Huge Gallia County forest reserve acreage eyed for 40000 acre purchase plan
Symmes Creek unit inspection covers 2000 acres with optioned land to total 40000 to 45000 acres in Gallia County including Clay Guvan Perry Greenfield and Walnut Townships. Foresters map soil and cover and project timber products while outlining fire control, planting, and erosion checks with CCC towers and school outreach to spread details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Symmes Creek
Gallia County
Forest Service
H. Bion Bradbury
R. R. Starbuck
Clay
Ohio
Guvan
Perry
Greenfield
Walnut
Forest
Lawrence
Jackson
National Forest Reservations Commission
Frederick
Cehwarz
New York State
Thomas Butterfield
Frank Glenn
Verne Blazer
George Kiefer
Frank Hill
CCC
Point Wagner
Denver Bringie Farm
Greenfield Township
K. M. MacDonald
Lronton
Island View Hotel
R. B. McKennan
Columbus
Prize Essay Highlights on Farming and Horse Team Acclaim
Excerpts from prize winning essays discuss alfalfa pasture care poultry disease prevention and hybrid corn gains. A feature on Sayre’s 10 year old Belgians notes their famed pulling power, discipline, and success across Athens Gallia Jackson and Ohio fairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sayre
Chillicothe
Athens
Gallia
Jackson County
Ohio State Fair
Rehabilitation approvals eyed for Gallipolis WPA road projects
Officials in Gallipolis report final approvals for WPA road repairs may start soon from Athens Schooby. Snow and drifts delayed crews but Nixon says weather permitting work will resume in the county next month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Athens
Schooby
Dinas Nixon
Nixon
Car Traced to Bank Robbers in Ashville Bank Attempt
A car linked to two bank robbers in Ashville Ohio was traced after it was found stolen from Emerson Evans on Feb 9. The Plymouth coupe carried the suspects who tried to rob the Ohio Valley Bank corner. license tags reportedly matched a black limousine used by the thieves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Ashville
Ohio
Emerson Evans
Ohio Valley Bank
Evans
Evans Grocery
William Johnson Leaves Gallia County Jail After Cold Arrest
William Johnson, held in Gallia County Jail during severe cold, departed for Washington D C Tuesday evening. He had been hitchhiking home through the cold when he sought warmth at Dale Russell’s Bidwell home, then stayed in jail for a few days until the weather improved. Johnson had been living with an uncle south of Gallipolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
William Johnson
Washington
D. H
Dale Russell
Bidwell
Russell
Johnson
George Siders Released After Suspended Sentence
George Siders was let out of Gallipolis city jail by Judge A. J. Stormont after serving a fine for possession of illegal liquor. The jail term was suspended on good behavior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
George Siders
Ross Siders
A. J. Stormont
Daniel Sawyers 83 Died in Columbus State Capital
Daniel E. Sawyers aged 83 formerly of Kerrin tore county died in Columbus Sunday with funeral held there Tuesday. He was brother of violin maker G B Sawyers and of T M and Miss Carrie Sawyers now at Bidwell. Surviving children include Mrs A P Persinger Mrs B M Doyle and Lester Sawyers of Columbus and Arius Sawyers of Hilliards.
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Gallipolis
Daniel E. Sawyers
Kerrin Tore County
Columbus
G. B. Sawyers
T.M
Carrie Sawyers
Bidwell
Sawyers
A. P. Persinger
8. M. Doyle
Lester Sawyers
Arius Sawyers
Hilliards, Ohio
Richard Neal Dies in Gallia County at 65
Richard Neal age 65 died at his home on Fourth Street from complications of diseases. Funeral services were held at Paint Creek Baptist Church with Rev. Wright in charge and burial followed at Pine Street Cemetery. He formerly worked on river steam boats and survived by his wife Mabel Scott and two of his six children.
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Gallipolis
Richard Neal
Fourth St
Paint Creek Baptist Church
Rev
Wright
Pine Street
Neal
Rive
Ais «Ite
Mabel Scott
Burns Cause Three Deaths In Gallia Co
Gallia County reports three recent fatal burnings. Mrs. Melissa Spires of Vinton Morgan Center died when her clothing caught fire Monday night. funeral at Clarks Chapel. Surviving relatives include Edward and Elmer Spires and several siblings. Aged 6 and 81 others died in similar incidents in the county recently.
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Gallipolis
Melissa Spires
Vinton
Morgan Center
Edward
Elmer
Twinks
Near Vinton
Ida McCarley
Alice
Lillie
Rothger Carey
Ohio
Harvey Brandon
Luther Glassburn
Bidwell
Emory Sprague
Evergreen
Roy Spires
Wiliam
Jackson
George E. Harmon
Clarks Chapel
Wandalee Eileen Watson
Craft Watson
Guyan Township
Jenny Whiting
Whiting
Anna White
Caroline Alexander
Bucyrus
Mary Hazelwood
Guilty Plea by Slayer in Man Slaying Case
Larry Jacques pleaded guilty to manslaughter for the Christmas night murder of his wife near Kananga. Judge W R White sentenced him to one to 20 years in Mansfield Reformatory. He had given statements to the sheriff and prosecutor. grand jury had indicted for second degree murder. His plea will save the county at least $1000 in trial costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Larry Jacques
Kananga
W. R. White
Mansfield Reformatory
F Hatfield
Harry Miller
Mrs D M Beman Receives Treatment at Grant Hospital
Thurman resident Mrs D M Beman is undergoing treatment at Grant Hospital in Columbus, as reported from Gallipolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
D. M. Beman
Thurman
This County
Grant Hospital
Columbus
Nixon couple updates on injuries and work recovery
Mrs. H. W. Nixon is recovering from an ice fall that caused a head injury. Her husband, WPA director at the Robert Henke house on Front St., has returned to work after an infected tooth healed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
H. W. Nixon
Robert Henke
Front St
WPA
William W Lewis 86 Dies in Clay Township
William W. Lewis aged 86 of Clay Township died Tuesday from apoplexy. He leaves four children Emory Lewis of Columbus Fred Lewis Ravenswood Mrs Anna Kohner Piketon and Bessie Lewis at home. Sister Mrs John Walker of Gallipolis also survives. Funeral at Clay Chapel Thursday at 2 with Rev S Y Bowe and Rev C L Thayer. interment there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
William W. Lewis
Clay Township
Emory Lewis
Columbus
Fred Lewis
Ravenswood
Anna Kohner
Piketon
Bessie Lewis
John Walker
Clay Chapel
S. Y. Bowe
Buffain
W. Va
C. L. Thayer
Power customers in Mechanicsburg to save half cent
The state utilities commission authorized Chinr FredricM Power Co to lower rates in Mechanicsburg on Tuesday, allowing a half cent cheaper electric power for consumers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Mechanicsburg
State Utilities Commission
Chinr Fredricm Power Co
Reau Los
Adjudged Insane Request Made by Prisoner Edward Saxton
Edward Saxton age 27 appeared at the Gallipolis county jail shortly after midnight and asked to be committed to the state hospital for the insane at Athens in imitation of the Apostle Paul His request will be granted He led morning prayers and asked hymns to be sung by the prisoners
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Edward Saxton
State Hospital For
Athens
Paul
Hollister High honors and activities noted
Hollister High School reports honor rolls across grades with several names listed and mentions of honorable mentions. Fundraising through magazine sales yields some room money. Weather caused school dismissal. basketball results include The Plains visit with Hollister scoring 38 30 and upcoming games at Shade. A postponed home game against Ruchtel is rescheduled. News also notes a mumps illness, reading circle books arriving, and juniors preparing a play to fund the banquet. Columbus reports Hamilton uses new law to refund bonds, saving 27000 in state taxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Nott
J. V. Galloway
Jane Bethel
Vernice Cannon
Roy Shepard
Alice Bethel
Cora Shepard
Minnie Coffman
Hannahbelie Grubbs
Betty Rothery
Virginia Love
Doris Lunsford
Audrey Ivers
Lowell Cole
Louise Hodgson
Ruth Slater
Jimmie Thompson
Billy Gail
Mary Jane Mingus
Eugene Sabo
Betty June Clark
Betty Shepard
Russel Gibbs
Forest Shepard
Goldie Sabo
Velma Bickley
Hollister
Plains
Ruchtel
J. VV. Galloway
the Plains
Steve Spurgees
Albert Slay
Orville Allen
Charlie
Freda McClelland
Mathew Orndorf
Thomas Aberts
John Carey
Billy Richards
Charles Hufford
Llizabeth Showborn
Dorothea Milhoan
Mary Fade
Rebecca Cobb
Ruth Edwards
Power Drives Giant Radio Tube At Pittsburgh Station
Power used to operate a giant radio tube at a Pittsburgh broadcasting station could push two street bars up a steep grade. The incident reflects high energy demand and potential safety concerns at the facility.
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Pittsburgh
Bishopville Social Personal Mention
The Townhouse play scheduled for Friday night Jan. 31 has been postponed due to bad weather. Mr. and Mrs. Don Withem of Gloucester visited local residents Sunday. Schools were closed for several days. P. M. Smith and Charles Hyde traveled to Rendville for Mine No. 9 work. Local youths enjoyed an old fashioned sleigh ride Monday evening with guests. Scotland is named Sotimaa Skotsko Iskocya and Szkocja in various languages.
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Bishopville
Don Withem
Glouster
PB. M. Smith
J. M. McDonald
P. M. Smith
Charles Hyde
Rendville
Simple Frock Pattern With New Neckline
Delightful one piece home dress with wine red plaid cotton and bow cuffs. Style No. 3356 fits sizes 16 to 44 inch bust with pin tucked waist and pockets. Pattern price 15 cents. book and pattern 25 cents. address to Athens Messenger Pattern Dept New York.
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Athens Messenger Pattern Department
Fifth Avenue
New York
Extreme Sub Zero Winter Figures Mark Vinton Area
Vinton district endures record cold not seen since 1918 with temperatures from 28 to 38 below at several local sites. A fatal blaze after a grate fire claims 87 year old Mrs. Melissa Spires as neighbors struggle amid smoke and flames.
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Glenn
Joseph Jacobs
Melissa Spires
Ed Spires
Vinton
John Spires
Edward
David
Elmer
William
Roy Spires
Ida McCarley
Nellie Sprague
Mary Brandum
Maggie Glassburn
Lydia Rothgebb
Leon Casto
Huntington
W. Va
John
Victor
Evergreen
Frank J. Glenn
Straitsville Community Briefs and Local Notes
Straitsville notes report illness of undertaker Williard Mills and illnesses in families, visits to Columbus and Barberton, a death from Ben Staley in Whiting Indiana with burial in Nelsonville, local greetings and family visits, a birthday party for Faith Thompson, school janitor change due to injury, and residents visiting relatives in Union Furnace Reynoldsburg Cadis and other nearby towns.
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Levi Wolfe
Columbus
Edith Conkle
Ben Staley
Whiting
Ind
Mr. Staley
Straitsville
Nelsonville
Greenlawn
Walter Grandy
George Hite
Faith Thompson
Asa Parks
Johnny Evans
Vernon Hinerman
Union Furnace
Carl Whitmer
Reynoldsburg
John Whitmer
Edward Lawson
Cadis
Murray City Alumni Meet Tonight and Local Notices
Murray City holds a Murray Alumni Association meeting at 7 30 in the high school building. A public library opens at Grace Shankwiler’s home from noon to 5 p m on Monday through Thursday with two weeks free. A Southern Indiana missionary speaks at the M E Church Wednesday Jan 29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murray City
Murray
Grace Shankwiler
Indiana
M. E
Don Solon
Bridge Club
Rose Shay
Nelsonville
Harley Meyers
Logan
Josephine Porter
James Kilpatrick
Rolland Campbell
Raymond Storer
Terry Bunting
Camp Hocking
Ralph Barber
John Roger
Columbus
Charles Shelton
Buchtel
Mr. Shelton
John Shelton
Mangrove Swamp Yields Five Bodies From September Hurricane
The mangrove swamp at Lignun Vitae Key today yielded five more victims of the September hurricane. The disaster has killed an estimated 450 World War veterans and civilians.
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Tavenner
Flia
Lignun Vitae Key
Magnesium from brines challenges aluminum in light metal field
Metallic magnesium drawn from brine pumped from deep wells enters the light metal market and competes with aluminum for a place in industry.
Albany Society Notes Quiet Meeting and Local Announcements
Owing to bad weather the Albany class meeting at the UN was presided by the class president with forty members and guests. Reports include births, visits from relatives, and several local guests from Columbus Groveport and Martins. attendance and social refreshments noted.
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Albany
Ward
Ellen Nelson
Malogly
Ewing
Sciotovius
Baptist
Erma Sickles
Golda Moore
Athens
Zabeth Dailey
T. J. Ci
H. L. Brooks
Tucker
Colum Brooks
Groveport
Gan
Brooks
Olive Parker
Cusac
Anna Adams
Martins
C. D. Ault
Broadwell News Briefs Items of Local Family News
Ralph Young announces six pound daughter Donna Ethel born to Mr and Mrs Young of Plantsville and Mrs Joe Young. Mrs Bernard White has chickenpox. Ray Nice and family visit Guysville with Ida Nice a former resident. Mr and Mrs Pearl Amesville visit former parents Stacy Haning Tick. Miss Dorothy Sedwick guest of Mr and Mrs Leslie W Bobby. Rev Campbell attends regular appointment in Sharpsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Broadwell
Ralph Young
Donna Ethel
Lawrence
Plantsville
Joe Young
Bernard White
Ray Nice
Guysville
Ida Nice
John Young
Elients
Pearl Amesville
John
Stacy Haning
Frank Parsons
Lisle White
Dorothy Sedwick
Leslie W. Bobby
Harley White
Malta
Ww. H. Campbell
Harry Bri
Sharpsburg
Tuppers Plains News Notes and Local Socials
Tuppers Plains notes recount family ties and visits with several names including Miss Ruth McPherson Miss Bernal and Meg Kincaid. Rev Charles Fox led services and a two week revival was planned with the Ladies Aid society meeting at the church parsonage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bele Rice
Misa Grace Crew
Crew High School
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Sumatra
By B.C. Skinner
Bert O'Conner
Chester
Charles Warner
Stanley Shaver
Cheshire
Meigs County
James Byas
Bidwell-Porter
Ed Martin
Aylmer Bailey
Athens County
Seyre
Broadway
Morris Gest
Yuen Tsung Sze
United States
England
America
Gallia Co
Daniel Sawyers
Lary Jacques
White
William Lewis
Hamilton
State Tax Commission
Scotland
Vinton District News
Pomeroy
Dexter
Dexter Deckard
Holzer Hospital
Vinton High School
Sarah Ralph
F. B. Ralph
Verna Welker
Walter Scott
Straitsville News
New Straitsville
Williard Mills
Woodbine Rebekah Lodge
William Abram
Nelle
Ernestine
Jane Vernon
Miranda Wilson
Barberton
Broadwell News
Tuppers Pig News
United Stetet
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