Grand Jury Set as Ohio Hospital Inquiry Extends
Gallia County Judge W. R. White says the September grand jury will convene October 17. Prolonged delays stem from state examiners preparing a report on alleged irregular financial operations at the Ohio Hospital for Epileptics, with Byron Bodimer jailed on forgery charges and possible misappropriation near ten thousand dollars, despite a $5,000 bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
W. R. White
Common Pleas Court
Ohio Hospital
Byron Bodimer
Bodimer
White
John Howell
Township Delinquent Tax Lands Mapped by WPA Project
Gallia County workers Charles Stevers and Paul Scott map delinquent lands in 15 townships under a WPA program. They operate with County Auditor E. D. Keeler amid extensive county records, noting lands overdue more than four years. Federal seizure for reforestation is possible but unlikely in this county. Similar state projects run nationwide under Ohio State University sponsorship. Maps will be revised as delinquencies change or owners settle with officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Charles Stevers
Paul Scott
E. D. Keeler
Gallia County
Ohio
Ohio State University
WPA
OSU Students Track Chimney Swift Habits in City
OSU students working under WPA capture and band chimney swifts to study migration and feeding. The team has trapped up to a thousand birds in a single chimney, then bands them before release.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OSU
Baby Marooned At Fall Festival On State Street
Parents left infant in a car during a fall festival on State Street. The crying baby drew bystanders attention and police located the parents through the loudspeaker system. They were ordered to take the child home immediately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
State St
French Team Wins First Pulling Prizes
O. E. French of Addison township led his team to top prizes in the Gallipolis lead festival pulling contest. They pulled 6250 pounds for 15 feet in the morning and 7150 pounds in the afternoon. Runners up were beams owned by Frank Herrell and H. K. George. State hospital band led by Prof. James Lewis performed at the reviewing stand, followed by amateur numbers and dance acts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
O. E
Gene) French
Addison Township
Frank Herrell
H. K. George
State Hospital
James Lewis
Middleport
Aged Gallia Native Dies in Huntington
Rebecca Paine Lewis age 69 native of Gallia County died at her Huntington home after a long illness. She was widow of Sidney P. Payne and survived by a son, and Gallia County siblings Alvarado, Robert, Winifred V. Lewis, Sonora Dailey, and Hamilton Lewis. Funeral services will be in Huntington Sunday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Rebecca Paine Lewis
Huntington
Sidney P. Payne
Gallia County
Alvarado
Robert
Winifred V. Lewis
Sonora Dailey
Hamilton Lewis
Bashan Social and Personal News Highlights Local Visits and Health
Mrs Sadie Trusse recently operated on at St Joseph Hospital Parkersburg for appendicitis. Mrs Carson entered City Hospital Parkersburg for an appendicitis operation. William Keys visits his daughter Mrs Marion Slater. Mr and Mrs Oliver Bailey visit Mrs Bailey's parents Mr and Mrs Dana Carpenter. Maxine Bailey in Parkersburg. Mr and Mrs Simeon Powell of Portland visit Mr and Mrs John Taylor. Mrs Eliza Hayman visiting friends at Bald Knobs. Mr and Mrs Ralph Frank go to Buckeye Lake. Amanda Holter and son Harry of Chester and Lester Bailey of Morning Star spend Sunday with Mr and Mrs A H Bailey. E E Hayman helping Dr Bingham with cattle testing. Mr and Mrs Harry Smith move to Shade River. Mr and Mrs A A Torrence of Fostoria and Mr and Mrs J E Torrence of Long Bottom dine with Mr and Mrs J A Torrence. Miss Lennie Swan of Long Bottom visits. Heat waves approach gradually but end abruptly with a thunderstorm, cold waves arrive with a sudden storm and depart gradually.
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Bashan
Sadie Trusse
St. Joseph Hospital
Parkersburg
H. V. Tucker
Ted Carson
Carson
City Hospital
William Keys
Marion Slater
Oliver Bailey
Bailey
Dana Carpenter
Maxine Bailey
Parkershire
Simeon Powell
Portland
John Taylor
Eliza Hayman
Bald Knobs
Ralph Frank
Buckeye Lake
Amanda Holter
Harry
Chester
W. Va
Lester Bailey
Morning Star
A. H. Bailey
E. E. Hayman
Bingham
Minersville Social Notes Highlights Local Visits and Births
A daughter was born Sunday to Mr. and Mrs. Roush with grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Andy Cole. A son was born Friday to Mr. and Mrs. Roland Grindley at Holzer Hospital Gallipolis. Mrs. Grindley visited by her sister Mrs. Asa Carter. Numerous visitors and social events noted including Dale and Elizabeth Aubrey guests of the Reeses Cadiz and others. The Reverend Brown to lead Methodist services Sunday. Standing Deer remark closes the column.
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Minersville
Steamer) Roush
Andy Cole
Roland Grindley
Holzer Hospital
Gallipolis
Grindley
Asa Carter
Wash Arms
Emma Grindley
Tom Reese
Cadiz
Elizabeth
Morgan Aubrey
George Roush
Charles Withrow
New Haven
Withrow
Clyde Roush
Portsmouth
Brown
Chester
Warren Harris
Carl
Kentucky
Lewis Harris
Sylvia McMaster
Beaver
Wiseman
Middleport
Billa Lawhead
Walter Baer
Gerald Amberger
Otis Parker
Dutchtown
William Kerns Haddox
California
Haddox
Navy
Pacific Ocean
Ethel
Clara Garland
Fanny Phillips
Gladys Houdashelt
Fred Shackleford
Middletown
George Green
Velma Grueser
Karl
Columbus
Jack McDowell
James Curtis
Rock Springs
Hosmer Roush
Roll Call For Red Cross Volunteers In Gallipolis
Red Cross roll call will be carried out largely by volunteer solicitors as plans develop and county committee members weigh outreach. Letters are being mailed to clubs and societies though no responses yet. the Roll Call Committee will meet Monday night at Mrs Wayne Booths office in the Court House to map county wide coverage and aim for 100 percent membership across industrial and merchandising groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Red Cross
Wayne Booth
Court House
500 Are Expected at Baptist Rally Day
Gallipolis expects 500 or more to attend Sunday rally at First Baptist Church. Dean Davis, superintendent, says the church school will host an eventful program with teachers and school officials planning activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
First Baptist Church
Dean Davis
Bus Routes Cover 87 Miles Daily for 257 Pupils
Gallipolis reports five bus routes totaling 87 miles daily and 257 riders. Yearly cost rises to 4900 dollars from 3240, with most increases covered by the state department. Drivers listed include Emer son Corbin, George Corbin, C E Mayes, Chester Mayes, and Kerr Gooch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
E. E. Higgins
State Department of Education
State Department
Emerson Corbin
George Corbin
C. E. Mayes
Chester Mayes
Kerr Gooch
WPA Rolls Show Decrease in Gallia County Work
About 700 people are employed on WPA projects in Gallia County now, down from roughly 1200 a year ago. Many former workers have found other jobs or await recall, with daily schedules expected from the Zanesville office for about 100 men to begin on the Corn-Beaver road rehabilitation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Gallia County
Zanesville
Corn- Beaver Road
Funeral services for Samuel Boyd held at home
Funeral services for Samuel Boyd age 48 were held this morning at the home of Mrs. Lillian Fields conducted by Rev. Samuel Gilbeau. Interment followed in Pine Street Cemetery. Columbus Ohio governor Bricker proclaimed next Sunday as American Indian Day urging Ohioans to pause, pay tribute and express gratitude to American Indians.
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Gallipolis
Samuel Boyd
Lillian Fields
Samuel Gilbeau
Pine St
Columbus
Bricker
Ohio
Fall Festival Parade Set For Tonight In Gallipolis
The fall festival parade heads from Third and Cedar at 7 30 with the Masonic Drum and Bugle Corps leading and an American Legion color guard. Festival Queen Ellen Westerman rides with attendants Catherine Evans and Norma Jean McCarley as floats follow along Third to Court to Second and back to Cedar. Legionnaires are called to meet at 7 for police duty during the parade and at the festival site afterward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Third
Cedar
Masonic
American Legion
Ellen Westerman
Catherine Evans
Norma Jean McCarley
Court
Second
Charles C. Huber
Legionnaires
Many Plans At Faculty Meetings In Gallipolis Ohio
Washington School faculty meetings occur monthly with chairmanship rotating among teachers. Discussions focus on adjusting the teaching program to local conditions. An annual Christmas party for members is planned. Ohio Education Week will include an Open House night in November with classes in session and extracurricular activities demonstrated for visitors. Parents and friends have shown strong interest.
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Gallipolis
Washington
Ohio
E. E. Higgins
Frances Willard Portrait Shown At Local High School
At Gallipolis high school an assembly featured a picture presentation of Frances Willard founder of the WCTU. Student Freda Gilmore spoke on her life and works while Ellen Westerman Eloise Clark James Gillingham Bob Morgan Julia Wood Marianna McHenry Wendell Lloyd and Irene Meek contributed vocal and instrumental numbers. A number of visitors attended.
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Gallipolis
Frances Willard
Women's Christian Temperance Union
Freda Gilmore
Ellen Westerman
Eloise Clark
James Gillingham
Bob Morgan
Julia Agnes Wood
Marianna McHenry
Wendell Lloyd
Irene Meek
Disabled Vets Near Close of Forget-Me-Nots Sale
Gallipolis group to close its forget-me-not sale tomorrow the last day of the fall festival. President Craig Slagle says results are good and the fundraiser proceeds will aid veterans programs.
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Gallipolis
Craig Slagle
Gallipolis Social Notes Highlights Visitors and School Start
Gallipolis Wright and son return to Columbus after visiting her mother Mrs. Neola Lewis and kin. Lincoln School starts monthly assemblies with Clara Lee William Jackson Alex Borden and Arthur Casey performing. Bert Hill stops in from Canada on way to Cincinnati. Mrs Nick Backus and Mrs John Beckey of Pittsburgh attend funeral for Frank Switzer in Addison. Mrs James Hughes and three sons stay with Ada Davidson in Portsmouth. G E Angell of Washington DC visits daughter C E Rothgeb and family.
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Gallipolis
Elizabeth Wright
Columbus
Neola Lewis
Lincoln School
Clara Lee
William Jackson
Alex Borden
Arthur Casey
Canada
Bert Hill
William Cousins
Cincinnati
Nick Backus
John Beckey
Pittsburgh
Frank Switzer
Addison
James Hughes
Portsmouth
Ada Davidson
G. E. Angell
Washington, D. C
C. E. Rothgeb
Local society notes and family moves fill week
Mrs. Franklin B Powers will speak at an Ohio AAUW meeting Monday at Dr Ella G Lupton’s home. Gilbert and Mrs Davis announce the birth of a son Larry Ellis. Edward Wade and daughter visit Cambridge after a week with Mrs Wade’s mother Bertha Rawson. they live in Detroit. A K Merriman and son Albert travel to Chicago for Albert’s university enrollment. Frances Dunbar Caldwell visits New Philadelphia relatives. Freda Comer returns to Columbus after a week with kin. Episcopal Guild hosts a shower for Mayme Barrows and her mother Mary Barrows who reside here from Connecticut. Mrs Vernon Matthews of Conneaut to visit her parents Elmer and wife. Billy Myers, son of Morris Myers of Urbana, visits relatives here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin B. Powers
Ohio
American Association of University Women
Ella G. Lupton
Gilbert Davis
Larry Ellis
Edward Wade
Cambridge
Wade
Bertha Rawson
Detroit
A. K. Merriman
Albert
Chicago
Frances Dunbar Caldwell
Joe Penfield
New
Philadelphia
Freda Comer
Columbus
Episcopal Guild
Mayme Barrows
Mary Barrows
Connecticut
Vernon Matthews
Conineaut
Elmer Burnette
Billy” Myers
Morris Myers
Urbana
Township Trustees to Hear State President Saturday
Gallipolis trustees and clerks totaling 60 will meet at the Court House Saturday afternoon with Howard D. Smiley presiding and Joe R. Thomas as guest speaker. The meeting will not pursue county relief supervision, a proposal already rejected by resolution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Township Trustees Association
Court House
Howard D. Smiley
Joe R. Thomas
Smiley
Miss Myers Recovers After Kerosene Incident
A Cadmus child, daughter of Mr and Mrs Chester Myers, is recovering after swallowing kerosene in an unobserved incident at home.
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Gallipolis
Chester Myers
Cadmus
Mrs Elmer Jackson suffers severe injuries from fall at Clark home
Mrs Elmer Jackson of Vinton is reported to have received severe injuries after a fall on steps at the home of Mr and Mrs James L Clark in Gallipolis.
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Gallipolis
Elizabeth Odell
Cadmus
James Rowley
Elmer Jackson
Vinton
James L. Clark
Record Rush Expected For Drivers Permits
Gallipolis reports an unprecedented rush for drivers licenses as about 2 500 issued to date. Mrs Rupert Trout, the local registrar, and her four assistants work late into Saturday night to handle the demand. Nearly 400 chauffeurs licenses have been issued. Driving after midnight Saturday without the 1940 permit risks arrest and heavy fines per Mrs Trout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Rupert Trout
Trout
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