Gallia County Schools Face 1934 Debt of 69396
Gallia County and Gallipolis schools show an estimated 69396 debt by January 1 1934 with no local funds to cover four months of expenses. Several districts rely on state aid for debt service and salaries, with some counties unable to pay teachers until after February real estate settlements.
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Gallipolis
Gallia County
Wayne Latz
H. B. Bradbury
Springfield Township
Guyan Township
Morgan-Cheshire
Athens
Ohio
Addison
Bidwell-Porter
Springfield
Centerville
Morgan
Cadmus
Perry
Chambersburg
Cheshire Rural
Cheshire Special
Raccoon
Clay
Crown City
Greenfield
Green
Harrison
Huntington
Work on Eureka Dam To Start in Two Weeks
Eureka project expected to begin on the twin locks within two weeks if the contract is awarded. Two years to complete with peak employment for 500 workers including ex service men split between Mason and Gallia counties. Low bid by Dravo Contracting Co of Pittsburgh at 3,145,791 with six other bids listed from Baltimore Milwaukee Brooklyn Cleveland and Pittsburgh firms.
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Gallipolis
Eureka
Mason
Gallia
Dravo Contracting Company
Pittsburgh
Arendel Corp
Baltimore
W. H. Cadagan, Inc
Brooklyn
Edwin E. Gillen Company
Jutton & Kelly Company
Milwaukee
Walter E. Rae
Hankin-Conkey Construction Company
Cleveland
Still Dragging for Body of Drowned Man
In Gallipolis Ohio River search continues for Harry Meiage 27 of Gallipolis Ferry West Virginia believed to have drowned after trying to flee local officials Sunday night He wore a white shirt and overalls and was due to work at the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Wednesday morning Divers from Pt Pleasant were expected to assist after drag efforts Tuesday and Wednesday failed
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Harry Meiage
Gallipolis Ferry
W. Va
Ohio River
City
Tom McGuffin
Pt. Pleasant
Meiage
Baltimore , Ohio Railroad
Hamilton elected president of Gallipolis FFA chapter
John Hamilton was elected president of the Gallipolis Chapter Future Farmers of America at a Wednesday meeting. New officers include David Craig as vice president, John Blazer as secretary, Burk Hayes as treasurer, Joe Clark as reporter, and John Hager as watchdog. An annual wiener roast will be held Thursday night at Woolley Grove south of the city, chaperoned by George Wood and Miss Edith Hennis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
John Hamilton
Future Farmers of America
David Craig
John Blazer
Burk Hayes
Joe Clark
John Hager
Woolley Grove
George Wood
Edith Hennis
Gallia Academy Gridiron Linemen Join OSU Freshmen
Two Gallia Academy players are listed among Ohio State University Freshmen A squad heavy linemen. Aaron Kelton 185 pounds is the lightest among the heavy line. Charles Hamrick 230 pounds is a tackle, one of four at or above that weight. Social Stitchers host Halloween masquerade party at Mrs George Powells home with about 40 attendees.
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Gallipolis
Gallia Academy
Ohio State University
Aaron Kelton
Charles Hamrick
First Baptist Church
George Powell
Chillicothe Road
Glen Powell
Lester Glassburn
Earl Tawney
Re employment offices adjust as Gallia County shifts sites
Gallipolis reports the Gallia County re employment office in the postal inspector room will close Thursday afternoon and Friday while director W Lewis Jones opens the Meigs County office in Pomeroy. The local office will reopen Saturday. Over 1300 men have applied for work locally. Red Cross Roll Call workers for the Gallia County drive from November 11 to Thanksgiving will be chosen at a Friday 1 30 pm meeting at the Red Cross office. Several county residents plan to attend a regional conference in Marietta October 2 at Betsy Mills Club.
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Gallipolis
Gallia County
W. Lewis Jones
Pomeroy
Meigv County
Red Cross
Betsy Mills
Marietta
Legion installation marks change of leadership at Gallipolis
Lafayette Post of the American Legion held an installation service and party for ex-service men on Wednesday night in Gallipolis. John Ivor Richards was installed as commander replacing Sarah Robinson. Several out-of-town legionnaires attended as guests.
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Gallipolis
Lafayette Post
American Legion
John Ivor Richards
Sarah Robinson
Health officials attend Ohio meeting in Columbus
Gallia County health commissioner Dr F W Shane and county health nurse Miss Margaret Jones travel to Columbus for the Ohio State Meeting of Health Commissioners and Nurses on Thursday and Friday.
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Gallipolis
F. W. Shane
Gallia County
Margaret Jones
Ohio State Meeting of Health Commissioners
Columbus
Humphrey, Bouto Admitted for Treatment at Holzer
Ed Humphrey of Middleport was admitted to Holzer Hospital Wednesday night for an operation. Mrs. W C Bouto was admitted for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Ed Humphrey
Middleport
Holzer Hospital
W. C. Bouto
Gallia County selects 24 for Civilian Conservation Corps quota
Gallia County, Gallipolis, and nearby towns name 24 boys chosen in two drawings to fill the county quota for the Civilian Conservation Corps. The list includes John Pounds Vinton Elmer Harris Cora Harquess Lucas Northup Herman Underwood Northup Robert F Clark Gallipolis Robert E Cousins Gallipolis Paul Columbus Chevalier Clipper Mill Bernard Ward Maple Shade Floyd Be Hayner Milton Tipton Garland E Bostic Bladen Woodrow McCall Thivener Paul Harbour Rob rt Clark Lepta Lewis Finley Bladen first substitute Vickers Hazlett Raccoon Island second substitute Roy Neal Bidwell third substitute Talmadge Duncan Eureka Lawrence Dickey Gallipolis Cecil Bowman Gallipolis Harley Carrell Bidwell Lawrence Lamm Gallipolis Howard Hill Gallipolis Ralph Morris Gallipolis. They will report at Portsmouth for physical examinations.
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Gallipolis
Gallia County
Civilian Conservation Corps
John Pounds
Vinton
Elmer Harris
Cora
Harquess L. Lucas
Northup
Herman A. Underwood
Rober F. Clark
Robert E. Cousins
Paul Columbus Chevalier
Clipper Mill
Bernard Ward
Maple Shade
Floyd BE. Hayner
Milton Tipton
Garland E. Bostic
Bladen
Woodrow McCall
Thivener
Paul Harbour
Robert Clark
Lecta
Lewis Finley
Vickers Hazlett
Raccoon Island
Roy Neal
Bidwell
Talmadge Duncan
Eureka
Lawrence Dickey
Cecil Bowman
Harley Carrell
Lawrence Lamm
Howard Hill
Ralph Morris
Gallia County Group
Portsmouth
Fontana Weds Chicago Bride in Notre Dame Chapel
John C. Fontana of Columbus married Mary B. Morrow of Chicago at 10:30 this morning in the Log Chapel Notre Dame South Bend Indiana. The couple will reside in Columbus where Fontana works as an attorney with Carl W. Lortz.
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Gallipolis
Mary B. Morrow
Chicago
John C. Fontana
15Th Avenue
Columbus
A. Fontana
Log
Notre Dame
South Bend
Ind
Marriage announced for Miss Rhea Meara and Rudolph Hey
Announcement notes the marriage of Rhea Meara daughter of Mrs Hilda Meara Columbus to Rudolph Hey son of O J Hey Delaware. The couple married June 20 at St Marys Church Delaware and reside in Cheshire.
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Gallipolis
Rhea Meara
Hilda Meara
Columbus
Rudolph Hey
O. J. Hey
Delaware
St. Mary's Church
Local Social News Highlights in Gallipolis
Mrs R H Ruddell and Mrs Downie Moore arrived from Columbus to attend the Memorial Gateway dedication at Mound Hill Cemetery. Walter Linkhorn and child returned from Naples New York to Gallipolis. Mrs John Rue travels to Philadelphia then Wilmington to visit her son. The Woman's Home Missionary Society meets Friday at Grace M E Church with tea later. Hollis Johnston returns from the World's Fair in Chicago. A daughter born to Mr and Mrs Clarence Wagner on First Avenue Tuesday night. Ernest Mattauck and family visiting Mrs Mattauck aunt Mrs J G Epling in Gallipolis. Mrs J D Oliver Mrs W McKnight and Mrs L F E Smith spend several days in Columbus.
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Walter Linkhorn
Naples
N. Y
Gallipolis
John Rue
Philadelphia
Wilmington
Del
Raymond Rue
Woman's Home Missionary Society
Grace M. E
Hollis Johnston
Chicago
Clarence Wagner
First Avenue
Ernest Mattauck
Pittsburgh
Vinton County Grand Jury Finishes Work
MCARTHUR Ohio October 19 The Vinton County grand jury concluded two days of session reporting 14 indictments to Judge J W Jones Three cases were ignored Indictments include two for shooting with intent to wound one for shooting to kill two for making false entries and several indictments for non support were returned.
Chauncey Hopes for Win In Plains Contest Friday
Chauncey Dover High School Blue Devils face The Plains High School Friday afternoon uncertain due to injuries to Rankin Martin and Kollister and Sweeney’s withdrawal. The team, coming off a 6 0 loss to Wells, aims to show strength with key players like Rankin Martin Kollister and Sweeney absent or limited.
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Chauncey
Sweeney
Chauncey- Dover High School
Blue Devils
the Plains High School
Wellston
Rankin
Martin
Kollister
Buzz Kollister
McCafferty
Smith
Pendergrass
Backs
Nickleson
Patton
James Tracy
Stewart
Mason
Stalder
Earich
Walker
Linscott
Cruikshank
Palmar
Zion Church Classes Hold Wiener Roast at Gabriel Mound
Chauncey on Oct 19 report Sunday School girls class led by Mrs George Gabriel Sr and boys class led by Mrs Fred Gabriel held a wiener roast at the Gabriel Mound. Thirty attended with chaperones Mrs Minnie Gabriel and Mrs Dessie Sickles. Guests included Kenneth Burchfield Collins Shields Kenneth Gabriel Melvin Moore and Mrs Angie Vore.
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Chauncey
George Gabriel
Fred Gabriel
Zion Church
Lower Plains
Gabriel Mound
Minnie Gabriel
Dessie Sickles
Kenneth Burchfield
Collins Shields
Kenneth Gabriel
Melvin Moore
Angie Vore
Moore Family Honors Grandson Roger on Third Birthday
In Chauncey on October 19, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Moore hosted a chicken dinner for their grandson Roger Moore who marked his third birthday. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. Wendell Moore and son Roger, Melvin Moore, and Mr. and Mrs. Harry Moore.
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Chauncey
Roger Moore
Harry Moore
Wendell Moore
Roger
Melvin Moore
District Personals Update from Chauncey and Nearby Areas
Chauncey social notes list weekend visitors and stays from Van Wert Ohio to Nelsonville Columbus and Athens. Guests include Mr. and Mrs. John Karr and daughter Constance from Van Wert and Mrs. Frank Lands with grandchildren Betty and Johnny Lands.
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Chauncey
John Karr
Constance
van Wert
Ohio
Karr
Frank Lands
Betty
Johnny Lands
George van Meter
Lucinda Sands
Vore Ridge
George Gabriel, Jr
Lower Plains
Nelsonville
Joyful News for Rheumatic Sufferers
Claims ALLENRY relieves rheumatism neuritis sciatica and backache by removing uric acid. Advertises Quick's Cut Rate Store and druggists selling ALLENRU for 85 cents with a money back guarantee if not effective.
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Allenry
Quick
Allenru
Mines operate unevenly in Chauncey district
In Chauncey five mines worked Monday six Tuesday nine Wednesday and four are active today. The active mines are No 267 No 68 Black Diamond and Hocking. Sluggish activity borders the district with overall business described as slow.
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Chauncey
Pythian Sisters to Meet Chauncey Oct 19 Night
Chauncey Pythian Sisters announce an important meeting for members and officers next Tuesday night at the K of P Hall in Chauncey. Local attendees urged to attend and participate in the planned agenda.
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Chauncey
Chauncey Pythian Sisters
K. of P. Hall
Local Social Notes From Athens and Surrounding Areas
Cheshire Butcher of Athens visited with his parents over the weekend. The Burnetts hosted Dorothy Joe in Mercerville. Mrs. Walter Athey spent two weeks with Mrs. Konkle at Kgger. Huntington visitors Mr. and Mrs. O F King attended the Star cher home. Elmer Haskins and wife welcomed a daughter born Oct 11. Eddie Preston and daughter visited relatives in Marietta. Garnet Kirby and son Briggs attended a funeral in Clifton Forge. Mrs. Charles Marsh of Gallipolis stayed with the Haskins couple. Willard Weekley and children spent the weekend at Caldwell with relatives. Louise Yeanger returned home after six weeks with the Harley Lee family in Springfield.
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Francis Charles Butcher
Athens
F. W. Butcher
R. L. Burnett
Dorothy Joe
Burnett
R. W. Burnett
Mercerville
Walter Athey
M. J. Conkle
Kgger
O. F. King
Jett
Huntington
W. Va
J. N. Starcher
Elmer Haskins
Eddie Preston
Marietta
Garnet Kirby
Briggs
Clifton Forge
Charles Marsh
Gallipolis
Stanley Haskins
Willard Weekley
Caldwell
Louise Yeanger
Steamers Otto Marmet and Sam May Pass Down Gallipolis
Steamers Otto Marmet and Sam May moved down Gallipolis on Wednesday carrying 10 barges of coal and two barges of sand and gravel from the Kanawha River slipped through in clear weather.
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Gallipolis
Otto Marmet
Sam May
Kanawha River
Apple picking ends this week at Torch Hill Orchard
Apple picking in the Torch Hill Orchard will finish this week as the crop was light and only 13 pickers were employed. Apples are being trucked to Athens for cold storage. Local residents and visitors include Mr. and Mrs. Mead of Washington DC calling on the Barrows.
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Torch Hill
Athens
Robert Mead
Washington, D. C
Ira Barrows
Junior Simmons
Lawrence Simmons
Hockingport Road
A. A. Blackburn
Ethel
Clifford Dixon
Sheridan Blackburn
Nelsonville
Victor Russell
Columbus
M. E. Church Society
C. C. Jones
Annie Hamilton
Maggie Blackburn
Allie Webb
Ona Russell
Sadie Barrows
Fred Gillilan
Hazel Webster
Lilly Watson
Annie Dunfee
Emma Stout
G. P. Russell
Morris Webster
J. E. Hamilton
J. H. Shockner
Rockland
Rex Anderson
Stone Chapman
Chapman
Belpre
Winfield Lowman
Cleveland
Rowena Nixon
James Medley
Mary Eileen Johnson
Parkersburg
Howard Dewees
Amel in Legion Auxiliary Meetings Held in Belpre
Mrs Rex Anderson and Mr and Mrs Fiord Richards attended the Amel in Legion and Auxiliary meetings in Belpre on Thursday evening.
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Rex Anderson
Fiord Richards
Amelin Legion and Auxiliary
Belpre
Weekend Visitors and Bean Dinner Benefit Tale
Harrisonville area residents visit relatives in Side Hill Darwin Snowville and Columbus. A bean dinner on Oct 14 raised funds for basketball teams at the school lawn drawing many locals and guests.
Local Social News From Redtown and Nearby
Taylor Ridge Mrs. Fred Heskin was called to Redtown by the illness of her mother Mrs. William Dalton Sr. Mr. and Mrs. John Wenger with son Charles traveled to Columbus and stayed with their daughter and son in law Monte Davis. Mrs. Charlies Boley of Columbus visited her parents Mr. and Mrs. Carl Hildebrand. Mrs. Boley joined home by her mother for an indefinite visit. Several families attended the Fairfield County Fair in Lancaster including Dwight Smith Carl Welling George Herbst Jr and children Alice Billy and William Davis.
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Fred Heskin
Redtown
William Dalton
John Wenger
Charles
Columbus
Monte Davis
Charlies Boley
Carl Hildebrand
Boley
Hildebrand
Dwight Smith
Carl Welling
George Herbst, Jr
Alice and
Billy
William Davis
Fairfield County
Lancaster
Mingo Lodge leaders attend Grand Lodge meeting
Charles Huffman master of Mingo Lodge No 171 F A M and Harry L Smith secretary are in Columbus for the Grand Lodge meeting.
Unusually Large Sunflowers Brought to Chauncey Area
George W. Brown of Sand Ridge near Chauncey reported two sunflowers with 101 and 96 blooms. Elmer Allen is digging his potato patch where three spuds weighed about 4 pounds and one ounce, all of the Burbank variety.
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Chauncey
George W. Brown
Sand Ridge
Elmer Allen
Burbank
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Bud Weitzel
Frank Webb
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Cincinnati
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Harrisonville
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Lawrence
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Snowville
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Alvie Rawlings
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