Carnival at Gallipolis Closed Amid Gambling Arrests
Crowds gathered in Gallipolis City Park as the carnival was shut down after arrests for operating illegal gambling devices. Legion officials faced contract issues and a power bill while city officials cited broken promises and noncooperation by the show operators.
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Seymour Severn
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Hottest Day Recorded In Gallipolis This Summer
Gallipolis news notes Thursday July 11 as the year's peak heat with local Weather Observer Edwin Mc Cormick reporting a 96 degree thermometer reading after noon. This marks two degrees hotter than any prior day this year.
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Gallipolis
Edwin McCormick
McCormick
Legion backs city action closes gambling venues and show
Henke says the American Legion fully supports police on closing gambling places and removing the show from the streets. Commander R. M. Farmer notes the Legion would not sponsor shady entertainment, acknowledging a financial loss from the carnival closure but praising cooperation with authorities. Also listed are upcoming baseball game at the bridge field and a marriage license issued to Berkley Thacker and Gertarde Nichols.
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Henke
American Legion
R. M. Farmer
American Legion Post
Legion
Gallipolis
Berkley Thacker
Chesapeake
Gertarde Nichols
North Kenova
Alligator Found in Maple Shade Swamp Killed by Local Resident
A 20 inch alligator living in a Maple Shade swamp was killed by Ed gar White. The animal likely originated from a baby brought by Charlies Rice two years earlier and placed in a fish pond. Residents had seen a “snake” in the swamp before the capture. A bear event nearby involved a carnival bear released to swim the Ohio River.
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Gallipolis
Maple Shade
Edgar White
Charlies Rice
Rice Lawn
Rice
White
Ohio
West Virginia
John Shively Rites Held In Vinton
Funeral services for John Shively age 63 were conducted at the Vinton Methodist Episcopal Church with Rev. John Spires officiating. Burial followed in Vinton Memorial cemetery. Shively, a blacksmith by trade, is survived by his wife Hattie Grade four children Mollie Looker Cecil Roe Frances Shively and Max Shively all of Columbus or at home.
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Gallipolis
John Shively
Vinton
Vinton Methodist Episcopal Church
John Spires
Vinton Memorial Cemetery
Shively
George Shively
Ed Shively
Hattle Grade
Mollie Looker
Cecil Roe
Frances Shively
Columbus
Max Shively
Pleasant Valley Ladies Aid Picnic On Fourth of July
The Pleasant Valley Ladies Aid Society held a Fourth of July picnic at Mrs. Sadie Brooks home. Rev. Ray Huff spoke and prayer was offered by E A Dixon. Next hostess is Mrs. Hattie Reeves on August 1.
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Pleasant Valley Aid Society
Pleasant Valley
Club Has Picnic at McCormick's Lake
The Business and Professional Women's Club gathered Thursday evening with 33 of 75 members joining boating and games after supper. Gallipolis reports Police Chief John Fraley spent the forenoon at the station after a week at home due to illness.
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Gallipolis
Business and Professional Women's Club
McCormick's Lake
John Fraley
Ice Cream Social Benefit Planned by Eno 4-H Club
An ice cream social will be held at the Eno M. E. Church Saturday night July 13. The event is a benefit sponsored by the Eno 4-H Clothing Club.
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Eno M. E
Eno 4-H Clothing Club
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