Two Williams Brothers Arrested in Coolville Theft Attempt
Gallipolis police report Eugene and Fred Williams, brothers aged 22 and 18, were arrested in Athens County for stealing Ernest H. Davis's car in Gallipolis and attempting to defraud a Coolville gas station. The car was returned to Davis. the pair, natives of Point Pleasant, are suspected in other Gallipolis robberies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Ernest H. Davis
Coolville
Athens County
Eugene
Fred Williams
Athens
Davis
Pt. Pleasant
Rio Grande College Opens Its Sixty-Second Year
More than 135 students return for the 1937 38 term with late registrations expected to push it over 150. Freshmen number 77 with a 10 percent rise from 1936. Faculty expands with seven additions and new deans and staff roles including Dean of Men Packer and Dean of Women Young.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Rio Grande College
Atwood Hall
Rio Grande
Dean Packer
Dean Young
Zimmerman
Miss Huckstep
Crites
E. H
Gallia County Allocates Half Year Tax Funds by Jurisdiction
County Auditor E D Keeler announces distribution of about 85000 in Gallia County tax funds. Gallipolis receives 11897, Vin ton 368, Rio Grande 346, Crown City 100. townships and school districts listed with varied amounts for Addison Cheshire Clay Gallipolis Greenfield Guyan Harrison Huntington Morgan Ohio Perry Raccoon Springfield Walnut Centerville Bidwell Porter Walnut Waterloo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
E. D. Keeler
Vinton
Rio Grande
Crown City
Addison
Cheshire
Chase
Green
Greenfield
Guyan
Harrison
Huntington
Morgan
Ohio
Perry
Raccoon
Springfield
Walnut
Clay
Centerville
Gallia
Bidwell-Porter
Walnut-Waterloo
Gallipolis Receives Six Metal Flood Boats for Rescue Use
Six new metal boats stored in the Gallipolis fire department quarters under Fire Chief Walter Wise. Each boat has twin oar sets and air compartments to prevent sinking. One craft mounted on a trailer for river drownings and other rescue work with grappling hooks and rescue gear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Walter Wise
Marriage Licenses Granted in Gallia County Visit
One Athens County couple visited Gallia County for licenses to wed. George Fergeress 21 from Athens and Pauline Triplett 21 of Chesterhill. Also listed are Russell Dickason 25 and Lois Hyde 25 of Wellington Ohio plus Richard Enyart 22 and Carine Rundel 21 of Columbus Ohio Odie Cox 27 and Gusta Massie 21 of Gallipolis Ohio Odus MacDermitt 52 and Stella Baxter 45 of Point Pleasant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Athens County
Gallia County
George Fergeress
Athens
Pauline Triplett
Chesterhill
Russell Baird Dickason
Lois Hyde
Wellington
Ohio
Richard Enyart
Carrine Rundel
Columbus
Otie Cox
Gusta Massie
Odus MacDermitt
Stella Baxter
Pleasant
Hold Wilson Rites In Gallipolis Church Service
The body of Mrs. Charlies H. Wilson aged 50 died Monday. It was moved from the family home in Gal lipolis to the home of her parents J and Mrs H J Price near Patriot then returned. Funeral services were held Thursday at the Church of God in Gallipolis. The mother was ill and wished to see the body brought to her home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Charlies H. Wilson
Gale
H. J. Price
Patriot
Church of God
Fire department halts rubbish blaze near two houses
Gallipolis fire crews were summoned Wednesday to extinguish a rubbish fire at Cedar Street endangering two houses owned by Dr. C. R. Niday. No damage was reported.
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Gallipolis
C. R. Niday
Cedar St
Parker Block gets aluminum trim on Second Street
Aluminum paint trim is being applied to the front of the Parker Block on Second near Locust in Gallipolis. The work covers the large building’s exterior, updating its facade. Local officials note the renovation aims to improve curb appeal and preserve the historic structure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Locust
Grange inspection in Gallipolis Springfield success
Wednesday night Grange inspection drew a good turnout in Gallipolis Springfield. A quartet of L. D. Freshcorn Walter Neal Vaughn Glassburn and George Cameron sang multiple numbers while readings by Marguerite Moore Mrs C V Ward and Mrs Neal and addresses by L D Freshcorn and Homer Mossman framed the event. Lunch followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hold Grange Inspection
Gallipolis
Springfield Grange
L. D. Freshcorn
Walter Neal
Vaughn Glassburn
George Cameron
Marguerite Moore
C. V. Ward
Neal
Homer Mossman
Soviet Finds More Oil Near Rasheed
Soviet officials report extensive geological prospecting and experimental drilling have located additional oil fields near Rasheed. The discovery promises further oil development and potential expansion of production, according to authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moscow
Ras Beee
Italian Families in Gallipolis Trace Origin to One Province
In Gallipolis Ohio a cluster of Italian residents share one provincial origin Bagnie del Lurra in northern Italy near the Leaning Tower of Pisa. Naturalized Americans, the Fontana Pierotti Bastianis Rocchi Gabrielli and Austine families all send sons and daughters to college or are professionals. They remain religious active and keep customs like Chianti wine making.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Bagnie del Lurra
Italy
Pisa
Athilio Fontana
Amelia
John Columbus
Aldo
Ida
Fontana
Pierrottis
Joseph
Vince
Frank
Hugo
Oscar Bastiani
Astolpho Rocchi
Augustus Gabrielli
Samuel Augustine
Golden Wedding Anniversary for James and Carrie Davis
Gallipolis report of Mr. and Mrs. James Davis celebrating their Golden Wedding Anniversary at their Vinton farm on Sept 26 with family dinner, golden cake, and golden watermelon. They wed Sept 26 1887 and have six children, eleven grandchildren, ten great grandchildren. attendees include Beecher Davis Fitch Wilcox McCarley and Sneen families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
James Davis
Vinton
Minnie Fitch
Carrie Dyer
Stella Wilcox
Fostoria
Edna Hartsook
Akron
Alma Thomas
Middletown
Conn
Bidwell
Beecher Davis
Herbert Davis
Hobart
Belford McCarley
Robert
John McCarley
Gone 48 Years Man Returns to Cheshire
Otto Van Gilder visits Cheshire with his wife daughter and grandson after 48 years away. He observes shifts in landmarks and road layouts noting changes since his youth including the state road and government pilot light location. He reconnects with many old acquaintances.
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Man
Cheshire
Gallipolis
Otto van Gilder
Aggie Gordon
Knights of Pythias Hall
Anna Ralston
Government
Gallia Age Director Seeks State Investigator
Gallia County Age Pension Bureau director Earl McCormick asks state headquarters for a part time investigator. The 733 pensioners are split between Lois Watts who visits about 400 and McCormick who covers the rest, with four yearly visits each. Goals include adding staff as distances hinder visits. Mrs. Leo Carter will resign Oct 15 to join her husband in Caldwell, Ohio.
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Gallipolis
Earl McCormick
Gallia County
Caldwell, O
Huntington Officials Find Fugitive Here
Huntington Sheriff Phipps and a deputy pursued Ernest Ferguson a 17 year old wanted for several burglaries. Ferguson had escaped custody after a June arrest in Huntington and was located at a Neil Avenue home of a relative known as Chink Ferguson. Relatives say he is 16, but officers assert he is older and juvenile court may become involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Phipps
Huntington
Ernest Ferguson
Ferguson
A. J. Stormont
Roundup Draws Big Crowd at Gallia Farm Bureau Event
Attendance at the Gallia County Farm Bureau Roundup in Mercerville Tuesday night was estimated at 800 to 1,000. County agent R. R. Starbuck reported the crowd's enthusiasm as high and that those on the program struggled to find space to perform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Gallia County
Farm Bureau
Mercerville
R. R. Starbuck
Open College Fund Drive In Jackson
Rio Grande financial campaign aims to raise a half million dollars with an active start on October 15. Dr C E Holzer and W A Lewis hosted a dinner in Jackson at a Cambrian Hotel venue where a committee of trustees and donors was introduced. A presentation dinner in the Cambrian Hotel on Tuesday October 12 invites Jackson citizens to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Rio Grande
Jackson
C. E. Holzer
Board of Trustees
W. A. Lewis
W. T. Packer
Ford
Harry A. Wood
Financial Committee
Benner Jones
Gallia
Cambrian Hotel
Rio Grande College
Gallia County CCC Candidates Get Tests
Gallia County selects fifteen young men and five alternates for CCC camp exams. Fifty October quota set. first call lists Delmar Archer William Boston John Caldwell Eureka Charles Bowen Luther Carroll Cecil Comer Claude Comer Raymond Frazier Harry Garton Paul Siders Elmer Rose Luther Sigles Woodrow Ward Gallipolis Leo Blake Crown City Wendell James Bidwell alternates include Carl Day Bladen Harland Layne James Sheline Frank Valentine Stephen Jacobs Cheshire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
CCC
Gallia County
Delmar B. Archer
William l. Boston
John E. Caldwell
Eureka
Charles A. Bowen
Luther Carroll
Cecil Comer
Claude Comer
Raymond Frazier
Harry Garten
Paul Siders
Elmer Rose
Luther Sigles
Woodrow Ward
Leo Blake
Crown City
Wendell James
Bidwell
Carl Day
Bladen
Harland
Fire Victim Roy Smalley Improves After Meigs County Blaze
Roy Smalley, 40, of Flatwoods Meigs County, is slowly improving at Holver Hospital after a week old fire in his home. He started the blaze with kerosene in the kitchen range and his clothing caught fire when an explosion followed. He rolled in a spring to extinguish the flames.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Holver Hospital
Roy Smalley
Flatwoods
Meigs County
Visiting Pastor to Preach at Vinton Baptist Church
Announcement lists Rev. E. H. Stull of Granville as visiting pastor who will preach at the Vinton Baptist Church on Sunday at 10 a m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
E. H. Stull
Granville
Baptist Church
Vinton
Hollister Church Sees Attendance Rise for Young People
Under Deona Mitchell as Young People's Superintendent the Sunday program boosted attendance to nearly 100 with 38 in Sunday School and several visitors. Performances included songs by Senorita and Ever Ready Classes, a reading by Denzil Allen, and a piano solo by Henrietta Phelps. Special teachers were Mary Ellen Mount, Deona Mitchell, Edward Phelps, and Lucy Brown led piano. Homecoming planned for Oct 10 with an attendance goal of 202.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Phelps
Lucy Brown
Underground Towns Paris Discussed by International Panel
Experts from Britain France Germany Russia Italy and twelve other nations debated how to protect civilians in large cities from air raids and gas warfare in a recent meeting on underground town planning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Britain
France
Germany
Russia
Italy
Heirs Sought in Ohio Probate for Ella Tedrick Estate
Gordon B Gray as administrator filed in Athens County Probate Court in cause 15156 to determine heirship of Ella Tedrick deceased. Unknown heirs, devisees and assigns must answer by October 20, 1937. otherwise judgment by default.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ella Tedrick
Gordon RB. Gray
Fila Tedrick
Athens County
Ohio
Gordon BE. Gray
Goty
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