Gallia County Fairgrounds Proposed as Recreation Field
Judge W. R. White proposes using the Gallia County Fairgrounds as a municipal recreation field with a swimming pool tennis courts baseball diamond and other facilities. Engineer E N Leonard notes nearby salt water aquifer could supply a pool. Fall Festival set for Oct 12 to Oct 18 on Park Front with livestock on Lower River Front.
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Gallipolis
Gallia County Fairgrounds
W. R. White
White
E. N. Leonard
East Gallipolis
Extend Work in 1937 Planned for Gallia and Jackson
Cooperative institutes for adult education in business and professions are planned after a successful Rio Grande program. County Agent R R Starbuck said more institutes may join Rio Grande College as extra curricular work. Local ministers attended and Welsh settlements provided music for sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Rio Grande
R. R. Starbuck
Rio Grande College
Elwin Owen
H. E. Bickster
F. M. Moon
Institute
Hilltop
Oak Hill
Enos Cole
Howard Jenkins
Williams
Thurman
Coalton
Jackson County
Merrill Davis
John Newton Davis
Robert Price
Eensions
Edwarda
Mae
Molly Fulton
C. O. Clark
Harry Woods
Miss Jones Hosts First Aid Club Luncheon
Gallia County nurse Miss Margaret Jones hosted a luncheon for her first aid club and guests at Hotel Libby. Attendants included 4-H Club director Miss Doris Allen and Miss Muriel Jones. Members listed were Virginia Fulton, Virginia Willis, and Elinor Jones. Willis named healthiest girl in Gallia County and to represent at the state fair with Jones as demonstration team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Margaret Jones
Gallia County
Libby
Doris Allen
Muriel Jones
Virginia Fulton
Virginia Willis
Elinor Jones
Willis
Gallia County Teachers to Hear State Education Director
E M Dietrich, new state director of education, will address all Gallia County public school teachers at the Washington School auditorium Tuesday. County Superintendent H B Bradbury announced the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Gallia County
Washington School
H. Bion Bradbury
Marriage License Issued in Gallipolis to Taylor Palmer
Probate Judge J. S. Clark issued a Gallia County marriage license on Saturday to Darrel Lionel Taylor 26 a Racine farmer and Lela Mary Palmer 21 daughter of Everett Palmer of Gallipolis for their union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
J. 5. Clark
Darrel Lionel Taylor
Racine Farmer
Lela Mary Palmer
Everett Palmer
Stewart Social Notes Highlight Stewart Area Visits
Local social column lists weekend guests visiting Stewart area families including Mr. and Mrs. George Boyd of Piedmont W Va Dr and Mrs Sisson of East Orange N J and Mrs Meta Harrison who will return to Piedmont with the Boyds. Reports mention numerous relatives friends and homecomings across Athens Long Bottom Reedsville and Coolville with several illness notes and a birth.
Rio Grande Baptist Association to Meet at Kyger Church
The Rio Grande Baptist Association holds its annual gathering at Second Kyger Church in Gallipolis on Sept. 5 and 6 with the theme Forward For Christ. Rev. Wilfred T. Packer is moderator and Mrs. Mary Hicks clerk. program includes devotionals, sermons, and a final session with a 3:30 oclock sermon by Rev. R. R. Denney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
The
Rio Grande Baptist Association
Kyger
Christ
Wilfred T. Packer
Mary Hicks
Co. O. Clark
Parker
Paul Judson Morris
Charles H. Stull
Eleanor Brooks
Helen Wickes
R. R. Denney
Houck Reappointed National Representative Of Ohio Jr O U A M
Major H E Houck of Gallipolis elected for a sixth time as national representative of Ohio for the Junior Order of United American Mechanics. He will serve a four year term to represent the State Council at the National Council meeting in Washington, D C next year. He is the oldest national representative in service, with 24 years in this role and 32 years in the Jr O U A M overall. His wartime service and family ties are noted along with local civic roles and business pursuits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Ohio
Order of United American Mechanics
State Council
The
Lodge
National Council
Washington, D. C
Cap" Houck
Toledo
Mechanics’ Order
Major Houck
Germany
Orland G. Houck
Athens
Charles N. Houck
Trenton
American Legion
Alan
Masonic Lodge
Odd Fellows Lodge
Knights of Pythias Lodge
Daughters of America
Pythian Sisters
Garfield Ave
Mra
Irving M. Baker
Cleveland
Carbondale Brief Notes
Carbondale Miss Sara Tillie and Dorcas and Paul of Barberton visited her sister Mrs Lizzie Lowry. Charles Cox Detroit visits his mother Mrs Anna Cox. Sickles reunion set Sept 6 at Athens County fairgrounds Athens. Mrs Bessie Brooks Nora Frank Dorthy Frank Hazel Frank and Margene visited Kentucky relatives. Grace Treadway returned home after a week with relatives there. L E Betts returned to New Richmond after visiting parents. Mrs Frank Risley and two sons visiting Barberton relatives. Herman Williams announce birth of a daughter. June Ruth Stanley Raymond Davis Guy Barrows spent Sunday at Muskingum River Roxbury. Death of Will Ottman Chillicothe reported to relatives. Jasper Cox Edward Betts Sr at funeral in Chillicothe Monday. Mildred Barber Columbus visiting parents. Howard Cly Columbus spent days here with relatives. Hart Chesser and family visited Floyd Arnold Asbury Ridge. Laura Betts and son Clovis back home after Cleveland and Barberton visit.
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L. E. Betts
New Richmond
Frank Risley
Barberton
Herman Williams
June
Ruth Stanley
Raymond Davis
Guy Barrows
Muskingum River
Roxbury
Will Ottman
Chilhcothe
Jasper Cox
Edward Betts
Mildred Barber
Columbus
George Barber
Howard Cly
Hart Chesser
Floyd Arnold
Asbury Ridge
Laura Betts
Clovis
Cleveland
Willis Shumway
Billy
Edward Welling
Jerry
Alfred Willike
Lancaster
Willike
William Rawlins
Ridge and Rawlins
Ninevah Rebekah Lodge
Janetta Ridge
Tim Rawlins
Charles Mhossington
Janetda
Cecil Stephenson
Frank Carey
Glouster
Donald
Grover
Ironton
Joe Gould
Campbell
Ohio
Gould
A. R. Woodgerd
Ohio University
George Peters
Charles Hammill
B. B. Buckley
Anna Bendervitch
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Addie Williams
Cuyahoga Falls
James Williams
Reese Rogers
Greens Run
B. B. Backley
Charles Guinther
Glouster Kiwanis Club
Island Park
Beverly
William Hill
Nile Love
Captain
W. Va
Charles Palmer
William Stoltz
Francia Barrett
Hamilton
Morgantown
Ohio River
John Gaston
John Archer
Glen Gaston
R. M. Allen
L. A. Townsend
Bula
Homer Wilson
Ula
Parkersburg
Francis
Branch Carsey
Chris Geusner
Carsey
Geusner
Dickie
Carson Boggs
Tilton
Coolville
Tom Gorrell
Wilbur Simmons
Harry Willet
Carrie Willet
Ern Richards
Salem
Carrie Gainer
Tuppers Plains
Lee Gaston
Ella Bowers
Athens
Mary Castle
Pearl Castle
Fern Swindler
Prospect
O. L. Davis
Ed Chase
Betty
Charles
John Charles
Mabel Butcher
A. R. Butcher
Orange Christian Church
Shade River
Emerson Stout
Grant Holman
Mamie Barnhart
Mary Louise Castle
Betty Jane Chapman
Helen Story
Margaret Jane Cook
Elia Haning
Elza Guthrie
Orange Church
C. D. Swartz
Clarence
Rittinhouse
Westenberg
Bruce Robinson
Bessie Robinson
Mary Willet
Ira Robinson
Elden Burns
Fred Haven
Medina
Harry Cokenougher
J. B. Person
Pomeroy
Scott Snodgrass
John Butche
W. D. Robinson
Alfred
J. E. Pitts
City Hospital
Charlies Reynolds
Whit Bean
Mr. Pitts
Pitts
West Virginia
D. Swartz
A. L. McBee
Mary
Carrie Romine
Mary Townsend
Alma Brissey
Clarksburg
Leroy Boggs
Erlene Reynolds
Eloise
Imogene Nichoson
Dorothy Caldwell
Nettie Nichoson
Zora Barnhart
Bethany Ridge
Gilbert Foreman
Millersport
Tobacco Sales Are Arranged In Gallipolis Market
Gallipolis auction market for Burley tobacco will open in early December. Rain improved the crop, with Wells estimating at least half a normal yield. last year nearly a million pounds were sold, and peak years saw about four million pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
W. T. Wells
Lee Lancaster
Huntington
W. Va
Wells
Sale of School to Be Settled
GALLIPOLIS The Guyan Rural School District sues Thomas FE and Myrtle Daniels in Common Pleas Court to declare ownership of a Crown City school lot. The 1922 deed conveyed one acre to the district for 100 dollars, with a reversion to the Daniels if the property ceases to be used for school purposes. A building stood on the plot but school use ended in 1905. the Daniels claim the building by deed and block the sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Crown City
Guyan
Thomas FE
Myrtle Daniels
Common Pleas Court
Daniels
Saunders pleads not guilty to shooting cow in grand jury tie
J M Saunders of Guyan Township faced arraignment before Justice Fred Millis on charges of shooting a $75 cow owned by Weldon Strait. He pleaded not guilty and was bound over to the grand jury on a 200 bond furnished by Mr Houck and F E Fillinger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
J. M. Saunders
Guyan Towanship
Weldon Strait
Fred Millis
Houck
F. E. Fillinger
Miss Mary Burnette Appointed at Agosta School in Marion
Mary Burnette is hired to teach at the Agosta combined elementary and high school in Marion Ohio after two years teaching in Cadmus Schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Mary Burnette
Agosta
Marion
Ohio
Cadmus
Women Form Club in Gallipolis
A newly organized Negro Women's Republican Club is formed in Gallipolis with prospects of 200 members. Officers include Mrs. Bessie Higginbotham as president Mrs. Geneva Gilmore as vice president Mrs. Minnie Washington as secretary and Mrs. Bessie Parnell as treasurer. Also notes that ragors are said to strip better if dipped in boiling water when temperatures fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Women's Republican Club
Bessie Higginbotham
Geneva Gilmore
Minnie Washington
Bessie Parnell
Jacksonville Boy Honored Thursday At Birthday Party
Mr. and Mrs. Willis Shumway celebrated their son Billys seventh birthday with guests including Mr. and Mrs. Edward Welling and son Jerry and other relatives. Nearby reunions and visits list extended family gatherings and travels across Ohio communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacksonville
Oak Grove Briefs Bingo Event Planned at York Grange
A bingo party will be held at York Grange Hall on Monday evening August 31. Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Ely and Miss Ruth Foughty made a business trip to Athens. Miss Irma Cagg returned home Sunday after two months in Columbus with sister Mrs. Esther Thompson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oak Grove
York Grange Hall
Herbert Ely
Ruth Foughty
Athens
Irma Cagg
Columbus
Esther Thompson
Firefly in Cobweb Triggers Attic Alarm in Fremont
A tiny light flickered in John Powers' attic causing concern among neighbors who called Ohio Power Company. Electricians confirmed the glow came from a firefly trapped in a cobweb, not a fire or outage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fremont
U.R
John Powers
Ohio Power Company
Picnic and family gatherings across Ohio River region
A large group including Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Barnhill and many relatives from Morgantown West Virginia and nearby towns enjoyed a riverbank picnic along the Ohio River on Sunday. Several families traveled to Harrisville and Clarksburg for gatherings with relatives and friends, with baptisms and a revival service noted at Orange Church.
Shipwrecked Boys On Friendly Island
Jimmie warns Grandpa of local mischief as Charlie Moler harasses Jennie Bell. Captain, John, and Uncle Joe endure a night attack by apes led by a lion named Yellow Mane. They rescue women and children, return home, and reflect on women’s prowess with rifles in frontier times.
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Jimmie
Charlie Moler
Jennie Bell
John
Bach
Joe
Uncle Joe
Yellow Mane
Captain Morgan
Henry
Tommy
Grandpa
Jane
Captain Powell
Sonny
Leper Isle Goes Modern Honolulu
Molokai the leper colony island in the Pacific now boasts an up to date ambulance replacing ad hoc transport for emergencies. About 70 000 women are employed in the British Civil Service largely in the Post Office Department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Honolulu
U.R
Molokai
Pacific
British Civil Service
Post Office Department
Sheriff sale of 1934 Plymouth Coupe in Athens Ohio
In pursuance of an execution in the Court of Common Pleas of Hockin County Ohio the sheriff will sell at public auction at the Athens County Courthouse on September 7 1936 at 1 30 pm the 1934 Plymouth Coupe engine 104083 serial 228 cash only seen at F J Beasley Garage Athens Ohio property of Ed Tippie to satisfy an execution in favor of S S Ruble Sheriff Charles Stratton 8 24 20tw
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Tippie
Court of Common Pleas
Hockin County
Ohio
Athens
Athens County
Plymouth
F. J. Beasley
Charles Stratton
Also Mentioned on This Page
Miss Jones
Gallia
Marian Squires
Stewart Social Notes
Stewart
George Boyd
Piedmont
Sisson
East Orange
N. J
Charles Jarvis
Meta Harrison
Boyd
Misa Ida Alice Waddell
Darwin
Misa Ruth Cain
Wade Dean
Mildred Seaman
Karl Gorham
A. W. Congrove
Golda
Erwin Barnhart
Leonard Congrove
Long Bottom
Reedsville
Cold Springs
A. A. Cain
Ruth
Berne
P. T. Busch
Earl Linton
Eugene Linton
Lou Devore
Heber McGill
Dorothy Jean
McMillian
Belpre
Leonard Congreve
Ruth and
Marguerite Deeter
Gus Kyle
Chillicothe
Lucy Montgomery
Ed Keirns
Amesville
Ruth Seaman
Logan
Melvin Dunfee
Delbert Ogg
Lathrop
M. M. Munn
Florence
Silvia
J. L. Wemmer
Fred Chariton
Ray Copeland
Niagara Falls
Buffalo
Pittsburgh
Charles Norris
Estella Seaman
Barnes
South Canaan
M. J. Chariton
R. W. Seaman
Charlie Bardin
E. R. Seaman
Reedy
Ray Dye
Charles McBee
Eli Spaulding
Richard Hart
Ardath Langford
Zanesville
Evan Linton
Wil Lam Harry
Linton
Helen Laughlin
Kyger Church
J. N. Rose Dies
Chrissie Rose
Holzer Hospital
Ripley
Joseph Newton Rose
Dinnen
Lawrence County
Name Houck
Carbondale
Keener Sand & Clay Company
Jerry Hill
Springfield Township
Landon
Abraham Lincoln
Springfield
Ill
Alf M. Landon
Oak Grove Briefs
Lottridge
Carthage
Friendly Island
G. D. Ridenour
Chapter
S. S. Ruble
W. Union St
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