Fatal crash on Route 7 near Coolville claims 24 year old
Robert Clair Robinson of Alfred Ohio, 24, died when his light pickup struck a concrete bridge railing one mile south of Coolville on State Route 7 at 10 20 last night. State Highway Patrol investigators found whiskey in the wreck. Sheriff Bayless and Deputy Evans led the probe.
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Lght
Coolville
Robert Clair Robinson
Alfred, O
Robinson
Sistersville
W. Va
Alfred
Sherif Charles Bayless
Charles Evans
Chauncey Marshal Dies From Auto Injuries
Burke Witham, 61, longtime Chauncey marshal, died Sunday in Sheltering Arms Hospital from injuries suffered when struck by a truck near the Chauncey bridge. Survived by wife Estella, son Darrell of Glouster, brothers Jay and Cyrus, sisters Ara Swanson Mollie Helling Clara Witham. Funeral in Chauncey Church of Christ tentatively Wednesday.
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Burke Witham
Chauncey
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Mr. Witham
Thomas Witham
Estella Merry Witham
Darrell Witham
Glouster
Jay
Cyrus Witham
Ara Swanson
Mollie Helling
Cleveland
Clara Witham
Converse St
Chauncey Church of Christ
State official defends coal price policy in response
Columbus Ohio Glen Horn state purchasing agent defended the coal prices the state pays and accused the Senate Graft Investigating Committee of attempting to smear the state by criticizing coal prices. He noted the policy is to pay a fair price and contrasted 88 cents per ton paid by Cleveland with the state's 1.85 dollars per ton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
U.P
Glen Horn
Senate
Horn
Cleveland
Robin Cheering Ill Athens Junior High Student
David Goldsberry, a sick student at Athens Junior High School, heard a cheerful robin sing from a cherry tree this morning. His family notes his improvement as the bird's morning song lifts spirits for the patient and his anxious classmates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Goldsberry
Roy Goldsberry
House St
David
Athens
NLRB Hearing Continues On McBee Co Witnesses
The National Labor Relations Board hearing over Wagner Act charges against The McBee Co. entered its second day in the Security Bank Building chamber. Ralph Watkins testified no coercion or intimidation occurred to join the McBee Co Employes Association. George Rowan corroborated Watkins and cited a derogatory term used for nonmembers, while defense notes funeral services for George Rutkoskie may delay proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Labor Relations Board
McBee Co
Chamber of Commerce
Security Bank
Ralph Watkins
Defense
Henry W. Smith
UNION
Watkins
McBee Co. Employes Association
NLRB
R. D. Zenner
George Rowan
McBee Pressman
McBee
Pressmen’s Union
Polecats
Skunks
George Rutkoskie
McBee Printing
Rutkoskie
Caterpillar Heralds Early Spring in Athens
Athens resident Jim Nero on North Shafer Street saw a caterpillar moving north in Sunday sunlight. He said the worm looked ready for spring and confident winter was over despite a forecast of rain turning to snow tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Nero
Shafer St
Revival Continues at The Plains M. E. Church
Revival meetings led by Rev. S. C. Elsen run at The Plains M. E. Church for the past two weeks and will continue through Sunday January 30. Services begin at 7 30 p m with special music each night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plains M. E
S. C. Elsen
Skywriting over Athens reports growing number of new airplane makers
AL KNOUFF notes several new private flier manufacturers entering production this year. Dart will be built in Columbus. tail-less design tested at New Philadelphia. Waterman Arrowbile and Stearman-Hammond cited along with Gwinn Aircar Buffalo and a Florida entrant. Growth comes as Civil Air Regulations overhaul looms and air shows in Chicago highlight 75+ aircraft on display. local Athens Flying Club gains members and activity at Gallipolis airport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AL Knouff
Ohio
Port Columbus
New Philadelphia
Akron
Waterman Arrowbile
Stearman- Hammond
California
Gwinn Aircar
Buffalo
N. Y
Florida
Death of G Rutkoskie Leaves Large Family
G Rutkoskie is found dead leaving wife six sons George Jr Gerald Lawrence and Leonard at home Richard of Athens James of California and three sisters and a brother all of St Joseph Mich The son James travels from California to arrive Columbus Tuesday morning Fred Johnson comes from Kansas City Rosary this evening Funeral services Tuesday 10 AM St Pauls Catholic Church Mt Calvary Cemetery burial
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rutkoskie
George
Fred Johnson
Kansas City
St. Paul's Catholic Church
Mt. Calvary Cemetery
Boy Scout Executive Speaks to Nelsonville High School
Mr Charles E Wood deputy regional Boy Scout executive spoke to Nelsonville High School students this afternoon. District scout chairman E J Arnold introduced Wood who described world trips as an engineer and his role as engineer of the Boy Scout World Jamboree Camp held last summer in Holland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles E. Wood
Nelsonville High School
E. J. Arnold
Mr. Wood
Holland
Local Hospital Admits and Discharges Update
At Sheltering Arms Seldon Nelson 9 Spring St was admitted for medical treatment. Walter Hawk from Fisher Station who had a compound leg fracture last fall underwent a second operation Saturday night. Mr Frank Minner was discharged Sunday morning and Mrs Goldie Gillogly from Carpenter was admitted Friday for a minor operation.
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Seldon Nelson
Spring St
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Walter Hawk
Fisher Station
Frank Minner
Goldie Gillogly
Carpenter
Democrats To Meet In New Marshfield Meeting Notice
An important meeting of the Waterloo Township Democratic Club will be held Thursday night at 7:30 in the Knights of Pythias Hall in New Marshfield. Richard Wilson, president, announced the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo Township
Democratic Club
Knights of Pythias
New Marshfield
Richard Wilson
Open Testimony in $20,000 Suit Over Lost Affections
In Athens County Common Pleas Court Granville S. Gillogly seeks 20000 dollars from Marion R. Bobo for alleged alienation of his wife Clara Gillogly and related harms. Opening statements claim years of Bobo contact led to Clara leaving in August 1936. Bobo defense says fault lies with Gillogly and their children. First witness Mrs. Mark Zimmerman testified to seeing Gillogly’s wife with Bobo in his car. Jury impaneling consumed much of the morning. seated jurors listed. An annual Jackson Production Credit Association meeting at Jackson Methodist Church is set for tomorrow at 10 a.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Granville S. Gillogly
Marion R. Bobo
Athens County
Gillogly
Bobo
Clara Gillogly
Albany
Mark Zimmerman
Guy Lowry
Cora Frame
Fred Dowler
Jesse Mansfield
Herman Wright
H. S. Hoskinson
William Lanning
D. A. Sands
Virgil Jones
Carl Buck
Lacey Murphy
William Mickle
Jackson Production Credit Association
Jackson Methodist Church
Mrs Neal Dies at Son's Home in Columbus
Mrs Elizabeth Porter Neal aged 85 died Sunday at the residence of her son Dr J P Porter 165 N Congress St where she had lived for 11 years She is survived by sons Dr J P Porter Athens and Charles Porter Chicago The Congregational Church Mel latt Ind Funeral services were held today at 2 pm at Dr Porter's home Rev Robert E Leake Pomeroy officiated The body will be cremated in Columbus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Porter Neal
J. P. Porter
N. Congress St
Athens
Charles Porter
Chicago
Neal
Congregational Church
Mellatt
Ind
Porter
Robert E. Leake
Nelsonville to Organize New Boy Scout Troop
G. E. Ashwill announces plans to organize another Boy Scout troop in Nelsonville sponsored by the Rotary Club. Rotarian organizers include Charlie Walker chairman Donald Johnson F. J. Arnold Warren Badger and Frank Smith. Open meeting for interested boys at First Presbyterian Church at 7 p m Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
G. E. Ashwill
Dried Fruits and Vegetables Planned for Athens Relief
Shipments of relief commodities arrive in Athens this week, including 3000 pounds of dried peaches and 3500 pounds of dried beans. Distribution follows a monthly per person scheme and work-based orders, with city clients to receive orders on the first and third Fridays, February 4 and 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Fred C. Shafer
Shafer
Relief Office
C. C. Cornell
Cambridge bootblack shrugs at five or ten cent shine
In Cambridge the police headquarters bootblack "Red" explains his sign offers shines for five or ten cents. He clarifies that five cents buys one shoe shine, reflecting a simple pricing plan at his street-side box.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambridge
Mass
Bootblack
Study on First Aid To Resume Wednesday
The second session of the first aid specialization course will be held in the Red Cross rooms in the Security Bank Building Wednesday evening at 7 o'clock. The course offered through the Physical Welfare Department at Ohio University will continue for six more sessions. People who missed the first meeting can still start by attending Wednesday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Security Bank
Ohio University
James Chatman Dies After Hospital Admission
James B. Chatman a carpenter of Route 1 died at Sheltering Arms Hospital early Sunday morning from a ruptured gastric ulcer. His condition was too serious for an operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James B. Chatman
Carpenter
Route 1
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Gallia Riverfront Landowners Protest Low Purchase Prices
Gallia County riverfront landowners fight the U S government over compensation for river pool construction. At a Friday meeting at the County Agent's office disapproval centered on a damages waiver clause. Another meeting is set for Friday February 4 to decide on accepting or rejecting the proposals and potential condemnation if rejected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Gallia County
Ohio River
United States
High School Enrollment Reaches New Peak in Gallipolis
Gallipolis High School enrollment rises by 32 students from last year noted by Principal C. C. Byers. Three new sections added in American government, three in sociology, and two in salesmanship to accommodate growth taught by Lawrence Smeltzer Fred Rush Harold Brown. Attendance totals 500 with absentee list usually under five names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
C. C. Byers
Lawrence Smeltzer
Fred Rush
Harold Brown
Byers
School’s Out for 312 Rabbits Roam Gallia Hills
Gallia County in Missouri reports 312 young rabbits released by Game Protector Truman Burnett to townships. The cottontails arrived in good condition after a long trip and hunters predict rapid reproduction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Missouri
Gallia County
Truman Burnett
Close Church Series Ends in Gallipolis Campaign
Three weeks of Evangelistic meetings led by Rev. and Mrs. Ralph E. Stewart from Chicago at the First Baptist Church ended Sunday. Pastor Rev. George Sagen notes spiritual and numerical growth, with the Stewarts scheduled for similar rallies in Columbus, Chicago, Minneapolis, Philadelphia, Detroit, Boston and other cities through June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Ralph E. Stewart
Chicago
First Baptist Church
George Sagen
Stewart
Columbus
Minneapolis
Philadelphia
Detroit
Boston
Revival services at Gallipolis Mission continue
Rev. C. H. Detty will lead revival services through the coming week, according to Billa Stephenson, Superintendent of the Gallipolis Mission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
C. H. Detty
Billa Stephenson
Wamsley Child Dies in Gallipolis
Dorothy Mas Wamsley four year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Lloyd Wamsley Henderson West Virginia died in Holzer Hospital Saturday from spinal meningitis with the illness attributed to the child.
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Wamsley
Gallipolis
Dorothy Mas
Lloyd Wamsley
Henderson
W. Va
Holzer Hospital
Payne couple acquire Saunders residence on Portsmouth Ave
Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Payne have purchased the W. J. Saunders property on Portsmouth Avenue and are now occupying the residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Mrs
A. M. Payne
W. J. Saunders
Portsmouth Ave
Estimated London homeless population on a single night
The London figure is placed at about 3,000 people without permanent shelter on any given night. This estimate highlights the scale of homelessness in the capital and underscores the need for housing and support services.
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London
Enlargement of Gallia Academy Athletic Field Under Way
Gallipolis reports the enlargement of the Gallia Academy High School athletic field from 180 by 900 feet to 190 by 910 feet. Bleachers and lights will be readjusted, the field crowned for four way drainage, and the surface seeded for a good sod by fall. Two elm trees over 150 years old were removed from the creek bank area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Gallia Academy
E. E. Higgins
Higgins
Census figures show 1145 unemployed in Gallia County
The Census Department reports Gallia County lists 1145 unemployed persons. A Certification Office in Gallipolis is opened with Othneil Jones in charge and WPA additions reduce the list as state highway activities repair strengthen and change riverfront highways for the coming higher pool stage in less than two weeks.
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Gallipolis
Census Department
Gallia County
WPA
Othneil Jones
State Highway Department
Friends Honor Aged Mrs. McCormick Friday
About 70 longtime friends and neighbors gathered at the Fairfield family home in Green Township to honor Mrs Augusta McCormick on her 91st birthday anniversary. She is the widow of Hon Charles H McCormick and a lifelong resident, receiving greetings flowers and gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Augusta McCormick
Charles H. McCormick
Fairfield
Green Township
New Eagle Chapter Seen For Gallipolis
Gallipolis plans a new Aerue of Eagles with a 30 member charter list confirmed by Ned Eachus local organizer and more prospects. Members compete to recruit applicants for diamond studded pins as prizes while lodge hall sites are considered. A former Gallipolis Lodge of Eagles ceased a decade ago.
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Gallipolis
Ned Eachus
Eachus
Donnally Farm Sold in Gallipolis Ohio Township
Sixty six acre DoNnally farm on the Hannan Trace in Ohio Township sold Saturday to Claude Swain of Huntington. The property includes two dwelling houses and a large barn.
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Donnally
Gallipolis
C. W. DoNnally
Hannan Trace
Ohio Township
Claude Swain
Huntington
Complete Organization of Air Club GALLIPOLIS
Gallipolis forms the Ohio Valley Sportsmen's Pilot Association. Milton D Tipton is president with Miss Lois Berry as secretary. Members include Rufus Elecessor Milton Tipton Albert Franz Billy Cardwell Maurice Burnett Donald Saunders James Wilson and Carl Woods. Next meeting January 31 at the Elecessor store to plan and arrange delivery of a new airplane. Municipal flying field to be used by the club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Milton D. Tipton
Grape St
Ohio Valley Sportsmen's Pilot Association
Tipton
Lois Berry
Rufus Elecessor
Milton Tipton
Albert Franz
Billy Cardwell
Maurice Burnett
Donald Saunders
James Wilson
Barman Stabbed in Fight With Unknown Customer
Gallipolis reports James Dawson an Oak Hill beer dispenser stabbed in the left side and right breast during a dispute with an unknown customer. Dawson used a blackjack in self defense. the assailant allegedly used a pocket knife. Doctors say wounds are not serious and Dawson expects early discharge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
James Dawson
Oak Hill Beer Dispenser
Holzer Hospital
Dawson
Frances Rusk Wins Divorce and Child Custody
Mrs Frances Rusk is granted a divorce from Eugene Rusk by Judge W R White. She receives custody of their small child and the father must pay 12 dollars monthly for support. He is allowed Sunday visits. the case cites abandonment of wife and child.
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Gallipolis
Frances Rusk
Eugene Rusk
W. R. White
Rusk
Creomulsion Promises Quick Relief for Cough and Chest Cold
An advertisement touts Creomulsion as a potent remedy for coughs chest colds and bronchial irritation claiming fast soothing of inflamed mucous membranes and loosening of phlegm. It guarantees refund if not satisfied after the first bottle and instructs asking for the product by name to ensure authenticity.
Bidwell Ladies Aid Meets on Saturday
The Westerman Methodist Church Ladies' Aid met at Mrs. T. J. Moore's Bidwell home. Membership included numerous named attendees. New officers were elected Marguerite Moore president Hettie Smeltzer vice president Louise Stone secretary Mae McCutcheon treasurerDinner followed. February 16 at Anna Swisher’s home will host a Valentine party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine
Paul Smeltzer
A. L. Russell
Eri. N. Leonard
George Keith
T. J. Moore
Marguerite Moore
Harry Kent
Schwartzwalder
Stone
Hettie Smeltzer
Louise Stone
Mae McCutcheon
Anna Swisher
Australian standard of living cited as sign of strength
Colin Clarke of Cambridge University says the Australian standard of living is so high that a person can spend half his income on necessities. He argues this is not economic weakness but a sign of economic strength.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Colin Clarke
Cambridge University
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