Gallia County Job Chief Swamped By Applications for Employment
Gallia County's re employment director Lewis Jones faces a flood of applicants for highway work in Gallia County as 50 to 100 unemployed queue daily at the Federal Building in Gallipolis. Men wait hours for interviews with Jones who emphasizes equal consideration. many have waited three to four years and had not worked since 1929. About 300 men were spoken with in the past week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallia County
Gallipolis
Federal
Lewis Jones
Jones
No 35 Hour Week For Emily Smith
In Gallipolis on August 23 12 year old Emily Smith walks barefoot through town carrying a woolen chair her father made on a river boat. She works a 12 hour day selling chairs door to door from morning till night and notes better sales by the river with several chairs sold in one town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
NRA
Emily Smith
Gaspolis
Gasoline Towing on River Is Increasing
The Steamer Alliance delivered 650000 gallons of gasoline to Charleston and Huntington from Midland Pennsylvania and Parkersburg West Virginia using tank barges. The Eclipse carried gasoline by tank barges from Pittsburgh to Charleston Huntington and Cincinnati. River men say Ohio gas shipments are rising.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Steamer Alliance
Union Barge Line
Charleston
Huntington
W. Va
Midland
Parkersburg
Alliance
Atlantic
Eclipse
Pittsburgh
West Virginia
Cincinnati
Ohio
Birthday Surprise For Mrs. O N Roush In Cheshire
Mrs. O N Roush received a birthday surprise on Sunday as seven children and thirteen grandchildren visited her Cheshire home. Attendees included Hollis White family, Thomas Ragan, Jim Rogers of Gallipolis, Lloyd Roush and children, Jerry Rife of Bulaville, Mart Vance of Addison, Byron Cremeens family, Lester Roush and daughters, James Roush family, J H Marcher, Alva Roush, and O N Rowen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lester Roush
James Roush
J. H. Marcher
Alva Roush
O. N. Rowen
Shurtz Case Appeals Over Blocking Betss Alley Access
Rosa Shurtz sues Clarence O Bets and others over alleged blocking of an alley from Second Avenue preventing entry to Betss garage. The case moved to the Court of Appeals on defendant's motion as litigation centers on the alley blockage claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Rosa Shurtz
Clarence O. Bets
Bets
Second Avenue
Court of Appeals
Rosa Shurtsz
Sheriff sale threatens property of Charles Mack in Gallia County
Property of Charles Mack on Second Avenue was offered for sale by sheriff unless a $3,297 mortgage plus interest is paid within five days to Buckeye Savings and Loan Company. Plaintiffs brought the action in Gallia County Common Pleas Court. Judge C. E. Peoples presided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Charles Mack
Second Avenue
Buckeye Savings and Loan Company
Gallia
Local births and hospital admissions in Holzer area
A son was born to Mr and Mrs John Liep wiler of Pomeroy in Holzer Hospital. Mise Mary Harkins Hamden School teacher was admitted for an operation. Three county home children Richard Jenkins Lucfile Jenkins and Joseph Steel were admitted for tonsil operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipoli
John Liepwiler
Pomeroy Tuesaday
Holzer Hospital
Mise Mary Harkins Hamden
Richard
Lucfile Jenkins
Joseph Steel
State Man To Visit Gallia County Friday
L. L. Louthian examiner for the State Board of Control will visit Gallia County Friday to reorganize Greenfield Township schools and plan for 1933 1934. He may seek consolidation and elimination of schools as noted by H. Bion Bradbury superintendent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallia County
Gallipolis
L. L. Louthian
State Board of Control
Greenfield Township
Louthian
H. Bion Bradbury
L. W. Reese
Bradbury
Wheat yield dips in Gallia County crops
Gallia County farmers report a below normal wheat yield averaging about 15 bushels per acre. Local market price sits around 80 cents per bushel for top grain, with observers noting reduced farmer revenue though wheat is not a major county product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Gallia County
Government men repair steel buoys on Ohio River near Gallipolis
Three U S Engineering Department agents from Catlettsburg Kentucky, in a motorboat built for buoy work, repaired and replaced steel buoys and channel markers on the Ohio River near Gallipolis. The final buoys in this Huntington district stretch were at Antiquity, about 31 miles north.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
United States Engineering Department
Catlettsburg
Ohio River
Huntington District
Antiquity
Gallipolis Ferry Steamer Sees Increased Transit
Automo bile transportation business with the Gallipolis Ferry Steamer, John W. Lane, has shown an increase in the last two weeks. This ferry, owned by Capt. John Lane, is the only steam ferry now operating on the Ohio River between Racine and Huntington, W. Va.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
John W. Lane
John Lane
Ohio River
Racine
Huntington
W. Va
Car sales rise in Gallia County since August 18
Clerk of Courts records show 38 used cars and six new cars sold in Gallia County since August 18. One motorcycle also sold during the period, reflecting activity in local vehicle transactions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Gallia County
Clerk of Courts
First Legitimate Stage Returns to Gallipolis
Eight chorus girls performed in Gallipolis on Tuesday night marking the first legitimate stage appearance in months. Four auto wrecks were reported the same day with no serious injuries or damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
More Wheat Sessions Arranged by Taylor
Gallia County educational meetings in the wheat control administration campaign are listed by Ralph L. Taylor emergency agriculture agent. Dates include August 28 Clay Township at Clay Chapel led by E. J. Riggs. August 20 Perry and Greenfield at Salem Church led by John Gills. August 30 Cheshire and Addison at Kgger Grange Hall led by Horti Shafer. August 31 Morgan and Huntington at Winton High School Auditorium led by Harold Coulter. September 1 Harrison and Guyan at Mercerville High School Building led by John Bain. September 4 Walnut at Mudsock School led by Ralph Davis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Wheat Control Administration
Gallia County
Ralph L. Taylor
Perry
Greenfield Township
Salem Church
John Gills
Cheshire
Addison Township
Kgger Grange
Horti Shafer
Morgan
Huntington Township
Winton High School
Harold Coulter
Harrison and Guyan Township
Mercerville High School
John Bain
Walnut Township
Mudsock School
Ralph Davis
Local social notes from Gallipolis area visits and travels
Personal mentions detail Mrs Robert Richards spending the week in Syracuse with relatives. Several families including Mr and Mrs Sarah Robinson and son, and Mrs Stanley Lanier and children, return home from Indian Lake. Wayne Lutz and daughter Kathryn visited Huntington. Sam Dunbar of Pittsburgh visits relatives here. Eva Evans hosts Miss Mille and family after a Portsmouth trip. Tennis players Haskins, William and John Jones, and John Lutz played in Gallipolis then Chillicothe for the South Central Ohio tournament. Dale Ewing and Glenn Voorhees of Cincinnati visit Mrs Mary Ewing of Gallipolis. William Leonard, once a local resident now of Mt Vernon, visits Gallia friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Richards
Syracuse
Sarah Robinson
Stanley Lanier
Indian Lake
Wayne Lutz
Kathryn
Huntington
Sam Dunbar
Pittsburgh
Harlan Mille
Portsmouth
Eva Evans
Cora
Frank Haskins
William
John Jones
John Lutz
Gallipolis
Chillicothe
Dale Ewing
Glenn Voorhees
Cincinnati
Mary L. Ewing
Willam Leonard
Mt. Vernon
Three Shifts Work On Federal Order
Gallipolis reports three shifts of 450 workers at Marietta Manufacturing Company on the Ohio River four miles north of town. They aim to complete two government steel suction dredge boats before year’s end. The dredges, costing nearly 1 million dollars, will operate on the Mississippi River next year. most of the upper structure is finished. The Marietta Plant is the largest steel boat building plant along the Ohio River.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Marietta Manufacturing Company
Ohio River
Here
Mississippi River
Marietta
Johnston Receivership Counsel Appointed in Gallipolis
Henry W. Cherrington of Gallipolis and Philip Gibson of Huntington were named Monday by the Common Pleas Court as advisors to Hollis C. Johnston as receiver for E. N. Deardorff and Company. A $5,000 bond was posted by Jesse Johnston, Cherrington, and Houck. The George Thompson Corporation filed a cross petition urging all claims against the property be proved and filed with the receiver for court approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Henry W. Cherrington
Philip Gibson
Huntington
Common Pleas Court
Hollis C. Johnston
E. N. Deardorff and Companys
Mr. Johnston
Jesse Johnston
H. W. Cherrington
H. E. Houck
George Thompson Corporation
Deardorff
Three Men Fined in Gallipolis For Intoxication
Three men appeared before Mayor A. J. Stormont in Gallipolis Municipal Court and were fined 10 dollars plus costs for intoxication. Names were withheld.
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Gallipolis
A. J. Stormont
Gallia County approves road material contracts and coal
Gallia County commissioners approved contracts for lime and road materials totaling over 6462 with payments to be made. Cement bills for roads and upkeep totaling 735.30 were approved, and animal claims to county farmers for 204.85 allowed. Coal contracts let to Harry Darst at 6.50 per 100 bushels lump coal and 4 per 100 bushels slack with specified delivery totals. An appropriation for plastering at the county home and other repairs was made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Gallia
Harry Darst
Local Notes Lift Civic Ties and Visits Across Town
Mrs. Laura Henke Rose visits relatives while her Panama government dentist husband awaits furlough and September return to a U S post. Homer Matthews family and Mrs E Jones travel to Columbus for a week, with Jones teaching in Columbus schools. Mrs C M Adams hosts Mrs William Shartz of Dalton Ga for a Tuesday afternoon dinner. John Arnold of Pomeroy, former Park Central Hotel proprietor, visits with family. Claire Jones and family from Columbus visit here and Bidwell.
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Laura Henke Rose
Panama
America
United States
Homer Matthews
Matthews
E. Jones
Columbus
Jones
C. M. Adams
William Shartz
Dalton
Claire Jones
Bidwell
Scoring Spree Brings Win for Highwaymen at Gal liapoli
In Gallipolis on Tuesday night the Highway Department scored 11 runs in the bottom of the sixth to defeat K of P 12 to 7 at Gal lia Academy Athletic Field. Kelton collected two triples in four at bats during the rally. Addison edged Hysell Run 4 to 3 in the American Legion game at Silver Bridge Field as three late hits produced the final runs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Highway Department
K. of P
Gallia Academy
Addison
Hysell
American Legion
Silver Bridge Field
Fog Delays Ohio River Steamers Queen City and Senator Cordill
Heavy fogs along the Ohio River have delayed several boats, including the Jacket Steamers Queen City and Senator Cordill. The Queen City was to pass Gallipolis Wednesday night after carrying large freight from Cincinnati Huntington and Pittsburgh trades. Passenger traffic has risen in August, with excursion rates on the Ohio ending the first week of September.
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Gallipolis
Ohio River
Queen City
Senator Cordill
Cincinnati
Huntington
Pittsburgh
Ohio
Three-Way Program Planned for Labor Day Picnic
Three programs are set for a Camp McCarley Labor Day picnic in Gallipolis. Congressman T A Jenkins is a main speaker with music by J P Howe and radio speaker C W Sturgell of Ashland Ky to speak in the first session from one to five o'clock. The lineup includes sports and a third program featuring Jenkins and local public officials with fine music.
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Gallipolis
Camp McCarley
T. A. Jenkins
J. P. Howe
C. W. Sturgell
Ashland
Congressman Jenkins
Local Firms Sign NRA Pact in Gallia County
Gallipolis firms signed the President's NRA agreement bringing nearby totals to 168. Names listed include Sam Augustine, Gallipolis Bottling Company, and Mootz Bakery in yesterday's record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
NRA
Sam Augustine
Gallipolis Bottling Company
Mootz Bakery
Logan Schools Open Sept 11 With Returning Staff Contracts
Logan schools will start September 11 after a one week delay to await state aid legislation. Contracts have been issued to last year's faculty with indications that most will return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
Board of Education
Manss To Take Nashville Store Manager Position
Logan Aug 23 A H Manss manager of the Miller Jones Shoe Store here is reported to have secured a new post as manager of a Nashville Tennessee store. He has led the local shop since its opening last year and came to this city from Chillicothe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
A. H. Mansa
Miller-Jones Shoe
Nashville
Tennessee
Chillicothe
Kerr Guild Meeting at First Presbyterian Church
Franklin Kerr Guild gathered at the First Presbyterian Church on Monday night with Mrs. Alfred Carpenter and others serving dinner. In the absence of the president, Mrs. Frank Harden led the meeting while Mrs. Seth Sloan gave devotionals and Miss Florence Bort led a study from Eastern Women. Mrs. Kerr Giffen attended as a guest.
Saturday Club Elects Mrs H M Boocks President at Logan
Logan August 23 At a special meeting of the Saturday Club held Monday night at the home of Mrs O A Rannelis Mrs H M Boocks was elected president and Mrs Emerson Poston vice president to fill vacancies in these offices Other officers include Mrs Rannelis treasurer Mrs W B La cock recording secretary and Miss Nan McBride corresponding secretary.
Lehman Family Reunion at Ash Cave Draws 86
In Logan on August 23 a Lehman family reunion gathered 86 attendees at Ash Cave. Judge Harley M Whitcraft was the guest speaker delivering a contribution to the event and a noon dinner was served.
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Logan
Lehman Family
Ash Cave
Harley M Whitcraft
Canty Family Attends Insurance Agents Meeting
Logan residents J. P. Canty his daughter Elizabeth and relative Jane Canty travel to Marion this week for the annual meeting of insurance agents and to visit relatives in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
J. P. Canty
Elizabeth Canty
Jane Canty
Marion
Man Charged With Rock Attacks Near Sams Creek
Logan Aug 23 Wayne Robinson was accused by deputies Farbearn and Sparnow of throwing rocks at Elias Mahoney's residence in Sams Creek. He faced intoxication charges in Magistrate W W Martin's court, pled not guilty, and was bound over to the grand jury in $250 bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
Elias Mahoney
Sams Creek
Wayne Robinson
Farbearn
Sparnow
W. W. Martin
School Opening Date In Good Hope Township
Registration for all high and grade pupils in Good Hope Township will be held at Rockbridge School Building next Monday at 9 a.m. Transportation is arranged for distant students. Rockbridge opens at 9 a.m. Tuesday Sept 5. Pupils from three one room schools are concentrated at Rockbridge. Mr. Dillon, new principal, comes from Ilesboro after five years.
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Dilson
Rockbridge
Ilesboro
Hughes Host Surprise Party For Louise Hughes Birthday
In Carbon Hill on August 23 Mr and Mrs Harry Hughes held a surprise party at their home for daughter Louise's eighteenth birthday. Guests included Grace Briley Nelle Green Lillian Guess Marie Dawley Alice Coe Irene Bennett Viola Bond Opal Rieder Pauline Wilkinson Emma Evans Kay Blosser Carl Robey Gerald Kimble Alice Davis Russell Devol Byron Hughes Earl Johnson Don Yates Harold Gustin. The evening featured string music and group singing with light refreshments and many presents for the guest of honor.
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Carbon Hill
Harry Hughes
Grace Briley
Nelle Green
Lillian Guess
Marie Dawley
Alice Coe
Irene Bennett
Viola Bond
Opal Rieder
Pauline Wilkinson
Emma Evans
Kay Blosser
Carl Robey
Gerald Kimble
Alice Davis
Russell Devol
Byron Hughes
Earl Johnson
Don Yates
Harold Gustin
Louise
Probation for Knece and Sams Creek on intoxication charges
Leonard Knece and Ferdinand Rose Sams Creek were arrested Sunday by deputies Joe Farbearn and Stanley Sparnow and brought before juvenile court Monday. They were charged with intoxication and placed on probation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
Leonard Knece
Ferdinand Rose Sams Creek
Joe Farbearn
Stanley Sparnow
Pastor Geddes Recalled From Logan To Pittsburgh
The Rev. H. L. Geddes of the First Presbyterian Church was summoned to Pittsburgh Sunday due to his mother’s illness, not expected to recover. Mrs. Spooner, Geddes mother in law, is in critical condition at the manse in Logan.
Hocking Valley Coal Prospects Best Since World War
Logan August 23 Rotary Club program featured Barton A Holl detailing NRA history and its impact in Logan He assessed Hocking Valley coal field prospects under the recovery code saying unemployment opportunities are better now than any time since World War I
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Hocking Valley
Logan
NRA
Barton A. Holl
Nine Runs in First Scored by Catholics
Catholics defeated United Brethren 13 to 6 in Logan on Monday evening as they seized nine runs in the first inning amid Fitzgerald wild pitching. The win ends the regular season with protests filed on two games. a meeting will occur after John E. Krieg returns from a Muskingum River fishing trip to decide potential replays and post season timing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
United Brethren
Fitzgerald
General Committee
John E. Krieg
Muskingum River
American Legion Committee
Logans Busy Week of Travels and Visits Across States
Logan residents and visitors traveled to Detroit Chicago Columbus Washington D C and Marion Township. Notable names include Mrs. Fred E Hull Barbara Ella Juergensmeier Judge F P Martin and families. Many attended funerals and meetings while others enjoyed familial visits and business trips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred E. Hull
Barbara
Detroit
William Evans
J. M. Cooley
Orland
G. A. Adams
Shade
Lewis Sargent
Grace Shinner
Florence Myers
Willard MccNallen
Velma Skinner
Chicago
Forest E. Weinrich
Barton A. Hall
Columbus
A. K. Smith
Allan A. Cole
Robert B. Drury
Kathleen Juergensmeier
Ella Juergensmeier
F. P. Martin
Elsie
Betty
Washington, D. C
Bess V. Mutchmore
Dick Trueblood
E. B. Trueblood
Hubert Lappen
Laureville
Logan
Samuel McLain
Lancaster
Walter Leonard
Webb
Stanley St Clair
James &. Brown
Marion Township
Seegholtz to undergo three major operations at Aspinwall hospital
Logan report says Virgil L. Seegholtz, World War veteran from Marion Township, will be admitted to the government hospital at Aspinwall, Pennsylvania, for treatment and a series of major operations. He will report within days and faces at least three major operations plus lung disease treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
Virgil L. Seegholtz
Marion Township
Government Hospital
Aspinwall
Soldiers’ Relief Commission
Seesholtz
Wollfe-Emerick Reunion to be Held at St Paul near Maxville
The Wolfe-Emerick annual reunion occurs at St. Paul Church near Maxville with Sunday School at 9 30 am led by Rolland Bright. An afternoon program precedes an evening address by Reverend Hart as the Young People’s League of Friendship Church hosts. A separate note recalls dinner for five neighbors hosted by Mrs. Alice Raney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
Wollfe-Emerick
St. Paul Church
Maxville
Rolland Bright
Young People’s League of Friendship Church
Hart
Home Owners Loan Counselor Visits Logan
Mary A Geiser acts as agent for the Home Owners Loan Corporation and plans to visit Logan starting Thursday August 24 at the Post Office Building. She will make regular trips to the city for the next several weeks to carry out this work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
New Home Owners Loan Corporation
Mary A. Geiser
Mission services planned at Union Mission week
The Rev W Wood Duff of First Presbyterian preached on Christ Before Pilate at the Union Mission on Second Avenue Tuesday night. The director says several other special features are planned for the Mission services during the week. The Rev. Mr. Rippicy is involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
W. Woood Duff
First Presbyterian Church
Union Mission
Second Avenue
Christ Before Pilate
Mr. Rippicy
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Federal Building
County
Perry Business Ur
More Wheat
Taylor
Cheshire and Addison
Clay Township
Clay Chapel
E. J. Riggs
Johnson
Cherrington
Gibson
Jenkins
Manss
Kerr Guild
Presbyterian Church
H. M. Boocks
Dent
Agents’ Meeting
Geddes
Fed
Eral Ward
Wolfe-Emerick
Maxwell
Fair Week Buyey
Cole
Zenners
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