Banquet Planned for Southeastern Ohio Hi-Y Clubs
Gallia County teacher Trevor Davis coordinates an April 14 inter city Hi-Y banquet with anticipated attendance of 100 high school boys from Athens Nelsonville Logan Jackson Portsmouth Ironton and St Pleasant W Va. A state speaker will address the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Trevor Davis
Ohio
Davis
E. E. Higgins
Athens
Nelsonville
Logan
Jackson
Portsmouth
Ironton
St. Pleasant
W. Va
Banqum
Vernon Keeler
Chicago
Emmett Keeler
Jackson High School
Hi-Y
Gcme
Junors
Gallia Academy High School
Heber Rusnell
John Jones
John Houck
Harold Robinson
George Morrow
Sherman Buchanan
John Bilitzer
John Hager
William Wilson
Loren Phillips
George Roberts
Willard Biffle
Howard Waters
Lee Sootz
Morris Tipton
William Lambert
Students Are Paid For Work in Schools
Ninety dollars was distributed by Principal E. E. Higgins to Gallia Academy High School students in the National Youth Administration. Plans aim to add 10 more workers to reach 25, with tasks including hauling coal sorting files repairing books scrubbing walls woodwork and furniture and cleaning athletic equipment. Weather may allow cleanup of grounds and painting fences and bleachers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
E. E. Higgins
Gallia Academy
National Youth Administration
Husband Asks Decree in Short Marriage
Chester Nash filed for divorce from Maude Nash alleging desertion on three occasions after a marriage on May 29 1935. He also charged she refused to prepare his breakfast. The couple has no children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Chester Nash
Maude Nash
Rio Grande Talent Heard in Concerts
The Rio Grande College string ensemble, directed by Miss Vera Reeve, performed before the PTA of Raccoon Township on Thursday February 20 and again at the college assembly on Monday February 24. Members include Glenna Hesse Vinton Frank Cyliders Rio Grande Lylu Patterson Winchester Helen Maerker Coalton and Hester McFarland Portsmouth with the CCA quartet and other local performers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rio Grande
Rio Grande College
PTA
Raccoon Township
Vera Reeve
College Assembly
Glenna Hesse
Vinton
Frank and Allen Cyliders
Lylu Patterson
Winchester
Helen Maerker
Coalton
Hester McFarland
Portsmouth
CCA Quartet
Mary Crown
McArthur
Helen Pierson
Gallipolie
Blake Moon
Oak Hill
Allem Childern
Coaston
Harry Martin
Wellston
Martha Saunders
Northup
Beethoven
Aged Resident Dies At Home In Vinton
Mra. Emily Coy aged 87 long time Vinton resident died at her daughter’s home in Vinton. Survived by husband Columbus C Coy who died earlier. The couple moved from Ewington to Vinton in 1910. Funeral at 2 pm Thursday at the residence with Rev J L Stevenson, burial in McGhee Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Emily Coy
Vinton
Clarence Weet
Columbus C Coy
Ewington
J. L. Stevenson
McGhee
Price Funeral Rites Held for Lewis Price in Gage
Funeral services for Lewis A. Price 31 of Gage will be at 10:30 Thursday at Salem Church with Reverends Denney and Cremeens presiding. Interment follows in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, mother, and two children Wayne and Vada Marie Price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Lewis A. Price
Gage
Salem Church
R R Denney
Jennings Cremeens
Wayne and
Vada Marie Price
Troth Holds Perfect Record In Pit Case Exam
W. L. Troth, a dispensing clerk at the local post office, achieved a perfect record for the pit case examination conducted at the Columbus post office, marking a third consecutive perfect showing for the conservative time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
W. L. Troth
Columbus
Light Re-Timed After Traffic Study in Gallipolis
Due to heavy traffic on Second Ave the traffic light at Second and Locust was removed Tuesday and re timed to give Second Avenue 26 seconds of green and Locust Street 16 seconds for cars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Second Ave
Second and Locust
Second Avenue
Locust St
Rotary Champ Bowlers Have Tourney Gifts
Donors delivered prizes for the Rotary Club bowling tournament at the Tuesday meeting. President RE Higgins distributed gifts to winners including Mobiles five quarts for high game 187 won by Higgins, three theater tickets for top three-game total 460, and other prizes such as milk and whipping cream. Additional honors went to Ralph Camp for highest B group game 120, Craig Slagle for 147 and Lottie Myers 123 for second B group in theater tickets. other awards included a milk fed broiler, pencils, and pink pills for pale people. The event closed with stunt bowling, birthday dinners, and plans for the Ironton inter-cities meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Rotary Club
RE. E. Higgins
Higgins
John Harrison
Harry Wheeler
Carlos Niday
Morris Haskins
Ralph Camp
Stanley Evans
Craig Slagle
Lottie Myers
Dwight Heath
Homer Walters
Bion Bradbury
Paul Mosaman
Robert Price
Leo Bean
Corky Myers
Trevor Davis
Gilly Gillingham
Alex Martin
James Martin
W. 8. Downtain
Ironton
Robins Sightings Reported in Gallipolis
Wayne Black burn and Frank R. Vance report robins in Gallipolis this spring. Vance saw a pair on his lawn along Fastern Ave Sunday and Blackburn saw three on Third and Vine Sts Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Wayne Blackburn
Frank R. Vance
Vance
Fastern Ave
Blackburn
Third
Vine Sts
Farmers To Gather For County Program In Gallia County
Gallia County Farm Bureau plans an evening for farmers and families next Tuesday at 7 o clock in the Gallia Academy High School Building. Entertainment includes quartets duets and instrumental music with ice cream and cake served to guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Gallia County
Farm Bureau
Gallia Academy High School
Dawes Sends Notes as Vice President to Local Classmates
Former vice president Charles G. Dawes mailed a copy of Notes as Vice President to classmates from the Cincinnati Law School class of 1886. The inscription reads To my classmate friend, Holis CC Johnston from Charles G. Dawes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Holis CC
Johnston
Charles G. Dawes
Attourney
Cincinnati Law School
Chamber of Commerce Meeting Slated for Friday Night
Gallipolis Chamber of Commerce plans a Friday night meeting in the court room with speakers from the Huntington West Virginia chapter. The start time was set for 7:30 p.m. but may move to 7 o'clock per chairman C. C. Getties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Chamber of Commerce
Huntington, W. Va
C. C. Getties
Faculty Meets Gallipolis With Tea Tonight
A faculty meeting and tea will be held at the high school building this evening. Ben Bachus continues his discussion of A Challenge to Secondary Education, the treatise studied by the faculty this winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Ben Bachus
New Plymouth Social Personal Mention
Mr and Mrs Brent Geiger and Mr and Mrs Charles Fuller hosted and visited friends on Sunday. Junior and Billy Fuller are ill with mumps. Vada Heinlein Mildred and Stanley Harris visited Wanda Williams. Floyd Williams hosted relatives. Funeral for Mrs John Collins held in Logan Friday. Mildred Williams visited Mary Ann Heinlein. Anita Patricia Rheinscheid visited grandmother Minnie Worthmars. Reese Hass hosted relatives Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Plymouth
Brent Geiger
Charles Fuller
Junior
Billy Fuller
Vada Heinlein
Mildred
Stanley Harris
Wanda Williams
Floyd Williams
William Gibbons
John Collins
Logan
Mildred Williams
Mary Ann Heinlein
Anita
Patricia Rheinscheid
Minnie Worthmars
Convenience outlets expand wiring plans for outdoor use
A note on adding a slight extra cost to wiring plans allows more outdoor outlets for garden lighting hedge clippers and car washers among many items.
Coolville Community News Roundup From Parkersburg to Belpre
Coolville hosts a CCC camp project while the Choral Club broadcast sacred songs on WPAR Parkersburg. The Pythian Sisters sponsor The Alley Daffodil at the Coolville Auditorium February 29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coolville
CCC
WPAR
Parkersburg
Pythian Sisters of Rutland
Coolville Auditorium
Young Men's Farming Club
L. L. Hoover
Chester Club
Chester
Charles F. Lipp
India
M. E
Earl Clark
Merril Johnson
Athens
Floyd Godfrey
Centennial
Ladies Aid Society
Congregational Church
F. G. Bunion
WPA
Viola Daugherty
Frank Clark
Ireland
Miss Knecht
Trojans
Harold McBride
E. M. Daugherty
Ireland Ladies Aid Society
Rodney Brandeberry
Troy Township
Virginia Alaway
Vanderhoof
Belpre
Troy
New Marshfield
W. E. Bingman
Troy School
Jr. High of
Vincent
Marietta
Pennsboro
W. Va
Oak Grove News Notes—Local Obits and Visits
The column reports a tonis operation for Chas Levering at Marietta Osteopathic Hospital. Otto McDonald, 71, dies at Old Floodwood. funeral held at his son-in-law’s home with burial in Matheny Cemetery. Local residents in Carbondale, Nelsonville, Wingett Chapel, Columbus and surrounding areas are noted visiting, church events, and family gatherings from Friday to Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oak Grove
Chas, Levering
Charles Levering
Marietta Osteopathic Hospital
Otto McDonald
Old Floodwood
Clifford Hartman
D. C. Shearer
Matheny
Charles Wachenschwang
Carbondale
Verna France
Charlies Wendell
Lowery and Allen
Martin Howard
Nora Edger
Elmer Davis
Viola Yates
Harold Barrows
Wingett Chape
Herbert Ely
Roy Wachenschwang
Wayne Bumgardner
Mal Son and Daughter
York
Charlies Wachenschwantz
Lenore Johnson
Nelsonville
Thomas Schultz
Jess Parson
Oreville Parson
Columbus
Hubert Parson
William Howard
Willard Dishong
Funeral of Kanauga Woman Held Sunday
Kanauga Lethia Swain died at her home Friday after illness. Funeral services were conducted Sunday at the local church by Rev. C. F. Frye and burial followed at Athalia. Attendants from afar included William and Helen Foster of Princeton West Virginia John and Jane Jones of Dayton Grover and Ethel Clark of Athalia and Rev and Mrs E C Vent of Charleston West Virginia. Relatives visiting from Wellston John Deem family and Maxine Brownell Milwood West Virginia. Local visits included A Stewart M Weethee Capt and Mrs Houder Middleport and Tom Adams and family of Huntington. An elephant trunk can lift a one ton tree trunk yet pull a single blade of grass.
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Kanauga
Lethia Swain
C. F. Frye
Rodney M. EB
Athalia
William Foster
Princeton
W. Va
John Jones
Dayton
Grover Clark
E. C. Vent
Charleston
John Deem
Wellston
Maxine Brownell
Milwood
John = Trasti
Pt. Pleasant
A. Stewart
Weethee
Capt
Houder
Middleport
Albert Spencer
Columbus
Eva Laurence
Mrs. Mulford
Cheshire
Tom Adams
Huntington
Murder on the ship sparks noir intrigue aboard
Detective Snowshoes Blake reports a murder in Nora Lane’s suite on Deck AA as mounting tensions unfold among Dirk, Jane, and Tina Rossi. Dirk and Jane confront a web of jealousy and secrets while two mobs collide over a hidden prize, leaving the victim dead and accusations rising.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dirk
Tino
Darling
Mr. Strom
Jane
Jane Weston
Tina
Snowshoes
Blake
Tina Rossi
Mr. Rossi
Nora Lane
Lane
Mannie Jackson
Chase Church Group Meeting Adds Community Activities
The Circle of Ruth plans an all day gathering at Mrs Grace Woodyards home on Thursday March 5. Various local families visitations and church groups are noted along with a basketball game in Albany and a Young Peoples Union event at the Goodin home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chase
Ruth
Grace Woodyard
Bertine Story
Jerseyville
Florence Saulters
Nere
Arthur Goodin
Earl
C. W. Lynch
Charles Wood
Loyd Bolin
B. O. Skinner
Albany
Chase Baptist Young People's Union
Homer
Pearle
Pearle Brickles
Clifford Young
Glen Young
James Carbaugh
Donald Cooley
Paul Sands
Maynard Coats
Archa Eagleson
Vern Wemmer
Mary Cooley
Boyd Cooley
Irene McPherson
Helen Woodyard
Alton Woodyard
Lee Lynch
Rolland Lynch
Robert Carbaugh
Delmer Woodyard
Opal Woodyard
Ruth Woodyard
Marie Ackley
Harold Douglas
Louis Woodyard
Carl Ackley
Raymond Lynch
Alvin Lynch
Far Goodin
Darrel Cooley
Mrs. C. W. Lynch
Albany Grange Entertained by Ohio University Students
A group of Ohio University students performed for Albany Grange last Saturday evening February 22 featuring vocal and instrumental music readings and a one act play. Oysters were served after the program. Local residents joined the visitors at the Brooks Russell home and other area families hosted guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
Ohio University
Albany Grange
H. B. Noble
Don Young
Carol
Everett White
L. H. Chase
Brooks Russell
Noble
Young
The
McBee Company
Athens
Weber Wood
Delores
Harrisonville
F. E. Radcliffe
Albert Caster
Salem Center
Fern Gillogly
Margaret
Blanche Burche
E. H. Stratton
Letart Falls News Notes Highlights Local Moves and Illnesses
Letart Falls notes household moves at the Coulson farm and the vacant Shields residence. Local visits include Mrs. W. E. Wilson’s sister and Charles Wagner’s Syracuse trip. A truck accident left Clyde Norris hurt. Walter McDade visited with his family. Illnesses include Miss Betty Amos’s finger and Mrs. E. L. Manuel’s pneumonia. Revival started by Rev. Earl Scott at Apple Grove Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Letart Falls
C. C. Shields
Coulson
Kate Higginbotham
Shields
Raymond Bill
Morning Star
W. E. Wilson
Clyde Norris
East Letart
Walter McDade
Marietta
Betty Amos
Charles Wagner
Syracuse
Lillie Wagner
H. B. Powell
J. J. Swinborn
Charleston
J. A. Quillin
Gladys Crow
Ohio University At
Athens
the Plains
John Hill and Son
W. C. Mills
Clarksburg
W. Va
G. G. Eliott
New Haven
Elmer Grimm
Fagan Price
Portland
Earl Scott
M. E. Apple Grove
West Kester
Norman Bohram
Pomeroy
S. R. Noll
Mollie Barringer
W. E. McDade
Kananga
Freda Decker
Gallipolis
Barringer
E. L. Manuel
Fred Spencer
Floyd Norris
Norris
James Stewart
Ethel
Mary Jane
Coulter Shuler
Charles Boston
Walter Roush
Albert
Lowell Higginbotham
Dolly
W. D. Roush
A. B. Alexander
Straitsville Sewing Circle Hosts at Mrs. N Orndorffs Home
Mrs Nelie Orndorff entertained the Sewing Circle Thursday evening with Mildred Rizer and Maude Hoy assisting in lunch. Bingo awarded to Mrs Josie Stubbs as Levi Wolfe visits Columbus and other locals report illnesses travel and community updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Straitsville
Nelie Orndorff
Mildred Rizer
Maude Hoy
Josie Stubbs
Levi Wolfe
Columbus
Orley Coakley
Wesley Coakley
Logan
Fred Blankenship
Coalton
Bertha Auker
Delmar
Zanesville
Mable Shuttleworth
William Shuttleworth
P. M. Strain
C. D. Strain
M. E. Church
Howard Blankenship
U. S. Infantry
Detroit
Lester Auker
Ida Romans
Robert Blankenship
Maumee
Junior St Clair
Betty Matthews
Margaret Waldron
William Stephenson
Bishopville Family Visits Highlight Sunday in Glouster Area
Bishopville briefs report multiple families sharing Sundays with relatives across Glouster including the Milheans visiting the John Milhean home at McLeish and other town guests. Denver Kittle returns from Amesville while Dwight and Mrs Smith host visitors from Glouster and Jacksonville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bishopville
Floyd Milhean
Doris
Bonna
Harold
Bobby
John Milhean
McLeish
Denver Kittle
Amesville
Revival Opens Broadwell March 1
Revival services begin Sunday night March 1 at Broadwell led by Don Metcalf and his wife of Athens. The article lists local families visiting relatives and attending events, mentioning several households in Broadwell and nearby Athens including North, Young, Lawrence, Meeks, Hanning, Harrison, and Vandyke. It notes community sympathy for the Seaman family of Athens after the death of Mary Chapman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Metcalf
Athens
Carl Meeks
Dan McKinley
Millfield
Henry North
Ralph Young
John Hanning
Stacy Hanning
Tick Ridge
Blaine Driggs
Lisle White
Scott White
Cook Vandyke
Harry Vandyke
Freda Nice
May Lowery
McLeish
Bernard Seaman
Mary Chapman
Broadwell
Arch Sprouse
Madison Vernon
Murray City Library Opens in Murray City
Murray City opens its library at Grace Shunkwiler’s home with hours from 1 to 8 pm six days a week and a fresh book supply. The Murray High School girls win the Hocking County basketball title at Laurelville, marking their third consecutive county championship. Ruth Martin and Dorothy Robson named to the all county team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murray City
Grace Shunkwiler
Murray High School
Hocking
Laurelville
Murray
Ruth Martin
Dorothy Robson
Ruth Shuttleworth
Rachael Roberts
Lawrence Lewis
Builders' Week Will Be Observed at Dayton
Dayton plans a Builders Week in March to feature new construction and a display of appliances and building materials. Merchants banks architects civic groups and dealers coordinate to support modernization efforts in the city windows and events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dayton
Dayton, O
American Institute of Architects
Staircase Safety: Paint Edges White To Prevent Falls
A tip urges painting cellar stairs in light colors with a white edge stripe on each step to reduce risk. The white edge improves visibility and helps users gauge step depth in dim spaces.
Langsville resident dies after illness at 61
Langsville Beecher Picking, 61, died at his home Friday after years of poor health. He leaves three brothers Ora of Columbus, Ora of Buffalo West Virginia, and Tod of Langsville who cared for him for 17 years. Funeral at Midway Church Sunday at 2 PM with burial at Robinson Cemetery. Several relatives attended from Rutland Columbus Buffalo Saxon Letart Racine and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Langsville
Beecher
Ora
Columbus
Buffalo
W. Va
Tod
Midway Church
Boiton
Robinso Tery
Ova Pickens
Ora Pickens
Curtis
Cerr Pickens
Saxon
Ernest Graham
Letart
Howard Neigler
Racine
Ella Bysers
Howard
Maude
Josie Pickens
Ernest Hayes
Frank Hayes
Athens
J. A. Thomas
J. E. Longstreth
Clifton
Clyde McKnight
Alumbus
Hollis
Bruce Morris
Marvin
Frank Might
Edward Might
Arthur Steele
Elbert Steele
J. L. Lansbury
Beulah Kennedy
Lois Pickens
Elizabeth Ward
W. D. Bolinis
Nate Kennedy
Irene Smith
Brajbury
Taylor Ridge News Briefs After church and family visits around Taylor Ridge
Young people from the southeastern district convention of the Church of God were in Corning. Families hosted and visited, with church services planned for next Sunday. Numerous local residents attended quilting and social events at Mary Wahl’s home, and several trips to nearby towns were noted. A newborn’s burial was reported and many relatives were listed among visitors and guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor Ridge
Mary Wahl
Carl Wahl
Charlene Wahl
Corning
Young Peoples Southeastern District
Church of God
Ladies Aid Society
Church of Christ
Evan Davis
Ma Davis
William Bulstrum
Helen Hooper
Gilbert Swarts
Diva Wison
Martha McKnight
Newark
Mary Wah
Clarence Winn
Melvin Murphy
Glouter
Jean
John Wenger
Elizabeth Hildebrand
Iris Kempton
Della Chalfant
Doris Davis
Zaneaville
Theodora Heffkin
Glouster
Dora Heffkin
Pearl Chapel Social Personal Mention
Pearl Chapel notes mention Charles Wot gerd returning after a week with daughters Mrs Barnhill and Mrs Will Nickels in Athens Mr and Mrs W C Stanley Sunday visit with Mr and Mrs Haning Sines Gibson visiting cousin Mrs Charles Elliott bany Me and Mrs W B Gibson Howard Gibson callers at Gily home Mr Sn Lloyd Woodgerd children spent Sunday with Markins family Mr and Mrs Jerrymane daughter Phyllis VP of agend Mrs L C Gibson al day evening
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl Chapel
Charles
Gerd
Barnhill
Will Nickels
Athens
W. C. Stanley
Haning
Sines Gibson
Charles Elliott
Bany, Me
W. B. Gibson Howard Gibson
The
Gily
Sn Lioyd Woodgerd
Markins
Jerrymane
Phyllis
L. C. Gibson
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Lee Seehl
Athens Messenger
Southeastern Ohio
Davis, Higgins
Rotary Champ
Robins Appearing
Dawes
Coolville, Troy
L. C. Brafford
Ira Kincade
Ronald
Kincade
Mollie Davis
Pearl Alien
Charlies Harpold
Palleagers
Masonic Lodge of
Harpold
Ravenswood
Cruisc Nowhere
Deck Morgan
Miss Lane
Reno
Mary Ellis
Basil Sydney
New Milford
Conn
Chase Church
Straitsville Club
Bishopville News
P. M. Smith
Dwight Smith
Ronnie
Louis Stumps
Sheldon Kane
Ringgold
N. J. Moody
Ori Jones
Marguerite McDonald
Garnett Reed
Stanley Lane
Ronnie Davis
Frank Philips
Kenneth Adams
Elyria
Dave Kinder
Paul Shirkey
Jacksonville
J. M. McDonald
J. D. McDonald
J. M. Watkins
Brian Watkins
W. H. Hoon
Merle Standley
Gary
Carl Dennison
Stanley
John Standley
Murray City Library
Conrad Wein
Joe Taylor
Clarence Archer
George Archer
Agnes Davis
Murray Schools
Harrisburg
Bess Rummer
Myrtle Hannis
Cleveland
Harry Saylor
Margaret Sapp
Harry Shuttleworth
Velma Popoczy
George Tedrow
Ed Popoczy
Crooksville
Clara Keyes
Don Solon
Floyd Pettit
Charles Rideno
Earl Robinette
Delia
Greenlawn
Eilert Marshall
Clifford Wright
Howard Bush
Mr. Bush
William Bush
James Russell
Stewart
Russell
E. A. Person
Owen Davis
Longstreth
George Brooker
Brooker
Gerald Robinson
William Poling
Charles Shaffer, Jr
Cherrington Hospital
Gordon James
New Straitaville
James
Stephen Barber
Ralph Barber
Maria Palmer
Donna Lou
Farre
Thomas
Henry Heffkin
Edward Welling
Jerry Welling
Donald Glouster
Carl Welling
Clarence Sharp
Zuze Smith
Roy Strausbaner
Carl Hildebrand, Jr
Carl Hildebrand
Ernest Kempton
Curt
Kempton
Chillicoth
John Davis
Ira Conaway
John Kempton
Billie
Fred Heffkin
Oren Justus Gioter
Jack Kytta
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