Gallipolis Expects Early Release of Rural Electric Line Projects
Gallia Meigs Athens Vinton and Jackson Counties may receive $350000 in FERA funds to build 325 miles of electric line. A Rutland sub station site is chosen and construction planning advances. An additional expansion, mainly in Lawrence County, awaits funding approval.
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the Sunday Messenger
Athens
Gallipolis
FERA
Gallia
Meigs
Vinton
Jackson
John Lusher
Cooperative Incorporated
Rutland
Lawrence County
Lusher
Lawrence
Waterloo, Brodrick and
Crown City
Green Township
Chesapeake
Ohio Power Co
J. R. Patterson Funeral Held In Huntington
Funeral services were held in Huntington for James R. Patterson 71 a Clay Township native and longtime Gallipolis resident. He died after a cerebral hemorrhage suffered two weeks earlier in a Huntington hospital. He is survived by his wife Della Gilmore a daughter Mont Kennedy of Charleston and sons Max Huntington J L Patterson Holden W Va and H E Patterson Tucson Ariz. A sister Mrs Perry Broyles of Columbus and brothers Samuel Patterson of Thivener and William H. Patterson of Toledo.
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Gallipolis
Huntington
James R. Patterson
Clay Township
Della Gilmore
Gallia County
Mont Kennedy
Charleston
Max
J. L. Patterson
Holden
W. Va
H. E. Patterson
Tucson, Ariz
Perry Broyles
Columbus
Samuel Patterson
Thivener
William H. Patterson
Toledo
Bridge Project Across Chickamauga Bottoms Awaiting Release
WPA bridge project across Chickamauga Bottoms in Gallia County shows plans and specifications submitted to Washington officials. County Engineer E N Leonard reports the project, now costing about 200000 dollars, could be released within the week after changes and additions.
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Gallipolis
WPA
Chickamauga Bottoms
Zanesville
E. N. Leonard
Washington
Restricted Visitors' Days at County Jail
Visiting days at the county jail are limited to Tuesdays and Fridays from 9 a m to 4 p m as posted by Sheriff E F Hatfield. Visitors may bring food or clothing to prisoners only after inspection, and items are delivered through a corridor grate with an iron door that prevents passing objects to inmates.
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Gallipolis
E. FE
Hatfield
Funeral Held Today For J P Westfall
J P Westfall age 70 native of Rock Springs Meigs County and Bidwell resident for 20 years died Friday from a malignant trouble Funeral services were held this afternoon at Bidwell Methodist Church with Rev John Spires officiating and interment in Vinton Memorial Park Survived by brothers Levi and Edwin Westfall of Bidwell.
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Gallipolis
J. P. Westfall
Rock Springs
Meigs County
Bidwell
Bidwell Methodist Church
John Spires
Vinton Memorial Park
Levi and
Edwin Westfall
D N Williams Dies Of Heart Attack
Daniel N Williams 77 died suddenly Thursday evening of a heart attack at his Thurman area home. He is survived by his wife and sister Mrs Samuel Griffith of Oak Hill. Funeral rites set for one o'clock today at Thurman Presbyterian Church.
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Gallipolis
Daniel N. Williams
Thurman
Samuel Griffith
Oak Hill
Thurman Presbyterian Church
Gallia County Agricultural Society to Meet State Board
Gallia County Agricultural Society representatives will attend meetings of the State Fair Board in Columbus on Wednesday and Thursday, stated John McNealey, president of the county association.
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Gallipolis
Gallia County Agricultural Society
State Fair Board
Columbus
John McNealey
Pomona Grange to Convene Officers Meeting
Rev. R. P. Mc Carley Pomona Grange master summons all Pomona officers to meet at the county agent office the night of January 21 to discuss a yearlong program of activities.
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Gallipolis
R. P. McCarley
Pomona
Aged Veteran in Gallipolis Ill at Home
Harvey Russell, 95 year old Civil War veteran, is reported ill at his home in Vinton.
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Gallipolis
Harvey Russell
Vinton
Gallipolis Social Notes Recap of Local Events and Birth
Flora Manniskas hosted Rosa Manniskas and Russell Young for cards and refreshments at Brandstetter Heights. Charlotte Cornwell entertained her card club with Mary Beth Lovell and Mrs. Tomko as guests of honor. Mr. and Mrs. Strodder announce the birth of Sharon Ann. Various residents travel to Florida Charleston Huntington and Columbus for visits and work. Local moves include Roth family into a new Vinton Avenue home and Swains relocating to Captain Lane area.
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Gallipolis
Flora Maniskas
Brandstetter Heights
Rosa
Russell Young
Miss Maniskas
Mt. Vernon
Charlotte Cornwell
Mary Beth Lovell
Point Pleasant
William P. Cherrington
J. F. Tomko
Mary L. Austin
Florida
Frank Lantz
McArthur
Orion Flesher
Huntington
Flesher
South
C. C. Ingels
A. R. Henke
Charleston
Fledy Major
Garnet Cromley
L. L. Maddy
Waterloo
Alexandria
Aid
Fred Broyles
Vogue
John Lutz
Judy Haskins
Foster Champer
George Champer
Carl Oliver
Columbus
Michael Roth
Myra
Vinton Avenue
Libby
Cecil Brown
W. M. Scott
Charlotte
Lower Second Avenue
Webster
N. A. Martin
Charles Swain
Captain Lane
Scotts
Nancy Beard's Ninth Birthday Party Held by Grandmother
Nancy daughter of Mr and Mrs Gilbert Beard celebrated her ninth birthday with a Thursday afternoon party hosted by grandmother Mrs Nannie Rothgeb of Kananga. Thirty three children attended games and refreshments beneath a birthday cake centerpiece. Mrs Rothgeb helped by her daughters Mrs Beard and Miss Evelyn Rothgeb and Mrs Clarence Masters. Clay Chapel Ladies Aid opened its year with new president Mrs Charles Cargo and ten members present for a program and lunch. E J Riggs to entertain February 12. Grace Methodist Church Progressive Bible Class held its monthly meeting Thursday.
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Nancy
Gilbert Beard
Nannie Rothgeb
Kananga
Clay Chapel
Ladies’ Aid
Vance Baker
Charles Cargo
E. J. Riggs
Grace Methodist Church
Lottridge Church Rally Draws Large Attendance
The Lottridge Church hosted the Tenth District United Brethren rally with an all day service and noon dinner. Superintendent Fred Koster presided as pastors and delegations from multiple towns attended, and eight conversions were reported from the A. B. Church revival directed by Rev. P. E. Wright.
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L. T. Runni
Hocking
Harry Run- Herman Ahart
Litte Nson
Torch
R. L. Sharp
Lennie
Emmett Swisher
Lennie Sharp
Herman Ahart
Athens
Scott Snod
Mary Cole Funeral Held at Tuppers Plains
Mrs. Mary Cole age 72 died Sunday at her home on Meigs Creek. Funeral services were held here Tuesday at the Christian Church with burial in the nearby cemetery. Other items note hospital transfer for E G Kim and church club activities at the Christian Church.
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St. Joseph Hospital
Parkersburg
Sarah Parr
Ida Sommer
J. S. Davis
Frank Shirkey
Hobart Shields
Chester Barnett
Dorcas Needle Club
The
Christian Church
C. G. Millhone
Etta Swindler
Miles E. Hoon
Christian Arch
Red Cross Unit Prepares War Relief Garments in January Shipment
Crown City Red Cross members finish seven dresses and three knitted shawls for the January shipment to European war sufferers, reflecting wartime humanitarian aid and local volunteer efforts.
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Gallipolis
Crown City Red Cross
Commodity Clients Increased by 600 in Two Weeks
Gallipolis surplus commodity headquarters reports the number of persons on food rolls has risen by about 600 in the past two weeks. The current total on the rolls is 3,132. Food is still plentiful in the warehouse and issuances occur daily as food cards are presented.
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Gallipolis
Odd Fellows Meet in Stewart With Oyster Supper
The 10.C.F. Lodge of Stewart hosted 104 members and guests for an oyster supper on Tuesday night. Stewart Methodist Church runs a Loyalty Drive through Easter. influenza illness sidelines Charles Bolin. Residents visit Parkersburg and Athens. furloughs and family visits noted. local social events and church activities chronicled.
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Stewart
C.F. Lodge
State Highway Department
Glouster
Evan Linton
Tom Hayes
George Ogg
Stewart Methodist Church
Charles Bolin
Jack Toomey
Ruth Seaman
Parkersburg
Carl Renee
Paul Ean
J. M. Waggoner
Anne Seaman
Charles McBee
Virginia
Frederick
John K. Hayes
84Th Ordnance
U. S. Armory
Carl Hayes
Joe Frost
D. C. MelIntorf
Guysville
A. W. Johnson
Athens
Nellie Ogg
Margarete, Madelon
Betty Lou Jandes
Jessie Crawford
Clarice Linton
Willard Fris Oy Charles
Ramie OB
John
Eli Spaulding
A. A. Cain
Ruth
NYA Road Project Reaches Enrolment Quota
Gallia County supervisors from Jackson district offices report reaching the quota of 100 enrollees for county road work. County commissioners have not yet sponsored the project but are expected to act Monday, officials said Saturday.
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Nya
Gallipolis
Jackson
Knights of Pythias Lodges Consolidated
Gallia County reports the consolidation of Vinton and Wilkesville Knights of Pythias Lodges with headquarters at Wilkesville.
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Gallipolis
Vinton and
Wilkesville
Knights of Pythias
Nurse Enters Army Service From Gallia County
Miss Ruth Fresh corn of Vinton registered nurse has entered army service at Fort Benton Ga. She is said to be the first nurse from Gallia County to enlist.
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Gallipolis
Ruth Freshcorn
Vinton
Fort Benton
Gallia County
Schools Closed in Gallia County Due to Influenza
Rural districts at Vinton Gallia Thurman Perry and Cadmus close schools because of widespread influenza illness affecting students and staff.
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Gallipolis
Vinton
Gallia
Thurman
Perry and
Cadmus
Octogenarian Tom S. Eachus in Critical Health
Gallia County with reports Tom S. Eachus aged eighty is in a critical health state. Local physicians monitor his condition as hospital staff provide ongoing care and updates on his status.
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Gallipolis
Tom S. Eachus
New Members Named To County Soldiers Relief Commission
Gallipolis appoints Forrest Fife David Beard Arthur Blazer Addison Wilbur Butcher Stanley Haskins Arthur Rupe Cheshire Chauncey Thevenin Clarence Saunders William Coffey Clay Earl Gothard Thomas Adams Eli Hix Gallipolis Paul Niday Fred Hawk Lewis Angel Green Irvin Kerr D J Alban Alfred Hayden Greenfield Delbert Dillon Arthur Sheets James Colwell Guyan Neal Walters Luther Trotter Roy Martin Harrison Raymond Quick le William Crawford Newton Edwards Huntington George Searls John Gould Dale Ward Morgan Thomas Gooldin Eugene Elliott Thomas Jeffers Ohio Cecil Carter R T Davis W B Jones Perry Charles Adams Ernest Wiseman John Rees Raccoon E N Leonard Niles Denny Charles Smith Springfield Julius Bostic Henry Klages T S Jones Walnut M T Carter F C Christ C T Robinson Chester Leaper C D Slagle George Lear Harry Alexander John I Richards William Bartels John R Mills Garland Gillingham Harold Safford Gallipolis City
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Gallipolis
Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Relief Commission
Forrest Fife
David Beard
Arthur Blazer
Addison
Wilbur Butcher
Stanley Haskins
Arthur Rupe
Cheshire
Chauncey Thevenin
Clarence Saunders
William Coffey
Clay
Earl Gothard
Thomas Adams
Eli Hix
Paul Niday
Fred Hawk
Lewis Angel
Green
Irvin Kerr
D. J. Alban
Alfred Hayden
Greenfield
Delbert Dillon
Arthur Sheets
James Colwell
Thirty Cases Dismissed by Judge White in Gallia County
In Gallia County Court, Judge W. R. White struck more than 30 cases from the docket during a bar conference. No trial dates are set for remaining matters. Read list includes W. E. Howell v Elza Deeds, Pfaff v J. P. Keefer, Dallas Ralph v David Ball, and many more.
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Gallipolis
Gallia
New York Central Railroad
T. D. Jones
Gomer Richards
Alla R. Kiger
D. D. Butcher
Amanda Rayburn
A. L. Lockman
Evan D. Rees
Edward F. Rees
Louisa Waugh
Cecil Halley
Zula Mae Britton
K. H. Butler
Laurence Travis
State of Ohio
Dale Construction Co
Stannard Surety Co
E. L. Unree
W. G. Poling
Emerson Gore
Mae Lawless
Edwin Notter
Frank B. Martt
Maude Berry
Donald Dunfee
Everett Huffman
Lucille Smith
Verne Niday
Maude Niday
Alfred Hodge
Harvey Lewis
A. D. Halley
Daniel Swisher
Sheriff
Lillie Hogan
Walter Dotson
WPA Offices Closed in Gallipolis. Staff Reassigned
Two WPA offices in the Gallipolis courthouse were closed Saturday. Files and furnishings were moved to Zanesville by truck. Principal officials stationed here are to be reassigned to other counties. no resumption date is given.
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Gallipolis
WPA
Zanesville
Grocery Sold in Gallipolis on Vine Street
Joseph Pirotti sold the Vine Street grocery in Gallipolis to Earl Wallace who has managed the store for over a year.
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Gallipolis
Vine St
Joseph Pierotti
Earl Wallace
Navy reorganization elevates squadrons to fleets
The Atlantic and Asiatic squadrons will be raised to fleet status under a new reorganization. The Atlantic fleet will comprise about 125 units with Rear Admiral Ernest J. King as Commander in Chief and the Far East fleet will be led by Admiral Thomas C. Hart, who will also hold command of the reorganized regional force.
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America
Ernest J. King
Atlantic
Thomas C. Hart
Far East
Burr Oak Woman Honored on Birthday at Home
In Burr Oak, the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Sampson, relatives and friends gathered January 5 to honor Mrs. Sampson on her birthday. A noon dinner featured three birthday cakes, two gifts from friends, with attendees including Mrs. Joe Hellyer and grandson Delmar Orme, Oscar Sampson and family, Mrs. Alice Harrison, and the honoree and husband.
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Glouster
Harvey Sampson
Burr Oak
Mrs. Sampson
Joe Hellyer
Delmar Orme
Oscar Sampson
Zanesville
Alice Harrison
Otterbein College Debating Team Faces Wittenberg Saturday
Miss Dorothy Brooks of Rio Grande participated as a member of Otterbein College debate squad in a contest against Wittenberg College on Saturday.
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Gallipolis
Dorothy Brooks
Rio Grande
Otterbein College
Wittenberg College
History of Crown City compiled by WPA writers
Gallia County’s Crown City history chronicles tobacco farming origins from Daniel Smith to market shifts in 1881 1912 and 1920, wharfage on the Ohio River, the 1873 incorporation, early bank, school, and the Hell’s Half Acre reputation transformed by the river town’s evolution into a peaceful village.
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Crown City
WPA
Gallipolis
Gallia County
Bryan Cooper
George Sheets
Bay’s Bottom
Rankin’s Point
William Garlic
Elijah Hibbs
Daniel Smith
Cincinnati
Henry L. Garlic
Ohio
Huntington
Burley Tobacco Association
the Pool
Crown City Bank
Jack Murray
S. W. Williams
Elijah Fowler
Hell's Half Acre
Ohio Valley
Dr Hansen To Be Speaker At Glouster PTA Meeting
Glouster notes two PTA events with guest speakers. C. W. Rainy of Ford Motor Co. shows technicolor film at Mrs. John Wallace home as Garden Club members host. Dr E A Hansen of Ohio University will address Glouster Parent-Teacher Association Monday evening.
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Dr. Hansen
Glouster Pta
M. M. Bryson
J. S. Blower
Robert Bulloch
W. A. Craft
L. G. DeLong
W. R. Drury
T. W. Figley
Ralph Hines
C. E. Haskins
E. L. Jones
Getta Ley
Carl M. Pico
E. H. Taylor
Harriett Weymueller
Leslie Williams
Glouster
E. A. Hansen
University College
Ohio University
Athens
Glouster Parente Teacher Association
Iwanis Club
Hollister Pta
B. B. Backley
DUV Installs New Officers Tuesday
Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War installed officers at the January 7 meeting in Glouster. Officers named include President Lelia Hashman, senior vice Ola Bickley, junior vice Dorothy Davis, chaplain Edna Embrey, and secretary Mary E Roberts with other posts filled. Past president Lenna Snowden acted as installing officer at the ceremony followed by a social hour.
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Glouster—Daughters of Unon
Lelia Hashman
Ola Bickley
Dorothy Davis
Edna Embrey
Hattie Watkins
Mary E. Roberts
Mae McLain
Eva Caldwell
Freda Pickering
Thelma Stansberry
Lenna Snowden
Agnes Eddy
Nellie Jones
Adaline Blower Council
Elizabeth McKee
Ada Ervin
Blanche Gardner
Marriage of Hel en Vickroy is announced
Mrs. Nancy Vick roy of Glouster announces the marriage of her daughter Helen to Charles W. Vandergriff of Zanesville. The ceremony was November 29, 1940 at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Reeser in Athens Tennessee.
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Glouster
Nancy Vickroy
Rt. 2
Helen
Charles W. Vandergriff
Zanesville
A. W. Reeser
Athens
Tenn
Bethesda Hospital
Rex
McConnelsville
Zanesville High School
State Highway Department
Muskingum County
Vandergriff
Miss Helen Dennison Resumes Primer Class
Miss Helen Den nison, teacher in Primer First Grade, returns to Local Schools on Monday after four months away due to a major operation last August. During her absence the class was taught by Mrs. Gail Wallace.
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Glouster
Helen Dennison
Gail Wallace
Glouster Club Hosts Meeting and Golden Anniversary
GlousterMrs T A Noon hosted the Rothwell Club with greetings from President Elizabeth Chute and a PTA note of thanks for band uniforms. The group discussed current events and poetry readings. Dinners marked Mr and Mrs D W Palmer’s golden wedding anniversary at their Trimble Ohio home with family. They have nine children thirty four grandchildren and ten great grandchildren.
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Glouster
T. A. Noon
Rothwell Club
Elizabeth Chute
PTA
R. S. Richey
Glouster High School
H. F. Kittle
Alda Lovell
M. M. Bryson
With
Edward Markins
Jean Francois Millet
Edna St. Vincent Millay
D. W. Palmer
Palmers
Trimble
Ohio
Charles Brooks
C. E. Hanson
Brilliant
James Palmer
S. R. Phelps
Marion Marion
Fred Oliver
Lucille Jenkens
Mrs. Palmer
Concord Christian Endeavor Society Meeting Recap
The Concord Christian Endeavor Society met at Mr. and Mrs. S. J. Sayers home on a Wednesday evening. Devotional by president Paul McAtee followed by officer elections including Miles Wolfe as president and Margaret Myers as vice president. Refreshments served to members and guests. next meeting set at Mr. and Mrs. John Davis home on February 14.
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Concord Christian Endeavor Society
S. J. Sayers
Paul McAtee
Miles Wolfe
Margaret Myers
Opal Myers
Wahneta Wolfe
Edward Weiss
Wahneta
Marcella
John Davis
Fritzie Jansen
Margaret
Dorothy Kasler
Joseph
Eva Antle
Ida
Anna
Nile
Ralph
Dean Sayers
Glouster Personal News Highlights Local Visits Illness
Mrs. Dena Morris of 19 Locust Street is seriously ill with influenza. Mrs. W. W. Bryson is visiting Washington DC with daughter Bernadine Rader and granddaughter Patty Rader after holidays. Nettie Heiser of Jacksonville with guests John and Mrs. Mandt of Huntington head to Florida for two months. Gracia Worden, daughter of W. S. Worden of Bishopville, travels from Florida to Akron for a teaching post after holiday visit.
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Locust St
W. W. Bryson
Washington, D. C
Bernadine Rader
Patty Rader
Nettie Heiser
Jacksonville
John Mandt
Huntington
W. W. Va
Florida
Gracia Worden
W. S. Worden
Bishopville
Akron
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