Gallipolis and Pt. Pleasant Gridders to Be Feted at Banquet
Gallipolis plans a pre game banquet at Grace Methodist Church for Gallia Academy Blue Devils and Pt. Pleasant Big Blacks. Richard Larkins, former Ohio State coach, will speak and show Buckeye football films. Red Halliday will act as toastmaster as players are paired with local businessmen. Waldie Trophy remains contested across the Ohio River.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Pt. Pleasant
W. Va
Gallia Academy
Blue Devils
Big Blacks
Richard
Dick” Larkins
Wes” Fesler
Ohio State
University of Rochester
John “Red” Halliday
Charles Yeanger
Dan Thomas
Morris Haskins
C. E. Holzer
Waldie
Ohio River
Plan Church Fete on Sunday Night
Gallia Meigs counties Methodist notices announce a Grace Church services plan with 9 15 morning worship at Grace Methodist Church 7 00 evening joint service with Epworth League and Wesleyan Players presenting Trash at the Religious Education building. A 2 00 Sunday meeting at Simpson Methodist in Pomeroy features Rev C A Rowand. Thanksgiving service at Grace 9 30 with Rev George Sagen. Junior Boys Club forms for 10 14 year olds meeting Tuesdays 7 to 9 supervision by adults.
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Gallipolis
Grace Methodist Church
W. S. Westerman
Barnby
Epworth League
Wesleyan Players
Wesleyan Foundation
Ohio University
Simpson Methodist Church
Pomeroy
C. A. Rowand
Portsmouth
Gallia
Meigs
Union
Grace Church
George Sagen
The
Baptist Church
Westerman
Two Men Held on Robbery Charge in Gallipolis
Gallipolis two young colored men Malcolm Jackson 26 and Charles Williams 27 were bound over to the grand jury under $300 bond each after confessing to breaking and entering a service station operated by Harry Bay urn at Third and Pine Streets. They used a glass cutter to break a window light and entered the building taking about $18 in cash from a cigarette vending machine and cigars from a case. Bloodhounds traced a trail to Jackson's home and he implicated Williams. both men remain in county jail.
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Gallipolis
Malcolm Jackson
Charles Williams
Grand Jury
A. J. Stormont
Harry Bayurn
Third and
Pine Sts
Jackson
Williams
Gallia County trio arraigned on still operating charges
In Columbus federal court three Gallia County residents faced arraignment on still operating charges. John M. Bartels and Shannon Brown pled not guilty and will stand trial while Millard Davis admitted guilt and awaits sentencing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Columbus
John M. Bartels
Shannon Brown
Millard Davis
Legal Notice of Petition in Ohio Court
A. HKuesell and Francesa G Russell reside in Coal Center PA. On November 1, 1037, A. Russell and Matilda E Russell filed a petition in Common Pleas Court Athens County Ohio case No 1718 against Quinn A Russell to set aside a deed and restore rights in the premises free of dower. Respondents must answer by January 6. D. Russell, attorney for plaintiffs.
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Quinn A. Hkuesell
Francesa G Russell
Coal Center
Pennsylvania
Russell
Matilda E. Russell
Common Pleas Court
Atheny County
Ohio
Quinn A. Russell
Frances G. Russell
Pool project stalls as cold weather dampens hopes
In Gallipolis, low temperatures threaten an ice coat on open water and no news has come for weeks on the WPA pool project valued at 40000 dollars. Sponsors fear delays while Chamber of Commerce officials say the city’s 10000 dollar share remains available when the project is released.
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Gallipolis
Chamber of Commerce
Tobacco Sales Abandoned in Gallia County
Gallipolis tobacco auction house will not open in December as usual. Growers must market in Huntington or Mayville, increasing travel. The Gallia crop is excellent in quality and quantity, while the local warehouse operates as an apple packing plant handling over 30 000 baskets of fruit with government relief purchases planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Huntington
W. Va
Gallipolis Tobacco Auction House
Gallia County
Mayieville
Stanley Plymale and Associates
Government Relief Organization
400 Are Served at Annual Class Dinner
Approximately 400 persons were served at the annual turkey dinner given by the men's St. John's Bible Class of Grace Methodist Church in Gallipolis. The class members in white coats served the meal, prepared by the Ladies Aid Society, with thirty turkeys needed in addition to other food. The supper began over a decade ago after an initial serving of rabbits.
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Gallipolis
St. John's
Grace Methodist Church
Ladies Aid Society
Gallia County Democratic Club Holds Saturday Meetings
The Gallia County Democratic Club, the county's only active political group, meets each Saturday night at Knights of Pythias Hall on Second and Locust Streets. President Ed W. Edwards of Rio Grande presides. Leaders report more than 200 members enrolled.
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Gallipolis
Gallia County
Democratic Club
Knights of Pythias
Second
Locust Streets
Ed W. Edwards
Rio Grande
General Assembly
Cross the Only Solution, Says Rio Grande Preacher
Rev Samuel Whilding pastor of Jackson Presbyterian Church told Rio Grande College students that the only solution to today’s mess is the Cross He warned against nations making the state their god as it erodes personal liberty and urged faith for world hope
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Rio Grande College
Samuel Whilding
Jackson Presbyterian Church
No Accidents to Hunters in Gallia
Gallia County hunters report rabbits plentiful but pheasants scarce in the hill country. Farmers say pheasants may not acclimate here. Quail coveys are flushed as hunters pursue rabbits. No hunting accidents have been reported in Gallia County despite heavy hunting activity.
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Gallipolis
Gallia County
Gallia
Push Building Repair In Gallipolis Progresses
Rehabilitation of the garage and service station building at Third and Court Streets, owned by Mrs. Will Williams, proceeds rapidly. Upon completion the Rees Motor Co will occupy the site, replacing its current Second and Pine location. John H. Harrison, previously in the Williams Building, now occupies a new large brick structure on Third between Grape and Vine Streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Third and
Court Streets
Will Williams
Rees Motor Co
Second and
Pine Sts
John H. Harrison
Williams
Grape and Vine Sts
Crusade to End at First Baptist Church Sunday
Rev George Sagen announces the two week spiritual crusade at First Baptist Church Gallipolis will close Sunday night Attendance has been strong and church membership reportedly shows notable spiritual uplift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
First Baptist Church
George Sagen
City Teachers Meet at Gallia Academy Faculty Tea
Gallia Academy High School teachers gathered for a monthly meeting in the home economics department with tea hosted by Catherine Morrison and Harold Brown. Fred Rush reviewed American Life and the School Curriculum by Harold Rugg followed by a round table discussion. Ruth Miller will present The Return of Religion by Link at the December meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Gallia Academy High School
Catherine Morrison
Harold Brown
Fred Rush
Harold Rugg
Ruth Miller
Link
Final Pleasure Made to Jury in Fowler Case Late Thursday
The Fowler trial neared its end after an 11 day siege as four attorneys pressed closing arguments. Prosecution and defense debated the dying declaration and motive while urging the jury to decide beyond reasonable doubt on Fowler’s guilt or innocence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shanghai
Shanghai’s
Fowler
Manning D. Webster
J. F. Hogan
Columbus
Henry W. Cherrington
Gallipolis
Williamson
Eagles Club
Crow
Republican Party
Meigs County
Davis
Acton
Charlotte Greenwood to Perform in Columbus Hartman Engagement
Charlotte Greenwood arrives for a limited three night run at the Hartman Theater Columbus starting Monday November 29 with a Wednesday matinee. She will add a lyrical music program and headlines Leaning on Letty from Martin Broones, a vehicle that ran twenty capacity weeks in Chicago.
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Charlotte Greenwood
Hartman Theater
Columbus
Miss Greenwood
London
Theater Royal
Drury Lane
Martin Broones
Letty
Chicago
Coast to Coast opens as town buys into home talent play
Opening night at Washington School Auditorium drew a large crowd for the local cast in Coast to Coast. The second performance is set for Friday night and proceeds will fund warm noon lunches for needy school children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Washington School
Water filtration aids new Rio Grande water system
State Health Department analysis shows Rio Grande well water in the new system is strongly impregnated with iron but not unhealthy. Charcoal and lime filters remove taste. water is being generously used over the village.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
State Health Department
Rio Grande
Turkey Dinner Feeds 440 At Grace Methodist Church
Grace Methodist Church hosted a turkey dinner Thursday night organized by the Ladies Aid and St. John's Bible Class. 340 pounds of turkey were served to 440 guests in a dining room decorated with chrysanthemums and seating for over 200 at a time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Grace Methodist Church
Ladies’ Aid
St. John's
Clara Garen Dies in Fostoria Neighborhood
Gooch learns of death of sister Mrs. Clara Gooch Garen 63 at her Fostoria home. She was twice married first to A. L. Might. family home in Huntington Township. Survivors include sister Mrs. Elbert Deckard near Vinton. Funeral services held in Fostoria Friday.
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Gallipolis
Gooch
Clara Gooch Garen
Fostoria
A. L. Might
Huntington Township
Elbert Deckard
Vinton
Gentlemen of the road left out in the cold at Gallipolis
As colder weather sets in, travelers seeking shelter at the Gallipolis Municipal building find no lodging due to ongoing remodeling. The county jail cannot accept them for lack of space, leaving them without accommodation.
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Gallipolis
Eastern Star Chapter Plans Tuesday Meeting
Gallipolis Cheshire Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star will hold a meeting Tuesday night November 23 for electing officers a brief program and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Cheshire
Order of Eastern Star
Gallipolis appoints administrator for Shoe maker estate
Probate Judge Clark names Hollis C. Johnston administrator of the James Shoemaker estate. Johnston posts a $500 bond as the official fiduciary.
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Gallipolis
Hollis C. Johnston
Clark
James Shoemaker
Marine claims bank deposit record from Far East account
U S Marine T S Estew opened an account at Northwestern National Bank a year ago and later sent deposits from Peiping while stationed in China. The bank acknowledges the possible claim on the long distance deposit record.
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Philadelphia
T. S. Estew
U. S
Estew
Northwestern National Bank
China
Peiping
Wrightstown Social And Personal Notes
Armistice Day program attendees from Wrightstown, local visits, birthdays and gatherings. Edits note Mrs Bertha Wade with sister Miss Oca Ahle, Earl Ahle birthday surprise, numerous Chesterhill and Joy visits, Ardith Ahle returns home, and upcoming missionary visit at Wrightstown Christian Church with revival plans at Liberty Hill.
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Wrightstown
McConnelsville
Bertha Wade
Oca Ahle
V. O. Phillips
Mary Letha
Kathleen
Jane Fleming
Raymond Kincaid
Phillips
Arza Ball
Chesterhill
Errett Ball
Springfield
John Ball
Earl Ahle
Earl
Delbert Ahle
Donald
Fred
Maria
Lee Mills
Richard Lee
Elbert Mills
Frank
Charles
H. F. Ridgley
Wendell
Dana
W. W. Miller
Ruth of
Joy
L. C. Ahle
Ardith
E. J. Ahle
Frank Daugherty
Margaret Wogan
Marian McCune
Federal
T. E. Morris
Amesville
Oca
Ardith Ahle
Harold Moody
Patty
Glouster
Moody
Holshach
China
Wrightstown Christian Church
Pennell
Liberty Hill
Silver Ridge Social And Personal Notes
Silver Ridge society notes report visits among residents from Akron to Parkersburg and Belpre. Mentions Miss Flora Marie Tuttle business call at Parkersburg. Ruth MacPherson recovering from appendicitis. Various families host or visit relatives including Betzing and Swank, with a new carpet at South Bethel VU Church and illnesses noted.
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Silver Ridge
John Swank
Akron
Dora Tuttle
Flora Marie Tuttle
Parkersburg
Bernice Betzing
Ruth MacPherson
Belpre
Harter
C. F. Betzing
Clarence Partlow
Pomeroy
Luther Partlow
South Bethel
Emerson Wills
Hemlock Grove
Harry Craig
Middleport
Harold Brown
Juanita Tuttle
Creston Newland
East Shade
Edith Betzing
Harry Swank
Athens
Thelma Shafer
Ida Simmers
Tuppers Plains
Minersville Woman S Kin Dies Sunday
Mrs. Elizabeth Schaefer learned of the death Sunday of her son in law Rev H L Streich at his St Louis home. Streich formerly pastor of Peace Evangelical Church at Pomeroy and married to Alma Schaefer of Minersville. Surviving are his wife and two children Elizabeth and Paul. Mary Schaefer left for St Louis to attend funeral services held Wednesday.
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Minersville
Elizabeth Schaefer
H. L. Streich
St. Louis
Streich
Peace Evangelical Church
Pomeroy
Alma Schaefer
Elizabeth
Paul
Mary Schaefer
George Hartenbach
Akron
Earl Hartenbach
Laura Hayman
Grace Nunn
Columbus
Will
Cleveland
Dorothy Braggatt
Frank Stewart
Lafe
George Rea
Charleston
Will Hood
Frederick
Toledo
Grant Hood
David Phillips
Clyde Brown
George Brown
John Houdashelt
California
Chester Roush
Ohio University
Joseph Brown
Wyoming
John McCallum
Dana Brown
Russel Brown
Shade Social and Personal Mention
Mrs. George Douglas and Mrs. Dale Morris attended a gathering hosted by Mrs. Sam Jeffers on Tuesday. Numerous local residents and relatives are listed as visiting, hosting, or traveling to Columbus, Zanesville, Mt. Vernon, and Athens for social engagements and family events.
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Alfred
Leonard Williams
Cletus Mulligan
Joe Mulligan
Walt William Sunday
J. J. Sweeny
Athens
Fred Blazier
Margaret Gwinn
Helen Grim
Pauline Grim
Carol Pierce
Mary Kelley
Aaron Brown
Clinton Fiske
Gertrude Shesky
Alt. Buck
Sylvia Ziggafoos
Meigs Co
J. M. Beal
Ladies Aid
Margaret Grim
Wilbur Elder
Mt. Vernon
Mt. Gilead
Walt Williams
Columbus
Emerson Hayes
Chester
R. F. Perry
Samantha Jeffers
Middleport
Isaac Dailey
Frank Guthrie
Ralph Guthrie
Walter McCombs
T. T. Buell
Chas. T. Buell
Edward Davis
Newark
Edward Katzenhbach
Nelsonville
Lewis Buell
Hospitalizing Appendicitis Patient at Athens
Margaret Jones daughter of Roy and Mrs. Jones was taken to Sheltering Arms Hospital Athens for an appendectomy. Mrs Theodore Grueser and her son Elmer left Thursday for a Farm Bureau Association convention in Columbus with Mrs Will Thomas and Mrs Fadely Racine. Freda Grueser returned from visits with sisters Audrey Neff in Chicago and Lois Dean in Columbus.
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IGA
Margaret
Roy Jones
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Athens
Theodore Grueser
Elmer
Columbus
Farm Bureau Association
Will Thomas
Fadely
Racine
Freda Grueser
Audrey Neff
Chicago
Lois Dean
Cos Lumbus
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Cherrington
Holzer Hospital
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Heany
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Hartman In
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Clara Garen
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Harry Carey
Irene Dunne
Randolph Scott
Jack Oakie
John Boles
Ida Lupino
Bing
Martha
Waikiki
Bing Crosby
Martha Raye
Andy Devine
Mary Carlisle
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