Gypsies Arrested Near Gallipolis Over Bidwell Robbery
A group of five Gypsies including three women a baby and a young man were detained near Gallipolis on suspicion of robbing Bidwell resident Tom Glassburn of 70 dollars. They denied guilt but returned the money after identification and were released, saying they would head to Dunbar West Virginia where tribal headquarters are located.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Tom Glassburn
Bidwell
Hatfield
Glassburn
Dunbar
W. Va
Lafayette DAR Invites French Unit to District Conference
Lafayette Unit of the American Legion Auxiliary invites members of French Colony Chapter DAR to attend the district conference at Grace Methodist Church on Tuesday May 11. Conference opens at 10:00 with luncheon in the church dining room at 12:15. A large attendance from across the district is expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Aldeth T. Robinson
Lafayette
American Legion Auxiliary
French Colony
Daughters of the American Revolution
Grace Methodist Church
Masonic Leader to Visit Middleport Lodge
Dr. Otto E. Carter deputy grand master for Ohio Twelfth District will visit Middleport Masonic Lodge on Tuesday evening. The Master Mason Degree will be exemplified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport Gallipolis
Otto E. Carter
Masonic District
Ohio
Middleport
Masonic Lodge
Dr F B McAllister to Speak at Rio Grande College Commencement
Gallipolis Ohio Dr F B McAllister pastor of the First Baptist Temple Youngstown will address the Rio Grande College graduating class at community hall June 14 He holds degrees from Buckner College and Colgate Rochester Divinity School and leads a 2000 member church with active youth programs He is a Rotary Past President Sigma Chi member and Mahoning County Ministerial leader Also an ex intercollegiate athlete lifeguard and former football coach who once competed against Jim Thorpe
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
F. B. McAllister
First Baptist Temple
Youngstown
Rio Grande College
McAllister
Buckner College
Colgate-Rochester Divinity School
Rotary
Sigma Chi Fraternity
Chautauqua Society
Ohio
Mahoning County
Wallet Lost On Street Recovered With Reward
Gallipolis reports cashier Frank Christ lost his purse containing $80 near his home. The wallet lay in the street all night and was flattened by passing cars. A young woman neighbor retrieved it in the early morning hours and received a liberal reward after Christ endured a sleepless night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Frank Christ
Commercial and Savings Bank
1200 Seek Work in Gallipolis Public Labor Drive
Gallipolis Ferry Dillon, director for the county National Reemployment Office, reported a total enrollment of 1,200 men and women seeking employment. Many are called for work on the Eureka Dam, bank clearing projects, road work, house cleaning, paper hanging and painting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Ferry Dillon
County National Reemployment Office
Eureka Dam
Haskins son marries Ruby Myers in Bloomington ceremony
Gallipolis social note announces Harold Haskins and Ruby Myers wed on May 1 in Bloomington Indiana. Harold Haskins a senior in Indiana University's dental college. Ruby Myers a graduate nurse. Also noted are visits from Hazel Hine Cleveland and A E Boatman Cleveland. Will Edwards El Centro and Capt J R Edwards Los Angeles. and Ralph Shrader Jersey City visiting the Bostics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
J. P. Haskins
Harold
Ruby Myers
Bloomington
Ind
Haskins
Dental
Indiana University
Hazel Hine
Akron
C. L. Ecker
E. E. Hatfield
A. E. Boatman
Cleveland
Bidwell
Will Edwards
el Centro
Calif
J. R. Edwards
Los Angeles
Edward
W. T. Haskins
Ninetieth Birthday Observed for M C Boice of Ryger
Ninetieth birthday of M C Boice of Ryger quietly observed Monday with greetings from friends. Nearby, Dr Otto Carter, wife, son Richard and Minnie and Stella Arthur visited Will Gibbons in New Plymouth. J R Patterson returned from Huntington after visiting Mrs Pearl Gillingham and attended Eastern Star. James Kineon of Rye New York and Dr G G Kineon, Ohio Hospital for Epileptics, spent time in town. Emmet Davidson recovered at home after a serious operation at University Hospital Columbus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. C. Boice
Ryger
Otto Carter
Richard
Minnie
Stella Arthur
Will Gibbons
New Plymouth
J. R. Patterson
Huntington
Pearl Gillingham
James Kineon
Rye
N. Y
G. G. Kineon
Ohio Hospital
Emmet Davidson
University Hospital, Columbus
Riverside Study Club Hosts Social and Guests at Island View Inn
Mrs C C Gettles and Miss Delia O Connor led a Riverside Study Club afternoon at Island View Inn with 13 members and papers on Panama by Bertha Randall Eva Barlow and Claude Shahan. Guests included former member Margaret Ralph Elliott and Betty Vornholt. Several families joined gatherings and travel notices follow with other social engagements and visits across Columbus Athens and Cincinnati.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C. Gettles
Delia O'Connor
Riverside Study Club
Island View Inn
Panama
Bertha Randall
Eva Barlow
Claude Shahan
George Goethals
Margaret Ralph Elliott
Florida
O. A. Vornholt
Columbus
Betty
St. Marys of the Springs College
Bert Rose
Middle West
Garnet Oldham
Cornell
Til
Elizabeth Bolte
Dan E. Jones
Completing Brick Work On New Wheeler Theater
Brick walls rising on the new moving picture theater in Gallipolis. Fred W. Wheeler oversees a crew of about thirty masons and laborers. When finished it will be the largest picture house in this part of Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Fred W. Wheeler
Ohio
Russell divorce granted in Gallipolis
Clarence Russell Sturgeon is granted a divorce from Freda Irene Sturgeon by Judge W R White on grounds of gross neglect. The couple has no children.
Plan Special Programs at Glouster Churches Sunday
Glouster churches mark Mother's Day with special services. Church of Christ hosts a 5:30 banquet after classes led by Ernest Jones and Mrs. Mary Roberts and a Mother's Day playlet Now Is the Time by Glouster High School graduates. Reverend Morris delivers sermons and music by a Ladies Quartet. M E Church offers 9 am Sunday School and 10:30 am Morning Worship with Mother's Day music, plus a 4 pm Epworth League Mothers Day Tea and flowers for selected mothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glouster
Church of Christ
M. E. Church
Ernest Jones
Mary Roberts
Glouster High School
Marge
F. G. Boroff
Epworth League
OSU Chorus Holds Annual Concert Sunday
Miss Marcella Jonas, daughter of Mr and Mrs William Jonas, sang with the Ohio State University Chorus during its annual concert Sunday. Also in attendance were Mr and Mrs Jonas, Miss Mary Jane Morris and Mr Robert Williams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marcella Jonas
William Jonas
Ohio State University Chorus
Jonas
Mary Jane Morris
Robert Williams
Reverend Vian to Preach at Hollister Church
Rev Homer Vian will preach at Hollister United Brethren Church Sunday morning. His message is expected to draw congregants from the town and nearby communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vian
Glouster
Homer Vian
Hollister U. B
IOOF Holds Service for Van Harbour in Gallipolis
Members of the Gallipolis Lodge IOOF conducted ritualistic services for the late Van Harbour at Cora Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
IOOF
Gallipolis
van Harbour
Cora
Shady Grove Teacher Wins Court Verdict
Dale Durkee sued the Bidwell Springfield Rural School District board after his termination as Shady Grove School teacher. Judge W R White awarded the plaintiff $650 in the Court of Common Pleas following a March 2 1936 termination date allegation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Court of Common Pleas
Dale Durkee
Board of Education
Bidwell-Springfield
W. R. White
Durkee
Shady Grove
Moonshiner Offers Partial Payment on Fine
Charles Fulks of Rocky Fork neighborhood in Guyan Township appeared before Judge A J Stormont in Gallipolis facing possession and sale of moonshine liquor charges He offered to pay part of a 272 35 fine but the judge refused and jailed him until the full amount is settled State liquor law officers in plain clothes testified they bought several gallons from him and said he agreed to supply a larger quantity
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Charles Fulks
Rocky Fork
Guyan Township
A. J. Stormont
Stormont
Fulks
Announce List of Gallia Teachers
Gallia County rural board of education lists recently employed teachers per superintendent H Bion Bradbury. Principals Addison Clair O'Hara Merrill E Bunce C E George Morgan Homer Kemper Kathryn Denney Stanley Jenkins and others named for Bidwell Porter Elizabeth Higgins Evergreen Children's Home Emma Lawless Zion Florence Trainer Buck Ridge Goldie Games Cross Roads Bernice Borden John Newman Greenfield Wen dell Wagner Thelma Evans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Gallia County
Albert Wade
Walter Neal
Elizabeth Grover
Daisy Glassburn
Evergreen
Leona Moore
Children
Emma Lawless
Mr. Zion
Florence Trainer
Buck Ridge
Goldie Games
Cross Roads
Kathryn Denney
Bidwell
Bernice Borden
John Newman
Greenfield
Stanley Jenkins
Mary Ada Wagner
Wendell Wagner
Thelma Evans
Grace M. E. Church Announces Sermons and Topics
Grace M. E. Church in Gallipolis schedules Sunday morning services with Rev. H. H. Wilbur delivering Be coming a Christian and an evening address on Savonarola Junior sermons cover A Garden of Mothers and The Very Last One.
Owner Plans Rebuild After Fire at Third and Vine
Gallipolis owner Harry L. Vanden announces plans to rebuild the brick business block recently destroyed by fire at Third and Vine Streets. The building housed a grocery operated by Forrest Thomas and several living apartments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Harry L. Vanden
Third and Vine Streets
Forrest Thomas
Church Group Meets With Mrs Clark
GLOUSTER The Women’s Foreign Missionary Society met at the home of Mrs John R Clark Wednesday afternoon with Mrs Martin Murphy presiding The Cure of War was the subject of a paper presented by Mrs M M Bryson Another paper on Today drinking America was read by Mrs William Leadbetter Mrs Murphy led the discussion on the mystery questions Refreshments were served by Mrs W A Pride Mrs Esta Gardner and Mrs Clark
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glouster
Women's Foreign Missionary Society
John R. Clark
Martin Murphy
M. M. Bryson
America
William Leadbetter
Murphy
W. A. Pride
Esta Gardner
Clark
Glouster Social Notes Highlight Local Visitors
Glouster residents listed visits and movements including Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Barber and family in Columbus, the Dunnetts hosting. Bob Marshal relocating for work in Surosa, California, with his father also employed there. George Gibbs, ex Jacksonville resident, becomes mine superintendent at Surosa. Local arrivals include Morrison Brown, Way Morgan, Mary Skinner, Jimmy McCarty visiting Charlene Wolf and Ted Morgan in Columbus. Mrs. George Morris from Columbus visits her mother Sophia Hinton and relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glouster
Gordon Barber
Vaughn Campbell
Doris Jean
Columbus
Sam Dunnett
Bob Marshal
Surosa
W. Ca
Robert Marshal
George Gibbs
Jacksonville
Morrison Brown
Way Morgan
Mary Skinner
Jimmy McCarty
Mrs Shears Birthday Party Honored By Local Folks
A birthday party at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Shears honored Mrs. Shears. Music by Duane Skinner Chub Craig and Oscar Reeves. Refreshments served to a large group including Skinner Reeves Reeves family Hammonds and many neighbors from Gloust er Redtown Floodwood and Trimble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Rutter
William and
Clarence, Jr
James Milhoan
Hazel
Lib Morgan
Chub Craig
William Shaw
Glouster
Lola Gillett
Redtown
Addie Reesh
Betty
Trimble
Raymond Hamond
Floodwood
C. W. Shears
James and
Anna Grace
Trimble PTA Elects New Officers Tuesday
Trimble P T A elected officers at the April meeting held Tuesday after a postponement. Officers named: president Hester McCune, vice president Beatrice Vaughn, secretary Margarete Mason, treasurer Hazel Raber. The year ends May 18 with a 7 30 pm meeting and pot luck lunch. Officers will be installed.
Scouts Meet At M. E. Church In Glouster
Twelve Scouts attended Troop No. 71 at the social room of the M E Church Tuesday evening. C A Bingman led the program in Scout master Blower’s absence. Emmett Andrews attended as a guest. The next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday May 11 at 730 p m.
Glouster Science Club elects officers
The Glouster High School Science Club elected Richard Cunningham as president, Sara Wolf as vice president, and Jack Croushore as secretary treasurer with Mr. Richey as sponsor. The group has pursued visual education, purchasing a movie projector and a lantern slide in the past year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glouster
Glouster High School
Richey
Richard Cunningham
Sara Wolf
Jack Croushore
Latin Club Elects Officers For Next Year
The Latin Club elected officers for the next school year. President is Anne Weymueller, vice president Ne s Golding, and treasurer secretary Alice Thomas. A lunch was planned by committee members Mary Estell Anderson Elizabeth Ann Munden and William Howard. Miss Sarah Kassler serves as club sponsor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glouster
Latin Club
Anne Weymueller
Nes Golding
Treasur
Alice Thomas
Mary Estell Anderson
Elizabeth Ann Munden
William Howard
Sarah Kassler
Mrs Robert Johnson Leaves St Francis Hospital
Mrs Robert Johnson returned home from St Francis Hospital on Wednesday after a stay that began in March to convalesce following an operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Johnson
St. Francis Hospital
Grade Pupils Present Play For Mothers
Gallipolis seventh grade teachers at Washington school held a Mother's Day program in the school auditorium. Parents and friends attended as certificates for top grades on the state wide Eighth Grade Every Pupil Test were announced. First ten places listed: Alice Jean Bush, Maurice Eugene Kerr, Mary Catherine Frazier, William Clyde Reed, Remo Joseph Rocchi, Doris Rae Waters, Ann Louise Thornton, Virginia Blake Shaffer, James Edward Spencer. Honorable mentions went to Earl Tope, Dorothy Mae Langdon, Elmer Wayne Daniels, Gus Hill, Bette Jane Faulkner, Kathryn Mae Dale, Belva Lee Hill, Bernard Hall Watson, Matilda Catherine Hall, James Raymond Oliver, Olive Elizabeth Venz, Betty Louise Valentine, Lucy Virginia Hill, John Junior Smeltzer, John William Hill, John Halliday Hanson, Laurence Edward Nuckles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Washington School
Alice Jean Bush
Maurice Eugene Kerr
Mary Catherine Frazier
William Clyde Reed
Remo Joseph Rocchi
Doris Rae Waters
Ann Louise Thornton
Virginia Blake Shaffer
James Edward Spencer
Earl Tope
Dorothy Mae Langdon
Elmer Wayne Daniels
Gus Hill
Bette Jane Faulkner
Kathryn Mae Dale
Belva Lee Hill
Bernard Hall Watson
Matilda Catherine Hall
James Raymond Oliver
Olive Elizabeth Venz
Betty Louise Valentine
Lucy Virginia Hill
John Junior Smeltzer
John William Hill
John Halliday Hanson
Laurence Edward Nuckles
Students Visit Epileptic Hospital for Annual Tour
About 150 students from Ohio University and Marshall College will attend a clinic at the Ohio Hospital for Epileptics in Gallipolis. Dr. G. G. Kincon, superintendent, will speak on Heredity in Epilepsy. The event includes a lecture and department tours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Ohio University
Marshall College
Ohio Hospital
G. G. Kincon
Kineon
Chauncey Personal And Social Notes
Chauncey residents share illness recoveries and family visits. Mrs Watt Fer rer Chauncey is ill with pneumonia at her High Street home. Virginia Neal stays with her uncle Ray Rorick, as sister Louise recovers from surgery at Sheltering Arms Hospital. Mrs Lizzie Barber of Nelsonville guests Flora McHarg. The Boyd Potter family and Kenneth Wilks family visit Ray Rorick. Thelma MecHarg recovers from measles. John and Jeane Pickens of Athens visit James and Mrs McHarg in Lower Plains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Watt Ferrer
High St
Virginia Neal
Ray Rorick
Louise
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Lizzie Barber
Nelsonville
Flora McHarg
Lower Plains
Boyd Potter
Billy
Kenneth Wilks
Vere Ridge
Glenetta Lock
Everett McGrainor
John McGrainor
Hocking
Thelma MecHarg
John
Jeane Pickens
Athens
James McHarg
Appendicitis Strikes Chauncey Watkins Near Columbus
Chauncey John William Watkin s son of Mr and Mrs Willard Watkins Chauncey was suddenly stricken with appendicitis this week and rushed to a Columbus hospital where he underwent an operation. His condition remains serious as his parents stay close by with the mother at the hospital and the father planning to be with him later this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
John William
Willard Watkins
Columbus
Chauncey Couple Opens Filling Station and Restaurant
Mr and Mrs Homer Johnson inaugurate a filling station and restaurant near the Infirmary at Chauncey. The business includes four living rooms for the couple and an opening day is set for next Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Homer Johnson
Mrs. Johnson
Mrs Bertine Sanders Undergoes Gall Stone Operation
Mrs Bertine Sanders wife of Carson Sanders Jr underwent gall stone surgery at Grant Hospital Columbus Wednesday. Her condition is favorable and her husband and daughter Amy Jo were at her side.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Bertine Sanders
Carson Sanders, Jr
Grant Hospital
Columbus
Amy Jo
Millfield M. E. Church Honors Mothers Program
Millfield M E Church Sunday School presents a Mother's Day service with songs and recitations by children. Mrs Margaret Simpkins and Miss Mary Howard lead arrangements. Leonard Simpson supervises the Sunday School which will honor the oldest mother the largest family and the youngest mother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Millfield
M. E. Church
Margaret Simpkins
Mary Howard
Leonard Simpson
Funeral for Mary McNutt Held at Greens Run Church
Mrs Mary McNutt 54 mother of 15 died Sunday night in a Columbus hospital after surgery. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at Greens Run Church of Christ with burial in Birch Grove Cemetery. Survived by husband Marshall and 15 children. service well attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Mary McNutt
Columbus
Greens Run
Church of Christ
Birch Grove
Bible Class Mothers Day Program Hosted by Church Group
Loyal Woman's Bible Class of the Church of Christ held a Wednesday gathering at Mrs. Charles Sweeney's home. Mrs. A B Prior led the lesson and also presented the Mother's Day program with readings by Mrs. Hamilton and Mrs. Rankin and musical readings by the Shafers, with piano by Mrs. Prior. Mrs. Floyd Nye led the business meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey — Loyal Woman's Bible Class
Church of Christ
Charles Sweeney
High St
Peter Rankin
A. B. Prior
Prior
Thomas Hamilton
Rankin
Carl Shafer
John Shafer
Floyd Nye
Chauncey Council Meeting Notices Postponed
The Chauncey Council will meet Saturday night at 7 in the mayor's office at the city building. A Wednesday session was postponed due to Mayor W D Hines illness and is reported improved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Chauncey Council
W. D. Hines
Baby Anita Diane Grandstaff Born in Chauncey
A daughter named Anita Diane was born on Wednesday May 5 to Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Grandstaff of Chauncey. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Fred Grandstaff of Chauncey and Peter Keasey of Columbus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Clifford Grandstaff
Gresanthy Keasey
Anita Diane
Fred Grandstaff
Peter Keasey
Columbus
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Rio Grande
Lafayette Dar
Isaac
Wilson
Dr. McAllister
New Villaire
Jimmy Littler and His
Sparton
Spartan
Parker Bros
Music Store
Gallipolis Social Notes
Ralph Shrader
Jersey City, N. J
D. F. Bostic
Gomer Phillips
Mothers’ Club
Ed McCormick
S. H. Bing
Loma Bing
W. T. Cherrington
A. R. Fox
A. J. Tomlinson
Luther Donnally
Leo
Jackson County
Charles Swanson
Gloria
Stanley Blazer
Dixie Lee Yhorn
Nelle George
Bill
Ed Betz
Carroll Swanson
Fulah Williams
Nellie Scarberry
Margaret D. Carter
Joseph Carr
Cincinnati
James W. Martin
Flora Thomas
Addison
Gallia
Mrs. Shears
Trimble Pta
Boy Scouts
Sherwin-Williams
Westinghouse Refrigerators
Stromberg-Carlson Radios
Thor Washers
Modern Appliance CO
Clarence Kelch
McHenry's Basement
Richardson Baking Co
Glouster and Marietta
Millfield M. E. Church
Hold McNutt
Greens Run Church
Rhythm Rhyme Boys
Zanesville
THE
Smokey Mountain Boys
Athens Home Telephone Co
Miller Bros
Millers
Iller Bros
Miller Bros. Wall Paper and Paint
N. Court
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