Gallipolis Fall Festival Parade Highlights Over 50 Floats
The Thursday night parade will showcase more than 50 floats from business houses Granges 4 H Clubs and schools. The Masonic Drum and Bugle Corps Ohio Hospital for Epileptics band and Junior American Legion drum corps are expected to perform. The festival runs Oct 42 to Oct 17 with canvas covered City Park front hosting exhibits and nightly entertainment including a Gallipolis vs Rutland High game Friday.
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Gallipolis
Masonic
Ohio Hospital For
American Legion
Rutland
Repairs On Building In Gallipolis Renovation Near Courthouse
Fred Entsminger completes extensive renovation of his Locust Street office building near the courthouse. Justice Fred Milliser moves his office furniture in. Judge Milliser to occupy an upstairs suite. Attorneys John Halliday and Perry Bailes will relocate offices to the Entsminger Building.
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Gallipolis
Fred Entsminger
Locust St
Fred Milliser
Judge Milliser
John Halliday
Perry Bailes
Entsminger
Tim Lewis
Ted's daring landing at Midway saves passengers at sea
Ted pilots the giant flying boat through storm and low ceilings to reach Midway Island. Navigational ingenuity and crew effort guide the craft to the lagoon where searchlights reveal the safe harbor. Kay and Tilah react with relief as the ship nears Uncle Sam's outpost.
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Mariner
Ted
Black Lagoon
Midway Island
Uncle Sam
Pacific Ocean
Kay
Tilah
Gallia Academy Football Game Rescheduled to Oct 29
Gallia Academy High School will move its game with Pomeroy from Friday Oct 30 to Thursday Oct 29 at 8 o'clock on the Middleport field. The venue remains the Middleport field and kickoff time is unchanged in hour.
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Gallipolis
Gallia Academy High School
Pomeroy
Middleport
Map of Gallia Is Completed
Gallia county map completed by civil engineer E N Leonard shows roads boundaries and streams. He notes no such map since 1929 and explains state highway gains 65 miles of county roads while 200 miles of township roads moved to county system. WPA project approvals delayed by missing maps. over a hundred blueprints to be distributed soon.
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Gallipolis
E. N. Leonard
Leonard
DAR Conference Report Tells of Plans and Tours
Fifteen members of the Daughters of the American Revolution met at the home of Mrs. Fannie Bell to begin the fiscal year under Regent Mrs. Edna Hurn. Hurn spoke of ambitions for the year andreported on the southeastern district meeting in New Concord. Delia O'Connor and Mary Ewing shared a state conference report and Texas Centennial plans for later this month.
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Gallipolis
Daughters of the American Revolution
Edna Hurn
Fannie Bell
Three Are Arraigned On Intoxication Fines
Three individuals faced penalties for intoxication. Verne Sands of Fourth Street paid 10 dollars plus costs in Municipal Judge A. J. Stormont's court. Edward Thompson near Vinton was fined 5 dollars and costs, totaling 17.05 dollars, by Justice Fred Milliser. Earl Chaney of Vinton received 10 dollars and costs totaling 18.20 dollars, arrested Saturday night by Constable Tom Quickle.
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Gallipolis
Verne Sands
Fourth St
A. J. Stormont
Fred Milliser
Edward Thompson
Near Vinton
Earl Chaney
Vinton
Chaney
Tom Quickle
Licensed To Marry in Gallipolis
Marriage licenses issued to Harold Proc tor of Charleston West Virginia and Florence Jackson of Kanawha County and to Watson Jennison of Charleston West Virginia and Portia Page of Charleston West Virginia. Dry ice has a temperature of 114 degrees F.
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Gallipolis
Harold 8. Proctor
Charleston
W. Va
Florence R. Jackson
Kanawha County
Watson Jennison
Charleston National Bank
Portia Page
Producer of Tent Shows
A word puzzle style list presents clues and answers across horizontal and vertical entries. Players fill in terms ranging from famous figures to natural objects, with hints pointing to actors, animals, and everyday items.
Business Firm Changes Made In Gallipolis
Gallipolis sees multiple business changes as Joe Moch sells his clothing store to W W Sigler and merges with Belt Shoe Shop owned by Stanley Lanier. Chauncey Evans sells his Second Street grocery to Evans Grocery Company. Moch remains bank president at First National Bank. Dr. Joe Webster rumored to open a drug store in his Court Street property, a claim friends doubt. Five drug stores already operate in town. Dr. Webster lives on a river valley farm near Raccoon Island.
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Gallipolis
Joe Moch
W. W. Sigler
Chauncey Evans
Evans Grocery Company
Joe Webster
Court St
Sigler
Moch
Belt
Stanley A. Lanier
First National Bank
Second St
Park
Sawyers
Dr. Webster
Raccoon Island
Absent Voter Ballots Seen In Demand In Gallipolis
Absent voters lines formed as ballots went out on the first day of voting. County elections clerk Mrs. Helen Russell reported ballots mailed to residents who retain their voting residence in Gallia County. In Columbus a divorce was granted to John Peters of Gallipolis from Mary Foster Peters. The suit claimed neglect.
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Gallipolis
Helen Russell
County Board of Elections
Columbus
John Peters
City
Mary Foster Peters
Col
Fred Foster
Community Notes Mention Weddings Visits Across States
Mrs. Margaret Ewers of Chillicothe visits niece Mrs. W Leo Williams. Gertrude Rice of Cleveland guests at Williams home. John Cowan and Karl Cowen spouses spend weekend with George Brady in South Solon. Adaline Phillips and Blanch Phillips of Athens visit Mary Bobo. Clarence Ruth of Parkersburg guests Addison Creamer. Paul Jeffers hosts serenade and kitchen shower for Mr and Mrs Frank Jeffers who wed in Ravenswood WV on Sept 28. George Angell and Ray Bobo visit Ashland KY. Over $100000 in letters reach the dead letters office yearly.
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Ray Bobo
Mra
Kenneth Krenth
Ashland
Billy Farragut Roars At El Paso Style Show
Billy Farragut, fearless heir to Admiral David Farragut, defied 1850 fashions at El Paso's old fashioned style show. She appeared as a 1950 cowgirl in gun holster and fringe, challenging social norms with bold garb.
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Farragut
David Farragut
Mobile Bay
Billy Farragut
el Paso
Billy
Chorus Organized by Talent of Gallia
The Ohio Valley Chorus has been organized in Gallipolis to compete in the Jackson Eisteddfod. John Newton Davis serves as president with Earl Wheeler as vice president James Danner as secretary treasurer Mildred Mills as librarian and Robert Price as director. Prospective members will meet the leaders at 8 30 Wednesday night in the high school music building.
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Gallipolis
Ohio Valley Chorus
Jackson
Fire Prevention Week Alert Issued by Gallipolis Chief
Gallipolis Fire Chief W N Wise warns residents of Fire Prevention Week and cites hazards including rubbish buildup, faulty wiring, and imperfect flues and chimneys to prevent fires.
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Gallipolis
W. N. Wise
Mrs. Margaret Bradfield Dies at Columbus Home
Mrs. Margaret Jones Bradfield 65 years old died of a heart attack at her Columbus home after months of illness. A Pomery native, she lived in Columbus, visited Chauncey, and leaves husband William H. Bradfield two daughters Laura and Kathleen and two sons Paul and Bernard all of Columbus. Funeral Wednesday at 3 p m burial in Columbus. A son Paul was away in Chauncey and Athens when she died.
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Chauncey
Margaret Jones Bradfield
Columbus
William H. Bradfield
Laura
Kathleen Bradfield
Paul
Bernard
Athens
Football Ticket Wins Student Council at Gallia Academy
Gallia Academy High School elected its student government officers with Bill Wilson defeating Mary Margaret Corn and Grace Wilson for president. Howard Waters won the vice presidency over Charlotte Cornwell and Katherine Faulkner. Installation by Supt. E. E. Higgins set for Friday assembly with secretary treasurer and home room representatives announced.
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Gallipolis
Gallia Academy High School
Bill Wilson
Mary Margaret Corn
Grace Wilson
Howard Waters
Charlotte Cornwell
Katherine Faulkner
E. E. Higgins
Revival Services End At Morristown Church
Morristown Holiness Church closed a four week revival led by Rev and Mrs John Peel. A visiting group from Heights West Virginia Holiness Trinity School joined the services. About 100 youths attended the 6 pm Young People meeting led by sponsor Mrs Vera Bridgewater.
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Chauncey
Morristown
Holiness Church
John Peel
the Heights
W. Va
Holiness Trinity School
Harvey Ours
Jennie Elliott
Elizabeth Kittle
Viola Smith
Maxine Arnold
Dorothy McKinney
Eugene Stephenson
Homer Wilson
Vera Bridgewater
Paul
Ruth
Cecile Davis
Greene to Preach at Local Methodist Church
Rev. Ray C. Greene will fill his regular Wednesday night service at the local Methodist Church at seven o clock. Curio shops in Honolulu report stocks nearly depleted after the arrival of 27 American fighting ships and thousands of sailors, lifting the mood.
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Honolulu
U.P
Vendor claims aid for constipation and stomach woes by local dealer
A local dispatcher and residents recount relief from constipation and digestive issues after using Vendor. The ad spotlights Harley H. Secoy and Jesse Brooks praising the remedy, noting improved digestion, sleep, and liver function. Athens Pharmacy and Nelsonville's Hickman's Pharmacy are listed as sellers.
Apple Tree Blossoms Noted in October Time
Mrs. John Shafer picked blossoms from an apple tree in Mrs. Emma Elton’s yard on Sunday October 4. A single twig stood in full bloom as the man stood in the shade of the old tree and spoke with a neighbor.
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Chauncey
John Shafer
Emma Elton
Courtney Funeral Draws 14 Relatives to Chauncey and The Plains
Mary Betz Courtney and son John travel from near Marion with David Courtney’s body for burial in West Union Street Cemetery Athens. Funeral service led by Rev. Gilbert Courtney with Chauncey Church of Christ singers. Relatives from Chauncey and area listed among attendees. Ladies Aid Society to hold all day quilting at M. E. Church Chauncey Thursday.
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Chauncey
Mary Betz
John Courtney
Marion
Plains
David Courtney
Athens County
West Union St
Athens
Courtney
Gilbert Courtney
John Shafer
Luther Cruikshank
Jennie Courtney
Ernest Smith
Guy Brookins
Thelma Jean
Elmer Bingman
Zine Courtney
Holt S. Courtney
F. H. Staffinger
Edw. Sauer
M. E. Ladies Quilt
Chauncey—Ladies Aid Society
M. E. Church
Chauncey Grange to Meet at New Hall Tuesday Night
Chauncey Dover Grange plans a 7 30 PM meeting at the Chauncey K P Building in the new Grange Hall. Members gather to discuss organizational matters and community plans.
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Chauncey—Dover Grange
Grange
Chauncey K. of P
Relatives and neighbors honor Mrs Downhour at 74th birthday party
Chauncey Indiana guests gather at the Shafer home for a surprise party honoring Mrs Addie Downhour on her 74th birthday. A 74 candle cake, flowers, and a puter luck supper accompany gifts and well wishes from family and friends including Bingman Channell Wharton Shafer and Downe hour relatives.
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Chauncey
Addie Downhour
John Shaefer
Downhour
Portland
Ind
Allie Bingman
Zina Wharton
Elmer Bingman
Jaret Chanewell
Anna Lee Channell
Athens
Guy Brookins
Thelma Jean
Waler Wharton
Walter, Jr
Dale Wharton
Ray Shafer
Rosalie
Don
the Plains
Downehour
John Shafer
Church of God Delegates Attend Unity Meeting in Newark
Hocking Valley Churches of God met in Newark Ohio on Sunday October 4 in a unity gathering. Delegates from Chauncey included Rev and Mrs Clarence Way and several members. Next unity meeting set for Corning on Sunday November 8 to celebrate the new church anniversary with Rev Gilbert Swart as pastor.
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Chauncey
Hocking Valley Churches of God
Newark
Ohio
Clarence Way
Roger
Tim
Margaret Mitchell
Clarence Loper
Freddie Crabtree
I. C. Barnes
Lower Plains
John Loper
the Plains
Hocking
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Shade
Margaret Bradfield
Columbus Home
Morristown Church
Chauncey City
Curios
Harley H. Secoy
B. and O
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Vendor
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