Surplus Foods Tied to Gallia Pupils Lunch Plan
Gallia County officials report surplus commodity foods may finance hot noonday meals for rural pupils this spring. A conference led by Mrs Weatherby of Zanesville and officials Underwood of Columbus and Jones of Gallipolis discusses sending fruits and ready meals, with WPA workers potential for cooking. County Superintendent Wiseman sets April 11 meetings with educators to plan lunch operations and seeks state funds to cover equipment costs.
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Gallipolis
Lela Weatherby
Zanesville
Clair Underwood
Columbus
Othneil Jones
Surplus Commodities Organization
Jones
Weatherby
WPA
Boards of Education
Gallia
Committee Documents Century Old Homes in Gallipolis
The sesquicentennial committee led by Director Ed M Hawes reports about 30 Gallipolis homes built over 100 years ago have been identified. More may be found, with all confirmed structures to receive placards noting erection date and builder. Citizens with authentic information should contact Hawes or chair Anna Immerman.
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Gallipolis
Ed M. Hawes
Hawes
Anna Immerman
No Music Supervisor For Gallia Schools
Gallia County will not appoint a new music supervisor to replace Miss Lois Fasig who resigned due to illness and the approaching end of the school year. Schools in Addison Bulnville Rodney and Centenary will be without a music instructor as several applicants remain under review.
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Gallipolis
Lois Fasig
W. E. Wiseman
Addison
Bulnville
Rodney
Centenary
Fasig
Wiseman
Walker Clears River Frontage for Lots
James F Walker plans to clear and survey about 480 feet of river frontage just south of Gallipolis for building lots. The area will have city water and electric service and gas will be added as building conditions require.
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Gallipolis
James F. Walker
Aged Widow Jennie Canady Dies in Gallipolis
Mrs. Jennie Canady age 92 widow of James C. Canady died Tuesday after a long illness. Funeral services will likely be held Thursday afternoon at Entsminger Funeral Home. She is survived by her son Frank Canady of Cincinnati and her daughter Mrs. C Ross Niday of Gallipolis.
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Gallipolis
Jennie Canady
James C. Canady
Entsminger
Sarah Casto, 82, dies in Gallia County
Sarah Casto aged 82 died Monday evening at the home of her daughter Mrs. Fred F. Stuckey in New Albany. She is survived by sons Clem R. Glassburn of Midwest and Harry H. Glassburn of Attica Ohio. Born in the county she lived here all her life. Funeral services occurred at Bidwell Church with burial in Fairview Cemetery.
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Gallipolis
Sarah Casto
Fred F. Stuckey
New Abany
Clem R. Glassburn
Midwest
Harry H. Glassburn
Attica
Ohio
Bidwell Church
Fairview Cemetery
Death of Rex Shepard in North Carolina Auto Crash
J H Shepard of Gallipolis learns his brother Rex Shepard aged 47 has died in an automobile accident near his home in Thomasville North Carolina.
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Gallipolis
J. H. Shepard
Rex Shepard
Thomasville
N. C
Showboat Leaves Winter Harbor for Charleston Opening
Billy Bryant's showboat departed Pt. Pleasant and headed to Charleston for the spring season opening. The voyage shifts from winter harbor to new moorings as the entertainment venture resumes performances.
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Gallipolis
Billy Bryant
Winter Harbor
Pt. Pleasant
Charleston
Pair Fined for Toolbox Theft at Airport Hangar
Raymond Lawson and Walter Burns of East End were fined $5 each for theft of a toolbox from the airport hangar and released.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Raymond Lawson
Walter Burns
East End
Gallipolis Methodist Women to Host Friday Bazaar Supper
Thurman plans a school bazaar building event hosted by Gallipolis Methodist Women. Supper will be served Friday afternoon and evening as part of the community gathering.
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Gallipolis
Thurman
Social Notes Highlight Silver Weddings and Birthday Parties
Gallipolis notes celebrate William and McKnight's silver anniversary with a dozen guests and games. Royalties and families attend multiple birthday and family dinners, including celebrations for Phil Campbell and 18th and 19th birthdays. Eastern Star initiations, a group gathering for Bertha Smith, and dinners honor the Reese family birthdays are also listed.
Schools Close For May Day Celebration
All city schools will close early Wednesday May 1 for the May Day events in City Park. Harold Mackenzie says a May Queen will be chosen from students and the school band will participate. Rural pupils may also take part according to Mackenzie.
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Gallipolis
City Park
Harold Mackenzie
WPA
Mackenzie
First Cattle Shipment To Arrive In April
Gallia County farms expect the first carload of Hereford heifers for spring delivery to arrive from Kansas City in April. Frank C. Christ, chairman of the Chamber of Commerce committee, says the initial shipment will total 60 head with additional orders likely placed nearly every day.
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Gallipolis
Kansas City
Frank C. Christ
Chamber of Commerce Committee
Gallia County
Rotary Club Adds Fortieth Member
GALLIPOLIS At last nights Rotary Club meeting Raymond D Hoy furniture manufacturer was added to the rolls bringing the membership to 40. Election of directors is announced for next Tuesdays meeting when the program will be in charge of Jack Knight with Ray Starbuck following as program chairman a week later. Last nights meeting was addressed by A C Safford on Americanism a subject well handled and his discourse received close attention and hearty applause.
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Gallipolis
Raymond D. Hoy
Jack Knight
Ray Starbuck
A. C. Safford
Price Estate Sues Columbus Trucking Co
Gallipolis jury action: Estate of Charles E. Price seeks 25000 dollars in damages from Columbus Trucking Co. for fatal injuries after a truck hit Price as he attempted to board a street car on January 27 in Harrison Township.
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Price Estate Sues
Columbus Trucking Co
Gallipolis
Charles E. Price
Harrison Township
Columbus
Price
One-Legged Robin Returns on Fifth Year in Gallipolis
In Gallipolis at Second Avenue near Olive Street a one legged robin reappears for the fifth consecutive year. James P. Martin, a former telephone company manager, reports the recurring sighting near his home.
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Gallipolis
Ave
Olive St
James P. Martin
Slagle Enters Chicago Veterans Hospital for Treatment
Republican county representative candidate C D Slagle has entered a veterans' hospital in Chicago for treatment. Opponent and incumbent Robert M Betz remains homebound from injuries sustained in a fall.
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Gallipolis
C. D. Slagle
Veterans’ Hospital
Chicago
Robert M. Betz
Local Artist Claude Miller Hosts Chalk Talk in Knights Hall
Gallipolis artist Claude Miller will entertain Knights of Pythias members and their families with a chalk talk Friday evening. Refreshments will be served.
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Gallipolis
Claude Miller
Knights of Pythias Hall
Charged With Theft In Chicken Stealing Case
Andrew Hollings head of Radcliff is jailed in Gallipolis on theft charges tied to chicken theft. He is bound over to the grand jury in 1500 bond.
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Gallipolis
Andrew Hollingshead
Radcliff
Easter Visits and Family Travels Across Ohio
Rev. Robert Leake of St. Alban's Episcopal Church visited friends in Middleport and Pomeroy before a Perry County trip to his parents. Mrs. Leake wintering in Florida. Marlin Kinder family from Cincinnati spent Easter here with relatives. H. F. Thompson family from Columbus on an Easter visit with relatives. J. F. Tomko family left for Beaumont Texas after a ten day visit with Carrie Walker's family. Lawrence Meal and baby returned to Cincinnati after a weekend with Lara Meal and sister Marie. Helen Reynolds and David Davis of Portsmouth joined Miss Margaret Hudlin for Sunday visit. Mrs. Milo Wilson hosted Emory Sprague of Chillicothe and Dr Braden Nida of Marietta visiting his mother Edith Nida. Minnie Markham of California staying with Nan Deardorff. continuous local social notes.
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Robert Leake
St. Alban’s Episcopal Church
Bexley
Middleport
Pomeroy
Perry County
O. A. Odell
J. F. Tomko
Beaumont
Tex
Carrie Walker
Lawrence Meal
Cincinnati
Lara Meal
Marie Meal
Helen Reynolds
David Davis
Norman Dual
Portsmouth
Margaret Hudlin
Milo Wilson
Emory Sprague
Chillicothe
Braden Nida
Marietta
Edith Nida
Minnie Markham
California
Nan Deardorff
Farmer Fred Klages Leaves Hospital After Sawmill Accident
Fred Klages, 69, of Walnut Township, who lost part of his right hand in a portable sawmill accident a week ago, has returned from the hospital to his home.
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Gallipolis
Fred Klages
Walnut Township
Pastor in Hospital Near Cheshire After Major Operation
Rev. Willis B. Maye of Cheshire area underwent a major operation at Holzer Hospital yesterday. His condition is reported good.
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Gallipolis
Willis B. Maye
Cheshire
Holzer Hospital
Masons Meet in Pomeroy Among Local Past Masters
Several local members of the Masonic Past Masters Association attended a meeting in Pomeroy last night.
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Pomeroy Gallipolis
The
Masonic Past Masters' Association
Pomeroy
Revival to Start at Mercerville Church
Two weeks of revival services will begin in Mercerville Church Saturday evening led by Rev. E. V. Cremeens.
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Gallipolis
Mercerville Church
E. V. Cremeens
Insurance man Charles Robinson serves on federal grand jury
Charles T. Robinson of Gallipolis is serving on the federal grand jury in Columbus. The designation places him among citizens summoned for federal grand jury duty.
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Gallipolis
Charles T. Robinson
Columbus
Urge Citizens To Help Make City Beautiful
Sesquicentennial Civic Beautification Committee coordinating with Chamber of Commerce City Commission and Red Cross Housing Committee to promote city beautification. Seed packets will be given to residents to plant gardens and rehab efforts like painting homes and sidewalk repair will be encouraged with public commendation to follow.
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Gallipolis
Sesquicentennial Civic Beautification Committee
Chamber of Commerce
City Commission
Red Cross Housing Committee
Sesquicentennial
Street Improvement Starts on Vinton Avenue
Gallipolis reports street work beginning on Vinton Avenue with 60 WPA workers under Clyde Dale. County supplies some equipment while the city rents others. WPA engineer in charge is Charles Warner of Meigs County. More men to be added and work to extend to nearby units.
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Gallipolis
Vinton Avenue
WPA
Clyde
Await Official Release of Enumerator List in Gallia County
Gallia County awaits the official release of the census enumerator list. The list was forwarded to Mrs. Agnes King, district supervisor in Ironton. Democrats expect about 22 enumerators but have no assurance.
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Gallipolis
Gallia County
Agnes King
Ironton
Democrat Executive Committee
Ohio Prison Paroles Inmate Starkly For Manslaughter Case
Fulton Stanley Earl, 31, imprisoned at Ohio Penitentiary since an indeterminate sentence handed down in April on a manslaughter conviction for killing Roy Betz, 26, with a bed slat, will be paroled May 15 as advised from Columbus.
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Gallipolis
Stanley Ear
Fulton
Ohio Penitentiary
Columbus
Roy Betz
Clyde Mitchell Moves to Niday Property in Gallipolis
Clyde Mitchell and family relocate to the residence of Mrs. C R Niday at Second and Pine Streets in Gallipolis. He has taken a long lease while Mrs Niday moves to a newly purchased property across the street.
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Gallipolis
Clyde Mitchell
C. R. Niday
Second and
Pine Sts
Dale Ward Bound Over for Passing Spurious Check
Dale Ward bound over to the grand jury on a charge of passing a fake five dollar check to E. L. Pferdehirt of Gallipolis. He posted a two hundred dollar bond for his appearance, signed by G. B. Wilson.
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Gallipolis
Dale Ward
Grand Jury
E. L. Pferdehirt
G. B. Wilson
Death of Vern Bowers in Rye Colorado
Vern Bowers brother in law of Mrs J L Cole of Bidwell died recently at his home in Rye Colorado Interment will be at Bidwell Thursday afternoon.
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Gallipolis
Vern Bowers
J. L. Coleman
Bidwell
Rye
Colo
Salem meeting of Gallia Baptist Association near Gage
The Gallia Baptist Association will meet in Salem Church near Gage on Saturday and Sunday. Rev. E. V. Cremeens is moderator.
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Salem Gallipolis
Gallia Baptist Association
Salem Church
Gage
E. V. Cremeens
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