Officers Plan Annual Red Cross Drive in Gallipolis
Red Cross officers met to map the county membership drive from November 11 to December 1. The county quota is 1200 memberships at one dollar each, with over 80 solicitors lined up and letters to be sent to potential donors. A new First Aid class for about 30 school bus drivers will begin in October.
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Gallipolis
Red Cross
C. W. Booth
FE. S. Spear
Booth
Presbyterian Church
Gallia Draft Board Chosen by County Officials
Gallia County judges and a governor appointed committee selected five individuals for the county draft board three members for an advisory board and one for an appeal role. Names remain undisclosed until presidential approval. The county election board is contacting volunteers to serve at voting precincts on registration day October 16.
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Gallipolis
W. R. White
J. S. Clark
Charles T. Robinson
County Election Board
Calves Bought for 4-H Boys in Gallia County
Fourty calves have been bought and are to be delivered to 4-H Club boys within a week. Accurate records will be kept and progress reports issued at stated intervals.
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Gallipolis
Holmes Sues for Deed Correction on 81 Acres in Addition Twp
Ira H. Holmes has filed suit in common pleas court seeking a deed correction. The action challenges the description of 81 acres devised to him by the will of the late Mrs. Sarah J. Coleman in Addition Township.
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Gallipolis
Ira H. Holmes
Common Pleas Court
Sarah J. Coleman
Addition Township
Form Glee Club at Gallipolis High
Forty eight Cheshire high school girls organize a glee club and plan weekly meetings during the school year.
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Glee Club
Gallipolis
Cheshire High School
License to Wed Issued for Tracy Bateman and Ruth Wears
Tracy Bateman aged 28 from London and Ruth Wears aged 30 from Gallipolis have been issued a marriage license.
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Gallipolis
Tracy Bateman
London
Ruth Wears
Water for WPA workers moved from Gallipolis
About 150 WPA workers on the Flag Spring road in Walnut Township are being supplied drinking water from Gallipolis. Health officials tested 18 to 20 wells in the area and found them unsafe or contaminated. Some wells are reported clean and properly maintained, but they will not be used by the workers.
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Gallipolis
Flag Spring
Walnut Township
State Department of Health
State Department
Extra School Tasks Arranged Across Thirteen Activities
Gallipolis list shows thirteen school clubs and committees under Principal Byers. Activities include dramatics, Future Homemakers, Future Farmers of America, Girls Athletics, Girl Reserves, Hi Y Club, Library Club, National Honor Society, National Youth Administration, Photography Club, Press Club, Student Council and more. Leaders and locations noted like Anne Bradbury, Kathryn Kircher, Harold Martin, Elizabeth Breinig, Ruth Miller, Edward Wise, Catherine Morrison, and C. C. Byers across auditoriums, rooms, and the library.
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Gallipolis
Carl C. Byers
Anne Bradbury
Doris Covey
Norma Johnston
Future Home Makers
Kathryn Kircher
Future Farmers of America
Agriculture Room
Harland Martin
Kathryn Lutz
Elizabeth Breinig
Dwight Wetherholt
Ruth Miller
National Youth Administration
Fred Stone
Edward Wise
Catherine Morrison
C. C. Byers
Bond Held In Peace Violation Case In Gallipolis
Charles Sewards, allegedly eloping to the county south, is returned to Gallipolis and held on a peace violation charge with $400 bond. Dorothy May Ward, his alleged companion and mother of two, is placed on probation for one year by Judge James S. Clark.
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Gallipolis
Charles Sewards
Dorothy May Ward
James S. Clark
Old Books Sought for 1877 Register Project
The WPA research committee in Gallipolis led by Bryan Cooper seeks old books antedating 1877. They want only titles and authors with owners for permanent records. no copies are sought.
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Gallipolis
Bryan Cooper
WPA
James Boggs to lead laborer in charge post in Gallia
In Gallia County James Boggs the present superintendent of maintenance for the state highway department is to transfer to the post of laborer in charge. The position was made vacant by the resignation of Emmett Slagle.
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Gallipolis
James Boggs
State Highway Department
Gallia County
Emmett Slagle
Right of Way Conditions Set for West State Street Extension
County Engineer E. N. Leonard reports condemnation unnecessary for three needed rights of way. D. C. Miller and Mrs. Edna Campbell have complied with requests, while Mayes is expected to present terms to the county commissioners Monday for approval.
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Gallipolis
E. N. Leonard
West State Street
Local youth orchestra formed under Richard Downs
Six young violinists and a bass viol player form the nucleus of a school orchestra inaugurated by Richard Downs, school music instructor. Others will be added rapidly, it is said.
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Gallipolis
Richard Downs
Drivers' licenses surge as 3600 plus licenses issued
The Gallipolis report notes ongoing sales and renewals of licenses with a record exceeding 3,600 private and 5,525 operators' licenses issued.
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Gallipolis
Eenses
Sowing wheat deadline set for Hessian Fly protection
Gallia County Agent FE G Roger advises growers that the safe sowing date to escape Hessian Fly damage in the county is October 4. The notice emphasizes timely planting to minimize pest impact and protect yields.
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Gallipolis
FE. G. Roger
Gallia County Residents Plan Trip to Mason County Potato Festival
Large numbers of Gallia Countians are said to be planning attendance at Mason County's three day potato festival beginning Thursday at Pt Pleasant.
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Gallipolis
Mason County
Pt. Pleasant
Gallipolis Social Notes Celebrations and a Wedding
Families gathered for a Bladen reunion at the Shaw home with a noon basket dinner. Maria Fife observed her 84th birthday with a trip to Ash Cave and picnic. A large group joined Emory Carter for a 49th birthday dinner. Twin brothers Jacob and Henry Shuler celebrated birthdays together after 27 years. Nina Webster marked 73 with a two tier cake at her Waterloo home. Barbara Lee Hartley and Lewis Edward Sheets wed at First Presbyterian Church in Gallipolis. honeymoon plans include touring Virginia.
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Gallipolis
Joshn Shaw
Bladen
Maria Fife
Ash Cave
Elza Scott
Columbus
Jacob Shuler
Cheshire
Henry Shuler
Marion
Adolph Faehnle
Middleport
Mary Korn
Christena O'Donnell
Pomeroy
Anthony Shuler
Nina Webster
Waterloo
Henry, Gothard
Gallia County
Barbara Lee Hartley
John R. Hartley
Buffalo
W. Va
Lewis Edward Sheets
A. M. Sheets
Pliny
First Presbyterian Church
Lewis Weber Gishler
Albany Social And Personal News Roundup
Albany social and personal notes list multiple Sunday visits among residents and friends from Marietta Columbus Huntington and Lancaster. Included are funeral services for Floyd Graham, gatherings in Athens Guysville Amesville and Indianapolis, and a change of pastor and staff moves in Beverly.
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Albbany
First Christian Church
Athens
Floyd Graham
A. E. Graham
Albany
C. C. Stricklan
Cahill
T. R. Phillips
Anna Vercoe
Richard Phillips
Ross Phillips
Florence Sloan
Guysville
Fred Laughlin
Louise Laughlin Gabriel
Stewart
Virgine Pierce
Mayme Ashcraft
Wyatt McDaniel
Amesville
Harold Graham
Richard
Indianapolis
George Ford
William
Mildred
Clifton Pearman
Earl White
A. D. Graft
Logan
Max Wooger
C. R. Bean
Emma Woodgerd
Howard E. Warner
Armentrout
Harry Farthing
Bobby
F. FE. Woodgerd
Columbus
F. E. Woodgerd
Newark
Will Nicholson
Will Barnhill
Harold Woodgerd
Middleport
Lloyd Woodgerd
Racine
Betty Goodwin
Holly Goodwin
Albany Methodist Sunday School
Nihle Frank
Charles
Dayton
Clyde Hooper
Methodist Sunday School
Beverly
Joe Burdette
Faye Baker Cline
Bradford Personal And Social Mention
Personal notices list births visits and family events from Bradford and nearby towns. A new baby boy named Charles Thomas born to Mr. and Mrs. Russell Buck. Ada Yvonne born to Mr. and Mrs. Sam Smith. multiple visits among locals including Buck Lambert Might Caldwell Rupe and others. Religious leaders and residents hosted guests in routine community gatherings.
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Bradford
Vernal Caldwell
Charles Buck
Nancy Might
West Rutland
Clarence Might
E. E. Jacobs
South Olive
H. J. Gaumer
Woodsfield
Jennie Russell
Marcella Russell
Bradbury
Worley Russell
Frank Buck
Lydia Hysell
Charles Burt
Enrollment Largest Ever in Academy
Gallipolis high school enrollment reaches 530 students, near capacity after adding new classes and study rooms, according to Principal C. C. Byers.
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Gallipolis
C. C. Byers
Old Kyger Personal And Social Mention
Mr and Mrs Brady Ballard and daughter of Dover visit relatives here and at Eno. Mr and Mrs Lewis Scott welcomed a son last Saturday. Wendell Roush and daughter Darlene visited Beulahville friends. A coal meeting drew a large crowd at Howard Shuler store Monday. Ethel Bradbury and Paul of Gallipolis stayed with the Scotts. Rev Bud Durst of Turkey Run will preach at the Baptist Church. Mr and Mrs Glenn Rupe and Donna spent the weekend with relatives.
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Bud Durst
Turkey Run
Baptist Church
Glenn Rupe
Donna
Scout Activities to Resume in Huntington District
Boy Scout activities, nearly halted by infantile paralysis in the tri state area, are to resume soon, officials in the Huntington centered district announce.
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Gallipolis
Tri-State
Huntington
Gallia Rotary Club to hear Dr James GALLIA
Gallia Rotary Club will hear Dr Herman G James president of Ohio University speak Tuesday night on international policies with emphasis on South America. Past Presidents night featured brief suggestions from former leaders including Leo C Bean and H W Walter among others. Rotary was organized in 1928 with charter members listed.
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Gallipolis
Herman G. James
Ohio University
Rotary Club
James
C. E. Holzer
Board of University Trustees
South America
Rotary
Leo C. Bean
H. W. Walter
Harry R. Hurn
S. H. Eagle
W. S. Downtain
Harry Wood
H. W. Wetherholt
Leo C.eBan
Harry Miller
Joe Moch
J. W. Mortz
Paul Mossman
A. H. Beardsley
G. P. Bush
G. G. Kineon
O. L. Kiger
Sherman Gilmore
F. J. Entsminger
L. M. Thompson
G. A. Tabit
H. J. Ward
Laurel Cliff Social And Personal Notes
Laurel Cliff notes report a well attended Quarterly meeting at the local church with 91 in Sunday School. Revival is planned Sept 30 to Oct 15. Visitors include Mrs Ora Bradshaw of New York and others from nearby towns.
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Laurel Cliff
Ora Bradshaw
New York
Louella Stahl
Euchre Club
Lou Deihl
Glenn Dil
Pomeroy
Beth Arnold
Bellaire
James Radford
William Dow
Ravenswood
Charles Karr
M. A. Howell
Columbus
James Smith
Huntington
R. T. Burdette
Earl Preston
Harry Bradshaw
Ellen White
Homer Curtis
James Gilmore
Zaleski
Gallipolis Infant Paralysis Reported in Ewington Area
Health Commissioner F. W. Shane reports Hollis McMillen's young son of near Ewington is suffering from infantile paralysis.
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Gallipolis
Sesqui Centennial Stockade Is Razed in Gallipolis
State Street residents can now view the Ohio River from their homes after the slab stockade at city park riverfront was razed. Bleacher seats were removed and the weather twisted slabs offered for sale to the highest bidder by the celebration committee.
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Gallipolis
State Street
Ohio River
City Park
Plan Song Service at Mt. Carmel Church in Harrison Township
Quartets trios and soloists will gather at Mt. Carmel Church Sunday at 2 p.m. for a religious song service. Offerings will be religious in nature and the committee aims to make this event outstanding following similar county meetings that have shown marked success.
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Gallipolis
Mt. Carmel Church
Harrison Township
Community Sunday School Rally and Picnic Planned
A Sunday School rally and picnic is planned at Little Kgger Church. Regular services will be held in the morning and a prepared program will follow in the afternoon.
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Gallipolis
Little Kgger
Gallia Welfare Council Elects Five Officers
Gallia County Welfare Council members from relief farm security aid for the aged aid for dependent children health office school health sewing center home demonstration child welfare housekeeping aid and surplus commodities elected officers Loren Thomas president Laurence Holliday vice president Mrs Charles Ward secretary Mrs Harold Wolfe and Mrs C W Booth programs Monthly meetings planned The council aims to study relief problems correlate department activities and ensure economical distribution of public funds
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Gallipolis
Gallia County
Corn feast planned by Modern Woodmen near Gallipolis
Modern Woodmen members along with families and friends will attend a corn feast Friday at 7 30 p m. at McCarley Park two miles south of the city.
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Gallipolis
McCarley Park
Death would have been a big relief says kidney patient
Miss Mary Boyer of Zanesville Ohio describes four years of kidney trouble hospital stays and severe swelling before taking TON JON. She reports relief from swelling stiffness and fatigue and urges others to try TON JON after her recovery.
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Everett Dulaney
John S. Richards
Irvin Folden
Leland Berridge
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Paul Myers
Eugene Spear
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Marietta
M. E. Plymale
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H. W. McHenry
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Frank Maple
Wade
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Robert Wooten
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Albert Deckard
Otto Carter
James Ferguson
Akron
James Thomas
Niles
H. B. Thomas
Rio Grande
D. R. Richards
Washington, D. C
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Social and Personal
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Mens Pharmacy
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Ohio
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Ton Jon
Quick’s Cut Rate Drug Store
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Miss Mary Boyer
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