Labor Leaders Speak on Athens County Non Partisan League
Labor leaders headline a series of mass meetings across Athens County sponsored by the Non Partisan League. Dates span Oct 27 to Nov 4 with speakers Frank Grillo Elmer Fehlhaber Ted Silvey and Thomas Price among others. Meetings occur in Nelsonville Murray City Millfield Buchert Kimberly Sugar Creek Glouster and on the Public Square if weather allows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens County
Nelsonville
Labor
League
H. T. Rainey
Frank Grillo
The
Rubber Workers Union
Elmer Fehlhaber
Newspaper Guild
Ted F. Silvey
Ohio Industrial Union Council
Thomas Price
Murray City
Millfield
Buchte
Kimberly
Sugar Creek
Glouster
John Owens
District 6
Some Don’ts For Pimples Ointment Ad Teases Quick Relief
Cautious advice to avoid scratching and squeezing pimples and irritations. Peterson's Ointment promises fast relief for itchy pimples eczema and red blotches. The ad claims improved skin appearance and comfort with a money back guarantee if one application fails. It notes use for irritated tired feet and cracked toes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peterson
Plan Prayer Meeting And Union Council Postponement
The Church of Christ in Nelsonville holds a mid week prayer meeting at 7 PM with scripture starting with F and a topic on Christian Unity. The Industrial Union Council meeting is postponed to Thursday Nov 3 at the American Legion building due to a Friday rally by the Non Partisan League. John Coepe, council president, announced the change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Church of Christ
Church
Industrial Union Council of
Hocking and
Sunday Creek Valleys
American Legion
John Coepe
League
Eagles Hold Initiation in Nelsonville Aerie Record Crowd
Nelsonville Eagles initiates over 100 members Tuesday night. Nine more applications bring monthly total to 42 and lodge year to 178. Aerie No. 391 leads state in membership gains as congratulations pour in. A big fish fry is planned Thursday with 200 pounds fish and supplies ordered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Eagles
Nelsonville Aerie
Kentner
Boxing Show at Longstreth Town Hall Delights Local Fans
Recreation boxing night in Longstreth town hall featured youths aged 8 to 16 showing talent and technique. A future bout was announced. In Nelsonville evangelistic services will run October 26 to 29 at Apostolic Gospel Church led by W T Witherspoon of Columbus.
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Longstreth
Longstreth Town Hall
Nelsonville
Apostolic Gospel Church
Washington St
W. T. Witherspoon
Columbus
Bethel Couple Celebrates 50 Years in Golden Anniversary
Nelsonville highlighs as Mr. and Mrs. George Bethel mark their golden wedding at a family gathering in Adrian Michigan on October 21. Guests include Eugene Steenrod and Henry Poston. Mrs Bethel is daughter of L C Steenrod. the couple’s son Raymond hosted the event.
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Nelsonville
George Bethel
Adrian
Mich
Raymond
Eugene Steenrod
Henry Poston
Columbus
Bethel
A. S. Bethel
Athens
L. C. Steenrod
Garden Club Meeting In Nelsonville
The Garden Club met at Mrs. Fred Wilson’s home on W Washington St. Assistants included Mrs. W L Powell Mrs E E Bell and Miss Mayme Keplar. Topics covered tulip bulb planting roadside planting and replacing trees along US 33 west approach. quiz on flower care led by Mrs. Wilson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Garden Club
Fred Wilson
W. Washington St
W. L. Powell
E. E. Bell
Mayme Keplar
Oral Daugherty
Rose Cook
J. M. Hyde
Wilson
Rotary shows Shafer film reels of centennial parade
Nelsonville Rotary Club viewing featured several reels from the C. D. Shafer collection. Included were the Centennial celebration parade and the National Brands Stores picnic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
C. D. Shafer
Rotary Club
National Brands
Legion To Meet Nelsonville Glenford Post Halloween Plans
The American Legion Post 229 will hold a 7 30 PM meeting tonight led by Post Commander Fred Mulligan. Final plans for the Halloween parade and other membership matters will be discussed and acted upon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Glenford Dugan
American Legion
Fred Mulligan
Boy Scout Troop 66 Schedules Friday Meeting and Halloween Party
Nelsonville troop 66 moves Friday 7 PM meeting up from Thursday. All registered members must attend in full uniform. Explorer scouts plan Halloween party Saturday 8 PM at the K of P dining room with Dan Woody as recorder and Bill Barber as explorer patrol leader. Troop 65 met Tuesday at the Episcopal Church with flag allegiance and brief closing prayer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
W. D. Mender
Explorer Scouts
Troop 66
Bill Barber
Explorer
Dan Woody
Don Sanders
Max Linton
K. of P
Pythian
Episcopal Church
Jim Knight
Jim Preston
Jack Campbell
Halloween Pranks Warned In Nelsonville
Nelsonville mayor C G Dew warns destruction of property during Halloween will be prosecuted. With Halloween Night nearing, reports of prank damage prompt police orders and a call for parental cooperation to keep observance orderly to one night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
C. G. Dew
Revival Campaign Starts at Nelsonville Church
The Independent Holiness Church plans a revival from Sunday November 6 to Sunday November 20 with daily services at 7 pm. Evangelist Rev. William Duncan of Ashland Kentucky leads the effort, bringing years of pastorate district supervision and gospel ministry. Everyone is invited including nonchurchgoers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Independent
Holiness Church
William Duncan
Ashland
Embroidery Club Meets in Nelsonville Housewarming Gift
The Forest Rose Embroidery Club gathered at Mrs. Elvin Bean's Poplar Street home Friday evening. Members present included Mrs. Mary Brown, Mrs. Burl Wallace, Mrs. Walter Green, Mrs. Clarence Green, Mrs. Jesse Coon, Mrs. Harry Ball, Mrs. Malcolm Raybould, Mrs. Nelson Dowler, Mrs. Alice Wyskiver, and Mrs. Hannah Parry with guest Mrs. Jack Raybould from Haydenville. The Rebekahs plan a benefit party at the IOOF Hall tonight at 8 o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Embroidery Club
Forest Rose
Elvin Bean
Poplar St
Hannah Parry
Jack Raybould
Nelsonville High Halloween Party Set At Church
Nelsonville High School hosts a masquerade Halloween party Thursday at 7 30 p m in the Episcopal Church Parish House basement. Students may bring a guest. The evening offers games contests and dancing with Camp Nelson string quartet providing music. Refreshments served and prizes awarded. All attendees urged to come masked.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Wpa
Nelsonville High School
Episcopal Church
Camp Nelson String Quartet
Supreme Court to rule on Communist party membership deportation
The case of Joseph G. Strecker of Hot Springs Arkansas restaurant owner tests whether past Communist affiliation justifies deportation. Strecker admits one time ties while the core issue is if it shows a wish to overthrow the government by force and violence, potentially setting a precedent for cases against labor leader Harry Bridges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Communist Party
U. S. Supreme Court
Joseph G. Strecker
Hot Springs
Ark
Strecker
Harry Bridges
New Pay Plan Starts for Gallipolis Teachers
Gallipolis school system adopts a new 12 month pay plan as of November, replacing a nine month schedule. Salaries will be paid in twelve equal monthly installments, per superintendent E. E. Higgins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
E. E. Higgins
Ohio Hospital for Epileptics to Get $1.0 Million in State Buildings
Columbus reports a state program will fund 200000 for a new administration building at the Ohio Hospital for Epileptics, 200000 for two cottages, 200000 for remodeling three cottages, and 100000 for remodeling a hospital. Superintendent Dr. G C Kincon notes crowded conditions and says the old administration building was condemned years ago by the state building board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Columbus
Ohio Hospital
Institution Hospital
G. C. Kincon
State Building Board
Campaign fund drive for dry election in Gallia County
WCTU of Gallipolis calls for campaign funds for the upcoming dry ballot on November 8. Receipts are to be given by Mrs. J. T. Hall or Mrs. J. G. Epling, both Gallipolis residents. The Columbus Citizen to launch a Sunday edition on November 6. Mr. and Mrs. Harry R. Hurn visit Columbus to discuss illustrated feature ideas for the new edition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
W.C.T.U
J. T. Hall
J. G. Epling
Columbus Citizen
Harry R. Hurn
Citizen Management
Columbus
Southern Ohio Illustrated
Injured Miner Clyde Rusk Briefly Hospitalized at Home
Clyde Rusk aged 50 was struck by a coal car in the Thaxton Mine on Kgger Creek suffering rib fractures and possible internal injuries. He is being cared for at his mother Mrs Ballard Rusk's home on Poplar Ridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Thaxton
Kgger Creek
Clyde Rusk
Ballard Rusk
Poplar Ridge
Cemetery fund meeting at Salem in Gallia County
Announcement says shareholders of Salem Cemetery Association will meet Monday night October 31 at Mrs Mary E Carter home for accounting and auditing. Lester Siders is president and reports progress toward a perpetual cemetery care fund. A Swan Creek Ladies Aid Society meeting is set for November 5 with Mrs Frank Mills Jr. Also a note that silver is the best conductor of electricity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gather Cemetery Fund
Gallipolis
Salem Cemetery Association
Mary E. Carter
Lester Siders
Swan Creek Ladies Aid Society
Frank Mills, Jr
Baptist Young People of Ohio Meet in Gallipolis
E G Royer announces speakers Mrs D B Phillips of Mt Washington and Dale C Williams of Hollandsburg will headline Farmers Institutes at five Gallia County centers in mid and late November. Local officers listed include Herman Brucker and C J McCormick with multiple hosts at Ohio Chapel Fairfield Church Gallia Vinton communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
E. G. Royer
D. B. Phillips
Mt. Washington
Cincinnati
Dale C. Williams
Hollandsburg
Darke County
Farmers’ Institutes
Gallia County
Herman Brucker
Marshal Boggs
Zenia Shaw
John Bane
Ohio Chapel
C. J. McCormick
Dewey Walker
W. H. Hartsook
Anna S. Evans
Vinton
Convention Program Sets Fifteenth Ohio Baptist Young People Meet
The fifteenth annual Ohio Federation of Baptist Young People convention meets in Gallipolis at the First Baptist Church November 25 to 27. Rev. George Sagen hosts with Jo Scott presiding. Events include ceremonies, forums, a candlelight worship, speakers from Cleveland Ironton Dayton Birmingham Atlanta and Rio Grande, and a Saturday banquet with Dr. J C Robbins. Final sermons conclude the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Ohio Federation of Baptist Young People
First Baptist Church
George Sagen
Jo Scott
Cathedral
Harold Nash Geistweist
Cleveland
J. B. Holloway
Ironton
Claiborne Johnson
Dayton
Harry B. Parrott
Geistweist
Gordon Bigelow
Zach Ford Bond, Jr
W. T. Packer
Rio Grande
Martha Miller
Jacob Cartenhaus
Norman W. Cox
Marian
Florence Stansbury
Columbus
Edgar T. Clark
Ohio State University
Helen Wickes
Granville
J. C. Robbins
New York City
Irene Hatton
N A Parks Dies in Sudden Death at Work
N A Parks 45 died suddenly Tuesday while on his way to the Marietta boat building plant where he was superintendent of construction. He was a member of the Gallipolis Lodge of Elks and resided in Pt. Pleasant with his wife and two sons. His sister Mrs. Walter A Wind sor directs for the Marietta Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
A. Parks
Marietta
Parks
Gallipolis Lodge of Elks
Pt. Pleasant
Walter A. Windsor
Marietta Co
Plan Student Program at Washington School
Fifth grade pupils will appear on the school assembly program Thursday morning. Devotions will be by Olga Ashelman, piano solo by Katie Brumfield, health play Goblin Germs, tap dance by Joy Judy, recitations by Jean Luman and Barbara Martin, playlet Clever Goblin Halloween bung.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Washington School
Olga Ashelman
Katie Brumfield
Goblin Germs
Joy Judy
Jean Luman
Barbara Martin
Clever Goblin
Winter surplus foods reach families and pensioners
Othneil Jones, county relief director, reports rapid delivery of surplus foods for winter relief. This week brings 3000 pounds of milk flour beans rice prunes cereal fruit and vegetables. Citrus fruits will arrive in large quantities after government purchase from Florida and California growers. Surplus foods are warehoused on Court Street and distributed to about 20 rural stores with Gal lipolis serving as the local warehouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Othneil Jones
Jones
Florida
California
Tabit
Court St
Daniel Irwin Dies At Jackson Home
Daniel Irwin aged 91 a Bidwell Porters vicinity native died Monday night at his home in Jackson He is survived by his wife Margaret Humphrey of Eno and by several sons and daughters and sisters Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon in Bidwell Church with interment in Clark Cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Daniel Irwin
Bidwell and
Porter
Jackson
Margaret Humphrey
Eno
Thomas Buie
Claude Kincade
J. W. Ballard
Mary Coolville
Columbus
Bert
Spencer Irwin
California
Emmett Irwin
Hubbard
Irene Irwin
Ella Rees
Bidwell Church
J. L. Stephenson
R. R. Denney
Clark Cemetery
Gallipolis Band to Attend Thursday Football Game
By arrangements of the Gallipolis Band Mothers Club the Gallipolis School Band will attend the Gallipolis Pomeroy football game on the Mayfieldport field Thursday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Mothers’ Club
Gallipolis - Pomeroy
Middleport Field
Gallipolis Schools Introduce Grade Library Rooms
Gallipolis school system creates classroom libraries by grade to supplement the central library. Books aligned with current studies will be placed in each room for ready reference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Bell Company Improves Its Gallia System
Gallia County Bell Telephone plans include an automatic switchboard at Rio Grande to connect local subscribers and the main trunk line. Over 100 potential subscribers exist and rural lines will be centered near the college town. Extensions to Crown City and other southern communities are anticipated, with riverfront lines rehabilitated and flood-safe equipment installed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Gallia County
Bell
Prospect
James P. Martin
Rio Grande
Martin
College Town
Crown City
Gallia County Reports 157 Enrollees in CCC Camps
Gallia County reports 157 enrollees in CCC camps the largest on record with 37 white and nine colored men on file for the January call. October enlistments list local names including Cecil Chevalier William Frost Henry Gibbs Richard Higgins and more across Gallia Eureka and Vinton counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
CCC
Wyoming
Utah
Nevada
Dakotas
Othneil Jones
Jones
Gallia County
Cecil Chevalier
William Frost
Henry Gibbs
Richard Higgins
William Hill
Quentin Lane
Harland Lane
Gus Mattux
Paul Siders
Delmer Archer
John Caldwell
Eureka
Ernest Barnett
Alice
Victor Bradbury
Ryger
James Dodrill
Renick Hendren
Vinton
Marshall Drummond
Northup
Jasper Lynch
Gerald Robison
Wayne Sisson
Claire Spires
Cheshire
John Wooten
Thivener
Negro Orator to Speak in Gallipolis Courthouse
Arthur John son, a colored Republican orator from Cleveland, will address the public at the Gallipolis courthouse on Saturday night, November le.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Arthur Johnson
Cleveland
Rotary meeting changes in Gallipolis cancel tax talk
A Tuesday Gallipolis Rotary Club session altered its program as the tax address by R M Winegardner of Columbus was cancelled. A Navy Day program was held under the direction of Floyd Stormont, a retired petty naval officer.
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Gallipolis
R. M. Winegardner
Columbus
Floyd Stormont
WPA women workers begin housework and sick care course
A class of 20 WPA women workers is receiving instruction in housework and care of sick persons from Mrs Alice Wolfe. After a two week course, students will be assigned to duties in homes of indigent families. The class meets daily at the I. E. Myers tourist camp at Vine and Garfield Aves.
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Gallipolis
WPA
Alice Wolfe
I. E. Myers
Vine and
Garfield Aves
Mrs J T Robinson in Holzer Hospital After Major Operation
Condition of Mrs J T Robinson remains serious at Holzer Hospital following a major operation. Her family requests prayers and cautious optimism as doctors monitor her recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
J. T. Robinson
Holzer Hospital
Faculty Meeting At Washington School Discusses Radio Education
Washington School faculty met Tuesday night with principal Ben R. Evans addressing phases of radio education. Meetings are monthly and limited to educational matters except for a Christmas party and a spring frolic in May.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Washington School
Ben R. Evans
Swimming Pool Nears Finish in Gallipolis
Gallipolis officials report the municipal pool is nearly complete a WPA project boosted by a $10 000 citizen subscription E E Higgins superintendent of schools says dressing rooms and lockers are in place grounds have been landscaped grassed and concrete bleachers are rising an earthen wall along the east side is rip rapped with stone the project has the backing of the state industrial commission and the state health board and the pool will open to the public in May 1939
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Gallipolis
E. E. Higgins
State Industrial Commission
State Health Board
Higgins
Democrats Hold Meeting Saturday at City Park
Hon. William G. Pickrel of Dayton, former Democratic candidate for governor, will speak at City Park Saturday at noon. He may be accompanied by Clarence J. Kinsely, W. J. Kennedy, and Senator Vic Donahue, per Elmer E. Caldwell of the county executive committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
William G. Pickrel
Dayton
City Park
Elmer E. Caldwell
County Executive Committee
Clarence J. Kinsely
W. J. Kennedy
Vic Donahey
Caldwell
Grange Meets To Review 4-H Club Work
Gallipolis Springfield Grange holds tonight review of 4-H Club projects led by Mrs Frances Smith and their progress under the group’s program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Springfield
Daughters of America Sponsor Benefit in Nelsonville
The Daughters of America will sponsor a community benefit at the local hall on Friday evening at 7 45. The event features a play and a bake sale with month end tickets urged for patrons. The public is invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
the Daughters of America
C.F
Return from Detroit Visitors from Robey and McDonald
Mrs. W. J. Robey and Miss Ruth McDonald of this city returned Monday after spending the end of the week with relatives in Detroit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Nelsonville
W. J. Robey
Ruth McDonald
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Plan Prayer Meeting
Legion
Boy Scout News
Nelsonville Social Notes
Rebekahs
IOOF
Weldon Strait
David Eau Claire
Merle Lionel
WCTU
Horns Plan
Baptist Young People of
Ohio
Farmers’ Institute
Majestic
Herold Lloyd Howler
Phyllis Welch
Raymond Walburn
Clee
Cora Witherspoon
Sterling Wolloway
Courtney
John Qualen
Jane Darwell
Pauline Moore
N. A. Parks
Bell Company
Gallia
Democrats
Grangers
Ohlinger & Wolfe
Champagnes Liqueurs
Ohio Wine Store
Mill St
Public Square
Thomas A. Jenkins
Col
Thomas J. Herbert
Albany
Stewart
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