Man Charged With Murder Bound Over In Kananga Case
Gallia County liaises report Larry Jaques pleads not guilty to second degree murder in the fatal Christmas night shooting of his wife near Kananga. Judge W R White sets bond at 1000. grand jury cases for Morris Myers Joe Wood Ellis Ball Fiden Saunders and others follow with varying pleas and sentences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Larry Jaques
W. R. White
Jaques
Kananga
Morris Myers
Joe Wood
Ellis Ball
Fiden Saunders
Harold Roy
Richard Sexton
Elwood Clark
John Bellow
White
Ohio State Reformatory
Mansfield
Lawrence
Jackson
Leo Hill
Ohio Penitentiary
Ted Baas
Reformatory
Gallia Farm Youths To Get Special Course
Notices by County Agent R. R. Stars invite Gallia County youths 16 and over to meetings at Grace M. E. Church Gallipolis on Jan 23 Feb 6 and Mar 5. Ohio State's R Bruce Tom will discuss selecting reading and presenting entertainments and may teach supervised recreation later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
R. R. Stars
Gallia County
Grace M. E. Church
R. Bruce Tom
Ohio State University
Tom
Starbuck
Reedsville Bingo Party Hosted by Maxine Folan
Maxine Folan entertained a group of youths with a bingo gathering at her home on Friday night January 10. Games ran from 8:30 to 10:30 with prizes going to Ella Folan for high score and Bernice Cole for low score. Refreshments were served to Bernice Cole Ida Sommer Carol Guthrie Mabel Keiler Elia Folan Sarah Eben Barton Nettie Congo Homer Cole Geral t Lamb Hobart Shields Chester Folan John Folan and the hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reedsville
Maxine Folan
Ella Folan
Nurse Margaret Jones visits ill former roommate at Holzer
Gallia County nurse Margaret Jones and her mother spent Sunday with her former roommate Beulah Hawk who is seriously ill with arthritis at her home in The Plains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Margaret Jones
Ed Jones
Miss Jones
Holzer Hospital
Beulah Hawk
the Plains
Nancy and Ronnie confess love in wedding on the run
Nancy rejects marrying under false pretenses to save face and admits love for Ronnie. He reveals a string of past complications and a new finding of affection for another woman. The Reverend Bennett contemplates the impromptu ceremony as a couple plans to wed, with a $100 bill twist hinted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancy
Nan
Ronnie
Dana
Bennett
Constantinople
Boiler Explosion Destroys Hamilton Mill Kills Engineer
Tuesday afternoon January 13 1891 the Hamilton Mill near Chase was leveled by a boiler blast killing engineer Edward Jack and injuring 14 others. Two Hudnall sons were among the injured as age old mill equipment was deemed unsafe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chase
Hamilton
Here
Edward Jack
Jack
Joseph Hudnall
County PTA Changes Meeting to January 28
The Meigs County Council of the PTA shifts its regular meeting from February to January 28 in Rutland to host national PTA field secretary Mrs Charlies E Roe from Washington. A luncheon at noon precedes a 2 PM session with county teachers and the county superintendent C O Chapman. The program theme is Education in Home and School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Racine
Meigs County Council
PTA
Charlies E. Roe
Washington, D. C
Ohio
Southeastern
Roe
Pittsburgh Press
Minnesota
Mississippi
Iowa
Maryland
Kentucky
Georgia
North Carolina
Rutland
C. O. Chapman
Wife Brings Second Action for Divorce in Gallia
Audrey Davis filed a second divorce and permanent alimony suit against Lewin M. Davis in Gallia. She cites intoxication on Jan 8, threats, and an incident where a chair was thrown through a window. The petition alleges threats to shoot, forcing her and her son from the home, and requests a restraining order granted by Judge W. R. White.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Audrey Davis
Lewin M. Davis
Addison
W. R. White
Stevers Rites Will Be Held Wednesday
Gallipolis Miss Eva Stevers 37 Mercerville died Monday from poison swallowed Saturday night. Surviving parents former County Commissioner John W. Stevers and Mrs. Stevers and five siblings including Mrs. Haskell Sheets Mrs. Harold Sheets and John Hugh Naomi Stevers. Funeral at Bethel Church near Bladen at 1 30 Wednesday conducted by Rev I J Sheets. Burial in Bethel Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Eva Stevers
Mercerville
John W. Stevers
Haskell Sheets
Harold Sheets
John Stevers
Huntington
W. Va
Hugh Stevers
Crown City
Naomi Stevers
Bethel Church
Bladen
I. J. Sheets
Knife fight leaves 19 year old held on Gallia Court
A crowd at Miss Besse Alexander's dance on Third Street sparked a knife fight in Gallipolis. Miss Annetta Lewis, 19, was arrested on a cutting with intent to wound charge after Harold Howell reported multiple stab wounds. Judge Stormont set bond at 200 dollars after Lewis waived examination and pleaded not guilty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Two Brothers Face Charges of Burglary
Clyde Hargrove and A. A. Bass were arrested in London Ohio for breaking and entering. Ted Basa, brother of A. A. Bass, was sentenced to one to 15 years in the Ohio State Reformatory after pleading guilty to burglary. All are members of Gallipolis families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Clyde Hargrove
A. A. Bass
London
Ohio
FE. E. Hatfield
Ted Basa
Ohio State Reformatory
Grand
Gallipelis
Contempt Charged in Alimony Dispute at Gallipolis Court
Judge W R White approved a motion against Thomas G Wilson for contempt in Grace Wilsons alimony case. She alleged he was ordered to pay 3 per week since Dec 10 1985 plus 28 in attorney fees, with no payments made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Thomas G. Wilson
W. R. White
Grace Wilson
Fines Levied for Intoxication in Gallia County Court
Sam Glover and Bil Hurd were assessed fines of $10 and costs each by Judge A. J. Stormont Monday for intoxication. Cat Beard was fined $15 and costs on a similar charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Sam Glover
Bil Hurd
A. J. Stormont
Cat Beard
Property valued in Vaughn suit to be sold
In Gallia County Jane Vaughn sued Lottie Wigal over land. Court appointed commissioners valued the property at 1000 dollars and ordered it sold at public sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Jane Vaughn
Lottie Wigal
Best Land Use Discussed for Gallia County Committees
County Agent R. R. Starbuck outlines formation of land use committees in Gallia County. Meetings will use group discussion and round table talks to shape farmer suggestions. Emphasis shifts from emergency aid to permanent agricultural plans for Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Gallia County
R. R. Starbuck
Ohio
Starbuck
Agriculture Adjustment Administration
Westfall Recalled to Mansfield Reformatory
Police uncover that Floyd Westfall an intoxication arrestee is an escaped inmate from the Ohio State Reformatory Mansfield. Records show he was sent from Meigs County for burglary and will be returned to Mansfield for confinement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sallipolis
Ohio State Reformatory
Mansfield
John Fraley
Floyd Westfall
Reform School
Westfar
Meigs County
Guardian Named in Gallia Court Suit Foreclosure
J E Halliday Jr appointed guardian of minor defendants Harold Eskew and Leo Facemire in a Common Pleas case against Lizzie Facemire. Judge W R White presided as verdict finds $650 due to Carrie Cromley, secured by mortgage on 250 acres in Clay Township. foreclosure ordered if payment not made within three days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
J. E. Halliday, Jr
Harold, Eskew
Léo Facemire
Common Pleas
Carrie C. Cromley
Lizzie Facemire
W. R. White
Clay Township
Silver Ridge Social Personal Mention
Silver Ridge notes social visits and local trades. The piece lists residents like Mr and Mrs Harry Swank Athens with the Christys, Betzing trading mules at Parkersburg, Mrs Horton Smith ill and Emma Partlow helping, plus Tuttle family visits and Raymond Harper hogs and George Pearman horse purchases at Parkersburg.
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Silver Ridge
Harry Swank
Athens
G. W. Christy
F. Betzing
Parkersburg
Horton Smith
M. L. Parker
Ver Tuttle
Billy
Jesse Newell
Raymond Harper
George Pearman
Ver! Tuttle
C. F. Betzing
Emma Partlow
Revival at Long Bottom Faces Weather and Roads
Revival services led by Rev H N Snider at the M E Church continue for a second week as bad roads and cold weather keep attendance low. The Knights of Pythias held a public installation with oysters served after. people traveled to events in nearby towns and local households report various travels and small community changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long Bottom
H. N. Snider
M. E
Knights of Pythias Lodge
Joan Chevalier
Athens
Ed Beverage
O. E. German
Pittsburgh
C. W. Talbot
J. B. Shumaker
a_e
Rochester
Guy Hayman
Leota Swan
Ernest Barton
Reedsville
J. A. Torrence
Bashah
Leonard Swan
Riley Pigott
Egypt
Foraker
F. J. Hayes
Citizens Telephone Co
C. B. Hayman
C S. Swan
Legal Women's Bible Class Meets Wednesday at Mrs Brookins Home
The Legal Woman's Bible Class of the Church of Christ will gather Wednesday at the home of Mrs. Guy Brookins on Converse Street. Mrs. Lloyd Pendergrass will present the lesson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Final Rites for Myra Reese At Glouster
Miss Myra Reese former Glouster resident died Friday at her sister’s home in Columbus. Funeral services were held there Sunday attended by Glouster residents. Her body returned to Glouster Monday for burial in Glouster Cemetery. Rev. David P. Morris conducted short cemetery services. She was daughter of the late Morgan and Mrs. Reese natives of Wales who settled here in 1887.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glouster
Myra Reese
Martha Turnee
Columbus
Capital City
Glouster Cemetery
David P. Morris
Reese
Morgan Reese
Wales
Myra
Plans For Separate Installation Of Odd Fellows Lodges
Glouster and Jacksonville Odd Fellows abandon a joint officer installation. Local lodge officers are to be installed at the Odd Fellow hall Friday evening, followed by Jacksonville lodge installation at the Jacksonville hall. District deputy grand master R TIT Wolfe will preside at both ceremonies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glouster
Jacksonville
Odd Fellow
R. Tit. Wolfe
Coolville
Dinner Honors Mrs Jessie Williams of Canton
A dinner was given for Mrs Jessie Williams of Canton at the home of her brother Ernest Grimm in Trimble. The day featured visiting and photographs with guests including Everett Grimm family, John Lewis family, August Lemoine family, Marie Grimm, and Wendell Grimm from Trimble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trimble
Jessie Williams
Canton
Ernest Grimm
Everett Grimm
James
Melba
John Lewis
Lucy
Henry
August Lemoine
Edna
Leo
Delbert
Jacksonville
Marie Grimm
Minnie
Wendell
To Give Money GLOUSTER
The N. T. club met at the home of Mrs. Hazel Janchius Friday evening. The club voted to give 58 to the Boy Scouts. It was decided to have a mystery box for each meeting. The next meeting will be Jan 24 with Mrs. Esther Lamborn.
First Baptist Class No 2 Holds Year Start Meeting
Mrs Mary Straugh ter hosted Class No 2 of the First Baptist Church with president Mrs Helen Leach in charge. The group sang and read Luke and prayed. Reports cover the past year with many sick calls and shut-in cards. The churchs Sunday School contest ended with women beating men. Next meeting date pending revival. Nine members attended and refresh ments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glouster
Mary Straughter
First Baptist Church
Helen Leach
Jesus
Rachel Bland
Pb. Morton
Josephine Williams
Kate Johnson
Effie Brown
Gloria Williams
Clifford Johnson
A S Johnston Dies at Home in Next State
Albert 8 Johnston 79 longtime telegraph operator and railroad agent died last week at his Sherrodgeville home. He worked 50 years in rail service, 40 of them for Wheeling Lake Erie at Sherrodaville. Survived by wife, sister of Mrs Hester Drugan, two sons Everett of Texas and Magnolia, two daughters Laura Eckert and Mae, a brother J B Johnston and sister Mrs S A Blackwood. Funeral in Sherrodsville with burial at New Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glouster
Albert
Johnston
Sherrodgeville
Wheeling& Lake Erie Railroad
Sherrodaville
Trimble
Mr. Johnston
Hester Druggan
This City
Everett
Macdona
Texas
Magnolia
Laura Eckert
Fresno
Cal
Mae
J. B. Johnston
Columbus
S. A. Blackwood
Concordia
Kan
Fred Heck
Joan
Sherrodsville
New Philadelphia
Pastor to Speak at Hollister PTA Meeting
The Hollister P.T.A. held its January meeting at Hollister High School with good attendance. The Seventh Grade won the attendance banner. Ice cream sundaes were first sold on Sunday, which gave them their name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Off
Glouster M. E
Hollister P.T.A
Hollister High School
Chauncey Blue Devils Face Week With Three Games
Chauncey Cagers plan three games this week. On Tuesday the Varsity and Reserves visit Glouster. Wednesday Chauncey hosts Jacksonville Trimble teams, and Friday Ames Bern arrives undefeated after routing Chauncey earlier this season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Chauncey Blue Devils
Glouster
Jacksonville-Trimble
Ames-Bern
Blue Devils
Chauncey Townsend Club Sees Strong Attendance
The Chauncey Townsend Club met Saturday at the local K of P building with Frank A. Cline presiding. Speakers Rev. Guss Graham and Rev. V. Ahlbrand led talks followed by a general club discussion. A charter for the Chauncey club is expected soon and the next meeting is set for January 2 at the K of P Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Chauncey Townsend Club
K. of P
Frank A. Cline
Guss Graham
V. Ahlbrand
Chauncey Club
Former Dover Resident Dies in Dayton Hospital
Lucille Ruth Chauncey a former Dover Township resident died last Thursday at Miami Valley Hospital Dayton Ohio where she had been taken for an operation Funeral services and burial were held in Dayton She is survived by husband Earl Ruth and four children Betty Bob Donald and June aged eight to 15 She was an aunt of Mrs Shirley Thomas a Chauncey grade school teacher
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Lucille Ruth
Dover Township
Miami Valley Hospital
Dayton
Ohio
Ruth
Millfield
Daytona
Earl Ruth
Betty
Bob
Donald
June
Shirley Thomas
Quilting Event Planned by Millfield Ladies Aid
The Ladies Aid Society of Millfield M.E. Church plans an all day quilting session with a noon potluck dinner at the church on Thursday January 16.
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Chauncey
Ladies Aid Society of
Millfield M
Hartley hosts guests at Mill Street gathering
Mr. and Mrs. William A. Hartley of Chauncey entertain Sunday at their Mill Street home with guests Mr. and Mrs. Daniel A. Pierce of Athens, Mr. and Mrs. Dwight Hartley and infant son of Millfield, and Aga West of Cananiville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
William A. Hartley
Mill St
Daniel A. Pierce
Athens
Dwight Hartley
Millfield
Aga West
Canaanville
Chauncey Social Roundup in Chauncey and Millfield
Sunday and midweek visits highlight Chauncey and Millfield life with the Blue Birds class at Millfield M E Church hosted by Virginia Theisen, plus Needle Club at L W Sanders home. Local families, travelers, and CCC engineer Lloyd Thomas visited relatives Sunday and Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Blue Birds
Millfield
M. E. Church
Virginia Theisen
William Theisen
L. W. Sanders
Needle Club
Albert Jackson
Richard
Irene Jackson
Jackson
Erma Rittgers
Haydenville
Rittgers
M. O. Bryan
Lower Plains
John Shafer
Elmer Bingman
Athens
Walter Wharton
Dale
the Plains
Guy Brookins
Thelma Jean
Ollie Brookins
Jennie Ruth
Shirley Thomas
Rice Thomas
Chaun
Notice to Creditors for John Sikora Estate
Creditors with claims against John Sikora's estate must present them to Frank Sikora in Murray City Ohio. Debts owed to the estate should be paid to settle the estate promptly. signed: d-14-31
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Sikora
Frank Sikora
Murray City
Ohio
Lenna Tucker Seeks Divorce Custody in Ohio Court
Parl J Tucker of Huntington West Virginia is notified Lenna Tucker has filed for divorce restoration of maiden name custody and control of minor children in Case No 16341 in the Court of Common Pleas of Athens County Ohio. Hearing to commence January. Attorney for plaintiff CORNWELL.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Tucker
Fourth Ave
Huntington
West Virinia
Lenna & Tucker
Mame
Court of Common Pleas
Athens County
Ohio
Jenne St Sten
Cornwell
Getw
Plainuf
Dexter Brief News Notes
Dexter notes list visits illnesses births and social events. Families mentioned include Amos Musser Glouster Clark Belknap Queen Nicholson and Feilden with updates on hospital stays mumps and recovering residents. Clergy Rev Leah Weatherby preached at the Christian Church and community members visited the ill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernard Clark
Belle
W. Va
Valeria Clark Dexter
Milton Ray
Max Smith
Huntington
Norma Queen
William Gillogly
Albany
Ella Nelson
John H. Nicholson
Sheltering Arms Hospital
J. C. Anderson
S. C. Cook
Charleston
Jennie Cook
Perkins
Christian Church
Edgar Enochs
Washington, D. H
W. HK. Halliday
Ruth Davis
McGuffey
Mary M. Feilden
Worley Francis
W. H. Swan
Donald Whitington
Columbus
George Whiting
Gertrude Graham
Ladies Aid Society
Ray Nicholson
Leah Weatherby
Old Dexter
Weatherby
William Weatherby
Saphrona Harmon
LeFever Elected Vice President At White Cross Hospital
Dr Harry E LeFever of Columbus a former Glouster boy and son of Dr E LeFever has been elected vice president of the White Cross Hospital staff in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glouster
Harry E. LeFever
Columbus
E. LeFever
White Cross Hospital
Hollister High Teams to Visit Trimble Friday Night
Hollister Hollister high basketball teams travel to Trimble Friday for games with the J-T squads. First game starts at 7 30 oclock. A large Hollister crowd will accompany the teams to the venue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trimble
Hollister
J-T
Birds of prey use feathered pants to mislead targets
The article explains that birds of prey wear feathered pantaloons to confuse their victim about the bird’s strike location. It notes this plumage pattern helps the bird time its feet for a successful grab.
School Benefit Show Promises Week of Entertainment
A Chauncey and Dover presented Chautauqua style program featuring novelties rag pictures magic and ventriloquism with singing and dancing. The entertainment runs all week offering a varied lineup for attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Chauncey-Dover
Chautauqua
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Meigs
Stevers
Gallia Court
Westfall
Gallia Court News
Rev. Morris
A. S. Johnston
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Blue Devil
Chauncey Townsendites
Dover
Buds of Promise
June Theisen
H. F. Kittle
T. R. Hamilton
Forest Rose Rekebah Lodge
K. of P. Hall
Cey
Floyd Courtney
Gon, Dale
Logan
Victor Crinstead
Idloyd Thomas
CCC
Camp Meigs
Pomeroy
Rea
Frank Bikora
Dexter
Dr. LeFever
Julia Craig
Royal Nesbitt
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Middleport
Nelsonville
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