Kiwanis Teen Canteen Move Reported in Gallipolis
Gallipolis area adults claim Kiwanis Club secured the Episcopal parsonage on Second Avenue near the State Police quarters for a teen canteen. The two story building will house a newly redecorated facility with a complete kitchen and evening hours. The club has funded youth work including a Magic Show at Washington school and recently started a local Key Club unit. Confirmation was unavailable as Glenn Campbell was out of town.
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Gallipolis
Kiwanis Club
Episcopal
Second Ave
State Highway Patrol
Lusk
Washington School
Kiwanis
Key Club
Glenn Cambell
Air Force Enlistments Area Opened in Gallipolis
M Sergeant A Wood at the Gallipolis recruiting station announced the Air Force has reopened enlistments for qualified men amid revised policies. Married men may qualify for higher- grade assignments, and veterans within 90 days of discharge are eligible. Full details and requirements are available at the Gallipolis recruiting station post office building.
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Gallipolis
A. Wood
United States
Wood
Tt Air Force
Air Force
Tripolis
Gallipolis Church News
Sunday services and programs from First Presbyterian Grace Methodist St Peters Episcopal Church of Christ and First Baptist listed with times for Sunday school morning worship choir rehearsals youth meetings and midweek activities along with special notices about a motion picture at the evening service from Moody Bible Institute and the visiting Rev A D Teder
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First Presbyterian
Linson H. Stebbins
Peniel
Westminster Club
Clarence Boster
Grace Methodist
W. Scott Westerman
Grace
Tschaikowsky
Church School
ST. Peters
First Baptist
Moody Bible Institute
God of
Adam
A. D. Teder
James King Dies in Vinton
James Floyd King, 74, died Tuesday morning at the Old Homestead rest home in McArthur. A Kentucky native who lived most of his life in Portsmouth he was single and survived by one brother Paris King of Mound Ave Portsmouth. Funeral services were tentatively set for 2 p.m. Thursday at Wrightsel funeral home with burial at Elk Cemetery McArthur.
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McArthur
James Floyd King
Old Homestead
King
Kentucky
Portsmouth
Paris King
Mound Ave
Wrightsel Funeral Home
Elk Cemetery
Grace Methodist Scout Work Advances
Grace Methodist Church in Gallipolis forms three new Brownie troops to meet Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday at 3 30 pm. Boy Scout Troop 204 meets at 7 30 pm. Girl Scout Troop 1 meets Tuesday at 7 pm.
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Gallipolis
Grace Methodist Church
Warrants Issued Following Juvenile Court Complaints
McARTHUR two warrants issued for delinquency allegations against minors after complaints were filed. An additional arrest warrant was issued in a case involving an adult accused of abusing minors.
Hospital Admits and Births Across Counties
Holzer Hospital notes list admissions including Mrs William Crawford of Vinton and Arden Queen of Mercerville. Births recorded for Oak Hill and Addison areas with daughters and sons born to Mrs Donald Burnsides and Mrs Raymond Taylor among others.
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William Crawford
Vinton
James Mannering
Jackson
Arden Queen
Mercerville
Stella Mohr
Gallipolis
Herbert Winters
Robertsburg
W.va
Mitchell Martin
Wilkesville
Donald Burnsides
Oak Hill
Raymond Taylor
Addison
John EF. Sommers
Southside
Tom Campbell
Horse radish venture leaps from backyards to headlines
A Gallia County writer outlines a humorous plan for a horse radish business with homegrown roots from Pud Huntington and garlic from Ellis Hamrick. The columnist also teases local tales about Kanauga and Gallipolis joining a regional group, plus a political note on Homer Sewards returning to public life after a long career.
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Virginia Huntington
Pud Huntington
Ma Taber
Dave Pickens
Ellis Hamrick
Vehicles Checked By State Patrolmen
Gallipolis report says the State Highway Patrol checked traffic one mile north of the Meigs County line on Route 7. Fifty eight vehicles were cited and 12 warnings issued. Arthur W Harris 21 of Ohio Hotel Middleport was arrested for no license and cited to appear before Magistrate J B Higgins Pomeroy.
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Gallipolis
State Highway Patrol
Meigs County
Arthur W. Harris
Ohio Hotel
Middleport
J. B. Higgins
Pomeroy
River Traffic Gallipolis Update With Rising River Levels
River readings near Gallipolis show rivers rising with 72 feet on the Ohio rollers and gauges at Bauue 18.0 and lower 27.3 at midnight. Kanawha Falls and Hinton readings climb due to recent heavy rains as several boats report activity on the Kanawha and Ohio rivers. Names of boats and return plans for Elsie Shaw and Mrs. William Amsbury noted.
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Gallipolis
Huntington
Ohio River
Kanawha Falls
Hinton
Kanawha River
Virginia
Winfield
Carl F
Neville
Sohio State
Patriot
Semet
Warner
Omar
Gallipolis Locks
Teddy No
Sullivan
Labelle
Marlin M
P. J. Hurley
West Gallipolis
Elsie Shaw
William Amsbury
van Nuys
Calif
Holcomb Hill
Tea Room Search Fails at Zanesville Country Club
Mayr and Mrs. Gladys Bo head to the main dining room and club house Wednesday seeking a location for a tea room and restaurant. The management plans a two cottage setup for occupants while Miss Barrows, longtime Third Ave cook, has built a local reputation.
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Gallipolis
Mayr
Gladys Bo
Zanesville Country Club
Mount Vernon County
Women Meet At Parsonal Missionary Baptist Church
Gallipolis ladies of the Missionary Baptist Church met at the home of Mr and Mrs Earl Cremeens on ¢ field Ave for an all day session. About 40 women attended a luncheon at noon and spent the afternoon quilting. The next session was announced for Mr Shoemaker’s home on Clay Lick.
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Gallipolis
Missionary Baptist Church
Earl Cremeens
Field Ave
Shoemaker
Clay Lick
Patrol Prepares for Annual Inspection in Gallipolis
The State Patrol in Gallipolis gears up for its annual inspection in the third week of April. A thorough housecleaning is underway with desks waxed boots polished and equipment checked for proper order.
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Gallipolis
Community Notes From Pomeroy And Nearby Towns
Social news from the region lists visits and relatives in Pomeroy and surrounding areas. Names include Mrs Harry of Pomeroy sister to Rev Speer of Cheshire, and many trips to Neville Point Pleasant Huntington and Crown City. Several family gatherings and birthdays mark the week throughout Ashland Middleport Gallipolis and Pleasant View Tennessee with neighbors visiting kin and attending church events.
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Eureka
Harry of
Pomeroy
Francis Hazlett
Winfir Va
Mollie Kemp
M. Lanthorn
Marvin Gothard, Jr
Port
Heresy
Gothard
Middleport
Walter Evans
Lynette
Reé
Parer
Henry Lewelly
Pleasant View
Tenn
Mamie Berry
Sandra Sue
Charles Jeffers
Paul Pope
Pat
Paul Nottsons
Donald
Marvin
John Lemons
C. E. Halley
H Ton
W. F. Ch
Huntington
Community notices and appointments update from Athens County
Local clubs report meetings and social visits including Bethel WSCS and Troy FHA events. Probate notices list executors, inventories, and hearings for several estates with dates set for late April and early May 1948.
Hemlock couple announces Priscilla Fitzer and David Collins wedding
Mr and Mrs Ralph Fitzer of Hemlock announce the marriage of their daughter Priscilla to David J Collins of Shawnee Ohio on March 20. Rev Owen Plumley officiated at the groom’s home. The bride wore ice blue wool with orchid and the matron of honor wore aqua. The couple plans to reside in Columbus after a family reception. Mr Collins is an Ohio State University student and Army veteran. The article also mentions the departing Mr and Mrs John H Robinson for Honolulu and their backgrounds.
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Robert Martin
Sandusky
Collins
Central High School
Hemlock
Shawnee High School
College of Arts and Science
Ohio State University
SOAS
John H. Robinson
Honolulu
Hawaii
Robinson
Western Reserves University
Cleveland
Glenna Williams
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