Banquet Tops Plan for Meet 300 Rotarians Attend
Gallipolis Rotarians plan a Chartier Night banquet for the Oak Hill Club bringing 300 members including district governor Thomas J. Summers and President Stanley Evans. Summers will speak in Nice, France, at Rotary International convention after sailing next week. Oak Hill Club has 20 charter members with Rev Harry E. Bickster as president and Mayor Edmund Schwinke as secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Stanley Evans
Morris Haskins
Oak Hill Club
Thomas J. Summers
Marietta
Summers
Nice
France
Rotary International
Ohio
Harry E. Bickster
Edmund Schwinke
Death of Luther Glassburn at 68 in Bidwell Ohio
Luther Glassburn aged 68 died suddenly at his Bidwell home. He worked 40 years for the C. and O. Railway and was married to Maggie Spires in September 1903. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at Mt Olive Church. Surviving are his wife and nine children, plus siblings William Glassburn and Mrs. Ross Sprague in Bidwell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Luther Glassburn
Bidwell
C. & O. Railway
Jasper
Ella Dyer Glassburn
Maggie Spires
R. R. Denney
Mt. Olive Church
Glassburn
C. E. Hall
Junction City
Elsie Glassburn
Pomeroy
Alva Lane
Finley
Wilson
Grace
Daisy Glassburn
William Glassburn
Ross Sprague
Man Sues for 2000 Over Accident Near Children's Home
Augustus Schneemilch sues Luther Howard for 2000 claiming severe chest injuries from a collision on April 4 when the car carrying Schneemilch and Charles H. Shoemaker was struck by Howards machine near the Children's Home. Howard, his wife and mother-in-law Mary McGonagle were injured. suits against Shoemaker total over 8000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Charles H. Shoemaker
Luther Howard
Augustus Schneemilch
Howard
Mary McGonagle
Shoemaker
Four Auto Crash Victims Treated at Holzer Hospital
Gallia County reports four people hurt when their car left the road near Jackson Saturday night and struck two trees. Victims include Mr. and Mrs. Kelly Huntley of Vinton and Mr. and Mrs. Max Russell of Keystone. Huntley suffered facial injuries and a fractured skull, Mrs. Huntley jaw and teeth damage, Mrs. Russell a cut arm and possible internal injuries, Russell the driver received only minor injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Kelly Huntley
Vinton
Max Russell
Keystone
Holzer Hospital
Jackson
Huntley
William Fulks Dies Suddenly at Home
William Henry Fulks of Bladen area, 78, was found dead by a nearby son. Believed heart attack caused his death. wife died two years ago. Survived by sons Fred John Charles, daughter Carrie, and brother Ben of Huntington. Funeral services held Tuesday at Bethel Church led by Rev. Lee Wallace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
William Henry Fulks
Bladen
Fred
John
Charles Fulks
Carrie
Ben Fulks
Huntington
Lee Wallace
Bethel Church
Mrs Hutchins Dies in Gallipolis
Elizabeth Hutchins wife of William Hutchins died Sunday night at the family home in Tyn Rhos after a long illness. She was the daughter of John Evans and a lifelong resident of Gallia County. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at Tyn Rhos Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Elizabeth Hutchins
William Hutchins
Tyn Rhos
Forrest
Leon
Raymond
John Evans
Soar
Gallia County
T'yn Rhos
Gallipolis Social Notes All in Family Gatherings
Gallipolis social column notes a Sunday family reunion for Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Reese and relatives from Gallipolis, Coshocton, Columbus and beyond. Various guests include the Reese family, the D. W. Reese group, Elizabeth Reese, Elma Reese, and others as travels and visits are listed. Other items record moves and visits by local residents and relatives in Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
E. E. Reese
E. D. Stanton
Anna Reese
Coshocton
Reese
D. W. Reese
Forrest Fife
Elizabeth Reese
Harry Dexter
Elma Reese
Shelby Roberts
Oscar Reese
Columbus
Sarah Robinson
Tommy
W. L. Robinson
First National Bank
W. S. Grant
Cleveland
Catherine Mhutsinpilier
Edith
Maggie McClurg
Frank Cox
Charleston
W. Va
J. E. Halliday
Carrie D. McElhinney
Albert Helsley
Denver
Colo
Garnet Whitting
Ohio Hospital
Rodney
Lucy Finch
Dean Harris
D. A. Finch
E. D. Hughes
Wilson
Milo Wilson
Athens
J. C. Butz
Shelbyville
Tenn
Plummer and Morris Tie the Knot in Rio Grande
Walter Plummer son of Mr and Mrs J C Plummer Louisa Kentucky and Betty Morris daughter of Mr and Mrs C L Morris Blaine Kentucky were married by Rev H H Wilbur Gallipolis on April 24. The bride a Louisa teacher has joined her husband in the college town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Plummer
J. C. Plummer
Louisa
Rio Grande College
Betty Morris
C. L. Morris
Blaine
H. H. Wilbur
Gallipolis
College Town
Hostess Mrs Bane Hosts Holzer Nurses at Country Home
Mrs Maurice Bane the Virginia Chevalier hosted Holzer Hospital Nurses Association at her country home Friday evening. Miss Hazel Richards reported on the state association conference held in Cincinnati and refreshments followed a social hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maurice Bane
Virginia Chevalier
Holzer Hospital Nurses Association
Hazel Richards
State Association
Cincinnati
Surprise party honors Mrs. Goldie Niday
Mrs. Goldie Niday was the guest of honor at a surprise party arranged by her daughter Mrs. Harold Brown on Thursday evening. Nearly fifty friends attended, enjoyed cards and other amusements, and late refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goldie Niday
Harold Brown
Mothers Club entertains at Mrs Rees home near Rio Grande
Mrs Evan Rees with help from Mrs Samuel Whilding hosted the Mothers Club at her house near Rio Grande. The venue was decorated with orchid and white spring flowers and after a 1 o'clock luncheon the club president Mrs E G Chapman presented Mrs Rees with a silver water pitcher as a wedding gift. Mrs Orin Davis reviewed the book Gone With the Wind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evan Rees
Samuel Whilding
Jackson
Mother's Club
Rio Grande
E. G. Chapman
Rees
Orin Davis
Beltronian Club Admits Two New Members At Island View Inn
The Beltronian Club hosted a dinner for 13 members and four guests at Island View Inn. George Northup and Junior Simmons were welcomed as new members, bringing total membership to 16. County Agent R R Starbuck spoke as guest. Oscar Elkins of Lake Elmo was guest of honor at a separate party at the Meal residence celebrating Mr Meal’s birthday with a social evening and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beltronian Club
Island View Inn
George Northup
Junior Simmons
R. R. Starbuck
Oscar Elkins
Lake Elmo
Minn
Gilbert
Mr. Meal
Friends Celebrate Jeanette Emerson Birthday With Gift
A turnout of the Jolly Fishers at Miss Jeanette Emersons home Friday evening marked her birthday. They shared refreshments and presented a fine jointed reel fishing pole.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeanette Emerson
Jolly Fishers
Miss Emerson
Entertains Bridge Club Hosts Evening Games Prizes Awarded
Mrs Ted Keller hosted her bridge club on Wednesday evening with two tables in play. Mrs Robert Price and Mrs Harry Wheeler received prizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Entertains
Ted Keller
Robert Price
Harry Wheeler
Ex Green Township Woman Dies Sunday
Mrs. Mary Riggs Cole daughter of Rev John W McCormick and Caroline Mills McCormick of Green Township died Sunday at her Lisbon South Dakota home. Telegram to brother Tom McCormick and half sister Sallie McCormick reported her death she had been in usual health. Her husband Truman Cole is seriously ill. She will be buried at Lisbon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Mary Riggs Cole
John W
Caroline Mills McCormick
Green Township
Lisbon
South Dakota
Tom McCormick
Sallie McCormick
Accident Victim Hobart Holcomb Dies in Highway Collision
Hobart Holcomb 34 native of Gallia County near Vinton died after being struck by a car driven by Sam Washburn Oak Hill late Sunday near Winchester Jackson County. He died from a fractured skull. Survived by his mother wife Adrab Beuchler Nelsonville and two half brothers Rev Carey Holcomb Gallipolis Ira Holcomb Ewington. Private funeral Thursday at the Holcomb home with burial at Vinton Memorial Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Hobart Holcomb
Gallia
Vinton
Sam Washburn
Oak Hill
Winchester
Jackson County
Holcomb
Reuben W. Holcomb
Mayers Family to Transfer to Java Island
After four years with Goodyear Rubber Co in Akron, Mr and Mrs Mike Mayers and daughter Mary Ann are reassigned to a three year post on Java Island. They will sail from San Francisco on June 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Goodyear Rubber Co
Akron
Mike Mayers
Mary Ann
Java
San Francisco
R Butler Cornwell Dies at Eureka Home
Gallipolis Ohio reports the death of R Butler Cornwell 75 a travel ing salesman for 46 years at his Eureka home He was born in Long Bottom Meigs County a former steamboat clerk Surviving are his wife Roberta Carter Cornwell and sons Marvin and Earl Funeral services set for Wednesday afternoon at Clay Chapel with Rev C L Thayer officiating and interment there He was widely known in the Ohio Valley region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
R. Butler Cornwell
Eureka
Cornwell
Long Bottom
Meigs County
Roberta Carter Cornwell
Marvin
Earl
Clay Chapel
C. L. Thayer
Ohio Valley
Watts Dies in Jackson Center Former Minister and Gallia Candidate
Rev L C Watts longtime Methodist minister at Thurman and Rio Grande died Saturday at his home in Jackson Center He was father of Janis M Watts pension supervisor of Gallia County and a 1934 candidate for Gallia County representative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
L. C. Watts
Thurman and
Rio Grande
Jackson Center
Janis M. Watts
Gallia County
Becomes Vinton Pastor
Rev. Charles Lusher, son of Prof and Mrs John Lusher of Mercerville and a recent graduate of the Baptist Theological School at Louisville, has been engaged as pastor of the Baptist Church at Vinton. Water loo Chapter will visit the Vinton Chapter to exemplify the work on May 21. Vinton High School graduation activities are planned starting with the Junior Senior Banquet on Friday May 14 and continue through baccalaureate on May 23, field meet May 28, graduation May 29, and alumni banquet June 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Charles Lusher
John Lusher
Mercerville
The
Baptist Theological School
Louisville
Baptist Church At
Vinton
Waterloo
Order of the Eastern Star
McArthur
Vinton High School
County Board Names Gallia Rural Teachers
Gallia County rural schools list new teachers as announced by County Superintendent H B Bradbury. Crown City Murray Church and Mudsock entries name multiple staff including Rolland Rose Evelyn Sims John Evans and Marabel Haffelt among others. Additional schools Sewards' Ridge Siloam and Gallia Stanton Jenkins Wendell Wagner and Mary Ada Wagner are listed with varied staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Gallia County
H. Bion Bradbury
Crown City
Murray Church
Gilbert Daniels
Rolland Rose
Evelyn Sims
Clay Township
John Evans
Marabel Haffelt
Frank Plymale
Marshall Boggs
Marjorie Houck
Erman Brooker
Orin Sheets
Gallia
Stanton Jenkins
Wendell Wagner
Mary Ada Wagner
Thelma Evans
Mudsock
John Allison
Nolan Carter
Elmer Neal
Mercerville
John Lusher
Romaine Held On Non-Support Charge In Gallipolis
Eugene Romaine was brought from Columbus to answer a non support charge and, held to the grand jury under a 300 dollar bond by Magistrate Milliser. Security was furnished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Columbus
Eugene Romaine
Milliser
Gallipolis Hosts District Conference of American Legion Auxiliary
Principal streets in Gallipolis displayed many flags to honor visitors attending the District Conference of the American Legion Auxiliary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
The
American Legion Auxiliary
Evans Grocery shifts chief bookkeeper to new state post
Paul O'Brien, longtime chief bookkeeper for Evans Grocery Co., joined State Auditor Joseph Ferguson's staff today. Bob Norton of Pt. Pleasant takes his place in Gallipolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Evans Grocery Co
Paul O’brien
Joseph Ferguson
Bob Norton
Pt. Pleasant
Rathburns Return Home From Columbus
Mr and Mrs H E Rathburn have returned to their Vinton home after spending the winter with their son Stanley in Columbus due to Mrs Rathburns ill health. On Mother’s Day fourteen children and grandchildren visited, with several Rathburn households represented and supper served from lunch baskets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vinton
H. E. Rathburn
Stanley
Columbus
Rathburns
Rathburn
Archie Rathburn
Jack
Billy
Herman Rathburn
Ewington
Willard Rathburn
Charles Rathburn
Millfield PTA to Host Guest Speaker William Bamborn
Millfield PTA president Chauncey E Gillespie announces former India missionary William Bamborn of Waverly will speak Tuesday at East Side School. A special program is planned and officers will be elected for the next year. Gillespie to run the business session. Mrs Newton Russell, caregiver to her daughter and infant grandson, was brought home seriously ill Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
E. Gillespie
Millfield
PTA
William Bamborn, Waverly
India
East Side
Gillespie
Newton Russell
Jack Carsey
Birthday Dinner Honors Mrs Gillespie at Glouster Home
Mrs Helen Gillespie is honored on her birthday as Mr Donald Howard and Mrs Dorothy Gillespie host a dinner at their Glouster home last Wednesday May 5. Mrs Lucile Morgan of Millfield is among the guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Helen Gillespie
Donald Howard
Dorothy Gillespie
Glouster
Custody Transfers Reported by Gallipolis Officials
Deputy Sheriff Herald Wood and Probation Officer Elizabeth Housh escorted Paster to Mansfield Reformatory and Alma Mitchell to the Girls Industrial School at Delaware as of today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Herald Wood
Elizabeth Housh
Paster
Mansfield Reformatory
Alma Mitchell
Winton
Girls’ Industrial School
Delaware
Chauncey Personal and Social Mention
Chauncey notes report remodeling by Mr and Mrs B W Simpkins adding a new room and porch and interior rearrangement. Athene's Mr and Mrs W E Peters visited Miss Panthea Pratt in Millfield. Mrs Riley of Main St ill convalesces with daughter in Columbus. Eugene Dowler seeks eye infection treatment at Mercy Hospital Columbus. Willard Watkins and Mrs Willard Watkins Chauncey son John William Young recovers from appendicitis in Columbus. Mrs Carl Geisecke of Columbus visits Chauncey for ill sister Watt Ferrer. Lizzie Moody of Lancaster visits Chauncey with cousins Wilma Kranyik Bess Cunningham Lizzie Harvey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
B. W. Simpkins
W. E. Peters
Athens
Millfield
Panthea Pratt
Riley
Columbus
Eugene Dowler
Mercy Hospital
John William Young
Williard Watkins
Carl Geisecke
Watt Ferrer
Lizzie Moody
Lancaster
Wilma Kranyik
Bess Cunningham
Lizzie Harvey
James Dinner Guests Share Mother’s Day Hosts
Chauncey Mr and Mrs James Mullins hosted Mother’s Day dinner guests including Roy Mullins and family from Jacksonville and Sugar Creek, Marion Mullins group from Chauncey, John Mullins family from Myers Crossing, Herbert Lowery and children from Orient, Naomi Mullins from Athens and Ruth Leiber Chauncey. Naomi Mullins returned to Columbus with Ann Mullins where they are employed. Mrs Lowery will stay a few weeks at her parents’ home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
James Mullins
Roy Mullins
Billie Leroy
Anna Marie
Jacksonville
Marion Mullins
Marion Jr
John
Albert
Edward
Richard
Sugar Creek
John Mullins
Wilma Jean
Myers Crossing
Herbert Lowery
Helen
Jack
Kathryn
Jimmy
Orient
Ohio
Ann Mullins
Columbus
Naomi Mullins
Athens
Ruth Leiber
Lowery
Children Gather to Honor Mrs Sweazy Chauncey
Complimentary Mother's Day gathering at Mrs. Levi L. Sweazy's Main St home in Chauncey with her children grandchildren and friends. Attendees from Columbus Canoneville Buchtel Athens Pontiac Mich and various relatives shared gifts flowers and a happy day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Levi L. Sweazy
Main St
Speelman Family Gathers in Chauncey for Mother's Day
Chauncey residents Mrs. Speelman received flowers and gifts as her children and grandchildren from Chauncey, Columbus, Sugar Creek, and Athens gathered at the High Street home. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Victor Bodish, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Davis and daughters Norma Lee and Betty Jane, Miss Mable Speelman, Mrs. Maude Cunningham and Mary Ellen, Mrs. Russell Cunningham and Joanna, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Mann and Elizabeth Jane, and Albert Speelman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
James Speelman
High St
Speelman
Victor Bodish
Harold Davis
Norma Lee
Betty Jane
Mable Speelman
Columbus
Maude Cunningham
Mary Ellen
Sugar Creek
Russell Cunningham
Joanna
Earl Mann
Elizabeth Jane
Athens
Albert Speelman
Chauncey Pre-School Clinic Planned at 1 PM Thursday
Local school authorities announce a pre-school clinic at Chauncey school at 1 p m on Thursday. Transportation will be provided for parents from outlying districts who lack means. Parents should notify school teachers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Chauncey School
Millfield Churches Celebrate Mother's Day Services
Seventeen mothers attended the Millfield M E Church Mother's Day service with carnations presented by Sunday School Superintendent Leonard Simpson. Awards went to oldest Mrs Lucy Howard youngest Mrs Clara Misner Shumway and largest family Mrs Helen Gillespie. The Millfield Church of Christ noted a large turnout with carnations for the oldest Mrs Chester L Sanders youngest Mrs Dennis McDaniel and largest family Mrs Edith Border. Virginia McQuade and Jacqueline Sanders sang That Wonderful Mother of Mine with piano by Lucille Sanders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Millfield M. E
Leonard Simpson
Lucy Howard
Clara Misner Shumway
Helen Gillespie
Mae Howard
Jacquelyn Sanders
Lucille Sanders
London Greeting Cable for Mrs Nye on Coronation Day
Mrs G H Nye received a Mother's Day cablegram from her son Dr Robert E Nye in London. Her grandson Bobby, a Westminster School scholar, will attend the coronation of King George VI on Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
G. H. Nye
Robert E. Nye
London
England
Chauncey Women Host Mother's Day Dinner
Mrs Jaret Channell and sister Mrs Victor Grinstead hosted a Mother's Day dinner at the Green and White in honor of their mother Mrs John Shafer. Attendees included Mr and Mrs John Shafer Mr and Mrs Victor Grinstead Betty Lou Sands and Mrs Jaret Channell. Later Mrs Shafer visited ill relatives and elderly Mrs Anna Cornell age 90. Evening hosts welcomed Mr and Mrs Elmer Bingman Anna Lee Channell Othella Channell Frank Dicken Athens and Mr and Mrs Victor Grinstead Betty Lou Sands Columbus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Jaret Channell
Victor Grinstead
Green and White
John Shafer
Betty Lou Sands
Shafer
Elmer Bingman
Anna Lee Channell
Othella Chanewell
Frank Dicken
Athens
Betty Leu Lands
Columbus
Gillespie Children Back for Mother's Day
CHAUNCEY Mothers Day gathering brings Eben Gillespie family together except for James Gillespie. Attendees include Carl Parker of Dayton, Donald Howard and Alfred, Glouster, Lucille Morgan and Victor, Ben Simpkins and Norman, Pauline Gillespie Millfield, Panthea Pratt and E Gillespie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
James Gillespie
Detroit
Eben Gillespie
Carl Parker
Dayton
Donald Howard
Alfred, Glouster
Lucille Moregan
Victor
Ben Simpkins
Norman
Pauline Gillespie
Millfield
Panthea Pratt
E. Gillespie
Library closes Friday at Chauncey Library
Librarian Mrs Nell Rupe says Chauncey Library will close Friday May 14. Patrons with due books on that date may return them Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Nell Rupe
Chauncey Library
Rupe
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William Fulks
Mrs. Hutchins
Gallipolis Music Department
Rio Grande High School
John Fortner
Sheriff's Offcers
Gallipolis Social Notes
Mr. R. Butler Cornwell
San
Millfield Pta Guest
Athens Home Telephone Co
James
Mrs. Sweazy
Mas
Isabel Patton
Electrolux
America
the Gas Company
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