Gallipolis State Hospital Vigorously Expands Farm Plantings
Gallipolis State Hospital for Epileptics plans a major spring expansion with 60 acres of corn, 50 of clover and alfalfa, 10 in cabbage and similar in beans, eight in sweet potatoes, and a four acre Concord grape vineyard. Wood brothers supervise about 200 patient laborers with 15 attendants managing the operation on largely level land irrigated by an underground system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Gallipolis State Hospital
Noah
Reuben Wood
Concord
Wood Brothers State
One Wreck Victim Leaves Hospital
Gallipolis Ohio report notes Sylvester Napper, 41, of Hawks in Vinton County, released from Holzer Hospital after an auto wreck near the Children’s Home on Friday that killed three and injured another. Napper’s-only injuries were minor, while Willard Freeman, 28, remains with broken legs and severe injuries. The bodies of Elmer Thacker, 70, Albert Simpkins, 34, and Jacob O. Smith, 72, were returned for interment in Hawks and Marion respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Sylvester Napper
Hawks
Vinton County
Holzer Hospital
Willard Freeman
Elmer Thacker
Effie Barker Weaver Dies in Cleveland
Mrs Effie Barker Weaver a former resident and daughter of the late John Barker died at her Cleveland home Friday. Her sister Mrs Howard M Harding of Ryger and Mrs Carl Myers of Gallipolis attended funeral services in Cleveland Sunday. A son and daughter live in Cleveland and a brother Butler Barker resides in Marietta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Effie Barker Weaver
John Barker
Cleveland
Howard M. Harding
Ryger
Carl Myers
Butler Barker
Marietta
Libby
A. D. Dickey
Charleston
Charles Eilker
Frances
Cincinnati
Dorothy Davis Clark
Carrie McLaughlin
Rocky Hill
C. Hurley Martin
Columbus
S. F. Smith
Charles H. Switzer
Everett Peoples
Huntington
Switzer
Mae Rogers
Union, Iown
Elva Zoeller
Martha Belle Ke
Howard
Madison
W. Va
Robert Hardesty
Louisville
C. M. Yoanger
Charles Baker
Zanesville
Leo C. Bean
Clarence Young
Massillon
Mrs. Young
G. B. Gillingham
Hemphill Held on Forgery Charge in Gallipolis
George Hemphill, 52, is jailed on forgery charges filed by Willard Bates of Northup. Bates says he lost 179 dollars via Hemphill's check writing, with officers noting additional complaints that could triple the amount. Hemphill, once of Gallipolis, has lately resided in Huntington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
George Hemphill
Willard Bates
Northup
Bates
Hemphill
Huntington
Rev Westerman Returns From Ohio Conference to Preach
Rev W Scott Westerman finished Ohio Conference sessions in Columbus and preached at Grace Methodist Church Sunday then returned to the capital city the same day for the closing Monday or Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
W. Scott Westerman
Ohio
Columbus
Grace Methodist Church
Engagement and Upcoming Marriage of Erma Waugh
Gallipolis social notes announce the engagement of Erma Elizabeth Waugh of Bladen to Gerald L. Wright Jr. of Sandusky with a future home in Sandusky. The article also lists assorted local social visits and guests over recent weeks, including graduations and travels of residents and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Oral V. Waugh
Bladen
Erma Elizabeth
Gerald L. Wright, Jr
Sandusky
Frances Smith
Marion
Miss Waugh
Wright
Surprise party honors Marion Home worker on 50th birthday
Mrs. Gertrude Ralph, employed at the Marion County Children's Home in Marion, was honored with a surprise party Wednesday evening for her 50th birthday. The event was planned by her daughter Mrs. Margaret Rose and attended by many relatives and friends, including several from Gallia County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gertrude Ralph
Marion County Children’s Home
Marion
Margaret Rose
Gallia County
Blanche Criner Celebrates Seventh Birthday at Bladen
At the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Barcus in Bladen, Blanche Criner was honored with a Friday birthday party. The afternoon featured games and refreshments, including ice cream and cake.
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John Barcus
Bladen
Blanche Criner
Family dinner at Hotel Lafayette honors Johnston kin
Mr and Mrs Hollis C Johnston hosted a weekend gathering for their children grandchildren and relatives including Ira Frost Frances of Chicago Earl Thompson of Columbus Fred Johnston Nancy Johnston and Fred Ashworth with sons Fred and Hollis from near Kenova W Va A St Peters Episcopal Church group plans a 630 pm picnic at Chickamauga Park followed by a business meeting after supper
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Hollis C. Johnston
Ira Frost
Frances
Chicago
Earl Thompson
Columbus
Fred Johnston
Nancy
Huntington
Fred Ashworth
Fred and
Hollis
Kenova
W. Va
Hotel Lafayette
Mrs Albert Miller and Daughter Arrive in Columbus
Mrs Albert Miller and her daughter Anne sailed from the Philippines and arrived in Columbus on Sunday after a voyage that began May 14. The report notes their departure and safe landing, with no further details provided about their next steps or destination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Miller
Anne
Philippines
Columbus
Ton Jon Health Remedy Promoted by Marietta Woman
Marietta area readers are urged to try TON JON after prior remedies failed. Carrie B Davidson of Macksburg Ohio credits TON JON with relief from kidney pain constipation and sleepless nights noting improved activity and digestion and recommends visiting Quick's TON JON Health Representative for a fair trial.
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Ton Jon
Carrie B. Davidson
Macksburg
Ohio
Marietta
Quick's
Ton Jon Health
Athens
Cut Rate
Onion St
Camp Hocking Youth Victim of Accident
Logan report states Bill Cutlip of Washington D C sustained back injuries Saturday afternoon after falling from a moving automobile at Camp Hocking. He was among campers who had pushed a stalled car up an incline before it started down. He was taken to Cherrington Hospital for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
Bill Cutlip
Washington
D. C
Cutlip
Cherrington Hospital
Bill Sauer Adds To His Collection
Logan notes Robert McBride of Notre Dame returned home for a visit to his parents Mr and Mrs M R McBride He brought a football autographed by Notre Dame squad members and presented it to Bill Sauer a local fan who maintains a fine collection of autographed athletic equipment
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Logan
Robert McBride
Notre Dame
M. R. McBride
Bill Sauer
Hold Funeral Rites For Jennie Achauer
The Rev. W. E. Bancroft conducted funeral services for Mrs. Jennie Achauer wife of W. L. Achauer at the Haydenville Methodist Church. Burial followed in Oak Grove Cemetery with many friends from distant communities attending.
Nazarene Services Held in Hocking County Jail Sundays
In Hocking County Jail, Sunday afternoon services are conducted by representatives of the local Church of the Nazarene with cooperation from Sheriff Floyd Duffy.
Police Arrest 49 In Logan During May
A May report to Mayor Dallas Kinser by Chief Lew Reynolds shows 49 arrests by Logan police. Drunkenness and disorderly conduct led with 28 arrests. overtime parking 6. reckless driving 4. driving while intoxicated 3. Others included attempt to defraud, delinquency of a minor, mental case, no license, allowing an unlicensed driver, breaking and entering, failure to stop, and obstructing a street crossing. Four wrecks were investigated, injuring two people. no fatalities.
Egg Auction Membership Reaches Eight in Southeast Ohio
Logan Fred Thrush and William H. Mowrey of Washington Township join Southeast Ohio Egg Auction, boosting county membership to eight with about 2 275 hens. County quota is 5 000 hens, expected to be met soon as farmers plan flock increases. Parcel post shipments bring in many chicks while growers expect the auction to stabilize prices higher than in recent years.
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Logan
Fred Thrush
William H. Mowrey
Washington Township
Parcel Post
Park Attendance Falls Within Week Totals
Logan Kachelmacher park attendance for the week ended shows 844 visitors. Harold E Hartmann, supervisor, notes Friday peak with 255, Monday 150. breakdown 225 adults 297 boys and 322 girls. Rustic bridge construction from South Mulberry Street abutment toward the park east end begins and should finish this week.
Hold Examinations for Police Radio Operator
Logan police and fire personnel took a test to qualify for operating the new radio system awaiting FCC approval. Attendees included Police Chief Lew Reynolds Patrolmen Harrison Litherland Pearl Derr Fire Chief Roy Stallsmith Assistant Chief Gerald McLaughlin and Ray Zanner on the civil service list. Zanner aims to operate during vacation absences and will be designated accordingly.
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Logan
Fire Departments
FCC
Lew Reynolds
Harrison Litherland
Pearl Derr
Roy Stallsmith
Gerald McLaughlin
Ray Zanner
Civil Service
Zanner
Logan-A farmer reports lost shovel plow near Rachelmacher Park
A Logan-A farmer traveling Route 75 Saturday reported a lost shovel plow near Rachelmacher Park. Police Chief Lewis Reynolds has the farm equipment at police headquarters.
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Logan
Rachelmacher Park
Lewis Reynolds
Gallipolis Center for Gas Storage
Four major fuel firms report Gallipolis stores about 600000 gallons of gasoline in the city. Gas arrives by rail and river, pumped from barges through riverbank pipelines. About 30 service stations draw supplies from bulk stations by tank trucks, enough gasoline to fill a large swimming pool twice.
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Gallipolis
Logan Couple Wed in City Methodist Parsonage
Miss Alice Van Atta and Edward Kenley Hamilton were married Sunday at 11 30 a m by Rev S W Wiant. Attendants Miss Annabelle Jones and Walter Guess. The bride wore light green triple sheer with white accessories. flowers were pink roses and sweet peas. The couple will reside on Church Street in a newly furnished apartment. Hamilton is connected with The Logan Republican.
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van Atta
Union Furnace High School
Hamilton
Logan High School
Logan Republican
Church St
Logan
E. A. Snyder
Bremen
Ruth Evelyn
Robert Frederick Brandt
Carl F. Brandt
N. Spring St
United Brethren Parsonage
E. B. White
Richard Johnson
Birth announced for Robert and Mrs Keck in Columbus
Friends report the birth of a baby to Mr and Mrs Robert Keck of Columbus at Chili cothe Hospital on Thursday. The Kecks are former Logan residents.
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Robert Keck
Columbus
Chillicothe Hospital
Keck
Logan
Birth of Son for Mr and Mrs Shaw in Painesville
Friends announce the birth of a son on Sunday May 25 to Mr and Mrs Paul M Shaw of Painesville. The baby has been named William Lyle. The Shaws formerly lived in this city while he worked with the Citizens Savings liquidation and he is now with an active loan company in Painesville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul M. Shaw
Painesville
William Lyle
Shaw
Citizens Savings Association
Longtime officer E S Brown to retire from Boys Industrial School
Mr and Mrs E S Brown of Lancaster visited relatives in Logan Saturday. Brown has served as an officer at the Boys Industrial School for about 30 years and plans to retire before year’s end. Previously he lived near Maxville and taught in Perry and Hocking County schools.
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E. S. Brown
Lancaster
Logan
Brown
Boys Industrial School
State Institution
Maxville
Perry
Hocking
Otterbein College Elects Wendell Emrick Fraternity President
Wendell Emrick of Gore, a Otterbein College junior and Eta Phi Mu Fraternity member, has been elected president for the coming year. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Frank Emerick and a Logan High School graduate who entered college after elementary schooling in Gore.
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Wendell Emrick
Frank Emerick
Gore
Eta Phi Mu
Otterbein College
Otterbein
Emerick
Logan High School
St Clair birthday dinner honors Harry St Clair
A dinner party at the home of Mr and Mrs Frank St Clair on N Market St Sunday celebrated Harry St Clairs 35th birthday and marked the return from Lancaster Hospital of Mrs St Clair and her infant daughter. Family members attended.
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Frank St. Clair
N. Market St
Harry St. Clair
Lancaster Hospital
Port Clinton Leader to Speak at Morgan County Park Dedication
Walter F. Kirk Port Clinton Master of the Ohio State Grange will speak at the roadside park dedication in Morgan County at Fairview Grange near Chesterhill on Saturday June 7. As State Grange Master he heads the Grange in Ohio a body with over 90 000 members and more than a thousand local units. He serves on the Conservation and Natural Resources Commission the Ohio Chamber of Commerce and other boards while maintaining a farm near Port Clinton in Ottawa County.
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Walter F. Kirk
Port Clinton
Ohio State Grange
Morgan County
Fairview Grange
Chesterhill
Kirk
Grange
Ohio
Conservation and Natural Resources Commission
Ohio Chemurghc Commission
Virginian Purchases John White Farm
GALLIPOLIS an 88 acre farm of the late John White has been bought by T D Fraley of Virginia for 380 dollars. The property sits at the intersection of Green Clay and Harrison Townships.
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Gallipolis
John White
T. D. Fraley
Virginia
Green, Clay
Harrison Townships
Police Report Quiet Week End in Gallipolis
Gallipolis police logged a quiet week end with under six arrests for drunkenness and a few minor automobile accidents amid the holiday period.
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Gallipolis
Thursday Afternoon Holiday Announced by Merchants
GALLIPOLIS retail merchants committee announces Thursday afternoon holidays for the next three months with July 3 excluded Banks offices and most businesses will observe the practice across the city.
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Gallipolis
Retail Merchants’ Committee
Church Plans Picnic Grace Guild at Chickamauga Park
Members of the Methodist Grace Guild will picnic tonight at 6 o'clock in Chickamauga Roadside Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Methodist Grace Guild
Chickamauga
Rio Grande Baptist Church Ice Cream Festival
Rio Grande Baptist Church sponsors an ice cream festival on Wednesday evening at the college campus. Proceeds support church activities and student programs.
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Gallipolis
Rio Grande Baptist Church
Funeral services held for John Allen in John Gee Church
Funeral services were held Sunday in John Gee Church for 70 year old John Allen, a longtime resident who died earlier in the week.
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Gallipolis
John Gee
John Allen
Boy, 6, Injured In Auto Crash At Pt Pleasant
Six year old En och Staats of Pt Pleasant is hospitalized here with a broken leg and head injuries after being knocked down by a car near his home.
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Gallipolis
Enoch Staats
Pt. Pleasant
Teachers for Gallia School Announced
Gallia again announces faculty for 12 months with lists for Gallia High School Washington Grade School and additional staff. Names include C C Byers Anne Bradbury Catherine Morriston Norma Johnston Dwight Wetherholt Ruth Miller Elizabeth Breinig Harold Brown Eulah Williams Katherine Kircher Harland Martin Garfield Griffith Ben Bachus Edward Wise Lawrence Smeltzer Betty Kratz George Broyles Ben R Evans Maye A Davis Christena Fife Clara Mae Davis Clark Gillingham Marshall Boggs Charles Swanson Aldeth Robinson Virginia Bane Mildred Wise Dorothy Roadarmour Anna Wiseman Eliza beth Carnes Mildred Gilman Garnet Stringfellow Clara Worman Elaine Fulton Ruth Martin Lola Mae Rupe Osa Baird May Kelly Marie Meal. Others employed Isabel Boggs East Gallipolis Clair O'Hara Mary Layne Kananga James F Casey Jean Gilmore Isabel Scott Lincoln Granville Ford Lincoln principal may be called for military service. The post was not filled.
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Gallipolis
C. C. Byers
Anne Bradbury
Catherine Morrison
Norma Johnston
Dwight Wetherholt
Ruth Miller
Elizabeth Breinig
Harold Brown
Eulah Williams
Katherine Kircher
Harland Martin
Garfield Griffith
Ben Bachus
Edward Wise
Lawrence Smeltzer
Betty Kratz
George Broyles
Washington
Ben R. Evans
Maye A. Davis
Christena Fife
Clara Mae Davis
Clark Gillingham
Marshall Boggs
Charles Swanson
Aldeth Robinson
Virginia Bane
Mildred Wise
Dorothy Roadarmour
Anna Wiseman
Elizabeth Carnes
Mildred Gilman
Garnet Stringfellow
Clara Worman
Elaine Fulton
Ruth Martin
Lola Mae Rupe
Osa Baird
May Kelly
Marie Meal
Isabel Boggs
East Gallipolis
Clair O'Hara
Mary Layne
Kananga
James F. Casey
Jean Gilmore
Isabel Scott
Lincoln
Granville Ford
Lincoln School
Rud dell Named Salesman In Huntington Wholesale Firm
Robert H. Rud dell is appointed salesman for a Huntington wholesale grocery, succeeding the late Frank H. Smeltzer. The move marks Rud dell taking over Smeltzer’s post in this section of the distribution network.
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Smeltzer
Gallipolis
Robert H. Ruddell
Huntington
Frank H. Smeltzer
Mrs Nora Ewings Rites Held Saturday
Funeral rites were conducted at the W Second St residence for Mrs Nora Ewing wife of Judge E L Ewing who died earlier in the week The Rev Cecil Harding Jones pastor of First Presbyterian Church presided Burial was at Vinton Memorial Cemetery near Ewington Pall bearers were Belford Harbarger Leonard Tom Herman Leonard Marvin Conkle Clearence Salts and Frank Lam mer
Leonard father of Walter A. Leonard improved after stroke
From Carrizo Springs Texas comes word that William Leonard father of Walter A. Leonard of this city has shown some improvement after suffering a stroke of paralysis before Christmas. The Leonards have lived in Texas for several years and were formerly residents of Marion Township.
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Logan
Carrizo Springs
Tex
William Leonard
Walter A. Leonard
Marriage Licenses Reach Record High
Gallipolis reports marriage license issuances at a record 111 for the month and 17 for the last day The previous monthly record was 70 Judge J S Clark notes most licenses came from West Virginia Some produced blood test certificates a requirement not in Ohio until August 17.
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Gallipolis
J. S. Clark
West Virginia
Ohio
Bicycle Stolen From Gallipolis Judge
Municipal Judge John Halliday was walking to his office on Decoration Day when his bicycle was stolen. Police efforts have not recovered the bike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
John Halliday
Native of Gallipolis Dies in Huntington
Gallipolis publication notes Charles R. Johnson born in the city seventy years ago died in Huntington, his home, over the weekend. He is survived by his wife and son and brothers Austin of Gallipolis and Orin of Phoenix, Ariz. Funeral services and interment were in Huntington on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Charles R. Johnson
Sampson Johnson
Huntington
Austin
Orin
Phoenix
Ariz
Serious condition of injured man in Gallipolis
James R. Jenkins, 40, is reported only fair at Holzer Hospital after a plunge into a shallow pool on the Oscar Rupe farm near Kyger. He struck his head on the bottom, leaving him with no feeling in his arms and body. Glenn Hood, 16, pulled him from the water as Jenkins and others swam nearby. Hospital prospects are not encouraging.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
James R. Jenkins
Holzer Hospital
Oscar Rupe
Kyger
Jenkins
Glenn Hood
Sale of Tickets for Pool Extends Local Record Pace
Gallipolis reports about 150 season tickets sold as pool attendance since Friday noon surpasses prior marks. Pool manager Garfield Griffith notes numerous aquatic events planned for the summer, inviting swimmers and divers from other cities to compete with local experts.
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Gallipolis
Garfield Griffith
Gallia Boy Scout Leaders Meet Tonight at Hotel Lafayette
Gallia district Boy Scout leaders have been called to meet at Hotel Lafayette tonight at 7 30 by chairman Meyer Maggied for a conference.
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Gallipolis
Gallia
Meyer Maggied
Hotel Lafayette
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Athens Messenger
Gallipolis ‘State Hospital
Burbank
Calif
Gallipolis Social Notes
Nancy Bean
Mount Holyoke College
South Hadley
Mass
Columbus School For Girls
St. Peter’s Episcopal Church and Auxiliary
Chickamauga Park
Carrie B, Davidson
Camp Hocking
Jennie Achauer
Virginian
Hold Allen
Nora Ewing
O. F
I. R. Goldberg
Optometrist
Worstell Bldg
N. Court St
Zenner’s Dept
Columbus & Southern Ohio Electric Company
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