Plan to tighten rule clamp on absent voter ballots
Secretary of State William Kennedy orders stricter securing of absent voter ballots via local election clerks. Meigs County officials, led by Clerk Albert Gloeckner, pledge full cooperation to curb abuses uncovered during Kennedy's inquiry. The review cites past lax interpretations that enabled improper ballot delivery to disabled voters.
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Pomeroy
Election Board
Secretary of State
William Kennedy
Albert Gloeckner
Meigs County Board of Elections
Gloeckner
Meigs County
Pomeroy Social Notes and Local Happenings
Pomeroy arrests two men after a disturbance near Hobson. Lawrence Spires, 25, and William Ratliff, 19, are detained at the county jail for investigation by Sheriff Beards and Deputy Hank Young. Notables dine on 10 cent luncheon at the London School of Economics. Many local residents, visitors, and families are listed as spending weekends with relatives and attending events in Pomeroy.
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Pomeroy
Lawrence Spires
William Ratliff
Hobson
George Beards
Hank Young
London
London School of Economics
British Medical Association
Birth Announcement for Montana Native in Wise River Family
A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Fred E. Miller at their home in Wise River Montana on June 21. The baby is the great grandson of Mrs. Mary Miller of Lasley Street and the grandson of the late Dana Miller. The family recently returned to their home on West Main Street after visiting relatives in Wheeling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leroy Farmer
Mansfield
Farmer
Mary Miller
Earl Arnold
Billy
Girard
J. H. Arnold
H. V. Hoffner
Lincoln Hill
J. B. Shumaker
Abbie
Donny
Detroit
Long Bottom
C. D. Shumaker
Chauncey
Marsh
Shumaker
Albert Franz
Steelton, Pa
E. J. Franz
Mulberry Ave
T. W
Florence Lawrence
Majel
Clarksburg
Lawrence
Athens
Jeff Gest
Columbus
Jake Ament
East Main St
Katie
Wendel Roos
Pleasant Ridge
Earl Reuter
Columus
Fred Mees
Herman Mees
Brick St
William (Tippie) Dye
Cincinnati
Ralston Russell, Jr
George Blackburn
C. L. Johnson
Ohio State University
Ralston Russell
Robert Gardner
Jackson
Phil
West Main St
Wheeling
Fred E. Miller
Wise River Mont
Lasley St
Dana Miler
Warren Boos
Hammond
Ind
Frank Jones
Sherman White
Eleanor
John Harrison
Washington, D. C
Dorothy White
Herbert Brooks
C. F. Tompkins
Logan
Tompkins
Ohio
Social Activities Mark Fourth in Middleport
Middleport plans a Fourth with picnics camping parties and family reunions. A double header between the Bradbury Tigers and Racine at Pythian Park tops the afternoon, plus a dance at the K of P Hall. Post office and bank staff take vacations starting Saturday noon as businesses close for the holiday. Paul Smart with children and Mr and Mrs Cecil Root and daughters spend the holiday in a camp near Coradam below Gallipolis.
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Middleport
Bradbury Tigers
Racine Nine
Pythian Park
K. of P. Hall
Paul Smart
Cecil Root
Cora Dam
Gallipolis
Rural education events highlight Meigs County schedule
Meigs County residents anticipate a busy weeks ahead with poultry tours to Athens and Wooster on July 27 and 28, plus a Poultry Congress preview. Four H advisers from thirteen counties meet July 23 at Ross-Hocking camp with talks by OSU experts and a 4 H adviser session. Rural Youth Camp dates July 30 31 feature leaders from agriculture and extension service. Men’s Camp follows August 6 7 at the same site with a single sex program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Athens
New Philadelphia
Wooster
Ross-Hocking Camp
Mary FE. Gerlaugh
Ohio State University
Earl Cowen
Shade
New Ross-Hocking
Lyman Jackson
College of Agriculture
H. C C. Ramsower
Agricultural Extension Service
C. C. Lang
Ross-Hocking
Middleport Social Notes Highlight Weekend Visits
Local residents extend greetings and host guests over the Fourth of July weekend. Families from Brightwood Columbus Cincinnati and Columbus visit Middleport relatives including the Carneys Lowe and Klein families while others travel from Richmond Indiana and Cuyahoga Falls for holiday gatherings.
Eakins Heir Contests Will in Gallipolis
Grandson Donald W. Eakins of Ironton sues in Gallia County Probate Court to invalidate a later unsigned will and force appraisal and sale of W. L. Eakins 60 acre farm and estate valued over 3000 dollars. The case involves a signed 1926 will witnessed by Fred and Ernest Greenlee and questions which will governs distribution to Parker, Gertrude and William Eakins, and Donald.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
W. L. Eakins
Donald W. Eakins
Ironton
Gallia County
Eakins
Donald Eakins
Edward E. Corn
John Halliday
Fred
Ernest Greenlee
Gallia R. D
Cecil McDaniel
Frank S. Gates
Bert
Ida
Gertrude
William
A. B. Parker
Newly Installed Naomi Lodge Officers Named
Newly installed Naomi Lodge Knights of Pythias officers include Max Finberg Past Chancellor Frene Trout Chancellor Commander F L Slaven Vice Chancellor Harry Cameron Prelate Charles B Swanson Master at Arms Harry W Dexter Major Work A W Biffle Master of Finance Gilbert Beard Keeper of Records and Seals F J Entsminger Master of Exchequer Harry W Slaven Inner Guard Robert G Caldwell Outer Guard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Naomi Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Max Finberg
Frene Trout
F. L. Slaven
Harry Cameron
Charles B. Swanson
Harry W. Dexter
A. W. Biffle
Gilbert Beard
F. J. Entsminger
Harry W. Slaven
Robert G. Caldwell
Social Notes Highlight Local Club Dinners and Visits
Gallipolis residents attend Married Folks Club dinner with Contract games. Prizes go to Mrs. J Howard Neal and Clyde Ingels. Several families travel, hostesses host Tuesday Contract Club, and many relatives visit Columbus, Zanesville, Washington DC, and Yellowstone. Birth announced for Clyde Merrill on June 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Moch
J. Howard Neal
Clyde Ingels
Green Branch Social And Personal Items
Ellis Watkins and son from Wallace West Virginia were weekend guests of Otis Bean. Mrs. Watkins returned home with them after helping care for her mother Mary Barker. The Bean circle and friends visited Pratts Grove picnic, William Young family, and Herman Misner on early week. Mrs. Barker remains seriously ill, and gasoline taxes in early 1938 totaled 44.29 million dollars, constituting 62 percent of the federal automotive tax.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otis Bean
Aubrey Nickson
C. E. Hatfield
Eva Mae
Parkersburg
W. Va
Cecil Poston
Helen
Orville Bean
James Curtis
Hatfield
Ora Ashcraft
Mary Barker
Mrs. M. C. Davis Dies At Patriot Residence
Mary Catharine Davis widow of D Bender Davis died Friday night at her Patriot home after months of illness. Funeral services were held Sunday at Patriot M E Church by Rev. George Frost. Interment in Mound Hill Cemetery. Survived by son Henry C. Davis of Columbus and daughter Mrs Garnet Davis, with sisters Mrs Louven Thomas of Gallipolis and Mrs Sarah Elle Davis of Patriot.
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Gallipolis
Mary Catherine Davis
D. Bender Davis
Patriot
Patriot M. BE
George Frost
Mound Hill Cemetery
Davis
Robert Wood
Henry C. Davis
Columbus
Garnet Davis
Irs
Louvien Thomas
Sarah Elle& Davis
Chamber of Commerce Plans Personal Business Survey
Paul Mossman announces Gallipolis Chamber launches a personalized business survey to gather viewpoints. Mrs Maude Houser will call on local business and professional citizens to promote better understanding and support for community growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Paul Mossman
Chamber of Commerce
Maude Houser
Gallia County Leads Rio Grande College Graduates Since 1930
A survey shows Rio Grande College has graduated 616 students since becoming a junior college in 1930. Gallia County contributed 231 graduates, followed by Scioto 110, Lawrence 100, Jackson 81, Meigs 19, Pike 12, and others. Among out-of-state grads were from Kentucky and Florida, with notable growth from Scioto, Jackson, and Lawrence counties.
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Gallipolis
Rio Grande College
Gallia County
Scioto
Lawrence
Jackson
Meigs
Pike
Vinton
Ross
Athens
Franklin
Trumbull
Erie
Guernsey
Hamilton
Licking
Tuscarawas
Stark
Clermont
Cuyahoga
Hocking
Washington
Madison
Columbiana
Union
License Sales Jump as July Reductions Take Effect
Deputy Auto mobile Registrar E E Caldwell reports a sharp upturn in license plate sales with July’s quarterly price cuts affecting passenger cars trucks and trailers. Additional reductions are slated for Oct 1 and Jan 1. Perry Brumfield 92, Gettysburg reunion veteran from Waterloo on the Gallia Lawrence line, is in good health. Olive oil applied to fern roots is said to aid growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
E. E. Caldwell
Caldwell
Gettysburg
Perry Brumfield
Waterloo
Gallia
Lawrence County
Band Parents Organize to Support High School Band
A permanent Band Parents Club forms in Gallipolis to buy uniforms and provide moral and financial backing for the high school band. Officers named Mrs. John Gwinn president Mrs. Harold Wetherholt vice president and Mrs. George Lear secretary treasurer. About 20 uniforms and a drum major outfit are needed with an estimated cost of 500 dollars, to be financed by the organization. The band director A Jord Bayless oversees enrollment listing numerous student names.
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Gallipolis
Board of Education
John Gwinn
Harold Wetherholt
George Lear
A. Jord Bayless
Vernon Alexander
Carter Asherman
Glendon Brown
Grace Bunce
Katie Brumfield
Eugene Canaday
Jack Canaday
Dean Carter
Robert Ca
Mrs. McIntyre Visits Gal lis During July and August
Mrs. O. O. McIntyre arrives from New York with cousin Miss Josephine Mullineaux in Gallipolis and plans a July August sojourn. They are joined by Mrs. Laura Mullineaux in Lexington Va. for the return trip. A family birthday party for uncle James Gatewood is planned at Swan Creek. Gatewood, at the Gettysburg reunion, marked his 90th birthday on July 4. Buckeye Building and Loan Co. buys 20 acres at sheriff sale for $1,000 from J. P. Brumfield.
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Gallipolis
O. O. McIntyre
Josephine Mullineaux
New York City
Lexington
Laura Mullineaux
Gallipolis Mission Aided 53 Transients in June
A statement says the Gallipolis Mission on Mill Creek Street housed 53 transients during June and provided 120 meals to those served.
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Gallipolis
Mill Creek St
Injured NYA Worker Treated After Auto Accident
Robert Southall age 19 was treated for minor injuries after a weekend auto accident near Pomeroy. He is from Groveport and works for NYA.
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Gallipolis
Robert Southall
Holzer Hospital
Pomeroy
Eureka Ladies Aid Meets at Fisher Home
Twenty six members and guests of the Eureka Ladies Aid Society gathered at Mrs. Clarence Fisher's home for an end of month meeting. The next gathering is set for July 14 at the village Masonic Hall.
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Gallipolis
Eureka Ladies’ Aid Society
Clarence Fisher
Masonic Hall
Child Breaks Arm in Street Fall
Jimmy Ashley, son of Mr and Mrs Wilbur Ashley of Brownell Ave, broke his arm when he fell from a grader while playing with neighborhood children Saturday. X rays showed the bones set correctly and he is improving.
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Middleport
Jimmy Ashley
Wilbur Ashley
Brownell Ave
Bent Fender Club Forms at Ohio Power
Pomeroy local of Ohio Power Company runs a Bent Fender Club to honor drivers who bump a fender. Members earn their picture on a bulletin board, but so far no one has qualified for membership.
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Ohio Power
Pomeroy
Ohio Power Company
Bent Finder Club
Religion Lives Klamath Last Ghost Dance Stronghold
In Klamath California the local Indian congregation called the Shakers preserves the ghost dance religion of Smo halla the dream prophet. The article notes the Philippines group spans some 8000 islands spread from New York to Chicago.
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Klamath
Calif
Smohalla
Market Receipts Report With Varied Stock Prices
The report shows light overall receipts across stock categories with higher market activity. Cattle and hog prices range from roughly 4.50 to 9.15 per unit, with beef cattle and veal differing by grade. sheep and lambs show midrange values while spring lamb sale is set for July 16th and horse receipts reflect improved demand at around 30 dollars and more.
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Wethers
Disabled War Veterans Increase Membership
Meigs Chapter No. 55 of the Disabled American Veterans reports a total membership of 50, including 11 life members, led by chapter commander B. F. Turner. The DAV, chartered by Congress, serves veterans disabled in service and meets at the American Legion Hall in Marlport with space provided by Feeney-Bennett Post.
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Pomeroy
Meigs
B. F. Turner
D.A.V
Congress of the United States
American Legion Hall
Middleport
Feeney-Bennett Post
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Middleport Social Notes
L. M. Pyle
Brightwood
L. L. Carney
Powell St
Gassoway
N. C. Welch
Roscoe Fowler
Richmond
Effie Lockett
Harry Russell
Walter B. Harris
A. C. Lowe
Ray Sywer
Mina Lowe
William Lowe
Robert Kaser
Corning
Gilbert Hayes
Anna Margaret Hayes
George Daniels
Mr Daniels
C. A. Poindexter
Dr. Poindexter
W. T. Eakins
Gallipolis Social Notes
Indiana
C. W. Weaver
Weaver
Anna
Louise Weaver
Koehler
Wade Evans
Reva Hutchinson
Clyde Merrill
Henry McClung
Portsmouth
Charles Baker
Anne Baker
Henry Orth
Zanesville
Leo C. Bean
Yellowstone
Charles Clendenin
Yellowstone Park
West
C. F. Clark
Cleveland
Toledo
K. K. Morris
Katherine
Emma Wehrle
Byrd Rose
J. G. Schwartz
J. C. Butz
Otto Carter
Mabel Thomas
G. J. Wetherholt
Bess
Garden Club
Everett Morgan
Marion
Garnette Lupton
Morgan
Grace Caufman
Evansville
Walter Caufman
Georgia Hunter
C. C. Gettles
Clyde Cole
Anderson Robinson
R. R. Bane
Ella
Arius Cook
Mrs. Cook
Mrs
A. E.tope
M. C. Davis
Rio Grande
Mrs. McIntyre
Eureka
Beaco
The
F. J
Beasley Co
Harold D. McBride
W. Union St
Philippines
New York
Chicago
Union Livestock Sales CO
United Dep't
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