Party officers named for precincts in county election
The November election board lists Democratic and Republican officers for each precinct. Presiding judges are Democratic except where marked Republican. Vacancies exist in the Republican slate to be filled next Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ept
W. L. Stivers
Alfred
Clive C. Keebaugh
Delos M. White
G. C. Griffin
Bedford
George E. Sanborn
George Howett
F. E. Cheney
Chester North
G. E. Roush
W. R. Bailey
Eugene Shumway
Chester South
Thomas L. Weber
Orville Gaul
Rev. R. Cassidy
Columbia
Dell W. Dye
J. K. Crabtree
Webb
Dexter
Albert Romine
R. D. Hill
Mary Dulany
Dyesville
J. F. Radcliffe
Edgar Swearingen
Alta E. Cone
Great River
LaFayette Grim
Arthur W. Bradford
Lee Harris
Harrisonville
H. L. Knopp
Ww. R. Wilson
Marvin Chase
Langsville
Wilbur Wilcox
Frances W. Wilcox
F. A. Miller
Letart
van A. Wolfe
John D. Roush
Burton Webb
Josephus Pickens
John L. Wolfe
Donald S. Parsons
Long Bottom
A. F. Swan
Frank Andrews
Sylvia Coleman
Middleport
Thomas Autherson
R. E. Archer
Helen A. Russell
T. F. Cr
J. D. Brewer
Racine
D. C. McKenzie
Dana Salser
Clara B. Wolfe
Iva L. Wolfe
William Arnold
Waldo E Beaver
Reedsville
Herbert Williams
Charlies Hamilton, Jr
Ernest Barton
George Grueser
Dudley Burnsides
Albert Hoffner
Tall Story Heard From This Region
Meigs County listeners hear a local teller of tall tales recounts a rural tale about oversized sweet potatoes and voices from the ground in a Racine area radio spoof. The column notes the tale’s origin in Pomeroy and references Clyde Wolfe and a Mitchell-like program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Meigs County
Lowell Thomas
Apeccrates
Clyde Wolfe
Racine
Thomas
Sweet Potato
Suit Started Five Years Ago Reopened Monday
Executor of John Trichler estate in Gallia County seeks 11236.68 with six percent interest from Elias and Edith Fellnbaum of Toledo. Mortgage of 5618.34 on 3 acres in Addison Township plus royalties for sand and gravel, with hearings to locate personal property after a receiver was appointed earlier this year. Real estate sales have repeatedly failed to attract bidders since 1981.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trichler
Gallipolis
Gallia County
Addison Township
Switzer
Kananga
Hollis C. Johnston
Precinct Officials for November Election Listed
The notice names Tuppere Plains residents Joseph N. Cross, W. E. Matlack, and George W. Shields as precinct officials for the upcoming November election, along with Mrs. Curt Lallance referenced in the slate.
Birthday Meeting of Pauline Rebekah Lodge No 498
Pauline Rebekah Lodge No 498 of Dexter celebrated the eighty first anniversary since its 1899 founding. Four charter members remain, with members from Dexter Longville Richmond and Bellefontaine among attendees including Doris Rebekah Lodge of Pomeroy. Guests included district deputy grand master Clyde Andrews and Mrs. Sarah Long. An evening program featured music, readings, monologues, a colored sermon, and a banquet for about 120 attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dexter
Pauline Rebekah Lodge
Rebekah Lodge
Pauline Rebekah
Maggie Brown
Longsville
J. C. Anderson
Nettie Longst
Mary Bolen
Cynthia Nicholson
William Nicholson
Thelma Nelson
Arline Nelson
Virginia Davis
Huffman Brothers
Salem Center
Messrs. Byers
Pomeroy
George Johnson
Star Hall
Install Officers Legion Post of Pomeroy
Drew Webster Post No 39 of the American Legion installed officers Monday evening in the Reed Building hall. A banquet followed and the rest of the evening was spent in social diversion. New officers included Commander Vice Commander Adjutant Treasurer Sergeant at Arms Color Bearer and Chaplain. Ladies Auxiliary will elect officers at their regular meeting tonight at the lodge hall.
Syracuse Church Women Attend Portsmouth Meeting
Members of the Syracuse Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the Asbury Methodist Church attended the Ports mouth District meeting at Wellston Thursday. The October Missionary Society meeting will be held at the homes of Lillian Moore and Van Johnson the first week in October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syracuse Woman's Foreign Missionary Society
Asbury Methodist Church
Portsmouth
Wellston
Henry Roush
Belle Carleton
Avery Roberts
Irving Karr
C. Y. Bridgeman
Irving Kerr
Eleanor
Huntington
Charlies Winebrenner
Marietta
Missionary Society
Lillian Moore
Tom Crow
Pomeroy
Fails To Recognize Jerseyville Hamlet Founders Tale Told
POMEROY Ohio September 27 Mrs Marry Miller of Columbus visits Shade between Athens and Pomeroy on Route 31 seeking Jerseyville named by her grandparents Swainey pioneers from New Jersey The tale recalls Jerseyville a village site later used as Shade and the parting phrase God be with you till we meet again inspiring a hymn
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Athens County
Jerseyville
Marry Miller
Columbus
Shade
Athens
Mrs. Miller
W. L. Stivers
East Main Street
Miller
Elizabeth Icenhour
Hemlock Grove
Meigs County
Swainey
Ohio
New Jersey
Known to millions worldwide now
A fragment notes that the name is now recognized by millions across the globe, indicating widespread awareness and reach beyond initial circles.
Local residents host visitors and relatives for weekend
A wide list of guests arrives and departs around extended weekend visits. A. E. Byrne hosts in Lincoln Port while Osborne Meter visits Zanesville relatives. Several families from Gallipolis, Racine, Granville, Youngstown, and Cleveland travel to spend time with kin or attend events.
Dorcas Society Meets at Mrs Barnes Home
Middleport notes the Dorcas Society of the First Baptist Church held its regular monthly meeting Monday evening at Mrs. R. N. Barnes residence on South Third Avenue and Lincoln Street. The session included business and social recreation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Dorcas Society of the First Baptist Church
R. N. Barnes
South Third Avenue
Lincoln Street
Death of Harry Nall in Cincinnati man dies in fall in Ohio
POMEROY September 27 Word has been received of the death of Harry Nall 34 of Cincinnati. He died Sunday from injuries after falling down stairs Saturday. He is survived by his wife one brother Robert of Cincinnati and his parents Mr and Mrs Sam Nall of Letart. The body will be brought to Letart Wednesday and funeral services will be held there Thursday afternoon from the Methodist Church. Burial will be in Letart Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Letart Cemetery
Pomeroy
Harry Nall
Cincinnati
Robert
Sam Nal
Letart
Methodist Church
Real estate transfers in Gallia County move parcels across townships
Real estate transfers recorded in Gallia County include Aaron Calloway dec d to Maggie Calloway 6.75 acres in Raccoon Township Maggie Calloway to Edward Kerr 3.75 acres in Raccoon Township Sheriff of Gallia County to Glen Artwood 98 acres in Raccoon Township $635 H C Johnston exec to G E Shoemaker lots 3 and 4 in Cheshire E B Mathias dec d to Roy Mathias et al 90 acres in Raccoon Township Luella Elias to Roy Mathias 90 acres in Raccoon Township Lily Moore to Oscar Moore lot 1 Crown City Cassie Moore to Henry Cherrington 22 acres in Guyan Township Angeline Martin to C B Drummond et al 49 acres in Harrison Township Berkley Holley to Virgil E Holley 33.75 acres in Green Township Mary Blazer dec d to Eugene Blazer 106 acres in Green Township and Eugene Blazer et al to E S Ball 106 acres in Green Township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Gallia County
Aaron Calloway
Maggie Calloway
Raccoon Township
Edward Kerr
Glen
Roy Mathias
Luella Elias
Lily Moore
Oscar Moore
Crown City
Cassie Moore
Henry Cherrington
Guyan Township
Angeline Martin
C. B. Drummond
Harrison Township
Berkley Holley
Virgil E. Holley
Green Township
Mary Blazer
Eugene Blazer
E. S. Ball
Gallipolis Calls For Bids On Pine Street Improvement
Bids are to be received by October 14 for grading drainage structures and brick paving on 2018 feet of Pine Street from Second Avenue to the Vanden Hill. Estimated cost about 25000 dollars, project to finish by December 1, 1932. Gallia County projects include a Raccoon Creek bridge and paving over two miles of Route 7 Kanauga to Addis on the state program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Pine Street
Second Avenue
Vanden Hill
State Highway Department
G. E. Gerhart
Gallia County
R. 8S
Sherwood
Marietta
Raccoon Creek
Ewington
Kanauga
Addison
Gallipolis Man Pleads Not Guilty After Fine
Lee Walker of Gallipolis was fined 100 dollars and costs for possession of intoxicating liquor by Mayor A J Stormont. He was arrested Tuesday night at the fairgrounds and pleaded not guilty on arraignment. Walker plans to move for a new trial. James Robinson was arrested yesterday on the lower River Road for intoxication and will have a hearing today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Lee Walker
A. J. Stormont
Fairgrounds
Walker
James Robinson
Lower River Road
Festival Board to Meet in Gallipolis Tonight
The Gal lipolis Fall Festival Committee will meet at 7 30 tonight in the Southern Ohio Electric Company office to finish plans for the annual Fall Festival to run from October 4 to 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Southern Ohio Electric Company
Hospital Notes from Gallipolis
Betty Ann Clark13 daughter of Mr and Mrs Guy Clark Gallipolis had her tonsils removed at Holzer Hospital yesterday P G Dowler of Athens was expected to be released to his home today
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Betty Ann Clark
Guy Clark
Holzer Hospital
P. G. Dowler
Athens
Three Couples Wed On Courthouse Sidewalk
In Gallipolis on September 27 Judge J B Clark issued marriage licenses to three couples. Edward Morris 21 a Huntington student and Eloise Legg 21 a Gallipolis machine operator. Artie Evans 25 a Bidwell farmer and Roxie Mundell 23 Kerr both colored. John Evans 19 a Gallipolis broom maker and Chestina Ferguson 18 Gallipolis. The first couple wed Monday afternoon on the sidewalk in front of the Gallia County Courthouse by Rev. John F. Tipton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Clark
Edward Morris
Huntington
Eloise Legg
Artie Evans
Farmer
Bidwell
Roxie Mundell
Kerr
John Evans
Chestina Ferguson
Gallipoli
Gallia County
John F. Tipton
Tons of Steel Pass Down River in Day
Several tons of steel moved down the river aboard American Barge Line ships in the last 48 hours. The American carried 2,100 tons of steel and three new steel barges built at Pittsburgh for Memphis delivery. Captain Sidney Booth led the American towboat while the Duncan Bruce, on its first trip since converting to twin screws, towed up from Louisville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Pittsburgh
Memphis
Sidney Booth
Duncan Bruce
Louisville
Bruce
Ward
Charleston
W. C. Kelly
American
Plymouth
Inland
W. C. Berry
Charles Arthur
New Orleans
Arthur
Joe Cook
Smith & Pfaff Sand and Gravel Company
United States Steamer Ramsay to escort Curtis in Marmet Dam parade
The James Ramsay steamed in to Charlest on Monday to join a marine parade escort for Vice President Charles E. Curtis to the Marmet Dam under construction on the upper Kanawha River. Captain John Douglas commands the Ramsay as Curtis is the guest of honor aboard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
United States
James Ramsay
Charleston
Charles E. Curtis
Marmet
Kanawha River
Curtis
Ramsay
John Douglas
Building & Loan Leaders Meet in McArthur
Gallipolis officials J. W. Rathburn and C. T. Robinson attend a Southeastern Ohio executive meeting in McArthur with reps from all counties. The event covers Home Loan Bank operation in the Ohio District and current building and loan challenges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
J. W. Rathburn
C. T. Robinson
Cherrington Named Signee in Crown City Assignments
H W Cherrington appointed signee by Judge J B Clark for Oscar and Cassie Moore of Crown City. He posted bonds totaling 4500 dollars. The couple owns a farm and real estate near Crown City valued at about 3500 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
H. W. Cherrington
J. 8. Clark
Oscar
Cassie Moore
Crown City
Dravo to Raise Ohio River Dam Walls at Portsmouth
The Dravo Construction Company of Pittsburgh won the contract to raise lock walls at Ohio River Dams 30 and 31 near Portsmouth. Bids were $10,923.78 for each dam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Dravo Construction Company
Pittsburgh
Ohio River
Pomeroy
Maysville
Portsmouth
Dravo
Greenbrier Passes Lighthouse Service Boat Up Ohio River
The United States Steamer Greenbrier of the Lighthouse Service completed its quarterly trip up the Ohio River to the Pittsburgh District and Kanawha River with supplies for government lightkeepers. Capt. Leslie Hill leads the steel craft, hailed as the finest river lighthouse vessel and costing about 300000 dollars, replacing the sunken Golden Rod. The Greenbrier tied at Gallipolis Island’s government light after departing Middleport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lighthouse Service
Ohio
Gallipolis
United States
Greenbrier
United States Lighthouse Service
Ohio River
Pittsburgh
Kanawha River
Leslie Hill
Ohio River Lighthouse Service
Middleport
John Lyons
Government
Gallipolis Island
Missing Civil War Vet Age Uncertain From Certificate Mix
Charles Younger, Civil War veteran, died August 12, 1932, with age given as about 80 on his death certificate and as unknown or around 90 in other records. Probate records in Gallipolis show only two years of life in the last 14 years, while a 1864 marriage certificate lists him as over 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Charles Younger
J. S. Clark
Younger
Point Pleasant
Clark
Meda
Local Notes and Visits Across Ohio Communities
J E Rupp of Wellston fills Western Union duties during Kenneth Davis absence on vacation. Howard Sibley and wife visit Columbus relatives Frank and Susan Sibley. Susan Plymale marks eighth birthday with 100 guests at home. A R Fox and A J Tomlinson of Columbus visit E N McCormick family. Dr Harnest Cherrington of the Anti Saloon League stays in Westerville with hotel Libby hosts. Mrs Frank Powell returns Sunday to Gallipolis from Meriden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ivan Pickens
Cleveland
Jed Pickens
Bowmans Run
Harold Weatherholt
Gallipolia
Triangle Club
Federated Church
William Woods
Barbara
Billy
Gallipolis
Woods
Earl Hartenbach
Condor Street
Mary Joachim
Emma
Joachim
Youngstown
Mary Huber
Lena Huber
Union Avenue
Charleston
W. Va
John Sauvage
Elizabeth
Columbus
Sauvage
Ohio State University
J. E. Rupp
Wellston
Western Union
Kenneth Davis
Howard Sibley
Frank Sibley
Susan Plymale
A. R. Fox
A. J. Tomlinson
E. N. McCormick
Harnest Cherrington
Anti-Saloon League
Westerville
Libby
Frank Powell
Meriden
Local Notes On Visitors And Attendees
Mrs. Powell rests at the Hotel Lafayette after a ten week stay with her sister in Conn. Sherman Eagle travels to Columbus on Monday for treatment of a right shoulder and arm injury from a fall ten days ago. Dr. and Mrs. A B Garrett return from Springfield, Nl where they attended the national G A R Encampment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. W. Phillips
George Hetzel
Lincoln Terrace
J. ¥. Corpening
Cleveland
Conn
Powell
Lafayette
Sherman Eagle
Columbus
A. B. Garrett
Springfield
Local Stone Will Be Supplied Here
Local quarries in Gallia County will open in a few weeks to supply stone for state road resurfacing next summer. Earl Brown says a winter payroll of about 125 men will be supported, with quarrying costing the state about half of imported stone. The Gallia car yard price is 2.22 per yard with 60 cents hauling, while current quarry work costs 1.50 per yard to produce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Gallia County
Earl Brown
Gal- Ha
Brown
Gallia
Gage-Rio Grande
Lawrence County
Vinton County
Rededication Set For First Presbyterian Church Repairs
Gallipolis reports rededication of the First Presbyterian Church moved to October 9 due to unfinished chancel work and carpet installation. Rev. William Wood Duff said carpentry will finish soon with staining and varnishing extending into next week. Renovations including lighting and wall redecorations cost about 1400 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Presbyterian Church
Gallipolis
William Wood Duff
Duff
River Engineers on Trip of Inspection
Federal engineers led by Col. R. G. Powell and Co. L. C. Ball returned to their districts along the Ohio Tennessee and Cumberland rivers after a inspection trip. The party included Col. W. S. Johnson of Louisville Major Fred W. Herman Huntington and Major R. L. Wayland Chattanooga and Major W. D. Styer Pittsburgh District.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
R. G. Powell
L. C. Ball
Cincinnati
Beeson
Nashville, Tenn
W. S. Johnson
Louisville
Fred W. Herman
Huntington
W. Va
R. L. Wayland
Chattanooga
Tenn
W. D. Styer
Pittsburgh
Ohio, Tennessee
Cumberland
Federal engineers inspect locks and dams along river route
Federal engineers travelled from Paducah Kentucky to Pittsburgh by steamer speedboat and automobile inspecting dams 24 21 25 26 along the Kanawha and nearby borders. They reported a large amount of repair work completed the past summer on locks dams and guide walls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kanawha
Monda
Gally County
Meigs County
Pady
Can
Louisville
Cinginall
Automotiii
Pittsburgh
Ballot Printing Contract Awarded in Gallia County
Gallia County Board of Elections awarded the contract to Downtain Printing Co for printing more than 45 percent of ballots for the November election. Each set totals 14 175 ballots with 2 000 more added for five district school tax levies. The new ballot lists national state and county offices on one ticket and omits presidential electors. In Gallia County six columns name the Democrat Republican Socialist Socialist Labor Prohibition and Communist parties. No independent candidates appear as no petitions were filed. The special ballot asks whether to convene a convention to revise the state constitution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Gallia County
Downtain Printing Company
Gallis County
Prohibition
Water Supply Restored at Gallipolis Plant
Gallipolis waterworks resumed service with both engines operating after repairs and piston cylinder cleaning on one engine last week. A good water supply is maintained in the Mound Hill reservoir.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Mound Hill
Dr Caldwell's syrup pepsin advertised as health booster
An advertisement touts Dr Caldwell's syrup pepsin as a daily stimulant to keep aging at bay. It claims a lively liver and active bowels prevent weakness, offering relief from bilious headaches and constipation with a laxative made of senna and pepsin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Caldwell
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Bertha R Rutherford
Rutland East
Bessie E. Musser
Cora Giles
Myrtie Musser
Rutland West
Jacob Musser
A. L. Egnor
Sideo E. Musser
Salem
Herley Wiseman
Harley J. Hoffner
Harold E. Miller
Silver Run
E. W. Badgley
Isaac N. Mohler
Wesley Rice
Syracuse
John Cowie
Frank Potts
Genevieve Thomas
Sam Clark
George
Foster's
Winsor Parlor Furnace
Moore
W. Washington
Stee Telephone Bldg
Ity
Dexter Lodge
Rebekahs
Syracuse News
Paul Hayman
Marcia Karr
Hartman Hospital
Parkersburg
Robert Heas
Noretha Fleming
Gaylord Gogardus
Rutland Methodist Parsonage
Boston
Glouster
Pomeroy Personals
A. E. Byrne
Lincoln Port
Mich
Charles Mullen
Mulberry Avenue
Osborne Meter
Zanesville
W. H. Meter
Birch
Arthur Sayre
Granville
Rebecca Cottrill
Mrs. Barnes
Mcarthur
River Engineers
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