
Robert Wickoff
Southeastern
Corning
James Miller
Oscar McVeigh
Gentil-Shuff
Fairfield
Laurelville
Leo Ryan
Murray City
Clyde A. Smith
McAleer-Milliron
James E. Fisher
Nelsonville
Glenford Dugan
Ross George
Kent-Mesier
Pomeroy
Drew Webster
Edgar A. Orr
Lewis Manley
Masonic
Lafayette
State Street
Second Avenue
Vine Street
Third Avenue
Pine Street
Locust Street
Washington School
Dr Haskins Heads Gal lipolis Recreation League Baseball
Dr J P Haskins was elected president and Paul Mossman secretary of the Gallipolis Recreation Ball League at a meeting in Harry Franks Store. Eight teams expected to play starting May 15 including State Highway replacing First Baptist Church. Teams include Addison Cheshire Womeldorff & Thomas Business Men K of P Farmers' Club and American Legion.
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Gallipolis
J. P Haskins
Paul Mossman
Harry Franks
State Highway
First Baptist Church
Addison, Cheshire
Womeldorff & Thomas
Business Men
Pet Show At Rufus Putnam Playground Saturday
Athens children with any pet breeds join the annual Pet Show at Rufus Putnam playground Saturday morning. Prizes will honor categories for dogs and cats and other pets with events including pony and dog races. Eligibility extends to students in any grade school or junior high with many awards announced.
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Athens
Rufus Putnam
Two New Plymouth Sixes Set Pace in Value
Plymouth launches the Standard Six and the De Luxe Six with long wheelbase, Floating Power engine mountings, Hydraulic Brakes, Safety-Steel bodies, and economy. The De Luxe offers 12 inch longer wheelbase, bigger size, and enhanced styling unseen in low priced sixes. Sold by Dodge Desoto and Chrysler dealers.
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America
Plymouth
DODGE
Desoto
Chrysler
Dredge Auctioned As Ohio River Levels Fall
The Ohio River near Gallipolis stood at about 9 feet as ebbing water guided auctions. The United States Dredge Carro ton sold for 16000 to the Monongahela and Ohio Dredging Co of Pittsburgh. Captain Mose Eppling of Gallipolis is tied to the buyer's interests.
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Gallipolis
Ohio
United States
Monongahela & Ohio Dredging Company
Pittsburgh
Mose Eppling
Monongahela & Ohio Company
American
Acme
Queen City
Liberty
Charleston
Garrett Lane
Increase in fishing licenses issued to April 25
Gallipolis officials report a rise in fishing licenses issued by Clerk of Courts Margaret McCormick up to April 25. Twenty-two licenses issued this year versus seventeen in the same period in 1932, with Oma Brown listed as the sole woman licensee.
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Gallipolis
Margaret McCormick
Oma Brown
Ohio University to judge dog leading race at pet show
Judges will be chosen from instructors in the Ohio University physical education department. After the pet show, baseball games will be played between East Side and Mechanicsburg boys and girls teams.
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Trace
Ohio University Physical Education Department
Mechanicsburg
Make up hints for older women p
Older skins over 35 need different makeup. Use dewy creams and powder bases for cheeks and lids. Apply light red lipstick for gray hair and avoid heavy color. A little eyelid cream and brow lash grooming helps youthfulness. Use a small amount of brilliantine on brows and lashes.
Proper method to fix uneven wick on oil stove
House Wife's Question Box advises cleaning wick tubes and turning the wick for evenness. If needed, remove the reservoir, burn at low flame until dry, wipe the wick, reassemble, and let the wick soak with oil for five minutes before relighting.
McPherson to Speak at Gallipolis Scout Meeting
McPherson executive of Huntington Area Boy Scouts will speak at Gallipolis Boy Scout Council tonight at 7 0 clock. The session will be in the law office of Harry Miller president of the local council.
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Gallipolis
Scotty” McPherson
Huntington
Boy Scouts of America
Boy Scout Council
Harry Miller
Alumni Banquet Set Tonight by Island View Inn
About 45 Gallia County alumni and former Ohio University students are expected to attend at the Island View Inn tonight. Dr Hiram Roy Wilson of the English department will be the speaker and Robert Price 32 will lead the music.
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Gallipolis
Gallia County
Ohio University
Island View Inn
Hiram Roy Wilson
Robert Price
First Baptist Church Sets Year Budget at 5000 Dollars
At the April 27 meeting in Gallipolis about 200 attendees approved a 5000 dollar budget for the church fiscal year beginning May 1, unchanged except 900 dollars paid on a note. The amount matches last year’s budget.
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Gallipolis
First Baptist Church
Rotary appoints Mossman president for Gallipolis year
Gallipolis Rotary Club directors choose Paul Mossman as president for the coming year, succeeding Harry Miller. Other officers elected include H. W. Wetherholt as vice president, Maurice Haskins as secretary, and G. M. Gerheart as sergeant at arms.
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Gallipolis
Paul Mossman
Gallia County Teachers Meet At Courthouse Discussion
Joseph Fichter assistant director of the state department of education met with Gallia County district school boards for their annual meeting at the Gallia County Courthouse this morning.
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Gallipolis
Joseph Fichter
State Department of Education
Gallia County
Moone's Emerald Oil Promised to Cure Corns
A fluid oz bottle of Moone's Emerald Oil is advertised with a money back guarantee if it fails to end pain from corns and bunions. The ad claims rapid, penetrating action for foot comfort and even swelling and varicose veins, sold by Quick's Cut Rate Store in Ady.
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Moone
Quick
Ady
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EO Marvelette
Deming
Arvelette
Carter
C. M. Co
Vick’s Cut Rate
Llentine Gate
Mennen
Oye
Seholl
Richard Hudnut
Woodbury
Castile
Ay Tiger Ks
Iliams
Lodbury Fe
Uvice
Sinal
Nion ST
Athens, O
Gallia
Jackson Marks
Flapper
Fanny
AEG. U
Ellum GeRoys
Legionnaires
Dr. Haskins
Recreation League
Ana
Sprague
D. R. Weller
James Moren
Weller
New Orleans
McPherson
Ollo LU
Baptists
Rotary President
Con
Fichter
BOB Smart Sport Shoes
The
Honey-Gross Co
NEW
Plymouths
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