Enmaneipation Event Slated for Sept 25 at Bush Park
Gallia county community prepares for a September 25 emancipation event at Bush Park. Committee headed by Dorothy Laws includes Jerry Bassis Bernice Borden Elza Deed Charley Smith Thurman Heels Alfred McDaniel Rev Lloyd Mayo and Rev C Payne as chaplain. Midday program features Rev Payne George Shanklin and others with music by Boy Scouts and the Second Regiment Band led by Jack Thompson. Congressman Thomas A Jenkins and Atty James B Simons Jr of Toledo scheduled to speak at 2:30 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ana
Boy Scoutroop
Aspet
Masonic
Ot Cohenbes
Second Regiment Band” of Columbus
Jack Thompson
Amehean
Pet
Thomas A. Jenkins
James B. Simons, Jr
Toledo
Docket Being Cleared For New Court Term
Judge Harley Meyer cleared the October term by continuing many cases off the docket or dismissing them at plaintiffs’ cost. Most were divorce actions. several listed dismissals against James R Richards and others, with cases including Leona Tennist Thompson and Alva E Seifert versus Thomas Kessler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James R. Richards
St Darnell
Henry Darvel
Mary E. Nixon
Richart D. Nixon
Mildred Cunningham
Paul Cu
Lenora Miller
Alan Miller
Natalie Backus
Albert Backus
Bernice Dexter
Charles Dexter
Vera Meyer
Benjamin Mey
GSI Tries Meal Idea at Gallipolis State Institute
The Gallipolis State Institute starts a cafeteria style meal system for 400 employees. Meals will be sold at fixed prices from 10 to 30 cents with a cash register to compute each cost. Previously all employees paid $10 monthly for one meal daily regardless of time off.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis State Institute
Six Honorary Chapter Farmers Named by Galli Polis FFA
Six men honored as honorary chapter farmers by Galli Polis Chapter Future Farmers of America. Acting Superintendent Marshall D. Boggs, Dr. Charles E Halen, Se. Dr Edwin Igning, M Harold Brown of Miamfourg, Harland Martin, and Joseph W. Clark of Tiogrande receive the award from President Walter Neal during a Tuesday night ceremony attended by thirty eight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gau Lirunis
Galli
Polis
Future Farmers of America
Marshall D. Boggs
Charles E Halen
Edwin Igning
Mother of Teacher at GAHS Is Dead
Mollie Porter 88 of Kenova died last Friday. She was mother of Porter of Fairfield and Gabel Porter of Kenova and Roscoe Porter of Portsmouth, a former coach and recreation director at Gallia Academy High School.
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GAHS
Semen Jis
Mollie Porter
Kenova
and Porter
Fairfield
Gallia Academy
Gabel Porter
Roscoe Porter
Portsmouth
Mills Candidate Amid Speech in Ohio Convention
A fragmented notice notes Mills as candidate amid a Mid domain Ohio convention scene. Mentions Mrs Wayne Booth and Mason-Gallia-Meigs Cincinnati as part of plans while attendees welcomed speakers and discussed arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Wayne Booth
Mason-Gallia-Meigs
Cincinnati
Judge Fines 2 Drivers $10 Each for Speeding
Gallipolis Ohio municipal court judge fined two drivers ten dollars each for speeding. William E Stanley 24 of Grayson Kentucky and Robert Russell Ames 32 of Coshocton Route 3 forfeited bonds while Arvil Ray Crabree 20 of Youngstown posted a twenty dollar bond on the same speeding charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Janes
William E. ‘Stanley
Grayson
Robert Russell’ Ames
Coshneton
Arvil Ray Crabree
Youngstown
Gallia County Home Demonstration Council installs officers
J Donald Pollitt Jr of Bladens chaired the Gallia County Home Demonstration Council meeting at Grace Methodist Church. New officers include Mrs Sid Sy Fadely of io Grande installing, with Mrs Wendell Roush receiving the past president’s pin. Other officers are Mrs Roy Beery vice president, Mrs Sheldon Parks secretary, Mrs Nellie Mossman treasurer, and Mrs Lowell McCarley publicity director. The theme is Stretching the Home Dollar with topics on sewing, fabrics, curtains, and thrift strategies. Dr Keith Brandeberry spoke on female puberty and Eva Marie Williamson discussed child development. The Bladen Community group hosted, with 23 present and over 100 later at the East Ven Star tribute and Rainbow Girls program. Continuous social hour followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipoli
Gallipolis
Mra J. Donald
Pollitt, Jr
Bladen
Gallia County
Mra Roy Beery
Mra Sheldon Parks
Nellie Mossman
Lowell McCarley
Pollitt
Keith R Brandeberry
Eva Marie Williamson
Jackson County
Angus Show and Sale Set Next Thursday
The second annual Angus show and sale by the Southeast in Ohio Aberdeen Ang u s Association will be held next Thursday at the Evans Angus ranch below Gallipolis on Route 7. The show starts at 10 a.m. and the sale follows at 1 p.m. with auctioneers Col Merlin Woodruff and Walter own of Vinton. Thirty three registered females three bulls and 57 steer calves are entered.
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Valluules
Ohio
Aberdeen-Angus Association
Evans Angus
Gallipolis
Col
Merlin Woodruff
Urbana
Walter Own
Vinton Ax
River Traffic Readings At Gallipolis And Kanawha Locks
River readings from Gallipolis and Montgomery show varying levels with upper and lower shore measurements and numerous bargeload figures. The report lists many vessel names and tonnage readings along the Ohio, Kanawha, and neighboring waterways, detailing up and down traffic, coal and coke movements, and times across a multi-location update.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Severnly
Ohio River
Montgomery
Manons Pomeroy
Point Pleasant
Hinton
Kanawha
Tee Sento
Virginia
George We Banta
M. Stevenson
Lins Smith
Tetterson
Pennsylvania
Baye
Fess
Pane Helen
Lewis
Solvay
Emnestine
Andael
Francis
Pam
Scott Chotin
Jones
Price
City of
Shearer
Social notes from Syracuse and surrounding towns
The column records visits and gatherings across Syracuse and nearby areas. It lists Mr and Mrs Pearcy Mitchell of St Albans, W id Donald Gunither of Crooksville visiting William Gunnther, EM French of Colorado Springs visiting Elizabeth Duckworth, Jimmy Hayes of Columbus staying with grandparents Carl and Hayes, and many other local families hosting relatives from Columbus Malta Huntington and Leet Falls. It closes with the historical note that Marquis de Lafayette laid the cornerstone of the Bunker Hill monument on Breed's Hill on June 17, 1825.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syracuse
Pearcy Mitchell
St. Albans
Wid Donald Gunither
Crooksville
William Gunnther
EM. French
Colorado Springs
Col
Elizabeth Duckworth
Jimmy Hayes
Columbus
Carlson Hayes
Alma Spencer
Charles Corneil
Jack Spencer
Donald
John
Gerald
McConnelsville
Edgar Knox
Malta
Florence Harden
Roy Smith
Portland
James Quick
Mildred Chapman
Tart Falls
Kathryn Slack
Wayne Weir
Ledoni
William Bergner
Sam Sellers
Carson
Sra Ater Haze
Archetta
Robert Lucas
Robert White
James
Richard
Duck ‘Worth
Millard
Duckworth
Hantington
Bunker Hill Monument
Breed's Hill
Marquis de Lafayette
Postmaster Hosts Dinner Meeting for Sixth District
Postmaster Elmer E Caldwell will host a dinner at 6 30 p m Friday at Farmers Hotel for the sixth district W D Courtney and assistants outline Megs Vinton Jackson Gallia and Lawrence Counties The gathering includes Foster es and other attendees for the Gallipolis area planning session
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Gallipolis
Elmer E. Caldwell
Farmers Hotel
W. D. Courtney
Ton
Jackson
Gallia
One Hundred Thirty Five Enroll At Rio Grande College
Rio Grande College reports 135 students enrolled through Wednesday noon. An on campus night classes group met Tuesday night to organize, with sessions at 7 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Night students are divided among grammar, practical art, Ohio history, high school methods, social pathology, and music methods. Registration continues through Friday.
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Rio Grande
Rio Grande College
Ohio
Residence sales report in Gallipolis and area
The Gallipolis report notes two residence transactions. Mr and Mrs George Chapman and family moved from Athens County to a one floor plan house bought from the Halleys on Portsmouth Road. John Ivor Richards sold the 530 Third Avenue dwelling to Mrs Charles Williams as she plans a future home.
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George Chapman
Athens County
Chapmans
Halleys
Portsmouth Road
John Ivor Richards
Third “Avenue
Williams
Ella
Topping Moss
Spencer Family Matriarchal Lineage Obituary Report
Harvey Aron Roe Spencer, 86, father of Mrs. Jesse Brown, died Sunday at home in Graham. Services were at Graham Baptist Church with burial in Graham Cemetery. Survived by seven children including Mason, Fred, Mrs. Stadler, Mrs. Sharbaneh, Bill Price, Mire Jesse Brown, and Mrs. Harold Moore, plus 13 grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Additional notes mention John A. Dunlap living with cousins, and visits by Mrs. P. E. Slaughter to P. E. Roush and Bob Rickard in Woodville. The St. Mark's Lutheran Harvest Home service was held, and Lola Jean Roush enrolled at Marshall College Huntnettonton. Roush mentioned as major in speech.
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Harvey Aronroe Spencer
Jesse Brown
Graham
Spencer
Mason County
Graham Baptist Church
Graham Cemetery
Mason
Racine
Ohio
EA Stadler
Cleveland
Fred
Charles Sharbaneh
Bill Price
East Liverpool
Mire Jesse Brown
Harold Moore
New Lexington
Ovi
John A. Dunlap
Columpus
Gerald B. Rood
P. E. Slaughter
P. E. Roush
Bob Rickard
Woodville
St. Mark's Lutheran Church
Mise
Lola Jean Roush
Arnett Roush
Marshall Colle
Huntneton
Roush
and’ Mire
Jesse’ Brown
Furl Rogers
Buck Run Buck Run annual reunion at Edgewater Park Celina O
The Springer reunion drew locals including Mr and Mrs Woltz and son Gal Mr and Mrs Gilbert Wot and children Susie and Stevn Mr and Mrs Clyde Nihiser and children Mike and Freddie and Mr and Mrs Dave Woltz Those attending from the area The 1956 reunion will be at the same site on the second Sunday September Also notes of Labor Day weekend visits by John Cook of Bellevue to Eliza Kline and Caroline Nutter Gore Me and Mrs Melvin Meyer moving to Route 374 near Canterville Cliffe Memorial services for James A Fast in Celina Mr and Mrs William Carpenter planned a surprise birthday dinner for Miss Etta Carpenter Eerie Wolter
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Buck Run
Springer
Edgewater Park
Celina
Woltz
Gal
Gibert
Susie
Stevn
Clyde Nihiser
Mike
Freddie
Dave Woltz
John Cook
Bellvue
Ohio
Mis
Eliza
Kline
Caroline Nutter
Gore
Melvin Meyer
Route 374
Cantewell Cliffe
Lawrence Ellinger
Logan
Eilinger
Emma Mevied
James A. Fast
William Carpenter
Mr. Carpenter
Mise Etta Carpenter
Eerie Wolte
Local Notables Attend Afternoon Assembly in Morgantown
A fragmentary report lists Mr and Mrs Floyd Celand Turner and Mr and Mrs Clarence Wright among attendees at a Morgantown afternoon gathering. Names appear with multiple typos, but references to residents Carell Cage Morgantown and Davis are noted along with a nearby kitchen project.
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Nxsi
Sont x
Suro
Omer
Mickey Atte
Arnold Jeckaon
Floyd Celand Conay Turner
Davia
Ren Aternoon
Clarence Wright
Nyming Carell
Cage
Morgantown
Tito
Mic
Alecure
Davis
Old Standby Remains Missing as School Reopens
Gallia County notes a long time educator and coach David E Jenkins, linked to Perry and Gallia County schools, as the community marks the new term. Mentions of former players Bill Lynch, Micky Morgan, Paul Rees and Dave James highlight Jenkins’s influence. Jenkins now leads Adelphi Elementary School in Ross County.
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Seyee Samuel
Gallipolis
Gallia County
David Elwy Jenkins
Paul Rees
Dave James
Wendell Rees
Perry
Jenkins
Cecil Davis
Adelphi Elementary
Ross
Rowe Coun Iy
Harrison School
Ree 5 Jonce
Chilicothe
Higby
Ross County
Sadmus
Gtix
Socrament
Dave Jenkin Efry
Dave
Imself
Pig and Hog Etiquette Echoes From Gallipolis Scene
The piece recalls a clash between Dr. Robert Harless McMaster and Justice of the Peace James A. Johnson at a Crumpet Hut meal, with sharp epithets “pig” and “hog” reflecting shared old debates from the Depression era at Ohio Hospital for Epileptics. It notes Meigs County folks reading Gallipolis news and mentions Elmer Daniels planning a Cairo Egypt trip in November. A quotation is offered about the First transcontinental railroad completion in 1869 with a spike at Ogden, Utah.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Harless
Justice of the Peace
James A
Fat) Johnson
Dr. Mc
Ohio
Prancis Klein
Judy Jacobs
Gallia County
Judy
Gallipolis
Meigs County
Elmer Daniels
Cairo
Egypt
United States
Ralph Lewis
Den
Utah
Parked Car Rammed By Sheriff Ehman
George Ehman, Gallipolis official car driver, caused a minor crash on First Ave near the ice plant at 3:18 a m. He struck Margie Rife’s parked vehicle at 73 First Ave, injuring the left-front wheel area and damaging the sheriff’s right front. Police investigated the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Onerat
George Ehman
Ehman
First Ave
Margie Rife
Rife
Kiwanis Holds Work Session in Dayton and Cemetery
Kiwanis delegates to the Ohio district meet convened in Dayton on October 13 with Howard Foster presiding. Alternates include PEE Watson Carrot Se attle and Rover 8. Committee chairs list Neal Betz White and others, with Neat Singer and Watte leading the Christmas committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhos
Ohio
Corll Siiger
Olser
Neal
Dee Bworda
Betz
White
Fin Eerold
Neat Singer
Watte
Gallia County 4 H Activities Summarized
Gallia County 4 H clubs met at multiple locations with seven members at Mrs Homer McCulty s home for a 100 meet and a picnic at Vinton Park featuring a wiener roast The next meeting is Sept 23 at Mrs Frank Clarks home Ellen McCulty Happy Homemakers 4 H had a biscuit demonstration by Linda Carter and joined a wiener roast with Bullskin Cloudbusters Janet Randolph Springfield Junior Farmers discussed the junior fair and light bulb sale A planned party was noted for Ohio Valley Blue Jackets at the Jacobs home with adviser Mrs Dewey Walker and refreshments by Mrs Dorothy Sheets Margie McCarley was mentioned as organizer
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallifulid
Poumerellen
Homer McCulty
Vinton Park
Frank Clark
Ellen McCulty
Happy Homeworkers
Little Bullskin School
Linda Carter
Bullskin Cloudbusters
Janet Randolph
Springfield
Vinton Chat
Chew
Garrett Sheet
Polly Walker
Ast
Ohio Valley Blue Jackets
Eld
Im Jacobs
Dewey Walker
Dorothy Sheets
Margie McCarley
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GSI
Aauw Resums
Mills
Merrill Evans
Evans
Robert Straight F
Wayne Niday
Order of Eastven Star
The
Rainbow
Girls of Wellston Chase
Daughters of
Eastern Star
Rainbow Girls
Ben R. Evans
Helen Arthur
Gail Russell
Tron
Jack Knight
S Society
Ership
Sodner
Clesta
Rita Gold‘tein
Ann White
Janet Morrison
Ruth Shackleford
Robert Yonking
Norman Nade
Jack C. Davis
Jeanne Dare Fisher
Mise Fisher
Kgger Creek
Wayne Foster
Allipolis
Martha Robinson
Virgin Intermont College
Bristol
Ralph Rob Ingon
Truman A. Morris
Joseph Ricketts
Huntington
Royal Crown Cola
Aera
Corton
Angus
Postmaster
David Pickens
Memorial Field
Dave Pickss
Ruth Sonner
Highland County
Harold
Robert E. Ott
Betty
London
Moscow
Chester A.arnur
Grover Cleveland
Woodrow Wilson
Kiwanis
Ava Tinting
Biertsay
Whecks
Orson
Oxfords
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