Gallipolis Prohibits Burning Leaves in Streets
Gallipolis city officials adopted a prohibition ordinance with fines from one to 25 dollars for burning leaves in streets alleys and avenues. Health concerns cited by school nurse Miss Deaurice Beaudry link autumn smoke to spikes in diphtheria and scarlet fever. The commission also earmarked 50 dollars to buy serums for school health programs as city trucks will haul curbside leaves away.
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Gallipolis
Deaurice Beaudry
John Gwinn
Lodge To Meet In Gallipolis
Royal Neighbors and Modern Women Auxiliary lodges plan a district meeting in Gallipolis. Sessions and an open evening will be held in the lodge hall, with a 5:30 dinner at the Baptist Church. Portsmouth and local teams will perform drills and speakers include Mrs. Nellie Murray of Toledo and Mrs. Minnie Bullock of Portsmouth.
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Gallipolis
Wooamen
Baptist Church
Portsmouth
Nellie Murray
Toledo
Minnie Bullock
Agriculture Agents Meet in Portsmouth
A gathering of county agriculture agents from southeastern Ohio met in Portsmouth to plan fall farmers institutes. Institutes are set for November in Mercerville Bidwell Cheshire Gallia Chapel Bulnville Harris Vinton Thurman Fairfield. Local speakers will supplement state presenters with community singing and school program showcases.
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Gallipolis
Ohio
Portsmouth
Gallia County
Mercerville
Bidwell
Cheshire
Gchio Chapel
Bulnville
Harris
Vinton
Thurman
Gallia
Fairfield
Hospital To Display Handicraft at Fair
GALLIPOLIS A hospital will occupy an entire tent at the fall festival for horticulture agriculture and domestic arts displays. Tents to be erected Sunday Sept 24 will be dedicated to industrial and agricultural exhibits. A daily stock show is planned with animal exercise along main streets. Space will be given to the Red Cross U S Forestry Department Women’s Home Council and Home Demonstration Service.
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Gallipolis
Red Cross
U. S. Forestry Department
Women’s Home Council
The
Home Demonstration Service
Drunk Milk Truck Driver In Flank Collision Near Silver Bridge
A milk truck driven by T. F. Daugherty of Kanauga collided head on with a car driven by John McCausland near Pliny West Virginia just south of the Silver Bridge. Both vehicles were northbound and badly damaged. Daugherty, who had been drinking, will be held for driving while intoxicated.
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Gallipolis
T. F. Daugherty
Kananga
John McCausland
Pliny
W. Va
Silver Bridge
Daugherty
Heifers Ordered for Gallia County Shipment
Three carloads of Hereford heifers totaling 225 head were ordered from Kansas City for delivery in Gallia County. Each animal is about six months old and weighs roughly 350 pounds, with distribution to buyers upon arrival.
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Gallipolis
Kansas City
Gallia County
TB Clinics Open in Gallipolis With Dr Beers
The first fall tuberculosis clinic was held today in the office of County Nurse Naomi Evans with Dr David L Beers from Holzer Hospital. A dozen people were examined and several positive reactors reported.
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Gallipolis
Naomi Evans
David L. Beers
Holzer Hospital
Woman 81 Injured From Fall on First Avenue
Mrs. John A. Ply male 81 fell at her home on First Avenue near Grape Monday evening and suffered a compound fracture of the hip and adjoining thigh bone. She has long illness following a prior accident that caused a skull fracture.
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Gallipolis
First Avenue
Grape
John A. Plymale
Mrs. Gillilan Dies in Washington
Mrs. George C. Gillilan of Gallipolis dies at her Washington home. A DeVacht family descendant, she contributed many relics of her forebears for display in the Our House Museum.
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Gallipolis
George C. Gillilan
DeVacht
Washington
Death of Charles R. Cunningham Ties City Rail Past
Friends report the death of Charles R. Cunningham in Parkersburg. A quarter century ago he and Harvey Marsh ran a Streetcar line linking this city with suburban Kanauga.
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Parkersburg
Gallipolis
Charles R. Cunningham
Harvey Marsh
Kanauga
Gallipolis Social Notes Highlight Local Weddings and News
Evie Moore and Ben Evans wed in Catlettsburg Kentucky on August 12 with both parties cited as OSU students. Charles Sowards and Iris Harrison wed in Catlettsburg on September 8. Sowards serves in the Navy aboard U S S Omaha. Community updates include club anniversaries travels, student enrollments, a family reunion, and local job moves.
Chambersburg Ladies Aid Meet Hosts Busy Afternoon
Mrs. Charles Jeffers served as hostess to twenty seven members and guests with a devotional and business meeting followed by lunch. The next gathering is planned for September 21 at Mrs. Byron Archer’s home. Ohio University enrollment announced for Dorothy Lanier Oleta Butler Ed Maddy Paul Davies Tom Bachus and George Goodrich.
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Charles Jeffers
Chambersburg Ladies’ Aid
Byron Archer
Ohio U
Dorothy Lanier
Oleta Butler
Ed Maddy
Paul Davies
Tom Bachus
George Goodrich
Ohio University
Dance at Eagles Hall Hosts Sixty Couples
Nearly sixty couples attended a formal dance at the Eagles Hall Friday night hosted by Mrs. Robert Marston Mrs. Frank Haskins and Miss Nancy and Betty Bean Doris and Jean Campbell Ida Fontana Judy Haskins Charlotte Cornwell and Marge Moore Out of town guests included Mr and Mrs Arthur Skinner Helen Jane Faris and Arthur Fick of Pomeroy Mary Lou Shafer of Cincinnati Helen and Betty Jean O Brien of Decatur Ga Roberta Cornwell of Columbus Ben Tracy Bob Wilhelm and Billy Burdette of Point Pleasant Ben Evans of Charleston and Emant Hoy of Huntington
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Eagles’ Hall
Robert Marstin
Frank Haskins
Nancy
Betty Bean
Doris
Jean Campbell
Ida Fontana
Judy Haskins
Charlotte Cornwell
Marge Moore
Arthur Skinner
Helen Jane Faris
Arthur Fick
Pomeroy
Mary Lou Shafer
Cincinnati
Helen
Betty Jean O'Brien
Decatur, Ga
Roberta Cornwell
Columbus
Ben Tracy
Bob Wilhelm
Billy Burdette
Point Pleasant
Ben Evans
Charleston
Emant Hoy
Huntington
Local residents note visits and births across several states
Mrs. Cherrington Vicars returns to Des Moines after an extended visit with her mother in law. Families from Gretna Louisiana Detroit and Columbus report visits, enrollments and a birth Vera Mae to Clyde Miles and Vera Ballard. Aldo Fontana and others pursue studies. several new births noted including Lois Carolyn and Peggy Jean.
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Cherrington Vicars
Des Moines
Iowa
Hattie Vicars
Alex Miles McCormick
Ed Crawford
Gretna
C. H. McCormick
J. Harley Bovie
Chris Mack
St. Louis
Michigan City
G. J. Wetherhol
Earl McCormick
Fritz Nunnenkamp
Sulphur Lick Springs
Chillicothe
Clyde Miles
Vera Ballard
Vera Mae
Eno
Donald Payne
Garfield Avenue
Lois Carolyn
W. Scott Westerman
Joan
Ellen
Scotty
Michigan
Harriett Haller
Athens
Edward Wise
Ironton
Susannah Lupton
Louisville
Margaret Jones
Miami County
Troy
FE. T. Jones
Patriot
Elbert Masters
Peggy Jean
Roy W. Neal
Patty Ann
Akron
Cleveland
Neal
Ben Franklin IV
Point Pleasant
Holzer Hospital
Major C. Brown
Columbus
Forrest Fife
Woman's Missionary Society Opens Season Program
The Presbyterian Church society began its season Friday afternoon with president Mrs. Kirk G. Kirkendall in charge. A musical program featured Miss Catherine Hayward, Miss Esther Mary Priestley, Miss Marianna McHenry, and Mr. Albert Merriman. Dinner was served by a committee led by Mrs. Harry Maddy.
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Woman's Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church
Kirk G. Kirkendall
Catherine Hayward
Esther Mary Priestley
Marianna McHenry
Albert Merriman
Harry Maddy
Gallia Council Hosts Social Evening At Mrs Elliott Home
Past Councilors of Gallia Council Daughters of America were guests of Mrs. Marie Elliott at a Friday evening meeting. Pribble Wilson and Hannah Myers received prizes for high scores in the preceding games and refreshments were served.
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Gallia
Progressive Bible Class social meets at Methodist Sunday School
The Progressive Bible Class of the Methodist Sunday School held its monthly social Friday evening with twenty three members present. Hostesses were Mrs. W. L. Troth Mrs. William Norman Mrs. C. D. Slagle Mrs. Harold Safford and Miss Garnet Stringfellow.
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Methodist Sunday School
W. L. Troth
William Norman
C. D. Slagle
Harold Safford
Garnet Stringfellow
Birthday Party for Evelyn Anne Phillips
Evelyn Anne Phillips celebrated her fourth birthday with a Saturday party hosted by Mr and Mrs Gomer Phillips. A large group of children attended and enjoyed games and refreshments, with guests bringing many gifts.
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Evelyn Anne
Gomer Phillips
Hatfield son goes to Wentworth Military School in Missouri
Karl Hatfield son of Sheriff E. E. Hatfield leaves Sunday for Lexington Missouri to enroll at Wentworth Military School. He travels with his aunt Mrs Hazel Hine who plans a visit to friends in Nevada Missouri where she taught at a college last year.
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Karl Hatfield
Sheriff
E. E. Hatfield
Lexington
Wentworth Military School
Hazel Hine
Nevada
Garden Clubs Plan Countywide Meeting at Rio Grande
Gallipolis Ohio Sept. 19 all day meeting of garden club members from Gallia Vinton and Rio Grande counties at Rio Grande College Community Hall with a noon covered dish lunch. OSU horticulturist Victor Reis will speak on Flower Arrangements and Fall Plantings. Mrs. Garen Stansbury and county agents will lead discussions and members are asked to bring fall flower bouquets for display and discussion topics.
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Gallipolis
Garden Club
Rio Grande College
Victor Reis
Ohio State University Horticulturist
Garen Stansbury
Middleport
Women's Home Council Holds Meeting Today
Large attendance at the monthly gathering in First Presbyterian Church Gallipolis with a luncheon at noon. Guest speaker Miss Alena L Garvin a nutritionist from Ohio State University spoke on Meals From Home Grown Foods and demonstrated home garden cooking. Miss Clara B Motter spoke on the newly organized rural women's chorus and received encouragement.
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Gallipolis
Women’s Home Council
First Presbyterian Church
Alena L. Garvin
Ohio State University
Clara B. Motter
Begin Nursing Course At Holzer Hospital
Personnel of a beginners' class in Holzer Hospital Nurses' Training School include Marvel Spires Rutland Sara Thaxton Gallipolis Marie Sims Oak Hill Mary Phillis Georgia Keller Chillicothe Verna Brown Londonderry June Kruskamp Albany Juanita Bowen Ruth Hartley Athens Lois Dougan Pennsville Mary Helen Schleppi Vinton Edith Thompson Wilkesville Grace Kautz Chester Ethel Rupert Thurman Donna Howell Pomeroy. They study under Miss Ruth Pfann principal and Miss Ruth Lea instructor.
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Gallipolis
Holzer Hospital
Marvel Spires
Rutland
Sara Thaxton
Marie Sims
Oak Hill
Mary Phillis
Georgia Keller
Chillicothe
Verna Brown
Londonderry
June Kruskamp
Albany
Juanita Bowen
Ruth Hartley
Athens
Lois Dougan
Pennsville
Mary Helen Schleppi
Vinton
Edith Thompson
Wilkesville
Grace Kautz
Chester
Ethel Rupert
Thurman
Hold Corn Field Day at Rio Grande College
First annual corn field day held Tuesday at Rio Grande College in Gallipolis with discussions on hybrid versus open pollinated corn, diseases, and market conditions led by County Agent E. G. Rogers and Prof. R. R. Starbuck.
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Gallipolis
Rio Grande College
E. G. Rogers
R. R. Starbuck
Thecollege
Seek New Members GALLIPOLIS Red Cross aims for full business outreach
Directors of the local Red Cross Roll Call plan to secure 100 percent response from all business and industrial establishments. Executive secretary Mrs. C. W. Booth reports prior memberships around 800 and a goal of 1,000 this fall.
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Gallipolis
Red Cross
C. W. Booth
Burglary Reported at Two Gallipolis Firms
Burglars visited the Plymale Wagner Co. and the Galla Produce Co. late Saturday night or early Sunday. Little was taken from either business. Police are investigating.
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Gallipolis
Plymale-Wagner Co
Gallia Produce Co
Rotary History Observed in Gallipolis Program
Nine Rotary club past presidents spoke on a program last night honoring their predecessors. Outstanding events through the years were reviewed by the speakers.
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Gallipolis
Rotary Club
Kananga News Notes and local social updates
A roundup of visits and moves in Kananga and nearby towns. Albert Spencer travels from Columbus. Mrs. Spencer remains in Kananga near her parents. Morrow family from San Angelo plans a visit with Emma Comstock. Several residents from Malden Poca Coalburg and Huntington visit relatives. Faye Lambert’s shower honors her upcoming marriage. Wade Ables shows health improv ement after illness near Canton. Wade Ables improving in hospital near Canton. Community events include tent meetings on Poplar Ridge led by Rev. John Spires with Harrison quartet performing.
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Albert Spencer
Columbus
Philadelphia
Spencer
A. W. Pullins
B. L. Morrow
Carl
San Angelo
Tex
George Martin
Malden
Ernest Giles
Poca
Mattie Morris
Coalburg
W. Va
Sam Giles
Berkeley Wright
Faye
Harold Lambert
Martha Knapp
Bluefield
John Vickers
Wade Ables
Canton
W. W. Ricketts
Huntington
Woodrow Ward
Gallipolis
Albert Allen
John Allen
Dessie Russell
Chesapeake
Wilbur Baker
Springfield
Verne Berridge
Fannie Schoonover
John Seeley
Little Hocking
Prof
Evans
Miss Lane
Delaware
Arthur Kemp
O. C. Lewis
First St
Jack Racy
W. F. Deem
Route 7
Poplar Ridge
John Spires
Vinton
Harrison
Honored at Picnic Supper for Rev Clarence O Clark
Friends from several counties gather at Rio Grande College for a picnic supper honoring Rev. Clarence O Clark professor emeritus. He plans to move to Logan to reside with his son in law and daughter. Clark has long served Rio Grande College and village life and was the first village mayor.
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Gallipolis
Rio Grande College
Clarence O. Clark
Rev. Clark
Rio Grande
R. O. Davis
Logan
New York State
Principals and Teachers Plan County Activities
County rural high school principals and county music teachers meet with Superintendent Wiseman to discuss routine matters. A general rural teachers meeting is set for Thursday afternoon at the courthouse auditorium with addresses by Joseph W. Fichter and local reverends. All rural schools will dismiss a half day for the event.
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Gallipolis
W. E. Wiseman
Court House
Joseph W. Fichter
Miami University
W. T. Packer
C. A. Weed
Rio Grande College
Youth Is Sentenced For Theft of $490
William Ripley 16, grandson of ferry operator Capt. John Lane, was sentenced to the West Virginia Boys Industrial School at Pruntytown after being convicted of stealing 450 dollars from his grandfather. Ripley alleged took the money from beneath a pillow. He was arrested with Glenn Jones at Chillicothe and jailed at Point Pleasant awaiting trial. Jones faces separate charges.
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Gallipolis
William Ripley
John Lane
Gallipolis Ferry
W. Va
West Virginia Boys’ Industrial School
Pruntytown
Ripley
Glenn Jones
Chillicothe
Point Pleasant
Jones
Rotary honors past presidents at GALLIPOLIS meeting
Last night the Rotary Club in Gallipolis honored former presidents with two minute talks on club activities. Next week's program will be led by Frank C. Christ on Sept 26, Ken Davis on Oct 3, and Eugene Spear.
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Gallipolis
Rotary Club
Frank C. Christ
Ken Davis
Eugene Spear
Jenkins to Speak at Rio Grande College Dedication
Dr. C. E. Holzer announces that Congressman T. A. Jenkins will deliver the dedicatory address at the opening of the new Science Hall on the Rio Grande College campus on September 22.
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Gallipolis
C. E. Holzer
Board of Trustees
Rio Grande College
T. A. Jenkins
New Science Hall
Wiring Plan Explained in Gallia County Meetings
Gallia County residents in the electrification project are invited to meetings at Mrs. Walter Fry’s home on State Route 141 at 7 30 tonight Mudsoc school Friday night and Elizabeth Chapel Thivener. I P Blauser of Ohio State University will discuss building wiring and lighting fixtures while John Lusher the project superintendent explains a cooperative wiring plan. The program coincides with the main line construction spanning 196 miles and wiring of many homes and farm buildings.
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Gallipolis
Gallia County
Walter Fry
Mudsoc School
Elizabeth Chapel
Thivener
I. P. Blauser
Ohio State University
John Lusher
Otis Taylor Rites Held at Swan Creek
Otis W. Taylor 72 died at his Eureka home. Funeral services were held at Swan Creek Chapel officiated by Rev. E. L. Miller. A former traveling salesman and farmer, he lived in the Swan Creek bottoms before retirement. Survived by wife and many children and step children.
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Gallipolis
Otis W. Taylor
Eureka
Swan Creek Chapel
E. L. Miller
Crown City
Taylor
Swan Creek Bottoms
Airmail Rates Rise on Gallipolis Pittsburgh Route
Airmail poundage on the Gallipolis Pittsburgh Huntington route shows sharp increases during the fall months. The Gallipolis local office dispatches an average of 15 airmail letters daily.
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Gallipolis
Pittsburgh-Huntington
Missionary Society Plans Cheshire Baptist Meeting
The Gallipolis note states the Missionary Society of Cheshire Baptist Church will meet at the church tomorrow afternoon.
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Gallipolis — Missionary Society of Cheshire Baptist Church
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