Gallia County relief workers face supervision ruling fallout
Gallia County faces a stalemate as state opinion blocks township trustees from supervising relief labor with relief funds. About 100 households receive direct relief but labor returns halt due to legality questions. Some work continues under county and city programs, but payment and supervision remain unresolved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
John W. Howell
Gallia County
E. N. Leonard
Owen Boster
Leonard
Boster
Keeler
John Gwinn
Marriage licenses issued February first in Gallipolis
Licenses announced for Stoney Wentz 28 of Putney West Virginia and Eva Hoistine 27 of Putney, and John Roy Irvine 20 of Henderson West Virginia with Selma G. Martin 17 of Northup in this county.
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Gallipolis
Stoney Wentz
Eva Hoistine
Putney
W. Va
John Roy Irvine
Henderson
Selma G. Martin
Northup
This County
Gallia Hawk Trapper Sees Poultry Losses End
Gallia County resident Emory Cramer of Addison Township operates a tall pole with a steel trap to capture chicken hawks. He reports 13 hawks caught last year without a single chicken lost.
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Gallipolis
Emory Cramer
Addison Township
Cramer
Gallia Girls Enter Contest of DAR
Gallia County hosts the D. A. R. Good Citizenship Pilgrimage examination at Gallipolis High School Saturday at 9 30 a.m. Three county contestants are Mary Margaret Tanner from Gallipolis Edna Rickard from Rio Grande and Arlene Spurlock from Cheshire. The state winner attends the National Congress in Washington in April and the top five go to the Ohio Society conference in Cleveland in March. This marks Gallia County as a rare entrant in years.
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Gallipolis
Mary Margaret Tanner
Edna Rickard
Rio Grande
Arlene Spurlock
Cheshire
National Society, Daughters of the American Revolution
National Congress
Washington
Ohio Society
Cleveland
Gallia County
Roberts Cleared of Criminal Assault by County Court
Gallia County Court of Common Pleas acquitted Lear Roberts 56 of a charge from a 13 year old daughter of Charles Rose. Witnesses testified on Roberts' behalf. he returned home to Gallipolis after the verdict. FormerRose farm worker during last summer. Will of J Henry Evans names Augusta Sigler Evans executor and beneficiary.
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Gallipolis
Lear Roberts
Charles Rose
Madison County Court of Common Seal
London
Roberts
Rose
J. Henry Evans
Kananga
Augusta Sigler Evans
County Health Seal Committee Sets Meeting at Hotel Lafayette
Gallipolis Ohio health officials announce a Monday 10 a m meeting of the County Health Seal Executive Committee in the Hotel Lafayette mezzanine to review financials and plan clinic work. Dr David Beers will conduct chest exams at the County Nurse Naomi Evans office while the group notes ongoing seal sales and public response.
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Gallipolis
Hotel Lafayette
Naomi Evans
David Beers
Road Project Will Start in Spring
Gallipolis reports the Chillicothe Road improvement from the city to Rodney will begin after April 15. County Engineer E N Leonard notes work awaits clearance from WPA and completion of surveys and easement acquisitions before engineering offices release the project.
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Gallipolis
Board of County Commissioners
WPA
Chillicothe
Rodney
E. N. Leonard
Investigator Will Study Veteran Case
Gallipolis reports Dr. Carl Watson head of WPA assigned Investigator Gangluff from Zanesville to hear complaints about alleged WPA employment discrimination in the county. Eight complaints already supplied by the local American Legion committee. others to be added with promised speedy investigation.
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Gallipolis
Lafayette Post
American Legion
WPA
Carl Watson
Gangluff
Zanesville
Drought Persists in Gallia County Strains Water Access
In Gallia County Gallipolis rainfall has been scarce with all streams frozen and wells and cisterns dried Rural residents haul water for household and livestock needs over long distances as drought persists in the countryside.
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Gallipolis
Gallia County
Florida Ice and Snow Hit Citrus Regions
Florida reports show extensive ice and snow causing frozen water pipes and heavy losses of citrus fruit. Residents rely on oil stoves and many visitors order warmer clothing by wire as cold spreads from the state.
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Gallipolis
Florida
Fritz Nunnenkamp
Ice on Ohio River Not Expected to Harm Boats
Milder weather keeps confidence that ice packs on the Ohio River may soften and disintegrate with little risk to boats along the banks. The ice is reported softer and thinner than before, making it unsafe for skating or walking.
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Gallipolis
Ohio River
Business Survey Is Made by Students
In Gallipolis a census of employed residents was prepared by high school students for a school survey at the request of Supt. E E Higgins. The tally lists 147 professionals 170 business managers 234 government employees 409 clerical workers 1268 manual laborers and details by occupation including 8 ministers 15 physicians 9 lawyers 56 teachers 7 dentists 52 nurses and many more. Further surveys are planned with input from Dr T C Holy of Ohio State University and associates.
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Gallipolis
E. E. Higgins
T. C. Holy
Ohio State University and Associates
Young Musicians Enter Two District Contests
Gallipolis High School A Capella Choir will join district choral contest at Logan on April 5 with solo and ensemble entries. Gallipolis School Band competes April 6 at Logan. Other Class B schools with 500 plus students include Jackson Athens Logan and Portsmouth.
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Gallipolis
Logan
Jackson
Athens
Portsmouth
Bond Issue to Help Gallipolis Walnut Township Schools
Gallipolis Walnut Township schools resumed operation with no change in financial status and a rising monthly deficit. The board adopted a budget calling for expenditures larger than income as the State Department of Education declined higher aid, and a bond issue to cover the deficit is being considered.
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Gallipolis
Walnut Township
E. N. Wiseman
Board of Education
State Department of Education
Benefit Dance Promises Support for Infantile Paralysis
Gallipolis hosts the sole March of Dimes dance in town Saturday night at Knights of Pythias Hall. Sponsored by Knights of Pythias and its ladies auxiliary, the event aims to aid the infantile paralysis campaign. A prior Eagles Club party may net about $25, per county chairman Joe V. Lee.
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Gallipolis
Knights of Pythias Hall
Eagles’ Club
Joe V. Lee
Books Loaned Through County Libraries and Stations
A report by Mrs. Kenneth Davis shows 85 082 books loaned through the central library and 14 sub stations in Gallia County. There are 6 661 borrowers averaging 12 80 books per person monthly, and 15 581 books in the library.
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Gallipolis
Kenneth Davis
Howell Evangelistic Party Holds Morning Services in Town
Gallipolis reports the R. A. Howell evangelistic party conducting brief daily services in local shops and stores. After song and prayer Dr. Howell invites attendees to nightly meetings at the Elks Building.
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Gallipolis
R. A. Howell
Howell
Elks
Red Cross class welcomes Gallia County residents
Gallipolis announces a new Red Cross First Aid class enrolling Mrs Althea Harris Mrs W A Cousins Mrs J M Casey Mrs Elbert McGhee Mrs Frank Washington Mrs Lillie Pearson Frances Briggs Gladys Borden Mrs Herman King For rest Borden. The item notes a separate Sunday church meeting and funeral attendance as part of local notices.
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Gallipolis
Red Cross
Althea Harris
W. A. Cousins
J. M. Casey
Elbert McGhee
Frank Washington
Lillie Pearson
Frances Briggs
Gladys Borden
Herman King
Forrest Borden
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