Four arraignments in Gallia on grand jury indictments
In Gallipolis Edward Teters and Leon Casto pleaded guilty to breaking and entering and stealing hides from Gallia Iron and Wrecking Co and a store, both placed on two years probation. Charles Long pleaded guilty to non support of a three month old child and ordered to pay 2.50 weekly, placed on probation for two years. Claude Dray and Mrs May Glover were released on own bonds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Edward Teters
Leon Casto
W. R. White
Teters
Gallia Iron & Wrecking Co
Casto
Neva Denney
Vinton
Charles Long
Long
Claude Dray
May Glover
Eureka
Civil Service Petitions Vetted in Gallia County
Supplementary petitions with 313 signatures to place the civil service referendum on the November 7 ballot were checked by the county election board on Monday and returned to Secretary of State Earl Griffith. Eliminations for legal technicalities totaled 17, listed by Mrs. Helen Russell, county election board clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Civil Service
County Election Board
Earl Griffith
Helen Russell
Election Board
Separated 8 Years Wife Seeks Alimony
Mrs. Mary Haydon of Greenfield Township alleges eight years of separation after a beating and threats of death. She sues Alfred Haydon for alimony, naming a neighbor as correspondent, and cites an ordinance on collection agency licensing in Athens Ohio. The document also lists an Athens city bond referendum notice and an Athens County election notice dated 1939 and 1989.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Mary Haydon
Alfred Haydon
Greenfield Township
Athens
Ohio
Insurance Department
Fidelity and Surety Insurance
City of
Bate
Canaan
Athens County
Athens County Board OF Elections
David Johnson
Len B. McCune
Gallipolis Social Notes Party Sharing News and Weddings
Seventeen past matrons and patrons of Cheshire Chapter Order of the Eastern Star enjoyed a three course dinner at Libby Hotel with Halloween decor. Local residents report the marriage of Leslie Rayburn of Pt. Pleasant to Virginia Woods of Hogsett W Va read by Rev C E Vogel Ashland Ky on Oct 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Cheshire Chapter
Order of the Eastern Star
Libby Hotel
Leslie Rayburn
Charles Rayburn
Pt. Pleasant
Virginia Woods
P. A. Woods
Hogsett
W. Va
C. E. Vogel
Methodist
Ashland
J. A. Burris
Marshall College
Mr. Rayburn
Marshall
New River State
Morris Harvey
Mason County
Lincoln Star Stitchers 4 H Club Halloween Party
The Lincoln Star Stitchers 4 H Club hosted a Saturday evening party at Mildred and Pauline Boster home. A large number of young people attended, enjoyed games and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln Star Stitchers 4-H Club
Mildred
Pauline Boster
Social Roundup and Waterloo Township Vote Notice
A long social list from Columbus and nearby towns notes visits and weekend gatherings among Hedges Ballard Hedges Bradbury Shiers White Wood and Burns families. The item also records a Waterloo Township election on November 7 1938 with a plan to levy a five year one mill tax for cemetery maintenance and improvement.
Navy summons Gadfly Jenkins to Pensacola duty
Gallia County named Robert Jenkins, former state highway engineer and later United States Engineers employee headquartered in Huntington, has been ordered to report for naval duty in Pensacola Florida. He will relocate his family to that city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Robert Jenkins
State Highway Department
United States Engineers
Huntington
Pensacola
Fla
Lodge Inspection At Local Elks Draws Large Attendance
Large crowd attended the annual Elks lodge inspection in Gallipolis with a buffet supper served later in the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Lodge of Elks
Condition Is Critical for Dr C Ross Niday at Home
Following a second stroke of paralysis, Dr. C. Ross Niday is reported in a critical condition at his home with his condition described as grave and uncertain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
C. Ross Niday
Mrs Dale Russell Seriously Ill in Holzer Hospital
Mrs. Dale Russell is reported seriously ill at Holzer Hospital. Her husband, an inspector in the State Department of Liquor Control, is with Mrs. Russell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Dale Russell
Holzer Hospital
State Department of Liquor Control
Russell
Cheshire PTA to Meet Monday Evening in Gallipolis
Members of the Cheshire Parent Teacher Association will gather in Gallipolis Monday at 7 30 p m to plan activities for the coming year and discuss the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Cheshire Parent-Teacher Association
Licensed to marry in Gallia County
Marriage license issued Monday to Charles Neal 23 of Crown City and Gail Redjeski 23 of Gallipolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Charles Neal
Crown City
Gail Redjeski
Centerville to vote on street light levy plan
Centerville officials will place a two and a half mill levy before voters on November 7 to fund electric street lighting. The proposal covers lines from the Southern Ohio Electric Co through Rio Grande Village with potential two mile extensions if approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Centerville
Thurman
Southern Ohio Electric Co
Rio Grande Village
Centervillians
Gallia-Jackson County
Oak Hill
War Condition Delays Opening of Markets
Gallia County tobacco growers fear delays in the Huntington and Maysville auction markets due to unsettled European war conditions. Markets typically open in December to allow growers to sell before midwinter holidays, but the war delay could postpone activity beyond year’s start.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Gallia County
Huntington
Maysville
Europe
Independent Farmers To Meet at Bidwell
Independent Farmers Institutes will be conducted at Bidwell Nov 20 and 21 Little Kgger Nov 21 and 22 Bulaville Nov 22 and 23 and possibly Nov 29 and 30 at Thurman and Mercerville. Only out of the county speaker engaged will be Mrs Paul Young wife of a former local county agent. Programs will be largely filled by local speakers and musicians with community schools having numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Bidwell
Little Kgger
Bulaville
Thurman
Mercerville
Paul Young
WPA Recertification Speeded Up in Gallipolis
WPA recertification of employes has been increased to 16 per day under Mowry A. Ross in charge at the Courthouse. Officials expect the accelerated pace to become a permanent feature in Gallia County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
WPA
Mowry A. Ross
Knights of Pythias Halloween Party Planned
Knights of Pythias and Pythian Sisters with guests plan a masked Halloween Party at their hall at Second and Locust Streets. Dancing games and refreshments will be provided for attendees Wednesday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Knights of Pythias
Pythian Sisters
Condition Is Serious for Dr Claude B Parker
Slight improvement noted in the condition of Dr Claude B Parker at Holzer Hospital but relatives and friends are encouraged. He is said to be suffering from cerebral hemorrhage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Claude B. Parker
Holzer Hospital
Gallia County Chorus Holds Practice in Bidwell Church
The Gallia County Women's Chorus met at Bidwell Church last night with an interested attendance. Plans were laid to enlarge the organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Gallia County
Tax Books Open in Gallia County for Personal Taxes
Gallia County Treasurer FE. E. Myers announces that tax books are now open for receipt of the last half of personal taxes. The notice urges taxpayers to file promptly and outlines payment options and deadlines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
FE. E. Myers
Gallipolis Man Loses Two Fingers in Cane Mill Accident
Emerson Reese a resident near Gallipolis sustained the loss of two fingers in a cane mill during the weekend. The injury was treated at the local hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Emerson Reese
James Gilmore Dies. Rites in Richwood Saturday
James Gilmore husband of former Miss Bessie Carman of this county died during the weekend at Magnetic Springs. Local relatives plan to attend his funeral services in Richwood Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Gilmore
Gallipolis
Richwood
Bessie Carman
Magnetic Springs
Jobs Personal and Brief Social Notes
Samuel Blum and Ed ward Eberst of Logan were business visitors here Monday. Mrs. Clara Canter visits relatives in Columbus. Mrs. Darline Horn of Sand Run was a guest of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Anger Sowers. Fred Nida of The Plains was a guest Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Byrd were guests of their son Homer in Nelsonville. John Potter was a business visitor in Athens. Emmett Sorrell visited Carbon Hill and Sand Run Saturday. Miss Louise Turn is in Logan employed. M E Church holds preaching Wednesday. Reverend Bancroft is pastor. Ward Township sees six trustee candidates and many for the board of education. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Wetzel and children Margaret and Louis of Buchtel were Sunday guests of her parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Blum
Edward Eberst
Logan
Clara Canter
Columbus
Darline Horn
Sand Run
Anger Sowers
Fred Nida
the Plains
Elmer Byrd
Homer
Nelsonville
John Potter
Athens
Emmett Sorrell
Carbon Hill
Louise Turn
M. E. Church
Bancroft
Ward Township
Board of Education
Arthur Wetzel
Margaret
Louis
Buchtel
County Agent Plans Four Tobacco Gradings
Gallipolis four tobacco grading demonstrations are being arranged by County Agent E. G. Royer in communities devoted to growing tobacco. They will be conducted by a qualified person from the United States Department of Agriculture. The county reports excellent quantity but below average quality of the tobacco crop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
E. G. Royer
United States Department of Agriculture
Food Project Leaders Demonstration in Gallipolis
About 30 persons gathered in the Southern Ohio Electric kitchen for a demonstration and program on preparation and serving of home grown foods. Miss Alma Garvin of the Ohio State University Extension Service directed the meeting, assisted by Miss Clara Belle Motter. Foods were prepared and served to attendees. The county program with township leaders is popular, with similar meetings planned in home communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Southern Ohio Electric Co
Alma Garvin
Ohio State University Extension Service
Clara Belle Motter
Columbus Residents Injured in Auto Crash
GALLIPOLIS three Columbus residents Mrs G L Gagle Mrs Blanche Fritchie and Miss Jeffie Goode were treated in a local hospital for injuries after their car overturned near Jackson Sunday The vehicle rolled over several times after leaving the road on a curve but none of them is seriously injured
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Columbus
G. L. Gagle
Blanche Fritchie
Jeffie Goode
Jackson
Contractors Hire 85 Men for Road Jobs
Gallia County reports 85 men employed by private contractors on four federal highway projects south of Gallipolis. Work covers Highway No. 7 improvements with federal backing and local employment impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
The
Ohio Employment Service
Gallia County
To Publish Breeders Gazette by November
Gallia County to publish a breeders gazette listing registered stock owned in this and adjoining counties by November 1. County Agent E. G. Royer says 80 owners will be listed in Gallia County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Breeders’ Gazette
E. G. Royer
Gallia County
Royer
Demonstration Meeting Planned for Bulaville
Gallipolis reports a food demonstration gathering set for Bulaville Grange Hall Thursday per county home demonstration agent Miss Clara B Motter. Additional meetings will follow as venues are arranged and secured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Bulaville Grange Hall
Clara B. Motter
Chieftains Gird for Wellston Game Friday
Coach Tom Bender critiqued Gallipolis performance Monday and warned players the next two games against Wellston and Middleport are crucial. He praised Wellston's strong rushing offense, punter and passer, and urged focus to keep their record. Attendance from New Straitsville Nelsonville Athens and Wellston fans expected if weather cooperates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
Gallipolis
Tom Bender
Wellston
Middleport
New Straitsville
Nelsonville
Athens
Funeral for Hoit S. Courtney Held at Chauncey Church
Chauncey Auditorium filled for the funeral of Hoit S. Courtney 77 longtime Chauncey resident who died Friday in Marietta hospital. Rev. Gilbert Courtney led services with hymns by Mrs. Christine Brown and others. burial in Nye Cemetery beside his wife Elizabeth Nelson Courtney. Survived by three daughters eight grandchildren three great grandchildren a sister and a brother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Gilbert Courtney
Courtney
Christine Brown
Charles Bradfield
Lucille Sanders
Nye
Elizabeth Nelson Courtney
Minnie Palmer
Ruth Smith
Dorothy Staley
Elizabeth Dickerson
Grace Smith
Addie Tippie
Charles Scott
George Lenigar
George Sofranco, Sr
Elmer Allen
Eugene Dowler
Carl Conrad
Zimmie Smith
Marinda Cruikshank
Jennie Courtney
Vira Shafer
Harvey Courtney
Eight District Mines Operated Tuesday
Chauncey is the center of a district report listing eight mines that operated Tuesday. The operated mines include No. 9, No. 90, No. 107, No. 255, Kimberly, Chauncey in Chauncey New York, Coonville, and Black Diamond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Kimberly
Chauncey N. Y
Coonville
Black Diamond
Gallipolis Game Sets Second Highest Gate
Logan attendance for the Gallipolis game reached 2123, yielding $650.05, the second highest gate of the year. The Athens game drew 2215 fans for $662, setting a new high mark for Logan High School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
LOGAN
Logan Athletic Association
Logan High School
Entertain at Dinner at Millfield by Elmer Russell
Mr and Mrs Elmer Russell entertained at their country home with a chicken dinner Sunday. Guests included Mrs Virgene Albright Los Angeles Calif Mrs Charles Wood Mrs Alice Owens Athens Carl McDaniel Miss Lily Ryan Coolville Rt Charles McDaniel Concord Silas Kittle Mr and Mrs William Russell sons John Lance Howard Mr and Mrs Newton Russell and the host and hostess Martha Kathryn all local Afternoon guests were Mr and Mrs Jesse Carsey sons Seldon and Max of New Marshfield Mr and Mrs Steve Butsko son Stephen of Congo
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha
Kathryn
Jesse Carsey
Seldon and
Max
New Marshfield
Steve Butsko
Stephen
Congo
Kathleen Phillips Returns Home After Hospital Appendectomy
Kathleen Phillips daughter of Frank Phillips was brought home to Stouts after an appendectomy at Marietta Hospital two weeks ago. She was accompanied by her mother Mrs. Mary Hanning in an ambulance Friday.
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Chauncey
Kathleen Phillips
Frank Phillips
Marietta Hospital
Stouts
Mary Hanning
James Oliver Moved Home After Stroke at Chauncey Mine
James Oliver was transported to his Chauncey home by Gilbert Johnson from Marietta Hospital where he had been for several days after suffering a stroke at Chauncey Mine. His condition is reported as much improved.
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Chauncey
James Oliver
Gilbert Johnson
Stouts Ambulance
Marietta Hospital
Chauncey Mine 25
Cambridge Lodge Meeting Attended by Nelsonville Eagles Group
Arthur J. Smith Chauncey led a Nelsonville Eagles lodge group to a Cambridge Ohio meeting over the weekend. The attendees shared reports and plans for upcoming lodge activities in the region.
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Cambridge
Chauncey
Arthur ‘J. Smith
Nelsonville
Chauncey District Social and Personal News
Chauncey district social news notes Sunday visits by Mr and Mrs Wendell Moore and sons Roger and Richard of Lower Plains to Athens. Eileen Bullock of near Chauncey attended services at New Pittsburg. Hazel Luman recovers from a broken thumb and hand reset. Harry Moore of Lower Plains visits his mother in Athens. Rev Melvin Dunn of Wellston officiated at Zion Church with Mrs Dunn and others. Tillie Anderson returns from Columbus visit. L C Nye Athens attends funeral of H S Courtney in Chauncey. Mrs Kate Blackston of Columbus, formerly Orbiston, visits Helen Courtney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Wendell Moore
Roger
Richard
Lower Plains
Wesley Luman
Athens
Eileen Bullock
Near Chauncey
New Pittsburg
Hazel Luman
Harry Moore
Frank Moore
Walter Moore
Melvin Dunn
Wellston
Zion Church
Dunn
Harold
Crawford Dunn
Albany
Tillie Anderson
Joseph Billikum
Columbus
L. C. Nye
H. S. Courtney
Bible Class To Meet With Vernice Cannon
The Greens Run Church of Christ Young Adult Bible Class chaired by Mrs. Eileen Leake will hold its October business and social session Wednesday evening at the home of Vernice Cannon in Chauncey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Greens Run Church ,of Christ
Eileen Leake
Vernice Cannon
Esther Class Meeting at Mrs Jorden Home in Chauncey
Chauncey Esther Bible Class of Chauncey M E Church meets tonight at 7 30 in the home of Mrs Nell Jorden Mill St. New president Mrs Gertrude Carter will preside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey M. E. Church
Nell Jorden
Mill ‘St
Gertrude Carter
Masquerade Planned by Zion Church Women
The Mothers Bible Class of Zion Church Lower Plains will hold its annual Halloween masquerade at the home of Mrs. Dessie Sickles on Tuesday night October 30. The event aims to raise funds and fellowship among church members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Mothers Bible
Zion Church
Lower Plains
Dessie Sickles
Dicken Family Hosts Sunday Guests From Athens and Columbus
Mr and Mrs W E Dicken of Lower Plains entertained Sunday guests including Miss Betty Ann Shuler of Athens who is studying in Columbus, Mr and Mrs Robert Smith and daughter, and Mr and Mrs Jesse Dicken and daughter Faye Isabel of Athens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
W. E. Dicken
Lower Plains
Betty Ann Shuler
Athens
Columbus
Robert Smith
Jesse Dicken
Faye Isabel
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Sco TE Ee Messenger
Gallia
White
I &S
A. D
P. F. Goon
H. Harris
Cliff Cornell
Gallipolis Social Notes
Borders
Carroll
Patriot
L. B. Caudill
Cora Hall
Frances Halliday Cherry
Westport
John Danner
G. A. Snyder
Lester White
Roy Wemeldorff
Charleston
John Pierce
Chillicothe
Steve Burkle
Adamsville
Oscar Reese
E. E. Reese
D. F. Bostic
R. A. Pitchford
James Johnston
James
Eulah Crowder
Lena Barnett
Bette Pitchford
Etta Hedges
William Ballard
Ruby Hedges
Batty Ebersole
Alice Bradbury
Anne
Nial McDonald
E. E. Myers
Mary, Millie
Artie Watts
Carrie Shiers
Rio Grande
Selwyn White
FE. L. White
C. W. Weaver
Dan Wood
Near Patriot
D. Hollis Wood
Hugh Koester
Rachel
Maye Davis
Helen Burnette
West Virginia
A. E. Houstle
Nettie Lupton
W. G. Scarberry
Dan
Waterloo Township
Len B, McCune
Lodge
Mrs
Russell Ini
K. of
P. Plans Party
Food Project
Chieftains
Chauncey Church
Dover
Chauncey District
Esther
Mrs. Jorden
Noah Webster
Schines
Mickey Rooney
Judy Garland
Judith Barrett
Rma
Timea Ee
Dorothy Tree
Ong Theatre
Lynn Overman
Ale Gas Company
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