District Young Peoples Conference Planned for Gallipolis Church
Epworth League members of Grace Methodist Church plan to host the Portsmouth District Conference in Gallipolis on March 29 to 31. About 150 delegates will stay in local homes with meals at the church dining room. Rev. A J Kestle will deliver the Sunday sermon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Epworth League of Grace Methodist Church
Portsmouth
W. S. Westerman
Ladies Aid Society
A. J. Kestle
Westerman
Waterloo Wonders Defeat Rio Grande
A capacity crowd at Washington Auditorium watched the Waterloo Wonders beat Rio Grande College 47 to 42 on Saturday night. The Wonders, former Waterloo High School stars now in the professional class, played their characteristic smooth game while the college players delivered a creditable showing against the seasoned opponents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Waterloo Wonders
Rio Grande College
Washington Auditorium
Wonders
Waterloo High School
Innocent Bystander Struck By Brick On Pine Street
In Gallipolis during a rooftop altercation among six youths from Black Fork on Pine Street Saturday night Floyd Mitchell a 30 year old local resident an innocent bystander was struck in the mouth with a brick His lip was badly cut and he is said to have lost several teeth Mitchell was treated in Holzer Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Blackfork
Pine St
Floyd Mitchell
Mitchell
Holzer Hospital
Rev Cremeens To Lead Two Week Revival At Northup Church
In Gallipolis Northup Baptist Church hosts a two week revival starting tonight led by Rev. Jennings Cremeens. Music will be provided by chorister Robert L. Cooper who recently worked with the R. A. Howell evangelistic party in nearby meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Northup Baptist Church
Jennings Cremeens
Robert L. Cooper
R. A. Howell Evangelistic Party
Shaver Released on $1000 Bond After Knife Incident
Earl Shaver, 26, charged with stabbing Walter Taylor, 26, during a roadside quarrel, posted a $1000 bond signed by his father Ora Shaver. Taylor, also 26, is reported much improved from an abdominal knife wound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Earl Shaver
Walter Taylor
Ora Shaver
Shaver
Taylor
Mother and Daughter Injured in Car Collision
Mrs. Nina Canter, 57, and her daughter Nina Canter, 22, of Wellston, were admitted to Holzer Hospital at 2:10 a m Sunday after a car collision. The mother suffered a broken leg and the daughter sustained lesser injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Nina Canter
Wellston
Holzer Hospital
Rodney Resident Dies Saturday
Florence Winston Armstead 68, widow of Rodney died Saturday near Rodney. Survived by children Alva Archie Dora Armstead at home and brothers Monroe Lester Edwin Winston of Bidwell. Funeral services held today at Providence Baptist Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Florence Winston Armstead
Rodney
Alva
Archie
Dora Armstead
Monroe
Lester
Edwin Winston
Bidwell
Providence Baptist Church
Vestrymen Seek Ayers for Two Churches in Gallipolis and Pomeroy
Vestrymen of an Episcopal congregation in Gallipolis and Pomeroy request Bishop Hobson assign Rev. Charles E. Ayers of Cincinnati to serve churches in both cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Episcopal Congregation
Pomeroy
Hobson
Charles E. Ayers
Cincinnati
Funeral Service for Mrs Mabel Edith Clark Held
Funeral services for Mrs Mabel Edith Clark widow of Lester Clark and mother of eight were conducted Sunday afternoon at Nazarene Church by Rev H M Smith in Gallipolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Mabel Edith Clark
Lester Clark
Nazarene Church
H. M. Smith
Store Changes Managers Gallipolis Depart ment Store
For six years manager of the Gallipolis Department Store, Jack Knight, has been succeeded by C. A. Jarvis and may locate in Charleston in a similar capacity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Jack Knight
C. A. Jarvis
Charleston
Rardin Farm Sold at Sheriff Sale in Bidwell
GALLIPOLIS 260 acre Rardin farm near Bidwell purchased at sheriff sale Saturday by First National Bank of this city for 3000 dollars. GALLIPOLIS Perley E. Waugh 57 father of Mrs Lizzie O Bryant of Crown City died at his home in Glenwood West Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Rardin
Bidwell
First National Bank
Perley E. Waugh
Lizzie O’bryant
Crown City
Glenwood
W. Va
Petit Grand Jury Names Are Drawn
Gallipolis officials announced two lists for jury service as court for February opens. Grand jurors include Charles Neal Anna Waugh A J Ropeter Sidney Ellis Georgia Lemley Mary Mills Madge Shahan Nellie Martin Velma Rose Mary Thompson W M Johnson Virgil Northup and B B Wilcox. Petit jurors include Peter Blazer Audra Smith G E Davis Zella Hern Homer Lanier Loren Thomas Charles Haffelt James Viars Myrtle Wiseman J M Robinson Hattie Garnes Carl Wollborn Dan Wagner Hugh es Clarence Stevens David Cremeens Roy Rupe and Geneva Haskins Addison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
John W. Howell
Charles Neal
Anna Waugh
Ohio
A. J. Ropeter
Walnut
Sidney Ellis
Glenna Shuler
Georgia
N. Lemley
Mabel Eakin
Cheshire
Mary M. Mills
Springfield
Madge Shahan
Nellie Martin
Velma Rose
Mary Thompson
W. M. Johnson
Green
Virgil Northup
Clay
B. B. Wilcox
Huntington
Peter Blazer
Audra Smith
G. E. Davis
Zella Hern
Ervin Casto
Homer Lan
Water Supply Nears Normal Levels in Gallipolis
Gallipolis reports drought relief as wells rise and springs become more active after recent efforts. Water levels show improvement and supply returning toward normal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Forged Checks Reported by Sheriff Hatfield
Sheriff Hatfield reports several forged checks in circulation by a woman shopper believed to live in the county. The checks are under three dollars, prompting no strong complaints yet. He will press for arrest and prosecution if victims agree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Hatfield
Weekend marriage license applicants listed in Gallia County
The weekend license applications include Joseph Marion Neal 29 of Columbus and Marcella Cox 21 of Gallipolis Chauncey Runyon 39 and Mary Willey 36 of Gallipolis Glenn Bowden 24 and Doris Justice 21 of Logan West Virginia Harold Houser 18 of Northup and Eliza Harrington 16 of Gallipolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Joseph Marion Neal
Columbus
Marcella Cox
Chauncey Runyon
Mary Willey
Glenn Bowden
Doris Justice
Logan
W. Va
Harold Houser
Northup
Eliza Harrington
Five Uninjured When Car Strikes Ice
Five Marion Township men escaped injury when their car driven by Marion Cyrus struck ice and skidded on the road while en route to work. Cyrus suffered a back injury not serious. Passengers Dennis Carr Clint Huston Bill Leonard and Flem Scott were unhurt. The vehicle was damaged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
Marion Township
Marion Cyrus
Cyrus
Dennis Carr
Clint Huston
Bill Leonard
Flem Scott
Light Snow Falls After Thunderstorm in Hocking County
A light snowfall followed a day of rain and a thunderstorm in Hocking County Saturday night. Temperatures dropped and some snow melted by Sunday evening, with snowfall lighter than earlier in the winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
Hocking County
Logan couple awarded marriage license for Malone and Lutz
A Logan duo Herman E. Malone 48 engineer and Hazel M. Lutz 30 housekeeper Logan Rt 1 obtained a marriage license on Saturday and were married by Magistrate Frank St. Clair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
Herman E.malone
Hazel M. Lutz
Logan Rt. 1
Frank St. Clair
Mrs S and F Smith Satisfactory Gall Bladder Recovery
Mrs. S and F. Smith of Gallopolis are reported to be making satisfactory recovery in Holzer Hospital after gall bladder operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Mystery Donation Unclaimed After Mile of Dimes Dance
No claimant has appeared for a $100 bill found in receipts from the Mile of Dimes dance at Knights of Pythias Hall in Gallipolis. The bill remains with Judge W R White awaiting sponsor guidance. It is believed the donation was intended for the infantile paralysis foundation by an anonymous giver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Knights of Pythias Hall
W. R. White
Infantile Paralysis Foundation
Presbyterian Missionary Society Holds January Meeting
The Gallipolis monthly Presbyterian Missionary Society gathering in the church parlors elected officers led by president Mrs. K. G. Kirkendall and treasurer Mrs. N. A. Martin. A tribute was paid to Mary Bratt who died Tuesday night. The program featured Alaska Mission notes and southern mountain schools with music by a trio and a solo by Miss Eleanore Deepping. dinner followed with valentine season decor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Presbyterian Missionary Society
K. G. Kirkendall
J. H. Bovie
Mayme Berridge
N. A. Martin
Mary Bratt
W. P. Beall
Alaska
Kirkendall
W. N. Hayward
Catherine Hayward
Eleanore Deepping
Virgil Martin
Youth of Today urged at Pt Pleasant AAUW talk
Local AAUW members attended a Pt Pleasant branch meeting at the Presbyterian Church where Ohio University Dean Irma Voigt spoke on The Youth of Today. Attendees from here included Mrs Leo Bean Mrs Wayne Booth Miss Elizabeth Carnes Miss Anna Simmerman Miss Dorothy Roadarmour and Miss Kathryn Lutz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Association of University Women
Pt. Pleasant
Presbyterian Church
Irma Voigt
Ohio University
Leo Bean
Wayne Booth
Elizabeth Carnes
Anna Simmerman
Dorothy Roadarmour
Kathryn Lutz
Society Notes from Chambersburg Ladies Aid Meeting
The Ladies Aid Society of Chambersburg met Thursday at Mrs. H. M. Lane’s home with 20 members and guests. An interesting program followed the business session, ending with a covered dish lunch. Mrs. J. D. Montgomery will host the next meeting on February 22.
Royal Neighbors Social Hour Ends Meeting With Games
The Royal Neighbors held a social hour with games and prizes at the close of their regular meeting Thursday evening. A large attendance was reported. Several members and guests were noted in travel and weekend visits to cities including Parkersburg and Columbus.
Ice Breaks Up Across Ohio River At Eureka Dam
Ice covering the Ohio River from Eureka Dam to the Great Kanawha River began breaking up late Saturday and by Sunday morning only scattered floes remained on the lee side of Gallipolis Island. Warmer weather precipitated the breakup, but Eureka Dam reported no trouble as floes were broken on piers and passed under rollers quietly. Hundreds visited the dam to view the river and assess any danger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Ohio River
Eureka Dam
Kanawha River
Gallipolis Island
Union Furnace PTA Meets Wednesday Evening Program
Union Furnace Par ent-Teacher Association will hold a meeting at the school building at 7 30 o clock Wednesday evening featuring musical numbers trumpet solos by Jack McGuire and John Campbell piano by Lois Disbennett a vocal by Elizabeth Bennett a French demonstration led by Betty Howe and a history demonstration by Herman Ellis Mrs P C Campbell will give the address of the national president Mrs Pettingill and a founders day playset will be presented by grade pupils under Miss Goetting and Mrs Woodard
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan — Union Furnace
Parent-Teacher Association
Jack McGuire
John Campbell
Lois Disbennett
Elizabeth Bennett
Betty Howe
Herman Ellis
P. C. Campbell
Pettingill
Miss Goetting
Former Logan Resident Ella Peebles 87 Dies in Columbus
Ella Peebles, a native of Portsmouth and former Logan resident, died at age 87 in Columbus at a cousin’s home. Her caregiver Mrs. Harrington, who died weeks earlier, had moved with the family to Columbus. Services were held at a Columbus funeral home, with burial in Logan scheduled the same day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
Columbus
Ella Peebles
Evaline Harrington
Miss Peebles
H. R. Harrington
Hospital Notes From Logan Area Patients
At Logan Hospital Lillian Lafollette a student nurse had an appendectomy at Cholering ston Hospital Sunday afternoon. Walter Ames of Millersport was admitted for observation and treatment. Mrs Allen Bundy and infant daughter and Mrs James Ringhis er and infant son were discharged Sunday. William Gregory of McArthur returned home Saturday after an operation 10 days ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
Lillian Lafollette
Cherringston Hospital
Walter Ames
Millersport
Allen Bundy
James Ringhiser
William Gregory
McArthur
Logan assault case ends with $25 fine
Dale Harris Shaw was charged with assault and battery when he faced Mayor Dallas Kinser Saturday night. He was taken into custody the previous night by Patrolmen Evans and Notestone. His guilty plea led to a $25 fine plus costs, to be paid as arranged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
Dale Harris
Shawnee
Dallas Kinser
A. F. Evans
C. D. Notestone
Logan man charged with assault in Green Township case
George Tingler of Green Township must answer to a magistrate for assault and battery after Sunday arrest by Sheriff Joe Farbearn. The alleged victim is Mrs. Sarah Lambert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
George Tingler
Green Township
S. B. Whitehart
Joe Farbearn
Sarah Lambert
Eye Injury Suffered by Hocking County Mechanic
Logan Wylie Rhoades a highway mechanic in Hocking County sustained a painful eye injury when acid splashed his face late this week. The incident left damage to one eye and prompted medical treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan—Wylie Rhoades
Hocking County
Plan for Bakery and Laundry at Rio Grande College
Clarence T. Sharpton outlines plans to install a bakery laundry and pasteurizing plant at Rio Grande College to be run by student labor. Students already run campus farm operations and crafts with sales from decorated goods and uniforms a self help program begun 18 months ago after a 1937 survey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Rio Grande College
Clarence T. Sharpton
Mrs J Gloeckner Burn Injury Treated in Hospital
Mrs Jacob Gloeckner of Pomeroy is receiving skin grafting treatment at Holzer Hospital after her clothing caught fire from an open grate. The incident left her seriously burned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Jacob Gloeckner
Pomeroy
Holzer Hospital
Marion PTA Meeting Draws Large Logan Audience
A Marion Parent Teacher Association meeting last Friday drew many attendees. Logan speakers L. P. Mooney and Carlos Brashares shared the program while Miss Eleanor Durr presented a radio program and music by Lillian and Kathryn Mundy accompanied the event. Mrs. Edward Mundy presided and refreshments followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
Marion Parent Teacher Association
L. P. Mooney
Carlos Brashares
Eleanor Durr
Lillian
Kathryn Mundy
Edward Mundy
Heavy Rain Floods Logan Old Town Creek Area
Logan Old Town Creek and tributaries overflowed after heavy rain Saturday night. State highway department crews aided traffic on Route 75 near Webb Summit and Sunday morning crews addressed snow and ice across the system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
Old Town Creek
State Highway Department
Webb Summit
Valentine Party Hosts Children at Church School Event
Teachers of the primary department of the Church of Christ Church School hosted a Valentine party Friday from 4 to 5 30 at Rev and Mrs Gilbert Courtneys home. Twenty five children attended though several were ill. Activities included games contests and a story. Refreshments and favors were provided by Elma Cass Eva Ferrel Betty Courtney Margaret Jackson and Ethel Henry with assistance from Isabel Courtney and Mary Lou Ferrel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Church of Christ Church School
Gilbert Courtney
High St
Elma Cass
Eva Ferrel
Betty Courtney
Margaret Jackson
Ethel Henry
Isabel Courtney
Mary Lou Ferrel
Council President BAKER enters race for county commissioner
Logan Stanley W. Baker, president of the council, placed petitions to run as a Republican for county commissioner. Serving his second term as council presiding officer, he faced no opposition in the primary or last November election. Baker is a traveling salesman covering Southeastern Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
Stanley W. Baker
Council
Baker
Ohio
Divorce Sues Logan McBride After Marriage of 1939
Patricia McBride through her next friend Thelma Corrington files for divorce from John McBride. They wed July 10, 1939, have one child, and seek custody and alimony. Public notices include a public utilities certificate filing by Ross Bateman and a hearing on a proposed state highway addition in Nelsonville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ross Bateman
Public Utilities Commission of
Ohio
Nelsonville
Public Utilities Commission of Ohio
Columbus
Meyer Undergoes Appendicitis Operation
Former city solicitor Logan Harley Meyer was taken to Grant Hospital Saturday for an appendicitis operation. He became ill Thursday evening. Mrs. Meyer and their young son went to Columbus to be near him. Latest reports say his condition is satisfactory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
Harley Meyer
Grant Hospital
A Chauncey Man Dies After Brief Illness at Home
Chauncey resident Charles Shafer aged 69 died Saturday night at his Ft Main Street home after a three weeks illness. Funeral services are set for Tuesday at 2 p m in The Plains M E Church with burial in Athens W Union Street Cemetery. He was the son of the late Jacob and wife, survived by Dora Schoonover Shafer his wife, three brothers John The Plains George Beaumont Dave Nelsonville, and one sister Addie Downhour Portland Ind. Friends may call at the residence until the funeral hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Charles Shafer
Chauncey and Vicinity
Ft. Main St
Plains M. E
W. Union St
Athens
Shafer
Jacob Shafer
Dora Schoonover Shafer
John
the Plains
George
Beaumont
Dave
Nelsonville
Addie Downhour
Portland
Ind
Chauncey Council Sets Special Meeting Tonight
Chauncey Council will hold a special meeting at 7 o'clock in the City building to finish business from the previous adjourned session. Councilmen listed include Herbert Wise Luther Cruikshank John Smart George Nye Carl Shafer and C W Ferrel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Chauncey Council
Herbert Wise
Luther Cruikshank
John Smart
George W. Nye
Carl Shafer
C. W. Ferrel
Esther Chauncey Class Plans Valentine Party
The Chauncey-Esther Class of the M. E. Church will meet for a Valentine party Wednesday night at the home of Mrs. Agnes Tarlton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Esther
M. E. Church
Agnes Tarlton
Eight-Pound Daughter Born to Mrs Beulah Robinson
Doris Lucille is the name of the eight-pound daughter born Saturday to Mrs Beulah Robinson widow of Albert Robinson who died in Chauncey Mine No 25 last October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Beulah Robinson
Albert Robinson
Chauncey Mine No. 25
Doris Lucille
Mrs Amos Ma Theny Reported Ill In Millfield
Mrs Amos Ma Theny is reported ill at her home in Millfield with local residents awaiting further medical updates and possible treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Amos Matheny
Millfield
Theisens Entertain Friendship Club in Chauncey Dover High
The Chauncey Dover High freshmen gathered Friday at Freddie and Virginia Theisen home. Freddie Theisen led the meeting and the group voted to fund the upcoming high school play. They shared games and a potluck, with the next meeting set for March 1 at the Mingus Garage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey — Friendship Club
Chauncey-Dover High School
Freddie
Virginia Theisen
Freddie Theisen
Mingus
Betty Alfody
Jean Russell
Mary Lee Blower
Frances Fiske
Jo Ann Williamson
Freddie and
Joe Nogrady
Charles Alfody
John Kottyan
Clifford Dunkle
Richard Powell
Gorden Mingus
Chauncey Play School To Resume At Recreation Center
Chauncey play school for pre school children will resume Tuesday at the WPA Recreation Center. Loretta S. Ogg, the Recreation Leader, announced daily classes from 9 until 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
WPA
Loretta S. Ogg
Friendship Bible Class Set for February Meeting
The Friendship Bible Class of the Church of Christ will meet Wednesday night at the home of Mr and Mrs Denver Bricker on Converse Street. Erma Butts, the class president, will preside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Friendship Bible Class
Church of Christ
Denver Bricker
Converse St
Erma Butts
Sanders Visit Noted by Concord Residents
Chauncey Jack Chester and Don Sanders of near Concord spent the weekend in Millfield visiting their grandparents Mr and Mrs Chester L Sanders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Jack, Chester
Don Sanders
Near Concord
Millfield
Mrs
Chester L. Sanders
Local Officials Enjoy Lincoln's Birthday Holiday
Gallia County officers deputies and state employees observed Lincoln's Birthday with a holiday today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Also Mentioned on This Page
District Young Peoples Conference
Mantinao
Wrod Carre
Rio Grande
Rev. Cremeens
Rardin Farm
Petit
Gallipolis Social Notes
H. A. Carnes
Carl Myers
John North
Florida
C. T. Robinson
Hel Russell
Parkersburg
Heber Russell
Mountain State Business College
Virginia Halley
Pearl Phillips
Doris Huntley
Addamae Brown
Jessie Unroe
A. W. Davis
Margaret Shuler
New York
Davis-Shuler Co
Robert Rannells
Smal
Lower
Second Ave
Rannells
Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co
Virgil Cromlish
Child
Birmingham
Ala
Fort McClelland
E. G. McCall
Hot Springs
Ark
Harold Haskins
Bloomsburg
Harry K. Mills
Welliston
Stanley Evans
Union Furnace Pta
Logan Hospital
Marion Pta
Director of Highways of
Council Chamber
Hocking Canal
County
Department of Highways
Canal Street
Hocking Canal Lands
Canal Lands
Rector
Meyer
Vicinity
Mrs. Matheny III
Theisens Entertain Friendship Club
Chauncey Play
Laura Wheeler
Eighth Ave
New
York
N. Y
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