Contest for Extermination of Gray Fox in Gallia County
Gallia County opens a fox extermination contest January 15 to April 1 with prizes of shotguns. Fox carcasses must be counted with pelts retained by owners. no pooling. A committee will settle disputes. Entries accepted at listed localities across Gallia with final scores announced after April 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Gallia
John Morgan
Cecil Denney
R. T. Allison
Ray Troth
Edwin Kail
M. N. Vance
Addison
William Grapes
Cheshire
John Saunders
Raccoon Island
George Sheets
Crown City
Odell Northup
Hadway Brooks
Glenn Saunders
Mercerville
Everett Evans
Vinton
Harley Denney
Eno
William Clark
Bladen
Fred Copeland
Frank Allen
Rio Grande
Anthony Murray
Bidwell
C. B. Drummond
Mudsoc
Wymond Rutt
Cadmus
John Roberts
Carl Myers
Gallia Red Cross Plans Mass Meeting
Gallia county Red Cross executive committee will meet Monday night at the court house headquarters to prepare the annual budget and plan the January memorial meeting. Reports from committees will be discussed and the disaster committee status reviewed for food relief. E. E. Higgins, county chapter chairman, will report roll call receipts and proposed year distribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
the Red Cross
E. E. Higgins
Pastor Expects Call To Service by June
Rev. George Sagen pastor of First Baptist Church has passed the physical for chaplaincy and awaits a call likely by June. The deacons voted to keep Mrs. Sagen and their two children in the parsonage during his period of service. He has ten years in the reserve officers corps and is ready for a summons per War Department guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
George Sagen
First Baptist Church
Board of Deacons
War Department
Vegetable Specialist To Speak in Gallia
Joseph Boyd of Ohio State University will conduct a school of instruction for Gallia County truck growers at the courthouse on Tuesday January 14. He urges attendees to bring a half pint of garden soil for analysis as he demonstrates disease and insect control with a portable soil testing laboratory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Joseph Boyd
Ohio State University
Gallia County
Boyd
Baird Rites Announced
Funeral services for Harry R. Baird aged 26, victim of a truck accident at Centenary, will be held at Campaign Baptist Church Saturday at 2 p.m. Interment follows in the churchyard. Survived by wife Dorothy Sprague, their two children, his parents Ira and Mrs. Baird, Morgan Township. brothers Henry, Oscar, Glenn, Gallipolis. sister Ada Denney of Columbus. Baird died when his truck overturned. brother Oscar was slightly injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Harry R. Baird
Campaign Baptist Church
Baird
Dorothy Sprague
Emory Sprague
Near Bidwell
Ira Baird
Morgan Township
Henry Baird
Jackson
Oscar
Glenn Baird
Ada Denney
Columbus
Many Pupils Absent in Gallipolis Schools
About 100 of over 1,300 Gallipolis city pupils are absent due to colds. No influenza reported. Officials say illness percentage is not high for the winter season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Corning Social Notes and Local Events
Corning social pages report the Ladies Auxiliary meeting planning a December to February birthday party and a dance at the Eagle home on West Main Street with receipts required for entry. Other items include hospitalities for Eastern Star and American Legion members, a Moxahala basketball game, and vários personal updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corning — Ladies Auxiliary
the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen
Eagle
West Main Street
Eagles
Anna Fulaytor
Flossie Keifer
Wom en's Society plans district meet at New Lexington
At the First Methodist Church Tuesday evening the Women's Society of Christian Service arranged a district meet for January 22 at New Lexington. Hostesses were Mrs. Jess Latta, Mary Spence, and Myrtle Keller. Janet Mason led devotions. Mrs. E. C. Hardin directed the program. Refreshments served to 26 members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Methodist Church
Anita Cady
Viola Pierce
Mary Spence
New Lexington
Women's Society of Christian Service
Jess Latta
Myrtle Keller
Janet Mason
E. C. Hardin
Fire department battles attic blaze at residence
Fire crews were called Tuesday to extinguish a fire that broke out in the attic of a home. No injuries reported. Fire investigators will determine the cause.
Ohio River Stays At Normal Pool Through Winter
GALLIPOLIS The Ohio River remains at normal pool and may stay so through winter unless heavy rain. Coal steel coke sand gravel and gasoline and oil traffic runs heavy for this season. Shippers watch weather reports for fear of severe temperatures closing this main artery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Ohio River
School Nurse Appeals for Shoes for 25 Indigent Students
Gallipolis school nurse Maurice Beaudry asks city organizations for funds to buy shoes for 25 indigent students from first through eighth grade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Maurice Beaudry
Miss Beaudry
Martin family closes Holcomb Hill home in Gallia
Mrs. N. A. Martin leaves Gallia to join her husband Captain Martin at the army training camp in Hattiesburg Mississippi. They have closed their new Holcomb Hill home and Mrs. Mary Davis and George Davis return to Hannibal Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
N. A. Martin
Captain Martin
Hattiesburg, Miss
Holcomb Hill
Mary Davis
George Davis
Martin
Hannibal, Mo
Dismiss Divorce Suit In Hacking Court
Logan division records show Bea trice Priscilla Blake’s divorce suit from Albert Todd Blake dismissed by Judge Phil A Henderson due to non residency. In the same session Olga Graham was granted divorce from Roy Graham with custody to the mother and child support set at 5 dollars 50 cents weekly.
Motorist Fined After Mulberry Street Accident
Ono Zimmerman was fined $15 and costs after pleading guilty to reckless driving. He appeared before Mayor Dallas Kinser following an accident on South Mulberry Street in which his car pulled in front of a truck driven by Lawrence Souders, causing a collision with a White Tip taxicab. No injuries occurred. both vehicles were damaged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
S. Mulberry St
Ono Zimmerman
Dallas Kinser
Zimmerman
Lawrence Souders
Move to Jail Residence Recommissioned in Hocking County
Sheriff and Mrs. Floyd Duffy and daughter Jean moved to the Hocking County Jail residence on Thursday from their N Spring Street home. Before the move, part of the jail residence was repapered and other changes were made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
Floyd Duffy
Jean
Hocking County
N. Spring St
Funeral Sunday for Hocking County Ward
James Buck 83 ward of Hocking County died at Home after a heart attack. He had resided there eight years. One sister lives in Saline Kansas. Funeral at Fairview United Brethren Church Washington Township at 2 pm Sunday. Burial in nearby cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
James Buck
Hocking County
Saline
Kan
Fairview United Brethren Church
Washington Township
Unity Meeting Planned in Logan by Churches of God
A unity meeting of the Churches of God of the Hocking and Sunday Creek Valleys will be held in Logan on Sunday January 12 at two p m. in the East School on East Main and Depot Streets. Rev C V Wells will speak. Gospel Radio Trio will sing and other specials will be rendered. A large gathering is expected. Anyone interested may attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
Churches of God of the
Langsville Personal and Social Happenings
Langsville social notes report visits among locals. Mr and Mrs Willim Musser and Springfield guests stayed with T M Pickens. A son Cecil Ray was born to Clair Nelson and wife on Jan 3. New grandson cared for by Mrs Frank Nelson of Star Hall. The Miller family and Bobby Childers spent New Years with Alice Miller and sisters. Young Peoples Sunday School Class hosted New Year’s Eve at Dorothy Ledlie’s home and presented a bed spread to newlyweds Bernard Ledlie. Chester Erwin moved belongings to S G Pickens. Mrs John Longstreth rushed to Holzer Hospital for emergency surgery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Langsville
Willim Musser
Springfield
T. M. Pickens
Clair Nelson
Cecil Ray
Frank Nelson
Star Hall
R. W. Miller
Bobby Childers
Parkersburg
Alice Miller
Young Peoples
Road Repair At Low Ebb In Gallia
Gallia County road work is at a ten year low with no crews active and only a time-keeper and county supervisor on duty. A $200 000 blanket project awaits appropriation by the new county board which has not designated funds or roads for expenditure, and bad weather further delays any resumption this month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Board of County Commissioners
Church Groups Are Merged in Gallipolis
Women of First Presbyterian Church consolidate into the Woman's Association, ten circles of 15 members each with leaders including Mrs. J Harley Bovie and Miss Catherine Hayward. Officers are Miss Clara Worman president, Mrs. Jack Knight vice president, Mrs. E E Higgins secretary, Mrs. L L Maddy treasurer. First meeting set for Friday January 24 with circle leaders hosting a dinner and naming circle participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
First Presbyterian Church
Woman's Association
J. Harley Bovie
Clarence Masters
John C. Butz
K. G. Kirkendall
Herbert Henking
Harry Maddy
Catherine Hayward
S. B. Huntington
Maude Gray
Paul Wether
Mrs. Leonard Granted Divorce in Bidwell Case
Mrs. Georgia B. Leonard of Bidwell is granted divorce from County Engineer E. N. Leonard on neglect allegations. A $35 monthly child support is set for their 15 year old daughter until she turns 18. Separately, Mrs. Nellie McKean files for divorce from John McKean alleging extreme cruelty and seeks alimony and custody of their two month old son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Georgia B. Leonard
Bidwell
E. N. Leonard
Leonard
Nellie McKean
John McKean
President's Ball Planning Meeting in Gallia County
A group will meet tonight at the Red Cross office to plan the annual Presidential Ball and to organize a permanent infantile paralysis foundation for Gallia County. Joe V. Lee is expected to be named county chairman and representative of the county health group, with participation from nurses, the Rotary Club, and the Eagles Lodge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Red Cross
Gallia County
Joe V. Lee
Rotary Club
Eagles’ Lodge
Gallia Ministers Elect Officers at Rio Grande College
Gallia County Ministers Association elected Rev. Lewis Weber Gishler as president Rev. George Sagen as vice president and Rev. W A Ellis as secretary at a Rio Grande College meeting The group heard Rev W Scott Westerman speak on Ministerial Cooperation and plans monthly gatherings with February at First Presbyterian Church. Also in Gallipolis Homer Fillinger 22 and Gordon Smith 38 facing still operation charges held in Portsmouth jail to be heard Jan 15 in Ironton before US Commissioner Ross.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Gallia County
Portsmouth
Homer Fillinger
Gordon Smith
United States
Ross
Ironton
Lincoln Neal, 81, Drugstore Owner in Decline
Gallipolis reports Lincoln Neal, an 81 year old druggist, is gradually failing at his home after a long illness with no hope of improvement. Gallipolis County Health Commissioner F. W. Shane notes three scarlet fever cases in the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Rodgers
Shawnee
Gallipolis
Lincoln Neal
F. W. Shane
Gallipolis Social Notes Highlight Local Club Activities
Eighteen Mothers' Club members plus a guest met at Mrs. Jack Knight's home as Dr N Howard Foster spoke on Care and Feeding of Infants with illustrated aids. Red Cross layettes for British babies were on display. Mrs Knight served a dessert. Sandfork Missionary Society held an all day session with a quilt for the hostess and a covered dish dinner. Engagement announced for Lieut Samuel Goodhue Kail and Miss Mary Margaret Davis. Meigs County's first baby of the year, Larry Roger Williams, receives gifts from local businesses. Funeral attendance noted for Mrs J A Stirling. Local moves include the Cating family relocating, Slagle returning from Columbus, and guests visiting from Wellston and Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Mothers’ Club
Jack Knight
N. Howard Foster
Red Cross
Louise Willis
Sandfork Missionary Society
Aldeth Wood
Judy Jones
Mary Cheatwood
Henrietta Saunders
Mildred Patterson
Margaret Wood
Samuel Goodhue Kail
Ira J. Kail
Huntington
Mary Margaret Davis
Dallas
Tex
Lieut
Karl
F. M. Bovie
West Point Military Academy
Fort Benning
Pastor's Study Refurnished at First Presbyterian Church
A generously furnished study in a church wing is a gift to Rev. Lewis Weber Gishler from the congregation. Columbus interior decorator planned and placed furnishings with axminster carpet Lilyrian tapestries English oak paneling and cathedral glass windows create a serene space with a Sheraton desk and walnut bookcases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
First Presbyterian Church
Lewis Weber Gishler
Columbus
Sheraton
Flag Is Presented To School Today
Lafayette Post of the American Legion conducted a flag presentation at the high school assembly. A. C. Safford gave the address while two Boy Scout representatives in uniform received the flag. Legionnaires attended and the student body sang patriotic selections and recited the American Creed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Lafayette Post
American Legion
A. C. Safford
Legionnaires
Minister to Speak on Shall Europe's Hungry Be Fed
Rev. Lewis Weber Gishler of First Presbyterian Church will discuss war conditions abroad at the Sunday morning service. His discourse will focus on the plight of non-combatants in the war zone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Lewis Weber Gishler
First Presbyterian Church
Europe
Nelsons Purchase Home in Gallipolis on Olive Street
Mr and Mrs L H Nelson of Addison bought residence property in Gallipolis near Second and Olive streets from Mrs Joseph Pierrotti. The site was formerly the home of James E Wood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
L. H. Nelson
Addison
Second and
Olive Streets
Joseph Pierrotti
James E. Wood
Big Chief Indian Herb Tonic for the Family
An advertisement touts Big Chief Indian Herb Tonic as a general system tonic made from roots and herbs. It claims to stimulate the appetite aid digestion relieve occasional constipation and benefit every family member.
Tonto Snake Oil Liniment Ad at Quick's Cut Rate
An Athens Ohio drug store advertises Tonto Snake Oil Liniment to be used with Big Chief Tonic. It claims relief for neuralgia pains stiff neck from exposure muscular cramps stiffness soreness from exertion mosquito bites frost bite back chest throat and minor sprains and strains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
TON Jon Health
Quick’s
Cut Rate Drug Store
Union St
Athens
Ohio
Gallia Farms Reforested by Owners Cross Gallia County
Gallia Farms on 185 acres near Gallipolis are cited as leaders in reforestation by Earl and Edwin McCormick and their late father C H McCormick. From 1926 to 1934 they planted 19000 pines and spruces in informal rows across both farms and added 16000 deciduous trees earlier. Fairfield Lake on Edwin McCormick’s land enhances the scene with a primitive wooded landscape.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Gallia County
Earl
Edwin McCormick
C. H. McCormick
McCormick
Fairfield Lake
Licensed To Marry In Gallia County
Marriage licenses issued to Joseph B. Blackburn and Jean Wilson both of Columbus and Marietta respectively. Marvin C. Lanier and Amanda E. Fadeley both of Beech Hill. John J. Dower of Point Pleasant and Muriel Biffle of Point Pleasant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Joseph B. Blackburn
Columbus
Jean Wilson
Marietta
Marvin C. Lanier
Amanda E. Fadeley
Beech Hill
John J. Dower
Muriel Biffle
Point Pleasant
Lower’s Prescription Promoted for Bronchitis and Coughs
Advert says Lower's Prescription aids bronchitis asthma and severe coughs. Highlights benefit for troublesome coughs and urges prompt purchase. Sold by all drug stores at 60c and 1.20 per bottle. Manufactured by Lower, Chemist, Marion Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lower
Marion
Ohio
Also Mentioned on This Page
Athens Messenger
Fox
Atlantic Ocean
France
Marseille
Switz
Gibralter
Italy
Spain
Gilbralter
Morocco
Oran
Peopl
Algiers
Africa
Algeria
Fleet Air Arm
Haid
Taranto
Adriatic Sea
Valona
Sardinia
Libya
Romania
Bulgaria
Gretch
Tripoli
Sidi Barrani
Bardia
Tobruk
U.S.S.R
Black Sea
Crete
Mediterranean Sea
Alexand
Cyprus
Haifa
Suez
East Africa
Britain
Mediterranean
Egypt
Mussolini
Baird Rites
Belle-Sharmeer
Zenners
Ned Slee
Prat
Mademoiselle
Corning Social Notes
C. H. Dowler
N. Valley St
Hardy
Elizabeth Hardy
Eastern Star Lodge
Moxahala Corning High Railroaders
Corning Personals
S. A. Tippett
J. W. Sullivan
Chicago
A. C. Rallis
Elliott Lamb
Jack Lamb
Hacking
Gallipolis Social Notes
Mrs. Willis
Alta Davisson
Irma Webster
Mary Price
Mrs. Wood
Larry Roger Williams
Meigs County
Middleport
Pomeroy
Clarence Williams
Lillian Shaw
E. M. Williams
Racine
J. A. Stirling
Newton and
Allen Stirling
Ruth Wright
Salem
Thomas G. Belcher
Buffalo
W. Va
Julia Dawson
J. H. Grate
J. E. Cating
W. H. Gardner
Upper Second Ave
Martha Shoemaker
Catings
C. D. Slagle
Harry K. Mills
Wellston
Stanley Evans
Ira Frost
H. C. Johnston
Johnston
Earl Thompson
Big Chief
Quick's Cut Rate Drug Store
Athens, Ohio
Land
O O
F. Temple
I. R. Goldberg
Optometrist
Worstell Bidg
N. Court St
Zenner’s Dept
Athena
Top Entertainment
Maisie
Doctor Kildare
America
Allen
Mary Martin
Macs
Rochester
Labor & Defense
Johnny Mack
Johnny Mack Brown
Adventures of
Red Ryder
Hopalong Cassidy
Amed Calraving
William Boyd
Russell Hayden
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!