Gallia County Watches for Return of Escaped Convicts
Gallia County officers monitor homes and people linked to Florence Sheline and Lenore Leach, two escapees from Marysville Reformatory. Parents and relatives say interviews yield no clues. Police expect a future Gallipolis contact and pursue every tip, though none has proven solid.
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Gallipolis
Gallia County
Florence Sheline
Marysville Reformatory
Grover Sheline
Mill Creek Road
Lenore Leach
Pt. Pleasant
Miss Sheline
Miss Leach
Sheline
John Lewis Dies After Year's Illness
John Lewis aged 52 unmarried resident of Oak Hill died Sunday night at the home of his brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs John Morgan in Gallipolis after a year of invalidism. Funeral services were held this afternoon at First Presbyterian Church Oak Hill with interment in Sardis Cemetery. He is survived by his mother Mrs Jennie Lewis and siblings Edward Lewis Thurman David Robert Lewis Marie Jenkins Susie Shelton and Mrs Stanley Evans and Mrs John Morgan of Gallipolis.
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Gallipolis
John Lewis
Oak Hill
John Morgan
First Presbyterian Church
Sardis
Lewis
Jennie Lewis
Edward Lewis
Thurman
David
Robert Lewis
Marie Jenkins
Susie Shelton
Stanley Evans
Pranksters Place Dummy On Highway Near Infirmary
A group, likely youths, set a straw stuffed dummy with bricks and milk bottles along a main road near the county infirmary. Cars halted and police received multiple calls reporting a dead man. Sheriff Hatfield removed the dummy and cleared the traffic disruption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
County’ Infirmary
Hatfield
Presbyterian Youth Represent at Conclave at Oxford
Representing First Presbyterian Church at a young people's conference at Western College Oxford are James Boyles William Danner Jerry Jones Louis Lupton Billy McCormick and Donald Mohr. Sessions continue Sunday and Rev. Lewis Weber Gishler will attend and teach a course on the life of Christ.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
First Presbyterian Church
Western College
Oxford
James Boyles
William Danner
Jerry Jones
Louis Lupton
Billy McCormick
Donald Mohr
Lewis Weber Gishler
Christ
Legion Auxiliary Meeting Tonight in Gallipolis Hall
American Legion Auxiliary will meet in Legion Hall in Gallipolis for a 7:30 PM business session. Members plan discussion and upcoming events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
American Legion Auxiliary
Legion Hall
Tent Show To Be Seen Wednesday
Floyd King presents The Hit Parade in a one night engagement at the old brick plant grounds off E State Street. Karl Adair leads the cast with Billy DeVoe, Rio brothers, Rosenmaary St Varian, Peggie Yale and Nadine Mallek among the leading dancers. A Hollywood chorus completes the production part of the 1939 trans continental tour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd King
New York
E. State St
Karl Adair
Billy DeVoe
Rio Brothers
Rosenmaary St. Varian
Peggie Yale
Nadine Mallek
Hollywood
Rotarians To Have Their Annual Outing
Rotarians in Gallipolis attend Camp Ingels on Raccoon Creek for the club annual outing with a picnic supper by Stanley Evans and committee. Dr. Leo C. Bean leads a songs program and impromptu speeches by President Morris Haskins. New officers will be installed Tuesday July 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Camp Ingels
Raccoon Creek
Stanley Evans
Leo C. Bean
Morris Haskins
Gallia Election Board to Supervise November Elections
Gallia County Election Board members will oversee the November elections with current members continuing. New appointees to replace Seymour Lawless and Charles Walters will be named before March, on recommendations of the two major parties’ executive committees. The clerk of the board will be a Republican replacing Mrs. Helen Russell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Gallia County
Seymour Lawless
Charles Walters
Helen Russell
Cincinnati Doctor Weds Maude Smith in Gallipolis
Dr Isador Miller of Cincinnati married Maude Smith at her parents home in Gallipolis Friday evening June 23. The ceremony was conducted by Rev Lewis Weber Gishler with gladioli and hydrangeas in the altar. The couple plans to live and work in Cincinnati after a short wedding trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Isador Miller
Cincinnati
Maude Smith
L. E. Smith
Lewis Weber Gishler
Dwight Heath
Hillsboro
C. A. Smith
William McKnight
James Oliver
Ruth Richards
Miller
Harvard
University of Cincinnati
Holzer Hospital School of Nursing
Cincinnati General Hospital
Two Delta Weddings and Local Society News Across Ohio
Announcement of Eleanor Jones marrying Jack Mills in Ashland Kentucky on Sept 15 1938. Local Eastern Star members attend Thurman Chapter inspection and multiple visits by residents to relatives and events in Gallia and nearby towns. Dr and Mrs Shane plan Canada and Harvard study trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed T. Jones
Patriot
Eleanor
Jack Mills
Harry K. Mills
Gallipolis
Ashland
Rev
C. E. Vogel
Order of the Eastern Star
Thurman
C. O. Betz
L. H. Wickline
Wayne Lutz
H. P. Bradbury
Stella Arthur
L. L. Stone
H. W. McHenry
C. B. Stevers
R. G. Wood
C. E. Wagner
Raymond Jones
F. W. Shane
H. B. Pierson
J. W. Rathburn
Roy Shoemaker
T. A. Haskins
Ethel Young
Edith Hutsinpiller
Pleads Guilty in Logan Court Driving Without Permit
D Y Chappel of Columbus North Carolina pleaded guilty in Logan Court after being arrested by PUC representative William Wisecup. Mayor Dallas Kinser arraigned him. he was fined 25 dollars plus costs for moving goods by truck without a required state permit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
Public Utilities Commission
D. Y
Legion Post Sets July 3 Meeting With Elections
Logan Legionnaires received cards inviting members to a regular meeting on July 3 instead of July 4. Principal business includes election of delegates to district and state conventions. Lunch will be served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan — Legionnaires
Plans Prolong WPA Bridge Painting in Gallia County
In Gallia County, county engineer E N Leonard says no definite WPA repainting start date has been set. Materials will be supplied by county commissioners when work begins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
E. N. Leonard
WPA
Gallia County
Rev Midkiff Leaves Rio Grande for Cleveland Church
Rev E H Midkiff resigns as pastor of Rio Grande Calvary Church and professor at Rio Grande College to lead Glennville Baptist Church in suburban Cleveland starting August 1. He previously served two years at Rio Grande after seven years in Wellston and holds leadership roles in Gallia County ministerial groups and local associations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
E. H. Midkiff
Rio Grande Calvary Church
Rio Grande College
Glennville
Cleveland
Midkiff
Rio Grande
Wellston
Gallia County
Mayor and Merchant Wage Legal Battle at Crown City
In Gallipolis Mayo E Martt mayor battles merchant C R Simms over a public sewer connection. Martt fined Simms fifty dollars plus costs for reconnecting after she ordered disconnection. Simms sues for relief fearing further fines by the village official.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Mayo E. Martt
C. R. Simms
Crown City
Martt
Charges Cruelty in Divorce Petition
Mrs Neva Bates of Cheshire files for divorce from Denver Bates alleging repeated slapping threats with a razor and beating with a candlestick. They married May 10 1924 and have three children aged 3 to 10. She seeks alimony and custody.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Neva Bates
Cheshire
Denver Bates
Chevalier Seeks Divorce Over Neglect of Duty
Cleo J. Chevalier files for divorce from Mary J. Chevalier in Gallia County. He seeks custody of their three children, oldest eight, citing neglect of duty in the suit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chevalier
Gallipolis
Cleo J. Chevalier
Mary J. Chevalier
Caldwell Home Again
Gallia County reports young Barton Caldwell, son of Mrs. Edgar Caldwell, moved from Holzer Hospital to the family home near the state hospital after an explosion last week that cost him several fingers and the thumb of his right hand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Barton Caldwell
Edgar Caldwell
Holzer Hospital
State Hospital
Repair County Bridges In Every Town Ship
Gallia County highway workers repair bridge damage across the county according to deputy county engineer Thelma White. J B Rice sold his Clipper Mills bottom farm to Bart Rose of Huntington and A G Wallace who owns an adjoining farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Thelma White
Rice
J. B. Rice
Bottom Farm
Bart Rose
Huntington
A. G. Wallace
Edgar Burnem to Lead Series at Vinton Chapel
Rev Edgar Burnem of Gallipolis will start a series of religious meetings at Vinton Chapel in Vinton village tonight setting the stage for a local spiritual outreach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Edgar Burnem
Vinton Chapel
Vinton Village
Grange Ice Cream Festival Planned at Clipper Mills
Gallia County Ohio Valley Grange members announce an ice cream festival to be held Friday evening at Clipper Mills with proceeds aiding community projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Ohio Valley Grange
Clipper Mills
Duncan Leads Legion Ball Team at Jackson
Logan Pat Duncan, former National League star, visits Logan to sponsor the American Legion Junior team in Jackson. The squad will compete in District 8 tournament next month and aims to represent the district at the state meet in Springfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
Pat Duncan
American Legion
Jackson
Duncan
District 8
Springfield
Begin Installation of New Water Line at Kachelmacher Park
Work to lay a water line from the water works plant to recently built furnaces in Kachelmacher park has begun. The line will supply running water for the furnaces and a drinking bubble near them. Plans include parking lots to accommodate rising picnic crowds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LOGAN
Kachelmacher Park
Irene Ruth Turner Funeral Services Held
Funeral services for Irene Ruth Turner who died Sunday will be at 2 p m Wednesday at the United Brethren Church with Rev E B White in charge. Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery.
Akronites Plan Visit In Gallipolis
Gallia County visitors from Akron arrive by Ohio River steamer Gordon C. Greene for a brief hospitality stop. 150 Civic Club members dock at 3 a.m. to 11 a.m. rides, courtesy cars and tours arranged by Homer W. Walter. They head to Cincinnati by chartered buses afterward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Chamber of Commerce
Akron
Gordon C. Greene
Homer W. Walter
Akronites
Civic Club
Cincinnati
WPA Groups Resume Road Construction
About 900 WPA workers are employed in the county as two more road improvement projects were started yesterday. No word on a temporary suspension at month end and new fiscal year, but officials and workers do not expect lengthy layoff periods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Answers Filed in Damage Action
Answers were filed Monday by counsel for J A Issel in Deanville in damage suits brought by Wor ley L Merritt Erminnie Merritt and heirs of Milton C Merritt and Elizabeth Webb. The suits totaling more than 56000 stem from a December 4 1938Enterprise accident that caused two deaths and serious injuries to two others. A general denial was entered with the defendant claiming Merritt was negligent in driving.
Two Fugitives From Industrial School Captured
Logan reports an automobile stolen Friday night by two boys who escaped from the Boys Industrial School. The vehicle was recovered by Ironton police and two youths were taken into custody when it was located.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
Wayne Hall
Laurelville
Boys Industrial School
Joe Farbearn
Ironton
Maisie Was a Lady Sparkling Comedy at Athena
The Athena Theater opens M G M’s Maisie Was a Lady starring Robert Young and Ann Sothern. Maisie a show girl in Big Horn Wyoming trips into romance then drama as a ranch manager faces murder charges with Maisie guiding the plot. An ensemble cast includes Ian Hunter Ruth Hussey George Tobias Cliff Edwards Anthony Allan Harlan Briggs Willie Fung and director Edwin L Marin with Len Smith’s photography praised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maisie
Athena
M-G-M
Robert Young
Ann Sothern
Big Horn
Wyoming
Young
Miss Sothern
Ian Hunter
Ruth Hussey
George Tobias
Cliff Edwards
Anthony Allan
Harlan Briggs
Willie Fung
Edwin L. Marin
J. Walter Ruben
Len Smith
Alvira Shafer Undergoes Gall Stone Operation
Mrs. Alvira Courtney Shafer underwent a gall stone operation Monday at Columbus Hospital after transfer from Grant Hospital. She has been in serious condition for days. Her husband John and five daughters were with her. others at the hospital included Mrs. Floyd Courtney and several local clergy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Alvira Courtney Shafer
Grant Hospital
Columbus
Dreil Goff
Neil Crawford
Chauncey Merchants Beat Maxville 15 to 9 in Baseball
Chauncey Merchants defeated Maxville 15 to 9 at the Chauncey diamond. Elmer Ferrer is business manager and John Smart field manager with Don Nelson as captain. Next Sunday July 2 Chauncey faces an all star colored team from Washington County at 2 30 p m. July 9 they play Maxville at the local field and July 23 Chauncey will play at Cutler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Chauncey Merchants
Maxville
Chaundiamond
Elmer Ferrer
John
Cutler
Palmer progresses after major operation at Sheltering Arms
Isaac Palmer who had a serious operation at Sheltering Arms Hospital is improving slowly and is now at home. Visitors Sunday included Mr and Mrs Clay Brunney Mr and Mrs William Brucker of Lancaster and Mr and Mrs William Bradbury and grandson Richard Harry of Murray City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isaac Palmer
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Clay Brunney
William Brucker
Lancaster
William Bradbury
Richard Harry
Murray City
Banfield Hosts Dinner Guests from Nelsonville and Shawnee
Mr and Mrs Clifford Banfield entertained Sunday with dinner guests including Mr and Mrs James Phillips and children Carol and Jimmie from Nelsonville and Mr and Mrs Elmer Phillips and son Dwight from Shawnee. Elmer Phillips will visit his father Frank Phillips and family for a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Clifford Banfield
James Phillips
Carol
Jimmie
Nelsonville
Elmer Phillips
Dwight
Shawnee
Frank Phillips
Dorothy McKinney to Lead Service at Morristown Holiness Church
Dorothy McKinney will lead the service tonight at Morristown Holiness Church. A weekly cottage prayer meeting of the Holiness Church is set for Friday at 7 30 p m in the home of Mr and Mrs Pearley Wicks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Dorothy McKinney
Morristown
Holiness Church
Pearley Wicks
Funeral Services for Mrs Palmer Held
Funeral services were held at 1 30 oclock today for Miss Caroline Palmer of 244 West Main Street who died Sunday afternoon after several months illness. The Heinlein Funeral Home hosted the service led by Rev E B White. She leaves four sisters Alice Clara Helen Palmer and Ellen Andrews all of the home. Burial followed at Oak Grove Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
Caroline Palmer
West Main St
Heinlein Funeral Home
E. B. White
Alice
Clara
Helen Palmer
Ellen Andrews
Oak Grove Cemetery
Chauncey Youth Delegates Return From Ohio Conference
Delegates from the Chauncey Church of Christ attended the Southern Ohio Youth meeting at Muskingum College New Concord Ohio and returned Sunday. Participants included Lois Ann Shafer Julia Johnson Isabel Courtney Margaret Addington Phyllis Antle Della Chalfant Doris Mulpas and Warren Wallace. Julia Johnson was elected girls co president and Warren Wallace boys co president for the next summer conference. Rev Gilbert Courtney served as instructor and assistant dean of the boys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Church of Christ
Southern Ohio
Muskingum College
New Concord
Suny
Lois Ann Shafer
Julia Johnson
Isabel Courtney
Chauncey Church of Christ
Margaret Addington
Phyllis Antle
Trimble
Della Chalfant
Doris Mulpas
Taylor Ridge
Warren Wallace
Minerva
Ohio
Gilbert Courtney
Scouts Camp Out Near Chauncey Faced Night Molestation Rumors
Chauncey Boy Scout Troop No. 78 camps in a hill tent near the Frank Cline home. Local officers report scouts complain of being molested at night by older boys prowling the camp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Chauncey Boy Scout Troop No. 78
Frank Cline
Mrs Speelman Honors Husband on Birthday Dinner
Dora Speelman hosted a birthday dinner at her High Street home in Chauncey honoring her husband James Speelman on his 64th birthday. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Victor Bodish Mr and Mrs Harold Davis and daughters Betty Jane and Norma Lee Davis of Columbus Mr and Mrs Earl Mann and children Barbara Paul Elizabeth and John Athens Norma Bosler Columbus Billie Jimmie and Jo Anna Cunningham and the Speelmans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Dora Speelman
High St
James Speelman
Victor Bodish
Harold Davis
Betty Jane
Norma Lee Davis
Columbus
Earl Mann
Barbara
Paul
Elizabeth
John
Athens
Norma Bosler
Billie
Jimmie
JoAnna Cunningham
McKinney Family Attends Bedford Holiness Camp Meeting
Mr and Mrs Andrew McKinney and Paul and Zelda Mae McKinney returned to Chauncey Monday from the Holiness Church annual camp meeting at Bedford Indiana. Dorothy and Elaine McKinney who assisted in the services accompanied them home. A large tabernacle was dedicated for the Bedford camp meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Andrew McKinney
Paul
Zelda Mae McKinney
Holiness Church
Bedford
Ind
Dorothy
Elaine McKinney
Quilting Session By Ladies Aid Society Planned
The Chauncey weekly quilting gathering of the Ladies Aid Society will be held Wednesday at the M E Church with members invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Ladies Aid Society
M. E. Church
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British Home Forces
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Gallia Election Board
Gallipolis Social Notes
C. H. Welsh
North Lima
Margery Welsh
Everett G. Royer
Royer
Ohio State University
C. A. Roger
Coshocton
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Francis
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Newell
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Ana
Hussey
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Church In Muskingum Co
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