Gallia County Agent Plea Heard by Commissioners
Gallia County commissioners heard a plea for funds to cover \u201cexpenses of the office\u201d for a county agent. The request by Paul Moss and Hae Miller cited required costs and agent salaries, with opponents and supporters debating the need and timing of the county agent program. A decision was scheduled for a later meeting amid discussions on crop regulations and Civilian Conservation service involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallia Grane
Paul Mosspon
Hae Miller
E. Holzer
Gallia
Harrison Township group seeks relief funds denied
Gallia County Commissioners refused requests from the Unemployed League of Harrison Township for a bond issue to provide RFC relief funds in Gallia County. Nine representatives offered no administration plan. The county holds $2,000 left from a $12,000 bond issue funded by public utility excise taxes. Gasoline funds for county road work are exhausted with no expectance of renewal until December 1 per Peter Blazer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
League
Harrison Township
Gallia County
Peter Blazer
Ridgeway Celebrates 100th Birthday at Harrisburg Church
More than 500 people attended the hundredth birthday service for Ed ward Naret Ridgeway at Harrisburg Baptist Church in Gallipolis. A noon potluck followed the service with gifts for the honored guest and remarks by E N Ridgeway and Prof. C O Clark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Edward Naret Ridgeway
Harrisburg Baptist Church
E. N. Ridgeway
Son
Muncie
Ind
C. O. Clark
Rio Grande
Ridgeway
Local Social Notes Highlight Kentucky and Ohio Visits
Ashland Kentucky and New Plymouth Indiana hosted Sunday guests including Mr. and Mrs. I. L. Arthur and Mr. and Mrs. William Gibbons. Capt. H. L. West and family from Point Pleasant visited relatives along with James Poindexter. Garnet Miller visiting mother Mrs. Lew Miller in Columbus for several days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. L. Arthur
Ashland
William Gibbons
New Plymouth
H. L. West
Howard Lee
Billy
Margaret
Pt. Pleasant
James Poindexter
Garnet Miller
Columbus
Lew Miller
All Parents Day Held in Rio Grande Schools
Rio Grande schools observe All Parents Day during American Education Week inviting community members to visit all week. A morning classroom routine, noon basket dinner, and a 1 p.m. program at the high school auditorium are planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rio Grande
Death of Texas Guinan Reminds Locals of Slapstick Injury
Gallipolis recall from older theatergoers a Texas Guinan incident when she visited with a road show. A wad from a blank cartridge fired during slapstick struck her, requiring a local physician to dress the wound before she continued the show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Texas Guinan
Guinan
Brother-in-Law of Gallia Man Slain
E A Thomas, a shoe salesman in Gallipolis, reports the fatal shooting of his brother-in-law Lewis Tyree 31 a Frankford West Virginia stockman and farmer. Tyree was lured from his home on the claim cattle danger and found shot in a field near his home. Clyde Kerschner 43 a temporary Tyree farm worker is named by Mrs Tyree as the murderer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallia
Gallipolis
E. A. Thomas
George Tabit and Company
Lewis Tyree
Frankford
Ronceverte
W. Va
Tyree
Clyde Kerschner
Mrs. R
Crisco
Assault Charged Against Roscoe Redman in Indicted Case
Roscoe Redman 36 of Pt. Pleasant was arrested in Bloomington Indiana on a criminal assault charge by Mason County West Virginia authorities. He allegedly entered Russell Stone’s home and attempted to assault Stone’s wife. The incident occurred over a month ago and Redman had been sought in BloomingTon. Holzer Hospital notes record Mrs. Bert Rose admitted for observation and William Napper dismissed after injury treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Roscoe Redman
Pt. Pleasant
Bloomington
Ind
Mason County
W. Va
Russell Stone
Steamboatman
Redman
Bert Rose
Holzer Hospital
William Napper
Radcliffe
Two Divorces Filed in Gallipolis Court
In Gallipolis over the weekend two divorce petitions were filed in common pleas court. Harry G. Chambers seeks a divorce from Bessie Chambers, claiming wilful absence for over three years. they wed April 1, 1901. Minnie Kemper sues Samuel Kemper for divorce and alimony, married Oct. 3, 1919, with seven children, charging extreme cruelty and adultery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Common Pleas Court
Harry G. Chambers
Bessie Chambers
Minnie Kemper
Samuel Kemper
Smart Smock for Business School and Home Wear
Modern smock with smart military lines designed for business school and home use. Easy to assemble, revers worn open or closed with contrasting lining optional. Available in broadcloth and gingham with sizes 32 to 44 and fabric needs of 4 yards 36 inch plus 12 yards contrast. Includes illustrated step by step sewing instructions.
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Gether
Local Social Notes Tour Across Ohio and Nearby States
Rio Grande residents hosted and visited relatives in Columbus Ironton Huntington and Bidwell. Families including Williams Wickline and Carter households traveled to Toledo Birmingham and Cambridge as friends and kin shared meals and attended errands and visits. Kerr Paul Kerr absent from school due to eye injury and locals called on Broughman Hutchison and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floren Williams
Charles
S. E. Williams
Paul Lyne
Ironton
Fred Myers
John and
Kerr
T. B. Cardwell
Gallipolis
Columbus
E. Hickerson
Dana Wickline
Wendell Wickline
Audrie Petrie
John Richards
D. C. Richards
Bidwell
Paul Kerr
Charles Hutchison
Adamsville
Maurice
Victor
Vivian Fowler
America Haskins
Crown City
Rose Eagle
Ira Fulton
Holzer Hospital
I. F. Fowler
L. F. Allen
Anna
Ina White
Mrs. Hutchison
Broughman
Bridge Sold For Twenty Two Dollars In Gallia County
A covered wooden bridge spanning Campaign Creek in Springfield Township was sold by Gallia County Commissioners for 22 dollars. A second bid of 10 dollars was submitted for the structure. Bids will be sought for a 72 foot replacement bridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Campaign Creek
Springfield Township
Gallia County Commissioners
Rio Grande Briefs
First regular study group meeting set for tonight at Anniversary Hall with We Move in New Directions as text. Edna Arundel to summarize chapter one and lead the discussion. Local notices include visits to Wagner Cemetery and Oak Hill and a 13 0 Rio Grande win over Mercerville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rio Grande
Overstreet
Edna Arundel
Tom Jones
Frank Kanouse
Middleport
Kerr Home
T. L. Parking
Wagner Cemetery
Oak Hill
Mareena Clark
Prince of Peace
Aldeth Lowks
George Brooks
Virginia Roberts
Leta Sayre
Mildred Newlin
Mack Rites Arranged for Polly Mack
Polly Mack 31 daughter of the late Rudolph A. Mack died Sunday at Hill Croft Sanitarium Asheville North Carolina. Funeral services likely Wednesday or Thursday with burial in Gallipolis. Born February 23 1902 in Gallipolis she graduated from Gallia Academy High School and pursued a literary career. She was the last member of the R A Mack family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Polly Mack
Rudolph A. Mack
Hill Croft Sanitarium
Asheville
N. C
Gallia Academy
Miss Mack
R. A. Mack
Mrs Shato Dies at 57 With Heart Attack
Funeral services for Mrs J H Shato age 57 will be held Wednesday at 2 pm. She died Sunday morning at home from a heart attack attributed to a fractured limb suffered two weeks earlier. She was daughter of Neal and Mrs Berridge of Clay Township and leaves husband and three children from a prior marriage and two daughters in Newark and Columbus. Rev George Sagen to officiate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Shato
Shate
Neal Berridge
Clay Township
Neal Willey
Everett Brooker
Neward
Leroy Davis
Columbus
George Sagen
Thomas Places Gallipolis in Vocational Judging Meet
Harley Thomas a Rio Grande High School sophomore placed seventh in a judging contest among Southeastern Ohio vocational agriculture students at the Carpenter Test Farm held weeks earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Harley Thomas
Rio Grande High School
Southeastern Ohio
Gracie Klein to Haul Barges for Longacre Mines Line
Steamer Gracie Klein from Kansas City will run six barges to Longacre mines, starting a barge service to Cincinnati. A new line is run by Capt. Loyal Wright and Capt. Charles Roberts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Gracie Klein
Kansas City
Longacre Mines
Cincinnati
Loyal Wright
Charles Roberts
Mt Hermon Ladies Aid Meets at Plantville Home
The Mt. Hermon Ladies Aid Society met November 9 at the home of Mr and Mrs Frank White of Plantville. Attendees included Eunice Armstrong Maury Carpenter Nellie McCune Mildred and daughter Reverend Long Nellie Kerns Marta Grimes Sarah Wagoner Rana Wagoner William Hansen Irene Hanson and others. Pastor Lane read from Bible 208 years old. Mary Carpenter won the contest prize. Refreshments were served. The society plans to meet December 7 with Mary Carpenter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sharpsburg
Mt. Hermon
Lane
White
Mary Carpenter
California Syrup of Figs Heralded for Children Bowels
Doctors and mothers favor liquid laxatives for kids noting senna regulated dosages and gentle stimulation. The ad warns against adult strength products and recommends California Syrup of Figs as the preferred remedy with label guidance.
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California
Estate worth about 12000 left by Mrs Victoria Glenn
Probate records show Mrs Victoria Glenn of Vinton left an estate around 12000. Harry M Glenn of Vinton was appointed administrator by Judge J S Clark. Zelda A Hartley of Hawks is the only other child. Bond set at 23000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Victoria Glenn
Vinton
Harry M. Glenn
J. S. Clark
Zelda A. Hartley
Hawks
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Cen
Tenarian
Pvtag
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Owa
Ti Maytag Co
Pt. Pleasant Man
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Athens Messenger Pattern Department
West 17Th Street
New Fork
T. L. Parkins
Sarah Shires
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Belcher
Hastings
William Thompson
Huntington
Walter Thompson
Chesapeake
Rio Grande Briefs
Rio Grande Boys
Mercerville
Rio
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Loyal Friends
Finley Richards
Ladies’ Aid Society
W. A. Lewis
Ethel Richards
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Mack
First Baptist Church
Pine Street Cemetery
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