Rivermen Clash Over Dam Type In Ice Gorge Debate
Capt. Ellis C. Mace of Proctorville argues the Eureka roller dam risks flooding Gallipolis during ice jams, recalling North Bend gorge events. Rivermen favor wicket dams for emergencies, while engineers defend roller dams as more practical despite conflicting views.
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Ellis C. Mace
Proctorville
Ohio River
Mace
Eureka
North Bend
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Cincinnati
United States
Ohio
First Presbyterian Church Hosts First Lenten Service
Gallipolis reports a well attended first of six Sunday afternoon Lenten services at the First Presbyterian Church. The theme is Follow Jesus and the church choir will sing appropriate anthems at all services.
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Gallipolis
First Presbyterian Church
Jesus
Death of Floyd Thomas In Franklin County Home
Floyd Thomas 59 died in the Franklin County Home. A native of Addison he had lived there for many years and local friends have been informed of his death.
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Gallipolis
Floyd Thomas
Franklin County
Addison
Funeral services for Thomas Evans in Welsh Church
Funeral services were held Sunday in the Welsh Church at Gallipolis for Thomas Evans 76 a native of the Old Pine neighborhood. Evans was found dead in his room here Friday.
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Gallipolis
Thomas Evans
Old Pine
Evans
Tailors' Guild lauds Davies as best dressed man in nation
The Custom Tailors' Guild of America announced at their New York annual meeting that Joseph E. Davies, special aide to Secretary Hull, is the best dressed man in the nation and praised his lavish wardrobe.
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Joseph E. Davies
Hull
Custom Tailors’ Guild of America
New York
Rivermen Seek Pensions For Inland Steamer Officers
Ohio River Masters Pilots and Engineers Associations eye congressional action to grant pensions after a fixed retirement age. They argue federal licensing and jurisdiction on inland waters exclude them from state relief, noting long hours and continuous on board service under maritime rules. They urge pensions to mirror those for army, navy, and direct federal employees.
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Gallipolis
Ohio River Masters
Association
Army
Navy
Recreation Centers in May Day Celebration
Gallia County recreation centers will join a May Day program in Gallipolis on the first of the month. May Poles and diversions are planned with each center contributing one or more numbers, according to county director Harold Mackenzie.
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Gallipolis
Gallia County
Harold Mackenzie
Bad Roads Reduce Gallia Trade Activities
Snow and mud on secondary roads slowed Gallipolis trade Saturday, limiting commerce as transportation became difficult. In a separate notice, the estate of the late Margaret Neighborgall sold the property in Vinton to Martin Wollborn of near Rodney for 615 dollars.
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Gallia
Gallipolis
Margaret Neighborgall
Vinton
Elmer Shenefield
Martin Wollborn
Rodney
Dry cleaning Operator Lifts to Holzer Hospital Illness
Augustus Frye owner of a local dry cleaning business was admitted to Holzer Hospital Saturday with pneumonia. Report says his condition is improved.
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Gallipolis
Augustus Frye
Holzer Hospital
Inspector Works Outside District in Ohio Sales Tax
Logan Wayne Hall an inspector in the state auditors sales tax division has been assigned outside his district for several weeks. His jurisdiction covers eight southeastern Ohio counties and has included work in Cleveland as well as Greene and Champaign counties.
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Wayne Hall
Laurelville
State Auditor’s Office
Ohio
Cleveland
Greene
Champaign
Logan K P Parish Knights of Pythias Meeting
Logan K P Knights of Pythias will hold a meeting at 7 30 oclock Wednesday evening at their hall. Important business is arranged said J B Humphrey who desires a large attendance. Following the business session refreshments will be served.
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LOGAN
Logan Knights of Pythias
J. B. Humphrey
Preacher W B Neal Sought on Fraud Charge in Gallipolis
Police pursue Rev. W. B. Neal 40 once local resident over defrauding an innkeeper. He and Mary Elizabeth Martin 22 of Charleston married after hotel registration. Neal vanished with a suitcase of newspapers, later found, and warrants issued. Martin detained then released. Neal linked to bogus check cases and Mann Act issues as mother pushes probe.
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Gallipolis
W. B. Neal
John Fraley
Rev. Neal
Mary Elizabeth Martin
Charleston
W. Va
Neal
City
Fraley
Ohio
Gallipolis Social Notes and Personal News
Gallipolis social page reports Lillian Safford hosting a Bock Club night with four tables and favors for high scorers J W Phillips and Craig D Slagle. Also lists locals visiting Columbus for hardware dealers convention and weekend trips to Dayton, Springfield, Racine, Columbus, and Point Pleasant with family updates.
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Gallipolis
Lillian Safford
Bock Club
J. W. Phillips
Craig D. Slagle
Education Board Meets for Routine Matters
County Board of Education members Fennimore Johnson C S Tanner E C Waugh C E Harrison and W C Sheets convened Saturday in County Superintendent F N Wiseman s office and considered routine matters including current bills.
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Gallipolis
County Board of Education
Fennimore Johnson
C. S. Tanner
E. C. Waugh
C. E. Harrison
W. C. Sheets
F. N. Wiseman
Land Committee Chosen for Gallipolis Morgan Township
James Simms Maurice Thomas Roy Thaxton and Charles Thomas named to the Land Use Committee. Seven townships have organized for the program, with seven more to follow, reports county agent E. G. Royer.
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Gallipolis
Morgan Township
James Simms
Maurice Thomas
Roy Thaxton
Charles Thomas
E. G. Royer
Wheatamin Extract Natural Vitamin B Complex Ad
An advertisement touts Wheatamin Extract as a natural concentrate of vitamin B complex from grain. It promises relief from neuritis arthritis and sciatica by nourishing nerves and maintaining intestinal tone through the product.
Gallia County Attendance At Farmers Week Noted
Gallia County reports 51 attendees at Farmers Week in Columbus with poor weather cited as a remarkable turnout. County agent’s office records show higher rural participation amid the challenging conditions.
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Gallipolis
Columbus
Gallia County
Baptist Group Hears State Police Sergeant
Sergeant Paul Thomas of the West Virginia State Police spoke to the Baptist Young People's Society and church members in Gallipolis at 6 30 p m. Sheriff E E Hatfield presented Thomas to the audience.
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Gallipolis
Paul Thomas
West Virginia
Ill of Measles Grips Gallipolis Mother of Four
Mrs. Elmer Caldwell, mother of four, is very ill with measles in Gallipolis.
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Gallipolis
Elmer Caldwell
Gallipolis Forms Active Junior Police Department
The Gallipolis Honorary Junior Police Depart ment reports 54 active members aged 12 to 17 wearing metal badges. They meet weekly at Washington School Building with guest speakers on law enforcement and observance. Local boys sit as judges Charles Zuhars and Ernest Pier.
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Gallipolis
Aaron Kelton
Washington
Charles Zuhars
Ernest Pier
Gallia Schools Resume Operation Today
Gallia Local schools reopen after Friday closure due to poor road conditions affecting rural attendance. The article notes junior patrolmen active at athletic events and civic government lessons, with Kelton praising their community service and public meeting involvement.
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Gallipolis
Kelton
Neil Beall Dies Sunday in Chicago
GALLIPOLIS Ohio Neil Preston Beall 51 son of Mrs W P Beall died Sunday in a Chicago hotel after a brief pneumonia illness He was a prominent Cleveland attorney traveling for a case His wife Bonnie Lusher and their son Neil P Beall Jr medical students in Cleveland survive along with a brother Burtch Beall of Calumbrine Friends donated 41 in cash to a local Finnish Relief Fund in his memory His namesake Neil Avenue in the city is linked to the fund drive.
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Pt. Pleasant
Neil P. Beall, Jr
Cleveland
Burtch Beall
Calumbrine
Gallipolis
Funeral plans for long time city resident Henry Beall
The late Henry Beall was honored in a Cleveland service this afternoon. Further services are expected Wednesday afternoon at his mother's home on Third near Locust Street in the city.
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Henry Beall
Cleveland
Third
Locust St
Pastor in Gallipolis Confined at Home
Rev. Lewis Weber Gishler, pastor in Gallipolis, is confined to his home due to an abscess of the inner ear. He remains under medical care and supervision at his residence.
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Gallipolis
Lewis Weber Gishler
No Secret Relief Promoted For Bloating Gas
Ad copy touts NURSOLA as a small dose remedy to distress from bloating and gas. Benefits claimed include a comfortable feeling from a single dose and urges readers to get it today with on sale positioning.
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