House and outbuildings burn on Rio Grande farm
A two story seven room frame house on Dr W E Howell farm near Rio Grande College campus was destroyed along with several outbuildings. Ira Shato family occupied the home. Firemen lacked sufficient hose and relied on a chemical truck. The Shatos were away at Logan when the blaze started.
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Gallipolis
Rio Grande College
W. E. Howell
Ira Shato
Logan
Rio Grande Village
Howell
Big River Forecast in February Sparks Flood Preparations
Snow in the mountains signals a big river in February according to Gallia boatmen. They note heavy rain and snow saturate soil and a thaw could cause high water. The Gallia Red Cross Chapter is organizing funds and first aid and center stations. Flood relief chairmen and transport for supplies are planned. Gallipolis City has metal yawls ready for ferry and rescue service along with the American Legion Flood Relief Committee still intact.
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Gallipolis
Gallia County
American Legion
Local Elks Club Wins First Prize for Holiday Decor
The Gallipolis Elks Club won first prize for the most beautiful holiday decorations. The front of the building is fully dressed with greenery and lights, planned under member Charles Huber.
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Gallipolis
Elks’ Club
Charles Huber
Rio Grande To Start Yuletide Holiday Friday
Rio Grande identifies plans for Christmas season as the college dismisses Friday for holidays. Several local residents receive notices of illness and travel while church and social events are announced including a Christmas tea and a college dance.
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Rio Grande
Alumni Meet in Ironton on Rio Grande College Plans
Lawrence County alumni gathered at Hotel Marting in Ironton Tuesday night to map growth for Rio Grande College and rebuilding Atwood Hall. President W A Lewis and May Fulton led discussions at a largely attended dinner event. Lawrence County supplies more Rio Grande students than any district other than Gallia.
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Gallipolis
Rio Grande College
Lawrence County
Ironton
Atwood Hall
W. A. Lewis
May Fulton
Rio Grande
College Alumni Association
Marting
Gallia
Neal Funeral Rites Held at Murray City
Funeral services for James Neal aged 59 were held at the U B Church in Murray City with Rev. Charles P. Taylor officiating. He left a wife, one daughter Goldie, four brothers and two sisters. Burial was in Murray Cemetery. Local notes mention ill residents and weekly visits among townsfolk.
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Murray City
James Neal
U. B
Charles P. Taylor
Goldie
Harve
Barberton
Charles
Frank
William
New Straitsville
Jesse Erb
Hemlock
Anna Thomas
Murray Cemetery
Mary Ann Bowen
S. Main St
Mary Spangler
Zanesville
County Readsies WPA Road Program Start in Gallia
Gallia County moves to start a 300000 WPA road project with 280 workers. Initial rehabilitations on Dan Jones Road Perry Township Little Perigon Walnut and Fairview Road Springfield. Concrete tile plant lime quarries operate as workers set assignments and begin vacation before ramping up work after Dec 27.
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Gallipolis
Gallia County
States
E. N. Leonard
Dan Jones
Perry Township
Little Perigon
Walnut
Fairview
Springfield
East Gallipolis
Gallia
Leonard
Ohio
WPA
Mother of Six Dies in Gallia County
Emma Gardner 38 died at Holzer Hospital from a diphtheria induced illness. She leaves husband Arthur Gardner and six children, plus parents Samuel and Mrs Yeanger. Survivors include brothers Charles Yeanger Gallipolis and Bruce Yeanger Cheshire, and six sisters Ada Gardner Cora Scott Cheshire Anna Clark Bertha Lemley Margaret Clatworthy Middleport Mina Rawl Corning. Funeral at Cheshire Baptist Church and Gravel Hill Cemetery interment.
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Gallipolis
Emma Gardner
Holzer Hospital
Arthur Gardner
Gardner
Samuel Yeanger
Charles Yeanger
Bruce Yeanger
Cheshire
Ada Gardner
Cora Scott
Anna Clark
Bertha Lemley
Margaret Clatworthy
Middleport
Mina Rawl
Corning
Cheshire Baptist Church
Gravel Hill Cemetery
Work Delayed on Munici pal Building in Gallipolis
Adverse weather slows rehabilitation of Gallipolis Municipal Building delaying the American Legion House warming planned for the second floor. Post Commander C W Booth says the event will occur early next year as new furnishings and equipment are bought for Legion and Auxiliary headquarters under a 60 year tenure granted by city authorities for financial aid.
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Gallipolis
American Legion
C. W. Booth
Legion Post
Women's Auxiliary
Local Chamber Fixes June 13 1938 Dam Dedication
The Gallipolis chamber tentatively sets Sunday June 13 1938 for the dedication of the Ohio River Dam at Eureka eight miles below town. The event marks a major regional project with expected civic participation and publicity.
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Gallipolis
Chamber of Commerce
Ohio River
Eureka
Combined Wellston and Gallipolis Bands in Concert
A large audience welcomed the joint Wellston and Gallipolis High School Bands at the Washington School Auditorium on Tuesday night. Guest soloist was cornetist Ralph French.
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Gallipolis
Wellston
Washington School
Ralph French
Funeral attendees for Harry M. Wey listed
In Gallipolis the funeral service for the late Harry M. Wey drew attendees including Mrs. Marie J. Lands, Ernest Johnston of Toledo, Mr. and Mrs. Sam Alford of Springfield, Mrs. Ray Ries of Galloway, Mrs. R. R. Harris and Ralph Harris, Mr. and Mrs. George Davidson, and Miss Nina Commerford of Columbus.
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Gallipolis
Harry M. Wey
Marie J. Landis
Ernest Johnston
Toledo
Sam Alford
Springfield
Ray Ries
Galloway
R. R. Harris
Ralph Harris
George Davidson
Nina Commerford
Columbus
Lawbreakers Scarce in Gallipolis Amid Snow Quiet
Police report conditions very quiet since arrival of the big snow. Prisoners held for arraignment will be housed in the county jail until after the first of the year when quarters in the new city prison will be available.
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Gallipolis
New City
Johnston Named Administrator of Miss Mary Johnston Estate
Gallipolis attorney Hollis C. Johnston appointed administrator of the estate of his aunt Miss Mary Johnston who died recently. Bond set at 27000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Hollis C. Johnston
Mary Johnston
Bond
May Ask Appointment Of Milk Administrator
Approximately two dozen milk producers and distributors in the Huntington milk shed met with County Agent Starbuck to hear a committee report on requesting a Federal Milk Administrator for the district. The meeting covered merits and disadvantages but took no action beyond asking for a federal investigation across Cabell Wayne in West Virginia and Lawrence Meigs Jackson Gallia in Ohio. Most surplus milk from the area is sold in Huntington where it is produced, and federal administrators oversee inter state milk commerce duties and inspections.
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Gallipolis
Huntington
Starbuck
Cabell
Wayne
West Virginia
Lawrence
Meigs
Jackson
Gallia
Ohio
Sorority Dinner Hosted by Mrs Lewis at Rio Grande
Mrs W A Lewis wife of Rio Grande College president entertained Alpha Sigma Tau members Tuesday evening at the Lewis home. The affair honored honorary members Mrs E H Midkiff Mrs Mae Smeltzer Mrs E W Edwards Miss Marie Fowler and Miss Bess Goetting. Alumni dinner guests included Miss Darlene Richards Cadmus Miss Arlene Gothard Mercerville and Miss Margaret Jones Rio Grande.
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Gallipolis
W. A. Lewis
Rio Grande College
Alpha Sigma Tau Sorority
Lewis
E. H. Midkiff
Mae Smeltzer
E. W. Edwards
Marie Fowler
Bess Goetting
Darlene Richards
Cadmus
Arlene Gothard
Mercerville
Margaret Jones
Rio Grande
Miss Shough to Sing with Gallipolis Wellston Bands
Elizabeth Shough supervisor of music in local schools will guest solo at a Wellston band concert Thursday evening by the combined Gallipolis and Wellston High School Bands. She will be accompanied by Ruth Miller Gallipolis High School faculty. The bands united for a concert in Gallipolis Tuesday evening, directed by A Jord Bayless of Wellston.
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Gallipolis
Elizabeth Shough
Wellston
Shough
Ruth Miller
A. Jord Bayless
Grange Christmas Program at George's Creek Grange Hall
George's Creek Grange will hold a Christmas program of songs and recitations Friday night at the Grange Hall. Roll call features Christmas memories and participants include Mrs DeLaney Claude and Floyd Leonard James Hughes Hulda Rupe. Christmas games close the event.
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Gallipolis
George's Creek
Grange Hall
DeLaney
Claude
Floyd Leonard
James Hughes
Hulda Rupe
Switzer Named Executor for Bidwell Couple Estate
Probate Court appoints attorney Robert M. Switzer to administer the estate of the late Mr and Mrs William Jackson who died several months ago at their Bidwell home. Bond set at $2500.
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Gallipolis
Robert M. Switzer
William Jackson
Bidwell
New Plymouth Pupils Receive Diphtheria Serum
Dr. Lacock health commissioner of Vinton and Hocking counties and nurse administered diphtheria serum to unvaccinated pupils at the New Plymouth school on Thursday. A Logan shopper parade drew attention Saturday as residents viewed the Santa Claus procession. Mrs. Laura Allen plans to spend the winter in Cambridge with husband and daughter Ethel. Walter Peters, R F D mail carrier, injured three fingers when his hand was caught in a car fan. James Cremieu substitutes. York Grange visitors from Athens County attended Thursday night meeting.
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New Plymouth
Lacock
Vinton
Hocking
Logan
Harry Harris
Laura Allen
Cambridge
Ethel
Walter Peters
Cherrington Hospital
James Cremeau
Peters
York Grange
Athens County
Grange
Chauncey Dover Pupils Present Christmas Programs
Chauncey Dover teachers and pupils across all Chauncey-Dover schools plan Christmas programs on Thursday and Friday afternoons this week. Some schools feature playlets and pantomimes while others offer varied programs with trees gifts and treats for students from teachers.
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Chauncey
Chauncey-Dover
Man Survives Death by Own Action in Gallipolis
Chauncey Runion, 40, despondent over unemployment and family troubles, shot himself in the left breast near the waterworks pump station on First Ave. He was taken to Holzer Hospital in fair condition. He told police he could not find work and that relatives with whom he lived made life unpleasant. He is separated from his wife.
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Gallipolis
Chauncey Runion
First Ave
Runion
Holzer Hospital
John Fraley
J. H. Shate
Fraley
Funeral Rites Planned for Mrs Nora Barton Payne
Funeral services for Nora Barton Payne 60 who died at her East Liverpool home Tuesday will be held Thursday afternoon at Entsminger mortuary. Burial follows in Pine Street Cemetery. She was a daughter of the late Capt and Mrs Thomas Barton longtime Gallipolis residents.
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Gallipolis
Nora Barton Payne
East Liverpool
Entsminger
Pine St
Payne
Thomas Barton
Mrs Ross Harding Critically Ill In Cheshire Township
Mrs Ross Harding of Cheshire Township is critically ill at home. Her daughter Ada Ward, employed at Holzer Hospital, has been called home.
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Gallipolis
Ross Harding
Cheshire Township
Ada Ward
Holzer Hospital
Gallipolis Social Notes Highlight Local Meet and Births
Gallia County society pages record a Christmas party hosted by Mrs. W Scott Westerman for the Progressive Bible Class with readings by Mrs. Gettles and carols led by Miss Anna Wiseman. Visitors attend tea with Rev. and Mrs. Leake in Middleport and a birthday party honors Betty Jane Durfee. A baby girl is born to Mrs. Harry Rayburn. many families travel to Columbus and Huntington for visits and services.
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W. Scott Westerman
Methodist Sunday School
C. C. Gettles
Raymond Jones
John Morgan
Walter Caufman
C. B. Stevers
Clarence Wagner
Dorothy Rondarmour
Carl C. Byers
Betty Jane Durfee
David Caldwell
J. E. Halliday
John Halliday
E. W. Mauck
Homer Matthews
Clair Jones
Columbus
FE. D. Keeler
Ray Grover
Frank Robinson
Harold Brown
Burnette Niday
Goldie Niday
Chauncey School to Present Christmas Play Tonight
Chauncey Elementary School students perform The Birth of Christ at 7:30 in the high school auditorium. About 500 children will join in carols and the performance directed by Christine Brown. Admission is free and the public is invited.
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Chauncey
Christ
Christine Brown
Mrs S E Rood Dies At 70 In Barberton
Chauncey Mrs S E Rood aged 70 former Chillicothe resident died Tuesday morning at her Barberton home after gall stones illness. Survived by children Mrs E O Rapp H W Rood Charles Rood George Rood J W Rood and Mrs Bertine Sanders Funeral services in Barberton with burial in Chillicothe. husband predeceased her. Mrs Sanders departed for Barberton Tuesday morning.
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Chauncey
S. E. Rood
Chillicothe
Carson Sanders, Jr
Barberton
E. O. Rapp
H. W. Rood
Charles Rood
George Rood
J. W. Rood
Bertine Sanders
Millfield
Slate Fall Kills Man In Mine at Chauncey
Albert J. Whaley, 62, dies after slate fall at Chauncey Mine 25 of Manhattan Coal Co. during night shift. Survived by wife deceased, mother Mrs. A. J. Whaley of Glouster, children Mabel Beddow Millfield Nina Wendell Nelsonville Susan Wendell Hocking Hazel Six Chauncey and Desmond Whaley Millfield, 18 grandchildren, three sisters and three brothers. Funeral Friday 2 p.m. Hollister Church burial Hollister Cemetery.
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A. J. Whaley
Glouster
Mabel Beddow
Millfield
Millie Miller
Modoc
Nina Wendell
Nelsonville
Susan Wendell
Hocking
Hazel Six
Chauncey
Desmond Whaley
Twins Birth in Harrison Township Ends in Tragedy
One of the twin girls born to Mr and Mrs Everett Noel of Harrison Township weighing about three pounds died. The surviving sister has been named Mary Ellen.
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Gallipolis
Everett Noel
Harrison Township
Mary Ellen
Christmas Preparations Dominate Kanauga Notes
Kanauga News Notes reports the Ladies' Aid Society meeting with fourteen members and two guests. Upcoming events include a Christmas program by the Sunday School and a social hour with plans to meet January 6. Local residents change homes and health is noted for several individuals.
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KANAUGA —The_ Ladies’ Aid Society
A. W. Pullins
T. J. Oliver
Paul Ables
Emma Comstock
Julius Fleischman
Wade
W. E. McDade
W. F. Deem
Lizzie Adams
Huntington
Alpert Paulins
Delaware
Elbin Gibeaut
Rothgeb
Gallipolis
J. C. Johnson
Charles Cook
Dewey Jordan
Conquest Opens Athena Spotlight Greta Garbo with Boyer
Greta Garbo stars opposite Charles Boyer in Conquest the Athena Theater opens Thursday portraying Countess Walewska who foils Napoleon to save her country Reginald Owen Alan Marshal Henry Stephenson Leif Erikson Dame May Whitty and C Henry Gordon lead a large distinguished supporting cast Clarence Brown directs with Adrian costumes and Stothart score the film features an epic framing of Napoleonic history
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Greta Garbo
Athena Theater
Napoleon Bonaparte
Charles Boyer
Garbo
Countess Walewska
Napoleon
Boyer
Clarence Brown
Anna Christie
Adrian
Herbert Stothart
Reginald Owen
Talleyrand
Alan Marshal
D’ornano
Henry Stephenson
Leif Erickson
Dame May Whitty
Laetitia Bonaparte
C. Henry Gordon
Prince Poniatowski
Mark Church Night Elects Church Officers
CHAUNCEY Church Night observed by the Church of Christ. Floyd Nye elected chairman of the nominations committee for the coming year. Reports on the canvass by Daniel Johnson Cherrles Crosser Carl Shafer Mrs Inez Nye Mrs Miette Theisen and Mrs Marcia Johnson. Rev Gilbert Courtney presiding. Mrs Pearl Henry secretary. Mrs Elma Cass played a piano solo. Refreshments served in the social room after the meeting.
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Chauncey
Church of Christ
Floyd Nye
Daniel Johnson
Cherrles Crosser
Carl Shafer
Inez Nye
Minnette Theisen
Marcia Johnson
Gilbert Courtney
Pearl Henry
Elma Cass
Nellie Brookins
Jessie Fiske
Beatrice Theisen
Chauncey A Dress Rehearsal Set for Friday Night
The Christmas entertainment at the Church of Christ will be staged Friday at 6 o'clock. All characters in the play are expected to be present per the committee in charge.
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Chauncey
Church of Christ
Mississippi River mud flow into Gulf reaches high levels
Annual estimates indicate that over 400 million tons of silt are carried by the Mississippi into the Gulf of Mexico, contributing to sediment deposition and environmental impact along the delta and coastal zones.
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Gulf of Mexico
Misesissippi River
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