Air mail service threatened as coal strike hits Gallipolis
Gallipolis faces curtailment of air mail pickups as passenger train service shrinks due to a coal strike. Only the Chesapeake and Ohio line runs on three days weekly. New York Central has ceased for the strike. All-American Aviation asks the Civil Aeronautics Authority to end two daily air mail runs from Cincinnati to Pittsburgh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Elmer Caldwell
Chesapeake and Ohio
New York Central
All-American Aviation Corp
Civil Aeronautics Authority
Cincinnati
Pittsburgh
Caldwell
Air Mail
Boys-Girls Week Plans In Gallipolis Soon
Gallipolis prepares for the annual Rotary Club Boys and Girls Week to be held April 24 to 30. Principal M Harold Brown of Gallia Academy leads a committee including Stanley Evans Judge William H Jones Bill Potter Luther Dayton John Hannon George Fuller Avon Lusk Marshall Boggs Harry King and Ray St Clair. Each day focuses on activities in citizenship church family school United Nations careers recognition health and recreation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Rotary Club
M. Harold Brown
Gallia Academy High School
Stanley B. Evans
William H. Jones
Bill Potter
Luther Dayton
John Hannon
George Fuller
Avon Lusk
Marshall Boggs
Harry King
Ray St. Clair
Rotary International
United Nations
Cancer Fight To Be Mapped
Clyde V. Mitchell representing a committee calls a courthouse meeting Monday at 7 pm to map a cancer fight. A Columbus speaker will explain the operation of a local unit. officers and advisory committees will be chosen. Mitchell notes many drives exist yet cancer funding remains unused.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Clyde V. Mitchell
Columbus
Mitchell
Bond of SIS Set Driver Is Arrested
Gallipolis report: John Hall 1934 Chatham St. arrested on intoxication charge released on 15 bond. Howard Rose 46 of 75 Spruce St. arrested late Wednesday afternoon and jailed on driving while intoxicated charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
John Hall
Chatham St
Howard Rose
Spruce St
River Traffic Changes On Ohio Near Gallipolis
Flood report shows rising levels from Marietta downstream while Wheeling remains steady. The Gallipolis Locks were partly out of water with upper and lower gauge readings of 19.4 and 35.1 feet, Kanawha Falls at 12.6 and falling. Boats Albert E Hecking, Patrick J Hurley, and Christy were observed around the locks on Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Ohio River
Wheeling
Marietta
Gallipolis Locks
Kanawha Falls
Albert E. Hecking
Patrick J. Hurley
Christy
Evans announce birth of Gary Dennis Evans
Mr and Mrs Mark Evans announce the birth of their son Gary Dennis born Saturday March 20 at Holzer Hospital. Grandfather Dana Baer of Minersville is mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Mark Evans
Carolyn Baer
Minersville
Gary Dennis
Holzer Hospital
Dana Baer
Local notices recap activity around Pomeroy and neighbors
Long bottom notes Miss Minerva Pryor attended funeral services for her aunt Lydia Myers. John Parks visited his daughter Mrs S R Swan in Parkersburg. Jack Clark from the State Hospital in Athens spent time at home. Mrs Fred Larkins hosted a family dinner for her husband’s birthday on March 17. Ella Hannum works at the local post office while postmistress Pauline Myers is on vacation. Several locals attended the John Deere show at Racine. Gerald Stethem sought treatment at a Marietta hospital. Mr and Mrs Harry Swan of Portland visited relatives here. -Linnie Swan
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long Bottom
Minerva Pryor
Pomeroy
Lydia Myers
John Parks
S. R. Swan
Parkersburg
Jack Clark
State Hospital
Athens
Fred Larkins
Ella Hannum
Pauline Myers
Racine
Gerald Stethem
Marietta Hospital
Harry Swan
Portland
Marriage License Issued in Gallopolis
A marriage license was issued in probate court to Chester Paul Waugh age 18 of Columbus and Gonna Ernes tine Fry age 18 of Lecta p ist, with the clerk noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Chester Paul Waugh
Lumbus
Ernestine Fry
Easter reflections urge humility over fashion and unity
A Gallia County Viewpoint urges penitence over Easter finery and lauds Good Friday interchurch worship at the Baptist Church in Gallipolis. The writer calls for modest dress, universal participation, and focus on faith rather than outward display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
the Baptist Church
Knights of Pythias Degree Conferred in Local Lodge
Naomi Lodge No 55 K of P hosted visiting Gallipolis lodge No 667 as they conferred the knight rank. Five cars carried 20 Gallipolis members with August Arnold John Steinbeck C C Liddy Thomas Mills H H Dexter Donald Houston Freddie Wood and others attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. L. Lovett
Gallipolis
James Hollenbaugh
Nelsonville
C. C. Liddy
Ed G. Mills
H. W. Dexter
Robert Gordon
Arthur Hoyt
R. C. Patton
Frank A. Wood
Youngstown
Huntington Engineers Seek Job Applicants
Huntington District Corps of Engineers seeks applicants for rodman, surveyman, and chief of survey party. Yearly salaries range from 1822 to 3021 dollars with per diem for some positions. Full details available from J. M. Wheeler, Corps of Engineers, Department of the Army, P. O. Box 2127, Huntington, West Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntington
W. Va
Corps of Engineers
Rodman
Surveyman
Survey Party
J. M. Wheeler
Department of the Army
P. O. Box
Holzer Hospital Admits and Discharges Listed
Charles F. Rice of Wellston joins Holzer Hospital admission list along with Martha Howell of Middleport and Mrs. Morgan Evans of Oak Hill. Other admissions include Mrs. Garland Nibert of Gallipolis Mrs. Blanche France of Gallipolis Hod Williams of Harrisonville. Discharges include Chester Osler Mrs Mabel Williams Anne Bradbury Mrs David Matthews Mrs Howard Neal and Mrs Lester Pullins and daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles F. Rice
Wellston
Martha Howell
Middleport
Morgan Evans
Oak Hill
Garland Nibert
Gallipolis
Blanche France
Hod Williams
Harrisonville
Chester Osler
Mabel Williams
Anne Bradbury
David Matthews
Howard Neal
Lester Pullins
Executor Named for Gallipolis Mother's Estate
Norris Carter of Gallipolis was appointed executor of his mother's estate in Probate Court in accordance with the will. A bond of $1,000 was furnished.
Tow Boat Equipment To Museum
Fred Way leads transfer of marine gear from the tow boat Paul F. Thomas to Newark storage for Marietta river museum addition. Salvaged items include a 1914 vessel engine built 1890 motor two cylinder boiler excluded and 350 pound anchor. Whistles from Greene line boats may join the collection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Fred Way
River Museum
Campus Martius
Marietta
C. H. Webster
Proctorville
Paul F. Thomas
Mr. Webster
Ohio State Archaeological and Historical Society
Newark
David Thomas
Thomas
Greene Line
The
Historical Society
Webster
Four Sermons Set for Good Friday at Baptist Church
Four pastors from local churches will preach during Good Friday services at the Baptist Church from 1 to 3 p.m. under The Dimensions of the Cross. Sermon topics cover The Length Depth Breadth and Height of the Cross with four 25 minute periods. Soloists Eleanor Deeping Gene Moseley and Mary Fowler will perform while Mrs Davis and Mrs Robinson sing duets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
The
Baptist Church
Vernon Shafer
Church of the Nazarene
Linson H. Stebbins
First Presbyterian
W. Scott Westerman
Grace Methodist
J. Edward Hakes
First Baptist
Eleanor Deepping
Gene Moseley
Mary Fowler
Gene Davis
Robinson
Gil Dodds Named Banquet Speaker for Local Baptist Class
Gil Dodds renowned as the "world's fastest human" is chosen to speak at the fathers and sons banquet of the Judson Bible Class of the Baptist Church on April 1 at 6 30 p m at Farmer's Hotel Mack Broyles serves as class president and Elmer E Caldwell as teacher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Gilbert Dodds
Fathers and Sons
Judson Bible
The
Baptist Church
Farmer's Hotel
Mack Broyles
Elmer E. Caldwell
Comedy to Be Staged by Mercerville Seniors
Mercerville high school seniors present Aunt Tillie Goes to Town this Friday night. Cast includes Joan Thornton Elsie Dickey Geraldine Waugh Mabel Johnson Edith Queen Bill Saunders Johnny Un roe Lester Stevers Joe Clark Lena Belle Houck and Hildean Johnson. Goldie Harrison directs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Tillie
Mercerville High School
Joan Thornton
Elsie Dickey
Geraldine Waugh
Mabel Johnson
Edith Queen
Bill Saunders
Johnny Unroe
Lester Stevers
Joe Clark
Lena Belle Houck
Hildean Johnson
Goldie Harrison
Pre-Easter Services Held at Church of Christ
GLOUSTER Pre Easter services are held in the Church of Christ each evening this week with a sermon on The Resurrection delivered by a young church preacher each night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glouster
Church of Christ
Easter Egg and Basket Sale Planned at Vaughns Economy Store
The Junior Progressive Study Club schedules an Easter egg and basket sale at Vaughn's Economy Store on Saturday starting at 3078. The event aims to raise funds for club activities and community projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glouster
Junior Progressive Study Club
Vaughn's
Fifth in series contest opens at church Sunday
The senior Young Peoples Church holds the fifth contest in a series starting Sunday evening with a warm-up session at the Church of Christ.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glouster
Young Peoples Church
Church of Christ
Women of the Moose Meet at Moose Hall Tonight
The Women of the Moose plan an 7 30 p m gathering at Moose Hall this evening. Initiation ceremonies are listed as part of the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moose
Glouster
Women of the
Moose Hall
Building Activity Noted At Burr Oak Dam Site
At Burr Oak dam site near Glouster notable construction progresses include hammering in the horseshoe tunnel plan to drain East branch of Sunday Creek along with fill for dam spillway and approaches. Tool housing buildings rise and a road foundation from Route 13 to the site forms for heavy traffic limestone base being laid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glouster
Burr Oak
East Branch
Sunday Creek
Route 13
GLOUSTER-Troop Salvage Drive Nets Scrap and Paper
Scout troop in Glouster and nearby areas collected one and a half tons of scrap iron and two tons of paper in a salvage drive. Proceeds totaled 36 dollars to fund costs for six camps this summer. Parents urged continued saving of waste paper for upcoming drives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glouster
E Boy Scouts
Theocal
Memorial Park
Pre-Easter Rites Held at Glouster Methodist Church
Glouster Methodist Church hosts nightly pre Easter services this week led by Rev. Eugene Brown with special music. Youth and adult choirs perform pieces such as In The Garden and Hail Mighty Victor, with soloists Lavonda Saulters and Elizabeth Gordon among others. Choir rehearsal set for 7 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glouster
Glouster Methodist Church
Eugene Brown
John Eby
Lavonda Saulters
James Franklin
John R. Clark
Old Rugged Cross
C. B. Vernon
Helen McDowell
Elizabeth Gordon
Ralph Darling
J. H. Elias
Victor
Gounod
Joan Seiler
Judy Vernon
Freda Summers
Sondra Rose
Lord
Most Holy
Franck
Communion Planned By Jacksonville Church
The Rev. A A Green of the Jacksonville E U B Church announces holy communion will be observed Friday at p.m followed by a sermon by the pastor on the topic The Christ.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glouster
A. A. Green
Jacksonville E U
Birth of John Robert Long in Glouster
Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Long announce the birth of a son Sunday at 2 a.m. John Robert Long is the baby’s name. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Fred Brown of Glouster and Mrs. Blanche Long. Mr. Long works in Eloria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glouster
Raymond Long
Donna Brown
John Robert
Fred Brown
Blanche Long
Long
Eloria
Weekend Guests Glouster Kennett Family Visit
Mr and Mrs Rus of Glouster sold Kennett Jr and his daughter Sharon to Columbus and weekend guests with Mr and Mrs John R Clark and Mr and Mrs Harry Parfitt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glouster
Russell Kennett, Jr
Sharon
Columbus
John R. Clark
Harry Parfitt
Visitor for Week Strikes Up Columbus Guest
John McBride of Columbus is spending the week in town with Mr. and Mrs. George Carter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glouster
John McBride
Columbus
George Carter
First Baptist Church Sets Friday Evening Business Meeting
Deacons of the First Baptist Church announce a business meeting to be held Friday at 7 p.m. in the church. The notice calls members to attend and participate in church affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glouster
The
First Baptist Church
Five Days Remain To Buy Auto Tags
There are five days left before the March 31 deadline to purchase 1948 automobile license plates. Vernon’s Electric maintains regular hours for plate sales. Many residents have bought licenses, but a large number still must complete the purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glouster
Vernon's Electric
Easter Sunrise Services Set at 6 A M in Glouster
The Church of Christ in Glouster will hold Easter sunrise worship at 6 a.m. Sunday. A girls trio of Eileen Pough, Helen Pough, and Lucy White will sing. speakers include Edwin Carpenter, Pearl Raley, and Daniel Teater. Kenneth Eberts leads, with Lynn Gladden giving the benediction. W. W. Wallace directs the choir. elders and deacons oversee the Lord's Supper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glouster
Church of Christ In
Eileen
Helen Pough
Lucy White
Edwin Carpenter
Pearl Raley
Daniel Teater
Kenneth Eberts
Lynn Gladden
W. W. Wallace
Doan's Pills Bring Relief From Backache Claim
Many sufferers blame backache on other causes but a kidney disturbance may be the reason. Doan's Pills, a stimulant diuretic in use for over 50 years, are advertised to flush poisonous waste from blood and ease symptoms like nocturnal urination swelling and aches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doan
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Richland Ave
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