Major Lytle Proposes City Military Training Organization
Major O G Lyle county ranking officer in the Reserve Officers Corps and World War veteran urges forming a city based military training group for drill and soldierly instruction. He cites updated tactics since 1918 and says he may be called to active duty within two months, offering to teach if the plan gains support. No equipment is needed, weekly meetings planned at the same building.
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Gallipolis
O. G. Lyle
Lyle
Mexico
Spain
Thursday Holiday Season Starts Early in Gallipolis
Gallipolis observes an early summer holiday with nearly all stores banks and offices closing at noon today. The practice continues each Thursday after noon for three months marking a seasonal pause in business activity.
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Gallipolis
Rains Cause Crop Damage and Bridge Washouts in Gallia County
Heavy rains across several county sections surge creeks to bankfull levels for two days and wash out small bridges. Lowlands overflow in some areas as reports reach the county engineer.
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Gallipolis
Weed Rites Held for James T. Weed at Grace Church
A large gathering from across the city and county and Columbus attended the funeral for James T. Weed, 89, at Grace Methodist Church Wednesday afternoon. Interment was in Mound Hill Cemetery.
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Gallipolis
Columbus
James T. Weed
Grace Methodist Church
Mound Hill Cemetery
Speirs Family Attends Barboursville Funeral
Mrs. W. M. Speirs of Kananga with her family attended funeral services in Barboursville West Virginia today for her mother Mrs. J. N. Herald.
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Gallipolis
W. M. Speirs
Kananga
Barboursville
W. Va
J. N. Herald
Gallia County Reunion Planned in Akron Park
Gallia County residents near Akron totaling nearly 100 will gather Sunday at High Mill Park for an annual reunion. The event features maneuvers and lectures on personal hygiene and other topics related to army life.
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Gallipolis
Akron
High Mill Park
County Gains 5223 For Indigent Care In State Institutions
Gallia County officials announce a $5,223.34 credit from the state to cover ward maintenance costs in state institutions through year end 1942 possibly longer. Credit results from unpaid criminal court fees and state overcharges, with county plans to release funds for other needs and reimburse local officials. In a separate note, Sherman McGuire sues Lee Saunders for $100 after a Thivener area auto collision.
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Gallipolis
John W. Howell
H. D. Defenbacher
State Department of Finance
Gallia County
Swimming Classes Start Monday at Local Pool
Gallipolis notices classes in swimming for children and adults begin Monday at the pool. Instruction in life saving procedures will be given to those who have qualified as expert swimmers.
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Gallipolis
Haydenville Band Booster Carnival At Community Hall
Haydenville Band Booster will hold a carnival at Community Hall on Wednesday evening June 11. The program features band music singing and games with other carnival features. Robert Brashares leads the band program directing their portion. He was busy on Memorial Day directing three bands and visited Carbon Hill Murray City and Buchtel to lead high school ensembles.
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Haydenville
Robert Brashares
Brashares
Carbon Hill
Murray City
Buchtel
County May Cut Financial Aid for NYA
Gallia County commissioners weigh pulling NYA sponsorship to save money amid rising county costs and WPA tied families. In Gallipolis marriage licenses issued to T. J. Raines and Nancy Stapleton. William Lee Smith and Eva K. Faulkner, all local residents.
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Gallipolis
NYA
T. J. Raines
Proctorville
Nancy Stapleton
William Lee Smith
Eva K. Faulkiier
Charleston
Treat Wm. Safford For Head Injury
Gallipolis Ohio William Safford 19 son of Mr and Mrs Harold Safford and a mechanic at the state hospital remains a patient in Holzer Hospital with a head injury from a collision with a Middleton car Tuesday night east of Kananga Occupants of the latter vehicle William Robson Mary Baker and Betty Bechner were discharged the same night after treatment
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Gallipolis
William Safford
Harold Safford
State Hospital
Holzer Hospital
Middleport
Kananga
William Robson
Mary Baker
Betty Bechner
Keeler Seeks Reelection as County Auditor
Gallipolis reports County Auditor E D Keeler announces candidacy for reelection next year amid rumors of other contenders. No formal opposition announced yet.
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Gallipolis
E. D. Keeler
NYA Projects Employ 300 Youth in Gallia Area
William Atkinson reports 300 young men and women work on NYA projects in Gallia County with a combined $5,460 monthly income. Road work under Owen Boster and a roadside camp on Sugar Creek Hill under Forrest Fife. women in clerical posts in county offices. NYA office in courthouse with William McKean handling clerical duties.
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Gallipolis
William Atkinson
NYA
Owen Boster
Sugar Creek Hill
Crown City
Forrest Fife
William McKean
Fresh Eggs and Citrus Advertised Prices
Local ad lists New PEAS Fresh EGGS 100 percent ground BREF large Calif oranges. Dozen six bars priced at 25 cents each, eight inches at 25 cents, 19 to 25 cents, Ib at 28 cents, non at 35 cents.
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Nion
Hold Weed Funeral
State
Thivener
Sherman McGuire
Lee Saunders
Mallory Straw
Terriy
del Haven
Leadway
Kool
Kei
Haspel’s
I Westfield Grapejuice
Heete
Dog Food
Raspberries
Sunkist Oranges
California
Valencia
Pao Ee Tsee
Phe Tee
Texas
U. S
Oleomayi Durkee Brand
Sandwic Ham-Naise
EAD
NBC
Libby
Dolly Madison
National Biscuit Co
Ritz
Dixie
Felber
Worri
Weiners
Frankfurters
Borden
Eagle Brand
Ounty
Treat Wm. Safford
Keeler
Gallia
Tucker
Richland Ave
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