Ohio Valley Civic Council seeks radio stations to promote region
The Ohio Valley Civic Council asks 14 radio stations across four states to join a cooperative effort to sell the Ohio River Valley to the world. Local programs will highlight historic and scenic attractions, with material from West Virginia Indiana Kentucky and Ohio cities. Stations invited include WAVE Louisville WCKY WCPO WSAI Cincinnati WSAZ Huntington WWVA Wheeling WLW Cincinnati WCHS Charleston WCMI Ironton WATA Ashland and WPAR Parkersburg.
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Gallipolis
Ohio Valley Civic Council
Ohio River Valley
Wheeling
W. Va
Oglebay Institute
Civic Council
Ohio Valley
WAVE
Louisville
WCKY
Cincinnati
WCPO
WSAI
WSAZ
Huntington
WWVA
WLW
WCHS
Charleston
WCMI
Ironton
WATA
Ashland
WPAR
Parkersburg
Arrested man cuts wrist while intoxicated
Harley Angel aged 38 was arrested on an intoxication charge in Gallipolis. He slashed his wrist with a glass shard but caused little damage. He was arraigned before Justice Fred Millis on Thursday and fined 18.75 dollars before release.
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Gallipolis
Harley Angel
Fred Millis
Angel
Settlement Ends Howard McGonagle Lawsuits After Auto Collision
Gallipolis court records show dismissal of all damage suits by Luther and Virgie Howard and Mary McGonagle against Charles H. Shoemaker of Bidwell. The suits stemmed from a car crash near the Children’s Home last fall and were settled out of court.
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Gallipolis
Luther
Virgie Howard
Mary McGonagle
Charles H. Shoemaker
Bidwell
No Flood Stage Watched in Gallipolis Locality
Gallipolis observers say the threatened high stage in the Ohio River is averted after continued rains. The river is normal now and observers anticipate no March flood.
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Gallipolis
Ohio River
Case Settled In Western and Southern Insurance Suit
The case of Robert E. Wood executor of the James E. Wood estate versus Western and Southern Insurance Co. is removed from the docket after the defendant pays 548.06 dollars.
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Gallipolis
Robert E. Wood
James E. Wood
Western and Southern Insurance Co
Britain’s Caterers Place Massive Spoon Order
An order for 70,000,000 wooden ice cream spoons is placed with a Nova Scotia company by a major British caterer. This eighth order covers a total of 173,000,000 spoons.
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Harbinger’s
London
Nova Scotia
Great Britain
Flossie Smith Appointed Administratrix in Athens Estate
Flossie B. Smith of Athens Ohio named administratrix of the estate of James F. Smith deceased in Athens County. Creditors must file claims with the fiduciary within four months or be barred. Dated March 14 1998 Louis Tyroler probate judge.
Balderson Estate Administress Named in Amesville
Notice is hereby given that Evan Balderson of Amesville Ohio has been only appointed Administratrix of the Estate of William E Balderson deceased late of Amesville Athens County Ohio Creditors are required to file their claims with said fiduciary within four months or be forever barred Dated this 18th day of March 1938 Louis Tyroler Probate Judge of said County 3 168 sow
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Flossie 8. Smith
Athens
Ohio
James F. Smith
Athens County
Louis Tyroler
Said County
Evan Balderson
Amesville
William E. Balderson
Debunked Sleight of Hand Magician John Mul Holland
World famous magician John I. Mul holland from Berkeley, California, has finally exposed and debunked the sleight of hand tricks once attributed to his stagecraft. Officials report a breakthrough in the public understanding of illusion and psychology behind coin and card tricks.
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Berkeley
Cal
John I. Mulholland
Final Plans Complete For Spring Music Festival
Principal Carl C. Byers of Gallipolis High School says the Southeastern Ohio Spring Music Festival is ready with over 700 contestants coming to Gallipolis on Saturday. Lunch will be served in churches, schools and local restaurants and groups will stay intact as teachers and student pages welcome visitors and help with appointments.
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Gallipolis
Carl C. Byers
Southeastern Ohio
Business and Professional Women to Host Northwest Territory Luncheon
Gallipolis, Ohio. The local BPW Club meets at Lafayette Hotel Sunday March 27 at 1 PM. Miss Elizabeth McCann of the Northwest Territory Commission venues serves as principal speaker. Members may bring guests from nearby clubs and cities including Huntington, Parkersburg, and Ashland.
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Gallipolis
Lafayette Hotel
Northwest Territory
Elizabeth McCann
Ohio Northwest Territory Commission
Huntington
Parkersburg
Ashland
Business Women’s Club
Carolyn Cahill
Mildred Wise
Ursula Kraus
Florence Ecker
Irene Keeler
Geen Bihlman
Mabel Will8
Radio Stars To Appear In Baptist Program
Three WOMI radio entertainers from Ashland Kentucky Cap Andy and Flip will perform gospel songs at the First Baptist Church Gallipolis Sunday night. The evangelistic program led by Rev. George Sagen begins at 7 30 p m as part of the regular service.
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Gallipolis
WOMI
Ashland
Warren Kaplinger
Andy Patterson
Austin Strickland
Gallia County Sues for 1000 on Lands
Gallia County files suit in Gallia County Court seeking foreclosure on property rights of Kanaugh assets once held by the defunct Gallipolis and Northern Traction Co. Capt. John E. Lyons, a Middleport capitalist, is named as purchaser of the rights and is sued on about 1000 dollars in delinquent taxes. Prosecutor John W. Howell represents county treasurer E. E. Myers.
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Gallipolis
John E. Lyons
Middleport Capitalist
Gallia
John W. Howell
E. E. Myers
Lyons
Kanaugh
Gallipolis and Northern Traction Co
Kanaugh Ferry Station
Run Down by Truck Near Pt Pleasant
Seven year old Paul Edward Huddleston of Pt Pleasant was run over by a truck near his home. He is in Holzer Hospital with severe abdominal injuries and a fair condition, according to hospital reports. Parents are Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Huddleston.
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Gallipolis
Pt. Pleasant
Paul Edward
Elmer Huddleston
Holzer Hospital
Palmer Infant Dies in Whooping Cough Tragedy
Roger Lee Palmer aged 14 months, son of Mr and Mrs Ralph Palmer of Cable, died from whooping cough. His mother is Mary Mildred McCarley, daughter of T E McCarley of Rio Grande. Surviving siblings include Richard and Robert. Funeral services were held Friday in Cable.
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Gallipolis
Roger Lee
Ralph Palmer
Cable
Mary Mildred McCarley
T. E. MceCarley
Rio Grande
Richard
Robert
Southeastern League Track Meet Set in Jackson March 30
Gallipolis official Carl C. Byers announces the Southeastern School Athletic League spring meet will be held in Jackson on March 30.
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Jackson
Gallipolis
Southeastern School Athletic League
Carl C. Byers
Ellis couple to lead services at Clarks Chapel weekend
Reverend and Mrs. C W Ellis will conduct special services Saturday night and Sunday at Clarks Chapel, according to an announcement.
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Gallipolis
C. W. Ellis
Clarks Chapel
Restoration of Eagle Tavern Reopens Old French Quarter Landmark
Gallipolis celebrates the restoration of the Eagle Tavern on First Avenue near City Park. Built by Nathaniel Gates in 1790, the house has been rebuilt on its foundations with cedar shingles, original stair rail, mantels, and a refurbished dining room overlooking the Ohio River. The project, led by Mrs. Charles E. Holzer, restores attic features and circa 17th century floor boards. The tavern will feature in October Northwest Territory observances alongside Our House Museum and the city’s oldest structures.
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Gallipolis
French Quarter
First Avenue
Nathaniel Gates
Charles E. Holzer
Ohio River
Mt. Vernon
Northwest Territory
Eagle Tavern
Our House
Band Honors Higgins At Thursday Serenade
Gallipolis High School Band serenaded Edwin E. Higgins superintendent of schools at his home 420 First Ave. during a surprise party hosted by Carl C. Byers principal. Teachers present included Harold Brown Frederick Stone Ben Bachus Trevor Davis C D Luttrell Fred Rush Lawrence Smeltzer Garland Griffith A J Bayless Ben Evans Dwight Wetherholt Douglas Mullineaux Clark Gillingham. Higgins received a desk pen set from colleagues.
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Gallipolis
Edwin E. Higgins
First Ave
Carl C. Byers
Higgins
Harold Brown
Frederick Stone
Ben Bachus
Trevor Davis
C. D. Luttrell
Fred Rush
Lawrence Smeltzer
Garland Griffith
A. J. Bayless
Ben Evans
Dwight Wetherholt
Douglas Mullineaux
Clark Gillingham
Stringfellow Funeral Services Held Friday
Private funeral services for Charles Stringfellow who died after being struck by a car near Chillicothe Saturday night were held at his sisters home in Gallipolis Friday at 11 a m. Rites were led by Rev. W S Westerman and Rev. L W Gishler with interment in Centenary Cemetery near his birthplace.
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Gallipolis
Charles Stringfellow
Chillicothe
W. S. Westerman
L. W. Gishler
Centenary Cemetery
Gallia Scout Council Opens Adult Scouting Course
The Gallia District of the Tri-State Area Council, Boy Scouts of America, will host an eight hour adult training titled An Introduction to Scouting. The course runs three two hour sessions starting March 23 at the Gallipolis high school with church and service group representatives present. Participants earn a certificate upon completion and troop affiliation.
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Gallipolis
Gallia
Tri-State Area Council
Boy Scouts of America
Gallia County
Dr Leo C Bean to Attend Harvard Course and Physicians Meeting
Dr Leo C Bean will travel to Harvard University for a two weeks post graduate medical course starting Saturday. He will then spend a week in New York for the annual meeting of the American College of Physicians. On the way back he plans to visit his daughters Betty and Nancy at South Hadley Massachusetts for a few days in Boston.
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Gallipolis
Leo C. Bean
Harvard University
New York
American College of Physicians
Gallipolis Church Sets Rites and Activities Sunday
Gallipolis church events list Sunday activities including Church School at 9 15 with Dr Otto Carter superintendent and Grace Methodist pastor Rev W S Westerman sermon at 10 30 on An Interview with Jesus choir performance God So Loved the World Epworth League at 6 talk on vocations in music fourth Gateways to Service Carter Brumfield leads devotions Lent service at 7 Boys Gym Club Tuesday 6 45 Girls Gym Club Wednesday 7 Mid week Lenten Service Wednesday 7 Jesus of the Gospels Grace Choir rehearsal 8 Epworth League party Thursday evening
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Gallipolis
Otto Carter
W. S. Westerman
Grace Methodist Church
Jesus
Stainer
Epworth League
Grace Choir
Local liquor store manager released home after appendicitis operation
Gomer Phil lips, manager of a Gallipolis liquor store, was moved from Holzer Hospital to his home on Thursday to recover from an appendicitis operation.
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Gallipolis
Gomer Phillips
Holzer Hospital
Foreclosure Action Filed Over Huntington Township Mortgage
Walter McGhee sues T. D. Woods and others seeking foreclosure of realty in Huntington Township. He cites a $550 note dated April 26, 1923 with $393.72 interest unpaid.
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Gallipolis
Walter McGhee
T. D. Woods
Huntington Township
McGhee
Doris Wheeler Operative Patient at Holzer Hospital
Mrs. Doris Wheeler of Athens National Reemployment Office and daughter of Mr and Mrs W Gomer Jones of Gallia County is an operative patient in Holzer Hospital.
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Gallipolis
Doris Wheeler
Athens National Reemployment Office
W. Gomer Jones
Gallia County
Holzer Hospital
Skoot liniment claim at Gallaher’s Drug Store
A local drugstore ad promotes Skoot liniment available at Gallaher’s Drug Store 168 Court St. The product contains mustard and camphor for external relief of rheumatic, lumbago, and neuritis pains with a refund if unsatisfactory. A large bottle is advertised as inexpensive.
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Gallaher’s Drug Store
Court St
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