Four Students Marry Off School Bus Then Run to Kentucky
At Stew art School two couples fled Monday to marry in Kentucky. A 17 year old bride and an 18 year old groom faced Probate Judge Francis D White. a second 15 year old bride was also involved. The groom was fined 50 dollars for contributing to a minor’s delinquency but the fine was suspended. The brides were placed on probation and the marriages will not be dissolved.
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Stewart School
Kentucky
Francis D. White
Darwin
White
Commissioners Approve Two Road Projects
Athens and Waterloo Townships notify county commissioners of funding for resurfacing Peach Ridge Road and Efaw Cooper Red House Road. Waterloo to contribute 1000 dollars for the latter and Athens 1000 for Peach Ridge. WPA to begin work next year. county to cover extra limestone costs.
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Athens Township
Waterloo Township
Peach Ridge
WPA
Gallipolis Elks plan 50th anniversary events
The Gallipolis Elks celebrate fifty years with a three day program January 16 to 18 including an initiation a stag smoker wives’ card night a banquet and a ball The event is chaired by Hollis C Johnston with Will N Hayward as fellow charter member H Bion Bradbury prepares a commemorative history and souvenir invitations feature a gold cover and purple pages
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Gallipolis
Elks
Lafayette
Elks’ Club
Adies
Order
Hollis C. Johnston
Will N. Hayward
Elks’ Organization
H. Bion Bradbury
Elkhom
Quartet To Sing at Home Missionary Society Meeting
Musical numbers for the Methodist Church Home Missionary Society gathering Friday afternoon at the church will be by Dorothy Lanier, Janet Booth, Pauline Johnson and Richard Southwick. Tea will be served at 5 p.m.
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Gallipolis
The
Home Missionary Society of the Methodist Church
Dorothy Lanier
Janet Booth
Pauline Johnson
Richard Southwick
Watts Brother of Local Family Critically Ill in Covington
Jefferson Watts a native of Gallia County and brother of Misses Mary Millie and Artie Watts of Gallipolis is reported critically ill in a Covington Kentucky hospital after living there for several years. He has many relatives in this city.
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Gallipolis
Jefferson Watts
Mary, Millie
Artie Watts
Covington
Gallia County
George Grimm Killed In Traffic Accident
Gallipolis mourns George Grimm 75 a longtime merchant and former postmaster killed when his car hit a moving freight train near Buffalo Tuesday. His son Mason, 24, suffered a skull fracture and other injuries and was hospitalized in Charleston. Funeral services were held at Grimm's Landing.
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Gallipolis
Grimm’s Landing
Kanawha
Pt. Pleasant
George Grimm
Grimm
Mason Grimm
Buffalo
Charleston
Richardson Mine Dominates Ontario Feldspar Output
The Richardson mine in Bedford township Ontario stands as the largest feldspar mine in the Dominion of Canada attracting regional attention for its scale and abundance of high grade ore.
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Richardson
Bedford Township
Ontario
Dominion of Canada
Christmas display vandalism reported in Athens area
City Manager John Gwinn warns that vandals will be severely dealt with after complaints that outdoor Christmas displays in the Athens area have been damaged. Light bulbs and decorations have been stolen or smashed by stone throwers reported in Gallipolis and nearby locales.
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Gallipolis
John Gwinn
Keels Faces Fine After Moonshine Discovery
Prohibition officers found 26 year old Gallipolis-Converse Keels near Center Point in this county with a gallon jug containing moonshine. The Oak Hill justice court imposed a fine of 100 dollars plus costs for the day after drinking offense.
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Gallipolis
Converse Keels
Centerpoint
Keels
Oak Hill
Legion and Auxiliary Plan Joint Christmas Party
Lafayette Post American Legion and Women's Auxiliary schedule a joint Christmas party in Legion Hall at the Municipal Building for Wednesday night December 21. Decorations include a Christmas tree. gifts for children of members, games, and refreshments will be provided.
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Gallipolis
Lafayette Post
American Legion and Women’s Auxiliary
Legion Hall
D. O. Taber
U. S
Huntington
Department of West Virginia
Beagle Kidnapping Claimed After Columbus Find
Bladen man Frank Wray travels to Columbus to claim his female beagle Fanny missing for weeks. The dog was found by R. C. Meeks on James Road and reported via license tag. Wray suspects Fanny was kidnapped.
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Gallipolis
Frank Wray
Bladen
Columbus
Fanny
R. C. Meeks
James Road
Wray
Pasadena Seeks Motto Reflecting City Sports Champions
City leaders in Pasadena seek a motto to crown the city seal, arguing Pasadena has produced more world national state and local sports champions than any other city. Also notes tassel-eared squirrels grow ear tufts to about one and a half inches by mid winter, shedding in spring.
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Pasadena
Cal
Common Sense About Constipation
An article advises addressing constipation by identifying the cause and boosting dietary bulk. It endorses Kellogg's All-Bran as a non drug bowel aid, urging daily consumption with water and noting Kellogg's Battle Creek production and grocery availability.
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Kellogg’s
Battle Creek
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