Population boost eyed for Gallipolis from defense work
War order construction at Pt Pleasant may push Marietta Company labor from 400 to about 1100, drawing workers to Gallipolis. Housing already tight, with expectations of long term demand for homes and possible bus service linking Gallipolis and Pt Pleasant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Marietta Company
Pt. Pleasant
Forrest W. Ingraham
Ingraham
Huntington Realtors
Chamber of Commerce
Marietta
Gallia Draftee Reports Life at Camp Shelby
Hayward Johnson, recently inducted at Camp Shelby Mississippi, writes to family about daily life. Eight men share each tent and handle dishes beds and laundry themselves. He notes good food good motion picture theaters and that rookies must learn camp before leaving. Gallia County men have uniforms and feel like real soldiers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Camp Shelby
Hattiesburg
Miss
Hayward Johnson
Johnson
Gallia County
Mrs. Ezra Day Dies at 78 in Gallipolis
Mrs. Ezra Day aged 78 died after a prolonged illness at the home of her daughter Mrs. Reuben Beck on Raccoon Island. Funeral services were conducted this afternoon at Bethel Church by Rev. H. W. DeWolfe. Survivors include daughter Mrs. Bert Call of Adamsville and sons Clyde and Chauncey Day of Detroit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Ezra Day
Reuben Beck
Raccoon Island
Bethel Church
H. W. DeWolfe
Bert Call
Adamsville
Clyde
Chauncey Day
Detroit
Valentines Box Highlights Cam paign Church Club Meet
Gallipolis social notes report the Happy Homes Club of Campaign Church gathering at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Oliver J. White for an all day Lincoln birthday themed meeting. Attendees include Mr. and Mrs. Roy Thaxton Mr. and Mrs. Merch Clark Mr. and Mrs. John McLeish and others from Gallipolis and Columbus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Happy Homes Club
Campaign Church
Oliver J. White
Lincoln
Roy Thaxton
Merch Clark
John McLeish
Howard Moore
Ear
Mink
Joe Rife
Ernest Carpenter
Belle Fulton
Leona
Celestia Swisher
Billie
Garnette Lawless
Marie Thomas
Ruby Fulton
Cora Thaxton
Lela Sprague
Vera Fulton
Irene Irwin
Eva Wright
Howard Rife
Bartels Host Venison Dinner With Friends At Home
Mr and Mrs J W Bartels entertained a number of friends at a venison dinner Saturday evening. The balance of the night was spent in games with guests including Mr and Mrs Raymond Lu man Mr and Mrs Lowell Staker Mr and Mrs John Spreigi and Carl Burt of Jackson Mr and Mrs Cecil Halley of Eureka Mr and Mrs C W Lanier Mr and Mrs E F Jordan and Mrs Carrie North.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Bartels
Raymond Lu‘man
Lowell Staker
John Spreigi
Carl Burt
Jackson
Cecil Halley
Eureka
C. W. Lanier
E. F. Jordan
Carrie North
Sunday Guests At Lower River Road Home
Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs Oscar Wood on the Lower River Road included Mr and Mrs Ben Massie Mr and Mrs Ear Brothers and daughter Emily Ann Denver Massie and Miss Anita.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Wood
Lower River Road
Ben Massie
Mrs
Ear
Emily Ann
Denver Massie
Anita
Ton Jon claims relief for kidney weakness after 30 years
Mrs. Kate Keplar of Lancaster Ohio reports long standing kidney and nerve troubles eased in two weeks after taking TON JON. She says sleep improved, pains and rheumatic symptoms diminished, and she now rests through the night with fewer awakenings. A TON JON Health Representative visits Quick's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ton Jon
Jon
Kate Keplar
Walnut St
Lancaster
Carbon Products
Quick's
Valentines Parties and District Meeting Notifications
Mrs. Carl Russell hosted a Friday party for their son Connie with games and valentines and refreshments. Carol Fowler, six, had a Saturday birthday party at her grandparents home with season themed decorations and games and treats. Gallia chapter members plan to attend a Wellston district meeting with dinner at the Masonic Temple. Denver Keenan and others traveled to Columbus. Mrs Ward attended a department of aid for aged dinner dance while Mrs Keenan fell ill and was taken to Grant Hospital but returned home after.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Russell
Connie
Carol
Henry Fowler
Jacob Brown
Gallipolis
Order of the Eastern Star
Wellston
Masonic Temple
Denver Keenan
Leota Betz
C. V. Ward
Margaret D. Carter
Columbus
Ward
Department of Aid For
Deshler-Wallick Hotel
Keenan
Grant Hospital
Local Social Notes From Athens And Nearby
Mr and Mrs Virgil Hixson return from Chicago and spend Sunday with relatives in Athens. Jewelry store cared for by Mrs Robert Mc Master. Families gather for birthdays and visits in Jackson Columbus Pomeroy William son and Lima Mrs Louise Scott and her daughter visit in Columbus with Pinney relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virgil Hixson
Chicago
Athens
Robert McMaster
Kathryn Jones
West Jefferson
Stanley Folden
Lillie Walker
Melbora Thornton
Jackson
Harry Lupton
Martha Anne
Sam Carnes
Camden, Ark
Hubert Carnes
O. H. Booton
Williamson
W. Va
A. W. Kerns
L. B. Shaw
Frank Smith
Anne
Lima
Joe Moch
C. C. Ingels
Julia Moch
Sherman White
Val Reuter
Pomeroy
G. A. Tabit
George
Columbus
Louise Scott
Sara Louise
Rural Youth Group committee named at Rio Grande College
The Rural Youth Group program in Gallia tonight is led by Betty Hamrick Betty Blazer and Margaret Jenkins at Rio Grande College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Rio Grande College
Betty Hamrick
Betty Blazer
Margaret Jenkins
Commodities Delivered for 1060 Area Families
Six thousand dozen eggs and 528 bushels of apples were received for distribution at surplus commodities headquarters in Gallipolis. The shipment included 7200 two pound cans of grapefruit juice for school lunches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Surplus Commodities
Bidwell Church Group Meet And Social Hour Observed
Bidwell Women’s Society of Christian Service met at Mrs. Lowell Glassburn’s home for devotion and a business session. Lincoln readings by Mrs. Welker and Mrs. Leonard preceded a social hour with exchanged Valentines and chocolate hearts. Several members and guests attended and next meeting will mark St Patrick’s Day at Miss Nelle Kraus’s home. Other notes include illness reports and local visits. Bidwell basketball beat Vinton. Bidwell Springfield PTA held an illustrated nutrition lecture by Miss Clara Belle Motter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmett Welker
J. L. Coleman
Marianna Coleman
Herbert Black
Roger
Nannie Glassburn
T. J. Moore
Harrison Stice
C. A. Evans
Lowell Glassburn
St. Patrick's Day
Nelle Kraus
F. R. Atkinson
Kenneth Adams
Springfield
Tommy Gene Sprague
Kerr
Rupert Trout
Earl Moore
Russell Smith
Russell Earl
Gretchen Ann
Gallipolis
Clara Marjorie
Pomeroy
Evans
Columbus
Black
Marguerite
Ted Moore
Richard Allen Moore
Russell Earl Smith
Donald Love
Walling Corwin
Cincinnati
Bidwell
Vinton
Bidwell-Springfield Pta
Clara Belle Motter
Gallia Man Becomes Boat Concern Auditor
J. H. Norton of Gallia resigns from Evans Grocery Co to take an auditor role with Marietta Company boat builders at Pt. Pleasant. During three years in Gallipolis he led the Episcopal Sunday School as superintendent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
J. H
Bob) Norton
Evans Grocery Co
Marietta Company
Boat Builders
Pt. Pleasant
Norton
Episcopal Sunday School
Epling Buys Brick Double on Fourth and Olive Streets
M T Epling has purchased a brick double at Fourth and Olive Streets from Miss Ethel Young and will move his family to the residence at once.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
M. T. Epling
Fourth and
Olive Sts
Ethel Young
Leaper Succeeds as Clerk. Sister Nancy Takes Over
Gallipolis announces a change in staff at a local book store with Ta kes New Position. Nancy Leaper succeeds her sister as clerk while the former joins a loan finance company in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
eEtte Leaper
Nancy
Eight Rural Schools Adopt Lunch Program
Eight rural schools in the county have adopted noon hour lunch programs serving about 1900 pupils. Teachers report improved physique scholarship and mental attitude among students receiving a hot lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Gallia Teacher Heads Group
Gallia teacher Carl C. Byers, Gallipolis high school principal, chairs an Ohio Principals' Association initiative to evaluate high schools. The program, backed by the State Department of Education, aims to raise schools educationally and physically through standard-based progress and staff energization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Ohio High School Principals’ Association
Columbus
State Department of Education
Carl C. Byers
Legion Posts Tackle National Defense Questionnaires
Gallipolis and Gallia County American Legion members complete national defense questionnaires due by Saturday. Assistance offered at the county auditor and engineer's offices in the courthouse. Rev. Lewis Gishler and Judge J. S. Clark to address Lafayette Post at Wednesday night’s meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
American Legion
Gallia County
Lewis Gishler
J. S. Clark
Lafayette Post
Funds for REA Extension Expected Soon in Gallia
No release of federal funds for REA extension in Gallia and nearby counties has arrived from Washington. Buckeye Rural Electric Cooperative reports funds are expected daily. Extensions are being added daily in Gallia and Lawrence Counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Gallia
Washington
Buckeye Rural Electric Cooperative
Lawrence
Funeral Services for J. T. Ball Held Today
Funeral services for James Thomas Ball age 63 who died Saturday night were held this afternoon at the home of Mr and Mrs I E Myers by Rev W S Westerman. Interment followed in Mound Hill Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
James Thomas Ball
I. E. Myers
W. S. Westerman
Mound Hill Cemetery
Wiseman To Speak On County School Duties At Rotary
Eldon Wiseman will address the Rotary Club tonight delivering a vocational talk explaining his duties as superintendent of county schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Eldon Wiseman
Rotary Club
Sheriff auctions several New England village parcels in 1941
Athens County Ohio sheriff to sell at public auction on February 20 1941 at 1 30 PM at the courthouse east door. Properties include Lots 46 47 48 62 63 64 and Outlot 8 plus Outlot 17 totaling several acres with a minimum bid of 550 to be paid in cash. Sale subject to two thirds of the bid and all terms set by Sheriff Charles W Bayless and Deputy Esther B Gross.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Ohio
Athens County
Common Pleas
George Ragan
James Summers
Athens
Sorewtns
Ohio
New England
William Edwards
Trustees of
Rome
Promiece
Charles W. Bayless
Esther B. Gross
Ll. R. Pierce
Gallia Garden Club Plans Spring Plantings in Public Spots
Gallipolis garden club members plan iris and other plantings along city park esplanade Garfield Ave and Our House gardens for Lafayette Day May 20. The group receives a $200 credit from the city commission, continuing last year’s practice of free seeds from the sesquicentennial committee and public encouragement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Sesquicentennial Committee
Gallipolis High School Programs Announced
Gallipolis high school lists a series of annual assembly programs from February through May. Events include upperclassmen movie night, intelligence tests, and multiple sponsor and program details with dates and organizers such as Elizabeth Breinig, Laurence Smeltzer, and Richard Downs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Anne Bradbury
Eulah Williams
Kathryn Kircher
Doris Covey
Fred Stone
Elizabeth Breinig
Laurence Smeltzer
Richard Downs
Frank Slutz
Dayton
Dwight Wetherholt
Coach Griffith
Mrs. Kircher
Ed Wise
Washington
Ruth Miller
Ohio State Engineer Aids Gallia Farmers on Drainage
Virgil Overholt extension engineer from Ohio State University is in Gallia County this week advising farm owners on drainage and new construction. Farmers plan to build ponds and small lakes for water conservation using plans provided by Overholt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Virgil Overholt
Ohio State University
Overholt
Mrs Crilla Shaw Stiverson Resigns Clerical Post
Miss Crilla Shaw Stiverson resigns from the office of County Auditor E D Keeler to take a full time job with Fred and Harry Wheeler who operate two New York movie theaters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Gallipolis
Crilla Shaw Stiverson
E. D. Keeler
Fred
Harry Wheeler
Gallia Men Released From Holzer Hospital Monday
Suffering minor injuries from a Saturday night auto accident at First and Sycamore Streets Joe Wood and John Dewitt were discharged from Holzer Hospital Monday. Stanford Brinker and Emory Grover of Addison were treated for bruises and cuts and sent home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
First
Sycamore Sts
Joe Wood
John Dewitt
Holzer Hospital
Stanford Brinker
Emory Grover
Addison
Hold Funeral Rites For Mrs Evilsizer
Funeral services were held in Mechanicsburg for Mrs Anna Carter Evilsizer a native of Gallia district. She had been married three times to John Bryan Charles Smith and Rev Evilsizer all are deceased. Mrs Evilsizer was widely related in Gallia County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Mechanicsburg
Anna Carter Evilsizer
Gallia District
John Bryan
Charles Smith
Jackson
Evilsizer
Gallia County
Also Mentioned on This Page
SSS
Athens Messenger
Shelby
Fort Custer
Mich
Gallipolis Social Notes
Shook
Stanley Wood
Ray
Everett Wood
Lena Wood
Quick
Give Children’s Party
Brocomes
Bidwell Church
Legion Post
J. T. Ball
CALIX
Quick's Cut Rate Drug Store
Athens, Ohio
Eeean
Masa
Pho Ges Company
Gallia Garden Club
Ohio State Engineer
Holzer
Schenley Distillers Corp
Belle-Sharmeer
Zenners
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