Community Club Mulls Vicinity Improvements This Year
Polis January 13 report details civic projects proposed by the Community Club. Skidmore cites seeking county extension agent funds and a Monday appropriation. Judge Roscoe, J. B. Halliday, and H. W. on lead a program committee to oversee land, park, and creek projects, plus fishing ground status and recreational enhancements.
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Raccoon Creek
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Cr. E. Holzer
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Second Avenue
Gallia County
Pittsburgh group weighs dam plans in Ohio River area
A delegation from Pittsburgh industry circles toured the proposed high dam site near Chambersburg to present opinions on two new dams on the Ohio River. The visit, led by Capt. J Iley and Capt. A O Ackard, aims to influence federal decisions on the project.
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Pittsburgh
Indus
POLIS
Steel
High School Day Planned by County Supervisors
County music supervisors set aside Thursday March 16 for an all high school day in Gallia County with music provided by the county and a possible program at Gallipolis or the local high school. Debates and other activities may be included and the event aims to feature all high school students and staff.
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George H
Ralph D. Colemem
Lis
Galtia
Music Supervisors
Gallipolis
Barrett Line To Build Six Freight Barges
Barrett Line President Capt Oscar Barrett announced a contract with American Bridge Company to build six large freight barges requiring 1500 tons of steel, to be completed in May. The firm, oldest line in commission, began under Capt John Barrett about 40 years ago in Meigs County before moving to Cincinnati.
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Gallipolis
Oscar Barrett
American Bridge Company
Barrett Company
John Barrett
Cincinnati
Barretts
Meigs County
Antiquity
Racine
Barrett Line
Lrge
Ohio
Mississippi
Tennessee
Kanawha
Kentucky
John Fance
Ohio Valley Improvement Association
Steamer J. D. Ayres Tows Steel for South from Brackenridge Plant
The J. D. Ayres of the Union Barge Line tows a Pittsburgh steel products cargo down river to the South. The tow includes the first barge of steel shipped south from Allegheny Steel Company's Brackenridge mill, located 22 miles above Pittsburgh. Union Line steamers have maintained a year of regular Pittsburgh to Memphis trips with no spills despite towing thousands of tons.
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Gallipolis
J. D. Ayres
Union Barge Line
Pittsburgh
South
Allegheny Steel Company
Brackenridge
Union Line
Memphis
Doctor Holzer to Attend National Rivers Congress
Gallipolis reports Dr. Charles E. Holzer will attend the twenty-eighth annual Congress of the National Rivers and Harbors Association in Washington D C next Tuesday and Wednesday. Sessions are set for the Willard Hotel.
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Gallipolis
Charles E. Holzer
The
National Rivers and Harbors Association
Washington, D. C
Willard Hotel
Clabber Girl Praised By Indiana Homemaker
A reader in Indiana says Clabber Girl baking powder yields soft fluffy biscuits every time. She notes using sweet or sour milk with shortening and salt and says her husband prefers the taste, praising cost and quality.
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Indiana
Judge White Returns to Gallipolis in Weimer Case
Judge W. R. White returned from Lancaster where he heard members of St. Peter's Lutheran Church seek an injunction to bar Rev. P. O. Weimer from preaching. The case is set to resume January 30.
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Gallipolis
W. R. White
Lancaster
St. Peter's Lutheran Church
City
P. O. Weimer
Cherrington Named Administrator for Rosser Estate
Henry W. Cherrington has been appointed administrator of the estate of Addie J. Rosser, deceased, with a bond of $1,000. The appointment was reported from Gallipolis on January 13.
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Gallipolis
Henry W. Cherrington
Addie J. Rosser
Rise in river level prompts dam openings in Ohio region
Gallipolis reports a 14 foot stage on the Ohio River as Kanawha River rise lasts 36 hours. Dams in the area, including Dam 26, were lowered and bear traps opened to ease the surge. Local authorities monitor flood conditions.
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Gallipolis
Kanawha
Ohio River
Westerville preacher to address temperance at church
Fred Bale of Westerville will speak at Sunday evening services at the M E Church on the temperance question. Mr Ball is described as a speaker of note.
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Fred Bale
Westerville
M. E. Church
Mr. Ball
County Title Changes Amid Deeds Across Townships
Deeds and transfers filed across Athens Townships Amesville and other local areas list numerous warranty and quit claim actions. Notable entries include Nelsonville Lumber Co to W B Haning on 0.25 acres and Eliza J. and George B. McKinstry to Alice Goldsberry with multiple inlets. Several school entities and subdivision deeds appear, with various parcels and undivided interests recorded in Athens City and surrounding townships.
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George B. McKinstry
Alice Goldsberry
Stanley Heights
Athens City
Carrie M. Addicott
Harold B. Addicott
Harold B
Donald K
Gertrude L. Addicott
J. L. Addicott
Kate Griffin
Patrick Griffin
Genevieve Apgar
Margaret A. Addicott
Eliza Jane
George B
Caroline B. McKinstry
Alexander
Pratt Street Wesleyan Mission Services Schedule
Devotional services will be conducted at 3 oclock Sunday afternoon at the Pratt Street Wesleyan Mission per The Rev. E. C. Kenney. Sunday School meets at 2 oclock, evening service at 7. Young people's service is set for 7:30 Tuesday night and Bible Class at 7 Friday night.
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Pratt Street
E. C. Kenney
Floyd McDaniel Improves After Illness in Baltimore
Floyd McDaniel son of Mr and Mrs Lawrence B McDaniel of Millfield has improved from a serious pneumonia at his Baltimore home. His mother and siblings Mrs Linzy Morrison Mr and Mrs H O McDaniel and Guy McDaniel Chauncey visited him this week in Baltimore.
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Millfield
Floyd McDaniel
Lawerence B. McDaniel
Baltimore
L. B. McDaniel
Linzy Morrison
H. O. McDaniel
Guy McDaniel
Chauncey
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