Baptist Group Eyes Rio Grande College Aid Progress
The Northern Baptist Convention shows interest in supporting Rio Grande College as an investigating committee led by Dr. B L Stradley and others surveys potential for growth. Dean W T Packer leads alumni fundraising after Atwood Hall fire while Denison University backs the movement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rio Grande College
Gallipolis
Rio Grande
Northern Baptist Convention
C. E. Holzer
Board of Trustees
New York
Baptist Board
B. L. Stradley
College of Arts and Sciences
Arthur Cline
W. W. Charters
Kentucky
Tennessee
Carolinas
Marks & Lundy
W. T. Packer
Atwood Hall
W. A. Lewis
College
W C T U Meeting with Dr. Howell Speaker
At the Gallipolis monthly W C T U gathering in the Methodist Church Dr. Robert A. Howell was the guest speaker. President Mrs. J T Hall outlined expected accomplishments for the coming year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Women's Christian Temperance Union
Robert A. Howell
J. T. Hall
Sumnerfield Patriarch Dies at 87 in Charleston
Lewis H Sumnerfield aged 87 father of Mrs Roy Collins of Gallipolis died at his Charleston home Funeral services were conducted there Thursday with burial planned later in Buffalo West Virginia.
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Gallipolis
Lewis H. Summerfield
Roy Collins
Charleston
Buffalo
W. Va
Grange to Hold Year End Meeting at Gallipolis Swan Creek
Grange will hold the last meeting of the year Thursday night. Each family is expected to contribute a program number. Candy and fruit will be served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Swan Creek
Reece divorce suit filed in Gallipolis
Mrs Mary Reece seeks divorce from Paul Reece after ten plus years of marriage in a Gallipolis case filed Wednesday. She cites wilful absence and asks restoration of her maiden name Wysong in the proceeding.
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Gallipolis
Poca
W. Va
Mary Reece
Paul Reece
Wysong
Wedded 60 Years Cobb Couple Celebrate Wilkesville Anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. Francis Oliver Cobb observed their 60th wedding anniversary at their Wilkesville home. Mr. Cobb is 85 and his wife Alice LaVenia Neighborgall Cobb is 78. They are the parents of ten children, five living.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Francis Oliver Cobb
Wilkesville
Christmas Trade Surges in Gallipolis Businesses
A Gallipolis canvass reports Christmas business surpassing all expectations. The Gallipolis Post Office notes pre Christmas activity is exceeded with three extra clerks and as many extra carriers added to handle mail volume.
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Gallipolis
Many Couples To Wed At Christmas In Probate Court
Pre Christmas brides and grooms listed as applicants for marriage licenses in Gallia County include Dan Morris of Alice with Elida Twyman of Ewington and Arthur Dickens of Hanging Rock with Margaret Ward of Hanging Rock. Others named are Pat Bradley with Clara Schwartzwalder of Gallipolis, Harold Young with Macil Dudding of Turkey Creek West Virginia, Fred Shato with Margaret Steets of Gallipolis, Far Oiler with Dorothy Cochran of Vinton, C Henry with Beatrice Atha of Hogsett West Virginia, Harvey Spencer of Graham Station with Mary Reapp of Point Pleasant, and Don Fridley with Bertha Chandler of Point Pleasant.
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Gallipolis
Dan W. Morris
Alice
Elida Twyman
Ewington
Arthur Charles Dickens
Margaret Ward
Hanging Rock
Pat H. Bradley
Clara Belle Schwartzwalder
Harold Young
Macil Dudding
Turkey Creek
W. Va
Fred Shato
Columbus
Margaret Steets
Far Oiler
Dorothy Cochran
Vinton
C. H. Henry
Beatrice Elizabeth Atha
Hogsett
Harvey Spencer
Graham Station
Mary Reapp
Point Pleasant
Don Fridley
Bertha Chandler
Cheshire Railroad Station Abandoned After Decades of Service
The Chesapeake & Ohio Railroad station at Cheshire ends constant service after more than fifty years. Trains now stop only on flag signals. The station long served as a village community center since it opened.
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Gallipolis
Chesapeake & Ohio Railroad
Cheshire
Cooper couple celebrates golden anniversary in Lisbon North Dakota
Alfred Clayton Cooper and his wife recently marked their 50th wedding anniversary in Lisbon North Dakota where they have long resided. Cooper is brother to Merton E. Cooper and uncle to Patrolman W. Bryan Cooper of Gallipolis. Elks plan a Christmas night dance in Gallipolis for members families and guests.
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Gallipolis
Alfred Clayton Cooper
Gallia County
Lisbon
N. D
Mr. Cooper
Merton E. Cooper
W. Bryan Cooper
ELKS
Lodge of Elks
Christmas Program At First Baptist Church Gallipolis
The First Baptist Church in Gallipolis continues Christmas activities with morning worship by Rev. George Sagen on the theme Gods Little Children and an evening play The Other Shepherd featuring Athan the other shepherd and a cast including Elmer Caldwell Davis, and Irion. The church choir will sing carols and Miss Norah Condee is organist. Cottage prayer meetings run daily in preparation for the evangelistic campaign starting Jan 2 with Watch Night service planned for New Year Eve at 11 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
First Baptist Church
George Sagen
Athan
Shepherd
Jared
Elmer E. Caldwell
Mary
Ferne Davis
Joseph
Dean Davis
Seri
Children To Give Pageant At Washington School
Gallipolis announces a Christmas pageant titled The Nativity by grades two through four on Friday at 8 45 AM in the Washington Auditorium. Prelude features first grade carols. The upper grades present I Bring Thee Peace. Parents and the public are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Washington School
Ben R. Evans
Washington Auditorium
Baptist Group To Meet in Gallipolis 1938 Conference
Gallipolis hosts the State Baptist Young People's Union meeting during Thanksgiving weekend 1938 with 400 to 500 delegates expected. About 250 reservations secured. Rev. George Sagen notes volunteers. The event runs Friday through Sunday morning after Thanksgiving. Santa Claus treats Evergreen School pupils Thursday night. Dorothy North, a minor, wins a divorce from Carl North in Common Pleas Court for neglect of duty.
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Gallipolis
State Baptist Young People’s Union
George Sagen
Dorothy North
Carl North
Common Pleas
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