Flood Control Plan Aims to Save Gallia District
Dr C E Holzer urged a $23 million government flood control program to avert annual losses of $10.4 million in the Gallipolis district. The plan covers reservoirs at headwaters and projects in the Pittsburgh Zone Scioto Sandusky district and Bluestone W Va. Officials plan to push WPA surveys and seek congressional appropriations with backing from Ohio and West Virginia lawmakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Cc. E. Holzer
Ohio Valley Water Conservation and Flood Control Congress
Holzer
Ohio River
Huntington
W. Va
Chamber of Commerce
Bulkley
Donahey
Ohio
Holt and Neeley
West Virginia
Congress
Works Progress Administration
Mississippi Board of Army Engineers
Congressional
Pittsburgh
Scioto-Sandusky
Bluestone
Muskingum Valley
Washington, D. C
Cincinnati
Dave C
Warner
Alan Jordan
Columbus
F. W. Ingraham
Pt. Pleasant
Frederick Hotel
Dr. W. 8. Rosenheim
E. V. Rawn
Dr. Holzer
Miss Delia O'Con organizes Irish dinner at Riverside study club
Miss Delia O'Conor hosted the Riverside Study Club dinner at Mary Lou Restaurant Tuesday evening featuring a menu composed entirely of Irish dishes. She then attended English Club where she led the program. Mrs. Margaret McCormick hosted the English Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Delia O'Connor
Riverside Study Club
Mary Lou
Miss O'Connor
Margaret McCormick
Alfred Notes Mrs Will Bentz Returns From Visit
Alfred records Mrs Will Bentz returning Sunday from a week with her daughter Mrs Clinton Frost in Athens. Also notes Will Spence slowly improving and several local families visiting or staying with relatives in Pomeroy, Athens, Flora, and Chester amid illness reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Bentz
Clinton Frost
Athens
Will Spence
Fred van Meter
Levinnia
Pomeroy
Clair Robinson
Don Robinson
Rex
W. E. Robinson
William
Thelma Mae Carr
Norwood Knight
Bert Knight
Chester
Vern Shumway
Charles
Ruth
Guss van Nest
Flora
Edith Betzing
Vesta Bentz
Mable Swartz
Glennie Shumway
Lola Knight
Ruth Dixon
Gallia family seeks care after Gallipolis flood move
A Gallia County family of mother father and four children fled rising water and moved to Gallipolis to join flood sufferers. Police urged them to return home as they sought aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Gaia
Gallia
Work Starts on Gallia County Courthouse Remodeling
Gallia County begins a basement renovation funded by 24600 WPA dollars with Clyde Dale leading four workers in clearing space for redecorating. Judge W R White pushed the project to improve storage and offices while addressing courtroom acoustics and future second floor remodeling plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Gallia County
Clyde Dale
W. R. White
Bean Removed From Child's Lung at Holzer Hospital
One year old Lawrence Miller is recovering after doctors removed a bean from the lower left lung lobe at Holzer Hospital Gallipolis. The boy was brought from Waterloo in a desperate condition. Dr H A Martin performed the operation via bronchoscope.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Lawrence Miller
Holzer Hospital
Waterloo
Gaither Miller
H. A. Martin
Schools Postponed In Gallipolis County
Gallipolis City Schools will not hold classes until next Monday supervisor Wayne Lutz announced. County superintendent H Bion Bradbury said schools across the county will reopen as teachers can travel the roads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Wayne Lutz
H. Bion Bradbury
Albany Grange Plans March Meeting and Events
Albany notes report the Albany Grange will hold a regular meeting on Saturday March 28 with third and fourth degrees conferred on candidates. Local residents Floyd Fought Bert Hovey Fern McVay and others are mentioned with visits and family news including a birth Albinda Ruth born March 20. Several families returned from wintering in Florida and hosting visits are noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
Albany Grange
Floyd
Bert Hovey
St. Petersburg
Fla
Fern McVay
Athens State Hospital
Denver McVay
Roy Davis
Albinda Ruth
Ernest Nicholas
Marilyn Ruth
E. H. Stratton
T. W. Coe
Arthur Stuart
Margaret Woodyard
Miami
Morris Cunningham
Canaanville
Harold Cunningham
Shoe output climbs to 353 million pairs in 1934
Shoe manufacturers produced 353000000 pairs in 1934, up from 313000000 pairs in 1932, reflecting growth in production volume across the industry.
Ohio River Holds At 55.7 Feet As Flood Aid Planned
The river remained near 55.7 feet north and east of Gallipolis with a fall expected today. WPA workers faced uncertainty about employment for flood cleanup while government boats delivered food to Crown City and Addison. Route 11 remained a key outlet, and trains and buses faced delays. The American Legion plans to oversee moving 200 flood refugees home after waters recede, and residents brace for disease risk despite overall good community health.
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Gallipolis
Ohio River
Here
WPA
H. W. Nixon
Athens
Crown City
Addison
Turley
Gauley
Genipolis
Gatley Bridge
Pt. Pleasant
Emmett Keeler
American Legion
C. R. Niday
Post-Flood Suggestions for Gallipolis Residents
The Gallipolis Chamber of Commerce led a flood relief meeting with cooperating agencies to plan rehabilitating flooded homes. Advice urges thorough cleaning with soap and disinfectants, washing food, pumping and sanitizing basements, boiling well water, and using city water until safe. Fire hose flushing of streets is approved to reduce epidemic risk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Chamber of Commerce
Toby Ryan Faces Change In A Glimpse Of Life
A Parisian social scene vignette follows Toby Ryan recounting a day spent with Bill, noting his modest coat and quiet routine. She reflects on a glamorous memory and a departing romance as she returns to her rooming house and awaits a message that hints at further developments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill
Toby
Norma Shearer
Toby Ryan
Rooming House
Miss Ryan
Local Families Share Sunday Visits in Darwin
Darwin residents list weekend gatherings with the Howetts Gilkeys and Millers from Columbus visiting and Hendersonville, Harrisonville, and Pickett home guests. Val McCumber, the local school bus driver, ferried passengers to Pomeroy from the fairground and Avenue bridge as regular traffic halted during the flood.
Downington Briefs Recap of Local Family Visits
Henry Dixon spent days with Mr and Mrs Frederic Dixon of Middleport. Margaret Whaley and Clara Dixon shopped in Athens Saturday. Myrita Hudwell does house work for Mrs Herbert Clark. Vic Robinson of Chase visited his brother Pearl. Jack Clark returned home near Albany after two weeks with grandparents Mr and Mrs John Clark. Jack Jewell and wife, workers at Athens State Hospital, visited Mr and Mrs Glenn Jewell Saturday. Donna Howett of Pomeroy visits her grandmother Mrs Susan Haning. Robert Clark of Harrisonville visited his parents Mr and Mrs John Clark. Ora King assists Mrs Will Jordan. Hattie Haning, employed in Athens, guests Sunday. Schools closed last week due to road conditions. Ray Hartman and family of New Fultonham visit Mr and Mrs J W Dean. Mrs Lucy Cheadle and Dana Covert of Rutland were business callers Saturday. Mrs Clyde Brickles of Pomeroy guests of Webb Howell family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenn Jewell
Donna Howett
Pomeroy
Susan Haning
Robert Clark
Harrisonville
John Clark
Ora King
Will Jordan
Hattie Haning
Athens
Clyde Haning
Frederick Dixon
C. F. Dixon
Ray Hartman
New Fultonham
J. W. Dean
Lucy Cheadle
Dana Covert
Rutland
Clyde Brickles
Webb Howell
New Straitsville
M. E
Haster
Clifford Sayer Wends
Dickie
Chas. Stephenson
Timothy Blankenship
Mary Blankenship
Alice Holleran
St. Francis Hospital
Columbus
William Campbell
Mildred Blankenship
New Lexington
William Shuttleworth
C. L. Irish
Lorain
Leonard White
Clarence L. Grandy
Edward
R. F. Brandt
Thomas Smith
William Eberts
Robert Blankenship
Edith Hines
Wayne Loury
Grover Whitmer
Joe Grandy
Youngstown
Owen Wallace
Floyd Porter
Zanesville
Jean Lower
Lena Vernon
Ruth Webb
Wm Bell
Robert Bell Sr
Murray City
James Davis
Laura
Lewis Warner
McCuneville
Isaac Ashbaugh
Middletown
Barney Blankenship
Maude Hoy
Logan
William Call
Clark St
Laura Warner
Delphis Evans
Fred Peterson
Kenneth Webb
Ernestine Abram
Florence Blankenship
Wellston
Jackson
Myrtle Wallace
Margaret Mays
Dora Backus
Crooksville
Groves
Buchtel
Buchtel Parent-Teacher Association
Hubert Hyde
Glouster
Agnes Clark
Lowell Tucker
Sarah Jane
Joyce Anne
Nelsonville
R. D
D. &. Bookman
George Worthington
Ted Schoppelier
Davis
Porter Sweazy
John Mauer
Euchre Club
Michael Colbert
Harvey Sayre
Clarence Sayre
Dana Bookman
Clayton Bookman
Minnie McKee
James McNamee
Billy Williams
Wilmington
Althea Whitmore
Venice Brown
Grace Mohney
Fred Locke
Locke
James Mohney
Hollister Church Classes Hold Monthly Meetings
Hollister U B Sunday School Senorita Class met at Olive Bethel's home for a monthly session with Daisy Deem in charge. One new member Wilma Gibbs welcomed. prizes went to Jennie Banfield and Wilma Gibbs. Loyal Workers class met with potluck and games led by vice president Leona Thompson. Hollister A B Sunday School attendance reached 87. major activities include a Jacks tournament and Easter goal. School events include plays at Greens Run and a mimeograph purchase, plus boxing in the auditorium and annual work progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loretta Cairelli
Hollister A. B
Leona Thompson
Helen Rothery
Susie Waldeck
Hazel Davis
Mary Williams
God's Little Helpers
Betty McCutcheon
James Cairelli
Hollister School
Paradise
Greens
Charlie
Mary Mount
Alfred Andrews
Dertick
Katherine Hardy
Edith Ivers
Betty Lee Ivers
Helen Fade
Minnie Coffman
Pioneer Resident Mary Carpenter Dies at 86 in Carpenter
Mary R Carpenter widow of Alvin J Carpenter and oldest resident of Carpenter died at her home Tuesday after a March 17 stroke. Born in Lee Township in 1849 she spent over 65 years in Carpenter. Funeral services will be held at 2 PM Thursday in the home with burial in Temple Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carpenter
Mary R. Carpenter
Alvin J. Carpenter
Lace Frock Pattern Prompts Spring Crochet
Linen pattern notes a lace frock with bertha collar and mesh flounce. Pattern 1174 includes sizes 16-18 and 38-40 with stitch illustrations and material needs. Send 10 cents plus name and address to Athens Messenger Needlecraft Dept., 82 Eighth Avenue New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha
Athens Messenger
Needlecraft Dept
Eighth Avenue
New York
N. Y
Glouster Group Hosts Athens County Mail Carriers
Glouster group entertained Athens County rural letter carriers and their families at the American Legion Hall in Glouster on Saturday night March 21. The program featured songs instrumental music and games followed by a late supper. A large crowd attended and interest in the meetings was strong.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glouster
Athens County
American Legion Hall
Straitsville Choir Plans Cantata and Sunday Music
Straitsville residents report choir practice well attended as two programs are planned. On March 29 the choir will dedicate newly purchased hymnals at the M E Church, followed by a cantata on Easter Sunday. The community also notes birthdays, illnesses, visits, and social events across local families and neighbors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Straitsville
Vinton Briefs Highlights Local Club Formation and Visits
Reports note the Dig gins family moving to the Dickerson property in Gallipolis. A garden club meeting organized March 20 with Anna Mae Evans as president and Stella Wilcox as vice president. A Lizzie Shene field class party is set for March 26 at 7:30 in the auditorium, lunch by the Ladies Aid Society. Various local visits and Easter vacation plans are mentioned, with multiple residents hosting or visiting family and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lizzie Shenefield
Ladies’ Aid Society
Ralph George
Ben Ward
Pingrove
Judy Mathews
Barbara
Marion
Don Swick
Mathew
Mary Reese
John William Butler
Ohio State
Emma Mathews
Columbus
Jessie Braiey
Donna Tyler
K. G. Kirkendall
Chad Welker
Hayward Harmon
John Huntley
Piper
W. T. Miller
Ed Ewing
Logan
G. P. Ewing
Dorothy Cardwell
Ben Viars
John Shack
Mamye James
Gallipolis
S. E. Denney
Jackson
Trans-Siberian Railway Length Reaches 5550 Miles
The Trans-Siberian railroad linking Leningrad and Vladivostok extends over 5 550 miles, marking a vast continental route across Russia.
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Leningrad
Vladivostok
Double Birthday Celebration Honors Two Dexter Women
Mr. and Mrs. Howard Davis hosted a double birthday event at their Dexter home for Nettie Longstreth's 69th birthday and Mrs. Harry Davis 35th anniversary. Relatives from Richmond, Glouster, Huntington, Albany, and Dexter attended, with other local visits and hospital updates mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dexter
Howard Davis
Nettie Longstreth
Davis
Harry Davis
John Longstreth
Myron Crane
Richmond
Ind
Longstreth
Alma Davis
New Castle
Malcolm Davis
Richard Cary
Glouster
G. B. Davis
Ernest Martin
Huntington
W. Va
William Gillogly
Albany
H. C. Smith
Maxwell Smith
Carol Halliday
Washington D. H
Florida
George Perry
Silver Springs
Tenn
W. R. Halliday
Ollie Anderson
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Bessie Strong
Eva White
Harrisonville
Will C. Merritt
Clayton Folden
Akron
W. R. Amos
Kenneth Weaver
Middleport
Waterloo High School News Delights at Two-Show Operetta
The operetta The Sunbonnet Girl by the glee club drew good crowds over two nights with differing casts. Merril Tewksbury acted as Major Bowes, Doris Dicken won first prize the first night, and Paul ine Hull won the second.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glee Club
Merril Tewksbury
Major Bowes
Doris Dicken
Pauline Hull
Fred Rowland
Elizabeth Carman
Iris Katzenbach
Gregg
K. of P. Hall
M. P. Church
Athens
Waterloo
Helen Martin
Kenneth Reeder
Evelyn Sidders
Milda Rosser
Robert Barker
Olive Hulbert
Adelaide Stright
NYA
Dandriff
Albany Superintendent Preaches at Snowville
Albany Superintendent L. F. Miller preached at Snowville Church replacing Rev. T. A. Ballinger. Sunday School elected officers for the coming year led by Wayne Chase as superintendent with Edith Byerly as assistant. Epworth League attendance was 31 as flood relief travels drew residents to Pomeroy. Cattle losses from dysentery noted. local families reported travels and overhead observations of flooded Meigs County districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Snowville
L. F. Miller
Albany
T. A. Ballinger
Wayne Chase
Edith Byerly
Gladys Stanley
Lena Hooper
Grace Skinner
Guard Chase
Eileen Byerly
Llah Woods
George Sargent
Epworth
Pomeroy
George van Dyke
Leo Welch
Cecil Welch
Francis Welch
Robert Hines
Joe Carsey
Raymond Douglas
Frank Green
Athens
Minnie Green
Edgar Stanley
Merrill Chase
Meigs County
Chase
Jerseyville
Bertha Welch
Doris
Virginia
Harley Derry
Harrisonville
Buchtel PTA Meeting Highlights Community News
The March Buchtel Parent-Teacher Association meeting featured Dr. Hubert Hyde speaking on diabetes, with pupils from Miss King’s room performing two Irish plays. A banner for attendance went to Miss Bookman’s room as residents share health updates and local visits across Buchtel and nearby towns.
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C. E. Holzer
Ohio Valley Congress
Washington
Entertains Club
Alfred
Albany Notes
Rhine
Strasbourg
Hitler
BY Laura Lou Brookman
Darwin
Dana Howett
George Howett
Edith Whaley
Jodie Gilkey
Ralph Miller
Lee Roach
H. B. Pickett
Bud Douglas
Ella Douglas
Freda Will
Seymour Will
Val McCumber
Fairground
Avenue Bridge
Downington Briefs
Hollister U. B
Glouster Group
Vinton Briefs
Mee Davis
Glen Turner
Millersport
John M. Nicholson
Emmet Davis
John Nicholson
W. V. Rife
Theodore Smith
David Denny
F. Denny
C. Cook
McMillen Hospital
Charleston
Sylven Dieland
Race
Bert Davis
Side Hill
O. S. Davis
Parker Run
Garland Weaver
Waterloo High School News
China
Buchtel Pta Meeting
Optometric Service
S. Court St
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