Gallia and Lawrence counties bid in road project to Crown City
The planned 3.5 mile improvement along state road No. 7 from near Miller in Lawrence County to Crown City carries an estimated cost of 387315.39 dollars with bids due in Columbus by 10 a m Friday November 17. The 38 foot wide roadway will pass west of Crown City from Holiness Church to the school property, with earth moved from south of the Gallia-Lawrence line to build a fill west of Crown City. Completion expected by July 31 1941.
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Gallipolis
Miller
Lawrence County
Crown City Village
State Highway Department
Columbus
Crown City
Holiness Church
Swan Creek
Gallia-Lawrence
National Reemployment Bureau
Ironton
Gallia
Lawrence Counties
Ohio River
West Virginia
Gallia Commissioners Move to Issue Relief Bonds
Gallia County funds for relief administration are low and the Board of Commissioners plan to issue 8000 in four months bonds to cover obligations through March 2. The bonds bear four percent interest and will be repaid from utility, admission, beer and malt tax revenues, with first offering to local banks due to shortfalls in state relief.
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Gallia
Gallipolis
Gallia County
Board of Commissioners
Lemon Divorce Suit Alleges Cruelty in Lorain
Logan Meta Lemon files for divorce from Charles Lemon alleging cruelty. They married November 17, 1929 in Lorain and have two children. Plaintiff seeks custody of the children alimony and a court restraining order to prevent disposal of encumbrances on property.
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Logan
Meta Lemon
Charles Lemon
Lorain
Starr Township Man Fined for School Absence
Logan. John Henderson of Starr Township faced Mag istrate Frank St. Clair and pleaded guilty to failing to send his child to school. He was fined $20 plus costs after an Attendance Office investigation led by Carl C. Poling.
Committee To Meet For Gibi s ville Farmers Institute
Members of the Logan Gibi sonville Farmers Institute committee will convene Thursday evening at the school to map plans for the annual gathering. The institute is scheduled for December 11 and 12 with James R. Smoot of the city expected to attend to aid in planning.
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LOGAN
Gibisonville Farmers Institute Committee
James R. Smoot
Willard Baker Weds Miss Mary Frances Neal in Ashland
Announcement notes the marriage of Willard Baker of Gallipolis to Miss Mary Frances Neal of Ashland Kentucky on October 20 in Ashland. The couple visited Cincinnati then stayed with Baker's mother in Gallipolis and plan to live in Williamson West Virginia where he works for Ashland Oil.
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Gallipolis
Willard Baker
Wilbur Baker
Mary Frances Neal
Ashland
Cincinnati
Williamson
W. Va
Baker
Ashland Oil & Refining Co
Marriage of Marshall Gothard and Estallene Henry
Following the marriage of Marshall Gothard and Estallene Henry of Crown City in Gallipolis on Saturday October 21 their parents Mr and Mrs Edgar Gothard hosted a large wedding dinner for relatives and friends. Later a large group serenaded the couple in the evening.
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Marshall Gothard
Estallene Henry
Crown City
Gallipolis
Edgar Gothard
Local residents and visitors share weekend visits and travels
Miss Agnes Burriss and Miss Helen Wells of Mt. Pleasant visited Miss Anna Wiseman and Miss Elizabeth Shough for the end of the week. The quartet enjoyed a motor trip through the east last summer. Mrs. W. G. Sibley visits her son and daughter in Chicago. Ohio University homecoming drew Mr. and Mrs. Earl Richards of Dayton, who then stayed with Ruth Richards. Funeral attendance for T. M. Bowman connected to Mabel Bowman and Sam Bowman. Hart family member return home. Other acquaintances attend, travel to Natural Bridge Virginia, and visits to Columbus and Coshocton. Residents host, visit kin, and attend events around Chillicothe and Athens.
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Agnes Burriss
Helen Wells
Mt. Pleasant
Anna Wiseman
Elizabeth Shough
W. G. Sibley
H. Ellis Sibley
Chicago
Earl Richards
Dayton
Ohio University
Jewell Burnett
Chillicothe
Elmer Burnett
Education Association
Athens
Hazel Kerr
Columbus
C. M. Kerr
F. B
Auto Caravan Brings Wellstonians to Logan
Rain cut attendance at the Wellston game but the Wellstonians still traveled. Chief Lew Reynolds counted 76 cars in the caravan that came to Logan, convoyed by a state highway patrolman.
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Logan
Wellston
Lew Reynolds
Founders Day Meet at White House Banquet
The 17th annual Phi Sigma Chi Fraternity Founders Day banquet was held at the White House Sunday evening. Rev. Cecil Harding Jones delivered a talk on “An Educated Man,” outlining five essentials: mentality, will to work, culture, democracy, and social conscience. Anthony Stroupe gave the welcome. John Roberts was toastmaster. several visitors gave brief talks.
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Logan
Phi Sigma Chi Fraternity
White House
Cecil Harding Jones
Anthony Stroupe
John Roberts
Hocking County Bus Drivers Meet to Discuss Organization
School bus drivers of Hocking County are invited to a 7 30 p m meeting Thursday November 9 in the probate courtroom to discuss organization. Jack Tucker Pataskala official of the Ohio State Association of School Bus Drivers will explain the group’s purposes and help form a local chapter.
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Logan
Hocking County
Jack Tucker
Pataskala
Ohio State Association of
Judge Gillen, Veteran Fox Hunter Arrives in Logan
Judge Roy J. Gillen of Wellston, a member of the fourth district court of appeals, was among the first visitors to arrive in Logan on Sunday. A veteran Ohio Fox Hunters Association member, he helped develop the group since its formation in Gallipolis and has aided its growth to a self sustaining body with hundreds of Southern Ohio sportsmen.
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Logan
Roy J. Gillen
Wellston
Fourth District Court of Appeals
Ohio Fox Hunters Association
Gallipolis
Junior Legion Group Plans 1940 Program in Ohio
The Ohio American Legion Junior Activities Committee met in Columbus with Clinton Webb representing the Eighth District. Plans include Junior Baseball, Sons of the Legion, 4 H Clubs, Boys State Marksmanship, Essay Contest, and School Awards. The Essay Contest ends February 22 1940 with "The Bill of Rights My Protection" as the topic.
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Logan
Junior Activities Committee
Department of Ohio, American Legion
Columbus
Clinton Webb
Sons of the Legion
Ralph Hill
Euclid
Frank H. Bratton Dies in Columbus
Logan reports Frank H. Bratton age 71 found dead in his Columbus home. Body brought to the city for services and burial at Oak Grove Cemetery. He was father to Herman Bratton Hocking County Recorder Earl Bratton Dayton and Mrs Ruth Cutler Dayton. He leaves brother John of Los Angeles. Funeral rites set for Heinlein Brothers chapel at 2 p.m Tuesday with Rev Stanley W. Wiant in charge.
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Logan
Frank H. Bratton
Columbus
Bratton
Herman Bratton
Hocking County
Earl Bratton
Dayton
Ruth Cutler
John
Los Angeles
Heinlein Brothers Chapel
Stanley W. Wiant
Oak Grove Cemetery
William Tom Fined For Drunk Driving
Logan reports Mayor Dallas Kinser and Chief Lew Reynolds encountered a car driven by William Tom suspected of alcohol impairment. Tom was taken into custody and later pled guilty to driving while intoxicated. He received a $100 fine plus costs and was certified for suspension of driving rights.
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Logan
Dallas Kinser
Lew Reynolds
William Tom
Reynolds
New Hampshire Hound Crowned Champ at Logan Show
Logan Baldwin's June owned by Winn Bros. Nashua NH won champ of champions at the beach show in Logan Sunday evening and is Ohio’s next champion for the year as about 750 attendees filled Logan High School Auditorium. Judge Joseph H. Darby presided.
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LOGAN
Baldwin
Winn Bros
Nashua
New Hampshire
Ohio
Logan High School
Joseph H. Darby
Ben Dial
Wellston
Dallas Kinser
J. H. Depue
Spencer
W. Va
Gallia Candidates Await Election News Delayed Counts
Gallipolis residents face uncertainty as the Gallia County Board of Elections awaits state instructions. Ballot questions include a state board of education proposal, two Bigelow amendments, and a civil service reform measure. Results expected after counts or late hours on election day November 7.
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Gallipolis
County Board of Elections
Secretary of State
State Board of Education
Bigelow
Civil Service
Columbus
Funeral Held for Benjamin W. Kelly
Benjamin W. Kelly, 75, was buried from Mount Olive Church in Springfield Township after religious rites by Rev. R. R. Denney. He died two days earlier after an extended illness. Survived by wife Lucinda Bandy and children Weaver, Marion, Burnett, Elmer, and Myrtie Kelly.
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Gallipolis
Benjamin W. Kelly
Mount Olive Church
Springfield Township
R. R. Denney
Kelly
Lucinda Bandy
Weaver Kelly
Marion
Burnett Kelly
Columbus
Elmer Kelly
Detroit
Myrtie Kelly
Condition of Infant Reported Unchanged
Gallipolis notes no improvement in the condition of infant Michael Harvey grandson of Dr and Mrs C E Holzer in a Bethlehem hospital. The report says the child’s recovery remains doubtful and no good news was heard over the weekend.
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Gallipolis
Michael Harvey
C. E. Holzer
Bethlehem
Mrs. Jones Leaves Holzer Hospital
Mrs. Tom W. Jones was discharged from Holzer Hospital and returned home in Middleport after a major operation performed weeks earlier.
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Mrs. Jones
Holzer Hospital
Gallipolis
Tom W. Jones
Middleport
Dr. Milo Wilson Ill at Home in Gallipolis
Dr. Milo Wilson, formerly of Athens State Hospital and later on the staff at Holzer Hospital, is critically ill at his home on Locust Street in Gallipolis.
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Gallipolis
Milo Wilson
Athens State Hospital
Holzer Hospital
Locust St
Brady Is Moved From Gallipolis
Charles Brady a local Farm Bureau representative has been transferred to Pt Pleasant after a year of service here by the organization.
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Brady
Gallipolis
Charles Brady
Farm Bureau
Pt. Pleasant
Thousands Pack Hocking Valley Scenic Spots Sunday
Fall weather drew large crowds to Hocking Valley scenic spots on Sunday. The October Sundays boosted attendance after July and August declines, with month totals for the parks not yet available.
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Logan
Hocking Valley
Hocking
Gates to Be Hung on Logan East Entrance
Work to hang the ornamental gates at Logan’s east entrance is set to begin today per Ford Hack of the construction committee. The delays push completion beyond this week’s expected visitor influx.
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Logan
Ford Hack
General Committee
Conservationists To See Nature Picture At Washington School
Gallia County Conservation Association announces a nature film show at Washington School Auditorium Thursday at 8 p.m. Supplied by the state department of conservation the film covers game propagation protection in preserves raccoon farms fox drugs stream improvement and other wildlife studies. Edwin P. Rinehart will lecture. the event is open to the public.
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Gallipolis
Gallia County Conservation Association
Washington School
State Department of Conservation
Edwin P. Rinehart
Conservation Department
Kanauga Man Arraigned on Liquor Charge
Denver Davis a 45 year old Kanauga area resident was arraigned in Ironton on a federal liquor charge after a raid linked to an alleged illegal sale. He posted 1000 bond with guarantors Mrs. Charles Sewards Gilbert Hager and is due back Nov 14.
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Gallipolis
Denver Davis
Kanauga
Ironton
U. S
F. A. Ross
Davis
Charles Sewards
Gilbert Hager
Kanauga Village
Woodmen Present Wrist Watch to Pastor
Rev. R. P. Mc Carley, long time member and present chaplain of the Modern Woodmen camp at Gallipolis, received a wrist watch from fellow members in recognition of meritorious service.
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Gallipolis
R. P. McCarley
Modern Woodmen
Local B Y P A Plans Lima Convention Bus Trip
Gallipolis members of the B Y P A will charter a bus to provide transport to the state convention in Lima during Thanksgiving weekend. Last year the convention was held in Gallipolis.
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Gallipolis
B.Y.P.A
Lima
To Serve Dinner by Gallipolis Ladies Aid
The Gallipolis Ladies Aid Society of the local Methodist Church will begin serving a chicken pie dinner Thursday at 5 30 p m. This annual affair is well patronized by the community and the event continues a long standing church tradition.
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Gallipolis
South Perry Voters Seek Polling Place
South Perry electors filed a petition with the county board for a new election house and a delegation sought financial aid to build it. Money is fully appropriated for the year, so action waits. The board arranged with Lee Carr to rent his old school for next month’s election and is supplying six new booths for Laurelville precinct while transferring several booths to Ward Township. Kerwood Martin has the contract to build the new equipment.
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Logan
South Perry
Lee Carr
Laurelville
Ward Township
Kerwood Martin
Union To Urge Completion Of WPA Program At Meeting
Gallipolis Local No 117 members will meet Tuesday night at McCarley Hall north of Clipper Mills to discuss the WPA road project. They fear layoffs due to work shortages and will press for completion of plans to shorten idle periods. Union headquarters moved from the fairground to McCarley Hall with regular bi weekly meetings.
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Union
Gallipolis
McCarley Hall
Clipper Mills
Fairground
Jail Former Gallipolis Couple for Theft
Gallipolis reports say Mr. and Mrs. Wilson Otto, former residents, are jailed in Springfield and Dayton and will be returned to answer theft charges filed by Dr. Ella Lupton who rented them a furnished home. They allegedly stole household furnishings including kitchen utensils, an electric iron, towels, a clock, a molasses jug, a kitchen stool and cups and saucers.
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Gallipolis
Wilson Otto
Springfield
Dayton
E. E. Hatfield
Ellan Lupton
Otto
Church Official Is Honored at Service in Gallipolis
Grace Methodist Church hosted a basket dinner after Sunday morning service to honor Rev. Asa J. Kestie superintendent for the Portsmouth district. He preached at the morning worship and led the first quarterly conference after the meal.
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Gallipolis
Grace Methodist Church
Asa J. Kestie
Portsmouth
Kestle
Quiet Saturday Night Record Set in Gallipolis
In Gallipolis on Saturday night there were no arrests, no sheriff’s office entries and no investigations called in, marking an unusual quiet period for the local law enforcement and court system.
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Gallipolis
Sheriff's Office
Local Man Enlists in Army at Fort Thomas
Carl A. Brubaker of near Bidwell has enlisted in the army at Fort Thomas. He is assigned to the Motorized Tenth Infantry Regiment. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Harvey Brubaker.
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Gallipolis
Carl A. Brubaker
Harvey Brubaker
Bidwell
Army
Fort Thomas
Tenth Infantry
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