WPA Canning Projects Will Be Sponsored
Gallipolis county commissioners begin WPA canning projects and authorize County Engineer Farnom Herkins to survey bridges for new floors under WPA labor with lumber furnished by the county. They allocate materials for local road surfacing and approve funds for repairs and an emergency fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Farnom Herkins
Gelia County
German Hollow
Walnut Township
Braden-Mercerville
Rousa F
George Roush
Bill George
Morgan Township
Dustin Grover
Morgan
Stephen Elliott
Thivener Native Dies At Hospital in Dayton
Elmer V. Hazlett age 47 died in Dayton State Hospital Monday night funeral services were held at Elizabeth Chapel Gallia County this afternoon burial at St Nicholas Cemetery He was a son of William and Anna Hazlett and a native of Thivener His wife Anna Houck Hazlett employed at the Children s Home survives also three brothers and three sisters Joseph Hazlett Springfield Sherman Greenfield William Thivener Mrs Frank Leach Dayton Mrs Wesley Leach London Ohio and Mrs Leslie Boggs Gallipolis
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Elmer V. Hazlett
Ezge
Dayton State Hospital
Elizabeth Chapel
Gellia County
St. Nicholas
William
Anna Hazlett
Thivener
Anna Houck Hazlett
Joseph Hazlett
Springfield
Sherman
Greenfield
Thive
Funeral Services Held For William M. Layne
GALLIPOLIS Crown City funeral services were held this afternoon for William M Layne age 64 a longtime Masonic Lodge member. Surviving are widow Augusta L Layne of Crown City a brother Elmore Layne of North Kenova Ohio a daughter Ora O Drummond of Huntington W Va five sons Garrett A Layne Stanley A Layne Carney M Layne Ernest Layne and Eric L Layne all of Huntington and Gallipolis and a number of grandchildren and great grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Crown City
Wiliam M. Layne
Masonic Lodge
Augusta L. Layne
Elmore Layne
North Kenova
Ohio
Mre. Ora O. Drummond
Huntington
W. Va
Garrett A. Layne
Stanley A. Layne
Carney M. Layne
Ernest Layne
Eric L. Layne
E of
Oldest store in Ohio Valley dissolves in Gallipolis
The Harry Franks Ben s clothing estore, the region’s oldest, quits operations in Gallipolis and will be succeeded by the Haskins Tanner Company led by James L. Haskins and V A Tanner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Harry Franks Bens Clothing
Ohio Valley
Haskins- Tanner Company
James L. Haskins
V. A. Tanner
Former Mate Is Sued For Contempt of Court
GALLIPOLIS A contempt of court guilt has been filed in Common Pleas Court by Irene Coulter formerly Irene Baker against J Clark Baker. The case stems from a gulf six years ago in 19. The defendant was ordered to pay 400 alimony in monthly installments, but is accused of failing to make those payments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Common Pleas
Irene Coulter
Irene Baker
J. Clark Baker
Liquor Charge Filed in Gallipolis Court
Charles Johnson of Front Street was jailed on a 200 dollar bond after pleading guilty in Judge A J Stormont s court to possession of literal liquor in Gallipolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Charles Johnson
Front St
A. J. Stormont
Licensed To Wed In Gallipolis Marriage Licenses
Gallipolis issued licenses to Eckford Hodgen 31 son of J E Hodgson aviator and Margaret Tabit 37 daughter of George A Tabit both of Gallipolis to Dean F Fite 23 wholesale grocer son of Ed Fite and Norma L Conard 24 music supervisor both of Gallipolis and to Ed Frazier 52 farmer and Ona Carter 35 both of Gallipolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Eckford Hodgen
J. E. Hodgson
Margaret Tabit
George A. Tabit
Dean F. Fite
Ed Fite
Norma L. Conard
Ed Frazier
Farmer
Ona Carter
Miss Lyvonia Clark Weds Robert Bunce in Sugar Grove
Gallipolis reports Miss Lyvonia Clark daughter of Mr and Mrs Mereh Clark Bidwell married Robert Shaver Bunce son of Mr and Mrs Byron Bunce Addison Sunday at Sugar Grove Oth by Rev C L Shaver bridegroom’s uncle Mrs Bunce has taught at Bidwell Porter high School seven years husband employed by Ohio Fuel Gas Co as a Griler in Athens and Melgs Counties
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Lyvonia Clark
Mereh Clark
Bidwell
Robert Shaver Bunce
Byron Bunce
Addison
Sugar Grove
Oth
C. L. Shaver
Bunce
Bidwell-Porter High School
Ohio Fuel Gas Co
Athens
Melgs
Vinton teachers rehired under district plan
Vinton schools renewed contracts for all teachers led by principal W. W. Welker and superintendents and names include Dewey Walker Kathryn Edmiston McGarvey Ice George Gienn Paul Beachier and Anna Mae Evans. Grade teachers listed with L Doyle Freshcorn Verna Welker Merle Macomber Terrey VeGee Maurice Warrengi and Victory Perkins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Vinton
W W. Welker
Dewey Walker
Kethryn Edmiston
McGarvey Ice
George Gienn
Paul Beachier
Anna Mae Evans
Wite L. Doyle Freshcorn
Verna Welker
Merle Macomber
Terrey VeGee
Maurice Warrengi
Victoriy Perkins
Gallia County Relief Sewing Center Outputs 6787 Articles
Gallia County has spent 1 percent of value for relief sewing center materials. County Auditor Emmett D. Keefe notes 198 dollars spent on materials, with 110 dollars used to date. Seams by Mrs. Charlotte G Cooper and Mrs. Margaret Bradbury under Othniel Jones and W W Woods total 6,787 finished articles to be distributed within the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Gallia County
Emmett D. Keefer
Charlotte G. Cooper
Athens
Mra
Margaret Brad
Dynamiter Fined for Dynamiting Fish in Local Creek
J. H. Thivenen was arrested by deputy fish and game protector Charles F. Phillips and fined 190 dollars plus 4.70 dollars costs by Justice Fred Millis on Tuesday for dynamiting fish in Racoon Creek on May 2 after pleading guilty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
J. H. Thivenen
Charles F. Phillips
Fish and Game Protector
Fred Millis
Raccoon Creek
Alumni Choose Betz for Gallia Academy post
Gallia Academy High School Alumni Association names Robert Betz to lead the group with Jean McCormick and Melba Baker as vice presidents Clarence Masters as secretary and James Danner as treasurer the new slate of officers announced in Gallipolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Gallia Academy High School
Robert Betz
Jean McCormick
Melba Baker
Clarence Masters
James Danner
Minister's Wife Dies In Columbus Hospital
Gallipolis report states Mrs Cortle May Ewing wife of Rev W E Liwing died Sunday at White Cross Hospital from a fractured hip suffered last week Funeral services were held at Mt Sterling Christian Church Surviving relatives include Harry Price Thievener Robert Price Northup and Mrs Fred Baird Whiskesville In Gallia County the May new car bills of sale reached 102 up from 97 in April 1936 and 62 in May 1935 with 91 new passenger and 11 new commercial cars purchased last month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Cortle May Ewing
W. E. Liwing
White Cross Hospital
Mt. Sterling Christian Church
Harry Price
Thievener
Robert Price
Northup
Fred Baird
Whiskesville
Gallia County
Margaret M-Cormick
WPA party honors county engineer H. W. Nixon
In Gallipolis an after hours birthday surprise for Works Progress Administration county engineer H. W. Nixon was held by WPA staff in the offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Works Progress Administration
WPA
H. W. Nixon
Birth Announced in Gallipolis for Niday Family
A son was born Monday to Mr and Mrs Paul Niday in Gallipolis. The new arrival joins the family, with relatives sharing joy at the birth and welcoming the child into the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Paul Niday
Taylor Ridge Brief Notes
Memorial Day and Sunday visits reference Taylor Ridge families. Guests included Delano Kennedy and Collins Kennedy families from Lancaster, Forest Kellys from Gloucester, and Robert Hanning household hosts. Additional entries name Chalfants, Olbers, and Davias visiting relatives in nearby towns and in Jacksonvile, with several local celebrations and weekend visits noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor Ridge
Delano Kennedy
Boyd Kennedy
Donald, Lancaster
Forest Kelly
Glouster
Robert Hanning
James Golding
Mra
Charlies Lechmer
Giadie Davia
Eileen Davis
Mary Wah
Car
Charlene Wah
New Lexington
Elza Chalfant
Hilma
Faye Chalfant
Trimble
P. B. Chalfant
Fred Olbern
Mildred Strubie
Logan
Clifford Olbers Dayton
Emmett Olbers
Billie. Emmett Jr
Don Olbers
Greens Run
Evan Davis
Miss Doras Davia
Jacksonvile
Gibisonville Lodge Observes Memorial Day Services
Gibisonville Memorial Day observances were held at the U. B. Church under the Improved Order of Red Men with C. F. Kreider as master of ceremonies. After services, cemetery visits followed and local residents attended the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gibisonville
U. B
Red Men
C. F. Kreider
Mary Whister
Laura Whisler
R. H. McAllister
Gibbenville School
Kaye Slosser
S&s M
South Perry
Ciara
Louise Marka Westerville
Son born to Mr and Mrs Walter Gray Libgan
Mr and Mrs Walter Gray Libgan welcomed a son born Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
Walter Gray Libgan
Perry County Religious Education Council to Convene at Straitsville Church
The annual convention of the Perry County Council of Religious Education will be held at the M E Church in Straitsville on Friday June 5. The report lists visiting relatives and locals from Columbus Akron Jeanette Portamouth Lorain Pleasant City and other nearby towns, with several families hosting guests over the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New &Traitsville
Perry County Council of Religious Education
M. E
William Emrick
Barberton
Charles Emrick
D. B. Blankenship
Joe Blankenship
Columbus
McComas Blankenship
N. Y
Frank Brown
Logan
Mra
P. M. Strain
C. D. Strain
Jeanette
Lucy Huston
Nellie McCannon
Dan Thomas
Tom Price
Peter Urquhart
Alex Davis
Velma Jones
Blondie Phillips
Clarence Jewitt
Akron
John Shuttleworth
Margaret Lantz
Annabelle Lanning
Joe Price
Mercy Hospital
Goldie Otster
Mary Carmichael
Portamouth
Elizabeth Easex
Albert Hite
Margaret Mille
Joe Grandy
C. L Irish
Howard Irish
Lorain
John Smith
Pleasant City
Mary Biddison
Albany Social Notes Highlights Family Visits Across Cities
Albany social column records numerous weekend and Sunday visits. Gillogly and family visited Dexter relatives. Morris guests with Arthur Lowther and Hazel Throckmorton in Lancaster and Columbus hosts. 92nd birthday cards to FE H Stratton. Doolittle guests in Lancaster. Cline returns home after Sheltering Arms surgery. Other entries note Leary, Stanley, Webb, Richardson, and Webb relatives visiting from Columbus Zanesville Reynoldburg and Martosia Ferry with assorted family connections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
W. E. Gillogly
Dexter
Lawrence Morris
Arthur Lowther
Lancaster
Lewis Conner
Frances
Hazel Throckmorton
Marianna
Yvonne
Columbus
John Heitger
FE. H. St
Reynoldaburg
Inlaw
Bishopville Briefs May Have Local Visits and Meetings
Bishopville notes show Miss Jessie Wilson visiting Trimble with Mere Anna Wilson and Harry Wagner. Spencer Ridge stayed with Mr and Mrs Charlies Milhoan while W D Christman and Robert Lunsford visited J D McDonald. Frank Hoon and Clara Gotts Chalk visited Columbus. J W Moody and Mr and Mrs Price attended Mountville memorials. Mrs Don Withem of Glouster visited her mother Mrs J M McDonald. J M McDonald attended Democrat Central Committee meeting Wednesday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bishopville
Jessie Wilson
Trimble
Mere Anna Wilson
Harry Wagner
Spencer Ridge
Charlies Milhoan
W. D. Christman
Oakdale
Robert Lunsford
Glouster
J. D. McDonald
Frank Hoon
Clara Gottschalk
Columbus
W. H. Hoon
J. W. Moody
Kanauga Personal And Social Notes
Kanauga notes list visits among families in Kanauga and nearby towns. Charles Mesters and Oscar Turner with families visited Ed Vance. Mrs. Jennie Tewkabary visited A. W. Pullins. I. D. Harrison stayed with Verne Berridge. Clyde Allen and family vacationed with parents. Ira Hall with relatives. Albert Spencer and Mrs. Spencer visited Columbus relatives. Bessie Johnson Landera and Daisy Saunders Maxwell visited Columbus relatives and siblings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kanauga
Charles Mesters
Oscar Turner
Columbus
Ed Vance
Jennie Tewkabary
Pt. Pleasant
A. W. Pullins
I. D. Harrison
Clay Lick
Verne Berridge
Clyde Allen
Charleston
W. Va
Ira Hall
Clendenin
Albert Spencer
Spencer
Bessie Johnson Landera
J. C. Johnson
Daisy Saunders Maxwell
C. G. Houck
Cheshire Alumni Banquet and Commencement Highlights
Cheshire notes report the annual Cheshire Alumni banquet on Friday May 29 with 105 attendees and elected officers led by President Geneva Clark. Commencement exercises followed with salutatorian Emma Matthews and valedictorian Mary Karl Scott. class address by J L Clifton of Ohio State University and diplomas by Willard Weekley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheshire
Geneva Clark
H. E. Shaver
Elizabeth Swisher
Dorothy Athey
Emmett Ralston
Mary Karl Scott
Emma Matthews
J. L. Clifton
Ohio State University
Willard Weekley
Ada Rosener
Gallipolis
Ebersbach
Pomeroy
Anna Ralston
W. H. Mauscher and Son
Huntington
Harry Hoffman
Youngstown
Electa Hoffman
Elia Mapes
Columbus
George Mulford
A. L. Clary
George Boardman
Kanaugea M. E
L. C. Shaver
Lancaster
Mis
Julia Shaver
Marian Fife
Ross
Middleport
Syracuse Graduation and Community Notices
Syracuse held an eighty grade commencement with Judge C F Peoples speaking. The Pomeroy High School Orchestra performed. A D of A memorial service occurred at Asbury M E Church. Guests included Mrs Charlies Kelley of Cincinnati. Weekend visits included Mr and Mrs Ernest Bartels of Huntington with Mr and Mrs A M Roberts. Thelma Clark was hospitalized for treatment. Mrs W E Karr and family visited Irvin Karr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syracuse
C. FE. Peoples
Pomeroy High School
D. of A. Lodge
Asbury M. E
Charlies Kelley
Cincinnati
Mary Karr
Ernest Bartels
Huntington
A. M. Roberts
George Baker
Columbus
George McBride
John Hallam
Thelma Clark
Holzer Hospital
Gallipolis
W. E. Karr
Walter Jr
Carolyn Mae
Karr
Alexander Crance
Irvine Karr
Many Visit at Week End in Carpenter
Memorial Day holiday drew numerous visitors to Carpenter with many staying for the week end. Hosts included Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Turner and family and guests from Columbus Athens Cincinnati and Harrisonville among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M. Morris
W. G. Farley
Springfield
Carrie Webb
Mary Gorby
Logan
Mr. Gorby
W. M. Babel
Paul Harris
Columbus
A. B. Rupe
S. F. Howery
E. E. Hull
Vernon
Edward Bolen and Son
Cincinnati
C. O. Whitlatch
Karol Whitlatch
W. E. Hull
Harrisonville
Verlin
Howery
Birthday Party Surprise Family Visit in Coolville
Mrs. Oscar Findling enjoyed a Sunday birthday party at her Coolville home hosted by friends and relatives. A noon potluck followed. Weekend guests included Dr. Ward Frame and family from Parkersburg, and Mrs. C. W. Orland and Ted Clintic from Anderson Indiana. Mrs. Orland plans a week’s visit. Others visiting or hosting included the Daughertys at a funeral in Haga Chapel and relatives from Zanesville Marion Sistersville Dayton and New Plymouth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coolville
Oscar Findling
Diantha Frame
Miss Flourine
Ward Frame
Parkersburg
C. W. Orland
Ted” Clintic
Anderson
Ind
Orland
E. M. Daugherty
Addison Davis
Haga Chapel
John McCall
Zanesville
8. E. McCall
Ella Haning
Fletcher Haning
Marion
Carry Miller
Ralph Devore
Sisteraville
Ella Wise
F. C. Taylor
Mary Louise Holdren
New Plymouth
O. B. Hall
Dayton
Shade Class Is Graduate
Senior Class Day was held Monday night May 25 in the auditorium. Helen Burson gave the valedictory and Betty Miller the salvatore. Frank Jeffers was historian, Jean O'Brien class prophet, Don Sargent read the class will, Edna Pugh gave an original poem. Graduation exercises were held Friday night May 26 with Ohio University president as speaker. Various local guests and family visits noted. Girls 4-H Club of Lodi to meet Friday at 1 50 at high school for officer elections. Bessie Bobo advisor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shade
Helen Burson
Betty Miller
Frank Jeffers
Jean O'Brien
Don Sargent
Edna Pugh
Dr. James
Ohio University
Miller
Stewart Bell
Mae Ruth Athens
James Bell
Marion Douglas
Clarks Chapel
Co. E. Ruth
Farr Cowen
Kathryn
John Cowan
George Brady
South Solon
Carlos Cowen
Indiana
Brady
R. F. Perry
Sylvia Ziggaroos
Rio Grande Social And Personal Notes
Kenneth Welker returns from Indiana University for the summer and joins family birthday gathering for his father W. E. Welker near Bidwell. Several local notices: Mrs. W. E. Ewing death announced. W. O. Aleshire guest soloist at Grace M. E. Church. Miss Marie Fowler visiting Crown City and Mercerville. Eugene Boster illness at Salem Hospital. D. O. Davis visiting Union Furnace. visits by Myrtie Hudkins and Bessie Clidger among others. Rio Grande College faculty to hold annual picnic with steak roast Friday evening at Corn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Ewing
Sterling
Ewing
Rio Grande
W. O. Aleshire
Nita Boothe
Gallipolis
Aleshire
Grace M. E. Church
Marie Fowler
Crown City
Mercerville
Eugene Boster
Salem Hospital
Gordon Boster
Beloit
D. O. Davis
Union Furnace
Myrtie Hudkins
Portland
Oregon
Bessie Clidger
Roseburg
Ocaviers
Murray City Alumni Banquet and Dance Held May 30
Murray City marked the fifth annual alumni banquet and dance on Saturday night May 30 with Miss Grace Thomas presiding. About 260 alumni and guests attended as Joe Stone introduced the class of 1936 and Robert T. Secrest gave the keynote talk. Memorial Day visitors from Barberton Canton and Cleveland joined relatives for family gatherings around the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murray City
Murray
Grace Thomas
Joe Stone
Clayton Ferrell
Robert T. Secrest
Congress
Murray Schools
Charles Roberts
Lawrence Lewis
Art Dowson
Robert Lewis
Costel Peacock
Wilbur Peacock
Barbarton
Emma Franklin
Barberton
Willis
Franklin
Mac McMillen
Columbus
Thomas Gears
Lawrence Alexander
Eulah Davis
Ted Alexander
Cleveland
Steve Alexander
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William M. Layne
Wed
Robert Bunce
Gallia
Dynamiter
Betz
Gibisonville Lodge
Italy
Mussolini
Littorio
Rome
Lins
Count Ciano
Fascist
Air Corps
Straitsville
Coolville and Troy
Kenneth Welker
Indiana University
W. E. Welker
Ralph Gaffey
Mirick Columbus
Pinbcset
Bag
Steve Jr
Sincer
Edna Dyson
Ernest i
Canton
Fran
Liams
Howard Mitler
James Penn
Don Mathews
Salem
John Shelton
Mathews Ap
Robert Arndt Akron
John Walters
Stella Weatherburn
Mary Taylor
Rober Foster
Lorenzo Lewis
Bethel
Lewis
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