Gallia Scout Leadership Training Course Planned
Edwin Pete McCormick announces a Boy Scout leadership training course in basic leadership elements starting April 8 open to all adults. Five sessions run April 2 in Gallipolis April 8 and 18 in Gallipolis April 15 and 22 in Point Pleasant and April 24 25 at McCormick's farm Camp Hout with H E Katschke Huntington as instructor and Dick McGary guiding patrol leaders. Meetings begin 7 30 p m.
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Gallipolis
Edwin
Pete) McCormick
Pete McCormick
Farmer's Hotel
Point Pleasant
McCormick
McCormick’s Farm
Camp Hout
Dick McGary
H. E. Katschke
Huntington
Tri-State
Appointment of Administrator for Albany Estate
George B Spring of Albany Ohio is appointed Administrator of the Estate of Arvilla Spring deceased of Albany Athens County Ohio. Creditors must file claims within four months or be barred. Dated March 13 1948 Francis D White Probate Judge 3-22-48 3oth.
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George B Spring
Albany
Ohio
Arvilla Spring
Athens County
Francis D. White
Said
Ohio highway contract bids invited for five projects
Ohio Department of Highways invites sealed proposals by April 13 1948 for five bituminous paving projects on State Route 56 75 and U S Route 50 in Athens Hocking Vinton counties totalling about 15 miles. Proposals include item T-31 T-30 and T-32 works with bid bonds five percent of estimated cost. Plans available at state highway department and district office. Right reserved to reject all bids.
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State Highway Rector of
Ohio
Columbus
Athens County
Waterloo
Athens
Hocking County
Laurelville
Salt Creek
Benton Townships
Washington Township
Vinton County
Harrison
Richland Townships
Swan Township
Department of Industrial Relations
State Highway Department
General Code of Ohio
Department of Highways
Bharl L. Reeb
State Highway Director of
Troy Township
Amesville
Ames
Bern
Meigs County
Chester
Orange
Olive Townships
Ohio highway bids seek bituminous treatment across multiple counties
The Ohio State Highway Department in Columbus invites proposals Nos 1 to 5 for bituminous surface work on State Route 7 and related routes in Athens Meigs Morgan and Bristol Manchester townships. Total length about 10.8 miles with estimated cost 73222 dollars. Bid must include a five percent certified check.
Treat Oats in Ohio Against Smut and Seedling Diseases
Gallia County Agent advises all oats planted in Ohio this spring be treated for smut and seedling diseases. Oats treated in 1947 but stored dry can be used if in good condition. Use New Improved Ceresan or Ceresan M as directed. Treated oats must not be fed. The recommended varieties for Southern Ohio include Columbia, Clinton, and Gopher with best planting dates March 1 to April 15.
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Porrest A. Brown
Gallia County
Ohio
T. H. King
Ohio State University
Ceresan
Ceresan M
Columbia
Clinton
Gopher
Ohio River
Gallia men initiated into 40 et 8 in Huntington
Seven Gallipolis men were initiated as prisoners de guerre into the 40 et 8 social division of the American Legion at Huntington Saturday night. The local group joined eight from Huntington and three from other communities for a meeting and dinner at the Governor Cabell Hotel.
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Gallipolis
Huntington
P.g
Order
American Legion
A. W. Darnell
Harry Maggied
W. H. Wilson
Frank Lyons
J. B. Weatherholt
W. B. Cooper
Joe Page
Voiture
Voyageurs
Logan
Portsmouth
Ohio
West Virginia
Kentucky
Governor Cabell Hotel
C. C. Liddy
Court Actions Reported in Gallipolis Court
In Gallipolis municipal court Judge William H. Jones fined Jesse Wysong $5 and costs for intoxication and remanded him for non payment. Howard Rose pleaded guilty to driving while intoxicated with sentence withheld and not guilty to driving under suspension. John Hall pleaded guilty to intoxication with sentence withheld and released on $15 bond to appear next day.
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Gallipolis
Jesse Wysong
William H. Jones
Howard Rose
John Hall
Auto collision on Route 75 leads to fines
Curtis Watson and Benton Jones, both 27, were involved in a head on crash five miles south of Jackson on Route 75 Saturday night. Watson was treated for head lacerations and fined 25 dollars plus costs by Mayor W A Ridenour. Henderson Watson, a passenger and brother, was fined 10 dollars on an intoxication charge. Jones was uninjured though his car was damaged.
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Gallipolis
Curtis Watson
Blackfork
Benton Jones
Jackson
Watson
W. A. Ridenour
Henderson Watson
Ridenour
Jones
Cars Damaged in Collision in Gallipolis
A head on collision Saturday night on Second Ave involved Henry L. Steinbeck 26 of 554 Second Ave and Jean Wetherholt 16 of 554 Second Ave. James Wetherholt sustained minor injuries. Steinbeck faces a charge of failing to yield the right of way for a left turn. Both cars were towed and property damage was significant.
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Gallipolis
Henry L. Steinbeck
Second Ave
Jean Wetherholt
Miss Wetherholt
River Traffic Gallipolis on the Ohio River
The Ohio River level falls slowly at midnight with a drop of about a tenth per hour. Gallipolis gauges show 23.3 feet up and 39.3 feet down. Kanawha Falls reading 8.82 rising. Hinton 4.38 stationary. Boats in the district include Ogram and Dawson up at 2:25 PM, Rand up at 10 PM, Talbot up at 1:15 AM, Neville up at 12 midnight, Lewis up at 5:05 AM, Sohio State up at 2:50 AM, Sullivan down at 6:20 AM, Robert F. Brandt up at 8:05 AM, Christy down at 1:50 PM, Progress down at 1:45 PM, Teddy No. 4 up at 12:10 PM, and Duncan Bruce down at 8 PM.
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Kanawha Falls
Hinton
Ogram and Dawson
Rand
Talbot
Neville
Lewis
Sohio State
Sullivan
Down
Robert F. Brandt
Gallipolis
Christy
Progress
Teddy No
Duncan Bruce
Divorce notice in Common Pleas Court Athens County
Alma Mae McDonald files for divorce from John K. McDonald in Athens County Court of Common Pleas Case No 19107 alleging gross neglect of duty. Hearing set for April 1948 after filing on November 20 1947. respondent last known residence Cleveland Ohio. John W Bolintine is attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Pleas Court
Athens County
Ohio
John KR. McDonald
Payne Avenue
Cleveland
Alma Mae McDonald
Court of Common Pleas
Joh W. Bolin Tie Ae
John W. Boder
Termites Threaten Ohio Homes After Forest Clearing
Ohio State University entomologist notes 10 percent of houses in parts of Ohio infestations. Termites enter through cracks or hollow blocks, form soil nests, and eat timber from inside leaving fragile shells. Barriers use kerosene creosote or pentachlorophenol, spraying and DDT fail, fumigants and baits ineffective.
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Ohio
T. H. Parks
Ohio State University
Ohio Cities
Word To The Wise License Date Is Near
Gallia County registrars Jake Moore and others warn two days remain to obtain the new 1948 yellow license tags. Reports indicate slightly more than half of county motor vehicle operators have secured the plates.
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Gallipolis
Jake Moore
Gallia County
Funeral Services Held For Herbert Klicker
Funeral services were held at Centenary Church for Herbert H. Klicker 62 who died Friday in Green Township He belonged to the Centenary Grange and German Ridge Lutheran church Survived by widow and siblings Blanche Reese Patriot J W Klicker Sewickley Pearcee Klicker Charleston Mrs McKinley Springfield and Mrs Jack Reese Gallipolis Burial in Mound Hill Cemetery.
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Gallipolis
Centenary Church
Herbert H. Klicker
Green Township
Centenary Grange
German Ridge Lutheran Church
Blanche Reese
J.W. Klicker
Sewickley
Directory Corrections Deadline Is March 31
Gallipolis alerts readers that Wednesday, March 31 is the final day for corrections and additions to the telephone directory before press on April 1. Corrections must be in by the date. The next directory will be published nine months later with distribution about May 3.
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Gallipolis
Weekend visitors in Gallipolis
Mr. and Mrs Seifert of Columbus were weekend visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Payne on Garfield Avenue in Gallipolis.
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Gallipolis
Seifert
Columbus
Matthew Payne
Garfield Ave
Gallia County politics heat up as April promo nears
The column looks ahead to a busy political stretch in Gallia with primaries and general elections in April. It warns of infighting while hoping campaigns remain civil and emphasizes the upcoming license plate deadline and strict enforcement starting April 1.
Two Suspects Nabbed After Night Break-in Attempt
Gallipolis police report three suspects caught after a 3 am break in at the 205 cab stand and poolroom. Johnnie L Ballard 20 of Birmingham Alabama and Thomas Loucks 22 of Gallipolis Route 2 were jailed along with a 16 year old youth. Officers fired a shot to deter the trio during a brief chase. Loucks had been in a car in front of the business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Johnnie L. Ballard
Birmingham
Ala
Thomas Loucks
R. G. Richards
Carl Allen
Ballard
Loucks
Sharpsburg Native Sylvia Wogan Dies After Childbirth
Sylvia L. Wogan 26 of Mapleton Ohio dies at Dover Hospital after giving birth to son John Funeral services set for Wednesday 2 p.m. at Mt Hermon United Baptist Church with Rev Harold Jeffers officiating Burial in Mt Hermon Cemetery Survived by husband Fred and parents Stacy and Flora McClelland Hanning plus three daughters Lillian Garnet Alberta one son Elain two sisters and six brothers names listed including Harold Henry Amesville Nick Hartley McConnelsville and others Funeral arrangements and calling hours noted at parental home
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Chesterhill
Sylvia L. Wogan
Mapleton
Ohio
Dover Hospital
John
Wogan
Sharpsburg
Fred Wogan
Stacy
Flora McClelland Hanning
Lillian
Garnet
Alberta
Elain
Harold Henry
Amesville
Nick Hartley
McConnelsville
Walter
Granda
Minn
Howard
Cadiz
Russell
Elmer
Herby
Mt. Hermon Ub’ Church
Harold Jeffers
Mt. Hermon
Roads Open in Gallia County After Flooding
All roads in Gallia County were reported open Sunday night with no damage from flash floods, officials said.
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Gallipolis
Gallia County
Community Notes From Dexter And Surrounding Areas
The Ladies Aid met at the Nicholson home while Mrs. Halliday visited Mrs. Shenefield. Local attendees went to the Floyd Davis sale. Nelson and Caster couples traveled to McArthur on Friday. Achievement Day in Pomeroy included Mrs. Nichols Davis Bolen Stout and Lena Saxton who is at Mason Clinic improving. Pauline Holliday’s birthday was celebrated with relatives and friends. Nina Steele bought a new car. Pauline Perry’s birthday party was held at Albert Bolen’s home with the Perry and Berry families present. Elmer McCaskey joined Winnie Bolen for dinner with guests Mina Wise and Nate.
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Lena Saxton
Mason Clinic
Max Smith
Kenneth Davis
Lauren Hoffman
Mary McGuire
Cash Braley
Earl Strong
Pauline Holliday
Nina Steele
Elmer MecCaskey
Winnie Bolen
Mina Wise
Son Nate
Half the air lies below three and a half miles
The report notes that one half of the atmosphere’s mass is situated beneath the 3.5 mile altitude. It highlights the vertical distribution of air pressure and density with height.
Market Report from Cincinnati Livestock Market
Salable hogs 4000, steady at 23.25 for 160–225 lb barrows, buyers aiming up to 0 lower on 22.75. Cattle 1100, calves 300. early slaughter trade active and mostly steady, steers and heifers 26.75 top for 725 lb. bulk 24.00–26.00, common 19.50–25.50. Sheep 200, fully steady, lambs 25.00 on odd yards, 22.50–22.00 for medium to well woolled, slaughter ewes to 10.00.
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Cincinnati
Cattle and Hogs Market Report Totals and Ranges
Cattle: steers 23.00 to 25.80, medium 19.00 to 22.50, cows 17.00 to 20.00, canners 11.00 to 14.50, bulls 19.70 to 23.50, stocker bulls 14.00 to 16.00, stocker cattle strong with good quality, stocker calves 17.00 to 22.00, milk cows 95.00 to 178.00 per head, veal calves 18.00 to 30.20, baby calves 21.00 down. Hogs 180 to 2385 lbs 22.25 to 22.90, 240–300 lbs 20.50, 300–400 lbs 17.40 to 19.10, 140–175 lbs 19.00 to 20.70, sows 15.75 to 17.00, shoats 16.00 to 19.75, pigs 7.00 to 17.50. Sheep and lambs: lambs 19.30 to 22.20, some spring lambs 25.00, common 13.90, old sheep to 12.25.
Poultry and Butter Prices Reported in Cincinnati Market
Cincinnati prices for poultry 5 pounds and over 30 to 32 cents per pound for heavy fryers up to 4 pounds 43 to 45 cents per pound for heavy broilers 48 to 45 Leghorn and light 20 to 22 cents per pound. Butter wholesale was 84 cents per pound for prints 84 percent and 83 for another grade. Butterfat premium 79 cents regular 76 cents.
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Cincinnati
Apple Grove WSCS Meeting and Local Social News
The WSCS met at Mrs. Earl Robinsons home in Apple Grove with nine members and three visitors. Refreshments for St Patrick s Day were served. Local visits included Mrs Stover Mt Alto W Va to see her daughter Mrs Earl Robinson and several residents traveling to Parkersburg and Columbus for business and meetings.
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Apple Grove
WSCS
Earl Robinson
Stover
Mt. Alto
W. Va
R. A. McKelvey
W. G. McKelvey
William McKelvey
Charles McKelvey
Portland
Scott Shank
Dean Sayre
Early Roush
Earl Shank
Parkersburg
C. S. Sayre
Olden Thaxton
Letart Falls
Elizabeth Taylor
St. Marys
Faye Pickens
Reedsville
Jerry Graham
Albert Higginbotham
Patty
Charleston
Hattie Higginbotham
Robert McKelvey
Don Hartinger
Leona Barry
Vera Hayman
Dale Hill
Dallas Hill
Jim Carpenter
Howdy Sayre
Jim Lewis
Alexandria
Kanauga resident J H Litchfield dies at home
Kanauga native J H Litchfield of Crab Creek West Virginia died Friday morning March 20 at his son Joe Litchfield’s Kanauga home. He leaves six daughters and four sons and many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Sunday at Zion Church WV with Rev E C Venz officiating. Other notes mention CIC Club meeting at Mrs Gus Steel’s home and several local visits and dinners among towns including Charleston Point Pleasant Dickerson Columbus and Creekside.
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Kanauga
J. H. Litchfield
Crab Creek
W.va
Joe Litchfield
Zion Church
West Virginia
E. C. Venz
CIC Club
Gus Steel
William Messlier
Charleston
James Lambert
Dickerson
W. Va
Troy Russell
A. F. Burns
Point Pleasant
Kenneth Black
John Raike, Jr
Heather
Columbus
John Raike
W. H. Houston
Wade Ables
Homer Sowards
Robert Onley
Owen Black
William Birchfield
Earl Swisher
Louis Lee
A. H. Allen
Christine Black
Marriage Licenses Listed For Six Couples In The Area
William R. Hays and Betty J. Decker are both 20 and from Syracuse and Racine respectively with occupations tailor and clerk. Harold R. Fortney and Rose Marie Craven, both 21, from Chester, are shipping clerk and waitress. Maurice Durst 23 Pomeroy lab orer and Marcella Witt 18 Middletport. Eugene V. Akers 25 Martland West Virginia engineer and Virginia Wails 21 Pomeroy. Cris F. Lyons 38 Newark truck driver and Jessamine Anderson 36 Rutland. Roscoe Duboise 42 Beckley West Virginia miner and Viola Spears 35 Pomeroy school teacher. The barometer was invented in 1643 by Torricelli a pupil of Galileo.
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William R. Hays
Syracuse
Betty J. Decker
Racine
Harold R. Fortney
Chester
Rose Marie Craven
Maurice Durst
Pomeroy
Marcella Witt
Middleport
Eugene V. Akers
Martland
W. Va
Virginia Wails
Cris F. Lyons
Newark
Jessamine Anderson
Rutland
Roscoe Duboise
Beckley
Viola Spears
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Gallia
State OF Ohio Department OF Highways
Morgan County
Morgan
Bristol Townships
Bristol
Manchester
State
Earl LI
REEB
Gallipolis Locks
Wise
Herbert Klicker
By Dann Oo, Taber
Clyde Moore
Ohio State Journal
Clyde
Dexter
Albert Bolen
Pauline Perry
George Perry
Charles Perry
Cincinnate Livestock
Athens Livestock Market
U.S. A
Barometer
Toricelli
Galileo
Tim
E. Carpenter St
Memoriam
Stanford M. Burkett
Ella Burkett
Harold Goddard
Bartlett, O
Cutler, O
Plymouth
John Halliday
J. E. Cubbison
Coolville
Oldsmobile
Studebaker
Inquire Airport Apts
F. E. State
Ford Pickup
Ford Coach
Fred Bumgardner
The
Plains
DODGE
Bartlett
Shade
Dial
Union Depot
Highland Ave
Will
Presbyterian Church
Bob Heidler
Shouse Auto Service
Hudson Motor Cars
Shell
uUbLwLo
Stock Buck's
Auto Service
Mercury
Lincoln
Roger Dean
Athens, O
BROWN
N. Court St
ALGEO
Algeo Motor Sales
Lancaster St
Dean
Southeastern Ohio
DeSoto
New
Dodger
BUICK
Buick CO
Truckers
Southern
Pike Street
Marietta
C. A. Daugherty
Gordon Cline
Harrisonville
Liberty House
Depot
C. D. Kenny Garage
Goodyear Tractor and Truck Tires
State St
Superior Electric CO
West State St
Kroger Super Mkt
R. Ad
Herschel Frashier
Mike G
Central
Wm. P. MacDonald
R.D
Rowland
Cable Shop
the Plains
Carl H. Brown
Sand Ridge
Modern Appliance Co
Hoover
Richland
DELCO
Gilbert Hooper
Richland Ave
CHESS
W. Union St
Logans
Marietta Chemical Products Co
W. E. Dicken
All Sizes Strawn Plumbing CO
Ims Court St
Easter Bunny
Electric
Union Street
W. O. Rose
W. M. Smith
F. C. Stone
State Street
White's Safes and Service
Cameron and van Dyke Gen. Insurance
Diat TV
Farm Bureau
J. Clyde Edmondson
Insurance
Carl J. House Res
D. M. Goddard
Huffman
Huffman Transportation Service
Elmira
N.Y
Rauch’s Bakery
Rene A T Lady
Union Grill
Buckeye
Airport Inn
Ee AS
A. A
Chesser
Albany, O
Chevrolet Truck
John Stout
N. McKinley
Athens Auto Parts
W. Union
B. F. Goodrich
Athens Motor Sales
Plymouth Sales & Service
W. State St
Sewell’s Sales & Service
Albany, Q
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