City to Form Auxiliary Patrolmen For Civil Defense
Major C. G. Lyle will instruct about 20 men organized by Chief John Fraley to serve as city auxiliary patrolmen with full police powers during duty. The group, all American Legion members, will be split into two or three teams for city sections. A second class of patrolmen is being organized by state highway patrol, with training overseen by Corporal D. H. Cole.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
C. G. Lyle
John Fraley
Department of Civilian Defense
State Highway Patrol Auxiliary
John Williams
C E. Brumfield
Harry Alexander
C. T. Robinson
F. C. Christ
Ben Bachus
Evan Thomas
Leslie Boggs
Royce Newton
C. C. Liddy
Frank Clendenin
C. B. Stevers
W. Z. Coffey
R. G. Shoemaker
Earl Saunders
M. M. Drummond
J. W. Boston
Fraley
D. H. Cole
State Highway Patrol Post States
American Legion
Gilbert P. Bush
Corporal Cole
Marriages and social notes from Gallipolis area
Gallipolis announces the marriage of James Miller of Gallipolis to Janet Scott of Hammond Idaho, with Miller awaiting Army Air Corps call. Ella Dean Echelmeyer and Sergeant David Lloyd wed at MacDill Field, Tampa, with Lloyd son of John C. Floyd. Lillian Wiseman married C R Young in May, future home Springfield. Cheshire Chapter Eastern Star marked 21st anniversary with Evangeline Chapter. Mary Hughes presented history and a piano solo, followed by cake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
James Miller
Janet Scott
George Scott
Hamden
Flint
Miller
Army Air Corps
Warren Miller
Clarksburg
W. Va
Mr. Miller
J. R. Echelmeyer
Oak Hill
Elladean
David Lloyd
Portsmouth
MacDill Field
Tampa
Fla
C. C. Clark
Gulfport
Miss
Paul Easton
Thelma Bowen
Jackson County Auditor's Office
Lillian Wiseman
Rio Grande College
Cheshire
Order of the Eastern Star
Evangeline
Middleport
Mary Hughes
Briggs Kirby
Harrison dinner honors Father’s Day at family gathering
Mr. and Mrs. I. D. Harrison were honored guests at a dinner Sunday hosted by their son Mervin Harrison and daughter-in-law. A large number of relatives attended to celebrate Father’s Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. D. Harrison
Mervin Harrison
Evangelist Outdoor Service To Run A Month In East Gallipolis
Rev J P Keefer announces a religious outreach on the East Gallipolis school campus beginning July 5 and continuing through August 2 with nightly services led by visiting preachers from Ashland Columbus and Gallipolis. Sunday concerts at 2 pm and all night services at 8 pm will feature vocal and instrumental numbers with more than a dozen visiting ensembles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. Keefer
East Gallipolis
E. A. Curry
Ashland
Harold Martin
Columbus
Gallipolis
Edward Burnem
Keefer
Thirteen Take Civil Service Exams for Home Staff
Thirteen applicants have permission to take a Friday civil service examination at the Gallipolis courthouse to form an eligible list for appointing a superintendent and matron for the Children’s Home. Names include Mr and Mrs Jack Davis, Mr and Mrs Ed Judy, Mr and Mrs Harold Mackenzie, Mr and Mrs Ben Murray, Mr and Mrs William Sprague, Ollie Eblin and daughter, and Elizabeth Shenefield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Civil Service Board
Board of Trustees
Jack Davis
Ed Judy
Harold Mackenzie
Ben Murray
William Sprague
Ollie Eblin
Elizabeth Shenef
School Superintendent Attends USS Iowa Reunion
Gallipolis Edwin E Higgins superintendent of schools will attend the sixth annual reunion of his USS Iowa shipmates in Chardon on July 26. He served aboard from November 1918 to March 1919 and has been invited by Captain Kalbfuss, now an admiral, to join the launch of a new USS Iowa in New York City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Edwin E. Higgins
Chardon
Iowa
New York City
Higgins
Kalbfuss
Outdoor band concerts at state hospital continue weekly
Patients and employees at the state hospital enjoy Wednesday evening concerts directed by Prof. James Lewis of Middleport. The program succeeds the winter dances. A shed at the Ohio Produce Co. in Gallipolis burned Tuesday sheltering empty egg crates and a few commodities. loss is insured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
State Hospital
James Lewis
Middleport
Ohio Produce Co
Local resident sells home at Second and Grape Streets
Rufus Elcessor sold his residence at Second and Grape Streets to Mrs. Orin Thomas. The report notes English national forests are equipped with fire fighting brooms to help crews combat blazes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Rufus Elcessor
Second and
Grape Sts
Orin Thomas
Major's Wife Recounts Pearl Harbor Experience at Grace Church
Mrs. Bush wife of Major George Bush told of life in Hawaii during Pearl Harbor attack to a large Grace Methodist Church audience in Gallipolis She described Schofield Barracks bombing and evacuations with moving pictures Then she and daughter Jane reached San Francisco while husband remained with his regiment Several hundred diners enjoyed the event and musical selections accompanied by Roger and Williams and their sister Mrs Steve Thomas
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Bush
George Bush
Helen McDade
Kananga
Grace Methodist Church
Hawaii
Parade Planned for National Defense Week in Gallipolis
County Representative C D Slagle announces a July 4 to 11 muster and parade for civil defense workers in Gallipolis. About six hundred marchers will include air raid wardens patrolmen firemen and scouts with bands from the high school and state hospital. The date awaits a heads meeting and the march is expected between 7 30 and 8 p m on a National Defense Week day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
States
C. D. Slagle
Slagle
Red Cross
National Defense Week
Bridge Lumber To Arrive For Chickamauga Span
Gallia County officials report 28 684 linear feet of oak lumber for the Chickamauga bridge floor will arrive early in July. The 2 by 8 and 4 by 6 stock is supplied by a Marietta concern from Green Springs West Virginia and will be creosoted before shipment with a two inch top dressing applied after placement. Steel girders for the floor are being installed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Chickamauga
Marietta
Green Springs
W. Va
Gallia County Crops To Be Above Average
Gallia County crops appear to be at or above the county average according to a survey by County Agent E G Royer. Wheat is about half harvested and is normal in quantity and quality while oats should be ready in about three weeks with a favorable outlook. The corn crop shows good promise and a strong harvest is anticipated. some hay was spoiled by wet weather but prospects remain excellent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
E. G. Royer
Farmer sues for 5000 in damages over bridge crash
Cheshire Township farmer Erman Swish er sues D A Wise of Huntington claiming permanent injuries from a November 21 accident on the Little Rigger bridge when his wagon collided with the defendant's automobile. Wise had earlier filed a similar suit against Swisher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Erman Swisher
Cheshire
D A. Wise
Huntington
Little Rgger Bridge
Wise
Swisher
New Office For Rationing Board Headquaters Moving
Arrangements are under way to move the county rationing board headquarters from the McClurg Building to a larger structure by July 1. Three sites are under consideration with bids in the Columbus office. The new office will include telephone, typewriters, desk, filing cabinets and two clerical assistants. Mrs. Charles Switzer will be chief clerk. The OPA predicts the board may grow from three to six members to represent rural districts and supervisory duties will shift to a district chief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
County
OPA
Burnett Returned to Prison on Spurious Check Charge
Henry Burnett aged 44 pleaded guilty to passing a spurious check and, after parole from the penitentiary, has been returned to the institution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Henry Burnett
County Farm Bureau members join hospitalization plan
About 65 members of the Gallia County Farm Bureau have enrolled in a hospitalization insurance plan and additional members are expected to join soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
County Farm Bureau Group
State Hospital To Celebrate July Fourth
Gallipolis Ohio Hospital for people with epilepsy plans a July fourth program for 2500 patients and staff. Activities include 9 am patriotic exercises, a roast pork dinner at 11:30, field events at 1 pm, a band concert, picnic supper and a potential indoor dance if weather fails. Ben R. Evans and family drive to Denver for National Education Association session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Ohio Hospital
Assembly Hall
G. Evans
First Baptist Church
Denver
Ben R. Evans
National Education Association
Gallia May Pass Rubber Quota Set
Gallia county rubber collection continues with about 35,000 pounds gathered and is expected to exceed the 40,000 pound quota. Local officials report steady turnout and anticipate reaching the target as the drive proceeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallia
Gallipolis
West Point Grad Jack McCormick Promoted to Colonel
A message to his father T Way McCormick reports Jack McCormick a West Point graduate has been promoted to colonel in the army air corps. He is stationed in Washington D C.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
T. Way McCormick
Jack McCormick
West Point
Army Air Corps
Washington, D. C
Licensed to Marry Gallipolis
Permits to wed have been issued for Robert Ives 21 and Agnes Pevk 21 Point Pleasant John Lee 21 and Anna Mc Neal 21 Kananga Denmar Watson 21 and Peggy Hively 17 Crown City
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Robert Ives
Agnes Pevk
Point Pleasant
John Lee
Anna McNeal
Kananga
Denmar Watson
Peggy Hively
Crown City
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Pearl Harbor
Gallia County
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Rationing Board
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Join Hospital Group
P. Bidg
Shoe Stores
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Sears
America
Stoker
Hercules
A.G.A
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China
S. Spring Street
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