Gallia Academy High School Gets Positive State Inspection
Inspector G. H. Reavis announces Gallia Academy High, Gallipolis, remains on the approved list after a May 13 1937 visit by F M Shelton. Report highlights include a new field house and home economics equipment, sound film system, industrial arts growth, and a full time nurse, with recommendations for library funding and interior redecorating before September.
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Gallipolis
E. FE. Higgins
Gallia Academy
F. M. Shelton
Board of Education
Gallia Academy High School
G. H. Reavis
Ice Cream Social Planned by Gallipolis Ladies Aid
Gallipolis Swan Creek Ladies Aid Society to hold an ice cream social in the churchyard Thursday evening. The county’s picturesque section draws many Gallipolis residents to events in the area. James Stephens 24 of Waterloo undergoes skull fracture repair after a friendly wrestling bout on Tuesday.
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Gallipolis
Swan Creek
James Stephens
Waterloo
Bee observation hive draws visitors to Kyger farm
W R Athey, a leading apiarist of Gallia County, has opened a farm display featuring a glass beehive. Visitors may observe bees at work and honey storage, with hundreds already stopping by despite added light and sight-seer presence.
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Gallipolis
Gallia County
W. R. Athey
Kyger
Athey
Ira Jacobs Dies Sunday in Gallia County
Ira William Jacobs 77 of Vinton died Sunday night in Holzer Hospital from an embolism after major surgery three weeks prior. Oldest Rio Grande College graduate, class of 1879, he ran a Vinton merchandise business with his son-in-law. Survived by wife, daughter, half-brother Charles Jacobs, two stepdaughters Esther Neal and Margaret De Hilly. Funeral Wednesday at Vinton M E Church, interment in Vinton Memorial Cemetery.
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Gallipolis
Ira William Jacobs
R. D
Jacobs
Vinton
Holzer Hospital
Rio Grande College
Mabel
Gallia County
Charles Jacobs
Esther Neal
Mt. Gilead
Margaret de Hilly
Groveport
M. E. Church
J. E. Stephenson
David Williams
Vinton Memorial Cemetery
Belle James Turner Dies in Seattle
Mrs Belle James Turner longtime West resident dies in Seattle Wash at age unknown. She was wife of the late James Turner and a native of Vinton. A daughter Mrs Margaret Glenn and a brother Baxter James of Vinton survive. Turner had returned once to Gallia County for a visit during 47 years living in the West.
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Gawlipolis
Seattle
Wash
Belle James Turner
James Turner
Vinton
Margaret Glenn
Baxter James
West
Gino Barsotti Granted Divorce From Mayme Barsotti
Gallipolis case shows restaurant proprietor Gino Barsotti obtain a divorce from Mayme Barsotti on grounds of extreme cruelty. The suit was not contested.
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Gallipolis
Gino Barsotti
Kananga
Mayme Barsotti
Brechtel Rites Highlight Weldon Man’s Death
Joseph Brechtel, who died several days ago at his Weldon home, was a Meigs County native son of Mr and Mrs Sebastian Brechtel of Pomeroy. His wife passed away last October. Three children survive the bereaved couple.
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Gallipolis
Joseph Brechtel
Weldon
Iowa
Sebastian Brechtel
Pomeroy
Meigs County
Noted Stage Actress
A historical puzzle entry discusses a noted stage actress with clues across horizontal and vertical wordplay. The grid references include terms for emotions, anatomy, and classical references, matching a themed crossword style on performers and theatre.
Dr Holzer Reappointed Chairman Of Rio Grande Trustees
Rio Grande College trustees met for the annual session with Dr Charles E Holzer of Gallipolis chosen to continue as chairman. All members were re-elected for four years. New trustees added include Julius Stone a Columbus banker and Mrs L R Chapman of Huntington, granddaughter of the late Rev I Z Haning a key founder of the college.
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Gallipolis
Rio Grande College
Charles E. Holzer
Julius Stone
Columbus
L. R. Chapman
Huntington
I. Z. Haning
Miss Anna Morgan Struck by Auto in Gallipolis
Miss Anna Morgan a Kerr Drug Co book keeper was struck on Third Ave near State by a slow moving automobile driven by Calvin Saunders. She was taken to Holzer Hospital with shock multiple bruises and a slight concussion. Morgan a former teacher has served the Kerr Co for 25 years and comes from a longstanding Gallipolis family.
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Third Ave
State
Anna Morgan
C. D. Kerr Drug Company
Calvin Saunders
Holzer Hospital
Morgan
Kerr Co
Former Mercerville Resident Succumbs
Gallipolis Mrs Lawrence Horn 28 daughter of A C Sheets of Mercerville died at her Crooksville Ohio home Sunday from a heart attack. A Gallia County native and Mercerville Baptist Church member, funeral services were held there Tuesday. She leaves husband Merrill 8 and James Lee 5, brothers Garland Portsmouth Harrell Haskell Merrill Huntington Roscoe Charleston Robert Northup, and sisters Mrs Earl Anroe Springfield and Vivian Sheets Detroit.
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Gallipolis
Lawrence Horn
A. C. Sheets
Mercerville
Crooksville
Ohio
Gallia County
Earl Anroe
Springfield
Vivian Sheets
Detroit
Flag Day Observance by French Colony Chapter DAR
Members of the French Colony Chapter DAR held a Flag Day program and picnic at the secretary Miss Ella Rothgeb's suburban home. Mrs. L R Hall spoke on proper flag use and Mrs. A W Kerns shared Florida winter vacation experiences. A plentiful supper was served to members and guests.
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Gallipolis
French Colony
Daughters of the American Revolution
Ella Rothgeb
L. R. Hall
A. W. Kerns
Florida
Attack Case Holds West Virginian For Grand Jury
Arnold Bradshaw 34, employed at the Eureka Dam, is held to the grand jury in Gallipolis on a criminal attack charge brought by Doris Johnson 21, daughter of Ray Johnson. Bond set at 500 dollars. Bradshaw lodged in Gallia County Jail. Also, County Truant Officer Charles E Brown returned to hospital after toe amputation for gangrenous infection.
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Gallipolis
Doris Johnson
Ray Johnson
Arnold Bradshaw
Eureka Dam
Stormont
Bradshaw
Charles E. Brown
Appraisers Begin Countywide Property Review
Gallia County appraisers kicked off and Cheshire Township inspectors started Monday. The project will proceed alphabetically with the main effort focused on office work.
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Gallipolis
Addison Township
Cheshire Township
Gallia Woman Lillie Athey Dies at Kyger Home
Mrs. Lillie M. Athey 79 widow of W L Athey died June 13 1937 at Kyger home after lingering illness Funeral held Tuesday at Rev J L Stephenson Bidwell with Kyger Cemetery burial She was daughter of James C Tate married April 27 1884 Surviving children W R Athey Harlan Alma Frances Conkle Walter Kin Kyger Cheshire Sisters Hattie Mack Fannie Womeldorff Civil War father Civil War great grandfather James Tate 1812 War battlefield details noted This obituary recounts family lineage and local ties including land in Pennsylvania and Pittburgh origins.
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Gallipolis
Lillie M. Athey
W. L. Athey
Kyger
J. L. Stephenson
Bidwell
James C. Tate
Mr. Athey
W. R. Athey
Harlan Athey
Alma Athey
Frances Conkle
Walter Athey
Cheshire
Hattie Mack
Fannie Womeldorff
Harrington Park
N. J
Athey
James Tate
John Morrow
Pennsylvania
Pittspurgh
Returned to Delaware parole violator Gallipolis youth
Marie Dodri aged 18 of Gallipolis and formerly of Alice Gallia County has been returned to the Girls Industrial School at Delaware Tuesday as a parole violator, officers announce.
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Delaware
Gallipolis
Marie Dodri
Alice
Gallia County
Girls’ Industrial School
Grange Sponsors Ice Cream Social at Evergreen Church
Springdale area members of the Social Gallipolis Springfield Grange plan an ice cream social at Evergreen Church Friday evening. Each woman member will furnish a cake for the event.
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Gallipolis
Springfield Grange
Evergreen Church
Grange
Take the Sun Cautiously Says Beauty Writer
A beauty columnist urges cautious sun exposure in early spring to prevent leathery skin. She advises protective cream, makeup, and gradual tanning limits of fifteen to thirty minutes over successive days.
Doilies for Summer Use Pattern 1411 Promises Easy Crochet
Inspire your table with Mexican drawn work styled doilies in 6 11 and 17 inch sizes. Pattern 1411 provides instructions stitches and materials plus a near real size photo. Send 10 cents for pattern from The Athens Messenger Needle craft Dept 82 Eighth Ave New York NY.
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Athens Messenger
Needlecraft Dept
Eighth Ave
New York
N. Y
Dance Plans Meet Campus Chemistry Twist
Coral arranges a campus prom night while Donna guides Hoyt. Donna and Hoyt grow closer as Coral worries about Hoyt avoiding chemistry. Hoyt agrees to a seven o clock dinner and prom after touring Elton campus later. Coral reflects on Donna’s role and the shifting dynamics.
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Coral
Hoyt
Elton Campus
Elton
Lunar Influences Bring Progress and Challenges for June 16
For Wednesday, June 16 the stars suggest a lively day with expansive progress as individuals and corporations may cooperate toward worthwhile aims. Those born today edge toward a year of progress and support from influential figures, yet obstacles and delays may hinder plans requiring patience and perseverance.
The Day of the flatfoot Passing Says Inbeau
Fred Inbeau head of Northwestern University’s Scientific Crime Laboratory told criminologists that the policeman of the future will be scientifically trained at universities or colleges.
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ST. Louis
Fred Inbeau
Northwestern University
Scientific Crime Laboratory
Inbeau
Pat O'Brien and Henry Fonda Star in Athena Feature Slim
Pat O'Brien and Henry Fonda headline the Warner Bros drama Slim at the Athena Theater. Margaret Lindsay plays the nurse love interest with outdoor action centering on wire stringers and 100 foot towers. Supporting cast includes J. Farrell MacDonald Stuart Erwin Joseph Sawyer John Litel Craig Reynolds Dick Purcell and Jane Wyman directed by Ray Enright.
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Portland Area Social Roundup Reflects Weekend Visits
A stream of visitors and family gatherings flows through Parkersburg and surrounding towns. Residents greet relatives from Detroit Cleveland Columbus Georgia Grantsville and Roseville while local households host guests and attend society events. Casual travel and newly moved households mark a busy social scene.
Paris Living Costs Up 15.2 Percent Since Devaluation
A mixed commission of employers workers and civil servants reports Paris household living costs have risen 15.2 per cent in six months since devaluation. Compared with pre war levels, living costs are nearly five times higher for a family of four.
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Paris
Bathing Suits Emphasize Slim Silhouettes This Season
Philadelphia report notes bathing suits for the season favor slim silhouettes and streamlined design. Richard Steinway, Knitting Arts Exhibition stylist, says trends focus on style and refinement in beach wear.
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Philadelphia
U.P
Richard Steinway
Knitting Arts
Steinway
Expert Joins Cleveland Traffic Force Under Ness
Varnen L. Johnson, a University of Minnesota engineering graduate, is appointed traffic engineer by Safety Director Eliot Ness to tackle the city’s rising accident death problem.
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Cleveland
Varnen_ L. Johnson
University of Minnesota
Eliot Ness
Jaunty Anne Adams Pattern for Summer Frock
The Athens Messenger advertises Pattern 4432 by Anne Adams a jaunty tailored frock with pleats a wide yoke and belt trim suitable for driving sports or casual afternoons. Includes illustrated sewing instructions and ordering details with prices for patterns and the accompanying pattern book.
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