Dedication Planned for Gallipolis City Building and Legion Home
Lafayette Post of the American Legion Gallipolis city officials and Auxiliary invite the public to dedicate the new City Building and Legion Home next Wednesday at 4 30 p m The open house will showcase the remodeled facility with refreshments music by the Gallia Academy Band and remarks by Judge A J Stormont Others will speak and ex service men are invited to a Legion party that evening with refreshments and installation of officers by retiring commander Wayne Booth Civil and Spanish war veterans and state district Legion officers are invited to attend both events
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Gallipolis
Lafayette Post
American Legion
American Legion Auxiliary
Legion Home
Legion
Legion and Auxiliary
Gallia Academy
A. J. Stormont
Legion Quarters
Wayne Booth
Gallia
Tobacco grower vote supports federal inspection plan
Gallia County tobacco growers show strong support for federal crop inspection with 93 percent voting affirmatively. A Nov 1 meeting in Huntington will set marketing steps for December warehouse openings. About 900 local growers participated, signaling broad adoption of the new system. Daniel Edgar Morgan of Cleveland will adjudicate the Eisteddfod final in Jackson on Oct. 21, a native of Oak Hill with Welsh ties in Gallia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
E. G. Royer
M. J. Riley
Burley Tobacco Growers’ Association
Barboursville
W. Va
Tri-State Association
Huntington
Gallia County
Morgan
Daniel Edgar Morgan
Cleveland
Jackson
Oak Hill
Largest sweet potato weighs nearly seven pounds in Gallipolis
Marcus Massie of Ledta along the Gallia Lawrence line presented a giant sweet potato tipping the scales at just under seven pounds in the town’s main contest. The crowd cheered as the mighty tuber drew attention from prize sponsors and local spectators alike.
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Gallipolis
Marcus Massie
Ledta
Gallia-Lawrence
Bricker Enrollments Held Up Temporarily
Gallipolis reports delays in Bricker for Governor Club enrollments due to a temporary shortage of application blanks. County representative Robert M. Betz says over 500 have enrolled and many more await the chance to join.
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Gallipolis
Bricker For Governor Club
Robert M. Betz
General Assembly
Betz
Takes 17 Youths to Portsmouth CCC Camp
Gallia County Relief Director Othneil Jones sent 17 prospective CCC enrollees and three alternates to Portsmouth for four weeks of training before assignment to western state camps. Enrollees include Raymond Lawson William Hill Gus Mattux Richard Higgins William Frost Quentin Lane Paul Siders Ger ald Robinson Wayne Sisson Clair Spires Jasper Lynch Cheshire Paul Gilmore John Caldwell Eurerka Victor Bradbury Ryger Ernest Bennett Alice Marshall Drummond Northup James Dodrill Vinton. Alternates are John Long Henry Gibbs Gallipolis John Wooten Thivener. Homesickness may cause desertion during the course per Jones who can fill gaps from alternates.
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Gallipolis
Othneil Jones
CCC
Portsmouth
Raymond Lawson
William Hill
Gus Mattux
Richard Higgins
William Frost
Quentin Lane
Paul Siders
Gerald Robinson
Wayne Sisson
Clair Spires
Jasper Lynch
Cheshire
Paul Gilmore
John Caldwell
Eureka
Victor Bradbury
Ryger
Ernest Bennett
Alice
Marshall Drummond
North
Health Officials Fight Diphtheria Spread in County
Health officials, led by County Nurse Naomi Evans, report increasing diphtheria among school children in Gallipolis area. No schools closed yet. several homes under quarantine as Evans focuses on schools and affected households with prevention efforts.
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Gallipolis
Naomi Evans
Miss Evans
Nebo Cemetery Association Sets Meeting at Nebo Church
The Nebo Cemetery Association schedules its annual meeting at Nebo Church on Saturday at 2 p m. Miss Lucille Rees secretary says the group plans to secure perpetual care for the cemetery through trust fund interest.
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Gallipolis
Nebo Cemetery Association
Nebo Church
Lucille Rees
Courthouse Grounds Gain New Tulip Beds Under Judge Clark
W. H. Norman courthouse custodian launches a beautification program on the grounds under the direction of Probate Judge James S. Clark. Norman begins with strategically placed tulip beds and plans further plantings to enhance the appearance.
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Gallipolis
W. H. Norman
James S. Clark
Norman
Glouster Tom Cats Fall To McConnelsville In Rainout
Glouster and McConnelsville opened slow on a rain soaked field with McConnelsville winning 13 to 7. Key moments included a Glouster fumble, a McConnelsville TD after a drive to the two yard line, and a fourth quarter touchdown by Carter after a 25 yard return by Faine.
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Glouster
Glouster Tom Cats
McConnelsville
Tom Cats
Faine
Carter
Bryson
Tombaugh
L. E
McGrath Roberts
Ly Tyawon Roberts
Huck Carter
L.H
Longley Bingman
R.H
Smith Bryson F. B
Social Notes From Glouster and Local Events
Social notes cover a Tuesday Bridge Club gathering with prize winners Mrs. Williams Jr and Mrs. Cornwell, traveling prize to Mrs. Andrews, and attendees listed. A new baby son born to Mr. and Mrs. Emmett Shepard is reported with grandparents named. Other items note hospital observation for Mrs. Kasler, the Melody Makers Club officers, and assorted local visits and travel of residents including guests from Detroit and Beckley.
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John Shumway
Thomas Williams, Jr
Harold Cornwell
Emmett Andrews
Fred Burdess
Enlow Grubb
Robert Angle
Frank Price
David Kennedy
Francis McAllister
Bill Hughes
Homer Morris
Lester Faires
Emmett Shepard
Route No. 2
Chas, Shepard
Homer Wess
Melody Makers Club
Harriette Weymueller
Glouster
Mike Beshara
Joe Beshara
Edward Seyman
New Lexington
Frank Ables
Donald
Detroit
Fred Heck
W. H. Stahl
Wyandotte
Mich
Robert Howell
Henry Archer
Beckley
W. Va
G. C. Porter
Earl Johnston
Dennis Addington
William Shuff
Athens
John F. Chadwell
Trimble
S. A. Chadwell
Columbus
Kiwanis Club hears safety talks from railroad police and school official
Captain D. W. Taylor of the New York Central Railroad Police and Thomas W. Figley, superintendent of Glouster Schools, spoke at the Gordon Hotel meeting. Both stressed safety with Taylor detailing the railroad police duties and Figley outlining Glouster school patrols and safety education efforts.
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Glouster
D. W. Taylor
New York Central Railroad Police
Thomas W. Figley
Kiwanis Club
Gordon Hotel
Taylor
Figley
Sunday Church Services for Glouster Announced
Rev Boroff announces morning worship at 10 30 with Kingdom Building theme. Epworth League at 6 pm The Majesty of God by Rev Boroff in evening service at 7 o'clock. Bible School at 9 am Lord's Supper at 10 am The Disciple of Life. Christian Endeavor groups meet at 6 and Happy Hour at 7.
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Church of Christ
Christian Endeavor
Loyal Daughters Class Meets Tonight
Loyal Daughters of the Church of Christ will meet this evening at 24 Spring Street, the home of Mrs. Fred Heck.
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Loyal Daughters
Church of Christ
Fred Heck
Spring St
Former Pastor Returns For Revival Meetings
GLOUSTER J A Goddard of Somerset will begin a two week evangelistic meeting at Bishopville Church of Christ next Monday October 17. He has pastored the Glouster church for five years and also served Bishopville, then Portsmouth Church of Christ for nine years and Washington D C for 12 years. Services start 730 weeknights and 7 Sunday evening with no Saturday service.
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Glouster
J. A. Goddard
Somerset
Bishopville Church of Christ
Goddard
Church of Christ
Bishopville
Portsmouth
Kyger Resident to Celebrate 93rd Birthday
Gallipolis reports that Mrs. Caro line Rupe of Kyger will host a birthday party at her Che shire Township home Sunday for her 93rd birthday. Friends expect the event to be the largest in the township with a picnic lunch at noon and a brief program in her honor.
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Gallipolis
Caroline Rupe
Kyger
Cheshire Township
Rupe
Bowlers Defeat Market In Bowling League
Blowers defeat Brown Wolf Market three straight games in the City League at Wolf & Sons Alleys. J Wolf Sr rolled 580 total and M Brown 511 for Brown Wolf Market while Blowers posted 2542 total with strong three game marks.
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Glouster
M. Brown
J. Wolf, Sr
Blowers
Brown- Wolf Market
Wolf & Sons
Brown-Wolf Market
J. Wolf
J. Zimmer
J. Blower
N. Park
A. Wolf
G. Wollenha
H. Brown
Blowers— J. Wolf, Sr
H. LeFavor
Forty-five Enjoy Program at Canaan Grange Meeting
Forty five persons attended a Canaan Grange meeting on Tuesday night. Plans were announced for a box supper on Monday evening October 31, and a chili supper was served. The program featured Grange songs a horn duet by Roger Williams and Bettie Marshall readings by Faye Eslocker a duet by Lewis and Roger Williams an one act play by Lewis Williams Faye June and Jack Eslocker and Mildred Marshall with a song by Mary Eslocker.
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Canaan Grange
the Grange
Roger Williams
Bettie Marshall
Faye Eslocker
Lewis
Lewis Williams
Faye
June
Jack Eslocker
Mildred Marshall
Mary Eslocker
Sask beauty salon curl price set at 25 cents
Regina reports under the Industrial Standards Act the price schedules for beauty parlors include a curl priced at 25 cents, a figure deemed acceptable by both employers and employees. The note highlights government involvement in standardizing service costs.
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Regina
Sask
Saskatchewan
Route 35 Association Forms to Improve Gallia County Roads
Gallia County Automobile Club forms the Route 35 Association to coordinate road improvements from Richmond Indiana to Charleston West Virginia. The group aims to enlist highway officials for resurfacing and widening from Thurman to Gallipolis with a council that includes city representatives. A Gallipolis conference with state officials is planned, and a spring caravan may tour the route to garner support for better roads and tourism appeal. Stanley B. Huntington and E. W. Smith lead the effort to counter traffic diversions on other routes and gain official backing.
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Gallipolis
Gallia County Automobile Club
Richmond
Ind
Charleston
W. Va
Thurman
Route 35 Association
Stanley B. Huntington
E. W. Smith
Southern
Ohio
Missy Led Craft Struck by Lightning Near Gallipolis
Mrs. Led Craft of Gallipolis along State Highway No 7 was severely shocked by lightning during a Thursday shower. Though confined to bed, her condition is reported not to be serious.
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Gallipolis
Led Craft
Faculty Club Opens New Year at Libby Hotel
Rio Grande faculty club held its first session of the year at the Libby Hotel. After dinner new members were introduced including Miss Thelma Stewart Miss Hazel Hill Miss Elizabeth Routt Prof John Ellis Evans Prof and Mrs Charles Weed Mr and Mrs R R Starbuck and Dr and Mrs J D Mitchell. A social hour followed.
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Gallipolis
Rio Grande
Libby Hotel
Thelma Stewart
Hazel Hill
Elizabeth Routt
John Ellis Evans
Charles Weed
R. R. Starbuck
J. D. Mitchell
Olive Wilson Cut While Cleaning Glassware at Ohio Hospital
Gallipolis resident Olive Wilson, employed at the Ohio Hospital for Epileptics, sustained a badly cut hand when a glass piece broke during cleaning.
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Gallipolis
Ohio Hospital
Olive Wilson
Washington PTA opens membership drive with many prospects
The Gallipolis Washington Parent Teachers Association launches a membership drive and reports a sizable slate of prospective new members, signaling active community engagement and school support.
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Gallipolis
Washington
Parent-Teachers’ Association
Irrigation Drive Expands in Simla India
The government is steadily enlarging cultivation through large scale irrigation schemes in India. State irrigation areas total 31 000 000 acres, about one eighth of the cultivable land, compared with 10 500 000 acres in 1878 79.
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Simla
India
Officials Investigate Auto Victim's Death
After the death of 68 year old Oak Hill resident Robert Martin in Holzer Hospital following a car strike, Jackson County authorities will investigate. Stanley Corvin 16, of Holgate was driving. Martin's companions Joseph Crabtree 70 is seriously ill. The group were on the highway when hit. two girls and another boy rode with Corvin.
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Gallipolis
Robert Martin
Oak Hill
Holzer Hospital
Stanley Corvin
Jackson County
Martin
Joseph Crabtree
Corvin
Butz Couple Tends Sick Mother in Shelbyville
Mr. and Mrs. John C. Butz are in Shelbyville Tennessee as the serious illness of Mrs. Butz's mother keeps them at her home.
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Gallipolis
John C. Butz
Shelbyville, Tenn
Award Meal Verdict In Damage Suit
Gallia county jurors ruled in favor of George Meal of Thivener in a Common Pleas Court damage suit filed by Ray Saunders over a collision between Saunders' car and Meals' cow on October 21, 1936. Saunders claimed $42.39 in damages.
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Gallipolis
Ray Saunders
George Meal
Thivener
Common Pleas
Meal
Saunders
For Mer
A. M. Mink
Raymond Houck
Edna Grover
Belva Harrison
Elva Spurlock
Cheshire
James Lawless
Bidwell
Cline Gerlach
Laura Swick
George Pinnell
Ray Swisher
Vinton
Verba Swindler
Crown City
Gallipolis Boy With Broken Back Moved to Pittsburgh Hospital
Move patient Roscoe Barnett a 17 year old Pt. Pleasant student who spent more than a year in Holzer Hospital after a football injury has been removed to a dowed hospital near Pittsburgh. Physicians report his case hopeless and he is paralyzed below the neck.
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Gallipolis
Roscoe Barnett
Pt. Pleasant
Holzer Hospital
Pittsburgh
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