Tobacco acreage in Gallia threatened by federal control
Gallia County faces a sharp drop in tobacco allotment under federal crop control. Local growers may plant only about 1 057 acres this year, down 95 from 1938, with 094 growers last year averaging just over one acre each. Tobacco has long been the county’s principal cash crop and is under pressure from reduced markets and higher transport costs.
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Gallipolis
Gallia County
E. G. Royer
Huntington
Maysville
Virginia
Kentucky
Ohio
Skunk Intruder Discovered in Pine Street Home
In Gallipolis Miss Martha Cousins, a retired teacher, heard a noise and called police. Officers found a skunk nesting among kitchen pots and pans and removed it without incident.
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Gallipolis
Martha Cousins
Pine St
Tobacco growers in Gallia County face decline in crop and prices
Growers lament reduced acreage and lower prices for Gallia County tobacco. Protest meetings last year yielded no results and farmers fear the era of ample yields is over, recalling a time when only care limited a grower’s crop and noting the decline from 1,500 workers in the tobacco farming roll.
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Gallia County
Ex Engineer William J. Davis Dies in Gallipolis
William J. Davis former Greene County engineer died Thursday afternoon at his sister's home in Gallipolis after a long illness. He was son of Daniel J. and and lived near the Waterloo Bridge in Perry Township. Surviving siblings include Rachel Mae Jane Davis and Mrs Allen Wood with brothers Jenkin, Philip, David H and Steve Davis. Funeral services planned for Sunday afternoon.
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Gallipolis
William J. Davis
Greene County
Rachel
Mae
Jane Davis
Daniel J. Davis
Waterloo Bridge
Perry Township
Allen Wood
Patriot
Jenkin Davis
Rio Grande
Philip Davis
Washington D. H
Steve Davis
Columbus
Speed Kings Peak in late twenties, study finds
An analysis shows automobile speed champions peak between ages 25 and 29, marking the high point of performance longevity for top drivers and redefining expectations for early career rise in speed events.
Dairy Expert Reports on Herds in Southeastern District
Albert W. Kump official tester for the Washington Gallia Dairy Improvement Association reports on 21 herds across Athens Gallia Meigs and Washington Counties. Monthly tests measure milk per cow and butterfat, balancing production against feed costs. Average herd size about 20 cows. butterfat averages rise from 20 to 27 pounds per cow monthly in supervised herds.
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Gallipolis
Washington-Gallia
James Duval
Marietta
Athens County
Julian Gift
Cecil Robinson
Athens State Hospital
Gallia County
Everett Caldwell
Willard Grover
Lester Hamrick
James Simms
David Rathburn
Ohio Hospital
At A
Meigs County
Harold Carnahan
Edison Roush
Washington County
William Green
Dorman Racer
County Infirmary
George Knox & Son
Ward Cutlip
Kump
Relief Supplies Sought As Shortages Grow
Gallipolis reports two weeks of flour and beans on hand for relief. County Relief Director Othneil Jones says additional shipments are promised and due soon. The surplus food warehouse is nearly empty as requests rise daily.
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Gallipolis
Othneil Jones
Mother Hubbard
Aged Gallia Resident Succumbs at Patriot
Elizabeth Jones aged 70 a Patriot native died at her home Thursday She was a daughter of the late Mr and Mrs David Jones of the village Surviving brothers are John in Arkansas Edward of Lancaster Garfield of Marysville W Burchard of Patriot Rev Thomas S Jones of Mudsoc Funeral services will be held in Salem Church Sunday at 1 pm with interment in the church yard
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Gallipolis
Elizabeth Jones
Patriot
David Jones
John
Arkansas
Edward
Lancaster
Garfield
Marysville
W. Burchard
Thomas S. Jones
Mudsoc
Salem Church
Special Gas Rate Sought for Local Businesses
Gallipolis Chamber of Commerce led by president Homer W. Walter will petition for a commercial gas rate for large users of Ohio Fuel Gas Co. Bakeries hatcheries and furniture makers join the effort noting they now pay the domestic rate. In a separate item Sheriff E E Hatfield of Gallia and Sheriff C E Cramer of Jackson plan to bring 25 year old David Clug back from Knoxville on forgery warrants after his Mansfield reformatory parole.
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Gallipolis
E. E. Hatfield
Gallia County
C. E. Cramer
Jackson County
Knoxville
Tenn
David Clug
Clug
State Reformatory
Mansfield
Readvertising urged for Second Ave resurfacing plan
Gallipolis city officials were told by the State Highway Department that readvertising the proposal to resurface four blocks on Second Avenue may occur soon after no bids were received on the earlier proposal. City Manager John Gwinn noted the situation and anticipated a new bidding period.
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Gallipolis
John Gwinn
State Highway Department
Second Ave
Wedded 19 Years Durst Couple Observe Anniversary
Former Gallia County residents Mr and Mrs John G Durst of 388 Innis Ave Columbus will observe their 19th wedding anniversary February 19 1939.
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Gallipolis
Gallia County
John G. Durst
Innis Ave
Columbus
Township Aid Being Sought In Gallia Area
Gallia County commissioners and County Engineer E N Leonard urge township trustees and village officials to attend a Saturday session at the courthouse to discuss additional WPA projects. They note the county bears all material costs and road funds are nearly exhausted unless financial aid is offered. Records show each WPA worker in 1938 cost the county seven hundred dollars, prompting a push for subdivisions to sponsor projects and reduce county expenses.
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Gallipolis
Board of
Gallia
Probing of Rolls of Relief Is Proposed
Gallipolis reports Dr. Carl Watson state WPA head will re invest labor rolls during March. The move follows about 60 WPA dismissals earlier this year with few further separations since. More than 1100 people are employed by the WPA in the area.
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Gallipolis
Carl Watson
WPA
Columbus
Graves of Veterans Listed in Gallia County Project
WPA Graves Registration teams in Gallia County check 150 cemeteries for veterans from all wars. Dewey Sallar says progress is good though not all cemeteries are scanned yet. Names from markers are compared with Ohio soldiers rosters for eventual federal state and local records.
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Gallipolis
Gallia County
WPA
Dewey Sallar
American Legion
Sallaz
Ohio
Minstrel Show Planned by Morning Star Chapter in Thurman
Members of Morning Star Chapter Order of the Eastern Star plan a minstrel performance on Tuesday March 7 likely at Rio Grande Community Hall. Committee in charge includes Mrs Steve Jenkins Miss Florence Chubbuck Mrs Elias Jones and Mrs Steve Thomas.
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Gallipolis
Morning Star
Order of the Eastern Star
Thurman
Rio Grande Community Hall
Steve Jenkins
Florence Chubbuck
Elias Jones
Steve Thomas
First shipment of Missouri swamp rabbits received
Stock Western Rabbits report the first shipment of swamp rabbits in Raccoon Township. Each rabbit ear bears a metal tag for return to the Division of Games Conservation in Columbus if the animal is killed or captured.
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Gallipolis
Raccoon Township
Division of Games Conservation
Columbus
Health excellent scarlet fever case reported
A single scarlet fever case is recorded in the office of County Nurse Naomi Evans. Officials deem it remarkable for this season, noting that diphtheria measles and other contagious diseases are usually present.
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Gallipolis
Naomi Evans
Applications for 1939 emergency crop and feed loans
Applications for emergency crop and feed loans for 1939 are being received at the county agent’s office in the courthouse by G. M. Rhodes Field Supervisor of the Emergency Crop and Feed Loan Section of the Farm Credit Administration.
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Gallipolis
Court House
G. M. Rhodes
Farm Credit Administration
Services at Adison Baptist Church Tonight and Saturday
Rev. Jennings Cremeens will lead services at the Adison Baptist Church tonight and Saturday night. The announcement calls for attendance and notes the two service times.
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Gallipolis
Addison Baptist Church
Jennings Cremeens
Little Tough Guys in Society at Athena Theater Saturday
Universal presents Little Tough Guys In Society at the Athena with Mischa Auer Mary Boland Edward Horton and Helen Parrish. Alley kids visit a Long Island estate as a socialite mother helps her son discover youth. Directed by Erle Kenton produced by Max Golden.
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Long Island
Universal
Athena Theater
Mischa Auer
Mary Boland
Edward Everett Horton
Helen Parrish
St Jewels
Searl
Frankie Thomas
Sears
Erle Kenton
Max Golden
Gas Rate Consideration Set After Franchise Extend
The Ohio Fuel Gas Co extends its franchise to March 28 and plans a new three year rate in talks led by district manager Frank Phillips. Proposed charges start at one dollar for 500 feet, 55 cents per thousand for next 4 500 feet, 50 cents per thousand beyond 5 000 feet. A further meeting will push for line extensions to Portsmouth and Chillicothe Aves before finalizing the franchise.
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Gallipolis
Ohio Fuel Gas Co
Frank Phillips
Portsmouth
Chillicothe Aves
Rural Electric Line Extension Is Planned
Survey for adding miles to the Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co rural system has been made by superintendent John McNealey. The extension is not connected with the federal rural electrification program.
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Gallipolis
John McNealey
Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co
Carter Named NYA Supervisor At New Philadelphia
Stanley Carter, formerly of Gallipolis, has become supervisor of commercial subjects with the NYA in New Philadelphia. He helps run a 200-enrollee camp, edits the camp newspaper, and organizes a library for enrollees.
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Gallipolis
Stanley Carter
NYA
New Philadelphia
Carter
Registrar vacancy lingers in Gallipolis
The State Division of Automobile Registration says 1939 plates arrive March 1 but no local registrar has been named yet. Mrs. Rupert Trout, tied to the county Republican Executive Committee, is recommended for the post while E. E. Caldwell, a Democrat, currently handles registration in the county.
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Gallipolis
State Division of Automobile Registration
Rupert Trout
Republican Executive Committee
E. E. Caldwell
Motorist fined for intoxicated driving and crash
GALLIPOLIS Samuel Flint of Cheshire was fined $25 and costs and had his driving license suspended for six months after a Municipal Judge John Halliday found him inebriated behind the wheel of a car that collided with one owned by George A. Tabit. C. F. Tompkins, longtime manager of a local chain grocery, is transferred to a similar post in Pomeroy.
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Gallipolis
George A. Tabit
Samuel Flint
Cheshire
John Halliday
C. F. Tompkins
Pomeroy
Daughters of Union Veterans Meet in Gallipolis
Daughters of Union Veterans gather tonight at the American Legion Hall for initiation and a patriotic program in Gallipolis.
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Gallipolis — Daughters of Union Veterans
American Legion Hall
Grange Plans Saturday Meeting in Vinton Hall
Gallipolis reports next Hunting ton Grange gathering Saturday night at Vinton Town Hall. The program combines reforestation topics with discussion of St Valentine’s Day activities.
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Gallipolis
Huntington Grange
Vinton Town Hall
Case Dismissed in Gallia Divorce Action
Divorce action of Mrs. Ruby Call of Clay Township against John Call was dismissed after allegations of cruel treatment. Ruby Call filed the suit in Gallia County.
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Gallipolis
Ruby Call
Clay Township
John Call
Chauncey Class Meets at Home of Mrs Pendergrass
Loyal Woman's Bible Class of the Church of Christ met Wednesday afternoon at Mrs. Pendergrass home on Ellis Ave. President Carl Shafer led, devotions by Mrs. Pendergrass, reports by Mrs. John Shafer and Mrs. Floyd, and lesson by Mrs. Hamilton. Social hour prizes went to Mrs. Nye and Mrs. Pendergrass. next meeting at Mrs. John Shafer's home.
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Chauncey
Church of Christ
Lloyd Pendergrass
Ellis Ave
Carl Shafer
Pendergrass
John Shafer
Floyd
Thomas Hamilton
Burg Johnston
William Hartley
Nye
Chauncey Family on Week-Long Visit and Local Illnesses
Chauncey Denve r Bricker and daughter Mary Carolyn visit Chauncey and Chauncey relatives in Chicago and Wauske gon Ill, planning return Sunday. Mrs Bessie Nicholson ill at High St home. B F Ferrel family attended Cyrus Yates funeral at Buchtel, killed in a coal mine. Frances and Barbara Noland absent from school a week due to influenza. Frances improving with grandmother Hershaft Kirkendall assisting. Homer Kirkendall and Dixie Sue visited Joe Noland and Luther Spitzer households.
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Chauncey
Denver Bricker
Mary Carolyn
Frances
Barbara Noland
Joe Noland
Hershall Kirkendall
Homer Kirkendall
Dixie Sue
Athens
Luther Spitzer
Mullins Couple Welcome Arlene Mae Mullins
Mr. and Mrs. Marion Mullins announce the birth of a seven pound daughter Arlene Mae at their Chauncey home on Saturday February 4. Parents are also the parents of six sons and one daughter. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. James Mullins of Chauncey and John Katzenback of New Marshfield.
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Chauncey
Marion Mullins
Juanita Katzenbey
New Marshfield
Arlene Mae
James Mullins
John Katzenback
Preaching Services in Chauncey and Greens Run Churches
Rev Gilbert Courtney will preach Sunday at 10 30 in Chauncey Church of Christ with Sunday School at 9 30 and communion. Greens Run Church of Christ also holds a sermon at 9 30 with Sunday School following.
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Chauncey
Gilbert Courtney
Chauncey Church of Christ
Greens Run Church of Christ
Chauncey Ladies Aid Quilt Day and Chicken Dinner
The Chauncey Ladies Aid Society held an all day quilting event and served a chicken dinner at the church on Wednesday. Present were Mrs. Lydia Spearry, Mrs. Myrtle Pidcock, Mrs. Effie Fennell, Mrs. Lizzie Marvey, Mrs. Mary Dew, Mrs. L. L. Sweazy, Mrs. Minnie Palmer and Mrs. Leo Martin.
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Chauncey—Ladies Aid Society
Lydia Spearry
Myrtle Pidcock
Effie Fennell
Lizzie Marvey
Mary Dew
L. L. Sweazy
Minnie Palmer
Leo Martin
Chauncey Woman Called to Chicago for Mother's Illness
Mrs. Charles Sweeney Chauncey left Wednesday for Chicago after being summoned by the serious illness of her mother Mrs. Margaret Corfield. Mrs. Corfield had a stroke some time ago and suffered severe burns from a stove fall at Christmas. Her condition recently grew alarming, and she lives with her son and daughter in law Mr. and Mrs. William Corfield. Her daughters are Margaret of Peoria and Lillian Sweeney of Chauncey.
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Chauncey
Charles Sweeney
Chicago
Margaret Corfield
Corfield
William Corfield
Margaret
Peoria
Pee
Lillian Sweeney
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