Betz Death Stirs Gallia County as Fultons Face Trial
Funeral services were held for Ray Betz 26 of Bulaville Addison Township after skull fractures caused by Earl Red Fulton. Fulton admits injuring Betz and faces grand jury review while his wives face legal actions over marriage and separation. Neighbors recall a violent confrontation and a late night call as authorities investigated the fatal stabbing in Bulaville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Ray Betz
Charles Betz
Holzer Hospital
Earl
Red) Fulton
Bulaville Church
Addison Township
E. C. Wenz
Kananga
Rife
Fulton
Betz
Belle Martin Fulton
Florence Nuckles Fulton
Florence Nuckles Lahen
Gallia Women Receive Honor for Service
Gallipolis residents Mrs. Nora Burnette and Mrs. Alice Simms received gold emblem pins from the National Organization Royal Neighbors of America for long service as camp recorders. Burnette has ten years and Simms eighteen years in the recorder role. Letters of appreciation came from Miss Erna M. Barthel, Supreme Recorder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Nora Burnette
Alice Simms
Vinton
Royal Neighbors of America
Burnette
Simms
Erna M. Barthel
Rock Island, Ill
Royal Neighbors of
Amerca
Eagles Plan Easter Dance at Local Lodge
Gallipolis reports a Monday night Easter dance at the Eagles club rooms on April 10 with music by Jimmy James orchestra. James is married to Frances King cousin of Warner Craft, and the event is likely the largest attended dance in a decade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Lodge of Eagles
Jimmy James
James
Frances King
C. L. King
Warner Craft
Injured Prisoner Reported Improved at Home
Charles Manley, released on his own recognizance from Meigs County jail on bad check charges, is reported improving at his home north of Cheshire after a fall during a prison shower bath left him seriously injured.
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Gallipolis
Charles Manley
Cheshire
Meigs County
Manley
License to wed issued for Daniels and Treadway
Murray Daniels 51 of Somerset Ohio and Eva Treadway 48 of Gallipolis were issued a marriage license on Saturday in Gallipolis Ohio proceeding with formalities for their union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Murray Daniels
Somerset
Ohio
Eva Treadway
Seven Dogs Attract Complaints Near Welch Home
Women cyclists report molestation by dogs while passing Miss Mary Welch’s home near the municipal golf course. Mrs Reese says she was bitten by a large hound. Johnson says the Welch residence harbors seven dogs in a squalid one room cabin and health officials have been alerted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Roy Johnson
Mary Welch
Ww. D Reese
Welch
Johnson
Columbus
Eight Heifers Die From Poison Mistake at Farm
In Morgan Township Gallipolis, eight two year old Black Poll heifers died at Ray Grover’s stock farm during the weekend. Several other herd members are ill after being fed a poisonous fertilizer mistaken for salt. The two products were stored in the same barn and resemble each other closely, enabling the error.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Ray Grover
Morgan Township
Relatives Attend Burial Rites for Mrs Laura Kerns in Gallipolis
Relatives and friends of Mrs Laura Ellen Kerns widow of Nelson Kerns accompanied her body from Lowell Ohio Sunday for interment in Mound Hill Cemetery. She was a native of Gallia County and is survived by daughters Barbara Sprague of Lowell and Hazel Gilman of New York City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Laura Ellen Kerns
Nelson Kerns
Lowell
Ohio
Mound Hill
Gallia County
Harry
Barbara) Sprague
Sheldon
Hazel) Gilman
New York City
Miss Sibley Dies at Niece's Home in Gallipolis
Miss Katie Sibley aged 61 daughter of the late Jonas Sibley and native of the county died Saturday at the home of her niece Mrs J Paul McNealey in this city. She had long worked at the Ohio Hospital for Epileptics. Surviving are a sister Mrs H P Halley near this city and a brother Reuben Sibley of Rolfe Iowa. Funeral services Tuesday at 9 am Mina Chapel with interment in Mound Hill Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Katie Sibley
Jonas Sibley
J. Paul McNealey
Ohio Hospital
H. P. Halley
Reuben Sibley
Rolfe
Iowa
Mina Chapel
Mound Hill Cemetery
Jury To Hear Cases In Gallipolis
Petit jurors will report Wednesday for the resumption of hearings. Judge W. R. White presides, with many defendants charged with non support among the principal cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Petit Jurors
W. R. White
Man Pleads Guilty in Child Non-support Case
Myron Mooney was arraigned on an indictment for non-support and pleaded guilty. He was ordered to pay two dollars weekly for the support of his child.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Myron Mooney
Ladies Aid to Host Jitney Supper and Play at Eno Church
The Gallipolis Ladies' Aid Society of Eno Church announces a jitney supper and play to be held at the church on April 15.
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Gallipolis—Ladies’ Aid Society of
Eno Church
Rhodes services held in Pt Pleasant for William A. Rhodes
Services were held yesterday in Pt. Pleasant for William A. Rhodes 67 with a brother George Rhodes of Kanauga noted among mourners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Pt. Pleasant
William A. Rhodes
George Rhodes
Kanauga
Perfect Scores Are Made by Visitors
LOGAN Turner and Ross trap shooters from Millersport Gun Club shot perfect 50s in the opening of a four club tournament held at the fairgrounds Sunday afternoon. The program offers 50 birds at each club including Logan Thurston Millersport and Sugar Grove with awards of 50 30 and 20 percent. Local members took part but none posted perfect scores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
Turner and
Ross
Millersport
Fairgrounds
Thurston
Sugar Grove
Aged Man Observes Birthday in Logan
Sunday marked the 76th birthday of W. E. Shaw of South Bloomingville visiting his sister Mrs. Margaret Coakley in Logan. He is the youngest of nine children with four living. Mrs. Coakley is the eldest and near 90. Brothers J. P. Shaw and George B. Shaw are also of advanced age.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
W. E. Shaw
Bloomingville
Margaret Coakley
Mr. Shaw
Coakley
J. P. Shaw
Benton Township
George B. Shaw
Condition Improving for Local Man After Hospital Surgery
LOGAN Newell Grooms returned Friday from a Columbus hospital where he underwent removal of a bone from his nose. He is confined to his W Main St home and expects to resume duties this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan —Newell Grooms
Columbus
W. Main St
Gallia Youth Expected To Enter Guilty Plea Tuesday
Delbert Blazer 18 of Green Township is expected to plead guilty to shooting with intent to kill Lloyd Angell 33 in Gallia County on August 21 1938. Angell and his wife Elmia Angell 22 are described involved. Blazer admitted fault via signed confession. Angell survived losing an eye and is treated at Holzer Hospital. Mrs Angell faces trial later. she and Blazer have been free on bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Delbert Blazer
Green Township
Lloyd Angell
Elmia Angell
Blazer
Garfield Blazer
Angell
Holzer Hospital
Young Blazer
Rale
Fiftieth Anniversary of Gallipolis Thursday Club Observed
Gallipolis marked the fiftieth anniversary of its Thursday Club at Mrs. J. E. Halliday home with former and active members. Catherine Hayward was named president as officers were elected. Daughters of Union Veterans initiated three new members at Legion Hall with a covered dish supper and a program of tap dancing and vocal selections. Willard Call shared birthday honors amid gifts and conviviality.
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Gallipolis
J. E. Halliday
Boyd ‘Thomas
Florida
Harry Miller
Columbus
David Caldwell
Catherine Hayward
Howard Thornberry
W. Lewis Brown
Elizabeth Moore
Frank Bell
John C. Butt
E. W. Mauck
Halliday
Caldwell
Daughters of Union Veterans
Legion Hall
Jean Luman
Joy Judy
Jane Haskins
American Legion
Adamsville
Willard Call
Bridge Club Hosts Afternoon at Evans Home
Mrs. Harry K. Mills Jr hosted a Friday evening gathering at her parents Mr and Mrs Stanley Evans home with a bridge club and friends. Miss Jean Campbell won high score honors and before lunch Mrs Robert Martin was showered with gifts for her anticipated layette.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry K. Mills, Jr
Stanley Evans
Jean Campbell
Robert Martin
Anna Ruth Caufman
Elizabeth Chapel Ladies Aid Society Meets at Wooten Home
The monthly session on Wednesday gathered fourteen members and six guests at Mrs. Orpha Wooten’s home. A book review was presented by Helen Hughes and Rev. Ellis with contributions from Mrs. Fannie Caldwell Ruth Brucker Edith Bane and Mrs. Wooten.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Chapel
McKnights Celebrate 24th Anniversary With Dinner and Games
Mr and Mrs William McKnight marked their twenty four year marriage with a dinner at the Libby Hotel on Thursday evening and a rock session at home. The table featured yellow and red rose decorations. Prizes for high score went to Mr and Mrs J W Phillips, followed by Mr and Mrs E E Myers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William McKnight
Libby Hotel
J. W. Phillips
E. E. Myers
Tendered Surprise Party for Mrs Finley Earls
Mrs Finley Earls was honored with a surprise party organized by close friends. The gathering celebrated her amid familiar faces and warm wishes, marking a joyful social event in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Finley Earls
Cars Damaged In Sunday Wreck In Thurman Village
Charles Hamrick of McArthur and Arthur Howell of Blackfork crashed at 2 30 Sunday morning in Thurman village. No injuries reported though both cars were badly wrecked. Hamrick said he was driving to Rodney to visit family. Sheriff Hatfield arranged Howell arrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Charles Hamrick
McArthur
O.S.A
Arthur Howell
Blackfork
Thurman Village
Hamrick
Rodney
Sheriff Hatfield
Howell
Gallipolis Theft Report Claims Coats From Car
Joseph Pico of southern Gallia County said two girls coats worth more than 20 dollars were stolen from his car parked in Gallipolis Saturday night. The coats had not been recovered.
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Gallipolis
Joseph Pico
Gallia County
Restaurant Moves in Gallipolis Park Square
The Swain restaurant has been moved two doors south from its former location on the park square to the room once occupied by a dairy company. The previous Swain site was in the business block recently leased by a Morris chain store.
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Gallipolis
C. L. Swain
Park Square
Swain
Morris
Mrs Monroe Drummond Rites Held After Stroke
Mrs Monroe Drummond funeral was held Sunday afternoon at Mudsoc. Her husband is reported in serious condition following a second stroke of paralysis.
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Gallipolis
Monroe Drummond
Mudsoc
Eureka Ladies Aid Society Meets for Easter Program
Mrs. Clarence Fisher hosted Thursday with 19 members and guests present. Lunch followed the program. The next meeting will feature an Easter program on April 6 at Mrs. Ray Gothard’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Fisher
Eureka Ladies Aid Society
Ray Gothard
Girls Athletic Club Party at Gallia Academy High School
Members of the Girls' Athletic Club of Gallia Academy High School enjoyed a Thursday night party arranged by sponsor Miss Kathryn Lutz. Prizes were awarded to Bette Faulkner Dorothy Lanier and Margaret Pickens. Refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Girls’ Athletic Club
Gallia Academy Igh School
Kathryn Lutz
Bette Faulkner
Dorothy Lanier
Margaret Pickens
Birth of Son Terry Krug in Englewood Near Dayton
Judge J. S. Clark and Mrs Clark announce the birth of a son to Mr and Mrs Claude Krug of Englewood near Dayton. Mrs Krug formerly Dorothy Lackey is a niece of Judge Clark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. S. Clark
Terry
Claude Krug
Englewood
Dayton
Krug
Dorothy Lackey
Judge Clark
Roy Green announces birth of daughter in Gallipolis
Mr and Mrs Roy Green of Gallipolis announce the birth of a daughter on March 21. The brief notice names the parents and the event without further details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Green
Gallipolis
Seven To Go to Fort Harrison For War Camp
Gallia County fixes seven slots for the Citizen's Military Training Camp at Fort Harrison Indiana. Major Oliver G. Lyle says seven places will be filled from nine applicants with reporting at Fort Hayes Columbus on July 16. Second year men will be given preference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Gallia County
Fort “Ben” Harrison
Indiana
Oliver G. Lyle
Fort Hayes
Columbus
Lyle
Showboat Ready for First Performance
Galliapolis reports the Showboat on Billy Bryant's floating theater will debut in its home port at Pt. Pleasant on Monday April 3. The showboat is being refurbished with a fresh coat of paint to enhance its appearance.
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Gallipolis
Billy Bryant
Pt. Pleasant
Reverend W T Parker fills Grace Church pulpit
Reverend W T Parker of Rio Grande occupies the Grace M E Church pulpit this Sunday morning due to illness of Pastor Reverend W S Westerman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
W. T. Packer
Rio Grande
Grace M. E
W. S. Westerman
Teacher Sues Board For Back Salary
Frances E. Yost of Gallipolis now teaching in Wheelersburg sues the Chesapeake School Board in Lawrence County for 374.40 dollars and interest claimed as salary due from two years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Frances E. Yost
Wheelersburg
Scioto County
Board of Education At
Chesapeake
Lawrence County
Masons to Be Inspected by District Deputy Carter
Morning Dawn Lodge F and M will be inspected Friday night March 31 by Dr Otto E Carter district deputy. E S Spear master of the lodge expects unusually large attendance and says refreshments will follow the session with delegations from most district lodges anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Otto E. Carter
E. S. Spear
Spear
Greens Run Church hosts Young Adult Class evening
The Young Adult Class of Greens Run Church of Christ will host a Wednesday night gathering for Chauncey Millfield Taylor Ridge and Trimble classes. Each class should contribute two numbers and all members are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Greens Run
Church of Christ
Millfield
Taylor Ridge
Trimble
Old Ohio to Be Honored at Ohio University Hall
At the Toledo conference of the Ohio Society Daughters of the American Revolution Manasseh Cutler Hall at Ohio University was chosen from 12 sites for a historic marking. Cutler Hall, oldest building on the Northwest Territory’s oldest university, rests on a land grant secured by Manasseh Cutler of Ipswich Massachusetts. Date of marking not announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo
Ohio Society
Daughters of the American Revolution
Manasseh Cutler Hall
Ohio University
O. D. Dailey
Albany
R. W. Finsterwald
Athens
F. L. Reberli
Cleveland
J. E. Giddings
Washington
D. H
W. K. Sterline
Sidney
John Graham
Lancaster
T. J. Summers
Marietta
Cutler Hall
Northwest Territory
Congress
Manasseh Cutler
Ipswich
Mass
Cleanup meeting to plan city campaign in Gallipolis
About 100 residents from most clubs and societies in Gallipolis will gather at the Court House on Homer W. Walter’s call to plan a cleanup campaign. The effort aims to start early next month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Court House
Homer W. Walter
Chamber of Commerce
Racine Youths Produce Fine Strain of Farm Hogs
Racine Ohio youths in the Future Farmers of America chapter built a purebred Poland China herd starting 1936. Under instructor S H Fadely the group grew from a gilt purchased from W T Martin of Albany to 116 pigs owned by 26 members. Pigs sold for breeding and pork, show animals at fairs, and a fall consignment sale are planned with community impact noted by president Raymond Furbee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Racine
Ohio
S. H. Fadely
W. T. Martin
Albany
R.F.D
Indiana
Poland
United States
Montana
Raymond Furbee
David Nease
Minersville
Floyd Hill
Marion Easterday
Robert Smith
David Yo
Alfred Cornell
Portland
Ralph Ours
Letart Falls
Homer Holter
Paul Sayer
William McKelvey
Thomas Clark
George Heiney
Accounts Fedalizes Logan Home Savings Association
Logan bank officials report ten months after chartering as a federal entity that all but four depositors moved accounts to meet new regulations. Officials expect those four will transfer soon, completing the federalization of the association’s assets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
Logan Home Savings Association
Logan Men Attend Masonic Initiation
Columbus Police Masonic degree team traveled to Shawnee on Thursday to confer the Master Masons degree. Local members in attendance included Frank Larimer William Harburger Bellford Harburger Leonard Tom and William Hummel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
Columbus Police Masonic
Shawnee
Frank Larimer
William and Bellford Harburger
Leonard Tom
William Hummel
Cunningham announce birth of 9-pound son
Chauncey Mr. and Mrs. Rye Cunningham of Chauncey announce the birth of a 9-pound son at Cherrington Hospital Logan on Saturday March 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Rye Cunningham
Cherrington Hospital
Logan
Chauncey Benefit Planned at K of P Hall
Forest Rose Rebekah Lodge Chauncey will host a benefit party at the K of P Hall Monday at 8 p.m. Proceeds support lodge activities and community projects in Chauncey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey—Forest Rose Rebekah Lodge
Chauncey
K. of P
Surprise for Couple on 56th Anniversary
Members of the Martha Bible Class and the Needle Club planned a Friday night surprise for Mr. and Mrs. Chester L. Sanders in honor of their 56th wedding anniversary. They were celebrated with gifts flowers greetings and a refreshment course.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Martha Bible
Millfield
Hazel Earich
Mae Wade
Viola Sanders
Lizzie Patton
W. H. Wemmer
Elizabeth Robinett
Edith McDaniel
Olive Brookins
Jessie Fulton
Nellie Brookins
Child Returns Home From Hospital
Chauncey Dowler ten year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Lee Dowler was released after an appendectomy at Sheltering Arms Hospital and returned to her home on West Main Street Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Lela Dowler
Lee Dowler
Sheltering Arms Hospital
W. Main St
Chauncey Ladies Visit Mrs Kellenbarger In Logan
Mrs Leo Martin Mrs Lee Schoonover and Mrs L L Sweazy of Chauncey spent Thursday in Logan visiting the latter's daughter Mrs Cleo Kellenbarger. Mrs Kellenbarger returned with them and stayed through Saturday with her mother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Leo Martin
Lee Schoonover
L. L. Sweazy
Logan
Cleo Kellenbarger
Kellenbarger
Plan Class Party at M E Church Hosted by Mrs Jorden
CHAUNCEY Esther Class party of the M E Church will be held Tuesday night at the home of Mrs Nell Jorden on Mill Street. Mrs Agnes Tarlton, class president, will lead the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Esther
M. E. Church
Nell Jorden
Mill St
Agnes Tarlton
Birth of Daughter Clara Mae Hartley
Mr and Mrs J Winfield Hartley of Mill St announce the birth of a daughter Clara Mae on Saturday March 25 at their home. Grandparents are Williams A Hartley and Zack Williams, both of Mill St Chauncey and Glouster Route 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
J. Winfield Hartley
Clara Mae
Mill St
Williams A. Hartley
Mill St. Chauncey
Zack Williams
Glouster
Hartley Family Entertains Guests in Millburg Ohio
Mr and Mrs William A Hartley hosted Sunday dinner with guests Henry Henbuer Fred Henbuer Helen Lola Henbuer and others from Millersburg Ohio Jr and Mrs Hartley visited Saturday with Thomas Cope and Mrs Cope in Millfield Route 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
William A. Hartley
Mill Sr
Henry Henbuer
Fred Henbuer
Helen
Lola Henbuer
Millersburg
Ohio
Hartley
Thomas Cope
Millfield
Route 2
Birth announced for Richard Lee Chalfant in Akron
Mr and Mrs Don ald Chalfant announce the birth of a son named Richard Lee at their home in Akron Mrs Chalfant formerly Leatha Thomas Circle Hill
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Donald Chalfant
Richard Lee
Akron
Chalfant
Leatha Thomas
Circle Hill
Chauncey-Dover banquet honors athletes at Chauncey High
About 75 attendees gathered for the Chauncey Dover football and basketball banquet in the high school hall. Carolyn Guerra led the home economics team in serving a candlelight dinner while Christine Brown led songs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Chauncey-Dover
Carolyn Guerra
Home Economic Department
Verla Collins
Isabel Courtney
Eileen Kasler
Lois Closter
Betty Heffken
Kathryn Brown
Ellen Blackford
Edna Rankin
Irene Ross
Frances Evener
Bessie Hammond
Christine Brown
McClanahan
Logan
Union Furnace
Chauncey and Stewart
Joe Guerra
Paul Fiske
Betty Dickerson
Jack Smith
George Keish
Townsend
Columbus
Elizabeth Simmers
Beatrice Worden
Elizabeth Dickerson
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Bett
Jack Chaney
Chaney
Denney Lane
Gallia
Miss Sibley
Niece
Gallipolis Social Notes
Duv
Mrs Mills
Paul O’brien
Bobby
John O'Brien
Olive
Madge Wilson
Portsmouth
Ashland
Frank Shaw
Robert Shaw
Marianna Keeler
W. G. Birch
W. N. Hayward
Youngstown
Gardner Hayward
A. F. Jones
J. H. King
Oxford
Martha McDaniel
Leo C. Bean
New Orleans
American College of Physicians
Miami
Fla
Carlos Butterfield of
Galion
Garnet Miller
Louise
Elizabeth Holzer
Bryn Mawr
C. E. Holzer
Fort Harrison
Rev. Packer
Masons
Bank
Acaltheus
Dim Josten
Shoe Repair
W. Union St
I. R. Goldberg
Worstell
N. Court St
Zenner’s Dept
Fred Sanders
Mer
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City Loan and Guaranty Co
Howard H. Carson
Cadiz
Fred R
Fred
U. S
Federal Deposit Insurance Corp
Athens, Ohio
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