Seven Gallipolis Pastors Present Good Friday Program
Seven Gallipolis pastors will deliver a three hour Good Friday sermons at Grace Methodist Church in Gallipolis on April 23 from noon to 3 p m. About 1 725 students will have a noon dismissal for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Gallipolis
Grace Methodist Church
Cecil Marley
Presbyterian Church
Charles G. Baird
St. Peter's Episcopal Church
Paradise
Donalds. Hobbs
Rio Grande
J. Edward Hakes
W. Scott Westerman
Grace Church
Sherratt Rites To Be Held Tomorrow
News of the sudden death of Robert E. Sherratt at his Cleveland home reached relatives in Gallipolis. He worked in Republic Steel's purchasing department and is survived by his wife two children Alexandria a dancer with Arthur Murray in Cleveland and Robert E Jr in the Army at Camp Lowry Colorado. Funeral services are set for Saturday at 2 30 PM at George Wetherholt & Sons Funeral Home with Rev Charles G Baird officiating. Burial will follow in Mound Hill Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Robert E. Sherratt
Cleveland
Alice Alexander Wolfe
Sherratt
Duke Alexander
Republic Steel Corporation
Miss Alexandria
Arthur Murray
Robert E. Jr
Funeral for Mrs Alice Barton Meigs Held at Addison
Funeral services for Mrs. Alice Barton Meigs 80 were conducted at Addison Baptist Church with Rev J L Stephenson presiding. Burial followed in Maddy Cemetery. She died around noon Wednesday at the home of her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Clyde Phillips near Kananga railroad station. She was a daughter of James and Angeline Reeves Barton and widow of William Meigs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Alice Barton Meigs
Addison Baptist Church
J. L. Stephenson
Maddy Cemetery
Belle Smith Services Conducted at Home
Belle Smith, 6th, a colored resident of Gallipolis, died Thursday morning at her home after a long illness. Survived by a daughter Pearl and a granddaughter, all living together. Funeral held today at 2 pm at the late home on Third Ave with Rev J E Andrews officiating. Burial in Pine Street Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Belle Smith
Pearl
Third Ave
J. E. Andrews
Pine Street Cemetery
Vinton High to Stage Creeping Shadows Play
The Junior Class of Vinton Rural High School presents Creeping Shadows at the auditorium Friday night April 23 at 8 oclock. Twenty four classmates perform with crooks a sheriff a haunted house love affairs comedy and fights for two hours of thrills and laughs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Radcliff
Vinton Rural High School
Choral Group to Present The Seven Last Words of Christ
Gallipolis reports the choral group of John GME Church will perform Dubois’ The Seven Last Words of Christ on Good Friday April 23 at 8 p m. The local event features sacred choral music and a community gathering.
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Gallipolis
John Gme
Christ
Dubois
Paint Creek Church Plans Special Service
A patriotic pageant is set for Sunday at 2:30 PM at Paint Creek Baptist Church in Gallipolis. A service flag and an American flag will be presented to the church, with a service emblem star added for each local boy serving in the armed forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Paint Creek Baptist Church
Busy Schedule Arranged for Gallia Academy Band
Gallia Academy High School Band under Richard Downs schedules a busy run of events. The group performs for O H E band at a hospital concert, plays for the Second Victory Loan Community Sing, and features a brass quartet. Upcoming concerts include April 28 at hospital, May 7 spring formal, and May 20 joint concert with Washington Grade Band.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Gallia Academy
Richard Downs
Victory Loan Community Sing
Washington Auditorium
Dan Eachus
Ella Louise Hall
Gilbert Bush
Bill Lanier
St. Mary’s
Dean Davis
Washington Grade
Washington School
Radio Speaker To Lead Series Of Meetings In Gallipolis
The Reverend Wendell P. Loveless of WMBI Moody Bible Institute will lead a series of meetings April 18 to 23 at First Baptist Church Gallipolis. Services are at 10 30 a m and 7 30 p m with Sunday morning service at 10 30 a m and evening at 7 30 p m on other days. Loveless, a writer composer and announcer, is noted for gospel songs choruses narrations and dramatic work and recently published New Sunrise Meditations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Wendell P. Loveless
WMBI
Moody Bible Institute
Chicago
First Baptist Church
J. E. Hakes
Loveless
Mr. Loveless
Wood Sells Lupton Home on Forest Ave
Miss Eulah Williams and Mrs Nellie Searberry bought the Nettie Lupton house on Forest Ave from Mrs Arche E Houstie and Dr John Lupton for an investment. The sale was through D Hollis Wood. Consideration was between 6000 and 7000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Eulah Williams
Nellie Searberry
Nettie Lupton
Forest Ave
Arche E. Houstie
John Lupton
D. Hollis Wood
Victory Bond Sale Totals Reach $157,650 in Gallipolis
Gallipolis reports a total of 157650 dollars turned in on Victory Bond sales through Thursday April 14. The figure reflects contributions from local residents and businesses as part of the war effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Victory
Realty Sale Report in Gallipolis Area
Williard Grover and Son Real Estate Agency reports that Mr and Mrs Clem Saxton Kerr Station Ohio sold their 50 acre farm to Mr and Mrs Clyde Mitchell They will not take possession until fall Mr Mitchell is connected with Downtain Printing Company
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Williard Grover and Son
Clem Saxton
Kerr Station
Ohio
Clyde Mitchell
Mitchell
Downtain Printing Company
Virginia resident Matherly held on intoxication charge
Gallia county records show Ensor Matherly of Virginia arrested on intoxication charges. George Easter was returned to the county jail after a brief absence on the preceding night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Orlean
Ensor Matherly
Virginia
George Easter
FSA Supervisor Authorized To Prevent Slaughter of Cows
Gallia County FSA supervisor Ray Bailey was authorized to buy cows at a price above beef value to keep them from slaughter. He aims to re sell at a loss to aid local farmers. a committee including Clyde Saunders James Simms and Everett G Roger will appraise cattle. Bailey said the goal is to save animals and boost production while taking losses if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FSA
Gallipolis
Gallia County FE
Ray Bailey
Iey
Clyde Saunders
Lower River Road
James Simms
Eno
Everett G. Roger
Bailey
Samuel Sayre
Cheshire
A. C. Gibson
Albany
United National Farm Loan
Marvin Spencer
Northup
Misses Belle and
Helen Mills
Mills Station
Garland Caudill
M. K. Bell
Bidwell
L. C. Spriegel
Saunders, Simms
Willard Grover
Bail- Pad
Gallipolis Social Notes Highlight Local Guests and Military Moves
Gallipolis social notices report Mrs. S. E. Jenkins hosting the Ladies Auxiliary of the Rio Grande Baptist Church with guest speaker Mrs. Luella Randall describing seven years in Rangoon Burma. Other items note Dr. John Carnes returning from Hawaii, Lt. Thomas Rue’s promotion at Camp Campbell, and several locals visiting family or on business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
S. E. Jenkins
Rio Grande Baptist Church
Luella Randall
Chillicothe
Randall
Rangoon
Burma
Judson College
Mary Samuel
Blues
S. May Fulton
Reds
Edwards Dickinson
Missionary Reading and Literature
D. S. Hobbs
Holliston
Mass
Lorena
Youngs announce birth of son James Russell
Broadwell social notes report the arrival of a seven pound son to Mr. and Mrs. John Young on April 10. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Perley Keirns and Mr. and Mrs. Joe Young. Various local visits and movements are listed including Army induction of James Harkins and families visiting in Chesterhill Amesville Guysville Sugar Creek and Columbus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Young
Martha
Harold Ackley
Ross Hoon
Chesterhill
Lutie Brill
Russell Brill
Kansas
William Brill
Cleveland
Earl Brill
Westland
William Young
Roy Lee
Athens
George Smith
Lester White
Flossie Nice
Sugar Creek
James Harkins
Columbus
Edward Morris
Edward Westbrook
Albert Thomas
Schley
Bobbie Parsons
Rock Springs Social Notes
Pvt William Collins returns to California after a visit to his parents Mr and Mrs Earl Collins. Lincoln Hill Mrs Roy Biffle hospitalised in Parkersburg for a surgical operation. Mr and Mrs William Kesterson and daughters visit Nora Roush with the Humphreys and the Leonard family at Gallipolis funeral. Long Hollow Farm Council to meet April 20. Lieutenant Alice Bailey serves as a nurse with the armed forces in England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Springs
William Collins
Earl Collins
California
William Grueser
Helen
Leo
Harry Smith
Lincoln Hill
Roy Biffle
Parkersburg
William Kesterson
Mary Denna
Dolores
Cora Canterbury
Pontiac
Mich
Kesterson
Nora Roush
Mra
Ed Humphrey
Amos Leonard
Claud Leonard
Gallipolis
Lester Taylor
Letart Falls
Wilbur Young and Child
Kate Weyersmiller
John Hartung
Wallace Smith
Pomeroy
Long Hollow
Holzer Hospital Admissions and Discharges in Gallipolis
Holzer Hospital admitted E L McKinney an 84 year old farmer from Leon for surgery. Mrs Fred Rowe 26 of Hamden gave birth to a daughter at 803 PM Wednesday. Discharged Wanda Davis Cheshire and several others including Mrs John Dower Pt Pleasant C J McCormick Gallipolis and mothers with babies. Mrs W H Graham Pt Pleasant left her premature baby for further care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Holzer Hospital
E. L. McKinney
Farmer
Leon
Fred Rowe
Hamden
Thorden Meadows
Beech Hill
W. Va
Robert Wooten
Middleport
Wanda Davis
Denver Davis
Cheshire
Bert Roush
Addison
Ed Judy
Sarah Davis
Wellston
John Dower
Pleasant
C. J. McCormick
Edward Jackson
George Kenny
W. H. Graham
Graham
Concord Baptist Ladies Aid Note Hostess and Birthdays
Mrs R L Burks of Henderson hosted Concord Baptist Church Ladies Aid Society with a brief business session led by president Mrs Harry Childers. A birthday surprise for Mrs Childers and floral chair Mrs Mervin Chapman followed a potluck supper. Members present included Loyal Wright Herbert Stanley J Byus Leonard Byus Mae Messick Marie Childers George E Byus and George Wilson Byus. Next meeting at Mrs Chapman’s home on April 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
R. L. Burks
Henderson
Ladies Aid Society
Concord Baptist Church
Harry Childers
Childers
Mervin Chapman
Chapman
Loyal Wright
Herbert Stanley
Personal notices from Point Pleasant and surrounding towns
Banker C C Lewis reports delayed return due to trips to Baltimore and Washington. Mrs. Harper Grimm returns to Charleston after visiting her parents. Lieutenant Grimm has completed training at Princeton and reports for Navy duty in Philadelphia. Layton Harris volunteers for military service and is stationed at Fort Thomas Kentucky. Mrs Harold Shadle visits Farmville student Jean. Captain Howard Garland at home after leaving his boat The Peace southbound to Baton Rouge. he will reboard on the return trip at Louisville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
C. C. Lewis
Richmond
Baltimore
Washington
Harper Grimm
Charleston
Holly Simmons
Trinity Methodist Announces Easter Plans
The Rev A E Tulloch pastor announces pre Easter services at Trinity Methodist Church on Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday evenings next week. Palm Sunday service begins a church membership class and infant baptisms. Easter morning service welcomes new members. Dr T M Zumbrunnen district superintendent visited from Huntington on church business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
A. E. Tulloch
Trinity Methodist Church
T. M. Zumbrunnen
Huntington
New Mexico Mining History Dates to 1683 Discovery
The article notes that New Mexico's mining beginnings trace to 1683 when gold was first found in the Fray Cristobal mountains and mentions a type of anesthetic applied by injection into the bloodstream.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Mexico
Fray Cristobal Mountains
State
Mason and Cabell Counties Enter War Bond Contest
Mason and Cabell Counties wage a friendly rivalry to exceed loan quotas based on total bank deposits in each county. Chairman C O Weissenburger leads Mason County with a radio broadcast set for Sunday at 9 pm on WSAZ.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Mason County
Cabell County
C. O. Weissenburger
West Virginia
Homer Gebhart
Huntington
Weissenburger
C. G. P. Musgrave
Homer Smith
Fourth St
George Harper
L. B. Hannaman
Eleventh St
Ben Franklin
Ross Filson
Grace Roush
Charles Proctor
A. E. Thomas
James B. Couch
R. P. Bell
Reba Beale
L. A. McMillin
O. S. Kelley
Emroy Monroe
Robert Ferguson
T. Stribling
Harry L. Dyer
New Haven
Tomato Plant Service Will Be Provided in Mason County
Four U S C A agencies in Mason County offer help to farmers seeking tomato plants as part of a food emergency. Farmers may order 5000 to 6000 plants per acre and pay cost plus express charges with no profit to helpers. Orders available at local Extension and Soil Conservation offices for shipment COD from reliable producers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
U.S.C.A
Mason County
Soil Conservation Office
Express C. O. D
Express
Mission To Have Last Sermon Tonight at 7 30
Mission closes with a 7 30 pm service at Christ Church in Point Pleasant. Preaching since April 5, sermons focus on the Holy Ghost with strong attendance. A three hour Good Friday service noon to 3 pm will unite all five participating churches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Christ Church
Holy Ghost
Clifton 4-H Club Presents Evening of Plays and Music
Clifton The Clifton Climbers 4-H Club will stage three plays feature tap dancing and movies tonight at 7 30 o clock The candlelight service honoring men closes the program Betty Holland plays piano Mrs Edith Fox directs Jackie Johnson Margaret Lewis Peggy Fox Lena Young and others have parts in the plays M E Darst will tap dance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifton
Clifton Climbers 4-H Club
Betty Holland
Pianis
Edith Fox
Jackie Johnson
Margaret Lewis
Peggy Fox
Lena Young
Charles Cartright
Billy Bobo
Betty Johnson
Charlotte Johnson
Freeman Johnson
Milton Roush
Lester van Meter
M. E. Darst
Mason Man Advances to First Lieutenant
Mr and Mrs Alex Cruickshanks learn their son Alexander Cruickshanks III of the 61st Infantry Battalion stationed at Camp Wallace Texas has been advanced from second to first lieutenant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Alex Cruickshanks
Alexander Cruickshanks III
61St Infantry Bat
Camp Wal
Texas
S H McNeill Dies at Home in Mason
Samuel Henry McNeill 76 died at his Hickory Chapel home after weeks of illness. He attended a local livestock sale last Saturday. Funeral Sunday at 2 at Hickory Chapel Methodist Church with Rev. Chalmer F. McCutchen. Burial Suncrest Cemetery. He leaves a wife Lillie May Pauline, two daughters Virginia Faye and Reba Elizabeth Oshe, son John Samuel, four grandchildren, and prior wife Ennis Lowry. He led Patrons Mutual Fire Insurance as secretary treasurer since 1909. He was a Democrat and a farmer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Samuel Henry McNeill
Hickory Chapel
Hickory Chapel Methodist Church
Chalmers F. McCutchen
Presbyterian Church
Suncrest Cemetery
M W. Stribling
J. E. Hunter
J. C Beard
George W. Windon
Lucian Staats
J. Milton Lewis
George W. Sommerville
Felix M. Brown
J. Wilson Priddy
Clayton Adams
A. L. Adams
Harry Krebs
Henry C. White
F. A. Morrison
W. E. Biffle
Roy Kincaid
John E
Virginia Faye McNeill
Reba Elizabeth Oshe
John Samuel McNeill
McNeill
Patrons Mutual Fire Insurance Company
West Virginia
Mason
Cabell
Putnam
Jackson
Mercers Bottom
Insurance Company
Brick
Pre-Easter Services at Hartford Methodist Church
A series of services will be held at Hartford Methodist Church starting April 19 through April 25 led by Pastor Rev. W. C. Stearnes. The event invites community participation during the Holy Week period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Hartford Methodist Church
W. C. Stearnes
Towboat Engineer Remains Admitted for Observation
Point Pleasant engineer Jennings Brus of the Huskie No 2 has been admitted to the Marine Hospital in Louisville for observation and treatment. A separate legal notice announces Sam H Bruss vs Ruth Bruss in Athens County Ohio Court of Common Pleas for divorce on grounds of wilful absence over three years with hearing set after May 15 1943. Probate notices list several estate accounts awaiting hearing in Athens County, with June 3 1943 deadline for exceptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Jennings Brus
Marine Hospital
Louisville
Sam H. Bruss
Ruth Bruss
Court of Common Pleas
Athens County
Ohio
R. W. Finsterwald
Gordon B. Gray
Flora A. Dean
Louise Linscott
B. W. Linscott
Rylmer Ackley
Hattie M. Ackley
Cordon B. Gray
Virginia M. Carsey
Carlos H. Cameron
Maggie Mohler
Ida Mansfield
Alice Mansfield
Inventories and Appraisements Filed for Two Estates
Notice to executors heirs and creditors that inventories and appraisements for Winnie Bryan and George W Haybron have been filed. Hearings set for April 26 1943 at 10 AM. interested parties may file exceptions before five days prior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnie Bryan
George W. Haybron
Francis D. White
Cold snap not injuring orchards in Point Pleasant area
Point Pleasant orchardist Ruttencutter said yesterday that peaches and apples in large orchards have not suffered injuries from the record cold spell. The remark counters fears of frost damage to local fruit trees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Ruttencutter
Son
Enters Hospital at Gallipolis Today
Keith Reiker of Sixth Street was admitted to Holzer Hospital today for observation. E. L. McKinney moved to Gallipolis from his son’s home for treatment. Mrs. George Kenny and son George Thomas returned home on Mason Boulevard. Mrs. Edward Jackson and Jason Edward went home to Country Club. Mrs. William Graham returned home in Coy Club Addition while infant Douglas Sherril remains in hospital care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keith Reiker
Sixth St
Holzer Hospital
E. L. McKinney
Point Pleasant
McKinney
Jefferson Ave
George Kenny
George Thomas
Mason Bj
Edward Jackson
Jason Edward
Country Club
William Graham
Three West Virginia youths join Naval Air Corps
Three youths from Parkersburg are called to the Naval Air Corps after volunteering early. Joe Middleton of Jeffe Avenue, Jimmy Lovell of Seventh Street, and John Roberts of 22nd Street reported to the induction center in Parkersburg. The Parkersburg chamber hosted a banquet as the group prepared for training at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Naval Air Corps
Joe Middleton
Mary Middleton
Jeffe Ave
Jimmy Lovell
J. J. Lovell
Seventh St
John Roberts
22Nd St
Parkersburg
Westginia
Parkers Chamber of Commerce
Arrest in City Point Pleasant
Paul of Crown City Ohio was arrested Wednesday by a city police officer on intoxication charges and released yesterday to Ma Trodel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Paul
Crown City, O
Matrodel
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Wood Sells
Lupton
el Guettar
Tunisia
U. S
Gallipolis Social Notes
Gallia
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Hawaii
H. A. Carnes
Elizabeth
Rue
Thomas Rue
John O. Rue
Camp Campbell
Fort Knox
Margaret Ecker
Pleasantville
N. Y
Nora Ecker
Elmer Hatfield
W. H. Draper
Princeton
Draper-Allen Company
Joseph Rezek
Astoria
Long Island
W. L. Robinson
Sarah
Navy
Rob
Kerr Drug Co
Virginia Evans Candel
Patricia Lou
Pvt
William Candel
Greenville
Ray Grover
J. W. Hartsook
Atlanta
Hobart Nicholson
Sallia
Massillon
I. E. Myers
Julia Swisher McGhee
Carl Treleaven
Broadwell Social Notes
Holzer Hospital News
Trinity Methodist
Cavalry
Mason and
Mason Man
S. H. McNeill
Air Corps
Eagles Clu
Nelsonville, Ohi
Buell and His Orchestra
Whitmores
Nels
Buchtel Road
Nelsonville
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AIG
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Emerson
Yaa
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Luis Bay
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