Gallipolis Traffic Roundup Reports Crashes and Warrants
Otha Harlow Johnson, 29, of Wheelersburg Route 1, jailed awaiting transfer to Scioto County on a fraudulent check warrant and parole violation. Police investigated a Route 7 crash two miles south of Gallipolis, plus a second rear collision injuring two occupants. Several motorists faced charges or bonds, with fines and court dates set.
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Gallipolis
Otha Harlow Johnson
Wheelersburg
Scioto
Cheshire Man Dies at 75 After Farm Sale to Electric Firm
Harlow Coughenour 75 retired farmer and former boilermaker died at 11 30 am Sunday at his home 918 Fourth Ave Cheshire Township born 1877 son of Melvin and Melissa B Coughenour lived most of life in the area with time in Columbus Ohio Survivors include wife Gertie Russell brother Emory Huntington sisters Ethel Thompson Pomeroy and Nettie Jones Akron one sister preceded him in death Funeral services set for Wednesday 2 pm at Cheshire Baptist Church with Rev E C Venz officiating Burial in Gravel Hill Cemetery Friends may call Tuesday morning
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Gallipolis
Harlow Coughenour
Fourth Ave
Cheshire
New Electric Corporation
Cheshire Township
Melvin
Melissa B. Coughenour
Columbus
Gertie Russell
Emory
Huntington
Ethel Thompson
Pomeroy
Nettie Jones
Akron
Cheshire Baptist Church
E. C. Venz
Wayne Foster Named Chairman of Ohio Small Hospitals Committee
Wayne B. Foster administrator of Holzer Hospital in Gallipolis was named chairman of the Ohio Hospital Association small hospitals committee for 1953 1954. The five member panel focuses on challenges facing small Ohio hospitals and Foster had served on the committee last year. He spoke at the association convention in Cincinnati presenting a paper and serving on a panel on small hospital issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Ohio Hospital Association
Wayne B. Foster
Holzer Hospital
Ohio
Foster
Cincinnati
Accident at Pine and Third Causes Dual Claims of Green Light
Gallipolis police report an accident between Joe A. Bachus and Daisy S S Stephens at Pine and Third. Bachus, 20, Gallipolis, drove out Pine. Stephens, 41, Point Pleasant, drove down Third. Each driver claimed a green light in their favor.
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Gallipolis
Pine
Joe A. Bachus
Daisy S&s. Stephens
Point Pleasant
State Leader To Speak To Teachers In Pleasants
POINT PLEASANT The Class room Teachers and Principals Association will meet today at 7:30 p.m. at Ordnance School. The state president of classroom teachers Mrs Beatrice Harvey will speak.
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Point Pleasant
Classroom Teachers and Principals Association
Ordnance School
Beatrice Harvey
Births Report From Gallipolis Ferry
A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Grover Nibert of Gallipolis Ferry and a son to Mr and Mrs Raymond Smith of Gallipolis Ferry, announced in the community births column.
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Grover Nibert
Gallipolis Ferry
Raymond Smith
Wilkesville airman promoted to permanent rank at Edwards
Charlies W. Campbell of Wilkesville earns permanent rank of airman second class at Edwards Air Force Base California. He has been stationed at Edwards since October.
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Wilkesville
Charlies W. Campbell
Edwards Air Force Base
Calif
Edwards
Appointment of Administratrix for Edman Gabriel estate in Athens County
Goldie Blackford of Newacae Athens County Ohio appointed administratrix of the estate of Edman Gabriel deceased. Creditors must file claims within four months or be barred. Dated April 14 1953. John F Newcomb Probate Judge of Athens County.
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Goldie Blackford
John FL Newcomb
T.tom
Said County
Public Auction of Farm Property in Athens County Ohio
Public sale by the Probate Court of Washington County Ohio involves the estate of Clarence Wright Deceased. The auction on May 1 finds the Athens County property described as Lot 38 1/4 of Section 12 running south from the NE corner, with boundaries including Norris and Norris heirs land, and various easements. Reserve conditions and lease rights noted.
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Carnet E. ‘Ar
Ohio Company
John J. Norrin
Norria
Bessel
Norris
Clarence
Heart Ailment Proves Fatal in Cheshire Woman
Zepha Jane Davis 63 of Cheshire Route 1 died after two hours at Holzer Hospital from a heart ailment. A Silver Run Freewill Baptist member, she had attended church Sunday morning and fell ill while preparing dinner. Survived by children and grandchildren across West Virginia and Ohio, funeral arrangements are being set by Miller funeral home.
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Gallipolis
Holzer Hospital
Zepha Jane Davis
Cheshire Route 1
Davis
Silver Run Free Wii) Baptist Church
Branchland
W. Va
Allan
Nancy M. Parsons
Ray
Ralph Davis
Cleveland
William Parsons
Viola Clay
Minnie Clay
Cheshire
Logan
Miller Funeral Home
Medical Society Chief Attending State Association Meeting
Gallia County Medical Society president Dr Marcus J Magnussen attends the Ohio State Medical Association annual meeting in Cincinnati today and Tuesday and will join a special officers meeting. Dr Thomas Morgan of Holver Hospital staff will attend the state meeting on Wednesday and Thursday.
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Gallipolis
Marcus J. Magnussen
Gallia County Medical Society
Ohio State Medical Association
Cincinnati
Thomas Morgan
Holver Hospital
River Traffic and Lock Readings Summary for Sunday
River stage edges up as boats move along the Ohio. Listed readings show locks 18 through 23 and Gallipolis, Winfield, Kanawha Falls, and Point Pleasant, with multiple vessel departures and arrivals from 7:15 a.m. to 2:15 p.m., including names such as Thompson, Clemens, Stevenson, Dorrance, and Rowe among others.
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Gallipolis
Winfield
Kanawha Falls
Point Pleasant
Ohio River
Thompson
Montgomery
Beaver
Clemens
Stevenson
Dorrance
Louisiana
Pioneer
Robin E
Jefferson
Neville
Tampico
Pennsylvania
Lucas
Alcott
Solvay
Lynn Smith
Creditor
Semet
Price
Blazer
Keystone
Parkerburg Driver Fined For DUI Conviction
State Highway Patrol reports Carl E. Troy of Parkersburg was convicted Saturday for being in physical control of a vehicle while intoxicated. He was fined $50 and costs by Municipal Judge William H. Janes.
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Gallipolis
State Highway Patrol
Carl E. Troy
Parkersburg
William H. Janes
Greater Point Pleasant Daughters of America meet
The Greater Point Pleasant Council of Daughters of America convened Friday in the Junior OUAM hall. Velma Mueller led a business session as five candidates were elected to membership and nine applications were received. An anniversary dinner is set for April 24 at 6 30 p.m. at Moose Home for members and invited guests.
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Greater Point Pleasant
Leon PTA Plans Fundraiser and May 14 Elections
The Leon PTA met Friday evening at the Leon school with President Mrs. Charles Holstein presiding. It announced that new officers will be elected at the next meeting on May 14. A fundraising project and a pot luck dinner were shared. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Warren Keefer, Mrs. Thurman Carney, Mrs. Robert Errette, Mrs. Charles Burdette, Mrs. Ray Crookham, Mrs. Helen Cossin, Miss Carolyn Hayman, Miss Lyda Smith, Miss Susie Harmon, Miss Judy Keefer, Miss Barbara Cunningham, James Irvin, and Warren Dale Keefer.
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Leon Pta
Leon School
Charles Holstein
Warren Keefer
Thurman Carney
Robert Errette
Charles Burdette
Ray Crookham
Helen Cossin
Carolyn Hayman
Lyda Smith
Bridge Party at Christ Church Parish House
A Friday evening bridge party at Christ Church parish house featured sixteen tables with red and white spring flower centerpieces. Hostesses included Mrs. G E Mitchell Mrs Edward Jackson Mrs Kenneth Shaffer and Mrs Franklin Quillin. High score prize went to Mrs C W Gammon with other prizes awarded to Mrs L C Somerville Mrs John Sayre and Mrs William Cruickshanks.
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Christ Church, Episcopal
G. E. Mitchell
Edward Jackson
Kenneth Shaffer
Franklin Quillin
C. W. Gammon
L. C. Somerville
John Sayre
William Cruickshanks
Women of the Moose to Host Dinner and Initiation
The Women of the Moose will serve a dinner at 6 30 p m Tuesday in the Moose Home. A meeting and initiation will follow the meal with Mrs Roma Wartenburg in charge of the dinner.
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The
Moose
Roma Wartenburg
Langdon to Host Anne E Bailey Van Women's Club
Mrs. James Langdon of Road will host on Tuesday at 1 30 p.m. with co host Mrs. Virgil Plants for the Anne E Bailey van Women's Club.
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James Langdon
Road
Anne E Bailey
Central School PTA Meeting Time Notice
The Central School PTA will meet at 7 30 p m at the se.
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Central Pta
Central School
PTA
Mrs Homer Graham Returns Home From Columbus Visit
Mrs Homer Graham returned to her Leon home after visiting relatives in Columbus. Robert Errette, who is employed at an unspecified job, accompanied her.
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Homer Graham
Leon
Columbus
Robert Errette
Holzer Hospital Notes Admissions
A list of patients admitted to Holzer Hospital includes George W. Champer and Robert L. Foster Jr in Gallipolis, Mrs. Gienna L. Shinn in Leon Route 2, Charles L. Nichols III in Jackson Columbus Wheeler Jr. in Kananga, Mrs. Brady in Jackson Route 2, Mary H. Cuter in Gallipolis, Mrs. Herbert Justice in Waterloo Star Route, and multiple others such as Mrs. James E. Sprague, Frank Marquis, Mrs. Charles Frank, Mrs Tolliver, Donald Blackwood, Paula La Grange Grover Lanane, George Van Meter, Mrs Paris Miller, Mrs John Ragland, Mrs Wiliam Sprague and infant, Mrs James Kearns and infant, and Mrs Olan Goodwin in Alva.
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George W. Champer
Gallipolis
Robert L. Foster
Hamden
Surgical
Gienna L. Shinn
Leon
Charles L. Nichols
Jackson
Columbus Wheeler, Jr
Kananga
Brady
Mary H. Cuter
Herbert Justice
Waterloo
James E. Sprague
Merchant Division To Start Refresher Sales Course
The Point Pleasant Chamber of Commerce Merchant Division launches a six week refresher course for salespeople in conjunction with Rio Grande College School of Retailing. The first session is Friday May 1 from 7 to 9 pm at the Chamber office with enrollment capped at 14.
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Point Pleasant
Merchants Division
The
Point Pleasant Chamber of Commerce
Sales Peoples
School of Retailing of
Rio Grande College
Chamber of Commerce
Fisher's Department Store
Co. G. Murphy Co
Getty Office Equipment Co
Rich Valley Dairy and Fruth’s Pharmacy
Th Group
Margaret A. Castie
Castie
Rio Grand College
State University
University of Pittsburgh
Carnegie Institute
Europe
University of London
London
England
Miss Castle
Columbus
Advertising Association
Pittsburgh
G. C. Murphy
J. C. Penny
Cussins-Fearn Hardware Co
Morehouse Fashion
Montaidos
Gallipolis
Jackson
Talent Show Planned by Ordance School
POINT PLEASANT The Ord ance School will stage a talent show on May 7. All elementary and junior high students in the area are eligible. Schools planning to send talent acts should contact Mrs. Freda Jordan, chairman, by April 27. The top three winners from each division will appear on a radio station. Proceeds fund a stage curtain.
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Point Pleasant
Ordance
Freda Jordan
Marcus Gardner Dies After Stroke At Holger Hospital
Marcus Gardner died Monday at 2 a.m. at Holger Hospital after suffering a stroke at his home Tuesday afternoon. He is survived by his father Alfred Gardner. Funeral arrangements are in charge of Stevens Funeral Home.
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Point Pleasant
Marcus Gardner
Holger Hospital
Alfred Gardner
Stevens Funeral Home
Iran to establish diplomatic relations with Vatican
Iran announced Saturday it will establish diplomatic relations with the Vatican. The move signals Tehran’s effort to expand ties with the Holy See and engage in diplomacy at the Vatican.
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Vatican
Tehran
Iran
Mullin Rites Set for William F. Mullin in Point Pleasant
Funeral services for William Francis Mullin 76 will be held Tuesday at 2:30 pm at the home of his son Wilcon Mullin on the C. E. McCulloch property Winfield Road Point Pleasant. He died Saturday morning at his son’s home after residing in Bladen Ohio. Survived by four sons Wilson Marion of Gallipolis Ferry William of Crown City and Ray of Henderson and a daughter Lilly May Mullins of Henderson. Burial in Lone Oak Cemetery Redmond Ridge officiated by Rev Joe Holley and Cecil Phillips.
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Point Pleasant
William Francis Mullin
Wilgon Mullin
C. E. McCulloch
Winfield Road
Mullin
Bladen
Ohio
Wilson
Marion
Gallipolis Ferry
William
Crown City
Ray
Henderson
Lilly
May Mullins
Pires
Wilcon
Joe Holley
Cecil Phillips
Lone Oak Cemetery
Redmond Ridge
Noreman Vincent Peale Elected to Ohio Wesleyan Board
Dr Nore man Vincent Peale of New York has been elected to the Ohio Wesleyan University board of trustees. The appointment expands the university governance with an experienced religious leader and public speaker. Peale is an O-4 designation in the Navy reserves and brings broad leadership credentials to the panel.
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Nawed
Delaware
Noreman Vincent Peale
New
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Helen Brown
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Eddie Keith Bumgarner
New Haven
Richard G. Ohlinger
Lincoln Park
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Alice C. Maze
Alexandria
Justice of the Peace Torrance
Tuppers Plains
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Ohio Hospital Group
Erma Jones
Joyce Morrow
Vinton Man
Onto
Washington County
Medical Society
Beckley
Jerome van Meter
Big Blacks
van Meter
West Virginia
M. C. Clark
Point Pleasant Kiwanis Club
Louis Koontz
Messenger
George M. Verity
Orville Likens
George Casto
Jacksonville
Fis
Clarence Cheesebrew
Karen
Springfield
Mis
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Gilbert Rhoades
Bridge Party
Farm Women
Athens Hotel
Dew House
Nelsonville
A. R. Colby
Parkersbors
W. V
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Ann Pin
Kham
Aue Pinkham
Lydia BE
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Nwn
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Lydia Pinkham
Lydia
Ann Pink Ham
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Maas
Pinkhams
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U. S. Bureau of Standards
US Bureau of Standards
Standard Oil
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