Federal Help Possible for Main Laying
Prospects for supplying Rio Grande Village and nearby college with natural gas from Ohio Fuel Gas Co mains look brighter after several productive meetings between community representatives and gas company officials. A main line to the compressor station near Jackson is within three miles, but scattered potential customers require extensive service piping. Local plans call for a bakery at the college under a self help program, and federal aid may cover trenching and pipeline laying similar to WPA funded water project work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Rio Grande Village
Ohio Fuel Gas Co
Jackson
Rio Grande
Sesquicentennial Arrangements Move Forward in Gallipolis
Gallia county sesquicentennial commission members met Tuesday night to organize after a National Congress bill appropriated 10 000 for local use in the 1940 celebration. Judge W R White was named chairman John Gwinn treasurer and Mrs Maude Houser secretary. The group plans a program committee to direct physical features of the observance and will meet again at the chairman’s call to discuss fund distribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Sesquicentennial Commission
National Congress
W. R. White
John Gwinn
Maude Houser
Condition of Marion Wedge Improves After Crash
Marion Wedge 23 year old aviator in Gallipolis shows improved condition at a local hospital as friends hope for recovery from a heart issue after his plane crashed during a long endurance flight. An aeronautics official from Washington reported Wedge was flying at about 100 miles per hour with throttle wide open and ample gasoline in the tank at impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Marion Wedge
Washington
Wedge
Wife Seeks Divorce and Custody in Gallia County
Mrs. Nannie Harrah sues Orby W. Harrah for divorce alimony and custody of two children alleging desertion. Harrah is said to own farm property in Raccoon Township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Nannie Harrah
Orby W. Harrah
Harrah
Raccoon Township
Rural schools likely open next year with no contagious disease
Gallia county health nurse Miss Naomi Evans says no contagious disease exists in the county and rural schools are probable to open the first of next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Naomi Evans
4-H Club Summer Project Judging Found Satisfactory
County 4 H judging of summer projects is complete and satisfactory according to Miss Clara Belle Motter county home demonstration agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Clara Belle Motter
Rifes to Meet for Labor Day Family Reunion
Rife family selects Labor Day for their annual reunion at Campaign Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Labor Day
Campaign Church
Revival in Progress at Yellow Town Church
Evangelistic meetings are under way at Yellow town Church conducted by Rev. Charles Lusher a county native and newly ordained Baptist minister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Yellowtown Church
Charles Lusher
County
Thaxton Family Plans Meeting at Campaign Church
Perry Thaxton, president, says the Thaxton family will hold a family group meeting at Campaign Church this Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Thaxton
Campaign
Perry Thaxton
White Families Meet Relatives in Chilliothe Mound Park
Gallia County residents plan a gathering with kin from other areas at Mound Park in Chilli cothe on September 10. The event brings together local families and visiting relatives for shared activities.
Plan Aid Picnic at Chickamauga Park
Members of the Rodney Ladies Aid Society plan their annual picnic at Chickamauga Park on September 7. The event focuses on fellowship and community service with members from Gallipolis area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plan Aid
Gallipolis
Rodney Ladies’ Aid Society
Chickamauga Park
Gallipolis Announces Teaching Assignments for New School Year
Gallia and Gallipolis area schools release teacher assignments effective Sept. 11. Lists include Gallia Academy High School staff like Byers, Wetherholt, Breinig, and Langdon plus Washington and East Gallipolis faculty, with titles across English, history, music, art, home economics, agriculture, and administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meti
Marshall Boggs
Frederick Stone
Laurence Smeltzer
Washington School No. 1
B. R. Evans
Maye A. Davis
Christina Fife
Clara Mae Davis
Clark Gillingham
Arith Gallipolis
E. E. Higgins
Gallia Academy High School
Carl C. Byers
Anne Bradbury
Doris Covey
Catherine Morrison
Norma V. Johnston
Dwight Wetherholt
Ruth Miller
Elizabeth Breinig
Harold Brown
Eulah Williams
Katherine Kircher
Harlan Martin
Kathryn Lutz
E. Garfield Griffith
Ben Eachus
Edward Wise
Jand
Charles Swanson
Jean Eversole
Virginia Bane
Lois Marie Berry
Dorothy Roadarmour
Anna Wiseman
Marie Langdon
Elizabeth Carnes
Mildred Gilman
Garnet Stringfellow
Clara Worman
Washington School No. 2
Elaine Fulton
Ruth Martin
Lola Rupe
Osa Baird
May Kelly
Marie Meal
East Gallipolis
Isabel ‘Boggs
Kananga
John H. ‘Evans
Mary Layne
Lincoln
Granville Ford
James F. Casey
Jean Gilmore
Isabel Scott
Elizabeth Shough
A. Jerd Bayless
Dorothy Burnett Will
Elva Nibert
Frances Irion
Maurice Beaudry
R.N
Logan High Grid squad trains for season under Coach Bender
Logan High Chieftains practice in hot weather sharpening stamina and fundamentals. Casto Riddlebarger on ends Bloomfield Campbell tackles Conrad Brandon guards Roberts center Captain Bob McBride and backfield trio include Shaw Bryan Mowery with Johnston and Hummell as promising backs. Signal drills and blocking work highlight sessions aiming for lineup clarity before tougher work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Casto
Riddlebarger
Bloomfield
Campbell
Conrad
Brandon
Roberts
Bob McBride
Bill Shaw
Bill Bryan
Peck Mowery
Bill Johnston
Hummell
Two Men Fined On Fighting Charge in Logan
Vernon Richardson and Shelby Hobbs of Delaware faced assault and battery charges in common pleas court Tuesday. Each pleaded guilty and received fines of five dollars plus costs after a fight broke out when their coal truck neared Logan and the pair dismounted to quarrel. Prosecutor Hubert D. Lappen halted the brawl.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
Common Pleas Court
Hubert D. Lappen
Vernon Richardson
Shelby Hobbs
Delaware
Lappen
Logan Postmasters Listed After 1880 Gap Filled
Local railroad man Frank McBride assisted in completing a list of Logan postmasters. He recalled that Lewis Green Lir Purcell L. D. Vickers and Charles Rose had headed the Logan post office in earlier years.
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Logan
Frank McBride
Lewis Green
Lir Purcell
L. D. Vickers
Charles Rose
Licensed To Marry LOGAN
Two marriage licenses were issued this week at the probate court. Halstead C. Phelps 24 shoe worker Logan son of Mrs. Clara Phelps and Dorothy Campbell 19 at home Haydenville daughter of Mr and Mrs A E Campbell. Carl William Clark 22 school house employe Columbus and Margaret Agnes Salamony 23 at home Columbus.
Liquidation Expenses Reported for Citizens Savings Association
The liquidation of the Citizens Savings Association shows expenses from May 16 to August 15 totaling $355.95. Principal item is agent's compensation $285. Other costs include advertising $5.40, printing and supplies $7.05, rent $34.50, service charge $11.25, and other expenses $12.75.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LOGAN
Citizens Savings Association
Common Pleas Court
Keck Competes in State Fair Milking Contest
Ruth Keck from Laurel Township attended the State Fair milk ing contest in Columbus on Wednesday afternoon. A previous contestant, she was eliminated last year after drawing a cow that kicked. Keck works at the Agriculture Conservation office and is the daughter of Forest and Mrs. Keck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
Ruth Keck
Columbus
Miss Keck
Agriculture Conservation Office
Forest Keck
Laurel Township
Game Is Called Off by Logan Legion Squad
The Logan American Legion Senior baseball team cancelled its Thursday evening game with Shawnee after several regular players could not make the trip due to work commitments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LOGAN
American Legion
Shawnee
War veteran enters Veterans Hospital for surgery
Bernard Boyle, a World War veteran from Logan, went to Veterans Hospital in Jayton on Monday for treatment and likely will undergo a surgical operation later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
Bernard Boyle
Veterans Hospital
Jayton
Mayor Logan case ends in reckless driving plea
Frank P. Kull of Sugar Grove appeared before Mayor Dallas Kinser Monday evening on a reckless driving charge. His plea of guilty resulted in a $10 fine and costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
Frank P. Kull
Sugar Grove
Dallas Kinser
City firemen repaint 54 foot sectional ladders
Logan firemen repaint the 54 foot sectional ladders, part of the department equipment. A test of the ladders will be conducted soon to ensure readiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
S. S. Bostic Dies at Home in Gallia County
S S Bostic 76 year old near Northup resident died late Monday in Holzer Hospital after surgery. Funeral held Wednesday at Bethesda Church with Rev C W Frye. Interment followed. A daughter Mrs A J Ropeter lives near the farm. Surviving brothers are A O Bostic Gallipolis J Everett Bostic Columbus Emmett T Bostic Blaiden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
S. S. Bostic
Northup
Holzer Hospital
Bethesda Church
C. W. Frye
A. J. Ropeter
A. O. Bostic
J. Everett Bostic
Columbus
Emmett T. Bostic
Blaiden
Logan Brief Social Notes
Pastime Bridge Club opened its fall series of bridge plays Monday evening at the home of Mrs. Charles C. Achauer on Poplar Street. High scores were earned by Mrs. Stanley W. Baker and Mrs. H. G. Unverzagt. Edna Shaw visited her daughter Roberta in Akron Sunday. Mrs. T. R. Walburn is ill under a physician’s care. Miss Jean Edwards spent the end of the week in Columbus. Malcolm Shupe of Laurelville was a business visitor in Logan Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridge Club
Charles C. Achauer
Poplar St
W. D. Bassett
C. A. Gaffin
Stanley W. Baker
H. G. Unverzagt
Logan
Edna Shaw
Akron
Roberta
T. R. Walburn
Main St
Jean Edwards
North St
Columbus
Malcolm Shupe
Laurelville
Walker reunion held at Union Furnace home
The Walker family reunion took place Sunday at the Union Furnace home with a dinner and pleasant afternoon. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Robert Walker Sr and sons Merle Charles Donald Larry. Mr and Mrs Edgar Walker and Gary. Mr and Mrs Clayton Rose and Clayton Jr. Mr and Mrs Orval Walker and children Maizie Twy lia Jerry Norman. Mr and Mrs Robert Walker Jr and son Robert Allen of Haydenville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walker
Union Furnace
Robert Walker
Merle
Charles
Donald
Larry
Edgar Walker
Gary
Clayton Rose
Clayton, Jr
Orval Walker
Maizie
Twylia
Jerry
Norman
Robert Allen
Haydenville
Two Couples Obtain Divorces in Henderson Court
Judge Phil Henderson granted two divorces on cruelty grounds. Irene Hammer received a decree from Clyde Hammer with $30 monthly support. Rebecca Dawson was awarded custody of two minors and $20 monthly child support from Earl Dawson.
Kachelmacher Estate Drilling Progress Near Logan
Drilling on the Kachelmacher estate test at the John Dougherty farm east of Logan has reached about 2350 feet. Sand is expected between 2700 and 2800 feet, with at least two more weeks of drilling anticipated as oil men watch this first deep sand test in the surrounding radius.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
Kachelmacher Estate
John Dougherty
Rural Schools Open Sept 4 and 5 in Gallia County
Gallia County rural schools with 3 650 students will begin classes on September 4 and 5. Superintendent W E Wiseman notes prior teacher meetings and a general faculty gathering planned for September 15. The calendar lists Thanksgiving Christmas and New Year breaks with Christmas from December 22 to January 1, and one room schools still use hand bells while centralized schools have bell gangs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Gallia County
W. E. Wiseman
Wiseman
Electric Cooperative Opens Office in City
Buckeye Rural Electric Cooperative opens offices in Gallia and Lawrence Counties at the Odell Building. Superintendent John Lusher in charge and Miss Martha Phillips of Iroton assisting. Plan to electrify parts of both counties and continue pole erection surveys and stake setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Buckeye Rural Electric Cooperative, Inc
Gallia
Lawrence
Odell
Grape
John Lusher
Martha Phillips
Ironton
Ancient Picture Found in Courthouse War Records
In the Logan veterans room a photo of Co. H 58th O. V. I. was found by Samuel Culp of the Graves Registration detail. Organized at Camp Medill on Nov 26 1861 the unit included many Logan and Hocking County men and lost 27 members in three years of Civil War service. Veterans named include John Macklin James Allen George Grove Barney Stracke Capt. W. H. Hull S. H. Bright Oliver Conrad and Henry Seibert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LOGAN
Samuel Culp
Co. H. 58Th O. V. L
Camp Medill
Hocking County
John Macklin
James Allen
George Grove
Barney Stracke
Capt
W. H. Hull
S. H. Bright
Oliver Conrad
Henry Seibert
Charles Wheatley Victim in Motor Accident Near Logan
Charles Wheatley of Columbus sustained facial head and hand cuts and a leg injury in a motor accident near Hooker. He was transported to Lancaster hospital and later visited relatives in Logan with passenger William Stoughton also injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
Hooker
Charles Wheatley
Columbus
Lancaster Hospital
Wheatley
William Stoughton
Stoughton
Charles Geil Named School Bus Driver
Logan city officials chose Charles Geil of Logan as bus operator for city schools. A city-owned bus will transport Scotts Creek area students to school starting next Tuesday. The district area was previously in Falls District before joining Logan last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
City Board of Education
Charles Geil
Scotts Creek
Falls District
Logan Fans Unable To Purchase Tickets
Disappointed Logan supporters, part of eight C. and O. Railroad men, planned a Cincinnati Sunday ball game trip but sellout tickets may force them to stay home. Local followers lean on Cincinnati crowds, with many regulars attending weekend games when the team plays at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
Cincinnati
Drilling planned on Earl Howdyshell farm for test oil well
Information from Green township reports a test oil well location on the Earl How dyshell farm east of the 1800 acres leased by the Kachelmacher Estate. The Parkersburg firm that acquired the lease will sink the well in Green township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
Earl Howdyshell
Green Townshi
Parkersburg
Kachelmacher
Improvement of Swan Creek Road Progresses
Gallia county workers are on three shifts for the Swan Creek road project with tons of earth moved from hillsides to form a fill across the Swan Creek bottoms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swan Creek
Gallipolis
Mail Order House May Have Gallia Store
Gallipolis reports suggest Sears Roebuck Co may open a Gallia branch. Authorities cite two adjacent Second Avenue rooms, one in use, the other vacant, as potential site space. Nearby merchants expand with Atlantic Pacific Tea Co Court St store and Kroger super-store, Morris Co. project on the park square this fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Sears & Roebuck Co
Second Avenue Park
Atlantic and Pacific Tea Co
Court St
Kroger Grocery Co
Mail Service May Be Extended in Gallia
Gallia report indicates the Athens Gallipolis mail route may include Kerr Bidwell and Vinton offices soon. Carrier Mrs Clara Cardwell leaves Athens daily at 4 30 a m with first class mail and newspapers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallia
Gallipolis
Clara Cardwell
Post Office Department
Athens
Kerr, Bidwell
Vinton
Cardwell
Ladies Aid Plans Rummage and Bake Sale at Fall Festival
Gallipolis reports the Ladies Aid Society of the local Methodist Church will host a rummage and bake sale during the Fall Festival. A women’s tent will be set up in City Park offering items and treats to attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Ladies Aid Society
Methodist Church
City Ark
Graduate Nurse Safford to Practice in Gallipolis
Miss Mary Kathleen Safford, recent Christ Hospital Cincinnati graduate and daughter of Mr and Mrs Harold Safford, plans to locate in Gallipolis to pursue nursing. Mrs Sylvia M Fowler announces Harrison family reunion at Proctorville Fair Grounds Sunday with vocal and instrumental numbers on the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Christ Hospital, Cincinnati
Mary’ Kathleen Safford
Harold Safford
Sylvia M. Fowler
Harrison
Proctorville Fair Grounds
Local Social Notes Highlight Albany Area Visitors
Albany route one social column lists Mamie Turner from Youngstown visiting relatives, Eloise West visiting Cincinnati zoo with relatives, Ed Robinett and Eloise from Port Clinton returning home, and multiple families attending the State Fair and World’s Fair. Other guests include Edna Turner of Columbus, Dale Scott of Latham, Edna Lotz and Marie McCann from Kent, Amanda Russell of Cincinnati, and Chester Glass of Detroit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
Mamie Turner
Youngstown
James Dickson
Eloise West
Richard Fought
Cincinnati
Ed Robinett
Eloise
Port Clinton
G. W. Collins
Bettina
Delmer Sams
Byron Phillips
Columbus
Edna Turner
Bate Turner
Dale Scott
Latham
George Scott
Kenneth Crabtree
Carpenter
R. D
Edna (Rickey) Lotz
Marie McCann
Kent
Lee Elliott
Amanda Russell
Elbert Comer
Arthur Rhollans
Robert and
Donald
Charley Robinett
George Edward Wyand
Carpenter, R. D
Vada Minear
Carroll Elliott
Glen Scott
Roy Gilham
Chester Glass
Detroit
Chester West
Runnells
Ill
Louisa Dickson
Jarrett Martin
Prattsville
Pearley West
Bell Fought
Gallia County Women Form Chorus Group Leader Named
Gallia County announces a new Gallia County Women's Chorus with Mrs Georgia Leonard of Bidwell as president and Mrs E G Roger of Gallipolis as secretary treasurer. Plans include forming township groups and regular mass instruction meetings in Gallipolis or central locations. Miss Clara Belle Motter says the plan has drawn strong interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Gallia County
Georgia Leonard
Bidwell
E. G. Roger
Clara Belle Motter
Charles Brown May Run for Recorder
Gallia report says Charles Brown former teacher and county truant officer will seek the Republican nomination for county recorder. Brown lost a foot two years ago due to a diabetic condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Charles Brown
Brown
Adams Held on $300 Peace Bond in Kanauga
Claire Adams of Kanauga is held in the county jail under a $300 peace bond set by Magistrate Fred Milliser. Adams was arrested on a warrant charging verbal abuse and threatening a neighbor family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Claire
Mike) Adams
Kanauga
Fred Milliser
Adams
State Police Sergeant Addresses Rotary on Constabulary Work
Sergeant H. B. Thomas of the West Virginia State Police in charge of the Pt. Pleasant district spoke to Rotary Club members last night about state police work and activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
H. B. Thomas
West Virginia
Gallia Folk Attend Meigs County Fair in Rock Springs
Gallia County residents unable to hold a county fair at home travel to Meigs County Fair at Rock Springs this week to enjoy the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meigs Fair
Gallipolis
Gallia County
Meigs County
Rock Springs
Ferryboat John W Lane Painted White at Gallipolis
The Gallipolis West Virginia ferryboat John W Lane has been repainted white and now presents a handsome appearance to travelers and observers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
West Virginia
John W.lane
Mrs. Robinson III Seriously Ill at Kanauga Home
Mrs J T Robinson is reported seriously ill at her home near Kanauga as relatives request prayers and visitations. Neighboring residents offer support while hospital status remains unavailable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Robinson III
Gallipolis
Mrs. J. T. Robinson
Kanauga
Commissioners Confer With WPA Officials
Gallia County commissioners G. P. Ewing Dan Jones and Jerry Grover county engineer E N Leonard and WPA engineer William Flaker were in Zanesville Tuesday in conference with L C Gibson district WPA director about progress projects in Gallia County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
G. P. Ewing
Dan Jones
Jerry Grover
E. N. Leonard
WPA
William Flaker
Zanesville
L. C. Gibson
Gallia County
Local grocer nets nine bass in short river run
Catches nine black bass in a few days on the Hocking River using live bait. Logan C. Allen, a local grocer, has fished several times with noted success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
C. E. Allen
Hocking River
Contempt Charge Filed in Standiford Divorce Case
William Standiford served with contempt citation after failing to comply with a court order in the divorce action brought by Dora L. Standiford. Prosecutor Hubert D. Lappen filed the complaint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
William Standiford
Hubert D. Lappen
Dora L. Standiford
Attendance Drops at Logan-Rachelmacher Park
Ray Keck, supervisor, reports last week’s six day attendance at Logan-Rachelmacher Park totaled 830, down 500 from the prior week. The report notes lower public turnout and analyzes weekday visitor patterns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan—Rachelmacher Park
Ray Keck
Logan Foreman Plans Western Vacation Trip
C and O roundhouse foreman Edward Healy attended a foreman gathering in Columbus Tuesday. He will depart Saturday for a western vacation with a stop in California. Mrs Healy has been with relatives there for several weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
Edward Healy
C. & O. Roundhouse
Columbus
Healy
California
Bray returns home from Columbus railroad work shift changes
Logan Alva Bray went to Columbus late this week to work on the south end of the C. O. railroad but found the work irregular. He then came back to his city job on the River Division on a part time schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
Alva Bray
Columbus
River
Local Fans Plan Notre Dame Navy Game Viewing in Cleveland
At least five local people are making plans to attend the Notre Dame vs Navy game in Cleveland this fall. Tickets have been ordered. The group includes Miss Jane Walsh, Tommy Walsh, Jack Walsh, Miss Mary Wagner and Miss Millie Rainer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
Notre Dame Navy
Cleveland
Jane Walsh
Tommy
Jack Walsh
Mary Wagner
Millie ‘Rainer
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Mound Park
Chillicothe
NEA
Logan High
McBride
F. J. Beasley Co
Gallia Co
Electric Cooperative
Parkin
Renee
Jim Josten
Coop Housekeeping
Zenners
Fred C. Sanders
Athens County
Tre Cary
N. Court ST
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