Weeknight and Weekend Show at Temple Modernization Event
A community event at Temple features a concert by an orchestra and various entertainment acts. Prizes range in value and are awarded for entries into the build ticket competition. Admission is free with no charge for the show. The program includes Beulah Leighter and a colored quartet, with additional acts by John and the school orchestra. Freedom to attend is emphasized with a Sunday evening free event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beulah Leighter
Cellored
Middleport High
Past Councilors of M5 Hold Evening with Daughters
Twenty Past Councilors and Daughters of Way met at Middleport for an annual event. Mrs. James organized refreshments while Mrs. Eliza oversaw the viewing and inspection with Estella Roush and other members in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daughters of Way
Wer
James
Are
Ted
Eliza
Estella Roush
Birthday Celebration At Home For Mr Lewis Moore Seay
A community dinner at 4 at Mr Lewis Moore Seay’s Creek Circle home marked his day with guests including Martha Home and several performers. The event featured birthday cakes and gifts as part of a local celebration. Plans were announced for a May gathering of the Gun Club and other activities for the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Moore Seay
Clean Up Week Opens In Pomeroy Monday
Pomeroy starts a town wide cleanup Monday per a mayoral proclamation at the request of the Better Housing Administration women’s committee. Citizens are urged to tidy property with rubbish hauled by the town truck. The program also covers home repair painting landscaping to improve the town’s appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
C. J. Hess
Women's Committee
The
Better Housing Administration
Middleport Social Personal Mention
Middleport residents and visitors are listed in the Social Personal Mention. Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Williams of Toledo arrived for a visit with relatives in Middleport and Pomeroy. June Turley is ill with measles. Will Fisher has returned to Akron with his parents. Mrs. Lucy G. Boggess is recovering. Lenore Echols, now Mrs. Frank Carpenter, visited with D. B. Hartinger. Busy Bee Class to serve a cafeteria dinner at the Baptist Church Thursday evening. Miss Mary K. Hetteseimer and Kathryn Clark, seniors at Middleport High, spent Tuesday in Charleston. G I A members to meet Thursday night with Mrs. Walter Harris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Raymond Williams
Toledo
Pomeroy
June Turley
Will Fisher
J. C. Fisher
Akron
Lucy G. Boggess
Frank Carpenter
Lenore Echols
D. B. Hartinger
Busy Bee
the Baptist Church
Mary K. Hetteseimer
Kathryn Clark
Charleston
Middleport High School
Walter Harris
Lectures for Adults Begin at Simpson Church
Mrs. John Cranston who heads FERA classes for parents sponsors six lectures on child care for local women. The first talk on prenatal care for the mother starts Thursday at 2 PM at Simpson Methodist Episcopal Church. All women are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
John Cranston
FERA
Infanta
Simpson Methodist Episcopal Church
Graduates at Kanawha Valley Hospital Commencement
Miss Maxine Smith among graduates from Kanawha Valley Hospital Charleston receiving diplomas at commencement exercises held Wednesday. Local attendees included Mr and Mrs A V Smith and family, Mr and Mrs Harry Smith, and Mr and Mrs Edward Smith with their son. Miss Smith plans a ten day to two week vacation before taking the state exam and locating in Charleston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Maxine Smith
Kanawha Valley Hospital
Charleston
A. V. Smith
Paul
Kathryn Lois
Harry Smith
Edward Smith
Charles Hayman to Head Racine Schools
Charles Hayman former Racine High School instructor and basketball coach is named superintendent of Racine schools for three years. He succeeds J W Frank. Hayman has taught at Middleport High School this past year and is not expected to resume coaching in Racine.
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Racine
Charles Hayman
Racine High School
J. W. Frank
Hayman
Middleport High School
Carpenter Notes
Carpenter Harlie Rawlings and family of Columbus visited his mother Mrs Vira Rawlings on Sunday. Guests at Syracuse included Mr and Mrs W H Hampton and Mrs Adaline Gorby. Burrel Peck hosted Mr and Mrs William Weatherby Athens Saturday night. Ray Ansel and Rosella Steward with family from New Lexington visited Miss Elma Steward. A R Caster shearing sheep for F B Wood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elma Steward
A. R. Caster
F. B. Wood
Meigs Temple hosts Py thian Sisters bingo evening
Officers and degree staff of the Meigs Temple Py thian Sisters were entertained Tuesday night at their hall. Bingo provided the entertainment with Mrs. Will Lowe taking high score and Mrs. C. W. Snider second. Hostesses were Mrs. Harry Houdashelt, Mrs. Charles Howard, and Mrs. P. G. Gallagher. Refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Meigs Temple
Will Lowe
C. W. Snider
Harry Houdashelt
Charles Howard
P. G. Gallagher
Canal Supporters Pin Davey Down on Stand
Beaver Mahoning Canal supporters sent Governor Martin L. Davey a telegram questioning state policy influence by Pittsburgh steel and railroad interests and urging support for Lipscher's canal bill. The note followed his delay in replying to the memorializing request to authorize canal construction. POMEROY Mary Elizabeth and Helen Frances Elberfeld hosted a Children of the American Revolution meeting with officers elected: President Mary Elizabeth Elberfeld Vice President Carlotta Compton Secretary Margaret Isabel Stewart Pianist Jane Stansbury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Youngstown
Beaver-Mahoning Canal
Martin L. Davey
Pitts
Burgh Steel
Ohio
Maurice Lipscher
Congress
Poppy Day Planned Here By Legion Auxiliary
Poppy day will be observed Saturday May 25 with citizens wearing a poppy to honor World War I dead. Poppy proceeds fund aid for permanently disabled veterans and the event is organized by the Women’s Auxiliary of Drew Webster American Legion Post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Drew Webster
American Legion Post
Demonstration of Kitchen Ware At Local Methodist Church
Twenty couples attended a Wednesday evening kitchen ware demonstration at the Methodist Church annex. Mrs Bertha Reed of Pt Pleasant visited Mr and Mrs F M Cross over Sunday. Ralph Cooper traveled to Cincinnati on Tuesday to visit friends. Mrs B C Moffett and Mrs Anna Curtis spent Thursday in Parkersburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Racine
Methodist Church
Bertha Reed
Pt. Pleasant
F. M. Cross
Ralph Cooper
Cincinnati
B. C. Moffett
Anna Curtis
Parkersburg
Rotary travelers report back after Dayton conference
B. Stout and E. R. Tompkins attended a two day Rotary Conference in Dayton and will present reports at Friday evening’s Rotary Club meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Dayton
B. Stout
E. R. Tompkins
New Bridge Opens Over Chickamauga Creek at Bradstetter Heights
Bradstetter Heights reports a 100 foot bridge over Chickamauga Creek on Old Chillicothe Road opened to traffic after 30 days of construction. The prior bridge from the 1490s collapsed in April, sinking in the floodwaters. County Surveyor Farnom Haskins notes removal of the old structure took one week and fast completion saved days.
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Gallipolis
Chickamauga Creek
Bradstetter Heights
Chillicothe Road
Farnom Haskins
Branstetter
Haskine
Palm Room Bridge Night Hosts Prizes Awarded
Mrs J R Carney hosted seven tables of bridge in the Palm Room at Hotel Lafayette Wednesday night with prizes won by Miss Ben Haskins Mrs Margaret Moore and Mrs Marie Broyles Refreshments were supervised by Mrs Carney The Riverside Study Club to hold annual dinner at Island View Inn Thursday evening Guests include Mrs Hazel Ecker Hine of Akron and Miss Josephine Nadolski of Cleveland visiting Mr and Mrs M H Crouse Mr Crouse new manager of the Murphy Store plans time in town
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Gallipolis
J. R. Carney
Garnet Miller
Hotel Lafayette
Ben Haskins
Margaret Moore
Marie Broyles
Carney
Hazel Ecker Hine
Akron
Riverside Study Club
Island View Inn
Josephine Nadolski
Cleveland
M. H. Crouse
Crouse
Murphy
Pension Applicants Warned by Investigator
Gallia County clerk and investigator Leo E Carter cautioned that some Aid for the Aged applicants are making false statements or omitting facts to obtain pensions for themselves or relatives. He warned those found doing so will be removed from payrolls and noted the county board can compel witnesses and refer cases to a legal examiner for prosecution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo E. Carter
Gallia
Carter
Five magazine salesmen escorted from town by Gallipolis police
City police escorted five magazine salesmen out of Gallipolis on Wednesday after reports of discourtesy toward residents who refused to buy magazines.
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Gallipolis
Sam Augustine to move restaurant to Route 11 site
Sam Augustine plans a relocation from his current Second and Locust Street dining spot to the Robert McCormick property two miles out of town on Route 11. The new venue will continue to operate as a restaurant.
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Gallipolis
Sam Augustine
Second and Locust Streets
Robert McCormick
Route 11
Oak Hill Man Fatally Injured In Plant Fan Accident
Charles Augustus McGowan 44 of Oak Hill died after his sweater tangled in a Davis Brick yard Co fan at the plant. He suffered severe injuries including leg fractures, chest injuries, and loss of a foot. Two blood transfusions failed to save him. Survived by wife and seven sons. funeral set for 1 p.m. Saturday at Oak Hill United Brethren Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Charles Augustus McGowan
Oak Hill
McGowan
Davis Brickyard Company
Holzer Hospital
Pete Butterfield
Helen Newman Johnson
Vinton High School Graduation May 24 Speakers Named
Gallia county announces L L Louthian of the State Department of Education Columbus will speak at Vinton High School commencement. Graduates listed include Erna Parsons Mary Rees Mary Cottrell Vera Metcalf George Cadd Wanda Poling Felton Castle Morris Brown Christine Beyer Raymond Casto Madelyn Kennedy Laura McGhee Arnold Schoolcraft Lena Painter Estivaun Hutchinson Robin Glenn and Reuben Holcomb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
L. L. Louthian
State Department of Education
Columbus
Vinton High School
Erna Parsons
Mary Rees
Mary Cottrell
Vera Metcalf
George Cadd
Wanda Poling
Felton Castle
Morris Brown
Christine Béyer
Raymond Casto
Madelyn Kennedy
Laura McGhee
Arnold Schoolcraft
Lena Painter
Estivaun Hutchinson
Robin Glenn
Reuben Holcomb
Operation for appendicitis involves 11 year old Gallipolis youth
Charles Lewis aged 11 adopted son of a Cheater Mead County family underwent an acute appendectomy at Holzer Hospital on Wednesday night.
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Gallipolis
Charles Lewis
Holzer Hospital
Cheater
Meiga County
Gallia County Grand Jury prep notes list multiple charges
Transcripts filed ahead of the May 21 grand jury show charges from Carter and Milliser courts. Among those named are Lawrence Mitchell for auto theft, Lucy and Florence Phillips for assault and battery, George Clark for improper razor sterilization, Walter Taylor and Tom Henson for receiving stolen property, and others including contributing to delinquency of a minor and selling stolen goods. Additional charges include Roy Eggers for assault, Iris Lawless case, and reckless driving by Dr C Thompson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo E. Carter
Justice of the Peace
Lawrence Mitchell
Lucy Phillips
Florence Phillips
Lillian Schwartz
W. H. Robinson
George Clark
Walter Taylor
Tom Henson
Marlin Amos
Luther Lee
Shannon Matthews
Lee
Ted Moore
Kananga
Tom Hager
Squire Carter
Fred Milliser
J. P
Roy Eggers
Luther C. James
Courtney Swango
James Lawless
Iris Lawless
C. Thompson
William Jackson
D. C. Richards
Carter
Waleter Taylor
Miss Lucille Smith Breaks Leg in Kitchen Fall
Miss Lucille Smith aged 19 daughter of Dr and Mrs L E Smith suffered a broken left leg Wednesday afternoon after a fall in the family home kitchen. She had previous operations for osteomyelitis on that leg and worn a brace for months, with doctors fearing the weakened bone could not bear strain.
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Gallipolis
Lucille Smith
L. E. Smith
Plan Music Programs In Gallia Co. Schools
Gallia County students in Oak Grove Rodney and Centenary will present a May 14 program at Centenary Church under music supervisor Miss Lois Le Fasig. Primary pupils perform Our Flower Garden. others render colonial songs and grandfather’s minuet. includes Mansel and Gretel, Rhythm band, Mother Goose and Kentucky Mountain songs, dialogues, choruses, and solos by Miss Le Fasig.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Lois le Fasig
Centenary
Oak Grove
Rodney
Mansel
Gretel
Miss Faaig
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American Legion
Femple
John Oorchestra
Tion
Meigst Gameration Gun Club
Trious
A Roush
Pete Chinothe
Mat Bepita
Jay Measles
Merry
Billy Sunday III
W. A
Billy
Chattanooga
Tennessee
Carpenter Notes
Canal
Davey
Jare
Athens
Glouster
Trcalth
Nurses Oxfords
Panco
Black
Hoizer Hospital
Gallia Co
Harmle
Uae
Karo
FORD
F.D.B
Detroit
Universal Credit Company
Ford Finance Plan
Ford Symphony Orchestra
Columbia Network
Nelsonville
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