Athens High Upsets Wellston. Ohio Fans Rally For Red and Black
Athens High School under Harry Lackey defeats the heavily favored Wellston Rockets, ending Wellston’s 1935- era win streak. The article notes Sonny Hall’s rise at guard after transferring from Thomas Jefferson High in Richmond and details other coaching and league news, including Dorais’ pass shift, Steve ONeill’s Bisons playoff run, and future manager moves for Hornsby and Dressen.
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Ohio University
Illinois
Harry Lackey
Athens
Wellston
Bobcats
Bulldogs
Rockets
McArthur
Lackey
Bill Jurkovic
Roger Connor
Paul
Sonny” Hall
Paul Hall
McBee Co
Richmond
Sonny
Thomas Jefferson High School
Thomas Jefferson
Dorais
Rockne
Notre Dame
Rais
University of Detroit
Titans
Steve O'Neill
Buffalo Bisons
Cleveland
Hollywood Club
Henry Armstrong
Ceferino Garcia
Los Angeles
New York
Mike Jacobs
United States Lawn Tennis Association
California
Wightman
Musketeers Impress In Inaugural Loss To South Carolina
Xavier University Musketeers coached by Clem Crowe lost to South Carolina 6-0 in a hard fought preview game at Xavier Stadium. Key players included Nick Lucas and Al Howe as Xavier kept Gamecock passing in check while evaluating punting and defense ahead of January 1939 Buckeye Conference opener with Ohio University.
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Clem Crowe
Xavier University Musketeers
South Carolina University
Don Peden
Ohio University Bobcats
Xavier Stadium
Buckeye
Musketeers
South Carolina
Crewemen
Gamecocks
Crowe
Montgomery
Snyder
Ohio
Illini
Gamecock
Enrightmen
Ed Clary
Muskeeters
Art Sheetz
Andy” Craffey
Sheetz
Xavier
Bobcats
Musketeer
Erskine College
Nick Lucas
Fred Nebel
Mt. Pleasant
Ed Kluska
Letterman
Pius “Boze” Litzinger
al Howe
Larry Craig
Howe
Short Shots From Fenway
Henry McLemore notes 108 holes at Fenway Country Club as weather and venue woes dampen the event. William Burke and Paul Runyan lead, while long drives disappoint. Benny Hogan is tipped as a rising star, with Sammy Byrd seen as potential contender. Runyan and Jag McSpaden head to South America for matches.
Apostles Within One Win Of AA Crown
St Paul led by Art Herring moved within one win of the 1938 American Association title after a 7 to 1 victory over Kansas City. KC must win three straight to claim the championship while Vic Frasier is set to pitch for St Paul and Marvin Breuer for Kansas City in tonight’s game.
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Kansas City
St. Paul
Saints
Art Herring
Vic Frasier
Marvin Breuer
Blues
Giants Decide World Series Share Split Among Staff
The New York Giants voted 31 full shares of World Series money for finishing third or fourth. Included were Secretary Eddie Brannick, Coach Tom Clarke, Trainer Willie Shaefer, Bullpen Catcher Harry Kraus, and Second Baseman Burgess Whitehead who is convalescing from an appendicitis operation. Half shares were given to three rookies, the clubhouse man, and the groundskeeper.
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New York
New York Giants
Eddie Brannick
Tom Clarke
Willie Schaefer
Harry Kraus
Burgess Whitehead
Musketeers Dominate Gamecocks With Strong Backfield Push
Inside the tackle, Crowe used five backs in a powerful Musketeer offense that earned nine first downs to South Carolina's five. Whitey Walsh sparked the early assault as Zip Nickel and Nick Weiler shared backfield duties with Art Sheetz delivering solid gains and strong defense. Boehm and Weil endure key roles in the backfield mix.
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Crowe
Musketeer
Gamecocks
Bill ‘Whitey” Walsh
Chicago
Crowemen
South Carolina
Russ “Zip” Nickel
Musketeers
Art Sheetz
Nick Weiler
Nickel
Val Boehm
Pirates Defeat Shamrocks In Exhibition Game
The Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Boston Shamrocks 16 to 6 in an exhibition clash on Monday night. Whizzer White sparked a fourth quarter drive and capped it with a three yard TD run for the Pirates.
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Boston
Pittsburgh Pirates
Boston Shamrocks
Byron
Whizzer
Begging Carpenter Returns Lost Pocket Book in Park
Mrs. T A Van Dusen lost a pocket book with 55 dollars while making sandwiches for an unemployed carpenter in Mount View California. The next day she found a package on her doorstep containing the purse the money and a note signed The Begging Carpenter.
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Mount View
Cal
T. A. van Dusen
Billy Burke Leads Westchester Open Final Round
In White Plains at Fenway Country Club Billy Burke holds a two stroke edge after 72 holes of the 108 hole Westchester Open. Paul Runyan Mike Turnesa Jag McSpaden Sam Snead and Lighthorse Harry Cooper chase at 288 to 290 as Burke seeks a $5,000 house prize in Cleveland.
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White Plains
N. Y
Fenway Country Club
Billy Burke
Cleveland
Burke
Paul Runyan
Mike Turnesa
Jag McSpaden
Sam Snead
Fenway
Lighthorse
Harry Cooper
J. P. Morgan
Newark Leads Bisons In International Series
Buffalo Bisons turn to pitcher Fabian Kowalik to stop the Newark Bears and even the international league playoff final for the governor's cup. John Haley of Newark expected to match Kowalik after two prior Bear victories. Fifth game set for Wednesday afternoon to avoid NFL clash. sixth and seventh games to be held in Newark. Newark slammed Buffalo 10-2 in a 14-hit attack behind Atlee Donald as Greg Mulleavy homered. Ash, Kline, Jacobs and Hibbs also hit.
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Buffalo
N. Y
Buffalo Bisons
Fabian Kowalik
Newark Bears
Kowalik
Johnny Haley
Bears
Rochester
Chicago Cardinals
Green Bay
Packers
Newark
Young
Husky Atlee Donald
Donald
Bisons
Greg Mulleavy
Ken Ash
Bob Kline
Art Jacobs
Norman Hibbs
Fungus risk from damp curtains in stored cars
Damp curtains left on an open car may foster fungus growth when put away for winter. The moisture must be wiped off before storage to prevent damage and deterioration of upholstery and metal components.
Baseball Standings and Results From Yesterday
National League: Chicago 6 St Louis 3. Only game played. American League: New York 4 Boston 3. Tomorrow’s schedule: Philadelphia Boston Pittsburgh Chicago. Cincinnati St Louis New York Brooklyn. Washington New York Boston Philadelphia St Louis Detroit Chicago Cleveland.
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Chicago
St. Louis
New York
Boston
Hiladelphia
Ttsburgh
Cincinnati
Brooklyn
Washington
Philadelphia
Detroit
Cleveland
Ferebee Plays Milwaukee and Chicago Today
Chicago broker J Smith Ferebee aims a 600 mile transcontinental golf marathon in four days. He plans 72 holes in Milwaukee before noon then 72 in Chicago, reaching 481 holes with 119 remaining in Philadelphia and New York to win wagers totaling 100000 dollars. He has played 84, 81, 72, and 72 holes in Hollywood Phoenix Kansas City and St. Louis respectively. He finished St. Louis with help from headlamps, citing a painful blistered right heel and extreme fatigue. He has used 1441 strokes so far, averaging just under 84 per 18 hole round.
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Milwaukee
J. Smith Ferebee
Chicago
Philadelphia
New York
Chicago Sportsman
Hollywood
Calif
Phoenix
Ariz
Kansas City
St. Louis
Cubs 6 Cards 3 in muddled box score recap
The Cubs defeated the Cardinals 6 to 3 as Warneke yielded six hits in six innings while Davis allowed six in six. Padgett Mize and Hack contributed for Chicago with key hits and errors muddled the box score. Attendance was 9,000.
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Vis
Warneke
Padgett
Mize Hack
Ase Ett
Ac Herman
Brown
Herman
Tur
Chicago
Davis
Lee
Dizzy Dean to Start Cubs Fight for Pennant Rise
CHICAGO UP Dizzy Dean ends retirement to aid the Chicago Cubs in a pivotal three game series against the Pittsburgh Pirates as they chase the National League pennant. Dean’s 230000 dollar arm has logged seven relief innings since August 20 while Jim Robin and Pie Traynor’s Pirates attempt to hold a commanding edge. The Cubs, led by the hot stretch of 17 wins in 20, must win today Wednesday and Thursday. Bryant and Lee, each with key victories, pace Chicago pitching and Lee just notched his 21st win while facing Pittsburgh on Thursday. The Yankees beat Boston 4 3 as the AL champs.
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Chicago
Dizzy Dean
Cubs
Pittsburgh Pirates
Pirates
Pie Traynor
Jim Robin
Bill Lee
Clay Bryant
Bryant
Pittsburgh
Lee
St. Louis Cardinals
New York Yankees
Boston
Baseball Excursion to Cincinnati by B&O Railroad
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad will run a special excursion to Cincinnati on Sunday October 2 for the final Pirates Reds game. Train leaves at 6 55 am arriving 11 30 am, Crosley Field near Union Terminal. Return departs 7 40 pm giving fans time to see the city.
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Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Cincinnati
Pittsburgh Pirates
Cincinnati Reds
Crosley Field
Union Terminal
Lewis and Gainer to Meet Oct 14 in New Haven
John Henry Lewis will defend his light heavyweight title against Al Gainer in New Haven on October 14. Lewis, holder of a 12 round decision over Gainer, gets 37 percent of gate receipts with 12 percent for the challenger. The bout is set for 15 rounds.
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New Haven
Conn
John Henry Lewis
al Gainer
Lewis
Gainer
Square egg shocks Tulsa farmer and neighbors
Otis Barnes found a light brown square egg among ordinary eggs during gathering at his Tulsa farm. The following day another light brown egg with crinkled shell appeared, still non-rolling by nature and puzzling local observers.
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Tulsa
Okla
Otis Barnes
Gallipolis Fall Festival Opens With Parade Tonight
Gallipolis hosts its Fall Festival with exhibits in place and various attractions ready. Livestock grooming fruits polishing and crafts fill the displays by Grange Farm Bureau 4-H Club School and others. Tonight at 7 30 the Kiddies Circus Parade will run along Second Avenue esplanade drawing a large crowd. Tomorrow night the festival queen and attendants will be chosen at the main event.
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Gallipolis
Second Avenue Esplanade
Red Cross Planning New Distress Drive
Gallia County seeks funds to aid disaster sufferers along the storm lashed New England coast. Quota not yet announced. Early contributions may be left with Mrs. C. W. Booth, county director, or Miss Margaret Shuler, treasurer.
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Gallipolis
Red Cross
New England
Gallia County
C. W. Booth
Margaret Shuler
Treasur
Dr John Alcorn Improves After Apppendicitis Surgery
Friends report a marked improvement in the condition of Dr John B Alcorn former resident now in a Columbus hospital after an operation for aggravated appendicitis The report notes his steady recovery following the surgical procedure and seeks to reassure relatives and acquaintances.
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Gallipolis
John B. Alcorn
Columbus
Baptist Church Women Start Annual Apple Butter Stirrings
Women of the Baptist Church began the first of their annual apple butter stirrings on the Educational Building lawn. Orders were so numerous they expect to host another cooking event soon.
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Gallipolis
Fiddler Edward Blake to Perform at Northwest Territory Celebration
Edward Blake, 77, the only Gallia County fiddler to win the state championship in 1929, will appear at the Northwest Territory Celebration activities on Oct. 10. He will give a special City Park performance Saturday afternoon and play at the Pioneer Ball that evening in the Washington School auditorium, accompanied by his son Dayton H. Blake of Columbus. He never studied music or had violin lessons.
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Gallipolis
Gallia County
Edward Blake
Bidwell
Northwest Territory
Blake
City Park
Washingtonx School
Dayton H. Blake
Columbus
Tanner lodge marks 40th hunting season near Cora
Vint A Tanner and Dr J P Haskin continue the Tanner hunting lodge on Raccoon Creek near Cora for the full season. The lodge traces to late Riley Tanner and associates now deceased. In court actions, John W Fulks administrator seeks 444.31 from RK and J S Saunders on a 1924 note. A Chinese businessman profits by importing and cutting American tires into sandals for local buyers.
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Gallipolis
Vint A. Tanner
J. P. Haskin
Tanner
Cora
Raccoon Creek
Riley Tanner
Court of Common Pleas
John W. Fulks
William H. Fulks
J. S. Saunders
Rio Grande Enrollment Increases at Rio Grande College
Rio Grande College reports total enrollment of 173 students, up 25 from last fall. Among them 97 are freshmen and 76 sophomores, 88 men and 85 women, with most from Ohio. Gallia County leads with 43 students, followed by Jackson 39 and Scioto 38, plus 19 from Lawrence County and small counts from multiple counties including Guernsey, Meigs, Franklin, and others.
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Rio Grande — Rio Grande College
Ohio
West Virginia
Kentucky
New York
Gallia County
Jackson
Scioto
Lawrence County
Guernsey County
Meigs
Franklin
Hocking
Marion
Vinton
Pike
Rio Grande
Ross
Delaware
Cuyahoga
Licking
Trumbull
Belmont
Perry
Clark
Morrow
Fairfield
Northwest Territory Window at First National Bank Display
C. C. Ingels, cashier, presents a Northwest Territory window at the First National Bank showing a peopled stockade and ox-drawn wagon train. Background features old rifles pistols and firearms owned by Ingels in an exhibit.
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Gallipolis
Northwest Territory
First National Bank
C. C. Ingels
Ingels
Hospital Worker Makes Soap Model Oxcart
Stanley Simms of the Ohio Hospital for Epileptics has crafted a Conestoga wagon and ox team from soap. The model, praised for ingenuity and skill, is on display at the Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric office in Gallipolis.
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Gallipolis
Stanley Simms
Ohio Hospital
Columbus
Southern Ohio Electric
Mrs Hollis C Johnston Improves After Goiter Operation
Mrs Hollis C Johnston shows improvement at Holzer Hospital several days after undergoing a goiter operation.
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Gallipolis
Hollis C. Johnston
Holzer Hospital
Craft Enters Tall Sunflower Contest at Gallipolis
W. S. Craft of Gallipolis enters the annual tall sunflower contest with a 13 feet 8 inch stalk bearing 30 blooms.
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Gallipolis
W. S. Craft
Caravan To Receive Official Welcome
Gallipolis reception committee to meet the Pioneers at the city limits at 2 30 p m Monday Oct 10. Members listed include J Paul M oss man E E Higgins C S Byers H W Walter FE W Mauck C C Ingels H A Carnes Joe Moch Harry Maddy 8 B Huntington John McNealey C T Robinson C W Booth Harry M Miller W R White J S Clark Harold Wetherholt Henry Cherrington Morris Haskins Harry R Hurn C E Holzer John Halliday Charles Barnett Margaret Carter Bess Wetherholt John Gwinn Leo C Bean H B Bradbury Ella Lupton Ethel Young Stanley Evans A K Merriman Lewis C Bean I E Myers Fred Wheeler Robert Betz G B Gillingham C R Niday. These and others accompany the Federal caravan to the court house for an official welcome by Municipal Judge John Halliday.
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Gallipolis
J. Paul Mossman
E. E. Higgins
C. S. Byers
H. W. Walter
FE. W. Mauck
C. C. Ingels
H. A. Carnes
Joe Moch
Harry Maddy
8. B. Huntington
John McNealey
C. T. Robinson
C. W. Booth
Harry M. Miller
I. E. Myers
Fred Wheeler
Robert Betz
G. B. Gillingham
C. R. Niday
John Halliday
Recreation Center Is Formally Opened
The community recreation center in the Riverview Hotel Building opened this morning amid fall festival visitors. The Eagles lodge oversaw the building’s used section rehabilitation, with two male and two female supervisors funded by the Federal government.
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Gallipolis
Riverview Hotel
Lodge of Eagles
Record Pear Crop in Gallia County Near Peak
Gallia County growers report a Kieffer pear crop that could equal or surpass any prior record a ready market exists at 75 cents per bushel. The article notes that only about 19 percent of United States land area produces crops.
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Gallipolis
Gallia County
The
United States
Red Cross Essay Contest in Gallia County
Local Red Cross chapter director Mrs. C. W. Booth launches a countywide high school essay contest to boost the November roll call. Students may choose three topics about Red Cross flood relief, services at home and abroad, or life saving and first aid. Essays must be 500 to 700 words with teacher or principal guidance. prizes are two Red Cross First Aid kits awarded to the winning schools. Entries close November 1 for winners to be announced before the roll call.
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Gallipolis
Red Cross
C. W. Booth
Gallia County
Booth
Gallia Youth Shot By Unknown Hunter
Hobart Cline a 13 year old of Alice was shot in the legs and face by an unknown hunter as he walked into the woods with his father in Gallia County. He was admitted to Holzer Hospital Monday and his injuries are considered not serious.
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Gallipolis
Hobart
Hobart Cline
Alice
Holzer Hospital
Ball Held on Drunken Driving Charge in West Virginia
Ball is jailed at Pt. Pleasant on charges of operating his vehicle while intoxicated after ramming his truck into a corner business house. The Gallipolis suspect, moved from Caldwell, was previously jailed for drunken driving and wife Mrs Ball for a fraudulent check, both released after amends.
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Gallipolis
S. M. Ball
Caldwell
Pt. Pleasant
West Virginia
Ball
Twin Sons Born To Eureka Parents in Gallia County
Twin sons were born to Mr. and Mrs. Garland Caudill at Holzer Hospital Monday. The family resides in Eureka where Caudill runs a general store.
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Eureka
Gallipolis
Garland Caudill
Holzer Hospital
Caudill
Rotarians Hear Prof Grover Tonight On College Why
Gallipolis Ohio University faculty member Brandon Grover is guest speaker for Rotarians tonight on Why Go to College. Next Tuesday R R Starbuck will address Rotary on Rotary and Rural Urban Contacts. Rotary Inter-Cities meeting Oct 11 marks the club's tenth anniversary. Invitations are being mailed to other clubs. Upcoming programs include G G Kincon Oct 18 Stanley Evans Oct 25 and E E Higgins Nov 1.
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Gallipolis
Brandon T. Grover
Ohio University
R. R. Starbuck
Rio Grande College
Rotary Club
Rotary
Rotary Inter-Cities
G. G. Kincon
Stanley Evans
E. E. Higgins
College Sets Nov 12 As Home Coming Date
Rio Grande College announces November 12 as the date of its annual Homecoming. At that time Coach Troth's Redmen will clash with Transylvania College of Lexington, Ky.
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Rio Grande
Rio Grande College
Troth
Redmen
Transylvania College of
Lexington
Hospital reports improve injuries in local car wreck
Holzer Hospital reports Mrs. Cora Reed C O Smith and Kyle Rowan improving from chest head injuries and rib fractures suffered in Thursday night auto wreck in which Mrs Laura Edith Myers was killed. Doctors say they are out of immediate danger unless pneumonia develops.
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Gallipolis
Holzer Hospital
Cora Reed
C. O. Smith
Kyle Rowan
Laura Edith Myers
Permits To Hunters in Gallia Reported
Gallia County estimate by Mrs. Margaret McCormick shows 400 hunting permits issued before the squirrel season opening Monday. Licenses are available at several county locations, with Miss Winifred Bosworth noted as the only woman hunter licensed so far this year. Early reports indicate an unusually large number of red and gray squirrels taken in the field.
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Gallipolis
Margaret McCormick
Winifred Bosworth
Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co
Squirrel Hunter Hurt When Auto Hits Rope
Merritt and Calvin Saunders were driving on First Ave park front when their car struck a guard rope stopping traffic for fall festival tents. An unlit lantern on the rope broke the windshield and Merritt Saunders was cut by flying glass but continued hunting after first aid.
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Gallipolis
First Ave
Merritt
Calvin Saunders
Merritt Saunders
Boat Club Meeting Invite Presses Pomeroy
Special invitation to Ohio River boating enthusiasts to attend the Pomeroy Boat Club meeting Wednesday evening issued by Secretary Robert Lytle. A fish fry will follow the regular session at the boathouse along Main Street near the lower parking lot wall.
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Pomeroy
Ohio River
Pomeroy Boat Club
Robert Lytle
Main St
Lytle
License to wed issued to Lawrence Dickey and Vesta Gordon
A marriage license was issued Monday to Lawrence Dickey age 23 of Clipper Mills and Vesta Gordon age 21 of Gallipolis confirming their plans to wed.
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Gallipolis
Lawrence Dickey
Clipper Mills
Vesta Gordon
Train visits Logan for six month supply run
A semi annual visit of the C. and C. supply train reached Logan Saturday. Agents and section forces received supplies for the next six months and collected old tools and scrap from the area.
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Logan Logan
C. and C
Logan
Queen entrants chosen for Gallia festival crown
Gallipolis Cheshire High School selects Alberta Hughes and Marcella Thomas by student ballet for the Fall Festival Queen contest.
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Gallipolis
Cheshire High School
Alberta Hughes
Marcella Thomas
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