Fog-free patrols report no accidents in three counties
State Highway Patrol records show heavy fog from 10 30 p m Monday to early Tuesday with no accidents filed. Fog again enveloped the area Tuesday night as local residents prepared for Armistice Day observances. One London theater houses England's largest one piece rug measuring 100 by 43 feet and weighing a ton. Stewart crochet work highlighted the Willing Workers Club October meeting at Mrs Leta Goulds home with 11 members and one guest attending. The next gathering is planned for Armistice Day November 11 at Jennie Morrison's residence.
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Gallipolis
State Highway Patrol
London
England
Stewart
Willing Workers Club
Leta Goulds
Frances Copeland
Jennie Morrison
Margaret Ogg
Mary Starlin
Mabel Sats Maxine Dorr
Lena Benn
Nellie Bean
Lena Starlin
Ray Marquis
Bond Withdrawn in Gallia County Case Against Lloyd Stowers
Bond withdrawn for Lloyd Stowers in Gallipolis. Stowers committed to county jail on charges of obtaining money under false pretenses. Bond said to be $300 signed by his mother.
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Gallipolis
Lloyd Stowers
Stowers
Churches and Homes Urged to Aid in Education
Gallipolis reports a Lafayette Hotel talk by E E Higgins of city schools stressing joint effort among church home and school to educate children. He urged cooperative community support, noted lack of facilities as main handicap, and praised ethical teaching while highlighting home church roots for morals.
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Gallipolis
E. E. Higgins
Jwanis Club
Lafayette Hotel
Higgins
Galliolis Schools
N. H. Foster
Glenn Campbell
Richard DeWitt
Key Club
Dayton
DeWitt
Clara Worman
Garnet Stringfellow
Ruth Doepping
Eulah Williams
Hang My Head and School Rules Stir Local Viewpoint
A Gallia County Viewpoint laments past missteps by the author over Friday school closures and church rallies. The writer acknowledges errors, apologizes to Ed Higgins, and suggests a campaign for Friday breaks. The letter also defends community effort, praises Nelsonville’s youth rally, and humorously notes Taber’s mistakes.
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Ed Higgins
Thelma Jean Mallin
Nelsonville
Stebbins
Westminster Fellowship
Gallia
Taber
Corrigan
Howell Correction Names Henry Howell In Court Report
A municipal court report stating Harry Howell was in court for intoxication was corrected to Henry Howell. The name error led to the corrected identification of the defendant in the record.
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Howell
Gallipolis
Harry Howell
Henry Howell
Gallipolis Theater to Reopen After Alterations Friday
The Gallipolis Theater, closed for several weeks for alterations and redecorating, will reopen Friday with new decor and refreshed seating.
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Sva
Gallipolis
Jewish Holidays Explained Highlight Rotary Talk
Harry Maggied spoke at the Farmer's Hotel rotating club meeting in Gallipolis on Rosh Hashanah Yom Kippur and Sukkot. He described their themes of atonement and thanks, the Jewish calendar year 1709, Easter's link to Exodus, and Israel's government patterned after the American system with synagogue and state separate. Lehr Davies and Marshall Boggs had birthdays. Ray Ellenwood attended as a guest.
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Gallipolis
Harry Maggied
Rotary Club
Farmer's Hotel
Maggied
Egypt
Israel
Lehr Davies
Marshall Boggs
Ray Ellenwood
Draft Quota Set at 24 for Gallia County
The Gallia County Selective Service Board sets a November quota of 24 men, including those born in 1926. The larger than expected number fills the county allowance after the first five called could not meet the two inductees. Inductees will travel to Marietta for pre induction physical examination on November 2.
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Gallipolis
Gallia County
River Traffic in Gal lipolis District Narrow as Fog Binds Locks
Gal lipolis locks report scarce river traffic due to night closure from fog. Vessels listed near and across districts include Semet at 8:30 am Twain 11:30 am Laughlin 1:25 pm Atlas 11:15 am Wisherd 12:40 pm Price 1:40 pm Labelle down 2:00 pm Hurley 1:30 pm Solvay 11:15 am Fern 1:35 pm Tennessee 12:15 pm Verity 11:50 am Kanawha Geo III Marmet 8:20 am Leila 11:35 am CG 52004 up Winfield 11:40 am Kanawha Falls reads 1:34 falling.
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Gallipolis
Semet
Twain
Laughlin
Atlas
Wisherd
Price
Labelle
Hurley
Solvay
Fern
Tennessee
Verity
Kanawha
George III
Marmet
Leila
Winfield
Kanawha Falls
Two Are Fined In Gallipolis Municipal Court
Charles Riffile of Gallipolis and Garlan Wood were fined $5 and costs each by Judge William H Janes on charges of intoxication in municipal court.
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Gallipolis
Charles Riffile
Garlan Wood
William H Janes
Two Divorces Being Sought in Ohio Courts
Gallipolis reports two divorce actions filed in common pleas court. Jean Lambert Askew seeks divorce from Carl Dale Askew and restoration of her maiden name Jean Lambert, noting a 1947 marriage in Middleport. A second suit involves Joan Booten Deweese seeking separation from Burton T Deweese, with Deweese identified as a minor at 17.
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Gallipolis
Jean Lambert Askew
Common Pleas Court
Carl Dale Askew
Jean Lambert
Middleport
Joan Booten Deweese
Burton T. Deweese
Ewington
Driver Fined for Drunken Driving in Jackson
SLOO Gallipolis reports Herbert Simpson of Columbus was fined 100 dollars and costs by Mayor W A Ride nour of Jackson on a driving while intoxicated charge.
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Gallipolis
Herbert Simpson
Columbus
W. A. Ridenour
Jackson
Marriage aims at restoring Booten name in Pomeroy event
In Gallia County Ohio, Joan Booten seeks restoration of her maiden name after a July Pomeroy marriage to Franciscan missionaries who introduced California's first olive trees from Mexico. The action cites her father Virgil Booten of Route 1 Gallipolis.
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Virgil Booten
Gallipolis
Pomeroy
Joan Booten
California
Mexico
Dewey poised for presidency with liberal, pro enterprise stance
The article lauds Thomas E. Dewey as New York Governor and potential U S president, praising his liberal-leaning support of postwar social gains, anti appeasement stance toward Russia, and commitment to free enterprise. It contrasts him with Herbert administration gains in Ohio including tax relief, welfare, education funding, labor rights, highway growth, strip mining law, and veteran bonuses.
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Thomas E. Dewey
New York
Albany
United States
Tom Dewey
Ohio
Washington
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