Gallipolis Chamber Elects New Officers at Dinner Event
The Gallipolis Chamber of Commerce elected J. Paul Mossman president with Homer Beckett and Carlos Niday as vice presidents. Rex Lineberry became secretary and H W Walter treasurer, with Mrs. Chauncey Houser continuing as executive secretary. Retiring president Harold W. Wetherholt received thanks and will preside at the March 27 annual dinner at the Lafayette Hotel.
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Gallipolis
Gallipolis Chamber of Commerce
J. Paul Mossman
Homer Beckett
Carlos J. Niday
Rex Lineberry
H. W. Walter
Chauncey Houser
J. P. Mossman
Carlos Niday
G. P. Bush
John Mootz
John McNealey
Harold W. Wetherholt
Chamber of Commerce
Lafayette Hotel
James Martin
Harold Campbell
Palm Room
Singing of
America
Lewis Weber Gishler
Roger and
Ronald Williams
Clara June Ward
F. C. Christ
Henry W. Cherrington
Grade School Band to Enter District Contest in Athens
The Gallipolis grade school band of 65 members plans to enter the district band competition at Athens Senior High School Saturday. They will travel in two school buses. The program includes Promotion March Saskatchewan Overture with soloists Jo Wells flute Bobby Harrison oboe Elaine Lear clarinet Tom Dale trombone Bobby France bari tone Dan Bachus cornet Dean Davis tuba.
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Gallipolis
Athens
Richard Downs
Jo Wells
Bobby Harrison
Elaine Lear
Tom Dale
Bobby France
Dan Bachus
Dean Davis
First Gallia election petition filed by E V Chapman
E V Chapman a Greenfield Township Democrat filed the nominating petition for the fall election to seek election as township trustee. The petition reportedly lists about 100 names.
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Gallia
Gallipolis
E. V. Chapman
Greenfield Township
Shamrocks Displayed for St Patrick's Day Callers
Miss Dorothy White a clerical employee in the office of County Agent E G Royer greeted many visitors Monday with real shamrocks grown in a hot house. Sherman White her father is a florist. The Shamrocks were given in honor of St Patrick's Day.
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Gallipolis
Dorothy White
E. G. Royer
Sherman White
William Vance Speaks To Local Women's Club
William Vance, attorney for the state division of Aid for the Aged, addressed members of the Business and Professional Women's Club at First Presbyterian Church in Gallipolis. He outlined eligibility requirements for the government program and noted the rapid growth of the rolls since its inception.
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Gallipolis
Business and Professional Women’s Club
First Presbyterian Church
William Vance
State Division of Aid For
Vance
Elks Induct Three Members Last Night
Gallipolis lodge of Elks welcomed Edwin Cotton Charles Webster and Frank Fu gate into membership with Exalted Ruler C C Ingels presiding A buffet supper for about 100 members followed the ceremony in the club rooms
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Gallipolis
Edwin Cotton
Charles Webster
Frank Fugate
Pomeroy
Lodge of Elks
C. C. Ingels
Condition of Bomb Victim Shows Encouraging Improvement
Gallia County report indicates eight year old Charles Russell suffered seven perforations of the intestines after a riot grenade he handled exploded. He lost two fingers, the left eye, and his right hand palm was mangled. His condition is listed as encouraging at Holzer Hospital.
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Gallipolis
Charles
Daleussell
Holzer Hospital
Dale Russell
City Reservoir Work Goes Forward In Gallipolis
WPA workers drive the project as concrete roof columns rise for the city reservoir covering. The basin will be drained 2 300 000 gallons later this week to install 48 columns in four rows, each 11 1 2 feet high and 18 inches square.
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Gallipolis
Charles Warner
Warner
Driver Fined for Reckless Driving in Gallipolis
Hollis Taylor of Eureka was fined 10 dollars and costs in municipal court after his vehicle struck Rev. Carey Holcomb’s car, causing about 25 dollars in damage.
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Gallipolis
Hollis Taylor
Eureka
Carey Holcomb
Gallipolis Social Notes and Personal Happenings
Gallipolis society pages note Rupert Hughes now of Monessen Pa wed Ellenee Mullen of Charleroi Pa in United Brethren Church in Monessen. A Busy period with club meetings, family visits, funerals, and weekend guests across Gallia County with residents from Columbus Huntington and Parkersburg.
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Gallipolis
Rupert Hughes
Monessen
United Brethren Church
Elmer Hern
Addison
Hughes
Monongahela River
Gallia County Scours For Metals Amid War Demand
Gallia County dealers rush to gather iron aluminum and metal scraps as national defense plans push prices to postwar highs. Household utensils farm machinery auto parts and other scrap are being collected and shipped to Cincinnati before onward transfer to manufacturing districts.
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Gallipolis
Cincinnati
Pleads Guilty on Robbery Charge in Gallipolis
Roy Basil Eads pleaded guilty to stealing truck accessories from George Moodispaugh and was fined $100 plus costs. Ward Wheeler entered a not guilty plea. Both suspects are jailed as the stolen items were recovered.
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Gallipolis
Roy Basil Eads
George Moodispaugh
Ward Wheeler
Rio Grande
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Roy Thaxton
Campaign Church
Margaret Carpenter
Dora McLeish
Marie Thomas
Celestia Swisher
Leona Fulton
Rena Rife
Arlene Roush
Earl Mink
Gallipolis Personals
FE. D. Keeler
Edward Keeler
Columbus
Irene Irwin
Ella Irwin
Eva White
Robert Snedegar
E. E. Reese
James Roberts
Delbert Holmes
Shelby Roberts
Virgil Roberts
Ezza Martin
Lincoln Church
Ira Neal
Fred
Ezra Neal
Springfield
Arnie Neal
Huntington
R. E. Martin
Geraldine
John Erwin
Ivan Wells
Arlee
W. Va
Charles Barnett
Portsmouth Avenue
Charles F. Brown
Vinton Avenue
Earl Boswell
Thelma Black
Florida
New York City
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Harry Maddy
E. C. Berridge
Marietta
Sons and Daughters of Pioneer Rivermen
W. B. Lovett
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L. L. Lovett
Casby Meadows
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D. H. Wallace
Portsmouth
Josephine Meadows
Oxford
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Kingman
Harlin Martin
E. A. Martin
Provec Foods
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Chee
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Flay
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Schine’s
Athena Theatre
Corox
Modern
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Athens, Ohio
Gallia County
Bennett
the Messenger
Athena Theater
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