France Praises Gallia at Lafayette Day Ceremony
Gallia residents celebrated Lafayette Day at Our House museum with Professor Louis Demorest praising Franco American roots in Ohio. He noted many French in Gallia and across the state and urged continued ties as a debt to Lafayette and a path for France to "find her place in the sun."
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Louis Demorest
Our House Museum
Ohio
Demorest
France
America
Lafayette
Our House
General Pershing
Marjorie White
Nora Miles
Daughters of the American Revolution
Ann Hill
Gallia Academy
Herbert O. Pepper
Rio Grande College
Zelma Northcutt
Harris Doepping
Charles E. Holzer
Holzer
Ohio State Archaelogical and Historical Society
Erwin C. Zepp
Historical Society
Zepp
Henry C. Sherrone
Society
Richard S. Fatig
Memorials
Andrew Pavlish
River levels drop as boats maneuver Ohio and Kanawha routes
The Ohio River gauges show Gallipolis at 17.8 feet with 12.0 feet lower on the upper gauge and 10 feet at the rollers. Kanawha Falls reads 2.16 rising. Sunday traffic included boats Billy Peters Atlas Wisherd Penn Patriot Rand Heekin and others with varying up and down movements. Gallipolis locks saw Sohio State Teddy No. 4 Jones Hood active throughout the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Ohio River
Kanawha Falls
Reading
Billy Peters
Atlas
Down
Wisherd
Penn
Patriot
Rand
Heekin
Sohio State
Semet
Teddy No
Jones
the Hood
Funeral notices and births reported from Apple Grove region
Local notices list attendances at a funeral in Zanesville for Mrs. Frank Baughman and visitors from Letart Falls and Spokane. Birth announcements include a son born May 14 to Mr. and Mrs. Robert Shank of Spokane with two older boys. Other items mention WSCS meeting, a Detroit birth, and family grandparents. Official notices appoint administrators executrices for estates in Athens County with four month claims deadlines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Apple Grove
Earl Shank
M. V. Shank
Ernest Shank
Zanesville
Frank Baughman
Olden Thaxton
Letart Falls
Charles Sayre
Robert Shank
Spokane
Wash
Robert, Jr
Lowell Lewis
Gladys Hayman
George Hayman
Legal notice heirs of Emma Payne seek sale of Nelsonville property
Verna F Hand Executrix of Emma Payne deceased filed November 26 1947 in Athens County Probate Court Ohio a petition alleging the estate lacks funds to pay debts and requesting sale of Lots 261 262 and 263 in L D Postons Addition City of Nelsonville to pay charges. Defendants named must answer by July 10 1948.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Payne
Verna F. Hand
Athens
Ohio
L. D. Poston
Nelsonville
Resignations, route dispute, sales in Perry County
John R. Cooper resigns as Perry County clerk effective June 30 and Helen K. Tharp steps in July 1. The New Lexington Lions oppose moving state route 75 to bypass New Lexington. Davie's Drug Store to be sold to Ree M. Jacobs. G A Hausman sells sheet metal business to R L Lockhart. James Spencer elected president of local Eagles. H F Vallance to speak at New Lexington High School commencement. 56 seniors graduate May 27. Perry County totals 294 graduates across 11 high schools. Girl Scout officers elected: Minshull president Huffman vice president Folden secretary McDougal treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Lexington
John R. Cooper
Thornville
Perry County
Helen K. Tharp
Perry County Red Cross
Reed Davis
Davie's
Ree M. Jacobs
Caldwell
G. A. Hausman
R. L. Lockhart
Bremen
James Spencer
Aerue
Eagles
Thomas Saunders
H. F. Vallance
Miami University
New Lexington High School
Girl Scout Association
H. F. Minshull
Rex Huffman
Gladys Folden
Co. B. McDougal
C. P. Robinson
Be Somebody urged for Gallia Academy Class of 1948
Gallia Academy High School graduates heard Rev. Linson H. Stebbins urge them to embrace the motto Be Somebody and avoid lax attitudes. He warned against doing just enough to get by and emphasized being a credit to life through open minds, moral balance, and selfless effort. Rev. W. Scott Westerman led worship and Grace Methodist provided the service with music by Mrs. Harris Doeppling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Linson H. Stebbins
Gallia Academy High School
Grace Methodist Church
Stebbins
W. Scott Westerman
Harris Doepping
Weekend arrests yield multiple drivers fined in Gallia area
State patrol records show three weekend arrests and convictions alongside a Route 124 collision near Rutland. Drivers Lloyd Sigler and Margaret Cundiff sustained bruises. no injuries or arrests reported from the incident. Additional fines were issued to Stella Clark for no license and James Allen for unsafe operation. Clarence Dunbar was jailed for intoxication, with others cited for speeding and unsafe operation in nearby townships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Lloyd Sigler
Kuger
Margaret Cundiff
Pomeroy
Rutland
Miss Cundiff
Stella I. Clark
Thurman
James B. Allen
Highland Park
Mich
Opal Shate
Justice of the Peace
Clarence Dunbar
William H. Jones
Major L, Partlow
Sumner
Ohio
James D. Pettit
Oak Hill
Partlow
Carl Parker
Tuppers Plains
Pettit
John M. Shaffer
Heffken Family Attends Columbus Shower for Hamrick
Mrs Henry Heffken and sisters Hattie Mingus and Theodore Heffken Glouster visited Columbus to attend a shower honoring Mr and Mrs Donald Hamrick with Betty Heffken noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Henry Heffken
Hattie Mingus
Millfield
Theodore Heffken
Glouster
Columbus
Donald Hamrick
Betty Heffken
Koz family returns home from hospital
Mrs Sigmond Kozma and Virginia Nagle along with their infant daughter were released from Sheltering Arms hospital and went back to their Millfield residence last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Sigmond Kozma
Virginia Nagle
Millfield
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Loyal Women's Class of Chauncey Meets at Glouster
The Loyal Women's Class of the Church of Christ in Chauncey held a meeting Thursday at Mrs. Clara Hartley's home in Glouster. A noon potluck kicked off the session, with Mrs. Carl Shafer presiding and Mrs. Thomas Hamilton presenting the secretary's report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Church of Christ
Clara Hartley
Glouster
Carl Shafer
Thomas Hamilton
Floyd Nye
Kate Johnson
Dane Osborne
Lloyd Pendergrass
Hamilton
Alvira Shafer
Courtney to preside at state Disciples convention
The Rev. Gilbert Courtney of the Church of Christ will travel to Akron for the state convention of the Disciples of Christ this week. He will preside at the Town and Country Breakfast Tuesday morning in the High Street Church of Christ and at the Tuesday afternoon session on Christian Education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Gilbert Courtney
Church of Christ
Akron
Disciples of Christ
High St. Church of Christ
Class Entertained At Ellis Ave Home
Chauncey Esth er Class of Chauncey Methodist Church was entertained Thursday night at the home of Mrs. Elizabeth Harvey on Ellis Ave. Mrs. Helen Nicholson is president of the group. Fruit salad cake and coffee were served by the hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Esther
Chauncey Methodist Church
Elizabeth Harvey
Ellis Ave
Helen Nicholson
Mrs. Chiki Family Reunited After Hospital Stay
Mrs. Arthur L. Chiki and her infant son were discharged last week from Sheltering Arms Hospital and returned to the home of Mrs. Chiki's parents Mr and Mrs George Williamson in Athens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Arthur L. Chiki
Jo Ann Williamson
Chiki
George Williamson
Athens
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Mrs Mabel Smith Returns from Columbus Visit
Mrs Mabel Smith has returned from a visit with relatives in Columbus.
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Chauncey
Mrs
Mabel Smith
Columbus
Mrs. Edith Mac Daniel Hosts Millfield Needle Club
Edith Mac Daniel hosted the Millfield Needle Club at her Millfield home with ten members present. Attendees included Mrs. Jessie Fulton Mrs. Bertha Sanders Mrs. Eliza beth Patton Mrs. Elizabeth Robinnet Mrs. Donna Thomas Mrs. Kathryn McDaniel Mrs. Ida Hill Miss Olive Brookins and Mrs. Edith McDaniel. Next meeting will be hosted by Mrs. Mabel Smith. Club president is Mrs. Bertha Sanders. A dessert course was served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vinton
Vinton High School Alumni Association
The
Baptist Church
Methodist
Warren Lanma
Los Angeles
Rio Grande
Turner
Ryger
David Ball
Alice Community
Jennie Elliot
Vinton School
June Alexander
O.S.U
Clyde Alexander
Reta Braley
Wellston
Jessie Braley
Donna Tyler
Chauncey
Edith MacDaniel
Millfield
Needle Club
Jessie Fulton
Bertha Sanders
Elizabeth Patton
Elizabeth Robinett
Donna Thomas
Kathryn McDaniel
Ida Hill
Olive Brookins
Edith McDaniel
Mabel Smith
Bridge Club Hosts Night at Millfield
Mrs. Louise White will be hostess Thursday night to members of the Millfield Thursday Night Bridge Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Mrs
Louise White
Millfield
George Wilson Improves After Illness at Shafer Home
Chauncey reports George Wilson who had been ill for days shows improvement. He resides with his son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Carl Shafer on Ellis Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
George Wilson
Carl Shafer
Ellis Ave
Boy Recovering From Surgery In The Plains
Seven year old Chauncey Willie Adams son of Mr and Mrs Willard Adams of The Plains is recovering after surgery at Sheltering Arms Hospital performed last week with his condition improving steadily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Willie
Willard Adams
the Plains
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Laurel Cliff Health Club Hosts Meeting And Prizes
Mrs. Lou Diehl hosted the Laurel Cliff Health Club event with prizes won by Mrs. Helen Leifheit and Mrs. Pearl Parker. Refreshments were served and June hostess will be Mrs. Allen Richinger. PTA closed term with officers Mrs. Joseph Sisson president and others. A school program was set for Friday under music instructor Mrs. Gladya Will. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Beach of Bradbury were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Jacobs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laurel Cliff
Lou Diehl
Helen Leifheit
Pearl Parker
Allen Richinger
Olin Rife
Columbus
Herman Kaspar
Dayton
Leroy Hiett
Dolores Casto
PTA
Joseph Sisson
Herman Warner
Howard Thona
Robert Bowen
Gladya Will
Henry Beach
Bradbury
Clifford Jacobs
Sloan's Balm Promises Quick Pain Relief
An advertisement urges relief from neuritis neuralgia sciatica and muscle pain with Sloan's Balm. It claims instant heat soothes the ache, and that the remedy is more effective than leading balms, available at all druggists.
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Gallia
John W. Bolin
Oliver J. Alspaugh
Athens County
Francis D. White
Said
Jennie L. Price
State St
Blanche E. Price
By Dann DO. Taber
Diapason
American Guild of Organists
American Music Conference
New York
Louis G. LaMarr
Pepsi-Cola
Pepsi-Cola Bottling Co. of
Pepsi-Cola Company
N.Y
Trsihok
Ruth Quickle
Marie Alexander
Elsie McCoy
Jean
Jackson
Delphine Dillon
Stella E. Wilcox
Rice Thomas
Grace Myers
Gillbert Courtney
William Hartley
Lee Schoonover
Nellie Brookins
Sylvia Osborne
Bess Johnston
Hattie Hamillton
Helen Courtney
Inez ‘Nye
Florence Pendergrass
Martha Shafer
C. & F. Penny Club
Fearnola
Horton Electric Ironer
N. Court Li
White House
Pent Club
Courtney
Mrs. McDaniel
Bridge Club
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