Ohio River Road realignment near Crown City and Swan Creek
The Ohio River Road between Crown City and Swan Creek in Gallia County is being realigned to reduce slide hazards. Harvey Candel of Bucyrus under contract for 260,621 dollars will finish 3.09 miles of new concrete road by September 30. The plan places the road on Swan Creek Bottoms with a 22 foot wide pavement and a 40 foot right of way. A large hillside cut and a new riverfront alignment aim to improve safety and scenery. Additional funding supports a Crown City to Lawrence County concrete road to extend along the waterfront from the Meigs County line.
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Gallipolis
State Highway Department
Ohio River
Crown City
Swan Creek
Gallia County
Harvey Candel
Bucyrus
State Department
Highway Department
West Virginia
Crown City Village
Lawrence County
Meigs County
Madison County case subpoenas Mrs Lear Roberts in London court
Sheriff E. E. Hatfield Judge John E. Halliday Judge James S. Clark Chief of Police John Fraley Meyer Mag Mildred Elkins Mary Roberts and Esther Roberts are subpoenaed to appear in Common Pleas Court at London in Madison County. The case State versus Lear Roberts 56 faces charges of criminally attacking a 13 year old daughter of Charles Rose on the Rose farm near London. Roberts was taken into custody and returned to London after indictment. Both Roberts and Rose are former county residents and the accused accompanied Rose as an employee when he bought a Madison County farm.
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Gallipolis
E. E. Hatfield
John E. Halliday
James S. Clark
John Fraley
Meyer Maggxied
Mildred Elkins
Mary Roberts
Esther Roberts
Common Pleas Court
London
Madison County
Lear Roberts
Charles Rose
Rose
Roberts
Former Gallia Man Struck by Auto in Columbus
Charles E. Price aged 64 of Harrison Township was struck while boarding a street car on West Broad Street in Columbus. He suffered a possible skull fracture and remained in Mt. Carmel Hospital since Saturday. A former school teacher and farmer, Price has worked at Columbus State Hospital in recent months. relatives visited him Sunday.
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Gallipolis
Charles E. Price
Harrison Township
Columbus
Mt. Carmel Hospital
W. Broad St
Price
Columbus State Hospital
Bright divorce suit filed over alleged non support
Mrs. Leodamus Bright files for divorce from Charles C. Bright alleging non support. The couple married in 1925 and have no children.
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Gallipolis
Leodamus Bright
Charles C. Bright
Gilmore Hurt in Fall Confined at Eureka Home
Will L. Gilmore of Gallipolis is confined to his Eureka residence after suffering severe hip injuries from a fall in the village.
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Will Gilmore III
Gallipolis
Will L. Gilmore
Eureka
Teacher J Henry Evans Critically Ill at Home
J Henry Evans, a teacher at Kananga school, remains critically ill at his home west of Bladen. Traffic to care facilities not listed.
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Gallipolis
J. Henry Evans
Kananga
Bladen
Doctor Lewis Hospitalized in Gallipolis
Dr. Lewis, president of Rio Grande College, is receiving treatment at Holzer Hospital for nose and throat trouble.
Gallipolis School Funds Balanced for 1940 Budget Plan
The Gallipolis City School District reports a General Fund balance of 25 539.76 and an estimated year end balance of 25 527.21 for 1940. Revenue sources include State Foundation, local taxes, tuition, and vocational and special classes totaling 124 439.76. Approved operating expenses cover salaries, maintenance, supplies, transportation, and bonds with a grand total receipts and balances of 154 469.86 and total appropriations of 1 284 942.65.
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Gallipolis
State Foundation
Board of Education
Rupe Funeral Held for Elza M Rupe in Eno Church
Elza M Rupe 71 died Saturday at home from a heart attack. Rose Commandery Knights Templar led services with Rev J L Stephenson at Eno Church. He was a former county commissioner, civic leader, and member of local Masonic bodies and the Methodist Church. Survived by wife Wilda Roush Rupe, brother Oscar Rupe, and sister Mrs George Searls near Eno.
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Gallipolis
Rose Commandery
Knights Templer
J. L. Stephenson
Eno
Elza M. Rupe
Joseph Rupe
Methodist Church
Wilda Roush Rupe
Oscar Rupe
George Searls
Mrs Nancy Jenkins 80 Dies in Gallipolis Funeral Held
Mrs Nancy Rucker Jenkins aged 80 died at home in Gallipolis from a cerebral hemorrhage. Funeral services and burial were held Sunday afternoon at Flag Springs Church. Born in Lawrence County she had three marriages. first husband Jonathan Parsons was killed in a mine accident 34 years ago. second husband William Queen died in 1929. Jenkins resided at Blackfork.
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Gallipolis
Nancy Rucker Jenkins
Flag Springs Church
Jenkins
Lawrence County
Jonathan Parsons
William Queen
Blackfork
Holzer to Present Annual Report at Portsmouth Meeting
Gallia city Dr C E Holzer president of Ohio Valley Conservation and Flood Control Congress will deliver the annual report at a February 6 meeting in Portsmouth starting at 10 am in the Masonic Temple A dinner for members will follow at 5 30 pm Engineers Corps personnel from across the district will discuss flood control achievements and progress.
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Gallipolis
C. E. Holzer
Ohio Valley Conservation and Flood Control Congress
Portsmouth
Masonic Temple
U. S. Engineering Corps
Lemon crop yields large in Gallia County
Mrs. Frank Graybeal of near Thivener tends a several year old lemon tree that now bears a crop of 12 lemons with the largest 15 inches in circumference. She reports the fruit as excellent and uses several at her home.
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Gallipolis
Frank Graybeal
Thivener
Baptismal Service and New Members at First Baptist
Sunday evening worship at First Baptist Church featured a baptismal service and reception of new members. A prospect class for children will meet Tuesday at 4 p.m. in the church for instruction.
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Gallipolis
First Baptist Church
Prospectrs
Torch Social And Personal Torch Social And Personal
Mrs. Goldie Gladwell hosted a Sunday birthday dinner for her daughter Mrs. Thelma Baker of Parkersburg and Mrs. Everett Buckley in Little Hocking. A letter from Mrs. Linda Kirkpatrick of Pomona Calif announces the death of Mrs. Cora Green Balcolm aged 80 wife of Ira G. Balcolm of Kearney Neb who died Jan 16 after years of invalidism. She leaves a daughter four sons grandchildren and great grandchild two sisters and one brother. Other notes: Mrs Rex Anderson and Mrs Jacob Lyons and Mrs Pet Hueston recovering from illness. Sidney Brown and family visited Mrs Fanny Dewees. Ada Gillilan of Athens visited during midsemester break. Mr and Mrs Denver Day were Ath ens visitors. Lelia McGirr was a guest in Alma Jones home. Victor Russell and family dined with Mr and Mrs C E Newman. Mrs Russell visited her sister Mrs Donald Randolph in Belpre.
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Goldie Gladwell
Thelma Baker
Parkersburg
Everett Buckley
Little Hocking
R. D
Linda Kirkpatrick
Pomona
Calif
Cora Green Balcolm
Ira G. Balcolm
Kearney
Neb
Aaron Green
Bethel Ridge
Martha Davis
Ella M. Stearns
Monte Green
Temple City
Nebraska
Fred Gillilan
Denver Day
Athens
Lelia McGirr
Alma Jones
Victor Russell
C. E. Newman
Revival Meeting Heard At Marshfield Methodist Church
NEW MARSHFIELD Rev J H Baughn conducts a ten day revival at the Methodist Church. Local residents and visitors note ongoing religious activities and community updates including movements of families and property transactions in the area.
Red Cross Extends Aid To Children In Need Countywide
Local Red Cross chapter asks for clothing donations for indigent children. Mrs. C. W. Booth urged sending garments to her courthouse office or to nearby schools where teachers will collect them. Severe weather and unemployment strain relief, with WPA and state help supporting about 500 men and families. Many children miss school due to lack of proper clothing. Red Cross aims to supply basics.
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Gallipolis
Red Cross
C. W. Booth
WPA
State Highway Department
Gallia County Board of Education chooses leaders
Gallia School Board named Johnson president and C. I. Tanner vice president. Meeting time for winter months moved from 1 p.m. to 10 a.m. on the third Saturday each month. Anis Irwin, East End resident, was captured in Charleston and returned to the Gallia County jail on a non-support charge.
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Gallipolis
Fennimore Johnson
Gallia County
Gallia Gallipolis
Anis Irwin
East End
Charleston
Two Cars Crash Injures Girl Near Silver Bridge
A two car crash on Highway 7 north of the Silver Bridge Saturday night injured Louise Estes, 17, and caused minor injuries to several companions. Deputy Sheriff Morton Dickey investigated as cars carrying Ells Elliott, John Biffle, Miss Estes, Pluma Sheets, Nelson Rice, and Herman Lawson collided while traveling in the same direction.
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Gallipolis
Highway No. 7
Silver Bridge
Louise Estes
Luther Estes
Crown City
Morton Dickey
Ellis Elliott
John Biffle
Miss Estes
Miss Pluma Sheets
Nelson Rice
Herman Lawson
Near Patriot
Crash injures four as car hits rear of another vehicle
Four people were involved when a car crashed into the rear of another vehicle. Dickey stated the incident and noted that no arrests were made.
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Dickey
Cold Weather Increases Patients At Holzer Hospital
Continued cold has brought more medical and surgical cases to Holzer Hospital, with few beds unoccupied. Staff and nurses are working overtime to care for the influx of new patients.
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Gallipolis
Holzer Hospital
School Nurse Reports Busy Month in Gallipolis
January tally for School Nurse Maurice Beaudry shows she gave first aid to 30 pupils, performed 115 office inspections, 50 home calls, 32 inspections in home rooms, and conducted 110 height, weight and vision tests. Nine defects were found and 10 students found infested with pediculosis.
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Gallipolis
Maurice Beaudry
Severe Cold Hurts Trade Across Gallipolis
Gallipolis reports five weeks of bitter winter strain as icy roads curb rural travel. Many homes lack water due to frozen service pipes. plumbers and city water works remain busy day and night.
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Gallipolis
Invalid Woman Is Burned to Death
Nora Burks an 85 year old invalid died in a Henderson West Virginia house fire that occurred during the weekend. She was alone at the time of the blaze.
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Gallipolis
Nora Burks
Henderson
W. Va
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