Gallia County Citizens Seek Better Schools and Redistricting
The Gallia County Citizens Committee in Gallipolis called for improved school buildings curricula and higher entrance standards. They urged redistricting to support multiple high schools, better pay for qualified teachers, and expanded facilities while cautioning against locating new schools in unknown areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Gallia County
Citizens’ Committee
Common Pleas
D. O. Taber
Harland Martin
Citizens’ Committees
General Assembly
Taber
Ohio Chamber of Commerce
Ohio Education Association
Citizens Committee
Ohio
House
Senate
Capitol
Lasher
Robert Scott
Chambersburg
Dorothy Raymond
Howell Edwards
B. Lewis
Supt. Jones
Gallian County
Raymond Rife
Local society notes from Gallipolis posted
Gallipolis social items list residents visiting relatives and attending events from Thursday through Sunday. W H Spencer stayed in Columbus with his daughter and son while observing harness races in Hiliards. Other families traveled to Chicago Cleveland Roanoke Norfolk and Norfolk via various weekend visits and a luncheon bridge event awarded prizes to local hosts and guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Spencer
First Ave
Columbus
Dale Hysell
Norman Spencer
Hilards
Alden Howell
Chicago
Forrest Fife
C. E. Fife
Osa! Baird
Paul Baird
Jimmy
Roanoke
Clyde Ingels, Jr
Esther Ingels Saunders
Lawrence Bastiani
William Jones
J. Willard Potter, Jr
Saunders
C. L. Evans
Bill Joe Evans
Cleveland
Jack Hauser
Lawrence Lee
Linn Smith
Mississippi Valley
John V. Lee
Kanauga
Junior Schoonover
Girl Breaks Arm in Rio Grande Home Play
Six year old Barbara Jean Kidd of Rio Grande was treated Monday at Warehime Clinic for an arm fracture sustained while playing at her home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Barbara Jean Kidd
Rio Grande
Warehime Clinic
Weekend Guests and Local Visits Reported
Weekend visitors included Mrs. Morris and her husband Earl hosting Mrs. Morris's relatives Harley and Mrs. McManus of Wellston. The group then visited Nelsonville and Alliance area homes, with the Tucker family noting Preston Dow Tucker broke both arms in a swing fall. Other calls came from Canal Winchester visitors to Kovalcik, and James Rutter's business trip to Tacoma, Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plains
Earl Morris
Morris
Harley McManus
Wellston
Lawrence Newton
Harold France
Donald McManus
Nelsonville
Clarence Rutter
Preston Tucker
Tuckers
Preston Dow
Robert Lee Miller
Bobby
Jerry
Jane
Canal Winchester
Tony Kovalcik
James Rutter
Tacoma
John Stanley
Snowville
Neva Molden
Carpenter
Had Morris
Ruth Kovaleik
Columbus man acts as commercial manager here
R J Nuissie of Columbus has served as acting commercial manager of the Ohio Bell Telephone Company since June 14 during the convalescence of William H Estle. He occupies a room at the Lafayette Hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
R. J. Nuessie
Columbus
Ohio Bell Telephone Company
William H. Estle
Lafayette Hotel
Gallia Hotel Patron Injured in Gallipolis Fall
Earl Shaw of the Gallia Hotel suffered a broken arm and possible other injuries after a fall Monday at a Gallipolis drug store. He was taken to Holzer Hospital by ambulance for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Earl Shaw
Gallia
Holzer Hospital
Fireworks Code Cited By Chief
Chief of Police Ray Fulton warns parents to exercise caution as fireworks season nears July 4. The General Code prohibits possession for sale or discharge without a permit, with fines from 25 to 500 dollars plus costs. Mayor Williams urges obedience to holiday laws to prevent accidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glouster
Marsh
Ray Fulton
Congress of the United States
Thomas Williams
Crash Injures Two Sisters in Buckridge Road Collision
Gallia County report states two sisters, Donna Garnes 17 and Dorothy Garnes, were treated at Holzer Hospital after a head on crash 13 miles northeast of Route 35 on Buckridge Road. Franklin Mayo 16, Kerr, drove the southbound car. all injuries described as shock and lacerations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Holzer Hospital
Buckridge
Donna Garnes
Bidwell
Dorothy
Franklin Mayo
Kerr
Gallipolis Post
State Highway Patrol
MYF Meeting Draws Seven Counties at Rio Grande College
Seven counties were represented Sunday at the Methodist Youth Fellowship rally at Rio Grande College. Delegates from Jallipolis included Rev. Paul M. Niswander, Richard Roberts, Phil Campbell, Jim Caudill, Russ Smith, Ruth Ann Mills, Donna Johnson, Roberta Johnson, Lois Lee Roberts, Marilyn Niswander and Gretchen Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rio Grande
Methodist Youth Fellowship
Rio Grande College
Jallipolis
Paul M. Niswander
Richard Roberts
Phil Campbell
Jim Caudill
Russ Smith
Ruth Ann Mills
Donna Johnson
Roberta Johnson
Lois Lee Roberts
Marilyn Niswander
Gretchen Smith
William S. Jones Services Conducted
Funeral services for William S. Jones 89 retired school teacher and organist were held Monday at Moriah Church near Oak Hill. He managed the Jones Concert Company at one time and is survived by two sons and two daughters in other states. His wife died in January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
William S. Jones
Moriah Church
Oak Hill
Jones Concert Company
Holzer Hospital Births and Discharges
Birth announcements include Mr and Mrs James Jeffers Gallipolis a son Mrs Ray Mitchell Gallipolis a daughter Mr and Mrs Orville Sexton Gallipolis a son others listed from Gallipolis Vinton Jackson Bidwell Kerr Ash ton Hartford Mason Wellston and Point Pleasant. Discharges list several patients including Mrs Lewis Smith James Clatworthy Allen Neal Thomas Clark and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Jeffers
Gallipolis
Ray Mitchell
Orville Sexton
Lorena Doerfer
West Columbia
Raleign R. Roush
Point Pleasant
Florence Collins
Jackson
Douglas G. Newton
Fred Henry
Hamden
Michel Duncan
Apple Grove
Onus Thomas
Bidwell
Eatile Smith
Iron Bowen
Piketon
Frank Kleinhanas
Wellston
Lewis Smith
Raymond Scarbough
James Clatworthy
Albert Neal
Allen Lee Neal
Thomas Clark
Stephen Lyman
Charles Janey
Connie Saunders
Eugene Emmett
Dora Hamm
Raymond Boothe
A. L. Dressler
Charles White
Alfred Jessie
Phillip Thomas
John Blattner
Rural Doctor to Lead Virginia School System
Dr. Charles E Davis leaves Rio Grande to assume duties as superintendent of schools in Henrico County Virginia. Mrs. Davis will join him when their Richmond area home is ready for occupancy July 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rio Grande
Charles E Davis
Henrico County
Most Versatile Public Servant Ed Myers Highlighted
Gallipolis elder statesman Ed ward Emerson Myers is portrayed as Gallia County s most versatile public servant. He served as sheriff, first city manager of Gallipolis, and county treasurer, with a lifelong career in real estate, coal, and packing, and deep local ties including family and public service roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Edward Emerson Myers
Gallia County
Ed Myers
Willard Grover
Ecker and
Myers
Col. H. Bope
Carl C. Myers
Edward E. Myers
Gallia
Ben
Jackson
Cambrian Packing Company
Pomeroy
Rutland
Cheshire
Art Carl
J. C (Clum) Myers
Co. R. Niday
Edward FE Myers
Rio
Open Church Wedding Plans for Peggy Gamwell and Glen Dougan
Peggy Gamwell and Glen Dougan of Chesterhill prepare for an open wedding at Glouster Methodist Church Sunday at 3 30 p.m. Rev Robert Lawrence to officiate. Sister Sharon Gamwell maid of honor. bridesmaids Melinda Marilyn Gamwell and Carolyn Dougan. Best man Dr Victor Whitacre Beverly Ohio. Guests seating by Ernest Bryan Scott Johnston McDonald Ohio and William Hodgin Chesterhill. The 500 Club met at 27 Braun St with high score Esther Lamborn second Bertha Angle and low Dorothy Vernon. Gift given to Mrs Walker a recent bride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peggy Gamwell
Glen Dougan
Chesterhill
Glouster Methodist Church
Robert Lawrence
Gamwell
Sharon Gamwell
Melinda
Marilyn Gamwell
Carolyn Dougan
Dougan
Victor Whitacre
Beverly, Ohio
Ernest Bryan
Scott Johnston
McDonald, Ohio
William Hodgin
Irene Morris
Braun St
Esther Lamborn
Bertha Angle
Dorothy Vernon
Ima Morgan
Josephine Hedfelt
A McDonald
Jessie Hill Walker
Charge of Assault Weighed by Judge
Municipal Judge William H. Jones took under advisement the assault charge against C. Rife 31 filed by Charles Grover 17. Grover alleged threats while Grover, in a wheelchair, was hunting and shot himself in the foot. Rife pleaded innocence as the case proceeded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
William H. Jones
C. Rife
Charles Grover
Grover
Rife
New Trailer Camp Being Developed
Gallia County scene reports a new trailer camp under development by Garland Caudill. The site sits diagonally across Eastern Avenue from Gallipolis Post and State Highway Patrol. The project expands from 20 trailers and marks a growing local camp area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Garland Caudill
State Highway Patrol
River traffic at Gallipolis passes with several towboats
Ohio River gauges read 17.8 and 95 feet Monday as towboats moved past Chambersburg. Downriver boats include Alcott, George W. Banta, Central, while upriver craft listed are Kishwaukee, Ernestine, C. F. Shearer, Lady Rhea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Chambersburg
Alcott
George W. Banta
Central
Kishwaukee
Ernestine
C. F. Shearer
Lady Rhea
Torrence Family Socials and Local Visits Report
Tluppers Plains notes longtime residents visiting relatives in Gallipolis and Columbus. Visitors include Lyndall Lyons and Bonnie Sue Chapman with Betty in Columbus, and Beverly Milihone with relatives in Mansfield. Clifton and Albany connections appear in passing as Calvary Baptist Church in Rio Grande hosts Sunday school workers conference at Clarence Irwin home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tuppers Plains
Roland Torrence
Carl Morris
Gallipolis
Orville Holter
Jim Ours
Lyndall Lyons
Sally Allene Terrence
Bonnie Sue Chapman
Betty
Columbus
Beverly Milihone
Mansfield
Herbert Matheny
William Blake
Linda Pratt
Bibbee
Baren Duncan
Clifton
W. Va
Jean Kirkhart
Marlene Torrence
George Bails
Albany
Bert Hovey
Carrie Bahr
Rio Grande — Calvary Baptist Church
Clarence Irwin
Grace Methodist Men's Forum Picnic Draws Seventy-Three
Seventy three attended the annual Grace Methodist Church Men’s Forum picnic held Sunday at Shrine Camp, with members gathering for fellowship and outdoor activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Grace Methodist Church
Cleveland man forfeits bond in speeding charge
James M Stone, 34, of Cleveland forfeited $20 bond Monday on a State Highway Patrol charge of speeding, according to Gallipolis records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
James M Stone
Cleveland
Altar Society to Meet at Holy Cross Church
The Altar and Rosary Society of Holy Cross Catholic Church will hold a Thursday 7 30 p m meeting in the church hall with Mrs Kathryn Bartels and Mrs Evelyn Hindervitch as hosts All parish women are invited. D E Carr has returned home from White Cross Hospital after surgery and was joined by his son and daughter Gail Falres and spouse from Point Pelee for the trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Schoonover
Joyce Criner
Alfred Burton, Jr
Fort Knox
Gloria Ann Shoemaker
Emma Lou Hamilton
Ohio Bell Telephone Company
Ralph Mitchell
Greensboro
N. C
Naomi Jean Overturff
Holzer Hospital
Francis Overturff
Middleport
Raymond Ries
Galloway
Mayme
Ed Berridge
Cora Simmons
Lottie Abbott
Ronald
U. S. Navy
Norfolk
Gallipolis
Altar and Rosary Society of the Holy Cross Catholic Church
Kathryn Bartels
Evelyn Hindervitch
D. E. Carr
White Cross Hospital
Columbus
Male
Gail Falres
Point Peasant
Maud James
Ohio School For Deaf
Bob Emrick
Jeffrey
Pittsfield
Max Williams
C. L. Merritt
William M. Parham
William T. Cheryl
Gregory
Frank C. Cleveland
Andrew J. Viney
Joyce Viney
Detroit
Also Mentioned on This Page
Truman A. Morris
Congress
Pol
Adv
Athens
Johnny Dark
Laramie
Barbara Stanwyck
George Sanders
Gary Merrill
Tennnessee
Champ
Shelley Winters
Wynn-Martin
Screem
FLADIATORS _ cater boy TECHNICOLO
Cussins and Fearn Store
Court Athens, O
MYF
John H. Carr of
Vinton
Medical
Madonna Garnes
Surgical
Charles Hunley
Dorothy Garnes
Kerr, Surgical
Joe Potts
Surgica
Charles Fisher
Bladen, Medical
Vernon Rizer
Hartford, Medical Co
F. Smith
Mason
Ray Blanton
Jackson, Medical
G. H. Robinson
Ashton
Henry Hood
R. L. Weese
Medi
Dr. Davis
Grande
Peter
Rebecca Shires Myers
Fred Myers
Mia
Kate Shumate
Dayton
J. P
Cornie) MacDonald
Corky
Adamaville
Fred
Shumate
Ohio Hospital
Gallipolis State Institute
The
Bertha Brucker
J. Paul Myers
Public Utilities Commission of
Paul Myers
Ee Myers
Aaron Frank
Tluppers Plains
PICNE
Ohio Valley
A.C.C
Greg
Alfalfa Concentrate, Inc
Portland
Gallaher’s Drug Store
Re Gme Ra
Coward G Robinson
John Forsythe
Marcia Henderson
Kathleen Hughes
Tonite & Wed
Pleasure Island
Leo Glenn
Don Taylor
Joan Derek
Wanda Hendrix
Pannins Prosiins
Buckeye Lake
Proudly
America
Vaughn
Monroe
Gene Williams
SUN
Lee Barrett
His
WED
THURS
Crystal
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!