Four Gallipolis Churches Plan Go to Church Drive
More than 30 lay men from four Gallipolis churches Baptist Methodist Presbyterian and Episcopal met at Grace Methodist Church to plan a mid November to Christmas campaign. Subcommittees were formed and the effort aims to revive church attendance and may expand to unaffiliated worshippers next year.
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Athens Messenger
Athens
Ohio
Gallipolis
Grace Methodist Church
Lewis Weber Gishler
Ministerial Association
American Bible Society
Church To Sponsor Unusual Supper
Gallipolis reports Paint Creek Baptist Church hosting a Hell and Heaven supper on Wednesday night. In the basement dining room part of the food will be served by Angels while Devils will distribute the other portion. The program includes congregational singing and prayers by Rev. B. R. Reed, solos by Mrs. Elbert McGhee and Mrs. Minnie Washington, readings by Mrs. Alice Carr, Rev. Samuel Gilbeau, Nyle Borden, and a men's quartet.
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Gallipolis
Paint Creek Baptist Church
B. R. Reed
Elbert McGhee
Alice Carr
Samuel Gilbeau
Minnie Washington
Nyle Borden
Men's Quartet
Gallipolis Acreage Treated for Beetles
The United States Department of Agriculture will treat 22 acres in Gallipolis for Japanese beetles, similar to spring efforts. Spray machinery and chemicals are donated. local labor is used. owners grant written permission and pay no costs.
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Gallipolis
United States Department of Agriculture
Gallipolis Camp Plans Dual Halloween Affair
Gallipolis Camp Modern Woodmen schedules two Halloween events. Friday night members hear W. L. Ingerick talk about a visit in the Orient over cider and doughnuts. Next Tuesday hosts a masked party with prizes and refreshments.
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Gallipolis
W. L. Ingerick
Orient
Gallia County Agent Speaks in Huntington
Gallia County Agent E. G. Royer will deliver a radio address Wednesday at 12 30 p m over a Huntington station on the value of Farmers Institutes to the community. He will note six such gatherings are planned for Gallia County and their unusually large attendance.
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Gallipolis
E. G. Royer
Huntington
Gallia County
Licensed To Marry In West Virginia
Marriage license issuances are listed for multiple couples across West Virginia towns. Hemphill participants include James Bailey with Delilah Rhodes and Elmas J. Stover with Beryl V. Grimes. Additional pairs are Milo E. Darst with Mary A. Shaw in Huntington and Raleigh L. Evans with ann Goodwin in Beckley.
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Gallipolis
James Bailey
Delilah Rhodes
Hemphill
W. Va
Elmas J. Stover
Beryl V. Grimes
Putnam
Milo E. Darst
Mary A. Shaw
Huntington
Raleigh L. Evans
Ann Goodwin
Beckley
W. A
Calhoun seeks partition of Huntington Township land
Mrs Minnie M Calhoun widow of Frank Calhoun files suit against her children Frances and William Calhoun seeking partition of land in Huntington Township alleging joint ownership and failure to divide the estate.
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Gallipolis
Minnie M Calhoun
Frank Calhoun
Frances
William Calhoun
Huntington Township
Judgment Secures Sale Of Property In Gallipolis
Judgment for 448.54 awarded to Gallipolis Savings and Loan Co. against Roy McCarty Frances McCarty and Elza Shoemaker. Mortgage premises ordered sold.
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Gallipolis
Gallipolis Savings and Loan Co
Roy
Frances McCarty
Corning Social Notes Halloween Party Planned
Corning youth receive notice of a Halloween party sponsored by the Methodist Church Young People class No 10 to be held in church social rooms on Wednesday night October 30 with prizes for best costumes and a door prize.
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Corning‘ Young People’s’ Class No. 10
Methodist Church
Chicken supper planned by Drakes Methodist Church group
Ladies of the Women s Society of Christian Service at Drakes Methodist Church will host a chicken supper in the church basement starting at 4 PM Thursday evening October 31. Mrs Jane Beaver hosted Euchre at her West Hill home with two prize tables for high scores.
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Women’s Society of Christian Service
Drakes Methodist Church
Drakes Church
Jane Beaver
West Hill
Halloween party planned by Philos Class at United Brethren Church
The Philos Class at United Brethren Church hosts a Halloween party Tuesday night at seven with prizes for best costumes. Past Chiefs club of Pocahontas Lodge met at Mrs. Julia Bruns's home on Saturday with lunch for listed attendees.
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Philos
United Brethren Church
Pocahontas Lodge
Julia Bruns
Isabella Cowley
Octavia Verian
Jane Beaver
Mary Passen
Bernadell Standish
Effie Champlin
Mary Holdren
Charles Searles
Gladie Morgan
Nell Kochensparger
Christine Dawson
Vada Eddy
Bruns
Bradbury Social and Brief Personal Notes
Bradbury social notes mention Bible School attendance on Sunday Oct 27 and a PTA sponsored appearance by Cap Andy and Flip of WCHS at Schoolhouse Tuesday night. Local visitors include Mr and Mrs Clarence Ricketts Indiana with the Sanford Dodsons, plus multiple regional guests and weekend visits among the Russell, Haning, Hysell, Frye, and Bailey households across Roseville Middleport Laurel Cliff Harrisonville and Zanesville.
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Cap
Andy and
Flip
WCHS
Schoolhouse Here
The
P.T.A
Clarence Ricketts
Indiana
Sanford Dodson
Herman Knapp
Zanesville
Herbert Fink
George Frye
Middleport
Dana Russell
Ben Bailey
Ella Hysell
Clarence Russell
Hysell Run
Wilbur Haning
John Haning
Roseville
James Radford
Laurel Cliff
Letha Russell
Tom Dye
Harrisonville
Delbert Russell
Elks To Initiate Pershing Class in Gallipolis
Gallipolis Lodge B P O E will initiate a large Pershing class early in December, according to reports from the lodge. While details on the ceremony are scarce the event is described as notable for the local fraternal group.
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ELKS
Gallipolis
Gallipolis Lodge
B.P.O.E
Local visitors Itinerary in Columbus and Trenton
Mr and Mrs El Vie Roof were joined by Mr and Mrs Matt Spence for a weekend in Columbus. Mr and Mrs Edward Beaver and son Richie visited Trenton Michigan where Mr Beaver found work. Mr and Mrs Steve Rezes and their Columbus daughter spent the weekend with relatives here.
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Elvie Roof
Matt Spence
Columbus
Edward Beaver
Richie
Trenton
Mich
Beaver
Steve Rezes
Coal Stripping Operations Expand in Gallia County
Miller Bros. of Gallipolis run large scale coal stripping at Mercerville and Flag Springs in the county. Two veins per site, five to nine feet thick, exposed by moving earth with steam shovels and bulldozers. About 25 workers, coal sold to Columbus and other cities, with potential contract to supply 600 tons daily from New York Coal Co. river landing near Bladen, pending haul and tipple setup. Operations may last ten years, and this is the county’s sole stripping project.
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Gallipolis
Miller Bros
Mercerville
Flag Springs
Pittsburgh
Columbus
Springfield
London
Portsmouth
Chillicothe
Hamilton
Dayton
Cincinnati
New York Coal Co
Tri-State
Bladen
GOP Caravan Friday To Be Suspended In Jackson County
Gallia County suspends Willkie Day caravan plans in Jackson today delaying the county Republican tour. Roughly fifty cars were to participate in line with Thurman hosting a final night meeting after the itinerary is completed tomorrow.
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Gallipolis
Willkie
Jackson
Thurman
Absentee and Sick Ballots Due by Friday Noon
At Gallipolis election board headquarters officials predict fall absentee and sick ballots will match the May primary total of 500. Ballots must be received by mail no later than Friday noon.
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Gallipolis
Election Board
State Nurse Inspects Paralysis Cases
Gallipolis Report in county as State Welfare Department nurse Miss Sue Dickey R.N. surveys nine infantile paralysis cases to determine need for orthopedic treatment. She is assisted by acting county nurse Miss Norma Wright.
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Gallipolis
Sue Dickey
R. N
State Welfare Department
Norma Wright
Halloween Masked Party At Gallipolis Draws Crowd
A large number attended a Halloween masked party and dance last night at the Gallipolis fairgrounds. Vaudeville numbers were offered as part of the first celebration of the season.
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Gallipolis
Fairgrounds
Stars Foresee High Pressure Day With Bold Ventures
The reading describes a forceful day with decisive, strenuous moves toward major goals. Expect collaborations with large groups or organizations and weighty business and private matters balanced by good judgment and constructive plans. Cautions about impulses and entanglements. love intrigues may rise. a born child will show energy and creative potential.
Gallipolis Social Notes and Personal News
Gallipolis social notes cover an all day Happy Home Club meeting at Campaign Church honoring Mrs Mary Thaxton and Mrs Ida Rife with gifts and a program by local members. The Gallipolis personals list weekend visits and travels of residents including Edwards McLeod Morgan Walker and others visiting relatives and returning from trips to Columbus Ashland Chillicothe New York and Dayton.
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Gallipolis
Virgil Thaxton
Happy Home Club
Campaign Church
Mary Thaxton
Ida Rife
Esta George
Eva Wright
Artie Roush
Leona Fulton
Marifern
Stanley Rife
Mary George
Dora McLeish
Arlene Roush
Sheila George
Garnet Lawless
Vilas Edwards
S. A. McLeod of
Columbus
Otis Drummond
McLeod
Drummond
Everett H. Morgan
Marion
J. Harley Bowie
Woodrow Walker
Ashland
E. J. Rosener
Clearwater
Fla
E. E. Shane
Piqua
Daugh
Point Rock Social Notes
Community notes from Point Rock various local events. A Republican rally in Columbia, rug making group meeting, visits among families in Columbia Township, Georgetown, Athens and Eno, and upcoming Laurel Grangers bean soup event. Several residents moved or traveled, including Grover Swearingen returning to farm life and others visiting relatives.
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Point Rock
Howard Knapp
Francis
Carl
Clyde
Clayton Morris
T. E. McLaughlin
Middleport
R. D
Columbia
Grover Swearingen
Pomeroy
Columbia Township
J. M. Bolton
Orient
Howard Bolton
Bert Bable
W. M. Morris
Hobson
John Bable
Ferrel Bishop
D. W. Morris
Lauren Hoffman
O. E
Charles E. Brown
Georgetown
Frank Jewell
Francis Canode
Owen Kennedy
J. A. Turner
Kennedy
Athens
Schools Close Friday For Teachers Meeting
Gallipolis districts suspend classes Friday to allow teachers to attend sessions of the Southeastern Ohio Education Association on Friday and Saturday at local venues.
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Gallipolis
Southeastern Ohio Education Association
Athens
Injured in Collision Near Chesapeake
Gallipolis W. M. Spiers, 51, among four hurt in a Saturday car crash at Chesapeake, is recovering at his Kananga home. He suffers a deep facial cut, ankle injury, thumb fracture, and knee and elbow injuries.
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Gallipolis
W. M. Spiers
Chesapeake
Kananga
Gallipolis Band Joins Republican Rally Caravan
The Gallipolis school band traveled to Pt. Pleasant for a Republican rally and barbecue and joined the Republican caravan to the Willkie meeting in Jackson today.
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Gallipolis
Pt. Pleasant Monday
Willkie
Jackson
Portland Social Notes Highlight Local Visits and Events
Social notes from Portland list visits by Mrs. Maxine Price and Marvin Swan from Columbus to the Swans. Beryl and Faye Worthington as week end guests. Leland Siders from Columbus with his parents. Dana Browning and Perry Browning visiting J. M. Cox and family. Hospital screening and church banquet planned, plus Willkie address in Jackson.
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Portland
Bethesda Hospital
Cincinnati
Portland Church
Maxine Price
Marvin Swan
Columbus
Harry Swan
Beryl
Faye Worthington
Francis Worthington
Leland Siders
Jack Siders
Dana Browning
J. M. Cox
Perry Browning
Mable Ann Cox
Eber Ours
Indiana
Steubenville
Aaron Schoolcraft
Zera Mack
Barberton
Eva Brosser
Dana Perkins
B. F. Price
Anne Price
Don Millikan
Jenny Sue
Athens
G. E. Adams
Willkie
Jackson
Norma Gibson
Ohio University
Margaret Newman
Olin Millican
Newark
Pearle Milhoan
Sheriff Sale Of Real Estate In New England Village Ohio
The state of Ohio Athens County Common Pleas Court issues a sheriff sale for property in New England Village Athens County. On Monday November 26 1949 at 1 30 P M at the east door of the court house auction will include lots 46 47 48 61 62 638 64 and Out Lots 17 and 8 totaling about 5 and 3 acres with one acre excluded. Properties appraised value requires bid no less than two thirds of the appraised amount. Cash due day of sale. Charles W Bayless Sheriff. Deputy Esther B Gross. Attorney L R Pierce.
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State of Ohio
Athens County
Common Pleas
George Ragan
Janes
James Semnere
Athens
Ohio
New England
William Edwards
Rome Township
Charles W. Bayless
Esther B. Gross
L. R. Pierce
Charles H. Williams
Nettie Bretz
Canaantown
Elza V. Hill
Willow Creek
Canaan Township
C. K. Parrett
Republicans Plan Full Week Of Campaign Activities
Gallia town Republicans announce a full week of campaign events leading to the closing rally. William P. Cherrington addresses meetings in Eno and Vinton with further talks at Bidwell Colored School and Thureman. Jenkins and Cherrington to speak in City Park Saturday afternoon as Willkie lapel buttons remain in short supply.
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Gallipolis
Jackson
William P. Cherrington
Eno
H. W. Cherrington
Vinton
Bidwell Colored School
Thureman
T. A. Jenkins
Cherrington
City Park
Langsville Social Notes Highlights Visits and Gatherings
Langsville activity centers on visits and family gatherings. L Lloyd Thomas and Emmett Diehl of Rutland spent Sunday with Diehl’s son-in-law Leonard Smith in the hospital at Zanesville. A birthday dinner honored Mrs Marion Phelps at Alpha Barr’s home. Numerous relatives from Athens Parkersburg Rutland and surrounding towns visited or hosted, with several hospital and travel details noted.
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Langsville
Lloyd Thomas
Emmett Diehl
Rutland
Leonard Smith
Zanesville
William Musser, Jr
Arnold Riggs
Roseville
Bobbie Wilcox
Chillicothe
Maynard Davis
Sue
Charleston
Ella Sidenstricker
Lewis Entsminger
Harry Garber
Springfeld
Mattie Spears
London
Elmer Nelson
Cash Atkinson
Nina Hayes
Maud Rutherford
Nancy Rutherford
Athens
Alice Miller
Clair Nelson
Donald
R. W. Miller
Parkersburg
George Jenkins
Syracuse
Alice Grapes
Emma Piper
Vinton
Lasher Chamberlain
Pennsylvania
Kelley
Columbus
Roy Grapes
William Grapes
Cheshire
Ernest Kennedy
Middleport
Alpha Barr
Lists of Registrants Missing in Gallia
Gallipolis draft board reports several typewritten registrant lists with serial numbers missing from the courthouse lobby bulletin board due to vandalism. Replacements will be posted under glass or protective substance to prevent repetition.
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Gallipolis
Draft Board
Grey-haired voter in Gallia County casts first absentee ballot
In Bullskin Harrison Township 95 year old Ladocia Cale houn is reported as the oldest county resident to vote an absentee ballot. Grace Guild of the Methodist Church contracts for 500 pounds of pecans to arrive in November for sale before Thanksgiving.
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Gallipolis
Ladocia Calehoun
Bullskin
Harrison Township
Grace Guild of the Methodist Church
Land sale in Athens County for 36.39 acres at Willow Creek
Sheriff of Athens County will sell the real estate of Charles H. Williams versus Nettie Bretz on November 25, 1940 at 1 30 P M. The property in Canaan Township totals 36.39 acres with exceptions for one acre to Elza V. Hill and coal rights. Appraised at $600 with minimum bid two days prior to sale. located Willow Creek, Canaan Township. C. K. Parrett, attorney.
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