First Commandment drama to be staged at Grace Methodist
The Women's Progressive Bible Class of Grace Methodist Church presents The First Commandment at 8:15 p.m. on December 2 and 3, with a 3:45 p.m. matinee Wednesday. Local cast members and a choir directed by Mrs. John Newton Davis perform costumes in ancient styles. proceeds benefit church debt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Grace Methodist Church
John Newton Davis
Stanley Lanier
George Sagen
Moses
Charles T. Robinson
Pharaoh
Charles Weaver
Joseph
Charles Yeanger
Clarence Brumfield
Aaron
H. H. Wilbur
Grandfather
A. S. Lloyd
Reuben
T. G. Beem
Judah
Claude Miller
Simeon
Arnold Dickerson
Gallia Pulse: Capt Hughes Dies in Gallia
Captain E D Hughes aged 87 died at his home 610 First Ave Gallipolis after three weeks illness. He came from Long Bottom Meigs County 13 years ago and will be interred there. He worked on river steamers and was a cooper. Survived by second wife Anna William son Pleasants County W Va and ten children including Jesse Hughes Huntington wharf master and Harry Hughes Spokane with several others in Ohio West Virginia and Colorado locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
E. D. Hughes
First Ave
Ilness
Hughes
Long Bottom
Meigs County
Anna Williamson
Pleasants County
W. Va
Jesse Hughes
Huntington Wharf
R. B. McClung
Trinidad
Colo
Harry Hughes
Spokane
Wash
Howard Hughes
Columbus
W. G. Boggs
Murraysville
Elmer Schreiber
Henry Hughes
Wilson, Pa
D. Gordon Hughes
Pt. Pleasant
Elmer Hern
Addison
Rupert Hughes
Second Arrest In Gallia Robbery At Crown City
Howard Fowler aged 21 was arrested in Chesapeake on Monday in connection with a Crown City robbery that began Oct 19 when two youths entered Garrett Watfoen’s home, stole articles, rode off on horses then fled as pursuers closed in. Demint, 14, already fled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fowler
Junior Demint
Brodrick
Lawrence County
Watson Home
Crown City
Demint
Gallipolis
Family Is Cared For in Eureka Food Aid
Margaret Jones, a Gallipolis County nurse, secured a grocery emergency order from county relief director Othniel Jones to aid the Hunt family of Eureka. Mrs Hunt recently gave birth to a daughter. the attending physician found four hungry children and parents in a scrupulously clean one room house after Hunt reported losing his job months ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Margaret Jones
Othniel Jones
Clyde Hunt
Eureka
William Benton Lee Dies in Jackson Age 71
William Benton Lee 71 died Monday at his niece Mrs. Martha Swick residence in Jackson. Born at Gallia Furnace he lived in Gallia County. Survived by brothers Perry and Theodore Lee of Columbus and Mrs. Anna Comer of Gallipolis. Funeral at Dry Ridge Church near Gallia at 2 PM Wednesday with burial there.
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Gallipolis
William Benton Lee
Martha Swick
Jackson
Gallia Furnace
Gallia County
Perry
Theodore Lee
Columbus
Ore Winter
Anna Comer
Dry Ridge Church
Gallia
Rebecca Chambers 80 Dies in Vincent Ohio
Chauncey resident Chauncey and well known here Rebecca Chambers aged 80 mother of Charles W Tippie died last Wednesday at her Vincent Ohio home. Funeral Friday at her late home with burial at Ireland Church cemetery. Granddaughters Georgia Tippie Garnet Smith Mildred Hunter and Alice Dean were flower bearers. She leaves a large family including Charles Tippie Columbus Ada Spanard Columbus Ada Smith Indianapolis A T Dean Vincent Alberta Hunter and Arthur Dean. Also two sisters Fanny Bowman Layman and Annie Pinnick Marietta. Chauncey attendees listed.
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Chauncey
Rebecca Chambers
Charlies W. Tippie
Vincent
Ohio
Ireland Church
Georgia Tippie
Garnet Smith
Mildred Hunter
Alice Dean
Chambers
Ireland
Charles W. Tippie
Dora Johnson
Columbus
Ada Smith
Ada Spanard
A. T. Dean
Indianapolis
Ind
Alberta Hunter
Arthur Dean
Fanny Bowman
Layman
Annie Pinnick
Marietta
Charlies W
Birth of Child To Hoctors Is Fixed in Gallia
Sylvester Hoctor of Radcliffe swore before Probate Judge J. S. Clark that he is father of Loren Hoctor born July 28, 1928 with Dr W F Howell attending. The case follows prior efforts to establish paternity after the child was placed in the Gallia Children's Home four years ago amid a claim by Lillie Hahn of Columbus that Loren is her child.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Sylvester Hoctor
Radcliffe
J. S. Clark
Loren Hoctor
W. FE. Howell
Lucy Conkle Hoctor
Lillie Hahn
Columbus
Loren
Hoctor
Howell
Young Wife Dies in Virginia Sanitarium
Gallia County report lists Mrs Georgia Mae Taylor 25 wife of E R Taylor of near Bulnville dead at Blue Ridge Sanitarium Virginia after seven months of tuberculosis illness. Funeral set for 2 pm Wednesday Addison Methodist Church burial at Re ogg Cemetery. Survived by husband parents George and Georgia Johnson and brother Arthur Johnson. Also notes a Gallia County marriage license issued at Pt Pleasant West Virginia to Earl Swisher and Minnie Fielder Swisher both of Cheshire with a prior court divorce on Oct 31.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Georgia Mae Taylor
E. R. Taylor
Bulnville
Blue Ridge Sanitarium
Virginia
Addison Methodist Church
Re “Ogg
Taylor
Gorge Johnson
Arthur Johnson
Pt. Pleasant
W. Va
Earl Swisher
Minnie Fielder Swisher
Cheshire
Gallia County
Local Judge Cancels St John Bible Class Address
Judge Henry J. Robison of the Department of Public Welfare Columbus has canceled his address for tonight. He will send his assistant Reverend Tuttle to speak. Mrs L C Watts and three daughters will sing music by Rev L C Watts of Jackson Center. A marriage license was issued to George Denney and Virginia Hughes both 21 from Cheshire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Henry J. Robison
Department of Publi Welfare
Columbus
St. John's
Tuttle
L. C. Watts
Janis, Charline
Loris
Jackson Center
George Denney
Wesley Denney
Virginia Hughes
James Hughes
Cheshire
Charge Is Withdrawn After Marriage
In Gallipolis a four hearing before Judge A J Stormont was held as charges of contributing to the delinquency of a minor were withdrawn after Thomas G Beem produced a marriage certificate showing he had wed Martha Swain aged 17 at Catlettsburg the night before. Swain's father C L Swain had filed the warrant Sunday night when the girl did not return from Sunday School and Beem had also disappeared. Witnesses Ivan Irwin and Mrs Mabel Rutan testified to the ceremony. Beem a local mineral bath operator and the bride worked in her father's restaurant. they were brought to Gallipolis from Muncington by Patrolman W B Cooper and the bride's father.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
A. J. Stormont
Thomas G. Beem
Martha Swain
Catlettsburg
C. L. Swain
Beem
Ivan Irwin
Mabel Rutan
Park Central Hotel
Muntington
W. B. Cooper
Tribute funds for Gallipolis and Pt. Pleasant football teams
Dr. C. E. Holzer will donate 50 to each team to honor sportsmanship. The money funds a trophy cabinet for the Waldie Trophy and other athletic trophies in the Gallipolis High School corridor after last Thursday's victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Pt. Pleasant
W. Va
C. E. Holzer
Gallipolis High School
Diphtheria Quarantine Ended for Hollis Wood Home
County Nurse Margaret Jones released the Hollis Wood home on Portsmouth Road from quarantine after throat cultures showed Mrs. Wood recovered and no other family members were affected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Hollis Wood
Portsmouth Road
Margaret Jones
Car Crash Near Pt. Pleasant Kills Laverne Hope
A vehicle left the road five miles north of Pt. Pleasant West Virginia late Sunday night killing Laverne Hope. Wayne McDaid and Bernard Bell were slightly injured. The three men from Mason County were taken to Holzer Hospital where Hope was declared dead on arrival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Pt. Pleasant
W. Va
Laverne Hope
Wayne McDaid
Bernard Bell
Mason County
Hope
Holzer Hospital
Court Fines Drop in Gallipolis Court
Municipal Judge A J Stormont reported only 190 45 in fines and costs collected in November. The court normally collects about 300 monthly, indicating a sharp drop in revenue for the Gallipolis Municipal Court.
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Gallipolis
A. J. Stormont
Former Gallia official W Bane seriously ill at home
W W Bane former deputy Gallia County auditor was reported seriously ill at his home on the lower river road Monday. His condition has been critical since last Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
W. W. Bane
Gallia County
Lower River Road
Brides ages to be secret in Los Angeles County
Los Angeles County decides to shield prospective brides ages from oath disclosures. County clerk will not pursue age details unless visible discrepancies raise serious doubt about suitability or accuracy in the marriage process.
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Los Angeles
Los Angeles County
Social notes from Great Bend reflect local visits and church events
Mrs Annie Hoops of Racine visited the Thornt Wolfe family. Mrs J D Hoback underwent appendicitis surgery at Holzer Hospital Gallipolis with satisfactory condition. Dorothy Wolfe Bonnie and Mrs Wilmer Dailey attended a Middleport football game and dined with Mrs F C Allen and Malcolm. The notes mention visits to Wolfe home, Beaver Falls travel, Ohio State student Clarence Price, and Rev T T Shelton preaching at Bethlehem Baptist Church with revival set for December 7 7:30.
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Great Bend
Annie Hoops
Racine
Thornt Wolfe
J. D. Hoback
Holzer Hospital
Gallipolis
Dorothy Wolfe
Bonnie
Wilmer Dailey
Middleport
F. C. Allen
Malcolm
Dale Holter
Paul
T. B. Wolfe
Holter Hospital
Dale Hogster
A. W. Smith
Beaver Falls
R. H. Smith
Fagan Price
Clarence
Ohio State University
Columbus
Wolfe
Frank C. Allen
Harold Carnahan
Jean
Jimmy
Eleanor Smith
Bonnie Wolfe
Theodore Beegle
Pomeroy
Herbert Dailey
T. T. Shelton
Bethlehem Baptist Church
Sherman and
Ravenswood
W. Va
British potteries boom tied to coronation china demand
Demand for coronation commemorative china boosts West Country potteries and clay pits as King Edward VII dictates British design and manufacture for the coronation china.
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London
U.R
Potteries
England
H Edward
Stalders Host Thanksgiving Dinner in Athens
Mrs Milo Stalder and daughter Miss Mary Stalder entertained Thanksgiving Day at their Main St home with a turkey dinner for their son and brother Clarence Stalder and wife Athens. Guests included Charles Tribe Athens Mr and Mrs Clarence Stalder Athens Mrs Francis Gabriel Lower Plains Homer Cunningham Columbus Mr and Mrs Milo Stalder Miss Mary Stalder Gilbert Stalder Carl Kenneth Joe and Dorothy Stalder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Milo Stalder
Mary Stalder
Main St
Clarence Stalder
Athens
Charles Tribe
Francis Gabriel
Lower Plains
Homer Cunningham
Columbus
Gilbert Stalder
Carl
Kenneth
Joe
Dorothy Stalder
Infant dies and buried in Athens area
Claire Chauncey Hillen Witham, infant daughter of Dr. Darrell Witham and his wife, died Friday and was buried Saturday at West Union Street Cemetery in Athens. The baby’s body rested at the home of Dr. Withams’ parents in Chauncey. Mrs. Witham, hospitalized at Sheltering Arms in Athens, is reported to be recovering satisfactorily.
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Chauncey—Hillen Claire
Darrell Witham
West Union St
Athens
Witham
Marshal
Burke Witham
Chauncey
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Birth of Daughter Jo Ann Schoonover at West Main Street
Mr and Mrs Wilfred Schoonover announce the birth of a daughter Chauncey Monday at their West Main Street home. The baby is named Jo Ann and the mother is formerly Margaret Showalter. Mrs Rose Poling assisted. Mrs Elizabeth Robinet will host Millfield Needle Club meeting Wednesday night.
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Chauncey
Wilfred Schoonover
West Main St
Jo Ann
Schoonover
Margaret Showalter
Rose Poling
Elizabeth Robinett
Millfield
Needle Club
Chauncey Social Notes Thanksgiving Visitors Connect Local Families
Chauncey residents hosted and visited relatives during Thanksgiving with guests from Columbus, Dayton, Crooksville, New Philadelphia, and Michigan. Notables include Mr. and Mrs. B. E. Carter Converse Street hosts, Miss Pauline Keck, and Mr. and Mrs. Carl Geisecke with daughters. Several family illnesses and travel details are mentioned among Chauncey and Columbus connections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Columbus
Melvin Sweazy
Paul Sweazy
John Sweazy
Orpha Martin
Ruth Herman
Earl McAfee
Ethel Eriene
Jay
Maxine McAfee
L. L. Sweazy
Carl Geisecke
Charlies Shields
George Civille
John Civille
Merritt Martin
Crooksville
Cecil Hughes
New Philadelphia
Ohio
B. E. Carter
Converse St
Francis Keck
George Keck
Pauline Keck
Fred Ferrel
Pontiac
Mich
James Brooks
Cora Ferrel
Trenton
Church Members Surprise Tim Mitchell in Chauncey
Members of the Church of God held a surprise shower for Tim Mitchell at his Converse Street home Saturday night. Mitchell is ill and received many gifts after a social evening with sandwiches cake and coffee. Church members included Rev Clarence Way and family along with numerous local residents.
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Chauncey
Church of God
Tim Mitchell
Converse St
Mitchell
Clarence Way
Alice Kellenberg
Alice Kelzenberg
Jacob Way
Freddie Crabtree
Carrie Ross
Mary Lopez
Gladys Phillips
Kathleen Phillips
Howard Pennell
Sherwood
Elizabeth Mitchell
Tim
Margaret Mitchell
Ladies Aid to Meet at Greens Run Church Parish House
The Chauncey Ladies Aid Society will gather Wednesday night at the parish house. Elections of officers will be held and Christmas gifts exchanged. Plans will be set for the annual Christmas bazaar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey — Ladies Aid Society
Church of Christ
Chauncey Ladies Auxiliary Host Birthday Party
The Chauncey Ladies Auxiliary to the United Mine Workers held a birthday gathering last week after a business session and social hour. Ice cream and cake were served during refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Chauncey Ladies
United Mine Workers
Thanksgiving Visits Across Families in Ohio and Athens
Mr. and Mrs. J. O. Ferrel of High Street spent Thanksgiving with relatives in Akron. Elmer Ferrel also visited relatives for Thanksgiving. Mrs. Jaret Channell of Athens stayed with her parents Mr. and Mrs. John Shafer for the holiday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. O. Ferrel
High St
Elmer Ferrel
Akron
Jaret Channell
Athens
John Shafer
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Flias Wetherholt
Dr. R. A. Howell
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Helen Greer
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Jane
Paul Sagen
Jerry
Bob Ball
Bill Wilson
Howard Waters
Bill Biffie
John Lloyd
Douglas Mullineaux
Bill Ball
Gad
Donald Wallace
Asher
H. W. Walters
Dan
T. A. Thomas
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Earl Saunders
Issachar
Wendell Lloyd
Benjamin
Herbert ‘A. Cardwell
Ernest BE
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Carl Byers
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Helma Weaver
Capt. Hughes
Great King Ranch
Luther
John Blanton
San Perlita
Tex
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Harley Blanton
Luther Blanton
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Great Bend Social Notes
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Chauncey Social Notes
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Ladies Aid
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