WPA Grave-Marking Project Aids Gallia County Veterans
WPA sponsors a grave marking project in Gallia County Ohio to locate veteran graves from 1775 to recent years. About 15 WPA male workers will be assigned under American Legion guidance with county sponsorships to create permanent veteran files and extend the effort through the years.
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Athens Messenger
Athens
WPA
Gallia County
Gallipolis
Gallia
D. O. Taber
American Legion
United States
Ohio
Legion
U. S
Why Youre Constipated And How All Bran Helps
A reader asks about constipation and a simple dietary fix. The ad explains bulk as undigested matter in the intestine and recommends Kellogg's All-Bran for breakfast daily with ample water.
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Kellogg's
Gallipolis girl lands contract as model in New York
Miss Erwin, a 20 year old Gallipolis resident, wins a contract to pose for McFadden publications' covers in New York City. The vivacious blonde has beauty contest experience and has been featured in metropolitan newspapers. She stands five feet tall, weighs 110 pounds, and reportedly resembles the late actress Jean Harlow.
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Gallipolis
Jewell Erwin
McFadden Publications
New York City
Miss Erwin
Jean Harlow
Rotary To Attend Football Banquet
Gallipolis Rotary Club members vote to attend the football banquet at Point Pleasant Tuesday evening November 15 honoring Gallipolis and Point Pleasant teams that play on Thanksgiving Day. Rotary and Kiwanis clubs at Point Pleasant will join in a Presbyterian Church dinner expected to draw more than 200 attendees.
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Gallipolis
Rotary Club
Pt. Pleasant
Rotary
Kiwanis
Presbyterian Church
Mrs. Elizabeth Holcomb Dies at Thurman Home
Mrs. Elizabeth Hull Holcomb 87 widow of Richard Holcomb died Tuesday at her niece Mrs Lester Cooper home in Thurman. Funeral services were held at the Cooper home and Brush Church with interment in the church cemetery. She is survived by son Joseph Holcomb of Columbus.
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Gallipolis
Elizabeth Hull Holcomb
Richard Holcomb
Lester Cooper
Thurman
Cooper
Brush Church
C. D. Copley
R. R. Denney
Joseph Holcomb
Columbus
Former Eureka Doctor Dies in Gallipolis
Dr. L. R. Fletcher, 80, longtime Eureka resident, died Wednesday at his daughter Mrs Nellie Haner’s home in Gallipolis where he had been staying since Saturday. Funeral services will probably be Friday.
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Gallipolis
L. R. Fletcher
Eureka
Nellie Haner
Local residents plan trip to New Haven to see Jack Dempsey referee
Residents of Gallipolis plan a Friday evening trip to New Haven West Virginia to witness former heavyweight champion Jack Dempsey serve as referee for several athletic contests.
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Gallipolis
New Haven
W. Va
Jack Dempsey
Stroke Leaves Noah Davis Critical in East Gallipolis
Following a paralytic stroke, Noah Davis of East Gallipolis is reported in serious condition. doctors monitor his recovery and state of health.
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Gallipolis
Noah Davis
East Gallipolis
Small pensioner moves to Hot Springs for winter
Gallipolis resident Charles W. Small Spanish War pensioner who recently sold his home to Dr. Mila Wilson has traveled to Hot Springs Arkansas for the winter season.
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Gallipolis
Charlies W. Small
Mila Wilson
Hot Springs
Ark
Local Woodmen campers head to Portsmouth for class initiation
Degree team members from the Modern Woodmen camp will travel to Portsmouth Friday evening for a class initiation. Cheshire High School in Gallipolis held a pie social on Wednesday night with many pies auctioned.
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Portsmouth
Gallipolis
Modern Woodmen
Cheshire High School
Listen Darling at Athena Theater a rollicking comedy
A lively comedy opens at the Athena Theater featuring Freddie Bartholomew Judy Garland and Mary Astor. The plot follows playful adolescents arranging a romance for a mother while trapping her in a trailer leading to misadventures andRomantic resolutions with Walter Pidgeon Gene Lockhart Alan Hale and Scotty Beckett in support.
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Athena Theater
Freddie Bartholomew
Judy Garland
Mary Astor
Alan Hale
Walter Pidgeon
Gene Lockhart
Freddie
Judy
Mary
Lockhart
Scotty Beckett
Rio Grande College Homecoming Highlights Saturday Schedule
Rio Grande College plans a full homecoming program with a 10 am soccer match and trustees meeting, a 11 30 am barbecue, 2 30 pm football versus Transylvania, open house at dorms, and an evening program featuring visitors and plays. Notable attendees include Dr. Charles E. Holzer and Judge Allen C. Roudebush, with trustees from multiple cities.
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Gallipolis
Rio Grande College
New Science Hall
College Women’s Athletic Association
College Board of Trustees
Rio Grande
Transylvania College of Lexington
Davis Cottage
Atwood Hall
Kentuckians
Union College
University of Louisville
College Dramatic Club
Charles E. Holzer
Allen C. Roudebush
Cincinnati
W. W. Chartess
Ohio State University
B. E. Talbott
Middleport
Benner Jones
Jackson
Henry W. Cherrington
Marc H. Bridge
Dayton
John L. Niller
Howard F. Gross
South Charleston
W. E. Howell
William C. Paul
Ironton
Ira J. Fulton
Marietta
Otho F. Shiers
Irene B. Caldwell
Huntington
George Sagen
Harry A. Wood
Leonard G. Howell
J. Boyd Davis
Columbus
Tom W. Jones
W. G. Scarberry
Homer M. Edwards
Wet and Dry Battle Ends in Three Year Ban
Gallipolis voters reject revival of liquor question for three years after a tie in Gallipolis Township and Kanauga Village. City precincts approve liquor sales by 704 votes, with seven precincts voting in favor. Local authorities declare the issue settled under state law.
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Gallipolis
Kananga
Gallia County Man Smeltzer Dies in Grove City
Ancel E. Smeltzer aged 76 a retired farmer from Gallia County died yesterday at his daughter Mrs Jessie Sandthorn’s home in Grove City after four weeks illness. He is survived by a son Harry E. Smeltzer of Gallpolis and six grandchildren. A Maple Grove M E Church member his funeral is set for 2 p m Saturday at the William F Feil chapel Rev A F Noethlich officiating with burial in Eastlawn Cemetery.
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Columbus
Ancel E. Smeltzer
Jessie Sandthorn
Grove City
Gallia County
Smeltzer
Harry E. Smeltzer
Gallipolis
Maple Grove
School Men Silent On Levy Defeats
Gallia area officials have not commented on school program futures in Cheshire and Springfield Townships after voters rejected three mill levies for school purposes. Prior to the election much support was built, with officials noting schools would be seriously handicapped if the measures failed.
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Gallipolis
Cheshire
Springfield
Gallia Election Board Convenes on Friday
Gallia County Election Board continued in session through Wednesday after completing abstracts for the secretary of state and will reconvene Friday morning to make the official count and certification. No recounts are expected except perhaps in Gallipolis Township and Kanauga precinct where wet and dry opponents polled the same votes 134.
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Gallipolis
Gallia County
Gallia Republicans Plan County Victory Parade and Barbecue
Gallia County Republicans plan a parade and barbecue to celebrate their victory in Ohio. No date is fixed but event could occur within two weeks with the county executive committee in charge. Robert Ashworth, 61, dies at his Huntington home. sister is Mrs Libby Thompson of Bidwell.
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Gallipolis
Ohio
Gallia County
Robert Ashworth
Libby Thompson
Bidwell
Huntington
Creuzer Vance Will Names Frank R. Vance Sole Beneficiary
The will of the late Creuzer Vance was admitted to probate on Wednesday naming his brother Frank R. Vance as sole beneficiary and appointing him administrator of the estate.
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Gallipolis
Creuzer Vance
Frank R. Vance
Guysville Eastern Star officers elected at Friday meeting
The Guysville Minear Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star elected officers including Worthy Matron Mabel Mansfield and Worthy Patron Dr. D C Snow. Visiting members and local social notes follow with a dinner hosted by Mr and Mrs Herman Pierce and several family visits and local park work in progress. Brighter taller children noted in Berkeley study from the University of California.
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Guysville — Minear
The
Order of Eastern Star
Mabel Mansfield
D. C. Snow
J. L. Winner
Anna Snow
Bertha Hays
Alice Charlton
Freda Bean
Mary Wilson
C. E. Kincade
Don Campbell
A. A. Campbell
P. G. Chapman
Foster Bean
Athens
Herman Pierce
Joe Ashcraft
William Ogg
Ora Ashcraft
Lewis Jandes
Grace Cunningham
Ed Cunningham
Ed Timmons
Amesville
Robinson
C. E. Fuller
Janice
Paul Mansfield
William Marshall
Clarence Nutter
Coolville Ridge
Lodi Township
Primstone Ridge
Carthage Township
Spike Boyer
Guysville R. D
Nicholsons Celebrate Their Golden Wedding
Rutland on November 4 1888 William Nicholson and Cynthia Hunt wed at the brides home. Fifty years on the same farm. On November 6 a 120 guest celebration featured gifts, dinner, and social time. Attending lists include many Nichols ons and kin from Ohio towns and nearby states. Attendees included Mrs Elizabeth McCumber and L V Hunt. All six children twelve grandchildren and one great grandchild present. Also Gallipolis health meeting notes Dr F W Shane and Miss Naomi Evans attended a ten county district meeting in Ironton to discuss public health matters.
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Rutland
William Nicholson
Cynthia Hunt
Bride
W. A. Hunt
Philip Nicholson
Minnie Chase
Ralph Chase
Columbus
E. R. Dent
W. R. Fast
Billy
Charleston
W. Va
W. R. Saxton
Athens
F. C. Halliday
Pauline Atkins
Harrisonville
J. F. Bowles
Grant Romine
Lewis Saxton
Ella Nelson
H. C. Smith
Dexter
George Wood
Dear Old Wells
Marvin Chase
Mt. Union
Warren G. Turner
Howard Folden
Dyesville
L. V
Don L. Wood
Patrick
Pomeroy
J. P. Miller
Donald
Bradbury
G. W. Atkins
William Bachner
G. F. Morris
Leo
M. A. Nicholson
Ward Nicholson
Seth F. Nicholson
C. E. Bratton
E. B. McCumber
Floyd Cleland
C. F. Anderson
Ray Nicholson
James Nicholson
Ronald
Galen Will
Norman Will
Donna
F. W. Winn
Dorothy Molden
Shirley Amos
Jean Amos
Elizabeth McCumber
L. V. Hunt
Gallipolis
F. W. Shane
Naomi Evans
Ironton
Ohio
Sheep Discussed at Meeting in Racine
Racine Vocational Department pressed community conservativeness in backing the Community Plan as a long term objective. Dr George H Lasher of Rutland spoke on sheep production as a potential major farm enterprise for Eastern Meigs County and shared practical flock management and parasite control methods with local farmers. Vernon Nease will discuss rotation planning in strip farming on Nov 21. Mount Rainier and Shasta volcanic activity is noted with heated interior vapors.
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Racine
George H. Lasher
Rutland
Lasher
Meigs County
Vernon Nease
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